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Carl Froch vs Gerald McClellan

Fight info: Coney Island Athletic Club, Brookyln, NY, United States, 2015-12-20, announcer is Jake Gutierrez, referee is Arnold Pokrandt, the bout will be scored by three judges: Gary Camponeschi (United States), Reg Thompson (England) and John Gradowski (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, 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: Carl Froch - Record: 5-3-1 (3) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Cus D'Amato - Cut Man: Ray Rodgers
In the blue corner: Gerald McClellan - Record: 4-5-0 (3) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Over Trained - Trainer: Emanuel Steward - Cut Man: Angelo Dundee

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
0:09 Froch traps McClellan in the corner! 0:0
0:13 McClellan comes in low. Froch puts a headlock on him. Pokrandt knocks Froch's arm off Gerald McClellan's head. 0:0
0:24 McClellan works his way free! 0:0
0:33 McClellan misses with that punch. 0:0
0:40 Froch goes downstairs with a quick combination. 2:0
0:55 They are back in the center of the ring once again 2:0
0:55 Froch scores with a two punch combination to the midsection. 4:0
1:15 That was a violent straight right by Froch! 9:0
1:15 McClellan was shaken by those blows! 9:0
1:24 Carl Froch has McClellan trapped! 9:0
1:24 Froch scores big with that hook to the jaw of McClellan. McClellan took a step back after absorbing that shot. 12:0
1:24 Froch stunned McClellan with that last shot and Froch's killer instinct has kicked in as he looks to end the fight. 12:0
1:38 McClellan does a great job smothering Froch's punches, he had him locked up like he stole dinner right there. 12:0
1:49 Carl Froch misses wildly with the Hook. 12:0
1:55 Froch fires away with both hands, banging some clean shots home. 15:0
1:55 Froch hurt McClellan with that last shot! He's got him on wobbly legs, let's see if he can close the deal! 15:0
2:08 Froch lands a powerful uppercut right on the button! 19:0
2:08 McClellan is trying to regroup after that punch... 19:0
2:17 Froch has McClellan blocked in! 19:0
2:22 Froch lets his hands go inside, but McClellan protects his body well. 19:0
2:28 A sizzling cross from Froch finds it's mark. 22:0
2:37 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight and the crowd is really showing it. 22:0
2:45 A big jab from Froch lands with serious impact! 27:0
2:45 That's the punch Carl Froch hoped to land! McClellan looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 27:0
2:49 * McClellan has no chance now.Pokrandt pulls Froch off of Gerald McClellan and he's stopping the fight!! Froch is the winner by TKO here in the 1st round! 27:0

Fight Result

Jake Gutierrez has the call...

Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by technical knockout at the 2:50 mark in Round 1 is...

Carl Froch!


Score Cards

Gary Camponeschi Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Carl Froch
Gerald McClellan

Reg Thompson Round Total
England 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Carl Froch
Gerald McClellan

John Gradowski Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Carl Froch
Gerald McClellan

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Carl Froch
Gerald McClellan


Statistics
Categories Carl Froch Gerald McClellan
Knockdowns scored 0 0


Jabs / Round 11.00 0.00
Hooks / Round 6.00 0.00
Crosses / Round 14.00 0.00
Combinations / Round 7.00 0.00
Uppercuts / Round 8.00 0.00


Punches Landed / Round 46.00 0.00
Punches Missed / Round 78.00 26.00


Punching Accuracy 37.1% 0.0%


Total Number of Fouls 0 0


No cuts occured


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


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

Steve Collins vs Mikkel Kessler

Fight info: Coney Island Athletic Club, Brookyln, NY, United States, 2015-12-20, announcer is Joe Antonacci, referee is Eddie Cotton, the bout will be scored by three judges: Donnie Jessup (United States), Lou Tabet (United States) and Patricia Morse-Jarman (United States), ring card girl is Marisa Devonish, the fighters will compete for the IBO title(s), 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: Steve Collins - Record: 5-3-1 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Kenny Adams - Cut Man: Manny Seamon
In the blue corner: Mikkel Kessler - Record: 4-3-2 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Gregorio Benitez - Cut Man: Dennie Mancini

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fighters come out of their corners, ready to initiate action here in the first. 0:0
0:13 Kessler is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 0:2
0:30 Kessler is blocked in his own corner... 0:2
0:34 Steve Collins swings...and misses. 0:2
0:37 Kessler connects with a cross. 0:4
0:52 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... But neither is pressing the action right now. 0:4
1:15 Collins backs into a neutral corner. 0:4
1:20 Mikkel Kessler drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 0:9
1:20 That series of punches rocked Collins and he looks to be in trouble. 0:9
1:43 Collins and Kessler are in a clinch, Cotton hollers at them to break and start fighting. 0:9
1:52 Kessler tries to get free... Here comes Cotton to break them up... 0:9
2:01 Collins is trying to free his gloves from under Kessler's gloves. 0:9
2:06 Kessler finally lets go of Collins. 0:9
2:11 Neither fighter is setting up their punches very well up to this point in the round. 0:9
2:19 Kessler's not even close with the cross. 0:9
2:26 A brutal combination from Collins connects to the solar plexus! 4:9
2:26 Those punches hurt Kessler and he looks to hang on. 4:9
2:37 Collins is pinned in his opponents corner... 4:9
2:42 Mikkel Kessler is literally dancing circles around Collins this round. 4:9
2:46 Collins retreats into the lower corner. 4:9
2:51 Kessler misses wildly with the hook. 4:9
3:00 Collins pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 4:9
3:00 The bell sounds ending Round 1. 4:10

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 2. 0:0
0:06 Collins received a pep talk from Kenny Adams before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:07 Kessler takes a right to the body. 2:0
0:24 Steve Collins fires a lead right that Kessler manages to avoid. 2:0
0:26 Kessler looks to the midsection, then fires a combination to the head 2:2
0:36 Collins has Kessler trapped! 2:2
0:41 That combination from Collins has some power behind it! 6:2
0:41 It looks like Kessler is hurt after taking those shots! 6:2
0:54 Mikkel Kessler lands a two short rights and a left hook to the body. 6:4
1:19 Kessler throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Collins but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 6:4
1:37 Collins's constant movement can be frustrating to an opponent who's not capable of cutting off the ring on him. 6:4
1:41 Kessler throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 6:6
1:54 Kessler moves into a neutral corner. 6:6
1:59 Kessler does a great job of moving as Collins tries to work inside. 6:6
2:01 Mikkel Kessler lands a devastating uppercut to the head of Collins. Thats a punch he may want to come back to later. 6:9
2:18 Collins whiffs with the jab. 6:9
2:28 Collins tastes Kessler's jab 6:11
2:44 Mikkel Kessler can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 6:11
2:47 That jab from Collins stopped Mikkel Kessler in his tracks. 9:11
3:00 Kessler pummels Collins, capping off his assault with a stiff hook! 9:15
3:00 Collins is staggered... 9:15
3:00 Loud applause accompanies the end of this round. 10:16

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
0:12 Collins is moving around the ring nicely. 0:0
0:26 Steve Collins wraps up Kessler... Neither fighter will break... 0:0
0:31 Now they break clean. 0:0
0:36 Kessler scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 0:2
0:53 Collins is boxing beautifully, smoothly moving side to side and in and out. 0:2
1:02 Collins grabs and holds Kessler... 0:2
1:14 An accidental clash of heads occurs as the fighters are tied up. 0:2
1:19 Steve Collins has Kessler cornered! 0:2
1:23 Collins pins Kessler's arms! The fighters are tied up... 0:2
1:38 Referee Cotton has to separate the two... 0:2
1:51 Kessler is challenging Collins to fight him and quit clinching. 0:2
1:55 Cotton pries them apart. 0:2
2:01 Steve Collins connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 2:2
2:18 Kessler tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Collins blocks it. 2:2
2:20 Collins cuts loose with both hands and lands some big shots. 5:2
2:33 Collins fires away but finds nothing but air. 5:2
2:45 Kessler is protecting the body nicely as Steve Collins fails to score inside. 5:2
2:56 Collins looks to work the body, but Kessler covers up nicely. 5:2
3:00 Definitely not a round of the year candidate, hopefully these twoguys pick up the pace a bit 5:2

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Collins and Kessler square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 4. 0:0
0:06 Kenny Adams not only gave Collins encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Kessler. Now it's up to Collins to implement it. 0:0
0:11 Collins lands a smashing hook! 4:0
0:11 Kessler was stunned by that blow! 4:0
0:15 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 4:0
0:28 Collins cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Kessler had his elbows tucked in nicely. 4:0
0:34 Oh!!! Mikkel Kessler unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 4:4
0:34 Collins looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 4:4
0:52 Collins clamps Kessler's arms to his side and holds on until Cotton breaks the hold. 4:4
1:04 The Referee breaks it up... 4:4
1:15 Kessler uses subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Collins tries vainly to score. 4:4
1:22 Collins takes a heavy combination downstairs. 4:8
1:22 Collins was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 4:8
1:34 Mikkel Kessler is really focused in this round. 4:8
1:42 You could feel the breeze after that miss by Steve Collins! 4:8
1:44 Kessler works his way inside and scores with a hook to the body. 4:10
1:58 Kessler retreats to his opponents corner... 4:10
1:58 Those were mostly arm punches from Collins but several got through. 6:10
2:11 That jab from Collins just missed. 6:10
2:14 Collins ducks into an uppercut from Kessler. 6:12
2:27 Collins is probing with his jab as he tries to find an opening in Kessler's defense. 6:12
2:35 Kessler connects with an uppercut to the head of Collins. 6:14
2:44 * Kessler is complaining and Cotton agrees. A warning for a low blow is being given to Collins. 8:14
3:00 Kessler fires a volley of punches but Collins was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 8:14
3:00 What a great round of boxing as both fighters traded heavy leather. And the crowd is letting the combatants know that they like what they're seeing! 9:14

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 5 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:17 Kessler doubles up with the hook to the body, but Collins is unfazed. 0:2
0:22 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:2
0:41 Steve Collins misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 0:2
0:48 Collins has Kessler blocked in! 0:2
0:53 Collins cranks up the hook and connects to Kessler's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 5:2
0:53 Kessler seems to have been hurt by that punch! 5:2
1:02 Steve Collins scores with a cross to the breadbasket. 7:2
1:18 Collins scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 11:2
1:18 Kessler was hurt by those blows! 11:2
1:34 Collins is just missing by a hair with his punches. 11:2
1:41 He sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 13:2
1:57 Kessler wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Collins's defense. 13:2
2:09 Collins lands a brutal cross! 18:2
2:09 Collins sent Kessler reeling with that punch! 18:2
2:13 Some swelling has appeared around the right eye of Kessler. 18:2
2:22 Collins is moving like he is walking on air tonight. 18:2
2:27 Kessler unleashes a flurry and Collins fires back, a close exchange with Kessler coming out on top. 20:5
2:36 "The Celtic Warrior" Collins has Kessler pinned! 20:5
2:36 Collins throws a short, bristling uppercut to the chin of Kessler 23:5
2:52 The two fighters have chosen to work on the inside and it's Kessler who scores with a short hook to the chest. 23:7
3:00 Kessler slides into a neutral corner... 23:7
3:00 Collins misses with that uppercut. 23:7
3:00 The bell stops the action as Collins and Kessler go back to their corners. 25:7

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Collins and Kessler leave their corners. 0:0
0:07 Collins scores to the body with a jab 2:0
0:16 Kessler looks a little confused and his corner isn't offering any useful advice. 2:0
0:22 Mikkel Kessler comes in low. Collins puts a headlock on him. Cotton knocks Collins's arm off Kessler's head. 2:0
0:31 Cotton has to separate the two... 2:0
0:35 A solid right hand scores for Collins. 5:0
0:49 Collins shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 7:0
0:53 The swelling around Kessler's right eye is worsening. 7:0
1:03 Kessler retreats into a neutral corner. 7:0
1:07 Collins ties up Kessler. Why would he want to clinch now? 7:0
1:19 Cotton separates the two... 7:0
1:24 Collins scores with the jab. 9:0
1:37 Kessler is getting frustrated as Collins continues to hold on to him. Kessler is punching Collins's head, trying to break his hold. Finally, Cotton pushes the fighters apart. 9:0
1:46 Cotton separates the two fighters. 9:0
1:56 Apparently Collins feels it's a good strategy to hug Kessler and force Cotton to come separate them. 9:0
2:06 Cotton separates the two... 9:0
2:10 Mikkel Kessler's corner is shouting at him to be more aggressive. 9:0
2:14 Both fighters move back to ring center. 9:0
2:18 Collins has his arms wrapped around Kessler... Now they separate. 9:0
2:23 Mikkel Kessler pushes Collins away. 9:0
2:32 Collins telegraphed that shot and Kessler ducks under it easily. 9:0
2:42 Kessler is forced into his opponents corner... 9:0
2:47 Collins tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 9:0
2:58 He leaves the jab just short. 9:0
3:00 There's another round in the books. 9:0

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Cotton motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 7. 0:0
0:10 Collins dips and connects with a hook to the side of Kessler's head. 2:0
0:24 Kessler drops the right hand flush on Collins's chin! 2:4
0:24 That's the punch Kessler hoped to land! Collins looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 2:4
0:34 Collins fires a jab to the body 4:4
0:53 Steve Collins fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 4:4
1:08 Kessler ties up Collins... 4:4
1:17 Kessler and Collins each take a step back. 4:4
1:30 Collins just misses with a huge shot as Kessler chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 4:4
1:32 Kessler connects with a solid uppercut to Collins's head. 4:7
1:41 There is a lot less action than we anticipated from these two in this round. 4:7
1:48 Kessler is off target with that hook. 4:7
2:04 Kessler misses with that punch. 4:7
2:11 Collins lands a strong hook! 8:7
2:11 Kessler is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 8:7
2:15 The swelling under Kessler's right eye is causing him problems and it won't take much more to become a major handicap for him. 8:7
2:25 Kessler lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Collins. 8:7
2:34 Kessler splits Steve Collins's gloves with an uppercut. 8:9
2:51 Kessler misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 8:9
2:58 Kessler launches an uppercut from way outside, grazing Collins's jaw. Kessler is vulnerable to a counter throwing that punch from a distance like that. 8:11
3:00 It looks like Steve Collins has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 8:11
3:00 Round 7 ends with the sound of the bell. 8:11

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Kessler didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 8. 0:0
0:07 Collins got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Kenny Adams's instructions work. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Kessler is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Kessler still has distension. 0:0
0:12 Steve Collins is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 0:0
0:25 Steve Collins looks to land a hook but misses the mark. 0:0
0:27 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Kessler lands the right hand. 0:2
0:36 Kessler is forced into his own corner... 0:2
0:41 Collins grabs Kessler again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 0:2
0:45 The fighters separate after a clinch. 0:2
0:54 Collins fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 0:2
1:01 Collins gets in a hook to the body of Kessler. 2:2
1:14 Collins moves into the right corner. 2:2
1:19 Kessler misses wildly with the Hook. 2:2
1:32 Mikkel Kessler tries to muscle inside but Collins clinches him. 2:2
1:37 Cotton moves them apart. 2:2
1:46 Collins is holding on to Kessler. He seems to be taking a breather. 2:2
1:58 Cotton moves in to break the clinch. 2:2
2:07 Collins fires and misses. 2:2
2:09 Kessler lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 2:4
2:23 Kessler just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 6:4
2:23 Kessler in on unsteady legs after those punches. 6:4
2:28 Mikkel Kessler seems to be a bit distracted by the swelling under his right eye as it has gotten worse. 6:4
2:33 Kessler pins Steve Collins in the corner! 6:4
2:33 Kessler lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 6:6
2:47 * Steve Collins is shaking his hand; that's usually a good indicator that he's hurt it. 6:6
2:54 Collins lands consecutive uppercuts to Kessler's midsection. 8:6
3:00 Kessler looks for a breather; he grabs Collins and holds on. Collins pushes Kessler off and looks for an opening. 8:6
3:00 Steve Collins works his way free! 8:6
3:00 Collins appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 8:6
3:00 Not much happened in that round. It's going to be a tough round for the judges to score. 6:5

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Kessler 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
0:06 Gregorio Benitez was really animated in Kessler's corner and Kessler was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:06 Kessler's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:12 That hook by Kessler jarred Collins! 0:5
0:12 Steve Collins is suddenly in trouble! 0:5
0:33 Kessler just can't find the range with that cross. 0:5
0:50 Collins takes a tremendous hook to the jaw! 0:10
0:50 Collins looks shaken! 0:10
1:04 Collins clinches... Kessler gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 0:10
1:16 Collins pushes Kessler away. 0:10
1:21 Collins lands a rapier like jab to the head of Kessler 2:10
1:39 Kessler misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 2:10
1:41 Steve Collins scores with a nice right cross. 4:10
1:58 Kessler has Collins trapped in the far left neutral corner... 4:10
2:02 Kessler connects with a nasty cross! 4:14
2:02 That punch has Collins staggering around the ring like a drunken sailor! 4:14
2:14 Mikkel Kessler slides into the corner... 4:14
2:18 Collins dances gracefully across the canvas 4:14
2:23 Mikkel Kessler is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. 4:14
2:33 Kessler lets his hands go inside, but Collins protects his body well. 4:14
2:35 Collins catches Kessler with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 6:14
2:40 Kessler is breathing heavily... 6:14
2:45 The action is back in the center of the ring. 6:14
2:49 Collins bounces off the ropes, challenging Kessler to come get him. 6:14
3:00 Collins picks off the uppercut by Mikkel Kessler. 6:14
3:00 This fight is as close as it gets, one would be hard pressed to pick the better man at this time. 6:14
3:00 That's all she wrote here in Round 9. 6:14

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 10 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:06 If the swelling was lessened by Kessler's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:11 Kessler is holding... 0:0
0:20 Cotton is shouting at Kessler to break! 0:0
0:33 Kessler works his way in and leans on Collins... 0:0
0:37 Kessler shoves Steve Collins away. 0:0
0:47 Collins is clinching... 0:0
0:59 * Cotton is telling Collins to quit using the shoulder. 0:0
1:13 Collins's cross finds a home on Kessler's jaw. 2:0
1:22 Kessler is looking to protect his body and he's leaving his chin wide open! 2:0
1:26 Collins is trapped in his opponents corner... 2:0
1:30 Kessler is clinching... Collins is trying to free his gloves... They are under Kessler's arms... 2:0
1:35 Cotton breaks them up... 2:0
1:50 Collins misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 2:0
1:57 Neither fighter is throwing enough punches in this round. 2:0
2:03 Collins traps Kessler in the corner! 2:0
2:07 Collins's misses as Kessler backpedals away. 2:0
2:10 A straight cross from Kessler gets through Collins's guard. 2:2
2:31 * That punch caught Collins clean. He brings his arms up in a defensive posture. Now he pitches forward! Collins goes down after a delayed reaction to the cross by Kessler! 2:2
2:33 Cotton picks up the count.. 2:11
2:33 1 2:11
2:34 2 2:11
2:35 3 2:11
2:36 4 2:11
2:37 The count reaches 5 as Collins is struggling to climb off of the deck. 2:11
2:38 6 2:11
2:39 7 2:11
2:40 8 2:11
2:40 * Collins is back up but his eyes have that vacant look about them. 2:11
2:40 The fight will go on as Cotton deems Collins is fit to conitnue. 2:11
2:40 Kessler picks up the pace sensing he can get Collins out of there! 2:11
2:49 Collins backs into the lower right corner. 2:11
2:54 Kessler fires a shot, but it glances off Collins's shoulder. 2:11
3:00 Kessler misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 2:11
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. 0:11

Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Kessler looks to be in fair shape as Round 11 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Mikkel Kessler's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Kessler's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:15 That punch actually went behind Collins's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Kessler. 0:0
0:17 Collins throws the hook and connects. 2:0
0:21 That swelling under the right eye of Mikkel Kessler is definitely getting worse. 2:0
0:26 Kenny Adams was extremely upbeat during the break with Collins providing some solid encouragement. 2:0
0:27 Collins with a right to the body 4:0
0:41 Collins wings a big left hand at Kessler but the latter sidesteps the punch. 4:0
0:48 Kessler lands a powerful combination right on the button! 4:4
0:48 Those shots all landed square and Collins felt them, he's in a world of hurt! 4:4
0:53 It looks like Kessler and Collins both need to catch their second wind... 4:4
1:05 Kessler throws a flurry of punches but Collins either blocks or slips them. 4:4
1:12 Collins steps back as he tries to create some punching room. 4:4
1:24 Kessler takes a punishing over hand right to the jaw! 8:4
1:24 That's the shot Steve Collins hoped to land! Kessler looks bad after that series of blows. 8:4
1:28 Mikkel Kessler's punches are losing their steam as he looks beat. 8:4
1:28 Collins needs to catch his second wind... 8:4
1:42 * Steve Collins lands a thudding shot under Kessler's ribcage and Kessler crumbles like stale bread. He's down on both knees. 8:4
1:44 Cotton stands over Kessler and begins the count... 14:4
1:44 1 14:4
1:45 2 14:4
1:46 3 14:4
1:46 * Mikkel Kessler looks stunned, but he is able to beat the count. 14:4
1:46 Kessler still looks unsteady, but Cotton allows him to go on, waving the fighters together. 14:4
1:46 Collins has Kessler hurt, now let's see what kind of finisher Collins is. 14:4
1:50 Collins appears to be rebounding from the knockdown he suffered in the last frame. 14:4
1:55 Kessler moves into a neutral corner. 14:4
1:59 Kessler picks off the jab thrown by Steve Collins. 14:4
2:06 Collins connects with stiff left hook to the body. 17:4
2:06 Kessler is definitely in trouble. Collins needs to pick his shots and he can knock him out right now. 17:4
2:10 Kessler's right eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 17:4
2:14 Collins scores with a two punch combination to the midsection. 19:4
2:14 Collins knows he has Kessler hurt as he wades in swinging! 19:4
2:28 Collins can't score with short uppercut inside. Mikkel Kessler got his gloves in front of the punch. 19:4
2:39 Collins attempts to go to the body, but can't connect. 19:4
2:50 Collins lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Kessler. 19:4
2:57 They are back in the center of the ring once again 19:4
3:00 Cotton warns Collins for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 19:4
3:00 Referee Cotton separates the two... 19:4
3:00 Collins seems to have done enough to win this fight. 19:4
3:00 The crowd really came to life after Steve Collins scored that knockdown. 17:4

Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 We go to the last round, as the bell sounds to start the 12th. 0:0
0:06 Kessler's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:11 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 0:0
0:23 Cotton separates them. 0:0
0:27 Kenny Adams seemed to pump up Collins between rounds. 0:0
0:32 Cotton tries to separate the boxers but Collins has a vice-like grip on Kessler. 0:0
0:36 * Cotton is telling Collins he wants a clean break. 0:0
0:58 Collins is flicking the jab, trying to keep Kessler at long range. 0:0
1:02 Collins has Kessler trapped! 0:0
1:07 Collins traps Kessler's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Cotton breaks it up. 0:0
1:16 Referee Cotton steps in to break it up. 0:0
1:20 A flurry of punches are exchanged between the two fighters. It appears as if Collins has gotten the better of the exchange. 3:2
1:25 The swelling around Mikkel Kessler's right eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 3:2
1:30 Collins finds a home for his jab, keeping Kessler at bay. 5:2
1:47 Watch Steve Collins move. He is darting in and out, in and out, keeping Kessler off balance. 5:2
1:47 Kessler eyes look good. He seems to be clear-headed after last round's knockdown. 5:2
1:51 Collins is keeping away from the ropes. 5:2
1:51 Collins gets in a several shots utilizing his hand speed. 7:2
2:08 The fighters are tied up. Collins tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 7:2
2:17 Cotton has to break them apart. 7:2
2:27 Collins pins Kessler's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 7:2
2:31 Cotton has to break the clinch. 7:2
2:39 Kessler pins Collins in the corner! 7:2
2:43 Kessler is in constant motion. He is a hard fighter to corner. 7:2
2:48 Collins scores with a nice short hook inside the defense of Kessler. 9:2
3:00 Kessler is circling his opponent. 9:2
3:00 Collins appears to have this fight under control. 9:2
3:00 The final round concludes and we're going to have to await a decision to find out who won this contest. 7:3

Fight Result

Let's go to Joe Antonacci for the call...

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

Donnie Jessup, United States scores the bout 114 to 112 for Mikkel Kessler

Lou Tabet, United States scores the bout 114 to 112 for Steve Collins

Patricia Morse-Jarman, United States sees it 113 to 113

This fight has been declared a draw!


Score Cards

Donnie Jessup Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Steve Collins 9 9 10 9 10 10 9 10 9 8 10 9 112
Mikkel Kessler 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 9 10 10 8 10 114

Lou Tabet Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Steve Collins 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 10 9 8 10 9 114
Mikkel Kessler 9 10 9 10 9 9 9 9 10 10 8 10 112

Patricia Morse-Jarman Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Steve Collins 9 9 10 9 10 10 9 10 9 8 10 10 113
Mikkel Kessler 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 9 10 10 8 9 113

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Steve Collins 28 27 30 27 30 30 28 30 27 24 30 28 339
Mikkel Kessler 29 30 27 30 27 27 29 27 30 30 24 29 339


Statistics
Categories Steve Collins Mikkel Kessler
Knockdowns scored 1 1


Jabs / Round 3.92 4.00
Hooks / Round 3.67 2.75
Crosses / Round 4.50 3.00
Combinations / Round 4.33 3.33
Uppercuts / Round 3.58 2.33


Punches Landed / Round 20.00 15.42
Punches Missed / Round 67.08 46.25


Punching Accuracy 23.0% 25.0%


Total Number of Fouls 3 0
Low Blow 1
Hitting on the Break 1
Using Shoulder 1


Foul Penalties:
Official Warning 1
Caution 2


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) 2 / 2 1 / 1
Fight Outside (Defensive) 1 / 1 3 / 2
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 4 / 3 4 / 2


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

Joe Calzaghe vs Michael Nunn

Fight info: Coney Island Athletic Club, Brookyln, NY, United States, 2015-12-20, announcer is Ed Darien, referee is Esa Lehtosaari, the bout will be scored by three judges: Hiroyuki Tezaki (Japan), Isaac Tshabalala (South Africa) and Steve Corbo (United States), ring card girl is Jackie Bloggs, the fighters will compete for the IBF title(s), the bout is scheduled for 15 rounds, IBF-rules are in effect, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell is not in effect, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'none', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Joe Calzaghe - Record: 8-1-0 (3) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Pat Burns - Cut Man: Spider Kelly
In the blue corner: Michael Nunn - Record: 6-2-1 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Tommy Gallagher - Cut Man: Jacob Duran

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Lehtosaari checks with both fighters and calls for the bell, we are underway. 0:0
0:10 Nunn backs into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:15 That uppercut from "The Pride of Wales" Calzaghe has some power behind it! 5:0
0:15 Calzaghe sent Nunn reeling with that punch! 5:0
0:27 Calzaghe bangs away to the body with the hook, but there is no leverage on that punch. 7:0
0:41 Nunn takes a left to the body. 9:0
0:50 Calzaghe retreats into a neutral corner. 9:0
0:54 Michael Nunn misses with that cross. 9:0
0:57 A straight cross from Joe Calzaghe gets through Nunn's guard. 11:0
1:16 Calzaghe is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. 11:0
1:25 Nunn holds his arms up in disgust as Calzaghe holds him around his waist. 11:0
1:34 Calzaghe finally lets go of Nunn. 11:0
1:41 Nunn is forced into his opponents corner... 11:0
1:41 Calzaghe throws another good combination that temporarily slows Nunn. 13:0
1:51 Calzaghe is staying at the center of the ring. 13:0
1:51 Calzaghe shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 15:0
2:05 Nunn swings...and misses. 15:0
2:07 Calzaghe scores with a rapid fire combination. 17:0
2:17 * Lehtosaari scolds Calzaghe for slapping with an open glove 19:0
2:36 Nunn steps back as he tries to create some punching room. 19:0
2:44 Calzaghe is holding on to Nunn. He seems to be taking a breather. 19:0
2:53 Calzaghe pushes Nunn away. 19:0
2:58 Nunn catches Joe Calzaghe with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 19:2
3:00 Round 1 of this scheduled 15 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 18:3

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 2 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:06 Nunn's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:06 Calzaghe lands a stinging jab. 2:0
0:18 Nunn slides into a neutral corner... 2:0
0:23 Calzaghe misses wildly with the hook. 2:0
0:29 Nunn's corner is urging him on. They have been quite vocal tonight. 2:0
0:39 Calzaghe fires the jab. It finds its target. 4:0
0:53 Nunn is protecting the body nicely as Calzaghe fails to score inside. 4:0
1:00 Calzaghe is really focused in this round. 4:0
1:04 Calzaghe scores with three unanswered blows to the head of Nunn. 7:0
1:13 Thats a nice left hand from Calzaghe. 9:0
1:27 Calzaghe just misses with a huge shot as Nunn chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 9:0
1:39 Calzaghe is probing with his jab as he tries to find an opening in Michael Nunn's defense. 9:0
1:49 Nunn is either lucky or has radar. Calzaghe's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 9:0
1:59 Nunn moves into a neutral corner. 9:0
2:03 Nunn is challenging Calzaghe to fight him and quit clinching. 9:0
2:14 Referee Lehtosaari has to separate the two... 9:0
2:26 Calzaghe whiffs with the cross. 9:0
2:28 Nunn gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Calzaghe. 9:2
2:43 Calzaghe is really focused in this round. 9:2
2:51 Nunn has shifted to an orthodox stance. Maybe he believes he can land from this position. No, his jab comes up short as a righty, too. Now, he returns to his natural left handed stance. 9:2
3:00 Calzaghe fires a wild overhand left and misses everything. 9:2
3:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 10:2

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 3 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:07 Nunn received a pep talk from Tommy Gallagher before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:15 Calzaghe pins Nunn's arms! The fighters are tied up... 0:0
0:24 The Referee breaks it up... 0:0
0:29 Michael Nunn has Calzaghe trapped in the upper neutral corner... 0:0
0:33 A brutal hook from Nunn connects to the solar plexus! 0:4
0:33 Calzaghe was stunned by that blow! 0:4
0:42 Both boxers go back to the middle of the squared circle. 0:4
0:42 Calzaghe tries a hook but Nunn blocks it and then he scores with a hook of his own! 0:6
0:56 The quickness and footwork of Nunn is definitely keeping Calzaghe off balance. 0:6
1:03 Joe Calzaghe pushes Nunn away, looking for more space to work in. 0:6
1:15 That punch actually went behind Calzaghe's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Nunn. 0:6
1:17 Calzaghe lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 2:6
1:41 Calzaghe is giving Nunn a lot of side-to-side movement. 2:6
1:53 Calzaghe does a great job of moving as Nunn tries to work inside. 2:6
2:07 Nunn lands a strong uppercut! 2:10
2:07 Calzaghe was shaken by that blow! 2:10
2:21 Calzaghe misses wildly with the Hook. 2:10
2:23 Nunn lands several punches in a row to the head of Calzaghe, though none of them had much steam behind them. 2:12
2:37 Nunn fires a shot, but it glances off Calzaghe's shoulder. 2:12
2:44 Calzaghe's corner is screaming at him to finish the round strong. 2:12
2:47 Nunn backs into his own corner... 2:12
2:52 Calzaghe is doing a great job keeping his distance. 2:12
3:00 Calzaghe fires and misses. 2:12
3:00 There's the bell. Calzaghe wings a parting shot that misses. That was close. Round 3 is history. 3:14

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:08 Tommy Gallagher was really animated in Nunn's corner and Nunn was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:10 Nunn scores with quick series of shots to the body of Calzaghe. 0:2
0:14 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:2
0:25 Calzaghe can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 0:2
0:28 * Wow, too many more shots like that from Nunn and Calzaghe can pretty much forget about having any children. Lehtosaari implores him to keep them up. 0:4
0:55 Calzaghe back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Nunn. 0:4
1:00 Calzaghe sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 2:4
1:13 Nunn is really focused in this round. 2:4
1:21 Michael Nunn is literally dancing circles around Calzaghe this round. 2:4
1:29 Calzaghe retreats into the left corner. 2:4
1:29 * Nunn is blatantly hitting Calzaghe while they are locked up and Lehtosaari has stopped the action to scold him 2:7
1:51 Not much steam behind Nunn's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 2:9
2:02 some nifty bodywork Joe Calzaghe as he scores with several shots from the inside. 4:9
2:11 Joe Calzaghe lands a jab to the midsection 6:9
2:20 Some good body work by Calzaghe, landing several short blows to the ribs. 8:9
2:31 Calzaghe misses the lead left, but follows up with a right hook that finds the mark. 10:9
2:40 Nunn moves into the upper left corner. 10:9
2:40 Both fighters are being effective in this exchange of punches. 12:11
2:56 Calzaghe works his way in and leans on Nunn... 12:11
3:00 Nunn pushes Calzaghe away. 12:11
3:00 Oh the humanity, talk about a savagery in it's purest form, that round was sure to quench the bloodlust of even the most rabid fan! 13:12

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Calzaghe is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 5. 0:0
0:08 Pat Burns seemed to pump up Joe Calzaghe between rounds. 0:0
0:09 Calzaghe has Nunn cornered! 0:0
0:14 Calzaghe brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 0:0
0:14 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 0:0
0:22 Calzaghe unleashes a flurry of rights and lefts, but only a few get through. 2:0
0:31 Both fighters scored in that exchange, which is dead even. 4:2
0:49 Calzaghe connects with a solid uppercut! 9:2
0:49 Nunn looks stunned! 9:2
0:58 We have a good crowd on hand tonight 9:2
1:06 Nunn pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 9:2
1:15 Nunn is circling his opponent. 9:2
1:21 Those were mostly arm punches from Calzaghe but several got through. 11:2
1:33 Calzaghe is really focused in this round. 11:2
1:41 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Calzaghe lands the right hand. 13:2
1:54 The fighters are at close quarters now as Calzaghe lands a hook downstairs. 15:2
2:07 Nunn gets in a hook to the body of Calzaghe. 15:4
2:30 Michael Nunn fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 15:4
2:37 That uppercut from Calzaghe lands with some authority! 20:4
2:37 Nunn is trying to regroup after that punch... 20:4
2:49 Calzaghe slides into the corner... 20:4
2:49 Michael Nunn lands a volley of punches and at least one scored cleanly. 20:6
3:00 The seconds tick off the clock ending Round 5. 21:8

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 6. 0:0
0:07 Pat Burns not only gave Calzaghe encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Nunn. Now it's up to Calzaghe to implement it. 0:0
0:08 Nunn pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 0:2
0:12 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 0:2
0:22 Nunn traps Calzaghe's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Lehtosaari breaks it up. 0:2
0:37 Calzaghe tries to get free... Here comes Lehtosaari to break them up... 0:2
0:47 Nunn misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 0:2
0:49 Calzaghe lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 2:2
0:59 Nunn pins Calzaghe in the corner! 2:2
0:59 Nunn shoots the jab into the chest of Joe Calzaghe. 2:4
1:12 Nunn backs into the near corner. 2:4
1:12 Calzaghe lands a stinging jab. 4:4
1:21 Nunn is backed into his opponents corner... 4:4
1:21 Both fighters let their hands go with Calzaghe coming out on top in that melee. 7:6
1:30 The action is back in the center of the ring. 7:6
1:30 Calzaghe flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 9:6
1:44 Calzaghe clamps Nunn's arms to his side and holds on until Lehtosaari breaks the hold. 9:6
1:48 Michael Nunn works his way free! 9:6
1:53 Nunn has Calzaghe blocked in! 9:6
1:58 Calzaghe takes a hard combination from Nunn 9:10
1:58 Calzaghe is staggered... 9:10
2:11 Calzaghe is pinned in his own corner... 9:10
2:16 Nunn's misses as Calzaghe backpedals away. 9:10
2:25 Calzaghe lets his hands go inside and gets in a hook to Nunn's midsection. 11:10
2:41 Nunn scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 11:12
2:58 "The Pride of Wales" picks off the jab by Nunn. 11:12
3:00 That was a great round as both combatants gave it everything they had and then some. 11:11

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 7. 0:0
0:07 Nunn got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Tommy Gallagher's instructions work. 0:0
0:09 Calzaghe traps Nunn in the corner! 0:0
0:13 Joe Calzaghe just comes up short with the combination. 0:0
0:16 Nunn goes downstairs with a quick combination. 0:2
0:20 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:2
0:28 Calzaghe throws the hook and connects. 2:2
0:37 Neither fighter wants to stay on the ropes as they are back in the middle of the ring. 2:2
0:37 A quick jab from Nunn connects. 2:4
0:47 Upstairs and downstairs! Calzaghe lands two quick blows and then moves away from Nunn's counters. 4:4
1:07 Calzaghe lands a hard cross! 8:4
1:07 Nunn's knee almost touched the canvas... 8:4
1:20 Joe Calzaghe has Nunn pinned! 8:4
1:25 Calzaghe tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 8:4
1:31 Nunn drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 8:8
1:31 At least two of those shots really hurt Calzaghe! 8:8
1:41 The fight has moved back to the middle of the ring. 8:8
1:45 Calzaghe can't score with short uppercut inside. Nunn got his gloves in front of the punch. 8:8
1:55 Calzaghe pushes Nunn away, looking for more space to work in. 8:8
2:07 Calzaghe misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 8:8
2:19 Calzaghe circles around the ring. 8:8
2:24 Calzaghe scores with a cross, though it did not land flush. 10:8
2:34 Calzaghe has Nunn trapped! 10:8
2:39 Calzaghe ties up Michael Nunn. 10:8
2:48 Lehtosaari has to break the clinch. 10:8
2:53 Nunn is trapped in his opponents corner... 10:8
2:57 Calzaghe lands a devastating cross! 15:8
2:57 Nunn is reeling after that shot! 15:8
3:00 Non stop action as they battled from pillar to post in that round!! 15:9

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Nunn was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:14 Nunn is moving around the ring nicely. 0:0
0:14 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 0:0
0:23 Nunn attempts to go to the body, but can't connect. 0:0
0:35 Nunn just landed a devastating three punch combo! 0:4
0:35 That series of punches rocked Calzaghe and he looks to be in trouble. 0:4
0:44 Joe Calzaghe retreats to his opponents corner... 0:4
0:48 You could feel the breeze after that miss by Nunn! 0:4
1:02 Nunn throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Calzaghe but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 0:4
1:04 Calzaghe slips in a jab to the body 2:4
1:22 Calzaghe finds a home for his jab, keeping Nunn at bay. 4:4
1:31 Nunn traps Calzaghe in the corner! 4:4
1:35 Nunn is moving like he is walking on air tonight. 4:4
1:43 Calzaghe pins Nunn in the corner! 4:4
1:43 Calzaghe catches Nunn with a left hand to the face. 6:4
1:56 Calzaghe unleashes a fusilade of punches to Nunn's head. 9:4
2:08 Calzaghe is really focused in this round. 9:4
2:15 Calzaghe is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 11:4
2:24 Nunn slides into a neutral corner... 11:4
2:29 Calzaghe tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Nunn blocks it. 11:4
2:31 Nunn's jab connects to Calzaghe's head 11:6
2:48 Michael Nunn is clinching... 11:6
2:52 Lehtosaari breaks them up... 11:6
3:00 Lehtosaari motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 8. 11:8

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Calzaghe and Nunn leave their corners. 0:0
0:10 Nunn traps Calzaghe in the corner! 0:0
0:15 Nunn is off target with that uppercut. 0:0
0:17 Nunn is losing his legs... 0:0
0:17 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:0
0:21 Pat Burns was extremely upbeat during the break with Calzaghe providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:22 Calzaghe doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 2:0
0:37 Nunn slides into a neutral corner... 2:0
0:37 Calzaghe gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 4:0
0:49 The fighters are trading punches and Nunn seems to have won that exchange. 6:3
1:03 Nunn lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Calzaghe. 6:3
1:05 The cross scores for Calzaghe. He needs to throw that punch more often. 8:3
1:22 Nunn really buried that punch into Calzaghe's ribs. 8:7
1:22 Calzaghe was hurt by those blows! 8:7
1:33 Calzaghe working the bread basket, scoring with several hooks. 10:7
1:47 Michael Nunn lands a devastating hook! 10:11
1:47 Calzaghe is reeling.. 10:11
2:01 Calzaghe is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 10:11
2:10 Nunn's fans are here in force tonight, cheering everything he does. 10:11
2:18 Nunn lands a powerful cross right on the button! 10:15
2:18 Calzaghe was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 10:15
2:22 There appears to be some minor swelling under Calzaghe's right eye. 10:15
2:30 Joe Calzaghe feints upstairs, then scores with a quick cross to the midsection. 12:15
2:46 Both fighters move to ring center. 12:15
2:46 Calzaghe misses with the jab but scores with the follow up cross. 14:15
2:50 Michael Nunn is starting to carry his arms lower...he's tired. 14:15
3:00 Nunn usues his legs to avoid Joe Calzaghe's punches. 14:15
3:00 Calzaghe appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 14:15
3:00 A nice action round! Both fighters had their moments and receive a well-deserved round of applause as they head for their corners. 15:16

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Calzaghe looks to be in good shape as Round 10 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 If the swelling was lessened by Calzaghe's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:13 Calzaghe is really fluid in his movement. 0:0
0:17 Pat Burns knows Calzaghe lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:24 Calzaghe telegraphed that shot and Nunn ducks under it easily. 0:0
0:37 Nunn backs into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:37 Calzaghe with a lead left to the head. 2:0
0:59 The fighters are tied up. Nunn tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 2:0
1:09 Nunn and Calzaghe each take a step back. 2:0
1:18 Calzaghe wings a big left hand at Nunn but the latter sidesteps the punch. 2:0
1:26 Joe Calzaghe lands a rapier like jab to the head of Nunn 4:0
1:50 A cross lands for Calzaghe. Nunn didn't see that one coming. 6:0
2:02 Nunn takes a cross to the ribs. 8:0
2:11 Good exchange there as both men landed several punches. 10:2
2:28 Nunn looks for a breather; he grabs Calzaghe and holds on. Calzaghe pushes Nunn off and looks for an opening. 10:2
2:33 The fighters separate after a clinch. 10:2
2:44 The fighters are back in the middle of the ring. 10:2
2:44 Nunn connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 10:4
3:00 Nunn wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Calzaghe's defense. 10:4
3:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 10, forcing Lehtosaari to step in. 12:3

Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Nunn's corner as the bell sounds for Round 11. 0:0
0:07 Whatever Tommy Gallagher said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Nunn has some spring in his step here in the 11th round. 0:0
0:07 Calzaghe's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:12 A big hook from Nunn lands with serious impact! 0:5
0:12 Calzaghe appears to have been staggered by that punch... 0:5
0:22 Nunn fires a solid combination. 0:7
0:26 Calzaghe's swelling isn't getting any better; as a matter of fact it's even more swollen here in round 11. 0:7
0:37 Calzaghe continues to pop the jab 2:7
0:50 An even exchange that sees both men score. 4:9
1:02 Nunn slides into the corner... 4:9
1:06 Calzaghe fires away but finds nothing but air. 4:9
1:18 Calzaghe retreats into a neutral corner. 4:9
1:18 Nunn moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 4:11
1:27 Calzaghe moves into a neutral corner. 4:11
1:31 Nunn pins Calzaghe's arms. Now they move apart. 4:11
1:40 Lehtosaari is shouting at Nunn to break! 4:11
1:54 Nunn and Calzaghe grab a quick breather. 4:11
2:06 Nunn misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 4:11
2:17 Calzaghe misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 4:11
2:25 Calzaghe retreats into the left corner. 4:11
2:30 Nunn tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Joe Calzaghe. 4:11
2:40 Calzaghe gets inside and fires a hook to Michael Nunn's body. 6:11
2:54 Nunn lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 6:13
3:00 Nunn is trapped in Calzaghe's corner... 6:13
3:00 Lehtosaari tries to separate the boxers but Calzaghe has a vice-like grip on Nunn. 6:13
3:00 Lehtosaari has to break them apart. 6:13
3:00 It looks like Calzaghe has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 6:13
3:00 There's the bell. That brings Round 11 to a close. 5:13

Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Lehtosaari motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 12. 0:0
0:06 Calzaghe's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:11 Calzaghe slides along the far ropes. 0:0
0:15 Joe Calzaghe got some great advice from Pat Burns between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 12. 0:0
0:16 Calzaghe bobs and weaves his way inside and lets his hands go, scoring with a hook. 2:0
0:30 Nunn just can't find the range with that combination. 2:0
0:45 Calzaghe takes a punishing over hand left to the jaw! 2:4
0:45 Joe Calzaghe's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 2:4
1:03 Nunn pins Calzaghe in the corner! 2:4
1:03 The uppercut just landed by Nunn is a nice weapon on the inside. 2:6
1:17 Calzaghe works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 2:6
1:25 Nunn lands a hook to the ribs. 2:8
1:30 Calzaghe is going to have to protect his continually swelling right eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 2:8
1:35 Nunn retreats into a neutral corner. 2:8
1:39 Calzaghe voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 2:8
1:48 Calzaghe gets off a quick combination to the body, with the right hand landing. 4:8
1:57 Calzaghe pins Nunn in the corner! 4:8
2:02 That jab from Calzaghe just missed. 4:8
2:13 Calzaghe is flicking the jab, trying to keep Nunn at long range. 4:8
2:23 Nunn lands a crushing uppercut! 4:12
2:23 Calzaghe looks like he was hurt by that punch! 4:12
2:32 There's some nice hand speed. Calzaghe fired off a volley of shots, several of which scored. 6:12
2:41 Calzaghe plants a cross on Nunn's rib cage. 8:12
2:57 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 8:12
3:00 Nunn wraps up Calzaghe... Neither fighter will break... 8:12
3:00 Lehtosaari has to separate the two... 8:12
3:00 Calzaghe appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 8:12
3:00 Both fighters have their supporters and each man is receiving a well-deserved round of applause from a pumped up crowd! 10:11

Round 13
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Nunn rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:05 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Calzaghe's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Calzaghe's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:12 Nunn lands a paralyzing uppercut! 0:4
0:12 Nunn has Calzaghe in trouble after that punch! 0:4
0:16 Calzaghe's right eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 0:4
0:21 Nunn's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:4
0:21 Calzaghe retreats into the far corner. 0:4
0:26 Considering the clinch Nunn has on Calzaghe it looks like he wants to dance with him, not fight him. Calzaghe pushes him away. 0:4
0:30 Lehtosaari separates the two... 0:4
0:38 Nunn has Calzaghe pinned! 0:4
0:43 Michael Nunn wraps up Calzaghe. 0:4
0:55 Referee Lehtosaari separates the two... 0:4
0:59 Calzaghe slides into a neutral corner... 0:4
1:04 Calzaghe picks off the jab thrown by Nunn. 0:4
1:06 Calzaghe scores with a cross to the ribs. 2:4
1:23 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 2:4
1:32 Lehtosaari steps in and breaks it up. 2:4
1:41 Neither fighter is throwing enough punches in this round. 2:4
1:44 Calzaghe moves into a neutral corner. 2:4
1:49 Nunn fires a left hand that Calzaghe takes high on the shoulder. 2:4
1:59 Nunn's cross finds a home on Calzaghe's jaw. 2:6
2:23 Calzaghe throws a flurry of punches but Nunn either blocks or slips them. 2:6
2:35 Calzaghe ties up Nunn. Why would he want to clinch now? 2:6
2:39 Referee Lehtosaari steps in to break it up. 2:6
2:45 The action slows for the moment. 2:6
2:54 Nunn fires a lead right that Calzaghe manages to avoid. 2:6
3:00 Calzaghe has Nunn trapped in the far neutral corner... 2:6
3:00 Joe Calzaghe appears to have this fight under control. 2:6
3:00 And that ends Round number 13. 1:6

Round 14
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Calzaghe looks to be in excellent shape as Round 14 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Calzaghe is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Calzaghe still has distension. 0:0
0:08 Nunn shoots the jab, followed by a nice cross. 0:2
0:17 Tommy Gallagher was extremely upbeat during the break with Nunn providing some solid encouragement. 0:2
0:19 Calzaghe backs into the lower right corner. 0:2
0:23 Nunn grabs Calzaghe again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 0:2
0:32 An accidental clash of heads occurs as the fighters are tied up. 0:2
0:45 Nunn misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 0:2
0:52 Nunn is trying to put his punches together and he tags Calzaghe with a nice combination of punches. 0:4
0:56 Its obvious that the swelling around Nunn's right eye is rapidly worsening. 0:4
1:03 Nunn has Joe Calzaghe trapped! 0:4
1:03 Michael Nunn throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 0:6
1:15 Calzaghe scores to both the head and body and then moves away. 2:6
1:27 Nunn has Calzaghe blocked in! 2:6
1:27 Nunn rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 2:8
1:45 Michael Nunn looks to work the body, but Calzaghe covers up nicely. 2:8
1:52 Nunn has Calzaghe trapped in the right neutral corner... 2:8
1:56 Both fighters seem willing to clinch... Someone's got to throw some leather... 2:8
2:01 Now they break clean. 2:8
2:10 Calzaghe is getting frustrated as Nunn continues to hold on to him. Joe Calzaghe is punching Michael Nunn's head, trying to break his hold. Finally, Lehtosaari pushes the fighters apart. 2:8
2:15 Lehtosaari pries them apart. 2:8
2:22 Michael Nunn is pinned in his opponents corner... 2:8
2:26 Calzaghe misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 2:8
2:38 Nunn just comes up short with the cross. 2:8
2:50 Lehtosaari yells at the fighters to separate but Calzaghe and Nunn are a tangle of arms. 2:8
3:00 Calzaghe shoves Nunn away. 2:8
3:00 Round 14 of this scheduled 15 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 1:8

Round 15
Time Commentary Points
0:00 There are 3:00 more minutes of fighting to go in the 15th and final round. 0:0
0:07 Calzaghe's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Calzaghe is almost as pronounced as before his corner worked on it. 0:0
0:12 Calzaghe lets his hands go inside, but Nunn protects his body well. 0:0
0:26 Calzaghe connects with a vicious cross! 5:0
0:26 Nunn staggers into the ropes! He is struggling to remain upright! 5:0
0:43 Nunn uses subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Calzaghe tries vainly to score. 5:0
0:52 Nunn stays busy in close, landing an uppercut. 5:2
1:09 Nunn tries to muscle inside but Calzaghe clinches him. 5:2
1:13 Lehtosaari separates the two... 5:2
1:25 Calzaghe is boxing beautifully, smoothly moving side to side and in and out. 5:2
1:32 Nunn retreats to his own corner... 5:2
1:37 Calzaghe is just missing by a hair with his punches. 5:2
1:39 Nunn lands the uppercut but there wasn't much on it. 5:4
1:44 The swelling around Calzaghe's right eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 5:4
1:53 Calzaghe grabs Nunn's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Lehtosaari has to force Calzaghe to let go. 5:4
1:57 Joe Calzaghe uses his shoulder to force Nunn out of the clinch. 5:4
2:07 Calzaghe is moving nicely, using every inch of this ring. 5:4
2:14 Calzaghe gets in a several shots utilizing his hand speed. 7:4
2:28 Calzaghe lands a solid cross! 11:4
2:28 Calzaghe has Nunn in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 11:4
2:39 Nunn retreats into a neutral corner. 11:4
2:48 * Calzaghe throws a wild overhand right that lands flush! Nunn drops to one knee and will take the count! 11:4
2:50 Lehtosaari begins the count... 18:4
2:50 1 18:4
2:51 2 18:4
2:52 3 18:4
2:53 4 18:4
2:53 * Nunn beats the count, but he appears to be hurt badly! 18:4
2:53 This bout will continue as Lehtosaari signals to both men to fight. 18:4
3:00 Calzaghe fires and misses. 18:4
3:00 The crowd would have liked to seen a knockout, but not tonight as the bell sounds ending Round 15, the final round of the fight. 19:4

Fight Result

Ed Darien has the call...

Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...

Hiroyuki Tezaki, Japan scores the bout 143 to 142 for Michael Nunn

Isaac Tshabalala, South Africa scores the bout 144 to 142 for Joe Calzaghe

Steve Corbo, United States scores the bout 144 to 141 for ...

...Joe Calzaghe

Your winner and still IBF champion by split decision is Joe Calzaghe!


Score Cards

Hiroyuki Tezaki Round Total
Japan 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Joe Calzaghe 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 9 9 9 9 10 142
Michael Nunn 9 9 10 10 9 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 8 143

Isaac Tshabalala Round Total
South Africa 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Joe Calzaghe 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 9 9 9 9 10 144
Michael Nunn 9 9 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 9 10 10 10 10 8 142

Steve Corbo Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Joe Calzaghe 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 9 9 9 9 10 144
Michael Nunn 9 9 10 9 9 10 9 9 10 9 10 10 10 10 8 141

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Joe Calzaghe 30 30 27 29 30 30 30 29 27 30 27 27 27 27 30 430
Michael Nunn 27 27 30 29 27 30 27 28 30 27 30 30 30 30 24 426


Statistics
Categories Joe Calzaghe Michael Nunn
Knockdowns scored 1 0


Jabs / Round 5.93 4.20
Hooks / Round 5.00 3.93
Crosses / Round 5.13 4.00
Combinations / Round 7.20 3.47
Uppercuts / Round 4.27 3.27


Punches Landed / Round 27.53 18.87
Punches Missed / Round 48.47 44.80


Punching Accuracy 36.2% 29.6%


Total Number of Fouls 1 2
Low Blow 1
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Using Open Glove 1


Foul Penalties:
Caution 1 2


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


No cuts occured


Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 6 / 4
Fight Outside (Defensive) 12 / 10 1 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 1 / 1 6 / 5
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 1 / 0 1 / 1


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

Andre Ward vs Chris Eubank

Fight info: Coney Island Athletic Club, Brookyln, NY, United States, 2015-12-20, announcer is Howard Leigh, referee is Michael Griffin, the bout will be scored by three judges: Bill Lerch (United States), James Jen-Kin (United States) and Jose Cobian (United States), ring card girl is Doris Dany, the fighters will compete for the WBA title(s), the bout is scheduled for 15 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: Andre Ward - Record: 7-2-0 (3) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Fritz Sdunek - Cut Man: Al Gavin
In the blue corner: Chris Eubank - Record: 5-3-1 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Manny Seamon - Cut Man: Carlos Vargas

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds and the two fighters are ready to trade blows. 0:0
0:13 * Griffin is giving Ward a warning for head butting. 2:0
0:30 Great skills can take you far in this sport, though having a good chin helps as well. 2:0
0:34 Ward has Eubank blocked in! 2:0
0:34 A straight cross from Ward gets through Eubank's guard. 4:0
0:48 Ward traps Eubank's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Griffin breaks it up. 4:0
1:03 Ward uses his shoulder to force Eubank out of the clinch. 4:0
1:07 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... But neither is pressing the action right now. 4:0
1:10 Eubank tries a hook but Ward blocks it and then he scores with a hook of his own! 6:0
1:19 A flurry of light blows from Ward scores to the body. 8:0
1:31 Andre Ward shoots the jab, followed by a nice cross. 10:0
1:45 Punch and move, punch and move, Ward will do it all night if Eubank doesn't do a more consistent job of cutting off the ring. 10:0
1:54 Andre Ward misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 10:0
2:01 Ward feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves back to the middle of the ring. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 10:0
2:05 Ward leaves the jab just short. 10:0
2:08 Eubank scores with a nice right cross. 10:2
2:17 * Griffin steps in and admonishes Ward for a low blow. 12:2
2:37 Ward has Eubank pinned! 12:2
2:41 Eubank takes a punishing over hand left to the jaw! 16:2
2:41 Eubank was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 16:2
2:55 Eubank's jab connects to Ward's head 16:4
3:00 The bell sounds ending Round 1. 17:4

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 2 of this scheduled 15 rounder. 0:0
0:14 Ward is moving around the ring nicely. 0:0
0:26 Eubank fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 0:2
0:43 Ward is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 0:2
0:56 Eubank is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 0:2
1:02 Ward's cross finds a home on Eubank's jaw. 2:2
1:14 The fighters are tangled up inside. Eubank has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 2:4
1:30 Eubank is really focused in this round. 2:4
1:41 Ward fires a lead right that Eubank manages to avoid. 2:4
1:54 Ward traps Eubank in the corner! 2:4
1:59 Ward throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 2:4
2:01 Chris Eubank throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 2:6
2:23 Ward misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 2:6
2:30 The fighters are throwing punches now! Eubank is being much more effective in this exchange. 4:9
2:43 Neither fighter wants to stay on the ropes as they are back in the middle of the ring. 4:9
2:48 Eubank misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 4:9
2:50 Ward delivers a solid cross to the body of Eubank. 7:9
3:00 Ward is blocked in his own corner... 7:9
3:00 The bell stops the action as Ward and Eubank go back to their corners. 8:11

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Eubank rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:08 Ward got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Fritz Sdunek's instructions work. 0:0
0:14 Ward telegraphed that shot and Eubank ducks under it easily. 0:0
0:17 Eubank scores with a hook to the body but he misses when he tries to double up with it. 0:2
0:30 Ward fires the jab. It finds its target. 2:2
0:44 Ward is dancing and flicking harmless punches at Eubank. 2:2
0:48 Ward pins Eubank in the corner! 2:2
0:53 Ward fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 2:2
0:55 some nifty bodywork Eubank as he scores with several shots from the inside. 2:4
1:12 Eubank has his arms wrapped around Ward... Now they separate. 2:4
1:16 * Griffin is telling Ward to quit hitting on the break. 2:4
1:32 Andre Ward retreats into the upper left corner. 2:4
1:37 Eubank fires a volley of punches but Ward was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 2:4
1:44 Ward slides into the corner... 2:4
1:48 Ward does a great job of moving as Eubank tries to work inside. 2:4
2:00 Eubank is holding... 2:4
2:04 Eubank and Andre Ward each take a step back. 2:4
2:17 Eubank's not even close with the cross. 2:4
2:19 Ward goes to the body with a three punch salvo. 4:4
2:42 Eubank tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 4:4
2:56 Eubank attempts to go to the body, but can't connect. 4:4
3:00 Eubank is pinned in his own corner... 4:4
3:00 The round is over and the crowd is jeering and unless they want to hear more of it, these two fighters better start throwing some punches. 5:4

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 4 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:12 Eubank isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving Ward fits. 0:0
0:12 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:0
0:16 Fritz Sdunek was really animated in Ward's corner and Ward was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:21 Ward brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 0:0
0:26 Eubank rips a cross to the stomach of Ward, but there was really no power behind it. 0:2
0:39 Ward lands a cross to the body. 2:2
0:51 Ward has Chris Eubank trapped in the right neutral corner... 2:2
0:51 Ward likes to use the hook but he'd better get a little closer when he throws it or Eubank's going to beat him to the punch and hurt him! 4:2
1:05 The two fighters have chosen to work on the inside and it's Eubank who scores with a short hook to the chest. 4:4
1:17 Eubank retreats to his own corner... 4:4
1:22 Ward feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to be trapped there. 4:4
1:26 Both fighters move to ring center. 4:4
1:31 Chris Eubank is moving like he is walking on air tonight. 4:4
1:42 Ward's misses as Eubank backpedals away. 4:4
1:52 The action slows as Eubank and Ward measure each other up. 4:4
2:04 Andre Ward ties up Eubank... Let's hope this does not turn into a wrestling match. 4:4
2:09 Griffin moves them apart. 4:4
2:13 Ward backs into a neutral corner. 4:4
2:18 Eubank grabs Ward's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Griffin has to force Eubank to let go. 4:4
2:22 Now they break clean. 4:4
2:27 Neither fighter seems to be anxious to mix it up so far this round. 4:4
2:31 Ward moves into a neutral corner. 4:4
2:31 Eubank slips in a jab to the body 4:6
2:46 A flurry of punches are exchanged between the two fighters. It appears as if Ward has gotten the better of the exchange. 7:8
3:00 Ward backs into his own corner... 7:8
3:00 That's another round in the books as Round 4 comes to an end. 8:10

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Chris Eubank is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 5 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:06 Whatever Fritz Sdunek said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Ward has some spring in his step here in the 5th round. 0:0
0:07 Eubank has Ward trapped! 0:0
0:07 * Eubank's punches are straying south of the border prompting a warning from Griffin to keep 'em up. 0:2
0:07 * Griffin takes a point away from Chris Eubank! 0:2
0:11 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 0:2
0:15 Fritz Sdunek really gave it to Ward between rounds, but Ward's didn't seem to be paying attention. 0:2
0:16 Andre Ward goes downstairs with a left cross. 2:2
0:25 Chris Eubank moves into the near right corner. 2:2
0:25 Ward moves in and scores with a quick jab. 4:2
0:41 Eubank picks off the combination by Ward. 4:2
0:51 Eubank gets away from the ropes and is back to the center of the ring. 4:2
0:55 Eubank voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 4:2
1:05 Andre Ward misses wildly with the hook. 4:2
1:08 Chris Eubank wallops Ward with a cross to the liver! 4:5
1:23 Chris Eubank gets the cross through Ward's guard. 4:7
1:39 Eubank uses subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Ward tries vainly to score. 4:7
1:41 Eubank scores with a rapid fire combination. 4:9
1:57 Eubank is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. 4:9
2:04 That combination from Ward just missed. 4:9
2:11 Ward steps back as he tries to create some punching room. 4:9
2:19 Eubank dances gracefully across the canvas 4:9
2:37 Eubank cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Ward had his elbows tucked in nicely. 4:9
2:39 Ward rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 6:9
2:49 Ward slides into a neutral corner... 6:9
2:53 Eubank misses with that punch. 6:9
2:56 Ward catches Eubank with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 8:9
3:00 A nice action round! Both fighters had their moments and receive a well-deserved round of applause as they head for their corners. 9:10

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ward didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 6. 0:0
0:06 Eubank retreats to his opponents corner... 0:0
0:10 Ward is moving nicely, using every inch of this ring. 0:0
0:10 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 0:0
0:15 Manny Seamon not only gave Eubank encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Andre Ward. Now it's up to Eubank to implement it. 0:0
0:17 Ward scores with quick series of shots to the body of Eubank. 2:0
0:31 Eubank retreats into a neutral corner. 2:0
0:35 Ward slides along the far ropes. 2:0
0:50 We have a lull in the action. 2:0
0:59 Ward and Eubank are in a clinch, Griffin hollers at them to break and start fighting. 2:0
1:03 Griffin separates them. 2:0
1:10 Eubank feints, looking for an opening. 2:0
1:17 Eubank picks off the jab thrown by Ward. 2:0
1:36 The fighters are at ring center... 2:0
1:41 Eubank is challenging Ward to fight him and quit clinching. 2:0
1:45 The Referee breaks it up... 2:0
1:55 The fighters are tied up. Ward tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 2:0
1:59 Eubank pushes Ward away. 2:0
2:04 Ward scores to the body with a jab 4:0
2:13 There is a lot less action than we anticipated from these two in this round. 4:0
2:25 Eubank traps Ward's gloves under his arms... He won't let go. 4:0
2:30 Griffin steps in and breaks it up. 4:0
2:34 Eubank backs into the upper left corner. 4:0
2:39 Ward misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 4:0
2:45 The action slows for the moment. 4:0
2:48 Neither fighter is throwing enough punches in this round. 4:0
2:56 Ward connects with a cross. 6:0
3:00 The crowd is booing because the action in that round was too pitifull for words. 6:0

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Eubank and Ward square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 7. 0:0
0:05 Manny Seamon felt Chris Eubank lost that last round and he let him know in no uncertain terms during the break. 0:0
0:11 Ward looks to work the body, but Eubank covers up nicely. 0:0
0:13 Appearance wise these two both look good for this stage of the fight. 0:0
0:25 Ward circles around the ring. 0:0
0:42 Ward has Eubank cornered! 0:0
0:47 Ward can't score with short uppercut inside. Eubank got his gloves in front of the punch. 0:0
0:49 Eubank bobs and weaves his way inside and lets his hands go, scoring with a hook. 0:2
1:05 Ward lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Eubank on the end of that punch. 2:2
1:23 Ward just comes up short with the combination. 2:2
1:25 Chris Eubank gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Ward with an uppercut. 2:4
1:40 Ward has shifted to an orthodox stance. Maybe he believes he can land from this position. No, his jab comes up short as a righty, too. Now, he returns to his natural left handed stance. 2:4
1:42 Eubank gets in a short cross to the body. 2:6
1:56 Eubank lands a crushing cross! 2:10
1:56 Ward is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 2:10
2:10 Watch Ward move. He is darting in and out, in and out, keeping Eubank off balance. 2:10
2:17 Ward goes downstairs with a quick combination. 4:10
2:29 Eubank has Andre Ward pinned! 4:10
2:33 Eubank is gliding around the ring like it's his own personal dance floor. 4:10
2:44 The action is back in the center of the ring. 4:10
2:44 Eubank throws the hook and connects. 4:12
3:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 7, forcing Griffin to step in. 5:14

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Ward and Eubank leave their corners. 0:0
0:08 Fritz Sdunek was extremely upbeat during the break with Ward providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:14 Ward connects with a solid hook! 4:0
0:14 Eubank was staggered by that punch! 4:0
0:19 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 4:0
0:38 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Ward rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 4:0
0:46 Eubank moves into the near right corner. 4:0
0:46 Ward shoots a cross to the midsection. 6:0
0:59 Eubank has Ward cornered! 6:0
1:03 Eubank lands a wicked uppercut! 6:4
1:03 Andre Ward looks like he was hurt by that punch! 6:4
1:17 Eubank connects with a violent combination! 6:8
1:17 Ward is glassy eyed and on wobbly Legs after that barrage of punches. Eubank just gave him an absolute lacing! 6:8
1:36 Eubank traps Ward in the corner! 6:8
1:41 Eubank is on his bicycle, moving from corner to corner forcing Ward to chase him. 6:8
1:54 Eubank is protecting the body nicely as Ward fails to score inside. 6:8
1:56 Eubank lands a short hook to the body. 6:10
2:11 Eubank's constant movement can be frustrating to an opponent who's not capable of cutting off the ring on him. 6:10
2:19 Ward retreats into the left corner. 6:10
2:23 Eubank looks to land a hook but misses the mark. 6:10
2:25 Ward lets his hands go and lands some solid punches. 8:10
2:35 Eubank sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 8:12
2:35 Ward reels backward from what appears to be a head butt! 8:12
2:44 Ward doesn't have to look for Eubank this round as He is right there in front of him. 8:12
2:52 That was a violent straight right by Eubank! 8:16
2:52 That series of punches rocked Ward and he looks to be in trouble. 8:16
3:00 Eubank misses with that combination. 8:16
3:00 This fight is almost dead even at this juncture. 8:16
3:00 Loud applause accompanies the end of this round. 9:18

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Eubank looks to be in excellent shape as Round 9 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 "Simply the Best" Eubank got some great advice from Manny Seamon between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 9. 0:0
0:08 Ward moves into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:12 Eubank pins Ward's arms. Now they move apart. 0:0
0:24 Griffin has to break the clinch. 0:0
0:24 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 0:0
0:32 Eubank is trapped in the corner... 0:0
0:32 Ward lands a jab to Eubank's midsection 2:0
0:46 Chris Eubank grabs Ward. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 2:0
0:51 Griffin moves in to break the clinch. 2:0
1:03 Ward doesn't connect with the jab. 2:0
1:05 Eubank connects with an uppercut to the head of Ward. 2:2
1:17 The fight has moved back to the middle of the ring. 2:2
1:17 A quick combination from Eubank gets through. 2:4
1:26 Ward takes a hook as he tries to work inside. 2:6
1:42 Ward just comes up short with the hook. 2:6
1:54 Griffin has to pull the fighters away from each other as Eubank locks up Ward's arms. 2:6
1:58 Griffin pries them apart. 2:6
2:07 Eubank misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 2:6
2:10 Solid bodywork by Ward as he lands several punches from the inside. 4:6
2:22 A quick jab from Ward connects. 6:6
2:41 Eubank wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Ward's defense. 6:6
2:48 Ward really buried that punch into Eubank's ribs. 10:6
2:48 Eubank appears shaken by those punches! 10:6
3:00 Eubank wraps up Ward. 10:6
3:00 Eubank pushes Ward away. 10:6
3:00 This fight is very close at this point. 10:6
3:00 That's all she wrote here in Round 9. 10:6

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 10 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:11 Eubank lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 0:2
0:15 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:2
0:19 Eubank received a pep talk from Manny Seamon before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:2
0:24 Both fighters are holding here. It's a tangle of arms and Griffin is going to have to sort this out. 0:2
0:29 Griffin is shouting at Ward to break! 0:2
0:38 Ward lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Eubank. 0:2
0:40 Ward takes a cross to the ribs. 0:4
0:49 Ward lands the uppercut but there wasn't much on it. 2:4
1:03 Ward throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Chris Eubank but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 2:4
1:10 Eubank is trapped in his opponents corner... 2:4
1:10 Ward lands a stinging jab. 4:4
1:24 Both fighters seem willing to clinch... Someone's got to throw some leather... 4:4
1:28 Griffin has to separate the two... 4:4
1:41 Ward is clinching. Griffin better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. 4:4
1:45 Griffin has to break them apart. 4:4
1:54 A short hook to the head by Ward 6:4
2:08 Ward drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 10:4
2:08 Eubank looks shaken! 10:4
2:17 Ward is trying to keep his hands moving on the inside. Oh! He rocks Eubank with a hard uppercut that lands flush on the point of the chin. 13:4
2:33 Ward is clinching... Eubank is trying to free his gloves... They are under Ward's arms... 13:4
2:37 Griffin separates the two... 13:4
2:46 Ward ties up Eubank. 13:4
2:51 Griffin separates the two fighters. 13:4
2:56 That straight cross from Ward tagged Eubank. He came right up the middle with that punch. 16:4
3:00 A mouse has formed under Eubank's left eye. 16:4
3:00 It looks like Ward has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 16:4
3:00 There's the bell. Ward wings a parting shot that misses. That was close. Round 10 is history. 16:3

Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Eubank is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 11. 0:0
0:10 Andre Ward retreats into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:10 Eubank bangs a right cross off the face of Ward. 0:2
0:19 Ward fires a solid combination. 2:2
0:35 Eubank misses wildly with the Hook. 2:2
0:38 Ward gets in a several shots utilizing his hand speed. 4:2
0:50 Ward is really focused in this round. 4:2
1:01 Eubank tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Ward blocks it. 4:2
1:03 Ward rips a hook to the body. 6:2
1:12 They are back in the center of the ring once again 6:2
1:16 Eubank whiffs with the jab. 6:2
1:19 Ward rips a hard jab to Eubank's body 9:2
1:23 Eubank's left eye is becoming more swollen. his corner is going to need to be control it or it will become a factor. 9:2
1:28 "Simply the Best" traps Andre Ward in the corner! 9:2
1:32 That cross from Eubank lands with some authority! 9:6
1:32 Ward is suddenly in trouble! 9:6
1:49 You could feel the breeze after that miss by Eubank! 9:6
1:51 Ward wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 11:6
2:06 Ward is holding on to Chris Eubank. He seems to be taking a breather. 11:6
2:15 Referee Griffin has to separate the two... 11:6
2:24 Eubank traps Ward's gloves under his arms, forcing Griffin to break them up. 11:6
2:33 Eubank finally lets go of Ward. 11:6
2:38 Andre Ward has Eubank trapped in the lower right neutral corner... 11:6
2:38 Ward flicks a lead left to the head of Eubank. 13:6
2:52 Ward looks for a breather; he grabs Eubank and holds on. Eubank pushes Ward off and looks for an opening. 13:6
2:57 Ward shoves Eubank away. 13:6
3:00 Ward is either lucky or has radar. Eubank's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 13:6
3:00 Ward appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 13:6
3:00 Round 11 finishes with the sound of the bell. 12:6

Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:07 Manny Seamon seemed to pump up Eubank between rounds. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Eubank is almost as pronounced as before his corner worked on it. 0:0
0:14 Ward is circling his opponent. 0:0
0:19 Ward has Eubank pinned! 0:0
0:24 Ward tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 0:0
0:30 Ward takes a hard combination from Eubank 0:4
0:30 And Ward's in big trouble now! 0:4
0:42 Both fighters are pawing with the jab, trying to find an opening. Eubank digs a quick hook into the exposed side of Ward. 0:6
0:58 Ward is pinned in his opponents corner... 0:6
1:02 Eubank fires and misses. 0:6
1:05 Ward bangs the uppercut home. 2:6
1:09 The swelling under Eubank's left eye is causing him problems and it won't take much more to become a major handicap for him. 2:6
1:17 Ward bangs away with both hands and a nice uppercut finds a home. 4:6
1:26 Eubank takes a left to the body. 6:6
1:42 Eubank pins Ward in the corner! 6:6
1:42 Eubank connects with a solid uppercut to Ward's head. 6:9
1:51 Ward lands a stinging jab. 8:9
2:00 Ward lands a series of hooks to the ribs of Eubank. 10:9
2:05 Look for Ward to start to target Chris Eubank's left eye in an attempt to close it because the swelling under it has continued to grow. 10:9
2:10 Good work by Ward as he comes out on top in that exchange. 13:11
2:26 Ward lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Eubank. 13:11
2:37 Eubank lands a hard hook! 13:15
2:37 Ward is suddenly in trouble! 13:15
2:42 Ward is starting to suck wind... 13:15
2:53 Both fighters are landing well in this round. 13:15
3:00 Ward misses with the right and then fails to connect with the left as well. 13:15
3:00 Ward appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 13:15
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. 15:15

Round 13
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ward looks to be in fair shape as Round 13 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Eubank's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Chris Eubank's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:11 Eubank can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 0:0
0:14 Ward forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Eubank. 2:0
0:27 Eubank misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 2:0
0:29 Andre Ward is mixing his punches well and lands a jab followed by a cross. 4:0
0:34 There appears to be increased swelling under Eubank's left eye. 4:0
0:45 Ward has Eubank pinned! 4:0
0:50 Ward is flicking the jab, trying to keep Eubank at long range. 4:0
0:56 Ward is really focused in this round. 4:0
1:00 Ward finds a home for his jab, keeping Eubank at bay. 6:0
1:00 * That last shot stunned Chris Eubank and it looks like Ward is going to receive an added benefit from the punch because Eubank is now bleeding. 7:0
1:00 The blood is coming from somewhere on the inside of Eubank's left eyebrow and it's following a path downward alongside his nose and onto his upper lip. 7:0
1:17 Eubank lands a solid hook! 7:4
1:17 Andre Ward was stunned by that blow! 7:4
1:29 Eubank has Ward trapped in the right neutral corner... 7:4
1:33 Eubank fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 7:4
1:36 Ward lands consecutive uppercuts to Eubank's midsection. 9:4
1:45 Eubank is trying to avoid shots to the body, but He better get his hands up! 9:4
1:54 Eubank fires a shot, but it glances off Ward's shoulder. 9:4
2:00 Ward has an army of supporters in the crowd tonight, judging by the chants we are hearing. 9:4
2:09 Ward just misses with a huge shot as Eubank chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 9:4
2:11 Ward eats a jab from Eubank 9:6
2:27 Ward is really focused in this round. 9:6
2:30 Ward is backed into his opponents corner... 9:6
2:34 Eubank just can't find the range with that uppercut. 9:6
2:37 Ward drills Eubank with a solid jab. 11:6
2:41 It looks like Ward and Eubank are both sucking wind... 11:6
2:48 Eubank retreats into a neutral corner. 11:6
2:48 Both fighters are flailing away but Ward is definitely landing the better punches. 14:8
2:52 The swelling under Eubank's left eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 14:8
3:00 Eubank is forced into his opponents corner... 14:8
3:00 There was no feeling out in that round, Ward and Eubank really went at it. 15:9

Round 14
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Eubank's corner as the bell sounds for Round 14. 0:0
0:06 If the swelling was lessened by Eubank's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:13 Eubank lets his hands go inside, but Andre Ward protects his body well. 0:0
0:15 Ward lands the lead cross. 2:0
0:24 Ward's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 2:0
0:24 Eubank pins Ward in the corner! 2:0
0:24 The crowd comes to it's feet as Eubank and Ward engage in a furious exchange. 4:2
0:34 Eubank flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 4:4
0:47 Eubank is really fluid in his movement. 4:4
0:55 Andre Ward eats a left-right from Eubank 4:6
1:08 Eubank lands a devastating cross! 4:10
1:08 Mercy! that was a crushing blow! Ward is trying to hang on... 4:10
1:13 Ward's punches are losing their steam as he looks beat. 4:10
1:13 Eubank is starting to fatigue... 4:10
1:24 Eubank unleashes a flurry and Ward fires back, a close exchange with Eubank coming out on top. 6:13
1:38 Eubank is off target with that hook. 6:13
1:40 * Ouch, I felt that one Ward is being warned by Griffin to watch the low blows. 8:13
1:40 * Ward is going to have a point deducted for that foul! 8:13
1:44 Both fighters look fatigued... 8:13
1:54 Eubank fires and misses. 8:13
1:56 Ward lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 10:13
1:56 Ward last connect snapped back the head of Eubank. And it looks like it has reopened Eubank's cut. 10:13
1:56 Blood is clearly coming from the reopened cut on the inside of Eubank's left eyebrow. It may well become a target for Ward. 10:13
2:01 Chris Eubank's left eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 10:13
2:13 Ward moves to the center of the Ring taunting Eubank with his hands by his sides. 10:13
2:21 Ward slides into his own corner... 10:13
2:26 Ward comes in low. Eubank puts a headlock on him. Griffin knocks Eubank's arm off Ward's head. 10:13
2:30 Referee Griffin separates the two... 10:13
2:35 Ward slides into the corner... 10:13
2:35 Andre Ward ducks into an uppercut from Eubank. 10:15
2:45 Some nice infighting ends with Chris Eubank getting an uppercut in. 10:17
3:00 Eubank has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Ward. 10:17
3:00 Griffin separates the two... 10:17
3:00 The crowd is literally screaming in approval as the two fighters look for a minutes respite after a sizzling round of action. 11:17

Round 15
Time Commentary Points
0:00 We go to the last round, as the bell sounds to start the 15th. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Eubank is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Eubank still has distension. 0:0
0:12 Eubank misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:0
0:15 Ward sends the sweat flying with that cross to the head of Eubank. 3:0
0:29 Eubank tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Ward blocks it. 3:0
0:36 Ward gets inside and fires a hook to Eubank's body. 5:0
0:53 Chris Eubank connects with a nasty uppercut! 5:4
0:53 Ward is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 5:4
1:09 Ward is really focused in this round. 5:4
1:30 * Eubank has been shaking his hand ever since he landed that last punch. He may have hurt it... 5:4
1:39 Ward usues his legs to avoid Eubank's punches. 5:4
1:41 Ward's jab is fast and accurate. 7:4
1:46 There has to be something done about the swelling around Eubank's left eye as it continues to worsen. 7:4
2:02 Griffin tries to separate the boxers but Eubank has a vice-like grip on Ward. 7:4
2:07 The fighters separate after a clinch. 7:4
2:16 Eubank wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Ward's defense. 7:4
2:25 Eubank's corner is shouting at him to be more aggressive. 7:4
2:33 Eubank is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Ward. 7:4
2:43 Griffin breaks them up... 7:4
2:48 Ward gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Eubank. 9:4
3:00 Eubank is giving Ward a lot of side-to-side movement. 9:4
3:00 That's it! This fight is over and we'll go to the scorecards. 9:2

Fight Result

We go to the ring where Howard Leigh is ready with the call...

Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...

Bill Lerch, United States sees the fight 143 to 141

James Jen-Kin, United States scores the bout 143 to 141

Jose Cobian, United States has it 143 to 141

The winner and still WBA champion by unanimous decision is Andre Ward!


Score Cards

Bill Lerch Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Andre Ward 10 9 10 9 9 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 8 10 143
Chris Eubank 9 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 9 9 9 10 9 10 9 141

James Jen-Kin Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Andre Ward 10 10 10 9 9 10 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 8 10 143
Chris Eubank 9 9 9 10 9 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 9 10 9 141

Jose Cobian Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Andre Ward 10 9 10 9 9 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 9 143
Chris Eubank 9 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 9 9 9 10 9 9 10 141

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Andre Ward 30 28 30 27 27 30 27 27 29 30 30 30 30 25 29 429
Chris Eubank 27 29 27 30 27 27 30 30 28 27 27 30 27 29 28 423


Statistics
Categories Andre Ward Chris Eubank
Knockdowns scored 0 0


Jabs / Round 4.00 4.33
Hooks / Round 4.80 3.80
Crosses / Round 5.20 4.20
Combinations / Round 6.33 3.93
Uppercuts / Round 4.80 3.13


Punches Landed / Round 25.13 19.40
Punches Missed / Round 51.33 53.47


Punching Accuracy 32.9% 26.6%


Total Number of Fouls 4 1
Low Blow 2 1
Hitting on the Break 1
Head Butting 1


Foul Penalties:
Point Deduction 1 1
Official Warning 2
Caution 1


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


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


Cut locations breakdown:
Cut inside left eyebrow 2 / 1 / 0


Bouts halted to check cut(s) 0 0


Corner work on closing cuts (trials/success):
Trickle 0 / 0 2 / 2
Minor 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bleeding 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bad 0 / 0 0 / 0
Heavy 0 / 0 0 / 0
Gushing 0 / 0 0 / 0


Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 5 / 5
Fight Outside (Defensive) 12 / 10 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 6 / 6
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 2 / 2 3 / 2


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Fight Card
Bout Fighter 1 Fighter 2 Odds Winner Decision Last Round Rounds
Opening Bout Carl Froch Gerald McClellan 1:1 Carl Froch TKO 1 12
Support Bout Steve Collins Mikkel Kessler 3:2 Draw D 12 12
Co-Feature Joe Calzaghe Michael Nunn 5:2 Joe Calzaghe SD 15 15
Main Event Andre Ward Chris Eubank 1:2 Andre Ward UD 15 15

I know Calzaghe started to coast once he got that big lead, but he had a big final round to seal it. I can't see how the one judge had Nunn ahead, especially with that last round.


Wow, Froch made a statement!

armageto wrote:I know Calzaghe started to coast once he got that big lead, but he had a big final round to seal it. I can't see how the one judge had Nunn ahead, especially with that last round.


Wow, Froch made a statement!

Yep. I'm damn proud of his performance there.

No way Nunn deserved the 'S' in the 'D', but he fought well, I was starting to think that I have a slightly fragile boxer on my hands, after that performance I think I can afford to be more robust in matching him up.