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Miguel Angel Cotto vs Javier Castillejo

Fight info: LaLaguna Auditorium, Torreon, Coahuila, Mexico, 2016-11-7, announcer is Johnny Addie, referee is Mickey Vann, the bout will be scored by three judges: Renato Caddeo (San Marino), Takeaki Kanaya (Japan) and Michael Fischer (Germany), ring card girl is Larisa Burdeynaya, 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: Miguel Angel Cotto - Record: 0-1-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Gil Clancy - Cut Man: Don Turner
In the blue corner: Javier Castillejo - Record: 0-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Whitey Bimstein - Cut Man: Eddie Aliano

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 There's the bell and this contest is underway. 0:0
0:15 Cotto misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 0:0
0:30 Cotto does a great job of moving as Castillejo tries to work inside. 0:0
0:32 Miguel Angel Cotto hooks off the jab and scores to the body or Castillejo. 2:0
0:49 Cotto connects with a solid cross! 6:0
0:49 Castillejo is staggered... 6:0
0:58 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... But neither is pressing the action right now. 6:0
1:00 Castillejo goes to the body with a three punch salvo. 6:2
1:17 Cotto connects with a violent cross! 10:2
1:17 Castillejo is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 10:2
1:26 A cross to body by Cotto gets through. 12:2
1:39 Cotto catches Castillejo coming in with a sweet uppercut! 16:2
1:39 Cotto has Castillejo in trouble after that punch! 16:2
1:49 Castillejo retreats into the far corner. 16:2
1:49 Castillejo takes a hook as he tries to work inside. 18:2
1:58 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight and the crowd is really showing it. 18:2
2:05 That jab from Cotto just missed. 18:2
2:12 Castillejo backs into the upper left corner. 18:2
2:16 Cotto connects with a vicious uppercut! 22:2
2:16 Castillejo's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 22:2
2:34 Castillejo telegraphed that shot and Cotto ducks under it easily. 22:2
2:49 Castillejo frees himself from Cotto's clutches! They move to ring center now. 22:2
2:53 Castillejo doesn't have to look for Cotto this round as He is right there in front of him. 22:2
3:00 Castillejo tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 22:2
3:00 The crowd is up and standing as the fighters finish the first Round. 23:3

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Cotto and Castillejo square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 2. 0:0
0:12 Castillejo has Cotto trapped! 0:0
0:12 Not much steam behind Castillejo's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 0:2
0:20 Castillejo's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:2
0:21 Cotto slides into the corner... 0:2
0:26 Castillejo fires away but finds nothing but air. 0:2
0:33 A quick combination from Cotto gets through. 2:2
0:52 Castillejo fires a left hand that Cotto takes high on the shoulder. 2:2
1:04 Cotto clamps Castillejo's arms to his side and holds on until Vann breaks the hold. 2:2
1:08 Vann steps in and breaks it up. 2:2
1:16 A vicious exchange with both men scoring, though Miguel Angel Cotto seemed to get the better of it. 5:4
1:26 Cotto lands a short left hook to the head. 7:4
1:35 Cotto is backed into his opponents corner... 7:4
1:35 Castillejo moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 7:6
1:45 Thats a nice combination to the body by Cotto. 9:6
2:09 Castillejo is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Cotto. 9:6
2:17 Cotto slips inside and buries a hook to the body of Castillejo. 12:6
2:28 Castillejo moves into a neutral corner. 12:6
2:28 Cotto punishes Castillejo with a hook to the ribs. 15:6
2:37 Castillejo is pinned in his opponents corner... 15:6
2:41 Cotto's misses as Castillejo backpedals away. 15:6
2:53 Castillejo works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 15:6
3:00 Cotto can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 15:6
3:00 The bell sounds ending Round 2. 15:7

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 3 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:06 Whitey Bimstein knows Javier Castillejo lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:09 Javier Castillejo has Cotto pinned! 0:0
0:09 Castillejo slips in a jab to the body 0:2
0:21 Castillejo bobs and weaves his way inside and lets his hands go, scoring with a hook. 0:4
0:33 Castillejo gets in two or three punishing shots to the head of Cotto. 0:7
0:47 Castillejo misses with that hook. 0:7
1:02 Castillejo has his arms wrapped around Cotto... Now they separate. 0:7
1:06 Referee Vann has to separate the two... 0:7
1:11 Great skills can take you far in this sport, though having a good chin helps as well. 0:7
1:19 Cotto is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 0:7
1:26 That hook from Castillejo snapped Cotto's head back violently! 0:11
1:26 That punch may have stunned Cotto momentarily. 0:11
1:36 Castillejo slides into a neutral corner... 0:11
1:40 Cotto darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 0:11
1:52 Cotto lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Castillejo. 0:11
1:59 Both fighters are probing, looking for an opening. 0:11
2:03 Cotto retreats into a neutral corner. 0:11
2:07 Castillejo 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. 0:11
2:10 Both fighters are pawing with the jab, trying to find an opening. Cotto digs a quick hook into the exposed side of Castillejo. 2:11
2:21 Castillejo is really focused in this round. 2:11
2:23 Cotto pins Castillejo in the corner! 2:11
2:23 Cotto continues to pop the jab 4:11
2:36 Castillejo is really focused in this round. 4:11
2:39 Cotto is staying at the center of the ring. 4:11
2:39 He throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 6:11
2:53 Javier Castillejo whiffs with the jab. 6:11
2:55 Cotto winds up from the third row and lands a vicious hook to the head of Castillejo! That one took forever to get there, but still scored! 9:11
3:00 Wow, they really went at it in that stanza, that was puglistic nirvana, and the fans are clamoring for more. 10:11

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Cotto looks a bit disgusted as Round 4 gets underway. 0:0
0:11 Javier Castillejo just can't find the range with that uppercut. 0:0
0:14 Cotto lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 2:0
0:18 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 2:0
0:22 Don Turner was extremely upbeat during the break with Cotto providing some solid encouragement. 2:0
0:23 Castillejo has Cotto trapped in the far neutral corner... 2:0
0:23 Castillejo throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Cotto's jaw. 2:2
0:37 Castillejo looks to work the body, but Cotto covers up nicely. 2:2
0:39 Cotto scores with a hook to the body but he misses when he tries to double up with it. 4:2
0:48 Castillejo pins Cotto in the corner! 4:2
0:52 Castillejo's not even close with the hook. 4:2
1:04 * Wow! That shot landed like a lightning bolt! Castillejo is down on his back! 4:2
1:07 Vann stands over Castillejo and begins the count... 11:2
1:07 1 11:2
1:08 2 11:2
1:09 3 11:2
1:10 4 11:2
1:11 5 11:2
1:11 * Castillejo still looks shaky after getting up from the knockdown and Vann is taking a long look at him. 11:2
1:11 Vann motions to both boxers to come together, as he allows the fight to continue. 11:2
1:11 Castillejo is definitely in trouble. Cotto needs to pick his shots and he can knock him out right now. 11:2
1:19 Cotto traps Castillejo in the corner! 11:2
1:24 Cotto swings...and misses. 11:2
1:30 * Cotto's punches are straying south of the border prompting a warning from Vann to keep 'em up. 14:2
1:39 Cotto stuns Castillejo. Cotto has exceptional killer instinct and is going to work now to try and finish him! 14:2
1:52 Cotto isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving Castillejo fits. 14:2
2:01 Castillejo takes a heavy hook downstairs. 18:2
2:01 Castillejo is suddenly in trouble! 18:2
2:10 Castillejo retreats to his opponents corner... 18:2
2:14 Cotto just comes up short with the combination. 18:2
2:21 Castillejo backs into a neutral corner. 18:2
2:25 Castillejo usues his legs to avoid Cotto's punches. 18:2
2:32 Cotto gets the cross through Castillejo's guard. 20:2
2:45 They are back in the center of the ring once again 20:2
2:49 Castillejo is doing a great job keeping his distance. 20:2
2:57 Cotto moves into the far corner. 20:2
3:00 Castillejo dances gracefully across the canvas 20:2
3:00 The bell sounded, ending the round but it's a wonder the referee and the fighters could hear it over the noise being made by the crowd. That knockdown really pumped up the spectators here tonight. 21:4

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 5 of this scheduled 10 rounder. 0:0
0:07 Whitey Bimstein was screaming at Castillejo between rounds trying to get him fired up. 0:0
0:08 Javier Castillejo is forced into his opponents corner... 0:0
0:12 Cotto clinches... Castillejo gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 0:0
0:24 Vann has to break the clinch. 0:0
0:24 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 0:0
0:32 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 0:0
0:32 Cotto lets a quick hook go, catching Castillejo moving in. 2:0
0:51 Castillejo is on his bicycle, moving from corner to corner forcing Cotto to chase him. 2:0
0:56 Castillejo has Cotto blocked in! 2:0
1:00 Castillejo back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Cotto. 2:0
1:09 Cotto is either lucky or has radar. Javier Castillejo's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 2:0
1:16 Castillejo shoots the jab. He doubles up on it and the second one carried some power with it. 2:3
1:32 Castillejo is giving Cotto a lot of side-to-side movement. 2:3
1:32 Castillejo seems to have shaken off the effects of last round's knockdown. 2:3
1:43 Castillejo is really focused in this round. 2:3
1:47 Cotto has Castillejo cornered! 2:3
1:51 Cotto is holding... 2:3
1:56 Vann moves in to break the clinch. 2:3
2:00 The fighters jockey for position as they both try to gain the advantage here in the 5th. 2:3
2:08 Cotto lands a devastating uppercut! 7:3
2:08 Javier Castillejo was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 7:3
2:17 Castillejo slides into a neutral corner... 7:3
2:22 Cotto grabs Castillejo's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Vann has to force Cotto to let go. 7:3
2:31 * Cotto is hitting with his shoulder in the close and Vann has seen enough as he issues a warning. 7:3
2:44 Cotto retreats into a neutral corner. 7:3
2:44 Castillejo had the upper hand in an action packed exchange! 9:6
2:54 Cotto moves into the far corner. 9:6
2:58 Castillejo leaves the jab just short. 9:6
3:00 And that ends Round number 5. 8:8

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Cotto looks to be in excellent shape as Round 6 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 * Vann steps in and admonishes Castillejo for hitting below the belt. 0:2
0:20 Castillejo's punches are losing their steam as he looks beat. 0:2
0:24 Javier Castillejo lands a hook to head, then just misses with a follow up cross. 0:4
0:46 Castillejo takes a punishing over hand right to the jaw! 4:4
0:46 What a beautiful combination! Castillejo might not survive this... 4:4
0:58 Cotto has Castillejo blocked in! 4:4
0:58 Cotto throws the hook and connects. 6:4
1:12 Cotto tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 6:4
1:14 That uppercut to the stomach didn't hurt Miguel Angel Cotto but it scores points for Castillejo none the less. 6:6
1:28 Cotto lands a brutal combination! 10:6
1:28 Castillejo is going to need to regroup after that series of blows... 10:6
1:42 Castillejo lands a powerful uppercut right on the button! 10:10
1:42 Cotto looks shaken! 10:10
1:51 Both fighters move back to ring center. 10:10
1:55 Cotto picks off the cross by Castillejo. 10:10
2:11 Cotto retreats into the left corner. 10:10
2:11 Castillejo forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Cotto. 10:12
2:21 The fighters are back in the middle of the ring. 10:12
2:26 Vann yells at the fighters to separate but Castillejo and Cotto are a tangle of arms. 10:12
2:35 Vann has to separate the two... 10:12
2:44 Castillejo misses wildly with the Hook. 10:12
2:51 Castillejo retreats to his own corner... 10:12
2:56 You could feel the breeze after that miss by Cotto! 10:12
2:58 Castillejo lands a series of hooks to the ribs of Cotto. 10:14
3:00 That round personified the word brawl, as both fighters really went at it the for entire three minutes. 10:14

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Vann motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 7. 0:0
0:12 Castillejo lands a strong cross! 0:5
0:12 Cotto is dazed and he is in trouble!! 0:5
0:20 Cotto got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Don Turner's instructions work. 0:5
0:27 Javier Castillejo fires and misses. 0:5
0:36 Cotto retreats into a neutral corner. 0:5
0:41 Castillejo fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 0:5
0:43 Cotto lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Castillejo on the end of that punch. 2:5
0:57 Castillejo doesn't connect with the cross. 2:5
0:59 Cotto connects with a double jab, followed by a right. 4:5
1:08 Castillejo glances a hook off Cotto's side. 4:7
1:22 Castillejo misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 4:7
1:30 Castillejo does a great job working the body as that uppercut just demonstrated. 4:10
1:45 The fighters are back at ring center... 4:10
1:50 Javier Castillejo wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Miguel Angel Cotto's defense. 4:10
1:57 * Vann is telling Cotto to watch backhanding. 6:10
2:26 Castillejo misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 6:10
2:36 Cotto moves into a neutral corner. 6:10
2:41 Castillejo is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Cotto. 6:10
2:45 The Referee breaks it up... 6:10
2:50 Both fighters are being tentative at the moment. 6:10
3:00 Cotto attempts to go to the body, but can't connect. 6:10
3:00 It looks like Cotto has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 6:10
3:00 Castillejo breathes heavily as he walks slowly back to his corner as Round 7 ends. 6:10

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Castillejo rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:17 * Cotto throws a wild overhand right that lands flush! Castillejo drops to one knee and will take the count! 0:0
0:19 Vann stands over Javier Castillejo and starts the count... 6:0
0:19 1 6:0
0:20 2 6:0
0:20 * Castillejo is back on his feet! He looks shaken... 6:0
0:20 Castillejo still looks unsteady, but Vann allows him to go on, waving the fighters together. 6:0
0:20 Castillejo is badly stunned and Cotto will try to finish him off here in the 8th round! 6:0
0:33 Castillejo slides into the corner... 6:0
0:46 Cotto misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 6:0
0:53 Castillejo is trapped in Miguel Angel Cotto's corner... 6:0
0:53 Cotto's jab is fast and accurate. 8:0
0:53 Castillejo has suffered a delayed reaction to that last punch. He lurched forward and his legs look bad. Cotto needs to capitalize on this moment because he can end this thing right now. 8:0
1:02 Miguel Angel Cotto scores with a two punch combination to the midsection. 10:0
1:02 Cotto takes a long look at Castillejo to see if he's playing possum. Cotto is starting to pour it on so he must believe that he's really hurt Castillejo. 10:0
1:10 Castillejo moves into the right corner. 10:0
1:15 Cotto tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Castillejo blocks it. 10:0
1:28 Cotto lets his hands go inside, but Castillejo protects his body well. 10:0
1:31 Castillejo flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 10:2
1:47 Cotto is circling his opponent. 10:2
1:55 Castillejo feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Cotto's chin. 10:4
2:12 Cotto misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 10:4
2:19 Cotto lands a hard, compact hook to the head of Castillejo. 13:4
2:35 Castillejo rips a hook to the head. 13:6
2:44 Castillejo is trapped in the corner... 13:6
2:48 You would think Castillejo had a brick wall built aroud his midsection as futile as Cotto looked trying to score there! 13:6
2:58 Castillejo is trying to avoid shots to the body, but He better get his hands up! 13:6
3:00 Castillejo has Cotto blocked in! 13:6
3:00 Cotto appears to have this fight under control. 13:6
3:00 The round's over but the effects of the knockdown on the crowd linger as many of them remain on their feet, shouting their approval of this fight. 15:6

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 With only two rounds of boxing left, it appears as if Castillejo is not likely to win this fight unless he can score a knockout. 0:0
0:06 Whitey Bimstein not only gave Castillejo encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Cotto. Now it's up to Castillejo to implement it. 0:0
0:06 Cotto rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 2:0
0:20 Cotto picks off the jab thrown by Castillejo. 2:0
0:23 Cotto buries a jab in Castillejo's stomach. 5:0
0:40 Castillejo is clinching... Cotto is trying to free his gloves... They are under Javier Castillejo's arms... 5:0
0:51 Castillejo uses his shoulder to force Cotto out of the clinch. 5:0
0:56 Cotto lands the uppercut but there wasn't much on it. 7:0
1:10 Cotto throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 7:0
1:17 There's a straight right by Castillejo! 7:4
1:17 Javier Castillejo just delivered some big time hurt with that punch! Even the fans at ringside felt it! 7:4
1:21 Castillejo appears to be rebounding from the knockdown he suffered in the last frame. 7:4
1:26 Cotto splits Castillejo's gloves with a powerful uppercut. 10:4
1:50 Castillejo is protecting the body nicely as Cotto fails to score inside. 10:4
1:53 Castillejo scores with a cross, though it did not land flush. 10:6
2:04 Castillejo has Cotto pinned! 10:6
2:09 Castillejo traps Cotto's gloves under his arms... He won't let go. 10:6
2:13 Referee Vann separates the two... 10:6
2:23 Cotto cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Castillejo had his elbows tucked in nicely. 10:6
2:25 Castillejo's jab connects to Cotto's head 10:8
2:41 Javier Castillejo eats a jab from Cotto 12:8
2:58 Castillejo really buried that punch into Cotto's ribs. 12:12
2:58 Cotto is gasping for air!! 12:12
3:00 The crowd shows their appreciation of the efforts of both fighters, as the two warriors make their way to their respective corners. 13:11

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds for the last round of the bout. 0:0
0:08 Javier Castillejo received a pep talk from Whitey Bimstein before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:13 Castillejo can't score with short uppercut inside. Cotto got his gloves in front of the punch. 0:0
0:25 Miguel Angel Cotto wraps up Castillejo. 0:0
0:37 Vann pries them apart. 0:0
0:41 Referee Vann is doing a good job, making sure that the fighters keep it clean. 0:0
0:45 Miguel Angel Cotto quickly pulls at his trunks. 0:0
0:56 Castillejo fires a shot, but it glances off Miguel Angel Cotto's shoulder. 0:0
1:03 Cotto and Castillejo are leaning on one another, and referee Vann pushes them apart and tells them to mix it up. 0:0
1:07 Javier Castillejo pins Cotto in the corner! 0:0
1:11 Castillejo misses with that punch. 0:0
1:13 Miguel Angel Cotto connects with a left-right combo. 2:0
1:29 Cotto works free! He backs to ring center, with Javier Castillejo following. 2:0
1:39 Vann has to pull the fighters away from each other as Castillejo locks up Cotto's arms. 2:0
1:48 Vann separates the two... 2:0
1:55 An even exchange that sees both men score. 4:2
2:09 Castillejo is just missing by a hair with his punches. 4:2
2:12 Miguel Angel Cotto straightens Castillejo up with the impact of that uppercut to the head. 7:2
2:26 Cotto is clinching... 7:2
2:38 The fighters separate after a clinch. 7:2
2:47 Cotto does a great job of moving as Castillejo tries to work inside. 7:2
2:59 Castillejo grabs Cotto again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 7:2
3:00 Vann is shouting at Castillejo to break! 7:2
3:00 Cotto seems to have done enough to win this fight. 7:2
3:00 The final round concludes and we're going to have to await a decision to find out who won this contest. 7:1

Fight Result

And here with the call is Johnny Addie

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

Renato Caddeo, San Marino has it 96 to 93

Takeaki Kanaya, Japan sees the fight 98 to 92

Michael Fischer, Germany scores it 97 to 92

And your winner by unanimous decision Miguel Angel Cotto!!!


Score Cards

Renato Caddeo Round Total
San Marino 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Miguel Angel Cotto 10 10 9 10 9 9 9 10 10 10 96
Javier Castillejo 9 9 10 8 10 10 10 8 10 9 93

Takeaki Kanaya Round Total
Japan 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Miguel Angel Cotto 10 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 98
Javier Castillejo 9 9 10 8 10 10 9 8 10 9 92

Michael Fischer Round Total
Germany 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Miguel Angel Cotto 10 10 9 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 97
Javier Castillejo 9 9 10 8 10 10 10 8 9 9 92

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Miguel Angel Cotto 30 30 27 30 29 27 28 30 30 30 291
Javier Castillejo 27 27 30 24 30 30 29 24 29 27 277


Statistics
Categories Miguel Angel Cotto Javier Castillejo
Knockdowns scored 2 0


Jabs / Round 5.70 2.70
Hooks / Round 7.00 3.30
Crosses / Round 3.90 3.20
Combinations / Round 5.90 3.60
Uppercuts / Round 4.60 3.40


Punches Landed / Round 27.10 16.20
Punches Missed / Round 55.60 73.40


Punching Accuracy 32.8% 18.1%


Total Number of Fouls 3 1
Low Blow 1 1
Backhanding 1
Using Shoulder 1


Foul Penalties:
Caution 3 1




No cuts occured


Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 2 / 2
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 6 / 4
Fight Outside (Defensive) 8 / 6 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 3 / 3
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0


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

Saul Alvarez vs Paul Williams

Fight info: LaLaguna Auditorium, Torreon, Coahuila, Mexico, 2016-11-7, announcer is Jimmy Lennon, referee is Tibor Roman, the bout will be scored by three judges: Erkki Meronen (Finland), Nobuaki Uratani (Japan) and Robert Grasso (United States), ring card girl is Amy Caro, 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: Saul Alvarez - Record: 1-0-0 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Tommy Brooks - Cut Man: Jacob Duran
In the blue corner: Paul Williams - Record: 1-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Tommy Parks - Cut Man: Whitey Bimstein

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell signaling the start of the fight sounds here at this popular venue. 0:0
0:11 Alvarez is motioning with his gloves for Williams to bring it on, but he is not doing much either. 0:0
0:15 Alvarez moves in and scores with a quick jab. 2:0
0:28 Williams has Alvarez cornered! 2:0
0:32 Williams is moving laterally and not straight back, which is exactly what he should be doing. 2:0
0:37 Alvarez is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. 2:0
0:41 Alvarez has promised a good showing tonight. 2:0
0:51 Alvarez is staying at the center of the ring. 2:0
0:51 Alvarez rocks Williams with a quick, powerful uppercut on the inside. 5:0
1:05 That punch actually went behind Paul Williams's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Alvarez. 5:0
1:12 Williams connects with a solid combination! 5:4
1:12 Alvarez is out on his feet after that violent combination! 5:4
1:24 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... But neither is pressing the action right now. 5:4
1:32 Williams telegraphed that shot and Alvarez ducks under it easily. 5:4
1:35 Alvarez throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 7:4
1:55 That hook by Alvarez jarred Williams! 11:4
1:55 Williams looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 11:4
2:04 Alvarez fires the cross in there, flush on the chin of Williams. He rocked him with that one. 14:4
2:25 Williams connects with a nasty combination! 14:8
2:25 Saul Alvarez takes a vicious series of punches from Williams and he is hurt! 14:8
2:41 Williams lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Alvarez. 14:8
2:44 several punches land to Williams's body as he looks to move back to the outside. 16:8
2:57 Saul Alvarez backs into a neutral corner. 16:8
3:00 Williams can't score with short uppercut inside. Alvarez got his gloves in front of the punch. 16:8
3:00 What a great round of boxing as both fighters traded heavy leather. And the crowd is letting the combatants know that they like what they're seeing! 17:9

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Williams looks a bit disgusted as Round 2 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Alvarez received a pep talk from Tommy Brooks before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:09 Williams is forced into his own corner... 0:0
0:09 Not much steam behind Alvarez's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 2:0
0:31 Alvarez slides into a neutral corner... 2:0
0:36 Williams fires and misses. 2:0
0:47 Williams misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 2:0
0:59 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 2:0
1:07 Alvarez misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 2:0
1:14 Williams lands a hard hook! 2:5
1:14 Alvarez is clutching his side! 2:5
1:26 Williams lands a series of hooks to the ribs of Alvarez. 2:7
1:42 Williams slides into the corner... 2:7
1:46 Alvarez cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Williams had his elbows tucked in nicely. 2:7
1:48 * Williams is told to watch hitting with the back of his glove by Roman 2:9
2:07 Alvarez retreats into the lower corner. 2:9
2:11 Paul Williams dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Alvarez back on his heels! 2:13
2:11 Williams has Alvarez hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 2:13
2:20 Williams digs a short hook to ribs of Alvarez. 2:15
2:39 Alvarez is backed into his opponents corner... 2:15
2:43 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Williams rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 2:15
2:55 Williams looks to land a uppercut but misses the mark. 2:15
2:57 Alvarez mauls Williams inside as he delivers a hard hook to the side of the head! 5:15
3:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 2, forcing Roman to step in. 5:17

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Alvarez didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 3. 0:0
0:07 Whatever Tommy Parks said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Williams has some spring in his step here in the 3rd round. 0:0
0:11 Williams fires a wild overhand left and misses everything. 0:0
0:14 Alvarez gets in a hook to the body of Williams. 2:0
0:26 Alvarez pins Williams in the corner! 2:0
0:26 A flurry of light blows from Alvarez scores to the body. 4:0
0:43 Williams is just missing by a hair with his punches. 4:0
0:46 Alvarez fires a jab to the body 6:0
0:58 Alvarez gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 8:0
1:07 They are back in the center of the ring once again 8:0
1:11 Williams lets his hands go inside, but Alvarez protects his body well. 8:0
1:27 Williams takes a tremendous hook to the jaw! 12:0
1:27 Williams appears to have been staggered by that punch... 12:0
1:56 Williams traps Alvarez's gloves under his arms, forcing Roman to break them up. 12:0
2:00 Roman moves them apart. 12:0
2:10 Williams ties up Alvarez... 12:0
2:19 Roman moves in to break the clinch. 12:0
2:24 Williams quickly pulls at his trunks. 12:0
2:27 Williams has Alvarez blocked in! 12:0
2:27 * Williams continues to hammer away as he holds Alvarez and Roman has seen enough as he issues a warning. 12:4
2:50 Alvarez fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 12:4
2:52 Williams wallops Alvarez with a cross to the liver! 12:7
3:00 Williams slides along the far ropes. 12:7
3:00 The seconds jump into action in Alvarez's corner as the bell sounds ending Round 3. 12:7

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Williams is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 4 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:06 Tommy Brooks was extremely upbeat during the break with Alvarez providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:11 That cross from Alvarez lands with some authority! 4:0
0:11 That shot landed square and Williams felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 4:0
0:16 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 4:0
0:25 Paul Williams retreats into a neutral corner. 4:0
0:25 Alvarez scores with an excellent cross. 7:0
0:39 Williams lands a vicious hook! 7:4
0:39 Alvarez looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 7:4
0:53 * Alvarez is doing some great body work inside and he lands a tremendous shot that brings Williams to his knees! And Williams is telling Roman that he can not continue and this one is over!!! Alvarez is the winner by TKO as Williams may have suffered a broken rib. 7:4

Fight Result

Let's go to Jimmy Lennon for the call...

Ladies and Gentlemen! The Referee has stopped the bout with 0:54 gone in Round 4. Your winner is..

Saul Alvarez!


Score Cards

Erkki Meronen Round Total
Finland 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Saul Alvarez 10 9 10 29
Paul Williams 9 10 9 28

Nobuaki Uratani Round Total
Japan 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Saul Alvarez 10 9 10 29
Paul Williams 9 10 9 28

Robert Grasso Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Saul Alvarez 10 9 10 29
Paul Williams 9 10 9 28

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Saul Alvarez 30 27 30 87
Paul Williams 27 30 27 84


Statistics
Categories Saul Alvarez Paul Williams
Knockdowns scored 0 0


Jabs / Round 5.75 3.75
Hooks / Round 6.50 2.75
Crosses / Round 4.75 3.75
Combinations / Round 3.00 2.25
Uppercuts / Round 4.50 2.50


Punches Landed / Round 24.50 15.00
Punches Missed / Round 29.00 65.25


Punching Accuracy 45.8% 18.7%


Total Number of Fouls 0 2
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Backhanding 1


Foul Penalties:
Caution 2




No cuts occured


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


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

Fernando Vargas vs Wilfred Benitez

Fight info: LaLaguna Auditorium, Torreon, Coahuila, Mexico, 2016-11-7, announcer is Pat Harker, referee is Arnold Pokrandt, the bout will be scored by three judges: Axel Zielke (Germany), Herminio Cuevas Collazo (Mexico) and Hubert Earle (Canada), ring card girl is Grace Rivera, 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: Fernando Vargas - Record: 1-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Badly Overweight - Trainer: Charley Goldman - Cut Man: Danny Milano
In the blue corner: Wilfred Benitez - Record: 0-1-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Ray Arcel - Cut Man: Angelo Dundee

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Pokrandt checks with both fighters and calls for the bell, we are underway. 0:0
0:11 Benitez works his way in and leans on Vargas... 0:0
0:15 Pokrandt steps in and breaks it up. 0:0
0:20 Benitez has promised a good showing tonight. 0:0
0:23 Vargas moves into the far left corner. 0:0
0:28 Benitez can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 0:0
0:34 Benitez backs off to hitch up his trunks. 0:0
0:38 Wilfred Benitez pins Vargas in the corner! 0:0
0:38 Vargas takes a right to the body. 0:2
0:47 Vargas is trapped in his own corner... 0:2
0:52 Benitez just misses with a huge shot as Fernando Vargas chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 0:2
0:54 Vargas lands a cross to the body. 2:2
1:06 Vargas retreats into a neutral corner. 2:2
1:10 Benitez throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Vargas but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 2:2
1:17 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... But neither is pressing the action right now. 2:2
1:21 Vargas slips inside and lands a hook. 4:2
1:35 Pokrandt tries to separate the boxers but Benitez has a vice-like grip on Vargas. 4:2
1:53 Benitez and Vargas each take a step back. 4:2
1:58 Benitez lands a big hook to the jaw of Vargas. Vargas was stopped cold by that shot. 4:5
2:13 Vargas misses wildly with the Hook. 4:5
2:19 Benitez is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. 4:5
2:30 Benitez traps Vargas in the corner! 4:5
2:34 Benitez lands a devastating cross! 4:10
2:34 Vargas is suddenly in trouble! 4:10
2:47 Benitez has Vargas cornered! 4:10
2:52 Benitez is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 4:10
2:57 Benitez has Vargas blocked in! 4:10
3:00 Benitez just can't find the range with that combination. 4:10
3:00 There's the bell. That brings the first Round to a close. 4:10

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 2 of this scheduled 10 rounder. 0:0
0:06 Angelo Dundee not only gave Benitez encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Vargas. Now it's up to Benitez to implement it. 0:0
0:11 Benitez fires a lead right that Vargas manages to avoid. 0:0
0:18 Benitez fires the jab. It finds its target. 0:2
0:34 Benitez sneaks home the right cross. 0:4
0:43 Vargas slides into a neutral corner... 0:4
0:48 Benitez isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving Vargas fits. 0:4
0:52 Benitez is really focused in this round. 0:4
0:55 Benitez feints downstairs, then lands two quick blows to the head. 0:6
1:08 Pokrandt yells at the fighters to separate but Benitez and Vargas are a tangle of arms. 0:6
1:20 Vargas tries to get free... Here comes Pokrandt to break them up... 0:6
1:25 Benitez goes to the body with a three punch salvo. 0:8
1:39 Vargas wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Benitez's defense. 0:8
1:41 Wilfred Benitez misses with the jab but scores with the follow up cross. 0:10
1:55 Benitez misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 0:10
2:09 That was a blistering exchange of punches between Benitez and Vargas! 2:12
2:21 Benitez gets off a nice little three punch salvo. 2:14
2:30 Vargas said he wanted to start fast but, he still hasn't found his rhythm. 2:14
2:33 Vargas backs into his own corner... 2:14
2:37 Wilfred Benitez's misses as Vargas backpedals away. 2:14
2:49 Vargas is challenging Benitez to fight him and quit clinching. 2:14
3:00 Pokrandt has to separate the two... 2:14
3:00 Round 2 of this scheduled 10 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 2:14

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Vargas rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:14 Benitez misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 0:0
0:24 Benitez throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 0:2
0:42 Benitez has Fernando Vargas trapped in the far left neutral corner... 0:2
0:47 Benitez fires a volley of punches but Vargas was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 0:2
0:49 Vargas lands a perfectly timed cross that puts Benitez back on his heels. 3:2
1:00 Benitez has Vargas pinned! 3:2
1:04 Benitez swings...and misses. 3:2
1:11 Not much to choose in that exchange as both Vargas and Benitez had their moments. 5:4
1:20 Vargas slides into the corner... 5:4
1:24 That punch actually went behind Fernando Vargas's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Benitez. 5:4
1:26 Vargas ducks under a jab and brings an uppercut right down main street. 7:4
1:40 Benitez misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 7:4
1:42 Vargas forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Wilfred Benitez. 9:4
1:54 Vargas moves into a neutral corner. 9:4
1:58 Benitez is literally dancing circles around Vargas this round. 9:4
2:06 The fight has moved back to the middle of the ring. 9:4
2:11 Benitez lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Vargas. 9:4
2:13 Vargas gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 11:4
2:24 Benitez lands a two short rights and a left hook to the body. 11:6
2:41 Vargas lands a strong hook! 15:6
2:41 Benitez was stunned by that blow! 15:6
2:46 It appears as if Benitez has the makings of a tiny mouse under his right eye. 15:6
2:51 Each fighter is measuring the other. Now Benitez lets his hands go and scores several quick punches to the head of Vargas. 15:8
3:00 Benitez retreats into the right corner. 15:8
3:00 Vargas tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 15:8
3:00 The round comes to a close as the crowd gives the fighters a standing ovation after that action packed round. Both fighters left everything out there. This is truly boxing at it's best. 15:10

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Benitez looks a bit disgusted as Round 4 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Charley Goldman was extremely upbeat during the break with Vargas providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:07 Vargas's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 2:0
0:24 Vargas just landed a three punch combo! 6:0
0:24 Benitez was stopped cold by that series of shots! 6:0
0:28 The swelling under Wilfred Benitez's right eye is increasing. It's going to get tougher and tougher for to see punches coming. 6:0
0:37 Vargas continues to pop the jab 8:0
0:58 Wilfred Benitez catches Vargas with a right hand to the face. 8:2
1:22 Benitez attempts to go to the body, but can't connect. 8:2
1:25 The uppercut just landed by Vargas is a nice weapon on the inside. 10:2
1:37 Benitez scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 10:4
1:53 Vargas cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Benitez had his elbows tucked in nicely. 10:4
1:56 Benitez's jab connects to Vargas's head 10:6
2:05 Vargas doesn't have to look for Benitez this round as He is right there in front of him. 10:6
2:08 A hard jab lands from Vargas 13:6
2:17 Benitez lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 13:8
2:34 Vargas is holding on to Benitez. He seems to be taking a breather. 13:8
2:39 Pokrandt separates the two... 13:8
2:44 Vargas has an army of supporters in the crowd tonight, judging by the chants we are hearing. 13:8
2:51 Vargas whiffs with the jab. 13:8
3:00 Benitez is giving Fernando Vargas a lot of side-to-side movement. 13:8
3:00 The close of the round brings some hearty applause from those in attendance. 12:10

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Fernando Vargas and Benitez square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 5. 0:0
0:07 If the swelling was lessened by Benitez'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
0:12 Benitez fires and misses. 0:0
0:14 Vargas gets in a short cross to the body. 2:0
0:23 Vargas's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 2:0
0:25 Benitez leans in and takes an uppercut to the chin from Vargas. 4:0
0:37 Vargas snakes the jab through Benitez's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 6:0
0:54 Vargas is just missing by a hair with his punches. 6:0
1:01 Benitez has Vargas trapped! 6:0
1:01 A cross lands for Benitez. Vargas didn't see that one coming. 6:2
1:18 Benitez comes in low. Vargas puts a headlock on him. Pokrandt knocks Vargas's arm off Benitez's head. 6:2
1:27 Fernando Vargas pushes Benitez away. 6:2
1:32 Benitez backs into the near right corner. 6:2
1:37 Fernando Vargas wings a big left hand at Benitez but the latter sidesteps the punch. 6:2
1:44 Vargas backs into a neutral corner. 6:2
1:48 Benitez is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Vargas. 6:2
1:57 Benitez shoves Vargas away. 6:2
2:08 There's a wicked cross to the stomach by Vargas. He had some steam on that punch. 9:2
2:12 That swelling under the right eye of Benitez is definitely getting worse. 9:2
2:26 Benitez feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to be trapped there. 9:2
2:30 Benitez's corner is screaming at him to finish the round strong. 9:2
2:39 Benitez pins Vargas's arms! The fighters are tied up... 9:2
2:43 Vargas works his way free! 9:2
2:48 Vargas feints, looking for an opening. 9:2
2:55 Vargas is trying to free his gloves from under Benitez's gloves. 9:2
3:00 Referee Pokrandt separates the two... 9:2
3:00 The bell sounds ending Round 5. 8:2

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Pokrandt motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 6. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Benitez is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Wilfred Benitez still has distension. 0:0
0:11 Vargas grabs and holds Benitez... 0:0
0:15 Pokrandt separates them. 0:0
0:19 Vargas got some great advice from Charley Goldman between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 6. 0:0
0:25 Considering the clinch Benitez has on Vargas it looks like he wants to dance with him, not fight him. Vargas pushes him away. 0:0
0:40 Referee Pokrandt steps in to break it up. 0:0
0:44 Benitez's corner is urging him on. They have been quite vocal tonight. 0:0
0:52 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 0:0
1:03 Pokrandt has to break the clinch. 0:0
1:10 A quick jab from Vargas connects. 2:0
1:24 Vargas fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 2:0
1:26 Benitez gets in a hook to the body of Vargas. 2:2
1:38 Benitez moves into a neutral corner. 2:2
1:38 Vargas scores with three hard shots in a row to the midsection! 5:2
1:43 There appears to be increased swelling under Benitez's right eye. 5:2
1:52 Vargas throws a flurry of punches but Benitez either blocks or slips them. 5:2
1:54 Benitez's cross finds a home on Vargas's jaw. 5:4
2:18 Vargas smothers Benitez's attack with a clinch! 5:4
2:27 Pokrandt moves them apart. 5:4
2:42 Benitez works free! The fighters move to ring center. 5:4
2:55 Vargas picks off the cross by Benitez. 5:4
3:00 Fernando Vargas retreats into a neutral corner. 5:4
3:00 You could feel the breeze after that miss by Benitez! 5:4
3:00 Benitez appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 5:4
3:00 Definitely not a round of the year candidate, hopefully these twoguys pick up the pace a bit 5:4

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Vargas looks to be in fair shape as Round 7 gets underway. 0:0
0:05 Angelo Dundee seemed to pump up Benitez between rounds. 0:0
0:05 Benitez's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:10 Benitez grabs Vargas. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 0:0
0:19 Pokrandt separates the two fighters. 0:0
0:27 Vargas moves into the near corner. 0:0
0:31 Benitez lands a crushing hook! 0:5
0:31 Vargas is suddenly in trouble! 0:5
0:45 Benitez fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 0:5
0:56 Benitez lands a powerful uppercut right on the button! 0:9
0:56 Benitez has Vargas hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 0:9
1:05 Benitez is staying at the center of the ring. 0:9
1:09 He brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 0:9
1:13 Great work to the body by Benitez as he scores with both hands. 0:12
1:13 Benitez wants to end this fight right now. Whether or not he can do it is another story. 0:12
1:26 Benitez has Vargas trapped in the left neutral corner... 0:12
1:31 Benitez's not even close with the cross. 0:12
1:33 Vargas misses the lead right, but follows up with a left hook that finds the mark. 2:12
1:51 Wilfred Benitez is clinching. Pokrandt better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. 2:12
1:56 Pokrandt has to break them apart. 2:12
2:04 Neither fighter wants to stay on the ropes as they are back in the middle of the ring. 2:12
2:08 Vargas picks off the jab thrown by Benitez. 2:12
2:20 Benitez bounces off the ropes, challenging Vargas to come get him. 2:12
2:24 Benitez traps Vargas in the corner! 2:12
2:29 Benitez misses with that combination. 2:12
2:35 Vargas steals a quick glance at his corner. 2:12
2:39 Benitez has Vargas trapped! 2:12
2:43 Benitez fires away but finds nothing but air. 2:12
3:00 Fernando Vargas usues his legs to avoid Benitez's punches. 2:12
3:00 It looks like Benitez has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 2:12
3:00 That's another round in the books as Round 7 comes to an end. 2:13

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Vargas's corner as the bell sounds for Round 8. 0:0
0:06 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Benitez's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Benitez's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:06 The fighters are trading punches and Fernando Vargas seems to have won that exchange. 3:2
0:15 Benitez got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Angelo Dundee's instructions work. 3:2
0:16 Vargas has Wilfred Benitez trapped in the upper neutral corner... 3:2
0:21 Vargas wraps up Benitez... Neither fighter will break... 3:2
0:25 Pokrandt is shouting at Vargas to break! 3:2
0:30 Both fighters move to ring center. 3:2
0:35 Vargas is clinching... 3:2
0:39 The Referee breaks it up... 3:2
0:51 Apparently Benitez feels it's a good strategy to hug Vargas and force Pokrandt to come separate them. 3:2
1:06 Pokrandt moves in to break the clinch. 3:2
1:19 That combination from Vargas just missed. 3:2
1:21 Benitez lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 3:4
1:35 Benitez ties up Vargas. Why would he want to clinch now? 3:4
1:46 The fighters separate after a clinch. 3:4
1:55 Vargas is moving nicely, using every inch of this ring. 3:4
2:01 Benitez gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Vargas with an uppercut. 3:6
2:18 Benitez holds his arms up in disgust as Vargas holds him around his waist. 3:6
2:27 Now they break clean. 3:6
2:38 Vargas is looking to protect his body and he's leaving his chin wide open! 3:6
2:46 Cover the kids eyes, Benitez just landed a horrific right to the head of Fernando Vargas! 3:10
2:46 Vargas is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 3:10
2:50 Vargas is fading... 3:10
2:58 Benitez is blocked in his own corner... 3:10
3:00 Vargas back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Benitez. 3:10
3:00 There's another round in the books. 2:10

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 As we enter the last two rounds of action, it appears as if Fernando Vargas is probably going to need a stoppage to pull this one out. 0:0
0:10 Vargas is backed into his opponents corner... 0:0
0:10 Benitez lands a nice cross but Vargas turned with it, absorbing most of its power. 0:2
0:19 Angelo Dundee was really animated in Benitez's corner and Benitez was nodding in agreement. 0:2
0:24 The fighters are tied up. Benitez tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 0:2
0:36 Vargas pushes Benitez away. 0:2
0:43 Vargas lands a stinging jab. 2:2
1:05 * Vargas goes down!! he walked right into a wicked hook from Benitez!! 2:2
1:07 Pokrandt picks up the count from the timekeeper... 2:8
1:07 1 2:8
1:08 2 2:8
1:08 * Vargas still looks shaky after getting up from the knockdown and Pokrandt is taking a long look at him. 2:8
1:08 Pokrandt looks closely at Vargas who indicates he is ok, and the fight will continue... 2:8
1:08 Benitez is like a human windmill as he tries to take advantage of Vargas's condition and end the fight! 2:8
1:17 Benitez bangs the uppercut home. 2:10
1:17 Benitez picks up the pace sensing he can get Fernando Vargas out of there! 2:10
1:30 Benitez fires and misses. 2:10
1:37 Benitez lands a combination. Fernando Vargas drops his guard and Benitez whacks him again! 2:13
1:37 Benitez appears to have Vargas out on his feet. I'm not sure which of those last few punches hurt him so badly but Vargas looks ready to go, as Benitez closes in to try and end this fight. 2:13
1:46 Benitez pins Vargas in the corner! 2:13
1:46 Vargas takes a combination from Benitez. 2:15
1:46 Wilfred Benitez takes a long look at Vargas to see if he's playing possum. Wilfred Benitez is starting to pour it on so he must believe that he's really hurt Vargas. 2:15
2:00 Benitez lands the uppercut but there wasn't much on it. 2:17
2:04 It doesn't look like Vargas has much left at all. 2:17
2:09 Benitez traps Vargas in the corner! 2:17
2:09 Benitez catches Vargas with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 2:19
2:19 Benitez has Vargas cornered! 2:19
2:23 Benitez misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 2:19
2:26 Vargas lands a short hook to the body. 4:19
2:30 Look for Vargas to start to target Benitez's right eye in an attempt to close it because the swelling under it has continued to grow. 4:19
2:40 Benitez dances gracefully across the canvas 4:19
2:45 The fighters are back in the middle of the ring. 4:19
2:50 The quickness and footwork of Benitez is definitely keeping Vargas off balance. 4:19
3:00 Vargas traps Benitez's gloves under his arms... He won't let go. 4:19
3:00 Pokrandt breaks them up... 4:19
3:00 These fans will be looking for more of the same after that last round. That knockdown really whipped them into a frenzy, they are still all on their feet. 4:20

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 There are 3:00 more minutes of fighting to go in the 10th and final round. 0:0
0:08 Whatever Charley Goldman said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Vargas has some spring in his step here in the 10th round. 0:0
0:14 Vargas lands a solid uppercut! 4:0
0:14 Benitez was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 4:0
0:19 The swelling is increasing around Benitez's right. 4:0
0:31 Pokrandt has to pull the fighters away from each other as Vargas locks up Benitez's arms. 4:0
0:40 Vargas finally lets go of Benitez. 4:0
0:49 Vargas just comes up short with the combination. 4:0
0:51 Benitez scores with a quick one-two to Vargas's midsection 4:2
1:10 Benitez slips in a quick cross. 4:4
1:36 Vargas has been throwing the uppercut and scoring with it all night as he lands yet another short punch inside. 6:4
1:40 Vargas appears to be rebounding from the knockdown he suffered in the last frame. 6:4
1:45 A quick combination from Benitez gets through. 6:6
2:07 Vargas steps back as he tries to create some punching room. 6:6
2:15 Benitez slides into the corner... 6:6
2:20 Vargas fires a left hand that Benitez takes high on the shoulder. 6:6
2:27 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 6:6
2:36 Vargas has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Benitez. 6:6
2:41 Referee Pokrandt has to separate the two... 6:6
2:46 Vargas is trapped in his opponents corner... 6:6
2:46 Benitez lets a quick hook go, catching Vargas moving in. 6:8
2:58 Vargas gets off a three punch salvo to Benitez's head. 8:8
3:00 Benitez is running out of gas... 8:8
3:00 This fight is going to the scorecards as the bell sounds ending Round 10. 8:8

Fight Result

We go to the ring where Pat Harker is ready with the call...

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

Axel Zielke, Germany scores the bout 96 to 93 for Wilfred Benitez

Herminio Cuevas Collazo, Mexico scores it 95 to 95

Hubert Earle, Canada scores the bout 96 to 94 for ...

...Wilfred Benitez

The winner by majority decision is Wilfred Benitez!


Score Cards

Axel Zielke Round Total
Germany 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Fernando Vargas 9 9 10 9 10 10 9 9 8 10 93
Wilfred Benitez 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 10 9 96

Herminio Cuevas Collazo Round Total
Mexico 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Fernando Vargas 10 9 9 10 10 10 9 10 8 10 95
Wilfred Benitez 9 10 10 9 9 9 10 9 10 10 95

Hubert Earle Round Total
Canada 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Fernando Vargas 9 9 10 10 10 10 9 9 8 10 94
Wilfred Benitez 10 10 9 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 96

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Fernando Vargas 28 27 29 29 30 30 27 28 24 30 282
Wilfred Benitez 29 30 28 28 27 27 30 29 30 29 287


Statistics
Categories Fernando Vargas Wilfred Benitez
Knockdowns scored 0 1


Jabs / Round 3.50 7.90
Hooks / Round 3.00 4.50
Crosses / Round 2.90 3.90
Combinations / Round 2.80 4.80
Uppercuts / Round 3.60 3.80


Punches Landed / Round 15.80 24.90
Punches Missed / Round 33.40 69.10


Punching Accuracy 32.1% 26.5%


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


No cuts occured


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


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

Winky Wright vs Antonio Margarito

Fight info: LaLaguna Auditorium, Torreon, Coahuila, Mexico, 2016-11-7, announcer is Jeff Connor, referee is Terry O'Connor, the bout will be scored by three judges: Brett Miller (United States), Duane Ford (United States) and Thomas Miller (United States), ring card girl is Amy Caro, 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: Winky Wright - Record: 1-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Pepe Correa - Cut Man: Danny Milano
In the blue corner: Antonio Margarito - Record: 0-1-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Fights Too Frequently - Trainer: Rudy Perez - Cut Man: Nick Florio

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds and the two fighters are ready to trade blows. 0:0
0:09 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... But neither is pressing the action right now. 0:0
0:17 Wright bounces off the ropes, challenging Margarito to come get him. 0:0
0:23 Margarito has promised a good showing tonight. 0:0
0:27 Margarito pushes Wright away, looking for more space to work in. 0:0
0:48 Margarito misses wildly with the Hook. 0:0
1:00 Antonio Margarito tries to give angles as he continues his relentless forward motion. 0:0
1:06 Margarito backs into the near corner. 0:0
1:06 Margarito moves in and takes a crisp, hard jab from Wright. 3:0
1:19 Wright scores from the outside with a nice cross to the body. 6:0
1:28 Margarito moves into the lower right corner. 6:0
1:28 A flurry of light blows from Wright scores to the body. 8:0
1:41 Wright flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 10:0
1:57 Wright wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Margarito's defense. 10:0
2:07 Wright has Margarito blocked in! 10:0
2:11 Wright connects square to Margarito's jaw, talk about sweet chin music!! 14:0
2:11 How is Margarito standing after those shots? 14:0
2:32 Wright connects with a right-left combo. 16:0
2:36 Margarito's right eye looks like it may have a bit of swelling starting. 16:0
2:46 Antonio Margarito is protecting the body nicely as Wright fails to score inside. 16:0
2:57 Antonio Margarito holds his arms up in disgust as Wright holds him around his waist. 16:0
3:00 Margarito works his way free! 16:0
3:00 There's the bell. That brings the first Round to a close. 17:1

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Wright is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 2. 0:0
0:08 Wright received a pep talk from Pepe Correa before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:14 Margarito fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 0:0
0:16 Wright feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Margarito's chin. 2:0
0:16 Antonio Margarito comes out of his crouch and there is a clash of heads as Wright leans in. That's how nasty cuts occur! 2:0
0:27 Margarito moves into a neutral corner. 2:0
0:31 O'Connor tries to separate the boxers but Wright has a vice-like grip on Margarito. 2:0
0:46 O'Connor separates the two... 2:0
0:51 Great skills can take you far in this sport, though having a good chin helps as well. 2:0
0:55 The action slows for the moment. 2:0
1:06 Wright doesn't connect with the hook. 2:0
1:13 That hook from Antonio Margarito lands with some authority! 2:4
1:13 That punch may have stunned Wright momentarily. 2:4
1:27 Margarito is really focused in this round. 2:4
1:31 Wright has Margarito trapped! 2:4
1:35 Wright has shifted to an orthodox stance. Maybe he believes he can land from this position. No, his jab comes up short as a righty, too. Now, he returns to his natural left handed stance. 2:4
1:37 Margarito pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 2:6
1:54 Wright tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 2:6
2:01 Wright's corner is screaming at him to finish the round strong. 2:6
2:05 Wright pins Margarito in the corner! 2:6
2:10 Wright fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 2:6
2:21 Wright fires a shot, but it glances off Antonio Margarito's shoulder. 2:6
2:33 Wright takes a hard combination from Antonio Margarito 2:11
2:33 Wright is staggered... 2:11
2:49 Wright traps Margarito's gloves under his arms, forcing O'Connor to break them up. 2:11
2:54 Wright pushes Margarito away. 2:11
3:00 Margarito retreats into the lower corner. 2:11
3:00 Wright fires a wild overhand left and misses everything. 2:11
3:00 There's the bell. Wright wings a parting shot that misses. That was close. Round 2 is history. 2:11

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 3 of this scheduled 10 rounder. 0:0
0:06 Margarito's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:06 Wright is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 2:0
0:23 Wright cranks up the hook and connects to Margarito's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 7:0
0:23 Margarito was staggered by those punches... 7:0
0:39 Wright's corner is urging him on. They have been quite vocal tonight. 7:0
0:46 Wright is holding on to Margarito. He seems to be taking a breather. 7:0
0:58 The fighters separate after a clinch. 7:0
1:06 Wright feints, looking for an opening. 7:0
1:15 Wright bobs and weaves his way inside and lets his hands go, scoring with a hook. 9:0
1:20 There appears to be increased swelling under Margarito's right eye. 9:0
1:29 Margarito looks to work the body, but Wright covers up nicely. 9:0
1:31 Wright feints downstairs, then lands two quick blows to the head. 11:0
1:43 Both fighters are pawing with the jab, trying to find an opening. Margarito digs a quick hook into the exposed side of Wright. 11:2
2:01 Winky Wright is bouncing on his toes, avoiding Margarito attempts to move inside on him. 11:2
2:06 Margarito steps back as he tries to create some punching room. 11:2
2:09 Wright connects with a cross. 13:2
2:22 Antonio Margarito is forced into his opponents corner... 13:2
2:27 Margarito is challenging Wright to fight him and quit clinching. 13:2
2:42 O'Connor is shouting at Wright to break! 13:2
2:55 Wright misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 13:2
3:00 Margarito retreats into a neutral corner. 13:2
3:00 Winky Wright brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 13:2
3:00 The seconds jump into action in Wright's corner as the bell sounds ending Round 3. 13:3

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Margarito looks to be in fair shape as Round 4 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Margarito is almost as pronounced as before his corner worked on it. 0:0
0:09 Wright goes to the head, then digs a nice combination to the body that had something on it. 3:0
0:29 The fighters jockey for position as they both try to gain the advantage here in the 4th. 3:0
0:42 Wright slips inside and lands a hook. 5:0
0:56 Margarito bores in determined to maul Wright 5:0
1:05 Margarito just comes up short with the jab. 5:0
1:17 Wright misses with the right and then fails to connect with the left as well. 5:0
1:19 Margarito connects with an uppercut to the head of Winky Wright. 5:2
1:35 Wright takes a tremendous hook to the jaw! 5:6
1:35 Wright is suddenly in trouble! 5:6
1:53 He slides into a neutral corner... 5:6
1:57 Margarito grabs Wright's head, pulls it down, into his chest. O'Connor has to force Margarito to let go. 5:6
2:02 Margarito and Wright each take a step back. 5:6
2:12 Wright has freed himself from Margarito. They move quickly to ring center. 5:6
2:24 Wright misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 5:6
2:31 Margarito is really focused in this round. 5:6
2:35 Margarito slides into the corner... 5:6
2:35 Wright rips off a series of jabs that score! Margarito eats them and tries to bull his way inside but Wright quickly ties him up. Now, they separate. 8:6
2:39 Margarito's swelling isn't getting any better; as a matter of fact it's even more swollen here in round 4. 8:6
2:52 Margarito is clinching... 8:6
2:56 O'Connor separates the two... 8:6
3:00 And another stanza comes to a close with the bell. 9:6

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 O'Connor motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 5. 0:0
0:06 Margarito'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 Margarito backs into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:08 Wright dips and connects with a hook to the side of Margarito's head. 2:0
0:17 Pepe Correa not only gave Wright encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Margarito. Now it's up to Wright to implement it. 2:0
0:23 Both men look like they want to keep this fight in the center of the ring. 2:0
0:36 Margarito ties up Wright... 2:0
0:40 O'Connor has to separate the two... 2:0
0:53 Wright grabs Margarito again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 2:0
0:58 The Referee breaks it up... 2:0
1:02 Margarito pins Wright in the corner! 2:0
1:07 Margarito drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 2:5
1:07 Wright was stunned by that blow! 2:5
1:24 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 2:5
1:33 O'Connor has to break the clinch. 2:5
1:44 Wright has Margarito cornered! 2:5
1:49 Wright whiffs with the cross. 2:5
2:00 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Wright rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 2:5
2:10 Wright usues his legs to avoid Margarito's punches. 2:5
2:12 Wright moves Antonio Margarito back and scores with a hook. 5:5
2:16 The swelling under Margarito's right eye is causing him problems and it won't take much more to become a major handicap for him. 5:5
2:25 Margarito throws a flurry of punches but Winky Wright either blocks or slips them. 5:5
2:37 Margarito lands a powerful jab right on the button! 5:9
2:37 Winky Wright looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 5:9
2:51 A big uppercut from Margarito lands with serious impact! 5:13
2:51 Wright looks like he was hurt by that punch! 5:13
3:00 Wright attempts to go to the body, but can't connect. 5:13
3:00 The Referee has to get between Wright and Margarito as they glare at one another. He sends them to their corners as the bell sounds to end the round. 4:14

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy Caro exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 6. There it is! 0:0
0:05 The swelling on the face of Antonio Margarito is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Margarito still has distension. 0:0
0:06 Winky Wright slips in a jab to the body 2:0
0:10 The swelling under Margarito's right eye is increasing. It's going to get tougher and tougher for to see punches coming. 2:0
0:14 Winky Wright got some great advice from Pepe Correa between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 6. 2:0
0:16 Wright has Antonio Margarito trapped in the right neutral corner... 2:0
0:20 Wright lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Margarito. 2:0
0:31 Wright pumps a heavy jab to the midsection. 5:0
0:43 Wright has Margarito pinned! 5:0
0:47 Winky Wright is probing with his jab as he tries to find an opening in Margarito's defense. 5:0
0:53 Wright lands the lead cross. 7:0
0:58 Margarito is slowing up... 7:0
1:03 Wright lands a rapier like jab to the head of Antonio Margarito 9:0
1:20 Wright misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 9:0
1:36 A flurry of punches are exchanged between the two fighters. It appears as if neither has gotten the better of the exchange. 11:2
1:41 The swelling under Margarito'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. 11:2
1:48 Wright scores with the jab. 13:2
1:53 Margarito looks to be losing his legs. 13:2
2:12 Wright back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Margarito. 13:2
2:25 Wright is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 13:2
2:30 Margarito steals a quick glance at his corner. 13:2
2:37 Margarito lands a vicious uppercut! 13:6
2:37 Wright is going to need to regroup after that blow... 13:6
2:46 Wright traps Margarito in the corner! 13:6
2:50 Wright is just missing by a hair with his punches. 13:6
2:53 Wright leans in and takes an uppercut to the chin from Margarito. 13:8
3:00 Margarito breathes heavily as he walks slowly back to his corner as Round 6 ends. 15:8

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Margarito and Wright leave their corners. 0:0
0:08 Margarito's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:10 Wright looks to the midsection, then fires a combination to the head 2:0
0:19 Wright pins Margarito in the corner! 2:0
0:19 Winky Wright gets his head on the chest of Margarito as He tries to outmuscle him on the inside, scoring with a nice short hook to the head. 4:0
0:24 The swelling around Margarito's right eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 4:0
0:33 Wright has a real weapon in that jab of his. he should use it more. 7:0
0:46 Margarito takes a cross to the head from Wright. 9:0
0:55 Wright throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 11:0
1:13 Wright connects to the head with a powerful left cross. 14:0
1:17 Margarito is going to have to protect his continually swelling right eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 14:0
1:22 Wright lands a hook to the ribs. 16:0
1:31 Margarito scores with a piston-like jab. 16:3
1:41 Some good body work by Wright, landing several short blows to the ribs. 18:3
1:54 Wright forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Margarito. 20:3
1:58 There has to be something done about the swelling around Margarito's right eye as it continues to worsen. 20:3
2:06 Wright has Margarito trapped in the far left neutral corner... 20:3
2:11 Wright dances gracefully across the canvas 20:3
2:23 Margarito misses with that punch. 20:3
2:33 Margarito eats a short cross from Wright amd backs away. 22:3
2:48 Winky Wright slides along the far ropes. 22:3
2:52 Wright is really focused in this round. 22:3
3:00 Wright moves into a neutral corner. 22:3
3:00 It looks like Wright has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 22:3
3:00 Margarito shows Wright his back and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 7. 24:3

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 8. 0:0
0:08 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Margarito's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Margarito's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:10 Margarito drills Wright with a solid jab. 0:2
0:31 Winky Wright pins Margarito's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 0:2
0:35 O'Connor breaks them up... 0:2
0:47 Wright retreats into a neutral corner. 0:2
0:51 Margarito throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Wright but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 0:2
0:58 Wright's corner is shouting at him to stay off the ropes. 0:2
1:04 Winky Wright flicks a jab to Margarito's stomach 2:2
1:18 Margarito tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Wright. 2:2
1:29 Wright has Margarito trapped in the far left neutral corner... 2:2
1:33 Winky Wright voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 2:2
1:38 Wright feints, looking for an opening. 2:2
1:42 Wright slides into a neutral corner... 2:2
1:50 The fighters are taking an extended breather. 2:2
2:03 Margarito continues to come forward but he should be moving in behind punches. 2:2
2:12 Margarito wings a big left hand at Wright but the latter sidesteps the punch. 2:2
2:27 Margarito tries to drop the right hand over the top but Wright ducks under it. 2:2
2:34 Margarito ducks inside, connecting with an uppercut downstairs. 2:4
2:47 Margarito is really focused in this round. 2:4
2:58 Wright throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 2:4
3:00 The bell ending Round 8 sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 2:6

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 9 begins. 0:0
0:07 If the swelling was lessened by Margarito'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
0:14 Margarito can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 0:0
0:28 O'Connor yells at the fighters to separate but Margarito and Wright are a tangle of arms. 0:0
0:32 Referee O'Connor separates the two... 0:0
0:41 Wright misses with the jab but scores with the follow up cross. 2:0
0:57 Margarito traps Wright's gloves under his arms... He won't let go. 2:0
1:09 O'Connor has to break them apart. 2:0
1:21 Both fighters seem willing to clinch... Someone's got to throw some leather... 2:0
1:36 O'Connor steps in and breaks it up. 2:0
1:46 Margarito has Winky Wright trapped in the lower neutral corner... 2:0
1:50 Both fighters are holding here. It's a tangle of arms and O'Connor is going to have to sort this out. 2:0
1:55 O'Connor moves them apart. 2:0
2:02 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 2:0
2:07 Wright smothers Margarito's attack as Margarito tries to get off some shots inside. 2:0
2:16 Margarito looks to his corner. 2:0
2:23 Wright lands a devastating uppercut! 6:0
2:23 Margarito was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 6:0
2:38 Winky Wright is really focused in this round. 6:0
2:41 These guys are really going at it but Wright looks to be getting the worse of it. 8:3
2:46 Wright is fading... 8:3
2:46 Margarito's right eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 8:3
2:53 Wright is trapped in his opponents corner... 8:3
2:57 Wright uses subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Margarito tries vainly to score. 8:3
3:00 Wright seems to have done enough to win this fight. 8:3
3:00 That's another round in the books as Round 9 comes to an end. 8:3

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fighters touch gloves in the middle of the ring as the 10th and final round begins. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Margarito is almost as pronounced as before his corner worked on it. 0:0
0:10 Margarito pins Wright in the corner! 0:0
0:15 Margarito lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Wright. 0:0
0:17 Wright scores with a glancing cross. 2:0
0:31 Antonio Margarito fires away but finds nothing but air. 2:0
0:33 Not much steam behind Wright's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 4:0
0:45 The fighters are at ring center... 4:0
0:45 Winky Wright scores with a beautiful cross that just missed landing flush on Margarito's jaw. 6:0
0:58 Wright is really focused in this round. 6:0
1:06 Margarito wraps his arms around Wright. 6:0
1:21 O'Connor separates them. 6:0
1:25 Margarito and Wright grab a quick breather. 6:0
1:35 Wright smothers Antonio Margarito's attack with a clinch! 6:0
1:40 O'Connor separates the two fighters. 6:0
1:52 Margarito misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 6:0
1:54 Winky Wright scores with a cross to the belly. 8:0
1:59 The increased swelling around the right eye of Margarito is fast becoming a hindurance. 8:0
2:06 Antonio Margarito unleashes a flurry of rights and lefts, but only a few get through. 8:2
2:28 Antonio Margarito looks to land a jab but misses the mark. 8:2
2:41 Margarito looks for a breather; he grabs Wright and holds on. Wright pushes Margarito off and looks for an opening. 8:2
2:50 O'Connor moves in to break the clinch. 8:2
2:58 Antonio Margarito is looking to regain his timing, as punches that were finding the mark earlier are missing now. 8:2
3:00 Wright retreats into a neutral corner. 8:2
3:00 Margarito is holding... 8:2
3:00 Now they break clean. 8:2
3:00 Wright appears to have this fight under control. 8:2
3:00 That's it. This fight has gone the distance and now we'll await the official decision. 8:1

Fight Result

And here with the call is Jeff Connor

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

Brett Miller, United States scores it 97 to 93

Duane Ford, United States scores the bout 96 to 94

Thomas Miller, United States has it 96 to 94

And your winner by unanimous decision Winky Wright!!!


Score Cards

Brett Miller Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Winky Wright 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 97
Antonio Margarito 9 10 9 9 10 9 9 10 9 9 93

Duane Ford Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Winky Wright 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 9 10 10 96
Antonio Margarito 9 10 9 10 10 9 9 10 9 9 94

Thomas Miller Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Winky Wright 10 9 10 10 9 9 10 9 10 10 96
Antonio Margarito 9 10 9 9 10 10 9 10 9 9 94

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Winky Wright 30 27 30 29 27 29 30 27 30 30 289
Antonio Margarito 27 30 27 28 30 28 27 30 27 27 281


Statistics
Categories Winky Wright Antonio Margarito
Knockdowns scored 0 0


Jabs / Round 5.30 2.10
Hooks / Round 4.60 1.80
Crosses / Round 5.80 2.00
Combinations / Round 4.40 2.00
Uppercuts / Round 5.20 2.20


Punches Landed / Round 25.30 10.10
Punches Missed / Round 47.60 51.30


Punching Accuracy 34.7% 16.4%


Total Number of Fouls 0 0
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1


No cuts occured


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


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

Felix Trinidad vs Charkey Ramon

Fight info: LaLaguna Auditorium, Torreon, Coahuila, Mexico, 2016-11-7, announcer is Ben Bentley, referee is Gustavo Padilla, the bout will be scored by three judges: Emma DeUrrunaga (Paraguay), Philippe Verbeke (Belgium) and John Wright (Australia), ring card girl is Jordan Bloggs, 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: Felix Trinidad - Record: 0-1-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: John David Jackson - Cut Man: Bill Gore
In the blue corner: Charkey Ramon - Record: 0-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Yoel Judah - Cut Man: Jack DeForrest

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell for Round 1 sounds and the fight is on. 0:0
0:11 That hook to the body from Ramon had some power behind it. 0:3
0:25 Ramon throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Trinidad but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 0:3
0:31 Ramon takes a tremendous hook to the jaw! 5:3
0:31 Several solid punches score and Ramon is rattled! 5:3
0:45 Trinidad lands a powerful uppercut right on the button! 9:3
0:45 Ramon is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 9:3
1:08 Trinidad connects with a vicious hook! 13:3
1:08 Ramon's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 13:3
1:17 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight and the crowd is really showing it. 13:3
1:20 Trinidad is forced into his opponents corner... 13:3
1:25 Charkey Ramon misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 13:3
1:27 Charkey Ramon eats a jab from Trinidad 15:3
1:36 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... But neither is pressing the action right now. 15:3
1:39 Ramon slides into the corner... 15:3
1:39 Felix Trinidad forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Ramon. 17:3
1:48 Ramon doesn't have to look for Trinidad this round as He is right there in front of him. 17:3
2:00 Ramon misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 17:3
2:06 Ramon's corner is screaming at him to finish the round strong. 17:3
2:14 Ramon moves to the center of the Ring taunting Trinidad with his hands by his sides. 17:3
2:27 Felix Trinidad lands a hard hook! 22:3
2:27 Ramon is suddenly in trouble! 22:3
2:41 Fans call for more action as Charkey Ramon ties up Trinidad. Padilla agrees with the fans and yells for Ramon to quit playing games and fight. 22:3
2:45 Ramon finally lets go of Trinidad. 22:3
2:54 Charkey Ramon tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Felix Trinidad blocks it. 22:3
3:00 Trinidad lands a vicious hook! 26:3
3:00 Ramon looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 26:3
3:00 The bell sounds ending Round 1. 26:4

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Charkey Ramon is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 2. 0:0
0:08 Trinidad backs into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:12 Trinidad comes in low. Ramon puts a headlock on him. Padilla knocks Ramon's arm off Felix Trinidad's head. 0:0
0:21 Padilla pries them apart. 0:0
0:26 Yoel Judah was really animated in Ramon's corner and Ramon was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:28 Charkey Ramon throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 0:2
0:37 Ramon moves in and scores with a quick jab. 0:4
0:54 Charkey Ramon fires a left hand that Trinidad takes high on the shoulder. 0:4
1:05 Ramon plods forward. 0:4
1:18 * Ramon definitely winced after landing that last punch. It looks as if he's hurt his hand; how bad is anyone's guess at this point. 0:4
1:22 Ramon gets off a jab to the solar plexus 0:6
1:32 Ramon buries a hook followed by an uppercut to the midsection of Trinidad 0:9
1:45 Ramon is bobbing and weaving as he moves forward. 0:9
1:58 Charkey Ramon tries to muscle inside but Trinidad clinches him. 0:9
2:07 Padilla steps in and breaks it up. 0:9
2:15 Ramon is keeping away from the ropes. 0:9
2:15 Ramon likes to use the hook but he'd better get a little closer when he throws it or Trinidad's going to beat him to the punch and hurt him! 0:11
2:25 Trinidad slips inside and buries a hook to the body of Ramon. 3:11
2:42 Ramon keeps looking to get inside on Trinidad 3:11
2:56 Ramon doesn't connect with the jab. 3:11
2:58 Felix Trinidad throws a hard cross and scores to the head of Ramon. 6:11
3:00 The seconds jump into action in Trinidad's corner as the bell sounds ending Round 2. 5:11

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 3 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:23 Trinidad connects with a violent uppercut! 4:0
0:23 Ramon looks like he was hurt by that punch! 4:0
0:39 Ramon wraps up Trinidad... Neither fighter will break... 4:0
0:44 Ramon and Trinidad each take a step back. 4:0
0:54 Ramon knows one direction and thats straight ahead. 4:0
1:05 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 4:0
1:13 Trinidad really buried that punch into Ramon's ribs. 9:0
1:13 Charkey Ramon is trying to regroup after those punches... 9:0
1:27 Trinidad is really focused in this round. 9:0
1:39 Trinidad lets his hands go inside, but Ramon protects his body well. 9:0
1:51 A brutal cross from Trinidad connects to the solar plexus! 13:0
1:51 Ramon is gasping for air!! 13:0
2:09 Trinidad drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 17:0
2:09 Ramon is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 17:0
2:23 Ramon just can't find the range with that uppercut. 17:0
2:30 Trinidad really packs a wallop and he just landed a brutal shot to the body! 22:0
2:30 That shot has Ramon hurt! 22:0
2:45 Ramon traps Trinidad in the corner! 22:0
2:45 Ramon lands a pair of short right hands just above the waist line. 22:2
3:00 Trinidad picks off the combination by Ramon. 22:2
3:00 The Referee has to get between Trinidad and Charkey Ramon as they glare at one another. He sends them to their corners as the bell sounds to end the round. 23:0

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Trinidad looks to be in good shape as Round 4 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Ramon's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:07 Ramon lands a solid shot to the head and follows up with a better one! He can be very effective when he remembers to throw his punches in combinations. 0:2
0:21 Ramon is clinching... Trinidad is trying to free his gloves... They are under Ramon's arms... 0:2
0:30 Padilla separates them. 0:2
0:36 Ramon has Trinidad trapped in the near neutral corner... 0:2
0:36 Ramon throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Trinidad's jaw. 0:4
0:53 Trinidad works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 0:4
1:00 Trinidad fires a short right cross that lands square. That was a nice punch. 3:4
1:10 Ramon has Trinidad blocked in! 3:4
1:15 Trinidad uses subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Charkey Ramon tries vainly to score. 3:4
1:22 Ramon has Trinidad pinned! 3:4
1:22 Ramon blasts home a right hand. He telegraphed it but he got away with one there. 3:7
1:34 Trinidad scores with a cross, though it did not land flush. 5:7
1:43 The uppercut just landed by Ramon is a nice weapon on the inside. 5:9
1:57 Trinidad pins Ramon's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 5:9
2:02 Trinidad uses his shoulder to force Ramon out of the clinch. 5:9
2:19 * Ramon rains a combination of blows to the head and body of Trinidad and Felix Trinidad tastes the canvas here in Round 4! 5:9
2:21 Padilla points Ramon to a neutral corner and begins the count over Trinidad... 5:16
2:21 1 5:16
2:22 2 5:16
2:23 3 5:16
2:24 4 5:16
2:25 5 5:16
2:26 6 5:16
2:26 * Trinidad still looks shaky after getting up from the knockdown and Padilla is taking a long look at him. 5:16
2:26 The fight will continue as Padilla appears satisfied that Trinidad is OK. 5:16
2:26 Ramon is going to let it all hang out and try to end this fight right here and now! 5:16
2:39 Trinidad just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 5:20
2:39 Trinidad is reeling.. 5:20
2:48 Trinidad moves into the upper left corner. 5:20
2:53 Ramon throws a flurry of punches but Trinidad either blocks or slips them. 5:20
3:00 Charkey Ramon lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Felix Trinidad. 5:20
3:00 Forget the sweet science, boxing fans love a knockdown as their approval of that last round clearly demonstrates. 5:18

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Ramon's corner as the bell sounds for Round 5. 0:0
0:08 Ramon got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Yoel Judah's instructions work. 0:0
0:13 Ramon lands a paralyzing combination! 0:4
0:13 How is Trinidad standing after those shots? 0:4
0:22 We have a good crowd on hand tonight 0:4
0:29 Ramon scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 0:8
0:29 Trinidad was shaken by those blows! 0:8
0:43 Trinidad has Ramon trapped! 0:8
0:47 That combination from Felix Trinidad has some power behind it! 4:8
0:47 Ramon gets caught with several punishing blows to the head and he is reeling! 4:8
0:59 Ramon is staying at the center of the ring. 4:8
0:59 Ramon flicks a lead right to the head of Trinidad. 4:10
1:08 Ramon cuts loose with both hands and lands some big shots. 4:13
1:18 There's some nice hand speed. Ramon fired off a volley of shots, several of which scored. 4:15
1:22 * There's now a huge mouse under the left eye of Trinidad. 4:15
1:27 Trinidad ducks into an uppercut from Ramon. 4:17
1:44 Trinidad suddenly goes southpaw and tries to find an opening. But his punches miss from this side too. Now he goes back to his orthodox stance. 4:17
1:59 Trinidad doubled up on the hook. Did you see the water fly off Ramon's head? 8:17
1:59 And Charkey Ramon's in big trouble now! 8:17
2:04 Last round's knockdown doesn't appear to have had any carry over here in Round 5. 8:17
2:15 Trinidad gets off a quick combination to the body, with the right hand landing. 10:17
2:25 Ramon slides into a neutral corner... 10:17
2:29 OH! Trinidad landed the big hook flush! 15:17
2:29 Ramon looks stunned! 15:17
2:41 Ramon punishes Trinidad with a hook to the ribs. 15:20
2:57 Ramon pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 15:20
3:00 The two fighters nod at each other as the crowd applauds both the action and the sportsmanship being displayed. 15:20

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Trinidad looks a bit disgusted as Round 6 gets underway. 0:0
0:09 Yoel Judah was extremely upbeat during the break with Ramon providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:09 The swelling on the face of Trinidad is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Trinidad still has distension. 0:0
0:10 Ramon gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Trinidad with an uppercut. 0:2
0:15 It looks like Ramon and Trinidad both need to catch their second wind... 0:2
0:19 Trinidad doubles up to the body. He got Ramon's attention with those shots. 3:2
0:24 Ramon looks to be losing his legs. 3:2
0:24 Trinidad is starting to suck wind... 3:2
0:34 Trinidad backs into his own corner... 3:2
0:39 Ramon wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Trinidad's defense. 3:2
0:41 Trinidad unleashes a fusilade of punches to Ramon's head. 6:2
0:55 Trinidad fires away but finds nothing but air. 6:2
1:02 Trinidad's fans are here in force tonight, cheering everything he does. 6:2
1:05 Trinidad takes a cross to the head from Ramon. 6:4
1:20 Ramon pins Trinidad in the corner! 6:4
1:25 Ramon whiffs with the cross. 6:4
1:27 Trinidad's jab connects to Ramon's head 8:4
1:36 Trinidad connects with a left-right combo. 10:4
1:50 Trinidad can't score with short uppercut inside. Ramon got his gloves in front of the punch. 10:4
1:52 Ramon leans on Trinidad and fires a weak hook to the ribs. 10:6
2:02 A flurry of punches are exchanged between the two fighters. It appears as if Ramon has gotten the better of the exchange. 12:9
2:06 Both fighters are carrying their arms low... 12:9
2:06 The swelling under Trinidad's left eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 12:9
2:20 Trinidad holds his arms up in disgust as Ramon holds him around his waist. 12:9
2:29 Charkey Ramon pushes Trinidad away. 12:9
2:38 Trinidad is challenging Ramon to fight him and quit clinching. 12:9
2:43 Padilla separates the two... 12:9
2:47 Trinidad is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. 12:9
2:50 Ramon retreats into the near right corner. 12:9
2:55 Trinidad brushes the ropes and forces his way back to ring center. 12:9
3:00 Ramon is protecting the body nicely as Trinidad fails to score inside. 12:9
3:00 The bell ending Round 6 sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 14:6

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 7 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:05 Trinidad'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
0:06 Ramon doubles up on the hook, scoring cleanly to the body and then the head of Trinidad. 0:3
0:15 Trinidad is looking to protect his body and he's leaving his chin wide open! 0:3
0:18 Trinidad lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 2:3
0:37 Trinidad misses wildly with the hook. 2:3
0:45 Ramon pushes Trinidad away, looking for more space to work in. 2:3
0:52 Ramon lands a smashing hook! 2:7
0:52 Trinidad is hurt! 2:7
0:56 The swelling under Trinidad's left eye is growing to a point where the eye could end up shut if his corner can't reduce or at least control it. 2:7
1:03 Trinidad scores with a two punch combination to the midsection. 4:7
1:15 Trinidad lands two stinging combinations that stop Ramon in his tracks. 7:7
1:30 Trinidad slips inside and lands a hook. 9:7
1:50 Trinidad lands a crushing hook! 13:7
1:50 Ramon was stunned by that blow! 13:7
2:09 Trinidad connects with a nasty combination! 18:7
2:09 Ramon appears shaken by those punches! 18:7
2:23 Ramon is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Felix Trinidad. 18:7
2:38 * Ramon is bleeding! He's cut! 19:7
2:38 A bad cut has opened on the right eyelid of Ramon and it's bleeding into his eye. 19:7
2:38 * A cut has been opened after the fighters heads collided during that clinch. 19:7
2:46 Ramon scores with a nice short hook inside the defense of Trinidad. 19:9
3:00 Trinidad spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 7. 20:6

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 8 begins. 0:0
0:07 Trinidad'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
0:13 Trinidad traps Ramon's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Padilla breaks it up. 0:0
0:18 Padilla has to break them apart. 0:0
0:22 Yoel Judah seemed to pump up Ramon between rounds. 0:0
0:23 Ramon fires a solid combination. 0:2
0:37 Charkey Ramon tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Trinidad. 0:2
0:49 Trinidad misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 0:2
0:51 A solid combination downstairs by Ramon. 0:5
0:55 Trinidad is going to have to protect his continually swelling left eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 0:5
1:00 Trinidad is trying to avoid shots to the body, but He better get his hands up! 0:5
1:14 Felix Trinidad lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Ramon. 0:5
1:26 Ramon connects square to Trinidad's jaw, talk about sweet chin music!! 0:9
1:26 Trinidad was staggered by that punch! 0:9
1:36 Trinidad moves into a neutral corner. 0:9
1:40 Trinidad is trying to free his gloves from under Ramon's gloves. 0:9
1:45 The fighters separate after a clinch. 0:9
1:54 Trinidad misses with that punch. 0:9
2:01 Felix Trinidad's corner is shouting at him to stay off the ropes. 0:9
2:08 Trinidad misses with that jab. 0:9
2:15 Ramon backs into the lower right corner. 0:9
2:20 Trinidad ties up Charkey Ramon. Why would he want to clinch now? 0:9
2:29 Trinidad shoves Ramon away. 0:9
2:33 The fighters are taking an extended breather. 0:9
2:35 The fighters are at ring center... 0:9
2:40 Trinidad misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 0:9
2:47 Ramon retreats into a neutral corner. 0:9
2:52 And Ramon tastes the power of a crushing uppercut from Trinidad! 4:9
2:52 Charkey Ramon looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 4:9
3:00 Trinidad just comes up short with the combination. 4:9
3:00 Trinidad appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 4:9
3:00 And another stanza comes to a close with the bell. 4:6

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Padilla motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 9. 0:0
0:08 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Trinidad's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Trinidad's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:14 Ramon is working hard to keep this fight at close quarters. 0:0
0:19 Trinidad received a pep talk from John David Jackson before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:24 Trinidad fires and misses. 0:0
0:31 Ramon digs a short hook to ribs of Trinidad. 0:2
0:44 Trinidad drops the right hand flush on Ramon's chin! 4:2
0:44 That blast sent Ramon reeling into the ropes! 4:2
1:00 Ramon cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Trinidad had his elbows tucked in nicely. 4:2
1:07 Felix Trinidad scores with a quick hook to the head of Ramon after Charkey Ramon missed with a wild shot of his own. 6:2
1:21 Trinidad is either lucky or has radar. Ramon's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 6:2
1:32 It's a sweet uppercut by Trinidad! He snapped Ramon's head straight back with that punch! 10:2
1:32 Ramon is trying to regroup after that punch... 10:2
1:46 Trinidad grabs Ramon's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Padilla has to force Trinidad to let go. 10:2
1:56 Padilla moves in to break the clinch. 10:2
2:09 Trinidad scores with a winging right! Ramon's head snapped back violently with that punch! 14:2
2:09 Trinidad just delivered some big time hurt with that punch! Even the fans at ringside felt it! 14:2
2:25 Trinidad scores with a classic left-right combination. 17:2
2:25 Trinidad last connect snapped back the head of Ramon. And it looks like it has reopened Ramon's cut. 17:2
2:25 Ramon is wiping his eye with his glove. The cut on his eyelid has started to drip blood once again and Ramon better pray it doesn't worsen because it's already a problem and could turn into a much bigger one if the cut widens. 17:2
2:39 Trinidad lands a wicked cross! 22:2
2:39 Charkey Ramon was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 22:2
2:48 Ramon has Trinidad cornered! 22:2
2:53 Ramon tries to drop the right hand over the top but Trinidad ducks under it. 22:2
2:55 Both fighters are looking to bang inside, as Trinidad lands an uppercut to the jaw. 24:2
3:00 Trinidad appears to have this fight under control. 24:2
3:00 One more round to go as the bell ending Round 9 sounds. 24:1

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look determined as the final round gets underway. 0:0
0:06 If the swelling was lessened by Trinidad'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 Ramon picks off the jab thrown by Trinidad. 0:0
0:13 Charkey Ramon lands a short left hook to the head. 0:2
0:18 Trinidad's left eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 0:2
0:27 Trinidad misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 0:2
0:34 Ramon telegraphed that shot and Trinidad ducks under it easily. 0:2
0:36 Trinidad pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 2:2
0:53 Ramon clinches... Trinidad gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 2:2
0:57 Padilla has to break the clinch. 2:2
1:11 Both fighters seem willing to clinch... Someone's got to throw some leather... 2:2
1:15 Now they break clean. 2:2
1:25 Charkey Ramon clinches nicely... but clinching doesn't score points. 2:2
1:29 Padilla breaks them up... 2:2
1:46 Ramon fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 2:2
1:48 Trinidad rips a hook to the head. 4:2
2:05 Trinidad has Ramon cornered! 4:2
2:09 Trinidad fires and misses. 4:2
2:12 Ramon catches Trinidad with a nice cross. 4:5
2:29 Ramon fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 4:5
2:36 Ramon is really focused in this round. 4:5
2:43 Charkey Ramon misses wildly with the Hook. 4:5
2:45 Trinidad scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 6:5
2:54 Ramon brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 6:5
2:58 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 6:5
3:00 Felix Trinidad tries to get free... Here comes Padilla to break them up... 6:5
3:00 Trinidad seems to have done enough to win this fight. 6:5
3:00 The crowd would have liked to seen a knockout, but not tonight as the bell sounds ending Round 10, the final round of the fight. 5:3

Fight Result

Ben Bentley has the call...

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

Emma DeUrrunaga, Paraguay scores the bout 96 to 94

Philippe Verbeke, Belgium sees the fight 95 to 94

John Wright, Australia scores the fight 95 to 94

And your winner by unanimous decision Felix Trinidad!!!


Score Cards

Emma DeUrrunaga Round Total
Paraguay 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Felix Trinidad 10 9 10 8 10 10 10 9 10 10 96
Charkey Ramon 9 10 9 10 10 9 9 10 9 9 94

Philippe Verbeke Round Total
Belgium 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Felix Trinidad 10 9 10 8 9 10 10 9 10 10 95
Charkey Ramon 9 10 9 10 10 9 9 10 9 9 94

John Wright Round Total
Australia 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Felix Trinidad 10 9 10 8 9 10 10 9 10 10 95
Charkey Ramon 9 10 9 10 10 9 9 10 9 9 94

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Felix Trinidad 30 27 30 24 28 30 30 27 30 30 286
Charkey Ramon 27 30 27 30 30 27 27 30 27 27 282


Statistics
Categories Felix Trinidad Charkey Ramon
Knockdowns scored 0 1


Jabs / Round 4.40 2.60
Hooks / Round 6.50 5.50
Crosses / Round 3.70 5.10
Combinations / Round 5.40 3.60
Uppercuts / Round 4.70 3.30


Punches Landed / Round 24.70 20.10
Punches Missed / Round 44.40 57.10


Punching Accuracy 35.7% 26.0%


Total Number of Fouls 0 0
Suffered Accidental Head Butt causing Cut 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1


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


Cut locations breakdown:
Cut on right eyelid 2 / 1 / 1


Bouts halted to check cut(s) 0 0


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


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


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

Pernell Whitaker vs Maurice Hope

Fight info: LaLaguna Auditorium, Torreon, Coahuila, Mexico, 2016-11-7, announcer is Pat Harker, referee is Sergey Krupenich, the bout will be scored by three judges: Ken Rudd (Canada), Luca Montella (Italy) and James Howard (United States), ring card girl is Rosanna Pizzo, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 rounds, Unified-rules are in effect, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell is not in effect, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'none', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Pernell Whitaker - Record: 1-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Over Trained - Trainer: Sam Colonna - Cut Man: Bill Gore
In the blue corner: Maurice Hope - Record: 1-0-0 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Jimmy August - Cut Man: Charley Goldman

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters leave their corners and advance toward the center of the ring. 0:0
0:08 Whitaker has Maurice Hope trapped in the upper left neutral corner... 0:0
0:30 * Hope takes a hard combination right on the button and hes down! 0:0
0:33 Krupenich moves into position over Hope and begins the count 9:0
0:33 1 9:0
0:34 2 9:0
0:35 3 9:0
0:36 4 9:0
0:37 Hope is struggling to regain his feet as the count reaches 5. 9:0
0:38 6 9:0
0:39 7 9:0
0:40 8 9:0
0:40 * Hope is up and leaning on the ropes. Now he comes off them and looks toward Whitaker. 9:0
0:40 Hope looks to have steadied himself and Krupenich will allow the fight to continue... 9:0
0:40 Hope is dazed as Whitaker looks to put him away! 9:0
0:49 Hope slides into a neutral corner... 9:0
0:53 Whitaker pummels Maurice Hope, capping off his assault with a stiff combination! 13:0
0:53 Hope appears shaken by those punches! 13:0
1:02 Whitaker lands a two short lefts and a right hook to the body. 15:0
1:02 Whitaker has a dazed opponent in front of him ready for the taking. Let's see what kind of killer instinct he can summon up. 15:0
1:11 Both boxers go back to the middle of the squared circle. 15:0
1:15 Whitaker fires a wild overhand left and misses everything. 15:0
1:22 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Whitaker lands a short uppercut to the chin of Hope. 17:0
1:22 Whitaker is like a human windmill as he tries to take advantage of Hope's condition and end the fight! 17:0
1:35 Pernell Whitaker is off target with that uppercut. 17:0
1:41 Whitaker lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 19:0
1:50 Whitaker doesn't have to look for Hope this round as He is right there in front of him. 19:0
1:53 Whitaker snakes the jab through Maurice Hope's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 21:0
2:07 Hope fires the jab. It finds its target. 21:2
2:27 Hope lands a powerful cross right on the button! 21:6
2:27 Whitaker looks like he was hurt by that punch! 21:6
2:45 That was a violent straight left by Hope! 21:10
2:45 Whitaker is reeling.. 21:10
3:00 Hope lands a strong hook! 21:15
3:00 That shot buckled Whitaker's legs and he is really unsteady now, like he could go down at any moment! 21:15
3:00 The knockdown in that last round really brought the crowd to life, you can feel the electricity in the air. 22:15

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Krupenich motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 2. 0:0
0:15 Hope is either lucky or has radar. Whitaker's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 0:0
0:17 * Hope continues to hammer away as he holds Pernell Whitaker and Krupenich has seen enough as he issues a warning. 0:3
0:38 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 0:3
0:57 Whitaker takes a cross to the head from Hope. 0:5
1:17 Hope's not even close with the combination. 0:5
1:19 Whitaker sneaks home the left cross. 2:5
1:34 Hope's misses as Whitaker backpedals away. 2:5
1:36 Hope is rebounding from the knockdown he suffered in the last frame. 2:5
1:41 Whitaker backs into the right corner. 2:5
1:46 Hope ends up behind Whitaker as he deftly avoids a straight ahead attack moving to his right. 2:5
2:02 Whitaker moves into the near right corner. 2:5
2:02 Hope glances a hook off Whitaker's side. 2:7
2:29 Hope made Whitaker look foolish as he dodged everything he threw just now. Whitaker would have better luck trying to catch a greased Pig. 2:7
2:37 Whitaker misses with the jab but scores with the follow up cross. 4:7
2:50 Whitaker wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 6:7
3:00 Round 2 ends with the sound of the bell. 6:9

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Rosanna Pizzo exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 3. There it is! 0:0
0:08 Whitaker got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Sam Colonna's instructions work. 0:0
0:14 Hope telegraphed that shot and Whitaker ducks under it easily. 0:0
0:16 Whitaker lets his hands go inside and gets in a hook to Hope's midsection. 2:0
0:29 Hope hooks off the jab and scores to the body or Whitaker. 2:2
0:45 Whitaker doesn't connect with the combination. 2:2
0:52 Pernell Whitaker's corner is urging him on. They have been quite vocal tonight. 2:2
0:56 Hope has Whitaker cornered! 2:2
1:01 Hope lets his hands go inside, but Whitaker protects his body well. 2:2
1:07 Both fighters are probing, looking for an opening. 2:2
1:11 Hope retreats to his opponents corner... 2:2
1:11 Whitaker gets his head on the chest of Hope as He tries to outmuscle him on the inside, scoring with a nice short hook to the head. 4:2
1:29 Whitaker is probing with his jab as he tries to find an opening in Hope's defense. 4:2
1:36 Whitaker's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 6:2
1:50 Hope uses subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Pernell Whitaker tries vainly to score. 6:2
1:59 Whitaker works downstairs, scoring with series of hooks. 8:2
2:11 Whitaker has Hope blocked in! 8:2
2:15 Whitaker feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to be trapped there. 8:2
2:24 Whitaker misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 8:2
2:32 The fighters are throwing punches now! Whitaker is being much more effective in this exchange. 11:4
2:41 Pernell Whitaker doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 13:4
2:55 Whitaker has a hold on Hope that would make a professional wrestler proud. 13:4
3:00 Krupenich steps in and breaks it up. 13:4
3:00 The bell sounds ending Round 3. Rosanna Pizzo is about ready to climb through the ropes and into the ring to the whistles and cheers of the crowd. 15:4

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:06 Charley Goldman knows Maurice Hope lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:07 Some good body work by Whitaker, landing several short blows to the ribs. 2:0
0:11 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 2:0
0:20 Whitaker has shifted to an orthodox stance. Maybe he believes he can land from this position. No, his jab comes up short as a righty, too. Now, he returns to his natural left handed stance. 2:0
0:27 Hope dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Whitaker back on his heels! 2:4
0:27 That punch really rocked Whitaker! 2:4
0:43 That was a blistering exchange of punches between Whitaker and Hope! 4:6
0:59 Whitaker is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 4:6
1:06 Whitaker is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 6:6
1:18 Whitaker misses the lead left, but follows up with a right hook that finds the mark. 8:6
1:36 Whitaker throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Hope's jaw. 10:6
1:57 Hope is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 10:6
1:59 The uppercut just landed by Whitaker is a nice weapon on the inside. 12:6
2:10 Whitaker is really focused in this round. 12:6
2:14 Hope scores with three hard shots in a row to the midsection! 12:9
2:27 Whitaker throws the hook and connects. 14:9
2:36 Hope retreats into a neutral corner. 14:9
2:40 Pernell Whitaker misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 14:9
2:47 Hope and Whitaker are both throwing wildly, a nice flurry, with Hope having the edge. 16:12
2:57 Both men go at it at ring center, with Whitaker having the upper hand. 19:14
3:00 After the bell both fighters continued to throw punches forcing Krupenich to step in and break it up. 21:14

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 5 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:05 Charley Goldman was really animated in Hope's corner and Hope was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:10 Whitaker throws a flurry of punches but Hope either blocks or slips them. 0:0
0:13 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:0
0:21 Hope has Whitaker trapped! 0:0
0:21 Both fighters want to work inside for the moment, as Hope blasts home a hook. 0:2
0:37 Hope lands a solid hook! 0:6
0:37 Whitaker is hurt! 0:6
0:52 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Hope rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 0:6
0:57 The fighters jockey for position as they both try to gain the advantage here in the 5th. 0:6
0:59 Hope has been landing solid uppercuts with both his right and his left hand and there is another one! 0:9
1:13 Whitaker works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 0:9
1:24 Hope is really focused in this round. 0:9
1:28 Whitaker goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 2:9
1:40 Whitaker lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 4:9
1:50 Nice pop on that jab from Hope. 4:12
2:02 Whitaker backs into a neutral corner. 4:12
2:06 Hope is moving like he is walking on air tonight. 4:12
2:11 Hard to choose in that exchange as Pernell Whitaker and Maurice Hope go blow for blow. 6:14
2:23 Whitaker lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 8:14
2:38 Hope lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Whitaker. 8:14
2:50 Hope fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 8:14
3:00 Whitaker works free! He backs to ring center, with Hope following. 8:14
3:00 What a great round of boxing as both fighters traded heavy leather. And the crowd is letting the combatants know that they like what they're seeing! 10:15

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 6 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:08 Whatever Charley Goldman said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Hope has some spring in his step here in the 6th round. 0:0
0:12 Hope wraps his arms around Whitaker. 0:0
0:21 Krupenich moves in to break the clinch. 0:0
0:21 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:0
0:29 Maurice Hope with a left to the body 0:2
0:44 Whitaker retreats into the far left corner. 0:2
0:49 Whitaker just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 0:6
0:49 Whitaker is clutching his side! 0:6
1:04 Hope has Whitaker pinned! 0:6
1:08 Hope tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:6
1:10 Whitaker gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 2:6
1:15 Hope is starting to fatigue... 2:6
1:24 Hope tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 2:6
1:26 Whitaker scores with the jab. 4:6
1:35 Maurice Hope slips inside and lands a hook. 4:8
1:49 Hope wings a big left hand at Whitaker but the latter sidesteps the punch. 4:8
1:56 Maurice Hope cuts loose with both hands and lands some big shots. 4:11
2:10 He can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 4:11
2:18 Whitaker's corner is screaming at him to finish the round strong. 4:11
2:26 Whitaker just misses with a huge shot as Hope chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 4:11
2:28 Hope catches Whitaker with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 4:13
2:41 Whitaker backs into his own corner... 4:13
2:41 Hope unleashes a flurry of rights and lefts, but only a few get through. 4:15
2:51 Hope moves into a neutral corner. 4:15
3:00 Krupenich motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 6. 4:15

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Hope looks to be in fair shape as Round 7 gets underway. 0:0
0:13 Hope usues his legs to avoid Whitaker's punches. 0:0
0:15 Appearance wise these two both look good for this stage of the fight. 0:0
0:20 Whitaker got some great advice from Sam Colonna between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 7. 0:0
0:24 Krupenich tries to separate the boxers but Hope has a vice-like grip on Whitaker. 0:0
0:33 Krupenich is shouting at Hope to break! 0:0
0:41 Whitaker slides into the corner... 0:0
0:46 Hope fires a volley of punches but Whitaker was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 0:0
0:48 Whitaker feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Hope's chin. 2:0
1:04 Hope is trying to avoid shots to the body, but He better get his hands up! 2:0
1:16 Hope wraps up Whitaker. 2:0
1:27 Krupenich has to break the clinch. 2:0
1:40 Hope and Pernell Whitaker are in a clinch, Krupenich hollers at them to break and start fighting. 2:0
1:44 The Referee breaks it up... 2:0
1:53 Whitaker tries to muscle inside but Hope clinches him. 2:0
1:58 Now they break clean. 2:0
2:07 Hope just comes up short with the combination. 2:0
2:14 This has not been one for the ages, as both fighters have been very tentative the entire fight. 2:0
2:22 Hope misses wildly with the hook. 2:0
2:29 Both fighters could stand to press the attack a bit more. 2:0
2:43 Not much happening at the moment. 2:0
2:53 Hope connects with a vicious hook! 2:5
2:53 That shot landed square and Whitaker felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 2:5
3:00 Whitaker fires a left hand that Hope takes high on the shoulder. 2:5
3:00 This fight is very close at this point. 2:5
3:00 Pernell Whitaker spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 7. 2:5

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 8 begins. 0:0
0:13 Hope misses with that hook. 0:0
0:15 Whitaker gets inside and fires a hook to Hope's body. 2:0
0:19 Hope is starting to carry his arms lower...he's tired. That's dangerous! 2:0
0:24 Charley Goldman not only gave Hope encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Whitaker. Now it's up to Hope to implement it. 2:0
0:30 Whitaker ties up Hope... 2:0
0:34 Krupenich separates the two... 2:0
0:43 Whitaker is in constant motion. He is a hard fighter to corner. 2:0
0:53 Hope misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 2:0
1:00 Whitaker shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Hope flush! 6:0
1:00 Hope looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 6:0
1:09 Whitaker pins Hope in the corner! 6:0
1:09 Both fighters are exchanging blows! Whitaker scored more on that exchange. 9:2
1:18 Whitaker traps Hope in the corner! 9:2
1:23 Hope does a great job of moving as Whitaker tries to work inside. 9:2
1:30 Hope is looking to protect his body and he's leaving his chin wide open! 9:2
1:37 Hope leaves the jab just short. 9:2
1:44 Whitaker has Hope trapped in the left neutral corner... 9:2
1:49 Pernell Whitaker is on his bicycle, moving from corner to corner forcing Hope to chase him. 9:2
2:08 Whitaker misses with that punch. 9:2
2:15 Hope fires a lead right that Whitaker manages to avoid. 9:2
2:17 Pernell Whitaker lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Hope on the end of that punch. 11:2
2:30 Whitaker grabs and holds Hope... 11:2
2:41 * It's good to see Krupenich paying attention to the little things, as he cautions Whitaker about leaning on his opponent's neck. 11:2
2:54 Whitaker continues to pop the jab 13:2
3:00 Hope retreats into the upper left corner. 13:2
3:00 Whitaker pins Hope's arms! The fighters are tied up... 13:2
3:00 Referee Krupenich separates the two... 13:2
3:00 Pernell Whitaker appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 13:2
3:00 That's all she wrote here in Round 8. 13:2

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 With only two rounds of boxing left, it looks as if Hope is going to need a knockout to win this fight. 0:0
0:17 Hope ties up Pernell Whitaker. 0:0
0:21 The fighters separate after a clinch. 0:0
0:26 Sam Colonna seemed to pump up Whitaker between rounds. 0:0
0:27 Whitaker is mixing his punches well and lands a jab followed by a cross. 2:0
0:43 Hope lets a quick hook go, catching Pernell Whitaker moving in. 2:2
0:57 Krupenich warns Whitaker for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 2:2
1:02 Krupenich separates them. 2:2
1:11 Hope is dancing and flicking harmless punches at Whitaker. 2:2
1:16 Whitaker has Hope cornered! 2:2
1:16 Whitaker lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 4:2
1:33 Hope is protecting the body nicely as Whitaker fails to score inside. 4:2
1:40 Hope lands a devastating cross! 4:6
1:40 Whitaker looks shaken! 4:6
1:52 Whitaker pins Hope in the corner! 4:6
1:56 Whitaker clinches... Hope gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 4:6
2:08 Referee Krupenich has to separate the two... 4:6
2:21 Hope throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Whitaker but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 4:6
2:23 Not much steam behind Pernell Whitaker's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 6:6
2:37 A flurry of light blows from Pernell Whitaker scores to the body. 8:6
2:51 Hope connects with a nasty uppercut! 8:10
2:51 And Whitaker's in big trouble now! 8:10
3:00 And there's the bell ending Round 9. 7:11

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds for the 10th and final round of this fight. 0:0
0:07 Hope's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:14 Whitaker ties up Hope. Why would he want to clinch now? 0:0
0:24 Hope pushes Pernell Whitaker away. 0:0
0:30 Hope steps back as he tries to create some punching room. 0:0
0:38 Hope really packs a wallop and he just landed a brutal shot to the body! 0:4
0:38 Pernell Whitaker in on unsteady legs after those punches. 0:4
0:47 Whitaker lands a double left, one to the head and one to the body. 2:4
0:59 Hope has Whitaker pinned! 2:4
1:04 Both fighters seem willing to clinch... Someone's got to throw some leather... 2:4
1:13 Krupenich separates the two... 2:4
1:20 Whitaker bobs and weaves his way inside and lets his hands go, scoring with a hook. 4:4
1:38 Hope back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Whitaker. 4:4
1:47 Whitaker clinches nicely... but clinching doesn't score points. 4:4
2:05 Referee Krupenich steps in to break it up. 4:4
2:14 Whitaker is clinching... Hope is trying to free his gloves... They are under Whitaker's arms... 4:4
2:18 Whitaker shoves Hope away. 4:4
2:23 Whitaker forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Hope. 6:4
2:35 Whitaker gets away from the ropes and is back to the center of the ring. 6:4
2:39 Whitaker isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving Hope fits. 6:4
2:44 Whitaker is really focused in this round. 6:4
2:51 Hope looks to work the body, but Whitaker covers up nicely. 6:4
2:54 Whitaker stays on the inside, and he lands a short, crisp uppercut that scored big. 9:4
3:00 That's it. This fight has gone the distance and now we'll await the official decision. 9:4

Fight Result

We go to the ring where Pat Harker is ready with the call...

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

Ken Rudd, Canada scores the bout 96 to 93

Luca Montella, Italy sees the fight 95 to 94

James Howard, United States scores the fight 95 to 94

The winner by unanimous decision is Pernell Whitaker!


Score Cards

Ken Rudd Round Total
Canada 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Pernell Whitaker 10 10 10 10 9 9 9 10 9 10 96
Maurice Hope 8 9 9 9 10 10 10 9 10 9 93

Luca Montella Round Total
Italy 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Pernell Whitaker 10 9 10 10 9 9 9 10 9 10 95
Maurice Hope 8 10 9 9 10 10 10 9 10 9 94

James Howard Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Pernell Whitaker 10 9 10 10 9 9 9 10 9 10 95
Maurice Hope 8 10 9 9 10 10 10 9 10 9 94

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Pernell Whitaker 30 28 30 30 27 27 27 30 27 30 286
Maurice Hope 24 29 27 27 30 30 30 27 30 27 281


Statistics
Categories Pernell Whitaker Maurice Hope
Knockdowns scored 1 0


Jabs / Round 8.20 3.00
Hooks / Round 3.80 4.80
Crosses / Round 5.10 2.70
Combinations / Round 5.90 6.30
Uppercuts / Round 5.00 3.60


Punches Landed / Round 28.00 20.40
Punches Missed / Round 45.70 57.00


Punching Accuracy 38.0% 26.4%


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


Foul Penalties:
Caution 1 1




No cuts occured


Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 1 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 6 / 5
Fight Outside (Defensive) 7 / 6 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 2 / 2
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 1 / 0


Title Bout Championship Boxing - Copyright (C) 2013 PIS

Fight Card
Bout Fighter 1 Fighter 2 Odds Winner Decision Last Round Rounds
Opening Bout Miguel Angel Cotto Javier Castillejo 2:1 Miguel Angel Cotto UD 10 10
Preliminary 1 Saul Alvarez Paul Williams 2:1 Saul Alvarez TKO 4 10
Preliminary 2 Fernando Vargas Wilfred Benitez 1:1 Wilfred Benitez MD 10 10
Support Bout Winky Wright Antonio Margarito 1:1 Winky Wright UD 10 10
Co-Feature Felix Trinidad Charkey Ramon 2:1 Felix Trinidad UD 10 10
Main Event Pernell Whitaker Maurice Hope 2:1 Pernell Whitaker UD 10 10