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Roberto Duran vs Lou Ambers

Fight info: Cobo Hall, Detroit, MI, United States, 2015-4-16, announcer is J.D. Lyons, referee is Sergey Krupenich, the bout will be scored by three judges: Robert Gonzalez (United States), Pat Russell (United States) and Medardo Villalobos (Panama), ring card girl is Jane Bloggs, the fighters will compete for the IBF title(s), the bout is scheduled for 15 rounds, IBF-rules are in effect, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell is not in effect, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'none', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Roberto Duran - Record: 21-3-1 (9) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Thel Torrance - Cut Man: Angelo Dundee
In the blue corner: Lou Ambers - Record: 11-9-6 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Phil Borgia - Cut Man: Tommy Gallagher

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fight gets underway as the bell sounds the start of Round 1. 0:0
0:25 Ambers dances gracefully across the canvas 0:0
0:35 Duran quickly pulls at his trunks. 0:0
0:52 Lou Ambers telegraphed that shot and Duran ducks under it easily. 0:0
1:06 Roberto Duran dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Ambers back on his heels! 4:0
1:06 That blow connected solidly to the head of Ambers and he is stunned! 4:0
1:29 Roberto Duran clamps Ambers's arms to his side and holds on until Krupenich breaks the hold. 4:0
1:41 Referee Krupenich separates the two... 4:0
1:50 Duran brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 4:0
2:02 Duran is literally dancing circles around Ambers this round. 4:0
2:23 Ambers has Duran cornered! 4:0
2:28 Ambers drops the right hand flush on Duran's chin! 4:4
2:28 That shot buckled Duran's legs and he is really unsteady now, like he could go down at any moment! 4:4
2:37 That was a blistering exchange of punches between Duran and Ambers! 6:6
2:46 Duran lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Ambers on the end of that punch. 8:6
3:00 Ambers does a great job of moving as Duran tries to work inside. 8:6
3:00 There's the bell ending Round 1. 10:7

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Duran's corner as the bell sounds for Round 2. 0:0
0:16 Ambers lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 0:2
0:25 Thel Torrance was really animated in Duran's corner and Duran was nodding in agreement. 0:2
0:32 Duran uses subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Ambers tries vainly to score. 0:2
0:34 Duran flicks a jab to Ambers's stomach 2:2
0:48 Duran attempts to go to the body, but can't connect. 2:2
0:50 Ambers lands a rapier like jab to the head of Duran 2:4
1:10 Roberto Duran is giving Ambers a lot of side-to-side movement. 2:4
1:16 Ambers steps back as he tries to create some punching room. 2:4
1:23 Duran looks to his corner. 2:4
1:33 Ambers is just missing by a hair with his punches. 2:4
1:40 Duran connects with a violent cross! 6:4
1:40 Ambers is just looking for a place to fall after that shot! 6:4
1:55 A quick hook to the body by Ambers 6:6
2:11 * Ambers is told to keep his punches up by Krupenich. 6:8
2:34 Ambers is moving around the ring nicely. 6:8
2:42 Ambers lands a volley of punches and at least one scored cleanly. 6:10
2:54 Ambers slides into his own corner... 6:10
2:59 Duran pins Ambers's arms. Now they move apart. 6:10
3:00 Krupenich separates the two... 6:10
3:00 The seconds jump into action in Duran's corner as the bell sounds ending Round 2. 7:11

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ambers is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 3. 0:0
0:15 Ambers usues his legs to avoid Duran's punches. 0:0
0:21 Ambers received a pep talk from Tommy Gallagher before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:26 Duran is really fluid in his movement. 0:0
0:31 Ambers slides into a neutral corner... 0:0
0:35 Duran leaves the jab just short. 0:0
0:37 Ambers lands a jab to the midsection 0:2
0:59 Lou Ambers lands a brutal combination! 0:6
0:59 Duran looks to be in big trouble after that barrage! 0:6
1:22 Duran pummels Lou Ambers, capping off his assault with a stiff uppercut! 5:6
1:22 Roberto Duran sent Ambers reeling with that punch! 5:6
1:31 Duran forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Ambers. 7:6
1:31 Duran hurt Ambers with that last shot! He's got him on wobbly legs, let's see if he can close the deal! 7:6
1:40 Duran working the bread basket, scoring with several hooks. 9:6
1:40 Duran wants to show why his reputation as a strong finisher is deserved as he looks to put Lou Ambers away! 9:6
1:53 Roberto Duran lands a devastating uppercut! 13:6
1:53 Ambers was shaken by that blow! 13:6
2:07 Duran lands a hard cross! 18:6
2:07 Lou Ambers suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 18:6
2:16 Duran glances a hook off Ambers's side. 20:6
2:16 Duran has Ambers hurt but is there enough time left for him to finish the job? 20:6
2:29 Roberto Duran misses with that hook. 20:6
2:35 Ambers is backed into his opponents corner... 20:6
2:40 Duran lands a paralyzing cross! 24:6
2:40 Ambers looks like he was hurt by that punch! 24:6
2:53 Duran is doing a great job keeping his distance. 24:6
3:00 That's all she wrote here in Round 3. 26:6

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Duran looks to be in fair shape as Round 4 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Lou Ambers's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:10 Ambers wings a big left hand at Duran but the latter sidesteps the punch. 0:0
0:13 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:0
0:17 Ambers lands a stinging jab. 0:2
0:33 Roberto Duran is protecting the body nicely as Ambers fails to score inside. 0:2
0:40 Duran moves into a neutral corner. 0:2
0:45 Ambers wraps up Duran... Neither fighter will break... 0:2
0:49 Referee Krupenich steps in to break it up. 0:2
0:55 Duran feints, looking for an opening. 0:2
0:58 The uppercut just landed by Ambers is a nice weapon on the inside. 0:4
1:11 Good work by Ambers as he comes out on top in that exchange. 2:7
1:24 Ambers just misses with a huge shot as Duran chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 2:7
1:27 Duran rakes Ambers with some solid shots to the head and body. 5:7
1:43 Ambers retreats into the upper left corner. 5:7
1:48 Duran is clinching... Ambers is trying to free his gloves... They are under Duran's arms... 5:7
2:00 Ambers pushes Duran away. 5:7
2:12 Duran misses with that punch. 5:7
2:19 The crowd is letting the fighters know they want to see some action. 5:7
2:22 Ambers let's his hands go and connects with several light blows to Duran's Head. 5:9
2:31 Some nice infighting ends with Ambers getting an uppercut in. 5:11
2:40 Ambers doesn't have to look for Duran this round as He is right there in front of him. 5:11
2:44 Ambers takes a hard cross to the chin from Duran. 8:11
2:58 Ambers lets his hands go inside, but Duran protects his body well. 8:11
3:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 4, forcing Krupenich to step in. 7:11

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 5 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:06 Duran got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Thel Torrance's instructions work. 0:0
0:11 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 0:0
0:15 Krupenich has to break the clinch. 0:0
0:15 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 0:0
0:27 Duran tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Lou Ambers blocks it. 0:0
0:38 Ambers retreats into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:42 Duran grabs Ambers's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Krupenich has to force Duran to let go. 0:0
0:47 Krupenich separates the two fighters. 0:0
0:52 Lou Ambers gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 0:2
1:05 Duran scores to the body with a jab 2:2
1:14 Ambers is pinned in his opponents corner... 2:2
1:18 Duran really packs a wallop and he just landed a brutal shot to the body! 7:2
1:18 Ambers is hurt! 7:2
1:27 Duran pins Lou Ambers in the corner! 7:2
1:32 Duran throws a flurry of punches but Ambers either blocks or slips them. 7:2
1:39 Duran is keeping away from the ropes. 7:2
1:43 Roberto Duran misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 7:2
1:54 A big uppercut from Duran lands with serious impact! 11:2
1:54 Ambers was stunned by that blow! 11:2
2:03 Ambers is blocked in his own corner... 11:2
2:07 Duran is in constant motion. He is a hard fighter to corner. 11:2
2:12 * Duran is blatantly hitting Ambers while they are locked up and Krupenich has stopped the action to scold him 15:2
2:21 Duran stunned Lou Ambers with that last shot and Duran's killer instinct has kicked in as he looks to end the fight. 15:2
2:29 Duran throws a hook to the ribs with authority. 18:2
2:29 Duran stuns Ambers. Duran has exceptional killer instinct and is going to work now to try and finish him! 18:2
2:38 The cross scores for Duran. He needs to throw that punch more often. 20:2
2:38 Duran takes a long look at Ambers to see if he's playing possum. Duran is starting to pour it on so he must believe that he's really hurt Lou Ambers. 20:2
2:47 Duran has Ambers trapped! 20:2
2:51 Ambers takes a hard combination from Duran 24:2
2:51 Ambers appears shaken by that punch! 24:2
3:00 Duran gets away from the ropes and is back to the center of the ring. 24:2
3:00 Duran darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 24:2
3:00 That's another round in the books as Round 5 comes to an end. 25:2

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ambers looks a bit disgusted as Round 6 gets underway. 0:0
0:12 Roberto Duran circles around the ring. 0:0
0:12 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 0:0
0:16 Thel Torrance was extremely upbeat during the break with Duran providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:24 Ambers is bouncing on his toes, avoiding Roberto Duran attempts to move inside on him. 0:0
0:37 Ambers has his arms wrapped around Duran... Now they separate. 0:0
0:41 Krupenich has to break them apart. 0:0
0:50 Ambers tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 0:0
1:02 Ambers fires a lead right that Duran manages to avoid. 0:0
1:09 Ambers scores with several quick blows to the head. 0:2
1:18 Duran ducks into an uppercut from Ambers. 0:4
1:34 Ambers's misses as Duran backpedals away. 0:4
1:36 Duran pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 2:4
1:57 Roberto Duran bounces off the ropes, challenging Ambers to come get him. 2:4
2:06 Ambers is clinching. Krupenich better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. 2:4
2:11 Ambers shoves Duran away. 2:4
2:18 Lou Ambers slides into the corner... 2:4
2:22 Duran ends up behind Ambers as he deftly avoids a straight ahead attack moving to his right. 2:4
2:27 Both fighters are being tentative at the moment. 2:4
2:30 Ambers moves into the right corner. 2:4
2:34 You could feel the breeze after that miss by Duran! 2:4
2:46 Roberto Duran grabs Ambers. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 2:4
2:50 Krupenich moves them apart. 2:4
3:00 That uppercut from Duran just missed. 2:4
3:00 The bell sounds - more boxing to come in a moment. 3:4

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ambers looks to be in good shape as Round 7 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Tommy Gallagher not only gave Ambers encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Duran. Now it's up to Ambers to implement it. 0:0
0:14 Lou Ambers wraps his arms around Duran. 0:0
0:23 Krupenich separates the two... 0:0
0:23 Appearance wise these two both look good for this stage of the fight. 0:0
0:33 Duran connects with a vicious cross! 4:0
0:33 Duran has Ambers hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 4:0
0:50 Oh!!! Duran unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 8:0
0:50 Duran has Ambers in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 8:0
1:08 Duran is really focused in this round. 8:0
1:11 Ambers has Duran trapped in the upper neutral corner... 8:0
1:16 Duran comes in low. Ambers puts a headlock on him. Krupenich knocks Ambers's arm off Duran's head. 8:0
1:28 Referee Krupenich has to separate the two... 8:0
1:33 The fighters are back at ring center... 8:0
1:37 Ambers misses wildly with the hook. 8:0
1:40 * Krupenich is telling Duran to quit rabbit punching. 11:0
2:03 Duran grabs Ambers again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 11:0
2:18 Roberto Duran and Ambers each take a step back. 11:0
2:30 Duran fires a volley of punches but Ambers was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 11:0
2:40 Ambers throws a flurry of punches; at least two solid shots made it through. Now he moves away. 11:2
2:53 Duran is trying to put his punches together and he tags Ambers with a nice combination of punches. 13:2
3:00 Ambers is challenging Duran to fight him and quit clinching. 13:2
3:00 Krupenich steps in and breaks it up. 13:2
3:00 The bell sounds ending Round 7. Jane Bloggs is about ready to climb through the ropes and into the ring to the whistles and cheers of the crowd. 13:1

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ambers rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:08 Tommy Gallagher knows Ambers lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:08 Duran sometimes falls in love with his hook ... but when it scores like that one, it's hard to blame him! 3:0
0:13 No blood, no bruises and no swelling; you wouldn't know that these guys are already in the 8th round of this fight. 3:0
0:21 Ambers backs into a neutral corner. 3:0
0:26 Duran grabs and holds Ambers... 3:0
0:36 The fighters separate after a clinch. 3:0
0:49 Ambers works free! The fighters move to ring center. 3:0
0:54 Ambers retreats to his own corner... 3:0
0:58 Ambers just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 8:0
0:58 Lou Ambers was shaken by those blows! 8:0
1:11 * Ambers is complaining and Krupenich agrees. A warning for holding and hitting is being given to Duran. 11:0
1:29 We have a lull in the action. 11:0
1:38 Ambers fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 11:0
1:40 Not much steam behind Duran's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 13:0
1:54 Duran swings...and misses. 13:0
2:01 Ambers lands a wicked jab! 13:5
2:01 Duran is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 13:5
2:13 The fighters are at ring center... 13:5
2:13 * Krupenich is halting the fight and warning Roberto Duran for rabbit punching. Duran is pleading his case but to no avail. 16:5
2:26 Lou Ambers now has some bruising under his right eye. 16:5
2:38 Ambers is moving nicely, using every inch of this ring. 16:5
2:50 Lou Ambers doesn't connect with the cross. 16:5
3:00 Duran has Ambers pinned! 16:5
3:00 Duran appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 16:5
3:00 Ambers shows Roberto Duran his back and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 8. 16:6

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 9. 0:0
0:06 Duran got some great advice from Thel Torrance between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 9. 0:0
0:06 Ambers with a lead right to the head. 0:2
0:21 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 0:2
0:25 Krupenich moves in to break the clinch. 0:2
0:31 The fighters jockey for position as they both try to gain the advantage here in the 9th. 0:2
0:35 Ambers feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Duran's chin. 0:4
0:48 Duran's not even close with the cross. 0:4
0:51 Lou Ambers scores with a hook to the side of the head. 0:6
1:00 Roberto Duran traps Lou Ambers in the corner! 0:6
1:00 There's a crushing hook to the head, landed by Duran! Ambers flashes a quick smile at Duran as if to acknowledge the blow. 3:6
1:13 Both boxers go back to the middle of the squared circle. 3:6
1:13 Duran goes to the body with a three punch salvo. 5:6
1:26 That uppercut from Roberto Duran lands with some authority! 9:6
1:26 Ambers's knee almost touched the canvas... 9:6
1:31 That swelling under the right eye of Ambers is definitely getting worse. 9:6
1:44 That punch actually went behind Duran's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Ambers. 9:6
1:51 Ambers has Duran blocked in! 9:6
1:51 Ambers lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 9:8
2:08 Duran misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 9:8
2:10 The two fighters have chosen to work on the inside and it's Ambers who scores with a short hook to the chest. 9:10
2:23 Ambers is pinned in his own corner... 9:10
2:23 Duran drives home an uppercut. That punch had something on it. 12:10
2:39 Duran lands a powerful cross right on the button! 16:10
2:39 Ambers is going to need to regroup after that blow... 16:10
2:44 Lou Ambers seems to be a bit distracted by the swelling under his right eye as it has gotten worse. 16:10
2:53 Roberto Duran misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 16:10
2:55 Ambers fires the jab. It finds its target. 16:12
3:00 It looks like Duran has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 16:12
3:00 As the round comes to a close, both fighters continue to wing shots. That was another good round of action. 16:12

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 10 begins. 0:0
0:06 Ambers'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
0:11 Lou Ambers and Duran are in a clinch, Krupenich hollers at them to break and start fighting. 0:0
0:16 Krupenich is shouting at Ambers to break! 0:0
0:36 Duran looks to work the body, but Ambers covers up nicely. 0:0
0:38 Duran eats a left-right from Ambers 0:2
0:51 Ambers backs into the lower corner. 0:2
0:51 Duran continues to pop the jab 2:2
1:05 Ambers fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 2:2
1:12 Ambers takes a punishing over hand right to the jaw! 6:2
1:12 Ambers is out on his feet after that violent combination! 6:2
1:17 Ambers is losing his legs... 6:2
1:17 The swelling is increasing around Ambers's right. 6:2
1:21 Ambers is looking to protect his body and he's leaving his chin wide open! 6:2
1:23 Upstairs and downstairs! Duran lands two quick blows and then moves away from Ambers's counters. 8:2
1:37 Ambers picks off the cross by Duran. 8:2
1:39 Ambers lets a quick hook go, catching Duran moving in. 8:4
1:49 Duran fires away with both hands, banging some clean shots home. 11:4
2:02 Duran is really focused in this round. 11:4
2:10 Duran just comes up short with the combination. 11:4
2:17 Ambers's corner is screaming at him to finish the round strong. 11:4
2:25 Roberto Duran is flicking the jab, trying to keep Lou Ambers at long range. 11:4
2:30 A short uppercut from Roberto Duran finds the mark downstairs. 14:4
2:34 Ambers's right eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 14:4
2:39 Duran lands a nicely timed hook to Ambers's jaw from the outside. 17:4
2:55 Duran gets inside and fires a hook to Lou Ambers's body. 19:4
3:00 Duran appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 19:4
3:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 10. 21:3

Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 11 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:07 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Ambers's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Ambers's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:07 Ambers shoots the jab into the chest of Duran. 0:2
0:16 Whatever Phil Borgia said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Ambers has some spring in his step here in the 11th round. 0:2
0:22 Duran just can't find the range with that uppercut. 0:2
0:29 Ambers shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Duran flush! 0:7
0:29 Duran was stopped cold by that series of shots! 0:7
0:38 Duran eats a jab from Ambers 0:9
0:38 Ambers has Duran in a world of trouble. Let's see if he can finish him here in the 11th. 0:9
0:46 Ambers has Duran pinned! 0:9
0:51 Ambers throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Duran but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 0:9
1:02 Ambers really buried that punch into Duran's ribs. 0:13
1:02 Duran was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 0:13
1:15 Ambers can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 0:13
1:26 Ambers is boxing beautifully, smoothly moving side to side and in and out. 0:13
1:42 Ambers fires a left hand that Duran takes high on the shoulder. 0:13
1:49 Duran retreats into a neutral corner. 0:13
1:54 Ambers is dancing and flicking harmless punches at Duran. 0:13
1:58 This has not been one for the ages, as both fighters have been very tentative the entire fight. 0:13
2:06 Duran picks off the jab thrown by Ambers. 0:13
2:17 Ambers lands a crushing cross! 0:17
2:17 How is Duran standing after that? 0:17
2:34 Lou Ambers voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 0:17
2:39 Roberto Duran scores with a solid hook to the head. 3:17
2:44 Ambers looks to be losing his legs. 3:17
2:48 The fighters are trading punches and neither seems to have won that exchange. 5:19
2:53 The swelling around Ambers's right eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 5:19
2:57 Duran is trapped in his own corner... 5:19
2:57 Ambers scores with a two punch combination to the midsection. 5:21
3:00 It looks like Duran has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 5:21
3:00 And another stanza comes to a close with the bell. 5:23

Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 12. 0:0
0:06 Thel Torrance seemed to pump up Duran between rounds. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Ambers is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Ambers still has distension. 0:0
0:16 Each fighter is measuring the other. Now Roberto Duran lets his hands go and scores several quick punches to the head of Ambers. 2:0
0:26 Ambers retreats into the lower corner. 2:0
0:26 Duran rocks Ambers with a quick, powerful uppercut on the inside. 5:0
0:35 Good exchange there as both men landed several punches. 7:2
0:40 Ambers's right eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 7:2
0:46 Ambers is trying to avoid shots to the body, but He better get his hands up! 7:2
0:53 Ambers is trapped in the corner... 7:2
0:57 Duran is circling his opponent. 7:2
1:07 Duran holds his arms up in disgust as Ambers holds him around his waist. 7:2
1:11 The Referee breaks it up... 7:2
1:16 Duran has an army of supporters in the crowd tonight, judging by the chants we are hearing. 7:2
1:23 Duran connects with a nasty cross! 11:2
1:23 Ambers is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 11:2
1:33 Duran has Ambers trapped! 11:2
1:33 Thats a nice combination to the body by Duran. 13:2
1:42 Duran catches Ambers with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 15:2
1:56 Duran smothers Ambers's attack with a clinch! 15:2
2:07 Krupenich has to separate the two... 15:2
2:16 Duran fires and misses. 15:2
2:18 Ambers slips in a quick cross. 15:4
2:32 Duran scores with a damaging cross. 18:4
2:36 Ambers's right eye is becoming an ugly mass of swollen flesh and has got to be an inviting target for Duran. 18:4
2:47 Duran wraps up Ambers. 18:4
2:52 Duran finally lets go of Ambers. 18:4
2:57 Duran throws another good combination that temporarily slows Ambers. 20:4
3:00 Duran appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 20:4
3:00 There's the bell. Duran wings a parting shot that misses. That was close. Round 12 is history. 20:3

Round 13
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:06 Phil Borgia was extremely upbeat during the break with Ambers providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:06 Ambers's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:07 Roberto Duran goes to the head, then digs a nice combination to the body that had something on it. 3:0
0:19 Duran bangs home a hard cross. 6:0
0:38 The fighters are tied up. Duran tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 6:0
0:42 Krupenich separates them. 6:0
0:50 Duran scores with a beautiful cross that just missed landing flush on Ambers's jaw. 8:0
0:54 Lou Ambers seems bothered by the increased swelling around the right eye. 8:0
1:10 The quickness and footwork of Roberto Duran is definitely keeping Ambers off balance. 8:0
1:21 A flurry of punches are exchanged between the two fighters. It appears as if neither has gotten the better of the exchange. 10:2
1:32 Duran shoots the jab, followed by a nice cross. 12:2
1:53 Duran lands a strong uppercut! 16:2
1:53 Ambers's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 16:2
2:02 Duran has Ambers blocked in! 16:2
2:07 Duran is probing with his jab as he tries to find an opening in Lou Ambers's defense. 16:2
2:13 That was a reckless uppercut from Duran but it still manages to score cleanly. 19:2
2:17 It seems every shot Lou Ambers takes on his right eye makes the swelling worse. 19:2
2:26 Duran lands a short left hook to the head. 21:2
2:35 Both fighters move to ring center. 21:2
2:39 That uppercut from Duran has some power behind it! 25:2
2:39 Ambers is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 25:2
2:48 Duran lands the uppercut but there wasn't much on it. 27:2
2:53 Ambers is nearly out on his feet and not defending himself at all, this fight has to be on the verge of being stopped. 27:2
2:53 Ambers's right eye is close to closing with all the swelling around it, which could well bring about a stoppage to this fight. 27:2
3:00 Duran has Ambers pinned! 27:2
3:00 Duran appears to have this fight under control. 27:2
3:00 The bell sounds ending Round 13. 29:2

Round 14
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Jane Bloggs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 14. There it is! 0:0
0:08 Ambers's corner has done a great job on his swelling. They've got it under control, at least for now. 0:0
0:13 Ambers tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Duran. 0:0
0:20 Duran lands a vicious cross! 4:0
0:20 Ambers is reeling after that shot! 4:0
0:28 Ambers received a pep talk from Phil Borgia before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 4:0
0:29 Ambers shoots a cross to the midsection. 4:2
0:41 Lou Ambers gets off a jab to the solar plexus 4:4
0:55 Duran tastes Ambers's jab 4:6
1:09 Duran ties up Lou Ambers. Why would he want to clinch now? 4:6
1:13 Krupenich pries them apart. 4:6
1:23 Ambers cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Duran had his elbows tucked in nicely. 4:6
1:26 Roberto Duran's jab connects to Ambers's head 6:6
1:30 Ambers's right eye is now in terrible shape as his corner has not been able to curtail the swelling. 6:6
1:35 Ambers rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 6:8
1:49 Duran scores with a tremendous left! 11:8
1:49 Roberto Duran just delivered some big time hurt with that punch! Even the fans at ringside felt it! 11:8
1:58 Duran traps Ambers in the corner! 11:8
2:03 Duran cranks up the hook and connects to Ambers's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 16:8
2:03 That punch really rocked Ambers! 16:8
2:07 Ambers's right eye is on the verge of closing and he's at a huge disadvantage now, especially from a defensive standpoint. 16:8
2:16 A brutal cross from Duran connects to the solar plexus! 21:8
2:16 Ambers is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 21:8
2:21 Ambers can't take too many more blows or Krupenich is going to have to stop the bout. 21:8
2:25 Duran has Ambers cornered! 21:8
2:25 Duran lands the hook downstairs as he continues to find openings in Ambers's defense. 24:8
2:25 Duran won't want to let Ambers off the hook, now that he has him hurt! 24:8
2:29 * And Krupenich throws himself between the fighters! It's over! This fight ends at 2:30 of the 14th round, your winner by TKO...Duran!!! 24:8

Fight Result

We go to the ring where J.D. Lyons is ready with the call...

Ladies and Gentlemen! The Referee has stopped the bout with 2:30 gone in Round 14. Your winner and still IBF champion is..

Roberto Duran!


Score Cards

Robert Gonzalez Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Roberto Duran 10 9 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 126
Lou Ambers 9 10 9 10 9 10 9 9 9 9 10 9 8 120

Pat Russell Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Roberto Duran 10 9 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 126
Lou Ambers 9 10 9 10 9 10 9 9 9 9 10 9 8 120

Medardo Villalobos Round Total
Panama 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Roberto Duran 10 9 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 126
Lou Ambers 9 10 9 10 9 10 9 9 9 9 10 9 8 120

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Roberto Duran 30 27 30 27 30 27 30 30 30 30 27 30 30 378
Lou Ambers 27 30 27 30 27 30 27 27 27 27 30 27 24 360


Statistics
Categories Roberto Duran Lou Ambers
Knockdowns scored 0 0

Jabs / Round 7.29 6.14
Hooks / Round 6.29 3.43
Crosses / Round 6.36 5.36
Combinations / Round 6.64 4.21
Uppercuts / Round 4.93 2.21

Punches Landed / Round 31.50 21.36
Punches Missed / Round 48.00 48.29

Punching Accuracy 39.6% 30.7%

Total Number of Fouls 4 1
Low Blow 1
Holding Head and Hitting 2
Rabbit Punching 2

Foul Penalties:
Official Warning 2
Caution 2 1

Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1

No cuts occured

Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 3 / 3
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 3 / 3
Fight Outside (Defensive) 10 / 5 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 7 / 2
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 1 / 1 1 / 1


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

Manny Pacquiao vs Rodolfo Gonzalez

Fight info: Cobo Hall, Detroit, MI, United States, 2015-4-16, announcer is Jimmy Lennon, referee is Gustavo Padilla, the bout will be scored by three judges: Tyrone Short (United States), Rocky Young (United States) and James Jen-Kin (United States), ring card girl is Rosanna Pizzo, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 15 rounds, Unified-rules are in effect, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell is not in effect, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'none', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Manny Pacquiao - Record: 12-5-3 (8) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: George Chemeres - Cut Man: Spider Kelly
In the blue corner: Rodolfo Gonzalez - Record: 12-13-0 (9) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Roger Mayweather - Cut Man: Dai Dollings

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters are ready to go and the bell sounds to start the action here in the first round. 0:0
0:12 Gonzalez approaches flat-footed, but continues to move forward, not giving Pacquiao any room to breathe. 0:0
0:20 Gonzalez splits the gloves with a jab. He'd like to find a home for that punch during this fight. 0:2
0:29 Pacquiao has Gonzalez cornered! 0:2
0:33 Manny Pacquiao pushes Gonzalez then steps away from him. 0:2
0:43 Pacquiao catches Gonzalez coming in with a sweet uppercut! 4:2
0:43 Gonzalez looks like he was hurt by that punch! 4:2
1:00 Gonzalez lands a smashing hook! 4:6
1:00 Pacquiao is suddenly in trouble! 4:6
1:31 Gonzalez fires and misses. 4:6
1:45 Pacquiao tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 4:6
1:57 Pacquiao lands a paralyzing cross! 8:6
1:57 Gonzalez appears shaken by that punch! 8:6
2:07 Gonzalez is backed into his opponents corner... 8:6
2:11 Pacquiao and Gonzalez are in a clinch, Padilla hollers at them to break and start fighting. 8:6
2:22 * Referee Padilla taps his shoulder as he issues a caution to Pacquiao. 8:6
2:40 There's a straight right by Pacquiao! 12:6
2:40 Gonzalez appears to be stunned! 12:6
2:53 The fighters are tied up. Pacquiao tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 12:6
2:58 Pacquiao shoves Gonzalez away. 12:6
3:00 The bell ending the Round sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 12:7

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd is making some noise as the fighters come out for round number 2. 0:0
0:08 Pacquiao splits Gonzalez's gloves with an uppercut. 2:0
0:17 Pacquiao received a pep talk from George Chemeres before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 2:0
0:22 Gonzalez takes a hard combination from Pacquiao 7:0
0:22 Gonzalez looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 7:0
0:22 * Oh! That last shot has opened a cut on Gonzalez because there's blood flowing from somewhere. 8:0
0:22 * Gonzalez has been cut, though fortunately for him it appears to be under his left eye. 8:0
0:22 Bleeding is part of the fight game and you hate to see it determine the outcome, but when a cut occurs this early in the fight it often plays a part in the decision. Let's face it, judges can be influenced by the sight of blood. 8:0
0:31 Gonzalez is trapped in the corner... 8:0
0:35 Pacquiao lets his hands go inside, but Gonzalez protects his body well. 8:0
0:42 Gonzalez backs into the right corner. 8:0
0:42 Pacquiao connects with a cross. 10:0
0:42 Pacquiao has Gonzalez hurt, now let's see what kind of finisher Pacquiao is. 10:0
1:00 * Pacquiao drives home a brutal hook to Gonzalez's head and down he goes!!! 10:0
1:02 Padilla motions Pacquiao to a neutral corner and starts the count. 17:0
1:02 1 17:0
1:03 2 17:0
1:04 3 17:0
1:05 4 17:0
1:05 * Gonzalez manages to get back to his feet but he still looks kind of shaky. 17:0
1:05 Padilla seems convinced that Gonzalez is ok, and the fight will continue! 17:0
1:05 Pacquiao stuns Gonzalez. Manny Pacquiao has exceptional killer instinct and is going to work now to try and finish him! 17:0
1:05 And now Gonzalez is bleeding even more profusely from that last punch as his cut worsens! 17:0
1:05 Blood is still running from under the left eye of Gonzalez. 17:0
1:05 It's early in the fight and Rodolfo Gonzalez knows his cut could develop in a real problem in subsequent rounds. 17:0
1:18 Gonzalez is either lucky or has radar. Pacquiao's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 17:0
1:38 Pacquiao is just missing by a hair with his punches. 17:0
1:49 That uppercut from Pacquiao has some power behind it! 21:0
1:49 Gonzalez is staggered... 21:0
2:03 Pacquiao lands a devastating cross! 25:0
2:03 Hide the women and children, that punch nearly took Rodolfo Gonzalez's head off and he is in a world of trouble!! 25:0
2:12 Pacquiao doesn't have to look for Gonzalez this round as He is right there in front of him. 25:0
2:19 Gonzalez just misses with a huge shot as Pacquiao chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 25:0
2:25 Pacquiao pummels Gonzalez, capping off his assault with a stiff uppercut! 29:0
2:25 And Gonzalez's in big trouble now! 29:0
2:30 * Padilla has got to step in!Padilla needs to step in and he finally does. The fight has been stopped and Pacquiao gets the TKO victory!! 29:0

Fight Result

We go to the ring where Jimmy Lennon is ready with the call...

Ladies and Gentlemen! The end comes at the 2:31 mark in Round 2. Your winner by TKO is..

Manny Pacquiao!


Score Cards

Tyrone Short Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Manny Pacquiao 10 10
Rodolfo Gonzalez 9 9

Rocky Young Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Manny Pacquiao 10 10
Rodolfo Gonzalez 9 9

James Jen-Kin Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Manny Pacquiao 10 10
Rodolfo Gonzalez 9 9

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Manny Pacquiao 30 30
Rodolfo Gonzalez 27 27


Statistics
Categories Manny Pacquiao Rodolfo Gonzalez
Knockdowns scored 1 0

Jabs / Round 7.50 2.00
Hooks / Round 3.50 3.00
Crosses / Round 11.50 1.00
Combinations / Round 9.00 0.00
Uppercuts / Round 5.00 1.00

Punches Landed / Round 36.50 7.00
Punches Missed / Round 65.50 31.50

Punching Accuracy 35.8% 18.2%

Total Number of Fouls 1 0
Using Shoulder 1

Foul Penalties:
Caution 1


Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 1 / 0 / 1
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 0 / 0 / 0

Cut locations breakdown:
Cut under left eye 1 / 0 / 1

Bouts halted to check cut(s) 0 0

Corner work on closing cuts (trials/success):
Trickle 0 / 0 0 / 0
Minor 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bleeding 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bad 0 / 0 0 / 0
Heavy 0 / 0 0 / 0
Gushing 0 / 0 0 / 0

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


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

Julio Cesar Chavez vs Freddie Welsh

Fight info: Cobo Hall, Detroit, MI, United States, 2015-4-16, announcer is Jimmy Lennon Jr., referee is Earl Morton, the bout will be scored by three judges: Rodolfo Maldonado (Panama), Hubert Earle (Canada) and Jerry Jakubco (United States), ring card girl is Ali Malta, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 15 rounds, Unified-rules are in effect, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell is not in effect, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'none', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Julio Cesar Chavez - Record: 17-5-3 (13) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Amilcar Brusa - Cut Man: Bill Brady
In the blue corner: Freddie Welsh - Record: 15-7-3 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Mickey Duff - Cut Man: Ray Ontiveros

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fighters look anxious as they wait for Round 1 to start. The bell rings and its show time. 0:0
0:11 Welsh comes in low. Chavez puts a headlock on him. Morton knocks Chavez's arm off Welsh's head. 0:0
0:15 Morton separates the two... 0:0
0:19 Chavez is motioning with his gloves for Welsh to bring it on, but he is not doing much either. 0:0
0:27 Welsh lands the jab and that's a punch he needs to make good use of throughout the fight. 0:2
0:43 Welsh misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:2
0:51 Chavez is blocked in his own corner... 0:2
0:56 Welsh pins Chavez's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 0:2
1:08 Chavez tries to get free... Here comes Morton to break them up... 0:2
1:12 Chavez feints, looking for an opening. 0:2
1:15 Julio Cesar Chavez moves into the left corner. 0:2
1:20 Freddie Welsh misses wildly with the Hook. 0:2
1:27 Chavez lands a powerful uppercut right on the button! 4:2
1:27 And Welsh's in big trouble now! 4:2
1:41 A big uppercut from Chavez lands with serious impact! 9:2
1:41 Welsh's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 9:2
1:50 Chavez delivers a solid cross to the body of Welsh. 12:2
1:50 Chavez hurt Welsh with that last shot! He's got him on wobbly legs, let's see if he can close the deal! 12:2
2:04 Chavez drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 16:2
2:04 Welsh is suddenly in trouble! 16:2
2:30 Chavez connects with a solid combination! 20:2
2:30 Welsh was staggered by those punches... 20:2
2:39 That's a nice solid jab from Chavez 23:2
2:39 Freddie Welsh is dazed as Chavez looks to put him away! 23:2
2:52 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 23:2
3:00 Chavez just comes up short with the uppercut. 23:2
3:00 There's the bell. Round 1 is history. We've got a lot more action coming up. 23:2

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 2. 0:0
0:07 Mickey Duff knows Welsh lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:12 Welsh is moving around the ring nicely. 0:0
0:17 He tries to double up on the hook to the body and at least one gets through. 0:2
0:37 Julio Cesar Chavez misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:2
0:40 Chavez leans in and takes an uppercut to the chin from Welsh. 0:4
0:59 Welsh is really focused in this round. 0:4
1:02 Freddie Welsh connects with a double jab, followed by a right. 0:6
1:11 Chavez retreats into a neutral corner. 0:6
1:16 Welsh's not even close with the combination. 0:6
1:25 Welsh bobs and weaves his way inside and lets his hands go, scoring with a hook. 0:8
1:39 Welsh is probing with his jab as he tries to find an opening in Julio Cesar Chavez's defense. 0:8
1:43 Welsh moves in and scores with a quick jab. 0:10
2:05 Chavez telegraphed that shot and Welsh ducks under it easily. 0:10
2:08 Welsh flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 0:12
2:17 Chavez slides into the corner... 0:12
2:22 Welsh ties up Chavez... 0:12
2:26 Welsh pushes Chavez away. 0:12
2:39 Chavez is protecting the body nicely as Welsh fails to score inside. 0:12
2:51 Welsh is moving nicely, using every inch of this ring. 0:12
3:00 Welsh is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 0:12
3:00 The bell ending Round 2 sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 0:14

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Welsh's corner as the bell sounds for Round 3. 0:0
0:17 Welsh isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving Chavez fits. 0:0
0:22 Freddie Welsh throws an uppercut from way outside. It lands but he's lucky! That's a dangerous punch to throw unless you're in close. 0:2
0:37 Welsh scores with a two punch combination to the midsection. 0:4
0:49 Welsh goes downstairs with the hook. 0:6
1:04 Chavez will tie a guy up if he has to. 0:6
1:13 Now they break clean. 0:6
1:24 Chavez eats a short cross from Welsh amd backs away. 0:8
1:47 No one is going to confuse Chavez with a ballerina, but at least he isn't just standing still. 0:8
1:56 Chavez is challenging Welsh to fight him and quit clinching. 0:8
2:00 Morton separates them. 0:8
2:04 Chavez steals a quick glance at his corner. 0:8
2:08 Welsh pins Chavez in the corner! 0:8
2:12 Welsh misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 0:8
2:23 A brutal hook from Welsh connects to the solar plexus! 0:12
2:23 Chavez is reeling.. 0:12
2:37 Chavez holds his arms up in disgust as Welsh holds him around his waist. 0:12
2:41 Morton has to break the clinch. 0:12
2:50 Welsh is clinching... 0:12
2:55 Welsh and Chavez each take a step back. 0:12
3:00 Neither fighter wants to stay on the ropes as they are back in the middle of the ring. 0:12
3:00 Welsh just can't find the range with that combination. 0:12
3:00 That's another round in the books as Round 3 comes to an end. 0:12

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Welsh looks to be in excellent shape as Round 4 gets underway. 0:0
0:22 Chavez fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 0:0
0:24 Welsh lands a short hook to the body. 0:2
0:28 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 0:2
0:33 Freddie Welsh is forced into his opponents corner... 0:2
0:33 Chavez 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. 2:2
0:50 Welsh misses with that punch. 2:2
0:53 Welsh takes a hard cross to the chin from Chavez. 5:2
1:08 The fighters jockey for position as they both try to gain the advantage here in the 4th. 5:2
1:19 Chavez throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Welsh but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 5:2
1:22 Welsh shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 5:4
1:33 The action has moved back to the middle of the ring. 5:4
1:37 Welsh just comes up short with the hook. 5:4
1:52 Freddie Welsh backs into a neutral corner. 5:4
1:57 Chavez whiffs with the uppercut. 5:4
2:04 The action slows for the moment. 5:4
2:06 Neither fighter seems to be anxious to mix it up so far this round. 5:4
2:09 Chavez has Welsh trapped! 5:4
2:14 Welsh does a great job of moving as Chavez tries to work inside. 5:4
2:16 Welsh throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 5:6
2:28 The action is back in the center of the ring. 5:6
2:33 Welsh tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Chavez. 5:6
2:46 Chavez connects with a violent cross! 9:6
2:46 Welsh appears to have been staggered by that punch... 9:6
2:55 Welsh has Chavez pinned! 9:6
3:00 Freddie Welsh fires a shot, but it glances off Chavez's shoulder. 9:6
3:00 Round 4 finishes with the sound of the bell. 9:7

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Welsh looks to be in good shape as Round 5 gets underway. 0:0
0:09 Chavez retreats into the left corner. 0:0
0:09 Welsh fires a light jab to the stomach 0:2
0:14 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:2
0:19 A quick jab from Welsh connects. 0:4
0:37 Chavez is keeping away from the ropes. 0:4
0:41 Chavez doesn't look all that graceful but he moves fairly well in the ring. 0:4
0:53 Thats a nice combination to the body by Chavez. 2:4
1:19 Freddie Welsh pins Chavez's arms. Now they move apart. 2:4
1:23 Welsh shoves Julio Cesar Chavez away. 2:4
1:28 Welsh has Chavez blocked in! 2:4
1:32 You could feel the breeze after that miss by Welsh! 2:4
1:39 Chavez connects with a vicious combination! 6:4
1:39 Welsh was stopped cold by that series of shots! 6:4
1:56 Chavez wraps up Welsh. 6:4
2:06 Morton moves them apart. 6:4
2:19 Welsh is boxing beautifully, smoothly moving side to side and in and out. 6:4
2:28 Morton yells at the fighters to separate but Freddie Welsh and Chavez are a tangle of arms. 6:4
2:32 Welsh finally lets go of Chavez. 6:4
2:37 Chavez moves into a neutral corner. 6:4
2:37 Freddie Welsh gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Chavez with an uppercut. 6:6
2:46 Both fighters are pawing with the jab, trying to find an opening. Welsh digs a quick hook into the exposed side of Chavez. 6:8
3:00 Welsh is flicking the jab, trying to keep Chavez at long range. 6:8
3:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 5. 6:9

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Chavez was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:16 Chavez is moving his head and shoulders side to side, but his feet are not going anywhere, giving Welsh a decent target to shoot for. 0:0
0:16 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:0
0:29 Chavez looks to work the body, but Welsh covers up nicely. 0:0
0:31 Welsh pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 0:2
0:40 Not much steam behind Welsh's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 0:4
0:52 Welsh traps Chavez in the corner! 0:4
0:52 Welsh fires a jab to the body 0:6
1:02 There is a lot less action than we anticipated from these two in this round. 0:6
1:08 Chavez retreats to his own corner... 0:6
1:13 Welsh tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:6
1:19 Chavez lands a brutal combination! 4:6
1:19 Several solid punches score and Welsh is rattled! 4:6
1:33 Chavez works free! He backs to ring center, with Welsh following. 4:6
1:42 Welsh pins Chavez in the corner! 4:6
1:46 Welsh leaves the jab just short. 4:6
1:53 Julio Cesar Chavez is losing this round and is looking to load up on his punches. 4:6
1:56 Welsh gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 4:8
2:05 Welsh has Chavez cornered! 4:8
2:10 Welsh has his arms wrapped around Chavez... Now they separate. 4:8
2:19 Morton pries them apart. 4:8
2:28 Freddie Welsh lands a strong hook! 4:12
2:28 Chavez is clutching his side! 4:12
2:37 The fight has moved back to the middle of the ring. 4:12
2:41 Welsh lets his hands go inside, but Julio Cesar Chavez protects his body well. 4:12
2:48 Welsh has Chavez trapped in the right neutral corner... 4:12
2:53 Welsh smothers Chavez's attack with a clinch! 4:12
3:00 Welsh uses his shoulder to force Chavez out of the clinch. 4:12
3:00 The bell sounds ending Round 6. 5:12

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 7 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:07 Mickey Duff was extremely upbeat during the break with Welsh providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:07 Welsh slides into a neutral corner... 0:0
0:07 * Morton motions to Chavez to keep his punches up. 2:0
0:20 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 2:0
0:28 Chavez feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves back to the middle of the ring. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 2:0
0:28 A nice combination to the body by Chavez. 5:0
0:45 Chavez is working hard to keep this fight at close quarters. 5:0
0:58 Welsh traps Chavez's gloves under his arms, forcing Morton to break them up. 5:0
1:03 Morton is shouting at Welsh to break! 5:0
1:15 OH! Chavez landed the big hook flush! 9:0
1:15 Welsh appears to be stunned! 9:0
1:28 Julio Cesar Chavez mauls Welsh inside as he delivers a hard hook to the side of the head! 12:0
1:41 Welsh backs into the left corner. 12:0
1:41 Chavez scores downstairs with a hard cross. 15:0
1:58 Chavez looks to land a combination but misses the mark. 15:0
2:00 Welsh is trying to put his punches together and he tags Chavez with a nice combination of punches. 15:2
2:13 Chavez forces the action inside with an arcing cross to Welsh's head. 18:2
2:22 Chavez doesn't have to look for Welsh this round as He is right there in front of him. 18:2
2:29 Chavez lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Welsh. 18:2
2:40 Welsh picks off the combination by Julio Cesar Chavez. 18:2
2:42 Chavez tries a hook but Welsh blocks it and then he scores with a hook of his own! 18:4
2:57 Welsh misses wildly with the hook. 18:4
3:00 And another stanza comes to a close with the bell. 20:3

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Welsh looks to be in fair shape as Round 8 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Welsh received a pep talk from Mickey Duff before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:12 Chavez fires and misses. 0:0
0:14 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 0:0
0:19 Chavez moves into the right corner. 0:0
0:19 There's the uppercut from Welsh. That opening has been there all fight for him. 0:2
0:34 Welsh lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Chavez on the end of that punch. 0:4
0:51 Julio Cesar Chavez works free! The fighters move to ring center. 0:4
1:01 Chavez and Welsh are in a clinch, Morton hollers at them to break and start fighting. 0:4
1:10 Referee Morton steps in to break it up. 0:4
1:14 Welsh pushes Chavez away, looking for more space to work in. 0:4
1:22 Look out! That was a straight right by Welsh! 0:8
1:22 Julio Cesar Chavez was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 0:8
1:35 Welsh backs into a neutral corner. 0:8
1:39 That was a violent straight right by Chavez! 4:8
1:39 Welsh is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 4:8
1:48 Welsh lands a rapier like jab to the head of Chavez 4:10
2:05 Chavez is jockeying for position as he tries to force Welsh back into the corner. 4:10
2:10 Welsh has been throwing the uppercut and scoring with it all night as he lands yet another short punch inside. 4:12
2:27 Welsh grabs Julio Cesar Chavez again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 4:12
2:31 The fighters separate after a clinch. 4:12
2:50 Chavez dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Welsh back on his heels! 9:12
2:50 Welsh seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 9:12
3:00 Chavez continues to come forward but he should be moving in behind punches. 9:12
3:00 Loud applause accompanies the end of this round. 10:12

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 9. 0:0
0:06 Welsh's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:11 Chavez charges in but Welsh avoids the rush. 0:0
0:11 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
0:18 Welsh lands a stinging jab. 0:2
0:28 * Welsh is told to quit holding and hitting by Morton. 0:5
0:50 Welsh scores with a rapid fire combination. 0:7
0:59 Welsh moves into a neutral corner. 0:7
1:04 Chavez lands a crushing hook! 5:7
1:04 That shot has Welsh hurt! 5:7
1:13 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 5:7
1:17 That uppercut from Chavez just missed. 5:7
1:32 Chavez wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Welsh's defense. 5:7
1:43 Chavez moves in at an angle, trying to cut off the ring on Welsh. 5:7
1:52 Chavez fires and misses. 5:7
1:59 Welsh moves into the near corner. 5:7
2:03 That hook from Chavez snapped Welsh's head back violently! 10:7
2:03 Welsh was staggered by that punch! 10:7
2:12 Chavez lands two quick, hard uppercuts forcing Welsh to take a half step backwards. 13:7
2:12 Chavez stunned Welsh with that last shot and Chavez's killer instinct has kicked in as he looks to end the fight. 13:7
2:25 There's a hard shot off the top of Welsh's head! 17:7
2:25 That absolutely rocked Welsh, he is on queer street right now!! 17:7
2:39 Chavez lands a devastating hook! 22:7
2:39 Welsh is gasping for air!! 22:7
2:58 Chavez lands a wicked cross! 26:7
2:58 Welsh is reeling after that shot! 26:7
3:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 9, forcing Morton to step in. 28:7

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Morton motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 10. 0:0
0:12 Welsh clinches... Chavez gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 0:0
0:16 It looks like the fighters heads came together as they were tangled up inside. 0:0
0:16 Appearance wise these two both look good for this stage of the fight. 0:0
0:21 Welsh hooks off the jab and scores to the body or Julio Cesar Chavez. 0:2
0:30 Chavez slides into a neutral corner... 0:2
0:35 Chavez is trying to free his gloves from under Freddie "The Welsh Wizard" Welsh's gloves. 0:2
0:47 Chavez pushes Welsh away. 0:2
0:58 Freddie Welsh is holding... 0:2
1:03 Morton separates the two... 0:2
1:16 * Welsh throws a wild overhand right that lands flush! Chavez drops to one knee and will take the count! 0:2
1:18 Morton crouches over Chavez as he starts the count 0:10
1:18 1 0:10
1:19 2 0:10
1:20 3 0:10
1:21 4 0:10
1:22 5 0:10
1:23 6 0:10
1:24 7 0:10
1:24 * Chavez is back on his feet and indicates he is fine to Morton. 0:10
1:24 Morton wipes off Chavez's gloves and waves the fighters together. 0:10
1:24 Chavez is hurt. He looks like he's ready to go. Welsh just needs to take his time and land one more big shot. 0:10
1:33 Welsh has Chavez trapped in the far neutral corner... 0:10
1:38 Chavez picks off the jab thrown by Welsh. 0:10
1:49 Welsh feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to be trapped there. 0:10
1:58 Welsh can't score with short uppercut inside. Chavez got his gloves in front of the punch. 0:10
2:09 Welsh bounces off the ropes, challenging Chavez to come get him. 0:10
2:13 Welsh is staying at the center of the ring. 0:10
2:13 Welsh scores with a quick hook to the head of Chavez after Chavez missed with a wild shot of his own. 0:12
2:23 Julio Cesar Chavez retreats into a neutral corner. 0:12
2:23 Welsh scores with a hook to the body but he misses when he tries to double up with it. 0:14
2:39 Welsh cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Chavez had his elbows tucked in nicely. 0:14
2:46 Chavez is trapped in the corner... 0:14
2:55 Referee Morton is doing a nice job controlling this bout. 0:14
3:00 Welsh fires a left hand that Julio Cesar Chavez takes high on the shoulder. 0:14
3:00 Chavez appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 0:14
3:00 What a devastating knockdown, you can bet the fans in attendance will be talking about that round long after the fight is over. 0:14

Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 As the bell sounds to begin the Round 11, we will have to see if that knockdown last round has any carryover effect on Chavez. 0:0
0:08 Welsh drills Chavez with a solid jab. 0:2
0:13 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:2
0:22 Chavez lands a devastating cross! 4:2
0:22 Welsh is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 4:2
0:41 Welsh voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 4:2
0:50 Freddie Welsh is either lucky or has radar. Chavez's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 4:2
0:57 Both fighters are probing, looking for an opening. 4:2
1:00 Welsh fires a punch over the jab of Chavez and gets it in for points. 4:4
1:09 Chavez backs into a neutral corner. 4:4
1:09 The two fighters have chosen to work on the inside and it's Welsh who scores with a short hook to the chest. 4:6
1:30 Welsh brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 4:6
1:40 Chavez fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 4:6
1:42 That knockdown that occurred last round hasn't made Julio Cesar Chavez change his style. 4:6
1:47 Both fighters move back to ring center. 4:6
1:51 Chavez misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 4:6
1:54 Welsh glances a hook off Chavez's side. 4:8
2:11 Welsh does a great job smothering Chavez's punches, he had him locked up like he stole dinner right there. 4:8
2:23 Chavez misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 4:8
2:31 Chavez retreats into a neutral corner. 4:8
2:31 Welsh scores with a glancing cross. 4:10
2:47 Welsh slides into a neutral corner... 4:10
2:51 And Welsh tastes the power of a crushing cross from Chavez! 9:10
2:51 Welsh is dazed and he is in trouble!! 9:10
2:56 Welsh is losing his legs... 9:10
3:00 Chavez pins Freddie Welsh's arms! The fighters are tied up... 9:10
3:00 * The referee is cautioning Chavez 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 Morton isn't going to let it happen. 9:10
3:00 It looks like Julio Cesar Chavez has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 9:10
3:00 That round alone was worth the price of admission, they were raining Leather down with the fury of a tropical Monsoon! 9:11

Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Chavez looks a bit disgusted as Round 12 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Amilcar Brusa seemed agitated with Chavez, who stared at his shoes almost the entire minute. 0:0
0:07 Welsh moves into the upper left corner. 0:0
0:11 Welsh usues his legs to avoid Chavez's punches. 0:0
0:13 Welsh gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Chavez. 0:2
0:18 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 0:2
0:22 Mickey Duff was really animated in Freddie Welsh's corner and Welsh was nodding in agreement. 0:2
0:28 Chavez tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Welsh blocks it. 0:2
0:31 Welsh shoots the jab into the chest of Chavez. 0:4
0:42 Welsh scores with a hook to the side of the head. 0:6
0:55 Welsh brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 0:6
0:55 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Welsh lands the right hand. 0:8
0:55 Chavez reels backward from what appears to be a head butt! 0:8
1:15 Welsh is bouncing on his toes, avoiding Chavez attempts to move inside on him. 0:8
1:20 Chavez launches right a cross to the body. 2:8
1:33 Freddie Welsh ends up behind Chavez as he deftly avoids a straight ahead attack moving to his right. 2:8
1:45 Chavez lands a hard hook! 7:8
1:45 Welsh looks shaken! 7:8
2:01 Welsh lands a stinging jab. 7:10
2:14 Welsh throws a cross to the head, then digs a hook to the body. 7:12
2:27 Chavez slides into a neutral corner... 7:12
2:27 Welsh slips in a jab to the body 7:14
2:45 Welsh lands a series of hooks to the ribs of Chavez. 7:16
2:54 Not a lot on that hook to Chavez's side, but it scored. 7:18
3:00 Welsh tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 7:18
3:00 It looks like Welsh has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 7:18
3:00 Welsh shows Chavez his back and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 12. 7:20

Round 13
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ali Malta exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 13. There it is! 0:0
0:11 Welsh catches Chavez with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 0:2
0:15 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:2
0:20 Mickey Duff seemed to pump up Welsh between rounds. 0:2
0:25 Welsh uses subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Chavez tries vainly to score. 0:2
0:27 Welsh gets off a three punch salvo to Chavez's head. 0:4
0:44 Welsh lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Chavez. 0:4
0:51 Welsh is really focused in this round. 0:4
0:55 Welsh doubles up with the hook to the body, but Chavez is unfazed. 0:6
1:08 Welsh is really focused in this round. 0:6
1:17 Welsh grabs and holds Chavez... 0:6
1:22 Morton breaks them up... 0:6
1:26 Chavez is trapped in his opponents corner... 0:6
1:31 Welsh is in constant motion. He is a hard fighter to corner. 0:6
1:35 Chavez looks to his corner. 0:6
1:43 Chavez has Welsh pinned! 0:6
1:47 Welsh takes a punishing over hand right to the jaw! 5:6
1:47 Welsh was rattled by those shots and he is in a world of hurt! 5:6
2:05 * Chavez lands a powerful combination to Welsh's temple knocking him off balance and he goes down!!!. 5:6
2:07 The count starts... 15:6
2:07 1 15:6
2:08 2 15:6
2:09 3 15:6
2:10 4 15:6
2:11 5 15:6
2:12 6 15:6
2:13 7 15:6
2:14 8 15:6
2:15 9 15:6
2:15 * Welsh is up, but not out of the woods yet as he still looks groggy. 15:6
2:15 Morton motions to both boxers to come together, as he allows the fight to continue. 15:6
2:15 Julio Cesar Chavez has Freddie Welsh is in a world of hurt as He fires away with both hands. 15:6
2:20 Welsh doesn't have much left... 15:6
2:28 Julio Cesar Chavez misses with that combination. 15:6
2:39 Chavez tries to drop the right hand over the top but Welsh ducks under it. 15:6
2:55 Chavez cranks up the hook and connects to Welsh's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 19:6
2:55 Welsh looks like he was hurt by that punch! 19:6
3:00 Fans appreciate a fine display of boxing but as that last round proved nothing gets them going like a knockdown. 19:7

Round 14
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 14 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:08 Freddie Welsh lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 0:2
0:17 Chavez backs into a neutral corner. 0:2
0:22 Welsh is moving like he is walking on air tonight. 0:2
0:26 Welsh's corner is urging him on. They have been quite vocal tonight. 0:2
0:34 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 0:2
0:43 * The referee cautions Welsh about leaning on Chavez's neck, as he separates the two fighters. 0:2
0:59 Julio Cesar Chavez moves into a neutral corner. 0:2
1:03 Welsh can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 0:2
1:10 Welsh just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 4:2
1:10 Welsh is hurt! 4:2
1:22 Freddie Welsh is trying to avoid shots to the body, but He better get his hands up! 4:2
1:30 Chavez just landed a three punch combo! 8:2
1:30 Welsh's hurt, the last punch in that flurry stopped him cold! 8:2
1:41 Some nice infighting ends with Welsh getting an uppercut in. 8:4
1:46 Welsh appears to be rebounding from the knockdown he suffered in the last frame. 8:4
1:51 Welsh traps Chavez in the corner! 8:4
1:55 Freddie Welsh just misses with a huge shot as Chavez chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 8:4
1:57 A quick jab to the body scores for Chavez 10:4
2:06 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 10:4
2:11 Welsh ties up Chavez. 10:4
2:15 Morton moves in to break the clinch. 10:4
2:27 Considering the clinch Welsh has on Chavez it looks like he wants to dance with him, not fight him. Chavez pushes him away. 10:4
2:36 Julio Cesar Chavez works his way free! 10:4
2:41 Chavez and Welsh are leaning on one another, and referee Morton pushes them apart and tells them to mix it up. 10:4
2:47 Chavez takes a hook as he tries to work inside. 10:6
2:58 Chavez is really focused in this round. 10:6
3:00 Welsh slides into the corner... 10:6
3:00 That punch actually went behind Welsh's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Chavez. 10:6
3:00 There's the bell. Chavez wings a parting shot that misses. That was close. Round 14 is history. 10:6

Round 15
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd would like to see a knockout as the bell sounds for Round 15, the final round of the fight. 0:0
0:11 Welsh is doing a great job keeping his distance. 0:0
0:11 Julio Cesar Chavez is fading... 0:0
0:17 Freddie Welsh has Chavez trapped! 0:0
0:17 Both fighters want to work inside for the moment, as Welsh blasts home a hook. 0:2
0:31 Chavez attempts to go to the body, but can't connect. 0:2
0:49 Chavez is not having much success cutting off the ring this round. 0:2
0:52 Welsh backs into the upper corner. 0:2
0:57 Julio Cesar Chavez throws a flurry of punches but Welsh either blocks or slips them. 0:2
1:04 Welsh looks to his corner. 0:2
1:12 Chavez misses with that jab. 0:2
1:14 Welsh lets his hands go again and gets in several scoring blows. 0:4
1:34 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 0:4
1:39 Morton steps in and breaks it up. 0:4
1:47 We have a lull in the action. 0:4
1:50 * Welsh is told to watch leading with his head by the referee Morton. 0:6
2:09 Both boxers go back to the middle of the squared circle. 0:6
2:13 Welsh is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Chavez. 0:6
2:25 The Referee breaks it up... 0:6
2:34 The fighters are tied up. Welsh tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 0:6
2:39 Morton has to break them apart. 0:6
2:44 Both fighters are being tentative at the moment. 0:6
2:46 Welsh slides into his own corner... 0:6
2:51 Chavez shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Welsh flush! 4:6
2:51 Freddie Welsh seems to have been hurt by that punch! 4:6
3:00 Welsh smothers Chavez's attack as Chavez tries to get off some shots inside. 4:6
3:00 Chavez seems to have done enough to win this fight. 4:6
3:00 There's the bell ending the fight! Both fighters raise their hands in victory but there can be only one winner here tonight. Let's see how the judges score the bout. 4:6

Fight Result

We go to the ring where Jimmy Lennon Jr. is ready with the call...

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

Hubert Earle, Canada scores the bout 143 to 140 for Freddie Welsh

Rodolfo Maldonado, Panama scores it 143 to 143

Jerry Jakubco, United States scores the bout 143 to 140 for ...

...Freddie Welsh

The winner by majority decision is Freddie Welsh!


Score Cards

Rodolfo Maldonado Round Total
Panama 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Julio Cesar Chavez 10 9 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 8 9 9 10 10 10 143
Freddie Welsh 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 9 9 10 10 10 8 10 9 143

Hubert Earle Round Total
Canada 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Julio Cesar Chavez 10 9 9 10 9 9 10 9 10 8 9 9 10 10 9 140
Freddie Welsh 9 10 10 9 10 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 8 9 10 143

Jerry Jakubco Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Julio Cesar Chavez 10 9 9 10 9 9 10 9 10 8 9 9 10 10 9 140
Freddie Welsh 9 10 10 9 10 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 8 9 10 143

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Julio Cesar Chavez 30 27 27 30 28 27 30 28 30 24 27 27 30 30 28 423
Freddie Welsh 27 30 30 28 30 30 27 29 27 30 30 30 24 28 29 429


Statistics
Categories Julio Cesar Chavez Freddie Welsh
Knockdowns scored 1 1

Jabs / Round 2.40 12.07
Hooks / Round 4.53 7.47
Crosses / Round 4.80 3.60
Combinations / Round 2.93 4.80
Uppercuts / Round 2.53 3.73

Punches Landed / Round 17.20 31.67
Punches Missed / Round 65.73 49.27

Punching Accuracy 20.7% 39.1%

Total Number of Fouls 2 3
Low Blow 1
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Head Butting 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1 1

Foul Penalties:
Caution 2 3

Suffered Accidental Head Butt 2

No cuts occured

Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 4 / 4
Fight Inside 2 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Outside (Defensive) 1 / 1 9 / 6
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 7 / 6 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 2 / 1 1 / 1


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

Alexis Arguello vs Edwin Rosario

Fight info: Cobo Hall, Detroit, MI, United States, 2015-4-16, announcer is Frank Shain, referee is Beat Hausamann, the bout will be scored by three judges: Luis Rivera (United States), Joel Elizondo (United States) and Reg Thompson (England), ring card girl is Ali Malta, 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: 14-6-5 (8) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Nirmal Lorick - Cut Man: Chick Ferrara
In the blue corner: Edwin Rosario - Record: 1-3-1 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Ray Arcel - Cut Man: Frank Bagley

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell for Round 1 sounds and the fight is on. 0:0
0:23 Alexis Arguello bounces off the ropes, challenging Rosario to come get him. 0:0
0:29 Arguello has Rosario trapped in the right neutral corner... 0:0
0:33 Arguello slides along the far ropes. 0:0
0:49 Arguello misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 0:0
0:55 Rosario lands a paralyzing uppercut! 0:4
0:55 Arguello is dazed and he is in trouble!! 0:4
1:07 Rosario is motioning with his gloves for Arguello to bring it on, but he is not doing much either. 0:4
1:14 Arguello looks to work the body, but Rosario covers up nicely. 0:4
1:29 Rosario uses subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Arguello tries vainly to score. 0:4
1:36 Rosario connects with a vicious uppercut! 0:8
1:36 Alexis Arguello was stunned by that blow! 0:8
1:48 He moves into the near right corner. 0:8
1:52 Rosario ties up Arguello... 0:8
1:57 Rosario shoves Arguello away. 0:8
2:12 Arguello tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:8
2:14 Rosario follows a beautiful a double jab with a solid cross! 0:11
2:31 Rosario landed a sharp combination that rocked Arguello back on his heels! 0:16
2:31 Those shots all landed square and Arguello felt them, he's in a world of hurt! 0:16
2:36 Some swelling has appeared around the left eye of Arguello. 0:16
2:47 Hide the china because Rosario is like a bull in there, charging forward with reckless abandon. 0:16
2:57 That was a violent straight right by Rosario! 0:20
2:57 Arguello is hurt! 0:20
3:00 The bell sounds ending Round 1. 1:21

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 2 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:12 Our ring card girls tonight are some real beauties. 0:0
0:16 Rosario can't win this fight if he just throws one punch at a time. Now he just unloaded a flurry of punches and several scored cleanly. 0:2
0:25 Arguello got some great advice from Nirmal Lorick between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 2. 0:2
0:26 Rosario is forced into his own corner... 0:2
0:26 Arguello dips to his left and catches Rosario with a nice hook. 3:2
0:46 Arguello finds an opening in Rosario's defense and exploits it with a hard uppercut. 6:2
1:03 Arguello lands a volley of punches and at least one scored cleanly. 8:2
1:20 Edwin Rosario pins Arguello's arms. Now they move apart. 8:2
1:24 Rosario finally lets go of Alexis Arguello. 8:2
1:36 Arguello is moving like a ghost out there, as Rosario trys in vain to corner him 8:2
1:47 Rosario takes a cross to the head from Arguello. 10:2
2:01 Rosario is protecting the body nicely as Arguello fails to score inside. 10:2
2:09 A series of strong blows to the midsection by Arguello. 13:2
2:20 Arguello is really focused in this round. 13:2
2:28 Arguello just comes up short with the hook. 13:2
2:34 Rosario connects with a solid combination! 13:6
2:34 Arguello took far too many hard shots from Edwin Rosario in that flurry and he is hurt! 13:6
2:47 Both boxers go back to the middle of the squared circle. 13:6
2:47 Arguello rocks Rosario with a quick, powerful uppercut on the inside. 16:6
3:00 Edwin Rosario tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Arguello blocks it. 16:6
3:00 And that ends Round number 2. 17:6

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Arguello and Rosario leave their corners. 0:0
0:11 Arguello slides into the corner... 0:0
0:16 Rosario goes straight at Arguello, a poor way to cut off the ring if that's what he's trying to do. 0:0
0:20 Alexis Arguello received a pep talk from Nirmal Lorick before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:20 The action is back in the center of the ring. 0:0
0:25 Arguello is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 0:0
0:35 Rosario has Arguello cornered! 0:0
0:35 * Wow, too many more shots like that from Rosario and Arguello can pretty much forget about having any children. Hausamann implores him to keep them up. 0:2
0:54 Rosario is really focused in this round. 0:2
1:05 Arguello misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 0:2
1:07 Rosario lands a short left hook to the head. 0:4
1:20 Arguello retreats into the far left corner. 0:4
1:25 Rosario wraps up Arguello... Neither fighter will break... 0:4
1:35 Hausamann has to break them apart. 0:4
1:40 Rosario quickly pulls at his trunks. 0:4
1:42 Arguello bangs away with both hands and a nice uppercut finds a home. 2:4
1:56 Rosario just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Arguello with a sharp combination! 2:8
1:56 Arguello seems to be back on an even keel after those blows... 2:8
2:01 The swelling under Alexis Arguello's left eye is causing him problems and it won't take much more to become a major handicap for him. 2:8
2:06 Rosario gets off a jab to the solar plexus 2:10
2:15 Arguello has Rosario blocked in! 2:10
2:19 Arguello fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 2:10
2:35 Rosario's misses as Arguello backpedals away. 2:10
2:44 Arguello rocks Rosario with a short uppercut to the jaw from inside. 5:10
2:58 Arguello drops the right hand flush on Edwin Rosario's chin! 9:10
2:58 Edwin Rosario is badly hurt! 9:10
3:00 There was no feeling out in that round, Arguello and Rosario really went at it. 10:10

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:06 Arguello's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:07 Arguello scores with a nice short hook inside the defense of Rosario. 2:0
0:24 Rosario lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Arguello. 2:0
0:26 A crisp jab from Arguello connects to the jaw of Rosario 5:0
0:35 There's a lead right hand that finds its mark. That can be a dangerous punch if Arguello can land a solid one. 7:0
0:49 Rosario lands a crushing uppercut! 7:4
0:49 Arguello is reeling after that shot! 7:4
0:54 The swelling under Arguello's left eye is increasing. It's going to get tougher and tougher for to see punches coming. 7:4
1:03 Arguello is literally dancing circles around Rosario this round. 7:4
1:16 Rosario forces his way inside. 7:4
1:20 Alexis Arguello pushes Rosario away, looking for more space to work in. 7:4
1:28 Alexis Arguello fires away but finds nothing but air. 7:4
1:41 Arguello lands a devastating uppercut! 11:4
1:41 Arguello sent Rosario reeling with that punch! 11:4
1:55 Rosario tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 11:4
2:07 * Arguello throws a wild overhand right that lands flush! Rosario drops to one knee and will take the count! 11:4
2:09 Hausamann begins the count over Edwin Rosario as Arguello moves to a neutral corner.. 19:4
2:09 1 19:4
2:10 2 19:4
2:11 3 19:4
2:12 4 19:4
2:13 5 19:4
2:14 Rosario is in bad shape as he tries to regain his feet. 19:4
2:15 7 19:4
2:15 * Rosario finds his legs and stands up but who knows how long he will be able to remain vertical! 19:4
2:15 Hausamann gives Rosario a quick once over and decides to let the fight go on. 19:4
2:15 Arguello senses he has Edwin Rosario in trouble and he is pouring it on! 19:4
2:23 That was a reckless uppercut from Arguello but it still manages to score cleanly. 22:4
2:23 Rosario is dazed as Arguello looks to put him away! 22:4
2:37 Arguello is bouncing on his toes, avoiding Rosario attempts to move inside on him. 22:4
2:46 Arguello whiffs with the hook. 22:4
2:53 Arguello pins Edwin Rosario in the corner! 22:4
2:57 Arguello tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Rosario. 22:4
3:00 The bell rings and the crowd is on fire, that knockdown was definitely worth the price of admission 24:5

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 5 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:12 Rosario feels his back touch the ropes and tries to reverse his position. He doesn't want to be the one trapped there. 0:0
0:18 The fighters jockey for position as they both try to gain the advantage here in the 5th. 0:0
0:21 Arguello fires a solid combination. 2:0
0:35 Rosario shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Arguello flush! 2:4
0:35 Arguello is trying to regroup after those punches... 2:4
0:39 Arguello's vision could be hampered by the ever-increasing swelling under his left eye. 2:4
0:46 Arguello moves into a neutral corner. 2:4
0:51 Arguello does a great job of moving as Rosario tries to work inside. 2:4
1:03 Arguello slides into a neutral corner... 2:4
1:07 Arguello holds his arms up in disgust as Rosario holds him around his waist. 2:4
1:16 Alexis Arguello tries to get free... Here comes Hausamann to break them up... 2:4
1:25 Edwin Rosario drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 2:8
1:25 That shot has Arguello hurt! 2:8
1:40 Rosario grabs Arguello again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 2:8
1:58 Hausamann moves them apart. 2:8
1:58 Rosario looks to have his legs back under him after that knockdown in the last round. 2:8
2:10 Rosario connects with a devastating combination to the head, he hits like a Mule! 2:12
2:10 Arguello is out on his feet after that violent combination! 2:12
2:14 You can see some increased swelling around the left of Arguello. 2:12
2:23 Rosario retreats into a neutral corner. 2:12
2:37 Arguello usues his legs to avoid Rosario's punches. 2:12
2:43 That hook from Arguello has some power behind it! 6:12
2:43 Rosario appears shaken by that punch! 6:12
2:57 Edwin Rosario lands a crushing hook! 6:16
2:57 Alexis Arguello is reeling.. 6:16
3:00 The bell stops the action as Arguello and Rosario go back to their corners. 6:16

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Rosario didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 6. 0:0
0:06 Frank Bagley not only gave Rosario encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Alexis Arguello. Now it's up to Rosario to implement it. 0:0
0:06 If the swelling was lessened by Arguello'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
0:06 Not a lot on that hook to Arguello's side, but it scored. 0:2
0:20 Arguello lands a solid cross! 4:2
0:20 Arguello has Rosario hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 4:2
0:33 Arguello bangs a right cross off the face of Rosario. 6:2
0:50 Alexis Arguello dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Rosario back on his heels! 10:2
0:50 Rosario is going to need to regroup after that series of blows... 10:2
1:02 The fighters are throwing punches now! Rosario is being much more effective in this exchange. 12:5
1:07 The swelling around Arguello's left eye is worsening. 12:5
1:19 Rosario continues to come forward but he should be moving in behind punches. 12:5
1:23 Arguello's fans are here in force tonight, cheering everything he does. 12:5
1:31 Rosario cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Arguello had his elbows tucked in nicely. 12:5
1:38 Alexis Arguello just landed a devastating three punch combo! 16:5
1:38 Rosario appears shaken by those punches! 16:5
1:42 * There is swelling under the left eye of Rosario it is clearly visible. 16:5
1:47 Rosario throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 16:7
1:59 Rosario traps Arguello in the corner! 16:7
2:04 Rosario lands a brutal uppercut! 16:12
2:04 That punch really rocked Arguello! 16:12
2:08 Arguello is going to have to protect his continually swelling left eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 16:12
2:13 Rosario working the bread basket, scoring with several hooks. 16:14
2:22 Arguello lands a hook to the ribs. 18:14
2:27 Look for Arguello to start to target Rosario's left eye in an attempt to close it because the swelling under it has continued to grow. 18:14
2:31 The crowd has been reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 18:14
2:35 Rosario looks to wear Arguello down as he throws the uppercut to the body. 18:17
2:44 Arguello is trapped in his own corner... 18:17
2:48 Rosario leans on the ropes and motions for Arguello to come in. 18:17
2:54 Rosario caught Arguello square with that uppercut. 18:20
3:00 Rosario has Arguello pinned! 18:20
3:00 A nice action round! Both fighters had their moments and receive a well-deserved round of applause as they head for their corners. 18:22

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Arguello looks a bit disgusted as Round 7 gets underway. 0:0
0:05 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Arguello's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Arguello's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:05 The swelling on the face of Rosario is almost as pronounced as before his corner worked on it. 0:0
0:11 Alexis Arguello back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Edwin Rosario. 0:0
0:16 Arguello backs into the right corner. 0:0
0:20 Rosario swings...and misses. 0:0
0:33 They are back in the center of the ring once again 0:0
0:33 Those were mostly arm punches from Arguello but several got through. 2:0
0:46 Arguello picks off the jab thrown by Rosario. 2:0
0:53 Arguello lands a solid hook! 6:0
0:53 Rosario is suddenly in trouble! 6:0
1:10 Rosario is losing this round and is looking to load up on his punches. 6:0
1:20 Alexis Arguello wraps up Rosario. 6:0
1:25 Referee Hausamann steps in to break it up. 6:0
1:38 Oh!!! Arguello unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 10:0
1:38 That blow connected solidly to the head of Rosario and he is stunned! 10:0
1:43 The swelling is increasing around Rosario's left. 10:0
1:51 Arguello is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 12:0
2:05 Arguello and Rosario are in a clinch, Hausamann hollers at them to break and start fighting. 12:0
2:14 Referee Hausamann separates the two... 12:0
2:18 Arguello steps back as he tries to create some punching room. 12:0
2:22 Rosario backs into a neutral corner. 12:0
2:26 Arguello connects with a nasty uppercut! 16:0
2:26 Rosario's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 16:0
2:31 There has to be something done about the swelling around Rosario's left eye as it continues to worsen. 16:0
2:36 Rosario throws the cross and scores to the head of Arguello. 16:2
2:48 Arguello is forced into his opponents corner... 16:2
2:52 Alexis Arguello takes a tremendous hook to the jaw! 16:7
2:52 Alexis Arguello looks like he was hurt by that punch! 16:7
2:57 The swelling under Arguello's left eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 16:7
3:00 Arguello moves to the center of the Ring taunting Rosario with his hands by his sides. 16:7
3:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 16:8

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Arguello looks to be in good shape as Round 8 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Alexis Arguello'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
0:07 The swelling on the face of Rosario is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Edwin Rosario still has distension. 0:0
0:11 Arguello retreats to his own corner... 0:0
0:16 Rosario just can't find the range with that combination. 0:0
0:23 Arguello lands a smashing hook! 4:0
0:23 Rosario looks shaken! 4:0
0:27 Rosario's left eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 4:0
0:44 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 4:0
0:49 Arguello is giving Rosario a lot of side-to-side movement. 4:0
1:01 Rosario ties up Arguello. 4:0
1:10 Hausamann is shouting at Rosario to break! 4:0
1:23 Arguello picks off the uppercut by Rosario. 4:0
1:30 Not much happening at the moment. 4:0
1:34 Rosario launches right a cross to the body. 4:2
1:38 The swelling around Arguello's left eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 4:2
1:54 That hook from Rosario snapped Arguello's head back violently! 4:6
1:54 Arguello's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 4:6
2:07 Arguello lands a devastating hook! 8:6
2:07 Rosario is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 8:6
2:21 Arguello misses with that cross. 8:6
2:38 You could feel the breeze after that miss by Rosario! 8:6
2:40 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Arguello lands the right hand. 10:6
2:45 The swelling under Rosario's left eye is growing to a point where the eye could end up shut if his corner can't reduce or at least control it. 10:6
2:49 Rosario doesn't have to look for Arguello this round as He is right there in front of him. 10:6
2:51 Arguello has Rosario trapped! 10:6
2:56 Arguello is moving around the ring nicely. 10:6
3:00 Rosario is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Alexis Arguello. 10:6
3:00 Hausamann breaks them up... 10:6
3:00 The seconds jump into action in Arguello's corner as the bell sounds ending Round 8. 12:5

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Rosario and Arguello square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 9. 0:0
0:08 Ray Arcel knows Rosario lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Arguello is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Arguello still has distension. 0:0
0:08 If the swelling was lessened by Rosario'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
0:14 Look out! That was a straight right by Arguello! 5:0
0:14 Rosario was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 5:0
0:18 It seems every shot Rosario takes on his left eye makes the swelling worse. 5:0
0:28 Rosario scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 5:4
0:28 Arguello was stunned by that blow! 5:4
0:32 Arguello's left eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 5:4
0:46 Arguello just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 5:8
0:46 That series of punches rocked Arguello and he looks to be in trouble. 5:8
0:51 Arguello is losing his legs... 5:8
0:56 Rosario pins Arguello in the corner! 5:8
1:00 Rosario fires a left hand that Arguello takes high on the shoulder. 5:8
1:07 Rosario takes a punishing over hand right to the jaw! 9:8
1:07 Rosario looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 9:8
1:12 Rosario seems bothered by the increased swelling around the left eye. 9:8
1:16 Rosario pins Arguello in the corner! 9:8
1:21 Rosario leaves the jab just short. 9:8
1:23 Arguello lands two hard body shots that made Rosario grunt. 12:8
1:37 Rosario pushes Arguello then steps away from him. 12:8
1:42 Rosario is looking to protect his body and he's leaving his chin wide open! 12:8
1:50 Rosario is either lucky or has radar. Arguello's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 12:8
1:57 Rosario traps Alexis Arguello in the corner! 12:8
2:01 Rosario lands a wicked hook! 12:12
2:01 Arguello suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 12:12
2:06 Its obvious that the swelling around Rosario's left eye is rapidly worsening. 12:12
2:14 Arguello moves into a neutral corner. 12:12
2:19 Rosario catches Arguello coming in with a sweet uppercut! 12:16
2:19 Arguello was shaken by that blow! 12:16
2:33 Rosario grabs Arguello. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 12:16
2:37 Arguello works his way free! 12:16
2:46 Rosario misses wildly with the Hook. 12:16
2:53 Arguello cranks up the hook and connects to Rosario's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 16:16
2:53 Rosario seems to have been hurt by that punch! 16:16
3:00 Rosario tries to work his way inside but he can't do it. 16:16
3:00 Arguello appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 16:16
3:00 That is the kind of action you expect in a fight, a great round of boxing! 16:18

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Arguello looks to be in fair shape as Round 10 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Arguello's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Arguello's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:07 Rosario'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
0:12 Rosario has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Arguello. 0:0
0:21 The Referee breaks it up... 0:0
0:26 Edwin Rosario slides into his own corner... 0:0
0:30 That cross from Arguello lands with some authority! 4:0
0:30 What a devastating shot, Edwin Rosario looks like he is out on his feet, he has no idea where he is! 4:0
0:35 It looks like Arguello and Rosario are both starting to fatigue... 4:0
0:40 Rosario is staying at the center of the ring. 4:0
0:40 Rosario scores with a hard uppercut upstairs from the inside. 4:3
0:51 The uppercut just landed by Rosario is a nice weapon on the inside. 4:5
1:01 Arguello retreats into the upper corner. 4:5
1:06 That jab from Rosario just missed. 4:5
1:13 Arguello lands a vicious cross! 8:5
1:13 And Rosario's in big trouble now! 8:5
1:17 Rosario's left eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 8:5
1:27 Edwin Rosario lands a powerful combination right on the button! 8:10
1:27 Arguello takes a vicious series of punches from Rosario and he is hurt! 8:10
1:31 The increased swelling around the left eye of Arguello is fast becoming a hindurance. 8:10
1:35 Arguello is trying to avoid shots to the body, but He better get his hands up! 8:10
1:39 Arguello slides into a neutral corner... 8:10
1:44 Edwin Rosario throws a flurry of punches but Arguello either blocks or slips them. 8:10
1:46 Arguello throws a hook to the ribs with authority. 11:10
1:55 Arguello moves into the left corner. 11:10
1:55 Rosario dips and connects with a hook to the side of Arguello's head. 11:12
2:00 The sting is starting to go from Arguello's punches... 11:12
2:00 Rosario is running out of gas... 11:12
2:08 Rosario pins Arguello in the corner! 11:12
2:13 Rosario looks for a breather; he grabs Arguello and holds on. Arguello pushes Rosario off and looks for an opening. 11:12
2:17 Rosario and Arguello each take a step back. 11:12
2:22 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Rosario lands a short uppercut to the chin of Arguello. 11:14
2:37 Rosario is offering minimal head movement as he comes straight forward. 11:14
2:42 We have seen plenty of action in this round 11:14
2:56 Rosario's not even close with the jab. 11:14
3:00 It looks like Arguello has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 11:14
3:00 That was a solid, action packed round! 11:14

Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Arguello rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:05 Alexis Arguello got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Nirmal Lorick's instructions work. 0:0
0:05 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Arguello's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Arguello's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:05 Edwin Rosario'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
0:06 Rosario throws a punch and lands. Arguello scores with a counter. Looks like both fighters were effective in that exchange. 2:2
0:10 The sting looks like it's going from both fighter's punches... 2:2
0:32 Rosario retreats into a neutral corner. 2:2
0:32 Arguello gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Rosario. 4:2
0:46 Rosario lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Arguello. 4:2
0:53 Arguello attempts to go to the body, but can't connect. 4:2
1:04 Rosario pulls his trunks up. 4:2
1:11 Rosario takes a hard combination from Arguello 8:2
1:11 Rosario is suddenly in trouble! 8:2
1:16 Rosario's left eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 8:2
1:26 Arguello clamps Rosario's arms to his side and holds on until Hausamann breaks the hold. 8:2
1:35 * Rosario is leaning on the back of Alexis Arguello's neck and Hausamann has seen enough as he issues a warning. 8:2
1:53 Rosario connects with a violent cross! 8:6
1:53 That's the punch Rosario hoped to land! Arguello looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 8:6
2:02 Arguello is pinned in his own corner... 8:6
2:07 Rosario voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 8:6
2:14 Rosario pins Arguello in the corner! 8:6
2:23 * OH my,Rosario lands a huge combination and Arguello hits the canvas. 8:6
2:26 The count starts... 8:15
2:26 1 8:15
2:27 2 8:15
2:28 Arguello is struggling to regain his feet as the count reaches 3. 8:15
2:29 4 8:15
2:30 5 8:15
2:31 6 8:15
2:32 7 8:15
2:33 8 8:15
2:33 * Arguello is up and leaning on the ropes. Now he comes off them and looks toward Rosario. 8:15
2:33 Hausamann wipes Arguello's gloves as he asks him if he wants the fight to go on... Arguello nods his head and the action resumes. 8:15
2:33 Rosario knows he has Arguello hurt as he wades in swinging! 8:15
2:46 Rosario is bobbing and weaving as he moves forward. 8:15
2:55 Rosario fires and misses. 8:15
3:00 The round's over and the crowd hasn't stopped screaming since the knockdown occurred. 7:17

Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 12 begins. 0:0
0:06 Nirmal Lorick seemed to pump up Arguello between rounds. 0:0
0:06 Arguello'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
0:06 If the swelling was lessened by Edwin Rosario'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
0:11 Arguello traps Rosario's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Hausamann breaks it up. 0:0
0:15 The fighters separate after a clinch. 0:0
0:27 A big cross from Arguello lands with serious impact! 4:0
0:27 Hide the women and children, that punch nearly took Edwin Rosario's head off and he is in a world of trouble!! 4:0
0:31 Rosario's left eye is becoming an ugly mass of swollen flesh and has got to be an inviting target for Arguello. 4:0
0:42 Arguello lands a hard cross! 8:0
0:42 That shot buckled Edwin Rosario's legs and he is really unsteady now, like he could go down at any moment! 8:0
0:59 Arguello just landed a three punch combo! 12:0
0:59 Rosario was staggered by those punches... 12:0
1:04 The swelling around Rosario's left eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 12:0
1:13 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Arguello rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 12:0
1:22 Watch Arguello move. He is darting in and out, in and out, keeping Rosario off balance. 12:0
1:27 Rosario retreats into a neutral corner. 12:0
1:31 Arguello really buried that punch into Rosario's ribs. 16:0
1:31 Edwin Rosario was hurt by those blows! 16:0
1:41 Rosario is trapped in Arguello's corner... 16:0
1:45 Arguello ends up behind Rosario as he deftly avoids a straight ahead attack moving to his right. 16:0
1:45 Arguello is rebounding from the knockdown he suffered in the last frame. 16:0
1:58 Arguello pummels Rosario, capping off his assault with a stiff combination! 21:0
1:58 Rosario was rattled by those shots and he is in a world of hurt! 21:0
2:02 Rosario's left eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 21:0
2:18 Arguello is really focused in this round. 21:0
2:30 * Rosario absorbs a wicked uppercut to the head. He's staggering backwards and now he goes down in a heap. 21:0
2:33 Hausamann points Arguello to a neutral corner and begins the count over Rosario... 29:0
2:33 1 29:0
2:34 Rosario is desperately trying to stand as the count hits 2 but he is badly hurt. 29:0
2:35 3 29:0
2:36 4 29:0
2:37 5 29:0
2:38 6 29:0
2:39 7 29:0
2:39 * Rosario is back on his feet! He looks shaken... 29:0
2:39 Edwin Rosario appears to be badly shaken, but Hausamann is going to allow the fight to go on. 29:0
2:39 Arguello wants to end this fight right now. Whether or not he can do it is another story. 29:0
2:48 * Rosario has been knocked down with a strong hook! 29:0
2:50 Hausamann starts counting... 39:0
2:50 1 39:0
2:51 2 39:0
2:52 3 39:0
2:53 4 39:0
2:54 5 39:0
2:55 6 39:0
2:56 7 39:0
2:57 8 39:0
2:58 9 39:0
2:59 Rosario tries to clear his head as Hausamann reaches the count of 10. 39:0
2:59 * Rosario can't beat the count! It's over! Rosario has been stopped here in round 12. 39:0

Fight Result

Here's Frank Shain with the call...

Ladies and gentlemen! The end comes at 3:00 of round 12....The winner by knockout ...

Alexis Arguello!


Score Cards

Luis Rivera Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Alexis Arguello 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 10 9 9 8 103
Edwin Rosario 10 9 10 8 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 105

Joel Elizondo Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Alexis Arguello 9 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 10 8 105
Edwin Rosario 10 9 10 9 10 9 9 9 10 9 10 104

Reg Thompson Round Total
England 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Alexis Arguello 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 10 9 9 8 103
Edwin Rosario 10 9 10 8 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 105

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Alexis Arguello 27 30 30 30 27 28 30 30 27 28 24 311
Edwin Rosario 30 27 30 25 30 29 27 27 30 29 30 314


Statistics
Categories Alexis Arguello Edwin Rosario
Knockdowns scored 3 1

Jabs / Round 3.50 3.17
Hooks / Round 5.25 4.75
Crosses / Round 7.92 4.00
Combinations / Round 4.25 3.83
Uppercuts / Round 4.42 4.33

Punches Landed / Round 25.33 20.08
Punches Missed / Round 39.92 51.50

Punching Accuracy 38.8% 28.1%

Total Number of Fouls 0 2
Low Blow 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1

Foul Penalties:
Caution 2

Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1 1

No cuts occured

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


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

Henry Armstrong vs Florentino Fernandez

Fight info: Cobo Hall, Detroit, MI, United States, 2015-4-16, announcer is Amy Hayes, referee is John Keane, the bout will be scored by three judges: Scott Morrison (United States), Hector Primerano (Argentina) and Silvestre Abainza (Philippines), ring card girl is Jennifer Searles, 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: Henry Armstrong - Record: 20-4-1 (13) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Ronnie Shields - Cut Man: Chick Ferrara
In the blue corner: Florentino Fernandez - Record: 14-10-1 (7) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Kevin Rooney - Cut Man: Dave Tenny

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 There's the bell and this contest is underway. 0:0
0:14 * Armstrong continues to hammer away as he holds Fernandez and Keane has seen enough as he issues a warning. 3:0
0:37 Armstrong scores with a tremendous left! 7:0
0:37 Fernandez is badly hurt! 7:0
0:49 Fernandez retreats into the near right corner. 7:0
0:53 Armstrong landed a sharp combination that rocked Florentino Fernandez back on his heels! 11:0
0:53 Fernandez is in big trouble, he took a lot punches there and he does not look very steady! 11:0
1:02 Armstrong lands a hook to the ribs. 13:0
1:16 A brutal combination from Fernandez connects to the solar plexus! 13:5
1:16 Armstrong in on unsteady legs after those punches. 13:5
1:30 Henry Armstrong charges in but Florentino Fernandez avoids the rush. 13:5
1:39 Armstrong drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 17:5
1:39 Fernandez is reeling.. 17:5
1:58 Armstrong looks to work the body, but Florentino Fernandez covers up nicely. 17:5
2:05 Fernandez really buried that punch into Armstrong's ribs. 17:9
2:05 Armstrong was hurt by those blows! 17:9
2:19 Fernandez has Armstrong pinned! 17:9
2:23 Fernandez cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Armstrong had his elbows tucked in nicely. 17:9
2:25 "The Ox" Fernandez takes a stiff jab to the chops. 20:9
2:40 Armstrong lands a jab to Fernandez's midsection 22:9
3:00 You could feel the breeze after that miss by Armstrong! 22:9
3:00 The two fighters nod at each other as the crowd applauds both the action and the sportsmanship being displayed. 24:9

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd is making some noise as the fighters come out for round number 2. 0:0
0:09 Fernandez has Armstrong cornered! 0:0
0:13 Fernandez approaches flat-footed, but continues to move forward, not giving Armstrong any room to breathe. 0:0
0:17 Kevin Rooney seemed to pump up Fernandez between rounds. 0:0
0:19 Armstrong gets his head on the chest of Fernandez as He tries to outmuscle him on the inside, scoring with a nice short hook to the head. 2:0
0:29 A series of strong blows to the midsection by Armstrong. 5:0
0:43 Fernandez just can't find the range with that jab. 5:0
0:50 Armstrong is really focused in this round. 5:0
1:02 Fernandez lands a powerful uppercut right on the button! 5:4
1:02 Armstrong is dazed and he is in trouble!! 5:4
1:24 Armstrong picks off the combination by Fernandez. 5:4
1:36 Armstrong works free! The fighters move to ring center. 5:4
1:46 Fernandez can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 5:4
1:55 Fernandez scores big with that hook to the jaw of Armstrong. Armstrong took a step back after absorbing that shot. 5:7
2:04 Fernandez works his way inside and scores with a hook to the body. 5:9
2:17 Fernandez is really focused in this round. 5:9
2:21 Florentino Fernandez has Armstrong trapped! 5:9
2:25 Fernandez lands a hard cross! 5:14
2:25 Armstrong appears to be stunned! 5:14
2:25 * And now Armstrong is bleeding from that last punch! 5:15
2:25 Bad luck for him! The cut is above the right eyebrow. If his corner can't staunch the flow of blood, Armstrong could end up having vision problems for the remainder of the fight. 5:15
2:25 Blood from a fighter in these early rounds can force a fighter to alter their strategy and change their style for the rest of the bout. 5:15
2:39 Armstrong misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 5:15
2:46 Fernandez scores with a big right hand. That shot got Armstrong's attention. 5:18
2:46 And now Armstrong is bleeding even more profusely from that last punch as his cut worsens! 5:18
2:46 Armstrong has emerged even more bloodied than a minute ago, as the gash above his eyebrow has split open even more. 5:18
2:46 It's early in the fight and Armstrong knows his cut could develop in a real problem in subsequent rounds. 5:18
2:46 * Keane is taking a close look at the blood trickling down Armstrong's face; and now he steps in and stops the contest. Apparently, he wants the doctor to take a look at the damage done to Armstrong's face, especially the cut above the eye. 5:18
2:46 * The ringside doctor is dabbing at the blood, trying to determine the severity of the wound. He's saying something to the referee and from the reaction of Armstrong, it must be positive. Yep, this fight's going to continue as both fighters receive instructions to resume the mayhem here in round 2. 5:18
2:56 Armstrong is forced into his opponents corner... 5:18
2:56 Fernandez launches an uppercut from way outside, grazing Armstrong's jaw. Fernandez is vulnerable to a counter throwing that punch from a distance like that. 5:20
2:56 It looks like the last shot made the cut that Armstrong suffered earlier worse. 5:20
2:56 Now the bleeding from the gash above Armstrong's eye is flowing even more as the wound has widened. 5:20
2:56 Bad news for Armstrong getting cut so early in the fight, this could cause him a lot of trouble later. 5:20
2:56 * The fighters move away from each other, creating a bit of distance between them. Now the referee has called timeout, halting the action. He's leading Armstrong to the ringside physician. The cut over Henry Armstrong's eye seems to be the primary cause for concern. 5:20
2:56 * The ringside physician is making a thorough examination of the cut, after having cleared away some of the blood. He's dabbing at the wound again and from the way all three participants, doctor, ref and fighter, are nodding their heads, it looks like this contest is going to get back underway. Referee Keane is indicating exactly that - the bout is going to continue; and both fighters are getting ready to start punching again. 5:20
3:00 The Referee has to get between Henry Armstrong and Fernandez as they glare at one another. He sends them to their corners as the bell sounds to end the round. 6:22

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Fernandez is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 3 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:06 Fernandez got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Kevin Rooney's instructions work. 0:0
0:06 Armstrong's corner has done a great job on the cut above the right eyebrow. They've got the bleeding stopped, at least for now. 0:0
0:19 * Armstrong rains a combination of blows to the head and body of Fernandez and Fernandez tastes the canvas here in Round 3! 0:0
0:22 Keane stands over Fernandez and begins the count... 9:0
0:22 1 9:0
0:23 2 9:0
0:24 3 9:0
0:25 4 9:0
0:26 5 9:0
0:27 6 9:0
0:28 7 9:0
0:29 8 9:0
0:29 * Fernandez manages to get back to his feet but he still looks kind of shaky. 9:0
0:29 Keane checks Fernandez closely and will allow the fight to continue. 9:0
0:29 Henry Armstrong has Fernandez is in a world of hurt as He fires away with both hands. 9:0
0:38 Armstrong pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 11:0
0:38 Armstrong has Florentino Fernandez reeling. Armstrong can win the fight right now if he doesn't get sloppy and just flail away. 11:0
0:46 Fernandez backs into the right corner. 11:0
0:46 Henry Armstrong likes to use the hook but he'd better get a little closer when he throws it or Fernandez's going to beat him to the punch and hurt him! 13:0
0:46 Armstrong is going to let it all hang out and try to end this fight right here and now! 13:0
1:00 Armstrong is just missing by a hair with his punches. 13:0
1:06 He brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 13:0
1:11 Armstrong connects with a vicious cross! 17:0
1:11 Fernandez was staggered by that punch! 17:0
1:24 That uppercut from Armstrong has some power behind it! 21:0
1:24 Fernandez is reeling after that shot! 21:0
1:33 Armstrong pins Fernandez in the corner! 21:0
1:37 Fernandez uses subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Armstrong tries vainly to score. 21:0
1:49 Armstrong fires a left hand that Fernandez takes high on the shoulder. 21:0
2:04 Armstrong tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 21:0
2:15 Armstrong's not even close with the cross. 21:0
2:27 Armstrong fires a lead right that Fernandez manages to avoid. 21:0
2:30 Fernandez lands a jolting uppercut that snaps back the head of Armstrong. 21:3
2:46 Armstrong is holding on to Fernandez. He seems to be taking a breather. 21:3
2:55 Armstrong and Fernandez each take a step back. 21:3
3:00 Armstrong attempts to go to the body, but can't connect. 21:3
3:00 The noise is deafening in the arena after that last round. Nothing like a knockdown to get the adrenaline flowing! 20:4

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Armstrong rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:06 Ronnie Shields was extremely upbeat during the break with Armstrong providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:13 Fernandez just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 4:0
0:13 Those punches hurt Fernandez and he looks to hang on. 4:0
0:32 * Armstrong lands a vicious combination and down goes Fernandez! 4:0
0:35 Keane starts the count... 13:0
0:35 1 13:0
0:36 2 13:0
0:37 3 13:0
0:38 4 13:0
0:39 5 13:0
0:40 6 13:0
0:41 7 13:0
0:42 8 13:0
0:42 * Fernandez still looks shaky after getting up from the knockdown and Keane is taking a long look at him. 13:0
0:42 Keane waves the two fighters together, he is allowing the fight to continue. 13:0
0:42 Henry Armstrong stuns Fernandez. Armstrong has exceptional killer instinct and is going to work now to try and finish him! 13:0
0:51 Fernandez backs into a neutral corner. 13:0
0:55 Armstrong is jockeying for position as he tries to force Fernandez back into the corner. 13:0
0:59 Fernandez eats a jab from Armstrong 15:0
0:59 Armstrong has hurt Fernandez early in the round. Fernandez is going to have to call on all his tricks to survive with this much time to go. 15:0
1:04 Fernandez looks a little puffy under his right eye. 15:0
1:08 Fernandez slides into the corner... 15:0
1:08 Armstrong unleashes a flurry of rights and lefts, but only a few get through. 17:0
1:08 There's time for Armstrong to finish Fernandez if he can do it. 17:0
1:21 Fernandez takes a tremendous hook to the jaw! 21:0
1:21 Fernandez seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 21:0
1:26 There appears to be increased swelling under Fernandez's right eye. 21:0
1:30 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 21:0
1:30 Armstrong scores downstairs with a hard cross. 24:0
1:30 Florentino Fernandez is hurt. He looks like he's ready to go. Armstrong just needs to take his time and land one more big shot. 24:0
1:39 Armstrong buries a straight right, followed by a solid left hook to the ribs. 27:0
1:39 Armstrong hurt Fernandez with that last shot! He's got him on wobbly legs, let's see if he can close the deal! 27:0
1:43 The effects of being down in two consecutive rounds are readily apparent in Fernandez's body language. 27:0
1:48 Armstrong has Fernandez blocked in! 27:0
1:52 Armstrong just landed a devastating three punch combo! 32:0
1:52 Fernandez is trying to regroup after those punches... 32:0
1:57 * The referee is stopping the fight!! Florentino Fernandez wants to continue but Keane has seen enough. This one is over and Henry Armstrong is the winner by TKO in round 4! 32:0

Fight Result

Here's Amy Hayes with the call...

Ladies and Gentlemen! The end comes at the 1:58 mark in Round 4. Your winner by TKO is..

Henry Armstrong!


Score Cards

Scott Morrison Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Henry Armstrong 10 9 10 29
Florentino Fernandez 9 10 8 27

Hector Primerano Round Total
Argentina 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Henry Armstrong 10 9 10 29
Florentino Fernandez 9 10 8 27

Silvestre Abainza Round Total
Philippines 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Henry Armstrong 10 9 10 29
Florentino Fernandez 9 10 8 27

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Henry Armstrong 30 27 30 87
Florentino Fernandez 27 30 24 81


Statistics
Categories Henry Armstrong Florentino Fernandez
Knockdowns scored 2 0

Jabs / Round 8.50 3.00
Hooks / Round 5.50 4.75
Crosses / Round 8.25 2.75
Combinations / Round 4.50 1.50
Uppercuts / Round 6.75 3.50

Punches Landed / Round 33.50 15.50
Punches Missed / Round 78.75 29.50

Punching Accuracy 29.8% 34.4%

Total Number of Fouls 1 0
Holding Head and Hitting 1

Foul Penalties:
Caution 1

Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1

Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 1 / 0 / 2 0 / 0 / 0
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 0 / 0 / 0

Cut locations breakdown:
Cut above right eyebrow 1 / 0 / 2

Bouts halted to check cut(s) 2 0

Corner work on closing cuts (trials/success):
Trickle 0 / 0 0 / 0
Minor 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bleeding 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bad 0 / 0 0 / 0
Heavy 0 / 0 0 / 0
Gushing 1 / 1 0 / 0

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


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

Carlos Ortiz vs Artur Grigorian

Fight info: Cobo Hall, Detroit, MI, United States, 2015-4-16, announcer is Howard Leigh, referee is Gustavo Padilla, the bout will be scored by three judges: Debra Barnes (United States), Takeaki Kanaya (Japan) and Basilio Flecha (Argentina), ring card girl is Josie Bloggs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 15 rounds, Unified-rules are in effect, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell is not in effect, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'none', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Carlos Ortiz - Record: 15-7-5 (5) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Sam Colonna - Cut Man: Frank Bagley
In the blue corner: Artur Grigorian - Record: 0-2-2 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Jeff Mayweather - Cut Man: Ralph Citro

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center as the bell sounds to begin the first round. 0:0
0:07 Grigorian misses the lead left, but follows up with a right hook that finds the mark. 0:2
0:20 Grigorian grabs Ortiz's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Padilla has to force Grigorian to let go. 0:2
0:31 Grigorian uses his shoulder to force Ortiz out of the clinch. 0:2
0:36 Ortiz lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 2:2
0:50 Padilla yells at the fighters to separate but Carlos Ortiz and Grigorian are a tangle of arms. 2:2
0:59 Grigorian tries to get free... Here comes Padilla to break them up... 2:2
1:04 Grigorian lands a short right hook to the head. 2:4
1:21 Ortiz lands a devastating uppercut! 6:4
1:21 Mercy! that was a crushing blow! Grigorian is trying to hang on... 6:4
1:36 Ortiz is challenging Grigorian to fight him and quit clinching. 6:4
1:45 Padilla separates them. 6:4
1:59 Grigorian is moving nicely, using every inch of this ring. 6:4
2:03 We have a lull in the action. 6:4
2:18 Grigorian misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 6:4
2:20 Grigorian takes a hook as he tries to work inside. 8:4
2:41 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 8:4
3:00 The fighters separate after a clinch. 8:4
3:00 Round 1 of this scheduled 15 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 7:4

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Carlos Ortiz and Grigorian leave their corners. 0:0
0:09 Ortiz has Grigorian trapped in the upper neutral corner... 0:0
0:14 Ortiz tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 0:0
0:21 That uppercut from Grigorian has some power behind it! 0:4
0:21 That punch really rocked Ortiz! 0:4
0:37 Grigorian lands a crushing hook! 0:9
0:37 Ortiz is hurt! 0:9
0:50 Grigorian backs into a neutral corner. 0:9
0:54 Ortiz misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 0:9
1:06 Grigorian picks off the jab thrown by Ortiz. 0:9
1:08 Grigorian lands a devastating uppercut to the head of Ortiz. Thats a punch he may want to come back to later. 0:12
1:22 Ortiz fires away but finds nothing but air. 0:12
1:24 Grigorian finds a home for his jab, keeping Ortiz at bay. 0:14
1:34 The fighters are exchanging blows! No one scored more on that exchange. 2:16
2:00 * There's a devastating hook to the head of Grigorian. It came out of nowhere and Grigorian drops to the canvas! It's the punches that you don't see coming that do the most harm, and Grigorian looks hurt. 2:16
2:03 Padilla moves into position over Grigorian and begins the count 8:16
2:03 1 8:16
2:04 2 8:16
2:05 3 8:16
2:05 * Grigorian manages to get back to his feet but he still looks kind of shaky. 8:16
2:05 Padilla is allowing the fight to continue and the action resumes. 8:16
2:05 Ortiz knows that Grigorian is in a world of hurt. His Killer Instinct has kicked in and he's firing away at Grigorian. 8:16
2:18 Ortiz lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Grigorian. 8:16
2:29 Ortiz tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Grigorian. 8:16
2:35 The fighters are trading punches and neither seems to have won that exchange. 10:18
2:35 That last punch by Carlos Ortiz just turned Grigorian's legs to Jell-O! Grigorian did a little dance and he's trying to regroup. Ortiz moves in for the kill. 10:18
2:44 Ortiz scores with a quick one-two to Grigorian's midsection 12:18
2:44 Ortiz's last punch has given him a chance to end the fight this round. He's got Artur Grigorian on Queer Street. Now, can Ortiz finish him? 12:18
2:57 Ortiz is off target with that combination. 12:18
3:00 Oh, there's nothing like a knockdown to bring a crowd to it's feet and those in attendance here are cheering loudly as the round closes. 13:18

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 3 begins. 0:0
0:08 Grigorian got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Jeff Mayweather's instructions work. 0:0
0:14 Ortiz cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Grigorian had his elbows tucked in nicely. 0:0
0:21 Grigorian leans on Ortiz and fires a weak hook to the ribs. 0:2
0:34 Ortiz retreats into a neutral corner. 0:2
0:39 Grigorian is on his bicycle, moving from corner to corner forcing Ortiz to chase him. 0:2
0:43 Grigorian is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. 0:2
0:59 Grigorian ties up Ortiz. 0:2
1:03 Grigorian and Carlos Ortiz each take a step back. 0:2
1:08 These guys are really going at it but Ortiz looks to be getting the worse of it. 2:5
1:18 The cross scores for Grigorian. He needs to throw that punch more often. 2:7
1:33 Ortiz pins Grigorian in the corner! 2:7
1:38 Ortiz is literally dancing circles around Grigorian this round. 2:7
1:47 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 2:7
1:47 Ortiz wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 4:7
1:51 Grigorian looks to have his legs back under him after that knockdown in the last round. 4:7
2:04 Ortiz retreats into the near corner. 4:7
2:04 Grigorian gets in a several shots utilizing his hand speed. 4:9
2:26 Grigorian connects with a violent hook! 4:13
2:26 And Ortiz's in big trouble now! 4:13
2:42 Both men look like they want to keep this fight in the center of the ring. 4:13
2:51 Ortiz wraps up Grigorian. 4:13
2:55 The Referee breaks it up... 4:13
3:00 Grigorian looks for a breather; he grabs Ortiz and holds on. Ortiz pushes Grigorian off and looks for an opening. 4:13
3:00 Padilla separates the two fighters. 4:13
3:00 And another stanza comes to a close with the bell. 6:12

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Grigorian looks to be in good shape as Round 4 gets underway. 0:0
0:09 Ortiz's jab connects to Grigorian's head 2:0
0:13 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 2:0
0:18 Grigorian got some great advice from Jeff Mayweather between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 4. 2:0
0:23 Grigorian traps Ortiz's gloves under his arms, forcing Padilla to break them up. 2:0
0:41 Grigorian pushes Ortiz away. 2:0
0:57 Ortiz goes to the head, the body and now back to the head. That was a beautiful sequence of punches. 5:0
1:07 Grigorian backs into the near corner. 5:0
1:11 That jab from Ortiz just missed. 5:0
1:14 Grigorian sneaks home the left cross. 5:2
1:23 Grigorian is trapped in his opponents corner... 5:2
1:23 A quick jab from Ortiz connects. 7:2
1:36 Ortiz is staying at the center of the ring. 7:2
1:36 Carlos Ortiz gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 9:2
1:45 Grigorian traps Ortiz in the corner! 9:2
1:50 Grigorian tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Ortiz blocks it. 9:2
2:01 Both fighters are throwing but Ortiz is scoring more than Grigorian. 12:4
2:10 Grigorian has Ortiz cornered! 12:4
2:10 Grigorian scores with the jab. 12:6
2:29 Ortiz's not even close with the uppercut. 12:6
2:37 They are back in the center of the ring once again 12:6
2:41 Ortiz lands a hard hook! 16:6
2:41 Grigorian's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 16:6
2:59 Ortiz throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 16:6
3:00 The bell ending Round 4 sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 16:6

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Josie Bloggs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 5. There it is! 0:0
0:06 Sam Colonna seemed to pump up Ortiz between rounds. 0:0
0:12 Ortiz ties up Grigorian. Why would he want to clinch now? 0:0
0:16 Referee Padilla steps in to break it up. 0:0
0:16 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:0
0:32 Grigorian lands a paralyzing uppercut! 0:4
0:32 Carlos Ortiz is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 0:4
0:41 That's a nice solid jab from Ortiz 3:4
0:54 Grigorian is trapped in Ortiz's corner... 3:4
0:58 Ortiz whiffs with the combination. 3:4
1:10 Grigorian fires a wild overhand left and misses everything. 3:4
1:17 Ortiz moves into the near corner. 3:4
1:22 Grigorian connects with a vicious uppercut! 3:8
1:22 How is Ortiz standing after that? 3:8
1:38 Ortiz picks off the cross by Artur Grigorian. 3:8
1:41 Ortiz splits Grigorian's gloves with an uppercut. 5:8
1:51 Ortiz is forced into his own corner... 5:8
1:51 Thats a nice left hand from Grigorian. 5:10
2:04 Ortiz fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 5:10
2:11 The fighters jockey for position as they both try to gain the advantage here in the 5th. 5:10
2:14 Ortiz throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 7:10
2:24 Grigorian doubles up with the hook to the body, but Ortiz is unfazed. 7:12
2:45 Artur Grigorian smothers Ortiz's attack with a clinch! 7:12
2:54 Padilla has to break the clinch. 7:12
2:58 Grigorian slides into a neutral corner... 7:12
3:00 Ortiz fires and misses. 7:12
3:00 The seconds jump into action in Ortiz's corner as the bell sounds ending Round 5. 7:11

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ortiz is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 6. 0:0
0:07 Whatever Sam Colonna said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Carlos Ortiz has some spring in his step here in the 6th round. 0:0
0:08 Grigorian has Ortiz pinned! 0:0
0:12 Artur Grigorian slips out of a corner, as Ortiz attempts to trap him. 0:0
0:12 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 0:0
0:22 Grigorian does a great job of moving as Carlos Ortiz tries to work inside. 0:0
0:25 Grigorian tries to double up on the hook to the body and at least one gets through. 0:2
0:42 Grigorian is holding... 0:2
0:46 Padilla steps in and breaks it up. 0:2
0:55 Grigorian is bouncing on his toes, avoiding Ortiz attempts to move inside on him. 0:2
1:05 Grigorian has Ortiz blocked in! 0:2
1:10 Grigorian is probing with his jab as he tries to find an opening in Ortiz's defense. 0:2
1:18 A hard jab by Grigorian gets in. 0:5
1:27 Ortiz slides into the corner... 0:5
1:27 Grigorian digs a short hook to ribs of Ortiz. 0:7
1:36 Ortiz backs into his own corner... 0:7
1:41 Ortiz comes in low. Grigorian puts a headlock on him. Padilla knocks Grigorian's arm off Ortiz's head. 0:7
1:59 Padilla moves in to break the clinch. 0:7
2:07 Ortiz has Artur Grigorian trapped! 0:7
2:07 Ortiz dips and connects with a hook to the side of Grigorian's head. 2:7
2:23 Ortiz is giving Grigorian a lot of side-to-side movement. 2:7
2:32 Grigorian misses with the right and then fails to connect with the left as well. 2:7
2:39 Ortiz drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 6:7
2:39 At least two of those shots really hurt Grigorian! 6:7
2:55 Ortiz is either lucky or has radar. Grigorian's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 6:7
3:00 And that ends Round number 6. 7:9

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Ortiz's corner as the bell sounds for Round 7. 0:0
0:08 Grigorian pins Ortiz in the corner! 0:0
0:08 Grigorian connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 0:2
0:13 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 0:2
0:17 Sam Colonna not only gave Ortiz encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Artur Grigorian. Now it's up to Ortiz to implement it. 0:2
0:19 Grigorian is blocked in his own corner... 0:2
0:19 Ortiz rips a hook to the body. 2:2
0:31 Ortiz moves into a neutral corner. 2:2
0:36 Grigorian tries to drop the right hand over the top but Ortiz ducks under it. 2:2
0:38 Ortiz rips a hook to the head. 4:2
0:48 Grigorian put on a good show in his last fight but right now his performance is a bit flat. 4:2
0:55 Carlos Ortiz is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Grigorian. 4:2
0:59 Padilla separates the two... 4:2
1:04 Both men go at it at ring center, with Grigorian having the upper hand. 6:5
1:16 Grigorian throws a flurry of punches; at least two solid shots made it through. Now he moves away. 6:7
1:25 The fighters are back in the middle of the ring. 6:7
1:25 Nice pop on that jab from Ortiz. 9:7
1:43 Ortiz lets his hands go and lands some solid punches. 11:7
1:52 Ortiz is forced into his opponents corner... 11:7
1:52 Grigorian lands a two punch combination to the body 11:9
2:05 Grigorian lands two hard body shots that made Ortiz grunt. 11:12
2:17 Grigorian scores with a hard jab to the body. 11:15
2:21 Ortiz is starting to puff up a little under his left eye. 11:15
2:35 Grigorian has Ortiz cornered! 11:15
2:39 Grigorian lets his hands go inside, but Ortiz protects his body well. 11:15
2:46 Grigorian's fans are here in force tonight, cheering everything he does. 11:15
2:53 Grigorian throws a flurry of punches but Ortiz either blocks or slips them. 11:15
3:00 Grigorian brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 11:15
3:00 Grigorian fires a lead right that Ortiz manages to avoid. 11:15
3:00 The crowd is literally screaming in approval as the two fighters look for a minutes respite after a sizzling round of action. 10:16

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ortiz and Grigorian square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 8. 0:0
0:11 Ortiz is clinching... Grigorian is trying to free his gloves... They are under Ortiz's arms... 0:0
0:21 Artur Grigorian works his way free! 0:0
0:26 A quick combination from Ortiz gets through. 2:0
0:42 Ortiz isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving Grigorian fits. 2:0
0:57 Grigorian is in constant motion. He is a hard fighter to corner. 2:0
1:01 Artur Grigorian feints, looking for an opening. 2:0
1:09 Grigorian does a great job smothering Ortiz's punches, he had him locked up like he stole dinner right there. 2:0
1:22 That was a violent straight right by Ortiz! 7:0
1:22 That shot has Grigorian hurt! 7:0
1:36 Ortiz lands a powerful combination right on the button! 11:0
1:36 Grigorian appears shaken by those punches! 11:0
1:50 Ortiz just can't find the range with that jab. 11:0
1:52 Grigorian gets off a jab to the solar plexus 11:2
2:06 Grigorian tries to muscle inside but Ortiz clinches him. 11:2
2:10 Padilla is shouting at Carlos Ortiz to break! 11:2
2:15 Grigorian's corner is screaming at him to finish the round strong. 11:2
2:23 Ortiz brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 11:2
2:27 Ortiz pushes Grigorian back to gain room to punch. 11:2
2:38 Ortiz ends up behind Artur Grigorian as he deftly avoids a straight ahead attack moving to his right. 11:2
2:42 Both fighters are being tentative at the moment. 11:2
2:45 Grigorian retreats to his opponents corner... 11:2
2:50 Ortiz bounces off the ropes, challenging Grigorian to come get him. 11:2
3:00 Ortiz pins Artur Grigorian's arms! The fighters are tied up... 11:2
3:00 Referee Padilla has to separate the two... 11:2
3:00 This fight is very close at this point. 11:2
3:00 Grigorian shows Ortiz his back and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 8. 13:3

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 9. 0:0
0:06 Sam Colonna was extremely upbeat during the break with Ortiz providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:06 Carlos Ortiz gets the cross in, making Grigorian blink. 3:0
0:22 Ortiz backs into the upper left corner. 3:0
0:26 Grigorian fires a left hand that Ortiz takes high on the shoulder. 3:0
0:33 Neither fighter wants to stay on the ropes as they are back in the middle of the ring. 3:0
0:38 Ortiz just comes up short with the hook. 3:0
0:45 The action slows for the moment. 3:0
0:53 Grigorian misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 3:0
1:00 Ortiz lands a brutal combination! 7:0
1:00 "King Artur" was staggered by those punches! 7:0
1:12 Ortiz pins Grigorian in the corner! 7:0
1:16 Ortiz back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Grigorian. 7:0
1:25 Ortiz connects with a solid combination! 11:0
1:25 What a beautiful combination! Grigorian might not survive this... 11:0
1:34 Grigorian is looking to protect his body and he's leaving his chin wide open! 11:0
1:41 Grigorian has Ortiz trapped in the lower right neutral corner... 11:0
1:41 Grigorian throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Ortiz's jaw. 11:2
1:50 There's the uppercut from Ortiz. That opening has been there all fight for him. 13:2
2:12 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 13:2
2:21 Padilla moves them apart. 13:2
2:30 Grigorian is moving around the ring nicely. 13:2
2:41 Referee Padilla is doing a nice job controlling this bout. 13:2
2:49 Ortiz misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 13:2
2:51 That hook to the body from Grigorian had some power behind it. 13:5
3:00 It looks like Ortiz has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 13:5
3:00 That's all she wrote here in Round 9. 14:6

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Grigorian rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:09 Grigorian has Ortiz trapped! 0:0
0:09 Grigorian scores with a cross to the Boiler. 0:2
0:21 Ortiz is trapped in the corner... 0:2
0:25 Ortiz usues his legs to avoid Grigorian's punches. 0:2
0:27 Carlos Ortiz shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 2:2
0:37 Artur Grigorian scores with a cross, though it did not land flush. 2:4
0:53 Ortiz holds his arms up in disgust as Grigorian holds him around his waist. 2:4
0:57 Grigorian shoves Ortiz away. 2:4
1:02 Some good body work by Grigorian, landing several short blows to the ribs. 2:6
1:13 Grigorian has Ortiz cornered! 2:6
1:13 Both fighters want to work inside for the moment, as Grigorian blasts home a hook. 2:8
1:17 Ortiz seems to be a bit distracted by the swelling under his left eye as it has gotten worse. 2:8
1:24 Ortiz with a lead right to the head. 4:8
1:24 * Oh! That last shot has opened a cut on Grigorian because there's blood flowing from somewhere. 5:8
1:24 * Blood is coming from under Grigorian's right eye; but it probably looks worse than it really is. 5:8
1:29 Grigorian is losing his legs... 5:8
1:34 Ortiz slides into the corner... 5:8
1:34 Grigorian hooks off the jab and scores to the body or Ortiz. 5:10
1:43 Grigorian has Carlos Ortiz blocked in! 5:10
1:47 Grigorian misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 5:10
1:50 Ortiz lands a short left hook to the head. 7:10
2:03 That punch actually went behind Ortiz's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Grigorian. 7:10
2:14 Grigorian has his arms wrapped around Ortiz... Now they separate. 7:10
2:29 Padilla has to separate the two... 7:10
2:33 Carlos Ortiz's corner is shouting at him to stay off the ropes. 7:10
2:42 Grigorian wraps his arms around Carlos Ortiz. 7:10
2:52 Padilla breaks them up... 7:10
3:00 Padilla tries to separate the boxers but Grigorian has a vice-like grip on Ortiz. 7:10
3:00 Padilla has to break them apart. 7:10
3:00 The bell sounds ending Round 10. 7:10

Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Padilla motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 11. 0:0
0:08 Grigorian's corner has done a great job on the cut under the right eye. They've got the bleeding stopped, at least for now. 0:0
0:13 Ortiz pins Grigorian's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 0:0
0:23 Grigorian pushes Ortiz away. 0:0
0:32 Carlos Ortiz is holding Grigorian tighter than most men do their wives -- or girlfriends! 0:0
0:37 Referee Padilla separates the two... 0:0
0:45 There has been a lot of clinching in this fight tonight. 0:0
0:53 Ortiz uses subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Grigorian tries vainly to score. 0:0
1:00 Ortiz bangs away to the body with the hook, but there is no leverage on that punch. 2:0
1:09 Ortiz has Artur Grigorian pinned! 2:0
1:09 Ortiz lands a nice cross but Grigorian turned with it, absorbing most of its power. 4:0
1:18 Grigorian is trying to avoid shots to the body, but He better get his hands up! 4:0
1:26 Padilla has to pull the fighters away from each other as Artur Grigorian locks up Ortiz's arms. 4:0
1:35 Padilla separates the two... 4:0
1:44 Ortiz just comes up short with the jab. 4:0
1:59 Ortiz has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Grigorian. 4:0
2:17 Ortiz finally lets go of Grigorian. 4:0
2:21 Ortiz lands a jab to Grigorian's midsection 6:0
2:39 Ortiz just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Grigorian with a sharp combination! 10:0
2:39 Grigorian was rattled by those shots and he is in a world of hurt! 10:0
2:50 Grigorian slides into a neutral corner... 10:0
2:55 Ortiz is holding on to Grigorian. He seems to be taking a breather. 10:0
3:00 Now they break clean. 10:0
3:00 Grigorian breathes heavily as he walks slowly back to his corner as Round 11 ends. 10:0

Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Artur Grigorian was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:06 Artur Grigorian received a pep talk from Jeff Mayweather before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:13 Ortiz swings...and misses. 0:0
0:24 Ortiz has Grigorian trapped in the far left neutral corner... 0:0
0:24 Not much steam behind Ortiz's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 2:0
0:33 Ortiz moves into the upper corner. 2:0
0:38 Grigorian grabs Ortiz. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 2:0
0:47 Padilla pries them apart. 2:0
0:57 Grigorian voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 2:0
1:02 Ortiz slips inside and lands a hook. 4:0
1:16 Grigorian is moving like he is walking on air tonight. 4:0
1:21 Carlos Ortiz's jab is fast and accurate. 6:0
1:25 Grigorian's punches are losing their steam as he looks beat. 6:0
1:34 Ortiz moves to the center of the Ring taunting Grigorian with his hands by his sides. 6:0
1:47 Grigorian is clinching. Padilla better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. 6:0
1:58 Padilla moves in to break the clinch. 6:0
2:02 Ortiz is really focused in this round. 6:0
2:06 Ortiz and Artur Grigorian grab a quick breather. 6:0
2:10 Ortiz steals a quick glance at his corner. 6:0
2:17 Grigorian telegraphed that shot and Ortiz ducks under it easily. 6:0
2:25 Grigorian traps Ortiz in the corner! 6:0
2:30 Grigorian doesn't connect with the jab. 6:0
2:36 Grigorian backs into the lower corner. 6:0
2:41 Ortiz dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Grigorian back on his heels! 10:0
2:41 That shot buckled Grigorian's legs and he is really unsteady now, like he could go down at any moment! 10:0
2:57 Ortiz really packs a wallop and he just landed a brutal shot to the body! 14:0
2:57 Grigorian is reeling.. 14:0
3:00 Ortiz appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 14:0
3:00 Ortiz spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 12. 16:0

Round 13
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 13 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:07 Sam Colonna was really animated in Ortiz's corner and Ortiz was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:12 Ortiz is flicking the jab, trying to keep Grigorian at long range. 0:0
0:25 Grigorian lands a wicked combination! 0:4
0:25 Ortiz takes a vicious series of punches from Grigorian and he is hurt! 0:4
0:38 Grigorian moves into the right corner. 0:4
0:42 Ortiz can't score with short uppercut inside. Grigorian got his gloves in front of the punch. 0:4
0:53 Grigorian scores with a tremendous left just above the waistline! 0:8
0:53 Ortiz looks shaken! 0:8
1:07 Ortiz scores with a winging right! Grigorian's head snapped back violently with that punch! 5:8
1:07 Grigorian is dazed and he is in trouble!! 5:8
1:17 Grigorian lets his hands go again and gets in several scoring blows. 5:10
1:21 Look for Grigorian to start to target Ortiz's left eye in an attempt to close it because the swelling under it has continued to grow. 5:10
1:34 Carlos Ortiz misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 5:10
1:36 Grigorian splits Ortiz's gloves with a powerful uppercut. 5:13
1:46 Grigorian sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 5:15
1:56 Both fighters are exchanging blows! Grigorian scored more on that exchange. 7:18
2:00 That swelling under the left eye of Ortiz is definitely getting worse. 7:18
2:11 Grigorian fires a shot, but it glances off Ortiz's shoulder. 7:18
2:18 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Grigorian lands a short uppercut to the chin of Ortiz. 7:20
2:33 Ortiz just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 7:24
2:33 Ortiz was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 7:24
2:42 Ortiz lands a stinging jab. 9:24
2:56 Ortiz is moving like a ghost out there, as Grigorian trys in vain to corner him 9:24
3:00 Grigorian is clinching... 9:24
3:00 Ortiz pushes Grigorian away. 9:24
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! 10:24

Round 14
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 14 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:08 Ortiz'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
0:09 Grigorian has Ortiz blocked in! 0:0
0:09 * Grigorian continues to hammer away as he holds Ortiz and Padilla has seen enough as he issues a warning. 0:3
0:36 That cross from Ortiz lands with some authority! 4:3
0:36 Grigorian seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 4:3
0:49 Ortiz is pinned in his opponents corner... 4:3
0:49 Grigorian launches an uppercut from way outside, grazing Ortiz's jaw. Grigorian is vulnerable to a counter throwing that punch from a distance like that. 4:5
0:49 Ortiz tries to clear his senses after after the fighters heads come together inside. 4:5
0:54 The swelling under Ortiz's left eye is increasing. It's going to get tougher and tougher for to see punches coming. 4:5
0:59 Ortiz moves into a neutral corner. 4:5
0:59 That was a reckless uppercut from Grigorian but it still manages to score cleanly. 4:8
1:03 Ortiz is fading... 4:8
1:03 There has to be something done about the swelling around Ortiz's left eye as it continues to worsen. 4:8
1:15 Grigorian lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Ortiz. 4:8
1:17 Ortiz lands a double left, one to the head and one to the body. 6:8
1:27 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 6:8
1:32 Ortiz wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Grigorian's defense. 6:8
1:41 Grigorian is going to come out on the short end of this exchange of punches. 9:10
2:02 Ortiz just misses with a huge shot as Grigorian chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 9:10
2:04 Artur Grigorian scores with a cross to the belly. 9:12
2:21 Grigorian throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Carlos Ortiz but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 9:12
2:28 Ortiz landed a sharp combination that rocked Grigorian back on his heels! 13:12
2:28 Oh my! those were devastating blows! Grigorian is just trying to hang on! 13:12
2:42 Grigorian has shifted to an orthodox stance. Maybe he believes he can land from this position. No, his jab comes up short as a righty, too. Now, he returns to his natural left handed stance. 13:12
2:51 The fighters are trading punches and Ortiz seems to have won that exchange. 16:14
3:00 Grigorian retreats into a neutral corner. 16:14
3:00 Carlos Ortiz seems to have done enough to win this fight. 16:14
3:00 The crowd is on its feet as the round comes to a close, shouting its approval for the rousing action that took place during the round. 16:15

Round 15
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds for the 15th and final round of this fight. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Ortiz is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Ortiz still has distension. 0:0
0:11 Grigorian lands a crushing cross! 0:4
0:11 Ortiz looks shaken! 0:4
0:16 The increased swelling around the left eye of Ortiz is fast becoming a hindurance. 0:4
0:25 Grigorian is really fluid in his movement. 0:4
0:34 Grigorian's corner is urging him on. They have been quite vocal tonight. 0:4
0:47 Great skills can take you far in this sport, though having a good chin helps as well. 0:4
0:51 Grigorian has Ortiz cornered! 0:4
0:56 Ortiz takes a tremendous hook to the jaw! 0:8
0:56 Grigorian sent Ortiz reeling with that punch! 0:8
1:00 The sting looks like it's going from both fighter's punches... 0:8
1:08 Grigorian is really focused in this round. 0:8
1:19 Artur Grigorian gets off a three punch salvo to Ortiz's head. 0:10
1:19 Carlos Ortiz reels backward from what looked like a head butt! 0:10
1:24 Ortiz's left eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 0:10
1:32 Ortiz fires a solid combination. 2:10
1:46 Grigorian misses with that hook. 2:10
1:49 Ortiz gets his head on the chest of Artur Grigorian as He tries to outmuscle him on the inside, scoring with a nice short hook to the head. 4:10
2:01 Grigorian misses with the jab but scores with the follow up cross. 4:12
2:10 The crowd has been reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 4:12
2:14 Ortiz tries to clinch, but Artur Grigorian shakes him off and lands an uppercut to the body. 4:14
2:30 The action has moved back to the middle of the ring. 4:14
2:30 Grigorian catches Ortiz with a short, powerful hook to the head as Carlos Ortiz tried to move inside. That punch stopped Ortiz in his tracks! 4:17
2:46 Grigorian is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 4:19
3:00 Ortiz is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Grigorian can't throw punches, I guess. 4:19
3:00 Padilla has to break the clinch. 4:19
3:00 This fight is almost dead even at this juncture. 4:19
3:00 This fight is history! The last round is over and we await the decision of the judges. 3:21

Fight Result

Howard Leigh has the call...

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

Debra Barnes, United States scores the bout 143 to 141 for Carlos Ortiz

Basilio Flecha, Argentina scores the bout 143 to 141 for Artur Grigorian

Takeaki Kanaya, Japan scores the bout 143 to 141 for ...

...Carlos Ortiz

Your winner by split decision is Carlos Ortiz!


Score Cards

Debra Barnes Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Carlos Ortiz 10 10 10 10 9 9 9 10 9 9 10 10 9 10 9 143
Artur Grigorian 9 8 9 9 10 10 10 9 10 10 9 9 10 9 10 141

Takeaki Kanaya Round Total
Japan 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Carlos Ortiz 10 10 9 10 9 9 9 10 10 10 9 10 9 10 9 143
Artur Grigorian 9 8 10 9 10 10 10 9 9 9 10 9 10 9 10 141

Basilio Flecha Round Total
Argentina 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Carlos Ortiz 9 10 9 10 9 9 9 9 10 9 10 10 9 10 9 141
Artur Grigorian 10 8 10 9 10 10 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 9 10 143

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Carlos Ortiz 29 30 28 30 27 27 27 29 29 28 29 30 27 30 27 427
Artur Grigorian 28 24 29 27 30 30 30 28 28 29 28 27 30 27 30 425


Statistics
Categories Carlos Ortiz Artur Grigorian
Knockdowns scored 1 0

Jabs / Round 7.47 6.53
Hooks / Round 6.27 4.07
Crosses / Round 3.33 7.93
Combinations / Round 6.80 3.67
Uppercuts / Round 3.33 5.40

Punches Landed / Round 27.20 27.60
Punches Missed / Round 53.93 48.73

Punching Accuracy 33.5% 36.2%

Total Number of Fouls 0 1
Holding Head and Hitting 1

Foul Penalties:
Caution 1

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

Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 1 / 0 / 0
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 0 / 0 / 0

Cut locations breakdown:
Cut under right eye 1 / 0 / 0

Bouts halted to check cut(s) 0 0

Corner work on closing cuts (trials/success):
Trickle 0 / 0 0 / 0
Minor 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bleeding 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bad 0 / 0 1 / 1
Heavy 0 / 0 0 / 0
Gushing 0 / 0 0 / 0

Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 1 / 1
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 5 / 4
Fight Outside (Defensive) 6 / 3 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 2 / 2
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 3 / 2 6 / 2


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