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Mike Gibbons vs Ray Leonard

Fight info: Olympia Stadium, Detroit, MI, United States, 2017-5-19, announcer is Ed Darien, referee is Richard Steele, the bout will be scored by three judges: Daniel Berger Fucs (Brazil), Mikael Hook (Sweden) and Artur Ellensohn (Germany), ring card girl is Amy Caro, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 15 rounds, IBF-rules are in effect, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell is not in effect, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'none', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Mike Gibbons - Record: 8-4-2 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Al Mitchell - Cut Man: Danny Milano
In the blue corner: Ray Leonard - Record: 14-3-2 (6) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Whitey Bimstein - Cut Man: Percy Richardson

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 That's the bell, summoning the two fighters to begin trading punches here in the first. 0:0
0:15 Leonard just comes up short with the jab. 0:0
0:45 Gibbons fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 2:0
1:12 Gibbons ties up Ray Leonard... 2:0
1:17 * Gibbons is told to watch hitting on the break by Steele 2:0
1:35 Gibbons is giving Leonard a lot of side-to-side movement. 2:0
1:44 Gibbons grabs and holds Leonard... 2:0
1:53 Leonard tries to get free... Here comes Steele to break them up... 2:0
1:58 Great skills can take you far in this sport, though having a good chin helps as well. 2:0
2:04 Both fighters could stand to press the attack a bit more. 2:0
2:08 Gibbons is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. 2:0
2:11 Leonard catches Gibbons with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 2:2
2:25 Gibbons is holding... 2:2
2:34 The fighters accidentally butt heads as they manuever inside. 2:2
2:43 Gibbons can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 2:2
2:57 Gibbons pushes Leonard away, looking for more space to work in. 2:2
3:00 Leonard misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 2:2
3:00 There's the bell ending Round 1. 2:2

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Gibbons didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 2. 0:0
0:07 Whitey Bimstein was really animated in Leonard's corner and Leonard was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:07 Gibbons has Leonard cornered! 0:0
0:07 Mike Gibbons lands the uppercut but there wasn't much on it. 2:0
0:20 some nifty bodywork Gibbons as he scores with several shots from the inside. 4:0
0:32 Leonard finds a home for his jab, keeping Gibbons at bay. 4:2
0:41 Leonard retreats to his own corner... 4:2
0:41 Gibbons scores with the jab. 6:2
1:10 He is moving around the ring nicely. 6:2
1:14 The cross scores for Gibbons. He needs to throw that punch more often. 8:2
1:24 Gibbons works downstairs, scoring with series of hooks. 10:2
1:39 Leonard throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 10:4
1:51 Leonard brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 10:4
1:51 Leonard lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 10:6
2:01 Leonard slides into a neutral corner... 10:6
2:01 Mike Gibbons lands the jab and that's a punch he needs to make good use of throughout the fight. 12:6
2:14 Mike Gibbons moves into the upper left corner. 12:6
2:18 Leonard drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 12:10
2:18 Gibbons looks shaken! 12:10
2:37 Leonard wraps his arms around Gibbons. 12:10
2:41 Steele has to break them apart. 12:10
2:46 We have seen plenty of action in this round 12:10
2:54 Gibbons fires a left hand that Leonard takes high on the shoulder. 12:10
2:57 Each fighter is measuring the other. Now Leonard lets his hands go and scores several quick punches to the head of Gibbons. 12:12
3:00 The crowd is literally screaming in approval as the two fighters look for a minutes respite after a sizzling round of action. 14:11

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 3 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:06 Gibbons got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Al Mitchell's instructions work. 0:0
0:07 Leonard pins Gibbons in the corner! 0:0
0:12 Leonard plods forward. 0:0
0:23 That combination from Gibbons just missed. 0:0
0:25 The two fighters have chosen to work on the inside and it's Leonard who scores with a short hook to the chest. 0:2
0:41 Leonard is moving his head and shoulders side to side, but his feet are not going anywhere, giving Gibbons a decent target to shoot for. 0:2
0:54 Leonard misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:2
1:05 Gibbons grabs Leonard's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Steele has to force Gibbons to let go. 0:2
1:14 Steele steps in and breaks it up. 0:2
1:19 Gibbons traps Leonard in the corner! 0:2
1:23 Mike Gibbons telegraphed that shot and Leonard ducks under it easily. 0:2
1:31 Both fighters move back to ring center. 0:2
1:31 Leonard gets in a several shots utilizing his hand speed. 0:4
1:40 Gibbons throws a cross to the head, then digs a hook to the body. 2:4
1:53 Gibbons has Ray Leonard trapped! 2:4
1:53 Gibbons lands the lead cross. 4:4
2:10 Both men look like they want to keep this fight in the center of the ring. 4:4
2:20 Gibbons's not even close with the cross. 4:4
2:35 Leonard picks off the jab by Gibbons. 4:4
2:42 Gibbons has Leonard blocked in! 4:4
2:46 Gibbons is clinching... 4:4
2:57 The Referee breaks it up... 4:4
3:00 What a horrible round, neither Fighter looked too interested in mixing it up. 4:5

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 4. 0:0
0:06 Leonard has Gibbons trapped in the lower neutral corner... 0:0
0:11 Leonard moves in at an angle, trying to cut off the ring on Gibbons. 0:0
0:11 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:0
0:15 Whitey Bimstein was extremely upbeat during the break with Leonard providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:15 Leonard lands a volley of punches and at least one scored cleanly. 0:2
0:25 Leonard retreats into a neutral corner. 0:2
0:34 * Gibbons lands a perfect combination and Leonard slumps to the canvas! 0:2
0:37 Steele starts the count... 9:2
0:37 1 9:2
0:38 2 9:2
0:39 3 9:2
0:40 Leonard is making a gallant try to get off the canvas as the count reaches 4. 9:2
0:41 5 9:2
0:42 6 9:2
0:43 7 9:2
0:44 8 9:2
0:44 * Leonard looks stunned, but he is able to beat the count. 9:2
0:44 Steele wipes Leonard's gloves as he asks him if he wants the fight to go on... Leonard nods his head and the action resumes. 9:2
0:44 Gibbons knows he has Leonard hurt as he wades in swinging! 9:2
0:53 The cross scores for Gibbons. He needs to throw that punch more often. 11:2
0:53 Gibbons has got Ray Leonard on the ropes but he's never had the reputation for being a great finisher. Let's see if he can close the show here in the 4th. 11:2
1:01 Gibbons pins Leonard in the corner! 11:2
1:06 Leonard backs into a neutral corner. 11:2
1:06 Gibbons gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 13:2
1:06 Leonard is badly stunned and Mike Gibbons will try to finish him off here in the 4th round! 13:2
1:19 Leonard slides into his own corner... 13:2
1:28 Gibbons is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Leonard. 13:2
1:32 Steele moves them apart. 13:2
1:42 Gibbons is gliding around the ring like it's his own personal dance floor. 13:2
1:46 Gibbons is really focused in this round. 13:2
1:50 Ray Leonard scores big with that hook to the jaw of Mike Gibbons. Gibbons took a step back after absorbing that shot. 13:5
2:04 Gibbons is literally dancing circles around Ray Leonard this round. 13:5
2:11 Leonard throws the cross and scores to the head of Mike Gibbons. 13:7
2:29 Gibbons is circling his opponent. 13:7
2:44 Leonard fires away with both hands, banging some clean shots home. 13:10
2:54 Leonard continues to pop the jab 13:12
3:00 Leonard backs into the left corner. 13:12
3:00 The bell rings and the crowd is on fire, that knockdown was definitely worth the price of admission 14:14

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Leonard looks a bit disgusted as Round 5 gets underway. 0:0
0:12 We have a good crowd on hand tonight 0:0
0:15 Gibbons lets a quick hook go, catching Leonard moving in. 2:0
0:20 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 2:0
0:24 Leonard got some great advice from Whitey Bimstein between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 5. 2:0
0:29 Leonard really buried that punch into Gibbons's ribs. 2:4
0:29 Gibbons is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 2:4
0:46 Gibbons is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 2:4
0:51 Gibbons gets in a hook to the body of Leonard. 4:4
1:05 Mike Gibbons misses wildly with the Hook. 4:4
1:17 Gibbons takes a hard combination from Leonard 4:8
1:17 Gibbons seems to be back on an even keel after those blows... 4:8
1:31 Leonard picks off the jab thrown by Gibbons. 4:8
1:42 Ray Leonard throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Gibbons but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 4:8
2:03 Ray Leonard leans on the ropes and motions for Gibbons to come in. 4:8
2:03 Leonard seems to have shaken off the effects of last round's knockdown. 4:8
2:10 Gibbons slips in a jab to the body 6:8
2:24 Gibbons does a great job of moving as Leonard tries to work inside. 6:8
2:27 Gibbons gets off a jab to the solar plexus 8:8
2:39 Gibbons eats a jab from Leonard 8:10
2:52 Leonard has Gibbons pinned! 8:10
2:56 Leonard lands a devastating uppercut! 8:14
2:56 Gibbons is suddenly in trouble! 8:14
3:00 The two fighters nod at each other as the crowd applauds both the action and the sportsmanship being displayed. 9:16

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 6 begins. 0:0
0:08 Gibbons retreats into the far corner. 0:0
0:13 Leonard lets his hands go inside, but Gibbons protects his body well. 0:0
0:15 Leonard leans in and takes an uppercut to the chin from Gibbons. 2:0
0:20 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 2:0
0:24 Whitey Bimstein seemed to pump up Leonard between rounds. 2:0
0:26 Leonard fires a light jab to the stomach 2:2
0:35 Gibbons misses with the jab but scores with the follow up cross. 4:2
0:47 Gibbons's jab connects to Leonard's head 6:2
1:11 Gibbons's jab is fast and accurate. 8:2
1:21 There's a lead right hand that finds its mark. That can be a dangerous punch if Leonard can land a solid one. 8:4
1:38 Gibbons has freed himself from Leonard. They move quickly to ring center. 8:4
1:43 Gibbons lands a hook to the ribs. 10:4
1:56 Gibbons slides into the corner... 10:4
2:01 Leonard lands a hard cross! 10:8
2:01 Gibbons is trying to regroup after that punch... 10:8
2:10 Leonard moves into a neutral corner. 10:8
2:10 Gibbons snakes the jab through Ray Leonard's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 12:8
2:29 Gibbons circles around the ring. 12:8
2:37 Gibbons throws a flurry of punches; at least two solid shots made it through. Now he moves away. 14:8
3:00 Gibbons spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 6. 16:8

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Gibbons and Leonard leave their corners. 0:0
0:18 Steele has to pull the fighters away from each other as Leonard locks up Gibbons's arms. 0:0
0:29 Gibbons pushes Leonard away. 0:0
0:29 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 0:0
0:38 Leonard retreats into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:43 Gibbons is holding on to Leonard. He seems to be taking a breather. 0:0
0:53 Referee Steele has to separate the two... 0:0
1:01 Not much happening at the moment. 0:0
1:09 Gibbons is pinned in his opponents corner... 0:0
1:13 The fighters are tied up. Leonard tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 0:0
1:22 Steele separates the two... 0:0
1:29 Ray Leonard retreats into the left corner. 0:0
1:29 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Gibbons lands the right hand. 2:0
1:38 Gibbons has Leonard cornered! 2:0
1:43 Gibbons tries to drop the right hand over the top but Leonard ducks under it. 2:0
1:49 That was a violent straight right by Leonard! 2:4
1:49 Gibbons is clutching his side! 2:4
1:59 Leonard follows the jab with a with hard overhand right to the jaw. 2:7
2:09 Gibbons goes downstairs with a quick combination. 4:7
2:18 They are back in the center of the ring once again 4:7
2:18 Gibbons splits Leonard's gloves with an uppercut. 6:7
2:32 Ray Leonard is trying to free his gloves from under Gibbons's gloves. 6:7
2:41 Steele has to separate the two... 6:7
2:45 Gibbons steps back as he tries to create some punching room. 6:7
2:52 Leonard is backed into his opponents corner... 6:7
2:56 Gibbons swings...and misses. 6:7
3:00 Leonard throws a flurry of punches but Gibbons either blocks or slips them. 6:7
3:00 There's the bell. That brings Round 7 to a close. 6:6

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Steele motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 8. 0:0
0:08 Leonard backs into the left corner. 0:0
0:08 Mike Gibbons gets the cross through Leonard's guard. 2:0
0:12 Appearance wise these two both look good for this stage of the fight. 2:0
0:26 Leonard has his arms wrapped around Gibbons... Now they separate. 2:0
0:31 Steele is shouting at Leonard to break! 2:0
0:39 Gibbons is staying at the center of the ring. 2:0
0:44 Gibbons is dancing and flicking harmless punches at Leonard. 2:0
0:59 Leonard misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 2:0
1:01 Mike Gibbons scores with a nice short hook inside the defense of Leonard. 4:0
1:14 Gibbons lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Leonard. 4:0
1:21 Leonard is losing this round and is looking to load up on his punches. 4:0
1:30 Leonard wings a big left hand at Gibbons but the latter sidesteps the punch. 4:0
1:33 Not a lot on that hook to Leonard's side, but it scored. 6:0
1:42 Leonard traps Gibbons in the corner! 6:0
1:47 Leonard just comes up short with the jab. 6:0
1:49 Gibbons catches Ray Leonard with a right hand to the face. 8:0
2:04 Leonard leaves the jab just short. 8:0
2:18 Gibbons just misses with a huge shot as Leonard chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 8:0
2:30 Gibbons grabs Leonard again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 8:0
2:34 Gibbons pushes Ray Leonard away. 8:0
2:43 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 8:0
2:53 A brutal combination from Leonard connects to the solar plexus! 8:4
2:53 At least two of those shots really hurt Gibbons! 8:4
3:00 Gibbons retreats into the right corner. 8:4
3:00 It looks like Gibbons has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 8:4
3:00 Round 8 of this scheduled 15 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 10:3

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 9 of this scheduled 15 rounder. 0:0
0:09 Leonard has Gibbons trapped in the left neutral corner... 0:0
0:13 Leonard just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Gibbons with a sharp combination! 0:4
0:13 Gibbons was rattled by those shots and he is in a world of hurt! 0:4
0:18 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:4
0:23 The action is back in the center of the ring. 0:4
0:27 Leonard misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 0:4
0:34 Mike Gibbons lands a short left hook to the head. 2:4
0:45 Leonard is trapped in the corner... 2:4
0:45 Ray Leonard walks in to a glancing hook from Gibbons. 4:4
0:57 Leonard with a lead right to the head. 4:6
1:18 Ray Leonard lands a solid cross! 4:10
1:18 Gibbons is hurt! 4:10
1:35 Leonard works free! The fighters move to ring center. 4:10
1:44 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 4:10
1:53 Steele has to break the clinch. 4:10
1:58 Leonard traps Gibbons in the corner! 4:10
2:02 Ray Leonard tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 4:10
2:09 Leonard ends that flurry with a stiff right hand! 4:13
2:24 OH! Ray Leonard landed the big hook flush! 4:17
2:24 That shot has Gibbons hurt! 4:17
2:37 Leonard landed a sharp combination that rocked Gibbons back on his heels! 4:21
2:37 Gibbons was shaken by those blows! 4:21
2:57 Leonard slides into a neutral corner... 4:21
2:57 Gibbons gets his head on the chest of Leonard as He tries to outmuscle him on the inside, scoring with a nice short hook to the head. 6:21
3:00 Leonard appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 6:21
3:00 That's all she wrote here in Round 9. 6:22

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Gibbons and Leonard square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 10. 0:0
0:15 Leonard scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 0:4
0:15 Those punches hurt Gibbons and he looks to hang on. 0:4
0:20 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 0:4
0:24 Al Mitchell not only gave Gibbons encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Leonard. Now it's up to Gibbons to implement it. 0:4
0:29 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 0:4
0:33 Steele separates them. 0:4
0:41 Gibbons slides into the corner... 0:4
0:45 Leonard looks to land a jab but misses the mark. 0:4
0:48 Gibbons shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 2:4
1:02 Gibbons is off target with that hook. 2:4
1:13 Leonard continues to follow Gibbons about the ring. 2:4
1:21 Gibbons steals a quick glance at his corner. 2:4
1:29 "Sugar Ray" smothers Gibbons's attack with a clinch! 2:4
1:38 Now they break clean. 2:4
1:43 Leonard looks to wear Gibbons down as he throws the uppercut to the body. 2:7
1:52 Gibbons has Leonard trapped in the lower right neutral corner... 2:7
1:52 Gibbons glances a hook off Leonard's side. 4:7
2:06 Ray Leonard is clinching. Steele better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. 4:7
2:15 Steele pries them apart. 4:7
2:24 Leonard connects with a solid jab! 4:11
2:24 Gibbons suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 4:11
2:36 Ray Leonard is really focused in this round. 4:11
2:39 Leonard is really focused in this round. 4:11
2:47 Both boxers go back to the middle of the squared circle. 4:11
2:51 Gibbons misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 4:11
2:54 A series of strong blows to the midsection by Leonard. 4:14
3:00 Leonard attempts to go to the body, but can't connect. 4:14
3:00 There's another round in the books. 4:14

Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 11. 0:0
0:08 Gibbons's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:12 Leonard comes in low. Gibbons puts a headlock on him. Steele knocks Gibbons's arm off Leonard's head. 0:0
0:21 Steele moves in to break the clinch. 0:0
0:21 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 0:0
0:26 Leonard unleashes a flurry and Gibbons fires back, a close exchange with Leonard coming out on top. 2:3
0:36 Leonard is forced into his opponents corner... 2:3
0:40 Gibbons ties up Leonard. 2:3
0:45 Gibbons uses his shoulder to force Ray Leonard out of the clinch. 2:3
0:54 Mike Gibbons back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Leonard. 2:3
1:03 Gibbons works his way in and leans on Leonard... 2:3
1:07 Referee Steele steps in to break it up. 2:3
1:21 Gibbons lands a series of hooks to the ribs of Leonard. 4:3
1:31 Neither fighter wants to stay on the ropes as they are back in the middle of the ring. 4:3
1:31 Leonard doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 4:5
1:47 Leonard is protecting the body nicely as Gibbons fails to score inside. 4:5
1:54 Gibbons has Ray Leonard cornered! 4:5
1:54 Gibbons's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 6:5
2:03 Mike Gibbons goes downstairs with the hook. 8:5
2:19 Gibbons tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Leonard blocks it. 8:5
2:22 Leonard pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 8:7
2:31 Leonard has Gibbons trapped in the right neutral corner... 8:7
2:40 * Gibbons walks into a combination and folds like an accordion. He went down section by section. 8:7
2:42 The count begins... 8:14
2:42 1 8:14
2:43 2 8:14
2:44 3 8:14
2:45 4 8:14
2:45 * Gibbons's legs look bad as he manages to rise from the knockdown. 8:14
2:45 Steele gives Gibbons a quick once over and decides to let the fight go on. 8:14
2:45 Leonard is raining blows down on Gibbons, who is obviously hurt. Leonard wants to take the decision out of the hands of the judges and he has a chance to do just that! 8:14
2:58 Leonard tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Mike Gibbons. 8:14
3:00 Ray Leonard appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 8:14
3:00 The knockdown in that last round really brought the crowd to life, you can feel the electricity in the air. 8:14

Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Leonard looks to be in good shape as Round 12 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Al Mitchell knows Mike Gibbons lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:08 Gibbons has Ray Leonard trapped! 0:0
0:12 Gibbons is in constant motion. He is a hard fighter to corner. 0:0
0:12 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:0
0:26 Leonard pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 0:0
0:31 Gibbons has Ray Leonard trapped in the left neutral corner... 0:0
0:31 Not much steam behind Gibbons's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 2:0
0:48 Gibbons grabs Leonard. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 2:0
0:59 Gibbons shoves Leonard away. 2:0
1:03 Gibbons gets away from the ropes and is back to the center of the ring. 2:0
1:08 The quickness and footwork of Gibbons is definitely keeping Ray Leonard off balance. 2:0
1:12 Gibbons fires the jab. It finds its target. 4:0
1:27 Steele warns Gibbons for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 4:0
1:32 Steele separates the two fighters. 4:0
1:41 Steele tries to separate the boxers but Gibbons has a vice-like grip on Leonard. 4:0
1:46 Gibbons and Leonard each take a step back. 4:0
1:54 We have a lull in the action. 4:0
2:04 Leonard is trapped in his opponents corner... 4:0
2:09 You would think Leonard had a brick wall built aroud his midsection as futile as Gibbons looked trying to score there! 4:0
2:11 Leonard sometimes falls in love with his hook ... but when it scores like that one, it's hard to blame him! 4:3
2:16 It looks like Gibbons has shaken off the effects of the knockdown he suffered in the last round. 4:3
2:32 Leonard takes a heavy combination downstairs. 8:3
2:32 Leonard was hurt by those blows! 8:3
2:49 Gibbons lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Ray Leonard. 8:3
2:57 Gibbons slides into a neutral corner... 8:3
3:00 Leonard lands a paralyzing combination! 8:7
3:00 It looks like Gibbons is hurt after taking those shots! 8:7
3:00 Mike Gibbons is slowing up... 8:7
3:00 Leonard breathes heavily as he walks slowly back to his corner as Round 12 ends. 8:8

Round 13
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Gibbons rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:15 Gibbons wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 2:0
0:20 No blood, no bruises and no swelling; you wouldn't know that these guys are already in the 13th round of this fight. 2:0
0:31 Gibbons feints downstairs, then lands two quick blows to the head. 4:0
0:43 Gibbons slides into a neutral corner... 4:0
0:47 Leonard is jockeying for position as he tries to force Gibbons back into the corner. 4:0
0:52 Gibbons's corner is urging him on. They have been quite vocal tonight. 4:0
1:04 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 4:0
1:04 Gibbons lands a nice cross but Leonard turned with it, absorbing most of its power. 6:0
1:17 Gibbons moves in and scores with a quick jab. 8:0
1:30 Gibbons is really focused in this round. 8:0
1:46 Leonard traps Gibbons in the corner! 8:0
1:50 Leonard approaches flat-footed, but continues to move forward, not giving Gibbons any room to breathe. 8:0
1:59 You could feel the breeze after that miss by Ray Leonard! 8:0
2:01 Gibbons lands a stinging jab. 10:0
2:20 Gibbons works his way inside and scores with a hook to the body. 12:0
2:30 A vicious exchange with both men scoring, though Leonard seemed to get the better of it. 14:3
2:45 The fighters are back at ring center... 14:3
2:49 Gibbons misses with that combination. 14:3
3:00 Leonard appears to have this fight under control. 14:3
3:00 The bell stops the action as Gibbons and Leonard go back to their corners. 14:5

Round 14
Time Commentary Points
0:00 With only two rounds of boxing left, it appears as if Gibbons is going to need a knockdown to win this fight. 0:0
0:19 Gibbons fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 0:0
0:26 Gibbons just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 0:4
0:26 Gibbons was shaken by those blows! 0:4
0:31 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 0:4
0:35 Gibbons moves into the far left corner. 0:4
0:40 Leonard fires and misses. 0:4
0:42 Gibbons lands consecutive uppercuts to Leonard's midsection. 2:4
0:57 Gibbons wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Leonard's defense. 2:4
1:04 Gibbons is looking to protect his body and he's leaving his chin wide open! 2:4
1:07 The fight has moved back to the middle of the ring. 2:4
1:07 Thats a nice combination to the body by Gibbons. 4:4
1:24 Leonard goes straight at Gibbons, a poor way to cut off the ring if that's what he's trying to do. 4:4
1:29 Ray Leonard pushes Gibbons away, looking for more space to work in. 4:4
1:40 Leonard is like an old steam train going uphill. He just keeps chugging away trying to move inside on Gibbons. 4:4
1:44 Neither fighter is throwing enough punches in this round. 4:4
1:52 Gibbons fires a shot, but it glances off Leonard's shoulder. 4:4
1:55 Leonard is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 4:6
2:12 The fighters are at close quarters now as Leonard lands a hook downstairs. 4:8
2:21 Gibbons likes to use the hook but he'd better get a little closer when he throws it or Leonard's going to beat him to the punch and hurt him! 6:8
2:39 Leonard cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Mike Gibbons had his elbows tucked in nicely. 6:8
2:49 Mike Gibbons is forced into his own corner... 6:8
2:54 That punch actually went behind Gibbons's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Leonard. 6:8
2:56 Gibbons lands a two punch combination to the body 8:8
3:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 14. 8:10

Round 15
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds for the 15th and final round of this fight. 0:0
0:09 Gibbons retreats into the left corner. 0:0
0:09 Leonard lands a stinging jab. 0:2
0:14 The sting is starting to go from Gibbons's punches... 0:2
0:18 Gibbons is trying to avoid shots to the body, but He better get his hands up! 0:2
0:30 It's a sweet uppercut by Mike Gibbons! He snapped Ray Leonard's head straight back with that punch! 4:2
0:30 Leonard appears to have been staggered by that punch... 4:2
0:48 Leonard lands a hard hook! 4:7
0:48 Gibbons is reeling.. 4:7
1:02 Leonard throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 4:7
1:13 Leonard doesn't connect with the cross. 4:7
1:19 Both fighters are throwing and neither is scoring more than the other. 6:9
1:19 Leonard senses he has Gibbons in trouble and he is pouring it on! 6:9
1:28 Gibbons is pinned in his own corner... 6:9
1:33 Leonard just landed a three punch combo! 6:14
1:33 Gibbons was just battered in that exchange, he is reeling and has no clue where he is. 6:14
1:46 Leonard connects with a devastating combination to the head, he hits like a Mule! 6:18
1:46 Gibbons is trying to regroup after those punches... 6:18
1:55 Gibbons slides into the corner... 6:18
2:00 Leonard just landed a devastating three punch combo! 6:23
2:00 Gibbons in on unsteady legs after those punches. 6:23
2:13 Leonard ties up Gibbons. Why would he want to clinch now? 6:23
2:22 Referee Steele separates the two... 6:23
2:27 Gibbons shoots the jab into the chest of Ray Leonard. 8:23
2:39 Gibbons has Leonard trapped in the lower right neutral corner... 8:23
2:44 Gibbons fires and misses. 8:23
2:51 Leonard is really focused in this round. 8:23
2:58 Gibbons wraps up Leonard. 8:23
3:00 Steele separates the two... 8:23
3:00 Leonard seems to have done enough to win this fight. 8:23
3:00 Call it a night, sports fans, because this fight is over! Let's see who gets the nod from the judges. 8:22

Fight Result

Let's go to Ed Darien for the call...

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

Daniel Berger Fucs, Brazil scores the bout 144 to 142

Mikael Hook, Sweden scores the fight 144 to 141

Artur Ellensohn, Germany scores it 145 to 142

And your winner by unanimous decision Ray Leonard!!!


Score Cards

Daniel Berger Fucs Round Total
Brazil 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Mike Gibbons 10 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 9 9 8 10 10 9 9 142
Ray Leonard 10 9 10 8 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 144

Mikael Hook Round Total
Sweden 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Mike Gibbons 10 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 9 9 8 9 10 9 9 141
Ray Leonard 10 9 10 8 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 144

Artur Ellensohn Round Total
Germany 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Mike Gibbons 10 10 9 10 9 10 10 9 9 9 8 10 10 10 9 142
Ray Leonard 10 9 10 8 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 145

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Mike Gibbons 30 30 27 30 27 30 30 29 27 27 24 29 30 28 27 425
Ray Leonard 30 27 30 24 30 27 30 28 30 30 30 30 27 30 30 433


Statistics
Categories Mike Gibbons Ray Leonard
Knockdowns scored 1 1


Jabs / Round 7.73 6.27
Hooks / Round 3.87 3.67
Crosses / Round 3.27 3.13
Combinations / Round 6.07 4.47
Uppercuts / Round 3.53 2.93


Punches Landed / Round 24.47 20.47
Punches Missed / Round 42.07 40.13


Punching Accuracy 36.8% 33.8%


Total Number of Fouls 1 0
Hitting on the Break 1


Foul Penalties:
Caution 1


Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1


No cuts occured


Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 2 / 2 1 / 1
Fight Inside 0 / 0 3 / 3
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Outside (Defensive) 7 / 2 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 4 / 2
Go All Out for KO 3 / 2 2 / 2
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 2 / 1 2 / 1


Title Bout Championship Boxing - Copyright (C) 2013 PISD

Stanley Ketchel vs Bernard Hopkins

Fight info: Olympia Stadium, Detroit, MI, United States, 2017-5-19, announcer is Johnny Addie, referee is Rocky Burke, the bout will be scored by three judges: David Mendoza (United States), Dave Parris (England) and Ray Hawkins (United States), ring card girl is Doris Dany, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 15 rounds, IBF-rules are in effect, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell is not in effect, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'none', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Stanley Ketchel - Record: 12-5-2 (7) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Harold Knight - Cut Man: Chick Ferrara
In the blue corner: Bernard Hopkins - Record: 9-3-7 (3) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Jimmy August - Cut Man: Lenny DeJesus

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters leave their corners and advance toward the center of the ring. 0:0
0:14 They come into this fight predicting a win... But neither is pressing the action right now. 0:0
0:18 Ketchel has Hopkins trapped! 0:0
0:22 Ketchel clinches... Hopkins gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 0:0
0:27 Ketchel and Hopkins each take a step back. 0:0
0:39 Ketchel lets his hands go inside, but Hopkins protects his body well. 0:0
0:42 Hopkins drives home a potent uppercut to the head of Ketchel. 0:3
0:52 Ketchel likes to use the hook but he'd better get a little closer when he throws it or Bernard Hopkins's going to beat him to the punch and hurt him! 2:3
1:06 Hopkins misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 2:3
1:13 Hopkins is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. 2:3
1:16 Ketchel lands a nice cross but Hopkins turned with it, absorbing most of its power. 4:3
1:26 Ketchel has Hopkins cornered! 4:3
1:30 Stanley Ketchel works his way in and leans on Hopkins. 4:3
1:35 Hopkins bangs away with both hands and a nice uppercut finds a home. 4:5
1:52 Ketchel has his arms wrapped around Hopkins... Now they separate. 4:5
1:56 Hopkins tries to get free... Here comes Burke to break them up... 4:5
2:05 Both men look like they want to keep this fight in the center of the ring. 4:5
2:15 Hopkins holds his arms up in disgust as Ketchel holds him around his waist. 4:5
2:20 Burke separates the two... 4:5
2:29 Burke tries to separate the boxers but Hopkins has a vice-like grip on Ketchel. 4:5
2:33 Ketchel pushes Bernard Hopkins away. 4:5
2:45 Bernard Hopkins tries to drop the right hand over the top but Ketchel ducks under it. 4:5
2:52 Ketchel connects with a vicious cross! 8:5
2:52 Hopkins looks stunned! 8:5
3:00 Ketchel has Hopkins pinned! 8:5
3:00 There's the bell. Round 1 comes to an end. 7:6

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 2. 0:0
0:12 Ketchel keeps looking to get inside on Bernard Hopkins 0:0
0:16 Hopkins received a pep talk from Jimmy August before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:16 Ketchel lets a quick hook go, catching Hopkins moving in. 2:0
0:26 The fighters are at close quarters now as Ketchel lands a hook downstairs. 4:0
0:40 Ketchel moves into a neutral corner. 4:0
0:44 Hopkins back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Ketchel. 4:0
0:57 Stanley Ketchel looks to land a cross but misses the mark. 4:0
1:03 Hopkins just landed a devastating three punch combo! 4:4
1:03 Ketchel is trying to regroup after those punches... 4:4
1:15 Hopkins ends that flurry with a stiff right hand! 4:7
1:27 Ketchel continues to pop the jab 6:7
1:44 Ketchel whiffs with the jab. 6:7
1:47 Hopkins cranks a hard cross to the body of Ketchel. 6:10
2:00 Stanley Ketchel will tie a guy up if he has to. 6:10
2:05 Burke moves in to break the clinch. 6:10
2:14 Ketchel does a great job smothering Bernard Hopkins's punches, he had him locked up like he stole dinner right there. 6:10
2:17 Ketchel scores with a damaging cross. 9:10
2:29 The action has moved back to the middle of the ring. 9:10
2:34 Hopkins just can't find the range with that hook. 9:10
2:44 Bernard Hopkins throws the hook and connects. 9:12
3:00 Hopkins is clinching... Ketchel is trying to free his gloves... They are under Hopkins's arms... 9:12
3:00 Burke has to separate the two... 9:12
3:00 Non stop action as they battled from pillar to post in that round!! 10:12

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ketchel looks a bit disgusted as Round 3 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Jimmy August was really animated in Hopkins's corner and Bernard Hopkins was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:07 Ketchel is trapped in the corner... 0:0
0:07 Hopkins lands a short left hook to the head. 0:2
0:16 Hopkins rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 0:4
0:34 Hopkins grabs Stanley Ketchel's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Burke has to force Hopkins to let go. 0:4
0:38 Referee Burke separates the two... 0:4
0:48 Hopkins takes a hard combination from Ketchel 4:4
0:48 That shot buckled Hopkins's legs and he is really unsteady now, like he could go down at any moment! 4:4
1:01 There's a right cross from Ketchel that lands flush. 7:4
1:15 Stanley Ketchel connects with a nasty cross! 12:4
1:15 Bernard Hopkins looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 12:4
1:28 The fighters are back at ring center... 12:4
1:28 Ketchel feints downstairs, then launches a scorching hook that lands flush on Bernard Hopkins's jaw. 15:4
1:38 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Ketchel lands a short uppercut to the chin of Bernard Hopkins. 17:4
1:47 Hopkins has Ketchel blocked in! 17:4
1:47 Hopkins lands a two short rights and a left hook to the body. 17:6
1:59 Ketchel is really focused in this round. 17:6
2:06 There's a lead right hand that finds its mark. That can be a dangerous punch if Ketchel can land a solid one. 19:6
2:20 Stanley Ketchel picks off the jab thrown by Hopkins. 19:6
2:38 Hopkins slips inside and buries a hook to the body of Ketchel. 19:9
2:50 Ketchel slides into a neutral corner... 19:9
2:55 Hopkins voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 19:9
3:00 Hopkins picks off the jab by Ketchel. 19:9
3:00 The close of the round brings some hearty applause from those in attendance. 19:10

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 4 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:08 There's a wicked right by Ketchel. He had some steam on that punch. 3:0
0:13 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 3:0
0:18 Stanley Ketchel retreats into a neutral corner. 3:0
0:22 Hopkins is holding... 3:0
0:33 Burke is shouting at Bernard Hopkins to break! 3:0
0:48 Ketchel backs into the lower right corner. 3:0
0:48 Hopkins lands two hard body shots that made Stanley Ketchel grunt. 3:3
0:58 Hopkins backs into a neutral corner. 3:3
1:03 Ketchel lands a vicious uppercut! 7:3
1:03 Hopkins was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 7:3
1:25 Hopkins is pinned in his own corner... 7:3
1:39 Burke warns Ketchel for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 7:3
1:44 * Burke steps in and admonishes Hopkins for leaning on Ketchel's neck. 7:3
1:57 The action slows as Ketchel and Hopkins measure each other up. 7:3
2:05 Ketchel moves in at an angle, trying to cut off the ring on Hopkins. 7:3
2:09 Hopkins backs off to hitch up his trunks. 7:3
2:17 Look out! That was a straight right by Ketchel! 11:3
2:17 Hopkins is badly hurt! 11:3
2:40 Ketchel is really focused in this round. 11:3
2:42 Hopkins's corner is screaming at him to finish the round strong. 11:3
2:49 Ketchel slides into the corner... 11:3
2:54 Hopkins fires and misses. 11:3
3:00 Hopkins just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 15:3
3:00 Hopkins was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 15:3
3:00 A small mouse has formed under Hopkins's right eye. 15:3
3:00 The bell ending Round 4 sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 16:2

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Hopkins is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 5. 0:0
0:06 Hopkins got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Jimmy August's instructions work. 0:0
0:12 Ketchel telegraphed that shot and Hopkins ducks under it easily. 0:0
0:18 Hopkins just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Ketchel with a sharp combination! 0:4
0:18 That's the shot Hopkins hoped to land! Ketchel looks bad after that series of blows. 0:4
0:43 Hopkins ends up behind Ketchel as he deftly avoids a straight ahead attack moving to his right. 0:4
0:52 Hopkins works his way in and leans on Ketchel... 0:4
0:57 Burke separates them. 0:4
1:04 Ketchel pins Hopkins in the corner! 0:4
1:08 Ketchel voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 0:4
1:17 Hopkins grabs Ketchel. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 0:4
1:22 Hopkins uses his shoulder to force Ketchel out of the clinch. 0:4
1:31 Ketchel tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 0:4
1:34 Bernard Hopkins sometimes falls in love with his hook ... but when it scores like that one, it's hard to blame him! 0:7
1:48 Ketchel lands a devastating cross! 4:7
1:48 Hopkins is reeling.. 4:7
1:52 Hopkins's right eye is becoming more swollen. his corner is going to need to be control it or it will become a factor. 4:7
2:05 That hook by Ketchel jarred Hopkins! 8:7
2:05 Hopkins's knee almost touched the canvas... 8:7
2:19 Ketchel scores with a tremendous left! 12:7
2:19 Bernard Hopkins looks like he was hurt by that punch! 12:7
2:23 There appears to be increased swelling under Hopkins's right eye. 12:7
2:28 We have a good crowd on hand tonight 12:7
2:33 Ketchel working the bread basket, scoring with several hooks. 14:7
2:45 Ketchel is really focused in this round. 14:7
2:48 The fight has moved back to the middle of the ring. 14:7
2:53 Ketchel wraps up Hopkins. 14:7
3:00 * Burke is telling Stanley Ketchel to quit using the shoulder. 14:7
3:00 Hopkins shows Ketchel his back and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 5. 14:7

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Hopkins is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 6 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:08 Hopkins's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:09 Hopkins moves in and scores with a quick jab. 0:2
0:29 Hopkins is either lucky or has radar. Ketchel's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 0:2
0:31 * Burke is telling Bernard Hopkins to quit hitting with the back of his glove. 0:4
0:49 We have a lull in the action. 0:4
0:57 Ketchel wraps his arms around Bernard Hopkins. 0:4
1:02 Burke has to break them apart. 0:4
1:07 Hopkins feints, looking for an opening. 0:4
1:18 Ketchel tries to muscle inside but Hopkins clinches him. 0:4
1:23 Now they break clean. 0:4
1:27 Ketchel steals a quick glance at his corner. 0:4
1:34 Ketchel tries to double up on the hook to the body and at least one gets through. 2:4
1:47 Hopkins retreats into the left corner. 2:4
1:47 Ketchel goes downstairs with the hook. 4:4
1:51 The swelling under Hopkins's right eye is increasing. It's going to get tougher and tougher for to see punches coming. 4:4
1:56 Hopkins has Ketchel trapped in the far left neutral corner... 4:4
2:01 Hopkins scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 4:8
2:01 Ketchel was stunned by that blow! 4:8
2:18 Considering the clinch Hopkins has on Ketchel it looks like he wants to dance with him, not fight him. Ketchel pushes him away. 4:8
2:23 Burke pries them apart. 4:8
2:27 Hopkins traps Ketchel in the corner! 4:8
2:32 OH! Hopkins landed the big hook flush! 4:12
2:32 Ketchel is hurt! 4:12
2:41 Ketchel slides into his own corner... 4:12
2:46 Hopkins lands a hard uppercut! 4:16
2:46 That blow connected solidly to the head of Ketchel and he is stunned! 4:16
2:50 * Ketchel brushed his glove under his left eye and you can see why . . . Wow there's some major swelling under that eye!! 4:16
3:00 Burke yells at the fighters to separate but Hopkins and Ketchel are a tangle of arms. 4:16
3:00 Burke separates the two... 4:16
3:00 The bell sounds ending Round 6. 3:16

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 7 of this scheduled 15 rounder. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Ketchel is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Ketchel still has distension. 0:0
0:07 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Hopkins's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Hopkins's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:14 Hopkins usues his legs to avoid Ketchel's punches. 0:0
0:16 Some good body work by Hopkins, landing several short blows to the ribs. 0:2
0:25 Jimmy August seemed to pump up Hopkins between rounds. 0:2
0:26 Stanley Ketchel is forced into his own corner... 0:2
0:26 Hopkins lands a jab to the midsection 0:4
0:40 Ketchel doesn't connect with the jab. 0:4
0:42 Hopkins blasts two wicked shots to the ribs of Ketchel and you could see him wince in pain. 0:7
0:47 That swelling under the left eye of Ketchel is definitely getting worse. 0:7
0:57 Hopkins connects with a violent combination! 0:11
0:57 Ketchel was shaken by those blows! 0:11
1:23 Ketchel moves into the left corner. 0:11
1:23 * Burke steps in and admonishes Hopkins for head butting. 0:13
1:32 Ketchel is screaming at the referee and pointing frantically toward his head after an obviously intentional head butt from Bernard Hopkins! Ketchel's corner is enraged as well. Hopkins is just standing there watching the show and shrugging his shoulders as if to say "what did I do?" 0:13
1:36 Ketchel is going to have to protect his continually swelling left eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 0:13
1:46 Bernard Hopkins clamps Ketchel's arms to his side and holds on until Burke breaks the hold. 0:13
1:50 Burke steps in and breaks it up. 0:13
1:58 Stanley Ketchel is losing this round and is looking to load up on his punches. 0:13
2:05 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 0:13
2:10 Ketchel throws a crushing right to Hopkins's jaw! 4:13
2:10 Hopkins appears to have been staggered by that punch... 4:13
2:21 He backs into a neutral corner. 4:13
2:21 Ketchel throws a hard cross and scores to the head of Hopkins. 7:13
2:25 The swelling under Hopkins's right eye is causing him problems and it won't take much more to become a major handicap for him. 7:13
2:40 Hopkins is really focused in this round. 7:13
2:52 Hopkins just misses with a huge shot as Ketchel chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 7:13
2:54 A flurry of light blows from Ketchel scores to the body. 9:13
3:00 There's a nice round of applause from the crowd as the round comes to an end. 10:12

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Hopkins looks to be in good shape as Round 8 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Ketchel'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 The swelling on the face of Hopkins is almost as pronounced as before his corner worked on it. 0:0
0:13 Ketchel charges Hopkins trying to get inside 0:0
0:17 Jimmy August was extremely upbeat during the break with Hopkins providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:22 Hopkins grabs Ketchel again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 0:0
0:37 Referee Burke steps in to break it up. 0:0
0:42 Ketchel steps back as he tries to create some punching room. 0:0
0:50 Stanley Ketchel looks to work the body, but Hopkins covers up nicely. 0:0
1:06 Hopkins circles around the ring. 0:0
1:10 Not much happening at the moment. 0:0
1:19 Hopkins ties up Ketchel... 0:0
1:24 Ketchel works his way free! 0:0
1:31 Ketchel works his way inside and scores with a hook to the body. 2:0
1:35 You can see some increased swelling around the right of Hopkins. 2:0
1:44 Hopkins connects with a hard left hook to the jaw. 2:3
1:53 Hopkins retreats into the far left corner. 2:3
1:57 Stanley Ketchel lands a solid hook! 6:3
1:57 That was a beautiful shot, Bernard Hopkins's eyes actually rolled back in his head! It's amazing that he's still upright! 6:3
2:11 Ketchel shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Hopkins flush! 10:3
2:11 That punch may have stunned Hopkins momentarily. 10:3
2:25 Goodness, what a shot!!! Stanley Ketchel is known for his tremendous power and that cross to the head was proof. 14:3
2:25 Hopkins seems to have been hurt by that punch! 14:3
2:29 The swelling under Hopkins's right eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 14:3
2:41 Both boxers go back to the middle of the squared circle. 14:3
2:46 Ketchel misses wildly with the hook. 14:3
2:48 Ketchel takes a hook as he tries to work inside. 14:5
3:00 It looks like Ketchel has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 14:5
3:00 Round 8 of this scheduled 15 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 16:4

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Hopkins looks to be in fair shape as Round 9 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Whatever Jimmy August said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Hopkins has some spring in his step here in the 9th round. 0:0
0:08 If the swelling was lessened by Ketchel'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
0:08 The swelling on the face of Hopkins is almost as pronounced as before his corner worked on it. 0:0
0:13 Ketchel connects square to Hopkins's jaw, talk about sweet chin music!! 4:0
0:13 Those shots all landed square and Hopkins felt them, he's in a world of hurt! 4:0
0:30 Both fighters seem willing to clinch... Someone's got to throw some leather... 4:0
0:42 Hopkins pushes Ketchel away. 4:0
0:46 Hopkins's corner is shouting at him to be more aggressive. 4:0
0:50 Bernard Hopkins is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 4:2
0:59 Ketchel backs into a neutral corner. 4:2
0:59 Hopkins doubles up with the hook to the body, but Ketchel is unfazed. 4:4
1:03 Ketchel's left eye is becoming an ugly mass of swollen flesh and has got to be an inviting target for Hopkins. 4:4
1:16 Ketchel just comes up short with the combination. 4:4
1:18 Hopkins goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 4:6
1:27 * Hopkins is hitting Ketchel in the back of his head and Burke has seen enough as he issues a warning for rabbit punching. 4:9
1:46 Hopkins lets his hands go again and gets in several scoring blows. 4:11
1:50 Ketchel seems bothered by the increased swelling around the left eye. 4:11
2:00 Thats a nice right hand from Hopkins. 4:13
2:14 You could feel the breeze after that miss by Hopkins! 4:13
2:16 Ketchel fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 6:13
2:21 Hopkins's right eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 6:13
2:31 Hopkins ties up Ketchel. 6:13
2:35 The Referee breaks it up... 6:13
2:39 Hopkins is really focused in this round. 6:13
2:47 Hopkins lands a wicked combination! 6:18
2:47 What a beautiful combination! Ketchel might not survive this... 6:18
2:52 It seems every shot Ketchel takes on his left eye makes the swelling worse. 6:18
2:56 Hopkins lands a short hook to the body. 6:20
3:00 Ketchel appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 6:20
3:00 The bell stops the action as Ketchel and Hopkins go back to their corners. 6:20

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 10 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face Ketchel looks slightly less severe, thanks to a great job by his corner man. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Hopkins is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Hopkins still has distension. 0:0
0:12 Ketchel takes a tremendous hook to the jaw! 0:4
0:12 Ketchel suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 0:4
0:16 The swelling under Ketchel's left eye is growing to a point where the eye could end up shut if his corner can't reduce or at least control it. 0:4
0:28 Hopkins cranks up the hook and connects to Ketchel's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 0:8
0:28 Ketchel's hurt, the last punch in that flurry stopped him cold! 0:8
0:45 Hopkins drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 0:12
0:45 Ketchel was hurt by those blows! 0:12
0:49 There has to be something done about the swelling around Ketchel's left eye as it continues to worsen. 0:12
1:09 Ketchel slides into the corner... 0:12
1:14 Bernard Hopkins lands a hard hook! 0:16
1:14 Stanley Ketchel is suddenly in trouble! 0:16
1:28 Hopkins is boxing beautifully, smoothly moving side to side and in and out. 0:16
1:40 He is off target with that uppercut. 0:16
1:43 Ketchel fires the jab. It finds its target. 2:16
2:03 Hopkins fires a lead right that Ketchel manages to avoid. 2:16
2:10 Hopkins takes a punishing over hand right to the jaw! 6:16
2:10 Hopkins is going to need to regroup after that blow... 6:16
2:24 Burke has to pull the fighters away from each other as Hopkins locks up Ketchel's arms. 6:16
2:33 Burke breaks them up... 6:16
2:42 A flurry of punches are exchanged between the two fighters. It appears as if Ketchel has gotten the better of the exchange. 9:18
2:46 Its obvious that the swelling around Stanley Ketchel's right eye is rapidly worsening. 9:18
2:56 Hopkins is on his bicycle, moving from corner to corner forcing Ketchel to chase him. 9:18
3:00 Ketchel backs into a neutral corner. 9:18
3:00 Hopkins wings a big left hand at Stanley Ketchel but the latter sidesteps the punch. 9:18
3:00 Not much to choose between the two at this stage of the fight. 9:18
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. 9:20

Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Ketchel and Hopkins leave their corners. 0:0
0:07 Ketchel's cutman worked his magic on Ketchel's swelling. Knowledgeable work on reducing it has the puffiness under control at this point. 0:0
0:07 Hopkins'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
0:12 Ketchel connects with a solid hook! 5:0
0:12 Hide the women and children, that punch nearly took Bernard Hopkins's head off and he is in a world of trouble!! 5:0
0:21 Harold Knight seemed agitated with Ketchel, who stared at his shoes almost the entire minute. 5:0
0:25 Hopkins takes a heavy combination downstairs. 9:0
0:25 Hopkins was shaken by those blows! 9:0
0:30 Hopkins's right eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 9:0
0:34 Ketchel snakes the jab through Hopkins's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 11:0
0:34 Ketchel is going to let it all hang out and try to end this fight right here and now! 11:0
0:39 Hopkins is fading... 11:0
0:43 Ketchel lands a jab to Hopkins's midsection 13:0
0:43 Hopkins is badly stunned and Ketchel will try to finish him off here in the 11th round! 13:0
0:56 Ketchel misses with that cross. 13:0
1:03 Ketchel has Hopkins cornered! 13:0
1:03 Ketchel scores with three unanswered blows to the head of Hopkins. 16:0
1:03 Stanley Ketchel stuns Hopkins. Ketchel has exceptional killer instinct and is going to work now to try and finish him! 16:0
1:21 * Hopkins goes down!! he walked right into a wicked hook from Ketchel!! 16:0
1:23 Burke moves into position over Hopkins and begins the count 23:0
1:23 1 23:0
1:24 2 23:0
1:25 3 23:0
1:26 4 23:0
1:27 Hopkins is struggling to regain his feet as the count reaches 5. 23:0
1:27 * Hopkins beats the count, but he appears to be hurt badly! 23:0
1:27 This fight is going to be allowed to continue. However, one has to wonder how much more punishment Hopkins can take. 23:0
1:27 Ketchel picks up the pace sensing he can get Hopkins out of there! 23:0
1:40 Ketchel has Hopkins pinned! 23:0
1:44 Ketchel swings...and misses. 23:0
1:51 Ketchel has Hopkins blocked in! 23:0
1:56 Ketchel shuffles slowly forward, constantly pressuring Hopkins. 23:0
2:00 Ketchel gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Hopkins with an uppercut. 25:0
2:04 Hopkins is fatigued. That's going to make him more susceptible to a knockdown. 25:0
2:04 The increased swelling around the right eye of Hopkins is fast becoming a hindurance. 25:0
2:15 Ketchel misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 25:0
2:29 Ketchel lands a powerful cross right on the button! 29:0
2:29 Hopkins is suddenly in trouble! 29:0
2:44 Ketchel takes a stiff jab to the chops. 29:3
2:49 The swelling around Ketchel's left eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 29:3
2:58 Ketchel misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 29:3
3:00 Ketchel appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 29:3
3:00 The bell rings and the crowd is on fire, that knockdown was definitely worth the price of admission 31:3

Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Hopkins rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Ketchel is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Ketchel still has distension. 0:0
0:06 Hopkins'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 Bernard Hopkins is clinching... 0:0
0:15 Burke has to break the clinch. 0:0
0:20 Ketchel got some great advice from Harold Knight between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 12. 0:0
0:25 That was a violent straight right by Stanley Ketchel! 4:0
0:25 Hopkins is clutching his side! 4:0
0:37 Ketchel has Hopkins trapped! 4:0
0:42 Ketchel lands a devastating cross! 8:0
0:42 Hopkins's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 8:0
0:46 Hopkins's right eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 8:0
0:52 Hopkins has Ketchel trapped in the far left neutral corner... 8:0
0:56 Hopkins lands a strong uppercut! 8:4
0:56 That punch really rocked Ketchel! 8:4
1:01 Ketchel's left eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 8:4
1:05 Hopkins is looking to protect his body and he's leaving his chin wide open! 8:4
1:07 Hopkins moves into a neutral corner. 8:4
1:12 Ketchel tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 8:4
1:34 Hopkins misses with that punch. 8:4
1:37 Stanley Ketchel bangs the uppercut home. 10:4
1:54 Hopkins lands a smashing hook! 10:8
1:54 That shot has Ketchel hurt! 10:8
1:59 Hopkins seems to have shaken off the effects of last round's knockdown. 10:8
2:08 Hopkins is forced into his opponents corner... 10:8
2:12 Both fighters are holding here. It's a tangle of arms and Burke is going to have to sort this out. 10:8
2:21 The fighters separate after a clinch. 10:8
2:30 Ketchel attempts to go to the body, but can't connect. 10:8
2:49 Ketchel landed a sharp combination that rocked Bernard Hopkins back on his heels! 14:8
2:49 Hopkins was staggered by those punches... 14:8
2:53 Its obvious that the swelling around Stanley Ketchel's right eye is rapidly worsening. 14:8
3:00 Ketchel lands a strong hook! 18:8
3:00 Hopkins looks shaken! 18:8
3:00 It looks like Ketchel has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 18:8
3:00 And there's the bell ending Round 12. 18:7

Round 13
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 13. 0:0
0:06 Ketchel's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:06 Bernard Hopkins's corner gave his swelling priority during the minute off and they've done an excellent job of preventing it from worsening. 0:0
0:12 Ketchel lands a crushing uppercut! 5:0
0:12 Hopkins is gasping for air!! 5:0
0:16 Hopkins's right eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 5:0
0:20 Hopkins's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 5:0
0:21 Hopkins has Stanley Ketchel pinned! 5:0
0:25 Hopkins lands a crushing uppercut! 5:4
0:25 Ketchel is trying to regroup after that punch... 5:4
0:30 Ketchel is running out of gas... 5:4
0:30 The swelling around Ketchel's left eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 5:4
0:39 Hopkins drives that short hook into Ketchel's midsection! 5:8
0:39 Ketchel is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 5:8
0:48 Ketchel is trapped in Bernard Hopkins's corner... 5:8
0:53 Hopkins is holding Ketchel tighter than most men do their wives -- or girlfriends! 5:8
1:02 Hopkins shoves Ketchel away. 5:8
1:11 A brutal hook from Bernard Hopkins connects to the solar plexus! 5:12
1:11 That shot has Ketchel hurt! 5:12
1:29 Hopkins really packs a wallop and he just landed a brutal shot to the body! 5:16
1:29 Ketchel looks shaken! 5:16
1:33 Ketchel's left eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 5:16
1:45 Hopkins really buried that punch into Ketchel's ribs. 5:20
1:45 That series of punches rocked Ketchel and he looks to be in trouble. 5:20
1:59 Hopkins has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Ketchel. 5:20
2:03 Hopkins finally lets go of Ketchel. 5:20
2:12 Hopkins has dynamite in those fists and he he lands a wicked hook downstairs! 5:25
2:12 Ketchel is clutching his side! 5:25
2:17 The sting looks like it's going from both fighter's punches... 5:25
2:17 Ketchel seems bothered by the increased swelling around the left eye. 5:25
2:26 Hopkins pummels Stanley Ketchel, capping off his assault with a stiff cross! 5:29
2:26 Ketchel looks shaken! 5:29
2:31 * The referee is stopping the fight!! Ketchel wants to continue but Burke has seen enough. This one is over and Hopkins is the winner by TKO in round 13! 5:29

Fight Result

Let's go to Johnny Addie for the call...

Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by technical knockout at the 2:32 mark in Round 13 is...

Bernard Hopkins!


Score Cards

David Mendoza Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Stanley Ketchel 10 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 9 9 10 10 115
Bernard Hopkins 9 10 9 9 9 10 10 9 10 10 7 9 111

Dave Parris Round Total
England 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Stanley Ketchel 10 9 10 10 10 9 10 10 9 9 10 10 116
Bernard Hopkins 9 10 9 9 9 10 9 9 10 10 8 9 111

Ray Hawkins Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Stanley Ketchel 10 10 9 10 10 9 9 10 9 9 10 10 115
Bernard Hopkins 9 9 10 9 9 10 10 9 10 10 7 9 111

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Stanley Ketchel 30 28 29 30 30 27 28 30 27 27 30 30 346
Bernard Hopkins 27 29 28 27 27 30 29 27 30 30 22 27 333


Statistics
Categories Stanley Ketchel Bernard Hopkins
Knockdowns scored 1 0


Jabs / Round 3.46 3.54
Hooks / Round 4.38 5.00
Crosses / Round 7.00 4.23
Combinations / Round 4.38 4.31
Uppercuts / Round 3.92 5.00


Punches Landed / Round 23.15 22.08
Punches Missed / Round 38.54 25.77


Punching Accuracy 37.5% 46.1%


Total Number of Fouls 1 4
Rabbit Punching 1
Backhanding 1
Head Butting 1
Using Shoulder 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1


Foul Penalties:
Caution 1 4


Suffered Intentional Head Butt 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1 1


No cuts occured


Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Inside 4 / 2 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 6 / 5
Fight Outside (Defensive) 1 / 1 0 / 0
Go for KO 4 / 3 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 1 / 0 5 / 4
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 1 / 1


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

Harry Greb vs Pernell Whitaker

Fight info: Olympia Stadium, Detroit, MI, United States, 2017-5-19, announcer is Mark Beiro, referee is Lou Moret, the bout will be scored by three judges: Marshall Walker (United States), John Parish Jr. (United States) and Tim Wood (United States), ring card girl is Nikki Zeno, the fighters will compete for the IBO, MGMGC title(s), the bout is scheduled for 15 rounds, IBF-rules are in effect, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell is not in effect, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'none', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Harry Greb - Record: 12-3-4 (5) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Clemente Medina - Cut Man: Percy Richardson
In the blue corner: Pernell Whitaker - Record: 8-4-3 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Floyd Mayweather Sr. - Cut Man: Jack DeForrest

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds and this fight is underway! 0:0
0:11 Greb swings...and misses. 0:0
0:27 Whitaker is bouncing on his toes, avoiding Greb attempts to move inside on him. 0:0
0:34 Whitaker scores big with that hook to the jaw of Harry Greb. Greb took a step back after absorbing that shot. 0:3
0:43 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... But neither is pressing the action right now. 0:3
0:52 Greb tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Whitaker. 0:3
0:54 Whitaker flicks a jab to Greb's stomach 0:5
1:07 Greb slips in a jab to the body 2:5
1:35 Greb throws a flurry of punches but Whitaker either blocks or slips them. 2:5
1:53 Whitaker lands a hard cross! 2:9
1:53 Greb is staggered... 2:9
2:06 Whitaker is blocked in his own corner... 2:9
2:10 Greb pushes Whitaker then steps away from him. 2:9
2:15 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 2:9
2:19 Greb misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 2:9
2:22 Whitaker lands a short right hook to the head. 2:11
2:38 Whitaker misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 2:11
2:40 Whitaker eats a short cross from Greb amd backs away. 4:11
2:50 Whitaker is pinned in his own corner... 4:11
2:50 Harry Greb scores with a cross to the ribs. 6:11
3:00 There's the bell ending Round 1. 8:12

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Greb looks a bit disgusted as Round 2 gets underway. 0:0
0:18 He cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Pernell Whitaker had his elbows tucked in nicely. 0:0
0:24 Clemente Medina was really animated in Greb's corner and Greb was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:27 Whitaker works downstairs, scoring with series of hooks. 0:2
0:42 Harry Greb backs into the near corner. 0:2
0:58 Whitaker comes in low. Greb puts a headlock on him. Moret knocks Greb's arm off Whitaker's head. 0:2
1:07 Referee Moret separates the two... 0:2
1:17 Greb scores with a hook to the body but he misses when he tries to double up with it. 2:2
1:31 Greb just can't find the range with that uppercut. 2:2
1:33 Pernell Whitaker lands a stinging jab. 2:4
1:47 Greb fires a volley of punches but Pernell Whitaker was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 2:4
1:50 Whitaker has a real weapon in that jab of his. he should use it more. 2:7
2:07 Greb lets his hands go inside, but Whitaker protects his body well. 2:7
2:14 Harry Greb lands a short hook to the body. 4:7
2:24 Greb retreats to his own corner... 4:7
2:28 Whitaker's not even close with the cross. 4:7
2:40 Greb grabs Whitaker's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Moret has to force Harry Greb to let go. 4:7
2:45 The Referee breaks it up... 4:7
2:49 Greb's corner is screaming at him to finish the round strong. 4:7
2:53 Whitaker takes a right to the body. 6:7
3:00 Greb fires a lead right that Whitaker manages to avoid. 6:7
3:00 Round 2 finishes with the sound of the bell. 6:7

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Greb and Whitaker square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 3. 0:0
0:23 Greb attempts to go to the body, but can't connect. 0:0
0:38 Greb lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Whitaker. 0:0
0:45 Harry Greb's corner is urging him on. They have been quite vocal tonight. 0:0
0:48 A quick hook to the body by Greb 2:0
1:00 A hard combination lands for Greb. 5:0
1:13 Whitaker traps Greb in the corner! 5:0
1:17 Whitaker is circling his opponent. 5:0
1:27 They are back in the center of the ring once again 5:0
1:27 Whitaker lands the uppercut but there wasn't much on it. 5:2
1:39 Greb comes out on top in that exchange but Whitaker was able to land some nice shots as well. 8:4
1:58 Greb is clinching... Whitaker is trying to free his gloves... They are under Greb's arms... 8:4
2:07 Whitaker works his way free! 8:4
2:17 Greb looks to land a jab but misses the mark. 8:4
2:20 Whitaker lands a pair of short left hands just above the waist line. 8:6
2:34 Greb wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Whitaker's defense. 8:6
2:36 Whitaker gets his head on the chest of Greb as He tries to outmuscle him on the inside, scoring with a nice short hook to the head. 8:8
2:55 Greb has Whitaker trapped! 8:8
3:00 Circling left, Harry Greb looks for an opening to fire a shot at Whitaker. 8:8
3:00 Non stop action as they battled from pillar to post in that round!! 9:9

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Nikki Zeno exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 4. There it is! 0:0
0:07 Clemente Medina was extremely upbeat during the break with Greb providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:12 Whitaker fires a left hand that Greb takes high on the shoulder. 0:0
0:15 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:0
0:19 Both fighters are flatfooted now. Harry Greb blasts home a short hook to the body. 3:0
0:36 Greb misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 3:0
0:39 Whitaker goes downstairs with a left cross. 3:2
0:48 Greb has Pernell Whitaker trapped in the far neutral corner... 3:2
0:52 Greb misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 3:2
1:00 Greb continues to pop the jab 5:2
1:09 The fighters are at ring center... 5:2
1:14 Greb just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Whitaker with a sharp combination! 9:2
1:14 Whitaker took far too many hard shots from Greb in that flurry and he is hurt! 9:2
1:25 Whitaker slides into the corner... 9:2
1:30 It's a sweet uppercut by Harry Greb! He snapped Whitaker's head straight back with that punch! 13:2
1:30 Pernell Whitaker's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 13:2
1:47 Greb is bobbing and weaving as he moves forward. 13:2
1:58 Whitaker works free! He backs to ring center, with Greb following. 13:2
2:06 Greb gets inside and fires a hook to Whitaker's body. 15:2
2:15 Pernell Whitaker doesn't have to look for Greb this round as He is right there in front of him. 15:2
2:17 The fighters are at close quarters now as Pernell Whitaker lands a hook downstairs. 15:4
2:31 Pernell Whitaker backs into a neutral corner. 15:4
2:31 Greb lets a quick hook go, catching Whitaker moving in. 17:4
2:51 Greb slides along the far ropes. 17:4
3:00 Greb telegraphed that shot and Whitaker ducks under it easily. 17:4
3:00 That ends Round 4... But the fighters are still punching! Now Moret jumps between them. 19:5

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 5 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:07 Whitaker goes downstairs with a quick combination. 0:2
0:12 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 0:2
0:26 Whitaker feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Harry Greb's chin. 0:4
0:35 Whitaker retreats into a neutral corner. 0:4
0:39 Greb knows one direction and thats straight ahead. 0:4
0:44 The fighters jockey for position as they both try to gain the advantage here in the 5th. 0:4
0:52 Whitaker has freed himself from Greb. They move quickly to ring center. 0:4
0:56 Solid bodywork by Harry Greb as he lands several punches from the inside. 2:4
1:11 Whitaker moves into a neutral corner. 2:4
1:11 Greb scores with several quick blows to the head. 4:4
1:25 Greb misses with that punch. 4:4
1:27 Whitaker snakes the jab through Greb's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 4:6
1:40 Greb is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 4:6
1:47 The action is back in the center of the ring. 4:6
1:52 Whitaker is protecting the body nicely as Greb fails to score inside. 4:6
2:04 Pernell Whitaker takes a tremendous hook to the jaw! 8:6
2:04 Whitaker is out on his feet after that violent combination! 8:6
2:18 Whitaker uses subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Greb tries vainly to score. 8:6
2:20 Whitaker pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 8:8
2:43 Whitaker fires away but finds nothing but air. 8:8
2:45 Harry Greb working the bread basket, scoring with several hooks. 10:8
2:57 Each fighter is measuring the other. Now Whitaker lets his hands go and scores several quick punches to the head of Greb. 10:10
3:00 There's a nice round of applause from the crowd as the round comes to an end. 12:11

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Greb and Whitaker leave their corners. 0:0
0:06 Clemente Medina not only gave Greb encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Whitaker. Now it's up to Greb to implement it. 0:0
0:11 Greb just comes up short with the combination. 0:0
0:13 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:0
0:21 Whitaker moves into the upper left corner. 0:0
0:21 * Greb is told to watch holding and hitting by Moret 3:0
0:40 Whitaker has Greb blocked in! 3:0
0:44 Whitaker back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Greb. 3:0
0:53 Greb misses with that hook. 3:0
0:56 Whitaker throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Greb's jaw. 3:2
1:04 There is a lot less action than we anticipated from these two in this round. 3:2
1:08 Greb scores downstairs with a hard cross. 6:2
1:21 Greb pins Whitaker in the corner! 6:2
1:26 Moret has to pull the fighters away from each other as Greb locks up Whitaker's arms. 6:2
1:30 Greb shoves Whitaker away. 6:2
1:39 Greb grabs Whitaker. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 6:2
1:54 * The referee is cautioning Greb about using his shoulders a bit too enthusiastically when he gets inside. 6:2
2:08 Greb has Whitaker pinned! 6:2
2:13 Greb wings a big left hand at Whitaker but the latter sidesteps the punch. 6:2
2:20 Whitaker is trapped in the corner... 6:2
2:24 Greb is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Whitaker. 6:2
2:33 Greb finally lets go of Whitaker. 6:2
2:38 Greb and Whitaker are leaning on one another, and referee Moret pushes them apart and tells them to mix it up. 6:2
2:40 Greb has Pernell Whitaker cornered! 6:2
2:45 Greb looks to work the body, but Whitaker covers up nicely. 6:2
3:00 Greb keeps looking to get inside on Whitaker 6:2
3:00 The round is over and the crowd is jeering and unless they want to hear more of it, these two fighters better start throwing some punches. 6:3

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Whitaker looks to be in good shape as Round 7 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Whitaker is blocked in his opponents corner... 0:0
0:11 Greb and Whitaker are in a clinch, Moret hollers at them to break and start fighting. 0:0
0:20 Moret steps in and breaks it up. 0:0
0:20 Appearance wise these two both look good for this stage of the fight. 0:0
0:37 Whitaker pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 0:0
0:51 Greb jolts Whitaker starting with the body and working up to the head. 3:0
1:08 Greb can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 3:0
1:10 Pernell Whitaker tries to double up on the hook to the body and at least one gets through. 3:2
1:19 Whitaker retreats into the upper left corner. 3:2
1:24 Harry Greb is just missing by a hair with his punches. 3:2
1:35 Greb goes to the body with a three punch salvo. 5:2
1:47 Whitaker slides into a neutral corner... 5:2
1:51 Pernell Whitaker does a great job of moving as Greb tries to work inside. 5:2
1:53 Whitaker lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Greb on the end of that punch. 5:4
2:15 Greb tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 5:4
2:17 Whitaker gets off a nice little three punch salvo. 5:6
2:30 Whitaker backs into his own corner... 5:6
2:30 Greb goes to the head, the body and now back to the head. That was a beautiful sequence of punches. 8:6
2:44 Greb has his arms wrapped around Whitaker... Now they separate. 8:6
2:48 Greb uses his shoulder to force Whitaker out of the clinch. 8:6
2:52 Greb is really focused in this round. 8:6
3:00 Greb misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 8:6
3:00 The Referee has to get between Greb and Pernell Whitaker as they glare at one another. He sends them to their corners as the bell sounds to end the round. 8:7

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Whitaker looks to be in excellent shape as Round 8 gets underway. 0:0
0:17 Whitaker bounces off the ropes, challenging Greb to come get him. 0:0
0:17 No blood, no bruises and no swelling; you wouldn't know that these guys are already in the 8th round of this fight. 0:0
0:22 Greb got some great advice from Clemente Medina between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 8. 0:0
0:27 Greb pins Pernell Whitaker's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 0:0
0:38 Moret has to break them apart. 0:0
0:53 Pernell Whitaker clinches... Greb gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 0:0
0:57 Greb tries to get free... Here comes Moret to break them up... 0:0
1:02 Greb quickly pulls at his trunks. 0:0
1:05 Whitaker is forced into his own corner... 0:0
1:09 Considering the clinch Harry Greb has on Whitaker it looks like he wants to dance with him, not fight him. Whitaker pushes him away. 0:0
1:14 The fighters separate after a clinch. 0:0
1:22 There's the uppercut from Greb. That opening has been there all fight for him. 2:0
1:34 Greb and Whitaker are both throwing wildly, a nice flurry, with Greb having the edge. 5:2
1:48 Whitaker usues his legs to avoid Greb's punches. 5:2
1:50 Whitaker scores with several light punches to the head. 5:4
2:03 Whitaker has Greb cornered! 5:4
2:03 Whitaker slips inside and lands a hook. 5:6
2:22 Whitaker ties up Harry Greb... 5:6
2:31 Referee Moret has to separate the two... 5:6
2:35 Neither fighter seems to be anxious to mix it up so far this round. 5:6
2:44 Greb is challenging Pernell Whitaker to fight him and quit clinching. 5:6
2:48 Moret separates the two... 5:6
2:56 Whitaker traps Greb in the corner! 5:6
2:56 The fighters are throwing punches now! Whitaker is being much more effective in this exchange. 7:9
3:00 There's another round in the books. 7:8

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Greb is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 9 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:16 Whitaker has Greb trapped in the far neutral corner... 0:0
0:21 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:0
0:25 Clemente Medina really gave it to Greb between rounds, but Greb's didn't seem to be paying attention. 0:0
0:25 Pernell Whitaker lands consecutive uppercuts to Greb's midsection. 0:2
0:40 Not a lot on that hook to Whitaker's side, but it scored. 2:2
0:53 Greb is forced into his opponents corner... 2:2
0:57 Whitaker wraps his arms around Greb. 2:2
1:15 Moret has to break the clinch. 2:2
1:30 The two men close the distance between each other. Greb throws a half-hook, half-uppercut that catches Whitaker clean and stops him in his tracks. 5:2
1:40 Not much steam behind Greb's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 7:2
1:58 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 7:2
2:10 Greb fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 7:2
2:13 Whitaker lands a double left, one to the head and one to the body. 7:4
2:23 Greb is really focused in this round. 7:4
2:31 This is turning onto a real pier sixer as both fighters mix it up 9:6
2:56 Greb fires and misses. 9:6
3:00 Whitaker lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Greb. 9:6
3:00 It looks like Greb has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 9:6
3:00 And there's the bell ending Round 9. 10:6

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 10 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:07 Greb traps Whitaker in the corner! 0:0
0:07 Greb moves Whitaker back and scores with a hook. 3:0
0:12 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 3:0
0:21 Greb can't score with short uppercut inside. Whitaker got his gloves in front of the punch. 3:0
0:28 Jack DeForrest knows Whitaker lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 3:0
0:33 A brutal combination from Whitaker connects to the solar plexus! 3:5
0:33 Those punches hurt Greb and he looks to hang on. 3:5
0:47 Moret yells at the fighters to separate but Whitaker and Greb are a tangle of arms. 3:5
0:56 Moret separates the two... 3:5
1:01 Greb is losing this round and is looking to load up on his punches. 3:5
1:09 Whitaker has dynamite in those fists and he he lands a wicked hook downstairs! 3:9
1:09 Greb in on unsteady legs after those punches. 3:9
1:22 Greb gets away from the ropes and is back to the center of the ring. 3:9
1:26 Oh!!! Greb unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 7:9
1:26 That was a beautiful shot, Whitaker's eyes actually rolled back in his head! It's amazing that he's still upright! 7:9
1:40 Greb misses wildly with the hook. 7:9
1:47 OH! Whitaker landed the big hook flush! 7:13
1:47 Greb was stunned by that blow! 7:13
2:01 Whitaker lands a brutal cross! 7:17
2:01 Whitaker sent Greb reeling with that punch! 7:17
2:05 It appears as if Greb has the makings of a tiny mouse under his right eye. 7:17
2:17 The quickness and footwork of Whitaker is definitely keeping Greb off balance. 7:17
2:21 Whitaker's fans are here in force tonight, cheering everything he does. 7:17
2:24 Whitaker moves into a neutral corner. 7:17
2:28 Greb lands a solid cross! 11:17
2:28 Whitaker is suddenly in trouble! 11:17
2:43 Whitaker is trapped in his own corner... 11:17
2:43 These guys are throwing caution to the wind as they go at it blow for blow. 13:19
2:48 The swelling is increasing around Greb's right. 13:19
3:00 Both fighters are holding here. It's a tangle of arms and Moret is going to have to sort this out. 13:19
3:00 Moret is shouting at Whitaker to break! 13:19
3:00 The close of the round brings some hearty applause from those in attendance. 14:18

Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:06 Whatever Jack DeForrest said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Pernell Whitaker has some spring in his step here in the 11th round. 0:0
0:06 Greb'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
0:12 Pernell Whitaker dances gracefully across the canvas 0:0
0:24 Greb throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 0:0
0:26 Whitaker fires the jab. It finds its target. 0:2
0:43 Greb pins Whitaker in the corner! 0:2
0:47 Harry Greb leans on the ropes and motions for "Sweet Pea" Whitaker to come in. 0:2
0:52 Whitaker pins Greb in the corner! 0:2
0:52 Whitaker lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 0:4
1:04 Whitaker lands a hard cross to the body, one of the better punches so far this round. 0:7
1:09 The swelling around Greb's right eye is worsening. 0:7
1:13 Greb is trapped in his opponents corner... 0:7
1:13 Whitaker works his way inside and scores with a hook to the body. 0:9
1:33 That cross from Whitaker has some power behind it! 0:13
1:33 Greb is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 0:13
1:38 Greb's right eye is becoming an ugly mass of swollen flesh and has got to be an inviting target for Whitaker. 0:13
1:47 Greb has Whitaker cornered! 0:13
1:52 Greb clinches nicely... but clinching doesn't score points. 0:13
1:56 Greb pushes Whitaker away. 0:13
2:06 Whitaker holds his arms up in disgust as Greb holds him around his waist. 0:13
2:21 * Greb is leaning on the back of Whitaker's neck and Moret has seen enough as he issues a warning. 0:13
2:35 Pernell Whitaker is pinned in his opponents corner... 0:13
2:44 Harry Greb backs into a neutral corner. 0:13
2:44 Whitaker flicks a lead left to the head of Greb. 0:15
2:59 Pernell Whitaker moves into a neutral corner. 0:15
3:00 Greb is off target with that uppercut. 0:15
3:00 This fight is very close at this point. 0:15
3:00 Round 11 of this scheduled 15 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 0:17

Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Whitaker rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Greb is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Greb still has distension. 0:0
0:12 Greb tries to muscle inside but Pernell Whitaker clinches him. 0:0
0:16 Whitaker and Greb each take a step back. 0:0
0:20 Whitaker's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:21 A flurry of light blows from Harry Greb scores to the body. 2:0
0:36 * That was a blatant low blow by Pernell Whitaker and Moret has stopped the action to scold him 2:2
0:55 Both fighters are probing, looking for an opening. 2:2
0:57 Harry Greb plants a hard cross in Pernell Whitaker's midsection. 5:2
1:11 Greb throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Whitaker but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 5:2
1:14 Whitaker scores with a nice short hook inside the defense of Greb. 5:4
1:45 Greb tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Whitaker blocks it. 5:4
1:52 Pernell Whitaker's corner is shouting at him to be more aggressive. 5:4
1:54 Greb connects with a hook to Pernell Whitaker's body. 8:4
2:08 Greb misses wildly with the Hook. 8:4
2:10 Whitaker rips a hook to the body. 8:6
2:30 Harry Greb retreats to his opponents corner... 8:6
2:34 Whitaker is moving like he is walking on air tonight. 8:6
2:46 Look out! That was a straight right by Greb! 12:6
2:46 Whitaker was staggered by that punch! 12:6
2:56 Whitaker scores with a hook to the side of the head. 12:8
3:00 Greb is going to have to protect his continually swelling right eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 12:8
3:00 Whitaker breathes heavily as he walks slowly back to his corner as Round 12 ends. 13:8

Round 13
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 13 of this scheduled 15 rounder. 0:0
0:06 If the swelling was lessened by Greb'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 The fighters exchange power punches at ring center, looks like Whitaker got the best of it. 2:3
0:17 Whitaker backs into a neutral corner. 2:3
0:17 Greb scores to the body with a jab 4:3
0:26 Clemente Medina seemed to pump up Greb between rounds. 4:3
0:31 Whitaker fires a wild overhand left and misses everything. 4:3
0:34 Greb throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 6:3
0:48 Greb just misses with a huge shot as Whitaker chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 6:3
0:50 Thats a nice combination to the body by Pernell Whitaker. 6:5
1:04 Whitaker made Greb look foolish as he dodged everything he threw just now. Greb would have better luck trying to catch a greased Pig. 6:5
1:16 Harry Greb pins Whitaker's arms! The fighters are tied up... 6:5
1:28 * Whitaker is being cautioned for leaning on the neck of his opponent when the two men get tangled up inside. 6:5
1:46 Greb misses with that jab. 6:5
1:53 We have a lull in the action. 6:5
2:01 Greb fires and misses. 6:5
2:03 Pernell Whitaker unleashes a fusilade of punches to Greb's head. 6:8
2:08 The swelling under Greb's right eye is growing to a point where the eye could end up shut if his corner can't reduce or at least control it. 6:8
2:13 Whitaker scores with three hard shots in a row to the midsection! 6:11
2:22 Greb launches an uppercut from way outside, grazing Whitaker's jaw. Harry Greb is vulnerable to a counter throwing that punch from a distance like that. 8:11
2:31 The action has moved back to the middle of the ring. 8:11
2:36 Greb tries to drop the right hand over the top but Whitaker ducks under it. 8:11
2:43 Greb splits Whitaker's gloves with an uppercut. 10:11
2:55 Greb slides into the corner... 10:11
2:55 A straight cross from Whitaker gets through Greb's guard. 10:13
3:00 That round personified the word brawl, as both fighters really went at it the for entire three minutes. 10:13

Round 14
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 14 begins. 0:0
0:06 Greb'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
0:11 Whitaker pins Greb's arms. Now they move apart. 0:0
0:20 Moret breaks them up... 0:0
0:25 Whitaker got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Jack DeForrest's instructions work. 0:0
0:31 Greb tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 0:0
0:44 Whitaker brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 0:0
0:50 Whitaker moves into the far corner. 0:0
0:55 Greb lands a vicious cross! 5:0
0:55 Whitaker seems to have been hurt by that punch! 5:0
1:07 Whitaker has Greb trapped in the far left neutral corner... 5:0
1:11 Both fighters seem willing to clinch... Someone's got to throw some leather... 5:0
1:16 Greb pushes Whitaker away. 5:0
1:24 Whitaker traps Greb in the corner! 5:0
1:24 A quick jab to the body scores for Whitaker 5:2
1:47 You would think Whitaker had a brick wall built aroud his midsection as futile as Greb looked trying to score there! 5:2
1:58 Whitaker drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 5:6
1:58 Greb appears shaken by those punches! 5:6
2:03 The swelling under Greb's right eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 5:6
2:10 Greb slides into his own corner... 5:6
2:15 Greb picks off the jab by Whitaker. 5:6
2:17 Greb lands a volley of punches and at least one scored cleanly. 7:6
2:26 Whitaker is looking to protect his body and he's leaving his chin wide open! 7:6
2:32 Greb scores with a glancing cross. 9:6
2:42 Greb glances a hook off Pernell Whitaker's side. 11:6
2:46 Whitaker is starting to suck wind... 11:6
2:54 Whitaker has Greb pinned! 11:6
2:59 Whitaker ties up Greb. 11:6
3:00 * Moret has stopped the action. He is issuing a warning to Whitaker for leaning on the opponent's neck. 11:6
3:00 Round 14 ends with the sound of the bell. 11:6

Round 15
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds for the 15th and final round of this fight. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Greb is almost as pronounced as before his corner worked on it. 0:0
0:08 Harry Greb traps Whitaker in the corner! 0:0
0:13 Greb smothers Whitaker's attack with a clinch! 0:0
0:17 Referee Moret steps in to break it up. 0:0
0:21 Jack DeForrest was livid with Whitaker after his display in that last round. 0:0
0:26 Whitaker is either lucky or has radar. Greb's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 0:0
0:29 Whitaker scores to Greb's midsection with a combination. 0:2
0:45 Harry Greb plods forward. 0:2
1:00 There's a hard shot off the top of Greb's head! 0:6
1:00 Greb looks stunned! 0:6
1:05 Greb's right eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 0:6
1:10 Greb is trying to avoid shots to the body, but He better get his hands up! 0:6
1:17 Whitaker misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 0:6
1:26 Greb lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 2:6
1:36 Whitaker is backed into his opponents corner... 2:6
1:36 The fighters are trading punches and Greb seems to have won that exchange. 5:8
1:45 Greb lands two quick, hard uppercuts forcing Whitaker to take a half step backwards. 8:8
2:01 Harry Greb is moving his head and shoulders side to side, but his feet are not going anywhere, giving Whitaker a decent target to shoot for. 8:8
2:09 Greb bangs the uppercut home. 10:8
2:26 Greb attempts to go to the body, but can't connect. 10:8
2:36 Greb lands a nice looking uppercut inside, but it was mostly an arm punch. 12:8
3:00 Greb continues to follow Whitaker about the ring. 12:8
3:00 Both fighters look finished as the fight ends with the ringing of the bell. 14:8

Fight Result

Mark Beiro has the call...

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

John Parish Jr., United States scores the bout 145 to 144 for Harry Greb

Marshall Walker, United States sees it 143 to 143

Tim Wood, United States scores the bout 145 to 141 for ...

...Harry Greb

The winner and still IBO, MGMGC champion by majority decision is Harry Greb!


Score Cards

Marshall Walker Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Harry Greb 9 9 10 10 10 9 10 9 10 9 9 10 9 10 10 143
Pernell Whitaker 10 10 10 9 9 10 9 10 9 10 10 9 10 9 9 143

John Parish Jr. Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Harry Greb 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 9 10 10 145
Pernell Whitaker 10 10 10 9 9 10 9 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 9 144

Tim Wood Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Harry Greb 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 145
Pernell Whitaker 10 10 10 9 9 9 9 10 9 10 10 9 9 9 9 141

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Harry Greb 27 28 30 30 30 29 30 27 30 27 27 30 28 30 30 433
Pernell Whitaker 30 30 30 27 27 29 27 30 27 30 30 27 29 28 27 428


Statistics
Categories Harry Greb Pernell Whitaker
Knockdowns scored 0 0


Jabs / Round 3.47 6.20
Hooks / Round 3.93 3.67
Crosses / Round 4.93 4.40
Combinations / Round 7.07 4.60
Uppercuts / Round 3.27 3.20


Punches Landed / Round 22.67 22.07
Punches Missed / Round 86.33 14.33


Punching Accuracy 20.8% 60.6%


Total Number of Fouls 3 3
Low Blow 1
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Using Shoulder 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1 2


Foul Penalties:
Official Warning 1
Caution 3 2


Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1


No cuts occured


Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Inside 2 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 2 / 2 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 4 / 3
Go for KO 2 / 2 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 2 / 2 2 / 2
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 6 / 4 7 / 2


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

Ezzard Charles vs Bob Fitzsimmons

Fight info: Olympia Stadium, Detroit, MI, United States, 2017-5-19, announcer is Jim Fitzgerald, referee is Mikael Hook, the bout will be scored by three judges: Glen Hamada (United States), Andre Van Grootenbruel (Belgium) and Frank Adams (United States), ring card girl is Jan Bloggs, the fighters will compete for the IBF, WBC, WBO title(s), the bout is scheduled for 15 rounds, IBF-rules are in effect, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell is not in effect, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'none', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Ezzard Charles - Record: 16-3-0 (7) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Fritz Sdunek - Cut Man: Manny Seamon
In the blue corner: Bob Fitzsimmons - Record: 14-3-2 (8) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: George Chemeres - Cut Man: Joe Chavez

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The referee gives Charles and Fitzsimmons their instructions, tells them he wants a good, clean fight, and sends them to their corners. Now the bell sounds to start the fight. 0:0
0:08 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... But neither is pressing the action right now. 0:0
0:13 Fitzsimmons moves into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:17 Charles is holding... 0:0
0:28 Hook has to separate the two... 0:0
0:33 Charles has Fitzsimmons pinned! 0:0
0:37 Charles ties up Fitzsimmons. 0:0
0:46 Referee Hook has to separate the two... 0:0
0:55 That cross from Fitzsimmons just missed. 0:0
1:07 Bob Fitzsimmons lands a brutal uppercut! 0:4
1:07 Charles's knee almost touched the canvas... 0:4
1:16 These guys are exchanging punches at a furious rate, looks like Charles had a slight edge, but it's hard to choose, what a display! 3:6
1:29 Charles pins Fitzsimmons in the corner! 3:6
1:29 Charles scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 5:6
1:41 Charles goes downstairs with the hook. 7:6
2:00 Fitzsimmons tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 7:6
2:02 Ezzard Charles catches Fitzsimmons with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 9:6
2:18 Charles has Fitzsimmons trapped in the right neutral corner... 9:6
2:22 Charles is literally dancing circles around Fitzsimmons this round. 9:6
2:27 Charles retreats to his own corner... 9:6
2:32 Charles just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 9:10
2:32 Charles is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 9:10
2:52 Charles's not even close with the combination. 9:10
3:00 There's the bell. That brings the first Round to a close. 8:11

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 2 begins. 0:0
0:07 Bob Fitzsimmons got some great advice from George Chemeres between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 2. 0:0
0:13 Charles clamps Fitzsimmons's arms to his side and holds on until Hook breaks the hold. 0:0
0:17 Hook separates the two... 0:0
0:27 Ezzard Charles throws a hook to the ribs with authority. 3:0
0:48 Bob Fitzsimmons scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 3:4
0:48 Charles is gasping for air!! 3:4
1:05 Ezzard Charles grabs and holds Fitzsimmons... 3:4
1:09 Hook steps in and breaks it up. 3:4
1:16 Charles retreats into the left corner. 3:4
1:21 Fitzsimmons lands a wicked uppercut! 3:9
1:21 Mercy! that was a crushing blow! Charles is trying to hang on... 3:9
1:33 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 3:9
1:38 Fitzsimmons has his arms wrapped around Charles... Now they separate. 3:9
1:56 Fitzsimmons finally lets go of Charles. 3:9
2:07 Ezzard Charles moves in and scores with a quick jab. 5:9
2:19 Ezzard Charles slides into a neutral corner... 5:9
2:24 Fitzsimmons voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 5:9
2:34 Bob Fitzsimmons misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 5:9
2:36 Both fighters are pawing with the jab, trying to find an opening. Charles digs a quick hook into the exposed side of Fitzsimmons. 7:9
2:45 Fitzsimmons flicks a jab to Charles's stomach 7:11
2:58 Fitzsimmons wallops Charles with a cross to the liver! 7:14
3:00 The Referee has to get between Charles and Fitzsimmons as they glare at one another. He sends them to their corners as the bell sounds to end the round. 6:15

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Fitzsimmons didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 3. 0:0
0:06 Fitzsimmons continues to pop the jab 0:2
0:15 Whatever George Chemeres said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Fitzsimmons has some spring in his step here in the 3rd round. 0:2
0:16 Ezzard Charles works his way inside and scores with a hook to the body. 2:2
0:37 Charles can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 2:2
0:44 Fitzsimmons lands a paralyzing uppercut! 2:6
0:44 Fitzsimmons has Charles in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 2:6
0:57 There's a straight right by Charles! 7:6
0:57 Charles has Fitzsimmons hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 7:6
1:06 Not much to choose in that exchange as both Fitzsimmons and Charles had their moments. 9:8
1:06 Charles has got Fitzsimmons on the ropes but he's never had the reputation for being a great finisher. Let's see if he can close the show here in the 3rd. 9:8
1:20 Charles darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 9:8
1:28 Fitzsimmons picks off the jab thrown by Charles. 9:8
1:39 That combination from Ezzard Charles lands with some authority! 13:8
1:39 Several solid punches score and Fitzsimmons is rattled! 13:8
1:48 Fitzsimmons moves into the near right corner. 13:8
1:52 Charles wings a big left hand at Fitzsimmons but the latter sidesteps the punch. 13:8
1:59 Fitzsimmons slides into the corner... 13:8
1:59 Ezzard Charles forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Fitzsimmons. 15:8
2:15 Charles is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. 15:8
2:19 Ezzard Charles's fans are here in force tonight, cheering everything he does. 15:8
2:27 Charles doesn't connect with the jab. 15:8
2:37 Fitzsimmons's jab is fast and accurate. 15:10
2:57 Charles misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 15:10
3:00 After the bell both fighters continued to throw punches forcing Hook to step in and break it up. 16:11

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 4 of this scheduled 15 rounder. 0:0
0:07 Charles got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Fritz Sdunek's instructions work. 0:0
0:07 Fitzsimmons throws a hard cross and scores to the head of Charles. 0:3
0:12 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:3
0:20 Charles backs into the upper corner. 0:3
0:25 Fitzsimmons connects with a vicious uppercut! 0:7
0:25 Charles looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 0:7
0:41 Fitzsimmons fires a left hand that Charles takes high on the shoulder. 0:7
0:48 Fitzsimmons is motioning with his gloves for Charles to bring it on, but he is not doing much either. 0:7
0:55 Charles has freed himself from Fitzsimmons. They move quickly to ring center. 0:7
1:12 That cross from Fitzsimmons has some power behind it! 0:12
1:12 Charles is badly hurt! 0:12
1:26 Fitzsimmons wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Charles's defense. 0:12
1:37 Fitzsimmons fires and misses. 0:12
1:44 Fitzsimmons pins Charles in the corner! 0:12
1:49 Fitzsimmons is clinching. Hook better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. 0:12
1:53 Hook has to break them apart. 0:12
2:03 Charles gets the cross through Fitzsimmons's guard. 2:12
2:19 Charles lets his hands go inside, but Fitzsimmons protects his body well. 2:12
2:26 Fitzsimmons connects square to Charles's jaw, talk about sweet chin music!! 2:17
2:26 Charles takes a step back, obviously hurt! 2:17
2:31 Charles has some apparent swelling under that left eye of his. 2:17
2:38 Fitzsimmons rips off a nice right-left combination to the head. 2:19
2:48 Fitzsimmons has Charles trapped! 2:19
2:52 Fitzsimmons lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Charles. 2:19
2:55 Charles lets his hands go inside and gets in a hook to Fitzsimmons's midsection. 4:19
3:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 5:19

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 5 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:06 Fritz Sdunek knows Charles lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:11 Fitzsimmons comes in low. Charles puts a headlock on him. Hook knocks Charles's arm off Fitzsimmons's head. 0:0
0:16 Hook moves them apart. 0:0
0:23 Fitzsimmons scores with a cross, though it did not land flush. 0:2
0:38 Fitzsimmons connects with a violent cross! 0:6
0:38 Charles is trying to regroup after that punch... 0:6
0:50 Charles flicks a lead right to the head of Fitzsimmons. 2:6
1:02 Charles retreats into a neutral corner. 2:6
1:07 Fitzsimmons pins Charles's arms. Now they move apart. 2:6
1:11 * The referee is cautioning Fitzsimmons about using his shoulders a bit too enthusiastically when he gets inside. 2:6
1:30 There's a hard shot off the top of Charles's head! 2:10
1:30 Charles's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 2:10
1:35 Charles seems to be a bit distracted by the swelling under his left eye as it has gotten worse. 2:10
1:44 Ezzard Charles misses with that combination. 2:10
1:51 Fitzsimmons lands a hard hook! 2:14
1:51 Charles is reeling.. 2:14
2:00 Fitzsimmons is blocked in his own corner... 2:14
2:05 Charles throws a flurry of punches but Fitzsimmons either blocks or slips them. 2:14
2:07 Fitzsimmons scores with a piston-like jab. 2:17
2:16 The action has moved back to the middle of the ring. 2:17
2:16 The fighters are at close quarters now as Charles lands a hook downstairs. 4:17
2:34 Ezzard Charles's corner is screaming at him to finish the round strong. 4:17
2:42 Charles really buried that punch into Fitzsimmons's ribs. 8:17
2:42 Fitzsimmons was shaken by those blows! 8:17
2:51 Ezzard Charles has Fitzsimmons cornered! 8:17
2:51 Charles lands a short hook to the body. 10:17
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. 10:16

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 6. 0:0
0:07 George Chemeres seemed to pump up Fitzsimmons between rounds. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Charles is almost as pronounced as before his corner worked on it. 0:0
0:08 Fitzsimmons backs into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:12 Charles just comes up short with the jab. 0:0
0:24 Charles looks to land a uppercut but misses the mark. 0:0
0:30 The fighters jockey for position as they both try to gain the advantage here in the 6th. 0:0
0:37 Charles doubles up with the hook to the body, but Bob Fitzsimmons is unfazed. 2:0
0:51 Charles misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 2:0
0:54 Fitzsimmons scores with a damaging cross. 2:3
1:07 Charles telegraphed that shot and Fitzsimmons ducks under it easily. 2:3
1:14 Fitzsimmons has dynamite in those fists and he he lands a wicked hook downstairs! 2:8
1:14 Charles appears shaken by those punches! 2:8
1:25 Fitzsimmons is really focused in this round. 2:8
1:29 Bob Fitzsimmons traps Charles in the corner! 2:8
1:33 Fitzsimmons cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Charles had his elbows tucked in nicely. 2:8
1:45 Fitzsimmons picks off the uppercut by Charles. 2:8
1:47 Fitzsimmons moves Charles back and scores with a hook. 2:11
1:52 That swelling under the left eye of Charles is definitely getting worse. 2:11
1:58 Ezzard Charles has Fitzsimmons blocked in! 2:11
2:03 Charles is off target with that cross. 2:11
2:10 Bob Fitzsimmons is pinned in his opponents corner... 2:11
2:14 Charles misses with that punch. 2:11
2:21 Fitzsimmons is really focused in this round. 2:11
2:23 Fitzsimmons retreats into a neutral corner. 2:11
2:28 Charles is giving Fitzsimmons a lot of side-to-side movement. 2:11
2:35 Fitzsimmons retreats into the near right corner. 2:11
2:39 Charles's constant movement can be frustrating to an opponent who's not capable of cutting off the ring on him. 2:11
2:44 * That was a blatant low blow by Charles and Hook has stopped the action to scold him 5:11
3:00 Ezzard Charles has Fitzsimmons cornered! 5:11
3:00 The bell ending Round 6 sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 7:11

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ezzard Charles looks to be in good shape as Round 7 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 George Chemeres was really animated in Fitzsimmons's corner and Fitzsimmons was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:07 Charles'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
0:12 Fitzsimmons lands a crushing cross! 0:4
0:12 Charles looks shaken! 0:4
0:28 Charles takes a heavy cross downstairs. 0:9
0:28 Charles is clutching his side! 0:9
0:32 There appears to be increased swelling under Charles's left eye. 0:9
0:37 Fitzsimmons eats a sizzling hook from Charles that has him backing up! 3:9
0:54 Fitzsimmons isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving Charles fits. 3:9
0:59 Charles retreats into a neutral corner. 3:9
1:04 Charles does a great job smothering Fitzsimmons's punches, he had him locked up like he stole dinner right there. 3:9
1:10 Referee Hook is doing a nice job controlling this bout. 3:9
1:14 Charles moves in and takes a crisp, hard jab from Fitzsimmons. 3:12
1:23 Charles backs into a neutral corner. 3:12
1:28 Fitzsimmons leaves the jab just short. 3:12
1:30 Charles working the bread basket, scoring with several hooks. 5:12
1:43 Fitzsimmons connects with a solid uppercut! 5:16
1:43 Charles looks shaken! 5:16
1:48 Charles is going to have to protect his continually swelling left eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 5:16
1:58 Fitzsimmons is protecting the body nicely as Charles fails to score inside. 5:16
2:05 Fitzsimmons dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Charles back on his heels! 5:21
2:05 That's the punch Fitzsimmons hoped to land! Charles looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 5:21
2:14 Ezzard Charles backs into the lower corner. 5:21
2:23 He slides into a neutral corner... 5:21
2:28 Watch Fitzsimmons move. He is darting in and out, in and out, keeping Charles off balance. 5:21
2:37 Fitzsimmons is gliding around the ring like it's his own personal dance floor. 5:21
2:46 Fitzsimmons looks to work the body, but Charles covers up nicely. 5:21
2:48 Charles looks to the midsection, then fires a combination to the head 7:21
3:00 That ends Round 7... But the fighters are still punching! Now Hook jumps between them. 7:23

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Charles looks a bit disgusted as Round 8 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Charles's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:06 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Charles's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Charles's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:06 some nifty bodywork Charles as he scores with several shots from the inside. 2:0
0:11 Charles is running out of gas... 2:0
0:20 Charles catches Fitzsimmons coming in with a sweet uppercut! 6:0
0:20 Fitzsimmons seems to have been hurt by that punch! 6:0
0:29 Charles has Fitzsimmons pinned! 6:0
0:33 Fitzsimmons is trying to free his gloves from under Charles's gloves. 6:0
0:44 The fighters separate after a clinch. 6:0
0:48 Fitzsimmons slides into his own corner... 6:0
0:53 Fitzsimmons does a great job of moving as Charles tries to work inside. 6:0
1:00 Fitzsimmons connects with a nasty cross! 6:4
1:00 Charles was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 6:4
1:16 That was a violent straight right by Ezzard Charles! 10:4
1:16 Fitzsimmons was hurt by those blows! 10:4
1:30 Charles attempts to go to the body, but can't connect. 10:4
1:37 Fitzsimmons drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 10:8
1:37 Charles was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 10:8
1:41 The swelling around Charles's left eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 10:8
1:51 Charles lands a solid jab! 14:8
1:51 Fitzsimmons is hurt! 14:8
2:07 Ezzard Charles ends up behind Fitzsimmons as he deftly avoids a straight ahead attack moving to his right. 14:8
2:11 Charles is really focused in this round. 14:8
2:19 Charles misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 14:8
2:33 Charles throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Fitzsimmons but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 14:8
2:36 Fitzsimmons snakes the jab through Charles's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 14:10
2:56 Charles whiffs with the combination. 14:10
3:00 Ezzard Charles bounces off the ropes, challenging Bob Fitzsimmons to come get him. 14:10
3:00 It looks like Fitzsimmons has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 14:10
3:00 That is the kind of action you expect in a fight, a great round of boxing! 16:10

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Charles and Fitzsimmons square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 9. 0:0
0:07 George Chemeres was extremely upbeat during the break with Fitzsimmons providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:07 If the swelling was lessened by Charles'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 Charles has been landing solid uppercuts with both his right and his left hand and there is another one! 3:0
0:12 Fitzsimmons looks fresher than Charles. 3:0
0:20 Charles has Fitzsimmons cornered! 3:0
0:25 Ezzard Charles lands a solid uppercut! 7:0
0:25 Fitzsimmons appears to have been staggered by that punch... 7:0
0:44 Charles just comes up short with the uppercut. 7:0
0:51 Fitzsimmons lands a devastating jab! 7:4
0:51 That shot landed square and Ezzard Charles felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 7:4
1:05 Charles is just missing by a hair with his punches. 7:4
1:07 * Fitzsimmons is told to watch holding and hitting by Hook 7:8
1:20 The swelling under Charles's left eye is growing to a point where the eye could end up shut if his corner can't reduce or at least control it. 7:8
1:28 The fighters are at ring center... 7:8
1:32 Charles pins Fitzsimmons's arms! The fighters are tied up... 7:8
1:41 Hook pries them apart. 7:8
1:51 Charles just landed a devastating three punch combo! 12:8
1:51 That series of punches rocked Bob Fitzsimmons and he looks to be in trouble. 12:8
2:03 Charles has a real weapon in that jab of his. he should use it more. 15:8
2:13 Charles doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 17:8
2:33 Fitzsimmons is dancing and flicking harmless punches at Ezzard Charles. 17:8
2:37 Fitzsimmons is forced into his opponents corner... 17:8
2:37 Charles lands a jab to the midsection 19:8
2:49 Charles can't win this fight if he just throws one punch at a time. Now he just unloaded a flurry of punches and several scored cleanly. 21:8
3:00 Charles fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 21:8
3:00 Bob Fitzsimmons appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 21:8
3:00 As the round comes to a close, both fighters continue to wing shots. That was another good round of action. 21:9

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Hook motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 10. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Charles is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Charles still has distension. 0:0
0:08 Charles lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Fitzsimmons on the end of that punch. 2:0
0:17 George Chemeres not only gave Fitzsimmons encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Charles. Now it's up to Fitzsimmons to implement it. 2:0
0:18 Bob Fitzsimmons retreats into a neutral corner. 2:0
0:22 Charles cranks up the hook and connects to Fitzsimmons's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 6:0
0:22 Fitzsimmons is reeling after that shot! 6:0
0:35 Charles is pinned in his own corner... 6:0
0:40 Fitzsimmons just landed a three punch combo! 6:4
0:40 Charles looks to be in big trouble after that barrage! 6:4
0:57 Charles misses wildly with the hook. 6:4
0:59 Bob Fitzsimmons lands several punches in a row to the head of Charles, though none of them had much steam behind them. 6:6
1:04 Charles seems bothered by the increased swelling around the left eye. 6:6
1:09 Charles backs into the far corner. 6:6
1:14 Fitzsimmons is on his bicycle, moving from corner to corner forcing Charles to chase him. 6:6
1:23 A brutal uppercut from Charles connects to the solar plexus! 10:6
1:23 That shot has Fitzsimmons hurt! 10:6
1:43 Charles lands a strong cross! 14:6
1:43 Fitzsimmons looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 14:6
1:56 Charles is really focused in this round. 14:6
1:59 Fitzsimmons is trapped in his own corner... 14:6
2:04 Charles circles around the ring. 14:6
2:08 Charles is really focused in this round. 14:6
2:16 Charles landed a sharp combination that rocked Fitzsimmons back on his heels! 18:6
2:16 Fitzsimmons was stopped cold by that series of shots! 18:6
2:20 Some swelling has appeared around the left eye of Fitzsimmons. 18:6
2:25 The crowd has been reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 18:6
2:32 Charles has Fitzsimmons trapped! 18:6
2:32 Charles's jab connects to Fitzsimmons's head 20:6
2:46 Fitzsimmons grabs Charles's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Hook has to force Fitzsimmons to let go. 20:6
2:56 Hook is shouting at Fitzsimmons to break! 20:6
3:00 The seconds tick off the clock ending Round 10. 22:6

Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Charles is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 11. 0:0
0:07 Charles'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
0:14 Charles drops the right hand flush on Fitzsimmons's chin! 4:0
0:14 That absolutely rocked Fitzsimmons, he is on queer street right now!! 4:0
0:25 A quick hook to the body by Charles 6:0
0:39 The two fighters have chosen to work on the inside and it's Fitzsimmons who scores with a short hook to the chest. 6:2
1:01 Charles lands a strong cross! 10:2
1:01 Fitzsimmons is suddenly in trouble! 10:2
1:15 Charles usues his legs to avoid Fitzsimmons's punches. 10:2
1:22 Charles steps back as he tries to create some punching room. 10:2
1:30 Charles tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 10:2
1:46 Charles is flicking the jab, trying to keep Fitzsimmons at long range. 10:2
1:56 Charles has Fitzsimmons trapped! 10:2
2:01 Charles wraps his arms around Fitzsimmons. 10:2
2:11 Hook separates them. 10:2
2:19 While we have a lull in the action I would like recognize the Trunzo brothers for all they have done for the sport of Boxing! 10:2
2:27 Charles and Fitzsimmons are in a clinch, Hook hollers at them to break and start fighting. 10:2
2:39 Hook has to break the clinch. 10:2
2:44 Charles looks to his corner. 10:2
2:52 Charles misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 10:2
2:59 Ezzard Charles backs into the left corner. 10:2
3:00 Fitzsimmons just can't find the range with that jab. 10:2
3:00 Fitzsimmons appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 10:2
3:00 Hook motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 11. 9:3

Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Charles is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 12 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:06 Fitzsimmons received a pep talk from George Chemeres before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:06 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Charles's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Charles's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:12 Fitzsimmons shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Charles flush! 0:4
0:12 Charles is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 0:4
0:23 A flurry of punches are exchanged, but Ezzard Charles is coming out on top. 3:6
0:28 Charles's left eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 3:6
0:38 Charles is looking to protect his body and he's leaving his chin wide open! 3:6
0:46 Fitzsimmons holds his arms up in disgust as Charles holds him around his waist. 3:6
0:55 Referee Hook steps in to break it up. 3:6
1:05 Charles tries to drop the right hand over the top but Fitzsimmons ducks under it. 3:6
1:11 Charles takes a tremendous hook to the jaw! 3:11
1:11 That was a beautiful shot, Charles's eyes actually rolled back in his head! It's amazing that he's still upright! 3:11
1:24 A flurry of punches are exchanged between the two fighters. It appears as if Charles has gotten the better of the exchange. 6:13
1:28 Fitzsimmons's swelling isn't getting any better; as a matter of fact it's even more swollen here in round 12. 6:13
1:41 Hook tries to separate the boxers but Fitzsimmons has a vice-like grip on Charles. 6:13
1:45 Fitzsimmons and Charles each take a step back. 6:13
1:50 Charles pushes Fitzsimmons away, looking for more space to work in. 6:13
2:00 Fitzsimmons is boxing beautifully, smoothly moving side to side and in and out. 6:13
2:09 Fitzsimmons tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Ezzard Charles blocks it. 6:13
2:12 Ezzard Charles feints downstairs, then lands two quick blows to the head. 8:13
2:24 Charles moves into a neutral corner. 8:13
2:29 Bob Fitzsimmons throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 8:13
2:31 Charles lands a stinging jab. 10:13
2:50 * Charles goes down!! he walked right into a wicked combination from Bob Fitzsimmons!! 10:13
2:52 Hook starts the count... 10:23
2:52 1 10:23
2:53 2 10:23
2:54 3 10:23
2:55 4 10:23
2:56 5 10:23
2:57 6 10:23
2:58 Charles is desperately trying to stand as the count hits 7 but he is badly hurt. 10:23
2:59 8 10:23
3:00 * Charles is up and leaning on the ropes. Now he comes off them and looks toward Fitzsimmons. 10:23
3:00 Hook gives Charles a quick once over and decides to let the fight go on. 10:23
3:00 Fitzsimmons appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 10:23
3:00 Oh, there's nothing like a knockdown to bring a crowd to it's feet and those in attendance here are cheering loudly as the round closes. 10:23

Round 13
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Ezzard Charles and Fitzsimmons leave their corners. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Charles is almost as pronounced as before his corner worked on it. 0:0
0:08 Fitzsimmons's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:13 Bob Fitzsimmons is either lucky or has radar. Charles's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 0:0
0:20 Charles lands a rapier like jab to the head of Fitzsimmons 2:0
0:30 Both fighters are flailing away and both are definitely landing good punches. 4:2
0:34 Its obvious that the swelling around Fitzsimmons's left eye is rapidly worsening. 4:2
0:39 Fitzsimmons is trying to avoid shots to the body, but He better get his hands up! 4:2
0:47 Charles misses wildly with the Hook. 4:2
0:49 Fitzsimmons's cross finds a home on Charles's jaw. 4:4
0:49 * Oh! That last shot has opened a cut on Charles because there's blood flowing from somewhere. 4:6
0:49 * There is now a lot of blood coming from a very bad cut on the bridge of Charles's nose. 4:6
0:49 * What was once just a trickle of blood is much more noticeable now as Charles's face looks like it lost a fight with a razor blade. It's a good thing that the bleeding isn't over an eye or this fight would be in jeopardy. And it still may be, as Referee Hook has now halted the contest and is leading Charles toward the ring doctor's position to get a second opinion on the severity of the bleeding. 4:6
0:49 * The doctor is peering at the wound and he's shrugged his shoulders and he's shaking his head - is that a good thing or bad? Well, it's good from Charles's perspective and the cheer that arises from the crowd tells us all we need to know: there's going to be more fisticuffs in just a moment. Obviously, the damage isn't that bad and Charles and Fitzsimmons await the signal from the referee to commence firing. The fight resumes here in Round 13. 4:6
1:00 Fitzsimmons is really focused in this round. 4:6
1:10 Charles takes a hard combination from Fitzsimmons 4:10
1:10 Charles looks stunned! 4:10
1:10 Looks like that shot has widened Charles's cut because the flow of blood seems to be increasing. 4:10
1:10 More bad news for Charles as the gaping wound on the bridge of his nose is getting worse and the blood is pouring out of the gash. 4:10
1:10 * As the two fighters back away a step, you can see blood on the chest and shoulder of Fitzsimmons but it's not his. Charles is bleeding a bit more heavily now and even though the damage isn't over an eye, apparently the referee wants a stop in the action to have Charles examined by the ringside doctor. 4:10
1:10 * The ringside physician is making a thorough examination of the cut, after having cleared away some of the blood. He's dabbing at the wound again and from the way all three participants, doctor, ref and fighter, are nodding their heads, it looks like this contest is going to get back underway. Referee Hook is indicating exactly that - the bout is going to continue; and both fighters are getting ready to start punching again. 4:10
1:27 Charles traps Fitzsimmons in the corner! 4:10
1:31 Charles fires a lead right that Fitzsimmons manages to avoid. 4:10
1:33 Fitzsimmons plants a cross on Charles's rib cage. 4:12
1:38 That knockdown that occurred last round hasn't made Ezzard Charles change his style. 4:12
1:38 Charles's left eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 4:12
1:42 Fitzsimmons moves into a neutral corner. 4:12
1:47 Charles fires a volley of punches but Fitzsimmons was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 4:12
1:54 Fitzsimmons really packs a wallop and he just landed a brutal shot to the body! 4:16
1:54 Charles was stunned by that blow! 4:16
2:04 Charles feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves back to the middle of the ring. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 4:16
2:08 Ezzard Charles can't score with short uppercut inside. Fitzsimmons got his gloves in front of the punch. 4:16
2:10 Fitzsimmons rocks Charles with a quick, powerful uppercut on the inside. 4:19
2:32 Charles drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 8:19
2:32 Those punches hurt Fitzsimmons and he looks to hang on. 8:19
2:36 Fitzsimmons's vision could be hampered by the ever-increasing swelling under his left eye. 8:19
3:00 Fitzsimmons fires and misses. 8:19
3:00 Fitzsimmons appears to have this fight under control. 8:19
3:00 That was a solid, action packed round! 9:19

Round 14
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Fitzsimmons rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:07 The cut on the bridge of nose suffered by Charles has been closed for the time being, thanks to a great job by his cut man. 0:0
0:07 If the swelling was lessened by Charles'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 Fitzsimmons'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
0:12 Charles is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Fitzsimmons. 0:0
0:21 Charles uses his shoulder to force Fitzsimmons out of the clinch. 0:0
0:26 Fitzsimmons slides into a neutral corner... 0:0
0:26 Charles gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 2:0
0:40 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 2:0
0:51 Charles pushes Fitzsimmons away. 2:0
0:56 Charles has Fitzsimmons trapped in the lower neutral corner... 2:0
0:56 Charles throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 4:0
1:05 Ezzard Charles backs into a neutral corner. 4:0
1:09 Fitzsimmons fires a shot, but it glances off Charles's shoulder. 4:0
1:16 That punch actually went behind Fitzsimmons's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Charles. 4:0
1:28 Charles just misses with a huge shot as Fitzsimmons chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 4:0
1:35 Fitzsimmons lands a powerful uppercut right on the button! 4:4
1:35 Charles suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 4:4
1:39 There has to be something done about the swelling around Ezzard Charles's left eye as it continues to worsen. 4:4
1:44 Fitzsimmons lands a nice cross but Charles turned with it, absorbing most of its power. 4:6
1:44 And now Charles is bleeding again from that last punch as his previous cut has been reopened. 4:6
1:44 Charles's face is suddenly a mess once again as the blood from a reopened cut on the bridge of his nose is flowing freely. 4:6
1:44 * More than once this round, it has appeared as if the referee has thought about stepping between the fighters due to the increased bleeding from at least one cut on Charles's face. Now the third man in the ring is doing just that, as we get a stoppage in the action while the referee leads Charles toward the ringside doctor for a quick consultation. In Charles's favor, the bleeding isn't flowing into either of his eyes. 4:6
1:49 * Referee Hook stops this fight. * This one is over! Charles is unable to continue due to the severity of the cut over his eye. Fitzsimmons gets the TKO victory! 4:6

Fight Result

Let's go to Jim Fitzgerald for the call...

Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner and new IBF, WBC, WBO champion by technical knockout at the 1:50 mark in Round 14 is...

Bob Fitzsimmons!


Score Cards

Glen Hamada Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Ezzard Charles 9 9 10 9 9 10 9 10 10 10 10 8 9 122
Bob Fitzsimmons 10 10 9 10 10 9 10 9 9 9 9 10 10 124

Andre Van Grootenbruel Round Total
Belgium 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Ezzard Charles 9 9 10 9 9 10 9 10 10 10 10 8 9 122
Bob Fitzsimmons 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 9 9 9 9 10 10 125

Frank Adams Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Ezzard Charles 9 9 10 9 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 8 9 121
Bob Fitzsimmons 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 9 9 9 9 10 10 125

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Ezzard Charles 27 27 30 27 27 29 27 30 30 30 30 24 27 365
Bob Fitzsimmons 30 30 27 30 30 29 30 27 27 27 27 30 30 374


Statistics
Categories Ezzard Charles Bob Fitzsimmons
Knockdowns scored 0 1


Jabs / Round 5.36 6.21
Hooks / Round 4.21 3.50
Crosses / Round 3.64 6.79
Combinations / Round 4.00 3.14
Uppercuts / Round 4.29 3.21


Punches Landed / Round 21.50 22.86
Punches Missed / Round 69.21 33.43


Punching Accuracy 23.7% 40.6%


Total Number of Fouls 1 2
Low Blow 1
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Using Shoulder 1


Foul Penalties:
Caution 1 2


Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1 1


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


Cut locations breakdown:
Cut on bridge of nose 2 / 1 / 1


Bouts halted to check cut(s) 3 0


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


Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 1 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 5 / 2 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 12 / 6
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 5 / 5 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 3 / 0 1 / 0


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Fight Card
Bout Fighter 1 Fighter 2 Odds Winner Decision Last Round Rounds
Opening Bout Mike Gibbons Ray Leonard 1:2 Ray Leonard UD 15 15
Support Bout Stanley Ketchel Bernard Hopkins 1:1 Bernard Hopkins TKO 13 15
Co-Feature Harry Greb Pernell Whitaker 1:1 Harry Greb MD 15 15
Main Event Ezzard Charles Bob Fitzsimmons 1:1 Bob Fitzsimmons TKO 14 15

Man, what a joke. Talk about having the ref in your pocket.