MW Season Week 11 fights 13-16 (IBO, Light-Middle)

[Fist of Legend]

Tommy Ryan vs Jack Dempsey NP

Fight info: Casino Rama, Rama, Ontario, Canada, 2017-2-5, announcer is Joe Antonacci, referee is Arnold Pokrandt, the bout will be scored by three judges: Frank Brunette (United States), Esa Lehtosaari (Finland) and Gary Merritt (United States), ring card girl is Ali Sonoma, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 12 rounds, WBC-rules are in effect, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell only in last round, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'none', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Tommy Ryan - Record: 7-5-0 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Jack Loew - Cut Man: Dave Tenny
In the blue corner: Jack Dempsey NP - Record: 7-2-1 (3) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Over Trained - Trainer: Yoel Judah - Cut Man: Danny Florio

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters are ready to go and the bell sounds to start the action here in the first round. 0:0
0:10 Dempsey NP gets off a jab to the solar plexus 0:2
0:26 That hook from Dempsey NP snapped Ryan's head back violently! 0:6
0:26 Ryan looks like he was hurt by that punch! 0:6
0:38 Jack Dempsey NP throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Ryan's jaw. 0:8
1:01 Dempsey NP is on his bicycle, moving from corner to corner forcing Ryan to chase him. 0:8
1:26 Tommy Ryan's not even close with the hook. 0:8
1:29 Dempsey NP glances a hook off Ryan's side. 0:10
1:41 Dempsey NP scores with a glancing cross. 0:12
2:03 Ryan looks to land a jab but misses the mark. 0:12
2:05 Dempsey NP scores with the jab. 0:14
2:21 Dempsey NP retreats into the lower right corner. 0:14
2:21 Ryan scores with a cross, though it did not land flush. 2:14
2:34 Ryan moves into the right corner. 2:14
2:34 Dempsey NP splits Ryan's gloves with an uppercut. 2:16
2:52 Ryan connects with a solid hook! 6:16
2:52 Dempsey NP was shaken by that blow! 6:16
3:00 Ryan fires a lead right that Dempsey NP manages to avoid. 6:16
3:00 There's the bell. Round 1 comes to an end. 6:18

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 2. 0:0
0:08 Dempsey NP's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:13 Dempsey NP is just missing by a hair with his punches. 0:0
0:15 Ryan throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 2:0
0:29 Ryan misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 2:0
0:31 The fighters are at close quarters now as Dempsey NP lands a hook downstairs. 2:2
0:45 Dempsey NP does a great job of moving as Ryan tries to work inside. 2:2
0:47 Dempsey NP throws the cross and scores to the head of Tommy Ryan. 2:4
1:04 Ryan tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 2:4
1:06 some nifty bodywork Dempsey NP as he scores with several shots from the inside. 2:6
1:20 Ryan has Dempsey NP blocked in! 2:6
1:25 Ryan connects with a violent combination! 6:6
1:25 Dempsey NP was stopped cold by that series of shots! 6:6
1:38 Pokrandt tries to separate the boxers but Dempsey NP has a vice-like grip on Ryan. 6:6
1:43 Pokrandt separates the two... 6:6
1:48 Neither fighter wants to stay on the ropes as they are back in the middle of the ring. 6:6
1:52 Ryan wraps his arms around Dempsey NP. 6:6
2:03 Referee Pokrandt steps in to break it up. 6:6
2:08 Ryan has Dempsey NP pinned! 6:6
2:12 Ryan pins Dempsey NP's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 6:6
2:23 Pokrandt has to break them apart. 6:6
2:32 Dempsey NP lands a crushing uppercut! 6:11
2:32 Ryan is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 6:11
2:49 Ryan is off target with that uppercut. 6:11
2:55 Tommy Ryan's corner is screaming at him to finish the round strong. 6:11
3:00 Ryan knows one direction and thats straight ahead. 6:11
3:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 6:10

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ryan didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 3. 0:0
0:14 Jack Dempsey NP cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Ryan had his elbows tucked in nicely. 0:0
0:17 Ryan throws the hook and connects. 2:0
0:30 Ryan fires a solid combination. 4:0
0:42 Dempsey NP likes to use the hook but he'd better get a little closer when he throws it or Tommy Ryan's going to beat him to the punch and hurt him! 4:2
0:59 Jack Dempsey NP tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 4:2
1:06 Dempsey NP steps back as he tries to create some punching room. 4:2
1:13 Dempsey NP tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Tommy Ryan. 4:2
1:15 Ryan drives home a potent uppercut to the head of Dempsey NP. 7:2
1:25 Ryan retreats into a neutral corner. 7:2
1:30 Dempsey NP is flicking the jab, trying to keep Ryan at long range. 7:2
1:43 Dempsey NP is really fluid in his movement. 7:2
1:47 Jack Dempsey NP scores with a two punch combination to the midsection. 7:4
2:00 The action is back in the center of the ring. 7:4
2:00 Dempsey NP snakes the jab through Ryan's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 7:6
2:17 Dempsey NP tries to drop the right hand over the top but Ryan ducks under it. 7:6
2:19 Ryan lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 9:6
2:29 Ryan gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 11:6
2:42 Dempsey NP is moving nicely, using every inch of this ring. 11:6
2:52 Ryan does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Dempsey NP's punches in close. 11:6
2:58 Ryan is really focused in this round. 11:6
3:00 Ryan's misses as Dempsey NP backpedals away. 11:6
3:00 Ryan spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 3. 11:8

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Dempsey NP rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:07 Jack Loew was extremely upbeat during the break with Ryan providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:08 Ryan backs into the lower corner. 0:0
0:08 Dempsey NP slips inside and lands a hook. 0:2
0:12 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:2
0:17 Dempsey NP traps Ryan in the corner! 0:2
0:22 Dempsey NP telegraphed that shot and Ryan ducks under it easily. 0:2
0:24 Ryan continues to pop the jab 2:2
0:37 Dempsey NP fires and misses. 2:2
0:44 Dempsey NP has Ryan trapped! 2:2
0:44 Ryan eats a jab from Dempsey NP 2:4
1:01 Ryan is clinching... Dempsey NP is trying to free his gloves... They are under Ryan's arms... 2:4
1:10 The fighters separate after a clinch. 2:4
1:19 Dempsey NP slides along the far ropes. 2:4
1:27 A hard jab by Ryan gets in. 5:4
1:44 Ryan lands a crushing hook! 9:4
1:44 That shot has Dempsey NP hurt! 9:4
1:53 Ryan slides into a neutral corner... 9:4
1:53 Dempsey NP scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 9:6
1:53 Ryan steps back and checks for blood after the fighters bump heads. 9:6
2:02 Dempsey NP has Ryan cornered! 9:6
2:06 Jack Dempsey NP leaves the jab just short. 9:6
2:13 Ryan is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. 9:6
2:24 Dempsey NP takes a tremendous hook to the jaw! 13:6
2:24 Dempsey NP appears shaken by those punches! 13:6
2:39 Ryan ties up Jack Dempsey NP. 13:6
2:54 Pokrandt separates them. 13:6
2:59 Tommy Ryan slides into the corner... 13:6
3:00 Dempsey NP works his way in and leans on Ryan... 13:6
3:00 Pokrandt separates the two fighters. 13:6
3:00 The seconds tick off the clock ending Round 4. 12:7

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Ryan and Dempsey NP leave their corners. 0:0
0:12 Ryan looks to the midsection, then fires a combination to the head 2:0
0:16 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 2:0
0:21 Ryan moves in and scores with a quick jab. 4:0
0:39 Ryan rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 6:0
0:54 Ryan wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Dempsey NP's defense. 6:0
1:01 Dempsey NP shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Ryan flush! 6:4
1:01 Dempsey NP just delivered some big time hurt with that punch! Even the fans at ringside felt it! 6:4
1:16 Dempsey NP unleashes a flurry of rights and lefts, but only a few get through. 6:6
1:26 Dempsey NP backs into a neutral corner. 6:6
1:36 The fighters jockey for position as they both try to gain the advantage here in the 5th. 6:6
1:47 Dempsey NP takes a hard combination from Ryan 10:6
1:47 How is Dempsey NP standing after that? 10:6
1:57 Dempsey NP gets in a hook to the body of Ryan. 10:8
2:12 Ryan ducks under a jab and brings an uppercut right down main street. 12:8
2:26 Ryan just comes up short with the cross. 12:8
2:33 Dempsey NP lands a hard hook! 12:12
2:33 Ryan looks shaken! 12:12
2:42 They are back in the center of the ring once again 12:12
2:46 Ryan pins Dempsey NP's arms! The fighters are tied up... 12:12
2:51 Dempsey NP tries to get free... Here comes Pokrandt to break them up... 12:12
3:00 Tommy Ryan catches Dempsey NP coming in with a sweet uppercut! 16:12
3:00 Dempsey NP is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 16:12
3:00 The crowd is literally screaming in approval as the two fighters look for a minutes respite after a sizzling round of action. 16:12

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Dempsey NP looks to be in excellent shape as Round 6 gets underway. 0:0
0:14 OH! Dempsey NP landed the big hook flush! 0:4
0:14 Tommy Ryan is reeling.. 0:4
0:19 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 0:4
0:26 A straight cross from Dempsey NP gets through Ryan's guard. 0:6
0:41 Ryan pins Dempsey NP in the corner! 0:6
0:46 Jack Dempsey NP picks off the jab by Ryan. 0:6
0:48 Dempsey NP scores with a quick hook to the head of Tommy Ryan after Ryan missed with a wild shot of his own. 0:8
0:57 Tommy Ryan gets away from the ropes and is back to the center of the ring. 0:8
1:02 Tommy Ryan wraps up Jack Dempsey NP... Neither fighter will break... 0:8
1:06 The Referee breaks it up... 0:8
1:15 Dempsey NP is bouncing on his toes, avoiding Ryan attempts to move inside on him. 0:8
1:21 The two fighters have chosen to work on the inside and it's Ryan who scores with a short hook to the chest. 2:8
1:30 Both fighters are exchanging blows! Dempsey NP scored more on that exchange. 4:11
1:47 Ryan and Dempsey NP are in a clinch, Pokrandt hollers at them to break and start fighting. 4:11
1:52 Pokrandt moves them apart. 4:11
2:00 Dempsey NP throws a cross to the head, then digs a hook to the body. 4:13
2:18 Ryan patiently and methodically advances, steadily cutting down the ring space, giving Dempsey NP little room to move. 4:13
2:33 Ryan bangs a right cross off the face of Dempsey NP. 6:13
2:42 Dempsey NP has Ryan trapped in the near neutral corner... 6:13
2:42 Dempsey NP catches Ryan with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 6:15
2:47 There's the beginning of a mouse under the right eye of Ryan. 6:15
3:00 Dempsey NP is doing a great job keeping his distance. 6:15
3:00 The Referee has to get between Ryan and Dempsey NP as they glare at one another. He sends them to their corners as the bell sounds to end the round. 5:17

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Ryan's corner as the bell sounds for Round 7. 0:0
0:18 Ryan fires a punishing jab into the face of Dempsey NP. He wasn't probing with that punch. 3:0
0:18 * And now it appears as if Dempsey NP has been cut the last punch that landed. 4:0
0:18 Dempsey NP has suffered a nasty cut on his left eyelid. Its location is almost a sure guarantee to cause trouble throughout the bout. 4:0
0:35 Dempsey NP lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Ryan. 4:0
0:42 Dempsey NP moves into a neutral corner. 4:0
0:42 Ryan lands a stinging jab. 6:0
0:59 Ryan pins Dempsey NP's arms. Now they move apart. 6:0
1:04 Referee Pokrandt separates the two... 6:0
1:13 Dempsey NP throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 6:0
1:19 Referee Pokrandt is doing a nice job controlling this bout. 6:0
1:23 Ryan retreats to his own corner... 6:0
1:28 Oh!!! Jack Dempsey NP unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 6:4
1:28 Jack Dempsey NP has Ryan in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 6:4
1:38 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Dempsey NP lands a short uppercut to the chin of Ryan. 6:6
1:55 Dempsey NP ties up Ryan. Why would he want to clinch now? 6:6
2:04 Pokrandt has to break the clinch. 6:6
2:09 Jack Dempsey NP traps Ryan in the corner! 6:6
2:14 It's a sweet uppercut by Dempsey NP! He snapped Ryan's head straight back with that punch! 6:10
2:14 Ryan is staggered... 6:10
2:23 "The Nonpareil" Dempsey NP lands a stinging jab. 6:12
2:39 Dempsey NP whiffs with the uppercut. 6:12
2:46 Dempsey NP backs into his own corner... 6:12
2:50 You could feel the breeze after that miss by Ryan! 6:12
3:00 Dempsey NP comes in low. Ryan puts a headlock on him. Pokrandt knocks Ryan's arm off Dempsey NP's head. 6:12
3:00 Ryan pushes Dempsey NP away. 6:12
3:00 Jack Dempsey NP appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 6:12
3:00 That ends Round 7... But the fighters are still punching! Now Pokrandt jumps between them. 5:12

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 8 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:11 Ryan wraps up Dempsey NP. 0:0
0:23 Pokrandt separates the two... 0:0
0:28 Dempsey NP connects with an uppercut to the head of Ryan. 0:2
0:41 Tommy Ryan has Jack Dempsey NP blocked in! 0:2
0:45 Ryan swings...and misses. 0:2
0:52 Ryan's corner is urging him on. They have been quite vocal tonight. 0:2
1:00 Pokrandt has to pull the fighters away from each other as Ryan locks up Dempsey NP's arms. 0:2
1:18 Pokrandt moves in to break the clinch. 0:2
1:23 Ryan scores with an uppercut that appeared to catch Dempsey NP in the throat. That has to be painful. 3:2
1:35 Dempsey NP sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 3:4
1:47 Dempsey NP has Ryan pinned! 3:4
1:52 Dempsey NP brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 3:4
1:59 Dempsey NP misses with the jab but scores with the follow up cross. 3:6
2:04 That swelling under the right eye of Ryan is definitely getting worse. 3:6
2:13 Dempsey NP is circling his opponent. 3:6
2:17 Dempsey NP is really focused in this round. 3:6
2:20 The fighters are back at ring center... 3:6
2:20 Dempsey NP feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Ryan's chin. 3:8
2:35 Ryan ties up Jack Dempsey NP... 3:8
2:39 * It's good to see Pokrandt paying attention to the little things, as he cautions Dempsey NP about leaning on his opponent's neck. 3:8
2:53 Ryan and Jack Dempsey NP grab a quick breather. 3:8
2:55 Ryan retreats into a neutral corner. 3:8
3:00 Dempsey NP is holding... 3:8
3:00 Pokrandt pries them apart. 3:8
3:00 Round 8 finishes with the sound of the bell. 2:10

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 9. 0:0
0:13 Ryan misses wildly with the Hook. 0:0
0:20 Dempsey NP lands a paralyzing hook! 0:4
0:20 Ryan appears to have been staggered by that punch... 0:4
0:24 You can see some increased swelling around the right of Tommy Ryan. 0:4
0:28 Yoel Judah seemed to pump up Dempsey NP between rounds. 0:4
0:33 Ryan scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 4:4
0:33 Dempsey NP is suddenly in trouble! 4:4
0:47 Ryan tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Dempsey NP blocks it. 4:4
0:58 Ryan grabs Dempsey NP again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 4:4
1:03 Jack Dempsey NP pushes Ryan away. 4:4
1:07 Both fighters could stand to press the attack a bit more. 4:4
1:15 Ryan drops the right hand flush on Dempsey NP's chin! 8:4
1:15 Dempsey NP's knee almost touched the canvas... 8:4
1:29 Tommy Ryan grabs Dempsey NP. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 8:4
1:33 Ryan uses his shoulder to force Dempsey NP out of the clinch. 8:4
1:38 Dempsey NP moves into a neutral corner. 8:4
1:38 Ryan finds a home for his jab, keeping Dempsey NP at bay. 10:4
1:55 Ryan can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 10:4
2:02 Ryan is really focused in this round. 10:4
2:10 That hook by Dempsey NP jarred Ryan! 10:8
2:10 That blow connected solidly to the head of Ryan and he is stunned! 10:8
2:22 Ryan has Dempsey NP trapped! 10:8
2:22 Ryan shoots the jab into the chest of Dempsey NP. 12:8
2:31 The uppercut just landed by Ryan is a nice weapon on the inside. 14:8
2:45 Tommy Ryan dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Dempsey NP back on his heels! 19:8
2:45 Mercy! that was a crushing blow! Jack Dempsey NP is trying to hang on... 19:8
2:50 There seems to be a bit of puffiness under Dempsey NP's right eye. 19:8
3:00 It looks like Dempsey NP has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 19:8
3:00 Jack Dempsey NP breathes heavily as he walks slowly back to his corner as Round 9 ends. 19:8

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Dempsey NP looks a bit disgusted as Round 10 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Ryan's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Ryan's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:07 Dempsey NP traps Ryan in the corner! 0:0
0:07 Ryan tries a hook but Dempsey NP blocks it and then he scores with a hook of his own! 0:2
0:07 They're both coming in head first. Someone's going to get cut if this keeps occurring! 0:2
0:12 Ryan is starting to suck wind... 0:2
0:12 The swelling under Ryan's right eye is increasing. It's going to get tougher and tougher for to see punches coming. 0:2
0:24 Dempsey NP is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Tommy Ryan. 0:2
0:33 Pokrandt steps in and breaks it up. 0:2
0:51 That was a violent straight right by Ryan! 5:2
0:51 At least two of those shots really hurt Dempsey NP! 5:2
0:55 The swelling is increasing around Dempsey NP's right. 5:2
1:03 Ryan has Dempsey NP cornered! 5:2
1:07 Ryan lands a solid hook! 9:2
1:07 Dempsey NP is hurt! 9:2
1:17 Both fighters move to ring center. 9:2
1:21 Pokrandt warns Ryan for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 9:2
1:26 Ryan shoves Jack Dempsey NP away. 9:2
1:36 Dempsey NP lands a powerful cross right on the button! 9:6
1:36 Ryan takes a step back, obviously hurt! 9:6
1:45 Dempsey NP backs into a neutral corner. 9:6
1:45 Ryan scores with a big right hand. That shot got Dempsey NP's attention. 12:6
1:50 Dempsey NP's right eye is becoming more swollen. his corner is going to need to be control it or it will become a factor. 12:6
1:55 Dempsey NP's jab is fast and accurate. 12:8
2:04 Tommy Ryan pins Dempsey NP in the corner! 12:8
2:09 That combination from Ryan just missed. 12:8
2:11 Dempsey NP lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Ryan on the end of that punch. 12:10
2:16 The swelling under Ryan's right eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 12:10
2:33 Dempsey NP has Ryan trapped! 12:10
2:38 Ryan is challenging Dempsey NP to fight him and quit clinching. 12:10
2:47 Ryan works his way free! 12:10
2:51 The fans expected an action fight, but both fighters have been very cautious all night. 12:10
2:56 Ryan is blocked in his opponents corner... 12:10
3:00 Ryan is protecting the body nicely as Dempsey NP fails to score inside. 12:10
3:00 Dempsey NP appears to have this fight under control. 12:10
3:00 Non stop action as they battled from pillar to post in that round!! 12:9

Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 There's two rounds of boxing left, and it looks as if Tommy Ryan is probably going to need a stoppage to pull this one out. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Ryan is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Tommy Ryan still has distension. 0:0
0:06 If the swelling was lessened by Dempsey NP'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 Dempsey NP darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 0:0
0:22 Jack Dempsey NP is on his bicycle as he looks to stay away from Ryan 0:0
0:26 Jack Loew was really animated in Ryan's corner and Ryan was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:27 Dempsey NP retreats into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:27 Ryan gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Dempsey NP with an uppercut. 2:0
0:31 Both Jack Dempsey NP and Tommy Ryan are really starting to wear down... 2:0
0:40 Tommy Ryan tries to work his way inside but he can't do it. 2:0
0:47 Ryan traps Jack Dempsey NP in the corner! 2:0
0:47 Both fighters are flailing away but Dempsey NP is definitely landing the better punches. 4:3
0:52 Ryan is starting to carry his arms lower...he's tired. 4:3
0:52 Dempsey NP needs to catch his second wind... 4:3
0:52 Dempsey NP's swelling isn't getting any better; as a matter of fact it's even more swollen here in round 11. 4:3
0:57 Jack Dempsey NP is trying to avoid shots to the body, but He better get his hands up! 4:3
1:07 Jack Dempsey NP lands a jab to the midsection 4:5
1:24 Ryan traps Jack Dempsey NP's gloves under his arms, forcing Pokrandt to break them up. 4:5
1:33 Pokrandt has to separate the two... 4:5
1:42 Ryan lands a brutal combination! 8:5
1:42 Dempsey NP's hurt, the last punch in that flurry stopped him cold! 8:5
2:00 Ryan misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 8:5
2:14 Dempsey NP looks for a breather; he grabs Tommy Ryan and holds on. Ryan pushes Dempsey NP off and looks for an opening. 8:5
2:23 Now they break clean. 8:5
2:32 Dempsey NP can't score with short uppercut inside. Ryan got his gloves in front of the punch. 8:5
2:39 Dempsey NP takes a punishing over hand right to the jaw! 12:5
2:39 Dempsey NP is out on his feet after that violent combination! 12:5
2:44 Dempsey NP is going to have to protect his continually swelling right eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 12:5
2:56 That combination from Ryan has some power behind it! 17:5
2:56 Dempsey NP takes a vicious series of punches from Ryan and he is hurt! 17:5
3:00 Neither fighter has much left... 17:5
3:00 Jack Dempsey NP seems to have done enough to win this fight. 17:5
3:00 The bell sounds ending Round 11. 18:6

Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 We go to the last round, as the bell sounds to start the 12th. 0:0
0:09 Ryan got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Jack Loew's instructions work. 0:0
0:09 The swelling on the face of Ryan is almost as pronounced as before his corner worked on it. 0:0
0:09 Dempsey NP'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 Dempsey NP misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 0:0
0:25 Dempsey NP grabs and holds Ryan... 0:0
0:37 Pokrandt breaks them up... 0:0
0:46 Dempsey NP has Ryan cornered! 0:0
0:50 A brutal uppercut from Dempsey NP connects to the solar plexus! 0:4
0:50 Ryan is clutching his side! 0:4
0:55 It seems every shot Ryan takes on his right eye makes the swelling worse. 0:4
0:59 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 0:4
1:04 Dempsey NP's constant movement can be frustrating to an opponent who's not capable of cutting off the ring on him. 0:4
1:16 Ryan has Dempsey NP trapped! 0:4
1:20 Ryan just misses with a huge shot as Dempsey NP chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 0:4
1:27 A big uppercut from Dempsey NP lands with serious impact! 0:8
1:27 That absolutely rocked Ryan, he is on queer street right now!! 0:8
1:36 Both fighters move back to ring center. 0:8
1:36 Both fighters are flailing away but Dempsey NP is definitely landing the better punches. 2:11
1:41 Dempsey NP seems bothered by the increased swelling around the right eye. 2:11
1:50 Dempsey NP misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 2:11
1:52 * That was a blatant low blow by Ryan and Pokrandt has stopped the action to scold him 4:11
2:18 Ryan is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Dempsey NP can't throw punches, I guess. 4:11
2:36 Pokrandt is shouting at Ryan to break! 4:11
2:44 Jack Dempsey NP has Ryan blocked in! 4:11
2:48 Ryan holds his arms up in disgust as Dempsey NP holds him around his waist. 4:11
3:00 Dempsey NP finally lets go of Ryan. 4:11
3:00 Dempsey NP appears to have this fight under control. 4:11
3:00 That's it! This fight is over and we'll go to the scorecards. 3:11

Fight Result

Here's Joe Antonacci with the call...

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

Frank Brunette, United States scores it 114 to 114

Esa Lehtosaari, Finland scores the bout 116 to 112 for Tommy Ryan

Gary Merritt, United States has it even at 114 to 114

We have a majority draw!


Score Cards

Frank Brunette Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Tommy Ryan 9 9 10 10 10 9 9 9 10 10 10 9 114
Jack Dempsey NP 10 10 9 9 9 10 10 10 9 9 9 10 114

Esa Lehtosaari Round Total
Finland 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Tommy Ryan 9 10 10 10 10 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 116
Jack Dempsey NP 10 9 9 9 9 10 10 10 9 9 9 9 112

Gary Merritt Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Tommy Ryan 9 9 10 10 10 9 9 9 10 10 10 9 114
Jack Dempsey NP 10 10 9 9 9 10 10 10 9 9 9 10 114

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Tommy Ryan 27 28 30 30 30 27 27 27 30 30 30 28 344
Jack Dempsey NP 30 29 27 27 27 30 30 30 27 27 27 29 340


Statistics
Categories Tommy Ryan Jack Dempsey NP
Knockdowns scored 0 0


Jabs / Round 7.08 8.42
Hooks / Round 6.17 5.83
Crosses / Round 2.67 3.00
Combinations / Round 3.75 3.92
Uppercuts / Round 2.83 4.08


Punches Landed / Round 22.50 25.25
Punches Missed / Round 45.25 38.00


Punching Accuracy 33.2% 39.9%


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


Foul Penalties:
Caution 1 1


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


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


Cut locations breakdown:
Cut on left eyelid 1 / 0 / 0


Bouts halted to check cut(s) 0 0


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


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


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

[Fist of Legend]

Nino Benvenuti vs Bernard Hopkins

Fight info: Casino Rama, Rama, Ontario, Canada, 2017-2-5, announcer is Jim Fitzgerald, referee is Terry O'Connor, the bout will be scored by three judges: Hubert Minn (United States), Gary Merritt (United States) and Joel Elizondo (United States), ring card girl is Ecaterina Pasiakos, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 12 rounds, IBF-rules are in effect, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell is not in effect, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'none', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Nino Benvenuti - Record: 10-0-0 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Peter Manfredo Sr. - Cut Man: Percy Richardson
In the blue corner: Bernard Hopkins - Record: 6-1-3 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Whitey Bimstein - Cut Man: Freddie Brown

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell signaling the start of the fight sounds here at this popular venue. 0:0
0:18 Benvenuti has Hopkins pinned! 0:0
0:23 Benvenuti is flicking the jab, trying to keep Hopkins at long range. 0:0
0:31 The action slows for the moment. 0:0
0:34 Benvenuti scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 2:0
0:48 Benvenuti connects with a solid combination! 6:0
0:48 Hopkins is trying to regroup after those punches... 6:0
1:02 Nino Benvenuti works his way in and leans on Hopkins... 6:0
1:14 * Benvenuti is told to watch leading with his head by the referee O'Connor. 6:0
1:35 Benvenuti brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 6:0
1:40 Benvenuti is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. 6:0
1:42 Benvenuti is staying at the center of the ring. 6:0
1:42 Nino Benvenuti lets his hands go inside and gets in a hook to Hopkins's midsection. 8:0
1:59 Benvenuti is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 8:0
2:05 Hopkins lands the hook downstairs as he continues to find openings in Benvenuti's defense. 8:3
2:18 Benvenuti slides into the corner... 8:3
2:23 Hopkins pins Benvenuti's arms! The fighters are tied up... 8:3
2:32 Hopkins shoves Benvenuti away. 8:3
2:36 Both fighters are probing, looking for an opening. 8:3
2:40 Benvenuti splits the gloves with a jab. He'd like to find a home for that punch during this fight. 10:3
2:54 Benvenuti fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 10:3
3:00 Hopkins is trapped in his opponents corner... 10:3
3:00 Benvenuti back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Hopkins. 10:3
3:00 There's the bell. Round 1 is history. We've got a lot more action coming up. 12:2

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 2 begins. 0:0
0:07 Hopkins got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Freddie Brown's instructions work. 0:0
0:09 Benvenuti has Hopkins trapped! 0:0
0:13 O'Connor yells at the fighters to separate but Benvenuti and Hopkins are a tangle of arms. 0:0
0:25 Hopkins tries to get free... Here comes O'Connor to break them up... 0:0
0:32 Benvenuti lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 2:0
0:46 Benvenuti misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 2:0
0:53 Hopkins is forced into his opponents corner... 2:0
0:53 A quick combination from Benvenuti gets through. 4:0
1:07 Hopkins lands a devastating uppercut! 4:5
1:07 Benvenuti seems to have been hurt by that punch! 4:5
1:16 Hopkins has Benvenuti blocked in! 4:5
1:16 Hopkins misses with the jab but scores with the follow up cross. 4:7
1:16 Hopkins stuns Benvenuti. Hopkins has exceptional killer instinct and is going to work now to try and finish him! 4:7
1:29 Hopkins whiffs with the jab. 4:7
1:40 Hopkins slides along the far ropes. 4:7
1:44 Hopkins slips in a quick cross. 4:9
1:44 Hopkins has a dazed opponent in front of him ready for the taking. Let's see what kind of killer instinct he can summon up. 4:9
1:53 Hopkins scores with a quick hook to the head of Benvenuti after Benvenuti missed with a wild shot of his own. 4:11
1:53 There's time for Hopkins to finish Benvenuti if he can do it. 4:11
2:11 Benvenuti does a great job of moving as Bernard Hopkins tries to work inside. 4:11
2:22 Hopkins is holding... 4:11
2:33 Hopkins pushes Benvenuti away. 4:11
2:37 Hopkins looks to his corner. 4:11
2:40 The combatants circle one another, looking for an opening to exploit. 4:11
2:44 Hopkins has Benvenuti trapped in the lower right neutral corner... 4:11
2:49 Hopkins just can't find the range with that uppercut. 4:11
3:00 Hopkins clinches... Benvenuti gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 4:11
3:00 Hopkins and Benvenuti each take a step back. 4:11
3:00 That's another round in the books as Round 2 comes to an end. 4:10

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:06 Freddie Brown not only gave Hopkins encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Benvenuti. Now it's up to Hopkins to implement it. 0:0
0:08 Hopkins retreats into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:08 Benvenuti fires a punch over the jab of Hopkins and gets it in for points. 2:0
0:20 Some nice infighting ends with Hopkins getting an uppercut in. 2:2
0:34 O'Connor tries to separate the boxers but Benvenuti has a vice-like grip on Hopkins. 2:2
0:43 * O'Connor is telling Hopkins to quit hitting on the break. 2:2
0:57 Benvenuti pins Hopkins in the corner! 2:2
1:01 Benvenuti connects with a nasty combination! 7:2
1:01 Hopkins was rattled by those shots and he is in a world of hurt! 7:2
1:15 Hopkins picks off the jab by Benvenuti. 7:2
1:30 Benvenuti is holding Hopkins tighter than most men do their wives -- or girlfriends! 7:2
1:45 O'Connor has to break the clinch. 7:2
1:53 Benvenuti lands a short hook to the body. 9:2
2:11 Considering the clinch Benvenuti has on Bernard Hopkins it looks like he wants to dance with him, not fight him. Hopkins pushes him away. 9:2
2:23 O'Connor breaks them up... 9:2
2:32 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 9:2
2:42 O'Connor separates the two... 9:2
2:52 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Benvenuti rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 9:2
3:00 That ends Round 3... But the fighters are still punching! Now O'Connor jumps between them. 9:2

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ecaterina Pasiakos exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 4. There it is! 0:0
0:10 Benvenuti backs into the far corner. 0:0
0:10 Benvenuti tries a hook but Hopkins blocks it and then he scores with a hook of his own! 0:2
0:14 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:2
0:23 Hopkins connects with a vicious combination! 0:6
0:23 Benvenuti seems to be back on an even keel after those blows... 0:6
0:39 The action is back in the center of the ring. 0:6
0:44 Hopkins lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Benvenuti. 0:6
0:50 The fighters jockey for position as they both try to gain the advantage here in the 4th. 0:6
0:54 Benvenuti backs off to hitch up his trunks. 0:6
1:01 Hopkins doesn't look all that graceful but he moves fairly well in the ring. 0:6
1:09 Benvenuti traps Hopkins in the corner! 0:6
1:09 Benvenuti feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Hopkins's chin. 2:6
1:22 Hopkins moves into a neutral corner. 2:6
1:27 Hopkins is trying to free his gloves from under Benvenuti's gloves. 2:6
1:36 An accidental clash of heads occurs as the fighters are tied up. 2:6
1:45 Bernard Hopkins fires and misses. 2:6
1:48 Benvenuti slips in a jab to the body 4:6
2:00 Hopkins is really focused in this round. 4:6
2:07 That jab from Benvenuti stopped Bernard Hopkins in his tracks. 7:6
2:20 Benvenuti is really focused in this round. 7:6
2:24 Benvenuti traps Hopkins in the corner! 7:6
2:24 Benvenuti rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 9:6
2:48 Hopkins pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 9:6
2:55 Hopkins has Benvenuti cornered! 9:6
2:55 A cross lands for Hopkins. Benvenuti didn't see that one coming. 9:8
3:00 The Referee has to get between Nino Benvenuti and Hopkins as they glare at one another. He sends them to their corners as the bell sounds to end the round. 8:10

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Benvenuti didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 5. 0:0
0:12 There's a straight right by Benvenuti! 5:0
0:12 That was a beautiful shot, Hopkins's eyes actually rolled back in his head! It's amazing that he's still upright! 5:0
0:17 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 5:0
0:24 Hopkins unleashes a flurry of rights and lefts, but only a few get through. 5:2
0:37 Benvenuti is trapped in Bernard Hopkins's corner... 5:2
0:41 Hopkins can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 5:2
0:48 Benvenuti pummels Hopkins, capping off his assault with a stiff combination! 9:2
0:48 Those shots all landed square and Hopkins felt them, he's in a world of hurt! 9:2
1:01 Nino Benvenuti is really focused in this round. 9:2
1:09 Hopkins misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 9:2
1:19 The fans expected an action fight, but both fighters have been very cautious all night. 9:2
1:27 O'Connor warns Benvenuti for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 9:2
1:36 Oh my god Hopkins just bit Benvenuti and O'Connor has stopped the fight and is giving Hopkins a severe tongue lashing! 9:2
1:36 * O'Connor is stopping the action and is going to take a point away from Bernard Hopkins! 9:2
1:40 Hopkins gets away from the ropes and is back to the center of the ring. 9:2
1:45 Hopkins lands a wicked combination! 9:6
1:45 Benvenuti was staggered by those punches... 9:6
1:56 Hopkins gets off a jab to the solar plexus 9:8
2:14 Bernard Hopkins telegraphed that shot and Benvenuti ducks under it easily. 9:8
2:25 Hopkins misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 9:8
2:38 Bernard Hopkins does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Benvenuti's punches in close. 9:8
2:40 Hopkins slips inside and lands a hook. 9:10
2:50 Benvenuti backs into a neutral corner. 9:10
2:54 Hopkins fires a volley of punches but Benvenuti was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 9:10
3:00 Benvenuti retreats into the upper left corner. 9:10
3:00 That jab from Hopkins just missed. 9:10
3:00 There's the bell. That brings Round 5 to a close. 8:11

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Hopkins looks to be in good shape as Round 6 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Our ring card girls tonight are some real beauties. 0:0
0:15 Benvenuti tries to drop the right hand over the top but Hopkins ducks under it. 0:0
0:18 Hopkins jolts Benvenuti starting with the body and working up to the head. 0:3
0:22 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 0:3
0:26 Freddie Brown was really animated in Hopkins's corner and Hopkins was nodding in agreement. 0:3
0:31 Benvenuti comes in low. Hopkins puts a headlock on him. O'Connor knocks Hopkins's arm off Benvenuti's head. 0:3
0:42 Hopkins uses his shoulder to force Benvenuti out of the clinch. 0:3
0:46 Benvenuti moves into the near corner. 0:3
0:51 Hopkins misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 0:3
0:53 Benvenuti hooks off the jab and scores to the body or Hopkins. 2:3
1:03 Hopkins retreats to his opponents corner... 2:3
1:03 Benvenuti lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 4:3
1:20 Hopkins frees himself from Benvenuti's clutches! They move to ring center now. 4:3
1:30 Benvenuti usues his legs to avoid Hopkins's punches. 4:3
1:37 Benvenuti connects with a violent jab! 9:3
1:37 Hopkins is reeling after that shot! 9:3
1:50 Nino Benvenuti is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Bernard Hopkins. 9:3
1:54 Hopkins slides into a neutral corner... 9:3
1:59 Benvenuti isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving Hopkins fits. 9:3
2:08 Benvenuti just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Bernard Hopkins with a sharp combination! 13:3
2:08 Bernard Hopkins gets caught with several punishing blows to the head and he is reeling! 13:3
2:21 Benvenuti is in constant motion. He is a hard fighter to corner. 13:3
2:25 Benvenuti scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 15:3
2:25 Benvenuti has Bernard Hopkins is in a world of hurt as He fires away with both hands. 15:3
2:34 Benvenuti scores with a beautiful cross that just missed landing flush on Bernard Hopkins's jaw. 17:3
2:34 Hopkins is in trouble. Benvenuti needs to stay on him if he wants to end this now. 17:3
2:43 The fighters are at ring center... 17:3
2:52 Benvenuti is gliding around the ring like it's his own personal dance floor. 17:3
2:57 Nino Benvenuti's fans are here in force tonight, cheering everything he does. 17:3
3:00 Hopkins pins Benvenuti in the corner! 17:3
3:00 Hopkins traps Benvenuti's gloves under his arms, forcing O'Connor to break them up. 17:3
3:00 Referee O'Connor has to separate the two... 17:3
3:00 The bell ending Round 6 sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 18:3

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 7 of this scheduled 12 rounder. 0:0
0:09 Benvenuti slides into a neutral corner... 0:0
0:13 Nino Benvenuti takes a hard combination from Hopkins 0:4
0:13 Benvenuti appears shaken by those punches! 0:4
0:18 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 0:4
0:22 Peter Manfredo Sr. seemed to pump up Benvenuti between rounds. 0:4
0:23 A straight cross from Benvenuti gets through Hopkins's guard. 2:4
0:39 Hopkins holds his arms up in disgust as Benvenuti holds him around his waist. 2:4
0:50 Hopkins pushes Benvenuti away. 2:4
0:58 Benvenuti gets off a quick combination to the body, with the right hand landing. 4:4
1:07 Nino Benvenuti scores with a cross, though it did not land flush. 6:4
1:17 Benvenuti tries to double up on the hook to the body and at least one gets through. 8:4
1:26 Benvenuti flicks a lead right to the head of Bernard Hopkins. 10:4
1:40 Benvenuti and Bernard Hopkins are in a clinch, O'Connor hollers at them to break and start fighting. 10:4
1:44 O'Connor steps in and breaks it up. 10:4
1:49 "The Executioner" is losing this round and is looking to load up on his punches. 10:4
1:53 Benvenuti goes downstairs with the hook. 12:4
2:02 Hopkins takes a right to the body. 14:4
2:20 Hopkins looks for a breather; he grabs Benvenuti and holds on. Benvenuti pushes Hopkins off and looks for an opening. 14:4
2:30 * The referee cautions Hopkins about leaning on Benvenuti's neck, as he separates the two fighters. 14:4
2:48 * Hopkins is told to watch rabbit punching by O'Connor 14:6
3:00 Hopkins shows Benvenuti his back and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 7. 14:5

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Nino Benvenuti and Hopkins square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 8. 0:0
0:08 Benvenuti got some great advice from Peter Manfredo Sr. between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 8. 0:0
0:12 Hopkins drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 0:5
0:12 Benvenuti was shaken by those blows! 0:5
0:17 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:5
0:27 Hopkins retreats to his own corner... 0:5
0:32 Benvenuti is dancing and flicking harmless punches at Hopkins. 0:5
0:45 Benvenuti lands a cross to the body. 2:5
0:59 Hopkins lands a devastating cross! 2:9
0:59 Benvenuti was stunned by that blow! 2:9
1:08 Benvenuti has Hopkins cornered! 2:9
1:13 Benvenuti darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 2:9
1:21 Hopkins is really focused in this round. 2:9
1:33 Hopkins throws a flurry of punches but Benvenuti either blocks or slips them. 2:9
1:35 Benvenuti works his way inside and scores with a hook to the body. 4:9
1:47 Benvenuti's cross finds a home on Hopkins's jaw. 6:9
1:59 Hopkins is really focused in this round. 6:9
2:07 Hopkins clamps Benvenuti's arms to his side and holds on until O'Connor breaks the hold. 6:9
2:25 O'Connor separates them. 6:9
2:30 The fight has moved back to the middle of the ring. 6:9
2:34 Hopkins swings...and misses. 6:9
2:41 Benvenuti lands a brutal combination! 10:9
2:41 Hopkins is going to need to regroup after that series of blows... 10:9
2:50 Hopkins doesn't have to look for Benvenuti this round as He is right there in front of him. 10:9
3:00 Hopkins shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Benvenuti flush! 10:13
3:00 Benvenuti appears to be stunned! 10:13
3:00 Nino Benvenuti appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 10:13
3:00 Benvenuti and Hopkins can both be proud of that effort. They went full bore the entire round as the spectators serenade both men with a thunderous ovation. 11:13

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Benvenuti rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:08 Benvenuti moves into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:13 Hopkins fires away but finds nothing but air. 0:0
0:15 Appearance wise these two both look good for this stage of the fight. 0:0
0:28 Hopkins is clinching... Benvenuti is trying to free his gloves... They are under Hopkins's arms... 0:0
0:37 Hopkins finally lets go of Benvenuti. 0:0
0:58 Hopkins lands a solid cross! 0:4
0:58 Benvenuti is reeling.. 0:4
1:07 Benvenuti is looking to protect his body and he's leaving his chin wide open! 0:4
1:15 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Benvenuti lands a short uppercut to the chin of Hopkins. 2:4
1:33 Hopkins throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Benvenuti but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 2:4
1:47 Benvenuti ties up Hopkins. Why would he want to clinch now? 2:4
1:52 * Hopkins is being warned for hitting on the break. O'Connor is letting the judges know. 2:4
2:01 Nino Benvenuti is starting to fatigue... 2:4
2:11 Hopkins looks to land a combination but misses the mark. 2:4
2:17 Both fighters could stand to press the attack a bit more. 2:4
2:19 Benvenuti is keeping away from the ropes. 2:4
2:24 Benvenuti is really fluid in his movement. 2:4
2:36 Hopkins scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 2:8
2:36 Benvenuti is suddenly in trouble! 2:8
2:48 Hopkins lands a jab to the midsection 2:10
3:00 Benvenuti is blocked in his own corner... 2:10
3:00 Hopkins ties up Benvenuti. 2:10
3:00 Referee O'Connor separates the two... 2:10
3:00 Round 9 of this scheduled 12 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 3:9

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Hopkins is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 10. 0:0
0:08 Benvenuti flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 2:0
0:13 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 2:0
0:17 Benvenuti dips and connects with a hook to the side of Hopkins's head. 4:0
0:22 It looks like Hopkins and Benvenuti are both starting to fatigue... 4:0
0:26 Bernard Hopkins is trying to avoid shots to the body, but He better get his hands up! 4:0
0:30 Benvenuti has Hopkins pinned! 4:0
0:30 Nino Benvenuti drills Hopkins with a solid jab. 6:0
0:48 Bernard Hopkins lands a smashing hook! 6:4
0:48 Nino Benvenuti is hurt! 6:4
0:52 Benvenuti looks to be out of gas at this point. 6:4
0:52 Hopkins needs to catch his second wind... 6:4
1:03 Benvenuti is really focused in this round. 6:4
1:15 Nino Benvenuti clinches nicely... but clinching doesn't score points. 6:4
1:24 The fighters separate after a clinch. 6:4
1:29 Hopkins is pinned in his opponents corner... 6:4
1:33 Benvenuti's constant movement can be frustrating to an opponent who's not capable of cutting off the ring on him. 6:4
1:42 Hopkins has Benvenuti trapped in the upper neutral corner... 6:4
1:42 The fighters are at close quarters now as Hopkins lands a hook downstairs. 6:6
1:58 Hopkins backs into a neutral corner. 6:6
1:58 A quick jab from Benvenuti connects. 8:6
2:14 Benvenuti ends up behind Hopkins as he deftly avoids a straight ahead attack moving to his right. 8:6
2:25 Benvenuti circles around the ring. 8:6
2:34 He just comes up short with the uppercut. 8:6
2:36 Hopkins lets his hands go and lands some solid punches. 8:8
2:49 Benvenuti traps Hopkins in the corner! 8:8
2:53 Benvenuti scores with a tremendous left! 12:8
2:53 Hopkins is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 12:8
3:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 10, forcing O'Connor to step in. 14:8

Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Hopkins and Benvenuti leave their corners. 0:0
0:11 Bernard Hopkins slides into his own corner... 0:0
0:15 Apparently Benvenuti feels it's a good strategy to hug Hopkins and force O'Connor to come separate them. 0:0
0:24 O'Connor separates the two fighters. 0:0
0:29 Benvenuti goes downstairs with a right cross. 2:0
0:33 Both of these fighters are really laboring now... 2:0
0:38 Benvenuti bobs and weaves his way inside and lets his hands go, scoring with a hook. 4:0
0:47 Nino Benvenuti has Bernard Hopkins trapped! 4:0
0:47 Not much to choose in that exchange as both Benvenuti and Hopkins had their moments. 6:2
1:04 Hopkins grabs Benvenuti. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 6:2
1:08 Nino Benvenuti works his way free! 6:2
1:15 Benvenuti throws the hook and connects. 8:2
1:27 Benvenuti is really focused in this round. 8:2
1:34 Hopkins has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Benvenuti. 8:2
1:38 O'Connor separates the two... 8:2
1:48 Benvenuti feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to be trapped there. 8:2
1:57 Nino Benvenuti is moving around the ring nicely. 8:2
2:06 Benvenuti wraps his arms around Hopkins. 8:2
2:11 O'Connor is shouting at Benvenuti to break! 8:2
2:15 Benvenuti forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Hopkins. 10:2
2:24 Benvenuti's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 12:2
2:38 Benvenuti wraps up Hopkins... Neither fighter will break... 12:2
2:43 The Referee breaks it up... 12:2
2:47 Benvenuti has Hopkins blocked in! 12:2
2:52 Benvenuti slips out of a corner, as Hopkins attempts to trap him. 12:2
2:57 The two fighters have chosen to work on the inside and it's Benvenuti who scores with a short hook to the chest. 14:2
3:00 Benvenuti seems to have done enough to win this fight. 14:2
3:00 That's all she wrote here in Round 11. 15:1

Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd would like to see a knockout as the bell sounds for Round 12, the final round of the fight. 0:0
0:07 Benvenuti tastes Hopkins's jab 0:2
0:16 Hopkins received a pep talk from Freddie Brown before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:2
0:20 Hopkins lands a crushing cross! 0:6
0:20 Benvenuti's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 0:6
0:35 Benvenuti smothers Bernard Hopkins's attack as Hopkins tries to get off some shots inside. 0:6
0:37 Benvenuti works downstairs, scoring with series of hooks. 2:6
0:46 Hopkins is a bruiser inside as he drives home a solid hook to Benvenuti's jaw. 2:9
1:00 Hopkins cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Nino Benvenuti had his elbows tucked in nicely. 2:9
1:11 Benvenuti is challenging Hopkins to fight him and quit clinching. 2:9
1:16 Now they break clean. 2:9
1:28 A quick hook to the body by Benvenuti 4:9
1:45 Hopkins traps Benvenuti's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until O'Connor breaks it up. 4:9
1:50 O'Connor moves them apart. 4:9
1:54 Hopkins is really focused in this round. 4:9
1:57 Hopkins lands the uppercut but there wasn't much on it. 4:11
2:06 Hopkins has Benvenuti pinned! 4:11
2:10 Hopkins just misses with a huge shot as Nino Benvenuti chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 4:11
2:26 Hopkins wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Benvenuti's defense. 4:11
2:28 Benvenuti gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 6:11
2:50 Hopkins tries to muscle inside but Benvenuti clinches him. 6:11
3:00 O'Connor pries them apart. 6:11
3:00 This bout's over, fight fans! The scorecards will tell the tale in this one. 5:11

Fight Result

Jim Fitzgerald has the call...

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

Hubert Minn, United States scores the bout 114 to 113 for Nino Benvenuti

Gary Merritt, United States scores the bout 114 to 113 for Bernard Hopkins

Joel Elizondo, United States scores the bout 114 to 113 for ...

...Nino Benvenuti

Your winner by split decision is Nino Benvenuti!


Score Cards

Hubert Minn Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Nino Benvenuti 10 10 10 9 9 10 10 9 9 9 10 9 114
Bernard Hopkins 9 9 9 10 9 9 9 10 10 10 9 10 113

Gary Merritt Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Nino Benvenuti 10 9 9 9 9 10 10 9 9 10 10 9 113
Bernard Hopkins 9 10 10 10 9 9 9 10 10 9 9 10 114

Joel Elizondo Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Nino Benvenuti 9 9 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 10 9 114
Bernard Hopkins 10 10 9 9 9 9 10 10 9 9 9 10 113

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Nino Benvenuti 29 28 29 28 27 30 29 27 28 29 30 27 341
Bernard Hopkins 28 29 28 29 27 27 28 30 29 28 27 30 340


Statistics
Categories Nino Benvenuti Bernard Hopkins
Knockdowns scored 0 0


Jabs / Round 5.58 2.75
Hooks / Round 4.25 3.00
Crosses / Round 5.08 3.17
Combinations / Round 4.33 3.25
Uppercuts / Round 4.92 2.83


Punches Landed / Round 24.17 15.00
Punches Missed / Round 14.25 51.75


Punching Accuracy 62.9% 22.5%


Total Number of Fouls 1 5
Hitting on the Break 2
Rabbit Punching 1
Head Butting 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1
Biting 1


Foul Penalties:
Point Deduction 1
Official Warning 1
Caution 1 3


Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1


No cuts occured


Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 2 / 2 1 / 1
Fight Inside 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 2 / 1 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 1 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 4 / 1 5 / 4


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

[Fist of Legend]

Oscar De La Hoya vs Emile Griffith

Fight info: Casino Rama, Rama, Ontario, Canada, 2017-2-5, announcer is Joe Antonacci, referee is Gustavo Padilla, the bout will be scored by three judges: Hiroyuki Tezaki (Japan), Michele Hellstern (United States) and David Mendoza (United States), ring card girl is Larisa Burdeynaya, the fighters will compete for the BRS Light Middleweight title(s), the bout is scheduled for 12 rounds, IBF-rules are in effect, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell is not in effect, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'none', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Oscar De La Hoya - Record: 6-3-1 (3) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Augie Scimeca - Cut Man: Spider Kelly
In the blue corner: Emile Griffith - Record: 6-3-1 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Aaron Snowell - Cut Man: Dennie Mancini

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds and the two fighters are ready to trade blows. 0:0
0:23 Griffith doesn't connect with the cross. 0:0
0:30 De La Hoya slides into the corner... 0:0
0:34 Griffith just comes up short with the cross. 0:0
0:45 Thats a nice combination to the body by Griffith. 0:2
0:58 Griffith whiffs with the uppercut. 0:2
1:10 De La Hoya picks off the combination by Griffith. 0:2
1:17 A brutal hook from De La Hoya connects to the solar plexus! 4:2
1:17 Griffith was stunned by that blow! 4:2
1:26 The fight has moved back to the middle of the ring. 4:2
1:26 A quick combination from Griffith gets through. 4:4
1:41 You could feel the breeze after that miss by Griffith! 4:4
1:43 De La Hoya gets off a nasty series of punches that shook Griffith. His corner has been screaming for that. 7:4
1:59 Griffith slips out of a corner, as Oscar De La Hoya attempts to trap him. 7:4
2:04 Griffith scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 7:6
2:14 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... But neither is pressing the action right now. 7:6
2:18 Griffith is motioning with his gloves for De La Hoya to bring it on, but he is not doing much either. 7:6
2:23 De La Hoya sends the sweat flying with that cross to the head of Emile Griffith. 10:6
2:34 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight and the crowd is really showing it. 10:6
2:41 Griffith is trapped in his own corner... 10:6
2:46 De La Hoya goes straight at Griffith, a poor way to cut off the ring if that's what he's trying to do. 10:6
3:00 De La Hoya continues to follow Griffith about the ring. 10:6
3:00 The crowd is up and standing as the fighters finish the first Round. 11:8

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 De La Hoya is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 2 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:12 Griffith has De La Hoya pinned! 0:0
0:16 Griffith tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 0:0
0:23 Augie Scimeca was extremely upbeat during the break with De La Hoya providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:24 De La Hoya moves into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:24 Griffith lands a jab to De La Hoya's midsection 0:2
0:37 Griffith fires a left hand that De La Hoya takes high on the shoulder. 0:2
0:51 The action has moved back to the middle of the ring. 0:2
0:51 De La Hoya fires a light jab to the stomach 2:2
1:09 Griffith bangs away with both hands and a nice uppercut finds a home. 2:4
1:29 De La Hoya tries to muscle inside but Emile Griffith clinches him. 2:4
1:40 Padilla is shouting at Griffith to break! 2:4
1:47 A quick jab from Griffith connects. 2:6
2:02 Padilla tries to separate the boxers but Griffith has a vice-like grip on Oscar De La Hoya. 2:6
2:14 Referee Padilla separates the two... 2:6
2:18 Griffith feints, looking for an opening. 2:6
2:21 De La Hoya steals a quick glance at his corner. 2:6
2:30 There's a straight right by De La Hoya! 6:6
2:30 Emile Griffith takes a step back, obviously hurt! 6:6
2:47 De La Hoya tries to give angles as he continues his relentless forward motion. 6:6
2:58 Griffith looks for a breather; he grabs De La Hoya and holds on. De La Hoya pushes Griffith off and looks for an opening. 6:6
3:00 Padilla separates the two... 6:6
3:00 That's another round in the books as Round 2 comes to an end. 7:6

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Griffith looks a bit disgusted as Round 3 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Whatever Dennie Mancini said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Griffith has some spring in his step here in the 3rd round. 0:0
0:12 Griffith just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 4:0
0:12 At least two of those shots really hurt Emile Griffith! 4:0
0:27 De La Hoya backs into the far corner. 4:0
0:31 Griffith fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 4:0
0:45 Griffith's not even close with the jab. 4:0
0:57 Both fighters are probing, looking for an opening. 4:0
1:05 De La Hoya lands a crushing uppercut! 8:0
1:05 Griffith is gasping for air!! 8:0
1:17 Griffith tries a hook but De La Hoya blocks it and then he scores with a hook of his own! 10:0
1:29 Griffith connects with a cross to De La Hoya's body. 10:2
1:42 Griffith usues his legs to avoid De La Hoya's punches. 10:2
1:45 Griffith slips inside and lands a hook. 10:4
1:59 Griffith telegraphed that shot and De La Hoya ducks under it easily. 10:4
2:05 Oscar De La Hoya lands a powerful uppercut right on the button! 14:4
2:05 Griffith's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 14:4
2:25 Griffith is giving De La Hoya a lot of side-to-side movement. 14:4
2:38 De La Hoya fires a volley of punches but Griffith was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 14:4
2:40 Griffith lands a hard cross, one of the better punches so far this round. 14:7
2:55 De La Hoya is really focused in this round. 14:7
2:58 Emile Griffith's jab connects to De La Hoya's head 14:9
3:00 The crowd shows their appreciation of the efforts of both fighters, as the two warriors make their way to their respective corners. 15:10

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Padilla motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 4. 0:0
0:08 De La Hoya wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 2:0
0:13 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 2:0
0:24 Griffith pins De La Hoya's arms! The fighters are tied up... 2:0
0:29 Padilla steps in and breaks it up. 2:0
0:38 Oscar De La Hoya wraps his arms around Griffith. 2:0
0:47 De La Hoya and Griffith each take a step back. 2:0
0:57 Emile Griffith is moving like a ghost out there, as De La Hoya trys in vain to corner him 2:0
1:05 Griffith has De La Hoya trapped! 2:0
1:10 De La Hoya does a great job smothering Griffith's punches, he had him locked up like he stole dinner right there. 2:0
1:12 A cross lands for Oscar De La Hoya. Griffith didn't see that one coming. 4:0
1:27 Griffith takes a heavy combination downstairs. 8:0
1:27 Emile Griffith is trying to regroup after those punches... 8:0
1:40 Griffith is on his bicycle, moving from corner to corner forcing De La Hoya to chase him. 8:0
1:48 Griffith sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 8:2
2:00 Griffith gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of De La Hoya. 8:4
2:09 De La Hoya leans in and takes an uppercut to the chin from Griffith. 8:6
2:19 Griffith has De La Hoya blocked in! 8:6
2:19 Griffith doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 8:8
2:40 De La Hoya really buried that punch into Griffith's ribs. 12:8
2:40 Griffith is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 12:8
2:50 Griffith scores with the jab. 12:10
2:59 Oscar De La Hoya retreats into the lower right corner. 12:10
3:00 Griffith is moving around the ring nicely. 12:10
3:00 After the bell both fighters continued to throw punches forcing Padilla to step in and break it up. 11:12

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:07 Emile Griffith's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:08 De La Hoya is blocked in his own corner... 0:0
0:08 several punches land to De La Hoya's body as he looks to move back to the outside. 0:2
0:13 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:2
0:17 Griffith backs into a neutral corner. 0:2
0:22 De La Hoya misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 0:2
0:24 There's some nice hand speed. Griffith fired off a volley of shots, several of which scored. 0:4
0:45 Griffith moves to the center of the Ring taunting De La Hoya with his hands by his sides. 0:4
0:49 De La Hoya pins Griffith in the corner! 0:4
0:54 De La Hoya knows one direction and thats straight ahead. 0:4
1:01 The fighters jockey for position as they both try to gain the advantage here in the 5th. 0:4
1:05 De La Hoya connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 2:4
1:14 De La Hoya scores with a two punch combination to the midsection. 4:4
1:44 That uppercut from De La Hoya just missed. 4:4
1:47 Not a lot on that hook to Oscar De La Hoya's side, but it scored. 4:6
2:01 De La Hoya fires away but finds nothing but air. 4:6
2:03 Griffith catches De La Hoya with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 4:8
2:20 De La Hoya's corner is screaming at him to finish the round strong. 4:8
2:30 De La Hoya does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Griffith's punches in close. 4:8
2:37 Griffith scores with a beautiful cross that just missed landing flush on De La Hoya's jaw. 4:10
2:52 The fighters are trading punches and Griffith seems to have won that exchange. 6:13
3:00 Griffith wraps up De La Hoya. 6:13
3:00 Referee Padilla steps in to break it up. 6:13
3:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 8:13

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 6. 0:0
0:08 Augie Scimeca knows De La Hoya lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:10 De La Hoya is doing great work inside as he jars Griffith with an uppercut. 3:0
0:14 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 3:0
0:20 Griffith moves into the near right corner. 3:0
0:24 De La Hoya lands a wicked uppercut! 7:0
0:24 Hide the women and children, that punch nearly took Griffith's head off and he is in a world of trouble!! 7:0
0:33 Griffith flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 7:2
0:47 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 7:2
0:56 Griffith shoves De La Hoya away. 7:2
1:15 Griffith is holding... 7:2
1:24 Referee Padilla has to separate the two... 7:2
1:33 Griffith pins De La Hoya's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 7:2
1:38 Padilla has to separate the two... 7:2
1:42 Griffith and De La Hoya are leaning on one another, and referee Padilla pushes them apart and tells them to mix it up. 7:2
1:50 De La Hoya clinches... Griffith gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 7:2
2:05 Griffith works his way free! 7:2
2:10 Griffith scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 7:4
2:19 There is a lot less action than we anticipated from these two in this round. 7:4
2:29 Griffith misses with that punch. 7:4
2:35 Griffith takes a hard combination from De La Hoya 12:4
2:35 Griffith's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 12:4
2:49 De La Hoya holds his arms up in disgust as Griffith holds him around his waist. 12:4
2:58 Padilla has to break them apart. 12:4
3:00 De La Hoya retreats into a neutral corner. 12:4
3:00 And another stanza comes to a close with the bell. 11:4

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Griffith's corner as the bell sounds for Round 7. 0:0
0:16 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:0
0:25 De La Hoya lands a strong uppercut! 4:0
0:25 Emile Griffith is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 4:0
0:39 De La Hoya charges Griffith trying to get inside 4:0
0:44 A flurry of punches are exchanged, but Griffith is coming out on top. 6:3
0:58 De La Hoya is really focused in this round. 6:3
1:00 De La Hoya scores with a pinpoint hook to the chin of Griffith. 9:3
1:10 Griffith finds a home for his jab, keeping De La Hoya at bay. 9:5
1:27 De La Hoya fires and misses. 9:5
1:30 Griffith throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 9:7
1:42 De La Hoya is really focused in this round. 9:7
1:54 De La Hoya lands a vicious uppercut! 13:7
1:54 Griffith is just looking for a place to fall after that shot! 13:7
2:06 Griffith slips in a quick cross. 13:9
2:15 We have a good crowd on hand tonight 13:9
2:36 De La Hoya connects to the head with a powerful right cross. 16:9
2:50 Oscar De La Hoya can't score with short uppercut inside. Griffith got his gloves in front of the punch. 16:9
3:00 That round really got the crowd fired up! 18:9

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Emile Griffith was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:06 Griffith got some great advice from Dennie Mancini between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 8. 0:0
0:07 De La Hoya is forced into his opponents corner... 0:0
0:11 Emile Griffith is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around De La Hoya. 0:0
0:26 Oscar De La Hoya tries to get free... Here comes Padilla to break them up... 0:0
0:26 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 0:0
0:38 A big combination from Griffith lands with serious impact! 0:5
0:38 Oh my! those were devastating blows! De La Hoya is just trying to hang on! 0:5
0:42 De La Hoya needs to catch his second wind... 0:5
0:47 Griffith lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 0:7
1:03 Oscar De La Hoya wings a big left hand at Griffith but the latter sidesteps the punch. 0:7
1:05 Griffith snakes the jab through De La Hoya's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 0:9
1:20 Griffith traps De La Hoya in the corner! 0:9
1:20 A straight cross from Griffith gets through De La Hoya's guard. 0:11
1:32 De La Hoya takes a cross to the ribs. 0:13
1:37 De La Hoya looks to be out of gas at this point. 0:13
1:53 Griffith misses wildly with the Hook. 0:13
2:00 Oscar De La Hoya lands a crushing uppercut! 5:13
2:00 Griffith was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 5:13
2:13 De La Hoya fires and misses. 5:13
2:20 De La Hoya has Griffith cornered! 5:13
2:24 Oh!!! De La Hoya unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 9:13
2:24 Griffith is staggered... 9:13
2:33 Some good body work by De La Hoya, landing several short blows to the ribs. 11:13
2:33 De La Hoya hurt Emile Griffith with that last shot! He's got him on wobbly legs, let's see if he can close the deal! 11:13
2:42 De La Hoya has Griffith trapped in the left neutral corner... 11:13
2:46 De La Hoya misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 11:13
2:53 Both boxers go back to the middle of the squared circle. 11:13
2:53 Each fighter is measuring the other. Now De La Hoya lets his hands go and scores several quick punches to the head of Griffith. 13:13
2:53 De La Hoya is really coming on strong here at the end of the 8th. 13:13
3:00 Wow, they really went at it in that stanza, that was puglistic nirvana, and the fans are clamoring for more. 13:13

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Griffith didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 9. 0:0
0:16 Griffith fires a lead right that Oscar De La Hoya manages to avoid. 0:0
0:18 De La Hoya punctuates a great series of blows to the midsection by driving a wicked hook into Griffith's liver. 3:0
0:22 Emile Griffith is losing his legs... 3:0
0:32 De La Hoya is trying to free his gloves from under Griffith's gloves. 3:0
0:37 Padilla moves them apart. 3:0
0:46 Griffith ties up De La Hoya. 3:0
0:51 Griffith uses his shoulder to force De La Hoya out of the clinch. 3:0
0:58 Emile Griffith scores to De La Hoya's midsection with a combination. 3:2
1:07 Griffith is looking to protect his body and he's leaving his chin wide open! 3:2
1:14 Emile Griffith slides into a neutral corner... 3:2
1:14 De La Hoya goes downstairs with a quick combination. 5:2
1:26 De La Hoya dips and connects with a hook to the side of Griffith's head. 7:2
1:40 De La Hoya cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Griffith had his elbows tucked in nicely. 7:2
1:42 Griffith misses with the jab but scores with the follow up cross. 7:4
1:56 Griffith wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate De La Hoya's defense. 7:4
2:03 De La Hoya misses wildly with the hook. 7:4
2:34 Griffith looks to work the body, but De La Hoya covers up nicely. 7:4
2:44 Griffith pins De La Hoya in the corner! 7:4
2:49 Griffith lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Oscar De La Hoya. 7:4
2:58 Griffith has De La Hoya cornered! 7:4
3:00 Griffith swings...and misses. 7:4
3:00 The bell stops the action as De La Hoya and Griffith go back to their corners. 7:4

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Griffith is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 10. 0:0
0:15 Griffith fires a shot, but it glances off De La Hoya's shoulder. 0:0
0:22 That hook from De La Hoya snapped Griffith's head back violently! 4:0
0:22 Griffith was shaken by that blow! 4:0
0:43 Griffith scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 4:4
0:43 That series of punches rocked De La Hoya and he looks to be in trouble. 4:4
0:57 Griffith dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts De La Hoya back on his heels! 4:8
0:57 De La Hoya suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 4:8
1:08 De La Hoya retreats into the left corner. 4:8
1:13 Griffith leaves the jab just short. 4:8
1:28 OH! Oscar De La Hoya landed the big hook flush! 8:8
1:28 Griffith is clutching his side! 8:8
1:42 Griffith shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Oscar De La Hoya flush! 8:12
1:42 Those shots all landed square and Oscar De La Hoya felt them, he's in a world of hurt! 8:12
1:55 De La Hoya is trapped in his opponents corner... 8:12
1:59 Griffith connects with a violent combination! 8:16
1:59 De La Hoya seems to be back on an even keel after those blows... 8:16
2:13 Emile Griffith works his way in and leans on De La Hoya... 8:16
2:22 Padilla has to break the clinch. 8:16
2:31 Padilla has to pull the fighters away from each other as Griffith locks up De La Hoya's arms. 8:16
2:36 Padilla separates the two fighters. 8:16
2:45 Griffith is just missing by a hair with his punches. 8:16
2:52 De La Hoya is looking to regain his timing, as punches that were finding the mark earlier are missing now. 8:16
2:54 A flurry of punches are exchanged between the two fighters. It appears as if Griffith has gotten the better of the exchange. 10:19
3:00 It looks like De La Hoya has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 10:19
3:00 A nice action round! Both fighters had their moments and receive a well-deserved round of applause as they head for their corners. 10:19

Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 As we enter the last two rounds of action, it appears as if Griffith is going to need a knockout to win this fight. 0:0
0:06 De La Hoya received a pep talk from Augie Scimeca before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:06 Griffith fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 0:2
0:23 Griffith connects with a solid hook! 0:7
0:23 De La Hoya was stunned by that blow! 0:7
0:32 The fighters are tangled up inside. Griffith has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 0:9
0:32 Griffith won't want to let De La Hoya off the hook, now that he has him hurt! 0:9
0:41 Griffith pins De La Hoya in the corner! 0:9
0:45 That punch actually went behind De La Hoya's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Griffith. 0:9
1:01 * Emile Griffith connects with a thundering hook and De La Hoya drops to the canvas! 0:9
1:03 Padilla motions Griffith to a neutral corner and starts the count. 0:15
1:03 1 0:15
1:04 2 0:15
1:05 3 0:15
1:05 * De La Hoya has regained his feet, but he definitely looks dazed! 0:15
1:05 De La Hoya looks to have steadied himself and Padilla will allow the fight to continue... 0:15
1:05 Griffith has De La Hoya in a world of trouble. Let's see if he can finish him here in the 11th. 0:15
1:18 Griffith misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 0:15
1:24 Griffith has De La Hoya blocked in! 0:15
1:29 Griffith cranks up the hook and connects to De La Hoya's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 0:19
1:29 That's the shot Griffith hoped to land! Oscar De La Hoya looks bad after that series of blows. 0:19
1:45 Griffith is flicking the jab, trying to keep Oscar De La Hoya at long range. 0:19
1:49 De La Hoya is losing this round and is looking to load up on his punches. 0:19
1:53 De La Hoya has Griffith pinned! 0:19
1:57 Griffith comes in low. De La Hoya puts a headlock on him. Padilla knocks De La Hoya's arm off Griffith's head. 0:19
2:02 Oscar De La Hoya finally lets go of Griffith. 0:19
2:11 De La Hoya retreats into a neutral corner. 0:19
2:11 Both fighters are throwing and neither is scoring more than the other. 2:21
2:29 * De La Hoya hits the deck after a huge hook and he looks hurt. 2:21
2:31 Padilla stands over De La Hoya and begins counting... 2:28
2:31 1 2:28
2:32 2 2:28
2:33 3 2:28
2:34 De La Hoya rolls over and is trying to push himself up but will he have enough strength and time to do it? 2:28
2:35 5 2:28
2:35 * De La Hoya is up and leaning on the ropes. Now he comes off them and looks toward Griffith. 2:28
2:35 Padilla looks into De La Hoya eyes and decides to let the fight to go on... 2:28
2:35 That last punch by Griffith just turned De La Hoya's legs to Jell-O! De La Hoya did a little dance and he's trying to regroup. Griffith moves in for the kill. 2:28
2:44 De La Hoya is forced into his own corner... 2:28
2:53 That was a violent straight right by Emile Griffith! 2:33
2:53 De La Hoya was shaken by those blows! 2:33
2:57 * And it's over!!! Padillajumps in and wraps his arms around De La Hoya!! The winner by TKO at the 2:58 in round 11 Griffith!! 2:33

Fight Result

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

Ladies and Gentlemen! The Referee has stopped the bout with 2:58 gone in Round 11. Your winner and new BRS Light Middleweight champion is..

Emile Griffith!


Score Cards

Hiroyuki Tezaki Round Total
Japan 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Oscar De La Hoya 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 9 97
Emile Griffith 9 9 9 9 10 9 9 10 10 10 94

Michele Hellstern Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Oscar De La Hoya 10 10 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 9 96
Emile Griffith 9 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 9 10 95

David Mendoza Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Oscar De La Hoya 10 10 9 9 10 9 10 10 10 10 97
Emile Griffith 9 9 10 10 10 10 9 10 9 9 95

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Oscar De La Hoya 30 30 28 28 28 29 30 30 29 28 290
Emile Griffith 27 27 29 29 30 28 27 30 28 29 284


Statistics
Categories Oscar De La Hoya Emile Griffith
Knockdowns scored 0 2


Jabs / Round 4.09 4.64
Hooks / Round 5.45 5.27
Crosses / Round 3.09 5.18
Combinations / Round 3.00 5.36
Uppercuts / Round 3.73 5.18


Punches Landed / Round 19.36 25.64
Punches Missed / Round 29.91 58.64


Punching Accuracy 39.3% 30.4%


Total Number of Fouls 0 0


No cuts occured


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


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

[Fist of Legend]

Freddie Steele vs Marcel Cerdan

Fight info: Casino Rama, Rama, Ontario, Canada, 2017-2-5, announcer is Johnny Addie, referee is Arnold Pokrandt, the bout will be scored by three judges: Valerie Dorsett (United States), Rocky Young (United States) and Duane Ford (United States), ring card girl is Amber Miller, the fighters will compete for the IBO title(s), the bout is scheduled for 12 rounds, IBF-rules are in effect, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell is not in effect, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'none', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Freddie Steele - Record: 7-2-1 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Bouie Fisher - Cut Man: Percy Richardson
In the blue corner: Marcel Cerdan - Record: 8-3-1 (3) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Thel Torrance - Cut Man: Eddie Aliano

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 1 of what should be a close fight. 0:0
0:08 Steele has Cerdan trapped in the left neutral corner... 0:0
0:12 Cerdan takes a hard combination from Steele 4:0
0:12 Cerdan appears to have been staggered by that punch... 4:0
0:30 Steele is dancing and flicking harmless punches at Cerdan. 4:0
0:34 Steele is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. 4:0
0:49 Cerdan retreats to his own corner... 4:0
0:53 A brutal combination from Steele connects to the solar plexus! 8:0
0:53 That series of punches rocked Cerdan and he looks to be in trouble. 8:0
1:10 Steele telegraphed that shot and Marcel Cerdan ducks under it easily. 8:0
1:16 Cerdan drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 8:5
1:16 Those punches hurt Steele and he looks to hang on. 8:5
1:26 Cerdan buries a hook followed by an uppercut to the midsection of Steele 8:8
1:38 Steele retreats into the left corner. 8:8
1:43 Cerdan fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 8:8
1:51 Both fighters are throwing and neither is scoring more than the other. 10:10
2:05 There's a straight right by Steele! 14:10
2:05 Cerdan was stunned by that blow! 14:10
2:25 Steele attempts to go to the body, but can't connect. 14:10
2:28 * Cerdan's punches are straying south of the border prompting a warning from Pokrandt to keep 'em up. 14:12
2:51 Steele just landed a devastating three punch combo! 18:12
2:51 Cerdan was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 18:12
2:55 There appears to be some minor swelling under Cerdan's right eye. 18:12
3:00 You could feel the breeze after that miss by Steele! 18:12
3:00 Both fighters have their supporters and each man is receiving a well-deserved round of applause from a pumped up crowd! 20:12

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:10 Steele is moving nicely, using every inch of this ring. 0:0
0:15 Steele lands a volley of punches and at least one scored cleanly. 2:0
0:24 Steele goes downstairs with a right cross. 4:0
0:29 Cerdan's right eye is becoming more swollen. his corner is going to need to be control it or it will become a factor. 4:0
0:34 Steele slides into the corner... 4:0
0:38 Cerdan tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 4:0
0:46 Freddie Steele unleashes a flurry and Cerdan fires back, a close exchange with Steele coming out on top. 7:2
1:03 Steele ties up Cerdan. Why would he want to clinch now? 7:2
1:18 Cerdan tries to get free... Here comes Pokrandt to break them up... 7:2
1:30 Steele throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Cerdan but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 7:2
1:45 Steele is clinching. Pokrandt better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. 7:2
1:56 Steele pushes Cerdan away. 7:2
2:03 Cerdan is pinned in his own corner... 7:2
2:03 Steele connects with a cross. 9:2
2:14 Steele is really focused in this round. 9:2
2:18 Steele beats a tattoo on Marcel Cerdan's face with that three punch salvo! 12:2
2:22 The swelling around Cerdan's right eye is worsening. 12:2
2:32 Steele wings a big left hand at Cerdan but the latter sidesteps the punch. 12:2
2:46 Steele shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Cerdan flush! 16:2
2:46 Steele just delivered some big time hurt with that punch! Even the fans at ringside felt it! 16:2
2:55 Marcel Cerdan doesn't have to look for Steele this round as He is right there in front of him. 16:2
3:00 Cerdan fires and misses. 16:2
3:00 And that ends Round number 2. 16:2

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Cerdan looks a bit disgusted as Round 3 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Whatever Thel Torrance said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Cerdan has some spring in his step here in the 3rd round. 0:0
0:06 If the swelling was lessened by Cerdan's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:07 Cerdan gets off a three punch salvo to Freddie Steele's head. 0:2
0:16 Steele moves into a neutral corner. 0:2
0:16 Cerdan rakes Steele with some solid shots to the head and body. 0:5
0:36 Cerdan misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:5
0:42 Steele is blocked in his opponents corner... 0:5
0:47 Cerdan shuffles slowly forward, constantly pressuring Steele. 0:5
0:52 Steele feints, looking for an opening. 0:5
1:00 Cerdan is holding on to Steele. He seems to be taking a breather. 0:5
1:09 Pokrandt moves them apart. 0:5
1:15 Cerdan pounds the body with those short punishing hooks. 0:8
1:25 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 0:8
1:29 No one is going to confuse Cerdan with a ballerina, but at least he isn't just standing still. 0:8
1:38 Steele is challenging Cerdan to fight him and quit clinching. 0:8
1:49 Pokrandt steps in and breaks it up. 0:8
1:58 Cerdan has his arms wrapped around Steele... Now they separate. 0:8
2:03 Pokrandt separates them. 0:8
2:07 Cerdan traps Steele in the corner! 0:8
2:12 Cerdan tries to drop the right hand over the top but Steele ducks under it. 0:8
2:19 Cerdan pins Steele in the corner! 0:8
2:24 Cerdan clamps Steele's arms to his side and holds on until Pokrandt breaks the hold. 0:8
2:28 Now they break clean. 0:8
2:50 Steele throws a flurry of punches but Cerdan either blocks or slips them. 0:8
3:00 Steele cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Marcel Cerdan had his elbows tucked in nicely. 0:8
3:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 3. 0:8

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Pokrandt motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 4. 0:0
0:19 Steele dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Cerdan back on his heels! 4:0
0:19 Cerdan looks like he was hurt by that punch! 4:0
0:24 There appears to be increased swelling under Cerdan's right eye. 4:0
0:28 Marcel Cerdan's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 4:0
0:33 Pokrandt has to pull the fighters away from each other as Marcel Cerdan locks up Steele's arms. 4:0
0:42 Cerdan shoves Steele away. 4:0
0:51 Steele lands a smashing hook! 8:0
0:51 Cerdan is gasping for air!! 8:0
1:04 Steele is really focused in this round. 8:0
1:16 Pokrandt warns Steele for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 8:0
1:34 Pokrandt separates the two... 8:0
1:42 Marcel Cerdan is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 8:2
1:51 Steele retreats into a neutral corner. 8:2
1:56 Cerdan connects with a violent uppercut! 8:6
1:56 Steele was staggered by that punch! 8:6
2:16 Cerdan is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Steele can't throw punches, I guess. 8:6
2:20 Referee Pokrandt separates the two... 8:6
2:30 Marcel Cerdan misses with that jab. 8:6
2:41 Cerdan lands a paralyzing cross! 8:10
2:41 Steele is reeling after that shot! 8:10
2:50 They are back in the center of the ring once again 8:10
2:50 * Pokrandt steps in and admonishes Cerdan for a low blow. 8:12
3:00 That's another round in the books as Round 4 comes to an end. 7:12

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Steele is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 5. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Cerdan is almost as pronounced as before his corner worked on it. 0:0
0:09 Cerdan lands a short hook to the body. 0:2
0:21 Steele backs into the upper corner. 0:2
0:21 Cerdan scores with a nice right cross. 0:4
0:39 Steele whiffs with the uppercut. 0:4
0:46 The fighters jockey for position as they both try to gain the advantage here in the 5th. 0:4
0:55 Considering the clinch Cerdan has on Steele it looks like he wants to dance with him, not fight him. Steele pushes him away. 0:4
0:59 The Referee breaks it up... 0:4
1:05 Steele bangs the uppercut home. 2:4
1:09 Look for Steele to start to target Cerdan's right eye in an attempt to close it because the swelling under it has continued to grow. 2:4
1:17 Steele is trapped in the corner... 2:4
1:17 Cerdan ends that flurry with a stiff right hand! 2:7
1:39 Cerdan lands a devastating uppercut! 2:11
1:39 How is Steele standing after that? 2:11
1:56 Steele lands a crushing uppercut! 6:11
1:56 Cerdan is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 6:11
2:17 Cerdan slides into a neutral corner... 6:11
2:22 Steele just can't find the range with that combination. 6:11
2:24 A series of strong blows to the midsection by Cerdan. 6:14
2:41 Cerdan scores with a winging right! Steele's head snapped back violently with that punch! 6:19
2:41 Steele is trying to regroup after that punch... 6:19
2:51 Steele lands a double left, one to the head and one to the body. 8:19
3:00 Cerdan gets away from the ropes and is back to the center of the ring. 8:19
3:00 Cerdan misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 8:19
3:00 Round 5 ends with the sound of the bell. 8:19

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Steele looks to be in fair shape as Round 6 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Steele got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Bouie Fisher's instructions work. 0:0
0:06 Cerdan's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:11 Steele lets his hands go inside, but Cerdan protects his body well. 0:0
0:18 Cerdan lands a powerful cross right on the button! 0:4
0:18 Steele is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 0:4
0:27 Cerdan has Steele blocked in! 0:4
0:32 Cerdan lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Steele. 0:4
0:45 The fighters are back at ring center... 0:4
0:45 Marcel Cerdan tastes Steele's jab 2:4
0:57 Steele scores with a rapid fire combination. 4:4
1:13 Marcel Cerdan just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 8:4
1:13 Cerdan is suddenly in trouble! 8:4
1:26 Steele has Cerdan pinned! 8:4
1:31 Pokrandt tries to separate the boxers but Steele has a vice-like grip on Cerdan. 8:4
1:41 Pokrandt has to break them apart. 8:4
1:46 Cerdan is forced into his own corner... 8:4
1:51 Steele tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 8:4
2:06 A big cross from Cerdan lands with serious impact! 8:8
2:06 Steele suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 8:8
2:23 Cerdan lands a strong hook! 8:12
2:23 Steele was stunned by that blow! 8:12
2:37 Cerdan just misses with a huge shot as Freddie Steele chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 8:12
2:44 Steele pummels Cerdan, capping off his assault with a stiff uppercut! 13:12
2:44 And Cerdan's in big trouble now! 13:12
2:49 The swelling is increasing around Cerdan's right. 13:12
2:53 Steele scores to Cerdan's midsection with a combination. 15:12
2:53 "The Tacoma Assassin" Steele won't want to let Cerdan off the hook, now that he has him hurt! 15:12
3:00 The crowd shows their appreciation of the efforts of both fighters, as the two warriors make their way to their respective corners. 15:12

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 7 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:06 Bouie Fisher seemed to pump up Steele between rounds. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Cerdan is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Cerdan still has distension. 0:0
0:12 Steele takes a punishing over hand right to the jaw! 0:4
0:12 That shot landed square and Steele felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 0:4
0:25 Steele pins Cerdan's arms. Now they move apart. 0:4
0:37 An accidental clash of heads occurs as the fighters are tied up. 0:4
0:43 Cerdan traps Steele in the corner! 0:4
0:47 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 0:4
0:56 Cerdan finally lets go of Steele. 0:4
1:11 Marcel Cerdan grabs Steele. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 0:4
1:26 Referee Pokrandt steps in to break it up. 0:4
1:30 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 0:4
1:37 That uppercut from Steele just missed. 0:4
1:47 There's the uppercut from Cerdan. That opening has been there all fight for him. 0:6
1:57 Marcel Cerdan has Steele cornered! 0:6
2:01 Steele tries to muscle inside but Cerdan clinches him. 0:6
2:06 Pokrandt has to break the clinch. 0:6
2:13 Steele moves into the left corner. 0:6
2:17 Cerdan connects with a devastating uppercut to the head, he hits like a Mule! 0:10
2:17 Cerdan has Steele in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 0:10
2:17 * Oh! That last shot has opened a cut on Steele because there's blood flowing from somewhere. 0:11
2:17 The cut appears to be outside the right eyebrow. Even if his corner can't staunch the wound, Steele got lucky, at least in the location of the cut. He shouldn't have vision problems from it... 0:11
2:27 Steele backs into a neutral corner. 0:11
2:27 Marcel Cerdan moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 0:13
2:37 Cerdan has Steele trapped! 0:13
2:41 Cerdan looks to work the body, but Steele covers up nicely. 0:13
2:44 Steele does a great job working the body as that uppercut just demonstrated. 3:13
2:48 You can see some increased swelling around the right of Cerdan. 3:13
2:52 Steele is looking to protect his body and he's leaving his chin wide open! 3:13
3:00 Cerdan continues to follow Steele about the ring. 3:13
3:00 Cerdan appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 3:13
3:00 That's all she wrote here in Round 7. 3:12

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Steele was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:08 Thel Torrance was really animated in Cerdan's corner and Cerdan was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:08 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Cerdan's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Marcel Cerdan's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:10 Steele has Cerdan trapped! 0:0
0:15 Cerdan is protecting the body nicely as Freddie Steele fails to score inside. 0:0
0:22 Cerdan scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 0:4
0:22 Steele in on unsteady legs after those punches. 0:4
0:26 Steele is starting to suck wind... 0:4
0:31 Cerdan has Steele trapped in the right neutral corner... 0:4
0:35 Cerdan landed a sharp combination that rocked Steele back on his heels! 0:8
0:35 Steele is in big trouble, he took a lot punches there and he does not look very steady! 0:8
0:35 Cerdan last connect snapped back the head of Steele. And it looks like it has reopened Steele's cut. 0:8
0:35 Steele's got blood flowing noticeably again as the cut outside his right eye has reopened here in Round 8. 0:8
0:46 We have a good crowd on hand tonight 0:8
0:53 Cerdan and Freddie Steele are in a clinch, Pokrandt hollers at them to break and start fighting. 0:8
1:05 Pokrandt separates the two... 0:8
1:10 Steele fires a light jab to the stomach 2:8
1:19 Steele is blocked in his own corner... 2:8
1:19 Freddie Steele takes a solid cross from Cerdan. 2:11
1:32 Cerdan backs into a neutral corner. 2:11
1:32 Steele takes a half step back and unleashes a wicked uppercut that lands square. 5:11
1:42 Steele moves into a neutral corner. 5:11
1:46 Cerdan ties up Steele... 5:11
1:51 Pokrandt separates the two fighters. 5:11
1:55 * Pokrandt is telling Cerdan to quit leading with his head. 5:13
2:04 And now Steele is bleeding even more profusely from that last punch as his cut worsens! 5:13
2:04 Steele has emerged even more bloodied than a minute ago, as the cut outside his right eyebrow gets worse as more punishment adds to it. 5:13
2:09 Steele looks to be out of gas at this point. 5:13
2:13 Cerdan lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 5:15
2:29 Cerdan connects with a solid uppercut! 5:19
2:29 Steele is suddenly in trouble! 5:19
2:38 The fighters are at ring center... 5:19
2:38 A cross from Cerdan lands with some power. 5:22
2:53 Cerdan misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 5:22
3:00 Look out! That was a straight right by Steele! 9:22
3:00 Cerdan seems to have been hurt by that punch! 9:22
3:00 That swelling under the right eye of Cerdan is definitely getting worse. 9:22
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. 9:22

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 9 of this scheduled 12 rounder. 0:0
0:07 Bouie Fisher was extremely upbeat during the break with Steele providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:07 Cerdan's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:08 Cerdan has Steele cornered! 0:0
0:12 Cerdan tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Steele blocks it. 0:0
0:15 Steele dips and connects with a hook to the side of Marcel Cerdan's head. 2:0
0:31 Steele frees himself from Cerdan's clutches! They move to ring center now. 2:0
0:35 Steele has Marcel Cerdan trapped! 2:0
0:40 Steele smothers Cerdan's attack with a clinch! 2:0
0:55 The fighters have just banged heads! 2:0
0:55 Swelling has started to appear under Cerdan's left eye. 2:0
1:04 Steele just landed a three punch combo! 6:0
1:04 Cerdan seems to be back on an even keel after those blows... 6:0
1:18 Steele doesn't connect with the jab. 6:0
1:25 Steele drops in a solid cross just above Cerdan's trunks. 9:0
1:29 Look for Steele to start to target Cerdan's eyes in an attempt to close them because Cerdan's swelling is worsening rapidly. 9:0
1:34 Cerdan is trying to avoid shots to the body, but He better get his hands up! 9:0
1:42 Steele traps Cerdan's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Pokrandt breaks it up. 9:0
2:00 Pokrandt moves in to break the clinch. 9:0
2:04 A straight cross from Steele gets through Cerdan's guard. 11:0
2:13 That hook to the body from Steele had some power behind it. 14:0
2:18 Cerdan's right eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 14:0
2:31 Cerdan takes a heavy combination downstairs. 18:0
2:31 Cerdan was hurt by those blows! 18:0
2:45 Steele lands a hard cross! 22:0
2:45 Steele sent Cerdan reeling with that punch! 22:0
2:49 Cerdan is fading... 22:0
2:49 The increased swelling around the left eye of Cerdan is fast becoming a hindurance. 22:0
2:54 Both fighters move back to ring center. 22:0
2:54 Freddie Steele lands a perfectly timed cross that puts Cerdan back on his heels. 25:0
3:00 Steele has Cerdan blocked in! 25:0
3:00 Steele wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Cerdan's defense. 25:0
3:00 That ends Round 9... But the fighters are still punching! Now Pokrandt jumps between them. 25:0

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 10 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:07 If the swelling was lessened by Cerdan'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 Cerdan is moving his head and shoulders side to side, but his feet are not going anywhere, giving Steele a decent target to shoot for. 0:0
0:18 Steele gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Cerdan. 2:0
0:32 Marcel Cerdan traps Steele in the corner! 2:0
0:32 Cerdan pumps a solid jab into the face of Steele; now he tries to move inside behind the punch. 2:3
0:32 That punch has reopened a cut on Steele as once again you can see blood on the face of Steele. 2:3
0:32 Steele has emerged bloodied, as the cut outside his right eyebrow has, apparently, reopened. 2:3
0:32 * Pokrandt is taking a close look at the blood trickling down Steele's face; and now he steps in and stops the contest. Apparently, he wants the doctor to take a look at the damage done to Steele's face, especially the cut above the eye. 2:3
0:32 * After some dabbing and swabbing and talking to the fighter, the doctor has concluded that the fight needn't be stopped. He's going to allow the action to continue. The referee is pointing to where he wants Steele to stand and motioning for Cerdan to back up a little. Now Pokrandt is calling time-in, and this fight is going to get back underway here in Round 10. 2:3
0:46 Cerdan fires a shot, but it glances off Steele's shoulder. 2:3
0:58 Cerdan fires and misses. 2:3
1:05 "The Tacoma Assassin" Steele misses wildly with the Hook. 2:3
1:12 It's a sweet uppercut by Cerdan! He snapped Freddie Steele's head straight back with that punch! 2:7
1:12 That blast sent Steele reeling into the ropes! 2:7
1:25 Steele lands a series of hooks to the ribs of Cerdan. 4:7
1:35 Cerdan working the bread basket, scoring with several hooks. 4:9
1:48 Cerdan is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Steele. 4:9
1:53 Pokrandt breaks them up... 4:9
2:02 Cerdan just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Freddie Steele with a sharp combination! 4:13
2:02 It looks like Steele is hurt after taking those shots! 4:13
2:14 Cerdan gets the cross through Steele's guard. 4:15
2:23 Cerdan has Steele pinned! 4:15
2:27 Cerdan fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 4:15
2:29 Steele throws the cross and scores to the head of Cerdan. 6:15
2:34 Both fighters are carrying their arms low... 6:15
2:34 Cerdan is going to have to protect his continually swelling right eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 6:15
2:42 A flurry of punches are exchanged, but Marcel Cerdan is coming out on top. 8:18
2:51 Cerdan moves into the lower right corner. 8:18
2:56 Steele is clinching... Cerdan is trying to free his gloves... They are under Steele's arms... 8:18
3:00 Pokrandt is shouting at Steele to break! 8:18
3:00 Cerdan shows Steele his back and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 10. 7:19

Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 With only two rounds of boxing left, it looks as if Steele is going to need a miracle to win this fight. 0:0
0:07 Well, Steele's corner did what they could with his cut outside the right eyebrow but there is still some blood visible so the bleeding wasn't completely stopped. 0:0
0:07 Cerdan's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:11 Steele tries to double up on the hook to the body and at least one gets through. 2:0
0:25 Steele just comes up short with the hook. 2:0
0:36 Steele is just missing by a hair with his punches. 2:0
0:51 Cerdan swings...and misses. 2:0
0:58 Cerdan backs into his own corner... 2:0
0:58 Steele leaps at Cerdan and lands a cross that made Cerdan's legs buckle ever so slightly. That was a wild shot! 5:0
1:02 Cerdan seems bothered by the increased swelling around the right eye. 5:0
1:22 Freddie Steele grabs Cerdan's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Pokrandt has to force Steele to let go. 5:0
1:31 Steele uses his shoulder to force Cerdan out of the clinch. 5:0
1:38 Cerdan ducks under a jab and brings an uppercut right down main street. 5:2
1:47 Steele traps Cerdan in the corner! 5:2
1:52 Steele is holding... 5:2
2:01 Cerdan works his way free! 5:2
2:10 Steele is moving like he is walking on air tonight. 5:2
2:19 Steele clinches nicely... but clinching doesn't score points. 5:2
2:23 Pokrandt has to separate the two... 5:2
2:28 Cerdan and Steele are leaning on one another, and referee Pokrandt pushes them apart and tells them to mix it up. 5:2
2:37 Steele is gliding around the ring like it's his own personal dance floor. 5:2
2:49 Cerdan picks off the jab thrown by Steele. 5:2
2:51 Marcel Cerdan's jab is fast and accurate. 5:4
3:00 Steele moves into the lower right corner. 5:4
3:00 Cerdan misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 5:4
3:00 The crowd is expressing their disatisfaction with the pace of that last round. Not much action at all in that stanza. 5:4

Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd would like to see a knockout as the bell sounds for Round 12, the final round of the fight. 0:0
0:08 Cerdan received a pep talk from Thel Torrance before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:08 Steele's corner has done a great job on the cut outside the right eyebrow. They've got the bleeding stopped, at least for now. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Cerdan is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Cerdan still has distension. 0:0
0:13 Cerdan's not even close with the combination. 0:0
0:20 Steele lands a crushing hook! 4:0
0:20 Cerdan is reeling.. 4:0
0:24 Cerdan's eyes are becoming more swollen and it's going to need controlled in order for Cerdan to see properly out of them. 4:0
0:29 Cerdan gets in a several shots utilizing his hand speed. 4:2
0:39 Cerdan throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Steele's jaw. 4:4
0:48 Steele retreats into a neutral corner. 4:4
0:52 Steele smothers Cerdan's attack as Cerdan tries to get off some shots inside. 4:4
0:59 Steele connects with a vicious uppercut! 8:4
0:59 Marcel Cerdan's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 8:4
1:13 Cerdan leaves the jab just short. 8:4
1:20 Cerdan is losing this round and is looking to load up on his punches. 8:4
1:27 That uppercut from Cerdan lands with some authority! 8:8
1:27 Steele is dazed and he is in trouble!! 8:8
1:40 Steele lands the uppercut but there wasn't much on it. 10:8
1:49 Cerdan brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 10:8
1:53 Marcel Cerdan fires a volley of punches but Freddie Steele was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 10:8
1:56 Steele continues to pop the jab 12:8
2:12 Marcel Cerdan slides into his own corner... 12:8
2:16 Steele misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 12:8
2:28 * Steele hits the deck after a huge cross and he looks hurt. 12:8
2:30 Pokrandt stands over Steele and begins the count... 12:14
2:30 1 12:14
2:31 2 12:14
2:32 3 12:14
2:32 * Steele is up, but not out of the woods yet as he still looks groggy. 12:14
2:32 Steele still looks unsteady, but Pokrandt allows him to go on, waving the fighters together. 12:14
2:32 Steele is hurt. He's lucky this round is almost over as Cerdan looks to end it! 12:14
2:40 Cerdan lands a jab to Steele's midsection 12:16
2:40 Steele has suffered a delayed reaction to that last punch. He lurched forward and his legs look bad. Marcel Cerdan needs to capitalize on this moment because he can end this thing right now. 12:16
2:49 Cerdan has Steele blocked in! 12:16
2:58 Steele does a great job of moving as Cerdan tries to work inside. 12:16
3:00 This fight is history! The last round is over and we await the decision of the judges. 12:17

Fight Result

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

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

Valerie Dorsett, United States scores the bout 114 to 113

Rocky Young, United States sees the fight 115 to 112

Duane Ford, United States scores the fight 116 to 111

And your winner and new IBO champion by unanimous decision Marcel Cerdan!!!


Score Cards

Valerie Dorsett Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Freddie Steele 9 10 9 10 9 10 10 9 10 9 10 8 113
Marcel Cerdan 10 9 10 9 10 9 9 10 9 10 9 10 114

Rocky Young Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Freddie Steele 10 10 9 9 9 10 9 9 10 9 10 8 112
Marcel Cerdan 9 9 10 10 10 9 10 10 9 10 9 10 115

Duane Ford Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Freddie Steele 10 10 9 9 9 10 9 9 10 9 9 8 111
Marcel Cerdan 9 9 10 10 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 116

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Freddie Steele 29 30 27 28 27 30 28 27 30 27 29 24 336
Marcel Cerdan 28 27 30 29 30 27 29 30 27 30 28 30 345


Statistics
Categories Freddie Steele Marcel Cerdan
Knockdowns scored 0 1


Jabs / Round 4.17 4.00
Hooks / Round 4.50 4.58
Crosses / Round 4.42 4.83
Combinations / Round 3.50 3.67
Uppercuts / Round 4.67 4.92


Punches Landed / Round 21.25 22.00
Punches Missed / Round 46.25 51.00


Punching Accuracy 31.5% 30.1%


Total Number of Fouls 0 3
Low Blow 2
Head Butting 1


Foul Penalties:
Official Warning 1
Caution 2


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


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


Cut locations breakdown:
Cut outside right eyebrow 3 / 2 / 2


Bouts halted to check cut(s) 1 0


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


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


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

[Fist of Legend]

Fight Card
Bout Fighter 1 Fighter 2 Odds Winner Decision Last Round Rounds
Opening Bout Tommy Ryan Jack Dempsey NP 1:1 Draw D(m) 12 12
Support Bout Nino Benvenuti Bernard Hopkins 2:3 Nino Benvenuti SD 12 12
Co-Feature Oscar De La Hoya Emile Griffith 1:1 Emile Griffith TKO 11 12
Main Event Freddie Steele Marcel Cerdan 1:2 Marcel Cerdan UD 12 12

[armageto]

Steele getting dropped in the last round did him in. If he stayed on his feet, he probably takes a close decision. He had a nice run as IBO champ, congrats to Cerdan.

[BoxBuzz]

There is something terribly wrong with the Hopkins software.....I think it has been swapped out for a fighter more along the lines of a journeyman. I'd like to know the personal opinion of the man whose job it was to accurately reflect Hopkins ability to read his opponent, and use their own gifts against themselves.

This "Hopkinsesque" fighter I am managing is not showing the skills and abilities of the executioner.

I demand someone get in there and read the code, and find out just what's going on.

I have checked with GGG, and he assures me the "Russians' had nothing to do with this scandal.

[gilgamesh]

There is something terribly wrong with the Hopkins software.....I think it has been swapped out for a fighter more along the lines of a journeyman. I'd like to know the personal opinion of the man whose job it was to accurately reflect Hopkins ability to read his opponent, and use their own gifts against themselves.

This "Hopkinsesque" fighter I am managing is not showing the skills and abilities of the executioner.

I demand someone get in there and read the code, and find out just what's going on.

I have checked with GGG, and he assures me the "Russians' had nothing to do with this scandal.

As it turns out Nino was able to "read" Hopkins and expose his weaknesses. In fact. Since we've usurped your position we may take your identity too.

"il boia"...Italian for The Executioner. Sounds like it fits Nino's career better than it does Hopkins.

[BoxBuzz]

Sign up for another.........and shut up. 2 out of 3, and you're out.