LTW Season Week 36 The Super Six Round 1
Posted: 09 Jul 2015, 10:29
Roberto Duran vs Henry Armstrong
Fight info: LA Wrigley Field, Los Angeles, CA, United States, 2015-7-7, announcer is Michael Buffer, referee is Jose Cobian, the bout will be scored by three judges: Hans Larsen (Denmark), Benoit Roussel (Canada) and Richard Hopkins (United States), ring card girl is Doris Cabrera, 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: Roberto Duran - Record: 27-5-3 (14) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Lou Duva - Cut Man: Leon Tabbs
In the blue corner: Henry Armstrong - Record: 28-6-1 (20) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Rudy Hernandez - Cut Man: Dennie Mancini
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the boxers out of the corners. We've got a fight about to break out! 0:0
0:14 Duran picks off the jab by Armstrong. 0:0
0:21 Armstrong has Duran blocked in! 0:0
0:21 Armstrong goes to the head, then digs a nice combination to the body that had something on it. 0:3
0:31 Armstrong is blocked in his opponents corner... 0:3
0:35 Duran lands a wicked combination! 4:3
0:35 Oh my! those were devastating blows! Armstrong is just trying to hang on! 4:3
0:54 Duran shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Armstrong flush! 8:3
0:54 Armstrong is suddenly in trouble after those punches! 8:3
1:06 Duran scores with a solid hook to the head. 11:3
1:14 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... But neither is pressing the action right now. 11:3
1:23 Duran looks to land a jab but misses the mark. 11:3
1:30 Duran has an army of supporters in the crowd tonight, judging by the chants we are hearing. 11:3
1:35 Armstrong has Duran trapped! 11:3
1:39 Duran usues his legs to avoid Armstrong's punches. 11:3
1:46 Armstrong is not having much success cutting off the ring this round. 11:3
1:55 Cobian yells at the fighters to separate but Armstrong and Duran are a tangle of arms. 11:3
2:04 Cobian separates the two fighters. 11:3
2:13 Armstrong lands a strong uppercut! 11:7
2:13 Duran is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 11:7
2:22 Armstrong scores with a hook to the side of the head. 11:9
2:40 That combination from Armstrong has some power behind it! 11:13
2:40 Duran appears shaken by those punches! 11:13
2:49 Henry Armstrong doesn't have to look for Duran this round as He is right there in front of him. 11:13
2:57 That hook from Armstrong snapped Duran's head back violently! 11:17
2:57 That was a beautiful shot, Duran's eyes actually rolled back in his head! It's amazing that he's still upright! 11:17
3:00 Duran and Armstrong can both be proud of that effort. They went full bore the entire round as the spectators serenade both men with a thunderous ovation. 11:17
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Roberto Duran and Armstrong leave their corners. 0:0
0:06 The fighters are trading punches and Roberto Duran seems to have won that exchange. 3:2
0:20 Roberto Duran tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 3:2
0:28 Duran retreats into a neutral corner. 3:2
0:32 Armstrong 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. 3:2
0:35 Roberto Duran catches Armstrong with a short, powerful hook to the head as Armstrong tried to move inside. That punch stopped Armstrong in his tracks! 6:2
0:46 Duran has Armstrong trapped in the upper left neutral corner... 6:2
0:51 Duran lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Armstrong. 6:2
1:05 Armstrong leaves the jab just short. 6:2
1:12 Armstrong steals a quick glance at his corner. 6:2
1:20 Armstrong is protecting the body nicely as Duran fails to score inside. 6:2
1:32 Duran misses wildly with the Hook. 6:2
1:39 The combatants circle one another, looking for an opening to exploit. 6:2
1:43 * Cobian has stopped the action. He is issuing a warning to Duran for a low blow. 9:2
2:01 Referee Cobian is prodding both men to mix it up as the action has really slowed. 9:2
2:08 Duran holds his arms up in disgust as Armstrong holds him around his waist. 9:2
2:17 Cobian separates the two... 9:2
2:26 Armstrong just misses with a huge shot as Roberto Duran chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 9:2
2:28 Duran lands a short hook to the body. 11:2
2:49 Duran misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 11:2
2:59 Duran slides into the corner... 11:2
3:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 11:2
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Cobian motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 3. 0:0
0:08 Rudy Hernandez was extremely upbeat during the break with Armstrong providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:09 Duran's jab is landing with some authority. 3:0
0:18 Duran backs into the left corner. 3:0
0:22 Armstrong catches Duran coming in with a sweet uppercut! 3:4
0:22 Duran suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 3:4
0:48 Armstrong is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. 3:4
0:55 Armstrong wraps up Roberto Duran. 3:4
1:06 Armstrong finally lets go of Duran. 3:4
1:17 Armstrong lands a crushing uppercut! 3:9
1:17 Duran is hurt! 3:9
1:26 Armstrong shoots a cross to the midsection. 3:11
1:26 Armstrong has Roberto Duran hurt, now let's see what kind of finisher Armstrong is. 3:11
1:40 Armstrong patiently and methodically advances, steadily cutting down the ring space, giving Duran little room to move. 3:11
1:48 Armstrong connects with a solid combination! 3:15
1:48 Duran is out on his feet after that violent combination! 3:15
1:53 A small mouse has formed under Duran's right eye. 3:15
2:10 Armstrong drives that short hook into Duran's midsection! 3:19
2:10 Roberto Duran looks shaken! 3:19
2:19 The action has moved back to the middle of the ring. 3:19
2:23 Armstrong fires away but finds nothing but air. 3:19
2:30 Armstrong has Duran pinned! 3:19
2:34 Duran takes a hard combination from Henry Armstrong 3:23
2:34 Duran takes a vicious series of punches from Henry Armstrong and he is hurt! 3:23
2:39 Duran's right eye is becoming more swollen. his corner is going to need to be control it or it will become a factor. 3:23
2:43 Henry Armstrong wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 3:25
2:43 Armstrong senses he has Duran in trouble and he is pouring it on! 3:25
2:52 Duran leans in and takes an uppercut to the chin from Henry Armstrong. 3:27
3:00 There's the bell. That brings Round 3 to a close. 3:28
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 4 of this scheduled 15 rounder. 0:0
0:08 Rudy Hernandez was really animated in Armstrong's corner and Armstrong was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Duran is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Duran still has distension. 0:0
0:13 Duran looks to work the body, but Armstrong covers up nicely. 0:0
0:20 Armstrong lands a strong jab! 0:5
0:20 Henry Armstrong sent Duran reeling with that punch! 0:5
0:24 There appears to be increased swelling under Duran's right eye. 0:5
0:33 Armstrong attempts to go to the body, but can't connect. 0:5
0:44 Armstrong fires a volley of punches but Duran was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 0:5
0:51 Duran retreats into the near right corner. 0:5
0:55 Armstrong knows one direction and thats straight ahead. 0:5
1:04 Armstrong whiffs with the hook. 0:5
1:11 Armstrong has Duran cornered! 0:5
1:15 Armstrong fires a shot, but it glances off Duran's shoulder. 0:5
1:22 The fighters are at ring center... 0:5
1:26 Armstrong lands a vicious cross! 0:9
1:26 That blast sent Duran reeling into the ropes! 0:9
1:31 The swelling under Duran's right eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 0:9
1:40 Roberto Duran just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 0:13
1:40 Duran was shaken by those blows! 0:13
1:49 Armstrong throws the cross and scores to the head of Duran. 0:15
1:49 Duran was stopped cold by that punch! Henry Armstrong has a reputation as a great finisher. Let's see if he can live up to it! 0:15
1:57 Duran slides into a neutral corner... 0:15
2:02 Armstrong just landed a devastating three punch combo! 0:19
2:02 Duran appears shaken by those punches! 0:19
2:06 Duran is going to have to protect his continually swelling right eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 0:19
2:10 Armstrong traps Duran in the corner! 0:19
2:15 Armstrong fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 0:19
2:29 He misses with that punch. 0:19
2:41 Armstrong tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:19
2:53 Armstrong is just missing by a hair with his punches. 0:19
3:00 That ends Round 4... But the fighters are still punching! Now Cobian jumps between them. 0:21
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Armstrong looks to be in excellent shape as Round 5 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Roberto Duran's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:08 Armstrong scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 0:2
0:12 Duran seems bothered by the increased swelling around the right eye. 0:2
0:27 Henry Armstrong fires a lead right that Duran manages to avoid. 0:2
0:34 Duran lands a devastating hook! 4:2
0:34 Armstrong looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 4:2
0:51 Armstrong throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Duran but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 4:2
0:57 Duran steps back as he tries to create some punching room. 4:2
1:01 Armstrong unleashes a fusilade of punches to Duran's head. 4:5
1:20 A brutal combination from Armstrong connects to the solar plexus! 4:9
1:20 Duran was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 4:9
1:25 Duran's right eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 4:9
1:45 That hook to the body from Duran had some power behind it. 7:9
1:54 Armstrong backs into a neutral corner. 7:9
1:58 Duran wraps his arms around Armstrong. 7:9
2:09 Duran and Armstrong each take a step back. 7:9
2:18 Armstrong throws a flurry of punches but Duran either blocks or slips them. 7:9
2:25 Duran just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Armstrong with a sharp combination! 12:9
2:25 Armstrong was just battered in that exchange, he is reeling and has no clue where he is. 12:9
2:39 Duran tries to drop the right hand over the top but Armstrong ducks under it. 12:9
2:45 The action heats up as both men trade punches. 14:11
2:45 Duran has a reputation as a great finisher and he's got Armstrong badly hurt; however, we're closing in on the end of the 5th round, and there might not be enough time to take advantage of Armstrong's condition. 14:11
2:59 Duran tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Armstrong blocks it. 14:11
3:00 That round really got the crowd fired up! 14:11
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:07 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Roberto Duran's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Duran's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:07 Armstrong feints to the head before burying the hook in Duran's side. 0:3
0:11 Duran's right eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 0:3
0:21 Armstrong voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 0:3
0:26 Duran moves into the lower corner. 0:3
0:26 Armstrong drills Duran with a left and right and another left. 0:5
0:36 Duran is pinned in his opponents corner... 0:5
0:40 Armstrong just comes up short with the hook. 0:5
0:43 Duran presses the attack, landing a crisp uppercut inside. 3:5
0:59 Duran doesn't connect with the cross. 3:5
1:08 Not much steam behind Armstrong's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 3:7
1:17 Duran moves into a neutral corner. 3:7
1:21 That was a violent straight right by Armstrong! 3:11
1:21 Duran is suddenly in trouble! 3:11
1:26 The swelling under Roberto Duran's right eye is growing to a point where the eye could end up shut if his corner can't reduce or at least control it. 3:11
1:44 Armstrong misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 3:11
1:55 Armstrong wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Duran's defense. 3:11
2:16 Both fighters are flailing away and both are definitely landing good punches. 5:13
2:27 Duran drives home a potent uppercut to the head of Armstrong. 8:13
2:45 Duran fires and misses. 8:13
3:00 And there's the bell ending Round 6. 8:15
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 We have reached the halfway point of the fight as Round 7 begins. 0:0
0:08 If the swelling was lessened by Duran'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
0:09 Armstrong pins Duran in the corner! 0:0
0:13 Armstrong scores with a winging right! Roberto Duran's head snapped back violently with that punch! 0:4
0:13 Duran is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 0:4
0:22 Armstrong got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Rudy Hernandez's instructions work. 0:4
0:28 That punch actually went behind Duran's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Armstrong. 0:4
0:39 Armstrong wings a big left hand at Duran but the latter sidesteps the punch. 0:4
0:46 There's a hard shot off the top of Armstrong's head! 4:4
0:46 Armstrong appears to have been staggered by that punch... 4:4
1:03 Henry Armstrong drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 4:8
1:03 Duran in on unsteady legs after those punches. 4:8
1:07 The increased swelling around the right eye of Roberto Duran is fast becoming a hindurance. 4:8
1:21 That uppercut landed from way outside, but Duran is slick enough to get away with it. 7:8
1:34 Armstrong is really focused in this round. 7:8
1:38 Roberto Duran is keeping away from the ropes. 7:8
1:42 Duran misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 7:8
1:49 Armstrong traps Duran in the corner! 7:8
1:54 Armstrong is bobbing and weaving as he moves forward. 7:8
1:58 Armstrong steals a quick glance at his corner. 7:8
2:02 Duran traps Armstrong in the corner! 7:8
2:11 * A uppercut to the jaw has Armstrong hurt he stumbles forward and he's down!! 7:8
2:14 The count begins... 15:8
2:14 1 15:8
2:15 2 15:8
2:16 3 15:8
2:17 4 15:8
2:18 5 15:8
2:19 6 15:8
2:20 7 15:8
2:20 * Armstrong finds his legs and stands up but who knows how long he will be able to remain vertical! 15:8
2:20 Cobian is allowing the fight to go on as he motions the fighters together. 15:8
2:20 Duran senses that he can end this fight now if he can just land a few more punches. 15:8
2:33 Duran scores with a big right hand. That shot got Armstrong's attention. 18:8
2:33 Duran is raining blows down on Armstrong, who is obviously hurt. Duran wants to take the decision out of the hands of the judges and he has a chance to do just that! 18:8
2:42 A lead right scores big for Duran. He stunned Armstrong with that one. 21:8
2:42 Armstrong suddenly looks very vulnerable. Duran can stop him if he lets it all hang out. 21:8
2:55 Duran connects with a nasty combination! 25:8
2:55 How is Armstrong standing after those shots? 25:8
3:00 The knockdown in that last round really brought the crowd to life, you can feel the electricity in the air. 25:10
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 "Hurrican Hank" is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 8. 0:0
0:07 Whatever Rudy Hernandez said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Armstrong has some spring in his step here in the 8th round. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Duran is almost as pronounced as before his corner worked on it. 0:0
0:07 Duran retreats into the far corner. 0:0
0:12 Armstrong lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Duran. 0:0
0:14 Duran throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 2:0
0:28 Armstrong lands a hard uppercut! 2:4
0:28 Duran looks shaken! 2:4
0:32 Duran's right eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 2:4
0:41 Armstrong grabs and holds Duran... 2:4
0:52 Referee Cobian steps in to break it up. 2:4
0:56 Henry Armstrong is really focused in this round. 2:4
1:04 Neither fighter wants to stay on the ropes as they are back in the middle of the ring. 2:4
1:08 Duran misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 2:4
1:15 Armstrong drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 2:8
1:15 Duran was hurt by those blows! 2:8
1:29 Duran lands a hard hook! 6:8
1:29 Armstrong is gasping for air!! 6:8
1:42 Armstrong scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 6:12
1:42 That series of punches rocked Duran and he looks to be in trouble. 6:12
1:47 There has to be something done about the swelling around Duran's right eye as it continues to worsen. 6:12
1:56 Armstrong drops the right hand flush on Duran's chin! 6:16
1:56 Duran is trying to regroup after that punch... 6:16
2:01 Armstrong looks to have his legs back under him after that knockdown in the last round. 6:16
2:10 Armstrong ties up Duran. 6:16
2:14 Armstrong uses his shoulder to force Roberto Duran out of the clinch. 6:16
2:19 The crowd has been reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 6:16
2:26 Armstrong forces his way inside. 6:16
2:35 That hook from Armstrong lands with some authority! 6:20
2:35 That blow connected solidly to the head of Roberto Duran and he is stunned! 6:20
2:47 Duran is forced into his own corner... 6:20
2:52 Armstrong lets his hands go inside, but Duran protects his body well. 6:20
2:59 Duran moves into the far corner. 6:20
3:00 Armstrong ties up Duran. Why would he want to clinch now? 6:20
3:00 * Armstrong is leaning on the back of Roberto Duran's neck and Cobian has seen enough as he issues a warning. 6:20
3:00 Armstrong appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 6:20
3:00 Cobian motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 8. 6:20
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Armstrong looks to be in fair shape as Round 9 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Duran'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 Duran is pinned in his own corner... 0:0
0:13 Henry Armstrong just can't find the range with that cross. 0:0
0:16 Roberto Duran is running out of gas... 0:0
0:25 Duran lands a solid hook! 5:0
0:25 Armstrong looks stunned! 5:0
0:47 Armstrong cranks up the hook and connects to Duran's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 5:4
0:47 Duran was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 5:4
1:03 It's a sweet uppercut by Duran! He snapped Armstrong's head straight back with that punch! 9:4
1:03 Armstrong's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 9:4
1:17 Duran lands a brutal uppercut! 14:4
1:17 Armstrong seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 14:4
1:36 Armstrong is clinching... Duran is trying to free his gloves... They are under Armstrong's arms... 14:4
1:41 Duran pushes Armstrong away. 14:4
1:50 Armstrong takes a heavy combination downstairs. 18:4
1:50 At least two of those shots really hurt Armstrong! 18:4
1:54 * There's swelling under Armstrong's left eye and it's quite noticeable at this time. 18:4
2:04 Armstrong lands a paralyzing uppercut! 18:8
2:04 Roberto Duran is going to need to regroup after that blow... 18:8
2:08 Duran's right eye is becoming an ugly mass of swollen flesh and has got to be an inviting target for Armstrong. 18:8
2:13 Armstrong retreats into the left corner. 18:8
2:13 Duran scores with a two punch combination to the midsection. 20:8
2:32 You would think Duran had a brick wall built aroud his midsection as futile as Armstrong looked trying to score there! 20:8
2:43 You could feel the breeze after that miss by Duran! 20:8
2:50 Duran takes a tremendous hook to the jaw! 20:12
2:50 Duran appears shaken by that punch! 20:12
3:00 Armstrong is trapped in his opponents corner... 20:12
3:00 Duran is giving Armstrong a lot of side-to-side movement. 20:12
3:00 The close of the round brings some hearty applause from those in attendance. 22:11
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Armstrong looks a bit disgusted as Round 10 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 If the swelling was lessened by Duran'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
0:07 Armstrong'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 Duran's head is snapped back following a sharp combination from Henry Armstrong. 0:3
0:11 Duran's tank is just about on empty. 0:3
0:16 Armstrong's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:3
0:20 Armstrong swings...and misses. 0:3
0:31 Armstrong backs into the lower corner. 0:3
0:31 Both fighters are being effective in this exchange of punches. 2:5
0:45 Armstrong is clinching... 2:5
0:50 Cobian steps in and breaks it up. 2:5
0:54 Henry Armstrong is really focused in this round. 2:5
0:57 Roberto Duran retreats to his opponents corner... 2:5
1:02 Henry Armstrong telegraphed that shot and Duran ducks under it easily. 2:5
1:13 * Duran rains a combination of blows to the head and body of Armstrong and Armstrong tastes the canvas here in Round 10! 2:5
1:15 Cobian starts the count... 8:5
1:15 1 8:5
1:16 2 8:5
1:17 3 8:5
1:17 * Somehow Armstrong has made it back up after taking that vicious shot. He looks like he's out of it. 8:5
1:17 Cobian is looking at Armstrong closely, and he will allow the fight to continue. 8:5
1:17 Duran has Armstrong in a world of trouble. Let's see if he can finish him here in the 10th. 8:5
1:35 There's a punishing hook to the midsection from Duran. 11:5
1:35 Duran hurt Armstrong with that last shot! He's got him on wobbly legs, let's see if he can close the deal! 11:5
1:44 Duran scores with a hard, snapping jab. 14:5
1:44 There's time for Roberto Duran to finish Armstrong if he can do it. 14:5
1:48 Armstrong's vision could be hampered by the ever-increasing swelling under his left eye. 14:5
1:52 Armstrong is trapped in his own corner... 14:5
2:01 Duran is moving around the ring nicely. 14:5
2:06 * Duran going way too low with his punches and Cobian has seen enough as he issues a warning. 17:5
2:06 * Cobian has taken a point away from Roberto Duran! 17:5
2:06 Armstrong is hurt. He looks like he's ready to go. Duran just needs to take his time and land one more big shot. 17:5
2:14 Duran pins Henry Armstrong in the corner! 17:5
2:19 Duran just comes up short with the jab. 17:5
2:30 Duran traps Armstrong in the corner! 17:5
2:35 Duran misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 17:5
2:37 Armstrong scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 17:7
2:41 Its obvious that the swelling around Armstrong's right eye is rapidly worsening. 17:7
2:51 Henry Armstrong works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 17:7
2:55 Both fighters want to work inside for the moment, as Armstrong blasts home a hook. 17:9
3:00 Fans appreciate a fine display of boxing but as that last round proved nothing gets them going like a knockdown. 18:10
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 As the bell sounds to begin Round 11, we will see if Roberto Duran can take advantage of the knockdown he scored last round. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Duran is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Roberto Duran still has distension. 0:0
0:08 If the swelling was lessened by Armstrong'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 Armstrong lands a solid hook! 0:4
0:14 Duran is reeling.. 0:4
0:18 It seems every shot Duran takes on his right eye makes the swelling worse. 0:4
0:30 Armstrong clamps Duran's arms to his side and holds on until Cobian breaks the hold. 0:4
0:41 * Cobian is telling Duran he wants a clean break. 0:4
0:55 Duran retreats into the upper corner. 0:4
0:59 Armstrong is offering minimal head movement as he comes straight forward. 0:4
1:10 Roberto Duran is backed into his opponents corner... 0:4
1:14 Duran does a great job of moving as Armstrong tries to work inside. 0:4
1:21 Duran lands a smashing hook! 4:4
1:21 That shot has Armstrong hurt! 4:4
1:26 Armstrong needs to catch his second wind... 4:4
1:36 The action is back in the center of the ring. 4:4
1:41 * Armstrong seemed to just paw with that last he threw. It looks like his hand is bothering him more than just a little. 4:4
1:53 Duran can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 4:4
2:00 Armstrong landed a sharp combination that rocked Roberto Duran back on his heels! 4:8
2:00 Duran was staggered by those punches! 4:8
2:04 Armstrong is rebounding from the knockdown he suffered in the last frame. 4:8
2:15 That hook from Armstrong just missed. 4:8
2:30 Armstrong's not even close with the combination. 4:8
2:32 A quick combination from Duran gets through. 6:8
2:46 And Duran tastes the power of a crushing uppercut from Armstrong! 6:12
2:46 Duran's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 6:12
2:51 The swelling around Roberto Duran's right eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 6:12
2:55 Armstrong is forced into his opponents corner... 6:12
2:55 Upstairs and downstairs! Duran lands two quick blows and then moves away from Armstrong's counters. 8:12
3:00 It looks like Armstrong has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 8:12
3:00 As the round comes to a close, both fighters continue to wing shots. That was another good round of action. 9:10
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Duran rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:08 Rudy Hernandez not only gave Henry Armstrong encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Duran. Now it's up to Armstrong to implement it. 0:0
0:08 Duran'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
0:08 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Henry Armstrong's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Armstrong's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:09 A hard combination lands for Duran. 3:0
0:25 Duran ends up behind Armstrong as he deftly avoids a straight ahead attack moving to his right. 3:0
0:33 Armstrong pins Duran in the corner! 3:0
0:37 Armstrong and Duran are in a clinch, Cobian hollers at them to break and start fighting. 3:0
0:46 * Duran is hitting with his shoulder in the close and Cobian has seen enough as he issues a warning. 3:0
1:04 Duran fires a left hand that Armstrong takes high on the shoulder. 3:0
1:11 Armstrong really buried that punch into Duran's ribs. 3:4
1:11 Duran is clutching his side! 3:4
1:16 Duran's right eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 3:4
1:32 Armstrong misses with that combination. 3:4
1:34 Duran gets inside and fires a hook to Armstrong's body. 5:4
1:46 Duran traps Armstrong in the corner! 5:4
1:46 * Duran has Armstrong in a headlock as he rains down punches, Cobian breaks the fighters and issues a stern warning to him 9:4
2:00 Armstrong's left eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 9:4
2:08 Both boxers go back to the middle of the squared circle. 9:4
2:12 Duran back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Armstrong. 9:4
2:17 Armstrong has Duran trapped in the right neutral corner... 9:4
2:17 Armstrong rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 9:6
2:34 Henry Armstrong tries to work his way inside but he can't do it. 9:6
2:43 Duran uses subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Armstrong tries vainly to score. 9:6
2:55 Armstrong misses wildly with the hook. 9:6
3:00 He appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 9:6
3:00 Duran moves slowly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 12. 11:4
Round 13
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Armstrong's corner as the bell sounds for Round 13. 0:0
0:08 Duran's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Armstrong is almost as pronounced as before his corner worked on it. 0:0
0:13 Armstrong grabs Duran. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 0:0
0:17 Cobian separates the two... 0:0
0:22 Armstrong has Duran pinned! 0:0
0:27 Armstrong lands a crushing uppercut! 0:4
0:27 That shot landed square and Duran felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 0:4
0:44 Henry Armstrong dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Duran back on his heels! 0:8
0:44 Armstrong has Duran hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 0:8
0:49 Its obvious that the swelling around Armstrong's right eye is rapidly worsening. 0:8
0:54 Duran has Armstrong trapped in the left neutral corner... 0:8
0:58 The quickness and footwork of Duran is definitely keeping Armstrong off balance. 0:8
1:03 Armstrong is really focused in this round. 0:8
1:06 Duran moves into a neutral corner. 0:8
1:11 Armstrong tries to get fancy with some subtle shoulder movement. When it's done right that kind of thing can throw off an opponent's timing. 0:8
1:20 Armstrong has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Duran. 0:8
1:30 Cobian has to separate the two... 0:8
1:35 Both fighters move to ring center. 0:8
1:40 Henry Armstrong wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Duran's defense. 0:8
1:42 Duran's jab connects to Armstrong's head 2:8
1:59 Armstrong shuffles slowly forward, constantly pressuring Duran. 2:8
2:03 Duran pushes Henry Armstrong away, looking for more space to work in. 2:8
2:06 Duran retreats into a neutral corner. 2:8
2:11 Armstrong pummels Duran, capping off his assault with a stiff uppercut! 2:13
2:11 Duran is just looking for a place to fall after that shot! 2:13
2:24 Armstrong 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. 2:13
2:31 Duran lands a devastating hook! 7:13
2:31 Armstrong was stunned by that blow! 7:13
2:36 Armstrong seems bothered by the increased swelling around the left eye. 7:13
2:44 Armstrong brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 7:13
2:49 Armstrong tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Duran blocks it. 7:13
2:51 Duran is getting the better of it on the inside. There's that crunching uppercut again! 10:13
3:00 Apparently Armstrong feels it's a good strategy to hug Duran and force Cobian to come separate them. 10:13
3:00 The fighters separate after a clinch. 10:13
3:00 Armstrong appears to have this fight under control. 10:13
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! 11:11
Round 14
Time Commentary Points
0:00 As we enter the last two rounds of action, it's obvious that Duran is going to need a miracle to win this fight. 0:0
0:07 Armstrong got some great advice from Rudy Hernandez between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 14. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Duran is almost as pronounced as before his corner worked on it. 0:0
0:07 If the swelling was lessened by Armstrong'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
0:08 Duran retreats to his own corner... 0:0
0:08 Armstrong lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 0:2
0:24 Armstrong is off target with that uppercut. 0:2
0:36 Duran comes in low. Armstrong puts a headlock on him. Cobian knocks Armstrong's arm off Duran's head. 0:2
0:45 Cobian moves them apart. 0:2
0:54 Duran takes a punishing over hand right to the jaw! 0:6
0:54 Armstrong just delivered some big time hurt with that punch! Even the fans at ringside felt it! 0:6
0:58 Duran seems bothered by the increased swelling around the right eye. 0:6
1:07 Armstrong gets away from the ropes and is back to the center of the ring. 0:6
1:16 * Armstrong just landed a short, clean hook that caught Duran flush. Duran dropped like he'd been shot. 0:6
1:18 Cobian crouches over Duran as he starts the count 0:13
1:18 1 0:13
1:19 2 0:13
1:20 3 0:13
1:21 4 0:13
1:22 5 0:13
1:22 * Duran manages to get back to his feet but he still looks kind of shaky. 0:13
1:22 The fight will go on as Cobian deems Duran is fit to conitnue. 0:13
1:22 Armstrong wants to show why his reputation as a strong finisher is deserved as he looks to put Duran away! 0:13
1:30 Duran moves into the upper corner. 0:13
1:35 That was a violent straight right by Henry Armstrong! 0:17
1:35 Duran is clutching his side! 0:17
1:48 Armstrong tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Duran blocks it. 0:17
1:55 The fight has moved back to the middle of the ring. 0:17
1:55 * Cobian steps in and admonishes Armstrong for hitting below the belt. 0:20
2:04 Duran is definitely in trouble. Armstrong needs to pick his shots and he can knock him out right now. 0:20
2:13 Henry Armstrong scores with a piston-like jab. 0:23
2:13 Armstrong wants to end this fight right now. Whether or not he can do it is another story. 0:23
2:18 Its obvious that the swelling around Armstrong's right eye is rapidly worsening. 0:23
2:22 Armstrong gets in a hook to the body of Duran. 0:25
2:22 Duran is dazed as Armstrong looks to put him away! 0:25
2:40 Armstrong lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Duran. 0:25
2:46 Henry Armstrong has Duran trapped in the near neutral corner... 0:25
2:46 Armstrong moves in and scores with a quick jab. 0:27
2:46 Duran is in trouble. Armstrong needs to stay on him if he wants to end this now. 0:27
3:00 Armstrong 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. 0:27
3:00 The bell rings and the crowd is on fire, that knockdown was definitely worth the price of admission 0:25
Round 15
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds for the last round of the bout. 0:0
0:07 Quick efficient work in the corner of Duran has his facial puffiness under control. The swelling actually looks as if it has lessened somewhat. 0:0
0:07 If the swelling was lessened by Armstrong'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
0:08 Armstrong backs into the near corner. 0:0
0:12 Duran connects with a violent cross! 4:0
0:12 Armstrong's knee almost touched the canvas... 4:0
0:17 Both of these fighters are really laboring now... 4:0
0:29 Duran fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 4:0
0:36 Armstrong lands a crushing cross! 4:4
0:36 Duran was stunned by that blow! 4:4
0:53 Armstrong pins Duran's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 4:4
1:02 Referee Cobian has to separate the two... 4:4
1:14 Duran really packs a wallop and he just landed a brutal shot to the body! 8:4
1:14 Armstrong is reeling.. 8:4
1:18 Its obvious that the swelling around Duran's left eye is rapidly worsening. 8:4
1:23 Armstrong slides into his own corner... 8:4
1:27 Armstrong is challenging Duran to fight him and quit clinching. 8:4
1:32 Cobian separates them. 8:4
1:45 Considering the clinch Armstrong has on Duran it looks like he wants to dance with him, not fight him. Duran pushes him away. 8:4
1:49 Cobian moves in to break the clinch. 8:4
1:49 The knockdown suffered by Duran should have made that last round Armstrong's by a wide margin. 8:4
2:06 OH! Duran landed the big hook flush! 12:4
2:06 Armstrong is hurt! 12:4
2:20 Duran scores with a tremendous left! 16:4
2:20 Armstrong appears to be stunned! 16:4
2:34 Duran misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 16:4
2:41 Armstrong is losing this round and is looking to load up on his punches. 16:4
2:44 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 16:4
2:44 Duran lands a stinging jab. 18:4
2:54 Roberto Duran pins Armstrong in the corner! 18:4
2:58 Armstrong picks off the jab thrown by Roberto Duran. 18:4
3:00 There's the final bell! This fight's in the hands of the judges now. 18:1
Fight Result
Let's go to Michael Buffer for the call...
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
Hans Larsen, Denmark scores it even 141 to 141
Benoit Roussel, Canada scores it 141 to 141
Richard Hopkins, United States scores the bout 142 to 141 for Henry Armstrong
We have a majority draw!
Score Cards
Hans Larsen Round Total
Denmark 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Roberto Duran 9 10 9 9 10 9 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 8 10 141
Henry Armstrong 10 9 10 10 9 10 8 10 9 8 10 9 10 10 9 141
Benoit Roussel Round Total
Canada 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Roberto Duran 9 10 9 9 10 9 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 8 10 141
Henry Armstrong 10 9 10 10 9 10 8 10 9 8 10 9 10 10 9 141
Richard Hopkins Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Roberto Duran 9 10 9 9 10 9 10 9 10 9 10 9 10 8 10 141
Henry Armstrong 10 9 10 10 9 10 8 10 9 8 10 10 10 10 9 142
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Roberto Duran 27 30 27 27 30 27 30 27 30 27 28 29 30 24 30 423
Henry Armstrong 30 27 30 30 27 30 24 30 27 24 30 28 30 30 27 424
Statistics
Categories Roberto Duran Henry Armstrong
Knockdowns scored 2 1
Jabs / Round 3.73 4.53
Hooks / Round 4.40 5.60
Crosses / Round 3.13 4.27
Combinations / Round 3.47 6.00
Uppercuts / Round 4.47 4.67
Punches Landed / Round 19.20 25.07
Punches Missed / Round 43.93 86.13
Punching Accuracy 30.4% 22.5%
Total Number of Fouls 5 2
Low Blow 2 1
Hitting on the Break 1
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Using Shoulder 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1
Foul Penalties:
Point Deduction 1
Official Warning 1
Caution 3 2
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 3 / 3 3 / 3
Fight Inside 0 / 0 4 / 1
Fight Outside (Offensive) 4 / 3 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 2 / 1 1 / 1
Go for KO 0 / 0 2 / 2
Go All Out for KO 2 / 2 1 / 1
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 4 / 1 5 / 4
Title Bout Championship Boxing - Copyright (C) 2013 PISD Ltd
Fight info: LA Wrigley Field, Los Angeles, CA, United States, 2015-7-7, announcer is Michael Buffer, referee is Jose Cobian, the bout will be scored by three judges: Hans Larsen (Denmark), Benoit Roussel (Canada) and Richard Hopkins (United States), ring card girl is Doris Cabrera, 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: Roberto Duran - Record: 27-5-3 (14) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Lou Duva - Cut Man: Leon Tabbs
In the blue corner: Henry Armstrong - Record: 28-6-1 (20) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Rudy Hernandez - Cut Man: Dennie Mancini
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the boxers out of the corners. We've got a fight about to break out! 0:0
0:14 Duran picks off the jab by Armstrong. 0:0
0:21 Armstrong has Duran blocked in! 0:0
0:21 Armstrong goes to the head, then digs a nice combination to the body that had something on it. 0:3
0:31 Armstrong is blocked in his opponents corner... 0:3
0:35 Duran lands a wicked combination! 4:3
0:35 Oh my! those were devastating blows! Armstrong is just trying to hang on! 4:3
0:54 Duran shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Armstrong flush! 8:3
0:54 Armstrong is suddenly in trouble after those punches! 8:3
1:06 Duran scores with a solid hook to the head. 11:3
1:14 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... But neither is pressing the action right now. 11:3
1:23 Duran looks to land a jab but misses the mark. 11:3
1:30 Duran has an army of supporters in the crowd tonight, judging by the chants we are hearing. 11:3
1:35 Armstrong has Duran trapped! 11:3
1:39 Duran usues his legs to avoid Armstrong's punches. 11:3
1:46 Armstrong is not having much success cutting off the ring this round. 11:3
1:55 Cobian yells at the fighters to separate but Armstrong and Duran are a tangle of arms. 11:3
2:04 Cobian separates the two fighters. 11:3
2:13 Armstrong lands a strong uppercut! 11:7
2:13 Duran is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 11:7
2:22 Armstrong scores with a hook to the side of the head. 11:9
2:40 That combination from Armstrong has some power behind it! 11:13
2:40 Duran appears shaken by those punches! 11:13
2:49 Henry Armstrong doesn't have to look for Duran this round as He is right there in front of him. 11:13
2:57 That hook from Armstrong snapped Duran's head back violently! 11:17
2:57 That was a beautiful shot, Duran's eyes actually rolled back in his head! It's amazing that he's still upright! 11:17
3:00 Duran and Armstrong can both be proud of that effort. They went full bore the entire round as the spectators serenade both men with a thunderous ovation. 11:17
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Roberto Duran and Armstrong leave their corners. 0:0
0:06 The fighters are trading punches and Roberto Duran seems to have won that exchange. 3:2
0:20 Roberto Duran tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 3:2
0:28 Duran retreats into a neutral corner. 3:2
0:32 Armstrong 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. 3:2
0:35 Roberto Duran catches Armstrong with a short, powerful hook to the head as Armstrong tried to move inside. That punch stopped Armstrong in his tracks! 6:2
0:46 Duran has Armstrong trapped in the upper left neutral corner... 6:2
0:51 Duran lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Armstrong. 6:2
1:05 Armstrong leaves the jab just short. 6:2
1:12 Armstrong steals a quick glance at his corner. 6:2
1:20 Armstrong is protecting the body nicely as Duran fails to score inside. 6:2
1:32 Duran misses wildly with the Hook. 6:2
1:39 The combatants circle one another, looking for an opening to exploit. 6:2
1:43 * Cobian has stopped the action. He is issuing a warning to Duran for a low blow. 9:2
2:01 Referee Cobian is prodding both men to mix it up as the action has really slowed. 9:2
2:08 Duran holds his arms up in disgust as Armstrong holds him around his waist. 9:2
2:17 Cobian separates the two... 9:2
2:26 Armstrong just misses with a huge shot as Roberto Duran chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 9:2
2:28 Duran lands a short hook to the body. 11:2
2:49 Duran misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 11:2
2:59 Duran slides into the corner... 11:2
3:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 11:2
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Cobian motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 3. 0:0
0:08 Rudy Hernandez was extremely upbeat during the break with Armstrong providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:09 Duran's jab is landing with some authority. 3:0
0:18 Duran backs into the left corner. 3:0
0:22 Armstrong catches Duran coming in with a sweet uppercut! 3:4
0:22 Duran suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 3:4
0:48 Armstrong is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. 3:4
0:55 Armstrong wraps up Roberto Duran. 3:4
1:06 Armstrong finally lets go of Duran. 3:4
1:17 Armstrong lands a crushing uppercut! 3:9
1:17 Duran is hurt! 3:9
1:26 Armstrong shoots a cross to the midsection. 3:11
1:26 Armstrong has Roberto Duran hurt, now let's see what kind of finisher Armstrong is. 3:11
1:40 Armstrong patiently and methodically advances, steadily cutting down the ring space, giving Duran little room to move. 3:11
1:48 Armstrong connects with a solid combination! 3:15
1:48 Duran is out on his feet after that violent combination! 3:15
1:53 A small mouse has formed under Duran's right eye. 3:15
2:10 Armstrong drives that short hook into Duran's midsection! 3:19
2:10 Roberto Duran looks shaken! 3:19
2:19 The action has moved back to the middle of the ring. 3:19
2:23 Armstrong fires away but finds nothing but air. 3:19
2:30 Armstrong has Duran pinned! 3:19
2:34 Duran takes a hard combination from Henry Armstrong 3:23
2:34 Duran takes a vicious series of punches from Henry Armstrong and he is hurt! 3:23
2:39 Duran's right eye is becoming more swollen. his corner is going to need to be control it or it will become a factor. 3:23
2:43 Henry Armstrong wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 3:25
2:43 Armstrong senses he has Duran in trouble and he is pouring it on! 3:25
2:52 Duran leans in and takes an uppercut to the chin from Henry Armstrong. 3:27
3:00 There's the bell. That brings Round 3 to a close. 3:28
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 4 of this scheduled 15 rounder. 0:0
0:08 Rudy Hernandez was really animated in Armstrong's corner and Armstrong was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Duran is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Duran still has distension. 0:0
0:13 Duran looks to work the body, but Armstrong covers up nicely. 0:0
0:20 Armstrong lands a strong jab! 0:5
0:20 Henry Armstrong sent Duran reeling with that punch! 0:5
0:24 There appears to be increased swelling under Duran's right eye. 0:5
0:33 Armstrong attempts to go to the body, but can't connect. 0:5
0:44 Armstrong fires a volley of punches but Duran was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 0:5
0:51 Duran retreats into the near right corner. 0:5
0:55 Armstrong knows one direction and thats straight ahead. 0:5
1:04 Armstrong whiffs with the hook. 0:5
1:11 Armstrong has Duran cornered! 0:5
1:15 Armstrong fires a shot, but it glances off Duran's shoulder. 0:5
1:22 The fighters are at ring center... 0:5
1:26 Armstrong lands a vicious cross! 0:9
1:26 That blast sent Duran reeling into the ropes! 0:9
1:31 The swelling under Duran's right eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 0:9
1:40 Roberto Duran just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 0:13
1:40 Duran was shaken by those blows! 0:13
1:49 Armstrong throws the cross and scores to the head of Duran. 0:15
1:49 Duran was stopped cold by that punch! Henry Armstrong has a reputation as a great finisher. Let's see if he can live up to it! 0:15
1:57 Duran slides into a neutral corner... 0:15
2:02 Armstrong just landed a devastating three punch combo! 0:19
2:02 Duran appears shaken by those punches! 0:19
2:06 Duran is going to have to protect his continually swelling right eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 0:19
2:10 Armstrong traps Duran in the corner! 0:19
2:15 Armstrong fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 0:19
2:29 He misses with that punch. 0:19
2:41 Armstrong tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:19
2:53 Armstrong is just missing by a hair with his punches. 0:19
3:00 That ends Round 4... But the fighters are still punching! Now Cobian jumps between them. 0:21
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Armstrong looks to be in excellent shape as Round 5 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Roberto Duran's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:08 Armstrong scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 0:2
0:12 Duran seems bothered by the increased swelling around the right eye. 0:2
0:27 Henry Armstrong fires a lead right that Duran manages to avoid. 0:2
0:34 Duran lands a devastating hook! 4:2
0:34 Armstrong looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 4:2
0:51 Armstrong throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Duran but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 4:2
0:57 Duran steps back as he tries to create some punching room. 4:2
1:01 Armstrong unleashes a fusilade of punches to Duran's head. 4:5
1:20 A brutal combination from Armstrong connects to the solar plexus! 4:9
1:20 Duran was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 4:9
1:25 Duran's right eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 4:9
1:45 That hook to the body from Duran had some power behind it. 7:9
1:54 Armstrong backs into a neutral corner. 7:9
1:58 Duran wraps his arms around Armstrong. 7:9
2:09 Duran and Armstrong each take a step back. 7:9
2:18 Armstrong throws a flurry of punches but Duran either blocks or slips them. 7:9
2:25 Duran just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Armstrong with a sharp combination! 12:9
2:25 Armstrong was just battered in that exchange, he is reeling and has no clue where he is. 12:9
2:39 Duran tries to drop the right hand over the top but Armstrong ducks under it. 12:9
2:45 The action heats up as both men trade punches. 14:11
2:45 Duran has a reputation as a great finisher and he's got Armstrong badly hurt; however, we're closing in on the end of the 5th round, and there might not be enough time to take advantage of Armstrong's condition. 14:11
2:59 Duran tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Armstrong blocks it. 14:11
3:00 That round really got the crowd fired up! 14:11
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:07 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Roberto Duran's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Duran's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:07 Armstrong feints to the head before burying the hook in Duran's side. 0:3
0:11 Duran's right eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 0:3
0:21 Armstrong voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 0:3
0:26 Duran moves into the lower corner. 0:3
0:26 Armstrong drills Duran with a left and right and another left. 0:5
0:36 Duran is pinned in his opponents corner... 0:5
0:40 Armstrong just comes up short with the hook. 0:5
0:43 Duran presses the attack, landing a crisp uppercut inside. 3:5
0:59 Duran doesn't connect with the cross. 3:5
1:08 Not much steam behind Armstrong's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 3:7
1:17 Duran moves into a neutral corner. 3:7
1:21 That was a violent straight right by Armstrong! 3:11
1:21 Duran is suddenly in trouble! 3:11
1:26 The swelling under Roberto Duran's right eye is growing to a point where the eye could end up shut if his corner can't reduce or at least control it. 3:11
1:44 Armstrong misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 3:11
1:55 Armstrong wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Duran's defense. 3:11
2:16 Both fighters are flailing away and both are definitely landing good punches. 5:13
2:27 Duran drives home a potent uppercut to the head of Armstrong. 8:13
2:45 Duran fires and misses. 8:13
3:00 And there's the bell ending Round 6. 8:15
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 We have reached the halfway point of the fight as Round 7 begins. 0:0
0:08 If the swelling was lessened by Duran'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
0:09 Armstrong pins Duran in the corner! 0:0
0:13 Armstrong scores with a winging right! Roberto Duran's head snapped back violently with that punch! 0:4
0:13 Duran is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 0:4
0:22 Armstrong got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Rudy Hernandez's instructions work. 0:4
0:28 That punch actually went behind Duran's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Armstrong. 0:4
0:39 Armstrong wings a big left hand at Duran but the latter sidesteps the punch. 0:4
0:46 There's a hard shot off the top of Armstrong's head! 4:4
0:46 Armstrong appears to have been staggered by that punch... 4:4
1:03 Henry Armstrong drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 4:8
1:03 Duran in on unsteady legs after those punches. 4:8
1:07 The increased swelling around the right eye of Roberto Duran is fast becoming a hindurance. 4:8
1:21 That uppercut landed from way outside, but Duran is slick enough to get away with it. 7:8
1:34 Armstrong is really focused in this round. 7:8
1:38 Roberto Duran is keeping away from the ropes. 7:8
1:42 Duran misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 7:8
1:49 Armstrong traps Duran in the corner! 7:8
1:54 Armstrong is bobbing and weaving as he moves forward. 7:8
1:58 Armstrong steals a quick glance at his corner. 7:8
2:02 Duran traps Armstrong in the corner! 7:8
2:11 * A uppercut to the jaw has Armstrong hurt he stumbles forward and he's down!! 7:8
2:14 The count begins... 15:8
2:14 1 15:8
2:15 2 15:8
2:16 3 15:8
2:17 4 15:8
2:18 5 15:8
2:19 6 15:8
2:20 7 15:8
2:20 * Armstrong finds his legs and stands up but who knows how long he will be able to remain vertical! 15:8
2:20 Cobian is allowing the fight to go on as he motions the fighters together. 15:8
2:20 Duran senses that he can end this fight now if he can just land a few more punches. 15:8
2:33 Duran scores with a big right hand. That shot got Armstrong's attention. 18:8
2:33 Duran is raining blows down on Armstrong, who is obviously hurt. Duran wants to take the decision out of the hands of the judges and he has a chance to do just that! 18:8
2:42 A lead right scores big for Duran. He stunned Armstrong with that one. 21:8
2:42 Armstrong suddenly looks very vulnerable. Duran can stop him if he lets it all hang out. 21:8
2:55 Duran connects with a nasty combination! 25:8
2:55 How is Armstrong standing after those shots? 25:8
3:00 The knockdown in that last round really brought the crowd to life, you can feel the electricity in the air. 25:10
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 "Hurrican Hank" is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 8. 0:0
0:07 Whatever Rudy Hernandez said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Armstrong has some spring in his step here in the 8th round. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Duran is almost as pronounced as before his corner worked on it. 0:0
0:07 Duran retreats into the far corner. 0:0
0:12 Armstrong lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Duran. 0:0
0:14 Duran throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 2:0
0:28 Armstrong lands a hard uppercut! 2:4
0:28 Duran looks shaken! 2:4
0:32 Duran's right eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 2:4
0:41 Armstrong grabs and holds Duran... 2:4
0:52 Referee Cobian steps in to break it up. 2:4
0:56 Henry Armstrong is really focused in this round. 2:4
1:04 Neither fighter wants to stay on the ropes as they are back in the middle of the ring. 2:4
1:08 Duran misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 2:4
1:15 Armstrong drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 2:8
1:15 Duran was hurt by those blows! 2:8
1:29 Duran lands a hard hook! 6:8
1:29 Armstrong is gasping for air!! 6:8
1:42 Armstrong scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 6:12
1:42 That series of punches rocked Duran and he looks to be in trouble. 6:12
1:47 There has to be something done about the swelling around Duran's right eye as it continues to worsen. 6:12
1:56 Armstrong drops the right hand flush on Duran's chin! 6:16
1:56 Duran is trying to regroup after that punch... 6:16
2:01 Armstrong looks to have his legs back under him after that knockdown in the last round. 6:16
2:10 Armstrong ties up Duran. 6:16
2:14 Armstrong uses his shoulder to force Roberto Duran out of the clinch. 6:16
2:19 The crowd has been reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 6:16
2:26 Armstrong forces his way inside. 6:16
2:35 That hook from Armstrong lands with some authority! 6:20
2:35 That blow connected solidly to the head of Roberto Duran and he is stunned! 6:20
2:47 Duran is forced into his own corner... 6:20
2:52 Armstrong lets his hands go inside, but Duran protects his body well. 6:20
2:59 Duran moves into the far corner. 6:20
3:00 Armstrong ties up Duran. Why would he want to clinch now? 6:20
3:00 * Armstrong is leaning on the back of Roberto Duran's neck and Cobian has seen enough as he issues a warning. 6:20
3:00 Armstrong appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 6:20
3:00 Cobian motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 8. 6:20
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Armstrong looks to be in fair shape as Round 9 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Duran'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 Duran is pinned in his own corner... 0:0
0:13 Henry Armstrong just can't find the range with that cross. 0:0
0:16 Roberto Duran is running out of gas... 0:0
0:25 Duran lands a solid hook! 5:0
0:25 Armstrong looks stunned! 5:0
0:47 Armstrong cranks up the hook and connects to Duran's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 5:4
0:47 Duran was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 5:4
1:03 It's a sweet uppercut by Duran! He snapped Armstrong's head straight back with that punch! 9:4
1:03 Armstrong's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 9:4
1:17 Duran lands a brutal uppercut! 14:4
1:17 Armstrong seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 14:4
1:36 Armstrong is clinching... Duran is trying to free his gloves... They are under Armstrong's arms... 14:4
1:41 Duran pushes Armstrong away. 14:4
1:50 Armstrong takes a heavy combination downstairs. 18:4
1:50 At least two of those shots really hurt Armstrong! 18:4
1:54 * There's swelling under Armstrong's left eye and it's quite noticeable at this time. 18:4
2:04 Armstrong lands a paralyzing uppercut! 18:8
2:04 Roberto Duran is going to need to regroup after that blow... 18:8
2:08 Duran's right eye is becoming an ugly mass of swollen flesh and has got to be an inviting target for Armstrong. 18:8
2:13 Armstrong retreats into the left corner. 18:8
2:13 Duran scores with a two punch combination to the midsection. 20:8
2:32 You would think Duran had a brick wall built aroud his midsection as futile as Armstrong looked trying to score there! 20:8
2:43 You could feel the breeze after that miss by Duran! 20:8
2:50 Duran takes a tremendous hook to the jaw! 20:12
2:50 Duran appears shaken by that punch! 20:12
3:00 Armstrong is trapped in his opponents corner... 20:12
3:00 Duran is giving Armstrong a lot of side-to-side movement. 20:12
3:00 The close of the round brings some hearty applause from those in attendance. 22:11
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Armstrong looks a bit disgusted as Round 10 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 If the swelling was lessened by Duran'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
0:07 Armstrong'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 Duran's head is snapped back following a sharp combination from Henry Armstrong. 0:3
0:11 Duran's tank is just about on empty. 0:3
0:16 Armstrong's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:3
0:20 Armstrong swings...and misses. 0:3
0:31 Armstrong backs into the lower corner. 0:3
0:31 Both fighters are being effective in this exchange of punches. 2:5
0:45 Armstrong is clinching... 2:5
0:50 Cobian steps in and breaks it up. 2:5
0:54 Henry Armstrong is really focused in this round. 2:5
0:57 Roberto Duran retreats to his opponents corner... 2:5
1:02 Henry Armstrong telegraphed that shot and Duran ducks under it easily. 2:5
1:13 * Duran rains a combination of blows to the head and body of Armstrong and Armstrong tastes the canvas here in Round 10! 2:5
1:15 Cobian starts the count... 8:5
1:15 1 8:5
1:16 2 8:5
1:17 3 8:5
1:17 * Somehow Armstrong has made it back up after taking that vicious shot. He looks like he's out of it. 8:5
1:17 Cobian is looking at Armstrong closely, and he will allow the fight to continue. 8:5
1:17 Duran has Armstrong in a world of trouble. Let's see if he can finish him here in the 10th. 8:5
1:35 There's a punishing hook to the midsection from Duran. 11:5
1:35 Duran hurt Armstrong with that last shot! He's got him on wobbly legs, let's see if he can close the deal! 11:5
1:44 Duran scores with a hard, snapping jab. 14:5
1:44 There's time for Roberto Duran to finish Armstrong if he can do it. 14:5
1:48 Armstrong's vision could be hampered by the ever-increasing swelling under his left eye. 14:5
1:52 Armstrong is trapped in his own corner... 14:5
2:01 Duran is moving around the ring nicely. 14:5
2:06 * Duran going way too low with his punches and Cobian has seen enough as he issues a warning. 17:5
2:06 * Cobian has taken a point away from Roberto Duran! 17:5
2:06 Armstrong is hurt. He looks like he's ready to go. Duran just needs to take his time and land one more big shot. 17:5
2:14 Duran pins Henry Armstrong in the corner! 17:5
2:19 Duran just comes up short with the jab. 17:5
2:30 Duran traps Armstrong in the corner! 17:5
2:35 Duran misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 17:5
2:37 Armstrong scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 17:7
2:41 Its obvious that the swelling around Armstrong's right eye is rapidly worsening. 17:7
2:51 Henry Armstrong works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 17:7
2:55 Both fighters want to work inside for the moment, as Armstrong blasts home a hook. 17:9
3:00 Fans appreciate a fine display of boxing but as that last round proved nothing gets them going like a knockdown. 18:10
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 As the bell sounds to begin Round 11, we will see if Roberto Duran can take advantage of the knockdown he scored last round. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Duran is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Roberto Duran still has distension. 0:0
0:08 If the swelling was lessened by Armstrong'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 Armstrong lands a solid hook! 0:4
0:14 Duran is reeling.. 0:4
0:18 It seems every shot Duran takes on his right eye makes the swelling worse. 0:4
0:30 Armstrong clamps Duran's arms to his side and holds on until Cobian breaks the hold. 0:4
0:41 * Cobian is telling Duran he wants a clean break. 0:4
0:55 Duran retreats into the upper corner. 0:4
0:59 Armstrong is offering minimal head movement as he comes straight forward. 0:4
1:10 Roberto Duran is backed into his opponents corner... 0:4
1:14 Duran does a great job of moving as Armstrong tries to work inside. 0:4
1:21 Duran lands a smashing hook! 4:4
1:21 That shot has Armstrong hurt! 4:4
1:26 Armstrong needs to catch his second wind... 4:4
1:36 The action is back in the center of the ring. 4:4
1:41 * Armstrong seemed to just paw with that last he threw. It looks like his hand is bothering him more than just a little. 4:4
1:53 Duran can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 4:4
2:00 Armstrong landed a sharp combination that rocked Roberto Duran back on his heels! 4:8
2:00 Duran was staggered by those punches! 4:8
2:04 Armstrong is rebounding from the knockdown he suffered in the last frame. 4:8
2:15 That hook from Armstrong just missed. 4:8
2:30 Armstrong's not even close with the combination. 4:8
2:32 A quick combination from Duran gets through. 6:8
2:46 And Duran tastes the power of a crushing uppercut from Armstrong! 6:12
2:46 Duran's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 6:12
2:51 The swelling around Roberto Duran's right eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 6:12
2:55 Armstrong is forced into his opponents corner... 6:12
2:55 Upstairs and downstairs! Duran lands two quick blows and then moves away from Armstrong's counters. 8:12
3:00 It looks like Armstrong has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 8:12
3:00 As the round comes to a close, both fighters continue to wing shots. That was another good round of action. 9:10
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Duran rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:08 Rudy Hernandez not only gave Henry Armstrong encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Duran. Now it's up to Armstrong to implement it. 0:0
0:08 Duran'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
0:08 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Henry Armstrong's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Armstrong's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:09 A hard combination lands for Duran. 3:0
0:25 Duran ends up behind Armstrong as he deftly avoids a straight ahead attack moving to his right. 3:0
0:33 Armstrong pins Duran in the corner! 3:0
0:37 Armstrong and Duran are in a clinch, Cobian hollers at them to break and start fighting. 3:0
0:46 * Duran is hitting with his shoulder in the close and Cobian has seen enough as he issues a warning. 3:0
1:04 Duran fires a left hand that Armstrong takes high on the shoulder. 3:0
1:11 Armstrong really buried that punch into Duran's ribs. 3:4
1:11 Duran is clutching his side! 3:4
1:16 Duran's right eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 3:4
1:32 Armstrong misses with that combination. 3:4
1:34 Duran gets inside and fires a hook to Armstrong's body. 5:4
1:46 Duran traps Armstrong in the corner! 5:4
1:46 * Duran has Armstrong in a headlock as he rains down punches, Cobian breaks the fighters and issues a stern warning to him 9:4
2:00 Armstrong's left eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 9:4
2:08 Both boxers go back to the middle of the squared circle. 9:4
2:12 Duran back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Armstrong. 9:4
2:17 Armstrong has Duran trapped in the right neutral corner... 9:4
2:17 Armstrong rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 9:6
2:34 Henry Armstrong tries to work his way inside but he can't do it. 9:6
2:43 Duran uses subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Armstrong tries vainly to score. 9:6
2:55 Armstrong misses wildly with the hook. 9:6
3:00 He appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 9:6
3:00 Duran moves slowly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 12. 11:4
Round 13
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Armstrong's corner as the bell sounds for Round 13. 0:0
0:08 Duran's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Armstrong is almost as pronounced as before his corner worked on it. 0:0
0:13 Armstrong grabs Duran. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 0:0
0:17 Cobian separates the two... 0:0
0:22 Armstrong has Duran pinned! 0:0
0:27 Armstrong lands a crushing uppercut! 0:4
0:27 That shot landed square and Duran felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 0:4
0:44 Henry Armstrong dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Duran back on his heels! 0:8
0:44 Armstrong has Duran hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 0:8
0:49 Its obvious that the swelling around Armstrong's right eye is rapidly worsening. 0:8
0:54 Duran has Armstrong trapped in the left neutral corner... 0:8
0:58 The quickness and footwork of Duran is definitely keeping Armstrong off balance. 0:8
1:03 Armstrong is really focused in this round. 0:8
1:06 Duran moves into a neutral corner. 0:8
1:11 Armstrong tries to get fancy with some subtle shoulder movement. When it's done right that kind of thing can throw off an opponent's timing. 0:8
1:20 Armstrong has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Duran. 0:8
1:30 Cobian has to separate the two... 0:8
1:35 Both fighters move to ring center. 0:8
1:40 Henry Armstrong wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Duran's defense. 0:8
1:42 Duran's jab connects to Armstrong's head 2:8
1:59 Armstrong shuffles slowly forward, constantly pressuring Duran. 2:8
2:03 Duran pushes Henry Armstrong away, looking for more space to work in. 2:8
2:06 Duran retreats into a neutral corner. 2:8
2:11 Armstrong pummels Duran, capping off his assault with a stiff uppercut! 2:13
2:11 Duran is just looking for a place to fall after that shot! 2:13
2:24 Armstrong 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. 2:13
2:31 Duran lands a devastating hook! 7:13
2:31 Armstrong was stunned by that blow! 7:13
2:36 Armstrong seems bothered by the increased swelling around the left eye. 7:13
2:44 Armstrong brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 7:13
2:49 Armstrong tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Duran blocks it. 7:13
2:51 Duran is getting the better of it on the inside. There's that crunching uppercut again! 10:13
3:00 Apparently Armstrong feels it's a good strategy to hug Duran and force Cobian to come separate them. 10:13
3:00 The fighters separate after a clinch. 10:13
3:00 Armstrong appears to have this fight under control. 10:13
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! 11:11
Round 14
Time Commentary Points
0:00 As we enter the last two rounds of action, it's obvious that Duran is going to need a miracle to win this fight. 0:0
0:07 Armstrong got some great advice from Rudy Hernandez between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 14. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Duran is almost as pronounced as before his corner worked on it. 0:0
0:07 If the swelling was lessened by Armstrong'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
0:08 Duran retreats to his own corner... 0:0
0:08 Armstrong lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 0:2
0:24 Armstrong is off target with that uppercut. 0:2
0:36 Duran comes in low. Armstrong puts a headlock on him. Cobian knocks Armstrong's arm off Duran's head. 0:2
0:45 Cobian moves them apart. 0:2
0:54 Duran takes a punishing over hand right to the jaw! 0:6
0:54 Armstrong just delivered some big time hurt with that punch! Even the fans at ringside felt it! 0:6
0:58 Duran seems bothered by the increased swelling around the right eye. 0:6
1:07 Armstrong gets away from the ropes and is back to the center of the ring. 0:6
1:16 * Armstrong just landed a short, clean hook that caught Duran flush. Duran dropped like he'd been shot. 0:6
1:18 Cobian crouches over Duran as he starts the count 0:13
1:18 1 0:13
1:19 2 0:13
1:20 3 0:13
1:21 4 0:13
1:22 5 0:13
1:22 * Duran manages to get back to his feet but he still looks kind of shaky. 0:13
1:22 The fight will go on as Cobian deems Duran is fit to conitnue. 0:13
1:22 Armstrong wants to show why his reputation as a strong finisher is deserved as he looks to put Duran away! 0:13
1:30 Duran moves into the upper corner. 0:13
1:35 That was a violent straight right by Henry Armstrong! 0:17
1:35 Duran is clutching his side! 0:17
1:48 Armstrong tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Duran blocks it. 0:17
1:55 The fight has moved back to the middle of the ring. 0:17
1:55 * Cobian steps in and admonishes Armstrong for hitting below the belt. 0:20
2:04 Duran is definitely in trouble. Armstrong needs to pick his shots and he can knock him out right now. 0:20
2:13 Henry Armstrong scores with a piston-like jab. 0:23
2:13 Armstrong wants to end this fight right now. Whether or not he can do it is another story. 0:23
2:18 Its obvious that the swelling around Armstrong's right eye is rapidly worsening. 0:23
2:22 Armstrong gets in a hook to the body of Duran. 0:25
2:22 Duran is dazed as Armstrong looks to put him away! 0:25
2:40 Armstrong lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Duran. 0:25
2:46 Henry Armstrong has Duran trapped in the near neutral corner... 0:25
2:46 Armstrong moves in and scores with a quick jab. 0:27
2:46 Duran is in trouble. Armstrong needs to stay on him if he wants to end this now. 0:27
3:00 Armstrong 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. 0:27
3:00 The bell rings and the crowd is on fire, that knockdown was definitely worth the price of admission 0:25
Round 15
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds for the last round of the bout. 0:0
0:07 Quick efficient work in the corner of Duran has his facial puffiness under control. The swelling actually looks as if it has lessened somewhat. 0:0
0:07 If the swelling was lessened by Armstrong'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
0:08 Armstrong backs into the near corner. 0:0
0:12 Duran connects with a violent cross! 4:0
0:12 Armstrong's knee almost touched the canvas... 4:0
0:17 Both of these fighters are really laboring now... 4:0
0:29 Duran fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 4:0
0:36 Armstrong lands a crushing cross! 4:4
0:36 Duran was stunned by that blow! 4:4
0:53 Armstrong pins Duran's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 4:4
1:02 Referee Cobian has to separate the two... 4:4
1:14 Duran really packs a wallop and he just landed a brutal shot to the body! 8:4
1:14 Armstrong is reeling.. 8:4
1:18 Its obvious that the swelling around Duran's left eye is rapidly worsening. 8:4
1:23 Armstrong slides into his own corner... 8:4
1:27 Armstrong is challenging Duran to fight him and quit clinching. 8:4
1:32 Cobian separates them. 8:4
1:45 Considering the clinch Armstrong has on Duran it looks like he wants to dance with him, not fight him. Duran pushes him away. 8:4
1:49 Cobian moves in to break the clinch. 8:4
1:49 The knockdown suffered by Duran should have made that last round Armstrong's by a wide margin. 8:4
2:06 OH! Duran landed the big hook flush! 12:4
2:06 Armstrong is hurt! 12:4
2:20 Duran scores with a tremendous left! 16:4
2:20 Armstrong appears to be stunned! 16:4
2:34 Duran misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 16:4
2:41 Armstrong is losing this round and is looking to load up on his punches. 16:4
2:44 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 16:4
2:44 Duran lands a stinging jab. 18:4
2:54 Roberto Duran pins Armstrong in the corner! 18:4
2:58 Armstrong picks off the jab thrown by Roberto Duran. 18:4
3:00 There's the final bell! This fight's in the hands of the judges now. 18:1
Fight Result
Let's go to Michael Buffer for the call...
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
Hans Larsen, Denmark scores it even 141 to 141
Benoit Roussel, Canada scores it 141 to 141
Richard Hopkins, United States scores the bout 142 to 141 for Henry Armstrong
We have a majority draw!
Score Cards
Hans Larsen Round Total
Denmark 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Roberto Duran 9 10 9 9 10 9 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 8 10 141
Henry Armstrong 10 9 10 10 9 10 8 10 9 8 10 9 10 10 9 141
Benoit Roussel Round Total
Canada 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Roberto Duran 9 10 9 9 10 9 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 8 10 141
Henry Armstrong 10 9 10 10 9 10 8 10 9 8 10 9 10 10 9 141
Richard Hopkins Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Roberto Duran 9 10 9 9 10 9 10 9 10 9 10 9 10 8 10 141
Henry Armstrong 10 9 10 10 9 10 8 10 9 8 10 10 10 10 9 142
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Roberto Duran 27 30 27 27 30 27 30 27 30 27 28 29 30 24 30 423
Henry Armstrong 30 27 30 30 27 30 24 30 27 24 30 28 30 30 27 424
Statistics
Categories Roberto Duran Henry Armstrong
Knockdowns scored 2 1
Jabs / Round 3.73 4.53
Hooks / Round 4.40 5.60
Crosses / Round 3.13 4.27
Combinations / Round 3.47 6.00
Uppercuts / Round 4.47 4.67
Punches Landed / Round 19.20 25.07
Punches Missed / Round 43.93 86.13
Punching Accuracy 30.4% 22.5%
Total Number of Fouls 5 2
Low Blow 2 1
Hitting on the Break 1
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Using Shoulder 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1
Foul Penalties:
Point Deduction 1
Official Warning 1
Caution 3 2
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 3 / 3 3 / 3
Fight Inside 0 / 0 4 / 1
Fight Outside (Offensive) 4 / 3 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 2 / 1 1 / 1
Go for KO 0 / 0 2 / 2
Go All Out for KO 2 / 2 1 / 1
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 4 / 1 5 / 4
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