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Vitali Tsypko vs Tim Littles

Fight info: Chungmu Gymnasium, Daejeon, South Korea, 2016-1-31, announcer is Ray Connelly, referee is Hubert Earle, the bout will be scored by three judges: Harold Laurens (Netherlands Antilles), Philippe Verbeke (Belgium) and Nathan Palmer (United States), ring card girl is Amber Miller, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 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: Vitali Tsypko - Record: 0-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Tommy Gallagher - Cut Man: Ray Ontiveros
In the blue corner: Tim Littles - Record: 0-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Gil Clancy - Cut Man: Dennie Mancini

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds and this fight is underway! 0:0
0:15 Littles traps Tsypko's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Earle breaks it up. 0:0
0:27 The fighters separate after a clinch. 0:0
0:39 Tsypko lands the hook downstairs as he continues to find openings in Littles's defense. 3:0
0:48 Tsypko slides into a neutral corner... 3:0
0:52 Tsypko just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 3:5
0:52 Tsypko was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 3:5
1:01 * Tim Littles is told to keep his punches up by Earle. 3:7
1:20 Littles is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. 3:7
1:39 Tsypko pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 3:7
1:50 Tsypko bobs and weaves his way inside and lets his hands go, scoring with a hook. 5:7
2:12 The fighters exchange power punches at ring center, looks like Littles got the best of it. 7:10
2:21 Tsypko backs into a neutral corner. 7:10
2:21 Littles hooks off the jab and scores to the body or Tsypko. 7:12
2:35 Littles scores with a damaging cross. 7:15
2:44 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... But neither is pressing the action right now. 7:15
2:47 Littles scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 7:17
3:00 There's the bell. That brings the first Round to a close. 8:17

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Tsypko is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 2 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:05 Dennie Mancini not only gave Littles encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Tsypko. Now it's up to Littles to implement it. 0:0
0:10 Tsypko lands a wicked hook! 4:0
0:10 That punch may have stunned Littles momentarily. 4:0
0:27 Littles pins Tsypko's arms. Now they move apart. 4:0
0:36 Littles pushes Tsypko away. 4:0
0:40 Vitali Tsypko connects with a right-left combo. 6:0
0:57 Tim Littles backs into the right corner. 6:0
1:01 Littles is protecting the body nicely as Tsypko fails to score inside. 6:0
1:12 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 6:0
1:20 Tsypko fires away but finds nothing but air. 6:0
1:22 Littles lands a hard cross, one of the better punches so far this round. 6:3
1:36 Tsypko can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 6:3
1:38 Not much steam behind Littles's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 6:5
1:53 Littles lands a jab to the midsection 6:7
2:06 Both fighters landed effectively in that exchange. 8:9
2:29 Littles fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 8:9
2:36 Tsypko lands a crushing uppercut! 12:9
2:36 Littles looks stunned! 12:9
2:45 Tsypko's cross finds a home on Littles's jaw. 14:9
2:56 Vitali Tsypko traps Littles in the corner! 14:9
3:00 Tsypko is moving nicely, using every inch of this ring. 14:9
3:00 And that ends Round number 2. 16:8

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 3. 0:0
0:08 Littles goes downstairs with a quick combination. 0:2
0:24 The fighters are tangled up inside. Littles has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 0:4
0:38 Littles tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Tsypko blocks it. 0:4
0:40 Vitali Tsypko scores with a glancing cross. 2:4
0:40 * That last shot stunned Littles and it looks like Tsypko is going to receive an added benefit from the punch because Littles is now bleeding. 3:4
0:40 There's some bleeding on the forehead of Littles. If it doesn't run into his eye and obscure vision, it shouldn't be too much of a problem. 3:4
1:01 Littles pins Tsypko in the corner! 3:4
1:05 Littles is on his bicycle, moving from corner to corner forcing Tsypko to chase him. 3:4
1:10 The cross scores for Littles. He needs to throw that punch more often. 3:6
1:24 Tsypko slams home the jab. That punch landed with the force of a cross or a hook. 6:6
1:38 Littles lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Tsypko on the end of that punch. 6:8
1:58 Both fighters move back to ring center. 6:8
2:03 Tsypko is trying to free his gloves from under Tim Littles's gloves. 6:8
2:18 Earle moves in to break the clinch. 6:8
2:22 Littles is mixing his punches well and lands a jab followed by a cross. 6:10
2:39 Littles clinches... Tsypko gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 6:10
2:51 Littles and Tsypko each take a step back. 6:10
3:00 Tsypko moves into the upper left corner. 6:10
3:00 Littles misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 6:10
3:00 Round 3 of this scheduled 10 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 6:10

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Tsypko looks a bit disgusted as Round 4 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Littles is ready to go. The cut on the forehead he suffered won't be a factor at the beginning of the round because his corner man has the bleeding stopped. 0:0
0:12 Littles misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:0
0:14 Tsypko shoots the jab, followed by a nice cross. 2:0
0:14 And now it appears as if Littles's cut has been reopened by one of those punches that landed. 2:0
0:14 The cut on the forehead of Littles has reopened here in Round 4. 2:0
0:27 Tsypko retreats into the left corner. 2:0
0:31 Littles leaves the jab just short. 2:0
0:41 Littles is trapped in the corner... 2:0
0:45 Tsypko is off target with that combination. 2:0
0:57 Littles wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Vitali Tsypko's defense. 2:0
0:59 Tsypko lands a hook to the ribs. 4:0
1:08 Littles and Tsypko stand toe to toe at center ring exchanging leather. 6:2
1:21 Tsypko has Littles cornered! 6:2
1:21 Vitali Tsypko fires a light jab to the stomach 8:2
1:35 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 8:2
1:39 Littles shoves Tsypko away. 8:2
1:48 Vitali Tsypko is blocked in his own corner... 8:2
1:53 Littles has his arms wrapped around Tsypko... Now they separate. 8:2
1:57 Earle breaks them up... 8:2
2:02 The action slows for the moment. 8:2
2:05 Littles likes to use the hook but he'd better get a little closer when he throws it or Vitali Tsypko's going to beat him to the punch and hurt him! 8:4
2:14 Tsypko moves into a neutral corner. 8:4
2:14 A quick hook to the body by Tim Littles 8:6
2:24 Littles slips in a jab to the body 8:8
2:41 Littles looks to work the body, but Tsypko covers up nicely. 8:8
2:43 Tsypko lands a pair of short left hands just above the waist line. 10:8
3:00 Tsypko misses with the right and then fails to connect with the left as well. 10:8
3:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 4. 10:8

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 5. 0:0
0:07 Littles's corner men does a nice job on Littles's cut on the forehead. You wouldn't even know that Littles had suffered a cut by looking at him now. 0:0
0:08 Vitali Tsypko slides into the corner... 0:0
0:08 Littles gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 0:2
0:17 Littles winds up and lands a nasty hook to Tsypko's body. 0:5
0:32 Tsypko has Littles trapped in the lower right neutral corner... 0:5
0:37 Tsypko is flicking the jab, trying to keep Littles at long range. 0:5
0:47 Tsypko just misses with a huge shot as Littles chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 0:5
0:49 Littles throws the cross and scores to the head of Tsypko. 0:7
1:08 Littles grabs Tsypko's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Earle has to force Littles to let go. 0:7
1:17 Earle separates them. 0:7
1:21 Littles steals a quick glance at his corner. 0:7
1:29 Tsypko has shifted to an orthodox stance. Maybe he believes he can land from this position. No, his jab comes up short as a righty, too. Now, he returns to his natural left handed stance. 0:7
1:40 Littles retreats into a neutral corner. 0:7
1:44 Tsypko throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Littles but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 0:7
1:51 Both fighters are being tentative at the moment. 0:7
2:00 Tsypko fires and misses. 0:7
2:08 Tsypko brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 0:7
2:12 Littles does a great job of moving as Tsypko tries to work inside. 0:7
2:15 * Tim Littles is being warned for a low blow. Earle is letting the judges know. 0:9
2:36 Tsypko looks to his corner. 0:9
2:39 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Tsypko lands the right hand. 2:9
2:49 Littles pins Tsypko in the corner! 2:9
2:53 Littles looks to land a cross but misses the mark. 2:9
3:00 There's another round in the books. 3:9

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Tsypko and Littles square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 6. 0:0
0:11 Tim Littles has Tsypko pinned! 0:0
0:11 Littles's hands are free inside as he lands an uppercut on Tsypko's beltline. 0:2
0:26 Littles really buried that punch into Tsypko's ribs. 0:7
0:26 Tsypko appears shaken by those punches! 0:7
0:31 Tsypko needs to catch his second wind... 0:7
0:43 Littles is in constant motion. He is a hard fighter to corner. 0:7
0:47 Littles scores with a hook to the body but he misses when he tries to double up with it. 0:9
0:57 Littles is trapped in his opponents corner... 0:9
0:57 Tsypko scores with several quick blows to the head. 2:9
1:07 The fighters are trading punches and Tsypko seems to have won that exchange. 5:11
1:19 Tsypko has Littles blocked in! 5:11
1:24 Tsypko ties up Littles... 5:11
1:42 Littles tries to get free... Here comes Earle to break them up... 5:11
1:51 Both men look like they want to keep this fight in the center of the ring. 5:11
2:07 Littles connects with a vicious hook! 5:16
2:07 Tsypko takes a step back, obviously hurt! 5:16
2:11 Tsypko is fatigued. That's going to make him more susceptible to a knockdown. 5:16
2:16 Both fighters let their hands go with Tsypko coming out on top in that melee. 8:18
2:16 There's time for Littles to finish Tsypko if he can do it. 8:18
2:29 Littles can't score with short uppercut inside. Tsypko got his gloves in front of the punch. 8:18
2:40 Tsypko usues his legs to avoid Littles's punches. 8:18
2:52 Tsypko is either lucky or has radar. Littles's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 8:18
3:00 Littles just comes up short with the jab. 8:18
3:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 6, forcing Earle to step in. 7:20

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Earle motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 7. 0:0
0:06 Tsypko has Littles trapped! 0:0
0:11 Tsypko misses wildly with the hook. 0:0
0:17 Tommy Gallagher is just telling Tsypko the obvious: throw more punches, move your head, step it up. That's not going to help much! 0:0
0:19 Tsypko leans on Littles and fires a weak hook to the ribs. 2:0
0:32 Vitali Tsypko slips inside and lands a hook. 4:0
0:47 Tsypko is really focused in this round. 4:0
0:55 Tsypko whiffs with the hook. 4:0
0:58 Tim Littles lands a hard, compact hook to the head of Tsypko. 4:3
1:07 The fighters are throwing punches but Littles is being much more effective in this battle. 6:6
1:21 Littles picks off the hook by Tsypko. 6:6
1:28 Tsypko gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Littles. 8:6
1:28 Littles tries to clear his senses after after the fighters heads come together inside. 8:6
1:32 Littles is losing his legs... 8:6
1:42 You could feel the breeze after that miss by Littles! 8:6
2:01 Tsypko and Littles are in a clinch, Earle hollers at them to break and start fighting. 8:6
2:05 Earle is shouting at Tsypko to break! 8:6
2:18 Littles has freed himself from Tsypko. They move quickly to ring center. 8:6
2:25 Tsypko tastes Littles's jab 8:8
2:37 Tsypko backs into the right corner. 8:8
2:53 Tsypko retreats to his opponents corner... 8:8
2:53 Littles scores to the body with a jab 8:10
3:00 That hook from Littles just missed. 8:10
3:00 Littles appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 8:10
3:00 The bell sounds ending Round 7. 8:11

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amber Miller exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 8. There it is! 0:0
0:06 Tsypko scores with a quick hook to the head of Littles after Littles missed with a wild shot of his own. 2:0
0:17 Tsypko lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 4:0
0:17 That punch has reopened a cut on Littles as once again you can see blood on the face of Tim Littles. 4:0
0:17 There's blood coming once again from the cut on Littles's forehead. 4:0
0:17 * The referee appears to be jockeying for position; he's moving more than the fighters. Apparently, he wants to get a better look at the cut above Littles's eye. Now, he just steps in and stops the action. Earle is escorting Littles over to the ringside doctor to get an opinion on the severity of the cut. 4:0
0:17 * Well, after talking a long look at Littles's face, the ringside physician has indicated to the referee that the bout can continue. The third man in the ring is going to position both fighters where he wants them and get the action started again here in Round 8. 4:0
0:22 Both fighters look fatigued... 4:0
0:35 Tsypko circles around the ring. 4:0
0:43 Tsypko traps Littles in the corner! 4:0
0:48 Tsypko fires a left hand that Littles takes high on the shoulder. 4:0
0:55 Littles drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 4:4
0:55 That series of punches rocked Tsypko and he looks to be in trouble. 4:4
1:04 The fighters are at close quarters now as Tsypko lands a hook downstairs. 6:4
1:18 Tsypko fires a lead right that Littles manages to avoid. 6:4
1:21 some nifty bodywork Littles as he scores with several shots from the inside. 6:6
1:30 A vicious exchange with both men scoring, though Littles seemed to get the better of it. 8:9
1:43 Littles holds his arms up in disgust as Tsypko holds him around his waist. 8:9
1:48 Referee Earle steps in to break it up. 8:9
1:57 Tsypko dances gracefully across the canvas 8:9
2:03 Tsypko wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 10:9
2:19 Tsypko is holding on to Littles. He seems to be taking a breather. 10:9
2:23 Earle has to break the clinch. 10:9
2:32 Tsypko fires a volley of punches but Littles was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 10:9
2:39 Littles steals a quick glance at his corner. 10:9
2:54 Tsypko throws a flurry of punches but Littles either blocks or slips them. 10:9
2:56 Littles connects with a hook to Tsypko's body. 10:12
3:00 It looks like Littles has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 10:12
3:00 Both fighters have their supporters and each man is receiving a well-deserved round of applause from a pumped up crowd! 11:12

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 9 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:06 The cut on the forehead suffered by Littles has been closed for the time being, thanks to a great job by his cut man. 0:0
0:08 A cross to body by Tsypko gets through. 2:0
0:25 Littles just comes up short with the hook. 2:0
0:39 The fighters are tied up. Tsypko tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 2:0
0:48 Tsypko finally lets go of Littles. 2:0
1:00 Tsypko is moving like a ghost out there, as Littles trys in vain to corner him 2:0
1:09 * Tsypko seemed to just paw with that last he threw. It looks like his hand is bothering him more than just a little. 2:0
1:19 Littles is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 2:0
1:27 Tsypko lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 4:0
1:40 Littles has Tsypko blocked in! 4:0
1:45 Littles ties up Tsypko. 4:0
1:49 Earle separates the two fighters. 4:0
1:57 Both boxers go back to the middle of the squared circle. 4:0
2:02 Littles will tie a guy up if he has to. 4:0
2:12 Tsypko works his way free! 4:0
2:21 Littles's jab is fast and accurate. 4:2
2:34 Tsypko misses wildly with the Hook. 4:2
2:37 Littles gets in a hook to the body of Tsypko. 4:4
2:53 Tsypko goes downstairs with the hook. 6:4
3:00 Tsypko traps Littles in the corner! 6:4
3:00 Tsypko tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Littles. 6:4
3:00 Littles appears to have this fight under control. 6:4
3:00 Tsypko spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 9. 5:3

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 We go to the last round, as the bell sounds to start the 10th. 0:0
0:16 Littles picks off the jab thrown by Tsypko. 0:0
0:23 Tsypko pushes Littles away, looking for more space to work in. 0:0
0:31 Tsypko swings...and misses. 0:0
0:38 Littles pulls his trunks up. 0:0
0:47 Littles backs into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:51 Tsypko fires and misses. 0:0
0:58 Tsypko pins Littles in the corner! 0:0
1:03 Vitali Tsypko doesn't connect with the jab. 0:0
1:05 Littles throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 0:2
1:18 The action is back in the center of the ring. 0:2
1:22 Vitali Tsypko works his way in and leans on Littles... 0:2
1:31 Earle moves them apart. 0:2
1:44 Earle tries to separate the boxers but Tsypko has a vice-like grip on Littles. 0:2
1:53 * Earle is telling Littles to quit leaning on the neck. 0:2
2:09 Tsypko forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Littles. 2:2
2:20 Tsypko has Littles cornered! 2:2
2:25 Tsypko pins Littles's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 2:2
2:29 Earle has to separate the two... 2:2
2:49 Tsypko fires a wild overhand left and misses everything. 2:2
2:51 Littles fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 2:4
3:00 Tsypko is keeping away from the ropes. 2:4
3:00 You would think Littles had a brick wall built aroud his midsection as futile as Tsypko looked trying to score there! 2:4
3:00 Littles seems to have done enough to win this fight. 2:4
3:00 That's it. This fight has gone the distance and now we'll await the official decision. 0:4

Fight Result

Here's Ray Connelly with the call...

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

Harold Laurens, Netherlands Antilles scores the bout 97 to 93 for Tim Littles

Nathan Palmer, United States scores the bout 96 to 95 for Vitali Tsypko

Philippe Verbeke, Belgium scores the bout 96 to 94 for ...

...Tim Littles

Your winner by split decision is Tim Littles!


Score Cards

Harold Laurens Round Total
Netherlands Antilles 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Vitali Tsypko 9 10 9 10 9 9 9 9 10 9 93
Tim Littles 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 10 9 10 97

Philippe Verbeke Round Total
Belgium 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Vitali Tsypko 10 10 9 10 9 9 9 9 10 9 94
Tim Littles 9 9 10 9 10 10 10 10 9 10 96

Nathan Palmer Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Vitali Tsypko 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 9 10 10 96
Tim Littles 9 9 10 9 10 10 9 10 9 10 95

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Vitali Tsypko 29 30 27 30 27 27 28 27 30 28 283
Tim Littles 28 27 30 27 30 30 29 30 27 30 288


Statistics
Categories Vitali Tsypko Tim Littles
Knockdowns scored 0 0


Jabs / Round 5.10 3.40
Hooks / Round 3.40 4.90
Crosses / Round 3.30 6.10
Combinations / Round 2.90 4.70
Uppercuts / Round 3.80 4.80


Punches Landed / Round 18.50 23.90
Punches Missed / Round 67.60 40.50


Punching Accuracy 21.5% 37.1%


Total Number of Fouls 0 3
Low Blow 2
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1


Foul Penalties:
Official Warning 1
Caution 2


Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1


Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 3 / 2 / 1
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 0 / 0 / 0


Cut locations breakdown:
Cut on forehead 3 / 2 / 1


Bouts halted to check cut(s) 0 1


Corner work on closing cuts (trials/success):
Trickle 0 / 0 0 / 0
Minor 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bleeding 0 / 0 2 / 2
Bad 0 / 0 1 / 1
Heavy 0 / 0 0 / 0
Gushing 0 / 0 0 / 0


Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 1 / 1
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 2 / 1
Fight Outside (Defensive) 2 / 1 3 / 2
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 3 / 1 1 / 0


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

Carl Froch vs Steve Collins

Fight info: Chungmu Gymnasium, Daejeon, South Korea, 2016-1-31, announcer is Bob Alexander, referee is Jorge Alonso, the bout will be scored by three judges: Franz Marti (Switzerland), Rick Saull (Canada) and Sylvain Leblanc (Canada), ring card girl is Shana Marie, the fighters will compete for the IBF title(s), the bout is scheduled for 15 rounds, IBF-rules are in effect, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell is not in effect, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'none', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Carl Froch - Record: 7-3-3 (4) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Ted Walker - Cut Man: Al Gavin
In the blue corner: Steve Collins - Record: 6-4-3 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Mickey Duff - Cut Man: Jacob Duran

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters are ready to go and the bell sounds to start the action here in the first round. 0:0
0:06 Collins gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 0:2
0:27 Collins retreats into the lower right corner. 0:2
0:32 Froch misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 0:2
0:34 Collins lands the lead cross. 0:4
0:51 Collins retreats into a neutral corner. 0:4
0:56 Froch's constant movement can be frustrating to an opponent who's not capable of cutting off the ring on him. 0:4
1:00 Froch pins Collins in the corner! 0:4
1:05 Froch brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 0:4
1:10 Carl Froch pulls his trunks up. 0:4
1:14 Collins backs into a neutral corner. 0:4
1:18 Froch whiffs with the combination. 0:4
1:20 Collins's jab connects to Froch's head 0:6
1:33 Froch follows a beautiful a double jab with a solid cross! 3:6
1:49 Carl Froch scores with a nice short hook inside the defense of Collins. 5:6
1:58 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight and the crowd is really showing it. 5:6
2:11 Froch lands a wicked cross! 9:6
2:11 Froch has Collins in trouble after that punch! 9:6
2:24 Collins traps Froch in the corner! 9:6
2:29 Collins traps Froch's gloves under his arms... He won't let go. 9:6
2:38 Now they break clean. 9:6
2:53 Froch works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 9:6
3:00 The bell ending the Round sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 11:5

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Carl Froch is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 2 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:07 Collins drills Froch with a solid jab. 0:2
0:21 Collins looks to work the body, but Froch covers up nicely. 0:2
0:27 Collins's corner is urging him on. They have been quite vocal tonight. 0:2
0:30 Carl Froch has Collins trapped in the lower neutral corner... 0:2
0:30 Froch scores with a glancing cross. 2:2
0:47 Collins's misses as Froch backpedals away. 2:2
1:01 Froch does a great job of moving as Steve Collins tries to work inside. 2:2
1:07 Both boxers go back to the middle of the squared circle. 2:2
1:12 Steve Collins throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Froch but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 2:2
1:14 Froch lands a nice cross but Collins turned with it, absorbing most of its power. 4:2
1:23 Froch moves into a neutral corner. 4:2
1:28 Steve Collins grabs and holds Froch... 4:2
1:32 The Referee breaks it up... 4:2
1:42 Froch misses wildly with the Hook. 4:2
1:45 Collins buries a straight right, followed by a solid left hook to the ribs. 4:5
1:55 Froch throws a punch and lands. Collins scores with a counter. Looks like both fighters were effective in that exchange. 6:7
2:12 Collins is circling his opponent. 6:7
2:21 Collins dances gracefully across the canvas 6:7
2:33 Froch picks off the combination by Steve Collins. 6:7
2:35 A quick jab from Froch connects. 8:7
2:54 Collins moves into the left corner. 8:7
2:58 Froch telegraphed that shot and Collins ducks under it easily. 8:7
3:00 Round 2 of this scheduled 15 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 8:9

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 3 of this scheduled 15 rounder. 0:0
0:15 Froch usues his legs to avoid Collins's punches. 0:0
0:17 Froch lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 2:0
0:29 Hard to choose in that exchange as Collins and Froch go blow for blow. 4:2
0:56 Collins winds up and lands a nasty hook to Froch's body. 4:5
1:08 Froch lands a perfectly timed cross that puts Collins back on his heels. 7:5
1:22 Froch just can't find the range with that jab. 7:5
1:29 Froch takes a hard combination from Collins 7:10
1:29 How is Froch standing after that? 7:10
1:38 Collins has Froch cornered! 7:10
1:42 Collins landed a sharp combination that rocked Froch back on his heels! 7:14
1:42 Froch was shaken by those blows! 7:14
1:55 Punch and move, punch and move, Collins will do it all night if Froch doesn't do a more consistent job of cutting off the ring. 7:14
2:09 The quickness and footwork of Collins is definitely keeping Carl Froch off balance. 7:14
2:17 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Collins rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 7:14
2:26 Collins fires a left hand that Froch takes high on the shoulder. 7:14
2:33 Collins unleashes a wild hook that just glances off the side of Froch's head, if that had landed flush this fight might have been over! 7:16
2:47 Froch tries to muscle inside but Collins clinches him. 7:16
2:52 * The referee is cautioning Collins about leaning on the neck of his opponent. It's a good tactic if you can get away with it because it tends to tire out the other fighter but Alonso isn't going to let it happen. 7:16
3:00 The bell sounds - more boxing to come in a moment. 8:17

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 4 begins. 0:0
0:09 Thats a nice combination to the body by Collins. 0:2
0:13 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:2
0:27 Collins has Froch pinned! 0:2
0:27 Collins slips inside and buries a hook to the body of Froch. 0:5
0:41 Froch works free! He backs to ring center, with Collins following. 0:5
0:49 Steve Collins has Froch trapped! 0:5
0:53 Collins tries to drop the right hand over the top but Froch ducks under it. 0:5
0:56 Froch lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Steve Collins on the end of that punch. 2:5
1:10 Froch can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 2:5
1:18 The fighters jockey for position as they both try to gain the advantage here in the 4th. 2:5
1:22 Collins is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. 2:5
1:25 Froch working the bread basket, scoring with several hooks. 4:5
1:42 Collins lands a hard cross, one of the better punches so far this round. 4:8
1:54 Froch slides into his own corner... 4:8
1:54 Collins bangs a right cross off the face of Froch. 4:10
2:06 Froch has Collins blocked in! 4:10
2:06 Collins takes a hard cross to the chin from Froch. 7:10
2:19 Collins backs into the near right corner. 7:10
2:24 A brutal cross from Froch connects to the solar plexus! 11:10
2:24 Collins is gasping for air!! 11:10
2:33 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 11:10
2:38 Froch doesn't connect with the jab. 11:10
2:46 Steve Collins is getting the better of it on the inside. There's that crunching uppercut again! 11:13
2:56 Froch is forced into his own corner... 11:13
2:56 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Collins lands the right hand. 11:15
3:00 That is the kind of action you expect in a fight, a great round of boxing! 13:15

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Collins looks to be in excellent shape as Round 5 gets underway. 0:0
0:14 Collins tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Froch. 0:0
0:17 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:0
0:28 * Alonso is telling Collins to watch holding and hitting. 0:3
0:50 Collins slides into a neutral corner... 0:3
0:50 This is turning onto a real pier sixer as both fighters mix it up 2:5
1:00 Collins gets away from the ropes and is back to the center of the ring. 2:5
1:04 Alonso yells at the fighters to separate but Collins and Froch are a tangle of arms. 2:5
1:13 Referee Alonso steps in to break it up. 2:5
1:18 Collins slides into the corner... 2:5
1:22 Froch fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 2:5
1:33 Froch connects with an uppercut to the head of Collins. 4:5
1:45 Collins's head is snapped back following a sharp combination from Froch. 7:5
1:56 The fight has moved back to the middle of the ring. 7:5
1:56 A nice exchange of blows there, though neither fighter seemed to gain the upper hand. 9:7
2:05 Collins doesn't have to look for Froch this round as He is right there in front of him. 9:7
2:08 Froch throws the hook and connects. 11:7
2:25 Froch drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 15:7
2:25 Steve Collins is trying to regroup after those punches... 15:7
2:40 Froch cranks up the hook and connects to Collins's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 20:7
2:40 Steve Collins is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 20:7
2:53 A flurry of light blows from Froch scores to the body. 22:7
3:00 And there's the bell ending Round 5. 23:6

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Froch is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 6. 0:0
0:15 You could feel the breeze after that miss by Froch! 0:0
0:17 Collins bobs and weaves his way inside and lets his hands go, scoring with a hook. 0:2
0:22 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:2
0:26 Froch pins Collins in the corner! 0:2
0:31 Steve Collins is protecting the body nicely as Froch fails to score inside. 0:2
0:43 Carl Froch misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 0:2
0:45 Collins is trying to keep his hands moving on the inside. Oh! He rocks Carl Froch with a hard uppercut that lands flush on the point of the chin. 0:5
1:08 Carl Froch is moving around the ring nicely. 0:5
1:17 Froch fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 0:5
1:20 Collins flicks a lead right to the head of Carl Froch. 0:7
1:37 Froch wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Collins's defense. 0:7
1:39 Collins hooks off the jab and scores to the body or Froch. 0:9
1:54 Froch lets his hands go inside, but Collins protects his body well. 0:9
1:56 Collins digs a short hook to ribs of Froch. 0:11
2:06 Collins traps Froch in the corner! 0:11
2:06 Collins gets his head on the chest of Froch as He tries to outmuscle him on the inside, scoring with a nice short hook to the head. 0:13
2:19 Froch cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Collins had his elbows tucked in nicely. 0:13
2:26 Froch's corner is screaming at him to finish the round strong. 0:13
2:33 Froch looks for a breather; he grabs Collins and holds on. Steve Collins pushes Froch off and looks for an opening. 0:13
2:42 Collins pushes Froch away. 0:13
2:47 Froch lands a two punch combination to the body 2:13
3:00 Collins picks off the jab thrown by Carl Froch. 2:13
3:00 Round 6 ends with the sound of the bell. 3:13

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Froch looks a bit disgusted as Round 7 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Collins traps Froch in the corner! 0:0
0:13 Collins wraps up Carl Froch. 0:0
0:22 Alonso has to separate the two... 0:0
0:22 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 0:0
0:26 Whatever Mickey Duff said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Collins has some spring in his step here in the 7th round. 0:0
0:41 Neither fighter wants to stay on the ropes as they are back in the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:45 Carl Froch ends up behind Collins as he deftly avoids a straight ahead attack moving to his right. 0:0
0:49 Froch pushes Collins away, looking for more space to work in. 0:0
0:53 Collins moves into the right corner. 0:0
0:53 Collins leans in and takes an uppercut to the chin from Froch. 2:0
1:02 Collins is blocked in his opponents corner... 2:0
1:07 Froch works his way in and leans on Collins... 2:0
1:17 Referee Alonso has to separate the two... 2:0
1:22 There is a lot less action than we anticipated from these two in this round. 2:0
1:33 Froch just landed a three punch combo! 6:0
1:33 Collins is trying to regroup after those punches... 6:0
1:47 Carl Froch's not even close with the combination. 6:0
1:58 Collins slides into the corner... 6:0
2:02 Froch fires and misses. 6:0
2:05 Collins dips and connects with a hook to the side of Froch's head. 6:2
2:14 "The Celtic Warrior" Collins's cross finds a home on Froch's jaw. 6:4
2:26 A straight cross from Froch gets through Collins's guard. 8:4
2:35 A cross lands for Collins. Froch didn't see that one coming. 8:6
2:56 Carl Froch finds a home for his jab, keeping Collins at bay. 10:6
3:00 Collins shows Froch his back and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 7. 11:5

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 8 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:10 Froch retreats into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:10 Collins sends the sweat flying with that cross to the head of Froch. 0:3
0:14 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 0:3
0:22 Both fighters move to ring center. 0:3
0:27 Froch misses with that punch. 0:3
0:29 Collins looks to the midsection, then fires a combination to the head 0:5
0:44 Froch retreats into the near corner. 0:5
0:44 Steve Collins gets inside and fires a hook to Froch's body. 0:7
0:56 Collins connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 0:9
1:14 Collins just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 4:9
1:14 That shot has Collins hurt! 4:9
1:31 Collins can't score with short uppercut inside. Froch got his gloves in front of the punch. 4:9
1:38 Collins backs into his own corner... 4:9
1:43 Froch misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 4:9
1:54 Carl Froch really buried that punch into Collins's ribs. 8:9
1:54 Collins is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 8:9
2:08 Froch connects with a violent cross! 12:9
2:08 Mercy! that was a crushing blow! Collins is trying to hang on... 12:9
2:17 We have a good crowd on hand tonight 12:9
2:26 Froch misses wildly with the hook. 12:9
2:29 Both fighters want to work inside for the moment, as Collins blasts home a hook. 12:11
2:47 Collins lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Froch. 12:11
3:00 Froch connects with a solid cross! 16:11
3:00 That's the punch Froch hoped to land! Collins looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 16:11
3:00 Froch appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 16:11
3:00 As the round comes to a close, both fighters continue to wing shots. That was another good round of action. 17:11

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Froch and Collins square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 9. 0:0
0:07 Collins got some great advice from Mickey Duff between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 9. 0:0
0:08 Some nice infighting ends with Collins getting an uppercut in. 0:2
0:12 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 0:2
0:17 Collins eats a jab from Froch 2:2
0:34 Watch Froch move. He is darting in and out, in and out, keeping Collins off balance. 2:2
0:44 Collins clamps Froch's arms to his side and holds on until Alonso breaks the hold. 2:2
0:48 Steve Collins uses his shoulder to force Froch out of the clinch. 2:2
1:01 Collins throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 2:2
1:03 Froch slips inside and lands a hook. 4:2
1:13 Froch is trapped in the corner... 4:2
1:22 * That punch caught Froch clean. He brings his arms up in a defensive posture. Now he pitches forward! Froch goes down after a delayed reaction to the cross by Collins! 4:2
1:24 Collins is ushered to a neutral corner by Alonso and the count begins.. 4:11
1:24 1 4:11
1:25 2 4:11
1:26 3 4:11
1:27 4 4:11
1:28 5 4:11
1:29 6 4:11
1:30 7 4:11
1:31 8 4:11
1:31 * Froch lurches to his feet but there's no question that he's hurt. 4:11
1:31 Alonso waves the two fighters together. 4:11
1:31 Collins is like a human windmill as he tries to take advantage of Froch's condition and end the fight! 4:11
1:39 Froch tries a hook but Steve Collins blocks it and then he scores with a hook of his own! 4:13
1:39 Collins picks up the pace sensing he can get Froch out of there! 4:13
1:48 Collins has Froch trapped in the far left neutral corner... 4:13
1:48 Froch takes a combination from Collins. 4:15
1:48 Collins stuns Froch. Collins has exceptional killer instinct and is going to work now to try and finish him! 4:15
2:10 Collins is bouncing on his toes, avoiding Froch attempts to move inside on him. 4:15
2:14 The fighters are back at ring center... 4:15
2:23 Collins throws a flurry of punches but Froch either blocks or slips them. 4:15
2:34 Collins traps Froch's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Alonso breaks it up. 4:15
2:39 Froch tries to get free... Here comes Alonso to break them up... 4:15
2:48 Froch pins Collins's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 4:15
2:52 Alonso separates the two... 4:15
3:00 Collins has Froch pinned! 4:15
3:00 The round's over and the crowd hasn't stopped screaming since the knockdown occurred. 5:14

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Froch looks to be in good shape as Round 10 gets underway. 0:0
0:12 Froch is either lucky or has radar. Collins's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 0:0
0:14 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:0
0:26 Collins fires and misses. 0:0
0:41 Carl Froch lands a brutal combination! 4:0
0:41 Collins is on rubber legs as result of those blistering punches 4:0
1:06 Froch just comes up short with the cross. 4:0
1:09 Collins lands a short left hook to the head. 4:2
1:18 Collins scores with a nice right cross. 4:4
1:32 Froch lands a crushing cross! 8:4
1:32 Collins was stunned by that blow! 8:4
1:37 Froch looks to have his legs back under him after that knockdown in the last round. 8:4
1:42 Froch shoots the jab into the chest of Collins. 10:4
2:03 Froch fires a volley of punches but Steve Collins was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 10:4
2:06 Collins pounds the body with those short punishing hooks. 10:7
2:23 Froch is literally dancing circles around Collins this round. 10:7
2:27 Froch's fans are here in force tonight, cheering everything he does. 10:7
2:31 There's a lead right hand that finds its mark. That can be a dangerous punch if Collins can land a solid one. 10:9
2:50 Collins is trapped in his opponents corner... 10:9
2:55 Froch is on his bicycle, moving from corner to corner forcing Collins to chase him. 10:9
3:00 Collins frees himself from Froch's clutches! They move to ring center now. 10:9
3:00 That was a solid, action packed round! 11:11

Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 11. 0:0
0:07 Collins pins Froch in the corner! 0:0
0:11 Collins is really fluid in his movement. 0:0
0:11 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 0:0
0:16 Froch looks a little confused and his corner isn't offering any useful advice. 0:0
0:16 Froch is staying at the center of the ring. 0:0
0:21 Alonso tries to separate the boxers but Carl Froch has a vice-like grip on "The Celtic Warrior". 0:0
0:25 Alonso has to break them apart. 0:0
0:38 Collins tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Froch blocks it. 0:0
0:45 Steve Collins traps Froch in the corner! 0:0
0:49 Collins attempts to go to the body, but can't connect. 0:0
0:52 Froch scores to Collins's midsection with a combination. 2:0
1:07 That jab from Collins just missed. 2:0
1:18 Collins has Carl Froch blocked in! 2:0
1:22 Collins tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 2:0
1:29 Collins lands a jolting uppercut that snaps back the head of Froch. 2:3
1:39 Good work by Froch as he comes out on top in that exchange. 5:5
1:52 Froch lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 7:5
2:06 Froch has freed himself from Collins. They move quickly to ring center. 7:5
2:19 Froch ties up Collins. Why would he want to clinch now? 7:5
2:24 Alonso steps in and breaks it up. 7:5
2:30 Froch steps back as he tries to create some punching room. 7:5
2:44 Steve Collins uses subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Froch tries vainly to score. 7:5
2:46 A quick hook to the body by Collins 7:7
3:00 It looks like Froch has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 7:7
3:00 The bell ending Round 11 sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 6:9

Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Froch looks to be in fair shape as Round 12 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Ted Walker not only gave Froch encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Collins. Now it's up to Froch to implement it. 0:0
0:07 Froch backs into the left corner. 0:0
0:07 Collins with a lead right to the head. 0:2
0:12 Appearance wise these two both look good for this stage of the fight. 0:2
0:19 The fighters are trading punches and Froch seems to have won that exchange. 3:4
0:28 Collins catches Froch with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 3:6
0:42 Froch moves to the center of the Ring taunting Collins with his hands by his sides. 3:6
0:46 Froch retreats into a neutral corner. 3:6
0:51 Steve Collins is on his bicycle as he looks to stay away from Froch 3:6
1:00 Collins is moving nicely, using every inch of this ring. 3:6
1:04 Collins has Froch blocked in! 3:6
1:04 Collins likes to use the hook but he'd better get a little closer when he throws it or Carl Froch's going to beat him to the punch and hurt him! 3:8
1:14 Steve Collins moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 3:10
1:24 Collins has Froch trapped in the right neutral corner... 3:10
1:24 Collins wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 3:12
1:37 Steve Collins misses with that combination. 3:12
1:44 Froch lands a devastating uppercut! 7:12
1:44 Collins is hurt! 7:12
1:54 Steve Collins slides into a neutral corner... 7:12
1:58 Froch really packs a wallop and he just landed a brutal shot to the body! 11:12
1:58 Collins is reeling.. 11:12
2:15 Steve Collins works free! The fighters move to ring center. 11:12
2:19 Collins shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 11:14
2:28 Froch is looking to protect his body and he's leaving his chin wide open! 11:14
2:31 Collins moves into a neutral corner. 11:14
2:36 Froch is doing a great job keeping his distance. 11:14
2:44 Froch bangs away to the body with the hook, but there is no leverage on that punch. 13:14
2:53 Collins lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 13:16
2:58 Froch is breathing heavily... 13:16
2:58 Carl Froch is starting to swell just a little under his right eye. It remains to be seen if it will become a problem. 13:16
3:00 Collins ties up Froch. 13:16
3:00 Alonso moves them apart. 13:16
3:00 Not much to choose between the two at this stage of the fight. 13:16
3:00 That round really got the crowd fired up! 14:18

Round 13
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Collins rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:06 Froch lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 2:0
0:15 Froch pins Collins in the corner! 2:0
0:15 Both fighters are throwing but Carl Froch is scoring more than Collins. 5:2
0:31 The action is back in the center of the ring. 5:2
0:31 Collins lands a stinging jab. 5:4
0:53 Froch lands a solid uppercut! 9:4
0:53 Collins is reeling after that shot! 9:4
1:14 Froch misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 9:4
1:28 Froch wings a big left hand at Collins but the latter sidesteps the punch. 9:4
1:35 Collins looks to his corner. 9:4
1:42 Froch lands a paralyzing combination! 13:4
1:42 Several solid punches score and Collins is rattled! 13:4
1:57 Collins holds his arms up in disgust as Froch holds him around his waist. 13:4
2:01 Alonso separates them. 13:4
2:10 Froch wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Collins's defense. 13:4
2:13 Collins fires a short, ripping uppercut inside. 13:6
2:31 Froch lands a smashing cross! 17:6
2:31 Collins is suddenly in trouble! 17:6
2:36 Collins is starting to puff up a little under his left eye. 17:6
2:40 Froch traps Collins in the corner! 17:6
2:45 Froch leaves the jab just short. 17:6
2:52 Froch has Collins blocked in! 17:6
2:56 Froch is just missing by a hair with his punches. 17:6
3:00 Carl Froch 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. 17:6
3:00 Froch appears to have this fight under control. 17:6
3:00 Round 13 finishes with the sound of the bell. 17:6

Round 14
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:07 Mickey Duff was screaming at Steve Collins between rounds trying to get him fired up. 0:0
0:12 Froch just misses with a huge shot as Collins chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 0:0
0:26 Froch just comes up short with the cross. 0:0
0:38 He lands a strong cross! 4:0
0:38 Collins is badly hurt! 4:0
0:51 Froch bounces off the ropes, challenging Collins to come get him. 4:0
0:59 Collins backs into the right corner. 4:0
1:03 Froch shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Collins flush! 8:0
1:03 Collins is going to need to regroup after that series of blows... 8:0
1:15 These guys are throwing caution to the wind as they go at it blow for blow. 10:2
1:20 Carl Froch is really laboring now, but he's still fighting. 10:2
1:20 Collins is running out of gas... 10:2
1:20 The swelling under Collins's left eye is causing him problems and it won't take much more to become a major handicap for him. 10:2
1:24 Froch is keeping away from the ropes. 10:2
1:29 Froch is boxing beautifully, smoothly moving side to side and in and out. 10:2
1:34 Froch is really focused in this round. 10:2
1:40 Froch steps back as he tries to create some punching room. 10:2
1:49 Froch lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Collins. 10:2
1:56 Collins's corner is shouting at him to be more aggressive. 10:2
2:03 Froch misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 10:2
2:09 The action slows as Froch and Collins measure each other up. 10:2
2:19 Froch has Steve Collins trapped! 10:2
2:24 Alonso warns Froch for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 10:2
2:28 Alonso separates the two fighters. 10:2
2:33 Froch has Collins blocked in! 10:2
2:33 Froch lands a stinging jab. 12:2
2:46 Collins moves into the right corner. 12:2
2:50 Froch wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Collins's defense. 12:2
2:57 Collins slides into the corner... 12:2
3:00 Collins is challenging Carl Froch to fight him and quit clinching. 12:2
3:00 Collins works his way free! 12:2
3:00 Froch seems to have done enough to win this fight. 12:2
3:00 There's another round in the books. 13:2

Round 15
Time Commentary Points
0:00 We go to the last round, as the bell sounds to start the 15th. 0:0
0:07 Mickey Duff was really animated in Collins's corner and Collins was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:12 Froch misses wildly with the Hook. 0:0
0:24 Carl Froch tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 0:0
0:31 Steve Collins steps back as he tries to create some punching room. 0:0
0:45 Froch is trying to free his gloves from under Steve Collins's gloves. 0:0
0:55 The fighters separate after a clinch. 0:0
1:00 Froch backs off to hitch up his trunks. 0:0
1:04 Collins has Carl Froch pinned! 0:0
1:08 Apparently Collins feels it's a good strategy to hug Froch and force Alonso to come separate them. 0:0
1:13 Collins pushes Froch away. 0:0
1:17 There has been a lot of clinching in this fight tonight. 0:0
1:25 Collins fires a lead right that Froch manages to avoid. 0:0
1:32 Froch lands a devastating hook! 4:0
1:32 That was a beautiful shot, Collins's eyes actually rolled back in his head! It's amazing that he's still upright! 4:0
1:37 Look for Froch to start to target Collins's left eye in an attempt to close it because the swelling under it has continued to grow. 4:0
1:47 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 4:0
1:47 Collins scores with a quick one-two to Froch's midsection 4:2
2:00 Collins digs two shots to the body and then rips Froch with a short uppercut on the inside. 4:5
2:20 Froch just comes up short with the hook. 4:5
2:23 Collins scores with the jab. 4:7
2:35 Collins retreats into the near right corner. 4:7
2:39 Froch lands a solid hook! 8:7
2:39 Steve Collins looks shaken! 8:7
2:51 Collins slides into a neutral corner... 8:7
2:55 Froch has dynamite in those fists and he he lands a wicked hook downstairs! 12:7
2:55 Collins in on unsteady legs after those punches. 12:7
3:00 Froch seems to have done enough to win this fight. 12:7
3:00 That's the bell ending the fight and leaving the outcome in the hands of the judges. 13:6

Fight Result

And here with the call is Bob Alexander

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

Franz Marti, Switzerland scores the bout 144 to 142 for Steve Collins

Sylvain Leblanc, Canada sees it 143 to 143

Rick Saull, Canada scores the bout 143 to 142 for ...

...Steve Collins

The winner and new IBF champion by majority decision is Steve Collins!


Score Cards

Franz Marti Round Total
Switzerland 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Carl Froch 10 10 9 9 10 9 10 10 8 10 9 9 10 10 9 142
Steve Collins 9 10 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 9 9 10 144

Rick Saull Round Total
Canada 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Carl Froch 10 9 9 9 10 9 10 10 8 10 9 9 10 10 10 142
Steve Collins 9 10 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 9 9 9 143

Sylvain Leblanc Round Total
Canada 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Carl Froch 10 9 9 9 10 9 10 10 8 10 10 9 10 10 10 143
Steve Collins 9 10 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 9 9 9 143

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Carl Froch 30 28 27 27 30 27 30 30 24 30 28 27 30 30 29 427
Steve Collins 27 30 30 30 27 30 27 27 30 30 30 30 27 27 28 430


Statistics
Categories Carl Froch Steve Collins
Knockdowns scored 0 1


Jabs / Round 4.93 4.27
Hooks / Round 3.80 4.60
Crosses / Round 3.73 4.07
Combinations / Round 5.53 4.87
Uppercuts / Round 3.40 6.13


Punches Landed / Round 21.40 23.93
Punches Missed / Round 71.40 38.87


Punching Accuracy 23.1% 38.1%


Total Number of Fouls 0 2
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1


Foul Penalties:
Caution 2


Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1 1


No cuts occured


Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 2 / 2 1 / 1
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 2 / 2 1 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 1 / 1 9 / 7
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 6 / 6 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 3 / 2 1 / 1


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

Evander Holyfield vs Lee Roy Murphy

Fight info: Chungmu Gymnasium, Daejeon, South Korea, 2016-1-31, announcer is Jake Gutierrez, referee is Benji Esteves, the bout will be scored by three judges: Frank Forbes (United States), Steve Epstein (United States) and Chalerm Prayadsab (Thailand), ring card girl is Jean Bloggs, the fighters will compete for the WBC title(s), the bout is scheduled for 15 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: Evander Holyfield - Record: 10-1-2 (8) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Ted Bentham - Cut Man: Eddie Aliano
In the blue corner: Lee Roy Murphy - Record: 2-1-0 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Over Trained - Trainer: Peter Manfredo Sr. - Cut Man: Dennie Mancini

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Esteves checks with both fighters and calls for the bell, we are underway. 0:0
0:17 Holyfield slides into the corner... 0:0
0:22 Murphy lands a paralyzing uppercut! 0:4
0:22 That shot buckled Holyfield's legs and he is really unsteady now, like he could go down at any moment! 0:4
0:22 * And now it appears as if Holyfield has been cut the last punch that landed. 0:5
0:22 A cut on the inside of Holyfield's left eyebrow is trickling blood down his face. It's following a path along his nose and around his lip but it does not appear to be getting into his eye at this point. 0:5
0:22 A cut in the first round inevitably leads to problems later on in the fight. 0:5
0:38 Murphy connects with a solid hook! 0:9
0:38 Murphy has Holyfield in trouble after that punch! 0:9
0:53 That was a violent straight right by Holyfield! 4:9
0:53 Lee Roy Murphy was stunned by that blow! 4:9
1:11 A brutal hook from Holyfield connects to the solar plexus! 8:9
1:11 Murphy is hurt! 8:9
1:26 Holyfield can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 8:9
1:32 Murphy has an army of supporters in the crowd tonight, judging by the chants we are hearing. 8:9
1:47 Holyfield connects with a devastating hook to the head, he hits like a Mule! 12:9
1:47 Murphy's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 12:9
1:57 Lee Roy Murphy scores to Holyfield's midsection with a combination. 12:11
2:11 Murphy just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Evander Holyfield with a sharp combination! 12:16
2:11 Evander Holyfield's hurt, the last punch in that flurry stopped him cold! 12:16
2:28 Holyfield picks off the uppercut by Murphy. 12:16
2:30 Evander Holyfield drives a brutal left hook home just above Murphy's trunks. 15:16
2:44 Both boxers go back to the middle of the squared circle. 15:16
2:48 There's a hard shot off the top of Holyfield's head! 15:20
2:48 And Holyfield's in big trouble now! 15:20
2:48 That last punch has widened the cut and worsened the bleeding on Holyfield's face. 15:20
2:48 The cut on the inside of Holyfield's left eyebrow has worsened and is bleeding a little heavier than it was moments ago. 15:20
2:48 It's only the first round and that cut will alter Holyfield's strategy. 15:20
3:00 Holyfield has Murphy blocked in! 15:20
3:00 Holyfield misses wildly with the Hook. 15:20
3:00 Holyfield and Murphy can both be proud of that effort. They went full bore the entire round as the spectators serenade both men with a thunderous ovation. 15:21

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Holyfield's corner as the bell sounds for Round 2. 0:0
0:08 Holyfield's corner gave his cut inside the left eyebrow priority during the minute off and they've done an excellent job of closing the wounds. 0:0
0:14 Holyfield goes straight at Lee Roy Murphy, a poor way to cut off the ring if that's what he's trying to do. 0:0
0:22 The fighters are trading punches and Murphy seems to have won that exchange. 2:3
0:34 Murphy moves into the right corner. 2:3
0:39 Holyfield grabs Murphy. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 2:3
0:43 Esteves separates the two... 2:3
0:48 Holyfield feints downstairs, then launches a scorching hook that lands flush on Murphy's jaw. 5:3
1:02 Murphy wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Holyfield's defense. 5:3
1:09 A solid combination downstairs by Murphy. 5:6
1:27 Holyfield is protecting the body nicely as Murphy fails to score inside. 5:6
1:34 Holyfield lands a hard cross! 10:6
1:34 That punch may have stunned Murphy momentarily. 10:6
1:48 That cross from Evander Holyfield just missed. 10:6
1:50 Murphy splits the gloves with a jab. He'd like to find a home for that punch during this fight. 10:8
2:05 Holyfield lands a crushing hook! 14:8
2:05 Murphy is reeling.. 14:8
2:26 Holyfield fires a volley of punches but Murphy was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 14:8
2:28 Murphy finds an opening in Holyfield's defense and exploits it with a hard uppercut. 14:11
2:41 Evander Holyfield cranks a hard cross to the body of Murphy. 17:11
2:50 Murphy bangs the uppercut home. 17:13
3:00 Holyfield lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Murphy. 17:13
3:00 That was a solid, action packed round! 17:14

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 3 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:07 Peter Manfredo Sr. seemed to pump up Murphy between rounds. 0:0
0:08 Holyfield slides into a neutral corner... 0:0
0:13 Murphy connects with a nasty combination! 0:4
0:13 How is Holyfield standing after those shots? 0:4
0:27 Holyfield landed a sharp combination that rocked Murphy back on his heels! 5:4
0:27 Oh my! those were devastating blows! Murphy is just trying to hang on! 5:4
0:43 Holyfield drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 9:4
0:43 Murphy was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 9:4
0:57 Holyfield fires and misses. 9:4
0:59 There's some nice hand speed. Murphy fired off a volley of shots, several of which scored. 9:6
1:12 Holyfield has Murphy trapped! 9:6
1:12 Holyfield lands a stinging jab. 11:6
1:28 Murphy brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 11:6
1:33 Murphy lets his hands go inside, but Holyfield protects his body well. 11:6
1:47 Murphy tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Holyfield. 11:6
1:49 Evander Holyfield goes to work inside landing a hard combination to body. 14:6
2:03 Holyfield is jockeying for position as he tries to force Lee Roy Murphy back into the corner. 14:6
2:10 Lee Roy Murphy's corner is screaming at him to finish the round strong. 14:6
2:36 There's a combination of punches from Murphy that score big. 14:9
2:47 Murphy is pinned in his opponents corner... 14:9
2:51 Holyfield tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 14:9
2:54 Murphy scores with a cross, though it did not land flush. 14:11
3:00 Murphy is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 14:11
3:00 There's a nice round of applause from the crowd as the round comes to an end. 16:11

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Murphy looks a bit disgusted as Round 4 gets underway. 0:0
0:12 Evander Holyfield traps Murphy's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Esteves breaks it up. 0:0
0:17 Referee Esteves steps in to break it up. 0:0
0:21 Whatever Peter Manfredo Sr. said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Murphy has some spring in his step here in the 4th round. 0:0
0:22 Holyfield retreats into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:26 A big hook from Murphy lands with serious impact! 0:4
0:26 Holyfield was shaken by that blow! 0:4
0:42 Murphy's corner is urging him on. They have been quite vocal tonight. 0:4
0:55 The fighters jockey for position as they both try to gain the advantage here in the 4th. 0:4
0:59 Holyfield retreats to his opponents corner... 0:4
1:03 Murphy swings...and misses. 0:4
1:10 Holyfield really buried that punch into Murphy's ribs. 4:4
1:10 Murphy appears shaken by those punches! 4:4
1:31 Holyfield lands a devastating hook! 9:4
1:31 How is Murphy standing after that? 9:4
1:41 Murphy bangs away to the body with the hook, but there is no leverage on that punch. 9:6
1:55 Murphy is doing a great job keeping his distance. 9:6
2:00 Holyfield moves into a neutral corner. 9:6
2:00 Murphy slips inside and buries a hook to the body of Holyfield. 9:9
2:18 * Murphy connects with a thundering cross and Holyfield drops to the canvas! 9:9
2:20 Murphy is ushered to a neutral corner by Esteves and the count begins.. 9:18
2:20 1 9:18
2:21 2 9:18
2:22 3 9:18
2:23 4 9:18
2:24 5 9:18
2:25 6 9:18
2:26 7 9:18
2:27 8 9:18
2:27 * Holyfield's legs look bad as he manages to rise from the knockdown. 9:18
2:27 Holyfield appears to be badly shaken, but Esteves is going to allow the fight to go on. 9:18
2:27 Lee Roy Murphy has Evander Holyfield in a world of trouble. Let's see if he can finish him here in the 4th. 9:18
2:40 Murphy misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 9:18
2:47 Lee Roy Murphy pins Holyfield in the corner! 9:18
2:51 Murphy misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 9:18
2:58 Murphy feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves back to the middle of the ring. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 9:18
3:00 Murphy back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Holyfield. 9:18
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. 8:20

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:10 Evander Holyfield just landed a devastating three punch combo! 5:0
0:10 That series of punches rocked Murphy and he looks to be in trouble. 5:0
0:29 Holyfield has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Murphy. 5:0
0:38 Esteves moves them apart. 5:0
0:58 "The Real Deal" Holyfield misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 5:0
1:09 Holyfield tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 5:0
1:16 Holyfield takes a tremendous hook to the jaw! 5:5
1:16 Holyfield is trying to regain his senses after those punches! 5:5
1:29 Murphy attempts to go to the body, but can't connect. 5:5
1:40 Holyfield uses subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Murphy tries vainly to score. 5:5
1:43 The knockdown suffered by Holyfield should have made that last round Lee Roy Murphy's by a wide margin. 5:5
1:47 Murphy has been landing solid uppercuts with both his right and his left hand and there is another one! 5:8
1:47 Holyfield is definitely in trouble. Murphy needs to pick his shots and he can knock him out right now. 5:8
2:05 Murphy is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Holyfield. 5:8
2:13 Holyfield eats a jab from Murphy 5:10
2:13 There's time for Murphy to finish Holyfield if he can do it. 5:10
2:13 Murphy last connect snapped back the head of Holyfield. And it looks like it has reopened Holyfield's cut. 5:10
2:13 The cut on the inside of Holyfield's left eyebrow has been reopened and the blood is, once again, trickling down his face. 5:10
2:13 * Esteves is taking a close look at the blood trickling down Holyfield's face; and now he steps in and stops the contest. Apparently, he wants the doctor to take a look at the damage done to Holyfield's face, especially the cut above the eye. 5:10
2:13 * The ringside physician is making a thorough examination of the cut, after having cleared away some of the blood. He's dabbing at the wound again and from the way all three participants, doctor, ref and fighter, are nodding their heads, it looks like this contest is going to get back underway. Referee Esteves is indicating exactly that - the bout is going to continue; and both fighters are getting ready to start punching again. 5:10
2:22 Lee Roy Murphy with a lead right to the head. 5:12
2:22 Lee Roy Murphy knows he has Evander Holyfield hurt as he wades in swinging! 5:12
2:35 Murphy is just missing by a hair with his punches. 5:12
2:42 Evander Holyfield scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 9:12
2:42 Murphy was shaken by those blows! 9:12
3:00 Holyfield throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 9:12
3:00 That round personified the word brawl, as both fighters really went at it the for entire three minutes. 9:13

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 6 of this scheduled 15 rounder. 0:0
0:06 Ted Bentham was really animated in Holyfield's corner and Holyfield was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:06 The cut inside the left eyebrow suffered by Holyfield has been closed for the time being, thanks to a great job by his cut man. 0:0
0:06 Murphy backs into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:11 Holyfield moves in at an angle, trying to cut off the ring on Murphy. 0:0
0:15 Ted Bentham is just telling Holyfield the obvious: throw more punches, move your head, step it up. That's not going to help much! 0:0
0:20 Murphy misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:0
0:22 A quick jab from Holyfield connects. 2:0
0:39 Holyfield just comes up short with the combination. 2:0
0:46 Murphy caught Holyfield square with that uppercut. 2:3
1:03 Holyfield picks off the jab thrown by Murphy. 2:3
1:10 Holyfield is losing this round and is looking to load up on his punches. 2:3
1:21 Murphy takes a hard combination from Holyfield 7:3
1:21 Murphy is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 7:3
1:42 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 7:3
1:46 Esteves pries them apart. 7:3
1:51 Holyfield is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. 7:3
2:00 Holyfield grabs Murphy's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Esteves has to force Holyfield to let go. 7:3
2:18 Esteves has to break them apart. 7:3
2:22 Holyfield and Murphy grab a quick breather. 7:3
2:30 Murphy just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 11:3
2:30 Lee Roy Murphy is gasping for air!! 11:3
2:43 A stiff right hand to the body by Lee Roy Murphy 11:6
2:57 Holyfield takes a heavy combination downstairs. 11:11
2:57 Holyfield in on unsteady legs after those punches. 11:11
3:00 After the bell both fighters continued to throw punches forcing Esteves to step in and break it up. 11:11

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 7. 0:0
0:07 Lee Roy Murphy received a pep talk from Peter Manfredo Sr. before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:08 Murphy has Holyfield pinned! 0:0
0:12 Murphy lands a smashing hook! 0:5
0:12 Holyfield is suddenly in trouble! 0:5
0:21 Peter Manfredo Sr. was screaming at Murphy between rounds trying to get him fired up. 0:5
0:28 Holyfield misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 0:5
0:35 Holyfield retreats into the far left corner. 0:5
0:39 That punch actually went behind Holyfield's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Murphy. 0:5
0:59 Murphy backs into the left corner. 0:5
0:59 Evander Holyfield delivers a cross to the nose of Murphy. 3:5
1:13 Holyfield wraps his arms around Murphy. 3:5
1:23 Esteves steps in and breaks it up. 3:5
1:40 Holyfield tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Murphy blocks it. 3:5
1:50 Lee Roy Murphy steals a quick glance at his corner. 3:5
1:58 Murphy fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 3:5
2:05 Both fighters are being tentative at the moment. 3:5
2:18 Holyfield just can't find the range with that cross. 3:5
2:20 Murphy sneaks home the right cross. 3:7
2:38 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 3:7
2:42 Holyfield throws a crushing right to Murphy's jaw! 7:7
2:42 Murphy seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 7:7
2:58 Holyfield traps Murphy in the corner! 7:7
3:00 Evander Holyfield is off target with that uppercut. 7:7
3:00 Round 7 finishes with the sound of the bell. 6:8

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Murphy didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 8. 0:0
0:11 Holyfield's not even close with the hook. 0:0
0:13 Murphy goes to the body with a three punch salvo. 0:2
0:30 Holyfield feels his back touch the ropes and tries to reverse his position. He doesn't want to be the one trapped there. 0:2
0:34 Holyfield pushes Murphy away, looking for more space to work in. 0:2
0:42 Holyfield fires a left hand that Murphy takes high on the shoulder. 0:2
1:05 Murphy just misses with a huge shot as Holyfield chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 0:2
1:12 Holyfield drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 4:2
1:12 Murphy was hurt by those blows! 4:2
1:25 Holyfield shuffles slowly forward, constantly pressuring Murphy. 4:2
1:29 Holyfield is really focused in this round. 4:2
1:33 Holyfield has Murphy cornered! 4:2
1:37 That combination from Holyfield has some power behind it! 8:2
1:37 Murphy was rattled by those shots and he is in a world of hurt! 8:2
1:49 Both fighters are exchanging blows! Lee Roy Murphy scored more on that exchange. 10:5
1:58 Holyfield connects with a violent hook to the chin, but Murphy just shakes his head and smiles. 13:5
2:08 Both fighters move to ring center. 13:5
2:13 Holyfield scores with a tremendous left! 18:5
2:13 Murphy's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 18:5
2:31 Murphy has Holyfield trapped in the left neutral corner... 18:5
2:31 The two fighters have chosen to work on the inside and it's Murphy who scores with a short hook to the chest. 18:7
2:50 The fighters are back at ring center... 18:7
2:50 Evander Holyfield is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 20:7
3:00 Holyfield misses with that combination. 20:7
3:00 Murphy shows Holyfield his back and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 8. 22:7

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Holyfield is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 9. 0:0
0:08 Ted Bentham not only gave Holyfield encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Murphy. Now it's up to Holyfield to implement it. 0:0
0:13 Holyfield leaves the jab just short. 0:0
0:16 Murphy rips a hook to the body. 0:2
0:29 Murphy lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 0:4
0:42 That was a violent straight right by Holyfield! 4:4
0:42 Those punches hurt Lee Roy Murphy and he looks to hang on. 4:4
0:51 Holyfield pins Lee Roy Murphy in the corner! 4:4
0:56 Holyfield knows one direction and thats straight ahead. 4:4
1:08 Murphy is challenging Holyfield to fight him and quit clinching. 4:4
1:18 The Referee breaks it up... 4:4
1:23 We have a lull in the action. 4:4
1:34 That hook from Holyfield snapped Murphy's head back violently! 8:4
1:34 Holyfield just delivered some big time hurt with that punch! Even the fans at ringside felt it! 8:4
1:47 Lee Roy Murphy smothers Holyfield's attack as Holyfield tries to get off some shots inside. 8:4
1:54 Murphy moves into the upper corner. 8:4
1:58 Holyfield keeps looking to get inside on Murphy 8:4
2:10 Holyfield drops the right hand flush on Murphy's chin! 12:4
2:10 Murphy seems to have been hurt by that punch! 12:4
2:26 Holyfield's misses as Murphy backpedals away. 12:4
2:33 Lee Roy Murphy lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 12:6
2:47 Holyfield misses wildly with the hook. 12:6
3:00 Murphy takes a heavy combination downstairs. 16:6
3:00 At least two of those shots really hurt Murphy! 16:6
3:00 There seems to be a bit of puffiness under Murphy's left eye. 16:6
3:00 Holyfield spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 9. 18:6

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Murphy is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 10 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:15 Holyfield fires a shot, but it glances off Murphy's shoulder. 0:0
0:22 Murphy connects with a violent hook! 0:4
0:22 Holyfield looks stunned! 0:4
0:34 Murphy slides into the corner... 0:4
0:39 Holyfield fires away but finds nothing but air. 0:4
0:49 Murphy retreats into the lower corner. 0:4
0:54 Holyfield cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Murphy had his elbows tucked in nicely. 0:4
1:01 He drives the hook home. 3:4
1:14 Evander Holyfield is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Lee Roy Murphy. 3:4
1:19 Esteves is shouting at Evander Holyfield to break! 3:4
1:23 Murphy is really focused in this round. 3:4
1:26 Murphy throws a short, bristling uppercut to the chin of Holyfield 3:7
1:40 Holyfield pins Murphy's arms. Now they move apart. 3:7
1:52 Murphy pushes Holyfield away. 3:7
2:01 Evander Holyfield patiently and methodically advances, steadily cutting down the ring space, giving Murphy little room to move. 3:7
2:11 Holyfield dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Murphy back on his heels! 7:7
2:11 Murphy is trying to regroup after those punches... 7:7
2:24 Murphy takes a punishing over hand right to the jaw! 12:7
2:24 That absolutely rocked Murphy, he is on queer street right now!! 12:7
2:29 Murphy seems to be a bit distracted by the swelling under his left eye as it has gotten worse. 12:7
2:39 Considering the clinch Holyfield has on Murphy it looks like he wants to dance with him, not fight him. Murphy pushes him away. 12:7
2:48 Holyfield shoves Murphy away. 12:7
2:57 Holyfield lands a powerful combination right on the button! 16:7
2:57 Murphy was just battered in that exchange, he is reeling and has no clue where he is. 16:7
3:00 Holyfield appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 16:7
3:00 That's all she wrote here in Round 10. 16:7

Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Esteves motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 11. 0:0
0:08 Holyfield got some great advice from Ted Bentham between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 11. 0:0
0:08 Murphy's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:08 Holyfield doubles up to the body. He got Murphy's attention with those shots. 3:0
0:28 Holyfield slides into a neutral corner... 3:0
0:32 Look out! That was a straight right by Murphy! 3:4
0:32 Evander Holyfield is going to need to regroup after that blow... 3:4
0:42 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 3:4
0:46 Holyfield catches Murphy coming in with a sweet uppercut! 8:4
0:46 Murphy appears shaken by that punch! 8:4
0:51 You can see some increased swelling around the left of Murphy. 8:4
1:00 Evander Holyfield lands a hard cross! 13:4
1:00 Murphy is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 13:4
1:14 Murphy lands a wicked combination! 13:8
1:14 Holyfield was staggered by those punches! 13:8
1:36 Murphy takes a heavy combination downstairs. 18:8
1:36 Murphy is trying to regroup after those punches... 18:8
1:40 Murphy's left eye is becoming an ugly mass of swollen flesh and has got to be an inviting target for Holyfield. 18:8
1:44 Holyfield feints to the head before burying the hook in Murphy's side. 21:8
1:44 Holyfield stuns Lee Roy Murphy. Holyfield has exceptional killer instinct and is going to work now to try and finish him! 21:8
1:49 Murphy is nearly out on his feet and not defending himself at all, this fight has to be on the verge of being stopped. 21:8
1:53 Murphy retreats into a neutral corner. 21:8
1:58 Hide the china because Evander Holyfield is like a bull in there, charging forward with reckless abandon. 21:8
2:02 Neither fighter wants to stay on the ropes as they are back in the middle of the ring. 21:8
2:02 Evander Holyfield throws a quick, compact uppercut that scores to the head of Murphy. 24:8
2:02 Holyfield is going to let it all hang out and try to end this fight right here and now! 24:8
2:11 * Holyfield throws a wild overhand right that lands flush! Murphy drops to one knee and will take the count! 24:8
2:14 Esteves crouches over Murphy and begins to count.. 34:8
2:14 1 34:8
2:15 2 34:8
2:16 3 34:8
2:17 4 34:8
2:18 5 34:8
2:19 6 34:8
2:20 7 34:8
2:21 8 34:8
2:22 9 34:8
2:23 10! 34:8
2:23 * Holyfield leaps onto the turnbuckle and raises his arms in jubilation as Murphy is counted out! This one ends with a knockout in the 11th round! 34:8

Fight Result

Here's Jake Gutierrez with the call...

Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner and still WBC champion by knockout at the 2:24 mark in Round 11 is...

Evander Holyfield!


Score Cards

Frank Forbes Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Evander Holyfield 9 10 10 8 10 10 9 10 10 10 96
Lee Roy Murphy 10 9 9 10 9 10 10 9 9 9 94

Steve Epstein Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Evander Holyfield 9 10 10 8 9 10 9 10 10 9 94
Lee Roy Murphy 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 9 9 10 96

Chalerm Prayadsab Round Total
Thailand 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Evander Holyfield 10 10 10 8 9 10 9 10 10 10 96
Lee Roy Murphy 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 9 9 9 94

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Evander Holyfield 28 30 30 24 28 30 27 30 30 29 286
Lee Roy Murphy 29 27 27 30 29 30 30 27 27 28 284


Statistics
Categories Evander Holyfield Lee Roy Murphy
Knockdowns scored 1 1


Jabs / Round 5.45 5.00
Hooks / Round 3.55 5.00
Crosses / Round 4.18 4.18
Combinations / Round 5.64 3.27
Uppercuts / Round 4.55 3.73


Punches Landed / Round 23.36 21.18
Punches Missed / Round 63.55 44.18


Punching Accuracy 26.9% 32.4%


Total Number of Fouls 0 0
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1


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


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


Bouts halted to check cut(s) 1 0


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


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


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

Roy Jones Jr vs Sven Ottke

Fight info: Chungmu Gymnasium, Daejeon, South Korea, 2016-1-31, announcer is Johnny Addie, referee is Derek Milham, the bout will be scored by three judges: Horacio Castilla (Colombia), Lou Tabet (United States) and Duane Ford (United States), ring card girl is Jill Bloggs, the fighters will compete for the WBA title(s), the bout is scheduled for 15 rounds, WBA-rules are in effect, three KD rule is in effect, save by the bell only in last round, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'none', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Roy Jones Jr - Record: 10-2-1 (4) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Pete Brodsky - Cut Man: Jimmy Montoya
In the blue corner: Sven Ottke - Record: 9-2-2 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Rudy Hernandez - Cut Man: Bill Gibson

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 We're about to get underway... And there's the bell as Round 1 begins. 0:0
0:10 Jones Jr goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 2:0
0:24 Ottke fires and misses. 2:0
0:26 Jones Jr connects with a hook to Ottke's body. 5:0
0:44 Jones Jr is just missing by a hair with his punches. 5:0
0:47 Ottke gets off a three punch salvo to Jones Jr's head. 5:2
1:08 Ottke is in constant motion. He is a hard fighter to corner. 5:2
1:13 Ottke lands a nice looking uppercut inside, but it was mostly an arm punch. 5:4
1:26 Ottke lands a pair of short right hands just above the waist line. 5:6
1:39 That cross from Jones Jr has some power behind it! 9:6
1:39 That's the punch Jones Jr hoped to land! Ottke looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 9:6
1:54 Chants of Boring, Boring echo through the arena as Jones Jr puts his arms around Ottke, causing Milham to separate the fighters. 9:6
2:03 Milham separates the two fighters. 9:6
2:07 Ottke's corner is screaming at him to finish the round strong. 9:6
2:10 Jones Jr goes downstairs with a series of hard blows. 12:6
2:20 Jones Jr looks to the midsection, then fires a combination to the head 14:6
2:29 Ottke retreats into the far left corner. 14:6
2:34 Jones Jr fires a shot, but it glances off Sven Ottke's shoulder. 14:6
2:41 Jones Jr takes a tremendous hook to the jaw! 14:10
2:41 Jones Jr was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 14:10
2:54 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... But neither is pressing the action right now. 14:10
2:58 Roy Jones Jr backs into a neutral corner. 14:10
3:00 Ottke misses with that punch. 14:10
3:00 The crowd shows their appreciation of the efforts of both fighters, as the two warriors make their way to their respective corners. 14:11

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ottke looks a bit disgusted as Round 2 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Pete Brodsky was really animated in Jones Jr's corner and Jones Jr was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:12 Jones Jr comes in low. Ottke puts a headlock on him. Milham knocks Ottke's arm off Jones Jr's head. 0:0
0:17 Jones Jr tries to get free... Here comes Milham to break them up... 0:0
0:22 Sven Ottke's corner is urging him on. They have been quite vocal tonight. 0:0
0:30 Ottke misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 0:0
0:37 Sven Ottke moves into the lower right corner. 0:0
0:37 Jones Jr and Ottke go toe to toe with Jones Jr getting the better of it. 3:2
0:51 Milham has to pull the fighters away from each other as Sven Ottke locks up Jones Jr's arms. 3:2
1:03 Milham separates the two... 3:2
1:13 Sven Ottke throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Jones Jr but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 3:2
1:19 Neither fighter is throwing enough punches in this round. 3:2
1:24 The fighters are back at ring center... 3:2
1:28 Sven Ottke misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 3:2
1:31 Jones Jr scores with a nice right cross. 5:2
1:51 Jones Jr voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 5:2
1:56 Jones Jr has Ottke trapped in the far left neutral corner... 5:2
2:00 Jones Jr fires away but finds nothing but air. 5:2
2:16 Jones Jr does a great job of moving as Ottke tries to work inside. 5:2
2:29 Ottke wings a big left hand at Jones Jr but the latter sidesteps the punch. 5:2
2:36 A quick jab from Ottke connects. 5:4
2:50 Jones Jr whiffs with the jab. 5:4
2:52 Jones Jr takes a cross to the head from Ottke. 5:6
3:00 There's the bell. Roy Jones Jr wings a parting shot that misses. That was close. Round 2 is history. 7:5

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Jill Bloggs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 3. There it is! 0:0
0:17 Jones Jr has Ottke cornered! 0:0
0:22 Jones Jr lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Ottke. 0:0
0:29 Rudy Hernandez not only gave Ottke encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Jones Jr. Now it's up to Ottke to implement it. 0:0
0:34 Sven Ottke moves to the center of the Ring taunting Jones Jr with his hands by his sides. 0:0
0:42 Jones Jr has Ottke trapped! 0:0
0:47 Jones Jr is gliding around the ring like it's his own personal dance floor. 0:0
0:57 Ottke lets his hands go inside, but Roy Jones Jr protects his body well. 0:0
1:04 Jones Jr connects with a solid cross! 4:0
1:04 That punch may have stunned Ottke momentarily. 4:0
1:18 Ottke fires a lead right that Jones Jr manages to avoid. 4:0
1:25 Ottke has Jones Jr blocked in! 4:0
1:30 Ottke is clinching... 4:0
1:40 * The referee is cautioning Sven Ottke about leaning on the neck of his opponent. It's a good tactic if you can get away with it because it tends to tire out the other fighter but Milham isn't going to let it happen. 4:0
1:58 Ottke misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 4:0
2:00 Jones Jr scores with a nice short hook inside the defense of Ottke. 6:0
2:10 Sven Ottke lands a series of hooks to the ribs of Roy Jones Jr. 6:2
2:27 Ottke fires a volley of punches but Jones Jr was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 6:2
2:29 Roy Jones Jr lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 8:2
2:29 Ottke staggers backwards after that clash of heads onside. 8:2
2:46 Ottke is clinching. Early in a fight you have to wonder but late in a fight clinching can give a fighter a breather. 8:2
2:55 Ottke and Jones Jr each take a step back. 8:2
3:00 Ottke swings...and misses. 8:2
3:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 3, forcing Milham to step in. 9:2

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ottke didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 4. 0:0
0:09 Jones Jr pins Ottke in the corner! 0:0
0:13 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Jones Jr rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 0:0
0:13 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 0:0
0:18 Rudy Hernandez knows Ottke lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:18 Ottke is backed into his opponents corner... 0:0
0:18 These guys are really going at it but Ottke looks to be getting the worse of it. 3:2
0:30 Ottke works his way inside and scores with a hook to the body. 3:4
0:52 Ottke has Roy Jones Jr pinned! 3:4
0:56 Ottke is moving laterally and not straight back, which is exactly what he should be doing. 3:4
1:06 Jones Jr works free! The fighters move to ring center. 3:4
1:11 A series of strong blows to the midsection by Jones Jr. 6:4
1:25 Jones Jr wraps up Ottke... Neither fighter will break... 6:4
1:34 Milham moves in to break the clinch. 6:4
1:47 Jones Jr ties up Ottke... 6:4
1:52 Now they break clean. 6:4
1:57 several punches land to Jones Jr's body as he looks to move back to the outside. 6:6
2:13 Jones Jr is literally dancing circles around Ottke this round. 6:6
2:18 The fighters jockey for position as they both try to gain the advantage here in the 4th. 6:6
2:26 Jones Jr connects with a nasty uppercut! 11:6
2:26 Ottke appears to be stunned! 11:6
2:35 Ottke doesn't have to look for Jones Jr this round as He is right there in front of him. 11:6
2:39 Sven Ottke is forced into his opponents corner... 11:6
2:39 Ottke eats a short cross from Jones Jr amd backs away. 13:6
2:55 Jones Jr really buried that punch into Ottke's ribs. 17:6
2:55 Ottke in on unsteady legs after those punches. 17:6
3:00 There appears to be some minor swelling under Ottke's right eye. 17:6
3:00 That ends Round 4... But the fighters are still punching! Now Milham jumps between them. 19:7

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 5. 0:0
0:13 Jones Jr lands a paralyzing cross! 4:0
0:13 Ottke was stunned by that blow! 4:0
0:32 Jones Jr attempts to go to the body, but can't connect. 4:0
0:34 Ottke with a lead right to the head. 4:2
0:43 Jones Jr slides into the corner... 4:2
0:43 Ottke ducks under a jab and brings an uppercut right down main street. 4:4
1:00 Ottke is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 4:4
1:13 Ottke fires and misses. 4:4
1:20 Not much happening at the moment. 4:4
1:24 Not a lot on that hook to Jones Jr's side, but it scored. 4:6
1:36 Ottke is really focused in this round. 4:6
1:40 Ottke is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. 4:6
1:47 Jones Jr cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Ottke had his elbows tucked in nicely. 4:6
1:49 Ottke unleashes a flurry of rights and lefts, but only a few get through. 4:8
2:01 Ottke eats a sizzling hook from Jones Jr that has him backing up! 7:8
2:15 Both men look like they want to keep this fight in the center of the ring. 7:8
2:22 Roy Jones Jr backs into the left corner. 7:8
2:27 Ottke is on his bicycle, moving from corner to corner forcing Jones Jr to chase him. 7:8
2:32 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 7:8
2:36 Ottke is dancing and flicking harmless punches at Jones Jr. 7:8
2:43 Jones Jr steps back as he tries to create some punching room. 7:8
2:59 Jones Jr retreats into a neutral corner. 7:8
3:00 Ottke looks for a breather; he grabs Jones Jr and holds on. Jones Jr pushes Ottke off and looks for an opening. 7:8
3:00 Milham is shouting at Ottke to break! 7:8
3:00 Jones Jr spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 5. 8:10

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Jones Jr looks to be in excellent shape as Round 6 gets underway. 0:0
0:13 Ottke traps Jones Jr in the corner! 0:0
0:17 Ottke just comes up short with the uppercut. 0:0
0:19 Jones Jr let's his hands go and connects with several light blows to Ottke's Head. 2:0
0:31 Ottke lands the lead cross. 2:2
0:45 Jones Jr lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Ottke. 2:2
0:47 The fighters are at close quarters now as Ottke lands a hook downstairs. 2:4
1:04 Jones Jr traps Ottke's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Milham breaks it up. 2:4
1:08 Jones Jr finally lets go of Ottke. 2:4
1:12 There is a lot less action than we anticipated from these two in this round. 2:4
1:15 Jones Jr traps Ottke in the corner! 2:4
1:15 Jones Jr lands two quick, hard uppercuts forcing Ottke to take a half step backwards. 5:4
1:20 You can see some increased swelling around the right of Ottke. 5:4
1:39 Jones Jr lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Ottke on the end of that punch. 7:4
1:48 Jones Jr goes to the head, then digs a nice combination to the body that had something on it. 10:4
2:02 Jones Jr ties up Ottke. 10:4
2:06 Referee Milham steps in to break it up. 10:4
2:15 Roy Jones Jr and Ottke are in a clinch, Milham hollers at them to break and start fighting. 10:4
2:20 Milham steps in and breaks it up. 10:4
2:29 Jones Jr grabs Ottke. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 10:4
2:34 Ottke pushes Jones Jr away. 10:4
2:38 The fighters are taking an extended breather. 10:4
2:50 Jones Jr lands a strong hook! 14:4
2:50 Ottke looks shaken! 14:4
2:54 The swelling around Sven Ottke's right eye is worsening. 14:4
3:00 Ottke picks off the jab thrown by Jones Jr. 14:4
3:00 That's all she wrote here in Round 6. 14:4

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:06 If the swelling was lessened by Ottke's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:11 That punch actually went behind Ottke's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Jones Jr. 0:0
0:14 Ottke feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Jones Jr's chin. 0:2
0:34 Ottke drills Roy Jones Jr with a solid jab. 0:4
0:47 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Roy Jones Jr lands a short uppercut to the chin of Sven Ottke. 2:4
0:51 That swelling under the right eye of Ottke is definitely getting worse. 2:4
1:07 Jones Jr misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 2:4
1:09 Ottke scores with the jab. 2:6
1:21 Ottke is really focused in this round. 2:6
1:24 A cross lands for Ottke. Jones Jr didn't see that one coming. 2:8
1:36 Sven Ottke is really focused in this round. 2:8
1:41 Jones Jr moves into a neutral corner. 2:8
1:46 Ottke is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Jones Jr. 2:8
1:50 * Ottke is using that shoulder like a third arm and Milham is letting him know he better clean it up. 2:8
2:06 Both fighters are probing, looking for an opening. 2:8
2:09 Jones Jr slides into a neutral corner... 2:8
2:09 Ottke hooks off the jab and scores to the body or Roy Jones Jr. 2:10
2:25 Roy Jones Jr has Ottke trapped! 2:10
2:30 Jones Jr pins Ottke's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 2:10
2:39 Milham separates the two... 2:10
2:43 Jones Jr steals a quick glance at his corner. 2:10
2:50 Jones Jr is pinned in his opponents corner... 2:10
2:55 Ottke tries to drop the right hand over the top but Roy Jones Jr ducks under it. 2:10
2:57 Jones Jr lands a two short rights and a left hook to the body. 4:10
3:00 The Referee has to get between Jones Jr and Ottke as they glare at one another. He sends them to their corners as the bell sounds to end the round. 4:9

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 8 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:08 Roy Jones Jr got some great advice from Pete Brodsky between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 8. 0:0
0:08 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Ottke's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Ottke's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:08 Sven Ottke has Jones Jr trapped in the right neutral corner... 0:0
0:08 Ottke catches Jones Jr with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 0:2
0:17 Ottke put on a good show in his last fight but right now his performance is a bit flat. 0:2
0:24 Both fighters move to ring center. 0:2
0:28 Watch Ottke move. He is darting in and out, in and out, keeping Jones Jr off balance. 0:2
0:33 Ottke scores with a cross, though it did not land flush. 0:4
0:47 Ottke fires a left hand that Jones Jr takes high on the shoulder. 0:4
0:49 Jones Jr throws the cross and scores to the head of Ottke. 2:4
0:53 Ottke's swelling isn't getting any better; as a matter of fact it's even more swollen here in round 8. 2:4
0:59 Ottke ducks into an uppercut from Jones Jr. 4:4
1:12 Ottke just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Jones Jr with a sharp combination! 4:8
1:12 Jones Jr took far too many hard shots from Ottke in that flurry and he is hurt! 4:8
1:21 Jones Jr slides into the corner... 4:8
1:26 You would think Jones Jr had a brick wall built aroud his midsection as futile as Ottke looked trying to score there! 4:8
1:28 The uppercut just landed by Jones Jr is a nice weapon on the inside. 6:8
1:47 Ottke is trapped in his opponents corner... 6:8
1:51 Jones Jr misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 6:8
1:53 Ottke lands a rapier like jab to the head of Jones Jr 6:10
2:10 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 6:10
2:14 Milham pries them apart. 6:10
2:26 Jones Jr looks to work the body, but Ottke covers up nicely. 6:10
2:33 Ottke backs off to hitch up his trunks. 6:10
2:41 Ottke grabs Roy Jones Jr's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Milham has to force Ottke to let go. 6:10
2:46 Referee Milham separates the two... 6:10
2:50 The combatants circle one another, looking for an opening to exploit. 6:10
2:54 Jones Jr fires away with both hands, banging some clean shots home. 9:10
3:00 Jones Jr appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 9:10
3:00 Round 8 ends with the sound of the bell. 8:11

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Milham motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 9. 0:0
0:08 Whatever Rudy Hernandez said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Ottke has some spring in his step here in the 9th round. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Ottke is almost as pronounced as before his corner worked on it. 0:0
0:08 Ottke retreats into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:13 Jones Jr works his way in and leans on Ottke... 0:0
0:17 Milham has to break them apart. 0:0
0:26 Jones Jr lets a quick hook go, catching Ottke moving in. 2:0
0:35 The action is back in the center of the ring. 2:0
0:39 Roy Jones Jr misses with that cross. 2:0
0:42 Ottke stays busy in close, landing an uppercut. 2:2
0:51 Jones Jr unleashes a flurry and Ottke fires back, a close exchange with Jones Jr coming out on top. 5:4
1:05 Jones Jr is off target with that combination. 5:4
1:11 Ottke is trying to avoid shots to the body, but He better get his hands up! 5:4
1:23 Jones Jr is moving nicely, using every inch of this ring. 5:4
1:32 Roy Jones Jr telegraphed that shot and Ottke ducks under it easily. 5:4
1:39 The action slows as Ottke and Jones Jr measure each other up. 5:4
1:43 Ottke finds a home for his jab, keeping Jones Jr at bay. 5:6
2:00 Jones Jr is moving like he is walking on air tonight. 5:6
2:09 Ottke is really focused in this round. 5:6
2:13 A solid combination downstairs by Jones Jr. 8:6
2:17 Ottke seems bothered by the increased swelling around the right eye. 8:6
2:30 Ottke has Jones Jr pinned! 8:6
2:34 Ottke misses wildly with the Hook. 8:6
2:36 Jones Jr splits Ottke's gloves with an uppercut. 10:6
2:53 Jones Jr lands a brutal hook! 14:6
2:53 Ottke is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 14:6
3:00 Jones Jr is either lucky or has radar. Ottke's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 14:6
3:00 It looks like Roy Jones Jr has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 14:6
3:00 Round 9 of this scheduled 15 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 16:6

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Jones Jr's corner as the bell sounds for Round 10. 0:0
0:08 Ottke's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Ottke is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Ottke still has distension. 0:0
0:12 Ottke leaves the jab just short. 0:0
0:15 Jones Jr scores with a beautiful cross that just missed landing flush on Ottke's jaw. 2:0
0:19 Ottke is losing his legs... 2:0
0:19 Ottke is going to have to protect his continually swelling right eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 2:0
0:36 Ottke is clinching... Jones Jr is trying to free his gloves... They are under Ottke's arms... 2:0
0:45 Milham moves them apart. 2:0
0:50 Ottke lands a double left, one to the head and one to the body. 2:2
1:02 Both fighters are throwing but it looks like Roy Jones Jr is scoring more than Ottke. 5:4
1:20 Ottke is looking to protect his body and he's leaving his chin wide open! 5:4
1:23 Jones Jr has Ottke pinned! 5:4
1:23 A hard combination lands for Jones Jr. 8:4
1:36 Jones Jr is really focused in this round. 8:4
1:47 Ottke has his arms wrapped around Jones Jr... Now they separate. 8:4
1:56 The Referee breaks it up... 8:4
2:05 Jones Jr takes a hard combination from Ottke 8:8
2:05 That blow connected solidly to the head of Roy Jones Jr and he is stunned! 8:8
2:17 Jones Jr is trapped in Sven Ottke's corner... 8:8
2:22 Ottke is circling his opponent. 8:8
2:27 Ottke gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Jones Jr with an uppercut. 8:10
2:40 Jones Jr tries to muscle inside but Ottke clinches him. 8:10
2:45 Jones Jr works his way free! 8:10
2:57 Jones Jr is protecting the body nicely as Ottke fails to score inside. 8:10
3:00 It looks like Jones Jr has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 8:10
3:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 10. 8:10

Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 11. 0:0
0:08 Ottke'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
0:13 Jones Jr uses subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Ottke tries vainly to score. 0:0
0:20 Roy Jones Jr lands a solid hook! 4:0
0:20 Ottke is hurt! 4:0
0:24 Ottke looks to be out of gas at this point. 4:0
0:24 The swelling under Ottke's right eye is growing to a point where the eye could end up shut if his corner can't reduce or at least control it. 4:0
0:29 Ottke has Jones Jr pinned! 4:0
0:33 Ottke fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 4:0
0:41 Ottke brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 4:0
0:41 Ottke slips inside and lands a hook. 4:2
0:55 Jones Jr usues his legs to avoid Ottke's punches. 4:2
1:01 Roy Jones Jr just landed a three punch combo! 9:2
1:01 Ottke is unsteady and looking to hang on as he took some shots! 9:2
1:15 Ottke's misses as Jones Jr backpedals away. 9:2
1:27 Ottke lands a devastating uppercut! 9:6
1:27 Jones Jr's knee almost touched the canvas... 9:6
1:41 Sven Ottke tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 9:6
1:47 There's a straight right by Jones Jr! 14:6
1:47 That blast sent Sven Ottke reeling into the ropes! 14:6
1:52 Ottke's right eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 14:6
2:01 You could feel the breeze after that miss by Ottke! 14:6
2:03 * Roy Jones Jr is told to quit rabbit punching by Milham. 16:6
2:17 There seems to be a bit of puffiness under Ottke's left eye. 16:6
2:24 Ottke traps Jones Jr in the corner! 16:6
2:29 Jones Jr holds his arms up in disgust as Ottke holds him around his waist. 16:6
2:47 Milham has to separate the two... 16:6
2:56 Ottke misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 16:6
3:00 Ottke brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 16:6
3:00 Jones Jr appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 16:6
3:00 The bell stops the action as Jones Jr and Ottke go back to their corners. 16:7

Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ottke is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 12. 0:0
0:08 Pete Brodsky was extremely upbeat during the break with Jones Jr providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:08 Ottke'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
0:09 These guys are exchanging punches at a furious rate, looks like Jones Jr had a slight edge, but it's hard to choose, what a display! 3:2
0:23 Ottke tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Roy Jones Jr blocks it. 3:2
0:25 Jones Jr bobs and weaves his way inside and lets his hands go, scoring with a hook. 5:2
0:36 Ottke slides into a neutral corner... 5:2
0:40 Jones Jr misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 5:2
0:47 Roy Jones Jr slides into the corner... 5:2
0:52 Ottke connects square to Jones Jr's jaw, talk about sweet chin music!! 5:6
0:52 Jones Jr was staggered by that punch! 5:6
1:09 Jones Jr 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. 5:6
1:16 Ottke lands a devastating uppercut! 5:10
1:16 Roy Jones Jr is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 5:10
1:30 Sven Ottke circles around the ring. 5:10
1:35 Jones Jr lands a nice cross but Ottke turned with it, absorbing most of its power. 7:10
1:39 The increased swelling around the right eye of Ottke is fast becoming a hindurance. 7:10
1:52 Jones Jr is challenging Sven Ottke to fight him and quit clinching. 7:10
1:57 * Ottke is being warned for leaning on the opponent's neck. Milham is letting the judges know. 7:10
2:11 The action has moved back to the middle of the ring. 7:10
2:16 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 7:10
2:25 Ottke pushes Jones Jr away. 7:10
2:32 Jones Jr doubles up with the hook to the body, but Ottke is unfazed. 9:10
2:41 Ottke moves into a neutral corner. 9:10
2:46 Jones Jr is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Ottke can't throw punches, I guess. 9:10
2:50 Milham separates them. 9:10
2:57 Ottke is really focused in this round. 9:10
3:00 Maybe they ought to nickname Ottke "Octopus" if he's going to keep clinching every round. 9:10
3:00 Milham has to break the clinch. 9:10
3:00 It looks like Roy Jones Jr has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 9:10
3:00 The two fighters nod at each other as the crowd applauds both the action and the sportsmanship being displayed. 9:9

Round 13
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 13 begins. 0:0
0:07 Jones Jr got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Pete Brodsky's instructions work. 0:0
0:07 Ottke's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:08 Jones Jr slides into a neutral corner... 0:0
0:12 Ottke clinches nicely... but clinching doesn't score points. 0:0
0:17 Ottke uses his shoulder to force Jones Jr out of the clinch. 0:0
0:25 Ottke moves into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:43 Great skills can take you far in this sport, though having a good chin helps as well. 0:0
0:51 Jones Jr's constant movement can be frustrating to an opponent who's not capable of cutting off the ring on him. 0:0
0:56 Jones Jr slides into the corner... 0:0
1:00 Ottke pins Roy Jones Jr's arms. Now they move apart. 0:0
1:05 Milham breaks them up... 0:0
1:09 Jones Jr retreats to his opponents corner... 0:0
1:14 Ottke ends up behind Roy Jones Jr as he deftly avoids a straight ahead attack moving to his right. 0:0
1:26 Ottke tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:0
1:41 Ottke just comes up short with the hook. 0:0
1:47 Jones Jr lands a powerful cross right on the button! 4:0
1:47 Ottke is badly hurt! 4:0
1:57 Ottke retreats into the far corner. 4:0
2:01 Jones Jr slides along the far ropes. 4:0
2:09 Ottke retreats into a neutral corner. 4:0
2:13 Jones Jr bounces off the ropes, challenging Ottke to come get him. 4:0
2:23 Ottke moves into the far corner. 4:0
2:23 Jones Jr shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 6:0
2:36 Roy Jones Jr pins Ottke in the corner! 6:0
2:40 Jones Jr back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Ottke. 6:0
2:44 Jones Jr is really focused in this round. 6:0
2:48 Jones Jr is really focused in this round. 6:0
2:52 Ottke scores with a hook to the body but he misses when he tries to double up with it. 6:2
3:00 There's another round in the books. 7:2

Round 14
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 14 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:06 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Ottke's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Ottke's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:07 Jones Jr eats a jab from Ottke 0:2
0:23 Jones Jr throws a flurry of punches but Ottke either blocks or slips them. 0:2
0:25 Ottke lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 0:4
0:39 Ottke smothers Jones Jr's attack with a clinch! 0:4
0:43 The fighters separate after a clinch. 0:4
0:51 Ottke traps Jones Jr in the corner! 0:4
0:55 Ottke wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Jones Jr's defense. 0:4
0:58 Roy Jones Jr shoots a cross to the midsection. 2:4
1:07 Roy Jones Jr lands a stinging jab. 4:4
1:24 Ottke doesn't connect with the jab. 4:4
1:31 Jones Jr moves into the lower right corner. 4:4
1:35 * It looks like Ottke's jaw is really swelling. That shot he took that jerked back his head may have broken his jaw. 4:4
1:49 Ottke can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 4:4
2:19 Ottke just can't find the range with that uppercut. 4:4
2:21 Jones Jr goes to work inside landing a hard combination to body. 7:4
2:25 Ottke's right eye is becoming an ugly mass of swollen flesh and has got to be an inviting target for Jones Jr. 7:4
2:39 Jones Jr lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 9:4
2:43 The swelling around Ottke's left eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 9:4
3:00 Jones Jr moves into a neutral corner. 9:4
3:00 Ottke throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 9:4
3:00 There's the bell. That brings Round 14 to a close. 10:3

Round 15
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd would like to see a knockout as the bell sounds for Round 15, the final round of the fight. 0:0
0:08 Sven Ottke'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
0:13 Ottke pins Jones Jr's arms! The fighters are tied up... 0:0
0:22 Ottke shoves Jones Jr away. 0:0
0:30 Ottke connects with an uppercut to the head of Jones Jr. 0:2
0:42 Jones Jr has Sven Ottke blocked in! 0:2
0:47 Jones Jr is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Ottke. 0:2
0:52 Sven Ottke is really focused in this round. 0:2
1:02 Jones Jr slides into the corner... 0:2
1:06 Ottke lets his hands go inside, but Jones Jr protects his body well. 0:2
1:14 Jones Jr catches Ottke with a short, powerful hook to the head as Ottke tried to move inside. That punch stopped Ottke in his tracks! 3:2
1:19 Ottke's right eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 3:2
1:30 Ottke wraps his arms around Jones Jr. 3:2
1:35 Referee Milham has to separate the two... 3:2
1:44 Jones Jr ties up Ottke. Why would he want to clinch now? 3:2
1:49 Ottke works his way free! 3:2
2:13 Ottke landed a sharp combination that rocked Jones Jr back on his heels! 3:6
2:13 Jones Jr gets caught with several punishing blows to the head and he is reeling! 3:6
2:30 Ottke lands a hard cross! 3:10
2:30 Jones Jr was shaken by that blow! 3:10
2:40 Jones Jr feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves back to the middle of the ring. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 3:10
2:44 Jones Jr drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 7:10
2:44 Ottke is suddenly in trouble! 7:10
3:00 Ottke lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Jones Jr. 7:10
3:00 Jones Jr seems to have done enough to win this fight. 7:10
3:00 Call it a night, sports fans, because this fight is over! Let's see who gets the nod from the judges. 8:9

Fight Result

We go to the ring where Johnny Addie is ready with the call...

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

Horacio Castilla, Colombia scores the bout 146 to 140

Lou Tabet, United States scores it 145 to 143

Duane Ford, United States sees the fight 144 to 142

And your winner and still WBA champion by unanimous decision Roy Jones Jr!!!


Score Cards

Horacio Castilla Round Total
Colombia 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Roy Jones Jr 10 10 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 146
Sven Ottke 9 9 9 9 10 9 10 10 9 10 9 10 9 9 9 140

Lou Tabet Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Roy Jones Jr 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 9 145
Sven Ottke 9 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 143

Duane Ford Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Roy Jones Jr 10 10 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 9 10 10 9 10 9 144
Sven Ottke 9 9 9 9 10 9 10 10 9 10 9 10 10 9 10 142

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Roy Jones Jr 30 30 30 30 28 29 28 27 29 27 30 30 29 30 28 435
Sven Ottke 27 27 27 27 30 28 30 30 28 30 27 30 28 27 29 425


Statistics
Categories Roy Jones Jr Sven Ottke
Knockdowns scored 0 0


Jabs / Round 3.60 4.73
Hooks / Round 4.33 2.33
Crosses / Round 5.67 4.07
Combinations / Round 3.80 4.00
Uppercuts / Round 3.40 2.87


Punches Landed / Round 20.80 18.00
Punches Missed / Round 34.00 69.47


Punching Accuracy 38.0% 20.6%


Total Number of Fouls 1 3
Rabbit Punching 1
Using Shoulder 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 2


Foul Penalties:
Official Warning 1
Caution 1 2


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


No cuts occured


Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 6 / 3
Fight Outside (Defensive) 14 / 9 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 5 / 5
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 3 / 1


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Goddamnit Carl. Goddamnit!

Such a frustrating run since beating Calzaghe