CRW Season Week 30 fights 7-8
Posted: 23 Jun 2016, 12:08
Chris Eubank vs Dariusz Michalczewski
Fight info: American Bank Center, Corpus Christi, TX, United States, 2016-6-22, announcer is Jimmy Lennon Jr., referee is Joachim Jacobsen, the bout will be scored by three judges: Emil Conforti (United States), Karl Rogers (England) and Chuck Minker (United States), ring card girl is Jane Bloggs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 12 rounds, Unified-rules are in effect, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell is not in effect, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'none', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Chris Eubank - Record: 14-8-2 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Enzo Calzaghe - Cut Man: Dennie Mancini
In the blue corner: Dariusz Michalczewski - Record: 17-8-4 (10) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Jeff Mayweather - Cut Man: Danny Florio
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 We're about to get underway... And there's the bell as Round 1 begins. 0:0
0:07 Michalczewski pins Eubank in the corner! 0:0
0:12 Michalczewski lands a hard cross! 0:4
0:12 That blow connected solidly to the head of Eubank and he is stunned! 0:4
0:37 Eubank wraps his arms around Michalczewski. 0:4
0:52 Eubank pushes Michalczewski away. 0:4
1:04 Eubank lets his hands go inside and scores with at least two hard shots to Michalczewski's ribs. 3:4
1:17 Michalczewski scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 3:8
1:17 Eubank was hurt by those blows! 3:8
1:31 Michalczewski muscles his way inside. 3:8
1:39 Dariusz Michalczewski bangs the uppercut home. 3:10
2:08 Dariusz Michalczewski doesn't look all that graceful but he moves fairly well in the ring. 3:10
2:23 Eubank lands a rapier like jab to the head of Michalczewski 5:10
2:37 Eubank's jab connects to Michalczewski's head 7:10
2:55 Eubank scores to the body with a jab 9:10
3:00 The bell sounds ending Round 1. 8:12
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Michalczewski didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 2. 0:0
0:08 Dariusz Michalczewski's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:13 Michalczewski is challenging Eubank to fight him and quit clinching. 0:0
0:22 Referee Jacobsen separates the two... 0:0
0:34 Eubank backs into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:38 That was a violent straight right by Michalczewski! 0:4
0:38 At least two of those shots really hurt Eubank! 0:4
0:58 Eubank smothers Michalczewski's attack with a clinch! 0:4
1:07 Referee Jacobsen steps in to break it up. 0:4
1:15 Michalczewski retreats into a neutral corner. 0:4
1:15 Eubank lands a short left hook to the head. 2:4
1:27 Eubank continues to pop the jab 4:4
1:37 Eubank lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Dariusz Michalczewski on the end of that punch. 6:4
1:49 Michalczewski retreats into the left corner. 6:4
1:49 Eubank throws a cross to the head, then digs a hook to the body. 8:4
1:58 Michalczewski pins Eubank in the corner! 8:4
2:03 Michalczewski fires and misses. 8:4
2:10 Chris Eubank lands a hard hook! 12:4
2:10 Michalczewski is suddenly in trouble! 12:4
2:22 Eubank is going to come out on the short end of this exchange of punches. 14:7
2:39 Michalczewski fires a lead right that Eubank manages to avoid. 14:7
2:46 Michalczewski's corner is screaming at him to finish the round strong. 14:7
3:00 The bell stops the action as Eubank and Michalczewski go back to their corners. 13:8
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Eubank and Michalczewski square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 3. 0:0
0:13 Chris Eubank is moving around the ring nicely. 0:0
0:23 He can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 0:0
0:38 Dariusz Michalczewski misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 0:0
0:40 Chris Eubank flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 2:0
0:50 Eubank throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 4:0
1:06 Michalczewski has Eubank trapped in the far neutral corner... 4:0
1:10 Michalczewski throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 4:0
1:26 Michalczewski is keeping away from the ropes. 4:0
1:26 Michalczewski splits Eubank's gloves with an uppercut. 4:2
1:35 Eubank slides into a neutral corner... 4:2
1:39 Michalczewski lands a crushing uppercut! 4:7
1:39 Eubank was stunned by that blow! 4:7
1:53 Michalczewski misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 4:7
2:03 Michalczewski is trapped in the corner... 4:7
2:03 Eubank throws another good combination that temporarily slows Michalczewski. 6:7
2:23 Dariusz Michalczewski is off target with that hook. 6:7
2:25 Eubank fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 8:7
2:43 Michalczewski is trying to free his gloves from under Eubank's gloves. 8:7
2:48 Eubank and Dariusz Michalczewski each take a step back. 8:7
3:00 Michalczewski shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Eubank flush! 8:12
3:00 Eubank was stopped cold by that series of shots! 8:12
3:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 3. 8:13
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Michalczewski is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 4. 0:0
0:14 Eubank is either lucky or has radar. Michalczewski's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 0:0
0:17 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 0:0
0:29 Michalczewski does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Eubank's punches in close. 0:0
0:37 Eubank's corner is urging him on. They have been quite vocal tonight. 0:0
0:48 Not much steam behind Eubank's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 2:0
1:00 Eubank connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 4:0
1:09 A quick jab to the body scores for Eubank 6:0
1:18 Eubank has Michalczewski cornered! 6:0
1:22 Eubank ends up behind Michalczewski as he deftly avoids a straight ahead attack moving to his right. 6:0
1:27 Michalczewski is backed into his opponents corner... 6:0
1:27 Eubank scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 8:0
1:48 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 8:0
2:00 Eubank darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 8:0
2:05 The fighters jockey for position as they both try to gain the advantage here in the 4th. 8:0
2:20 * Dariusz Michalczewski lands a tremendous shot under Eubank's ribcage and Eubank crumbles to the canvas. 8:0
2:23 Jacobsen starts the count... 8:7
2:23 1 8:7
2:24 2 8:7
2:25 3 8:7
2:26 4 8:7
2:27 5 8:7
2:27 * Eubank's legs look bad as he manages to rise from the knockdown. 8:7
2:27 Jacobsen wipes Eubank's gloves as he asks him if he wants the fight to go on... Eubank nods his head and the action resumes. 8:7
2:27 Eubank has suffered a delayed reaction to that last punch. He lurched forward and his legs look bad. Michalczewski needs to capitalize on this moment because he can end this thing right now. 8:7
2:36 Dariusz Michalczewski has Eubank pinned! 8:7
2:41 Michalczewski just can't find the range with that jab. 8:7
2:47 Michalczewski is doing great work inside as he jars Eubank with an uppercut. 8:10
2:47 Michalczewski is like a human windmill as he tries to take advantage of Eubank's condition and end the fight! 8:10
3:00 Michalczewski is just missing by a hair with his punches. 8:10
3:00 The crowd really came to life after Eubank scored that knockdown. 10:11
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 5 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:07 A flurry of punches are exchanged, but Michalczewski is coming out on top. 2:3
0:11 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 2:3
0:16 Chris Eubank traps Michalczewski in the corner! 2:3
0:21 Eubank is clinching... 2:3
0:25 Referee Jacobsen has to separate the two... 2:3
0:38 Eubank lands a devastating hook! 7:3
0:38 Michalczewski is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 7:3
0:51 You could feel the breeze after that miss by Michalczewski! 7:3
0:54 Eubank slips inside and lands a hook. 9:3
1:03 A quick jab from Michalczewski connects. 9:5
1:15 Eubank punctuates a violent exchange with a strong cross. He got the best of that battle, but Michalczewski got his licks in as well! 12:7
1:29 Eubank is moving nicely, using every inch of this ring. 12:7
1:29 Last round's knockdown doesn't appear to have had any carry over here in Round 5. 12:7
1:34 We have a good crowd on hand tonight 12:7
1:43 Dariusz Michalczewski moves into a neutral corner. 12:7
1:47 Eubank is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 12:7
1:56 Michalczewski drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 12:11
1:56 Eubank is reeling.. 12:11
2:08 Eubank takes a cross to the head from Michalczewski. 12:13
2:21 Eubank pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 14:13
2:30 Michalczewski scores with a cross, though it did not land flush. 14:15
2:40 Eubank lands a hard cross, one of the better punches so far this round. 17:15
2:54 Michalczewski telegraphed that shot and Eubank ducks under it easily. 17:15
3:00 Michalczewski throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Eubank but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 17:15
3:00 A nice action round! Both fighters had their moments and receive a well-deserved round of applause as they head for their corners. 18:16
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 6 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:07 Michalczewski received a pep talk from Jeff Mayweather before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:14 Eubank just misses with a huge shot as Michalczewski chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 0:0
0:16 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:0
0:21 Eubank flicks a jab to Michalczewski's stomach 2:0
0:34 Michalczewski moves into the near right corner. 2:0
0:34 Eubank lets a quick hook go, catching Michalczewski moving in. 4:0
0:47 Michalczewski uses subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Eubank tries vainly to score. 4:0
0:49 Michalczewski sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 4:2
1:03 Eubank misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 4:2
1:10 This is turning onto a real pier sixer as both fighters mix it up 6:4
1:24 Eubank swings...and misses. 6:4
1:35 Eubank wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Michalczewski's defense. 6:4
1:42 The fighters are tangled up inside. Eubank has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 8:4
1:51 Eubank bobs and weaves his way inside and lets his hands go, scoring with a hook. 10:4
2:07 The fighters are at ring center... 10:4
2:12 Michalczewski connects with a vicious hook! 10:8
2:12 Mercy! that was a crushing blow! Eubank is trying to hang on... 10:8
2:35 That punch actually went behind Chris Eubank's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Michalczewski. 10:8
2:37 Both fighters miss, now Eubank follows up with a solid hook to the body of Michalczewski! 13:8
2:49 Michalczewski is pinned in his opponents corner... 13:8
2:53 Eubank wings a big left hand at Michalczewski but the latter sidesteps the punch. 13:8
3:00 Chris Eubank brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 13:8
3:00 Round 6 finishes with the sound of the bell. 15:8
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Eubank looks to be in good shape as Round 7 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Jeff Mayweather knows Michalczewski lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:12 Eubank clinches... Dariusz Michalczewski gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 0:0
0:17 Jacobsen has to break them apart. 0:0
0:17 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:0
0:24 Eubank backs into his own corner... 0:0
0:24 Both fighters are scoring in this exchange and neither is coming out on top. 2:2
0:36 Eubank feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Michalczewski's chin. 4:2
0:52 Eubank lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Michalczewski. 4:2
1:04 Eubank works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 4:2
1:20 Eubank tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 4:2
1:22 Michalczewski lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 4:4
1:34 Eubank is forced into his own corner... 4:4
1:39 Michalczewski tries to get fancy with some subtle shoulder movement. When it's done right that kind of thing can throw off an opponent's timing. 4:4
1:44 Eubank gets off a three punch salvo to Michalczewski's head. 6:4
1:53 The fighters are back at ring center... 6:4
1:57 Michalczewski holds his arms up in disgust as Eubank holds him around his waist. 6:4
2:06 Jacobsen separates the two fighters. 6:4
2:11 Chris Eubank has Michalczewski blocked in! 6:4
2:11 Eubank lands several quick blows, not much behind them, but they still count in the judges eyes. 8:4
2:20 Eubank unleashes a flurry of rights and lefts, but only a few get through. 10:4
2:29 Eubank forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Michalczewski. 12:4
2:42 Eubank is really focused in this round. 12:4
3:00 Chris Eubank is clinching... Michalczewski is trying to free his gloves... They are under Eubank's arms... 12:4
3:00 Jacobsen steps in and breaks it up. 12:4
3:00 It looks like Eubank has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 12:4
3:00 That's another round in the books as Round 7 comes to an end. 12:5
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 8. 0:0
0:14 Eubank backs into the near corner. 0:0
0:19 Michalczewski is moving his head and shoulders side to side, but his feet are not going anywhere, giving Eubank a decent target to shoot for. 0:0
0:19 Michalczewski is running out of gas... 0:0
0:19 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 0:0
0:23 Whatever Jeff Mayweather said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Michalczewski has some spring in his step here in the 8th round. 0:0
0:23 There's the uppercut from Michalczewski. That opening has been there all fight for him. 0:2
0:40 Eubank tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 0:2
0:47 Michalczewski scores with the jab. 0:4
1:01 Michalczewski misses wildly with the Hook. 0:4
1:08 Eubank really buried that punch into Dariusz Michalczewski's ribs. 5:4
1:08 Michalczewski was stunned by that blow! 5:4
1:22 Michalczewski is clinching. Jacobsen better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. 5:4
1:26 * Jacobsen is telling Michalczewski to quit leaning on the neck. 5:4
1:40 Michalczewski feints, looking for an opening. 5:4
1:47 Michalczewski drops the right hand flush on Eubank's chin! 5:8
1:47 Michalczewski has Eubank in trouble after that punch! 5:8
1:51 Eubank and Michalczewski are both on the verge of exhaustion.. 5:8
2:01 Eubank grabs Michalczewski. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 5:8
2:05 Michalczewski works his way free! 5:8
2:15 Michalczewski cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Eubank had his elbows tucked in nicely. 5:8
2:21 Chris Eubank lands a vicious hook! 10:8
2:21 Michalczewski looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 10:8
2:26 It doesn't look like Michalczewski has much left at all. 10:8
2:26 Eubank is starting to suck wind... 10:8
2:31 Michalczewski lands a double left, one to the head and one to the body. 10:10
2:45 Michalczewski takes a hard combination from Eubank 14:10
2:45 Michalczewski is on rubber legs as result of those blistering punches 14:10
2:54 Michalczewski is looking to protect his body and he's leaving his chin wide open! 14:10
2:56 Michalczewski slides into his own corner... 14:10
3:00 Eubank back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Michalczewski. 14:10
3:00 Eubank appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 14:10
3:00 As the round comes to a close, both fighters continue to wing shots. That was another good round of action. 14:11
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 9. 0:0
0:13 Chris Eubank lets his hands go inside, but Michalczewski protects his body well. 0:0
0:20 Enzo Calzaghe was extremely upbeat during the break with Chris Eubank providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:21 Eubank let's his hands go and connects with several light blows to Michalczewski's Head. 2:0
0:31 Michalczewski wallops Eubank with a cross to the liver! 2:3
0:45 Dariusz Michalczewski tries to work his way inside but he can't do it. 2:3
0:49 Michalczewski fires away with both hands, banging some clean shots home. 2:6
0:54 Both fighters look fatigued... 2:6
1:01 Eubank traps Michalczewski in the corner! 2:6
1:06 Watch Chris Eubank move. He is darting in and out, in and out, keeping Michalczewski off balance. 2:6
1:10 Eubank is blocked in his own corner... 2:6
1:10 Michalczewski throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 2:8
1:22 Both boxers go back to the middle of the squared circle. 2:8
1:32 Eubank hooks off the jab and scores to the body or Michalczewski. 4:8
1:45 Michalczewski is really focused in this round. 4:8
1:47 Michalczewski has Chris Eubank trapped! 4:8
1:52 Michalczewski throws a crushing right to Eubank's jaw! 4:13
1:52 Eubank is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 4:13
2:09 Eubank picks off the hook by Michalczewski. 4:13
2:20 A series of strong blows to the midsection by Eubank. 7:13
2:30 Michalczewski slides into the corner... 7:13
2:34 Eubank slides along the far ropes. 7:13
2:39 Michalczewski buries a hook followed by an uppercut to the midsection of Chris Eubank 7:16
2:44 There appears to be some minor swelling under Eubank's right eye. 7:16
3:00 Michalczewski is protecting the body nicely as Eubank fails to score inside. 7:16
3:00 Eubank appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 7:16
3:00 And another stanza comes to a close with the bell. 8:18
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Jacobsen motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 10. 0:0
0:07 Michalczewski got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Jeff Mayweather's instructions work. 0:0
0:08 Eubank tries to double up on the hook to the body and at least one gets through. 2:0
0:21 Dariusz Michalczewski cranks up the hook and connects to Eubank's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 2:4
0:21 Oh my! those were devastating blows! Eubank is just trying to hang on! 2:4
0:38 The two fighters have chosen to work on the inside and it's Eubank who scores with a short hook to the chest. 4:4
0:51 Eubank usues his legs to avoid Michalczewski's punches. 4:4
0:54 Eubank glances a hook off Dariusz Michalczewski's side. 6:4
1:11 Jacobsen yells at the fighters to separate but Eubank and Michalczewski are a tangle of arms. 6:4
1:23 Jacobsen breaks them up... 6:4
1:28 Eubank slides into the corner... 6:4
1:33 Michalczewski dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Eubank back on his heels! 6:8
1:33 Eubank seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 6:8
1:46 Eubank does a great job of moving as Michalczewski tries to work inside. 6:8
1:49 Eubank leans on Michalczewski and fires a weak hook to the ribs. 8:8
2:00 Dariusz Michalczewski fires the jab. It finds its target. 8:10
2:05 Eubank's swelling isn't getting any better; as a matter of fact it's even more swollen here in round 10. 8:10
2:10 Eubank is forced into his opponents corner... 8:10
2:14 Michalczewski attempts to go to the body, but can't connect. 8:10
2:16 The uppercut just landed by Eubank is a nice weapon on the inside. 10:10
2:33 Michalczewski misses with that punch. 10:10
2:50 Eubank comes in low. Michalczewski puts a headlock on him. Jacobsen knocks Michalczewski's arm off Eubank's head. 10:10
3:00 Jacobsen separates the two... 10:10
3:00 Eubank appears to have this fight under control. 10:10
3:00 After the bell both fighters continued to throw punches forcing Jacobsen to step in and break it up. 9:10
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Barring a knockout, it looks like this one is going to go right down to the wire. 0:0
0:07 Michalczewski moves into the right corner. 0:0
0:07 Both fighters are pawing with the jab, trying to find an opening. Eubank digs a quick hook into the exposed side of Dariusz Michalczewski. 2:0
0:27 Eubank grabs Michalczewski again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 2:0
0:36 Eubank shoves Michalczewski away. 2:0
0:41 The action slows for the moment. 2:0
0:44 The fighters are at close quarters now as Eubank lands a hook downstairs. 4:0
0:58 Eubank ties up Michalczewski... 4:0
1:03 Jacobsen has to separate the two... 4:0
1:07 Eubank fires a punch over the jab of Michalczewski and gets it in for points. 6:0
1:20 Eubank is staying at the center of the ring. 6:0
1:25 Eubank ties up Michalczewski. Why would he want to clinch now? 6:0
1:35 Eubank finally lets go of Michalczewski. 6:0
1:40 Eubank traps Michalczewski in the corner! 6:0
1:44 Eubank connects with a nasty combination! 10:0
1:44 How is Michalczewski standing after those shots? 10:0
1:56 Eubank has Michalczewski trapped! 10:0
2:01 Eubank looks to work the body, but Michalczewski covers up nicely. 10:0
2:08 A brutal combination from Michalczewski connects to the solar plexus! 10:4
2:08 Chris Eubank was shaken by those blows! 10:4
2:12 That swelling under the right eye of Eubank is definitely getting worse. 10:4
2:25 Eubank misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 10:4
2:32 Eubank is really focused in this round. 10:4
2:36 Michalczewski moves into a neutral corner. 10:4
2:45 * Michalczewski takes a hard hook right on the button and hes down! 10:4
2:47 Jacobsen crouches over Michalczewski and begins to count.. 16:4
2:47 1 16:4
2:48 2 16:4
2:48 * Michalczewski finds his legs and stands up but who knows how long he will be able to remain vertical! 16:4
2:48 Jacobsen motions to both boxers to come together, as he allows the fight to continue. 16:4
2:48 Michalczewski is badly stunned and Eubank will try to finish him off here in the 11th round! 16:4
2:57 Eubank has Michalczewski blocked in! 16:4
3:00 Eubank fires a left hand that Michalczewski takes high on the shoulder. 16:4
3:00 A knockdown is always exciting and this crowd is full of electricity after that last round! 16:4
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds for the last round of the bout. 0:0
0:08 Jeff Mayweather not only gave Michalczewski encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Eubank. Now it's up to Michalczewski to implement it. 0:0
0:13 Jacobsen has to pull the fighters away from each other as Eubank locks up Michalczewski's arms. 0:0
0:17 Jacobsen separates them. 0:0
0:25 Michalczewski retreats into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:29 Eubank lands a powerful uppercut right on the button! 4:0
0:29 That was a beautiful shot, Michalczewski's eyes actually rolled back in his head! It's amazing that he's still upright! 4:0
0:46 Michalczewski misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 4:0
0:48 Eubank works downstairs, scoring with series of hooks. 6:0
1:02 Eubank wraps up Michalczewski... Neither fighter will break... 6:0
1:06 Michalczewski tries to get free... Here comes Jacobsen to break them up... 6:0
1:11 Michalczewski is losing this round and is looking to load up on his punches. 6:0
1:14 Eubank is really focused in this round. 6:0
1:17 Michalczewski retreats into the lower right corner. 6:0
1:21 Eubank tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Michalczewski blocks it. 6:0
1:24 Michalczewski rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 6:2
1:28 You can see some increased swelling around the right of Eubank. 6:2
1:40 Eubank backs into the right corner. 6:2
1:45 Jacobsen warns Dariusz Michalczewski for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 6:2
1:54 The fighters separate after a clinch. 6:2
1:54 It looks like Michalczewski has shaken off the effects of the knockdown he suffered in the last round. 6:2
2:03 Eubank retreats to his own corner... 6:2
2:03 Michalczewski gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Eubank. 6:4
2:20 Eubank fires away but finds nothing but air. 6:4
2:26 Eubank is really focused in this round. 6:4
2:39 * Eubank lands a perfect combination and Michalczewski slumps to the canvas! 6:4
2:41 The count starts... 12:4
2:41 1 12:4
2:42 2 12:4
2:43 3 12:4
2:43 * Michalczewski is up, but not out of the woods yet as he still looks groggy. 12:4
2:43 Michalczewski raises his guard as Jacobsen asks him if he wants to continue. Michalczewski wants to keep on fighting but he still looks hurt. 12:4
2:43 Eubank is reaching down deep to try and end this fight now as he knows he has Michalczewski in trouble! 12:4
2:52 Eubank fires a light jab to the stomach 14:4
2:52 Eubank hurt Michalczewski with that last shot! He's got him on wobbly legs, let's see if he can close the deal! 14:4
3:00 Michalczewski moves into a neutral corner. 14:4
3:00 Eubank seems to have done enough to win this fight. 14:4
3:00 This fight is going to the scorecards as the bell sounds ending Round 12. 14:3
Fight Result
We go to the ring where Jimmy Lennon Jr. is ready with the call...
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
Emil Conforti, United States scores the bout 114 to 111 for Chris Eubank
Karl Rogers, England scores the bout 113 to 112 for Dariusz Michalczewski
Chuck Minker, United States scores the bout 113 to 112 for ...
...Chris Eubank
Your winner by split decision is Chris Eubank!
Score Cards
Emil Conforti Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Chris Eubank 9 10 9 8 10 10 10 10 9 9 10 10 114
Dariusz Michalczewski 10 9 10 10 9 9 9 9 10 10 8 8 111
Karl Rogers Round Total
England 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Chris Eubank 9 10 9 8 10 9 10 9 9 9 10 10 112
Dariusz Michalczewski 10 9 10 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 8 8 113
Chuck Minker Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Chris Eubank 9 10 9 8 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 113
Dariusz Michalczewski 10 9 10 10 9 9 10 9 10 10 8 8 112
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Chris Eubank 27 30 27 24 30 29 29 29 27 27 30 30 339
Dariusz Michalczewski 30 27 30 30 27 28 28 28 30 30 24 24 336
Statistics
Categories Chris Eubank Dariusz Michalczewski
Knockdowns scored 2 1
Jabs / Round 5.25 3.33
Hooks / Round 6.75 3.00
Crosses / Round 4.92 3.83
Combinations / Round 4.75 3.58
Uppercuts / Round 5.08 3.75
Punches Landed / Round 26.75 17.50
Punches Missed / Round 40.50 46.75
Punching Accuracy 39.8% 27.2%
Total Number of Fouls 0 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 2 / 1
Fight Inside 0 / 0 4 / 3
Fight Outside (Offensive) 5 / 2 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 1 / 1
Go for KO 0 / 0 3 / 2
Go All Out for KO 4 / 3 2 / 2
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 1 / 0 0 / 0
Title Bout Championship Boxing - Copyright (C) 2013 PISD Ltd
Fight info: American Bank Center, Corpus Christi, TX, United States, 2016-6-22, announcer is Jimmy Lennon Jr., referee is Joachim Jacobsen, the bout will be scored by three judges: Emil Conforti (United States), Karl Rogers (England) and Chuck Minker (United States), ring card girl is Jane Bloggs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 12 rounds, Unified-rules are in effect, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell is not in effect, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'none', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Chris Eubank - Record: 14-8-2 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Enzo Calzaghe - Cut Man: Dennie Mancini
In the blue corner: Dariusz Michalczewski - Record: 17-8-4 (10) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Jeff Mayweather - Cut Man: Danny Florio
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 We're about to get underway... And there's the bell as Round 1 begins. 0:0
0:07 Michalczewski pins Eubank in the corner! 0:0
0:12 Michalczewski lands a hard cross! 0:4
0:12 That blow connected solidly to the head of Eubank and he is stunned! 0:4
0:37 Eubank wraps his arms around Michalczewski. 0:4
0:52 Eubank pushes Michalczewski away. 0:4
1:04 Eubank lets his hands go inside and scores with at least two hard shots to Michalczewski's ribs. 3:4
1:17 Michalczewski scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 3:8
1:17 Eubank was hurt by those blows! 3:8
1:31 Michalczewski muscles his way inside. 3:8
1:39 Dariusz Michalczewski bangs the uppercut home. 3:10
2:08 Dariusz Michalczewski doesn't look all that graceful but he moves fairly well in the ring. 3:10
2:23 Eubank lands a rapier like jab to the head of Michalczewski 5:10
2:37 Eubank's jab connects to Michalczewski's head 7:10
2:55 Eubank scores to the body with a jab 9:10
3:00 The bell sounds ending Round 1. 8:12
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Michalczewski didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 2. 0:0
0:08 Dariusz Michalczewski's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:13 Michalczewski is challenging Eubank to fight him and quit clinching. 0:0
0:22 Referee Jacobsen separates the two... 0:0
0:34 Eubank backs into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:38 That was a violent straight right by Michalczewski! 0:4
0:38 At least two of those shots really hurt Eubank! 0:4
0:58 Eubank smothers Michalczewski's attack with a clinch! 0:4
1:07 Referee Jacobsen steps in to break it up. 0:4
1:15 Michalczewski retreats into a neutral corner. 0:4
1:15 Eubank lands a short left hook to the head. 2:4
1:27 Eubank continues to pop the jab 4:4
1:37 Eubank lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Dariusz Michalczewski on the end of that punch. 6:4
1:49 Michalczewski retreats into the left corner. 6:4
1:49 Eubank throws a cross to the head, then digs a hook to the body. 8:4
1:58 Michalczewski pins Eubank in the corner! 8:4
2:03 Michalczewski fires and misses. 8:4
2:10 Chris Eubank lands a hard hook! 12:4
2:10 Michalczewski is suddenly in trouble! 12:4
2:22 Eubank is going to come out on the short end of this exchange of punches. 14:7
2:39 Michalczewski fires a lead right that Eubank manages to avoid. 14:7
2:46 Michalczewski's corner is screaming at him to finish the round strong. 14:7
3:00 The bell stops the action as Eubank and Michalczewski go back to their corners. 13:8
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Eubank and Michalczewski square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 3. 0:0
0:13 Chris Eubank is moving around the ring nicely. 0:0
0:23 He can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 0:0
0:38 Dariusz Michalczewski misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 0:0
0:40 Chris Eubank flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 2:0
0:50 Eubank throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 4:0
1:06 Michalczewski has Eubank trapped in the far neutral corner... 4:0
1:10 Michalczewski throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 4:0
1:26 Michalczewski is keeping away from the ropes. 4:0
1:26 Michalczewski splits Eubank's gloves with an uppercut. 4:2
1:35 Eubank slides into a neutral corner... 4:2
1:39 Michalczewski lands a crushing uppercut! 4:7
1:39 Eubank was stunned by that blow! 4:7
1:53 Michalczewski misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 4:7
2:03 Michalczewski is trapped in the corner... 4:7
2:03 Eubank throws another good combination that temporarily slows Michalczewski. 6:7
2:23 Dariusz Michalczewski is off target with that hook. 6:7
2:25 Eubank fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 8:7
2:43 Michalczewski is trying to free his gloves from under Eubank's gloves. 8:7
2:48 Eubank and Dariusz Michalczewski each take a step back. 8:7
3:00 Michalczewski shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Eubank flush! 8:12
3:00 Eubank was stopped cold by that series of shots! 8:12
3:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 3. 8:13
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Michalczewski is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 4. 0:0
0:14 Eubank is either lucky or has radar. Michalczewski's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 0:0
0:17 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 0:0
0:29 Michalczewski does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Eubank's punches in close. 0:0
0:37 Eubank's corner is urging him on. They have been quite vocal tonight. 0:0
0:48 Not much steam behind Eubank's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 2:0
1:00 Eubank connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 4:0
1:09 A quick jab to the body scores for Eubank 6:0
1:18 Eubank has Michalczewski cornered! 6:0
1:22 Eubank ends up behind Michalczewski as he deftly avoids a straight ahead attack moving to his right. 6:0
1:27 Michalczewski is backed into his opponents corner... 6:0
1:27 Eubank scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 8:0
1:48 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 8:0
2:00 Eubank darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 8:0
2:05 The fighters jockey for position as they both try to gain the advantage here in the 4th. 8:0
2:20 * Dariusz Michalczewski lands a tremendous shot under Eubank's ribcage and Eubank crumbles to the canvas. 8:0
2:23 Jacobsen starts the count... 8:7
2:23 1 8:7
2:24 2 8:7
2:25 3 8:7
2:26 4 8:7
2:27 5 8:7
2:27 * Eubank's legs look bad as he manages to rise from the knockdown. 8:7
2:27 Jacobsen wipes Eubank's gloves as he asks him if he wants the fight to go on... Eubank nods his head and the action resumes. 8:7
2:27 Eubank has suffered a delayed reaction to that last punch. He lurched forward and his legs look bad. Michalczewski needs to capitalize on this moment because he can end this thing right now. 8:7
2:36 Dariusz Michalczewski has Eubank pinned! 8:7
2:41 Michalczewski just can't find the range with that jab. 8:7
2:47 Michalczewski is doing great work inside as he jars Eubank with an uppercut. 8:10
2:47 Michalczewski is like a human windmill as he tries to take advantage of Eubank's condition and end the fight! 8:10
3:00 Michalczewski is just missing by a hair with his punches. 8:10
3:00 The crowd really came to life after Eubank scored that knockdown. 10:11
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 5 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:07 A flurry of punches are exchanged, but Michalczewski is coming out on top. 2:3
0:11 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 2:3
0:16 Chris Eubank traps Michalczewski in the corner! 2:3
0:21 Eubank is clinching... 2:3
0:25 Referee Jacobsen has to separate the two... 2:3
0:38 Eubank lands a devastating hook! 7:3
0:38 Michalczewski is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 7:3
0:51 You could feel the breeze after that miss by Michalczewski! 7:3
0:54 Eubank slips inside and lands a hook. 9:3
1:03 A quick jab from Michalczewski connects. 9:5
1:15 Eubank punctuates a violent exchange with a strong cross. He got the best of that battle, but Michalczewski got his licks in as well! 12:7
1:29 Eubank is moving nicely, using every inch of this ring. 12:7
1:29 Last round's knockdown doesn't appear to have had any carry over here in Round 5. 12:7
1:34 We have a good crowd on hand tonight 12:7
1:43 Dariusz Michalczewski moves into a neutral corner. 12:7
1:47 Eubank is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 12:7
1:56 Michalczewski drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 12:11
1:56 Eubank is reeling.. 12:11
2:08 Eubank takes a cross to the head from Michalczewski. 12:13
2:21 Eubank pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 14:13
2:30 Michalczewski scores with a cross, though it did not land flush. 14:15
2:40 Eubank lands a hard cross, one of the better punches so far this round. 17:15
2:54 Michalczewski telegraphed that shot and Eubank ducks under it easily. 17:15
3:00 Michalczewski throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Eubank but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 17:15
3:00 A nice action round! Both fighters had their moments and receive a well-deserved round of applause as they head for their corners. 18:16
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 6 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:07 Michalczewski received a pep talk from Jeff Mayweather before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:14 Eubank just misses with a huge shot as Michalczewski chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 0:0
0:16 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:0
0:21 Eubank flicks a jab to Michalczewski's stomach 2:0
0:34 Michalczewski moves into the near right corner. 2:0
0:34 Eubank lets a quick hook go, catching Michalczewski moving in. 4:0
0:47 Michalczewski uses subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Eubank tries vainly to score. 4:0
0:49 Michalczewski sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 4:2
1:03 Eubank misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 4:2
1:10 This is turning onto a real pier sixer as both fighters mix it up 6:4
1:24 Eubank swings...and misses. 6:4
1:35 Eubank wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Michalczewski's defense. 6:4
1:42 The fighters are tangled up inside. Eubank has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 8:4
1:51 Eubank bobs and weaves his way inside and lets his hands go, scoring with a hook. 10:4
2:07 The fighters are at ring center... 10:4
2:12 Michalczewski connects with a vicious hook! 10:8
2:12 Mercy! that was a crushing blow! Eubank is trying to hang on... 10:8
2:35 That punch actually went behind Chris Eubank's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Michalczewski. 10:8
2:37 Both fighters miss, now Eubank follows up with a solid hook to the body of Michalczewski! 13:8
2:49 Michalczewski is pinned in his opponents corner... 13:8
2:53 Eubank wings a big left hand at Michalczewski but the latter sidesteps the punch. 13:8
3:00 Chris Eubank brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 13:8
3:00 Round 6 finishes with the sound of the bell. 15:8
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Eubank looks to be in good shape as Round 7 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Jeff Mayweather knows Michalczewski lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:12 Eubank clinches... Dariusz Michalczewski gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 0:0
0:17 Jacobsen has to break them apart. 0:0
0:17 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:0
0:24 Eubank backs into his own corner... 0:0
0:24 Both fighters are scoring in this exchange and neither is coming out on top. 2:2
0:36 Eubank feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Michalczewski's chin. 4:2
0:52 Eubank lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Michalczewski. 4:2
1:04 Eubank works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 4:2
1:20 Eubank tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 4:2
1:22 Michalczewski lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 4:4
1:34 Eubank is forced into his own corner... 4:4
1:39 Michalczewski tries to get fancy with some subtle shoulder movement. When it's done right that kind of thing can throw off an opponent's timing. 4:4
1:44 Eubank gets off a three punch salvo to Michalczewski's head. 6:4
1:53 The fighters are back at ring center... 6:4
1:57 Michalczewski holds his arms up in disgust as Eubank holds him around his waist. 6:4
2:06 Jacobsen separates the two fighters. 6:4
2:11 Chris Eubank has Michalczewski blocked in! 6:4
2:11 Eubank lands several quick blows, not much behind them, but they still count in the judges eyes. 8:4
2:20 Eubank unleashes a flurry of rights and lefts, but only a few get through. 10:4
2:29 Eubank forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Michalczewski. 12:4
2:42 Eubank is really focused in this round. 12:4
3:00 Chris Eubank is clinching... Michalczewski is trying to free his gloves... They are under Eubank's arms... 12:4
3:00 Jacobsen steps in and breaks it up. 12:4
3:00 It looks like Eubank has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 12:4
3:00 That's another round in the books as Round 7 comes to an end. 12:5
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 8. 0:0
0:14 Eubank backs into the near corner. 0:0
0:19 Michalczewski is moving his head and shoulders side to side, but his feet are not going anywhere, giving Eubank a decent target to shoot for. 0:0
0:19 Michalczewski is running out of gas... 0:0
0:19 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 0:0
0:23 Whatever Jeff Mayweather said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Michalczewski has some spring in his step here in the 8th round. 0:0
0:23 There's the uppercut from Michalczewski. That opening has been there all fight for him. 0:2
0:40 Eubank tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 0:2
0:47 Michalczewski scores with the jab. 0:4
1:01 Michalczewski misses wildly with the Hook. 0:4
1:08 Eubank really buried that punch into Dariusz Michalczewski's ribs. 5:4
1:08 Michalczewski was stunned by that blow! 5:4
1:22 Michalczewski is clinching. Jacobsen better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. 5:4
1:26 * Jacobsen is telling Michalczewski to quit leaning on the neck. 5:4
1:40 Michalczewski feints, looking for an opening. 5:4
1:47 Michalczewski drops the right hand flush on Eubank's chin! 5:8
1:47 Michalczewski has Eubank in trouble after that punch! 5:8
1:51 Eubank and Michalczewski are both on the verge of exhaustion.. 5:8
2:01 Eubank grabs Michalczewski. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 5:8
2:05 Michalczewski works his way free! 5:8
2:15 Michalczewski cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Eubank had his elbows tucked in nicely. 5:8
2:21 Chris Eubank lands a vicious hook! 10:8
2:21 Michalczewski looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 10:8
2:26 It doesn't look like Michalczewski has much left at all. 10:8
2:26 Eubank is starting to suck wind... 10:8
2:31 Michalczewski lands a double left, one to the head and one to the body. 10:10
2:45 Michalczewski takes a hard combination from Eubank 14:10
2:45 Michalczewski is on rubber legs as result of those blistering punches 14:10
2:54 Michalczewski is looking to protect his body and he's leaving his chin wide open! 14:10
2:56 Michalczewski slides into his own corner... 14:10
3:00 Eubank back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Michalczewski. 14:10
3:00 Eubank appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 14:10
3:00 As the round comes to a close, both fighters continue to wing shots. That was another good round of action. 14:11
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 9. 0:0
0:13 Chris Eubank lets his hands go inside, but Michalczewski protects his body well. 0:0
0:20 Enzo Calzaghe was extremely upbeat during the break with Chris Eubank providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:21 Eubank let's his hands go and connects with several light blows to Michalczewski's Head. 2:0
0:31 Michalczewski wallops Eubank with a cross to the liver! 2:3
0:45 Dariusz Michalczewski tries to work his way inside but he can't do it. 2:3
0:49 Michalczewski fires away with both hands, banging some clean shots home. 2:6
0:54 Both fighters look fatigued... 2:6
1:01 Eubank traps Michalczewski in the corner! 2:6
1:06 Watch Chris Eubank move. He is darting in and out, in and out, keeping Michalczewski off balance. 2:6
1:10 Eubank is blocked in his own corner... 2:6
1:10 Michalczewski throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 2:8
1:22 Both boxers go back to the middle of the squared circle. 2:8
1:32 Eubank hooks off the jab and scores to the body or Michalczewski. 4:8
1:45 Michalczewski is really focused in this round. 4:8
1:47 Michalczewski has Chris Eubank trapped! 4:8
1:52 Michalczewski throws a crushing right to Eubank's jaw! 4:13
1:52 Eubank is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 4:13
2:09 Eubank picks off the hook by Michalczewski. 4:13
2:20 A series of strong blows to the midsection by Eubank. 7:13
2:30 Michalczewski slides into the corner... 7:13
2:34 Eubank slides along the far ropes. 7:13
2:39 Michalczewski buries a hook followed by an uppercut to the midsection of Chris Eubank 7:16
2:44 There appears to be some minor swelling under Eubank's right eye. 7:16
3:00 Michalczewski is protecting the body nicely as Eubank fails to score inside. 7:16
3:00 Eubank appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 7:16
3:00 And another stanza comes to a close with the bell. 8:18
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Jacobsen motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 10. 0:0
0:07 Michalczewski got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Jeff Mayweather's instructions work. 0:0
0:08 Eubank tries to double up on the hook to the body and at least one gets through. 2:0
0:21 Dariusz Michalczewski cranks up the hook and connects to Eubank's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 2:4
0:21 Oh my! those were devastating blows! Eubank is just trying to hang on! 2:4
0:38 The two fighters have chosen to work on the inside and it's Eubank who scores with a short hook to the chest. 4:4
0:51 Eubank usues his legs to avoid Michalczewski's punches. 4:4
0:54 Eubank glances a hook off Dariusz Michalczewski's side. 6:4
1:11 Jacobsen yells at the fighters to separate but Eubank and Michalczewski are a tangle of arms. 6:4
1:23 Jacobsen breaks them up... 6:4
1:28 Eubank slides into the corner... 6:4
1:33 Michalczewski dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Eubank back on his heels! 6:8
1:33 Eubank seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 6:8
1:46 Eubank does a great job of moving as Michalczewski tries to work inside. 6:8
1:49 Eubank leans on Michalczewski and fires a weak hook to the ribs. 8:8
2:00 Dariusz Michalczewski fires the jab. It finds its target. 8:10
2:05 Eubank's swelling isn't getting any better; as a matter of fact it's even more swollen here in round 10. 8:10
2:10 Eubank is forced into his opponents corner... 8:10
2:14 Michalczewski attempts to go to the body, but can't connect. 8:10
2:16 The uppercut just landed by Eubank is a nice weapon on the inside. 10:10
2:33 Michalczewski misses with that punch. 10:10
2:50 Eubank comes in low. Michalczewski puts a headlock on him. Jacobsen knocks Michalczewski's arm off Eubank's head. 10:10
3:00 Jacobsen separates the two... 10:10
3:00 Eubank appears to have this fight under control. 10:10
3:00 After the bell both fighters continued to throw punches forcing Jacobsen to step in and break it up. 9:10
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Barring a knockout, it looks like this one is going to go right down to the wire. 0:0
0:07 Michalczewski moves into the right corner. 0:0
0:07 Both fighters are pawing with the jab, trying to find an opening. Eubank digs a quick hook into the exposed side of Dariusz Michalczewski. 2:0
0:27 Eubank grabs Michalczewski again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 2:0
0:36 Eubank shoves Michalczewski away. 2:0
0:41 The action slows for the moment. 2:0
0:44 The fighters are at close quarters now as Eubank lands a hook downstairs. 4:0
0:58 Eubank ties up Michalczewski... 4:0
1:03 Jacobsen has to separate the two... 4:0
1:07 Eubank fires a punch over the jab of Michalczewski and gets it in for points. 6:0
1:20 Eubank is staying at the center of the ring. 6:0
1:25 Eubank ties up Michalczewski. Why would he want to clinch now? 6:0
1:35 Eubank finally lets go of Michalczewski. 6:0
1:40 Eubank traps Michalczewski in the corner! 6:0
1:44 Eubank connects with a nasty combination! 10:0
1:44 How is Michalczewski standing after those shots? 10:0
1:56 Eubank has Michalczewski trapped! 10:0
2:01 Eubank looks to work the body, but Michalczewski covers up nicely. 10:0
2:08 A brutal combination from Michalczewski connects to the solar plexus! 10:4
2:08 Chris Eubank was shaken by those blows! 10:4
2:12 That swelling under the right eye of Eubank is definitely getting worse. 10:4
2:25 Eubank misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 10:4
2:32 Eubank is really focused in this round. 10:4
2:36 Michalczewski moves into a neutral corner. 10:4
2:45 * Michalczewski takes a hard hook right on the button and hes down! 10:4
2:47 Jacobsen crouches over Michalczewski and begins to count.. 16:4
2:47 1 16:4
2:48 2 16:4
2:48 * Michalczewski finds his legs and stands up but who knows how long he will be able to remain vertical! 16:4
2:48 Jacobsen motions to both boxers to come together, as he allows the fight to continue. 16:4
2:48 Michalczewski is badly stunned and Eubank will try to finish him off here in the 11th round! 16:4
2:57 Eubank has Michalczewski blocked in! 16:4
3:00 Eubank fires a left hand that Michalczewski takes high on the shoulder. 16:4
3:00 A knockdown is always exciting and this crowd is full of electricity after that last round! 16:4
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds for the last round of the bout. 0:0
0:08 Jeff Mayweather not only gave Michalczewski encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Eubank. Now it's up to Michalczewski to implement it. 0:0
0:13 Jacobsen has to pull the fighters away from each other as Eubank locks up Michalczewski's arms. 0:0
0:17 Jacobsen separates them. 0:0
0:25 Michalczewski retreats into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:29 Eubank lands a powerful uppercut right on the button! 4:0
0:29 That was a beautiful shot, Michalczewski's eyes actually rolled back in his head! It's amazing that he's still upright! 4:0
0:46 Michalczewski misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 4:0
0:48 Eubank works downstairs, scoring with series of hooks. 6:0
1:02 Eubank wraps up Michalczewski... Neither fighter will break... 6:0
1:06 Michalczewski tries to get free... Here comes Jacobsen to break them up... 6:0
1:11 Michalczewski is losing this round and is looking to load up on his punches. 6:0
1:14 Eubank is really focused in this round. 6:0
1:17 Michalczewski retreats into the lower right corner. 6:0
1:21 Eubank tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Michalczewski blocks it. 6:0
1:24 Michalczewski rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 6:2
1:28 You can see some increased swelling around the right of Eubank. 6:2
1:40 Eubank backs into the right corner. 6:2
1:45 Jacobsen warns Dariusz Michalczewski for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 6:2
1:54 The fighters separate after a clinch. 6:2
1:54 It looks like Michalczewski has shaken off the effects of the knockdown he suffered in the last round. 6:2
2:03 Eubank retreats to his own corner... 6:2
2:03 Michalczewski gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Eubank. 6:4
2:20 Eubank fires away but finds nothing but air. 6:4
2:26 Eubank is really focused in this round. 6:4
2:39 * Eubank lands a perfect combination and Michalczewski slumps to the canvas! 6:4
2:41 The count starts... 12:4
2:41 1 12:4
2:42 2 12:4
2:43 3 12:4
2:43 * Michalczewski is up, but not out of the woods yet as he still looks groggy. 12:4
2:43 Michalczewski raises his guard as Jacobsen asks him if he wants to continue. Michalczewski wants to keep on fighting but he still looks hurt. 12:4
2:43 Eubank is reaching down deep to try and end this fight now as he knows he has Michalczewski in trouble! 12:4
2:52 Eubank fires a light jab to the stomach 14:4
2:52 Eubank hurt Michalczewski with that last shot! He's got him on wobbly legs, let's see if he can close the deal! 14:4
3:00 Michalczewski moves into a neutral corner. 14:4
3:00 Eubank seems to have done enough to win this fight. 14:4
3:00 This fight is going to the scorecards as the bell sounds ending Round 12. 14:3
Fight Result
We go to the ring where Jimmy Lennon Jr. is ready with the call...
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
Emil Conforti, United States scores the bout 114 to 111 for Chris Eubank
Karl Rogers, England scores the bout 113 to 112 for Dariusz Michalczewski
Chuck Minker, United States scores the bout 113 to 112 for ...
...Chris Eubank
Your winner by split decision is Chris Eubank!
Score Cards
Emil Conforti Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Chris Eubank 9 10 9 8 10 10 10 10 9 9 10 10 114
Dariusz Michalczewski 10 9 10 10 9 9 9 9 10 10 8 8 111
Karl Rogers Round Total
England 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Chris Eubank 9 10 9 8 10 9 10 9 9 9 10 10 112
Dariusz Michalczewski 10 9 10 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 8 8 113
Chuck Minker Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Chris Eubank 9 10 9 8 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 113
Dariusz Michalczewski 10 9 10 10 9 9 10 9 10 10 8 8 112
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Chris Eubank 27 30 27 24 30 29 29 29 27 27 30 30 339
Dariusz Michalczewski 30 27 30 30 27 28 28 28 30 30 24 24 336
Statistics
Categories Chris Eubank Dariusz Michalczewski
Knockdowns scored 2 1
Jabs / Round 5.25 3.33
Hooks / Round 6.75 3.00
Crosses / Round 4.92 3.83
Combinations / Round 4.75 3.58
Uppercuts / Round 5.08 3.75
Punches Landed / Round 26.75 17.50
Punches Missed / Round 40.50 46.75
Punching Accuracy 39.8% 27.2%
Total Number of Fouls 0 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 2 / 1
Fight Inside 0 / 0 4 / 3
Fight Outside (Offensive) 5 / 2 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 1 / 1
Go for KO 0 / 0 3 / 2
Go All Out for KO 4 / 3 2 / 2
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 1 / 0 0 / 0
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