Frankie Liles vs Mikkel Kessler
Fight info: Nottingham Arena, Nottingham, England, 2015-11-21, announcer is Lupe Contreras, referee is Stanley Christodoulou, the bout will be scored by three judges: Mike Ross (United States), Hector Hernandez (Mexico) and John Lawson (United States), ring card girl is Jenny Bloggs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 12 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: Frankie Liles - Record: 4-0-1 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Bill Delaney - Cut Man: Spider Kelly
In the blue corner: Mikkel Kessler - Record: 2-1-2 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Pete Brodsky - Cut Man: Whitey Bimstein
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell for Round 1 sounds and the fight is on. 0:0
0:09 Liles has Kessler cornered! 0:0
0:13 Liles connects with a violent combination! 4:0
0:13 Kessler was stopped cold by that series of shots! 4:0
0:24 Liles punishes Mikkel Kessler with a hook to the ribs. 7:0
0:38 Kessler has promised a good showing tonight. 7:0
1:02 Frankie Liles wraps his arms around Kessler. 7:0
1:11 Liles and Kessler each take a step back. 7:0
1:20 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 7:0
1:40 Liles is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. 7:0
1:47 Liles moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 9:0
2:00 Kessler pummels Liles, capping off his assault with a stiff cross! 9:5
2:00 That blow connected solidly to the head of Liles and he is stunned! 9:5
2:15 Liles works his way inside and scores with a hook to the body. 11:5
2:28 Kessler really buried that punch into Liles's ribs. 11:9
2:28 Liles in on unsteady legs after those punches. 11:9
2:44 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight and the crowd is really showing it. 11:9
2:55 Liles isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving Kessler fits. 11:9
3:00 There was no feeling out in that round, Liles and Mikkel Kessler really went at it. 11:11
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 2. 0:0
0:07 Bill Delaney was really animated in Frankie Liles's corner and Liles was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:08 A short hook to the head by Liles 2:0
0:17 Liles traps Kessler in the corner! 2:0
0:17 Kessler eats a short cross from Liles amd backs away. 4:0
0:30 Kessler slides into a neutral corner... 4:0
0:30 Frankie Liles and Kessler exchange punches and the crowd roars it's approval as Frankie Liles get in the most telling blows. 7:2
0:44 Liles is on his bicycle, moving from corner to corner forcing Kessler to chase him. 7:2
0:53 Liles scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 9:2
1:12 Kessler fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 9:2
1:19 Kessler takes a punishing over hand left to the jaw! 14:2
1:19 Kessler suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 14:2
1:33 Kessler is off target with that jab. 14:2
1:40 A straight cross from Liles gets through Kessler's guard. 16:2
1:53 Liles is really focused in this round. 16:2
1:59 Kessler gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Liles. 16:4
2:11 Liles's cross finds a home on "The Viking Warrior"'s jaw. 18:4
2:11 Kessler reels backward from what looked like a head butt! 18:4
2:20 Kessler backs into a neutral corner. 18:4
2:25 Liles works his way in and leans on Kessler... 18:4
2:29 Liles uses his shoulder to force Kessler out of the clinch. 18:4
2:34 Kessler's corner is screaming at him to finish the round strong. 18:4
2:37 Liles is really focused in this round. 18:4
2:45 Kessler misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 18:4
2:47 Liles lands the lead cross. 20:4
3:00 Liles tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Kessler blocks it. 20:4
3:00 The bell ending Round 2 sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 21:4
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 3 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:17 Kessler's corner is urging him on. They have been quite vocal tonight. 0:0
0:24 Liles pins Kessler's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 0:0
0:39 Christodoulou separates the two... 0:0
0:44 Liles feints, looking for an opening. 0:0
1:02 Liles grabs Kessler. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 0:0
1:20 Christodoulou has to break them apart. 0:0
1:32 Liles throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Kessler but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 0:0
1:34 Liles eats a jab from Kessler 0:2
1:48 That hook from Liles has some power behind it! 4:2
1:48 Liles has Kessler in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 4:2
2:00 Liles retreats into a neutral corner. 4:2
2:00 Kessler feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Liles's chin. 4:4
2:00 Liles steps back and checks for blood after the fighters bump heads. 4:4
2:13 Liles retreats into the far left corner. 4:4
2:17 Frankie Liles takes a tremendous hook to the jaw! 4:9
2:17 Liles was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 4:9
2:30 Kessler has Liles trapped! 4:9
2:35 Liles takes a punishing over hand right to the jaw! 4:13
2:35 Liles is trying to regroup after those punches... 4:13
2:49 That jab from Liles just missed. 4:13
2:51 Kessler connects with an uppercut to the head of Liles. 4:15
3:00 There's the bell. Liles wings a parting shot that misses. That was close. Round 3 is history. 4:15
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Kessler looks to be in good shape as Round 4 gets underway. 0:0
0:16 Liles brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 0:0
0:16 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 0:0
0:28 Kessler is challenging Frankie Liles to fight him and quit clinching. 0:0
0:37 Christodoulou moves them apart. 0:0
0:42 Liles pushes Kessler away, looking for more space to work in. 0:0
1:02 Christodoulou tries to separate the boxers but Mikkel Kessler has a vice-like grip on Liles. 0:0
1:12 Mikkel Kessler finally lets go of Liles. 0:0
1:21 Kessler forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Liles. 0:2
1:36 Kessler has Liles pinned! 0:2
1:41 Kessler ties up Liles. 0:2
1:50 Kessler pushes Liles away. 0:2
1:59 Liles lands a crushing uppercut! 4:2
1:59 Mikkel Kessler's knee almost touched the canvas... 4:2
2:11 Liles has Kessler trapped in the right neutral corner... 4:2
2:11 Liles catches Kessler with a left hand to the face. 6:2
2:23 Frankie Liles fires the cross in there, flush on the chin of Kessler. He rocked him with that one. 9:2
2:36 Both boxers go back to the middle of the squared circle. 9:2
2:36 Both fighters are flailing away and both are definitely landing good punches. 11:4
2:45 Kessler moves into a neutral corner. 11:4
2:50 Liles pins Mikkel Kessler's arms! The fighters are tied up... 11:4
2:59 Kessler pushes Liles away. 11:4
3:00 Kessler is pinned in his own corner... 11:4
3:00 Round 4 finishes with the sound of the bell. 11:3
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 5 begins. 0:0
0:15 Liles lets his hands go inside, but Kessler protects his body well. 0:0
0:18 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:0
0:30 Liles swings...and misses. 0:0
0:40 Kessler slides into the corner... 0:0
0:44 You could feel the breeze after that miss by Liles! 0:0
0:51 Referee Christodoulou is doing a nice job controlling this bout. 0:0
0:55 Liles brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 0:0
0:55 Liles connects with a cross. 2:0
1:08 Liles is really focused in this round. 2:0
1:19 Christodoulou has to pull the fighters away from each other as Kessler locks up Liles's arms. 2:0
1:34 Liles works his way free! 2:0
1:45 Kessler backs into the left corner. 2:0
1:50 Liles is flicking the jab, trying to keep Kessler at long range. 2:0
1:55 Both fighters landed effectively in that exchange. 4:2
2:10 Liles lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Kessler. 4:2
2:17 Kessler lands a brutal cross! 4:6
2:17 Kessler has Liles in trouble after that punch! 4:6
2:28 Liles fires the jab. It finds its target. 6:6
2:44 Liles connects with a vicious uppercut! 10:6
2:44 Mikkel Kessler was staggered by that punch! 10:6
2:57 Both fighters are pawing with the jab, trying to find an opening. Kessler digs a quick hook into the exposed side of Liles. 10:8
3:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 5, forcing Christodoulou to step in. 12:7
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Liles is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 6 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:24 Kessler feels his back touch the ropes and tries to reverse his position. He doesn't want to be the one trapped there. 0:0
0:24 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:0
0:38 Liles is clinching... Mikkel Kessler is trying to free his gloves... They are under Liles's arms... 0:0
0:50 Christodoulou pries them apart. 0:0
1:09 Liles moves into the far left corner. 0:0
1:09 Kessler lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 0:2
1:21 Kessler lands a stinging jab. 0:4
1:36 Kessler approaches flat-footed, but continues to move forward, not giving Liles any room to breathe. 0:4
1:55 Liles is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Kessler can't throw punches, I guess. 0:4
2:07 Christodoulou separates the two... 0:4
2:19 Liles usues his legs to avoid Kessler's punches. 0:4
2:32 Liles just misses with a huge shot as Kessler chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 0:4
2:34 There's the uppercut from Kessler. That opening has been there all fight for him. 0:6
2:44 The action has moved back to the middle of the ring. 0:6
2:48 Kessler is holding on to Liles. He seems to be taking a breather. 0:6
2:53 The Referee breaks it up... 0:6
3:00 Liles pins Kessler in the corner! 0:6
3:00 Christodoulou motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 6. 0:8
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Jenny Bloggs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 7. There it is! 0:0
0:07 Pete Brodsky seemed to pump up Kessler between rounds. 0:0
0:08 Kessler has Liles blocked in! 0:0
0:13 Kessler tries to work his way inside but he can't do it. 0:0
0:13 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 0:0
0:28 Kessler is jockeying for position as he tries to force Liles back into the corner. 0:0
0:37 Kessler and Liles are in a clinch, Christodoulou hollers at them to break and start fighting. 0:0
0:48 Christodoulou moves in to break the clinch. 0:0
0:57 Mikkel Kessler tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 0:0
1:07 Liles backs into the right corner. 0:0
1:12 Kessler misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 0:0
1:19 Kessler just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 5:0
1:19 Kessler appears shaken by those punches! 5:0
1:27 Kessler slides into the corner... 5:0
1:27 Liles shoots the jab, followed by a nice cross. 7:0
1:27 Liles has Kessler in a world of trouble. Let's see if he can finish him here in the 7th. 7:0
1:36 The two fighters have chosen to work on the inside and it's Liles who scores with a short hook to the chest. 9:0
1:36 Liles appears to have Kessler out on his feet. I'm not sure which of those last few punches hurt him so badly but Kessler looks ready to go, as Liles closes in to try and end this fight. 9:0
1:50 Liles wings a big left hand at Kessler but the latter sidesteps the punch. 9:0
1:56 Kessler moves into the right corner. 9:0
2:01 Liles cranks up the hook and connects to Kessler's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 14:0
2:01 Kessler looks like he was hurt by that punch! 14:0
2:14 Liles misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 14:0
2:25 Liles fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 14:0
2:32 He is staying at the center of the ring. 14:0
2:36 He lands a strong uppercut! 18:0
2:36 Mikkel Kessler seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 18:0
2:52 A quick jab from Kessler connects. 18:2
3:00 Kessler telegraphed that shot and Liles ducks under it easily. 18:2
3:00 Liles appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 18:2
3:00 Round 7 of this scheduled 12 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 18:4
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Liles looks to be in excellent shape as Round 8 gets underway. 0:0
0:31 Liles picks off the jab thrown by Kessler. 0:0
0:34 Liles drills Kessler with a solid jab. 2:0
0:38 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 2:0
0:43 Kessler is trying to avoid shots to the body, but He better get his hands up! 2:0
0:51 Kessler lands a paralyzing cross! 2:4
0:51 Hide the women and children, that punch nearly took Frankie Liles's head off and he is in a world of trouble!! 2:4
1:01 Liles doubles up with the hook to the body, but Kessler is unfazed. 4:4
1:18 Liles has Kessler cornered! 4:4
1:18 Liles scores with a hook to the side of the head. 6:4
1:27 Liles is blocked in his own corner... 6:4
1:31 Kessler fires a lead right that Liles manages to avoid. 6:4
1:43 Mikkel Kessler just landed a devastating three punch combo! 6:9
1:43 Those punches hurt Liles and he looks to hang on. 6:9
1:52 Kessler scores with a rapid fire combination. 6:11
1:52 Kessler senses that he can end this fight now if he can just land a few more punches. 6:11
2:05 That combination from Kessler lands with some authority! 6:15
2:05 Liles took far too many hard shots from Kessler in that flurry and he is hurt! 6:15
2:09 There appears to be some minor swelling under Liles's right eye. 6:15
2:23 Kessler misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 6:15
2:29 Kessler has Frankie Liles trapped! 6:15
2:34 Kessler wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Liles's defense. 6:15
2:41 Kessler catches Liles with a right hand to the face. 6:17
2:41 Liles is in trouble. Kessler needs to stay on him if he wants to end this now. 6:17
2:54 It's a sweet uppercut by Kessler! He snapped Liles's head straight back with that punch! 6:22
2:54 Frankie Liles is suddenly in trouble! 6:22
2:59 Liles is running out of gas... 6:22
3:00 That punch actually went behind Liles's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Kessler. 6:22
3:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 8. 6:23
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 9 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:07 Pete Brodsky was extremely upbeat during the break with Kessler providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Liles is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Liles still has distension. 0:0
0:08 Liles is trapped in his opponents corner... 0:0
0:12 Kessler is offering minimal head movement as he comes straight forward. 0:0
0:12 It looks like Kessler and Frankie Liles are both running out of gas... 0:0
0:17 Mikkel Kessler slides into the corner... 0:0
0:21 Liles ties up Kessler. Why would he want to clinch now? 0:0
0:32 Christodoulou breaks them up... 0:0
0:41 Kessler misses wildly with the hook. 0:0
0:48 A brutal combination from Liles connects to the solar plexus! 4:0
0:48 That series of punches rocked Kessler and he looks to be in trouble. 4:0
0:58 Mikkel Kessler has Liles trapped! 4:0
1:02 Kessler lands a powerful uppercut right on the button! 4:4
1:02 That punch may have stunned Liles momentarily. 4:4
1:12 Liles 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. 6:4
1:25 Kessler is keeping away from the ropes. 6:4
1:29 Kessler can't score with short uppercut inside. Liles got his gloves in front of the punch. 6:4
1:32 The fighters are tangled up inside. Frankie Liles has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 8:4
1:32 * That punch has opened a cut on Kessler. Blood is evident but exactly how bad the cut is can't be ascertained just yet. 10:4
1:32 * There's a very bad cut on the lip of Kessler. He could end up swallowing a lot of blood because of it. 10:4
1:36 Mikkel Kessler is starting to carry his arms lower...he's tired. 10:4
1:41 Mikkel Kessler has Liles cornered! 10:4
1:46 That was a violent straight right by Kessler! 10:8
1:46 Liles is trying to regroup after those punches... 10:8
1:50 Both fighters look fatigued... 10:8
1:50 Liles's right eye is becoming more swollen. his corner is going to need to be control it or it will become a factor. 10:8
2:00 Liles works free! The fighters move to ring center. 10:8
2:05 Kessler pins Liles in the corner! 10:8
2:10 A big cross from Kessler lands with serious impact! 10:13
2:10 Liles was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 10:13
2:22 Kessler has Liles blocked in! 10:13
2:26 Kessler misses with that jab. 10:13
2:29 Frankie Liles lands a hook to head, then just misses with a follow up cross. 12:13
2:42 Both Liles and Kessler have been outstanding in this round. 12:13
2:49 Liles scores with quick series of shots to the body of Mikkel Kessler. 14:13
3:00 The crowd is standing on its feet. Both fighters shoot their gloves skyward! What a great round of boxing! 15:14
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Christodoulou motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 10. 0:0
0:08 Whatever Bill Delaney said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Frankie Liles has some spring in his step here in the 10th round. 0:0
0:08 Kessler's cutman worked on Kessler's wounds between rounds; however, all of the bleeding wasn't stopped, as evident by the blood still flowing down Kessler's face from at the lip. 0:0
0:08 Liles'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 Kessler has Liles pinned! 0:0
0:13 Kessler connects with a nasty uppercut! 0:4
0:13 Liles is trying to regroup after that punch... 0:4
0:27 Liles's not even close with the jab. 0:4
0:29 Not much steam behind Kessler's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 0:6
0:38 Liles rips a hook to the body. 2:6
0:55 Frankie Liles moves into the left corner. 2:6
0:59 Kessler has dynamite in those fists and he he lands a wicked hook downstairs! 2:11
0:59 Liles was hurt by those blows! 2:11
1:04 It seems every shot Liles takes on his right eye makes the swelling worse. 2:11
1:17 Kessler attempts to go to the body, but can't connect. 2:11
1:19 Liles gets the cross through Mikkel Kessler's guard. 4:11
1:33 Liles lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Kessler. 4:11
1:35 Some nice infighting ends with Kessler getting an uppercut in. 4:13
1:48 Kessler is blocked in his opponents corner... 4:13
1:53 Liles lands a vicious uppercut! 9:13
1:53 Mercy! that was a crushing blow! Kessler is trying to hang on... 9:13
2:06 Kessler slides into a neutral corner... 9:13
2:10 Liles fires and misses. 9:13
2:22 Kessler moves to the center of the Ring taunting Liles with his hands by his sides. 9:13
2:44 Kessler holds his arms up in disgust as Frankie Liles holds him around his waist. 9:13
2:48 Christodoulou is shouting at Liles to break! 9:13
2:53 The action slows for the moment. 9:13
2:57 Kessler retreats into the upper left corner. 9:13
3:00 Liles scores with a tremendous left! 14:13
3:00 Liles sent Mikkel Kessler reeling with that punch! 14:13
3:00 Liles appears to have this fight under control. 14:13
3:00 It doesn't get much better than that last round folks, non-stop fury from start to finish has the crowd in an uproar. 14:14
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 11 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:08 Liles got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Bill Delaney's instructions work. 0:0
0:08 The cut at the lip suffered by Kessler has been closed for the time being, thanks to a great job by his cut man. 0:0
0:08 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Liles's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Liles's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:09 Liles continues to pop the jab 2:0
0:18 Bill Delaney was screaming at Frankie Liles between rounds trying to get him fired up. 2:0
0:18 Liles retreats into the right corner. 2:0
0:22 Liles does a great job of moving as Kessler tries to work inside. 2:0
0:25 Liles scores with the jab. 4:0
0:34 Frankie Liles is trapped in his own corner... 4:0
0:38 Mikkel Kessler just comes up short with the cross. 4:0
0:49 Kessler's misses as Liles backpedals away. 4:0
0:56 Kessler feints, looking for an opening. 4:0
1:03 Kessler landed a sharp combination that rocked Liles back on his heels! 4:4
1:03 Liles is in big trouble, he took a lot punches there and he does not look very steady! 4:4
1:08 Frankie Liles is going to have to protect his continually swelling right eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 4:4
1:16 Kessler has Frankie Liles blocked in! 4:4
1:16 Thats a nice right hand from Kessler. 4:6
1:32 Kessler lands a hard uppercut! 4:10
1:32 Liles is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 4:10
1:59 Kessler works his way in and leans on Liles. 4:10
2:08 Kessler fires and misses. 4:10
2:18 Kessler plants a cross on Liles's rib cage. 4:12
2:23 The swelling under Liles'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. 4:12
2:39 Kessler keeps looking to get inside on Liles 4:12
2:48 Kessler misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 4:12
2:55 We have a lull in the action. 4:12
3:00 Liles just comes up short with the uppercut. 4:12
3:00 This fight is very close at this point. 4:12
3:00 The seconds jump into action in Liles's corner as the bell sounds ending Round 11. 4:14
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds for the last round of the bout. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Liles is almost as pronounced as before his corner worked on it. 0:0
0:17 * Kessler lands a vicious cross and Liles collapses like a house of cards! 0:0
0:19 Christodoulou stands over Frankie Liles and starts the count... 0:6
0:19 1 0:6
0:20 2 0:6
0:21 Liles is in bad shape as he tries to regain his feet. 0:6
0:21 * Liles gets back up but he looks badly shaken. 0:6
0:21 The fight will go on as Christodoulou deems Liles is fit to conitnue. 0:6
0:21 Liles is hurt. He looks like he's ready to go. Kessler just needs to take his time and land one more big shot. 0:6
0:30 Kessler is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 0:8
0:30 Kessler knows that Liles is in a world of hurt. His Killer Instinct has kicked in and he's firing away at Liles. 0:8
0:43 Kessler connects with a solid cross! 0:12
0:43 That punch really rocked Liles! 0:12
0:57 Kessler just can't find the range with that cross. 0:12
1:03 Kessler has Liles pinned! 0:12
1:08 Kessler lands a devastating hook! 0:16
1:08 That shot has Liles hurt! 0:16
1:12 Liles's right eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 0:16
1:21 Kessler drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 0:20
1:21 Liles is reeling.. 0:20
1:30 Liles backs into a neutral corner. 0:20
1:34 Frankie Liles picks off the uppercut by Kessler. 0:20
1:46 Kessler misses with that punch. 0:20
1:57 Kessler misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:20
2:08 Liles connects with a right-left combo. 2:20
2:17 Liles works downstairs, scoring with series of hooks. 4:20
2:26 The crowd has been reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 4:20
2:29 Liles working the bread basket, scoring with several hooks. 6:20
2:45 Kessler throws a punch and lands. Liles scores with a counter. Looks like Mikkel Kessler was a little more effective. 8:23
3:00 Kessler just landed a three punch combo! 8:27
3:00 How is Frankie Liles standing after those shots? 8:27
3:00 The crowd would have liked to seen a knockout, but not tonight as the bell sounds ending Round 12, the final round of the fight. 9:27
Fight Result
We go to the ring where Lupe Contreras is ready with the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
Mike Ross, United States scores the bout 115 to 114 for Frankie Liles
John Lawson, United States scores the bout 115 to 114 for Mikkel Kessler
Hector Hernandez, Mexico scores the bout 115 to 114 for ...
...Frankie Liles
The winner by split decision is Frankie Liles!
Score Cards
Mike Ross Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Frankie Liles 10 10 9 10 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 8 115
Mikkel Kessler 10 9 10 9 9 10 9 10 9 10 9 10 114
Hector Hernandez Round Total
Mexico 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Frankie Liles 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 9 8 115
Mikkel Kessler 10 9 10 9 9 9 9 10 9 10 10 10 114
John Lawson Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Frankie Liles 10 10 9 10 10 9 10 9 10 10 9 8 114
Mikkel Kessler 10 9 10 9 9 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 115
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Frankie Liles 30 30 27 30 30 28 30 27 30 30 28 24 344
Mikkel Kessler 30 27 30 27 27 29 27 30 27 30 29 30 343
Statistics
Categories Frankie Liles Mikkel Kessler
Knockdowns scored 0 1
Jabs / Round 6.17 4.58
Hooks / Round 3.58 3.33
Crosses / Round 4.33 5.25
Combinations / Round 3.83 3.75
Uppercuts / Round 3.92 3.92
Punches Landed / Round 21.83 20.83
Punches Missed / Round 36.25 58.67
Punching Accuracy 37.6% 26.2%
Total Number of Fouls 0 0
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1 1
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:
Split lip 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 0 / 0
Heavy 0 / 0 2 / 1
Gushing 0 / 0 0 / 0
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 2 / 2 1 / 1
Fight Inside 0 / 0 2 / 2
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 1 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 9 / 4 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 4 / 4
Protect Cut 0 / 0 1 / 1
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 1 / 1
Title Bout Championship Boxing - Copyright (C) 2013 PISD Ltd
CRW Season Week 6 fights 7-12
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Re: CRW Season Week 62+ fights 7-12
Sven Ottke vs Bruno Girard
Fight info: Nottingham Arena, Nottingham, England, 2015-11-21, announcer is J.D. Lyons, referee is Esa Lehtosaari, the bout will be scored by three judges: Juan Carlos Palmieri (Argentina), Renato Caddeo (San Marino) and Tom McDonough (United States), ring card girl is Jordan Bloggs, the fighters will compete for the IBO title(s), the bout is scheduled for 12 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: Sven Ottke - Record: 3-1-1 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Darkie Smith - Cut Man: Bill Gibson
In the blue corner: Bruno Girard - Record: 1-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Amilcar Brusa - Cut Man: Bill Gore
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
0:13 Ottke fires away but finds nothing but air. 0:0
0:27 Girard comes in low. Ottke puts a headlock on him. Lehtosaari knocks Sven Ottke's arm off Girard's head. 0:0
0:45 Ottke finally lets go of Girard. 0:0
0:53 Great skills can take you far in this sport, though having a good chin helps as well. 0:0
1:05 Ottke isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving Girard fits. 0:0
1:09 Ottke lands a volley of punches and at least one scored cleanly. 2:0
1:27 Girard retreats into the upper corner. 2:0
1:31 Ottke can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 2:0
1:38 Ottke catches Girard with a right hand to the face. 4:0
1:50 Girard retreats into a neutral corner. 4:0
1:54 Ottke is literally dancing circles around Girard this round. 4:0
2:06 Ottke cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Girard had his elbows tucked in nicely. 4:0
2:13 Girard steals a quick glance at his corner. 4:0
2:15 Girard slides into the corner... 4:0
2:20 Sven Ottke slides along the far ropes. 4:0
2:25 Sven Ottke looks to his corner. 4:0
2:28 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 4:0
2:33 Both fighters are throwing but Ottke is scoring more than Girard. 7:2
2:47 Ottke is motioning with his gloves for Girard to bring it on, but he is not doing much either. 7:2
2:52 Sven Ottke is blocked in his opponents corner... 7:2
2:52 Girard rips away on the inside landing a solid uppercut that may have hurt Ottke. It looked like his legs buckled ever so briefly. 7:5
3:00 Ottke slides into a neutral corner... 7:5
3:00 Bruno Girard bounces off the ropes, challenging Ottke to come get him. 7:5
3:00 There's the bell. That brings the first Round to a close. 9:6
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 2 begins. 0:0
0:05 Darkie Smith not only gave Ottke encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Girard. Now it's up to Ottke to implement it. 0:0
0:06 Ottke retreats to his opponents corner... 0:0
0:10 Girard ends up behind Ottke as he deftly avoids a straight ahead attack moving to his right. 0:0
0:18 Girard traps Ottke in the corner! 0:0
0:18 Girard lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 0:2
0:27 Bruno Girard shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 0:4
0:41 Girard is in constant motion. He is a hard fighter to corner. 0:4
0:46 Girard's corner is urging him on. They have been quite vocal tonight. 0:4
0:54 Girard is moving like he is walking on air tonight. 0:4
1:00 Girard throws the hook and connects. 0:6
1:12 Ottke working the bread basket, scoring with several hooks. 2:6
1:21 Sven Ottke backs into the lower right corner. 2:6
1:21 Girard connects with an uppercut to the head of Ottke. 2:8
1:34 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 2:8
1:38 Girard fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 2:8
1:49 Ottke fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 4:8
2:02 Girard pins Ottke in the corner! 4:8
2:06 Girard throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 4:8
2:13 He lands a stinging jab. 4:10
2:29 Thats a nice right hand from Girard. 4:12
2:38 Girard doesn't have to look for Ottke this round as He is right there in front of him. 4:12
2:42 That was a spirited exchange that saw both men score well, though Ottke had the edge. 7:14
3:00 Ottke works his way in and leans on Girard... 7:14
3:00 Referee Lehtosaari has to separate the two... 7:14
3:00 That's all she wrote here in Round 2. 6:16
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:12 That punch actually went behind Bruno Girard's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Ottke. 0:0
0:15 Ottke takes a combination from Girard. 0:2
0:24 Amilcar Brusa seemed to pump up Girard between rounds. 0:2
0:26 Girard digs a short hook to ribs of Ottke. 0:4
0:46 Girard fires and misses. 0:4
0:53 Girard is really focused in this round. 0:4
1:02 You could feel the breeze after that miss by Ottke! 0:4
1:16 That jab from Girard just missed. 0:4
1:23 Girard scores with a cross to the breadbasket. 0:6
1:33 Girard is forced into his own corner... 0:6
1:37 Girard is protecting the body nicely as Ottke fails to score inside. 0:6
1:39 Girard unleashes a flurry of rights and lefts, but only a few get through. 0:8
1:55 Girard has Ottke trapped in the near neutral corner... 0:8
1:55 Girard buries a straight right, followed by a solid left hook to the ribs. 0:11
2:08 Ottke scores to both the head and body and then moves away. 2:11
2:25 Girard circles around the ring. 2:11
2:34 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 2:11
2:44 Now they break clean. 2:11
2:54 Ottke will tie a guy up if he has to. 2:11
3:00 Lehtosaari has to break them apart. 2:11
3:00 Round 3 ends with the sound of the bell. 2:12
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 4 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:07 Whatever Amilcar Brusa said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Girard has some spring in his step here in the 4th round. 0:0
0:09 Ottke has Girard pinned! 0:0
0:13 Ottke looks to work the body, but Girard covers up nicely. 0:0
0:16 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:0
0:20 A quick jab to the body scores for Ottke 2:0
0:34 Ottke misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 2:0
0:36 Girard feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Ottke's chin. 2:2
0:48 The action has moved back to the middle of the ring. 2:2
0:48 Not a lot on that hook to Girard's side, but it scored. 4:2
1:01 Ottke gets his head on the chest of Girard as He tries to outmuscle him on the inside, scoring with a nice short hook to the head. 6:2
1:19 Ottke is boxing beautifully, smoothly moving side to side and in and out. 6:2
1:24 There's some nice hand speed. Ottke fired off a volley of shots, several of which scored. 8:2
1:34 Girard is forced into his opponents corner... 8:2
1:34 Ottke snakes the jab through Girard's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 10:2
1:56 Ottke is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. 10:2
2:00 Ottke feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves back to the middle of the ring. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 10:2
2:05 Ottke is clinching... 10:2
2:14 The fighters separate after a clinch. 10:2
2:18 Girard moves into a neutral corner. 10:2
2:18 Ottke is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 12:2
2:34 Ottke is pinned in his opponents corner... 12:2
2:34 Girard fires the jab. It finds its target. 12:4
2:49 Girard misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 12:4
2:51 Ottke lands a two short rights and a left hook to the body. 14:4
3:00 Girard is clinching... Sven Ottke is trying to free his gloves... They are under Girard's arms... 14:4
3:00 Lehtosaari pries them apart. 14:4
3:00 Ottke spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 4. 15:3
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ottke and Girard square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 5. 0:0
0:06 Girard backs into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:11 Ottke dances gracefully across the canvas 0:0
0:11 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 0:0
0:16 Ottke finds a home for his jab, keeping Girard at bay. 2:0
0:24 Girard got some great advice from Amilcar Brusa between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 5. 2:0
0:25 Ottke lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 4:0
0:38 Ottke misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 4:0
0:41 Girard lands a double left, one to the head and one to the body. 4:2
0:53 Ottke retreats to his own corner... 4:2
0:53 Girard lands a short left hook to the head. 4:4
1:09 Not much steam behind Girard's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 4:6
1:19 They are back in the center of the ring once again 4:6
1:23 Girard tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 4:6
1:39 Girard brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 4:6
1:50 Ottke attempts to go to the body, but can't connect. 4:6
1:52 Ottke takes a hook as he tries to work inside. 4:8
2:05 Girard scores with a rapid fire combination. 4:10
2:19 Bruno Girard lands a jab to Ottke's midsection 4:12
2:28 Ottke works his way inside and scores with a hook to the body. 6:12
2:41 Girard is really focused in this round. 6:12
2:48 Ottke backs into his own corner... 6:12
2:48 some nifty bodywork Girard as he scores with several shots from the inside. 6:14
3:00 Girard slips out of a corner, as Ottke attempts to trap him. 6:14
3:00 And another stanza comes to a close with the bell. 8:15
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Jordan Bloggs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 6. There it is! 0:0
0:08 Girard received a pep talk from Amilcar Brusa before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:13 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:0
0:22 Sven Ottke is giving Girard a lot of side-to-side movement. 0:0
0:34 Girard wraps his arms around Ottke. 0:0
0:46 Ottke tries to get free... Here comes Lehtosaari to break them up... 0:0
0:57 Girard grabs Sven Ottke. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 0:0
1:06 * Lehtosaari is telling Sven Ottke to quit hitting on the break. 0:0
1:27 Girard darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 0:0
1:32 Neither fighter is throwing enough punches in this round. 0:0
1:38 Ottke moves into the lower right corner. 0:0
1:42 Girard clinches... Ottke gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 0:0
1:51 Lehtosaari is shouting at Girard to break! 0:0
1:56 Not much happening at the moment. 0:0
1:59 Girard throws a cross to the head, then digs a hook to the body. 0:2
2:15 Girard is holding on to Sven Ottke. He seems to be taking a breather. 0:2
2:19 Girard pushes Ottke away. 0:2
2:29 Ottke just can't find the range with that cross. 0:2
2:32 Girard connects with a double jab, followed by a right. 0:4
2:41 Ottke pins Girard in the corner! 0:4
2:46 Ottke is probing with his jab as he tries to find an opening in Girard's defense. 0:4
2:51 The action is back in the center of the ring. 0:4
2:55 Ottke is on his bicycle as he looks to stay away from Girard 0:4
3:00 Girard has Ottke cornered! 0:4
3:00 Girard fires a shot, but it glances off Ottke's shoulder. 0:4
3:00 There's another round in the books. 1:4
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Girard looks to be in fair shape as Round 7 gets underway. 0:0
0:10 Some good body work by Ottke, landing several short blows to the ribs. 2:0
0:14 No blood, no bruises and no swelling; you wouldn't know that these guys are already in the 7th round of this fight. 2:0
0:19 Girard got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Amilcar Brusa's instructions work. 2:0
0:19 Girard is trapped in his opponents corner... 2:0
0:19 Ottke and Girard exchange punches and the crowd roars it's approval as Sven Ottke get in the most telling blows. 5:2
0:41 Both men look like they want to keep this fight in the center of the ring. 5:2
0:45 Girard continues to pop the jab 5:4
0:59 Girard and Ottke are in a clinch, Lehtosaari hollers at them to break and start fighting. 5:4
1:17 Girard shoves Ottke away. 5:4
1:28 Watch Girard move. He is darting in and out, in and out, keeping Ottke off balance. 5:4
1:37 Ottke ties up Girard... 5:4
1:52 Lehtosaari breaks them up... 5:4
1:57 Referee Lehtosaari is doing a good job, making sure that the fighters keep it clean. 5:4
2:05 Girard is bouncing on his toes, avoiding Ottke attempts to move inside on him. 5:4
2:12 Bruno Girard has Ottke trapped! 5:4
2:12 Girard misses the lead right, but follows up with a left hook that finds the mark. 5:6
2:30 Lehtosaari has to pull the fighters away from each other as Ottke locks up Girard's arms. 5:6
2:34 Ottke and Girard each take a step back. 5:6
2:39 Ottke fires a punch over the jab of Girard and gets it in for points. 7:6
2:53 Girard is keeping away from the ropes. 7:6
2:58 The quickness and footwork of Girard is definitely keeping Ottke off balance. 7:6
3:00 Ottke has Girard blocked in! 7:6
3:00 It looks like Girard has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 7:6
3:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 6:8
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ottke looks to be in excellent shape as Round 8 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Darkie Smith knows Ottke lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:13 Ottke can't score with short uppercut inside. Girard got his gloves in front of the punch. 0:0
0:15 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 0:0
0:24 The fighters are tied up. Ottke tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 0:0
0:35 Referee Lehtosaari separates the two... 0:0
0:40 Girard backs into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:44 Girard is challenging Ottke to fight him and quit clinching. 0:0
0:53 Lehtosaari steps in and breaks it up. 0:0
0:58 Ottke pins Girard in the corner! 0:0
0:58 Ottke scores with a nice two-punch combination. 2:0
1:12 Ottke scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 6:0
1:12 Girard in on unsteady legs after those punches. 6:0
1:24 Both fighters let their hands go with Ottke coming out on top in that melee. 9:2
1:41 Ottke voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 9:2
1:53 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 9:2
2:07 * Ottke lands a vicious hook and down goes Girard! 9:2
2:10 Lehtosaari moves into position over Bruno Girard and begins the count 17:2
2:10 1 17:2
2:11 2 17:2
2:12 3 17:2
2:13 4 17:2
2:14 5 17:2
2:15 6 17:2
2:16 7 17:2
2:16 * Girard gets up on his feet! He doesn't look very steady... 17:2
2:16 Girard does not looks like he has fully recovered from the knockdown but he tells the ref that he can still fight. Lehtosaari must agree as he signals for the fight to go on. 17:2
2:16 Ottke hurt Girard with that last shot! He's got him on wobbly legs, let's see if he can close the deal! 17:2
2:24 Girard leans in and takes an uppercut to the chin from Ottke. 19:2
2:24 There's time for Sven Ottke to finish Bruno Girard if he can do it. 19:2
2:33 Girard slides into his own corner... 19:2
2:37 Sven Ottke is off target with that uppercut. 19:2
2:49 He] constant movement can be frustrating to an opponent who's not capable of cutting off the ring on him. 19:2
2:58 He fires and misses. 19:2
3:00 Fans appreciate a fine display of boxing but as that last round proved nothing gets them going like a knockdown. 20:3
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ottke is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 9 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:09 Ottke lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 2:0
0:13 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 2:0
0:18 Amilcar Brusa was really animated in Girard's corner and Bruno Girard was nodding in agreement. 2:0
0:19 Girard has Ottke trapped! 2:0
0:19 Girard scores with a beautiful cross that just missed landing flush on Ottke's jaw. 2:2
0:29 Ottke has Girard blocked in! 2:2
0:33 Sven Ottke misses wildly with the Hook. 2:2
0:40 Ottke scores with a hook to the body but he misses when he tries to double up with it. 4:2
0:56 Ottke traps Girard in the corner! 4:2
0:56 Ottke fires a solid combination. 6:2
1:08 There is a lot less action than we anticipated from these two in this round. 6:2
1:11 Ottke slips in a jab to the body 8:2
1:32 Ottke clinches nicely... but clinching doesn't score points. 8:2
1:41 Referee Lehtosaari steps in to break it up. 8:2
1:41 That knockdown that occurred last round hasn't made Girard change his style. 8:2
1:46 Girard goes downstairs with a quick combination. 8:4
1:55 Ottke's cross finds a home on Girard's jaw. 10:4
2:08 Girard takes a heavy combination downstairs. 14:4
2:08 Girard was hurt by those blows! 14:4
2:13 Girard is losing his legs... 14:4
2:26 Sven Ottke misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 14:4
2:29 Girard scores with a nice right cross. 14:6
2:42 Ottke tries to drop the right hand over the top but Girard ducks under it. 14:6
2:49 Ottke goes to the body with an uppercut, though there was not much behind it. 16:6
3:00 Ottke throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Girard but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 16:6
3:00 Ottke appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 16:6
3:00 The bell ending Round 9 sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 16:6
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Lehtosaari motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 10. 0:0
0:06 Ottke retreats into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:11 Girard is really fluid in his movement. 0:0
0:11 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:0
0:15 Girard's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:17 Thats a nice combination to the body by Ottke. 2:0
0:29 Girard moves into the left corner. 2:0
0:33 Sven Ottke pins Girard's arms. Now they move apart. 2:0
0:44 Lehtosaari has to break the clinch. 2:0
0:53 Girard frees himself from Ottke's clutches! They move to ring center now. 2:0
1:02 Girard is moving nicely, using every inch of this ring. 2:0
1:06 Ottke is really focused in this round. 2:0
1:21 Girard lands a crushing hook! 2:4
1:21 That shot has Ottke hurt! 2:4
1:37 Ottke is looking to protect his body and he's leaving his chin wide open! 2:4
1:41 Ottke glances a hook off Girard's side. 4:4
1:56 Ottke moves into a neutral corner. 4:4
1:56 * Girard is told to keep his punches up by Lehtosaari. 4:6
2:10 It looks like Ottke and Girard are both sucking wind... 4:6
2:15 Girard steals a quick glance at his corner. 4:6
2:24 Ottke works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 4:6
2:29 Ottke backs into a neutral corner. 4:6
2:29 Girard works downstairs, scoring with series of hooks. 4:8
2:42 Girard pins Ottke in the corner! 4:8
2:46 Ottke picks off the jab thrown by Girard. 4:8
2:53 Girard lands the uppercut but there wasn't much on it. 4:10
3:00 Girard tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 4:10
3:00 Ottke appears to have this fight under control. 4:10
3:00 Round 10 finishes with the sound of the bell. 4:12
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 We head into the final two rounds and you have to think this one is still up in the air. 0:0
0:13 Girard just comes up short with the hook. 0:0
0:16 Bruno Girard is really laboring now, but he's still fighting. 0:0
0:16 Ottke needs to catch his second wind... 0:0
0:20 Darkie Smith was extremely upbeat during the break with Ottke providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:20 Ottke throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 2:0
0:32 Ottke is blocked in his own corner... 2:0
0:37 Girard back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Ottke. 2:0
0:46 Ottke misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 2:0
0:48 Girard with a lead right to the head. 2:2
1:05 Girard misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 2:2
1:12 Ottke feints downstairs, then lands two quick blows to the head. 4:2
1:29 Girard is either lucky or has radar. Ottke's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 4:2
1:43 Bruno Girard has his arms wrapped around Ottke... Now they separate. 4:2
1:52 Ottke pushes Girard away. 4:2
2:02 Ottke grabs Girard's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Lehtosaari has to force Ottke to let go. 4:2
2:06 Lehtosaari separates the two fighters. 4:2
2:15 Ottke leaves the jab just short. 4:2
2:25 Girard lands a pair of short right hands just above the waist line. 4:4
2:38 Ottke has Girard blocked in! 4:4
2:38 Ottke shoots the jab, followed by a nice cross. 6:4
2:50 Girard is trapped in Ottke's corner... 6:4
2:50 Ottke rips a hook to the head. 8:4
3:00 Girard gets away from the ropes and is back to the center of the ring. 8:4
3:00 Girard traps Ottke's gloves under his arms... He won't let go. 8:4
3:00 Lehtosaari moves them apart. 8:4
3:00 Ottke seems to have done enough to win this fight. 8:4
3:00 One more round to go as the bell ending Round 11 sounds. 8:3
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds for the 12th and final round of this fight. 0:0
0:23 Girard has Ottke pinned! 0:0
0:27 Girard is doing a great job keeping his distance. 0:0
0:35 Girard rips a hook to the body. 0:2
0:40 The sting looks like it's going from both fighter's punches... 0:2
0:46 Girard bangs a right cross off the face of Ottke. 0:4
0:58 Ottke is pinned in his own corner... 0:4
0:58 Girard rips a cross to the stomach of Ottke, but there was really no power behind it. 0:6
1:15 Girard telegraphed that shot and Ottke ducks under it easily. 0:6
1:17 Ottke gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 2:6
1:30 Girard pins Ottke's arms! The fighters are tied up... 2:6
1:41 Lehtosaari separates the two... 2:6
1:46 Girard forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Ottke. 2:8
2:09 Girard lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Ottke. 2:8
2:11 Ottke drills Girard with a solid jab. 4:8
2:37 Girard lets his hands go inside, but Ottke protects his body well. 4:8
2:49 Girard connects with a nasty combination! 4:12
2:49 Ottke was staggered by those punches... 4:12
3:00 Girard tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Ottke. 4:12
3:00 This fight is history! The last round is over and we await the decision of the judges. 4:13
Fight Result
And here with the call is J.D. Lyons
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
Renato Caddeo, San Marino scores the bout 115 to 113 for Sven Ottke
Juan Carlos Palmieri, Argentina sees it 114 to 114
Tom McDonough, United States scores the bout 114 to 113 for ...
...Sven Ottke
Your winner and new IBO champion by majority decision is Sven Ottke!
Score Cards
Juan Carlos Palmieri Round Total
Argentina 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Sven Ottke 10 9 10 10 9 9 9 10 10 9 10 9 114
Bruno Girard 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 8 9 10 9 10 114
Renato Caddeo Round Total
San Marino 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Sven Ottke 10 9 9 10 9 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 115
Bruno Girard 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 8 9 10 9 9 113
Tom McDonough Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Sven Ottke 10 10 9 10 9 9 9 10 10 9 10 9 114
Bruno Girard 9 9 10 9 10 10 10 8 9 10 9 10 113
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Sven Ottke 30 28 28 30 27 28 27 30 30 27 30 28 343
Bruno Girard 28 29 29 27 30 30 30 24 27 30 27 29 340
Statistics
Categories Sven Ottke Bruno Girard
Knockdowns scored 1 0
Jabs / Round 5.75 4.08
Hooks / Round 3.42 4.42
Crosses / Round 3.83 5.08
Combinations / Round 4.92 4.75
Uppercuts / Round 3.17 3.50
Punches Landed / Round 21.08 21.83
Punches Missed / Round 47.92 34.25
Punching Accuracy 30.6% 38.9%
Total Number of Fouls 1 1
Low Blow 1
Hitting on the Break 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 1 / 1
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 1 / 1 2 / 2
Fight Outside (Defensive) 2 / 2 1 / 1
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 1 / 1 2 / 1
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 3 / 0 3 / 2
Title Bout Championship Boxing - Copyright (C) 2013 PISD L
Fight info: Nottingham Arena, Nottingham, England, 2015-11-21, announcer is J.D. Lyons, referee is Esa Lehtosaari, the bout will be scored by three judges: Juan Carlos Palmieri (Argentina), Renato Caddeo (San Marino) and Tom McDonough (United States), ring card girl is Jordan Bloggs, the fighters will compete for the IBO title(s), the bout is scheduled for 12 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: Sven Ottke - Record: 3-1-1 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Darkie Smith - Cut Man: Bill Gibson
In the blue corner: Bruno Girard - Record: 1-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Amilcar Brusa - Cut Man: Bill Gore
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
0:13 Ottke fires away but finds nothing but air. 0:0
0:27 Girard comes in low. Ottke puts a headlock on him. Lehtosaari knocks Sven Ottke's arm off Girard's head. 0:0
0:45 Ottke finally lets go of Girard. 0:0
0:53 Great skills can take you far in this sport, though having a good chin helps as well. 0:0
1:05 Ottke isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving Girard fits. 0:0
1:09 Ottke lands a volley of punches and at least one scored cleanly. 2:0
1:27 Girard retreats into the upper corner. 2:0
1:31 Ottke can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 2:0
1:38 Ottke catches Girard with a right hand to the face. 4:0
1:50 Girard retreats into a neutral corner. 4:0
1:54 Ottke is literally dancing circles around Girard this round. 4:0
2:06 Ottke cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Girard had his elbows tucked in nicely. 4:0
2:13 Girard steals a quick glance at his corner. 4:0
2:15 Girard slides into the corner... 4:0
2:20 Sven Ottke slides along the far ropes. 4:0
2:25 Sven Ottke looks to his corner. 4:0
2:28 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 4:0
2:33 Both fighters are throwing but Ottke is scoring more than Girard. 7:2
2:47 Ottke is motioning with his gloves for Girard to bring it on, but he is not doing much either. 7:2
2:52 Sven Ottke is blocked in his opponents corner... 7:2
2:52 Girard rips away on the inside landing a solid uppercut that may have hurt Ottke. It looked like his legs buckled ever so briefly. 7:5
3:00 Ottke slides into a neutral corner... 7:5
3:00 Bruno Girard bounces off the ropes, challenging Ottke to come get him. 7:5
3:00 There's the bell. That brings the first Round to a close. 9:6
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 2 begins. 0:0
0:05 Darkie Smith not only gave Ottke encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Girard. Now it's up to Ottke to implement it. 0:0
0:06 Ottke retreats to his opponents corner... 0:0
0:10 Girard ends up behind Ottke as he deftly avoids a straight ahead attack moving to his right. 0:0
0:18 Girard traps Ottke in the corner! 0:0
0:18 Girard lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 0:2
0:27 Bruno Girard shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 0:4
0:41 Girard is in constant motion. He is a hard fighter to corner. 0:4
0:46 Girard's corner is urging him on. They have been quite vocal tonight. 0:4
0:54 Girard is moving like he is walking on air tonight. 0:4
1:00 Girard throws the hook and connects. 0:6
1:12 Ottke working the bread basket, scoring with several hooks. 2:6
1:21 Sven Ottke backs into the lower right corner. 2:6
1:21 Girard connects with an uppercut to the head of Ottke. 2:8
1:34 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 2:8
1:38 Girard fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 2:8
1:49 Ottke fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 4:8
2:02 Girard pins Ottke in the corner! 4:8
2:06 Girard throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 4:8
2:13 He lands a stinging jab. 4:10
2:29 Thats a nice right hand from Girard. 4:12
2:38 Girard doesn't have to look for Ottke this round as He is right there in front of him. 4:12
2:42 That was a spirited exchange that saw both men score well, though Ottke had the edge. 7:14
3:00 Ottke works his way in and leans on Girard... 7:14
3:00 Referee Lehtosaari has to separate the two... 7:14
3:00 That's all she wrote here in Round 2. 6:16
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:12 That punch actually went behind Bruno Girard's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Ottke. 0:0
0:15 Ottke takes a combination from Girard. 0:2
0:24 Amilcar Brusa seemed to pump up Girard between rounds. 0:2
0:26 Girard digs a short hook to ribs of Ottke. 0:4
0:46 Girard fires and misses. 0:4
0:53 Girard is really focused in this round. 0:4
1:02 You could feel the breeze after that miss by Ottke! 0:4
1:16 That jab from Girard just missed. 0:4
1:23 Girard scores with a cross to the breadbasket. 0:6
1:33 Girard is forced into his own corner... 0:6
1:37 Girard is protecting the body nicely as Ottke fails to score inside. 0:6
1:39 Girard unleashes a flurry of rights and lefts, but only a few get through. 0:8
1:55 Girard has Ottke trapped in the near neutral corner... 0:8
1:55 Girard buries a straight right, followed by a solid left hook to the ribs. 0:11
2:08 Ottke scores to both the head and body and then moves away. 2:11
2:25 Girard circles around the ring. 2:11
2:34 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 2:11
2:44 Now they break clean. 2:11
2:54 Ottke will tie a guy up if he has to. 2:11
3:00 Lehtosaari has to break them apart. 2:11
3:00 Round 3 ends with the sound of the bell. 2:12
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 4 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:07 Whatever Amilcar Brusa said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Girard has some spring in his step here in the 4th round. 0:0
0:09 Ottke has Girard pinned! 0:0
0:13 Ottke looks to work the body, but Girard covers up nicely. 0:0
0:16 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:0
0:20 A quick jab to the body scores for Ottke 2:0
0:34 Ottke misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 2:0
0:36 Girard feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Ottke's chin. 2:2
0:48 The action has moved back to the middle of the ring. 2:2
0:48 Not a lot on that hook to Girard's side, but it scored. 4:2
1:01 Ottke gets his head on the chest of Girard as He tries to outmuscle him on the inside, scoring with a nice short hook to the head. 6:2
1:19 Ottke is boxing beautifully, smoothly moving side to side and in and out. 6:2
1:24 There's some nice hand speed. Ottke fired off a volley of shots, several of which scored. 8:2
1:34 Girard is forced into his opponents corner... 8:2
1:34 Ottke snakes the jab through Girard's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 10:2
1:56 Ottke is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. 10:2
2:00 Ottke feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves back to the middle of the ring. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 10:2
2:05 Ottke is clinching... 10:2
2:14 The fighters separate after a clinch. 10:2
2:18 Girard moves into a neutral corner. 10:2
2:18 Ottke is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 12:2
2:34 Ottke is pinned in his opponents corner... 12:2
2:34 Girard fires the jab. It finds its target. 12:4
2:49 Girard misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 12:4
2:51 Ottke lands a two short rights and a left hook to the body. 14:4
3:00 Girard is clinching... Sven Ottke is trying to free his gloves... They are under Girard's arms... 14:4
3:00 Lehtosaari pries them apart. 14:4
3:00 Ottke spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 4. 15:3
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ottke and Girard square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 5. 0:0
0:06 Girard backs into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:11 Ottke dances gracefully across the canvas 0:0
0:11 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 0:0
0:16 Ottke finds a home for his jab, keeping Girard at bay. 2:0
0:24 Girard got some great advice from Amilcar Brusa between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 5. 2:0
0:25 Ottke lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 4:0
0:38 Ottke misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 4:0
0:41 Girard lands a double left, one to the head and one to the body. 4:2
0:53 Ottke retreats to his own corner... 4:2
0:53 Girard lands a short left hook to the head. 4:4
1:09 Not much steam behind Girard's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 4:6
1:19 They are back in the center of the ring once again 4:6
1:23 Girard tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 4:6
1:39 Girard brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 4:6
1:50 Ottke attempts to go to the body, but can't connect. 4:6
1:52 Ottke takes a hook as he tries to work inside. 4:8
2:05 Girard scores with a rapid fire combination. 4:10
2:19 Bruno Girard lands a jab to Ottke's midsection 4:12
2:28 Ottke works his way inside and scores with a hook to the body. 6:12
2:41 Girard is really focused in this round. 6:12
2:48 Ottke backs into his own corner... 6:12
2:48 some nifty bodywork Girard as he scores with several shots from the inside. 6:14
3:00 Girard slips out of a corner, as Ottke attempts to trap him. 6:14
3:00 And another stanza comes to a close with the bell. 8:15
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Jordan Bloggs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 6. There it is! 0:0
0:08 Girard received a pep talk from Amilcar Brusa before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:13 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:0
0:22 Sven Ottke is giving Girard a lot of side-to-side movement. 0:0
0:34 Girard wraps his arms around Ottke. 0:0
0:46 Ottke tries to get free... Here comes Lehtosaari to break them up... 0:0
0:57 Girard grabs Sven Ottke. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 0:0
1:06 * Lehtosaari is telling Sven Ottke to quit hitting on the break. 0:0
1:27 Girard darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 0:0
1:32 Neither fighter is throwing enough punches in this round. 0:0
1:38 Ottke moves into the lower right corner. 0:0
1:42 Girard clinches... Ottke gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 0:0
1:51 Lehtosaari is shouting at Girard to break! 0:0
1:56 Not much happening at the moment. 0:0
1:59 Girard throws a cross to the head, then digs a hook to the body. 0:2
2:15 Girard is holding on to Sven Ottke. He seems to be taking a breather. 0:2
2:19 Girard pushes Ottke away. 0:2
2:29 Ottke just can't find the range with that cross. 0:2
2:32 Girard connects with a double jab, followed by a right. 0:4
2:41 Ottke pins Girard in the corner! 0:4
2:46 Ottke is probing with his jab as he tries to find an opening in Girard's defense. 0:4
2:51 The action is back in the center of the ring. 0:4
2:55 Ottke is on his bicycle as he looks to stay away from Girard 0:4
3:00 Girard has Ottke cornered! 0:4
3:00 Girard fires a shot, but it glances off Ottke's shoulder. 0:4
3:00 There's another round in the books. 1:4
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Girard looks to be in fair shape as Round 7 gets underway. 0:0
0:10 Some good body work by Ottke, landing several short blows to the ribs. 2:0
0:14 No blood, no bruises and no swelling; you wouldn't know that these guys are already in the 7th round of this fight. 2:0
0:19 Girard got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Amilcar Brusa's instructions work. 2:0
0:19 Girard is trapped in his opponents corner... 2:0
0:19 Ottke and Girard exchange punches and the crowd roars it's approval as Sven Ottke get in the most telling blows. 5:2
0:41 Both men look like they want to keep this fight in the center of the ring. 5:2
0:45 Girard continues to pop the jab 5:4
0:59 Girard and Ottke are in a clinch, Lehtosaari hollers at them to break and start fighting. 5:4
1:17 Girard shoves Ottke away. 5:4
1:28 Watch Girard move. He is darting in and out, in and out, keeping Ottke off balance. 5:4
1:37 Ottke ties up Girard... 5:4
1:52 Lehtosaari breaks them up... 5:4
1:57 Referee Lehtosaari is doing a good job, making sure that the fighters keep it clean. 5:4
2:05 Girard is bouncing on his toes, avoiding Ottke attempts to move inside on him. 5:4
2:12 Bruno Girard has Ottke trapped! 5:4
2:12 Girard misses the lead right, but follows up with a left hook that finds the mark. 5:6
2:30 Lehtosaari has to pull the fighters away from each other as Ottke locks up Girard's arms. 5:6
2:34 Ottke and Girard each take a step back. 5:6
2:39 Ottke fires a punch over the jab of Girard and gets it in for points. 7:6
2:53 Girard is keeping away from the ropes. 7:6
2:58 The quickness and footwork of Girard is definitely keeping Ottke off balance. 7:6
3:00 Ottke has Girard blocked in! 7:6
3:00 It looks like Girard has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 7:6
3:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 6:8
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ottke looks to be in excellent shape as Round 8 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Darkie Smith knows Ottke lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:13 Ottke can't score with short uppercut inside. Girard got his gloves in front of the punch. 0:0
0:15 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 0:0
0:24 The fighters are tied up. Ottke tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 0:0
0:35 Referee Lehtosaari separates the two... 0:0
0:40 Girard backs into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:44 Girard is challenging Ottke to fight him and quit clinching. 0:0
0:53 Lehtosaari steps in and breaks it up. 0:0
0:58 Ottke pins Girard in the corner! 0:0
0:58 Ottke scores with a nice two-punch combination. 2:0
1:12 Ottke scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 6:0
1:12 Girard in on unsteady legs after those punches. 6:0
1:24 Both fighters let their hands go with Ottke coming out on top in that melee. 9:2
1:41 Ottke voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 9:2
1:53 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 9:2
2:07 * Ottke lands a vicious hook and down goes Girard! 9:2
2:10 Lehtosaari moves into position over Bruno Girard and begins the count 17:2
2:10 1 17:2
2:11 2 17:2
2:12 3 17:2
2:13 4 17:2
2:14 5 17:2
2:15 6 17:2
2:16 7 17:2
2:16 * Girard gets up on his feet! He doesn't look very steady... 17:2
2:16 Girard does not looks like he has fully recovered from the knockdown but he tells the ref that he can still fight. Lehtosaari must agree as he signals for the fight to go on. 17:2
2:16 Ottke hurt Girard with that last shot! He's got him on wobbly legs, let's see if he can close the deal! 17:2
2:24 Girard leans in and takes an uppercut to the chin from Ottke. 19:2
2:24 There's time for Sven Ottke to finish Bruno Girard if he can do it. 19:2
2:33 Girard slides into his own corner... 19:2
2:37 Sven Ottke is off target with that uppercut. 19:2
2:49 He] constant movement can be frustrating to an opponent who's not capable of cutting off the ring on him. 19:2
2:58 He fires and misses. 19:2
3:00 Fans appreciate a fine display of boxing but as that last round proved nothing gets them going like a knockdown. 20:3
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ottke is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 9 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:09 Ottke lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 2:0
0:13 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 2:0
0:18 Amilcar Brusa was really animated in Girard's corner and Bruno Girard was nodding in agreement. 2:0
0:19 Girard has Ottke trapped! 2:0
0:19 Girard scores with a beautiful cross that just missed landing flush on Ottke's jaw. 2:2
0:29 Ottke has Girard blocked in! 2:2
0:33 Sven Ottke misses wildly with the Hook. 2:2
0:40 Ottke scores with a hook to the body but he misses when he tries to double up with it. 4:2
0:56 Ottke traps Girard in the corner! 4:2
0:56 Ottke fires a solid combination. 6:2
1:08 There is a lot less action than we anticipated from these two in this round. 6:2
1:11 Ottke slips in a jab to the body 8:2
1:32 Ottke clinches nicely... but clinching doesn't score points. 8:2
1:41 Referee Lehtosaari steps in to break it up. 8:2
1:41 That knockdown that occurred last round hasn't made Girard change his style. 8:2
1:46 Girard goes downstairs with a quick combination. 8:4
1:55 Ottke's cross finds a home on Girard's jaw. 10:4
2:08 Girard takes a heavy combination downstairs. 14:4
2:08 Girard was hurt by those blows! 14:4
2:13 Girard is losing his legs... 14:4
2:26 Sven Ottke misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 14:4
2:29 Girard scores with a nice right cross. 14:6
2:42 Ottke tries to drop the right hand over the top but Girard ducks under it. 14:6
2:49 Ottke goes to the body with an uppercut, though there was not much behind it. 16:6
3:00 Ottke throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Girard but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 16:6
3:00 Ottke appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 16:6
3:00 The bell ending Round 9 sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 16:6
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Lehtosaari motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 10. 0:0
0:06 Ottke retreats into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:11 Girard is really fluid in his movement. 0:0
0:11 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:0
0:15 Girard's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:17 Thats a nice combination to the body by Ottke. 2:0
0:29 Girard moves into the left corner. 2:0
0:33 Sven Ottke pins Girard's arms. Now they move apart. 2:0
0:44 Lehtosaari has to break the clinch. 2:0
0:53 Girard frees himself from Ottke's clutches! They move to ring center now. 2:0
1:02 Girard is moving nicely, using every inch of this ring. 2:0
1:06 Ottke is really focused in this round. 2:0
1:21 Girard lands a crushing hook! 2:4
1:21 That shot has Ottke hurt! 2:4
1:37 Ottke is looking to protect his body and he's leaving his chin wide open! 2:4
1:41 Ottke glances a hook off Girard's side. 4:4
1:56 Ottke moves into a neutral corner. 4:4
1:56 * Girard is told to keep his punches up by Lehtosaari. 4:6
2:10 It looks like Ottke and Girard are both sucking wind... 4:6
2:15 Girard steals a quick glance at his corner. 4:6
2:24 Ottke works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 4:6
2:29 Ottke backs into a neutral corner. 4:6
2:29 Girard works downstairs, scoring with series of hooks. 4:8
2:42 Girard pins Ottke in the corner! 4:8
2:46 Ottke picks off the jab thrown by Girard. 4:8
2:53 Girard lands the uppercut but there wasn't much on it. 4:10
3:00 Girard tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 4:10
3:00 Ottke appears to have this fight under control. 4:10
3:00 Round 10 finishes with the sound of the bell. 4:12
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 We head into the final two rounds and you have to think this one is still up in the air. 0:0
0:13 Girard just comes up short with the hook. 0:0
0:16 Bruno Girard is really laboring now, but he's still fighting. 0:0
0:16 Ottke needs to catch his second wind... 0:0
0:20 Darkie Smith was extremely upbeat during the break with Ottke providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:20 Ottke throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 2:0
0:32 Ottke is blocked in his own corner... 2:0
0:37 Girard back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Ottke. 2:0
0:46 Ottke misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 2:0
0:48 Girard with a lead right to the head. 2:2
1:05 Girard misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 2:2
1:12 Ottke feints downstairs, then lands two quick blows to the head. 4:2
1:29 Girard is either lucky or has radar. Ottke's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 4:2
1:43 Bruno Girard has his arms wrapped around Ottke... Now they separate. 4:2
1:52 Ottke pushes Girard away. 4:2
2:02 Ottke grabs Girard's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Lehtosaari has to force Ottke to let go. 4:2
2:06 Lehtosaari separates the two fighters. 4:2
2:15 Ottke leaves the jab just short. 4:2
2:25 Girard lands a pair of short right hands just above the waist line. 4:4
2:38 Ottke has Girard blocked in! 4:4
2:38 Ottke shoots the jab, followed by a nice cross. 6:4
2:50 Girard is trapped in Ottke's corner... 6:4
2:50 Ottke rips a hook to the head. 8:4
3:00 Girard gets away from the ropes and is back to the center of the ring. 8:4
3:00 Girard traps Ottke's gloves under his arms... He won't let go. 8:4
3:00 Lehtosaari moves them apart. 8:4
3:00 Ottke seems to have done enough to win this fight. 8:4
3:00 One more round to go as the bell ending Round 11 sounds. 8:3
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds for the 12th and final round of this fight. 0:0
0:23 Girard has Ottke pinned! 0:0
0:27 Girard is doing a great job keeping his distance. 0:0
0:35 Girard rips a hook to the body. 0:2
0:40 The sting looks like it's going from both fighter's punches... 0:2
0:46 Girard bangs a right cross off the face of Ottke. 0:4
0:58 Ottke is pinned in his own corner... 0:4
0:58 Girard rips a cross to the stomach of Ottke, but there was really no power behind it. 0:6
1:15 Girard telegraphed that shot and Ottke ducks under it easily. 0:6
1:17 Ottke gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 2:6
1:30 Girard pins Ottke's arms! The fighters are tied up... 2:6
1:41 Lehtosaari separates the two... 2:6
1:46 Girard forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Ottke. 2:8
2:09 Girard lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Ottke. 2:8
2:11 Ottke drills Girard with a solid jab. 4:8
2:37 Girard lets his hands go inside, but Ottke protects his body well. 4:8
2:49 Girard connects with a nasty combination! 4:12
2:49 Ottke was staggered by those punches... 4:12
3:00 Girard tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Ottke. 4:12
3:00 This fight is history! The last round is over and we await the decision of the judges. 4:13
Fight Result
And here with the call is J.D. Lyons
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
Renato Caddeo, San Marino scores the bout 115 to 113 for Sven Ottke
Juan Carlos Palmieri, Argentina sees it 114 to 114
Tom McDonough, United States scores the bout 114 to 113 for ...
...Sven Ottke
Your winner and new IBO champion by majority decision is Sven Ottke!
Score Cards
Juan Carlos Palmieri Round Total
Argentina 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Sven Ottke 10 9 10 10 9 9 9 10 10 9 10 9 114
Bruno Girard 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 8 9 10 9 10 114
Renato Caddeo Round Total
San Marino 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Sven Ottke 10 9 9 10 9 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 115
Bruno Girard 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 8 9 10 9 9 113
Tom McDonough Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Sven Ottke 10 10 9 10 9 9 9 10 10 9 10 9 114
Bruno Girard 9 9 10 9 10 10 10 8 9 10 9 10 113
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Sven Ottke 30 28 28 30 27 28 27 30 30 27 30 28 343
Bruno Girard 28 29 29 27 30 30 30 24 27 30 27 29 340
Statistics
Categories Sven Ottke Bruno Girard
Knockdowns scored 1 0
Jabs / Round 5.75 4.08
Hooks / Round 3.42 4.42
Crosses / Round 3.83 5.08
Combinations / Round 4.92 4.75
Uppercuts / Round 3.17 3.50
Punches Landed / Round 21.08 21.83
Punches Missed / Round 47.92 34.25
Punching Accuracy 30.6% 38.9%
Total Number of Fouls 1 1
Low Blow 1
Hitting on the Break 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 1 / 1
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 1 / 1 2 / 2
Fight Outside (Defensive) 2 / 2 1 / 1
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 1 / 1 2 / 1
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 3 / 0 3 / 2
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Re: CRW Season Week 62+ fights 7-12
Joe Calzaghe vs Ray Leonard
Fight info: Nottingham Arena, Nottingham, England, 2015-11-21, announcer is Ed Darien, referee is Anibal Andrade, the bout will be scored by three judges: Isaac Tshabalala (South Africa), Gerald Ritter (United States) and Roy Silbert (United States), ring card girl is Marisa Devonish, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 12 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: Joe Calzaghe - Record: 4-1-0 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Teddy Atlas - Cut Man: Jacob Duran
In the blue corner: Ray Leonard - Record: 3-1-1 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Robert McCracken - Cut Man: Joe Chavez
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds and this fight is underway! 0:0
0:15 Calzaghe has Leonard blocked in! 0:0
0:19 Calzaghe's not even close with the combination. 0:0
0:26 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 0:0
0:31 Leonard pins Calzaghe's arms. Now they move apart. 0:0
0:35 Andrade has to break them apart. 0:0
0:41 Fighters are exchanging blows! Leonard scored more on that exchange. 2:3
0:53 Calzaghe is motioning with his gloves for Leonard to bring it on, but he is not doing much either. 2:3
0:57 A flurry of punches are exchanged between the two fighters. It appears as if Calzaghe has gotten the better of the exchange. 5:5
1:11 Leonard tries to drop the right hand over the top but Calzaghe ducks under it. 5:5
1:18 Leonard goes to work inside landing a hard combination to body. 5:8
1:30 Calzaghe retreats to his own corner... 5:8
1:35 Leonard and Calzaghe are in a clinch, Andrade hollers at them to break and start fighting. 5:8
1:47 Andrade pries them apart. 5:8
1:52 Leonard eats a right-left from Calzaghe 7:8
2:09 Joe Calzaghe frees himself from Leonard's clutches! They move to ring center now. 7:8
2:23 Leonard splits the gloves with a jab. He'd like to find a home for that punch during this fight. 7:10
2:35 Leonard has Calzaghe pinned! 7:10
2:40 Leonard ties up Calzaghe. Why would he want to clinch now? 7:10
2:52 Andrade breaks them up... 7:10
2:56 The action slows for the moment. 7:10
3:00 Calzaghe is keeping away from the ropes. 7:10
3:00 Calzaghe tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 7:10
3:00 The bell sounds to end Round 1 of what could well prove to be a very close fight. 8:10
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Calzaghe is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 2. 0:0
0:20 Calzaghe's corner is urging him on. They have been quite vocal tonight. 0:0
0:35 Calzaghe has Leonard trapped! 0:0
0:39 Calzaghe's misses as Leonard backpedals away. 0:0
0:51 Calzaghe pins Leonard in the corner! 0:0
0:51 Calzaghe scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 2:0
1:05 Leonard holds his arms up in disgust as Calzaghe holds him around his waist. 2:0
1:16 Andrade moves them apart. 2:0
1:28 Calzaghe connects with a solid uppercut! 6:0
1:28 Leonard was stunned by that blow! 6:0
1:44 Calzaghe winds up and connects with a vicious uppercut to the chin of Ray Leonard, it looked like his eyes nearly rolled back into his head but he manages to stay upright! 9:0
1:57 Leonard slides into a neutral corner... 9:0
1:57 Calzaghe ducks under a jab and brings an uppercut right down main street. 11:0
2:10 Calzaghe lands a volley of punches and at least one scored cleanly. 13:0
2:27 Calzaghe is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Leonard. 13:0
2:32 Calzaghe connects with an uppercut to the head of Leonard. 15:0
2:47 Calzaghe is really focused in this round. 15:0
2:54 Leonard fires a lead right that Calzaghe manages to avoid. 15:0
2:56 Calzaghe snakes the jab through Leonard's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 17:0
3:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 18:0
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 3. 0:0
0:17 Calzaghe circles around the ring. 0:0
0:24 Leonard pushes Calzaghe away, looking for more space to work in. 0:0
0:32 Leonard fires a left hand that Calzaghe takes high on the shoulder. 0:0
0:43 Calzaghe has Leonard trapped in the left neutral corner... 0:0
0:43 Joe Calzaghe lands the uppercut but there wasn't much on it. 2:0
0:58 Calzaghe is probing with his jab as he tries to find an opening in Leonard's defense. 2:0
1:06 Joe Calzaghe lets his hands go inside and gets in a hook to Leonard's midsection. 4:0
1:19 Calzaghe tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 4:0
1:21 Leonard works his way inside and scores with a hook to the body. 4:2
1:39 There's a wicked right by Calzaghe. He had some steam on that punch. 7:2
1:48 Calzaghe's cross finds a home on Leonard's jaw. 9:2
2:01 Calzaghe turns on the hook and drives it home under Leonard's elbows. 12:2
2:13 A quick jab to the body scores for Calzaghe 14:2
2:30 Leonard is trying to free his gloves from under Calzaghe's gloves. 14:2
2:42 * It's good to see Andrade paying attention to the little things, as he cautions Leonard about leaning on his opponent's neck. 14:2
2:56 Ray Leonard retreats into a neutral corner. 14:2
3:00 Calzaghe is literally dancing circles around Leonard this round. 14:2
3:00 The seconds jump into action in Calzaghe's corner as the bell sounds ending Round 3. 16:2
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Marisa Devonish exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 4. There it is! 0:0
0:13 Calzaghe darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 0:0
0:13 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:0
0:18 some nifty bodywork Leonard as he scores with several shots from the inside. 0:2
0:26 Whatever Teddy Atlas said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Calzaghe has some spring in his step here in the 4th round. 0:2
0:29 Ray Leonard retreats into the far left corner. 0:2
0:29 Calzaghe misses the lead left, but follows up with a right hook that finds the mark. 2:2
0:46 Leonard scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 2:6
0:46 Calzaghe was stunned by that blow! 2:6
0:59 Leonard ties up Calzaghe. 2:6
1:14 Andrade moves in to break the clinch. 2:6
1:23 The fighters jockey for position as they both try to gain the advantage here in the 4th. 2:6
1:33 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 2:6
1:44 Calzaghe shoots the jab, followed by a nice cross. 4:6
2:02 Leonard lands a devastating uppercut! 4:10
2:02 And Calzaghe's in big trouble now! 4:10
2:17 Calzaghe fires a jab to the body 6:10
2:33 Calzaghe's corner is screaming at him to finish the round strong. 6:10
2:48 Calzaghe wings a big left hand at Leonard but the latter sidesteps the punch. 6:10
3:00 The bell sounds ending Round 4. 7:11
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 5 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:06 Leonard received a pep talk from Robert McCracken before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:12 Calzaghe pins Ray Leonard's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 0:0
0:17 Calzaghe shoves Leonard away. 0:0
0:17 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:0
0:22 Leonard eats a short cross from Calzaghe amd backs away. 2:0
0:38 Calzaghe dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Leonard back on his heels! 6:0
0:38 Leonard is suddenly in trouble after those punches! 6:0
0:55 Calzaghe lands a solid hook! 11:0
0:55 Leonard looks shaken! 11:0
1:07 Calzaghe is really focused in this round. 11:0
1:14 Calzaghe is on his bicycle, moving from corner to corner forcing Ray Leonard to chase him. 11:0
1:19 Leonard's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 11:2
1:41 Calzaghe misses with that uppercut. 11:2
1:43 Leonard gets in a several shots utilizing his hand speed. 11:4
1:43 Calzaghe reels backward from what looked like a head butt! 11:4
1:53 Leonard slides into the corner... 11:4
1:57 Calzaghe dances gracefully across the canvas 11:4
2:05 Calzaghe flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 13:4
2:14 Leonard digs a short hook to ribs of Calzaghe. 13:6
2:24 Leonard working the bread basket, scoring with several hooks. 13:8
2:33 We have a good crowd on hand tonight 13:8
2:37 Calzaghe lands a two punch combination to the body 15:8
2:55 Leonard lands a strong hook! 15:12
2:55 Calzaghe looks shaken! 15:12
3:00 Loud applause accompanies the end of this round. 16:13
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Calzaghe looks to be in fair shape as Round 6 gets underway. 0:0
0:11 Calzaghe let's his hands go and connects with several light blows to Leonard's Head. 2:0
0:15 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 2:0
0:20 Robert McCracken was really animated in Leonard's corner and Leonard was nodding in agreement. 2:0
0:22 Leonard scores with a nice right cross. 2:2
0:36 Leonard just comes up short with the combination. 2:2
0:42 Leonard steps back as he tries to create some punching room. 2:2
0:53 Calzaghe is circling his opponent. 2:2
1:00 Calzaghe moves into a neutral corner. 2:2
1:05 Leonard misses with that punch. 2:2
1:07 Joe Calzaghe fires a punch over the jab of Leonard and gets it in for points. 4:2
1:21 Leonard fires away with both hands, banging some clean shots home. 4:5
1:35 Ray Leonard is really focused in this round. 4:5
1:43 Leonard fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 4:5
1:58 Leonard is clinching... Calzaghe is trying to free his gloves... They are under Leonard's arms... 4:5
2:07 Referee Andrade separates the two... 4:5
2:14 Those were mostly arm punches from Ray Leonard but several got through. 4:7
2:23 Leonard moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 4:9
2:46 * Calzaghe walks into a combination and folds like an accordion. He went down section by section. 4:9
2:48 Andrade points Leonard to a neutral corner and begins the count over Calzaghe... 4:16
2:48 1 4:16
2:49 2 4:16
2:50 3 4:16
2:51 4 4:16
2:52 Joe Calzaghe rolls over and is trying to push himself up but will he have enough strength and time to do it? 4:16
2:53 6 4:16
2:53 * Calzaghe is back up but his eyes have that vacant look about them. 4:16
2:53 Andrade motions to both boxers to come together, as he allows the fight to continue. 4:16
3:00 Leonard traps Calzaghe in the corner! 4:16
3:00 Joe Calzaghe picks off the cross by Leonard. 4:16
3:00 The knockdown in that last round really brought the crowd to life, you can feel the electricity in the air. 5:16
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Calzaghe was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:08 Leonard backs into the lower corner. 0:0
0:08 Leonard eats a jab from Calzaghe 2:0
0:13 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 2:0
0:24 Calzaghe fires away but finds nothing but air. 2:0
0:31 It's a sweet uppercut by Leonard! He snapped Calzaghe's head straight back with that punch! 2:4
0:31 Calzaghe is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 2:4
0:40 Calzaghe scores with a glancing cross. 4:4
0:54 Calzaghe grabs Leonard. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 4:4
0:58 Referee Andrade has to separate the two... 4:4
1:06 Both fighters are throwing but Leonard is scoring more than Calzaghe. 6:7
1:17 Both fighters move in close as Calzaghe goes to the body with an uppercut. 8:7
1:30 Joe Calzaghe grabs and holds Leonard... 8:7
1:39 Calzaghe uses his shoulder to force Leonard out of the clinch. 8:7
1:47 Calzaghe scores with a beautiful cross that just missed landing flush on Leonard's jaw. 10:7
1:51 The knockdown suffered by Calzaghe should have made that last round Leonard's by a wide margin. 10:7
1:59 Calzaghe scores with a big left hand. That shot got Leonard's attention. 13:7
2:12 Calzaghe scores with a hook to the body but he misses when he tries to double up with it. 15:7
2:21 Calzaghe doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 17:7
2:31 Joe Calzaghe is trapped in Leonard's corner... 17:7
2:35 Oh!!! Ray Leonard unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 17:11
2:35 Calzaghe is going to need to regroup after that blow... 17:11
2:44 Leonard moves into the left corner. 17:11
2:49 Calzaghe is doing a great job keeping his distance. 17:11
2:54 They are back in the center of the ring once again 17:11
2:58 Calzaghe holds his gloves high, bobbing and weaving, making it difficult for Ray Leonard to score with a clean shot. 17:11
3:00 Calzaghe is clinching. Andrade better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. 17:11
3:00 Andrade separates the two... 17:11
3:00 There's a nice round of applause from the crowd as the round comes to an end. 17:11
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Leonard rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:08 Joe Calzaghe dips and connects with a hook to the side of Leonard's head. 2:0
0:13 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 2:0
0:17 Calzaghe got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Teddy Atlas's instructions work. 2:0
0:25 A brutal combination from Leonard connects to the solar plexus! 2:4
0:25 Those punches hurt Calzaghe and he looks to hang on. 2:4
0:43 Andrade yells at the fighters to separate but Leonard and Joe Calzaghe are a tangle of arms. 2:4
0:48 Calzaghe pushes Ray Leonard away. 2:4
0:53 Leonard has Calzaghe cornered! 2:4
0:57 Leonard just misses with a huge shot as Calzaghe chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 2:4
1:04 Leonard with a lead right to the head. 2:6
1:18 There's a straight right by Leonard! 2:11
1:18 Calzaghe looks like he was hurt by that punch! 2:11
1:36 Calzaghe takes a hard combination from Leonard 2:15
1:36 Calzaghe's knee almost touched the canvas... 2:15
1:48 Leonard connects with a cross to Joe Calzaghe's body. 2:17
1:57 Leonard connects with a double jab, followed by a right. 2:19
2:11 Leonard can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 2:19
2:23 Leonard tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Calzaghe. 2:19
2:32 Calzaghe pins Ray Leonard in the corner! 2:19
2:36 Calzaghe swings...and misses. 2:19
2:43 The combatants circle one another, looking for an opening to exploit. 2:19
2:52 The quickness and footwork of Calzaghe is definitely keeping Leonard off balance. 2:19
3:00 Leonard misses wildly with the Hook. 2:19
3:00 It looks like Calzaghe has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 2:19
3:00 That's all she wrote here in Round 8. 3:19
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 9 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:11 Calzaghe is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Leonard. 0:0
0:16 Calzaghe finally lets go of Leonard. 0:0
0:16 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 0:0
0:23 Leonard slips in a quick cross. 0:2
0:37 Calzaghe lands a paralyzing combination! 4:2
0:37 Leonard is going to need to regroup after that series of blows... 4:2
0:50 He backs into a neutral corner. 4:2
0:50 Calzaghe pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 6:2
1:02 That uppercut landed from way outside, but Leonard is slick enough to get away with it. 6:5
1:16 Leonard works free! The fighters move to ring center. 6:5
1:25 Calzaghe traps Leonard in the corner! 6:5
1:30 Calzaghe is moving like he is walking on air tonight. 6:5
1:34 Calzaghe is really focused in this round. 6:5
1:37 Ray Leonard moves into a neutral corner. 6:5
1:41 Calzaghe slides along the far ropes. 6:5
1:46 Calzaghe is really focused in this round. 6:5
1:58 Calzaghe attempts to go to the body, but can't connect. 6:5
2:09 Leonard wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Calzaghe's defense. 6:5
2:16 Neither fighter seems to be anxious to mix it up so far this round. 6:5
2:19 Leonard moves into the left corner. 6:5
2:24 Calzaghe is really fluid in his movement. 6:5
2:33 Calzaghe misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 6:5
2:50 A vicious exchange with both men scoring, though Calzaghe seemed to get the better of it. 9:7
3:00 Leonard does a great job of moving as Calzaghe tries to work inside. 9:7
3:00 Calzaghe appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 9:7
3:00 The Referee has to get between Joe Calzaghe and Leonard as they glare at one another. He sends them to their corners as the bell sounds to end the round. 11:8
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Calzaghe's corner as the bell sounds for Round 10. 0:0
0:11 Leonard catches Joe Calzaghe coming in with a sweet uppercut! 0:5
0:11 Calzaghe's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 0:5
0:15 Appearance wise these two both look good for this stage of the fight. 0:5
0:20 Calzaghe retreats to his opponents corner... 0:5
0:24 Leonard is holding on to Calzaghe. He seems to be taking a breather. 0:5
0:33 Andrade separates the two... 0:5
0:45 Calzaghe is looking to protect his body and he's leaving his chin wide open! 0:5
0:52 Leonard has Calzaghe blocked in! 0:5
0:52 The fighters are tangled up inside. Leonard has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 0:7
1:05 Leonard gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Calzaghe. 0:9
1:18 Leonard moves into a neutral corner. 0:9
1:23 Calzaghe lands a wicked combination! 4:9
1:23 Leonard took far too many hard shots from Joe Calzaghe in that flurry and he is hurt! 4:9
1:38 Calzaghe cranks up the hook and connects to Leonard's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 8:9
1:38 Calzaghe has Leonard hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 8:9
1:50 Ray Leonard is really focused in this round. 8:9
1:52 Calzaghe pins Leonard in the corner! 8:9
1:57 Calzaghe lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Leonard. 8:9
1:59 Leonard lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 8:11
2:16 Calzaghe scores with a tremendous left just above the waistline! 12:11
2:16 At least two of those shots really hurt Leonard! 12:11
2:28 Calzaghe has Leonard cornered! 12:11
2:32 Calzaghe works his way in and leans on Leonard... 12:11
2:50 Calzaghe pushes Leonard away. 12:11
3:00 Leonard retreats into a neutral corner. 12:11
3:00 Calzaghe appears to have this fight under control. 12:11
3:00 That round really got the crowd fired up! 11:11
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 There's two rounds of boxing left, and it looks as if Ray Leonard is going to need a knockdown to win this fight. 0:0
0:08 Teddy Atlas not only gave Joe Calzaghe encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Leonard. Now it's up to Calzaghe to implement it. 0:0
0:09 Calzaghe goes to the body with a three punch salvo. 2:0
0:13 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 2:0
0:23 You could feel the breeze after that miss by Calzaghe! 2:0
0:26 Leonard throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 2:2
0:40 Calzaghe drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 7:2
0:40 That series of punches rocked Leonard and he looks to be in trouble. 7:2
0:49 Leonard moves into a neutral corner. 7:2
0:49 Both men go at it at ring center, with Ray Leonard having the upper hand. 9:5
0:49 Calzaghe stunned Leonard with that last shot and Calzaghe's killer instinct has kicked in as he looks to end the fight. 9:5
0:53 Both Leonard and Calzaghe are really starting to wear down... 9:5
0:57 Calzaghe and Leonard exchange punches and the crowd roars it's approval as Calzaghe get in the most telling blows. 12:7
0:57 Calzaghe has Leonard in a world of trouble. Let's see if he can finish him here in the 11th. 12:7
1:06 Leonard is trapped in the corner... 12:7
1:10 Calzaghe connects with a violent uppercut! 17:7
1:10 Leonard appears shaken by that punch! 17:7
1:15 Leonard's left eye now appears to be somewhat swollen. 17:7
1:24 Calzaghe cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Leonard had his elbows tucked in nicely. 17:7
1:30 Calzaghe has a real weapon in that jab of his. he should use it more. 20:7
1:35 Leonard's punches are losing their steam as he looks beat. 20:7
1:35 Calzaghe is starting to suck wind... 20:7
1:47 Calzaghe is moving around the ring nicely. 20:7
1:57 Joe Calzaghe looks to work the body, but Leonard covers up nicely. 20:7
2:07 Calzaghe has Leonard cornered! 20:7
2:12 Calzaghe lands a smashing hook! 24:7
2:12 Leonard is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 24:7
2:16 The swelling under Leonard's left eye is increasing. It's going to get tougher and tougher for to see punches coming. 24:7
2:21 The crowd has been reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 24:7
2:25 Calzaghe has Leonard trapped! 24:7
2:25 Calzaghe moves in and scores with a quick jab. 26:7
2:34 Calzaghe has Leonard pinned! 26:7
2:39 Calzaghe lands a devastating hook! 31:7
2:39 Leonard is reeling.. 31:7
2:43 * And Andrade throws himself between the fighters! It's over! This fight ends at 2:44 of the 11th round, your winner by TKO...Calzaghe!!! 31:7
Fight Result
And here with the call is Ed Darien
Ladies and Gentlemen! The end comes at the 2:44 mark in Round 11. Your winner by TKO is..
Joe Calzaghe!
Score Cards
Isaac Tshabalala Round Total
South Africa 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Joe Calzaghe 9 10 10 9 10 8 10 9 9 9 93
Ray Leonard 10 9 9 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 96
Gerald Ritter Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Joe Calzaghe 9 10 10 10 10 8 10 9 9 10 95
Ray Leonard 10 9 9 9 9 10 9 10 10 10 95
Roy Silbert Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Joe Calzaghe 9 10 10 9 10 8 10 9 10 9 94
Ray Leonard 10 9 9 10 9 10 9 10 9 10 95
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Joe Calzaghe 27 30 30 28 30 24 30 27 28 28 282
Ray Leonard 30 27 27 29 27 30 27 30 29 30 286
Statistics
Categories Joe Calzaghe Ray Leonard
Knockdowns scored 0 1
Jabs / Round 4.73 4.82
Hooks / Round 4.18 3.45
Crosses / Round 5.55 4.36
Combinations / Round 9.91 4.91
Uppercuts / Round 3.82 3.64
Punches Landed / Round 28.18 21.18
Punches Missed / Round 38.09 29.73
Punching Accuracy 42.5% 41.6%
Total Number of Fouls 0 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 1 / 1
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 1 / 1 3 / 1
Fight Outside (Defensive) 3 / 2 2 / 1
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 2 / 2 1 / 1
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 2 / 1 2 / 1
Title Bout Championship Boxing - Copyright (C) 2013 PISD Ltd
Fight info: Nottingham Arena, Nottingham, England, 2015-11-21, announcer is Ed Darien, referee is Anibal Andrade, the bout will be scored by three judges: Isaac Tshabalala (South Africa), Gerald Ritter (United States) and Roy Silbert (United States), ring card girl is Marisa Devonish, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 12 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: Joe Calzaghe - Record: 4-1-0 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Teddy Atlas - Cut Man: Jacob Duran
In the blue corner: Ray Leonard - Record: 3-1-1 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Robert McCracken - Cut Man: Joe Chavez
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds and this fight is underway! 0:0
0:15 Calzaghe has Leonard blocked in! 0:0
0:19 Calzaghe's not even close with the combination. 0:0
0:26 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 0:0
0:31 Leonard pins Calzaghe's arms. Now they move apart. 0:0
0:35 Andrade has to break them apart. 0:0
0:41 Fighters are exchanging blows! Leonard scored more on that exchange. 2:3
0:53 Calzaghe is motioning with his gloves for Leonard to bring it on, but he is not doing much either. 2:3
0:57 A flurry of punches are exchanged between the two fighters. It appears as if Calzaghe has gotten the better of the exchange. 5:5
1:11 Leonard tries to drop the right hand over the top but Calzaghe ducks under it. 5:5
1:18 Leonard goes to work inside landing a hard combination to body. 5:8
1:30 Calzaghe retreats to his own corner... 5:8
1:35 Leonard and Calzaghe are in a clinch, Andrade hollers at them to break and start fighting. 5:8
1:47 Andrade pries them apart. 5:8
1:52 Leonard eats a right-left from Calzaghe 7:8
2:09 Joe Calzaghe frees himself from Leonard's clutches! They move to ring center now. 7:8
2:23 Leonard splits the gloves with a jab. He'd like to find a home for that punch during this fight. 7:10
2:35 Leonard has Calzaghe pinned! 7:10
2:40 Leonard ties up Calzaghe. Why would he want to clinch now? 7:10
2:52 Andrade breaks them up... 7:10
2:56 The action slows for the moment. 7:10
3:00 Calzaghe is keeping away from the ropes. 7:10
3:00 Calzaghe tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 7:10
3:00 The bell sounds to end Round 1 of what could well prove to be a very close fight. 8:10
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Calzaghe is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 2. 0:0
0:20 Calzaghe's corner is urging him on. They have been quite vocal tonight. 0:0
0:35 Calzaghe has Leonard trapped! 0:0
0:39 Calzaghe's misses as Leonard backpedals away. 0:0
0:51 Calzaghe pins Leonard in the corner! 0:0
0:51 Calzaghe scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 2:0
1:05 Leonard holds his arms up in disgust as Calzaghe holds him around his waist. 2:0
1:16 Andrade moves them apart. 2:0
1:28 Calzaghe connects with a solid uppercut! 6:0
1:28 Leonard was stunned by that blow! 6:0
1:44 Calzaghe winds up and connects with a vicious uppercut to the chin of Ray Leonard, it looked like his eyes nearly rolled back into his head but he manages to stay upright! 9:0
1:57 Leonard slides into a neutral corner... 9:0
1:57 Calzaghe ducks under a jab and brings an uppercut right down main street. 11:0
2:10 Calzaghe lands a volley of punches and at least one scored cleanly. 13:0
2:27 Calzaghe is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Leonard. 13:0
2:32 Calzaghe connects with an uppercut to the head of Leonard. 15:0
2:47 Calzaghe is really focused in this round. 15:0
2:54 Leonard fires a lead right that Calzaghe manages to avoid. 15:0
2:56 Calzaghe snakes the jab through Leonard's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 17:0
3:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 18:0
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 3. 0:0
0:17 Calzaghe circles around the ring. 0:0
0:24 Leonard pushes Calzaghe away, looking for more space to work in. 0:0
0:32 Leonard fires a left hand that Calzaghe takes high on the shoulder. 0:0
0:43 Calzaghe has Leonard trapped in the left neutral corner... 0:0
0:43 Joe Calzaghe lands the uppercut but there wasn't much on it. 2:0
0:58 Calzaghe is probing with his jab as he tries to find an opening in Leonard's defense. 2:0
1:06 Joe Calzaghe lets his hands go inside and gets in a hook to Leonard's midsection. 4:0
1:19 Calzaghe tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 4:0
1:21 Leonard works his way inside and scores with a hook to the body. 4:2
1:39 There's a wicked right by Calzaghe. He had some steam on that punch. 7:2
1:48 Calzaghe's cross finds a home on Leonard's jaw. 9:2
2:01 Calzaghe turns on the hook and drives it home under Leonard's elbows. 12:2
2:13 A quick jab to the body scores for Calzaghe 14:2
2:30 Leonard is trying to free his gloves from under Calzaghe's gloves. 14:2
2:42 * It's good to see Andrade paying attention to the little things, as he cautions Leonard about leaning on his opponent's neck. 14:2
2:56 Ray Leonard retreats into a neutral corner. 14:2
3:00 Calzaghe is literally dancing circles around Leonard this round. 14:2
3:00 The seconds jump into action in Calzaghe's corner as the bell sounds ending Round 3. 16:2
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Marisa Devonish exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 4. There it is! 0:0
0:13 Calzaghe darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 0:0
0:13 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:0
0:18 some nifty bodywork Leonard as he scores with several shots from the inside. 0:2
0:26 Whatever Teddy Atlas said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Calzaghe has some spring in his step here in the 4th round. 0:2
0:29 Ray Leonard retreats into the far left corner. 0:2
0:29 Calzaghe misses the lead left, but follows up with a right hook that finds the mark. 2:2
0:46 Leonard scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 2:6
0:46 Calzaghe was stunned by that blow! 2:6
0:59 Leonard ties up Calzaghe. 2:6
1:14 Andrade moves in to break the clinch. 2:6
1:23 The fighters jockey for position as they both try to gain the advantage here in the 4th. 2:6
1:33 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 2:6
1:44 Calzaghe shoots the jab, followed by a nice cross. 4:6
2:02 Leonard lands a devastating uppercut! 4:10
2:02 And Calzaghe's in big trouble now! 4:10
2:17 Calzaghe fires a jab to the body 6:10
2:33 Calzaghe's corner is screaming at him to finish the round strong. 6:10
2:48 Calzaghe wings a big left hand at Leonard but the latter sidesteps the punch. 6:10
3:00 The bell sounds ending Round 4. 7:11
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 5 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:06 Leonard received a pep talk from Robert McCracken before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:12 Calzaghe pins Ray Leonard's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 0:0
0:17 Calzaghe shoves Leonard away. 0:0
0:17 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:0
0:22 Leonard eats a short cross from Calzaghe amd backs away. 2:0
0:38 Calzaghe dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Leonard back on his heels! 6:0
0:38 Leonard is suddenly in trouble after those punches! 6:0
0:55 Calzaghe lands a solid hook! 11:0
0:55 Leonard looks shaken! 11:0
1:07 Calzaghe is really focused in this round. 11:0
1:14 Calzaghe is on his bicycle, moving from corner to corner forcing Ray Leonard to chase him. 11:0
1:19 Leonard's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 11:2
1:41 Calzaghe misses with that uppercut. 11:2
1:43 Leonard gets in a several shots utilizing his hand speed. 11:4
1:43 Calzaghe reels backward from what looked like a head butt! 11:4
1:53 Leonard slides into the corner... 11:4
1:57 Calzaghe dances gracefully across the canvas 11:4
2:05 Calzaghe flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 13:4
2:14 Leonard digs a short hook to ribs of Calzaghe. 13:6
2:24 Leonard working the bread basket, scoring with several hooks. 13:8
2:33 We have a good crowd on hand tonight 13:8
2:37 Calzaghe lands a two punch combination to the body 15:8
2:55 Leonard lands a strong hook! 15:12
2:55 Calzaghe looks shaken! 15:12
3:00 Loud applause accompanies the end of this round. 16:13
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Calzaghe looks to be in fair shape as Round 6 gets underway. 0:0
0:11 Calzaghe let's his hands go and connects with several light blows to Leonard's Head. 2:0
0:15 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 2:0
0:20 Robert McCracken was really animated in Leonard's corner and Leonard was nodding in agreement. 2:0
0:22 Leonard scores with a nice right cross. 2:2
0:36 Leonard just comes up short with the combination. 2:2
0:42 Leonard steps back as he tries to create some punching room. 2:2
0:53 Calzaghe is circling his opponent. 2:2
1:00 Calzaghe moves into a neutral corner. 2:2
1:05 Leonard misses with that punch. 2:2
1:07 Joe Calzaghe fires a punch over the jab of Leonard and gets it in for points. 4:2
1:21 Leonard fires away with both hands, banging some clean shots home. 4:5
1:35 Ray Leonard is really focused in this round. 4:5
1:43 Leonard fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 4:5
1:58 Leonard is clinching... Calzaghe is trying to free his gloves... They are under Leonard's arms... 4:5
2:07 Referee Andrade separates the two... 4:5
2:14 Those were mostly arm punches from Ray Leonard but several got through. 4:7
2:23 Leonard moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 4:9
2:46 * Calzaghe walks into a combination and folds like an accordion. He went down section by section. 4:9
2:48 Andrade points Leonard to a neutral corner and begins the count over Calzaghe... 4:16
2:48 1 4:16
2:49 2 4:16
2:50 3 4:16
2:51 4 4:16
2:52 Joe Calzaghe rolls over and is trying to push himself up but will he have enough strength and time to do it? 4:16
2:53 6 4:16
2:53 * Calzaghe is back up but his eyes have that vacant look about them. 4:16
2:53 Andrade motions to both boxers to come together, as he allows the fight to continue. 4:16
3:00 Leonard traps Calzaghe in the corner! 4:16
3:00 Joe Calzaghe picks off the cross by Leonard. 4:16
3:00 The knockdown in that last round really brought the crowd to life, you can feel the electricity in the air. 5:16
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Calzaghe was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:08 Leonard backs into the lower corner. 0:0
0:08 Leonard eats a jab from Calzaghe 2:0
0:13 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 2:0
0:24 Calzaghe fires away but finds nothing but air. 2:0
0:31 It's a sweet uppercut by Leonard! He snapped Calzaghe's head straight back with that punch! 2:4
0:31 Calzaghe is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 2:4
0:40 Calzaghe scores with a glancing cross. 4:4
0:54 Calzaghe grabs Leonard. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 4:4
0:58 Referee Andrade has to separate the two... 4:4
1:06 Both fighters are throwing but Leonard is scoring more than Calzaghe. 6:7
1:17 Both fighters move in close as Calzaghe goes to the body with an uppercut. 8:7
1:30 Joe Calzaghe grabs and holds Leonard... 8:7
1:39 Calzaghe uses his shoulder to force Leonard out of the clinch. 8:7
1:47 Calzaghe scores with a beautiful cross that just missed landing flush on Leonard's jaw. 10:7
1:51 The knockdown suffered by Calzaghe should have made that last round Leonard's by a wide margin. 10:7
1:59 Calzaghe scores with a big left hand. That shot got Leonard's attention. 13:7
2:12 Calzaghe scores with a hook to the body but he misses when he tries to double up with it. 15:7
2:21 Calzaghe doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 17:7
2:31 Joe Calzaghe is trapped in Leonard's corner... 17:7
2:35 Oh!!! Ray Leonard unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 17:11
2:35 Calzaghe is going to need to regroup after that blow... 17:11
2:44 Leonard moves into the left corner. 17:11
2:49 Calzaghe is doing a great job keeping his distance. 17:11
2:54 They are back in the center of the ring once again 17:11
2:58 Calzaghe holds his gloves high, bobbing and weaving, making it difficult for Ray Leonard to score with a clean shot. 17:11
3:00 Calzaghe is clinching. Andrade better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. 17:11
3:00 Andrade separates the two... 17:11
3:00 There's a nice round of applause from the crowd as the round comes to an end. 17:11
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Leonard rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:08 Joe Calzaghe dips and connects with a hook to the side of Leonard's head. 2:0
0:13 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 2:0
0:17 Calzaghe got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Teddy Atlas's instructions work. 2:0
0:25 A brutal combination from Leonard connects to the solar plexus! 2:4
0:25 Those punches hurt Calzaghe and he looks to hang on. 2:4
0:43 Andrade yells at the fighters to separate but Leonard and Joe Calzaghe are a tangle of arms. 2:4
0:48 Calzaghe pushes Ray Leonard away. 2:4
0:53 Leonard has Calzaghe cornered! 2:4
0:57 Leonard just misses with a huge shot as Calzaghe chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 2:4
1:04 Leonard with a lead right to the head. 2:6
1:18 There's a straight right by Leonard! 2:11
1:18 Calzaghe looks like he was hurt by that punch! 2:11
1:36 Calzaghe takes a hard combination from Leonard 2:15
1:36 Calzaghe's knee almost touched the canvas... 2:15
1:48 Leonard connects with a cross to Joe Calzaghe's body. 2:17
1:57 Leonard connects with a double jab, followed by a right. 2:19
2:11 Leonard can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 2:19
2:23 Leonard tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Calzaghe. 2:19
2:32 Calzaghe pins Ray Leonard in the corner! 2:19
2:36 Calzaghe swings...and misses. 2:19
2:43 The combatants circle one another, looking for an opening to exploit. 2:19
2:52 The quickness and footwork of Calzaghe is definitely keeping Leonard off balance. 2:19
3:00 Leonard misses wildly with the Hook. 2:19
3:00 It looks like Calzaghe has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 2:19
3:00 That's all she wrote here in Round 8. 3:19
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 9 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:11 Calzaghe is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Leonard. 0:0
0:16 Calzaghe finally lets go of Leonard. 0:0
0:16 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 0:0
0:23 Leonard slips in a quick cross. 0:2
0:37 Calzaghe lands a paralyzing combination! 4:2
0:37 Leonard is going to need to regroup after that series of blows... 4:2
0:50 He backs into a neutral corner. 4:2
0:50 Calzaghe pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 6:2
1:02 That uppercut landed from way outside, but Leonard is slick enough to get away with it. 6:5
1:16 Leonard works free! The fighters move to ring center. 6:5
1:25 Calzaghe traps Leonard in the corner! 6:5
1:30 Calzaghe is moving like he is walking on air tonight. 6:5
1:34 Calzaghe is really focused in this round. 6:5
1:37 Ray Leonard moves into a neutral corner. 6:5
1:41 Calzaghe slides along the far ropes. 6:5
1:46 Calzaghe is really focused in this round. 6:5
1:58 Calzaghe attempts to go to the body, but can't connect. 6:5
2:09 Leonard wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Calzaghe's defense. 6:5
2:16 Neither fighter seems to be anxious to mix it up so far this round. 6:5
2:19 Leonard moves into the left corner. 6:5
2:24 Calzaghe is really fluid in his movement. 6:5
2:33 Calzaghe misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 6:5
2:50 A vicious exchange with both men scoring, though Calzaghe seemed to get the better of it. 9:7
3:00 Leonard does a great job of moving as Calzaghe tries to work inside. 9:7
3:00 Calzaghe appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 9:7
3:00 The Referee has to get between Joe Calzaghe and Leonard as they glare at one another. He sends them to their corners as the bell sounds to end the round. 11:8
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Calzaghe's corner as the bell sounds for Round 10. 0:0
0:11 Leonard catches Joe Calzaghe coming in with a sweet uppercut! 0:5
0:11 Calzaghe's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 0:5
0:15 Appearance wise these two both look good for this stage of the fight. 0:5
0:20 Calzaghe retreats to his opponents corner... 0:5
0:24 Leonard is holding on to Calzaghe. He seems to be taking a breather. 0:5
0:33 Andrade separates the two... 0:5
0:45 Calzaghe is looking to protect his body and he's leaving his chin wide open! 0:5
0:52 Leonard has Calzaghe blocked in! 0:5
0:52 The fighters are tangled up inside. Leonard has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 0:7
1:05 Leonard gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Calzaghe. 0:9
1:18 Leonard moves into a neutral corner. 0:9
1:23 Calzaghe lands a wicked combination! 4:9
1:23 Leonard took far too many hard shots from Joe Calzaghe in that flurry and he is hurt! 4:9
1:38 Calzaghe cranks up the hook and connects to Leonard's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 8:9
1:38 Calzaghe has Leonard hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 8:9
1:50 Ray Leonard is really focused in this round. 8:9
1:52 Calzaghe pins Leonard in the corner! 8:9
1:57 Calzaghe lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Leonard. 8:9
1:59 Leonard lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 8:11
2:16 Calzaghe scores with a tremendous left just above the waistline! 12:11
2:16 At least two of those shots really hurt Leonard! 12:11
2:28 Calzaghe has Leonard cornered! 12:11
2:32 Calzaghe works his way in and leans on Leonard... 12:11
2:50 Calzaghe pushes Leonard away. 12:11
3:00 Leonard retreats into a neutral corner. 12:11
3:00 Calzaghe appears to have this fight under control. 12:11
3:00 That round really got the crowd fired up! 11:11
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 There's two rounds of boxing left, and it looks as if Ray Leonard is going to need a knockdown to win this fight. 0:0
0:08 Teddy Atlas not only gave Joe Calzaghe encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Leonard. Now it's up to Calzaghe to implement it. 0:0
0:09 Calzaghe goes to the body with a three punch salvo. 2:0
0:13 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 2:0
0:23 You could feel the breeze after that miss by Calzaghe! 2:0
0:26 Leonard throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 2:2
0:40 Calzaghe drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 7:2
0:40 That series of punches rocked Leonard and he looks to be in trouble. 7:2
0:49 Leonard moves into a neutral corner. 7:2
0:49 Both men go at it at ring center, with Ray Leonard having the upper hand. 9:5
0:49 Calzaghe stunned Leonard with that last shot and Calzaghe's killer instinct has kicked in as he looks to end the fight. 9:5
0:53 Both Leonard and Calzaghe are really starting to wear down... 9:5
0:57 Calzaghe and Leonard exchange punches and the crowd roars it's approval as Calzaghe get in the most telling blows. 12:7
0:57 Calzaghe has Leonard in a world of trouble. Let's see if he can finish him here in the 11th. 12:7
1:06 Leonard is trapped in the corner... 12:7
1:10 Calzaghe connects with a violent uppercut! 17:7
1:10 Leonard appears shaken by that punch! 17:7
1:15 Leonard's left eye now appears to be somewhat swollen. 17:7
1:24 Calzaghe cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Leonard had his elbows tucked in nicely. 17:7
1:30 Calzaghe has a real weapon in that jab of his. he should use it more. 20:7
1:35 Leonard's punches are losing their steam as he looks beat. 20:7
1:35 Calzaghe is starting to suck wind... 20:7
1:47 Calzaghe is moving around the ring nicely. 20:7
1:57 Joe Calzaghe looks to work the body, but Leonard covers up nicely. 20:7
2:07 Calzaghe has Leonard cornered! 20:7
2:12 Calzaghe lands a smashing hook! 24:7
2:12 Leonard is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 24:7
2:16 The swelling under Leonard's left eye is increasing. It's going to get tougher and tougher for to see punches coming. 24:7
2:21 The crowd has been reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 24:7
2:25 Calzaghe has Leonard trapped! 24:7
2:25 Calzaghe moves in and scores with a quick jab. 26:7
2:34 Calzaghe has Leonard pinned! 26:7
2:39 Calzaghe lands a devastating hook! 31:7
2:39 Leonard is reeling.. 31:7
2:43 * And Andrade throws himself between the fighters! It's over! This fight ends at 2:44 of the 11th round, your winner by TKO...Calzaghe!!! 31:7
Fight Result
And here with the call is Ed Darien
Ladies and Gentlemen! The end comes at the 2:44 mark in Round 11. Your winner by TKO is..
Joe Calzaghe!
Score Cards
Isaac Tshabalala Round Total
South Africa 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Joe Calzaghe 9 10 10 9 10 8 10 9 9 9 93
Ray Leonard 10 9 9 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 96
Gerald Ritter Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Joe Calzaghe 9 10 10 10 10 8 10 9 9 10 95
Ray Leonard 10 9 9 9 9 10 9 10 10 10 95
Roy Silbert Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Joe Calzaghe 9 10 10 9 10 8 10 9 10 9 94
Ray Leonard 10 9 9 10 9 10 9 10 9 10 95
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Joe Calzaghe 27 30 30 28 30 24 30 27 28 28 282
Ray Leonard 30 27 27 29 27 30 27 30 29 30 286
Statistics
Categories Joe Calzaghe Ray Leonard
Knockdowns scored 0 1
Jabs / Round 4.73 4.82
Hooks / Round 4.18 3.45
Crosses / Round 5.55 4.36
Combinations / Round 9.91 4.91
Uppercuts / Round 3.82 3.64
Punches Landed / Round 28.18 21.18
Punches Missed / Round 38.09 29.73
Punching Accuracy 42.5% 41.6%
Total Number of Fouls 0 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 1 / 1
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 1 / 1 3 / 1
Fight Outside (Defensive) 3 / 2 2 / 1
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 2 / 2 1 / 1
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 2 / 1 2 / 1
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Re: CRW Season Week 62+ fights 7-12
Andre Ward vs Thomas Hearns
Fight info: Nottingham Arena, Nottingham, England, 2015-11-21, announcer is Jimmy Lennon, referee is Jay Nady, the bout will be scored by three judges: Barbara Perez (United States), Marcos Torres (Panama) and Jae-Bong Kim (South Korea), ring card girl is Jade Bloggs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 12 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: Andre Ward - Record: 4-1-0 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Under Trained - Trainer: Sam Colonna - Cut Man: Chuck Bodak
In the blue corner: Thomas Hearns - Record: 3-2-0 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Kenny Adams - Cut Man: Pete Brodsky
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 We're about to get underway... And there's the bell as Round 1 begins. 0:0
0:10 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... But neither is pressing the action right now. 0:0
0:19 Hearns traps Ward in the corner! 0:0
0:23 Thomas Hearns wings a big left hand at Ward but the latter sidesteps the punch. 0:0
0:26 Hearns takes a cross to the head from Ward. 2:0
0:43 Ward fires a wild overhand left and misses everything. 2:0
0:46 Hearns hooks off the jab and scores to the body or Ward. 2:2
0:58 Not much steam behind Ward's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 4:2
1:16 Hearns pummels Ward, capping off his assault with a stiff uppercut! 4:6
1:16 Ward is reeling after that shot! 4:6
1:25 Ward moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 6:6
1:39 Thomas Hearns is off target with that hook. 6:6
1:53 Hearns misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 6:6
2:00 Ward lands a hard hook! 10:6
2:00 Hearns looks like he was hurt by that punch! 10:6
2:18 There's some nice hand speed. Andre Ward fired off a volley of shots, several of which scored. 12:6
2:34 Hearns misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 12:6
2:36 Ward with a lead left to the head. 14:6
3:00 Hearns brushes the ropes and forces his way back to ring center. 14:6
3:00 There's the bell. Round 1 is history. We've got a lot more action coming up. 14:8
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd is making some noise as the fighters come out for round number 2. 0:0
0:06 Ward got some great advice from Sam Colonna between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 2. 0:0
0:11 Andre Ward connects with a vicious hook! 5:0
0:11 Hearns takes a step back, obviously hurt! 5:0
0:39 Thomas Hearns fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 5:0
0:41 Ward catches Hearns with a left hand to the face. 7:0
0:50 Hearns catches Ward with a right hand to the face. 7:2
1:03 Ward has Hearns pinned! 7:2
1:07 Ward just landed a devastating three punch combo! 11:2
1:07 Hearns was shaken by those blows! 11:2
1:19 Ward retreats into a neutral corner. 11:2
1:19 Hearns lands a cross to the body. 11:4
1:45 Hearns picks off the jab thrown by Andre Ward. 11:4
1:47 Hearns fires a punch over the jab of Ward and gets it in for points. 11:6
1:56 Fighters are exchanging blows! Hearns scored more on that exchange. 13:9
2:06 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight and the crowd is really showing it. 13:9
2:09 Ward lets his hands go, but Hearns answers right back. 15:11
2:24 Hearns connects with a nasty cross! 15:15
2:24 Ward was stunned by that blow! 15:15
2:40 Hearns bores in determined to maul Ward 15:15
2:45 Both Hearns and Andre Ward have been outstanding in this round. 15:15
2:52 Hearns connects with a devastating cross to the head, he hits like a Mule! 15:20
2:52 Ward is trying to regroup after that punch... 15:20
3:00 That was a great round as both combatants gave it everything they had and then some. 15:22
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 3. 0:0
0:06 Sam Colonna not only gave Ward encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Hearns. Now it's up to Ward to implement it. 0:0
0:11 Ward swings...and misses. 0:0
0:13 Hearns buries a jab in Ward's stomach. 0:3
0:35 Hearns steps back as he tries to create some punching room. 0:3
0:42 Ward has Hearns cornered! 0:3
0:42 Ward flicks a lead left to the head of Hearns. 2:3
1:00 Ward has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Hearns. 2:3
1:04 Nady pries them apart. 2:3
1:08 Hearns is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. 2:3
1:16 Circling left, Ward looks for an opening to fire a shot at Hearns. 2:3
1:31 Hearns finds a home for his jab, keeping Ward at bay. 2:5
1:43 Hearns slides into a neutral corner... 2:5
1:47 Ward fires and misses. 2:5
1:50 Hearns scores to the body with a jab 2:7
2:02 Hearns drives home a potent uppercut to the head of Ward. 2:10
2:14 * Ward is told to quit holding and hitting by Nady. 5:10
2:32 Hearns backs into a neutral corner. 5:10
2:32 Ward scores with a hook to the body but he misses when he tries to double up with it. 7:10
2:52 Ward retreats to his own corner... 7:10
2:57 Hearns doesn't look all that graceful but he moves fairly well in the ring. 7:10
3:00 Ward is staying at the center of the ring. 7:10
3:00 The bell sounds ending Round 3. Jade Bloggs is about ready to climb through the ropes and into the ring to the whistles and cheers of the crowd. 8:11
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 4 begins. 0:0
0:19 That combination from Hearns has some power behind it! 0:4
0:19 Ward was staggered by those punches! 0:4
0:23 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 0:4
0:28 Thomas Hearns slips in a jab to the body 0:6
0:44 Thomas Hearns is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Ward. 0:6
0:59 Thomas Hearns shoves Ward away. 0:6
1:16 Ward just can't find the range with that hook. 0:6
1:34 Hearns fires a lead right that Ward manages to avoid. 0:6
1:41 Ward scores with a tremendous left just above the waistline! 5:6
1:41 Hearns is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 5:6
2:00 Hearns is either lucky or has radar. Ward's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 5:6
2:07 Ward has Hearns trapped in the near right neutral corner... 5:6
2:12 Ward traps Hearns's gloves under his arms, forcing Nady to break them up. 5:6
2:16 Nady steps in and breaks it up. 5:6
2:27 The action slows as Ward and Hearns measure each other up. 5:6
2:35 Andre Ward misses wildly with the hook. 5:6
2:37 Ward takes a stiff jab to the chops. 5:9
2:51 Hearns throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 5:9
2:58 Hearns connects with a cross. 5:11
3:00 There's another round in the books. 4:11
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ward looks to be in good shape as Round 5 gets underway. 0:0
0:12 A big hook from Ward lands with serious impact! 4:0
0:12 That shot buckled Hearns's legs and he is really unsteady now, like he could go down at any moment! 4:0
0:16 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 4:0
0:21 Ward's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 4:0
0:22 Ward moves into a neutral corner. 4:0
0:26 Hearns fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 4:0
0:28 Ward drills Hearns with a solid jab. 6:0
0:42 Ward just comes up short with the hook. 6:0
0:44 A quick jab from Hearns connects. 6:2
0:58 Ward misses with that punch. 6:2
1:05 The fighters jockey for position as they both try to gain the advantage here in the 5th. 6:2
1:12 Ward takes a punishing over hand right to the jaw! 6:6
1:12 What a devastating shot, Ward looks like he is out on his feet, he has no idea where he is! 6:6
1:21 Ward shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 8:6
1:37 Ward gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 10:6
1:50 Ward goes downstairs with the hook. 12:6
1:59 Thomas Hearns is looking to protect his body and he's leaving his chin wide open! 12:6
2:07 Ward is just missing by a hair with his punches. 12:6
2:18 Some nice infighting ends with Ward getting an uppercut in. 14:6
2:35 Thomas Hearns misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 14:6
2:38 Ward scores with the jab. 16:6
2:55 Hearns is holding... 16:6
3:00 Nady has to break them apart. 16:6
3:00 The bell sounds - more boxing to come in a moment. 17:5
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 6 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:11 Ward fires a shot, but it glances off Thomas Hearns's shoulder. 0:0
0:13 A nice combination to the body by Hearns. 0:3
0:22 Sam Colonna was really animated in Andre Ward's corner and Ward was nodding in agreement. 0:3
0:27 Ward is offering minimal head movement as he comes straight forward. 0:3
0:36 Ward lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Hearns. 0:3
1:02 Andre Ward voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 0:3
1:11 Ward clinches... Hearns gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 0:3
1:21 Referee Nady separates the two... 0:3
1:26 Ward scores with a glancing cross. 2:3
1:35 Both fighters are pawing with the jab, trying to find an opening. Ward digs a quick hook into the exposed side of Hearns. 4:3
1:43 Hearns is trying to avoid shots to the body, but He better get his hands up! 4:3
1:47 Ward scores with a nice left cross. 6:3
2:02 Ward traps Hearns's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Nady breaks it up. 6:3
2:07 Referee Nady has to separate the two... 6:3
2:21 Hearns lands a crushing hook! 6:7
2:21 That shot has Ward hurt! 6:7
2:33 Neither fighter is going to come out on the short end of this exchange of punches. 8:9
2:49 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 8:9
2:58 Ward pushes Hearns away. 8:9
3:00 Ward misses with the right and then fails to connect with the left as well. 8:9
3:00 The bell sounds ending Round 6. 8:9
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Ward and Hearns leave their corners. 0:0
0:11 Hearns wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Andre Ward's defense. 0:0
0:13 Ward throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 2:0
0:18 It doesn't look like Hearns has much left at all. 2:0
0:18 Ward is starting to suck wind... 2:0
0:23 Hearns pins Andre Ward in the corner! 2:0
0:27 Hearns is working hard to keep this fight at close quarters. 2:0
0:32 Hearns has Ward blocked in! 2:0
0:36 Ward does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Thomas Hearns's punches in close. 2:0
0:44 Ward is keeping away from the ropes. 2:0
0:48 That cross from Andre Ward just missed. 2:0
0:55 Ward takes a hard combination from Hearns 2:4
0:55 That punch really rocked Ward! 2:4
1:00 Both fighters are carrying their arms low... 2:4
1:05 Hearns connects with a cross to Ward's body. 2:6
1:19 Ward throws a flurry of punches; at least two solid shots made it through. Now he moves away. 4:6
1:36 Hearns drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 4:10
1:36 Ward is reeling.. 4:10
1:50 Ward lands a rapier like jab to the head of Hearns 6:10
2:08 Ward can't score with short uppercut inside. Hearns got his gloves in front of the punch. 6:10
2:18 Hearns pushes Ward away, looking for more space to work in. 6:10
2:25 Ward throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Hearns's jaw. 8:10
2:38 Thomas Hearns dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Ward back on his heels! 8:14
2:38 Ward was stopped cold by that series of shots! 8:14
2:50 Hearns gets caught with a hard right hook. 11:14
3:00 Hearns is jockeying for position as he tries to force Ward back into the corner. 11:14
3:00 Non stop action as they battled from pillar to post in that round!! 11:16
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ward is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 8 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:28 Hearns backs into the right corner. 0:0
0:32 Ward moves in at an angle, trying to cut off the ring on Hearns. 0:0
0:44 A brutal cross from Hearns connects to the solar plexus! 0:5
0:44 Ward is hurt! 0:5
1:01 Ward moves into the near right corner. 0:5
1:06 Hearns attempts to go to the body, but can't connect. 0:5
1:17 Hearns is stalking his opponent. 0:5
1:26 Hearns lands a solid cross! 0:9
1:26 Andre Ward is gasping for air!! 0:9
1:39 Hearns lands a crushing cross! 0:13
1:39 And Ward's in big trouble now! 0:13
1:52 Hearns just comes up short with the cross. 0:13
2:03 Hearns tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Ward blocks it. 0:13
2:14 Ward comes in low. Thomas Hearns puts a headlock on him. Nady knocks Hearns's arm off Ward's head. 0:13
2:25 * It's good to see Nady paying attention to the little things, as he cautions Hearns about leaning on his opponent's neck. 0:13
2:42 Hearns scores with a forceful jab. 0:16
2:56 Hearns whiffs with the uppercut. 0:16
2:58 Ward gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Hearns with an uppercut. 2:16
3:00 The seconds jump into action in Andre Ward's corner as the bell sounds ending Round 8. 3:17
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 9. 0:0
0:18 * Andre Ward lands a vicious cross and down goes Hearns! 0:0
0:20 Nady crouches over Hearns as he starts the count 7:0
0:20 1 7:0
0:21 2 7:0
0:22 3 7:0
0:23 4 7:0
0:23 * Hearns finds his legs and stands up but who knows how long he will be able to remain vertical! 7:0
0:23 Nady seems convinced that Hearns is ok, and the fight will continue! 7:0
0:23 Ward is raining blows down on Hearns, who is obviously hurt. Ward wants to take the decision out of the hands of the judges and he has a chance to do just that! 7:0
0:37 Ward cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Hearns had his elbows tucked in nicely. 7:0
0:43 Hearns is blocked in his own corner... 7:0
0:43 Ward bobs and weaves his way inside and lets his hands go, scoring with a hook. 9:0
0:43 Hearns is hurt. He looks like he's ready to go. Ward just needs to take his time and land one more big shot. 9:0
0:56 And Thomas Hearns tastes the power of a crushing combination from Ward! 14:0
0:56 Hearns was just battered in that exchange, he is reeling and has no clue where he is. 14:0
1:05 Hearns retreats into the far corner. 14:0
1:09 Ward shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Hearns flush! 19:0
1:09 Hearns careens wildly into the ropes! He's trying desperately to hang on! 19:0
1:27 * Ward just landed a short, clean combination that caught Hearns flush. Thomas Hearns dropped like he'd been shot. 19:0
1:30 Nady starts the count... 29:0
1:30 1 29:0
1:31 2 29:0
1:32 3 29:0
1:33 Hearns rolls over and is trying to push himself up but will he have enough strength and time to do it? 29:0
1:34 5 29:0
1:35 6 29:0
1:36 7 29:0
1:37 8 29:0
1:38 9 29:0
1:38 * Hearns gets back up but he looks badly shaken. 29:0
1:38 Nady gives Hearns a quick once over and decides to let the fight go on. 29:0
1:38 Ward hurt Hearns with that last shot! He's got him on wobbly legs, let's see if he can close the deal! 29:0
1:47 * Ward lands a violent shot under Hearns's ribcage and Hearns instantly drops down on both knees. 29:0
1:49 Nady starts counting... 39:0
1:49 1 39:0
1:50 2 39:0
1:51 3 39:0
1:52 4 39:0
1:53 5 39:0
1:54 6 39:0
1:55 Hearns is desperately trying to stand as the count hits 7 but he is badly hurt. 39:0
1:56 8 39:0
1:57 9 39:0
1:58 10! 39:0
1:58 * Hearns can't regain his feet! His legs just won't support him. Hearns rolls over on his back... Ward wins by knockout! 39:0
Fight Result
Here's Jimmy Lennon with the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen! The end comes at 1:59 of round 9. The winner by knockout!!
Andre Ward!
Score Cards
Barbara Perez Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Andre Ward 10 9 9 9 10 10 10 9 76
Thomas Hearns 9 10 10 10 9 9 9 10 76
Marcos Torres Round Total
Panama 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Andre Ward 9 9 9 9 10 9 9 9 73
Thomas Hearns 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 79
Jae-Bong Kim Round Total
South Korea 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Andre Ward 10 9 10 9 10 10 9 9 76
Thomas Hearns 9 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 76
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Andre Ward 29 27 28 27 30 29 28 27 225
Thomas Hearns 28 30 29 30 27 28 29 30 231
Statistics
Categories Andre Ward Thomas Hearns
Knockdowns scored 3 0
Jabs / Round 6.89 6.78
Hooks / Round 5.33 2.89
Crosses / Round 4.67 6.22
Combinations / Round 4.11 2.89
Uppercuts / Round 4.00 3.33
Punches Landed / Round 25.00 22.11
Punches Missed / Round 49.67 47.44
Punching Accuracy 33.5% 31.8%
Total Number of Fouls 1 1
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 2 / 2 1 / 0
Fight Inside 4 / 4 4 / 3
Fight Outside (Offensive) 1 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 1 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 2 / 2
Go All Out for KO 2 / 2 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
Fight info: Nottingham Arena, Nottingham, England, 2015-11-21, announcer is Jimmy Lennon, referee is Jay Nady, the bout will be scored by three judges: Barbara Perez (United States), Marcos Torres (Panama) and Jae-Bong Kim (South Korea), ring card girl is Jade Bloggs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 12 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: Andre Ward - Record: 4-1-0 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Under Trained - Trainer: Sam Colonna - Cut Man: Chuck Bodak
In the blue corner: Thomas Hearns - Record: 3-2-0 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Kenny Adams - Cut Man: Pete Brodsky
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 We're about to get underway... And there's the bell as Round 1 begins. 0:0
0:10 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... But neither is pressing the action right now. 0:0
0:19 Hearns traps Ward in the corner! 0:0
0:23 Thomas Hearns wings a big left hand at Ward but the latter sidesteps the punch. 0:0
0:26 Hearns takes a cross to the head from Ward. 2:0
0:43 Ward fires a wild overhand left and misses everything. 2:0
0:46 Hearns hooks off the jab and scores to the body or Ward. 2:2
0:58 Not much steam behind Ward's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 4:2
1:16 Hearns pummels Ward, capping off his assault with a stiff uppercut! 4:6
1:16 Ward is reeling after that shot! 4:6
1:25 Ward moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 6:6
1:39 Thomas Hearns is off target with that hook. 6:6
1:53 Hearns misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 6:6
2:00 Ward lands a hard hook! 10:6
2:00 Hearns looks like he was hurt by that punch! 10:6
2:18 There's some nice hand speed. Andre Ward fired off a volley of shots, several of which scored. 12:6
2:34 Hearns misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 12:6
2:36 Ward with a lead left to the head. 14:6
3:00 Hearns brushes the ropes and forces his way back to ring center. 14:6
3:00 There's the bell. Round 1 is history. We've got a lot more action coming up. 14:8
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd is making some noise as the fighters come out for round number 2. 0:0
0:06 Ward got some great advice from Sam Colonna between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 2. 0:0
0:11 Andre Ward connects with a vicious hook! 5:0
0:11 Hearns takes a step back, obviously hurt! 5:0
0:39 Thomas Hearns fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 5:0
0:41 Ward catches Hearns with a left hand to the face. 7:0
0:50 Hearns catches Ward with a right hand to the face. 7:2
1:03 Ward has Hearns pinned! 7:2
1:07 Ward just landed a devastating three punch combo! 11:2
1:07 Hearns was shaken by those blows! 11:2
1:19 Ward retreats into a neutral corner. 11:2
1:19 Hearns lands a cross to the body. 11:4
1:45 Hearns picks off the jab thrown by Andre Ward. 11:4
1:47 Hearns fires a punch over the jab of Ward and gets it in for points. 11:6
1:56 Fighters are exchanging blows! Hearns scored more on that exchange. 13:9
2:06 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight and the crowd is really showing it. 13:9
2:09 Ward lets his hands go, but Hearns answers right back. 15:11
2:24 Hearns connects with a nasty cross! 15:15
2:24 Ward was stunned by that blow! 15:15
2:40 Hearns bores in determined to maul Ward 15:15
2:45 Both Hearns and Andre Ward have been outstanding in this round. 15:15
2:52 Hearns connects with a devastating cross to the head, he hits like a Mule! 15:20
2:52 Ward is trying to regroup after that punch... 15:20
3:00 That was a great round as both combatants gave it everything they had and then some. 15:22
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 3. 0:0
0:06 Sam Colonna not only gave Ward encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Hearns. Now it's up to Ward to implement it. 0:0
0:11 Ward swings...and misses. 0:0
0:13 Hearns buries a jab in Ward's stomach. 0:3
0:35 Hearns steps back as he tries to create some punching room. 0:3
0:42 Ward has Hearns cornered! 0:3
0:42 Ward flicks a lead left to the head of Hearns. 2:3
1:00 Ward has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Hearns. 2:3
1:04 Nady pries them apart. 2:3
1:08 Hearns is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. 2:3
1:16 Circling left, Ward looks for an opening to fire a shot at Hearns. 2:3
1:31 Hearns finds a home for his jab, keeping Ward at bay. 2:5
1:43 Hearns slides into a neutral corner... 2:5
1:47 Ward fires and misses. 2:5
1:50 Hearns scores to the body with a jab 2:7
2:02 Hearns drives home a potent uppercut to the head of Ward. 2:10
2:14 * Ward is told to quit holding and hitting by Nady. 5:10
2:32 Hearns backs into a neutral corner. 5:10
2:32 Ward scores with a hook to the body but he misses when he tries to double up with it. 7:10
2:52 Ward retreats to his own corner... 7:10
2:57 Hearns doesn't look all that graceful but he moves fairly well in the ring. 7:10
3:00 Ward is staying at the center of the ring. 7:10
3:00 The bell sounds ending Round 3. Jade Bloggs is about ready to climb through the ropes and into the ring to the whistles and cheers of the crowd. 8:11
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 4 begins. 0:0
0:19 That combination from Hearns has some power behind it! 0:4
0:19 Ward was staggered by those punches! 0:4
0:23 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 0:4
0:28 Thomas Hearns slips in a jab to the body 0:6
0:44 Thomas Hearns is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Ward. 0:6
0:59 Thomas Hearns shoves Ward away. 0:6
1:16 Ward just can't find the range with that hook. 0:6
1:34 Hearns fires a lead right that Ward manages to avoid. 0:6
1:41 Ward scores with a tremendous left just above the waistline! 5:6
1:41 Hearns is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 5:6
2:00 Hearns is either lucky or has radar. Ward's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 5:6
2:07 Ward has Hearns trapped in the near right neutral corner... 5:6
2:12 Ward traps Hearns's gloves under his arms, forcing Nady to break them up. 5:6
2:16 Nady steps in and breaks it up. 5:6
2:27 The action slows as Ward and Hearns measure each other up. 5:6
2:35 Andre Ward misses wildly with the hook. 5:6
2:37 Ward takes a stiff jab to the chops. 5:9
2:51 Hearns throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 5:9
2:58 Hearns connects with a cross. 5:11
3:00 There's another round in the books. 4:11
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ward looks to be in good shape as Round 5 gets underway. 0:0
0:12 A big hook from Ward lands with serious impact! 4:0
0:12 That shot buckled Hearns's legs and he is really unsteady now, like he could go down at any moment! 4:0
0:16 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 4:0
0:21 Ward's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 4:0
0:22 Ward moves into a neutral corner. 4:0
0:26 Hearns fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 4:0
0:28 Ward drills Hearns with a solid jab. 6:0
0:42 Ward just comes up short with the hook. 6:0
0:44 A quick jab from Hearns connects. 6:2
0:58 Ward misses with that punch. 6:2
1:05 The fighters jockey for position as they both try to gain the advantage here in the 5th. 6:2
1:12 Ward takes a punishing over hand right to the jaw! 6:6
1:12 What a devastating shot, Ward looks like he is out on his feet, he has no idea where he is! 6:6
1:21 Ward shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 8:6
1:37 Ward gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 10:6
1:50 Ward goes downstairs with the hook. 12:6
1:59 Thomas Hearns is looking to protect his body and he's leaving his chin wide open! 12:6
2:07 Ward is just missing by a hair with his punches. 12:6
2:18 Some nice infighting ends with Ward getting an uppercut in. 14:6
2:35 Thomas Hearns misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 14:6
2:38 Ward scores with the jab. 16:6
2:55 Hearns is holding... 16:6
3:00 Nady has to break them apart. 16:6
3:00 The bell sounds - more boxing to come in a moment. 17:5
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 6 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:11 Ward fires a shot, but it glances off Thomas Hearns's shoulder. 0:0
0:13 A nice combination to the body by Hearns. 0:3
0:22 Sam Colonna was really animated in Andre Ward's corner and Ward was nodding in agreement. 0:3
0:27 Ward is offering minimal head movement as he comes straight forward. 0:3
0:36 Ward lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Hearns. 0:3
1:02 Andre Ward voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 0:3
1:11 Ward clinches... Hearns gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 0:3
1:21 Referee Nady separates the two... 0:3
1:26 Ward scores with a glancing cross. 2:3
1:35 Both fighters are pawing with the jab, trying to find an opening. Ward digs a quick hook into the exposed side of Hearns. 4:3
1:43 Hearns is trying to avoid shots to the body, but He better get his hands up! 4:3
1:47 Ward scores with a nice left cross. 6:3
2:02 Ward traps Hearns's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Nady breaks it up. 6:3
2:07 Referee Nady has to separate the two... 6:3
2:21 Hearns lands a crushing hook! 6:7
2:21 That shot has Ward hurt! 6:7
2:33 Neither fighter is going to come out on the short end of this exchange of punches. 8:9
2:49 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 8:9
2:58 Ward pushes Hearns away. 8:9
3:00 Ward misses with the right and then fails to connect with the left as well. 8:9
3:00 The bell sounds ending Round 6. 8:9
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Ward and Hearns leave their corners. 0:0
0:11 Hearns wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Andre Ward's defense. 0:0
0:13 Ward throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 2:0
0:18 It doesn't look like Hearns has much left at all. 2:0
0:18 Ward is starting to suck wind... 2:0
0:23 Hearns pins Andre Ward in the corner! 2:0
0:27 Hearns is working hard to keep this fight at close quarters. 2:0
0:32 Hearns has Ward blocked in! 2:0
0:36 Ward does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Thomas Hearns's punches in close. 2:0
0:44 Ward is keeping away from the ropes. 2:0
0:48 That cross from Andre Ward just missed. 2:0
0:55 Ward takes a hard combination from Hearns 2:4
0:55 That punch really rocked Ward! 2:4
1:00 Both fighters are carrying their arms low... 2:4
1:05 Hearns connects with a cross to Ward's body. 2:6
1:19 Ward throws a flurry of punches; at least two solid shots made it through. Now he moves away. 4:6
1:36 Hearns drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 4:10
1:36 Ward is reeling.. 4:10
1:50 Ward lands a rapier like jab to the head of Hearns 6:10
2:08 Ward can't score with short uppercut inside. Hearns got his gloves in front of the punch. 6:10
2:18 Hearns pushes Ward away, looking for more space to work in. 6:10
2:25 Ward throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Hearns's jaw. 8:10
2:38 Thomas Hearns dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Ward back on his heels! 8:14
2:38 Ward was stopped cold by that series of shots! 8:14
2:50 Hearns gets caught with a hard right hook. 11:14
3:00 Hearns is jockeying for position as he tries to force Ward back into the corner. 11:14
3:00 Non stop action as they battled from pillar to post in that round!! 11:16
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ward is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 8 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:28 Hearns backs into the right corner. 0:0
0:32 Ward moves in at an angle, trying to cut off the ring on Hearns. 0:0
0:44 A brutal cross from Hearns connects to the solar plexus! 0:5
0:44 Ward is hurt! 0:5
1:01 Ward moves into the near right corner. 0:5
1:06 Hearns attempts to go to the body, but can't connect. 0:5
1:17 Hearns is stalking his opponent. 0:5
1:26 Hearns lands a solid cross! 0:9
1:26 Andre Ward is gasping for air!! 0:9
1:39 Hearns lands a crushing cross! 0:13
1:39 And Ward's in big trouble now! 0:13
1:52 Hearns just comes up short with the cross. 0:13
2:03 Hearns tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Ward blocks it. 0:13
2:14 Ward comes in low. Thomas Hearns puts a headlock on him. Nady knocks Hearns's arm off Ward's head. 0:13
2:25 * It's good to see Nady paying attention to the little things, as he cautions Hearns about leaning on his opponent's neck. 0:13
2:42 Hearns scores with a forceful jab. 0:16
2:56 Hearns whiffs with the uppercut. 0:16
2:58 Ward gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Hearns with an uppercut. 2:16
3:00 The seconds jump into action in Andre Ward's corner as the bell sounds ending Round 8. 3:17
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 9. 0:0
0:18 * Andre Ward lands a vicious cross and down goes Hearns! 0:0
0:20 Nady crouches over Hearns as he starts the count 7:0
0:20 1 7:0
0:21 2 7:0
0:22 3 7:0
0:23 4 7:0
0:23 * Hearns finds his legs and stands up but who knows how long he will be able to remain vertical! 7:0
0:23 Nady seems convinced that Hearns is ok, and the fight will continue! 7:0
0:23 Ward is raining blows down on Hearns, who is obviously hurt. Ward wants to take the decision out of the hands of the judges and he has a chance to do just that! 7:0
0:37 Ward cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Hearns had his elbows tucked in nicely. 7:0
0:43 Hearns is blocked in his own corner... 7:0
0:43 Ward bobs and weaves his way inside and lets his hands go, scoring with a hook. 9:0
0:43 Hearns is hurt. He looks like he's ready to go. Ward just needs to take his time and land one more big shot. 9:0
0:56 And Thomas Hearns tastes the power of a crushing combination from Ward! 14:0
0:56 Hearns was just battered in that exchange, he is reeling and has no clue where he is. 14:0
1:05 Hearns retreats into the far corner. 14:0
1:09 Ward shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Hearns flush! 19:0
1:09 Hearns careens wildly into the ropes! He's trying desperately to hang on! 19:0
1:27 * Ward just landed a short, clean combination that caught Hearns flush. Thomas Hearns dropped like he'd been shot. 19:0
1:30 Nady starts the count... 29:0
1:30 1 29:0
1:31 2 29:0
1:32 3 29:0
1:33 Hearns rolls over and is trying to push himself up but will he have enough strength and time to do it? 29:0
1:34 5 29:0
1:35 6 29:0
1:36 7 29:0
1:37 8 29:0
1:38 9 29:0
1:38 * Hearns gets back up but he looks badly shaken. 29:0
1:38 Nady gives Hearns a quick once over and decides to let the fight go on. 29:0
1:38 Ward hurt Hearns with that last shot! He's got him on wobbly legs, let's see if he can close the deal! 29:0
1:47 * Ward lands a violent shot under Hearns's ribcage and Hearns instantly drops down on both knees. 29:0
1:49 Nady starts counting... 39:0
1:49 1 39:0
1:50 2 39:0
1:51 3 39:0
1:52 4 39:0
1:53 5 39:0
1:54 6 39:0
1:55 Hearns is desperately trying to stand as the count hits 7 but he is badly hurt. 39:0
1:56 8 39:0
1:57 9 39:0
1:58 10! 39:0
1:58 * Hearns can't regain his feet! His legs just won't support him. Hearns rolls over on his back... Ward wins by knockout! 39:0
Fight Result
Here's Jimmy Lennon with the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen! The end comes at 1:59 of round 9. The winner by knockout!!
Andre Ward!
Score Cards
Barbara Perez Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Andre Ward 10 9 9 9 10 10 10 9 76
Thomas Hearns 9 10 10 10 9 9 9 10 76
Marcos Torres Round Total
Panama 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Andre Ward 9 9 9 9 10 9 9 9 73
Thomas Hearns 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 79
Jae-Bong Kim Round Total
South Korea 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Andre Ward 10 9 10 9 10 10 9 9 76
Thomas Hearns 9 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 76
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Andre Ward 29 27 28 27 30 29 28 27 225
Thomas Hearns 28 30 29 30 27 28 29 30 231
Statistics
Categories Andre Ward Thomas Hearns
Knockdowns scored 3 0
Jabs / Round 6.89 6.78
Hooks / Round 5.33 2.89
Crosses / Round 4.67 6.22
Combinations / Round 4.11 2.89
Uppercuts / Round 4.00 3.33
Punches Landed / Round 25.00 22.11
Punches Missed / Round 49.67 47.44
Punching Accuracy 33.5% 31.8%
Total Number of Fouls 1 1
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 2 / 2 1 / 0
Fight Inside 4 / 4 4 / 3
Fight Outside (Offensive) 1 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 1 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 2 / 2
Go All Out for KO 2 / 2 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
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Re: CRW Season Week 62+ fights 7-12
Roy Jones Jr vs Nigel Benn
Fight info: Nottingham Arena, Nottingham, England, 2015-11-21, announcer is Jeff Connor, referee is Michael Griffin, the bout will be scored by three judges: Paul Artisst (United States), Philippe Verbeke (Belgium) and Pierre Benoist (United States), ring card girl is Tara Hamilton, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 12 rounds, WBA-rules are in effect, three KD rule is in effect, save by the bell only in last round, 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: Roy Jones Jr - Record: 4-1-0 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: George Benton - Cut Man: Bill Gibson
In the blue corner: Nigel Benn - Record: 3-1-1 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Floyd Mayweather Sr. - Cut Man: Ralph Citro
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 That's the bell, summoning the two fighters to begin trading punches here in the first. 0:0
0:08 Benn follows a beautiful a double jab with a solid cross! 0:3
0:28 Benn has promised a good showing tonight. 0:3
0:32 Jones Jr pushes Benn away, looking for more space to work in. 0:3
0:40 Jones Jr lands a paralyzing cross! 4:3
0:40 Benn takes a step back, obviously hurt! 4:3
0:49 Benn backs into the lower corner. 4:3
0:49 Jones Jr goes to the body with a three punch salvo. 6:3
1:04 some nifty bodywork Jones Jr as he scores with several shots from the inside. 8:3
1:18 Roy Jones Jr telegraphed that shot and Benn ducks under it easily. 8:3
1:20 Nigel Benn digs a short hook to ribs of Jones Jr. 8:5
1:29 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... But neither is pressing the action right now. 8:5
1:36 Jones Jr has an army of supporters in the crowd tonight, judging by the chants we are hearing. 8:5
1:55 Jones Jr attempts to go to the body, but can't connect. 8:5
2:02 Roy Jones Jr looks to his corner. 8:5
2:08 Jones Jr backs into a neutral corner. 8:5
2:08 Benn gets inside and fires a hook to Jones Jr's body. 8:7
2:28 Jones Jr just misses with a huge shot as Benn chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 8:7
2:35 Benn lands a vicious cross! 8:11
2:35 And Jones Jr's in big trouble now! 8:11
2:54 Benn shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Jones Jr flush! 8:16
2:54 Jones Jr looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 8:16
3:00 Jones Jr has freed himself from Benn. They move quickly to ring center. 8:16
3:00 Loud applause accompanies the end of this round. 9:17
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
0:08 Whatever George Benton said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Jones Jr has some spring in his step here in the 2nd round. 0:0
0:10 Jones Jr moves into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:10 There's a right cross from Nigel Benn that lands flush. 0:3
0:26 Benn is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. 0:3
0:29 Jones Jr lands two stinging combinations that stop Benn in his tracks. 3:3
0:43 Jones Jr tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 3:3
0:53 Jones Jr is pinned in his opponents corner... 3:3
0:58 Benn throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Jones Jr but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 3:3
1:08 Nigel Benn retreats into the left corner. 3:3
1:12 Jones Jr fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 3:3
1:30 Jones Jr tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Benn. 3:3
1:32 Benn lands a two short rights and a left hook to the body. 3:5
1:43 Benn is really focused in this round. 3:5
1:46 Jones Jr glances a hook off Benn's side. 5:5
1:59 Jones Jr is backed into his opponents corner... 5:5
2:03 Benn is clinching. Early in a fight you have to wonder but late in a fight clinching can give a fighter a breather. 5:5
2:15 Griffin is shouting at Benn to break! 5:5
2:24 Both fighters are probing, looking for an opening. 5:5
2:31 Jones Jr grabs Benn. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 5:5
2:40 Griffin separates the two fighters. 5:5
2:44 Jones Jr quickly pulls at his trunks. 5:5
2:51 Benn whiffs with the uppercut. 5:5
3:00 Jones Jr fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 5:5
3:00 The crowd is booing because the action in that round was too pitifull for words. 4:5
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 3 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:13 Benn lands a brutal uppercut! 0:4
0:13 Jones Jr is dazed and he is in trouble!! 0:4
0:22 George Benton was really animated in Jones Jr's corner and Jones Jr was nodding in agreement. 0:4
0:23 Some nice infighting ends with Jones Jr getting an uppercut in. 2:4
0:34 Jones Jr moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 4:4
0:44 Jones Jr slides into the corner... 4:4
0:44 Benn snakes the jab through Jones Jr's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 4:6
1:00 Griffin tries to separate the boxers but Benn has a vice-like grip on Jones Jr. 4:6
1:05 Griffin pries them apart. 4:6
1:15 Jones Jr connects with a nasty combination! 8:6
1:15 Those shots all landed square and Benn felt them, he's in a world of hurt! 8:6
1:26 Benn moves Jones Jr back and scores with a hook. 8:9
1:35 Jones Jr doesn't have to look for Benn this round as He is right there in front of him. 8:9
1:42 Benn is really focused in this round. 8:9
1:49 Benn pins Jones Jr in the corner! 8:9
1:49 Benn lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 8:11
2:05 Jones Jr clamps Nigel Benn's arms to his side and holds on until Griffin breaks the hold. 8:11
2:14 Benn tries to get free... Here comes Griffin to break them up... 8:11
2:24 Both men look like they want to keep this fight in the center of the ring. 8:11
2:34 Benn misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 8:11
2:41 Jones Jr's corner is screaming at him to finish the round strong. 8:11
2:45 Jones Jr moves into the lower corner. 8:11
2:49 Benn throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 8:11
2:51 Jones Jr scores with a quick one-two to Benn's midsection 10:11
3:00 Benn fires away but finds nothing but air. 10:11
3:00 The close of the round brings some hearty applause from those in attendance. 10:11
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Jones Jr looks to be in fair shape as Round 4 gets underway. 0:0
0:09 Both fighters want to work inside for the moment, as Nigel Benn blasts home a hook. 0:2
0:14 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 0:2
0:29 Benn lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Jones Jr. 0:2
0:48 Benn is challenging Jones Jr to fight him and quit clinching. 0:2
0:57 Now they break clean. 0:2
1:06 Benn is just missing by a hair with his punches. 0:2
1:28 Jones Jr misses with that punch. 0:2
1:42 Jones Jr scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 5:2
1:42 Benn is suddenly in trouble! 5:2
1:51 Jones Jr lands a rapier like jab to the head of Benn 7:2
1:51 Jones Jr hurt Benn with that last shot! He's got him on wobbly legs, let's see if he can close the deal! 7:2
2:04 Roy Jones Jr bulls his way inside, pushing Nigel Benn up against the ropes. Good thing they don't score on style points. 7:2
2:09 That was a blistering exchange of punches between Jones Jr and Benn! 9:4
2:09 That last punch by Jones Jr just turned Benn's legs to Jell-O! Nigel Benn did a little dance and he's trying to regroup. Jones Jr moves in for the kill. 9:4
2:22 Benn uses subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Jones Jr tries vainly to score. 9:4
2:29 Benn takes a cross to the head from Jones Jr. 11:4
2:29 Jones Jr stuns Benn. Jones Jr has exceptional killer instinct and is going to work now to try and finish him! 11:4
2:46 Jones Jr misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 11:4
2:53 Benn scores with several quick blows to the head. 11:6
3:00 Benn traps Jones Jr's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Griffin breaks it up. 11:6
3:00 Griffin separates the two... 11:6
3:00 And that ends Round number 4. 11:6
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Benn looks to be in excellent shape as Round 5 gets underway. 0:0
0:09 Our ring card girls tonight are some real beauties. 0:0
0:16 Jones Jr looks to land a jab but misses the mark. 0:0
0:18 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:0
0:23 Jones Jr received a pep talk from George Benton before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:28 Jones Jr brushes the ropes and forces his way back to ring center. 0:0
0:35 Benn flicks a lead right to the head of Jones Jr. 0:2
0:45 Each fighter is measuring the other. Now Jones Jr lets his hands go and scores several quick punches to the head of Benn. 2:2
0:58 Jones Jr muscles his way inside. 2:2
1:03 Jones Jr traps Benn in the corner! 2:2
1:07 Jones Jr wraps up Benn. 2:2
1:16 Griffin has to break the clinch. 2:2
1:26 Jones Jr really buried that punch into Benn's ribs. 6:2
1:26 That series of punches rocked Benn and he looks to be in trouble. 6:2
1:43 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 6:2
1:47 Jones Jr rips off a nice right-left combination to the head. 8:2
1:59 Jones Jr pins Benn in the corner! 8:2
2:04 Roy Jones Jr charges in but Benn avoids the rush. 8:2
2:09 That straight cross from Jones Jr tagged Nigel Benn. He came right up the middle with that punch. 11:2
2:18 Nigel Benn slides into his own corner... 11:2
2:22 Jones Jr bores in determined to maul Benn 11:2
2:33 Nigel Benn has Jones Jr cornered! 11:2
2:33 Benn drills Roy Jones Jr with a left and right and another left. 11:4
2:43 We have a good crowd on hand tonight 11:4
2:50 Benn lands a crushing cross! 11:9
2:50 That absolutely rocked Jones Jr, he is on queer street right now!! 11:9
3:00 Benn comes in low. Jones Jr puts a headlock on him. Griffin knocks Jones Jr's arm off Benn's head. 11:9
3:00 Jones Jr finally lets go of Benn. 11:9
3:00 The round comes to a close as the crowd gives the fighters a standing ovation after that action packed round. Both fighters left everything out there. This is truly boxing at it's best. 13:10
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 6 of this scheduled 12 rounder. 0:0
0:12 "The Dark Destroyer" tries to give angles as he continues his relentless forward motion. 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
0:24 Jones Jr has Benn pinned! 0:0
0:28 The fighters are tied up. Jones Jr tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 0:0
0:37 Griffin moves in to break the clinch. 0:0
0:47 Roy Jones Jr forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Nigel Benn. 2:0
1:05 Benn takes a punishing over hand right to the jaw! 6:0
1:05 Nigel Benn is going to need to regroup after that blow... 6:0
1:14 There is a lot less action than we anticipated from these two in this round. 6:0
1:18 Jones Jr is trapped in his opponents corner... 6:0
1:18 Benn scores with a classic left-right combination. 6:3
1:34 Both fighters are throwing and neither is scoring more than the other. 8:5
1:43 The fighters are at close quarters now as Benn lands a hook downstairs. 8:7
1:58 Jones Jr pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 8:7
2:12 Jones Jr cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Benn had his elbows tucked in nicely. 8:7
2:18 Benn drops the right hand flush on Jones Jr's chin! 8:11
2:18 Jones Jr's knee almost touched the canvas... 8:11
2:35 Benn ties up Jones Jr. Why would he want to clinch now? 8:11
2:47 Nigel Benn pushes Jones Jr away. 8:11
2:57 "Junior" Jones Jr is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 8:11
3:00 Jones Jr retreats into a neutral corner. 8:11
3:00 The bell ending Round 6 sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 8:12
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Griffin motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 7. 0:0
0:10 Jones Jr doesn't connect with the jab. 0:0
0:13 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:0
0:17 George Benton was extremely upbeat during the break with Jones Jr providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:18 Benn is going to come out on the short end of this exchange of punches. 3:2
0:27 Both fighters are throwing but it looks like Jones Jr is scoring more than Benn. 6:4
0:43 Jones Jr is jockeying for position as he tries to force Benn back into the corner. 6:4
0:47 Nigel Benn slides into a neutral corner... 6:4
0:52 That cross from Jones Jr has some power behind it! 10:4
0:52 Benn looks like he was hurt by that punch! 10:4
1:06 Griffin warns Benn for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 10:4
1:10 Jones Jr pushes Benn away. 10:4
1:16 Nigel Benn scores with a hook to the body but he misses when he tries to double up with it. 10:6
1:37 * Benn takes a sizzling hook flush to the chin and drops to his hands and knees!!! 10:6
1:40 Jones Jr is ushered to a neutral corner by Griffin and the count begins.. 20:6
1:40 1 20:6
1:41 2 20:6
1:42 Benn is making a gallant try to get off the canvas as the count reaches 3. 20:6
1:43 4 20:6
1:44 5 20:6
1:45 6 20:6
1:46 7 20:6
1:47 8 20:6
1:48 9 20:6
1:48 * Benn is back on his feet! He looks shaken... 20:6
1:48 Griffin is looking at Benn closely, and he will allow the fight to continue. 20:6
1:48 There's time for Jones Jr to finish Benn if he can do it. 20:6
1:57 Jones Jr scores downstairs with a hard cross. 23:6
1:57 Benn is hurt. He looks like he's ready to go. Jones Jr just needs to take his time and land one more big shot. 23:6
2:10 Jones Jr can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 23:6
2:21 * Jones Jr definitely winced after landing that last punch. It looks as if he's hurt his hand; how bad is anyone's guess at this point. 23:6
2:26 Jones Jr has Benn blocked in! 23:6
2:30 Jones Jr wings a big left hand at Benn but the latter sidesteps the punch. 23:6
2:41 Roy Jones Jr moves in at an angle, trying to cut off the ring on Benn. 23:6
2:50 Jones Jr misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 23:6
2:56 The fight has moved back to the middle of the ring. 23:6
3:00 Benn takes a tremendous hook to the jaw! 27:6
3:00 Benn is suddenly in trouble! 27:6
3:00 It looks like Jones Jr has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 27:6
3:00 The bell sounded, ending the round but it's a wonder the referee and the fighters could hear it over the noise being made by the crowd. That knockdown really pumped up the spectators here tonight. 27:5
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Benn looks to be in good shape as Round 8 gets underway. 0:0
0:11 Benn has Jones Jr trapped! 0:0
0:11 Benn winds up and lands a nasty hook to Jones Jr's body. 0:3
0:16 Benn needs to catch his second wind... 0:3
0:25 Jones Jr is either lucky or has radar. Benn's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 0:3
0:27 Roy Jones Jr pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 2:3
0:41 Benn misses wildly with the hook. 2:3
0:48 Jones Jr connects with a vicious combination! 6:3
0:48 Benn's hurt, the last punch in that flurry stopped him cold! 6:3
0:53 It doesn't look like Benn has much left at all. 6:3
1:02 Benn fires a lead right that Jones Jr manages to avoid. 6:3
1:08 Benn is losing this round and is looking to load up on his punches. 6:3
1:16 There's a hard shot off the top of Jones Jr's head! 6:7
1:16 That punch really rocked Jones Jr! 6:7
1:30 Benn keeps looking to get inside on Roy Jones Jr 6:7
1:30 Benn is rebounding from the knockdown he suffered in the last frame. 6:7
1:40 Jones Jr and Benn swap blows with neither taking a step back. 8:9
1:54 Benn misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 8:9
1:56 Jones Jr lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 10:9
2:08 Benn has Jones Jr trapped in the near neutral corner... 10:9
2:08 Nice pop on that jab from Benn. 10:12
2:22 Benn and Jones Jr are in a clinch, Griffin hollers at them to break and start fighting. 10:12
2:27 * Griffin is telling Benn to quit leaning on the neck. 10:12
2:45 Benn just comes up short with the hook. 10:12
3:00 Jones Jr tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Benn blocks it. 10:12
3:00 Jones Jr appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 10:12
3:00 The bell sounds ending Round 8. 8:13
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Jones Jr and Benn leave their corners. 0:0
0:08 Roy Jones Jr gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Benn with an uppercut. 2:0
0:17 George Benton not only gave Jones Jr encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Benn. Now it's up to Roy Jones Jr to implement it. 2:0
0:22 Jones Jr lands a powerful combination right on the button! 6:0
0:22 Nigel Benn is going to need to regroup after that series of blows... 6:0
0:32 Benn is trying to avoid shots to the body, but He better get his hands up! 6:0
0:35 Roy Jones Jr backs into his own corner... 6:0
0:39 You could feel the breeze after that miss by Benn! 6:0
0:51 * Jones Jr drives home a brutal uppercut to Nigel Benn's head and down he goes!!! 6:0
0:53 Griffin begins counting... 14:0
0:53 1 14:0
0:54 2 14:0
0:55 3 14:0
0:56 4 14:0
0:57 Benn rolls over and is trying to push himself up but will he have enough strength and time to do it? 14:0
0:58 6 14:0
0:59 7 14:0
0:59 * Benn beats the count, but he appears to be hurt badly! 14:0
0:59 This bout will continue as Griffin signals to both men to fight. 14:0
0:59 Jones Jr knows he has Benn hurt as he wades in swinging! 14:0
1:07 A short hook to the head by Roy Jones Jr 16:0
1:07 Roy Jones Jr is going to let it all hang out and try to end this fight right here and now! 16:0
1:12 There seems to be a bit of puffiness under Nigel Benn's right eye. 16:0
1:21 Jones Jr pushes Benn then steps away from him. 16:0
1:43 That cross from Jones Jr just missed. 16:0
1:54 Jones Jr works his way in and leans on Nigel Benn. 16:0
1:58 Jones Jr gets in a several shots utilizing his hand speed. 18:0
2:16 Benn's not even close with the combination. 18:0
2:18 Jones Jr follows the jab with a with hard overhand right to the jaw. 21:0
2:35 Griffin has to pull the fighters away from each other as Benn locks up Jones Jr's arms. 21:0
2:40 The fighters separate after a clinch. 21:0
2:47 Benn lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 21:2
2:57 Benn has Jones Jr blocked in! 21:2
2:57 Benn splits Jones Jr's gloves with an uppercut. 21:4
3:00 The bell rings and the crowd is on fire, that knockdown was definitely worth the price of admission 21:3
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Benn rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:06 Jones Jr got some great advice from George Benton between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 10. 0:0
0:07 Jones Jr has Benn blocked in! 0:0
0:11 Roy Jones Jr fires a shot, but it glances off Benn's shoulder. 0:0
0:28 Benn traps Jones Jr in the corner! 0:0
0:32 That was a violent straight right by Benn! 0:4
0:32 Jones Jr appears shaken by those punches! 0:4
0:37 Jones Jr is starting to suck wind... 0:4
0:41 Jones Jr is looking to protect his body and he's leaving his chin wide open! 0:4
0:49 Benn connects square to Jones Jr's jaw, talk about sweet chin music!! 0:8
0:49 That shot buckled Jones Jr's legs and he is really unsteady now, like he could go down at any moment! 0:8
1:03 Benn has Roy Jones Jr trapped in the far neutral corner... 0:8
1:03 Benn lands a perfectly timed cross that puts Jones Jr back on his heels. 0:11
1:03 * That last shot stunned Jones Jr and it looks like Benn is going to receive an added benefit from the punch because Jones Jr is now bleeding. 0:12
1:03 A cut has opened up and it looks like it's located on the inside of Jones Jr's left eyebrow. 0:12
1:19 Benn lands a devastating hook! 0:17
1:19 Jones Jr is gasping for air!! 0:17
1:24 Both of these fighters are really laboring now... 0:17
1:29 Benn is trapped in his own corner... 0:17
1:34 Jones Jr connects with a solid combination! 4:17
1:34 It looks like Benn is hurt after taking those shots! 4:17
1:47 Benn fires a left hand that Jones Jr takes high on the shoulder. 4:17
1:50 It looks like Benn has shaken off the effects of the knockdown he suffered in the last round. 4:17
2:02 Benn lands a crushing cross! 4:21
2:02 That shot has Jones Jr hurt! 4:21
2:16 Benn has his arms wrapped around Jones Jr... Now they separate. 4:21
2:25 Roy Jones Jr works his way free! 4:21
2:33 Jones Jr feints, looking for an opening. 4:21
2:37 Roy Jones Jr slides into a neutral corner... 4:21
2:42 Benn can't score with short uppercut inside. Jones Jr got his gloves in front of the punch. 4:21
2:44 A cross lands for Jones Jr. Benn didn't see that one coming. 6:21
2:57 Benn lands a hard hook! 6:25
2:57 Roy Jones Jr looks shaken! 6:25
3:00 Jones Jr appears to have this fight under control. 6:25
3:00 Benn shows Roy Jones Jr his back and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 10. 4:25
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Jones Jr's corner as the bell sounds for Round 11. 0:0
0:06 Quick efficient work in the corner of Jones Jr has the cut inside the left eyebrow under control. There's not even a trickle of blood showing. 0:0
0:10 Jones Jr picks off the cross by Nigel Benn. 0:0
0:22 Jones Jr's corner is urging him on. They have been quite vocal tonight. 0:0
0:30 Jones Jr has Nigel Benn trapped! 0:0
0:30 Jones Jr gets in two or three punishing shots to the head of Benn. 3:0
0:44 Jones Jr lands a solid cross! 8:0
0:44 Benn is reeling.. 8:0
0:48 Benn's swelling isn't getting any better; as a matter of fact it's even more swollen here in round 11. 8:0
1:02 Neither fighter wants to stay on the ropes as they are back in the middle of the ring. 8:0
1:02 Benn lands consecutive uppercuts to Jones Jr's midsection. 8:2
1:18 Jones Jr is protecting the body nicely as Benn fails to score inside. 8:2
1:25 Jones Jr throws a crushing right to Benn's jaw! 13:2
1:25 Benn is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 13:2
1:41 Jones Jr has Benn blocked in! 13:2
1:46 Jones Jr tries to drop the right hand over the top but Benn ducks under it. 13:2
1:53 Jones Jr takes a hard combination from Benn 13:6
1:53 Jones Jr appears to be stunned! 13:6
2:07 Benn just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 17:6
2:07 Benn was hurt by those blows! 17:6
2:11 You can see some increased swelling around the right of Benn. 17:6
2:21 There's a straight right by Benn! 17:11
2:21 Jones Jr was shaken by that blow! 17:11
2:21 And now it appears as if Roy Jones Jr's cut has been reopened by one of those punches that landed. 17:11
2:21 Blood is clearly coming from the reopened cut on the inside of Jones Jr's left eyebrow. It may well become a target for Benn. 17:11
2:21 * The fighters jockey back and forth and now the referee is going to use this opportunity to step in and call timeout. He's taking Jones Jr by the arm and leading him to the far ropes where the ringside physician can take a look at the cut above Jones Jr's eye. 17:11
2:21 * 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 Jones Jr, it must be positive. Yep, this fight's going to continue as both fighters receive instructions to resume the mayhem here in round 11. 17:11
2:47 Jones Jr dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Benn back on his heels! 21:11
2:47 What a devastating shot, Benn looks like he is out on his feet, he has no idea where he is! 21:11
3:00 Benn is blocked in his own corner... 21:11
3:00 Jones Jr misses with that jab. 21:11
3:00 Jones Jr seems to have done enough to win this fight. 21:11
3:00 That was a solid, action packed round! 19:12
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds for the last round of the bout. 0:0
0:08 Nigel Benn's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:08 Jones Jr is ready to go. The cut inside the left eyebrow he suffered won't be a factor at the beginning of the round because his corner man has the bleeding stopped. 0:0
0:08 Benn'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 Benn backs into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:14 Roy Jones Jr fires and misses. 0:0
0:26 Roy Jones Jr cranks up the hook and connects to Benn's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 4:0
0:26 Jones Jr has Benn in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 4:0
0:31 There appears to be increased swelling under Benn's right eye. 4:0
0:39 Jones Jr is keeping away from the ropes. 4:0
0:43 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 4:0
1:01 Roy Jones Jr and Benn each take a step back. 4:0
1:06 Benn backs into the far left corner. 4:0
1:11 Jones Jr lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Nigel Benn. 4:0
1:13 Benn bangs a right cross off the face of Roy Jones Jr. 4:2
1:25 Jones Jr scores to Benn's midsection with a combination. 6:2
1:39 Jones Jr misses wildly with the Hook. 6:2
1:46 Jones Jr is really focused in this round. 6:2
1:49 Jones Jr gets away from the ropes and is back to the center of the ring. 6:2
1:54 Jones Jr wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Benn's defense. 6:2
2:03 Benn connects with an uppercut to the head of Jones Jr. 6:4
2:13 Upstairs and downstairs! Benn lands two quick blows and then moves away from Jones Jr's counters. 6:6
2:26 Benn misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 6:6
2:29 Jones Jr buries a hook to the body of Benn. 9:6
2:46 Benn scores with a winging right! Jones Jr's head snapped back violently with that punch! 9:11
2:46 Benn has Jones Jr hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 9:11
3:00 Nigel Benn tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 9:11
3:00 And the bell sounds ending the round and the fight. This one's gone the distance and we'll await the decision of the judges. 6:12
Fight Result
Let's go to Jeff Connor for the call...
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
Paul Artisst, United States scores the bout 114 to 112 for Nigel Benn
Philippe Verbeke, Belgium scores the bout 114 to 112 for Roy Jones Jr
Pierre Benoist, United States scores the bout 114 to 113 for ...
...Roy Jones Jr
Your winner by split decision is Roy Jones Jr!
Score Cards
Paul Artisst Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Roy Jones Jr 9 9 9 10 10 9 10 9 10 9 9 9 112
Nigel Benn 10 10 10 9 9 10 8 10 8 10 10 10 114
Philippe Verbeke Round Total
Belgium 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Roy Jones Jr 9 10 9 10 10 9 10 9 10 9 10 9 114
Nigel Benn 10 9 10 9 9 10 8 10 8 10 9 10 112
Pierre Benoist Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Roy Jones Jr 9 9 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 10 9 114
Nigel Benn 10 10 10 10 9 10 8 9 8 10 9 10 113
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Roy Jones Jr 27 28 27 30 30 27 30 28 30 27 29 27 340
Nigel Benn 30 29 30 28 27 30 24 29 24 30 28 30 339
Statistics
Categories Roy Jones Jr Nigel Benn
Knockdowns scored 2 0
Jabs / Round 3.25 4.33
Hooks / Round 5.92 4.25
Crosses / Round 6.75 4.17
Combinations / Round 5.42 4.75
Uppercuts / Round 3.42 3.92
Punches Landed / Round 24.75 21.42
Punches Missed / Round 59.75 45.75
Punching Accuracy 29.3% 31.9%
Total Number of Fouls 0 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 2 / 1 / 1 0 / 0 / 0
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 0 / 0 / 0
Cut locations breakdown:
Cut inside left eyebrow 2 / 1 / 1
Bouts halted to check cut(s) 1 0
Corner work on closing cuts (trials/success):
Trickle 0 / 0 0 / 0
Minor 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bleeding 1 / 1 0 / 0
Bad 1 / 1 0 / 0
Heavy 0 / 0 0 / 0
Gushing 0 / 0 0 / 0
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 3 / 2
Fight Inside 3 / 2 4 / 3
Fight Outside (Offensive) 2 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 2 / 2
Go for KO 1 / 1 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 2 / 1 3 / 1
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 3 / 1 2 / 2
Title Bout Championship Boxing - Copyright (C) 2013 PISD Ltd
Fight info: Nottingham Arena, Nottingham, England, 2015-11-21, announcer is Jeff Connor, referee is Michael Griffin, the bout will be scored by three judges: Paul Artisst (United States), Philippe Verbeke (Belgium) and Pierre Benoist (United States), ring card girl is Tara Hamilton, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 12 rounds, WBA-rules are in effect, three KD rule is in effect, save by the bell only in last round, 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: Roy Jones Jr - Record: 4-1-0 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: George Benton - Cut Man: Bill Gibson
In the blue corner: Nigel Benn - Record: 3-1-1 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Floyd Mayweather Sr. - Cut Man: Ralph Citro
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 That's the bell, summoning the two fighters to begin trading punches here in the first. 0:0
0:08 Benn follows a beautiful a double jab with a solid cross! 0:3
0:28 Benn has promised a good showing tonight. 0:3
0:32 Jones Jr pushes Benn away, looking for more space to work in. 0:3
0:40 Jones Jr lands a paralyzing cross! 4:3
0:40 Benn takes a step back, obviously hurt! 4:3
0:49 Benn backs into the lower corner. 4:3
0:49 Jones Jr goes to the body with a three punch salvo. 6:3
1:04 some nifty bodywork Jones Jr as he scores with several shots from the inside. 8:3
1:18 Roy Jones Jr telegraphed that shot and Benn ducks under it easily. 8:3
1:20 Nigel Benn digs a short hook to ribs of Jones Jr. 8:5
1:29 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... But neither is pressing the action right now. 8:5
1:36 Jones Jr has an army of supporters in the crowd tonight, judging by the chants we are hearing. 8:5
1:55 Jones Jr attempts to go to the body, but can't connect. 8:5
2:02 Roy Jones Jr looks to his corner. 8:5
2:08 Jones Jr backs into a neutral corner. 8:5
2:08 Benn gets inside and fires a hook to Jones Jr's body. 8:7
2:28 Jones Jr just misses with a huge shot as Benn chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 8:7
2:35 Benn lands a vicious cross! 8:11
2:35 And Jones Jr's in big trouble now! 8:11
2:54 Benn shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Jones Jr flush! 8:16
2:54 Jones Jr looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 8:16
3:00 Jones Jr has freed himself from Benn. They move quickly to ring center. 8:16
3:00 Loud applause accompanies the end of this round. 9:17
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
0:08 Whatever George Benton said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Jones Jr has some spring in his step here in the 2nd round. 0:0
0:10 Jones Jr moves into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:10 There's a right cross from Nigel Benn that lands flush. 0:3
0:26 Benn is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. 0:3
0:29 Jones Jr lands two stinging combinations that stop Benn in his tracks. 3:3
0:43 Jones Jr tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 3:3
0:53 Jones Jr is pinned in his opponents corner... 3:3
0:58 Benn throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Jones Jr but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 3:3
1:08 Nigel Benn retreats into the left corner. 3:3
1:12 Jones Jr fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 3:3
1:30 Jones Jr tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Benn. 3:3
1:32 Benn lands a two short rights and a left hook to the body. 3:5
1:43 Benn is really focused in this round. 3:5
1:46 Jones Jr glances a hook off Benn's side. 5:5
1:59 Jones Jr is backed into his opponents corner... 5:5
2:03 Benn is clinching. Early in a fight you have to wonder but late in a fight clinching can give a fighter a breather. 5:5
2:15 Griffin is shouting at Benn to break! 5:5
2:24 Both fighters are probing, looking for an opening. 5:5
2:31 Jones Jr grabs Benn. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 5:5
2:40 Griffin separates the two fighters. 5:5
2:44 Jones Jr quickly pulls at his trunks. 5:5
2:51 Benn whiffs with the uppercut. 5:5
3:00 Jones Jr fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 5:5
3:00 The crowd is booing because the action in that round was too pitifull for words. 4:5
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 3 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:13 Benn lands a brutal uppercut! 0:4
0:13 Jones Jr is dazed and he is in trouble!! 0:4
0:22 George Benton was really animated in Jones Jr's corner and Jones Jr was nodding in agreement. 0:4
0:23 Some nice infighting ends with Jones Jr getting an uppercut in. 2:4
0:34 Jones Jr moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 4:4
0:44 Jones Jr slides into the corner... 4:4
0:44 Benn snakes the jab through Jones Jr's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 4:6
1:00 Griffin tries to separate the boxers but Benn has a vice-like grip on Jones Jr. 4:6
1:05 Griffin pries them apart. 4:6
1:15 Jones Jr connects with a nasty combination! 8:6
1:15 Those shots all landed square and Benn felt them, he's in a world of hurt! 8:6
1:26 Benn moves Jones Jr back and scores with a hook. 8:9
1:35 Jones Jr doesn't have to look for Benn this round as He is right there in front of him. 8:9
1:42 Benn is really focused in this round. 8:9
1:49 Benn pins Jones Jr in the corner! 8:9
1:49 Benn lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 8:11
2:05 Jones Jr clamps Nigel Benn's arms to his side and holds on until Griffin breaks the hold. 8:11
2:14 Benn tries to get free... Here comes Griffin to break them up... 8:11
2:24 Both men look like they want to keep this fight in the center of the ring. 8:11
2:34 Benn misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 8:11
2:41 Jones Jr's corner is screaming at him to finish the round strong. 8:11
2:45 Jones Jr moves into the lower corner. 8:11
2:49 Benn throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 8:11
2:51 Jones Jr scores with a quick one-two to Benn's midsection 10:11
3:00 Benn fires away but finds nothing but air. 10:11
3:00 The close of the round brings some hearty applause from those in attendance. 10:11
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Jones Jr looks to be in fair shape as Round 4 gets underway. 0:0
0:09 Both fighters want to work inside for the moment, as Nigel Benn blasts home a hook. 0:2
0:14 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 0:2
0:29 Benn lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Jones Jr. 0:2
0:48 Benn is challenging Jones Jr to fight him and quit clinching. 0:2
0:57 Now they break clean. 0:2
1:06 Benn is just missing by a hair with his punches. 0:2
1:28 Jones Jr misses with that punch. 0:2
1:42 Jones Jr scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 5:2
1:42 Benn is suddenly in trouble! 5:2
1:51 Jones Jr lands a rapier like jab to the head of Benn 7:2
1:51 Jones Jr hurt Benn with that last shot! He's got him on wobbly legs, let's see if he can close the deal! 7:2
2:04 Roy Jones Jr bulls his way inside, pushing Nigel Benn up against the ropes. Good thing they don't score on style points. 7:2
2:09 That was a blistering exchange of punches between Jones Jr and Benn! 9:4
2:09 That last punch by Jones Jr just turned Benn's legs to Jell-O! Nigel Benn did a little dance and he's trying to regroup. Jones Jr moves in for the kill. 9:4
2:22 Benn uses subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Jones Jr tries vainly to score. 9:4
2:29 Benn takes a cross to the head from Jones Jr. 11:4
2:29 Jones Jr stuns Benn. Jones Jr has exceptional killer instinct and is going to work now to try and finish him! 11:4
2:46 Jones Jr misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 11:4
2:53 Benn scores with several quick blows to the head. 11:6
3:00 Benn traps Jones Jr's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Griffin breaks it up. 11:6
3:00 Griffin separates the two... 11:6
3:00 And that ends Round number 4. 11:6
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Benn looks to be in excellent shape as Round 5 gets underway. 0:0
0:09 Our ring card girls tonight are some real beauties. 0:0
0:16 Jones Jr looks to land a jab but misses the mark. 0:0
0:18 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:0
0:23 Jones Jr received a pep talk from George Benton before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:28 Jones Jr brushes the ropes and forces his way back to ring center. 0:0
0:35 Benn flicks a lead right to the head of Jones Jr. 0:2
0:45 Each fighter is measuring the other. Now Jones Jr lets his hands go and scores several quick punches to the head of Benn. 2:2
0:58 Jones Jr muscles his way inside. 2:2
1:03 Jones Jr traps Benn in the corner! 2:2
1:07 Jones Jr wraps up Benn. 2:2
1:16 Griffin has to break the clinch. 2:2
1:26 Jones Jr really buried that punch into Benn's ribs. 6:2
1:26 That series of punches rocked Benn and he looks to be in trouble. 6:2
1:43 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 6:2
1:47 Jones Jr rips off a nice right-left combination to the head. 8:2
1:59 Jones Jr pins Benn in the corner! 8:2
2:04 Roy Jones Jr charges in but Benn avoids the rush. 8:2
2:09 That straight cross from Jones Jr tagged Nigel Benn. He came right up the middle with that punch. 11:2
2:18 Nigel Benn slides into his own corner... 11:2
2:22 Jones Jr bores in determined to maul Benn 11:2
2:33 Nigel Benn has Jones Jr cornered! 11:2
2:33 Benn drills Roy Jones Jr with a left and right and another left. 11:4
2:43 We have a good crowd on hand tonight 11:4
2:50 Benn lands a crushing cross! 11:9
2:50 That absolutely rocked Jones Jr, he is on queer street right now!! 11:9
3:00 Benn comes in low. Jones Jr puts a headlock on him. Griffin knocks Jones Jr's arm off Benn's head. 11:9
3:00 Jones Jr finally lets go of Benn. 11:9
3:00 The round comes to a close as the crowd gives the fighters a standing ovation after that action packed round. Both fighters left everything out there. This is truly boxing at it's best. 13:10
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 6 of this scheduled 12 rounder. 0:0
0:12 "The Dark Destroyer" tries to give angles as he continues his relentless forward motion. 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
0:24 Jones Jr has Benn pinned! 0:0
0:28 The fighters are tied up. Jones Jr tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 0:0
0:37 Griffin moves in to break the clinch. 0:0
0:47 Roy Jones Jr forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Nigel Benn. 2:0
1:05 Benn takes a punishing over hand right to the jaw! 6:0
1:05 Nigel Benn is going to need to regroup after that blow... 6:0
1:14 There is a lot less action than we anticipated from these two in this round. 6:0
1:18 Jones Jr is trapped in his opponents corner... 6:0
1:18 Benn scores with a classic left-right combination. 6:3
1:34 Both fighters are throwing and neither is scoring more than the other. 8:5
1:43 The fighters are at close quarters now as Benn lands a hook downstairs. 8:7
1:58 Jones Jr pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 8:7
2:12 Jones Jr cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Benn had his elbows tucked in nicely. 8:7
2:18 Benn drops the right hand flush on Jones Jr's chin! 8:11
2:18 Jones Jr's knee almost touched the canvas... 8:11
2:35 Benn ties up Jones Jr. Why would he want to clinch now? 8:11
2:47 Nigel Benn pushes Jones Jr away. 8:11
2:57 "Junior" Jones Jr is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 8:11
3:00 Jones Jr retreats into a neutral corner. 8:11
3:00 The bell ending Round 6 sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 8:12
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Griffin motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 7. 0:0
0:10 Jones Jr doesn't connect with the jab. 0:0
0:13 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:0
0:17 George Benton was extremely upbeat during the break with Jones Jr providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:18 Benn is going to come out on the short end of this exchange of punches. 3:2
0:27 Both fighters are throwing but it looks like Jones Jr is scoring more than Benn. 6:4
0:43 Jones Jr is jockeying for position as he tries to force Benn back into the corner. 6:4
0:47 Nigel Benn slides into a neutral corner... 6:4
0:52 That cross from Jones Jr has some power behind it! 10:4
0:52 Benn looks like he was hurt by that punch! 10:4
1:06 Griffin warns Benn for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 10:4
1:10 Jones Jr pushes Benn away. 10:4
1:16 Nigel Benn scores with a hook to the body but he misses when he tries to double up with it. 10:6
1:37 * Benn takes a sizzling hook flush to the chin and drops to his hands and knees!!! 10:6
1:40 Jones Jr is ushered to a neutral corner by Griffin and the count begins.. 20:6
1:40 1 20:6
1:41 2 20:6
1:42 Benn is making a gallant try to get off the canvas as the count reaches 3. 20:6
1:43 4 20:6
1:44 5 20:6
1:45 6 20:6
1:46 7 20:6
1:47 8 20:6
1:48 9 20:6
1:48 * Benn is back on his feet! He looks shaken... 20:6
1:48 Griffin is looking at Benn closely, and he will allow the fight to continue. 20:6
1:48 There's time for Jones Jr to finish Benn if he can do it. 20:6
1:57 Jones Jr scores downstairs with a hard cross. 23:6
1:57 Benn is hurt. He looks like he's ready to go. Jones Jr just needs to take his time and land one more big shot. 23:6
2:10 Jones Jr can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 23:6
2:21 * Jones Jr definitely winced after landing that last punch. It looks as if he's hurt his hand; how bad is anyone's guess at this point. 23:6
2:26 Jones Jr has Benn blocked in! 23:6
2:30 Jones Jr wings a big left hand at Benn but the latter sidesteps the punch. 23:6
2:41 Roy Jones Jr moves in at an angle, trying to cut off the ring on Benn. 23:6
2:50 Jones Jr misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 23:6
2:56 The fight has moved back to the middle of the ring. 23:6
3:00 Benn takes a tremendous hook to the jaw! 27:6
3:00 Benn is suddenly in trouble! 27:6
3:00 It looks like Jones Jr has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 27:6
3:00 The bell sounded, ending the round but it's a wonder the referee and the fighters could hear it over the noise being made by the crowd. That knockdown really pumped up the spectators here tonight. 27:5
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Benn looks to be in good shape as Round 8 gets underway. 0:0
0:11 Benn has Jones Jr trapped! 0:0
0:11 Benn winds up and lands a nasty hook to Jones Jr's body. 0:3
0:16 Benn needs to catch his second wind... 0:3
0:25 Jones Jr is either lucky or has radar. Benn's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 0:3
0:27 Roy Jones Jr pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 2:3
0:41 Benn misses wildly with the hook. 2:3
0:48 Jones Jr connects with a vicious combination! 6:3
0:48 Benn's hurt, the last punch in that flurry stopped him cold! 6:3
0:53 It doesn't look like Benn has much left at all. 6:3
1:02 Benn fires a lead right that Jones Jr manages to avoid. 6:3
1:08 Benn is losing this round and is looking to load up on his punches. 6:3
1:16 There's a hard shot off the top of Jones Jr's head! 6:7
1:16 That punch really rocked Jones Jr! 6:7
1:30 Benn keeps looking to get inside on Roy Jones Jr 6:7
1:30 Benn is rebounding from the knockdown he suffered in the last frame. 6:7
1:40 Jones Jr and Benn swap blows with neither taking a step back. 8:9
1:54 Benn misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 8:9
1:56 Jones Jr lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 10:9
2:08 Benn has Jones Jr trapped in the near neutral corner... 10:9
2:08 Nice pop on that jab from Benn. 10:12
2:22 Benn and Jones Jr are in a clinch, Griffin hollers at them to break and start fighting. 10:12
2:27 * Griffin is telling Benn to quit leaning on the neck. 10:12
2:45 Benn just comes up short with the hook. 10:12
3:00 Jones Jr tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Benn blocks it. 10:12
3:00 Jones Jr appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 10:12
3:00 The bell sounds ending Round 8. 8:13
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Jones Jr and Benn leave their corners. 0:0
0:08 Roy Jones Jr gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Benn with an uppercut. 2:0
0:17 George Benton not only gave Jones Jr encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Benn. Now it's up to Roy Jones Jr to implement it. 2:0
0:22 Jones Jr lands a powerful combination right on the button! 6:0
0:22 Nigel Benn is going to need to regroup after that series of blows... 6:0
0:32 Benn is trying to avoid shots to the body, but He better get his hands up! 6:0
0:35 Roy Jones Jr backs into his own corner... 6:0
0:39 You could feel the breeze after that miss by Benn! 6:0
0:51 * Jones Jr drives home a brutal uppercut to Nigel Benn's head and down he goes!!! 6:0
0:53 Griffin begins counting... 14:0
0:53 1 14:0
0:54 2 14:0
0:55 3 14:0
0:56 4 14:0
0:57 Benn rolls over and is trying to push himself up but will he have enough strength and time to do it? 14:0
0:58 6 14:0
0:59 7 14:0
0:59 * Benn beats the count, but he appears to be hurt badly! 14:0
0:59 This bout will continue as Griffin signals to both men to fight. 14:0
0:59 Jones Jr knows he has Benn hurt as he wades in swinging! 14:0
1:07 A short hook to the head by Roy Jones Jr 16:0
1:07 Roy Jones Jr is going to let it all hang out and try to end this fight right here and now! 16:0
1:12 There seems to be a bit of puffiness under Nigel Benn's right eye. 16:0
1:21 Jones Jr pushes Benn then steps away from him. 16:0
1:43 That cross from Jones Jr just missed. 16:0
1:54 Jones Jr works his way in and leans on Nigel Benn. 16:0
1:58 Jones Jr gets in a several shots utilizing his hand speed. 18:0
2:16 Benn's not even close with the combination. 18:0
2:18 Jones Jr follows the jab with a with hard overhand right to the jaw. 21:0
2:35 Griffin has to pull the fighters away from each other as Benn locks up Jones Jr's arms. 21:0
2:40 The fighters separate after a clinch. 21:0
2:47 Benn lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 21:2
2:57 Benn has Jones Jr blocked in! 21:2
2:57 Benn splits Jones Jr's gloves with an uppercut. 21:4
3:00 The bell rings and the crowd is on fire, that knockdown was definitely worth the price of admission 21:3
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Benn rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:06 Jones Jr got some great advice from George Benton between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 10. 0:0
0:07 Jones Jr has Benn blocked in! 0:0
0:11 Roy Jones Jr fires a shot, but it glances off Benn's shoulder. 0:0
0:28 Benn traps Jones Jr in the corner! 0:0
0:32 That was a violent straight right by Benn! 0:4
0:32 Jones Jr appears shaken by those punches! 0:4
0:37 Jones Jr is starting to suck wind... 0:4
0:41 Jones Jr is looking to protect his body and he's leaving his chin wide open! 0:4
0:49 Benn connects square to Jones Jr's jaw, talk about sweet chin music!! 0:8
0:49 That shot buckled Jones Jr's legs and he is really unsteady now, like he could go down at any moment! 0:8
1:03 Benn has Roy Jones Jr trapped in the far neutral corner... 0:8
1:03 Benn lands a perfectly timed cross that puts Jones Jr back on his heels. 0:11
1:03 * That last shot stunned Jones Jr and it looks like Benn is going to receive an added benefit from the punch because Jones Jr is now bleeding. 0:12
1:03 A cut has opened up and it looks like it's located on the inside of Jones Jr's left eyebrow. 0:12
1:19 Benn lands a devastating hook! 0:17
1:19 Jones Jr is gasping for air!! 0:17
1:24 Both of these fighters are really laboring now... 0:17
1:29 Benn is trapped in his own corner... 0:17
1:34 Jones Jr connects with a solid combination! 4:17
1:34 It looks like Benn is hurt after taking those shots! 4:17
1:47 Benn fires a left hand that Jones Jr takes high on the shoulder. 4:17
1:50 It looks like Benn has shaken off the effects of the knockdown he suffered in the last round. 4:17
2:02 Benn lands a crushing cross! 4:21
2:02 That shot has Jones Jr hurt! 4:21
2:16 Benn has his arms wrapped around Jones Jr... Now they separate. 4:21
2:25 Roy Jones Jr works his way free! 4:21
2:33 Jones Jr feints, looking for an opening. 4:21
2:37 Roy Jones Jr slides into a neutral corner... 4:21
2:42 Benn can't score with short uppercut inside. Jones Jr got his gloves in front of the punch. 4:21
2:44 A cross lands for Jones Jr. Benn didn't see that one coming. 6:21
2:57 Benn lands a hard hook! 6:25
2:57 Roy Jones Jr looks shaken! 6:25
3:00 Jones Jr appears to have this fight under control. 6:25
3:00 Benn shows Roy Jones Jr his back and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 10. 4:25
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Jones Jr's corner as the bell sounds for Round 11. 0:0
0:06 Quick efficient work in the corner of Jones Jr has the cut inside the left eyebrow under control. There's not even a trickle of blood showing. 0:0
0:10 Jones Jr picks off the cross by Nigel Benn. 0:0
0:22 Jones Jr's corner is urging him on. They have been quite vocal tonight. 0:0
0:30 Jones Jr has Nigel Benn trapped! 0:0
0:30 Jones Jr gets in two or three punishing shots to the head of Benn. 3:0
0:44 Jones Jr lands a solid cross! 8:0
0:44 Benn is reeling.. 8:0
0:48 Benn's swelling isn't getting any better; as a matter of fact it's even more swollen here in round 11. 8:0
1:02 Neither fighter wants to stay on the ropes as they are back in the middle of the ring. 8:0
1:02 Benn lands consecutive uppercuts to Jones Jr's midsection. 8:2
1:18 Jones Jr is protecting the body nicely as Benn fails to score inside. 8:2
1:25 Jones Jr throws a crushing right to Benn's jaw! 13:2
1:25 Benn is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 13:2
1:41 Jones Jr has Benn blocked in! 13:2
1:46 Jones Jr tries to drop the right hand over the top but Benn ducks under it. 13:2
1:53 Jones Jr takes a hard combination from Benn 13:6
1:53 Jones Jr appears to be stunned! 13:6
2:07 Benn just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 17:6
2:07 Benn was hurt by those blows! 17:6
2:11 You can see some increased swelling around the right of Benn. 17:6
2:21 There's a straight right by Benn! 17:11
2:21 Jones Jr was shaken by that blow! 17:11
2:21 And now it appears as if Roy Jones Jr's cut has been reopened by one of those punches that landed. 17:11
2:21 Blood is clearly coming from the reopened cut on the inside of Jones Jr's left eyebrow. It may well become a target for Benn. 17:11
2:21 * The fighters jockey back and forth and now the referee is going to use this opportunity to step in and call timeout. He's taking Jones Jr by the arm and leading him to the far ropes where the ringside physician can take a look at the cut above Jones Jr's eye. 17:11
2:21 * 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 Jones Jr, it must be positive. Yep, this fight's going to continue as both fighters receive instructions to resume the mayhem here in round 11. 17:11
2:47 Jones Jr dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Benn back on his heels! 21:11
2:47 What a devastating shot, Benn looks like he is out on his feet, he has no idea where he is! 21:11
3:00 Benn is blocked in his own corner... 21:11
3:00 Jones Jr misses with that jab. 21:11
3:00 Jones Jr seems to have done enough to win this fight. 21:11
3:00 That was a solid, action packed round! 19:12
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds for the last round of the bout. 0:0
0:08 Nigel Benn's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:08 Jones Jr is ready to go. The cut inside the left eyebrow he suffered won't be a factor at the beginning of the round because his corner man has the bleeding stopped. 0:0
0:08 Benn'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 Benn backs into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:14 Roy Jones Jr fires and misses. 0:0
0:26 Roy Jones Jr cranks up the hook and connects to Benn's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 4:0
0:26 Jones Jr has Benn in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 4:0
0:31 There appears to be increased swelling under Benn's right eye. 4:0
0:39 Jones Jr is keeping away from the ropes. 4:0
0:43 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 4:0
1:01 Roy Jones Jr and Benn each take a step back. 4:0
1:06 Benn backs into the far left corner. 4:0
1:11 Jones Jr lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Nigel Benn. 4:0
1:13 Benn bangs a right cross off the face of Roy Jones Jr. 4:2
1:25 Jones Jr scores to Benn's midsection with a combination. 6:2
1:39 Jones Jr misses wildly with the Hook. 6:2
1:46 Jones Jr is really focused in this round. 6:2
1:49 Jones Jr gets away from the ropes and is back to the center of the ring. 6:2
1:54 Jones Jr wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Benn's defense. 6:2
2:03 Benn connects with an uppercut to the head of Jones Jr. 6:4
2:13 Upstairs and downstairs! Benn lands two quick blows and then moves away from Jones Jr's counters. 6:6
2:26 Benn misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 6:6
2:29 Jones Jr buries a hook to the body of Benn. 9:6
2:46 Benn scores with a winging right! Jones Jr's head snapped back violently with that punch! 9:11
2:46 Benn has Jones Jr hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 9:11
3:00 Nigel Benn tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 9:11
3:00 And the bell sounds ending the round and the fight. This one's gone the distance and we'll await the decision of the judges. 6:12
Fight Result
Let's go to Jeff Connor for the call...
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
Paul Artisst, United States scores the bout 114 to 112 for Nigel Benn
Philippe Verbeke, Belgium scores the bout 114 to 112 for Roy Jones Jr
Pierre Benoist, United States scores the bout 114 to 113 for ...
...Roy Jones Jr
Your winner by split decision is Roy Jones Jr!
Score Cards
Paul Artisst Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Roy Jones Jr 9 9 9 10 10 9 10 9 10 9 9 9 112
Nigel Benn 10 10 10 9 9 10 8 10 8 10 10 10 114
Philippe Verbeke Round Total
Belgium 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Roy Jones Jr 9 10 9 10 10 9 10 9 10 9 10 9 114
Nigel Benn 10 9 10 9 9 10 8 10 8 10 9 10 112
Pierre Benoist Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Roy Jones Jr 9 9 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 10 9 114
Nigel Benn 10 10 10 10 9 10 8 9 8 10 9 10 113
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Roy Jones Jr 27 28 27 30 30 27 30 28 30 27 29 27 340
Nigel Benn 30 29 30 28 27 30 24 29 24 30 28 30 339
Statistics
Categories Roy Jones Jr Nigel Benn
Knockdowns scored 2 0
Jabs / Round 3.25 4.33
Hooks / Round 5.92 4.25
Crosses / Round 6.75 4.17
Combinations / Round 5.42 4.75
Uppercuts / Round 3.42 3.92
Punches Landed / Round 24.75 21.42
Punches Missed / Round 59.75 45.75
Punching Accuracy 29.3% 31.9%
Total Number of Fouls 0 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 2 / 1 / 1 0 / 0 / 0
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 0 / 0 / 0
Cut locations breakdown:
Cut inside left eyebrow 2 / 1 / 1
Bouts halted to check cut(s) 1 0
Corner work on closing cuts (trials/success):
Trickle 0 / 0 0 / 0
Minor 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bleeding 1 / 1 0 / 0
Bad 1 / 1 0 / 0
Heavy 0 / 0 0 / 0
Gushing 0 / 0 0 / 0
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 3 / 2
Fight Inside 3 / 2 4 / 3
Fight Outside (Offensive) 2 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 2 / 2
Go for KO 1 / 1 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 2 / 1 3 / 1
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 3 / 1 2 / 2
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Re: CRW Season Week 62+ fights 7-12
Michael Nunn vs Steve Collins
Fight info: Nottingham Arena, Nottingham, England, 2015-11-21, announcer is Lupe Contreras, referee is Bela Florian, the bout will be scored by three judges: Tim Wood (United States), Matteo Fratini (Italy) and Harold Barnes (United States), ring card girl is Maria Cristina, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 12 rounds, WBA-rules are in effect, three KD rule is in effect, save by the bell only in last round, 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: Michael Nunn - Record: 3-1-1 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Phil Borgia - Cut Man: Jack DeForrest
In the blue corner: Steve Collins - Record: 3-1-1 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Freddie Brown - Cut Man: Dennie Mancini
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fight gets underway as the bell sounds the start of Round 1. 0:0
0:11 Collins has promised a good showing tonight. 0:0
0:14 Collins slides into a neutral corner... 0:0
0:18 Nunn fires a left hand that Collins takes high on the shoulder. 0:0
0:28 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... But neither is pressing the action right now. 0:0
0:36 Nunn pins Steve Collins's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 0:0
0:40 Florian moves in to break the clinch. 0:0
0:53 The quickness and footwork of Nunn is definitely keeping Collins off balance. 0:0
1:01 Collins has Nunn cornered! 0:0
1:05 Collins is moving laterally and not straight back, which is exactly what he should be doing. 0:0
1:13 Nunn pulls his trunks up. 0:0
1:26 Collins swings...and misses. 0:0
1:29 Nunn gets inside and fires a hook to Collins's body. 2:0
1:42 Collins is probing with his jab as he tries to find an opening in Nunn's defense. 2:0
1:52 Collins is dancing and flicking harmless punches at Nunn. 2:0
1:57 Collins has Nunn trapped in the far left neutral corner... 2:0
2:02 Collins pins Nunn's arms! The fighters are tied up... 2:0
2:06 Michael Nunn pushes Collins away. 2:0
2:11 We have a lull in the action. 2:0
2:18 Nunn tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Collins blocks it. 2:0
2:25 Collins lands a hard cross! 2:4
2:25 Nunn is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 2:4
2:34 Collins gets away from the ropes and is back to the center of the ring. 2:4
2:38 Collins misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 2:4
2:41 Nunn throws a cross to the head, then digs a hook to the body. 4:4
2:55 Collins misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 4:4
3:00 Nunn dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Steve Collins back on his heels! 8:4
3:00 Collins was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 8:4
3:00 The bell sounds to end Round 1 of what could well prove to be a very close fight. 8:6
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:09 Nunn backs into the upper corner. 0:0
0:14 Nunn holds his arms up in disgust as Collins holds him around his waist. 0:0
0:23 Nunn works his way free! 0:0
0:32 Collins scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 0:5
0:32 Nunn is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 0:5
0:46 Collins wings a big left hand at Nunn but the latter sidesteps the punch. 0:5
0:52 Collins's corner is urging him on. They have been quite vocal tonight. 0:5
0:59 Collins tries to drop the right hand over the top but Nunn ducks under it. 0:5
1:02 Nunn lets his hands go inside and gets in a hook to Collins's midsection. 2:5
1:20 Nunn is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 2:5
1:22 Collins lands a nice cross but Nunn turned with it, absorbing most of its power. 2:7
1:34 Not a lot on that hook to Nunn's side, but it scored. 2:9
1:46 Collins drills Nunn with a left and right and another left. 2:11
2:04 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 2:11
2:04 Michael Nunn had the upper hand in an action packed exchange! 5:13
2:13 Collins doesn't have to look for Nunn this round as He is right there in front of him. 5:13
2:21 Nunn lands a strong hook! 9:13
2:21 Collins is reeling.. 9:13
2:43 Collins leaves the jab just short. 9:13
2:54 * OH my,Nunn lands a huge uppercut and Collins hits the canvas. 9:13
2:56 Florian starts counting... 18:13
2:56 1 18:13
2:57 2 18:13
2:58 Collins is in bad shape as he tries to regain his feet. 18:13
3:00 * Collins finds his legs and stands up but who knows how long he will be able to remain vertical! 18:13
3:00 Florian wipes Collins's gloves as he asks him if he wants the fight to go on... Collins nods his head and the action resumes. 18:13
3:00 The bell rings and the crowd is on fire, that knockdown was definitely worth the price of admission 18:13
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 As the bell sounds to begin Round 3, we will see if Michael Nunn can take advantage of the knockdown he scored last round. 0:0
0:21 Collins and Nunn are in a clinch, Florian hollers at them to break and start fighting. 0:0
0:31 Florian is shouting at Collins to break! 0:0
0:40 Collins misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:0
0:42 The fighters are tangled up inside. Michael "Second To" Nunn has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 2:0
0:52 Collins pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 2:2
1:13 Collins grabs Nunn's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Florian has to force Collins to let go. 2:2
1:18 Referee Florian steps in to break it up. 2:2
1:29 Collins backs into his own corner... 2:2
1:33 Collins picks off the jab thrown by Nunn. 2:2
1:36 Collins doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 2:4
1:40 Steve Collins is rebounding from the knockdown he suffered in the last frame. 2:4
1:49 Collins whiffs with the jab. 2:4
1:52 That flurry by Nunn scored cleanly as Collins looks to clinch. 5:4
2:01 Nunn forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Collins. 7:4
2:11 Nunn connects with a cross. 9:4
2:27 Nunn wraps up Collins. 9:4
2:37 Referee Florian separates the two... 9:4
2:46 Collins misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 9:4
2:54 Nunn backs off to hitch up his trunks. 9:4
3:00 Nunn works his way in and leans on Collins... 9:4
3:00 The Referee breaks it up... 9:4
3:00 Round 3 ends with the sound of the bell. 8:4
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 4 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:11 Collins cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Nunn had his elbows tucked in nicely. 0:0
0:13 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 0:0
0:21 Nunn has Collins pinned! 0:0
0:25 Nunn is giving Collins a lot of side-to-side movement. 0:0
0:29 Freddie Brown is just telling Collins the obvious: throw more punches, move your head, step it up. That's not going to help much! 0:0
0:36 Collins doubled up on the hook. Did you see the water fly off Nunn's head? 0:5
0:36 Michael Nunn looks shaken! 0:5
0:52 You would think Nunn had a brick wall built aroud his midsection as futile as Collins looked trying to score there! 0:5
0:54 Nunn scores to both the head and body and then moves away. 2:5
1:08 Collins misses wildly with the Hook. 2:5
1:10 * Florian motions to Nunn to keep his punches up. 4:5
1:31 Nunn slides into the corner... 4:5
1:31 Nunn eats a short cross from Collins amd backs away. 4:7
1:47 Nunn does a great job of moving as Collins tries to work inside. 4:7
1:58 Collins fires a lead right that Nunn manages to avoid. 4:7
2:10 Nunn tries to muscle inside but Collins clinches him. 4:7
2:25 * Collins is leaning on the back of Nunn's neck and Florian has seen enough as he issues a warning. 4:7
2:41 Collins's jab connects to Nunn's head 4:9
2:51 Michael Nunn moves into a neutral corner. 4:9
2:51 Collins scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 4:11
3:00 Collins wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Nunn's defense. 4:11
3:00 Round 4 finishes with the sound of the bell. 5:11
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 5 begins. 0:0
0:09 Collins tries to double up on the hook to the body and at least one gets through. 0:2
0:14 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:2
0:18 Collins is trapped in the corner... 0:2
0:23 Nunn telegraphed that shot and Collins ducks under it easily. 0:2
0:30 Collins catches Nunn coming in with a sweet uppercut! 0:6
0:30 Michael Nunn is staggered... 0:6
0:47 Collins pins Nunn in the corner! 0:6
0:51 Nunn is challenging Collins to fight him and quit clinching. 0:6
1:02 Now they break clean. 0:6
1:11 Collins bounces off the ropes, challenging Nunn to come get him. 0:6
1:16 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Collins lands a short uppercut to the chin of Nunn. 0:8
1:30 Collins can't score with short uppercut inside. Nunn got his gloves in front of the punch. 0:8
1:38 Nunn is forced into his own corner... 0:8
1:43 That punch actually went behind Nunn's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Collins. 0:8
1:55 Collins has Nunn trapped! 0:8
1:59 Collins's misses as Nunn backpedals away. 0:8
2:11 Nunn lets his hands go inside, but Collins protects his body well. 0:8
2:26 Collins just can't find the range with that uppercut. 0:8
2:28 Nunn buries a hook followed by an uppercut to the midsection of Collins 3:8
2:47 Collins clinches... Nunn gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 3:8
2:56 Florian pries them apart. 3:8
3:00 Nunn has his arms wrapped around Collins... Now they separate. 3:8
3:00 Florian separates the two... 3:8
3:00 The seconds tick off the clock ending Round 5. 3:7
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Collins and Nunn leave their corners. 0:0
0:12 Collins looks to work the body, but Nunn covers up nicely. 0:0
0:14 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:0
0:24 Collins just comes up short with the jab. 0:0
0:39 Collins grabs Nunn. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 0:0
0:54 Florian has to break them apart. 0:0
0:58 Nunn and Collins grab a quick breather. 0:0
1:01 Nunn looks to his corner. 0:0
1:08 Michael Nunn tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:0
1:11 The two fighters have chosen to work on the inside and it's Collins who scores with a short hook to the chest. 0:2
1:21 Collins is trapped in Nunn's corner... 0:2
1:21 Collins tastes Nunn's jab 2:2
1:30 The fighters are trading punches and Collins seems to have won that exchange. 4:5
1:53 Collins uses subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Michael Nunn tries vainly to score. 4:5
1:55 Collins goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 4:7
2:12 Michael Nunn attempts to go to the body, but can't connect. 4:7
2:25 Michael Nunn's constant movement can be frustrating to an opponent who's not capable of cutting off the ring on him. 4:7
2:29 Collins is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. 4:7
2:36 Collins picks off the jab by Nunn. 4:7
2:43 Collins drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 4:12
2:43 That shot has Nunn hurt! 4:12
2:51 The fighters are back at ring center... 4:12
3:00 You could feel the breeze after that miss by Collins! 4:12
3:00 There's another round in the books. 6:11
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Nunn and Collins square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 7. 0:0
0:06 Phil Borgia knows Nunn lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:07 Nunn retreats into the left corner. 0:0
0:11 Collins is moving like he is walking on air tonight. 0:0
0:11 No blood, no bruises and no swelling; you wouldn't know that these guys are already in the 7th round of this fight. 0:0
0:19 Thats a nice right hand from Collins. 0:2
0:31 Steve Collins slides into his own corner... 0:2
0:36 Nunn doesn't connect with the hook. 0:2
0:47 Collins works free! He backs to ring center, with Nunn following. 0:2
0:56 Collins with a lead right to the head. 0:4
1:13 Nunn is gliding around the ring like it's his own personal dance floor. 0:4
1:23 Nunn fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 0:4
1:25 The uppercut just landed by Collins is a nice weapon on the inside. 0:6
1:35 Collins backs into a neutral corner. 0:6
1:39 Nunn throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Steve Collins but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 0:6
1:54 Collins is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Nunn. 0:6
1:59 Florian moves them apart. 0:6
2:03 The action is back in the center of the ring. 0:6
2:08 Apparently Collins feels it's a good strategy to hug Nunn and force Florian to come separate them. 0:6
2:17 Florian breaks them up... 0:6
2:29 Collins fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 0:6
2:44 Nunn brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 0:6
2:57 Nunn traps Collins's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Florian breaks it up. 0:6
3:00 Nunn uses his shoulder to force Collins out of the clinch. 0:6
3:00 It looks like Collins has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 0:6
3:00 Nunn spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 7. 1:7
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 8. 0:0
0:07 Nunn received a pep talk from Phil Borgia before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:13 Nunn fires and misses. 0:0
0:15 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 0:0
0:24 Collins misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 0:0
0:35 Nunn slips in a jab to the body 2:0
0:48 Some nice infighting ends with Collins getting an uppercut in. 2:2
1:02 Collins fires away but finds nothing but air. 2:2
1:05 Nunn scores with quick series of shots to the body of Collins. 4:2
1:22 Nunn fires a wild overhand left and misses everything. 4:2
1:34 Collins lands a hard hook! 4:7
1:34 Nunn is suddenly in trouble! 4:7
1:48 Steve Collins is just missing by a hair with his punches. 4:7
1:55 Collins steps back as he tries to create some punching room. 4:7
1:58 Nunn has Collins blocked in! 4:7
1:58 Nunn scores with a rapid fire combination. 6:7
2:15 Collins lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Nunn. 6:7
2:26 Collins pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 6:7
2:37 Collins is trapped in his own corner... 6:7
2:41 Nunn looks for a breather; he grabs Collins and holds on. Collins pushes Nunn off and looks for an opening. 6:7
2:46 Collins tries to get free... Here comes Florian to break them up... 6:7
2:55 That cross from Collins lands with some authority! 6:11
2:55 Nunn looks like he was hurt by that punch! 6:11
3:00 Collins appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 6:11
3:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 5:13
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 9 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:08 Whatever Phil Borgia said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Nunn has some spring in his step here in the 9th round. 0:0
0:13 Collins is in constant motion. He is a hard fighter to corner. 0:0
0:13 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 0:0
0:18 Collins moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 0:2
0:30 * Collins is being warned for a low blow. Florian is letting the judges know. 0:4
0:56 Collins misses with that punch. 0:4
1:07 Collins's not even close with the jab. 0:4
1:09 Nunn lands a jab to Collins's midsection 2:4
1:18 Nunn moves into the far corner. 2:4
1:23 Collins can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 2:4
1:25 Nunn connects with an uppercut to the head of Collins. 4:4
1:38 Collins splits Nunn's gloves with an uppercut. 4:6
1:52 Florian warns Collins for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 4:6
1:56 Florian has to separate the two... 4:6
2:00 Nunn is looking to protect his body and he's leaving his chin wide open! 4:6
2:08 Collins misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 4:6
2:15 Nunn just landed a devastating three punch combo! 8:6
2:15 Collins appears shaken by those punches! 8:6
2:28 Collins throws a flurry of punches but Nunn either blocks or slips them. 8:6
2:40 Collins is on his bicycle as he looks to stay away from Nunn 8:6
2:44 Collins's corner is screaming at him to finish the round strong. 8:6
2:51 Collins is literally dancing circles around Nunn this round. 8:6
3:00 Collins ties up Nunn. Why would he want to clinch now? 8:6
3:00 Florian separates the two... 8:6
3:00 Collins appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 8:6
3:00 And another stanza comes to a close with the bell. 8:8
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Collins is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 10. 0:0
0:07 Phil Borgia not only gave Nunn encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Collins. Now it's up to Nunn to implement it. 0:0
0:07 Nunn retreats into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:07 Collins with a right to the body 0:2
0:12 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:2
0:16 Collins lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 0:4
0:30 Collins misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 0:4
0:37 The cross scores for Steve Collins. He needs to throw that punch more often. 0:6
0:53 Michael Nunn works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 0:6
1:03 Collins traps Nunn in the corner! 0:6
1:08 Nunn comes in low. Collins puts a headlock on him. Florian knocks Steve Collins's arm off Nunn's head. 0:6
1:17 Collins shoves Nunn away. 0:6
1:26 That hook by Steve Collins jarred Nunn! 0:10
1:26 Nunn is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 0:10
1:30 Nunn is fading... 0:10
1:43 Nunn moves to the center of the Ring taunting Collins with his hands by his sides. 0:10
2:03 Collins is off target with that uppercut. 0:10
2:10 Collins slides into a neutral corner... 0:10
2:10 Not much to choose in that exchange as both Nunn and Steve Collins had their moments. 2:12
2:20 Nunn retreats into the near right corner. 2:12
2:25 Steve Collins misses wildly with the hook. 2:12
2:27 Nunn scores to the body with a jab 4:12
2:41 Collins has Nunn trapped! 4:12
2:46 Nunn is either lucky or has radar. Collins's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 4:12
3:00 Collins fires a volley of punches but Nunn was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 4:12
3:00 Steve Collins appears to have this fight under control. 4:12
3:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 10, forcing Florian to step in. 5:12
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 11. 0:0
0:13 Collins isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving Nunn fits. 0:0
0:13 Appearance wise these two both look good for this stage of the fight. 0:0
0:17 Collins's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:18 Steve Collins lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 0:2
0:32 Florian has to pull the fighters away from each other as Collins locks up Nunn's arms. 0:2
0:42 Florian has to break the clinch. 0:2
0:51 Collins slips out of a corner, as Michael Nunn attempts to trap him. 0:2
0:56 A short hook to the head by Collins 0:4
1:13 Steve Collins ties up Nunn. 0:4
1:17 Florian separates the two fighters. 0:4
1:27 Nunn is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Collins. 0:4
1:31 Collins is really focused in this round. 0:4
1:38 Collins is holding on to Nunn. He seems to be taking a breather. 0:4
1:53 Collins pushes Nunn away. 0:4
1:58 Collins goes downstairs with a quick combination. 0:6
2:12 Steve Collins fires and misses. 0:6
2:14 Nunn lands a stinging jab. 2:6
2:28 Steve Collins connects with a solid combination! 2:10
2:28 Michael Nunn is in big trouble, he took a lot punches there and he does not look very steady! 2:10
2:43 Watch Collins move. He is darting in and out, in and out, keeping Nunn off balance. 2:10
2:56 The fighters are tied up. Collins tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 2:10
3:00 Collins finally lets go of Nunn. 2:10
3:00 Collins seems to have done enough to win this fight. 2:10
3:00 And that ends Round number 11. 3:10
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd would like to see a knockout as the bell sounds for Round 12, the final round of the fight. 0:0
0:06 Phil Borgia seemed to pump up Nunn between rounds. 0:0
0:06 Nunn slides into the corner... 0:0
0:06 Both fighters want to work inside for the moment, as Collins blasts home a hook. 0:2
0:11 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:2
0:16 Steve Collins continues to pop the jab 0:4
0:34 Collins fires a shot, but it glances off Nunn's shoulder. 0:4
0:41 Nunn really buried that punch into Collins's ribs. 5:4
0:41 Collins is gasping for air!! 5:4
0:45 It looks like Nunn and Collins both need to catch their second wind... 5:4
0:57 Collins is flicking the jab, trying to keep Nunn at long range. 5:4
1:02 Collins gets off a three punch salvo to Nunn's head. 5:6
1:07 Nunn is fatigued. That's going to make him more susceptible to a knockdown. 5:6
1:07 Collins is running out of gas... 5:6
1:11 Both boxers go back to the middle of the squared circle. 5:6
1:11 Michael Nunn leans in and takes an uppercut to the chin from Collins. 5:8
1:26 That was a violent straight left by Nunn! 9:8
1:26 Steve Collins was hurt by those blows! 9:8
1:40 Nunn slides along the far ropes. 9:8
1:49 Nunn usues his legs to avoid Collins's punches. 9:8
2:03 Michael Nunn ends up behind Collins as he deftly avoids a straight ahead attack moving to his right. 9:8
2:13 Collins lands a paralyzing cross! 9:12
2:13 Nunn was stunned by that blow! 9:12
2:23 Steve Collins has a real weapon in that jab of his. he should use it more. 9:15
2:43 Nunn feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to be trapped there. 9:15
2:50 Nunn scores with a nice left cross. 11:15
3:00 Call it a night, sports fans, because this fight is over! Let's see who gets the nod from the judges. 12:17
Fight Result
And here with the call is Lupe Contreras
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
Matteo Fratini, Italy scores the bout 116 to 112 for Steve Collins
Tim Wood, United States scores the bout 114 to 114 - even
Harold Barnes, United States scores the bout 115 to 113 for ...
...Steve Collins
The winner by majority decision is Steve Collins!
Score Cards
Tim Wood Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Michael Nunn 10 10 10 9 9 9 10 9 10 10 9 9 114
Steve Collins 9 8 9 10 10 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 114
Matteo Fratini Round Total
Italy 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Michael Nunn 10 10 10 9 9 9 9 9 10 9 9 9 112
Steve Collins 9 8 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 116
Harold Barnes Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Michael Nunn 10 10 10 10 9 9 9 9 10 9 9 9 113
Steve Collins 9 8 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 115
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Michael Nunn 30 30 30 28 27 27 28 27 30 28 27 27 339
Steve Collins 27 24 27 29 30 30 29 30 30 29 30 30 345
Statistics
Categories Michael Nunn Steve Collins
Knockdowns scored 1 0
Jabs / Round 3.42 4.67
Hooks / Round 3.08 3.92
Crosses / Round 2.33 4.00
Combinations / Round 2.17 4.33
Uppercuts / Round 3.00 4.50
Punches Landed / Round 14.00 21.42
Punches Missed / Round 35.33 93.08
Punching Accuracy 28.4% 18.7%
Total Number of Fouls 1 2
Low Blow 1 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1
Foul Penalties:
Official Warning 1
Caution 1 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 6 / 4
Fight Outside (Defensive) 7 / 3 1 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 1 / 1 1 / 1
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 3 / 1 3 / 1
Title Bout Championship Boxing - Copyright (C) 2013 PISD Ltd
Fight info: Nottingham Arena, Nottingham, England, 2015-11-21, announcer is Lupe Contreras, referee is Bela Florian, the bout will be scored by three judges: Tim Wood (United States), Matteo Fratini (Italy) and Harold Barnes (United States), ring card girl is Maria Cristina, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 12 rounds, WBA-rules are in effect, three KD rule is in effect, save by the bell only in last round, 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: Michael Nunn - Record: 3-1-1 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Phil Borgia - Cut Man: Jack DeForrest
In the blue corner: Steve Collins - Record: 3-1-1 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Freddie Brown - Cut Man: Dennie Mancini
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fight gets underway as the bell sounds the start of Round 1. 0:0
0:11 Collins has promised a good showing tonight. 0:0
0:14 Collins slides into a neutral corner... 0:0
0:18 Nunn fires a left hand that Collins takes high on the shoulder. 0:0
0:28 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... But neither is pressing the action right now. 0:0
0:36 Nunn pins Steve Collins's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 0:0
0:40 Florian moves in to break the clinch. 0:0
0:53 The quickness and footwork of Nunn is definitely keeping Collins off balance. 0:0
1:01 Collins has Nunn cornered! 0:0
1:05 Collins is moving laterally and not straight back, which is exactly what he should be doing. 0:0
1:13 Nunn pulls his trunks up. 0:0
1:26 Collins swings...and misses. 0:0
1:29 Nunn gets inside and fires a hook to Collins's body. 2:0
1:42 Collins is probing with his jab as he tries to find an opening in Nunn's defense. 2:0
1:52 Collins is dancing and flicking harmless punches at Nunn. 2:0
1:57 Collins has Nunn trapped in the far left neutral corner... 2:0
2:02 Collins pins Nunn's arms! The fighters are tied up... 2:0
2:06 Michael Nunn pushes Collins away. 2:0
2:11 We have a lull in the action. 2:0
2:18 Nunn tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Collins blocks it. 2:0
2:25 Collins lands a hard cross! 2:4
2:25 Nunn is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 2:4
2:34 Collins gets away from the ropes and is back to the center of the ring. 2:4
2:38 Collins misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 2:4
2:41 Nunn throws a cross to the head, then digs a hook to the body. 4:4
2:55 Collins misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 4:4
3:00 Nunn dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Steve Collins back on his heels! 8:4
3:00 Collins was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 8:4
3:00 The bell sounds to end Round 1 of what could well prove to be a very close fight. 8:6
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:09 Nunn backs into the upper corner. 0:0
0:14 Nunn holds his arms up in disgust as Collins holds him around his waist. 0:0
0:23 Nunn works his way free! 0:0
0:32 Collins scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 0:5
0:32 Nunn is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 0:5
0:46 Collins wings a big left hand at Nunn but the latter sidesteps the punch. 0:5
0:52 Collins's corner is urging him on. They have been quite vocal tonight. 0:5
0:59 Collins tries to drop the right hand over the top but Nunn ducks under it. 0:5
1:02 Nunn lets his hands go inside and gets in a hook to Collins's midsection. 2:5
1:20 Nunn is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 2:5
1:22 Collins lands a nice cross but Nunn turned with it, absorbing most of its power. 2:7
1:34 Not a lot on that hook to Nunn's side, but it scored. 2:9
1:46 Collins drills Nunn with a left and right and another left. 2:11
2:04 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 2:11
2:04 Michael Nunn had the upper hand in an action packed exchange! 5:13
2:13 Collins doesn't have to look for Nunn this round as He is right there in front of him. 5:13
2:21 Nunn lands a strong hook! 9:13
2:21 Collins is reeling.. 9:13
2:43 Collins leaves the jab just short. 9:13
2:54 * OH my,Nunn lands a huge uppercut and Collins hits the canvas. 9:13
2:56 Florian starts counting... 18:13
2:56 1 18:13
2:57 2 18:13
2:58 Collins is in bad shape as he tries to regain his feet. 18:13
3:00 * Collins finds his legs and stands up but who knows how long he will be able to remain vertical! 18:13
3:00 Florian wipes Collins's gloves as he asks him if he wants the fight to go on... Collins nods his head and the action resumes. 18:13
3:00 The bell rings and the crowd is on fire, that knockdown was definitely worth the price of admission 18:13
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 As the bell sounds to begin Round 3, we will see if Michael Nunn can take advantage of the knockdown he scored last round. 0:0
0:21 Collins and Nunn are in a clinch, Florian hollers at them to break and start fighting. 0:0
0:31 Florian is shouting at Collins to break! 0:0
0:40 Collins misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:0
0:42 The fighters are tangled up inside. Michael "Second To" Nunn has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 2:0
0:52 Collins pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 2:2
1:13 Collins grabs Nunn's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Florian has to force Collins to let go. 2:2
1:18 Referee Florian steps in to break it up. 2:2
1:29 Collins backs into his own corner... 2:2
1:33 Collins picks off the jab thrown by Nunn. 2:2
1:36 Collins doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 2:4
1:40 Steve Collins is rebounding from the knockdown he suffered in the last frame. 2:4
1:49 Collins whiffs with the jab. 2:4
1:52 That flurry by Nunn scored cleanly as Collins looks to clinch. 5:4
2:01 Nunn forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Collins. 7:4
2:11 Nunn connects with a cross. 9:4
2:27 Nunn wraps up Collins. 9:4
2:37 Referee Florian separates the two... 9:4
2:46 Collins misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 9:4
2:54 Nunn backs off to hitch up his trunks. 9:4
3:00 Nunn works his way in and leans on Collins... 9:4
3:00 The Referee breaks it up... 9:4
3:00 Round 3 ends with the sound of the bell. 8:4
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 4 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:11 Collins cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Nunn had his elbows tucked in nicely. 0:0
0:13 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 0:0
0:21 Nunn has Collins pinned! 0:0
0:25 Nunn is giving Collins a lot of side-to-side movement. 0:0
0:29 Freddie Brown is just telling Collins the obvious: throw more punches, move your head, step it up. That's not going to help much! 0:0
0:36 Collins doubled up on the hook. Did you see the water fly off Nunn's head? 0:5
0:36 Michael Nunn looks shaken! 0:5
0:52 You would think Nunn had a brick wall built aroud his midsection as futile as Collins looked trying to score there! 0:5
0:54 Nunn scores to both the head and body and then moves away. 2:5
1:08 Collins misses wildly with the Hook. 2:5
1:10 * Florian motions to Nunn to keep his punches up. 4:5
1:31 Nunn slides into the corner... 4:5
1:31 Nunn eats a short cross from Collins amd backs away. 4:7
1:47 Nunn does a great job of moving as Collins tries to work inside. 4:7
1:58 Collins fires a lead right that Nunn manages to avoid. 4:7
2:10 Nunn tries to muscle inside but Collins clinches him. 4:7
2:25 * Collins is leaning on the back of Nunn's neck and Florian has seen enough as he issues a warning. 4:7
2:41 Collins's jab connects to Nunn's head 4:9
2:51 Michael Nunn moves into a neutral corner. 4:9
2:51 Collins scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 4:11
3:00 Collins wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Nunn's defense. 4:11
3:00 Round 4 finishes with the sound of the bell. 5:11
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 5 begins. 0:0
0:09 Collins tries to double up on the hook to the body and at least one gets through. 0:2
0:14 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:2
0:18 Collins is trapped in the corner... 0:2
0:23 Nunn telegraphed that shot and Collins ducks under it easily. 0:2
0:30 Collins catches Nunn coming in with a sweet uppercut! 0:6
0:30 Michael Nunn is staggered... 0:6
0:47 Collins pins Nunn in the corner! 0:6
0:51 Nunn is challenging Collins to fight him and quit clinching. 0:6
1:02 Now they break clean. 0:6
1:11 Collins bounces off the ropes, challenging Nunn to come get him. 0:6
1:16 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Collins lands a short uppercut to the chin of Nunn. 0:8
1:30 Collins can't score with short uppercut inside. Nunn got his gloves in front of the punch. 0:8
1:38 Nunn is forced into his own corner... 0:8
1:43 That punch actually went behind Nunn's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Collins. 0:8
1:55 Collins has Nunn trapped! 0:8
1:59 Collins's misses as Nunn backpedals away. 0:8
2:11 Nunn lets his hands go inside, but Collins protects his body well. 0:8
2:26 Collins just can't find the range with that uppercut. 0:8
2:28 Nunn buries a hook followed by an uppercut to the midsection of Collins 3:8
2:47 Collins clinches... Nunn gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 3:8
2:56 Florian pries them apart. 3:8
3:00 Nunn has his arms wrapped around Collins... Now they separate. 3:8
3:00 Florian separates the two... 3:8
3:00 The seconds tick off the clock ending Round 5. 3:7
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Collins and Nunn leave their corners. 0:0
0:12 Collins looks to work the body, but Nunn covers up nicely. 0:0
0:14 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:0
0:24 Collins just comes up short with the jab. 0:0
0:39 Collins grabs Nunn. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 0:0
0:54 Florian has to break them apart. 0:0
0:58 Nunn and Collins grab a quick breather. 0:0
1:01 Nunn looks to his corner. 0:0
1:08 Michael Nunn tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:0
1:11 The two fighters have chosen to work on the inside and it's Collins who scores with a short hook to the chest. 0:2
1:21 Collins is trapped in Nunn's corner... 0:2
1:21 Collins tastes Nunn's jab 2:2
1:30 The fighters are trading punches and Collins seems to have won that exchange. 4:5
1:53 Collins uses subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Michael Nunn tries vainly to score. 4:5
1:55 Collins goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 4:7
2:12 Michael Nunn attempts to go to the body, but can't connect. 4:7
2:25 Michael Nunn's constant movement can be frustrating to an opponent who's not capable of cutting off the ring on him. 4:7
2:29 Collins is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. 4:7
2:36 Collins picks off the jab by Nunn. 4:7
2:43 Collins drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 4:12
2:43 That shot has Nunn hurt! 4:12
2:51 The fighters are back at ring center... 4:12
3:00 You could feel the breeze after that miss by Collins! 4:12
3:00 There's another round in the books. 6:11
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Nunn and Collins square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 7. 0:0
0:06 Phil Borgia knows Nunn lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:07 Nunn retreats into the left corner. 0:0
0:11 Collins is moving like he is walking on air tonight. 0:0
0:11 No blood, no bruises and no swelling; you wouldn't know that these guys are already in the 7th round of this fight. 0:0
0:19 Thats a nice right hand from Collins. 0:2
0:31 Steve Collins slides into his own corner... 0:2
0:36 Nunn doesn't connect with the hook. 0:2
0:47 Collins works free! He backs to ring center, with Nunn following. 0:2
0:56 Collins with a lead right to the head. 0:4
1:13 Nunn is gliding around the ring like it's his own personal dance floor. 0:4
1:23 Nunn fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 0:4
1:25 The uppercut just landed by Collins is a nice weapon on the inside. 0:6
1:35 Collins backs into a neutral corner. 0:6
1:39 Nunn throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Steve Collins but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 0:6
1:54 Collins is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Nunn. 0:6
1:59 Florian moves them apart. 0:6
2:03 The action is back in the center of the ring. 0:6
2:08 Apparently Collins feels it's a good strategy to hug Nunn and force Florian to come separate them. 0:6
2:17 Florian breaks them up... 0:6
2:29 Collins fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 0:6
2:44 Nunn brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 0:6
2:57 Nunn traps Collins's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Florian breaks it up. 0:6
3:00 Nunn uses his shoulder to force Collins out of the clinch. 0:6
3:00 It looks like Collins has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 0:6
3:00 Nunn spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 7. 1:7
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 8. 0:0
0:07 Nunn received a pep talk from Phil Borgia before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:13 Nunn fires and misses. 0:0
0:15 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 0:0
0:24 Collins misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 0:0
0:35 Nunn slips in a jab to the body 2:0
0:48 Some nice infighting ends with Collins getting an uppercut in. 2:2
1:02 Collins fires away but finds nothing but air. 2:2
1:05 Nunn scores with quick series of shots to the body of Collins. 4:2
1:22 Nunn fires a wild overhand left and misses everything. 4:2
1:34 Collins lands a hard hook! 4:7
1:34 Nunn is suddenly in trouble! 4:7
1:48 Steve Collins is just missing by a hair with his punches. 4:7
1:55 Collins steps back as he tries to create some punching room. 4:7
1:58 Nunn has Collins blocked in! 4:7
1:58 Nunn scores with a rapid fire combination. 6:7
2:15 Collins lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Nunn. 6:7
2:26 Collins pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 6:7
2:37 Collins is trapped in his own corner... 6:7
2:41 Nunn looks for a breather; he grabs Collins and holds on. Collins pushes Nunn off and looks for an opening. 6:7
2:46 Collins tries to get free... Here comes Florian to break them up... 6:7
2:55 That cross from Collins lands with some authority! 6:11
2:55 Nunn looks like he was hurt by that punch! 6:11
3:00 Collins appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 6:11
3:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 5:13
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 9 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:08 Whatever Phil Borgia said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Nunn has some spring in his step here in the 9th round. 0:0
0:13 Collins is in constant motion. He is a hard fighter to corner. 0:0
0:13 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 0:0
0:18 Collins moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 0:2
0:30 * Collins is being warned for a low blow. Florian is letting the judges know. 0:4
0:56 Collins misses with that punch. 0:4
1:07 Collins's not even close with the jab. 0:4
1:09 Nunn lands a jab to Collins's midsection 2:4
1:18 Nunn moves into the far corner. 2:4
1:23 Collins can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 2:4
1:25 Nunn connects with an uppercut to the head of Collins. 4:4
1:38 Collins splits Nunn's gloves with an uppercut. 4:6
1:52 Florian warns Collins for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 4:6
1:56 Florian has to separate the two... 4:6
2:00 Nunn is looking to protect his body and he's leaving his chin wide open! 4:6
2:08 Collins misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 4:6
2:15 Nunn just landed a devastating three punch combo! 8:6
2:15 Collins appears shaken by those punches! 8:6
2:28 Collins throws a flurry of punches but Nunn either blocks or slips them. 8:6
2:40 Collins is on his bicycle as he looks to stay away from Nunn 8:6
2:44 Collins's corner is screaming at him to finish the round strong. 8:6
2:51 Collins is literally dancing circles around Nunn this round. 8:6
3:00 Collins ties up Nunn. Why would he want to clinch now? 8:6
3:00 Florian separates the two... 8:6
3:00 Collins appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 8:6
3:00 And another stanza comes to a close with the bell. 8:8
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Collins is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 10. 0:0
0:07 Phil Borgia not only gave Nunn encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Collins. Now it's up to Nunn to implement it. 0:0
0:07 Nunn retreats into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:07 Collins with a right to the body 0:2
0:12 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:2
0:16 Collins lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 0:4
0:30 Collins misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 0:4
0:37 The cross scores for Steve Collins. He needs to throw that punch more often. 0:6
0:53 Michael Nunn works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 0:6
1:03 Collins traps Nunn in the corner! 0:6
1:08 Nunn comes in low. Collins puts a headlock on him. Florian knocks Steve Collins's arm off Nunn's head. 0:6
1:17 Collins shoves Nunn away. 0:6
1:26 That hook by Steve Collins jarred Nunn! 0:10
1:26 Nunn is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 0:10
1:30 Nunn is fading... 0:10
1:43 Nunn moves to the center of the Ring taunting Collins with his hands by his sides. 0:10
2:03 Collins is off target with that uppercut. 0:10
2:10 Collins slides into a neutral corner... 0:10
2:10 Not much to choose in that exchange as both Nunn and Steve Collins had their moments. 2:12
2:20 Nunn retreats into the near right corner. 2:12
2:25 Steve Collins misses wildly with the hook. 2:12
2:27 Nunn scores to the body with a jab 4:12
2:41 Collins has Nunn trapped! 4:12
2:46 Nunn is either lucky or has radar. Collins's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 4:12
3:00 Collins fires a volley of punches but Nunn was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 4:12
3:00 Steve Collins appears to have this fight under control. 4:12
3:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 10, forcing Florian to step in. 5:12
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 11. 0:0
0:13 Collins isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving Nunn fits. 0:0
0:13 Appearance wise these two both look good for this stage of the fight. 0:0
0:17 Collins's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:18 Steve Collins lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 0:2
0:32 Florian has to pull the fighters away from each other as Collins locks up Nunn's arms. 0:2
0:42 Florian has to break the clinch. 0:2
0:51 Collins slips out of a corner, as Michael Nunn attempts to trap him. 0:2
0:56 A short hook to the head by Collins 0:4
1:13 Steve Collins ties up Nunn. 0:4
1:17 Florian separates the two fighters. 0:4
1:27 Nunn is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Collins. 0:4
1:31 Collins is really focused in this round. 0:4
1:38 Collins is holding on to Nunn. He seems to be taking a breather. 0:4
1:53 Collins pushes Nunn away. 0:4
1:58 Collins goes downstairs with a quick combination. 0:6
2:12 Steve Collins fires and misses. 0:6
2:14 Nunn lands a stinging jab. 2:6
2:28 Steve Collins connects with a solid combination! 2:10
2:28 Michael Nunn is in big trouble, he took a lot punches there and he does not look very steady! 2:10
2:43 Watch Collins move. He is darting in and out, in and out, keeping Nunn off balance. 2:10
2:56 The fighters are tied up. Collins tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 2:10
3:00 Collins finally lets go of Nunn. 2:10
3:00 Collins seems to have done enough to win this fight. 2:10
3:00 And that ends Round number 11. 3:10
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd would like to see a knockout as the bell sounds for Round 12, the final round of the fight. 0:0
0:06 Phil Borgia seemed to pump up Nunn between rounds. 0:0
0:06 Nunn slides into the corner... 0:0
0:06 Both fighters want to work inside for the moment, as Collins blasts home a hook. 0:2
0:11 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:2
0:16 Steve Collins continues to pop the jab 0:4
0:34 Collins fires a shot, but it glances off Nunn's shoulder. 0:4
0:41 Nunn really buried that punch into Collins's ribs. 5:4
0:41 Collins is gasping for air!! 5:4
0:45 It looks like Nunn and Collins both need to catch their second wind... 5:4
0:57 Collins is flicking the jab, trying to keep Nunn at long range. 5:4
1:02 Collins gets off a three punch salvo to Nunn's head. 5:6
1:07 Nunn is fatigued. That's going to make him more susceptible to a knockdown. 5:6
1:07 Collins is running out of gas... 5:6
1:11 Both boxers go back to the middle of the squared circle. 5:6
1:11 Michael Nunn leans in and takes an uppercut to the chin from Collins. 5:8
1:26 That was a violent straight left by Nunn! 9:8
1:26 Steve Collins was hurt by those blows! 9:8
1:40 Nunn slides along the far ropes. 9:8
1:49 Nunn usues his legs to avoid Collins's punches. 9:8
2:03 Michael Nunn ends up behind Collins as he deftly avoids a straight ahead attack moving to his right. 9:8
2:13 Collins lands a paralyzing cross! 9:12
2:13 Nunn was stunned by that blow! 9:12
2:23 Steve Collins has a real weapon in that jab of his. he should use it more. 9:15
2:43 Nunn feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to be trapped there. 9:15
2:50 Nunn scores with a nice left cross. 11:15
3:00 Call it a night, sports fans, because this fight is over! Let's see who gets the nod from the judges. 12:17
Fight Result
And here with the call is Lupe Contreras
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
Matteo Fratini, Italy scores the bout 116 to 112 for Steve Collins
Tim Wood, United States scores the bout 114 to 114 - even
Harold Barnes, United States scores the bout 115 to 113 for ...
...Steve Collins
The winner by majority decision is Steve Collins!
Score Cards
Tim Wood Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Michael Nunn 10 10 10 9 9 9 10 9 10 10 9 9 114
Steve Collins 9 8 9 10 10 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 114
Matteo Fratini Round Total
Italy 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Michael Nunn 10 10 10 9 9 9 9 9 10 9 9 9 112
Steve Collins 9 8 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 116
Harold Barnes Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Michael Nunn 10 10 10 10 9 9 9 9 10 9 9 9 113
Steve Collins 9 8 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 115
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Michael Nunn 30 30 30 28 27 27 28 27 30 28 27 27 339
Steve Collins 27 24 27 29 30 30 29 30 30 29 30 30 345
Statistics
Categories Michael Nunn Steve Collins
Knockdowns scored 1 0
Jabs / Round 3.42 4.67
Hooks / Round 3.08 3.92
Crosses / Round 2.33 4.00
Combinations / Round 2.17 4.33
Uppercuts / Round 3.00 4.50
Punches Landed / Round 14.00 21.42
Punches Missed / Round 35.33 93.08
Punching Accuracy 28.4% 18.7%
Total Number of Fouls 1 2
Low Blow 1 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1
Foul Penalties:
Official Warning 1
Caution 1 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 6 / 4
Fight Outside (Defensive) 7 / 3 1 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 1 / 1 1 / 1
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 3 / 1 3 / 1
Title Bout Championship Boxing - Copyright (C) 2013 PISD Ltd
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Fight Card
Bout Fighter 1 Fighter 2 Odds Winner Decision Last Round Rounds
Opening Bout Frankie Liles Mikkel Kessler 1:1 Frankie Liles SD 12 12
Preliminary 1 Sven Ottke Bruno Girard 2:1 Sven Ottke MD 12 12
Preliminary 2 Joe Calzaghe Ray Leonard 1:1 Joe Calzaghe TKO 11 12
Support Bout Andre Ward Thomas Hearns 1:2 Andre Ward KO 9 12
Co-Feature Roy Jones Jr Nigel Benn 3:2 Roy Jones Jr SD 12 12
Main Event Michael Nunn Steve Collins 1:2 Steve Collins MD 12 12
Title Bout Championship Boxing - Copyright (C) 2013 PISD Ltd
Bout Fighter 1 Fighter 2 Odds Winner Decision Last Round Rounds
Opening Bout Frankie Liles Mikkel Kessler 1:1 Frankie Liles SD 12 12
Preliminary 1 Sven Ottke Bruno Girard 2:1 Sven Ottke MD 12 12
Preliminary 2 Joe Calzaghe Ray Leonard 1:1 Joe Calzaghe TKO 11 12
Support Bout Andre Ward Thomas Hearns 1:2 Andre Ward KO 9 12
Co-Feature Roy Jones Jr Nigel Benn 3:2 Roy Jones Jr SD 12 12
Main Event Michael Nunn Steve Collins 1:2 Steve Collins MD 12 12
Title Bout Championship Boxing - Copyright (C) 2013 PISD Ltd
Re: CRW Season Week 6 fights 7-12
Good fight between Sugar and Joe. Was really hoping Thomas beat Ward so Joe had a shot at revenging that quick cuts stoppage. The rematch with Ward should still be a good one...
Re: CRW Season Week 6 fights 7-12
it was good wasnt it. back and fortharmageto wrote:Good fight between Sugar and Joe. Was really hoping Thomas beat Ward so Joe had a shot at revenging that quick cuts stoppage. The rematch with Ward should still be a good one...