Michael Nunn vs Brian Magee
Fight info: Rhode Island Convention Center, Providence, RI, United States, 2016-1-17, announcer is Michael Pass, referee is Bela Florian, the bout will be scored by three judges: Leo Johnson (United States), Jack Gordon (United States) and Gary Ritter (United States), ring card girl is Jill Bloggs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 rounds, WBA-rules are in effect, three KD rule is in effect, save by the bell only in last round, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'none', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Michael Nunn - Record: 8-3-1 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Billy Graham - Cut Man: Joe Chavez
In the blue corner: Brian Magee - Record: 0-2-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Fritz Sdunek - Cut Man: Manny Seamon
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds and this fight is underway! 0:0
0:14 Nunn ties up Magee... 0:0
0:18 Florian separates the two... 0:0
0:34 Magee drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 0:4
0:34 Nunn was hurt by those blows! 0:4
0:53 * That punch caught Magee clean. He brings his arms up in a defensive posture. Now he pitches forward! Magee goes down after a delayed reaction to the combination by Nunn! 0:4
0:56 Florian picks up the count.. 8:4
0:56 1 8:4
0:57 2 8:4
0:58 3 8:4
0:59 4 8:4
1:00 5 8:4
1:01 The count is at 6 as Magee struggles to his knees. 8:4
1:02 7 8:4
1:02 * Magee's legs look bad as he manages to rise from the knockdown. 8:4
1:02 Florian is allowing the fight to continue and the action resumes. 8:4
1:02 That last punch by Nunn just turned Magee's legs to Jell-O! Magee did a little dance and he's trying to regroup. Nunn moves in for the kill. 8:4
1:11 Magee backs into the far corner. 8:4
1:15 Nunn fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 8:4
1:22 Michael Nunn lands a short hook to the body. 10:4
1:22 Nunn has Magee hurt, now let's see what kind of finisher Nunn is. 10:4
1:35 Michael Nunn slides along the far ropes. 10:4
1:44 Nunn fires a left hand that Magee takes high on the shoulder. 10:4
2:00 The quickness and footwork of Nunn is definitely keeping Magee off balance. 10:4
2:12 Magee wraps his arms around Nunn. 10:4
2:17 Magee finally lets go of Nunn. 10:4
2:26 Nunn wings a big left hand at Magee but the latter sidesteps the punch. 10:4
2:37 Magee holds his arms up in disgust as Nunn holds him around his waist. 10:4
2:41 Florian has to break them apart. 10:4
2:54 Nunn tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 10:4
3:00 Nunn retreats into a neutral corner. 10:4
3:00 What a devastating knockdown, you can bet the fans in attendance will be talking about that round long after the fight is over. 11:3
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 2 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:13 Magee ends up behind Michael Nunn as he deftly avoids a straight ahead attack moving to his right. 0:0
0:18 Magee's corner is urging him on. They have been quite vocal tonight. 0:0
0:21 Michael Nunn has Magee trapped! 0:0
0:26 Nunn just comes up short with the uppercut. 0:0
0:28 Thats a nice left hand from Magee. 0:2
0:42 Nunn pins Magee's arms. Now they move apart. 0:2
0:46 Magee works his way free! 0:2
0:51 Nunn gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 2:2
1:16 Nunn is on his bicycle, moving from corner to corner forcing Magee to chase him. 2:2
1:23 The fighters are at ring center... 2:2
1:27 Nunn misses with that combination. 2:2
1:38 Nunn drives home a potent uppercut to the head of Magee. 5:2
1:42 Last round's knockdown doesn't appear to have had any carry over here in Round 2. 5:2
1:49 Nunn slides into the corner... 5:2
1:53 Magee wraps up Nunn... Neither fighter will break... 5:2
1:58 Magee and Nunn each take a step back. 5:2
2:02 Nunn is really focused in this round. 5:2
2:09 Brian Magee scores with a hook to the body but he misses when he tries to double up with it. 5:4
2:23 Nunn moves to the center of the Ring taunting Brian Magee with his hands by his sides. 5:4
2:31 Magee splits Nunn's gloves with an uppercut. 5:6
2:48 Nunn is literally dancing circles around Magee this round. 5:6
2:52 Nunn steps back as he tries to create some punching room. 5:6
2:56 Nunn scores with a nice left cross. 7:6
3:00 The bell sounds ending Round 2. Jill Bloggs is about ready to climb through the ropes and into the ring to the whistles and cheers of the crowd. 8:7
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Nunn didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 3. 0:0
0:11 Nunn looks to work the body, but Magee covers up nicely. 0:0
0:18 Fritz Sdunek seemed to pump up Magee between rounds. 0:0
0:23 "Second To" Nunn smothers Magee's attack with a clinch! 0:0
0:27 Referee Florian separates the two... 0:0
0:40 Nunn pushes Brian Magee away, looking for more space to work in. 0:0
0:44 Nunn lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 2:0
1:00 Nunn can't score with short uppercut inside. Magee got his gloves in front of the punch. 2:0
1:06 Nunn is really focused in this round. 2:0
1:09 Magee is pinned in his opponents corner... 2:0
1:09 * There's a caution to Nunn about throwing shots to the kidneys. 4:0
1:28 Brian Magee steals a quick glance at his corner. 4:0
1:35 Nunn circles around the ring. 4:0
1:40 The referee is talking to Nunn, telling him to start fighting. 4:0
1:43 Magee has Michael Nunn blocked in! 4:0
1:48 Nunn picks off the jab thrown by Magee. 4:0
1:50 Michael Nunn lands a double left, one to the head and one to the body. 6:0
2:04 Nunn is backed into his opponents corner... 6:0
2:08 Magee misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 6:0
2:20 Nunn clinches... Magee gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 6:0
2:24 Magee tries to get free... Here comes Florian to break them up... 6:0
2:37 Nunn is clinching... Magee is trying to free his gloves... They are under Nunn's arms... 6:0
2:46 Florian steps in and breaks it up. 6:0
2:56 Magee is moving nicely, using every inch of this ring. 6:0
3:00 Nunn has Magee pinned! 6:0
3:00 Nunn grabs Magee again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 6:0
3:00 The Referee breaks it up... 6:0
3:00 The crowd will be looking for some action after sitting through that round. 6:1
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:17 Nunn is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 0:0
0:20 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:0
0:24 Whatever Billy Graham said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Nunn has some spring in his step here in the 4th round. 0:0
0:29 Magee lands a paralyzing uppercut! 0:4
0:29 That absolutely rocked Nunn, he is on queer street right now!! 0:4
0:46 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Magee rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 0:4
0:50 Magee is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. 0:4
1:02 Nunn is in constant motion. He is a hard fighter to corner. 0:4
1:06 Nunn feints, looking for an opening. 0:4
1:14 Magee is probing with his jab as he tries to find an opening in Nunn's defense. 0:4
1:22 Nunn winces as he takes a hard combination to the body from Magee. 0:7
1:36 Brian Magee just can't find the range with that cross. 0:7
1:38 Nunn punishes Brian Magee with his piston-like jab and if he keeps doing it, he might bust Magee up. 3:7
1:55 Magee really buried that punch into Nunn's ribs. 3:11
1:55 At least two of those shots really hurt Nunn! 3:11
2:15 Nunn fires a wild overhand left and misses everything. 3:11
2:24 The fighters jockey for position as they both try to gain the advantage here in the 4th. 3:11
2:27 Nunn is blocked in his own corner... 3:11
2:32 Nunn tries to muscle inside but Magee clinches him. 3:11
2:36 Florian pries them apart. 3:11
2:41 Nunn backs into a neutral corner. 3:11
2:46 Michael Nunn picks off the hook by Magee. 3:11
2:52 Magee and Nunn are leaning on one another, and referee Florian pushes them apart and tells them to mix it up. 3:11
3:00 The bell sounds ending Round 4. 4:13
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 5 of this scheduled 10 rounder. 0:0
0:17 That cross from Nunn just missed. 0:0
0:19 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 0:0
0:23 Billy Graham was in Nunn's face between rounds and Nunn just glared at him. We have no idea what the problem might have been. 0:0
0:28 Nunn fires a volley of punches but Brian Magee was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 0:0
0:31 Magee finds a home for his jab, keeping Nunn at bay. 0:2
0:45 Nunn does a great job of moving as Magee tries to work inside. 0:2
0:53 Michael Nunn pushes Magee away, looking for more space to work in. 0:2
1:05 Nunn is moving around the ring nicely. 0:2
1:18 Magee slips out of a corner, as Nunn attempts to trap him. 0:2
1:32 That punch actually went behind Nunn's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Magee. 0:2
1:38 Magee has Nunn trapped in the far neutral corner... 0:2
1:43 Magee's not even close with the uppercut. 0:2
1:51 Nunn slides into a neutral corner... 0:2
1:55 Magee throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Nunn but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 0:2
2:02 Both fighters are probing, looking for an opening. 0:2
2:11 Magee is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Nunn. 0:2
2:20 Nunn pushes Brian Magee away. 0:2
2:25 Brian Magee feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves back to the middle of the ring. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 0:2
2:30 Brian Magee doesn't connect with the combination. 0:2
2:41 Magee tries to drop the right hand over the top but Nunn ducks under it. 0:2
2:43 some nifty bodywork Nunn as he scores with several shots from the inside. 2:2
2:57 Brian Magee leaves the jab just short. 2:2
3:00 Not much happened in that round. It's going to be a tough round for the judges to score. 3:3
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Magee looks to be in good shape as Round 6 gets underway. 0:0
0:13 Magee whiffs with the hook. 0:0
0:16 Nunn lands a short right hook to the head. 2:0
0:20 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 2:0
0:29 Florian has to pull the fighters away from each other as Nunn locks up Brian Magee's arms. 2:0
0:34 Referee Florian steps in to break it up. 2:0
0:48 Magee steps back as he tries to create some punching room. 2:0
0:59 Magee traps Nunn's gloves under his arms... He won't let go. 2:0
1:08 The fighters separate after a clinch. 2:0
1:21 Magee misses wildly with the hook. 2:0
1:23 Nunn glances a hook off Magee's side. 4:0
1:42 Magee made Nunn look foolish as he dodged everything he threw just now. Nunn would have better luck trying to catch a greased Pig. 4:0
1:56 Nunn is flicking the jab, trying to keep Magee at long range. 4:0
2:00 There is a lot less action than we anticipated from these two in this round. 4:0
2:10 Magee traps Nunn in the corner! 4:0
2:15 Magee swings...and misses. 4:0
2:22 The fighters are taking an extended breather. 4:0
2:24 Nunn is forced into his opponents corner... 4:0
2:29 Magee lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Nunn. 4:0
2:36 Referee Florian is earning his pay tonight as it seems he is spending half his time separating the fighters. 4:0
2:39 Nunn lands a pair of short left hands just above the waist line. 6:0
2:52 Nunn wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Magee's defense. 6:0
2:55 Magee connects with a cross to Michael Nunn's body. 6:2
3:00 It looks like Nunn has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 6:2
3:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 6. 7:1
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Magee is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 7 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:13 Brian Magee is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Nunn. 0:0
0:13 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 0:0
0:17 Michael Nunn got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Billy Graham's instructions work. 0:0
0:22 Florian yells at the fighters to separate but Magee and Nunn are a tangle of arms. 0:0
0:27 Florian separates them. 0:0
0:34 Nunn has Magee cornered! 0:0
0:34 Nunn works downstairs, scoring with series of hooks. 2:0
0:43 Michael Nunn pins Magee in the corner! 2:0
0:48 Michael Nunn fires away but finds nothing but air. 2:0
1:01 Magee goes to the head, the body and now back to the head. That was a beautiful sequence of punches. 2:3
1:11 Magee doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 2:5
1:34 Brian Magee ties up Nunn. 2:5
1:38 Florian separates the two fighters. 2:5
1:43 Nunn moves in and scores with a quick jab. 4:5
1:56 There's the uppercut from Nunn. That opening has been there all fight for him. 6:5
2:13 Magee wraps up Nunn. 6:5
2:25 Florian moves them apart. 6:5
2:34 Nunn cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Magee had his elbows tucked in nicely. 6:5
2:40 Nunn quickly pulls at his trunks. 6:5
2:51 Magee usues his legs to avoid Michael Nunn's punches. 6:5
3:00 Michael Nunn takes a punishing over hand left to the jaw! 6:10
3:00 Nunn looks to be in big trouble after that barrage! 6:10
3:00 Nunn appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 6:10
3:00 That's another round in the books as Round 7 comes to an end. 7:9
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Magee is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 8. 0:0
0:07 Fritz Sdunek not only gave Magee encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Nunn. Now it's up to Magee to implement it. 0:0
0:08 Nunn retreats into the right corner. 0:0
0:13 Magee tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Michael Nunn blocks it. 0:0
0:15 Nunn shoots a cross to the midsection. 2:0
0:19 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 2:0
0:25 Nunn shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 4:0
0:42 Nunn just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 4:4
0:42 Those punches hurt Nunn and he looks to hang on. 4:4
1:03 * Magee takes a hard uppercut right on the button and hes down! 4:4
1:06 Nunn is ushered to a neutral corner by Florian and the count begins.. 11:4
1:06 1 11:4
1:07 2 11:4
1:08 The count reaches 3 as Magee is struggling to climb off of the deck. 11:4
1:09 4 11:4
1:09 * Magee still looks shaky after getting up from the knockdown and Florian is taking a long look at him. 11:4
1:09 Florian looks into Magee eyes and decides to let the fight to go on... 11:4
1:09 Magee is hurt. Nunn is a decent finisher, but sometimes he gets too excited and just wings wild punches. Let's see what he does here. 11:4
1:09 * And now it appears as if Brian Magee has been cut the last punch that landed. 12:4
1:09 Magee has suffered a nasty cut on his right eyelid. Its location is almost a sure guarantee to cause trouble throughout the bout. 12:4
1:23 Nunn is doing a great job keeping his distance. 12:4
1:32 Nunn tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Magee. 12:4
1:38 Nunn feints upstairs, then scores with a quick cross to the midsection. 14:4
1:38 Nunn has hurt Magee early in the round. Magee is going to have to call on all his tricks to survive with this much time to go. 14:4
1:42 Magee is fading... 14:4
1:51 Magee moves into the lower corner. 14:4
1:56 Nunn isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving Magee fits. 14:4
2:00 Brian Magee moves into a neutral corner. 14:4
2:00 Nunn bangs a right cross off the face of Magee. 16:4
2:09 Nunn doesn't have to look for Magee this round as He is right there in front of him. 16:4
2:12 Nunn has Magee blocked in! 16:4
2:12 Nunn rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 18:4
2:22 Nunn scores with a rapid fire combination. 20:4
2:35 Magee is looking to protect his body and he's leaving his chin wide open! 20:4
2:43 Nunn grabs Magee. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 20:4
2:52 Florian has to break the clinch. 20:4
2:56 Both fighters are moving and working the angles well in this round. 20:4
3:00 You could feel the breeze after that miss by Magee! 20:4
3:00 Nunn appears to have this fight under control. 20:4
3:00 Forget the sweet science, boxing fans love a knockdown as their approval of that last round clearly demonstrates. 22:4
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Brian Magee looks a bit disgusted as Round 9 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Magee moves into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:08 Some nice infighting ends with Nunn getting an uppercut in. 2:0
0:08 That last shot has reopened a cut on Magee because the blood is flowing again. 2:0
0:08 Magee is bleeding again from the cut on his right eyelid. The blood is trickling down his face once again. 2:0
0:08 * Magee's pawing at his eye and there may be some blood trickling into that eye from the cut above it. The referee must have noticed because we have a stop in the action as Florian motions toward the ringside physician. They're going to take a close look at the cut. 2:0
0:08 * The doctor is peering at the wound and he's shrugged his shoulders and he's shaking his head - is that a good thing or bad? Well, it's good from Magee's perspective and the cheer that arises from the crowd tells us all we need to know: there's going to be more fisticuffs in just a moment. Obviously, the damage isn't that bad and Magee and Nunn await the signal from the referee to commence firing. The fight resumes here in Round 9. 2:0
0:12 Magee's tank is just about on empty. 2:0
0:17 Nunn's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 2:0
0:22 Nunn takes a hard combination from Magee 2:4
0:22 Magee has Nunn in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 2:4
0:36 Florian warns Magee for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 2:4
0:40 Brian Magee uses his shoulder to force Nunn out of the clinch. 2:4
0:50 Nunn will tie a guy up if he has to. 2:4
0:59 Nunn pushes Brian Magee away. 2:4
1:16 A brutal combination from Magee connects to the solar plexus! 2:8
1:16 Nunn was shaken by those blows! 2:8
1:26 Brian Magee is staying at the center of the ring. 2:8
1:30 Brian Magee misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 2:8
1:32 Nunn scores with three unanswered blows to the head of Magee. 5:8
1:37 The knockdown suffered by Magee should have made that last round Nunn's by a wide margin. 5:8
1:47 Apparently Magee feels it's a good strategy to hug Nunn and force Florian to come separate them. 5:8
1:51 Florian is shouting at Magee to break! 5:8
2:00 Magee feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to be trapped there. 5:8
2:04 The crowd has been reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 5:8
2:08 We have a lull in the action. 5:8
2:17 Nunn has Magee cornered! 5:8
2:22 Nunn back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Magee. 5:8
2:26 Nunn feints, looking for an opening. 5:8
2:40 * Nunn hits the deck after a huge cross and he looks hurt. 5:8
2:42 The count begins... 5:16
2:42 1 5:16
2:43 2 5:16
2:44 3 5:16
2:45 4 5:16
2:46 5 5:16
2:47 6 5:16
2:48 7 5:16
2:48 * Nunn's eyes are glazed as he rises and tries to get his legs under him. 5:16
2:48 Nunn raises his guard as Florian asks him if he wants to continue. Nunn wants to keep on fighting but he still looks hurt. 5:16
2:48 I don't think there's time for Magee to finish Nunn this round. 5:16
3:00 Magee throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 5:16
3:00 The knockdown in that last round really brought the crowd to life, you can feel the electricity in the air. 5:16
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds for the 10th and final round of this fight. 0:0
0:08 Brian Magee lands a stinging jab. 0:2
0:20 Nunn stays busy in close, landing an uppercut. 2:2
0:29 Billy Graham is just telling Nunn the obvious: throw more punches, move your head, step it up. That's not going to help much! 2:2
0:34 Florian tries to separate the boxers but Magee has a vice-like grip on Nunn. 2:2
0:44 Florian has to separate the two... 2:2
1:04 Magee fires a shot, but it glances off Nunn's shoulder. 2:2
1:19 Nunn ties up Magee. Why would he want to clinch now? 2:2
1:34 Florian breaks them up... 2:2
1:34 Nunn appears to be rebounding from the knockdown he suffered in the last frame. 2:2
1:51 Magee misses wildly with the Hook. 2:2
1:53 Nunn throws a short, bristling uppercut to the chin of Magee 5:2
2:05 Magee has Michael Nunn blocked in! 5:2
2:10 Magee telegraphed that shot and Nunn ducks under it easily. 5:2
2:12 Nunn lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 7:2
2:32 Nunn looks for a breather; he grabs Magee and holds on. Magee pushes Nunn off and looks for an opening. 7:2
2:42 Referee Florian has to separate the two... 7:2
2:47 Nunn and Magee grab a quick breather. 7:2
2:56 Brian Magee looks to land a uppercut but misses the mark. 7:2
2:58 Michael Nunn lands a series of hooks to the ribs of Magee. 9:2
3:00 Nunn seems to have done enough to win this fight. 9:2
3:00 That's it. This fight has gone the distance and now we'll await the official decision. 9:1
Fight Result
We go to the ring where Michael Pass is ready with the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
Leo Johnson, United States scores the bout 96 to 92
Jack Gordon, United States sees the fight 96 to 94
Gary Ritter, United States scores the fight 96 to 92
And your winner by unanimous decision Michael Nunn!!!
Score Cards
Leo Johnson Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Michael Nunn 10 10 10 9 10 10 9 10 8 10 96
Brian Magee 8 9 9 10 10 9 10 8 10 9 92
Jack Gordon Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Michael Nunn 10 10 10 9 10 10 9 10 8 10 96
Brian Magee 9 10 9 10 10 9 10 8 10 9 94
Gary Ritter Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Michael Nunn 10 10 10 9 10 10 9 10 8 10 96
Brian Magee 8 9 9 10 10 9 10 8 10 9 92
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Michael Nunn 30 30 30 27 30 30 27 30 24 30 288
Brian Magee 25 28 27 30 30 27 30 24 30 27 278
Statistics
Categories Michael Nunn Brian Magee
Knockdowns scored 2 1
Jabs / Round 4.20 1.80
Hooks / Round 3.90 2.20
Crosses / Round 3.90 1.90
Combinations / Round 3.30 2.50
Uppercuts / Round 2.90 1.80
Punches Landed / Round 18.20 10.20
Punches Missed / Round 50.90 66.00
Punching Accuracy 26.3% 13.4%
Total Number of Fouls 1 0
Kidney Punching 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 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 on right eyelid 2 / 1 / 0
Bouts halted to check cut(s) 0 1
Corner work on closing cuts (trials/success):
Trickle 0 / 0 0 / 0
Minor 0 / 0 2 / 2
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 2 / 2 2 / 1
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 6 / 6
Fight Outside (Defensive) 8 / 6 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 3 / 3
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
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CRW Season Week 13 fights 1-6
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Marco Huck vs Giovanni Jemma
Fight info: Rhode Island Convention Center, Providence, RI, United States, 2016-1-17, announcer is Billy Jordan, referee is Beat Hausamann, the bout will be scored by three judges: Jerry Griffin (United States), Luciano Tagliamonte (Italy) and Silvestre Abainza (Philippines), ring card girl is Amber Miller, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 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: Marco Huck - Record: 6-5-1 (3) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Enzo Calzaghe - Cut Man: Nick Florio
In the blue corner: Giovanni Jemma - Record: 0-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Emotional Problems - Trainer: Freddie Roach - Cut Man: Ray Ontiveros
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Hausamann gives the fighters their final instructions. They touch gloves and return to their respective corners to await the bell for the start of Round 1. 0:0
0:16 Huck works his way in and leans on Jemma... 0:0
0:21 Hausamann has to break them apart. 0:0
0:33 Huck's misses as Jemma backpedals away. 0:0
0:35 A flurry of light blows from Jemma scores to the body. 0:2
0:52 Huck smothers Jemma's attack with a clinch! 0:2
0:56 The fighters separate after a clinch. 0:2
1:00 Huck steps back as he tries to create some punching room. 0:2
1:08 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 0:2
1:17 Hausamann steps in and breaks it up. 0:2
1:26 Jemma backs into a neutral corner. 0:2
1:31 Huck throws a flurry of punches but Jemma either blocks or slips them. 0:2
1:45 Huck fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 2:2
2:00 Huck lands several punches in a row to the head of Jemma, though none of them had much steam behind them. 4:2
2:12 The crowd comes to life as both fighters exchange blows, with the advantage going to Huck. 7:4
2:25 Huck misses with the jab but scores with the follow up cross. 9:4
2:44 Huck lands an uppercut that nearly decapitates Jemma, holy smokes that was a brutal shot! 12:4
2:53 The fighters are back in the middle of the ring. 12:4
2:53 Huck throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 14:4
3:00 Jemma moves into the left corner. 14:4
3:00 Huck attempts to go to the body, but can't connect. 14:4
3:00 Round 1 of this scheduled 10 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 14:4
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:17 Jemma got some great advice from Freddie Roach between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 2. 0:0
0:22 Huck is clinching... 0:0
0:27 Hausamann has to break the clinch. 0:0
0:36 Hausamann yells at the fighters to separate but Huck and Jemma are a tangle of arms. 0:0
0:47 * Huck is told to quit hitting on the break by Hausamann. 0:0
1:05 Jemma is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 0:0
1:12 Jemma gets off a quick combination to the body, with the right hand landing. 0:2
1:29 "Kapt'n" Huck fires a jab to the body 2:2
1:42 Marco Huck throws a big looping cross that lands high on the head of Jemma. 5:2
1:51 Jemma rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 5:4
2:08 Huck lands a wicked cross! 9:4
2:08 Jemma was stunned by that blow! 9:4
2:20 Giovanni Jemma slides into his own corner... 9:4
2:29 * Huck throws a wild overhand right that lands flush! Jemma drops to one knee and will take the count! 9:4
2:31 Hausamann positions himself over Jemma and starts the count.. 17:4
2:31 1 17:4
2:32 2 17:4
2:33 3 17:4
2:34 4 17:4
2:35 5 17:4
2:36 6 17:4
2:37 7 17:4
2:38 8 17:4
2:39 9 17:4
2:40 10! 17:4
2:40 * And the referee waves his arms to signal this fight is over![/P] Huck wins by way of knockout here in round 2. 17:4
Fight Result
And here with the call is Billy Jordan
Ladies and Gentlemen! The end comes at 2:45 of round 2. The winner by knockout!!
Marco Huck!
Score Cards
Jerry Griffin Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Marco Huck 10 10
Giovanni Jemma 9 9
Luciano Tagliamonte Round Total
Italy 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Marco Huck 10 10
Giovanni Jemma 9 9
Silvestre Abainza Round Total
Philippines 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Marco Huck 10 10
Giovanni Jemma 9 9
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Marco Huck 30 30
Giovanni Jemma 27 27
Statistics
Categories Marco Huck Giovanni Jemma
Knockdowns scored 1 0
Jabs / Round 10.50 2.50
Hooks / Round 3.50 2.50
Crosses / Round 9.50 3.00
Combinations / Round 8.50 3.00
Uppercuts / Round 4.50 1.00
Punches Landed / Round 36.50 12.00
Punches Missed / Round 42.00 14.00
Punching Accuracy 46.5% 46.2%
Total Number of Fouls 1 0
Hitting on the Break 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 1 / 1
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 1 / 1 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing - Copyright (C) 2013 PISD Ltd
Fight info: Rhode Island Convention Center, Providence, RI, United States, 2016-1-17, announcer is Billy Jordan, referee is Beat Hausamann, the bout will be scored by three judges: Jerry Griffin (United States), Luciano Tagliamonte (Italy) and Silvestre Abainza (Philippines), ring card girl is Amber Miller, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 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: Marco Huck - Record: 6-5-1 (3) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Enzo Calzaghe - Cut Man: Nick Florio
In the blue corner: Giovanni Jemma - Record: 0-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Emotional Problems - Trainer: Freddie Roach - Cut Man: Ray Ontiveros
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Hausamann gives the fighters their final instructions. They touch gloves and return to their respective corners to await the bell for the start of Round 1. 0:0
0:16 Huck works his way in and leans on Jemma... 0:0
0:21 Hausamann has to break them apart. 0:0
0:33 Huck's misses as Jemma backpedals away. 0:0
0:35 A flurry of light blows from Jemma scores to the body. 0:2
0:52 Huck smothers Jemma's attack with a clinch! 0:2
0:56 The fighters separate after a clinch. 0:2
1:00 Huck steps back as he tries to create some punching room. 0:2
1:08 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 0:2
1:17 Hausamann steps in and breaks it up. 0:2
1:26 Jemma backs into a neutral corner. 0:2
1:31 Huck throws a flurry of punches but Jemma either blocks or slips them. 0:2
1:45 Huck fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 2:2
2:00 Huck lands several punches in a row to the head of Jemma, though none of them had much steam behind them. 4:2
2:12 The crowd comes to life as both fighters exchange blows, with the advantage going to Huck. 7:4
2:25 Huck misses with the jab but scores with the follow up cross. 9:4
2:44 Huck lands an uppercut that nearly decapitates Jemma, holy smokes that was a brutal shot! 12:4
2:53 The fighters are back in the middle of the ring. 12:4
2:53 Huck throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 14:4
3:00 Jemma moves into the left corner. 14:4
3:00 Huck attempts to go to the body, but can't connect. 14:4
3:00 Round 1 of this scheduled 10 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 14:4
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:17 Jemma got some great advice from Freddie Roach between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 2. 0:0
0:22 Huck is clinching... 0:0
0:27 Hausamann has to break the clinch. 0:0
0:36 Hausamann yells at the fighters to separate but Huck and Jemma are a tangle of arms. 0:0
0:47 * Huck is told to quit hitting on the break by Hausamann. 0:0
1:05 Jemma is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 0:0
1:12 Jemma gets off a quick combination to the body, with the right hand landing. 0:2
1:29 "Kapt'n" Huck fires a jab to the body 2:2
1:42 Marco Huck throws a big looping cross that lands high on the head of Jemma. 5:2
1:51 Jemma rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 5:4
2:08 Huck lands a wicked cross! 9:4
2:08 Jemma was stunned by that blow! 9:4
2:20 Giovanni Jemma slides into his own corner... 9:4
2:29 * Huck throws a wild overhand right that lands flush! Jemma drops to one knee and will take the count! 9:4
2:31 Hausamann positions himself over Jemma and starts the count.. 17:4
2:31 1 17:4
2:32 2 17:4
2:33 3 17:4
2:34 4 17:4
2:35 5 17:4
2:36 6 17:4
2:37 7 17:4
2:38 8 17:4
2:39 9 17:4
2:40 10! 17:4
2:40 * And the referee waves his arms to signal this fight is over![/P] Huck wins by way of knockout here in round 2. 17:4
Fight Result
And here with the call is Billy Jordan
Ladies and Gentlemen! The end comes at 2:45 of round 2. The winner by knockout!!
Marco Huck!
Score Cards
Jerry Griffin Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Marco Huck 10 10
Giovanni Jemma 9 9
Luciano Tagliamonte Round Total
Italy 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Marco Huck 10 10
Giovanni Jemma 9 9
Silvestre Abainza Round Total
Philippines 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Marco Huck 10 10
Giovanni Jemma 9 9
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Marco Huck 30 30
Giovanni Jemma 27 27
Statistics
Categories Marco Huck Giovanni Jemma
Knockdowns scored 1 0
Jabs / Round 10.50 2.50
Hooks / Round 3.50 2.50
Crosses / Round 9.50 3.00
Combinations / Round 8.50 3.00
Uppercuts / Round 4.50 1.00
Punches Landed / Round 36.50 12.00
Punches Missed / Round 42.00 14.00
Punching Accuracy 46.5% 46.2%
Total Number of Fouls 1 0
Hitting on the Break 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 1 / 1
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 1 / 1 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing - Copyright (C) 2013 PISD Ltd
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Re: CRW Season Week 13 fights 1-6
Johnny Nelson vs Ossie Ocasio
Fight info: Rhode Island Convention Center, Providence, RI, United States, 2016-1-17, announcer is J.D. Lyons, referee is John O'Brien, the bout will be scored by three judges: Ezequiel Suarez (Colombia), Don Trella (United States) and Mike Ross (United States), ring card girl is Rosanna Pizzo, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 rounds, WBC-rules are in effect, three KD rule is not 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: Johnny Nelson - Record: 8-4-0 (5) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Broke Training Regularly - Trainer: Ted Walker - Cut Man: Joe Chavez
In the blue corner: Ossie Ocasio - Record: 0-2-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Harold Knight - Cut Man: Pete Brodsky
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 That's the bell, summoning the two fighters to begin trading punches here in the first. 0:0
0:07 Ocasio connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 0:2
0:22 Ocasio does a great job of moving as Nelson tries to work inside. 0:2
0:24 Ocasio's hands are free inside as he lands an uppercut on Nelson's beltline. 0:4
0:33 Ocasio moves into the right corner. 0:4
0:33 Nelson scores to both the head and body and then moves away. 2:4
0:46 Nelson has promised a good showing tonight. 2:4
0:49 Ocasio is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. 2:4
0:58 Ocasio fires a lead right that Nelson manages to avoid. 2:4
1:09 Ocasio lands a jab to Nelson's midsection 2:6
1:23 Nelson picks off the cross by Ossie Ocasio. 2:6
1:26 Nelson is throwing punches in bunches and lands several wicked shots in the process. 5:6
1:38 Both fighters move back to ring center. 5:6
1:42 A big cross from Nelson lands with serious impact! 9:6
1:42 Ocasio appears to be stunned! 9:6
1:55 Nelson takes a hook as he tries to work inside. 9:8
1:55 * And now Nelson is bleeding from that last punch! 9:9
1:55 * One of those punches from Ocasio has opened a cut under the right eye of Nelson. 9:9
1:55 A cut in the first round inevitably leads to problems later on in the fight. 9:9
2:05 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... But neither is pressing the action right now. 9:9
2:12 Ocasio retreats to his own corner... 9:9
2:16 Nelson knows one direction and thats straight ahead. 9:9
2:26 Ocasio dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Nelson back on his heels! 9:13
2:26 Nelson was rattled by those shots and he is in a world of hurt! 9:13
2:35 Nelson doesn't have to look for Ocasio this round as He is right there in front of him. 9:13
2:39 Ocasio pins Nelson in the corner! 9:13
2:39 Ossie Ocasio gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Nelson. 9:15
2:48 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight and the crowd is really showing it. 9:15
3:00 Nelson looks for a breather; he grabs Ocasio and holds on. Ossie Ocasio pushes Nelson off and looks for an opening. 9:15
3:00 The Referee breaks it up... 9:15
3:00 That was a great round as both combatants gave it everything they had and then some. 9:16
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 2 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:07 Ted Walker knows Nelson lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:07 Ocasio retreats into the far left corner. 0:0
0:12 Nelson lets his hands go inside, but Ocasio protects his body well. 0:0
0:26 Ocasio lands the lead cross. 0:2
0:50 Nelson wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Ocasio's defense. 0:2
0:52 * O'Brien steps in and admonishes Ocasio for holding and hitting. 0:5
1:13 Several solid punches from Ocasio land, stopping Nelson in His tracks. 0:8
1:30 Nelson pins Ocasio's arms! The fighters are tied up... 0:8
1:39 O'Brien is shouting at Nelson to break! 0:8
1:44 Nelson has Ocasio blocked in! 0:8
1:49 Ossie Ocasio is protecting the body nicely as Nelson fails to score inside. 0:8
1:51 Ocasio drills Nelson with a solid jab. 0:10
2:03 Nelson feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves back to the middle of the ring. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 0:10
2:03 Nelson flicks a lead right to the head of Ocasio. 2:10
2:21 Nelson looks to work the body, but Ocasio covers up nicely. 2:10
2:40 Nelson doesn't connect with the jab. 2:10
2:42 A quick jab from Ocasio connects. 2:12
3:00 Ocasio tries to drop the right hand over the top but Nelson ducks under it. 2:12
3:00 The bell sounds ending Round 2. Rosanna Pizzo is about ready to climb through the ropes and into the ring to the whistles and cheers of the crowd. 2:12
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:15 Nelson's corner is urging him on. They have been quite vocal tonight. 0:0
0:21 Nelson lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 2:0
0:30 Nelson backs into the lower right corner. 2:0
0:30 Ocasio fires the jab. It finds its target. 2:2
0:54 Watch Ocasio move. He is darting in and out, in and out, keeping Nelson off balance. 2:2
1:18 Ocasio lands a solid cross! 2:7
1:18 Nelson takes a step back, obviously hurt! 2:7
1:28 Both boxers go back to the middle of the squared circle. 2:7
1:28 Ossie Ocasio scores with a hook to the body but he misses when he tries to double up with it. 2:9
1:44 Ocasio is bouncing on his toes, avoiding Nelson attempts to move inside on him. 2:9
1:53 Nelson is looking to protect his body and he's leaving his chin wide open! 2:9
1:58 Ocasio slides into a neutral corner... 2:9
2:02 Nelson wraps up Ocasio... Neither fighter will break... 2:9
2:07 Referee O'Brien has to separate the two... 2:9
2:11 Nelson backs into a neutral corner. 2:9
2:16 O'Brien yells at the fighters to separate but Ocasio and Nelson are a tangle of arms. 2:9
2:20 Now they break clean. 2:9
2:25 The crowd comes to it's feet as Ocasio and Nelson engage in a furious exchange. 4:11
2:37 Ocasio is really focused in this round. 4:11
2:40 Nelson traps Ocasio in the corner! 4:11
2:40 Nelson scores with a nice two-punch combination. 6:11
2:49 Nelson is pinned in his opponents corner... 6:11
2:49 Ocasio buries a hook followed by an uppercut to the midsection of Nelson 6:14
3:00 Ocasio throws a flurry of punches but Nelson either blocks or slips them. 6:14
3:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 5:16
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Johnny Nelson rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:13 Ocasio holds his arms up in disgust as Nelson holds him around his waist. 0:0
0:18 Ocasio works his way free! 0:0
0:22 The fighters jockey for position as they both try to gain the advantage here in the 4th. 0:0
0:27 Nelson has Ocasio trapped! 0:0
0:31 Nelson just can't find the range with that hook. 0:0
0:34 Ocasio catches Nelson with a right hand to the face. 0:2
0:47 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 0:2
0:52 Ocasio lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Nelson. 0:2
0:54 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Nelson lands a short uppercut to the chin of Ocasio. 2:2
1:03 Nelson pins Ocasio in the corner! 2:2
1:08 Ocasio made Nelson look foolish as he dodged everything he threw just now. Nelson would have better luck trying to catch a greased Pig. 2:2
1:10 That hook to the body from Ossie Ocasio had some power behind it. 2:5
1:20 Nelson has Ossie Ocasio trapped in the near neutral corner... 2:5
1:24 Nelson just comes up short with the hook. 2:5
1:31 Nelson is trying to avoid shots to the body, but He better get his hands up! 2:5
1:38 O'Brien tries to separate the boxers but Nelson has a vice-like grip on Ocasio. 2:5
1:43 The fighters separate after a clinch. 2:5
1:47 Nelson lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 4:5
2:02 Nelson fires and misses. 4:5
2:04 * That was a blatant low blow by Ocasio and O'Brien has stopped the action to scold him 4:7
2:04 * O'Brien is stopping the action and is going to take a point away from Ocasio! 4:7
2:14 Nelson throws the hook and connects. 6:7
2:27 Ocasio is getting frustrated as Nelson continues to hold on to him. Ocasio is punching Nelson's head, trying to break his hold. Finally, O'Brien pushes the fighters apart. 6:7
2:32 O'Brien separates them. 6:7
2:42 O'Brien has to pull the fighters away from each other as Nelson locks up Ocasio's arms. 6:7
2:46 * The referee cautions Nelson about leaning on Ocasio's neck, as he separates the two fighters. 6:7
3:00 Nelson spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 4. 6:7
3:00 * The bell definitely sounded before Ocasio launched that last punch and he received a caution from the referee O'Brien. 6:7
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Rosanna Pizzo exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 5. There it is! 0:0
0:15 Nelson cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Ocasio had his elbows tucked in nicely. 0:0
0:17 Ocasio rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 0:2
0:31 Johnny Nelson tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Ocasio blocks it. 0:2
0:45 Nelson wraps up Ocasio. 0:2
0:54 Nelson pushes Ocasio away. 0:2
0:59 Nelson scores with a glancing cross. 2:2
1:08 Nelson lands a jab to the midsection 4:2
1:22 Nelson is bobbing and weaving as he moves forward. 4:2
1:27 Nelson is really focused in this round. 4:2
1:30 Nelson is really focused in this round. 4:2
1:44 Ocasio is challenging Nelson to fight him and quit clinching. 4:2
1:48 Nelson shoves Ocasio away. 4:2
1:56 Referee O'Brien is encouraging Ocasio and Nelson to give these fans the fight they came to see. 4:2
2:04 Johnny Nelson is holding... 4:2
2:19 O'Brien has to separate the two... 4:2
2:34 Nelson traps Ocasio in the corner! 4:2
2:39 Nelson misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 4:2
2:54 Nelson clamps Ocasio's arms to his side and holds on until O'Brien breaks the hold. 4:2
3:00 O'Brien separates the two... 4:2
3:00 We have completed the halfway point of the fight as Round 5 ends. 4:2
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ocasio was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:11 Nelson bangs the uppercut home. 2:0
0:15 Nelson is really laboring now, but he's still fighting. 2:0
0:28 Nelson telegraphed that shot and Ocasio ducks under it easily. 2:0
0:31 Ocasio gets in a several shots utilizing his hand speed. 2:2
0:31 Ocasio last connect snapped back the head of Nelson. And it looks like it has reopened Nelson's cut. 2:2
0:31 The cut under Nelson's right eye is bleeding again. 2:2
0:44 Ocasio ties up Nelson. 2:2
0:53 Ocasio uses his shoulder to force Nelson out of the clinch. 2:2
0:59 There's some nice hand speed. Ocasio fired off a volley of shots, several of which scored. 2:4
1:13 Nelson continues to follow Ocasio about the ring. 2:4
1:17 Ocasio has Nelson pinned! 2:4
1:22 Nelson is either lucky or has radar. Ocasio's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 2:4
1:34 Ocasio is trying to free his gloves from under Nelson's gloves. 2:4
1:43 Referee O'Brien steps in to break it up. 2:4
1:48 Ocasio cranks a hard cross to the body of Nelson. 2:7
1:57 Ossie Ocasio unleashes a flurry of rights and lefts, but only a few get through. 2:9
2:18 Nelson is pinned in his own corner... 2:9
2:18 Nelson leans in and takes an uppercut to the chin from Ocasio. 2:11
2:30 Nelson moves into a neutral corner. 2:11
2:30 Ocasio snakes the jab through Nelson's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 2:13
2:44 Ocasio pins Nelson's arms. Now they move apart. 2:13
2:49 * It's good to see O'Brien paying attention to the little things, as he cautions Ocasio about leaning on his opponent's neck. 2:13
3:00 Ocasio retreats into a neutral corner. 2:13
3:00 It looks like Ocasio has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 2:13
3:00 The seconds jump into action in Nelson's corner as the bell sounds ending Round 6. 2:13
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ocasio looks to be in excellent shape as Round 7 gets underway. 0:0
0:05 The cut under the right eye suffered by Nelson has been closed for the time being, thanks to a great job by his cut man. 0:0
0:11 Nelson grabs Ocasio again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 0:0
0:21 O'Brien separates the two... 0:0
0:25 Ocasio got some great advice from Pete Brodsky between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 7. 0:0
0:27 Ocasio has Nelson cornered! 0:0
0:27 Ocasio gets off a nice little three punch salvo. 0:2
0:40 A hard cross from Ocasio finds Nelson's Chin. 0:5
0:57 Ocasio darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 0:5
1:02 Ocasio gets the cross through Nelson's guard. 0:7
1:18 Nelson slides into the corner... 0:7
1:18 Ocasio rips a hook to the body. 0:9
1:27 Nelson retreats into the far corner. 0:9
1:27 some nifty bodywork Ocasio as he scores with several shots from the inside. 0:11
1:44 Ocasio and Nelson are in a clinch, O'Brien hollers at them to break and start fighting. 0:11
1:53 O'Brien breaks them up... 0:11
2:00 Nelson looks to his corner. 0:11
2:08 Nelson clinches... Ocasio gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 0:11
2:12 Ocasio tries to get free... Here comes O'Brien to break them up... 0:11
2:20 Neither fighter wants to stay on the ropes as they are back in the middle of the ring. 0:11
2:20 Nelson scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 2:11
2:36 Nelson tries to muscle inside but Ocasio clinches him. 2:11
2:41 Referee O'Brien separates the two... 2:11
2:45 Ocasio glances a hook off Nelson's side. 2:13
3:00 Ocasio tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 2:13
3:00 Ocasio appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 2:13
3:00 Round 7 ends with the sound of the bell. 1:13
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 8 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:10 Ocasio with a lead right to the head. 0:2
0:24 Nelson grabs Ocasio's head, pulls it down, into his chest. O'Brien has to force Nelson to let go. 0:2
0:36 Nelson and Ocasio each take a step back. 0:2
0:40 Ocasio pushes Nelson away, looking for more space to work in. 0:2
0:43 * Ocasio is told to quit holding and hitting by O'Brien. 0:5
0:48 * O'Brien is disqualifying Ocasio for a blatant foul! Johnny Nelson is going to get the win via DQ!! 0:5
Fight Result
J.D. Lyons has the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen! Ossie Ocasio has been disqualified!
The winner is...Johnny Nelson!
Score Cards
Ezequiel Suarez Round Total
Colombia 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Johnny Nelson 9 9 9 9 10 9 9 64
Ossie Ocasio 10 10 10 9 9 10 10 68
Don Trella Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Johnny Nelson 9 9 9 9 10 9 9 64
Ossie Ocasio 10 10 10 9 9 10 10 68
Mike Ross Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Johnny Nelson 9 9 9 9 10 9 9 64
Ossie Ocasio 10 10 10 9 9 10 10 68
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Johnny Nelson 27 27 27 27 30 27 27 192
Ossie Ocasio 30 30 30 27 27 30 30 204
Statistics
Categories Johnny Nelson Ossie Ocasio
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 1.88 4.38
Hooks / Round 1.13 4.13
Crosses / Round 2.25 3.38
Combinations / Round 1.75 9.25
Uppercuts / Round 3.25 5.00
Punches Landed / Round 10.25 26.13
Punches Missed / Round 48.38 24.25
Punching Accuracy 17.5% 51.9%
Total Number of Fouls 1 5
Low Blow 1
Holding Head and Hitting 2
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1 1
Hitting after the Bell 1
Foul Penalties:
Disqualification 1
Point Deduction 1
Caution 1 3
Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 2 / 1 / 1 0 / 0 / 0
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 0 / 0 / 0
Cut locations breakdown:
Cut under right eye 2 / 1 / 1
Bouts halted to check cut(s) 0 0
Corner work on closing cuts (trials/success):
Trickle 0 / 0 0 / 0
Minor 1 / 1 0 / 0
Bleeding 1 / 1 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 2 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 2 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 7 / 6
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 1 / 1 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 2 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing - Copyright (C) 2013 PISD Ltd
Fight info: Rhode Island Convention Center, Providence, RI, United States, 2016-1-17, announcer is J.D. Lyons, referee is John O'Brien, the bout will be scored by three judges: Ezequiel Suarez (Colombia), Don Trella (United States) and Mike Ross (United States), ring card girl is Rosanna Pizzo, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 rounds, WBC-rules are in effect, three KD rule is not 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: Johnny Nelson - Record: 8-4-0 (5) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Broke Training Regularly - Trainer: Ted Walker - Cut Man: Joe Chavez
In the blue corner: Ossie Ocasio - Record: 0-2-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Harold Knight - Cut Man: Pete Brodsky
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 That's the bell, summoning the two fighters to begin trading punches here in the first. 0:0
0:07 Ocasio connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 0:2
0:22 Ocasio does a great job of moving as Nelson tries to work inside. 0:2
0:24 Ocasio's hands are free inside as he lands an uppercut on Nelson's beltline. 0:4
0:33 Ocasio moves into the right corner. 0:4
0:33 Nelson scores to both the head and body and then moves away. 2:4
0:46 Nelson has promised a good showing tonight. 2:4
0:49 Ocasio is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. 2:4
0:58 Ocasio fires a lead right that Nelson manages to avoid. 2:4
1:09 Ocasio lands a jab to Nelson's midsection 2:6
1:23 Nelson picks off the cross by Ossie Ocasio. 2:6
1:26 Nelson is throwing punches in bunches and lands several wicked shots in the process. 5:6
1:38 Both fighters move back to ring center. 5:6
1:42 A big cross from Nelson lands with serious impact! 9:6
1:42 Ocasio appears to be stunned! 9:6
1:55 Nelson takes a hook as he tries to work inside. 9:8
1:55 * And now Nelson is bleeding from that last punch! 9:9
1:55 * One of those punches from Ocasio has opened a cut under the right eye of Nelson. 9:9
1:55 A cut in the first round inevitably leads to problems later on in the fight. 9:9
2:05 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... But neither is pressing the action right now. 9:9
2:12 Ocasio retreats to his own corner... 9:9
2:16 Nelson knows one direction and thats straight ahead. 9:9
2:26 Ocasio dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Nelson back on his heels! 9:13
2:26 Nelson was rattled by those shots and he is in a world of hurt! 9:13
2:35 Nelson doesn't have to look for Ocasio this round as He is right there in front of him. 9:13
2:39 Ocasio pins Nelson in the corner! 9:13
2:39 Ossie Ocasio gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Nelson. 9:15
2:48 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight and the crowd is really showing it. 9:15
3:00 Nelson looks for a breather; he grabs Ocasio and holds on. Ossie Ocasio pushes Nelson off and looks for an opening. 9:15
3:00 The Referee breaks it up... 9:15
3:00 That was a great round as both combatants gave it everything they had and then some. 9:16
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 2 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:07 Ted Walker knows Nelson lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:07 Ocasio retreats into the far left corner. 0:0
0:12 Nelson lets his hands go inside, but Ocasio protects his body well. 0:0
0:26 Ocasio lands the lead cross. 0:2
0:50 Nelson wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Ocasio's defense. 0:2
0:52 * O'Brien steps in and admonishes Ocasio for holding and hitting. 0:5
1:13 Several solid punches from Ocasio land, stopping Nelson in His tracks. 0:8
1:30 Nelson pins Ocasio's arms! The fighters are tied up... 0:8
1:39 O'Brien is shouting at Nelson to break! 0:8
1:44 Nelson has Ocasio blocked in! 0:8
1:49 Ossie Ocasio is protecting the body nicely as Nelson fails to score inside. 0:8
1:51 Ocasio drills Nelson with a solid jab. 0:10
2:03 Nelson feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves back to the middle of the ring. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 0:10
2:03 Nelson flicks a lead right to the head of Ocasio. 2:10
2:21 Nelson looks to work the body, but Ocasio covers up nicely. 2:10
2:40 Nelson doesn't connect with the jab. 2:10
2:42 A quick jab from Ocasio connects. 2:12
3:00 Ocasio tries to drop the right hand over the top but Nelson ducks under it. 2:12
3:00 The bell sounds ending Round 2. Rosanna Pizzo is about ready to climb through the ropes and into the ring to the whistles and cheers of the crowd. 2:12
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:15 Nelson's corner is urging him on. They have been quite vocal tonight. 0:0
0:21 Nelson lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 2:0
0:30 Nelson backs into the lower right corner. 2:0
0:30 Ocasio fires the jab. It finds its target. 2:2
0:54 Watch Ocasio move. He is darting in and out, in and out, keeping Nelson off balance. 2:2
1:18 Ocasio lands a solid cross! 2:7
1:18 Nelson takes a step back, obviously hurt! 2:7
1:28 Both boxers go back to the middle of the squared circle. 2:7
1:28 Ossie Ocasio scores with a hook to the body but he misses when he tries to double up with it. 2:9
1:44 Ocasio is bouncing on his toes, avoiding Nelson attempts to move inside on him. 2:9
1:53 Nelson is looking to protect his body and he's leaving his chin wide open! 2:9
1:58 Ocasio slides into a neutral corner... 2:9
2:02 Nelson wraps up Ocasio... Neither fighter will break... 2:9
2:07 Referee O'Brien has to separate the two... 2:9
2:11 Nelson backs into a neutral corner. 2:9
2:16 O'Brien yells at the fighters to separate but Ocasio and Nelson are a tangle of arms. 2:9
2:20 Now they break clean. 2:9
2:25 The crowd comes to it's feet as Ocasio and Nelson engage in a furious exchange. 4:11
2:37 Ocasio is really focused in this round. 4:11
2:40 Nelson traps Ocasio in the corner! 4:11
2:40 Nelson scores with a nice two-punch combination. 6:11
2:49 Nelson is pinned in his opponents corner... 6:11
2:49 Ocasio buries a hook followed by an uppercut to the midsection of Nelson 6:14
3:00 Ocasio throws a flurry of punches but Nelson either blocks or slips them. 6:14
3:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 5:16
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Johnny Nelson rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:13 Ocasio holds his arms up in disgust as Nelson holds him around his waist. 0:0
0:18 Ocasio works his way free! 0:0
0:22 The fighters jockey for position as they both try to gain the advantage here in the 4th. 0:0
0:27 Nelson has Ocasio trapped! 0:0
0:31 Nelson just can't find the range with that hook. 0:0
0:34 Ocasio catches Nelson with a right hand to the face. 0:2
0:47 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 0:2
0:52 Ocasio lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Nelson. 0:2
0:54 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Nelson lands a short uppercut to the chin of Ocasio. 2:2
1:03 Nelson pins Ocasio in the corner! 2:2
1:08 Ocasio made Nelson look foolish as he dodged everything he threw just now. Nelson would have better luck trying to catch a greased Pig. 2:2
1:10 That hook to the body from Ossie Ocasio had some power behind it. 2:5
1:20 Nelson has Ossie Ocasio trapped in the near neutral corner... 2:5
1:24 Nelson just comes up short with the hook. 2:5
1:31 Nelson is trying to avoid shots to the body, but He better get his hands up! 2:5
1:38 O'Brien tries to separate the boxers but Nelson has a vice-like grip on Ocasio. 2:5
1:43 The fighters separate after a clinch. 2:5
1:47 Nelson lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 4:5
2:02 Nelson fires and misses. 4:5
2:04 * That was a blatant low blow by Ocasio and O'Brien has stopped the action to scold him 4:7
2:04 * O'Brien is stopping the action and is going to take a point away from Ocasio! 4:7
2:14 Nelson throws the hook and connects. 6:7
2:27 Ocasio is getting frustrated as Nelson continues to hold on to him. Ocasio is punching Nelson's head, trying to break his hold. Finally, O'Brien pushes the fighters apart. 6:7
2:32 O'Brien separates them. 6:7
2:42 O'Brien has to pull the fighters away from each other as Nelson locks up Ocasio's arms. 6:7
2:46 * The referee cautions Nelson about leaning on Ocasio's neck, as he separates the two fighters. 6:7
3:00 Nelson spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 4. 6:7
3:00 * The bell definitely sounded before Ocasio launched that last punch and he received a caution from the referee O'Brien. 6:7
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Rosanna Pizzo exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 5. There it is! 0:0
0:15 Nelson cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Ocasio had his elbows tucked in nicely. 0:0
0:17 Ocasio rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 0:2
0:31 Johnny Nelson tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Ocasio blocks it. 0:2
0:45 Nelson wraps up Ocasio. 0:2
0:54 Nelson pushes Ocasio away. 0:2
0:59 Nelson scores with a glancing cross. 2:2
1:08 Nelson lands a jab to the midsection 4:2
1:22 Nelson is bobbing and weaving as he moves forward. 4:2
1:27 Nelson is really focused in this round. 4:2
1:30 Nelson is really focused in this round. 4:2
1:44 Ocasio is challenging Nelson to fight him and quit clinching. 4:2
1:48 Nelson shoves Ocasio away. 4:2
1:56 Referee O'Brien is encouraging Ocasio and Nelson to give these fans the fight they came to see. 4:2
2:04 Johnny Nelson is holding... 4:2
2:19 O'Brien has to separate the two... 4:2
2:34 Nelson traps Ocasio in the corner! 4:2
2:39 Nelson misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 4:2
2:54 Nelson clamps Ocasio's arms to his side and holds on until O'Brien breaks the hold. 4:2
3:00 O'Brien separates the two... 4:2
3:00 We have completed the halfway point of the fight as Round 5 ends. 4:2
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ocasio was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:11 Nelson bangs the uppercut home. 2:0
0:15 Nelson is really laboring now, but he's still fighting. 2:0
0:28 Nelson telegraphed that shot and Ocasio ducks under it easily. 2:0
0:31 Ocasio gets in a several shots utilizing his hand speed. 2:2
0:31 Ocasio last connect snapped back the head of Nelson. And it looks like it has reopened Nelson's cut. 2:2
0:31 The cut under Nelson's right eye is bleeding again. 2:2
0:44 Ocasio ties up Nelson. 2:2
0:53 Ocasio uses his shoulder to force Nelson out of the clinch. 2:2
0:59 There's some nice hand speed. Ocasio fired off a volley of shots, several of which scored. 2:4
1:13 Nelson continues to follow Ocasio about the ring. 2:4
1:17 Ocasio has Nelson pinned! 2:4
1:22 Nelson is either lucky or has radar. Ocasio's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 2:4
1:34 Ocasio is trying to free his gloves from under Nelson's gloves. 2:4
1:43 Referee O'Brien steps in to break it up. 2:4
1:48 Ocasio cranks a hard cross to the body of Nelson. 2:7
1:57 Ossie Ocasio unleashes a flurry of rights and lefts, but only a few get through. 2:9
2:18 Nelson is pinned in his own corner... 2:9
2:18 Nelson leans in and takes an uppercut to the chin from Ocasio. 2:11
2:30 Nelson moves into a neutral corner. 2:11
2:30 Ocasio snakes the jab through Nelson's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 2:13
2:44 Ocasio pins Nelson's arms. Now they move apart. 2:13
2:49 * It's good to see O'Brien paying attention to the little things, as he cautions Ocasio about leaning on his opponent's neck. 2:13
3:00 Ocasio retreats into a neutral corner. 2:13
3:00 It looks like Ocasio has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 2:13
3:00 The seconds jump into action in Nelson's corner as the bell sounds ending Round 6. 2:13
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ocasio looks to be in excellent shape as Round 7 gets underway. 0:0
0:05 The cut under the right eye suffered by Nelson has been closed for the time being, thanks to a great job by his cut man. 0:0
0:11 Nelson grabs Ocasio again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 0:0
0:21 O'Brien separates the two... 0:0
0:25 Ocasio got some great advice from Pete Brodsky between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 7. 0:0
0:27 Ocasio has Nelson cornered! 0:0
0:27 Ocasio gets off a nice little three punch salvo. 0:2
0:40 A hard cross from Ocasio finds Nelson's Chin. 0:5
0:57 Ocasio darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 0:5
1:02 Ocasio gets the cross through Nelson's guard. 0:7
1:18 Nelson slides into the corner... 0:7
1:18 Ocasio rips a hook to the body. 0:9
1:27 Nelson retreats into the far corner. 0:9
1:27 some nifty bodywork Ocasio as he scores with several shots from the inside. 0:11
1:44 Ocasio and Nelson are in a clinch, O'Brien hollers at them to break and start fighting. 0:11
1:53 O'Brien breaks them up... 0:11
2:00 Nelson looks to his corner. 0:11
2:08 Nelson clinches... Ocasio gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 0:11
2:12 Ocasio tries to get free... Here comes O'Brien to break them up... 0:11
2:20 Neither fighter wants to stay on the ropes as they are back in the middle of the ring. 0:11
2:20 Nelson scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 2:11
2:36 Nelson tries to muscle inside but Ocasio clinches him. 2:11
2:41 Referee O'Brien separates the two... 2:11
2:45 Ocasio glances a hook off Nelson's side. 2:13
3:00 Ocasio tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 2:13
3:00 Ocasio appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 2:13
3:00 Round 7 ends with the sound of the bell. 1:13
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 8 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:10 Ocasio with a lead right to the head. 0:2
0:24 Nelson grabs Ocasio's head, pulls it down, into his chest. O'Brien has to force Nelson to let go. 0:2
0:36 Nelson and Ocasio each take a step back. 0:2
0:40 Ocasio pushes Nelson away, looking for more space to work in. 0:2
0:43 * Ocasio is told to quit holding and hitting by O'Brien. 0:5
0:48 * O'Brien is disqualifying Ocasio for a blatant foul! Johnny Nelson is going to get the win via DQ!! 0:5
Fight Result
J.D. Lyons has the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen! Ossie Ocasio has been disqualified!
The winner is...Johnny Nelson!
Score Cards
Ezequiel Suarez Round Total
Colombia 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Johnny Nelson 9 9 9 9 10 9 9 64
Ossie Ocasio 10 10 10 9 9 10 10 68
Don Trella Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Johnny Nelson 9 9 9 9 10 9 9 64
Ossie Ocasio 10 10 10 9 9 10 10 68
Mike Ross Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Johnny Nelson 9 9 9 9 10 9 9 64
Ossie Ocasio 10 10 10 9 9 10 10 68
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Johnny Nelson 27 27 27 27 30 27 27 192
Ossie Ocasio 30 30 30 27 27 30 30 204
Statistics
Categories Johnny Nelson Ossie Ocasio
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 1.88 4.38
Hooks / Round 1.13 4.13
Crosses / Round 2.25 3.38
Combinations / Round 1.75 9.25
Uppercuts / Round 3.25 5.00
Punches Landed / Round 10.25 26.13
Punches Missed / Round 48.38 24.25
Punching Accuracy 17.5% 51.9%
Total Number of Fouls 1 5
Low Blow 1
Holding Head and Hitting 2
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1 1
Hitting after the Bell 1
Foul Penalties:
Disqualification 1
Point Deduction 1
Caution 1 3
Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 2 / 1 / 1 0 / 0 / 0
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 0 / 0 / 0
Cut locations breakdown:
Cut under right eye 2 / 1 / 1
Bouts halted to check cut(s) 0 0
Corner work on closing cuts (trials/success):
Trickle 0 / 0 0 / 0
Minor 1 / 1 0 / 0
Bleeding 1 / 1 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 2 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 2 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 7 / 6
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 1 / 1 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 2 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing - Copyright (C) 2013 PISD Ltd
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Re: CRW Season Week 13 fights 1-6
James Toney vs Danny Green
Fight info: Rhode Island Convention Center, Providence, RI, United States, 2016-1-17, announcer is Johnny Addie, referee is Sergey Krupenich, the bout will be scored by three judges: Luis Rivera (United States), Alfred Buqwana (South Africa) and Pasquale Procopio (Canada), ring card girl is Ali Sonoma, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 rounds, WBO-rules are in effect, three KD rule is in effect, save by the bell is 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 3/Scorecard after 3, 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: James Toney - Record: 11-0-1 (5) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Rudy Perez - Cut Man: Dennie Mancini
In the blue corner: Danny Green - Record: 0-2-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Victor Valle - Cut Man: Al Gavin
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fight gets underway as the bell sounds the start of Round 1. 0:0
0:19 Green lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Toney. 0:0
0:21 Toney fires a jab to the body 2:0
0:33 Green backs into a neutral corner. 2:0
0:38 Toney misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 2:0
0:40 Green can't win this fight if he just throws one punch at a time. Now he just unloaded a flurry of punches and several scored cleanly. 2:2
0:55 James Toney uses subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Green tries vainly to score. 2:2
0:57 Toney lands a jab to the midsection 4:2
1:11 Toney back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Green. 4:2
1:24 Toney has Green cornered! 4:2
1:29 Toney is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Green. 4:2
1:38 Toney usues his legs to avoid Green's punches. 4:2
1:40 Toney pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 6:2
1:58 Toney works his way in and leans on Green... 6:2
2:09 Referee Krupenich steps in to break it up. 6:2
2:13 The action slows for the moment. 6:2
2:16 Toney lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 8:2
2:34 Toney can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 8:2
2:41 Toney is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. 8:2
2:51 Green backs into the lower corner. 8:2
2:56 Green is either lucky or has radar. Toney's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 8:2
3:00 The bell sounds ending Round 1. 9:3
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 2 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:14 Toney pins Green in the corner! 0:0
0:19 Toney slides along the far ropes. 0:0
0:34 Green just comes up short with the cross. 0:0
0:36 James Toney gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 2:0
0:45 Toney working the bread basket, scoring with several hooks. 4:0
0:59 Toney throws a flurry of punches but Green either blocks or slips them. 4:0
1:06 Green lands a paralyzing cross! 4:5
1:06 Toney is badly hurt! 4:5
1:15 Toney is trapped in his opponents corner... 4:5
1:19 Green lets his hands go inside, but Toney protects his body well. 4:5
1:31 Green scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 4:9
1:31 Toney was stunned by that blow! 4:9
1:40 Toney moves into a neutral corner. 4:9
1:44 Green fires and misses. 4:9
1:55 That cross from Green lands with some authority! 4:13
1:55 Toney looks stunned! 4:13
2:09 Danny Green is off target with that jab. 4:13
2:16 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 4:13
2:20 Green looks to work the body, but Toney covers up nicely. 4:13
2:31 Green whiffs with the uppercut. 4:13
2:38 Green has Toney blocked in! 4:13
2:42 Green is holding... 4:13
2:47 * Krupenich is telling Green he wants a clean break. 4:13
3:00 That's another round in the books as Round 2 comes to an end. 6:12
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 3 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:23 A brutal hook from Green connects to the solar plexus! 0:5
0:23 Toney is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 0:5
0:36 Toney moves into the left corner. 0:5
0:41 Green misses with that punch. 0:5
0:43 Toney doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 2:5
1:09 Toney frees himself from Green's clutches! They move to ring center now. 2:5
1:22 Green tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 2:5
1:24 Toney scores with a two punch combination to the midsection. 4:5
1:33 * Krupenich steps in and admonishes Toney for a low blow. 6:5
1:56 James Toney wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Green's defense. 6:5
2:02 Green is not having much success cutting off the ring this round. 6:5
2:10 Toney picks off the jab thrown by Green. 6:5
2:12 Toney's cross finds a home on Green's jaw. 8:5
2:24 Green has Toney pinned! 8:5
2:29 Krupenich has to pull the fighters away from each other as Green locks up Toney's arms. 8:5
2:33 Toney pushes Green away. 8:5
2:41 James Toney lands the lead cross. 10:5
2:58 Green fires a lead right that Toney manages to avoid. 10:5
3:00 Round 3 ends with the sound of the bell. 12:4
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ali Sonoma exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 4. There it is! 0:0
0:17 Toney just can't find the range with that jab. 0:0
0:19 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:0
0:28 Green pins James Toney's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 0:0
0:40 Now they break clean. 0:0
0:53 Toney misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:0
1:00 Green connects with a solid hook! 0:4
1:00 Toney was staggered by that punch! 0:4
1:12 Green drills Toney with a solid jab. 0:6
1:28 Green misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 0:6
1:39 James Toney has Green trapped in the upper left neutral corner... 0:6
1:43 Krupenich tries to separate the boxers but Toney has a vice-like grip on Danny Green. 0:6
1:52 Toney shoves Green away. 0:6
1:57 Great skills can take you far in this sport, though having a good chin helps as well. 0:6
2:01 A quick jab from Toney connects. 2:6
2:17 Toney dips and connects with a hook to the side of Green's head. 4:6
2:41 Green fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 4:6
2:43 The uppercut just landed by James Toney is a nice weapon on the inside. 6:6
2:52 Green punishes Toney with a hook to the ribs. 6:9
3:00 That ends Round 4... But the fighters are still punching! Now Krupenich jumps between them. 5:9
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Green's corner as the bell sounds for Round 5. 0:0
0:14 Toney lands a crushing uppercut! 4:0
0:14 Green appears shaken by that punch! 4:0
0:19 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 4:0
0:28 James Toney slides into a neutral corner... 4:0
0:33 Green fires a left hand that Toney takes high on the shoulder. 4:0
0:35 Toney scores with a hook to the body but he misses when he tries to double up with it. 6:0
0:45 Green slides into his own corner... 6:0
0:49 Toney clamps Green's arms to his side and holds on until Krupenich breaks the hold. 6:0
1:04 The fighters separate after a clinch. 6:0
1:09 Toney fires a light jab to the stomach 8:0
1:31 Toney fires the jab. It finds its target. 10:0
1:44 A short hook to the head by Toney 12:0
1:54 Green slides into the corner... 12:0
1:59 Toney telegraphed that shot and Green ducks under it easily. 12:0
2:11 Toney is holding Green tighter than most men do their wives -- or girlfriends! 12:0
2:15 Krupenich has to break the clinch. 12:0
2:30 Toney is giving Green a lot of side-to-side movement. 12:0
2:38 James Toney and Green are leaning on one another, and referee Krupenich pushes them apart and tells them to mix it up. 12:0
2:41 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 12:0
2:45 Toney's not even close with the hook. 12:0
2:52 Green doubled up on the hook. Did you see the water fly off Toney's head? 12:4
2:52 Toney is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 12:4
3:00 Toney slips out of a corner, as Green attempts to trap him. 12:4
3:00 We have completed the halfway point of the fight as Round 5 ends. 12:5
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 6 begins. 0:0
0:19 Krupenich yells at the fighters to separate but Green and Toney are a tangle of arms. 0:0
0:23 * Toney is complaining and Krupenich agrees. A warning for hitting on the break is being given to Green. 0:0
0:32 Green is breathing heavily... 0:0
0:32 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:0
0:37 Toney traps Green in the corner! 0:0
0:42 The quickness and footwork of Toney is definitely keeping Green off balance. 0:0
0:50 The fighters jockey for position as they both try to gain the advantage here in the 6th. 0:0
0:54 Green backs into his own corner... 0:0
0:58 Toney grabs and holds Green... 0:0
1:03 * Green is being cautioned for leaning on the neck of his opponent when the two men get tangled up inside. 0:0
1:17 Toney moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 2:0
1:26 There is a lot less action than we anticipated from these two in this round. 2:0
1:33 That was a violent straight right by Green! 2:4
1:33 That series of punches rocked Toney and he looks to be in trouble. 2:4
1:47 Green is challenging Toney to fight him and quit clinching. 2:4
1:52 Krupenich separates the two... 2:4
2:05 James Toney isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving Danny Green fits. 2:4
2:15 Toney is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Green can't throw punches, I guess. 2:4
2:33 Toney uses his shoulder to force Green out of the clinch. 2:4
2:38 James Toney launches an uppercut from way outside, grazing Green's jaw. Toney is vulnerable to a counter throwing that punch from a distance like that. 4:4
3:00 Toney lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Green. 4:4
3:00 There's another round in the books. 3:4
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Toney looks a bit disgusted as Round 7 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Dennie Mancini was extremely upbeat during the break with Toney providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:07 Green forces the action inside with an arcing cross to Toney's head. 0:3
0:12 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:3
0:29 James Toney misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 0:3
0:36 Toney steps back as he tries to create some punching room. 0:3
0:44 Toney grabs Green. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 0:3
0:49 Krupenich moves in to break the clinch. 0:3
0:54 "Lights Out" Toney and Green grab a quick breather. 0:3
0:57 Toney quickly pulls at his trunks. 0:3
1:04 Toney is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 0:3
1:18 Toney smothers Green's attack as Green tries to get off some shots inside. 0:3
1:20 There's the uppercut from Toney. That opening has been there all fight for him. 2:3
1:25 Green is really laboring now, but he's still fighting. 2:3
1:35 Green is really focused in this round. 2:3
1:47 Danny Green is really focused in this round. 2:3
1:50 Some good body work by Toney, landing several short blows to the ribs. 4:3
2:03 Green grabs Toney's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Krupenich has to force Green to let go. 4:3
2:15 Krupenich separates the two... 4:3
2:23 Green is looking to regain his timing, as punches that were finding the mark earlier are missing now. 4:3
2:27 Green retreats into the left corner. 4:3
2:31 James Toney is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Green. 4:3
2:40 Toney finally lets go of Green. 4:3
2:56 Danny Green fires a shot, but it glances off Toney's shoulder. 4:3
3:00 It looks like Toney has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 4:3
3:00 The crowd will be looking for some action after sitting through that round. 3:3
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Green is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 8. 0:0
0:11 Green retreats into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:16 Green tries to muscle inside but Toney clinches him. 0:0
0:25 Referee Krupenich separates the two... 0:0
0:30 Toney has Green trapped! 0:0
0:30 Toney hooks off the jab and scores to the body or Green. 2:0
0:40 Toney stays on the inside, and he lands a short, crisp uppercut that scored big. 5:0
0:53 Green unleashes a flurry and Toney fires back, a close exchange with Green coming out on top. 7:3
1:06 Toney wraps his arms around Danny Green. 7:3
1:17 Krupenich steps in and breaks it up. 7:3
1:22 Toney gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Green with an uppercut. 9:3
1:34 Thats a nice combination to the body by Toney. 11:3
1:51 Toney is holding on to Green. He seems to be taking a breather. 11:3
2:02 Referee Krupenich has to separate the two... 11:3
2:17 Toney takes a hook as he tries to work inside. 11:5
2:26 Toney moves into the near right corner. 11:5
2:31 Green plods forward. 11:5
2:41 Green leaves the jab just short. 11:5
2:43 The fighters move in close and Toney gets off first, landing a vicious combination that snaps back the head of Green. 14:5
3:00 Toney dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Green back on his heels! 18:5
3:00 Green is reeling after that shot! 18:5
3:00 There's the bell. That brings Round 8 to a close. 18:6
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 As we enter the last two rounds of action, it looks as if Green is going to need a knockdown to win this fight. 0:0
0:08 Toney moves into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:13 Green just misses with a huge shot as James Toney chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 0:0
0:15 James Toney feints downstairs, then lands two quick blows to the head. 2:0
0:24 Green got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Victor Valle's instructions work. 2:0
0:29 Toney takes a heavy hook downstairs. 2:4
0:29 Toney is gasping for air!! 2:4
0:51 James Toney traps Green's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Krupenich breaks it up. 2:4
1:00 The Referee breaks it up... 2:4
1:05 Green steals a quick glance at his corner. 2:4
1:13 Toney slips in a quick cross. 4:4
1:27 Green can't score with short uppercut inside. Toney got his gloves in front of the punch. 4:4
1:29 Toney connects with stiff left hook to the body. 7:4
1:47 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 7:4
1:54 Green pins Toney in the corner! 7:4
1:58 Green misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 7:4
2:05 Danny Green's corner is screaming at him to finish the round strong. 7:4
2:13 Danny Green is clinching... 7:4
2:25 Krupenich has to break them apart. 7:4
2:36 James Toney pins Green in the corner! 7:4
2:40 Toney has his arms wrapped around Green... Now they separate. 7:4
2:52 Krupenich separates the two fighters. 7:4
3:00 Green pins Toney's arms. Now they move apart. 7:4
3:00 Krupenich moves them apart. 7:4
3:00 Toney appears to have this fight under control. 7:4
3:00 Cries for more action can be heard all over the arena, as a less than scintillating round goes into the books. 6:4
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd would like to see a knockout as the bell sounds for Round 10, the final round of the fight. 0:0
0:05 Whatever Dennie Mancini said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Toney has some spring in his step here in the 10th round. 0:0
0:11 Green tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Toney. 0:0
0:13 Toney fires a solid combination. 2:0
0:30 James Toney and Green are in a clinch, Krupenich hollers at them to break and start fighting. 2:0
0:34 Danny Green works his way free! 2:0
0:39 Green pushes Toney away, looking for more space to work in. 2:0
0:42 Green is losing this round and is looking to load up on his punches. 2:0
0:47 There has been a lot of clinching in this fight tonight. 2:0
0:50 James Toney backs into the upper corner. 2:0
0:54 Green swings...and misses. 2:0
1:01 The combatants circle one another, looking for an opening to exploit. 2:0
1:09 Green misses wildly with the hook. 2:0
1:12 Toney gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Green. 4:0
1:26 Toney ties up Green. Why would he want to clinch now? 4:0
1:41 Krupenich separates them. 4:0
1:53 Green connects with a vicious hook! 4:5
1:53 Toney looks like he was hurt by that punch! 4:5
2:02 The action has moved back to the middle of the ring. 4:5
2:15 Green misses wildly with the Hook. 4:5
2:22 Danny Green pins Toney in the corner! 4:5
2:27 Green tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Toney blocks it. 4:5
2:38 Green suddenly goes southpaw and tries to find an opening. But his punches miss from this side too. Now he goes back to his orthodox stance. 4:5
2:49 Green tries to drop the right hand over the top but Toney ducks under it. 4:5
2:56 Toney is pinned in his own corner... 4:5
3:00 "Green Machine" connects with a violent cross! 4:9
3:00 Hide the women and children, that punch nearly took Toney's head off and he is in a world of trouble!! 4:9
3:00 This fight is history! The last round is over and we await the decision of the judges. 3:10
Fight Result
We go to the ring where Johnny Addie is ready with the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
Luis Rivera, United States scores the bout 96 to 95 for Danny Green
Alfred Buqwana, South Africa scores the bout 96 to 95 for James Toney
Pasquale Procopio, Canada scores the bout 96 to 95 for ...
...James Toney
The winner by split decision is James Toney!
Score Cards
Luis Rivera Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
James Toney 10 9 10 9 9 9 10 10 10 9 95
Danny Green 9 10 9 10 10 10 10 9 9 10 96
Alfred Buqwana Round Total
South Africa 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
James Toney 10 9 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 9 96
Danny Green 9 10 9 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 95
Pasquale Procopio Round Total
Canada 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
James Toney 9 10 9 9 10 9 10 10 10 10 96
Danny Green 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 9 9 9 95
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
James Toney 29 28 29 28 28 27 30 30 30 28 287
Danny Green 28 29 28 29 29 30 30 27 27 29 286
Statistics
Categories James Toney Danny Green
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 4.30 1.40
Hooks / Round 4.10 2.10
Crosses / Round 4.10 2.10
Combinations / Round 4.30 1.20
Uppercuts / Round 4.10 2.70
Punches Landed / Round 20.90 9.50
Punches Missed / Round 32.80 75.80
Punching Accuracy 38.9% 11.1%
Total Number of Fouls 1 3
Low Blow 1
Hitting on the Break 2
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1
Foul Penalties:
Official Warning 1 1
Caution 2
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 2 / 2 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Outside (Offensive) 1 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 1 / 1
Go All Out for KO 1 / 0 1 / 1
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 2 / 2 2 / 1
Title Bout Championship Boxing - Copyright (C) 2013 PISD Ltd
Fight info: Rhode Island Convention Center, Providence, RI, United States, 2016-1-17, announcer is Johnny Addie, referee is Sergey Krupenich, the bout will be scored by three judges: Luis Rivera (United States), Alfred Buqwana (South Africa) and Pasquale Procopio (Canada), ring card girl is Ali Sonoma, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 rounds, WBO-rules are in effect, three KD rule is in effect, save by the bell is 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 3/Scorecard after 3, 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: James Toney - Record: 11-0-1 (5) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Rudy Perez - Cut Man: Dennie Mancini
In the blue corner: Danny Green - Record: 0-2-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Victor Valle - Cut Man: Al Gavin
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fight gets underway as the bell sounds the start of Round 1. 0:0
0:19 Green lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Toney. 0:0
0:21 Toney fires a jab to the body 2:0
0:33 Green backs into a neutral corner. 2:0
0:38 Toney misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 2:0
0:40 Green can't win this fight if he just throws one punch at a time. Now he just unloaded a flurry of punches and several scored cleanly. 2:2
0:55 James Toney uses subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Green tries vainly to score. 2:2
0:57 Toney lands a jab to the midsection 4:2
1:11 Toney back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Green. 4:2
1:24 Toney has Green cornered! 4:2
1:29 Toney is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Green. 4:2
1:38 Toney usues his legs to avoid Green's punches. 4:2
1:40 Toney pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 6:2
1:58 Toney works his way in and leans on Green... 6:2
2:09 Referee Krupenich steps in to break it up. 6:2
2:13 The action slows for the moment. 6:2
2:16 Toney lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 8:2
2:34 Toney can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 8:2
2:41 Toney is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. 8:2
2:51 Green backs into the lower corner. 8:2
2:56 Green is either lucky or has radar. Toney's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 8:2
3:00 The bell sounds ending Round 1. 9:3
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 2 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:14 Toney pins Green in the corner! 0:0
0:19 Toney slides along the far ropes. 0:0
0:34 Green just comes up short with the cross. 0:0
0:36 James Toney gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 2:0
0:45 Toney working the bread basket, scoring with several hooks. 4:0
0:59 Toney throws a flurry of punches but Green either blocks or slips them. 4:0
1:06 Green lands a paralyzing cross! 4:5
1:06 Toney is badly hurt! 4:5
1:15 Toney is trapped in his opponents corner... 4:5
1:19 Green lets his hands go inside, but Toney protects his body well. 4:5
1:31 Green scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 4:9
1:31 Toney was stunned by that blow! 4:9
1:40 Toney moves into a neutral corner. 4:9
1:44 Green fires and misses. 4:9
1:55 That cross from Green lands with some authority! 4:13
1:55 Toney looks stunned! 4:13
2:09 Danny Green is off target with that jab. 4:13
2:16 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 4:13
2:20 Green looks to work the body, but Toney covers up nicely. 4:13
2:31 Green whiffs with the uppercut. 4:13
2:38 Green has Toney blocked in! 4:13
2:42 Green is holding... 4:13
2:47 * Krupenich is telling Green he wants a clean break. 4:13
3:00 That's another round in the books as Round 2 comes to an end. 6:12
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 3 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:23 A brutal hook from Green connects to the solar plexus! 0:5
0:23 Toney is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 0:5
0:36 Toney moves into the left corner. 0:5
0:41 Green misses with that punch. 0:5
0:43 Toney doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 2:5
1:09 Toney frees himself from Green's clutches! They move to ring center now. 2:5
1:22 Green tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 2:5
1:24 Toney scores with a two punch combination to the midsection. 4:5
1:33 * Krupenich steps in and admonishes Toney for a low blow. 6:5
1:56 James Toney wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Green's defense. 6:5
2:02 Green is not having much success cutting off the ring this round. 6:5
2:10 Toney picks off the jab thrown by Green. 6:5
2:12 Toney's cross finds a home on Green's jaw. 8:5
2:24 Green has Toney pinned! 8:5
2:29 Krupenich has to pull the fighters away from each other as Green locks up Toney's arms. 8:5
2:33 Toney pushes Green away. 8:5
2:41 James Toney lands the lead cross. 10:5
2:58 Green fires a lead right that Toney manages to avoid. 10:5
3:00 Round 3 ends with the sound of the bell. 12:4
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ali Sonoma exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 4. There it is! 0:0
0:17 Toney just can't find the range with that jab. 0:0
0:19 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:0
0:28 Green pins James Toney's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 0:0
0:40 Now they break clean. 0:0
0:53 Toney misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:0
1:00 Green connects with a solid hook! 0:4
1:00 Toney was staggered by that punch! 0:4
1:12 Green drills Toney with a solid jab. 0:6
1:28 Green misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 0:6
1:39 James Toney has Green trapped in the upper left neutral corner... 0:6
1:43 Krupenich tries to separate the boxers but Toney has a vice-like grip on Danny Green. 0:6
1:52 Toney shoves Green away. 0:6
1:57 Great skills can take you far in this sport, though having a good chin helps as well. 0:6
2:01 A quick jab from Toney connects. 2:6
2:17 Toney dips and connects with a hook to the side of Green's head. 4:6
2:41 Green fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 4:6
2:43 The uppercut just landed by James Toney is a nice weapon on the inside. 6:6
2:52 Green punishes Toney with a hook to the ribs. 6:9
3:00 That ends Round 4... But the fighters are still punching! Now Krupenich jumps between them. 5:9
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Green's corner as the bell sounds for Round 5. 0:0
0:14 Toney lands a crushing uppercut! 4:0
0:14 Green appears shaken by that punch! 4:0
0:19 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 4:0
0:28 James Toney slides into a neutral corner... 4:0
0:33 Green fires a left hand that Toney takes high on the shoulder. 4:0
0:35 Toney scores with a hook to the body but he misses when he tries to double up with it. 6:0
0:45 Green slides into his own corner... 6:0
0:49 Toney clamps Green's arms to his side and holds on until Krupenich breaks the hold. 6:0
1:04 The fighters separate after a clinch. 6:0
1:09 Toney fires a light jab to the stomach 8:0
1:31 Toney fires the jab. It finds its target. 10:0
1:44 A short hook to the head by Toney 12:0
1:54 Green slides into the corner... 12:0
1:59 Toney telegraphed that shot and Green ducks under it easily. 12:0
2:11 Toney is holding Green tighter than most men do their wives -- or girlfriends! 12:0
2:15 Krupenich has to break the clinch. 12:0
2:30 Toney is giving Green a lot of side-to-side movement. 12:0
2:38 James Toney and Green are leaning on one another, and referee Krupenich pushes them apart and tells them to mix it up. 12:0
2:41 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 12:0
2:45 Toney's not even close with the hook. 12:0
2:52 Green doubled up on the hook. Did you see the water fly off Toney's head? 12:4
2:52 Toney is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 12:4
3:00 Toney slips out of a corner, as Green attempts to trap him. 12:4
3:00 We have completed the halfway point of the fight as Round 5 ends. 12:5
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 6 begins. 0:0
0:19 Krupenich yells at the fighters to separate but Green and Toney are a tangle of arms. 0:0
0:23 * Toney is complaining and Krupenich agrees. A warning for hitting on the break is being given to Green. 0:0
0:32 Green is breathing heavily... 0:0
0:32 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:0
0:37 Toney traps Green in the corner! 0:0
0:42 The quickness and footwork of Toney is definitely keeping Green off balance. 0:0
0:50 The fighters jockey for position as they both try to gain the advantage here in the 6th. 0:0
0:54 Green backs into his own corner... 0:0
0:58 Toney grabs and holds Green... 0:0
1:03 * Green is being cautioned for leaning on the neck of his opponent when the two men get tangled up inside. 0:0
1:17 Toney moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 2:0
1:26 There is a lot less action than we anticipated from these two in this round. 2:0
1:33 That was a violent straight right by Green! 2:4
1:33 That series of punches rocked Toney and he looks to be in trouble. 2:4
1:47 Green is challenging Toney to fight him and quit clinching. 2:4
1:52 Krupenich separates the two... 2:4
2:05 James Toney isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving Danny Green fits. 2:4
2:15 Toney is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Green can't throw punches, I guess. 2:4
2:33 Toney uses his shoulder to force Green out of the clinch. 2:4
2:38 James Toney launches an uppercut from way outside, grazing Green's jaw. Toney is vulnerable to a counter throwing that punch from a distance like that. 4:4
3:00 Toney lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Green. 4:4
3:00 There's another round in the books. 3:4
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Toney looks a bit disgusted as Round 7 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Dennie Mancini was extremely upbeat during the break with Toney providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:07 Green forces the action inside with an arcing cross to Toney's head. 0:3
0:12 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:3
0:29 James Toney misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 0:3
0:36 Toney steps back as he tries to create some punching room. 0:3
0:44 Toney grabs Green. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 0:3
0:49 Krupenich moves in to break the clinch. 0:3
0:54 "Lights Out" Toney and Green grab a quick breather. 0:3
0:57 Toney quickly pulls at his trunks. 0:3
1:04 Toney is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 0:3
1:18 Toney smothers Green's attack as Green tries to get off some shots inside. 0:3
1:20 There's the uppercut from Toney. That opening has been there all fight for him. 2:3
1:25 Green is really laboring now, but he's still fighting. 2:3
1:35 Green is really focused in this round. 2:3
1:47 Danny Green is really focused in this round. 2:3
1:50 Some good body work by Toney, landing several short blows to the ribs. 4:3
2:03 Green grabs Toney's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Krupenich has to force Green to let go. 4:3
2:15 Krupenich separates the two... 4:3
2:23 Green is looking to regain his timing, as punches that were finding the mark earlier are missing now. 4:3
2:27 Green retreats into the left corner. 4:3
2:31 James Toney is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Green. 4:3
2:40 Toney finally lets go of Green. 4:3
2:56 Danny Green fires a shot, but it glances off Toney's shoulder. 4:3
3:00 It looks like Toney has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 4:3
3:00 The crowd will be looking for some action after sitting through that round. 3:3
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Green is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 8. 0:0
0:11 Green retreats into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:16 Green tries to muscle inside but Toney clinches him. 0:0
0:25 Referee Krupenich separates the two... 0:0
0:30 Toney has Green trapped! 0:0
0:30 Toney hooks off the jab and scores to the body or Green. 2:0
0:40 Toney stays on the inside, and he lands a short, crisp uppercut that scored big. 5:0
0:53 Green unleashes a flurry and Toney fires back, a close exchange with Green coming out on top. 7:3
1:06 Toney wraps his arms around Danny Green. 7:3
1:17 Krupenich steps in and breaks it up. 7:3
1:22 Toney gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Green with an uppercut. 9:3
1:34 Thats a nice combination to the body by Toney. 11:3
1:51 Toney is holding on to Green. He seems to be taking a breather. 11:3
2:02 Referee Krupenich has to separate the two... 11:3
2:17 Toney takes a hook as he tries to work inside. 11:5
2:26 Toney moves into the near right corner. 11:5
2:31 Green plods forward. 11:5
2:41 Green leaves the jab just short. 11:5
2:43 The fighters move in close and Toney gets off first, landing a vicious combination that snaps back the head of Green. 14:5
3:00 Toney dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Green back on his heels! 18:5
3:00 Green is reeling after that shot! 18:5
3:00 There's the bell. That brings Round 8 to a close. 18:6
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 As we enter the last two rounds of action, it looks as if Green is going to need a knockdown to win this fight. 0:0
0:08 Toney moves into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:13 Green just misses with a huge shot as James Toney chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 0:0
0:15 James Toney feints downstairs, then lands two quick blows to the head. 2:0
0:24 Green got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Victor Valle's instructions work. 2:0
0:29 Toney takes a heavy hook downstairs. 2:4
0:29 Toney is gasping for air!! 2:4
0:51 James Toney traps Green's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Krupenich breaks it up. 2:4
1:00 The Referee breaks it up... 2:4
1:05 Green steals a quick glance at his corner. 2:4
1:13 Toney slips in a quick cross. 4:4
1:27 Green can't score with short uppercut inside. Toney got his gloves in front of the punch. 4:4
1:29 Toney connects with stiff left hook to the body. 7:4
1:47 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 7:4
1:54 Green pins Toney in the corner! 7:4
1:58 Green misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 7:4
2:05 Danny Green's corner is screaming at him to finish the round strong. 7:4
2:13 Danny Green is clinching... 7:4
2:25 Krupenich has to break them apart. 7:4
2:36 James Toney pins Green in the corner! 7:4
2:40 Toney has his arms wrapped around Green... Now they separate. 7:4
2:52 Krupenich separates the two fighters. 7:4
3:00 Green pins Toney's arms. Now they move apart. 7:4
3:00 Krupenich moves them apart. 7:4
3:00 Toney appears to have this fight under control. 7:4
3:00 Cries for more action can be heard all over the arena, as a less than scintillating round goes into the books. 6:4
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd would like to see a knockout as the bell sounds for Round 10, the final round of the fight. 0:0
0:05 Whatever Dennie Mancini said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Toney has some spring in his step here in the 10th round. 0:0
0:11 Green tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Toney. 0:0
0:13 Toney fires a solid combination. 2:0
0:30 James Toney and Green are in a clinch, Krupenich hollers at them to break and start fighting. 2:0
0:34 Danny Green works his way free! 2:0
0:39 Green pushes Toney away, looking for more space to work in. 2:0
0:42 Green is losing this round and is looking to load up on his punches. 2:0
0:47 There has been a lot of clinching in this fight tonight. 2:0
0:50 James Toney backs into the upper corner. 2:0
0:54 Green swings...and misses. 2:0
1:01 The combatants circle one another, looking for an opening to exploit. 2:0
1:09 Green misses wildly with the hook. 2:0
1:12 Toney gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Green. 4:0
1:26 Toney ties up Green. Why would he want to clinch now? 4:0
1:41 Krupenich separates them. 4:0
1:53 Green connects with a vicious hook! 4:5
1:53 Toney looks like he was hurt by that punch! 4:5
2:02 The action has moved back to the middle of the ring. 4:5
2:15 Green misses wildly with the Hook. 4:5
2:22 Danny Green pins Toney in the corner! 4:5
2:27 Green tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Toney blocks it. 4:5
2:38 Green suddenly goes southpaw and tries to find an opening. But his punches miss from this side too. Now he goes back to his orthodox stance. 4:5
2:49 Green tries to drop the right hand over the top but Toney ducks under it. 4:5
2:56 Toney is pinned in his own corner... 4:5
3:00 "Green Machine" connects with a violent cross! 4:9
3:00 Hide the women and children, that punch nearly took Toney's head off and he is in a world of trouble!! 4:9
3:00 This fight is history! The last round is over and we await the decision of the judges. 3:10
Fight Result
We go to the ring where Johnny Addie is ready with the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
Luis Rivera, United States scores the bout 96 to 95 for Danny Green
Alfred Buqwana, South Africa scores the bout 96 to 95 for James Toney
Pasquale Procopio, Canada scores the bout 96 to 95 for ...
...James Toney
The winner by split decision is James Toney!
Score Cards
Luis Rivera Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
James Toney 10 9 10 9 9 9 10 10 10 9 95
Danny Green 9 10 9 10 10 10 10 9 9 10 96
Alfred Buqwana Round Total
South Africa 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
James Toney 10 9 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 9 96
Danny Green 9 10 9 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 95
Pasquale Procopio Round Total
Canada 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
James Toney 9 10 9 9 10 9 10 10 10 10 96
Danny Green 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 9 9 9 95
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
James Toney 29 28 29 28 28 27 30 30 30 28 287
Danny Green 28 29 28 29 29 30 30 27 27 29 286
Statistics
Categories James Toney Danny Green
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 4.30 1.40
Hooks / Round 4.10 2.10
Crosses / Round 4.10 2.10
Combinations / Round 4.30 1.20
Uppercuts / Round 4.10 2.70
Punches Landed / Round 20.90 9.50
Punches Missed / Round 32.80 75.80
Punching Accuracy 38.9% 11.1%
Total Number of Fouls 1 3
Low Blow 1
Hitting on the Break 2
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1
Foul Penalties:
Official Warning 1 1
Caution 2
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 2 / 2 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Outside (Offensive) 1 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 1 / 1
Go All Out for KO 1 / 0 1 / 1
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 2 / 2 2 / 1
Title Bout Championship Boxing - Copyright (C) 2013 PISD Ltd
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Re: CRW Season Week 13 fights 1-6
Nate Miller vs Antonio Tarver
Fight info: Rhode Island Convention Center, Providence, RI, United States, 2016-1-17, announcer is J.D. Lyons, referee is Mike England, the bout will be scored by the referee and two judges: Anek Hongtongkam (Thailand) and David Harris (United States), ring card girl is Amina Sade, the fighters will compete for the WTF title(s), the bout is scheduled for 12 rounds, WTF-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 50%%/Scorecard after 50%%, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'none', Scoring System is Rounds
In the red corner: Nate Miller - Record: 3-1-2 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Ted Bentham - Cut Man: Jim Strickland
In the blue corner: Antonio Tarver - Record: 3-1-1 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Tommy Brooks - Cut Man: Leon Tabbs
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd is anticipating a good fight tonight as the bell sounds for Round 1. 0:0
0:11 Tarver has promised a good showing tonight. 0:0
0:18 Tarver leans on Miller and fires a weak hook to the ribs. 0:2
0:41 * Antonio Tarver lands a vicious cross and down goes Miller! 0:2
0:43 England begins counting... 0:9
0:43 1 0:9
0:44 2 0:9
0:45 3 0:9
0:46 4 0:9
0:46 * Miller looks stunned, but he is able to beat the count. 0:9
0:46 Miller does not looks like he has fully recovered from the knockdown but he tells the ref that he can still fight. England must agree as he signals for the fight to go on. 0:9
0:46 Tarver has Miller hurt, now let's see what kind of finisher Tarver is. 0:9
0:59 Tarver just comes up short with the hook. 0:9
1:10 Tarver lands a paralyzing cross! 0:13
1:10 And Miller's in big trouble now! 0:13
1:19 Miller retreats to his opponents corner... 0:13
1:19 Miller tastes Tarver's jab 0:15
1:19 Nate Miller was stopped cold by that punch! Tarver has a reputation as a great finisher. Let's see if he can live up to it! 0:15
1:28 Tarver traps Miller in the corner! 0:15
1:32 That punch actually went behind Miller's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Tarver. 0:15
1:43 Miller takes a tremendous hook to the jaw! 0:20
1:43 Miller suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 0:20
1:57 Tarver tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Miller. 0:20
2:08 Tarver ties up Miller. Why would he want to clinch now? 0:20
2:17 England moves them apart. 0:20
2:29 Miller takes a hard combination from Tarver 0:24
2:29 Several solid punches score and Miller is rattled! 0:24
2:44 Tarver wings a big left hand at Miller but the latter sidesteps the punch. 0:24
2:46 A short hook to the head by Miller 2:24
3:00 Tarver misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 2:24
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. 2:24
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amina Sade exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 2. There it is! 0:0
0:17 Tarver misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:0
0:23 Nate Miller received a pep talk from Ted Bentham before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:24 Miller has Antonio Tarver trapped! 0:0
0:29 Miller just comes up short with the combination. 0:0
0:36 Neither fighter wants to stay on the ropes as they are back in the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:41 Tarver swings...and misses. 0:0
0:48 Tarver has Miller blocked in! 0:0
0:53 A brutal combination from Tarver connects to the solar plexus! 0:5
0:53 Miller was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 0:5
1:02 The fighters are back at ring center... 0:5
1:06 Tarver has Miller pinned! 0:5
1:06 Miller walks in to a glancing hook from Tarver. 0:7
1:06 Tarver has Miller reeling. Tarver can win the fight right now if he doesn't get sloppy and just flail away. 0:7
1:19 Tarver misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 0:7
1:26 Tarver fires a short, ripping uppercut inside. 0:9
1:26 Miller is badly stunned and Tarver will try to finish him off here in the 2nd round! 0:9
1:35 Miller moves into a neutral corner. 0:9
1:39 Tarver fires away but finds nothing but air. 0:9
1:42 Miller seems to have shaken off the effects of last round's knockdown. 0:9
1:46 Tarver lands the lead cross. 0:11
1:46 Tarver picks up the pace sensing he can get Miller out of there! 0:11
2:00 Tarver misses wildly with the Hook. 0:11
2:07 Tarver backs into the lower corner. 0:11
2:11 Tarver picks off the jab thrown by Miller. 0:11
2:22 Nate Miller is just missing by a hair with his punches. 0:11
2:29 Tarver looks to his corner. 0:11
2:40 Tarver lands a solid hook! 0:15
2:40 That shot has Miller hurt! 0:15
2:45 There seems to be a bit of puffiness under Miller's left eye. 0:15
2:50 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight and the crowd is really showing it. 0:15
2:57 Tarver just misses with a huge shot as Miller chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 0:15
3:00 The Referee has to get between Miller and Tarver as they glare at one another. He sends them to their corners as the bell sounds to end the round. 1:15
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Tarver is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 3 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:07 Tommy Brooks seemed to pump up Tarver between rounds. 0:0
0:16 Miller is holding... 0:0
0:25 England separates them. 0:0
0:32 * England is telling Miller to watch holding and hitting. 4:0
0:51 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 4:0
1:07 Miller usues his legs to avoid Tarver's punches. 4:0
1:10 Miller pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 6:0
1:23 Tarver tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Miller blocks it. 6:0
1:36 Nate Miller lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Tarver. 6:0
1:44 Miller rocks Tarver with a quick, powerful uppercut on the inside. 9:0
1:56 Nate Miller has Tarver cornered! 9:0
1:56 The two fighters have chosen to work on the inside and it's Miller who scores with a short hook to the chest. 11:0
2:11 Tarver's misses as Miller backpedals away. 11:0
2:17 Miller lands a solid cross! 15:0
2:17 Antonio Tarver is trying to regroup after that punch... 15:0
2:22 Antonio Tarver's left eye looks like it may have a bit of swelling starting. 15:0
2:31 Both fighters move to ring center. 15:0
2:35 Tarver isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving Miller fits. 15:0
2:40 Tarver's corner is screaming at him to finish the round strong. 15:0
2:52 Antonio Tarver takes a heavy hook downstairs. 19:0
2:52 Tarver is clutching his side! 19:0
3:00 Miller retreats into the near right corner. 19:0
3:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 3. 18:2
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 4. 0:0
0:07 Miller scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 2:0
0:21 Nate Miller fires a lead right that Tarver manages to avoid. 2:0
0:23 Tarver fires a light jab to the stomach 2:2
0:41 The fighters jockey for position as they both try to gain the advantage here in the 4th. 2:2
0:50 Miller is trying to free his gloves from under Tarver's gloves. 2:2
0:54 It looks like the fighters heads came together as they were tangled up inside. 2:2
1:09 Tarver rocks Miller with a short uppercut to the jaw from inside. 2:5
1:18 Miller slides into the corner... 2:5
1:22 Tarver ties up Miller... 2:5
1:31 England separates the two... 2:5
1:36 Tarver is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. 2:5
1:48 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 2:5
2:03 Tarver pushes Miller away. 2:5
2:12 Tarver leaves the jab just short. 2:5
2:20 Tarver backs into a neutral corner. 2:5
2:20 Miller lands a double left, one to the head and one to the body. 4:5
2:33 Tarver is really focused in this round. 4:5
2:35 Antonio Tarver moves into the upper left corner. 4:5
2:35 Miller tries to double up on the hook to the body and at least one gets through. 6:5
2:47 The action has moved back to the middle of the ring. 6:5
2:52 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Tarver rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 6:5
3:00 The crowd will be looking for some action after sitting through that round. 6:5
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Tarver's corner as the bell sounds for Round 5. 0:0
0:14 Miller wraps up Tarver... Neither fighter will break... 0:0
0:18 Tarver pushes Miller away. 0:0
0:23 Miller slides into a neutral corner... 0:0
0:28 Tarver slides along the far ropes. 0:0
0:37 Miller fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 0:0
0:44 Tarver really buried that punch into Miller's ribs. 0:4
0:44 Miller is suddenly in trouble! 0:4
1:06 Tarver brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 0:4
1:15 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 0:4
1:24 Tarver pins Miller in the corner! 0:4
1:29 Tarver can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 0:4
1:31 Nate Miller lands a devastating hook to the body. 3:4
1:43 Nate Miller has Tarver trapped in the left neutral corner... 3:4
1:48 Miller lands a smashing hook! 7:4
1:48 Tarver was stunned by that blow! 7:4
1:52 The swelling is increasing around Tarver's left. 7:4
1:57 Miller working the bread basket, scoring with several hooks. 9:4
2:14 Miller lands a hard uppercut! 14:4
2:14 Tarver's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 14:4
2:19 The swelling around Tarver's left eye is worsening. 14:4
2:28 Miller is circling his opponent. 14:4
2:36 Miller lands a hard hook! 18:4
2:36 Tarver looks shaken! 18:4
2:45 Antonio Tarver retreats into a neutral corner. 18:4
2:50 Miller doesn't connect with the cross. 18:4
2:56 Miller had the upper hand in an action packed exchange! 21:6
2:56 Miller is really coming on strong here at the end of the 5th. 21:6
3:00 Its obvious that the swelling around Miller's left eye is rapidly worsening. 21:6
3:00 That ends Round 5... But the fighters are still punching! Now England jumps between them. 23:7
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 6 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:07 Ted Bentham was extremely upbeat during the break with Miller providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:07 Tarver'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
0:10 Tarver retreats into the near corner. 0:0
0:10 Miller finds a home for his jab, keeping Antonio Tarver at bay. 2:0
0:20 Tarver's jab is fast and accurate. 2:2
0:34 Tarver can't score with short uppercut inside. Miller got his gloves in front of the punch. 2:2
0:45 Tarver connects with a violent cross! 2:6
0:45 Miller looks stunned! 2:6
0:57 The fighters are back in the middle of the ring. 2:6
1:01 Nate Miller voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 2:6
1:10 Tarver catches Miller coming in with a sweet uppercut! 2:10
1:10 Miller is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 2:10
1:15 Miller's swelling isn't getting any better; as a matter of fact it's even more swollen here in round 6. 2:10
1:20 Talk about loading up on your punches, that hook that Tarver just connected with had everything but the kitchen sink behind it! 2:13
1:32 Miller backs into the far corner. 2:13
1:32 Miller ducks into an uppercut from Tarver. 2:15
1:41 Tarver doesn't have to look for Miller this round as He is right there in front of him. 2:15
1:44 Tarver drives a stiff jab to the midsection. 2:18
1:49 There appears to be increased swelling under Miller's left eye. 2:18
1:54 Miller dips to his left and catches Tarver with a nice hook. 5:18
2:07 We have a good crowd on hand tonight 5:18
2:15 Tarver is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 5:18
2:19 Nate Miller moves into a neutral corner. 5:18
2:24 Tarver wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Miller's defense. 5:18
2:34 Tarver steals a quick glance at his corner. 5:18
2:40 Miller gets off a wicked four-punch combination, scoring to the head and body, as Tarver backs away. 8:18
2:44 There has to be something done about the swelling around Tarver's left eye as it continues to worsen. 8:18
2:49 The crowd has been reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 8:18
2:57 Miller fires and misses. 8:18
3:00 Both fighters have their supporters and each man is receiving a well-deserved round of applause from a pumped up crowd! 9:20
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:05 Miller got some great advice from Ted Bentham between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 7. 0:0
0:05 If the swelling was lessened by Miller'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
0:05 Tarver's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:06 Miller pins Tarver in the corner! 0:0
0:10 Miller fires a shot, but it glances off Tarver's shoulder. 0:0
0:13 Tarver shoots a left to the body. That's a sneaky punch. 0:2
0:26 Miller throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Tarver but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 0:2
0:29 Tarver scores with a hook to the body but he misses when he tries to double up with it. 0:4
0:42 Miller is moving like he is walking on air tonight. 0:4
0:52 Tarver fires and misses. 0:4
1:06 Miller lands a devastating cross! 4:4
1:06 Tarver is suddenly in trouble! 4:4
1:23 Miller tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 4:4
1:33 Tarver has Miller cornered! 4:4
1:38 Miller takes a punishing over hand left to the jaw! 4:8
1:38 Miller was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 4:8
1:42 That swelling under the left eye of Miller is definitely getting worse. 4:8
1:52 Tarver tries to muscle inside but Miller clinches him. 4:8
1:57 Now they break clean. 4:8
2:06 Antonio Tarver is flicking the jab, trying to keep Miller at long range. 4:8
2:16 Miller fires a left hand that Tarver takes high on the shoulder. 4:8
2:31 Tarver is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Nate Miller. 4:8
2:47 Tarver grabs Miller again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 4:8
2:51 Tarver and Miller each take a step back. 4:8
3:00 Tarver fires a volley of punches but Miller was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 4:8
3:00 Tarver appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 4:8
3:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 5:9
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Tarver looks to be in fair shape as Round 8 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Miller got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Ted Bentham's instructions work. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Nate Miller is almost as pronounced as before his corner worked on it. 0:0
0:06 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Antonio Tarver's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Tarver's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:11 Tarver is clinching... 0:0
0:21 England breaks them up... 0:0
0:34 You could feel the breeze after that miss by Tarver! 0:0
0:41 Miller lands a devastating hook! 4:0
0:41 Tarver is hurt! 4:0
0:45 Tarver's left eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 4:0
0:57 That uppercut from Tarver just missed. 4:0
1:11 Tarver moves into a neutral corner. 4:0
1:16 Miller cranks up the hook and connects to Tarver's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 8:0
1:16 Those shots all landed square and Tarver felt them, he's in a world of hurt! 8:0
1:29 Nate Miller lands a crushing cross! 12:0
1:29 Tarver appears to be stunned! 12:0
1:34 The swelling under Tarver's left eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 12:0
1:46 Nate Miller connects with a nasty uppercut! 16:0
1:46 Antonio Tarver was staggered by that punch! 16:0
1:51 * Tarver brushed his glove under his right eye and you can see why . . . Wow there's some major swelling under that eye!! 16:0
2:08 Antonio Tarver has Miller trapped in the right neutral corner... 16:0
2:13 Antonio Tarver is off target with that jab. 16:0
2:20 Miller has an army of supporters in the crowd tonight, judging by the chants we are hearing. 16:0
2:25 Miller moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 18:0
2:37 Tarver plants a cross on Miller's rib cage. 18:2
2:48 Miller moves into the lower right corner. 18:2
2:53 Antonio Tarver looks for a breather; he grabs Nate Miller and holds on. Miller pushes Antonio Tarver off and looks for an opening. 18:2
3:00 Tarver finally lets go of Miller. 18:2
3:00 This fight is as close as it gets, one would be hard pressed to pick the better man at this time. 18:2
3:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 8, forcing England to step in. 19:1
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 England motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 9. 0:0
0:07 Tommy Brooks was really animated in Tarver's corner and Tarver was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Miller is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Miller still has distension. 0:0
0:07 Tarver's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:07 Miller has Tarver trapped in the near right neutral corner... 0:0
0:12 Miller whiffs with the jab. 0:0
0:19 Antonio Tarver put on a good show in his last fight but right now his performance is a bit flat. 0:0
0:27 Nate Miller misses with that cross. 0:0
0:34 Tarver dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Miller back on his heels! 0:4
0:34 Miller's knee almost touched the canvas... 0:4
0:38 The swelling under Miller's left eye is causing him problems and it won't take much more to become a major handicap for him. 0:4
0:43 Tarver slides into a neutral corner... 0:4
0:48 Miller is holding Tarver tighter than most men do their wives -- or girlfriends! 0:4
0:57 England has to separate the two... 0:4
1:06 Tarver just landed a devastating three punch combo! 0:8
1:06 Miller is trying to regroup after those punches... 0:8
1:23 Miller works his way in and leans on Tarver... 0:8
1:38 England separates the two... 0:8
1:46 Miller takes a solid cross from Tarver. 0:11
1:51 Miller's left eye is becoming more swollen. his corner is going to need to be control it or it will become a factor. 0:11
2:02 Miller is either lucky or has radar. Tarver's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 0:11
2:05 Nate Miller lands a stinging jab. 2:11
2:09 It seems every shot Tarver takes on his right eye makes the swelling worse. 2:11
2:22 Miller telegraphed that shot and Tarver ducks under it easily. 2:11
2:37 Miller lets his hands go inside, but Tarver protects his body well. 2:11
2:44 Both boxers go back to the middle of the squared circle. 2:11
2:49 Miller clinches nicely... but clinching doesn't score points. 2:11
2:53 England has to break the clinch. 2:11
3:00 Miller fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 2:11
3:00 It looks like Tarver has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 2:11
3:00 Miller spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 9. 1:12
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Miller and Tarver square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 10. 0:0
0:05 Tommy Brooks not only gave Tarver encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Miller. Now it's up to Tarver to implement it. 0:0
0:05 Miller'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
0:05 The swelling on the face of Tarver is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Tarver still has distension. 0:0
0:06 Antonio Tarver lands a solid combination to the head of Nate Miller. 0:3
0:21 Miller looks to work the body, but Tarver covers up nicely. 0:3
0:23 Tarver fires the jab. It finds its target. 0:5
0:39 Miller ties up Antonio Tarver. 0:5
0:48 The Referee breaks it up... 0:5
1:02 Miller looks to land a jab but misses the mark. 0:5
1:04 Tarver lands a jab to the midsection 0:7
1:22 England has to pull the fighters away from each other as Miller locks up Tarver's arms. 0:7
1:26 England has to break them apart. 0:7
1:39 Miller misses with that punch. 0:7
1:41 Not much steam behind Tarver's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 0:9
1:46 Miller seems to be a bit distracted by the swelling under his left eye as it has gotten worse. 0:9
1:54 Miller is pinned in his own corner... 0:9
1:54 That was a very stiff jab downstairs by Antonio Tarver, he nearly impaled Miller with that one!! 0:12
1:59 Miller is breathing heavily... 0:12
2:11 Miller grabs Tarver's head, pulls it down, into his chest. England has to force Miller to let go. 0:12
2:26 England separates the two fighters. 0:12
2:31 Miller has Tarver blocked in! 0:12
2:35 Miller just can't find the range with that hook. 0:12
2:42 Tarver drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 0:16
2:42 Miller is gasping for air!! 0:16
2:51 Miller retreats to his own corner... 0:16
2:56 Miller picks off the jab by Tarver. 0:16
3:00 Tarver is challenging Miller to fight him and quit clinching. 0:16
3:00 England moves in to break the clinch. 0:16
3:00 And that ends Round number 10. 1:16
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 As we enter the last two rounds of action, it's obvious that Miller is going to need a knockout to win this fight. 0:0
0:05 Whatever Ted Bentham said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Miller has some spring in his step here in the 11th round. 0:0
0:05 Miller'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
0:05 The swelling on the face of Tarver is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Tarver still has distension. 0:0
0:08 "Magic Man" has Miller cornered! 0:0
0:12 Miller does a great job of moving as Tarver tries to work inside. 0:0
0:23 Miller lands a powerful uppercut right on the button! 4:0
0:23 Miller sent Tarver reeling with that punch! 4:0
0:28 Tarver is running out of gas... 4:0
0:28 The swelling under Tarver's eyes is increasing, making it tougher and tougher for him to see punches coming. 4:0
0:37 A big hook from Nate Miller lands with serious impact! 8:0
0:37 Tarver is staggered... 8:0
0:51 Miller misses wildly with the hook. 8:0
0:53 Tarver lands a series of hooks to the ribs of Miller. 8:2
1:08 Tarver has Miller blocked in! 8:2
1:12 England warns Tarver for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 8:2
1:17 Tarver shoves Nate Miller away. 8:2
1:26 Miller connects with a vicious hook! 12:2
1:26 Tarver looks shaken! 12:2
1:42 Miller tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 12:2
1:57 That was a violent straight right by Nate Miller! 16:2
1:57 Tarver was hurt by those blows! 16:2
2:02 The sting is starting to go from Tarver's punches... 16:2
2:02 The swelling around Tarver's right eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 16:2
2:09 Tarver traps Nate Miller in the corner! 16:2
2:09 Antonio Tarver scores from the outside with a nice cross to the body. 16:5
2:14 Miller's vision could be hampered by the ever-increasing swelling under his left eye. 16:5
2:19 Solid bodywork by Tarver as he lands several punches from the inside. 16:7
2:36 Miller throws a flurry of punches but Tarver either blocks or slips them. 16:7
2:44 Miller is really focused in this round. 16:7
2:51 The fighters are tied up. Miller tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 16:7
2:56 Referee England separates the two... 16:7
3:00 Miller lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Tarver. 16:7
3:00 The bell sounds ending Round 11. 16:6
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 As the bell sounds for the final round, it looks as if the scorecards will determine the outcome of this fight. 0:0
0:07 If the swelling was lessened by Miller's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:07 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Tarver's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Antonio Tarver's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:11 Miller tries to drop the right hand over the top but Tarver ducks under it. 0:0
0:14 Tarver digs a short hook to ribs of Miller. 0:2
0:22 Miller's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:2
0:28 Miller has his arms wrapped around Tarver... Now they separate. 0:2
0:37 England pries them apart. 0:2
0:46 Nate Miller is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Tarver can't throw punches, I guess. 0:2
1:01 Tarver tries to get free... Here comes England to break them up... 0:2
1:10 Miller clamps Tarver's arms to his side and holds on until England breaks the hold. 0:2
1:15 Miller uses his shoulder to force Tarver out of the clinch. 0:2
1:19 The action slows for the moment. 0:2
1:29 Both fighters are holding here. It's a tangle of arms and England is going to have to sort this out. 0:2
1:34 England is shouting at Tarver to break! 0:2
1:41 Miller backs into the right corner. 0:2
1:41 That was smooth combination from Tarver as he lands effectively from the outside. 0:5
1:46 Look for Antonio Tarver to start to target Miller's left eye in an attempt to close it because the swelling under it has continued to grow. 0:5
1:53 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Tarver lands a short uppercut to the chin of Miller. 0:7
2:03 That hook to the body from Tarver had some power behind it. 0:10
2:17 Tarver misses with the right and then fails to connect with the left as well. 0:10
2:19 There's a lead right hand that finds its mark. That can be a dangerous punch if Miller can land a solid one. 2:10
2:40 Nate Miller drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 6:10
2:40 Tarver appears shaken by those punches! 6:10
2:54 Tarver is on his bicycle, moving from corner to corner forcing Nate Miller to chase him. 6:10
3:00 Tarver holds his arms up in disgust as Miller holds him around his waist. 6:10
3:00 Referee England steps in to break it up. 6:10
3:00 Tarver seems to have done enough to win this fight. 6:10
3:00 This bout's over, fight fans! The scorecards will tell the tale in this one. 6:10
Fight Result
Let's go to J.D. Lyons for the call...
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
David Harris, United States scores the bout 7 to 5 for Antonio Tarver
Anek Hongtongkam, Thailand scores the bout 6 to 6 - even
Mike England, United States scores the bout 7 to 4 for ...
...Antonio Tarver
The winner and new WTF champion by majority decision is Antonio Tarver!
Score Cards
Anek Hongtongkam Round Total
Thailand 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Nate Miller 1 1 1 1 1 1 6
Antonio Tarver 1 1 1 1 1 1 6
David Harris Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Nate Miller 1 1 1 1 1 5
Antonio Tarver 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 7
Mike England Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Nate Miller 1 1 1 1 4
Antonio Tarver 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 7
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Nate Miller 3 2 3 1 3 3 15
Antonio Tarver 3 3 3 2 3 3 3 20
Statistics
Categories Nate Miller Antonio Tarver
Knockdowns scored 0 1
Jabs / Round 2.92 6.17
Hooks / Round 3.08 3.17
Crosses / Round 3.42 4.58
Combinations / Round 3.42 3.50
Uppercuts / Round 2.83 4.08
Punches Landed / Round 15.67 21.50
Punches Missed / Round 61.58 64.58
Punching Accuracy 20.3% 25.0%
Total Number of Fouls 1 0
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1 2
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 2 / 1 1 / 1
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 3 / 2 1 / 1
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 6 / 3
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 3 / 3 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 3 / 2 2 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing - Copyright (C) 2013 PISD Ltd
Fight info: Rhode Island Convention Center, Providence, RI, United States, 2016-1-17, announcer is J.D. Lyons, referee is Mike England, the bout will be scored by the referee and two judges: Anek Hongtongkam (Thailand) and David Harris (United States), ring card girl is Amina Sade, the fighters will compete for the WTF title(s), the bout is scheduled for 12 rounds, WTF-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 50%%/Scorecard after 50%%, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'none', Scoring System is Rounds
In the red corner: Nate Miller - Record: 3-1-2 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Ted Bentham - Cut Man: Jim Strickland
In the blue corner: Antonio Tarver - Record: 3-1-1 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Tommy Brooks - Cut Man: Leon Tabbs
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd is anticipating a good fight tonight as the bell sounds for Round 1. 0:0
0:11 Tarver has promised a good showing tonight. 0:0
0:18 Tarver leans on Miller and fires a weak hook to the ribs. 0:2
0:41 * Antonio Tarver lands a vicious cross and down goes Miller! 0:2
0:43 England begins counting... 0:9
0:43 1 0:9
0:44 2 0:9
0:45 3 0:9
0:46 4 0:9
0:46 * Miller looks stunned, but he is able to beat the count. 0:9
0:46 Miller does not looks like he has fully recovered from the knockdown but he tells the ref that he can still fight. England must agree as he signals for the fight to go on. 0:9
0:46 Tarver has Miller hurt, now let's see what kind of finisher Tarver is. 0:9
0:59 Tarver just comes up short with the hook. 0:9
1:10 Tarver lands a paralyzing cross! 0:13
1:10 And Miller's in big trouble now! 0:13
1:19 Miller retreats to his opponents corner... 0:13
1:19 Miller tastes Tarver's jab 0:15
1:19 Nate Miller was stopped cold by that punch! Tarver has a reputation as a great finisher. Let's see if he can live up to it! 0:15
1:28 Tarver traps Miller in the corner! 0:15
1:32 That punch actually went behind Miller's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Tarver. 0:15
1:43 Miller takes a tremendous hook to the jaw! 0:20
1:43 Miller suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 0:20
1:57 Tarver tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Miller. 0:20
2:08 Tarver ties up Miller. Why would he want to clinch now? 0:20
2:17 England moves them apart. 0:20
2:29 Miller takes a hard combination from Tarver 0:24
2:29 Several solid punches score and Miller is rattled! 0:24
2:44 Tarver wings a big left hand at Miller but the latter sidesteps the punch. 0:24
2:46 A short hook to the head by Miller 2:24
3:00 Tarver misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 2:24
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. 2:24
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amina Sade exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 2. There it is! 0:0
0:17 Tarver misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:0
0:23 Nate Miller received a pep talk from Ted Bentham before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:24 Miller has Antonio Tarver trapped! 0:0
0:29 Miller just comes up short with the combination. 0:0
0:36 Neither fighter wants to stay on the ropes as they are back in the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:41 Tarver swings...and misses. 0:0
0:48 Tarver has Miller blocked in! 0:0
0:53 A brutal combination from Tarver connects to the solar plexus! 0:5
0:53 Miller was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 0:5
1:02 The fighters are back at ring center... 0:5
1:06 Tarver has Miller pinned! 0:5
1:06 Miller walks in to a glancing hook from Tarver. 0:7
1:06 Tarver has Miller reeling. Tarver can win the fight right now if he doesn't get sloppy and just flail away. 0:7
1:19 Tarver misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 0:7
1:26 Tarver fires a short, ripping uppercut inside. 0:9
1:26 Miller is badly stunned and Tarver will try to finish him off here in the 2nd round! 0:9
1:35 Miller moves into a neutral corner. 0:9
1:39 Tarver fires away but finds nothing but air. 0:9
1:42 Miller seems to have shaken off the effects of last round's knockdown. 0:9
1:46 Tarver lands the lead cross. 0:11
1:46 Tarver picks up the pace sensing he can get Miller out of there! 0:11
2:00 Tarver misses wildly with the Hook. 0:11
2:07 Tarver backs into the lower corner. 0:11
2:11 Tarver picks off the jab thrown by Miller. 0:11
2:22 Nate Miller is just missing by a hair with his punches. 0:11
2:29 Tarver looks to his corner. 0:11
2:40 Tarver lands a solid hook! 0:15
2:40 That shot has Miller hurt! 0:15
2:45 There seems to be a bit of puffiness under Miller's left eye. 0:15
2:50 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight and the crowd is really showing it. 0:15
2:57 Tarver just misses with a huge shot as Miller chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 0:15
3:00 The Referee has to get between Miller and Tarver as they glare at one another. He sends them to their corners as the bell sounds to end the round. 1:15
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Tarver is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 3 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:07 Tommy Brooks seemed to pump up Tarver between rounds. 0:0
0:16 Miller is holding... 0:0
0:25 England separates them. 0:0
0:32 * England is telling Miller to watch holding and hitting. 4:0
0:51 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 4:0
1:07 Miller usues his legs to avoid Tarver's punches. 4:0
1:10 Miller pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 6:0
1:23 Tarver tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Miller blocks it. 6:0
1:36 Nate Miller lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Tarver. 6:0
1:44 Miller rocks Tarver with a quick, powerful uppercut on the inside. 9:0
1:56 Nate Miller has Tarver cornered! 9:0
1:56 The two fighters have chosen to work on the inside and it's Miller who scores with a short hook to the chest. 11:0
2:11 Tarver's misses as Miller backpedals away. 11:0
2:17 Miller lands a solid cross! 15:0
2:17 Antonio Tarver is trying to regroup after that punch... 15:0
2:22 Antonio Tarver's left eye looks like it may have a bit of swelling starting. 15:0
2:31 Both fighters move to ring center. 15:0
2:35 Tarver isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving Miller fits. 15:0
2:40 Tarver's corner is screaming at him to finish the round strong. 15:0
2:52 Antonio Tarver takes a heavy hook downstairs. 19:0
2:52 Tarver is clutching his side! 19:0
3:00 Miller retreats into the near right corner. 19:0
3:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 3. 18:2
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 4. 0:0
0:07 Miller scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 2:0
0:21 Nate Miller fires a lead right that Tarver manages to avoid. 2:0
0:23 Tarver fires a light jab to the stomach 2:2
0:41 The fighters jockey for position as they both try to gain the advantage here in the 4th. 2:2
0:50 Miller is trying to free his gloves from under Tarver's gloves. 2:2
0:54 It looks like the fighters heads came together as they were tangled up inside. 2:2
1:09 Tarver rocks Miller with a short uppercut to the jaw from inside. 2:5
1:18 Miller slides into the corner... 2:5
1:22 Tarver ties up Miller... 2:5
1:31 England separates the two... 2:5
1:36 Tarver is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. 2:5
1:48 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 2:5
2:03 Tarver pushes Miller away. 2:5
2:12 Tarver leaves the jab just short. 2:5
2:20 Tarver backs into a neutral corner. 2:5
2:20 Miller lands a double left, one to the head and one to the body. 4:5
2:33 Tarver is really focused in this round. 4:5
2:35 Antonio Tarver moves into the upper left corner. 4:5
2:35 Miller tries to double up on the hook to the body and at least one gets through. 6:5
2:47 The action has moved back to the middle of the ring. 6:5
2:52 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Tarver rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 6:5
3:00 The crowd will be looking for some action after sitting through that round. 6:5
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Tarver's corner as the bell sounds for Round 5. 0:0
0:14 Miller wraps up Tarver... Neither fighter will break... 0:0
0:18 Tarver pushes Miller away. 0:0
0:23 Miller slides into a neutral corner... 0:0
0:28 Tarver slides along the far ropes. 0:0
0:37 Miller fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 0:0
0:44 Tarver really buried that punch into Miller's ribs. 0:4
0:44 Miller is suddenly in trouble! 0:4
1:06 Tarver brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 0:4
1:15 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 0:4
1:24 Tarver pins Miller in the corner! 0:4
1:29 Tarver can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 0:4
1:31 Nate Miller lands a devastating hook to the body. 3:4
1:43 Nate Miller has Tarver trapped in the left neutral corner... 3:4
1:48 Miller lands a smashing hook! 7:4
1:48 Tarver was stunned by that blow! 7:4
1:52 The swelling is increasing around Tarver's left. 7:4
1:57 Miller working the bread basket, scoring with several hooks. 9:4
2:14 Miller lands a hard uppercut! 14:4
2:14 Tarver's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 14:4
2:19 The swelling around Tarver's left eye is worsening. 14:4
2:28 Miller is circling his opponent. 14:4
2:36 Miller lands a hard hook! 18:4
2:36 Tarver looks shaken! 18:4
2:45 Antonio Tarver retreats into a neutral corner. 18:4
2:50 Miller doesn't connect with the cross. 18:4
2:56 Miller had the upper hand in an action packed exchange! 21:6
2:56 Miller is really coming on strong here at the end of the 5th. 21:6
3:00 Its obvious that the swelling around Miller's left eye is rapidly worsening. 21:6
3:00 That ends Round 5... But the fighters are still punching! Now England jumps between them. 23:7
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 6 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:07 Ted Bentham was extremely upbeat during the break with Miller providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:07 Tarver'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
0:10 Tarver retreats into the near corner. 0:0
0:10 Miller finds a home for his jab, keeping Antonio Tarver at bay. 2:0
0:20 Tarver's jab is fast and accurate. 2:2
0:34 Tarver can't score with short uppercut inside. Miller got his gloves in front of the punch. 2:2
0:45 Tarver connects with a violent cross! 2:6
0:45 Miller looks stunned! 2:6
0:57 The fighters are back in the middle of the ring. 2:6
1:01 Nate Miller voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 2:6
1:10 Tarver catches Miller coming in with a sweet uppercut! 2:10
1:10 Miller is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 2:10
1:15 Miller's swelling isn't getting any better; as a matter of fact it's even more swollen here in round 6. 2:10
1:20 Talk about loading up on your punches, that hook that Tarver just connected with had everything but the kitchen sink behind it! 2:13
1:32 Miller backs into the far corner. 2:13
1:32 Miller ducks into an uppercut from Tarver. 2:15
1:41 Tarver doesn't have to look for Miller this round as He is right there in front of him. 2:15
1:44 Tarver drives a stiff jab to the midsection. 2:18
1:49 There appears to be increased swelling under Miller's left eye. 2:18
1:54 Miller dips to his left and catches Tarver with a nice hook. 5:18
2:07 We have a good crowd on hand tonight 5:18
2:15 Tarver is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 5:18
2:19 Nate Miller moves into a neutral corner. 5:18
2:24 Tarver wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Miller's defense. 5:18
2:34 Tarver steals a quick glance at his corner. 5:18
2:40 Miller gets off a wicked four-punch combination, scoring to the head and body, as Tarver backs away. 8:18
2:44 There has to be something done about the swelling around Tarver's left eye as it continues to worsen. 8:18
2:49 The crowd has been reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 8:18
2:57 Miller fires and misses. 8:18
3:00 Both fighters have their supporters and each man is receiving a well-deserved round of applause from a pumped up crowd! 9:20
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:05 Miller got some great advice from Ted Bentham between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 7. 0:0
0:05 If the swelling was lessened by Miller'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
0:05 Tarver's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:06 Miller pins Tarver in the corner! 0:0
0:10 Miller fires a shot, but it glances off Tarver's shoulder. 0:0
0:13 Tarver shoots a left to the body. That's a sneaky punch. 0:2
0:26 Miller throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Tarver but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 0:2
0:29 Tarver scores with a hook to the body but he misses when he tries to double up with it. 0:4
0:42 Miller is moving like he is walking on air tonight. 0:4
0:52 Tarver fires and misses. 0:4
1:06 Miller lands a devastating cross! 4:4
1:06 Tarver is suddenly in trouble! 4:4
1:23 Miller tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 4:4
1:33 Tarver has Miller cornered! 4:4
1:38 Miller takes a punishing over hand left to the jaw! 4:8
1:38 Miller was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 4:8
1:42 That swelling under the left eye of Miller is definitely getting worse. 4:8
1:52 Tarver tries to muscle inside but Miller clinches him. 4:8
1:57 Now they break clean. 4:8
2:06 Antonio Tarver is flicking the jab, trying to keep Miller at long range. 4:8
2:16 Miller fires a left hand that Tarver takes high on the shoulder. 4:8
2:31 Tarver is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Nate Miller. 4:8
2:47 Tarver grabs Miller again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 4:8
2:51 Tarver and Miller each take a step back. 4:8
3:00 Tarver fires a volley of punches but Miller was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 4:8
3:00 Tarver appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 4:8
3:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 5:9
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Tarver looks to be in fair shape as Round 8 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Miller got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Ted Bentham's instructions work. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Nate Miller is almost as pronounced as before his corner worked on it. 0:0
0:06 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Antonio Tarver's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Tarver's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:11 Tarver is clinching... 0:0
0:21 England breaks them up... 0:0
0:34 You could feel the breeze after that miss by Tarver! 0:0
0:41 Miller lands a devastating hook! 4:0
0:41 Tarver is hurt! 4:0
0:45 Tarver's left eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 4:0
0:57 That uppercut from Tarver just missed. 4:0
1:11 Tarver moves into a neutral corner. 4:0
1:16 Miller cranks up the hook and connects to Tarver's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 8:0
1:16 Those shots all landed square and Tarver felt them, he's in a world of hurt! 8:0
1:29 Nate Miller lands a crushing cross! 12:0
1:29 Tarver appears to be stunned! 12:0
1:34 The swelling under Tarver's left eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 12:0
1:46 Nate Miller connects with a nasty uppercut! 16:0
1:46 Antonio Tarver was staggered by that punch! 16:0
1:51 * Tarver brushed his glove under his right eye and you can see why . . . Wow there's some major swelling under that eye!! 16:0
2:08 Antonio Tarver has Miller trapped in the right neutral corner... 16:0
2:13 Antonio Tarver is off target with that jab. 16:0
2:20 Miller has an army of supporters in the crowd tonight, judging by the chants we are hearing. 16:0
2:25 Miller moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 18:0
2:37 Tarver plants a cross on Miller's rib cage. 18:2
2:48 Miller moves into the lower right corner. 18:2
2:53 Antonio Tarver looks for a breather; he grabs Nate Miller and holds on. Miller pushes Antonio Tarver off and looks for an opening. 18:2
3:00 Tarver finally lets go of Miller. 18:2
3:00 This fight is as close as it gets, one would be hard pressed to pick the better man at this time. 18:2
3:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 8, forcing England to step in. 19:1
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 England motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 9. 0:0
0:07 Tommy Brooks was really animated in Tarver's corner and Tarver was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Miller is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Miller still has distension. 0:0
0:07 Tarver's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:07 Miller has Tarver trapped in the near right neutral corner... 0:0
0:12 Miller whiffs with the jab. 0:0
0:19 Antonio Tarver put on a good show in his last fight but right now his performance is a bit flat. 0:0
0:27 Nate Miller misses with that cross. 0:0
0:34 Tarver dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Miller back on his heels! 0:4
0:34 Miller's knee almost touched the canvas... 0:4
0:38 The swelling under Miller's left eye is causing him problems and it won't take much more to become a major handicap for him. 0:4
0:43 Tarver slides into a neutral corner... 0:4
0:48 Miller is holding Tarver tighter than most men do their wives -- or girlfriends! 0:4
0:57 England has to separate the two... 0:4
1:06 Tarver just landed a devastating three punch combo! 0:8
1:06 Miller is trying to regroup after those punches... 0:8
1:23 Miller works his way in and leans on Tarver... 0:8
1:38 England separates the two... 0:8
1:46 Miller takes a solid cross from Tarver. 0:11
1:51 Miller's left eye is becoming more swollen. his corner is going to need to be control it or it will become a factor. 0:11
2:02 Miller is either lucky or has radar. Tarver's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 0:11
2:05 Nate Miller lands a stinging jab. 2:11
2:09 It seems every shot Tarver takes on his right eye makes the swelling worse. 2:11
2:22 Miller telegraphed that shot and Tarver ducks under it easily. 2:11
2:37 Miller lets his hands go inside, but Tarver protects his body well. 2:11
2:44 Both boxers go back to the middle of the squared circle. 2:11
2:49 Miller clinches nicely... but clinching doesn't score points. 2:11
2:53 England has to break the clinch. 2:11
3:00 Miller fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 2:11
3:00 It looks like Tarver has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 2:11
3:00 Miller spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 9. 1:12
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Miller and Tarver square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 10. 0:0
0:05 Tommy Brooks not only gave Tarver encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Miller. Now it's up to Tarver to implement it. 0:0
0:05 Miller'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
0:05 The swelling on the face of Tarver is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Tarver still has distension. 0:0
0:06 Antonio Tarver lands a solid combination to the head of Nate Miller. 0:3
0:21 Miller looks to work the body, but Tarver covers up nicely. 0:3
0:23 Tarver fires the jab. It finds its target. 0:5
0:39 Miller ties up Antonio Tarver. 0:5
0:48 The Referee breaks it up... 0:5
1:02 Miller looks to land a jab but misses the mark. 0:5
1:04 Tarver lands a jab to the midsection 0:7
1:22 England has to pull the fighters away from each other as Miller locks up Tarver's arms. 0:7
1:26 England has to break them apart. 0:7
1:39 Miller misses with that punch. 0:7
1:41 Not much steam behind Tarver's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 0:9
1:46 Miller seems to be a bit distracted by the swelling under his left eye as it has gotten worse. 0:9
1:54 Miller is pinned in his own corner... 0:9
1:54 That was a very stiff jab downstairs by Antonio Tarver, he nearly impaled Miller with that one!! 0:12
1:59 Miller is breathing heavily... 0:12
2:11 Miller grabs Tarver's head, pulls it down, into his chest. England has to force Miller to let go. 0:12
2:26 England separates the two fighters. 0:12
2:31 Miller has Tarver blocked in! 0:12
2:35 Miller just can't find the range with that hook. 0:12
2:42 Tarver drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 0:16
2:42 Miller is gasping for air!! 0:16
2:51 Miller retreats to his own corner... 0:16
2:56 Miller picks off the jab by Tarver. 0:16
3:00 Tarver is challenging Miller to fight him and quit clinching. 0:16
3:00 England moves in to break the clinch. 0:16
3:00 And that ends Round number 10. 1:16
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 As we enter the last two rounds of action, it's obvious that Miller is going to need a knockout to win this fight. 0:0
0:05 Whatever Ted Bentham said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Miller has some spring in his step here in the 11th round. 0:0
0:05 Miller'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
0:05 The swelling on the face of Tarver is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Tarver still has distension. 0:0
0:08 "Magic Man" has Miller cornered! 0:0
0:12 Miller does a great job of moving as Tarver tries to work inside. 0:0
0:23 Miller lands a powerful uppercut right on the button! 4:0
0:23 Miller sent Tarver reeling with that punch! 4:0
0:28 Tarver is running out of gas... 4:0
0:28 The swelling under Tarver's eyes is increasing, making it tougher and tougher for him to see punches coming. 4:0
0:37 A big hook from Nate Miller lands with serious impact! 8:0
0:37 Tarver is staggered... 8:0
0:51 Miller misses wildly with the hook. 8:0
0:53 Tarver lands a series of hooks to the ribs of Miller. 8:2
1:08 Tarver has Miller blocked in! 8:2
1:12 England warns Tarver for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 8:2
1:17 Tarver shoves Nate Miller away. 8:2
1:26 Miller connects with a vicious hook! 12:2
1:26 Tarver looks shaken! 12:2
1:42 Miller tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 12:2
1:57 That was a violent straight right by Nate Miller! 16:2
1:57 Tarver was hurt by those blows! 16:2
2:02 The sting is starting to go from Tarver's punches... 16:2
2:02 The swelling around Tarver's right eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 16:2
2:09 Tarver traps Nate Miller in the corner! 16:2
2:09 Antonio Tarver scores from the outside with a nice cross to the body. 16:5
2:14 Miller's vision could be hampered by the ever-increasing swelling under his left eye. 16:5
2:19 Solid bodywork by Tarver as he lands several punches from the inside. 16:7
2:36 Miller throws a flurry of punches but Tarver either blocks or slips them. 16:7
2:44 Miller is really focused in this round. 16:7
2:51 The fighters are tied up. Miller tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 16:7
2:56 Referee England separates the two... 16:7
3:00 Miller lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Tarver. 16:7
3:00 The bell sounds ending Round 11. 16:6
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 As the bell sounds for the final round, it looks as if the scorecards will determine the outcome of this fight. 0:0
0:07 If the swelling was lessened by Miller's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:07 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Tarver's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Antonio Tarver's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:11 Miller tries to drop the right hand over the top but Tarver ducks under it. 0:0
0:14 Tarver digs a short hook to ribs of Miller. 0:2
0:22 Miller's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:2
0:28 Miller has his arms wrapped around Tarver... Now they separate. 0:2
0:37 England pries them apart. 0:2
0:46 Nate Miller is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Tarver can't throw punches, I guess. 0:2
1:01 Tarver tries to get free... Here comes England to break them up... 0:2
1:10 Miller clamps Tarver's arms to his side and holds on until England breaks the hold. 0:2
1:15 Miller uses his shoulder to force Tarver out of the clinch. 0:2
1:19 The action slows for the moment. 0:2
1:29 Both fighters are holding here. It's a tangle of arms and England is going to have to sort this out. 0:2
1:34 England is shouting at Tarver to break! 0:2
1:41 Miller backs into the right corner. 0:2
1:41 That was smooth combination from Tarver as he lands effectively from the outside. 0:5
1:46 Look for Antonio Tarver to start to target Miller's left eye in an attempt to close it because the swelling under it has continued to grow. 0:5
1:53 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Tarver lands a short uppercut to the chin of Miller. 0:7
2:03 That hook to the body from Tarver had some power behind it. 0:10
2:17 Tarver misses with the right and then fails to connect with the left as well. 0:10
2:19 There's a lead right hand that finds its mark. That can be a dangerous punch if Miller can land a solid one. 2:10
2:40 Nate Miller drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 6:10
2:40 Tarver appears shaken by those punches! 6:10
2:54 Tarver is on his bicycle, moving from corner to corner forcing Nate Miller to chase him. 6:10
3:00 Tarver holds his arms up in disgust as Miller holds him around his waist. 6:10
3:00 Referee England steps in to break it up. 6:10
3:00 Tarver seems to have done enough to win this fight. 6:10
3:00 This bout's over, fight fans! The scorecards will tell the tale in this one. 6:10
Fight Result
Let's go to J.D. Lyons for the call...
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
David Harris, United States scores the bout 7 to 5 for Antonio Tarver
Anek Hongtongkam, Thailand scores the bout 6 to 6 - even
Mike England, United States scores the bout 7 to 4 for ...
...Antonio Tarver
The winner and new WTF champion by majority decision is Antonio Tarver!
Score Cards
Anek Hongtongkam Round Total
Thailand 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Nate Miller 1 1 1 1 1 1 6
Antonio Tarver 1 1 1 1 1 1 6
David Harris Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Nate Miller 1 1 1 1 1 5
Antonio Tarver 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 7
Mike England Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Nate Miller 1 1 1 1 4
Antonio Tarver 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 7
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Nate Miller 3 2 3 1 3 3 15
Antonio Tarver 3 3 3 2 3 3 3 20
Statistics
Categories Nate Miller Antonio Tarver
Knockdowns scored 0 1
Jabs / Round 2.92 6.17
Hooks / Round 3.08 3.17
Crosses / Round 3.42 4.58
Combinations / Round 3.42 3.50
Uppercuts / Round 2.83 4.08
Punches Landed / Round 15.67 21.50
Punches Missed / Round 61.58 64.58
Punching Accuracy 20.3% 25.0%
Total Number of Fouls 1 0
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1 2
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 2 / 1 1 / 1
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 3 / 2 1 / 1
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 6 / 3
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 3 / 3 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 3 / 2 2 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing - Copyright (C) 2013 PISD Ltd
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Re: CRW Season Week 13 fights 1-6
Steve Collins vs Graciano Rocchigiani
Fight info: Rhode Island Convention Center, Providence, RI, United States, 2016-1-17, announcer is Jim Fitzgerald, referee is Mike England, the bout will be scored by three judges: Larry Hazzard Jr. (United States), Dalby Shirley (United States) and Bill Lerch (United States), ring card girl is Doris Dany, the fighters will compete for the IBO title(s), the bout is scheduled for 12 rounds, IBF-rules are in effect, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell is not in effect, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'none', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Steve Collins - Record: 6-4-2 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Ace Miller - Cut Man: Ray Ontiveros
In the blue corner: Graciano Rocchigiani - Record: 3-2-2 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Rudy Hernandez - Cut Man: Jim Strickland
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 We're about to get underway... And there's the bell as Round 1 begins. 0:0
0:09 Collins's jab is a real weapon as yet another one hits the mark. 3:0
0:23 Collins lets his hands go inside, but Rocchigiani protects his body well. 3:0
0:25 Rocchigiani catches Steve Collins with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 3:2
0:34 Collins pins Rocchigiani in the corner! 3:2
0:39 Collins misses with that hook. 3:2
0:41 Rocchigiani lands the jab and that's a punch he needs to make good use of throughout the fight. 3:4
0:50 Collins flicks a lead right to the head of Rocchigiani. 5:4
0:59 Collins rips a hook to the head. 7:4
1:13 Collins has Rocchigiani cornered! 7:4
1:17 Collins lands a strong hook! 11:4
1:17 Rocchigiani is hurt! 11:4
1:27 Graciano Rocchigiani slides into the corner... 11:4
1:32 You could feel the breeze after that miss by Steve Collins! 11:4
1:48 Steve Collins misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 11:4
1:59 Collins is just missing by a hair with his punches. 11:4
2:01 Not much steam behind Rocchigiani's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 11:6
2:18 Graciano Rocchigiani continues to pop the jab 11:8
2:29 * Rocchigiani is told to keep his glove closed when he hits by England 11:11
2:54 Rocchigiani has freed himself from Collins. They move quickly to ring center. 11:11
3:00 Collins cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Rocchigiani had his elbows tucked in nicely. 11:11
3:00 That was a great round as both combatants gave it everything they had and then some. 12:12
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 2 begins. 0:0
0:13 Rocchigiani moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 0:2
0:26 Rocchigiani lands a nice cross but Steve Collins turned with it, absorbing most of its power. 0:4
0:35 Rocchigiani moves into the left corner. 0:4
0:39 Collins connects with a solid uppercut! 4:4
0:39 Rocchigiani is going to need to regroup after that blow... 4:4
0:56 Collins misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 4:4
1:05 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 4:4
1:09 Graciano Rocchigiani wraps up Collins... Neither fighter will break... 4:4
1:14 The fighters separate after a clinch. 4:4
1:25 Rocchigiani takes a tremendous hook to the jaw! 8:4
1:25 Rocchigiani staggers into the ropes! He is struggling to remain upright! 8:4
1:43 Collins lands a wicked combination! 13:4
1:43 Rocchigiani is trying to regroup after those punches... 13:4
1:56 Collins looks to work the body, but Rocchigiani covers up nicely. 13:4
2:07 Rocchigiani does a great job of moving as Collins tries to work inside. 13:4
2:14 The cross scores for Collins. He needs to throw that punch more often. 15:4
2:14 Collins hurt Rocchigiani with that last shot! He's got him on wobbly legs, let's see if he can close the deal! 15:4
2:27 Collins just comes up short with the jab. 15:4
2:34 Rocchigiani slides into a neutral corner... 15:4
2:34 Collins's jab is fast and accurate. 17:4
2:34 Rocchigiani has suffered a delayed reaction to that last punch. He lurched forward and his legs look bad. Collins needs to capitalize on this moment because he can end this thing right now. 17:4
2:42 Rocchigiani backs into a neutral corner. 17:4
2:47 Collins fires a left hand that Rocchigiani takes high on the shoulder. 17:4
2:53 Graciano Rocchigiani retreats into a neutral corner. 17:4
2:53 Collins sometimes falls in love with his hook ... but when it scores like that one, it's hard to blame him! 20:4
3:00 They are back in the center of the ring once again 20:4
3:00 Rocchigiani is clinching... Collins is trying to free his gloves... They are under Graciano Rocchigiani's arms... 20:4
3:00 England separates the two... 20:4
3:00 The bell sounds ending Round 2. Doris Dany is about ready to climb through the ropes and into the ring to the whistles and cheers of the crowd. 21:3
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Collins and Graciano Rocchigiani square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 3. 0:0
0:05 Collins got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Ace Miller's instructions work. 0:0
0:06 Rocchigiani scores with several quick blows to the head. 0:2
0:15 Rocchigiani has Collins trapped in the right neutral corner... 0:2
0:15 Rocchigiani lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 0:4
0:36 That was a violent straight right by Collins! 5:4
0:36 Rocchigiani was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 5:4
0:45 Collins gets his head on the chest of Rocchigiani as He tries to outmuscle him on the inside, scoring with a nice short hook to the head. 7:4
0:45 Collins knows he has Rocchigiani hurt as he wades in swinging! 7:4
0:59 Collins fires a shot, but it glances off Graciano Rocchigiani's shoulder. 7:4
1:05 Rocchigiani is trapped in his own corner... 7:4
1:10 Steve Collins suddenly goes southpaw and tries to find an opening. But his punches miss from this side too. Now he goes back to his orthodox stance. 7:4
1:16 Rocchigiani backs into the right corner. 7:4
1:16 Collins scores big with that hook to the jaw of Rocchigiani. Rocchigiani took a step back after absorbing that shot. 10:4
1:16 Collins knows that Rocchigiani is in a world of hurt. His Killer Instinct has kicked in and he's firing away at Rocchigiani. 10:4
1:29 Rocchigiani backs into his own corner... 10:4
1:34 Collins whiffs with the hook. 10:4
1:41 The fighters are back at ring center... 10:4
1:45 Steve Collins wraps his arms around Rocchigiani. 10:4
1:50 England has to break the clinch. 10:4
1:59 Rocchigiani is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Collins can't throw punches, I guess. 10:4
2:03 England moves them apart. 10:4
2:16 Rocchigiani is clinching. England better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. 10:4
2:20 Graciano Rocchigiani finally lets go of Collins. 10:4
2:30 Steve Collins holds his arms up in disgust as Rocchigiani holds him around his waist. 10:4
2:40 England has to break them apart. 10:4
2:49 Rocchigiani is doing a great job keeping his distance. 10:4
2:54 Collins retreats into the left corner. 10:4
2:58 Rocchigiani is bouncing on his toes, avoiding Collins attempts to move inside on him. 10:4
3:00 Collins is trapped in the corner... 10:4
3:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 3, forcing England to step in. 9:4
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Steve Collins rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:08 Collins got some great advice from Ace Miller between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 4. 0:0
0:13 Collins is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 0:0
0:13 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 0:0
0:29 Rocchigiani misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 0:0
0:40 Rocchigiani's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 0:2
1:00 Collins traps Rocchigiani in the corner! 0:2
1:05 Collins drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 4:2
1:05 Rocchigiani was shaken by those blows! 4:2
1:25 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 4:2
1:25 Collins bangs home a hard cross. 7:2
1:37 Rocchigiani has Collins blocked in! 7:2
1:37 Rocchigiani is trying to put his punches together and he tags Collins with a nice combination of punches. 7:4
1:47 Collins gets off a nice little three punch salvo. 9:4
1:56 Collins goes to the body landing an uppercut. 11:4
2:09 Collins just comes up short with the combination. 11:4
2:22 Collins is really focused in this round. 11:4
2:26 Rocchigiani is pinned in his own corner... 11:4
2:26 * Steve Collins is told to watch holding and hitting by England 14:4
2:52 Collins tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 14:4
2:59 Rocchigiani lands a smashing cross! 14:8
2:59 Collins is clutching his side! 14:8
3:00 The bell ending Round 4 sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 16:8
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 5 of this scheduled 12 rounder. 0:0
0:18 Rocchigiani is challenging Collins to fight him and quit clinching. 0:0
0:27 England separates the two fighters. 0:0
0:27 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:0
0:32 Rocchigiani plants a vicious hook under Collins's rib cage. 0:3
0:41 Collins feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Rocchigiani's chin. 2:3
0:54 Rocchigiani is forced into his opponents corner... 2:3
0:59 Collins lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Rocchigiani. 2:3
1:01 Rocchigiani lands a rapier like jab to the head of Collins 2:5
1:36 Collins fires and misses. 2:5
1:39 Rocchigiani lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 2:7
1:48 The fighters are back in the middle of the ring. 2:7
1:52 Rocchigiani misses wildly with the Hook. 2:7
2:02 Collins retreats to his opponents corner... 2:7
2:06 Rocchigiani slips out of a corner, as Collins attempts to trap him. 2:7
2:15 Graciano Rocchigiani is flicking the jab, trying to keep Collins at long range. 2:7
2:20 Rocchigiani has Steve Collins pinned! 2:7
2:20 A cross to body by Rocchigiani gets through. 2:9
2:29 Rocchigiani works his way inside and scores with a hook to the body. 2:11
2:43 Rocchigiani is moving nicely, using every inch of this ring. 2:11
2:55 The fight has moved back to the middle of the ring. 2:11
3:00 Collins wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Rocchigiani's defense. 2:11
3:00 England motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 5. 1:13
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Collins looks to be in good shape as Round 6 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Rudy Hernandez not only gave Rocchigiani encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Collins. Now it's up to Rocchigiani to implement it. 0:0
0:12 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 0:0
0:16 England pries them apart. 0:0
0:16 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:0
0:21 Rocchigiani scores with several light punches to the head. 0:2
0:32 There's the uppercut from Rocchigiani. That opening has been there all fight for him. 0:4
0:48 Rocchigiani launches an uppercut from way outside, grazing Collins's jaw. Graciano Rocchigiani is vulnerable to a counter throwing that punch from a distance like that. 0:6
1:05 Collins just can't find the range with that hook. 0:6
1:17 Rocchigiani attempts to go to the body, but can't connect. 0:6
1:19 Steve Collins glances a hook off Rocchigiani's side. 2:6
1:40 Rocchigiani bangs away with both hands and a nice uppercut finds a home. 2:8
1:53 Both fighters want to work inside for the moment, as Rocchigiani blasts home a hook. 2:10
2:07 Collins clinches... Rocchigiani gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 2:10
2:17 England moves in to break the clinch. 2:10
2:22 Rocchigiani steps back as he tries to create some punching room. 2:10
2:30 Graciano Rocchigiani is in constant motion. He is a hard fighter to corner. 2:10
2:34 Collins's corner is shouting at him to be more aggressive. 2:10
2:42 Collins's misses as Graciano Rocchigiani backpedals away. 2:10
2:51 Rocchigiani traps Collins in the corner! 2:10
2:51 Rocchigiani scores to both the head and body and then moves away. 2:12
3:00 Collins is staying at the center of the ring. 2:12
3:00 The bell sounds - more boxing to come in a moment. 1:14
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
0:08 Ace Miller was extremely upbeat during the break with Steve Collins providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:08 Collins has Graciano Rocchigiani trapped! 0:0
0:12 England yells at the fighters to separate but Steve Collins and Rocchigiani are a tangle of arms. 0:0
0:21 Collins uses his shoulder to force Rocchigiani out of the clinch. 0:0
0:21 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:0
0:26 Steve Collins is blocked in his own corner... 0:0
0:31 Rocchigiani traps Steve Collins's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until England breaks it up. 0:0
0:40 Referee England has to separate the two... 0:0
0:50 Collins moves into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:54 Collins is protecting the body nicely as Rocchigiani fails to score inside. 0:0
0:56 Collins throws a flurry of punches; at least two solid shots made it through. Now he moves away. 2:0
1:10 Collins can't score with short uppercut inside. Rocchigiani got his gloves in front of the punch. 2:0
1:17 Rocchigiani snakes the jab through Steve Collins's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 2:2
1:34 Collins is trying to free his gloves from under Graciano Rocchigiani's gloves. 2:2
1:39 Rocchigiani pushes Collins away. 2:2
1:48 Rocchigiani circles around the ring. 2:2
1:57 Collins has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Rocchigiani. 2:2
2:06 * England is telling Rocchigiani to quit using the shoulder. 2:2
2:29 Collins is getting frustrated as Rocchigiani continues to hold on to him. Collins is punching Rocchigiani's head, trying to break his hold. Finally, England pushes the fighters apart. 2:2
2:33 Rocchigiani and Collins each take a step back. 2:2
2:40 Rocchigiani slides into the corner... 2:2
2:45 England tries to separate the boxers but Collins has a vice-like grip on Rocchigiani. 2:2
2:49 England separates them. 2:2
2:53 Neither fighter is very active and the fans are letting them hear about it. 2:2
2:57 Both fighters are throwing but Rocchigiani is scoring more than Collins. 4:5
3:00 There's the bell. Collins wings a parting shot that misses. That was close. Round 7 is history. 4:4
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Collins didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 8. 0:0
0:08 Rocchigiani's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:14 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:0
0:18 Collins gets in a short cross to the body. 2:0
0:31 Rocchigiani sends the sweat flying with that cross to the head of Collins. 2:3
0:43 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Collins lands a short uppercut to the chin of Graciano Rocchigiani. 4:3
0:57 Collins looks to land a uppercut but misses the mark. 4:3
1:16 Collins can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 4:3
1:18 Rocchigiani's jab connects to Collins's head 4:5
1:31 Graciano Rocchigiani finds a home for his jab, keeping Collins at bay. 4:7
1:44 Collins shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 6:7
2:00 Graciano Rocchigiani tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Collins blocks it. 6:7
2:09 Rocchigiani goes downstairs with the hook. 6:9
2:31 Rocchigiani lands a solid hook! 6:13
2:31 Collins is suddenly in trouble! 6:13
2:40 Collins has Rocchigiani trapped! 6:13
2:40 "The Celtic Warrior" Collins forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Rocchigiani. 8:13
2:51 Collins has Rocchigiani cornered! 8:13
2:56 Rocchigiani usues his legs to avoid Steve Collins's punches. 8:13
3:00 Rocchigiani misses with the right and then fails to connect with the left as well. 8:13
3:00 That round really got the crowd fired up! 9:13
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Collins looks to be in excellent shape as Round 9 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Rudy Hernandez seemed to pump up Rocchigiani between rounds. 0:0
0:13 Collins misses with that punch. 0:0
0:15 Rocchigiani feints upstairs, then scores with a quick cross to the midsection. 0:2
0:19 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 0:2
0:27 Collins's head is snapped back following a sharp combination from Rocchigiani. 0:5
0:37 Graciano Rocchigiani has Collins trapped! 0:5
0:41 Rocchigiani is boxing beautifully, smoothly moving side to side and in and out. 0:5
0:46 Collins is trying to avoid shots to the body, but He better get his hands up! 0:5
0:53 Collins tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Rocchigiani. 0:5
1:01 Collins looks to his corner. 0:5
1:05 Rocchigiani lands the lead cross. 0:7
1:14 Collins lands a hook to head, then just misses with a follow up cross. 2:7
1:31 Collins fires and misses. 2:7
1:37 Rocchigiani really buried that punch into Collins's ribs. 2:11
1:37 Collins is gasping for air!! 2:11
1:47 Rocchigiani connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 2:13
2:01 Collins is off target with that hook. 2:13
2:11 Collins is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 4:13
2:28 Rocchigiani just comes up short with the hook. 4:13
2:30 Collins misses with the jab but scores with the follow up cross. 6:13
2:47 Collins telegraphed that shot and Graciano Rocchigiani ducks under it easily. 6:13
2:58 A straight cross from Rocchigiani gets through Collins's guard. 6:15
3:00 Collins is breathing heavily... 6:15
3:00 It looks like Rocchigiani has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 6:15
3:00 And another stanza comes to a close with the bell. 7:16
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Collins was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:08 He scores with the jab. 2:0
0:12 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 2:0
0:20 Graciano Rocchigiani fires the jab. It finds its target. 2:2
0:29 Whatever Rudy Hernandez said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Rocchigiani has some spring in his step here in the 10th round. 2:2
0:30 Collins lands a stinging jab. 4:2
0:44 Collins scores with a winging right! Graciano Rocchigiani's head snapped back violently with that punch! 9:2
0:44 Rocchigiani appears to be stunned! 9:2
0:58 Collins fires away but finds nothing but air. 9:2
1:10 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 9:2
1:14 England separates the two... 9:2
1:23 Collins pins Rocchigiani's arms. Now they move apart. 9:2
1:28 England is shouting at Collins to break! 9:2
1:39 That was a spirited exchange that saw both men score well, though Steve Collins had the edge. 12:4
1:51 A flurry of punches are exchanged between the two fighters. It appears as if neither has gotten the better of the exchange. 14:6
1:56 Collins is fatigued. That's going to make him more susceptible to a knockdown. 14:6
2:04 Rocchigiani let's his hands go and connects with several light blows to Collins's Head. 14:8
2:13 Rocchigiani has Collins cornered! 14:8
2:13 Rocchigiani lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 14:10
2:22 Rocchigiani is looking to protect his body and he's leaving his chin wide open! 14:10
2:25 Rocchigiani has Collins trapped! 14:10
2:25 Rocchigiani lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 14:12
2:39 Collins scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 19:12
2:39 Rocchigiani in on unsteady legs after those punches. 19:12
2:43 Rocchigiani is fading... 19:12
2:48 Collins winds up for a bolo punch, then sneaks in the hook, bringing cheers from the crowd. 21:12
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! 21:11
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 11 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:06 Ace Miller was really animated in Collins's corner and Steve Collins was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:07 Collins pins Graciano Rocchigiani in the corner! 0:0
0:11 That punch actually went behind Rocchigiani's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Collins. 0:0
0:14 Collins leans in and takes an uppercut to the chin from Rocchigiani. 0:2
0:23 Collins pins Rocchigiani in the corner! 0:2
0:28 Rocchigiani picks off the hook by Collins. 0:2
0:35 A series of strong blows to the midsection by Collins. 3:2
0:48 Steve Collins just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Rocchigiani with a sharp combination! 7:2
0:48 Rocchigiani gets caught with several punishing blows to the head and he is reeling! 7:2
1:02 Rocchigiani is either lucky or has radar. Collins's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 7:2
1:05 Graciano Rocchigiani throws the cross and scores to the head of Collins. 7:4
1:21 Collins is moving like a ghost out there, as Rocchigiani trys in vain to corner him 7:4
1:33 Rocchigiani works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 7:4
1:52 * Graciano Rocchigiani rushes in... Oh! I think he caught a forehead as Collins came out of that crouch! Blood is gushing from Rocchigiani's nose. It may well be broken. If so, it could certainly make breathing difficult. 7:4
2:01 Rocchigiani comes in low. Collins puts a headlock on him. England knocks Collins's arm off Rocchigiani's head. 7:4
2:06 England has to separate the two... 7:4
2:13 There's a lead right hand that finds its mark. That can be a dangerous punch if Collins can land a solid one. 9:4
2:29 Collins tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 9:4
2:41 Collins misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 9:4
2:43 Rocchigiani lands a two punch combination to the body 9:6
2:53 Rocchigiani tastes Collins's jab 11:6
3:00 Rocchigiani slides into the corner... 11:6
3:00 Collins back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Rocchigiani. 11:6
3:00 Collins seems to have done enough to win this fight. 11:6
3:00 Collins spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 11. 13:7
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 As the bell sounds for the final round, it looks as if the scorecards will determine the outcome of this fight. 0:0
0:06 Collins received a pep talk from Ace Miller before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:07 Rocchigiani retreats into the right corner. 0:0
0:12 England warns Collins for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 0:0
0:21 Rocchigiani works his way free! 0:0
0:34 Collins misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:0
0:36 * Rocchigiani is blatantly hitting Collins while they are locked up and England has stopped the action to scold him 0:3
0:58 Collins tries a hook but Rocchigiani blocks it and then he scores with a hook of his own! 0:5
1:10 Rocchigiani is trapped in Collins's corner... 0:5
1:14 Collins's not even close with the hook. 0:5
1:26 Collins misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 0:5
1:33 A brutal combination from Rocchigiani connects to the solar plexus! 0:10
1:33 Collins appears shaken by those punches! 0:10
1:42 Collins gets off a quick combination to the body, with the right hand landing. 2:10
1:55 The two fighters have chosen to work on the inside and it's Collins who scores with a short hook to the chest. 4:10
2:04 Both fighters move back to ring center. 4:10
2:09 Rocchigiani throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 4:10
2:11 Collins slips in a quick cross. 6:10
2:29 Rocchigiani works his way in and leans on Collins... 6:10
2:33 Referee England separates the two... 6:10
2:38 Rocchigiani slides into his own corner... 6:10
2:42 Steve Collins fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 6:10
2:45 Rocchigiani flicks a lead left to the head of Collins. 6:12
3:00 Rocchigiani fires a wild overhand left and misses everything. 6:12
3:00 This bout's over, fight fans! The scorecards will tell the tale in this one. 6:11
Fight Result
Here's Jim Fitzgerald with the call...
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
Larry Hazzard Jr., United States scores the bout 116 to 114 for Graciano Rocchigiani
Dalby Shirley, United States sees it 115 to 115
Bill Lerch, United States scores the bout 115 to 115 - even
We have a majority draw!
Score Cards
Larry Hazzard Jr. Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Steve Collins 10 10 10 9 9 9 10 9 9 10 10 9 114
Graciano Rocchigiani 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 9 10 116
Dalby Shirley Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Steve Collins 10 10 10 10 9 9 10 9 9 10 10 9 115
Graciano Rocchigiani 10 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 9 10 115
Bill Lerch Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Steve Collins 10 10 10 10 9 9 10 9 9 10 10 9 115
Graciano Rocchigiani 10 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 9 10 115
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Steve Collins 30 30 30 29 27 27 30 27 27 30 30 27 344
Graciano Rocchigiani 30 27 27 28 30 30 30 30 30 27 27 30 346
Statistics
Categories Steve Collins Graciano Rocchigiani
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 5.42 4.75
Hooks / Round 3.42 4.92
Crosses / Round 4.00 4.58
Combinations / Round 4.75 5.50
Uppercuts / Round 3.75 4.75
Punches Landed / Round 21.33 24.50
Punches Missed / Round 91.67 19.92
Punching Accuracy 18.9% 55.2%
Total Number of Fouls 1 3
Holding Head and Hitting 1 1
Using Open Glove 1
Using Shoulder 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1 3
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 2 / 2
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 4 / 3
Fight Outside (Defensive) 4 / 1 1 / 1
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 2 / 2 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 4 / 0 3 / 2
Title Bout Championship Boxing - Copyright (C) 2013 PISD Ltd
Fight info: Rhode Island Convention Center, Providence, RI, United States, 2016-1-17, announcer is Jim Fitzgerald, referee is Mike England, the bout will be scored by three judges: Larry Hazzard Jr. (United States), Dalby Shirley (United States) and Bill Lerch (United States), ring card girl is Doris Dany, the fighters will compete for the IBO title(s), the bout is scheduled for 12 rounds, IBF-rules are in effect, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell is not in effect, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'none', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Steve Collins - Record: 6-4-2 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Ace Miller - Cut Man: Ray Ontiveros
In the blue corner: Graciano Rocchigiani - Record: 3-2-2 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Rudy Hernandez - Cut Man: Jim Strickland
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 We're about to get underway... And there's the bell as Round 1 begins. 0:0
0:09 Collins's jab is a real weapon as yet another one hits the mark. 3:0
0:23 Collins lets his hands go inside, but Rocchigiani protects his body well. 3:0
0:25 Rocchigiani catches Steve Collins with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 3:2
0:34 Collins pins Rocchigiani in the corner! 3:2
0:39 Collins misses with that hook. 3:2
0:41 Rocchigiani lands the jab and that's a punch he needs to make good use of throughout the fight. 3:4
0:50 Collins flicks a lead right to the head of Rocchigiani. 5:4
0:59 Collins rips a hook to the head. 7:4
1:13 Collins has Rocchigiani cornered! 7:4
1:17 Collins lands a strong hook! 11:4
1:17 Rocchigiani is hurt! 11:4
1:27 Graciano Rocchigiani slides into the corner... 11:4
1:32 You could feel the breeze after that miss by Steve Collins! 11:4
1:48 Steve Collins misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 11:4
1:59 Collins is just missing by a hair with his punches. 11:4
2:01 Not much steam behind Rocchigiani's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 11:6
2:18 Graciano Rocchigiani continues to pop the jab 11:8
2:29 * Rocchigiani is told to keep his glove closed when he hits by England 11:11
2:54 Rocchigiani has freed himself from Collins. They move quickly to ring center. 11:11
3:00 Collins cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Rocchigiani had his elbows tucked in nicely. 11:11
3:00 That was a great round as both combatants gave it everything they had and then some. 12:12
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 2 begins. 0:0
0:13 Rocchigiani moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 0:2
0:26 Rocchigiani lands a nice cross but Steve Collins turned with it, absorbing most of its power. 0:4
0:35 Rocchigiani moves into the left corner. 0:4
0:39 Collins connects with a solid uppercut! 4:4
0:39 Rocchigiani is going to need to regroup after that blow... 4:4
0:56 Collins misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 4:4
1:05 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 4:4
1:09 Graciano Rocchigiani wraps up Collins... Neither fighter will break... 4:4
1:14 The fighters separate after a clinch. 4:4
1:25 Rocchigiani takes a tremendous hook to the jaw! 8:4
1:25 Rocchigiani staggers into the ropes! He is struggling to remain upright! 8:4
1:43 Collins lands a wicked combination! 13:4
1:43 Rocchigiani is trying to regroup after those punches... 13:4
1:56 Collins looks to work the body, but Rocchigiani covers up nicely. 13:4
2:07 Rocchigiani does a great job of moving as Collins tries to work inside. 13:4
2:14 The cross scores for Collins. He needs to throw that punch more often. 15:4
2:14 Collins hurt Rocchigiani with that last shot! He's got him on wobbly legs, let's see if he can close the deal! 15:4
2:27 Collins just comes up short with the jab. 15:4
2:34 Rocchigiani slides into a neutral corner... 15:4
2:34 Collins's jab is fast and accurate. 17:4
2:34 Rocchigiani has suffered a delayed reaction to that last punch. He lurched forward and his legs look bad. Collins needs to capitalize on this moment because he can end this thing right now. 17:4
2:42 Rocchigiani backs into a neutral corner. 17:4
2:47 Collins fires a left hand that Rocchigiani takes high on the shoulder. 17:4
2:53 Graciano Rocchigiani retreats into a neutral corner. 17:4
2:53 Collins sometimes falls in love with his hook ... but when it scores like that one, it's hard to blame him! 20:4
3:00 They are back in the center of the ring once again 20:4
3:00 Rocchigiani is clinching... Collins is trying to free his gloves... They are under Graciano Rocchigiani's arms... 20:4
3:00 England separates the two... 20:4
3:00 The bell sounds ending Round 2. Doris Dany is about ready to climb through the ropes and into the ring to the whistles and cheers of the crowd. 21:3
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Collins and Graciano Rocchigiani square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 3. 0:0
0:05 Collins got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Ace Miller's instructions work. 0:0
0:06 Rocchigiani scores with several quick blows to the head. 0:2
0:15 Rocchigiani has Collins trapped in the right neutral corner... 0:2
0:15 Rocchigiani lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 0:4
0:36 That was a violent straight right by Collins! 5:4
0:36 Rocchigiani was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 5:4
0:45 Collins gets his head on the chest of Rocchigiani as He tries to outmuscle him on the inside, scoring with a nice short hook to the head. 7:4
0:45 Collins knows he has Rocchigiani hurt as he wades in swinging! 7:4
0:59 Collins fires a shot, but it glances off Graciano Rocchigiani's shoulder. 7:4
1:05 Rocchigiani is trapped in his own corner... 7:4
1:10 Steve Collins suddenly goes southpaw and tries to find an opening. But his punches miss from this side too. Now he goes back to his orthodox stance. 7:4
1:16 Rocchigiani backs into the right corner. 7:4
1:16 Collins scores big with that hook to the jaw of Rocchigiani. Rocchigiani took a step back after absorbing that shot. 10:4
1:16 Collins knows that Rocchigiani is in a world of hurt. His Killer Instinct has kicked in and he's firing away at Rocchigiani. 10:4
1:29 Rocchigiani backs into his own corner... 10:4
1:34 Collins whiffs with the hook. 10:4
1:41 The fighters are back at ring center... 10:4
1:45 Steve Collins wraps his arms around Rocchigiani. 10:4
1:50 England has to break the clinch. 10:4
1:59 Rocchigiani is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Collins can't throw punches, I guess. 10:4
2:03 England moves them apart. 10:4
2:16 Rocchigiani is clinching. England better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. 10:4
2:20 Graciano Rocchigiani finally lets go of Collins. 10:4
2:30 Steve Collins holds his arms up in disgust as Rocchigiani holds him around his waist. 10:4
2:40 England has to break them apart. 10:4
2:49 Rocchigiani is doing a great job keeping his distance. 10:4
2:54 Collins retreats into the left corner. 10:4
2:58 Rocchigiani is bouncing on his toes, avoiding Collins attempts to move inside on him. 10:4
3:00 Collins is trapped in the corner... 10:4
3:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 3, forcing England to step in. 9:4
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Steve Collins rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:08 Collins got some great advice from Ace Miller between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 4. 0:0
0:13 Collins is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 0:0
0:13 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 0:0
0:29 Rocchigiani misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 0:0
0:40 Rocchigiani's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 0:2
1:00 Collins traps Rocchigiani in the corner! 0:2
1:05 Collins drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 4:2
1:05 Rocchigiani was shaken by those blows! 4:2
1:25 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 4:2
1:25 Collins bangs home a hard cross. 7:2
1:37 Rocchigiani has Collins blocked in! 7:2
1:37 Rocchigiani is trying to put his punches together and he tags Collins with a nice combination of punches. 7:4
1:47 Collins gets off a nice little three punch salvo. 9:4
1:56 Collins goes to the body landing an uppercut. 11:4
2:09 Collins just comes up short with the combination. 11:4
2:22 Collins is really focused in this round. 11:4
2:26 Rocchigiani is pinned in his own corner... 11:4
2:26 * Steve Collins is told to watch holding and hitting by England 14:4
2:52 Collins tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 14:4
2:59 Rocchigiani lands a smashing cross! 14:8
2:59 Collins is clutching his side! 14:8
3:00 The bell ending Round 4 sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 16:8
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 5 of this scheduled 12 rounder. 0:0
0:18 Rocchigiani is challenging Collins to fight him and quit clinching. 0:0
0:27 England separates the two fighters. 0:0
0:27 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:0
0:32 Rocchigiani plants a vicious hook under Collins's rib cage. 0:3
0:41 Collins feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Rocchigiani's chin. 2:3
0:54 Rocchigiani is forced into his opponents corner... 2:3
0:59 Collins lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Rocchigiani. 2:3
1:01 Rocchigiani lands a rapier like jab to the head of Collins 2:5
1:36 Collins fires and misses. 2:5
1:39 Rocchigiani lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 2:7
1:48 The fighters are back in the middle of the ring. 2:7
1:52 Rocchigiani misses wildly with the Hook. 2:7
2:02 Collins retreats to his opponents corner... 2:7
2:06 Rocchigiani slips out of a corner, as Collins attempts to trap him. 2:7
2:15 Graciano Rocchigiani is flicking the jab, trying to keep Collins at long range. 2:7
2:20 Rocchigiani has Steve Collins pinned! 2:7
2:20 A cross to body by Rocchigiani gets through. 2:9
2:29 Rocchigiani works his way inside and scores with a hook to the body. 2:11
2:43 Rocchigiani is moving nicely, using every inch of this ring. 2:11
2:55 The fight has moved back to the middle of the ring. 2:11
3:00 Collins wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Rocchigiani's defense. 2:11
3:00 England motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 5. 1:13
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Collins looks to be in good shape as Round 6 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Rudy Hernandez not only gave Rocchigiani encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Collins. Now it's up to Rocchigiani to implement it. 0:0
0:12 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 0:0
0:16 England pries them apart. 0:0
0:16 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:0
0:21 Rocchigiani scores with several light punches to the head. 0:2
0:32 There's the uppercut from Rocchigiani. That opening has been there all fight for him. 0:4
0:48 Rocchigiani launches an uppercut from way outside, grazing Collins's jaw. Graciano Rocchigiani is vulnerable to a counter throwing that punch from a distance like that. 0:6
1:05 Collins just can't find the range with that hook. 0:6
1:17 Rocchigiani attempts to go to the body, but can't connect. 0:6
1:19 Steve Collins glances a hook off Rocchigiani's side. 2:6
1:40 Rocchigiani bangs away with both hands and a nice uppercut finds a home. 2:8
1:53 Both fighters want to work inside for the moment, as Rocchigiani blasts home a hook. 2:10
2:07 Collins clinches... Rocchigiani gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 2:10
2:17 England moves in to break the clinch. 2:10
2:22 Rocchigiani steps back as he tries to create some punching room. 2:10
2:30 Graciano Rocchigiani is in constant motion. He is a hard fighter to corner. 2:10
2:34 Collins's corner is shouting at him to be more aggressive. 2:10
2:42 Collins's misses as Graciano Rocchigiani backpedals away. 2:10
2:51 Rocchigiani traps Collins in the corner! 2:10
2:51 Rocchigiani scores to both the head and body and then moves away. 2:12
3:00 Collins is staying at the center of the ring. 2:12
3:00 The bell sounds - more boxing to come in a moment. 1:14
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
0:08 Ace Miller was extremely upbeat during the break with Steve Collins providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:08 Collins has Graciano Rocchigiani trapped! 0:0
0:12 England yells at the fighters to separate but Steve Collins and Rocchigiani are a tangle of arms. 0:0
0:21 Collins uses his shoulder to force Rocchigiani out of the clinch. 0:0
0:21 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:0
0:26 Steve Collins is blocked in his own corner... 0:0
0:31 Rocchigiani traps Steve Collins's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until England breaks it up. 0:0
0:40 Referee England has to separate the two... 0:0
0:50 Collins moves into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:54 Collins is protecting the body nicely as Rocchigiani fails to score inside. 0:0
0:56 Collins throws a flurry of punches; at least two solid shots made it through. Now he moves away. 2:0
1:10 Collins can't score with short uppercut inside. Rocchigiani got his gloves in front of the punch. 2:0
1:17 Rocchigiani snakes the jab through Steve Collins's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 2:2
1:34 Collins is trying to free his gloves from under Graciano Rocchigiani's gloves. 2:2
1:39 Rocchigiani pushes Collins away. 2:2
1:48 Rocchigiani circles around the ring. 2:2
1:57 Collins has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Rocchigiani. 2:2
2:06 * England is telling Rocchigiani to quit using the shoulder. 2:2
2:29 Collins is getting frustrated as Rocchigiani continues to hold on to him. Collins is punching Rocchigiani's head, trying to break his hold. Finally, England pushes the fighters apart. 2:2
2:33 Rocchigiani and Collins each take a step back. 2:2
2:40 Rocchigiani slides into the corner... 2:2
2:45 England tries to separate the boxers but Collins has a vice-like grip on Rocchigiani. 2:2
2:49 England separates them. 2:2
2:53 Neither fighter is very active and the fans are letting them hear about it. 2:2
2:57 Both fighters are throwing but Rocchigiani is scoring more than Collins. 4:5
3:00 There's the bell. Collins wings a parting shot that misses. That was close. Round 7 is history. 4:4
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Collins didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 8. 0:0
0:08 Rocchigiani's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:14 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:0
0:18 Collins gets in a short cross to the body. 2:0
0:31 Rocchigiani sends the sweat flying with that cross to the head of Collins. 2:3
0:43 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Collins lands a short uppercut to the chin of Graciano Rocchigiani. 4:3
0:57 Collins looks to land a uppercut but misses the mark. 4:3
1:16 Collins can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 4:3
1:18 Rocchigiani's jab connects to Collins's head 4:5
1:31 Graciano Rocchigiani finds a home for his jab, keeping Collins at bay. 4:7
1:44 Collins shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 6:7
2:00 Graciano Rocchigiani tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Collins blocks it. 6:7
2:09 Rocchigiani goes downstairs with the hook. 6:9
2:31 Rocchigiani lands a solid hook! 6:13
2:31 Collins is suddenly in trouble! 6:13
2:40 Collins has Rocchigiani trapped! 6:13
2:40 "The Celtic Warrior" Collins forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Rocchigiani. 8:13
2:51 Collins has Rocchigiani cornered! 8:13
2:56 Rocchigiani usues his legs to avoid Steve Collins's punches. 8:13
3:00 Rocchigiani misses with the right and then fails to connect with the left as well. 8:13
3:00 That round really got the crowd fired up! 9:13
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Collins looks to be in excellent shape as Round 9 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Rudy Hernandez seemed to pump up Rocchigiani between rounds. 0:0
0:13 Collins misses with that punch. 0:0
0:15 Rocchigiani feints upstairs, then scores with a quick cross to the midsection. 0:2
0:19 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 0:2
0:27 Collins's head is snapped back following a sharp combination from Rocchigiani. 0:5
0:37 Graciano Rocchigiani has Collins trapped! 0:5
0:41 Rocchigiani is boxing beautifully, smoothly moving side to side and in and out. 0:5
0:46 Collins is trying to avoid shots to the body, but He better get his hands up! 0:5
0:53 Collins tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Rocchigiani. 0:5
1:01 Collins looks to his corner. 0:5
1:05 Rocchigiani lands the lead cross. 0:7
1:14 Collins lands a hook to head, then just misses with a follow up cross. 2:7
1:31 Collins fires and misses. 2:7
1:37 Rocchigiani really buried that punch into Collins's ribs. 2:11
1:37 Collins is gasping for air!! 2:11
1:47 Rocchigiani connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 2:13
2:01 Collins is off target with that hook. 2:13
2:11 Collins is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 4:13
2:28 Rocchigiani just comes up short with the hook. 4:13
2:30 Collins misses with the jab but scores with the follow up cross. 6:13
2:47 Collins telegraphed that shot and Graciano Rocchigiani ducks under it easily. 6:13
2:58 A straight cross from Rocchigiani gets through Collins's guard. 6:15
3:00 Collins is breathing heavily... 6:15
3:00 It looks like Rocchigiani has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 6:15
3:00 And another stanza comes to a close with the bell. 7:16
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Collins was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:08 He scores with the jab. 2:0
0:12 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 2:0
0:20 Graciano Rocchigiani fires the jab. It finds its target. 2:2
0:29 Whatever Rudy Hernandez said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Rocchigiani has some spring in his step here in the 10th round. 2:2
0:30 Collins lands a stinging jab. 4:2
0:44 Collins scores with a winging right! Graciano Rocchigiani's head snapped back violently with that punch! 9:2
0:44 Rocchigiani appears to be stunned! 9:2
0:58 Collins fires away but finds nothing but air. 9:2
1:10 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 9:2
1:14 England separates the two... 9:2
1:23 Collins pins Rocchigiani's arms. Now they move apart. 9:2
1:28 England is shouting at Collins to break! 9:2
1:39 That was a spirited exchange that saw both men score well, though Steve Collins had the edge. 12:4
1:51 A flurry of punches are exchanged between the two fighters. It appears as if neither has gotten the better of the exchange. 14:6
1:56 Collins is fatigued. That's going to make him more susceptible to a knockdown. 14:6
2:04 Rocchigiani let's his hands go and connects with several light blows to Collins's Head. 14:8
2:13 Rocchigiani has Collins cornered! 14:8
2:13 Rocchigiani lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 14:10
2:22 Rocchigiani is looking to protect his body and he's leaving his chin wide open! 14:10
2:25 Rocchigiani has Collins trapped! 14:10
2:25 Rocchigiani lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 14:12
2:39 Collins scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 19:12
2:39 Rocchigiani in on unsteady legs after those punches. 19:12
2:43 Rocchigiani is fading... 19:12
2:48 Collins winds up for a bolo punch, then sneaks in the hook, bringing cheers from the crowd. 21:12
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! 21:11
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 11 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:06 Ace Miller was really animated in Collins's corner and Steve Collins was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:07 Collins pins Graciano Rocchigiani in the corner! 0:0
0:11 That punch actually went behind Rocchigiani's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Collins. 0:0
0:14 Collins leans in and takes an uppercut to the chin from Rocchigiani. 0:2
0:23 Collins pins Rocchigiani in the corner! 0:2
0:28 Rocchigiani picks off the hook by Collins. 0:2
0:35 A series of strong blows to the midsection by Collins. 3:2
0:48 Steve Collins just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Rocchigiani with a sharp combination! 7:2
0:48 Rocchigiani gets caught with several punishing blows to the head and he is reeling! 7:2
1:02 Rocchigiani is either lucky or has radar. Collins's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 7:2
1:05 Graciano Rocchigiani throws the cross and scores to the head of Collins. 7:4
1:21 Collins is moving like a ghost out there, as Rocchigiani trys in vain to corner him 7:4
1:33 Rocchigiani works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 7:4
1:52 * Graciano Rocchigiani rushes in... Oh! I think he caught a forehead as Collins came out of that crouch! Blood is gushing from Rocchigiani's nose. It may well be broken. If so, it could certainly make breathing difficult. 7:4
2:01 Rocchigiani comes in low. Collins puts a headlock on him. England knocks Collins's arm off Rocchigiani's head. 7:4
2:06 England has to separate the two... 7:4
2:13 There's a lead right hand that finds its mark. That can be a dangerous punch if Collins can land a solid one. 9:4
2:29 Collins tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 9:4
2:41 Collins misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 9:4
2:43 Rocchigiani lands a two punch combination to the body 9:6
2:53 Rocchigiani tastes Collins's jab 11:6
3:00 Rocchigiani slides into the corner... 11:6
3:00 Collins back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Rocchigiani. 11:6
3:00 Collins seems to have done enough to win this fight. 11:6
3:00 Collins spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 11. 13:7
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 As the bell sounds for the final round, it looks as if the scorecards will determine the outcome of this fight. 0:0
0:06 Collins received a pep talk from Ace Miller before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:07 Rocchigiani retreats into the right corner. 0:0
0:12 England warns Collins for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 0:0
0:21 Rocchigiani works his way free! 0:0
0:34 Collins misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:0
0:36 * Rocchigiani is blatantly hitting Collins while they are locked up and England has stopped the action to scold him 0:3
0:58 Collins tries a hook but Rocchigiani blocks it and then he scores with a hook of his own! 0:5
1:10 Rocchigiani is trapped in Collins's corner... 0:5
1:14 Collins's not even close with the hook. 0:5
1:26 Collins misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 0:5
1:33 A brutal combination from Rocchigiani connects to the solar plexus! 0:10
1:33 Collins appears shaken by those punches! 0:10
1:42 Collins gets off a quick combination to the body, with the right hand landing. 2:10
1:55 The two fighters have chosen to work on the inside and it's Collins who scores with a short hook to the chest. 4:10
2:04 Both fighters move back to ring center. 4:10
2:09 Rocchigiani throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 4:10
2:11 Collins slips in a quick cross. 6:10
2:29 Rocchigiani works his way in and leans on Collins... 6:10
2:33 Referee England separates the two... 6:10
2:38 Rocchigiani slides into his own corner... 6:10
2:42 Steve Collins fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 6:10
2:45 Rocchigiani flicks a lead left to the head of Collins. 6:12
3:00 Rocchigiani fires a wild overhand left and misses everything. 6:12
3:00 This bout's over, fight fans! The scorecards will tell the tale in this one. 6:11
Fight Result
Here's Jim Fitzgerald with the call...
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
Larry Hazzard Jr., United States scores the bout 116 to 114 for Graciano Rocchigiani
Dalby Shirley, United States sees it 115 to 115
Bill Lerch, United States scores the bout 115 to 115 - even
We have a majority draw!
Score Cards
Larry Hazzard Jr. Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Steve Collins 10 10 10 9 9 9 10 9 9 10 10 9 114
Graciano Rocchigiani 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 9 10 116
Dalby Shirley Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Steve Collins 10 10 10 10 9 9 10 9 9 10 10 9 115
Graciano Rocchigiani 10 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 9 10 115
Bill Lerch Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Steve Collins 10 10 10 10 9 9 10 9 9 10 10 9 115
Graciano Rocchigiani 10 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 9 10 115
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Steve Collins 30 30 30 29 27 27 30 27 27 30 30 27 344
Graciano Rocchigiani 30 27 27 28 30 30 30 30 30 27 27 30 346
Statistics
Categories Steve Collins Graciano Rocchigiani
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 5.42 4.75
Hooks / Round 3.42 4.92
Crosses / Round 4.00 4.58
Combinations / Round 4.75 5.50
Uppercuts / Round 3.75 4.75
Punches Landed / Round 21.33 24.50
Punches Missed / Round 91.67 19.92
Punching Accuracy 18.9% 55.2%
Total Number of Fouls 1 3
Holding Head and Hitting 1 1
Using Open Glove 1
Using Shoulder 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1 3
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 2 / 2
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 4 / 3
Fight Outside (Defensive) 4 / 1 1 / 1
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 2 / 2 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 4 / 0 3 / 2
Title Bout Championship Boxing - Copyright (C) 2013 PISD Ltd
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Re: CRW Season Week 13 fights 1-6
Fight Card
Bout Fighter 1 Fighter 2 Odds Winner Decision Last Round Rounds
Opening Bout Michael Nunn Brian Magee 3:2 Michael Nunn UD 10 10
Preliminary 1 Marco Huck Giovanni Jemma 14:1 Marco Huck KO 2 10
Preliminary 2 Johnny Nelson Ossie Ocasio 1:1 Johnny Nelson DQ 8 10
Support Bout James Toney Danny Green 2:1 James Toney SD 10 10
Co-Feature Nate Miller Antonio Tarver 1:1 Antonio Tarver MD 12 12
Main Event Steve Collins Graciano Rocchigiani 1:1 Draw D(m) 12 12
Title Bout Championship Boxing - Copyright (C) 2013 PISD Ltd
Bout Fighter 1 Fighter 2 Odds Winner Decision Last Round Rounds
Opening Bout Michael Nunn Brian Magee 3:2 Michael Nunn UD 10 10
Preliminary 1 Marco Huck Giovanni Jemma 14:1 Marco Huck KO 2 10
Preliminary 2 Johnny Nelson Ossie Ocasio 1:1 Johnny Nelson DQ 8 10
Support Bout James Toney Danny Green 2:1 James Toney SD 10 10
Co-Feature Nate Miller Antonio Tarver 1:1 Antonio Tarver MD 12 12
Main Event Steve Collins Graciano Rocchigiani 1:1 Draw D(m) 12 12
Title Bout Championship Boxing - Copyright (C) 2013 PISD Ltd
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Re: CRW Season Week 13 fights 1-6
I could not find the requested opponent for Marco Huck but I was abble to get "the pride of Italy"Giovanni Jemma on short notice, my apologies for any inconvenience.
Re: CRW Season Week 13 fights 1-6
No complaintsFist of Legend wrote:I could not find the requested opponent for Marco Huck but I was abble to get "the pride of Italy"Giovanni Jemma on short notice, my apologies for any inconvenience.