HW Season Week 12 fights 25-28
Posted: 05 Jul 2018, 14:41
Mike Tyson vs Gene Tunney
Fight info: Fenway Park, Boston, MA, United States, 2018-7-3, announcer is Bob Alexander, referee is Wayne Kelly, the bout will be scored by three judges: Ken Rudd (Canada), George Garland (United States) and Ken Morita (Japan), ring card girl is Dominica Westling, the fighters will compete for the IBF title(s), the bout is scheduled for 15 rounds, IBF-rules are in effect, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell is not in effect, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'none', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Mike Tyson - Record: 9-2-0 (6) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Danny Smith - Cut Man: Frank Bagley
In the blue corner: Gene Tunney - Record: 8-2-1 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Nirmal Lorick - Cut Man: Jim Strickland
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters leave their corners and advance toward the center of the ring. 0:0
0:16 Tyson misses wildly with the Hook. 0:0
0:18 Tunney goes downstairs with a quick combination. 0:2
0:38 Tunney drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 0:6
0:38 Tyson is reeling.. 0:6
0:47 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight and the crowd is really showing it. 0:6
0:54 Tunney has Tyson trapped in the near right neutral corner... 0:6
0:54 Tunney is putting his punches together, scoring well with combinations. 0:8
1:04 Tunney moves into a neutral corner. 0:8
1:08 Tyson smothers Tunney's attack with a clinch! 0:8
1:20 Now they break clean. 0:8
1:25 Gene Tunney feints, looking for an opening. 0:8
1:34 Mike Tyson lands a solid uppercut! 5:8
1:34 Tunney was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 5:8
1:47 Tyson misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 5:8
1:54 Tunney slides into the corner... 5:8
1:58 Tyson throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Tunney but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 5:8
2:09 Cover the kids eyes, Tyson just landed a horrific right to the head of Tunney! 9:8
2:09 Tunney suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 9:8
2:23 Tyson is off target with that cross. 9:8
2:34 Mike Tyson fires away but finds nothing but air. 9:8
2:45 Tyson looks to land a jab but misses the mark. 9:8
2:52 Tyson is keeping away from the ropes. 9:8
3:00 The bell sounds to end Round 1 of what could well prove to be a very close fight. 9:8
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Tunney looks to be in good shape as Round 2 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Whatever Frank Bagley said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Tyson has some spring in his step here in the 2nd round. 0:0
0:11 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 0:0
0:16 Kelly has to break them apart. 0:0
0:28 Tyson takes a hard combination from Tunney 0:4
0:28 And Tyson's in big trouble now! 0:4
0:45 Tunney is doing a great job keeping his distance. 0:4
0:50 Tunney pins Tyson in the corner! 0:4
0:54 Tunney just can't find the range with that combination. 0:4
1:01 Tyson lands a brutal hook! 4:4
1:01 Tunney's knee almost touched the canvas... 4:4
1:23 Both men look like they want to keep this fight in the center of the ring. 4:4
1:28 Tunney lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 4:6
1:40 Tunney has Tyson pinned! 4:6
1:44 Tunney just misses with a huge shot as Tyson chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 4:6
1:51 Tunney misses with the jab but scores with the follow up cross. 4:8
2:00 Both fighters move back to ring center. 4:8
2:05 Tunney grabs Mike Tyson. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 4:8
2:09 * It's good to see Kelly paying attention to the little things, as he cautions Mike Tyson about leaning on his opponent's neck. 4:8
2:29 Tunney lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Tyson. 4:8
2:31 The cross scores for Tyson. He needs to throw that punch more often. 6:8
2:40 Tunney has Tyson trapped! 6:8
2:44 Tunney is clinching. Early in a fight you have to wonder but late in a fight clinching can give a fighter a breather. 6:8
3:00 Kelly moves them apart. 6:8
3:00 Round 2 of this scheduled 15 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 6:8
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 3 of this scheduled 15 rounder. 0:0
0:14 Tyson can't score with short uppercut inside. Tunney got his gloves in front of the punch. 0:0
0:24 Tunney lands a series of hooks to the ribs of Tyson. 0:2
0:34 Tunney connects with a cross to Tyson's body. 0:4
0:51 Tyson can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 0:4
0:58 Tunney is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. 0:4
1:07 Kelly yells at the fighters to separate but Tunney and Tyson are a tangle of arms. 0:4
1:16 Tunney pushes Tyson away. 0:4
1:20 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 0:4
1:28 Tyson is just missing by a hair with his punches. 0:4
1:30 Not a lot on that hook to Tyson's side, but it scored. 0:6
1:39 Tunney moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 0:8
1:56 Tyson fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 0:8
1:58 Tyson moves in and gets impaled with a hook to the body from Gene Tunney that stopped him in his tracks! 0:11
2:14 Considering the clinch Tunney has on Tyson it looks like he wants to dance with him, not fight him. Tyson pushes him away. 0:11
2:23 Kelly separates the two... 0:11
2:35 That was a violent straight right by Tyson! 5:11
2:35 Tunney is suddenly in trouble! 5:11
2:54 Tunney is on his bicycle, moving from corner to corner forcing Tyson to chase him. 5:11
3:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 3, forcing Kelly to step in. 5:11
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 4 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:11 Tyson is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Tunney. 0:0
0:23 Kelly has to break the clinch. 0:0
0:23 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:0
0:27 Nirmal Lorick not only gave Tunney encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Tyson. Now it's up to Tunney to implement it. 0:0
0:27 Both fighters are flailing away but Tunney is definitely landing the better punches. 2:3
0:45 Tyson tries to drop the right hand over the top but Tunney ducks under it. 2:3
0:52 Tyson is forced into his own corner... 2:3
0:52 Tunney lands a pair of short right hands just above the waist line. 2:5
1:02 That was smooth combination from Tunney as he lands effectively from the outside. 2:8
1:12 Tyson slides into a neutral corner... 2:8
1:12 Tunney scores to the body with a jab 2:10
1:22 Tunney scores with a big right hand. That shot got Tyson's attention. 2:13
1:36 Tyson lands a crushing uppercut! 6:13
1:36 Tunney was stunned by that blow! 6:13
1:45 The fight has moved back to the middle of the ring. 6:13
1:50 Tyson lands a devastating uppercut! 11:13
1:50 Tunney appears to have been staggered by that punch... 11:13
2:01 Tunney is really focused in this round. 11:13
2:18 Tunney is in constant motion. He is a hard fighter to corner. 11:13
2:23 Tyson backs into the left corner. 11:13
2:28 Tunney's constant movement can be frustrating to an opponent who's not capable of cutting off the ring on him. 11:13
2:37 Kelly warns Mike Tyson for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 11:13
2:55 Referee Kelly steps in to break it up. 11:13
3:00 That is the kind of action you expect in a fight, a great round of boxing! 10:15
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:08 Danny Smith seemed agitated with Tyson, who stared at his shoes almost the entire minute. 0:0
0:09 Tunney traps Tyson in the corner! 0:0
0:09 Gene Tunney doubles up with the hook to the body, but Tyson is unfazed. 0:2
0:14 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:2
0:26 Tyson works his way in and leans on Tunney... 0:2
0:30 Kelly pries them apart. 0:2
0:35 Tyson has Tunney cornered! 0:2
0:40 Tyson is clinching... 0:2
0:49 Tunney works his way free! 0:2
0:58 That hook from Tyson lands with some authority! 4:2
0:58 Tunney is staggered... 4:2
1:07 Tyson brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 4:2
1:11 Tyson is holding Tunney tighter than most men do their wives -- or girlfriends! 4:2
1:16 * Tunney is being cautioned for leaning on the neck of his opponent when the two men get tangled up inside. 4:2
1:38 Tyson just comes up short with the combination. 4:2
1:54 Tunney grabs and holds Tyson... 4:2
1:59 Gene Tunney uses his shoulder to force Tyson out of the clinch. 4:2
2:04 Tunney's corner is screaming at him to finish the round strong. 4:2
2:12 Tyson looks for a breather; he grabs Tunney and holds on. Tunney pushes Tyson off and looks for an opening. 4:2
2:16 Tunney tries to get free... Here comes Kelly to break them up... 4:2
2:28 Tyson misses wildly with the hook. 4:2
2:35 Both fighters are probing, looking for an opening. 4:2
2:38 Tyson looks to his corner. 4:2
2:42 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this round, definitely not what the fans had hoped for. 4:2
2:46 Tunney is pinned in his own corner... 4:2
2:50 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 4:2
3:00 Tyson shoves Tunney away. 4:2
3:00 Tyson spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 5. 4:1
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 6 begins. 0:0
0:06 Tyson backs into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:11 Tunney is circling his opponent. 0:0
0:11 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 0:0
0:15 Tunney looks a little confused and his corner isn't offering any useful advice. 0:0
0:18 Gene Tunney backs into his own corner... 0:0
0:22 Tyson whiffs with the cross. 0:0
0:25 Tunney snakes the jab through Tyson's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 0:2
0:38 Tyson moves into the right corner. 0:2
0:38 Tunney gets off a quick combination to the body, with the right hand landing. 0:4
0:52 Tunney brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 0:4
0:56 Tyson is losing this round and is looking to load up on his punches. 0:4
1:05 Mike Tyson launches left a cross to the body. 2:4
1:28 Mike Tyson is trying to free his gloves from under Tunney's gloves. 2:4
1:33 Kelly has to separate the two... 2:4
1:44 Tyson pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 2:4
1:51 Tyson rakes Tunney with some solid shots to the head and body. 5:4
2:11 Tyson feels his back touch the ropes and tries to reverse his position. He doesn't want to be the one trapped there. 5:4
2:24 Tyson shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Tunney flush! 9:4
2:24 That shot buckled Tunney's legs and he is really unsteady now, like he could go down at any moment! 9:4
2:34 Tunney has Tyson blocked in! 9:4
2:34 The fighters are tangled up inside. Tunney has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 9:6
2:46 Tyson connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 11:6
3:00 That's another round in the books as Round 6 comes to an end. 13:7
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Tyson's corner as the bell sounds for Round 7. 0:0
0:06 Nirmal Lorick was extremely upbeat during the break with Tunney providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:11 Tyson fires a volley of punches but Tunney was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 0:0
0:14 Appearance wise these two both look good for this stage of the fight. 0:0
0:18 Mike Tyson retreats into the right corner. 0:0
0:18 Tunney fires a punch over the jab of Tyson and gets it in for points. 0:2
0:37 * Tunney lands a violent shot under Tyson's ribcage and Tyson instantly drops down on both knees. 0:2
0:39 Kelly picks up the count from the timekeeper... 0:12
0:39 1 0:12
0:40 2 0:12
0:41 3 0:12
0:42 4 0:12
0:43 5 0:12
0:44 6 0:12
0:45 7 0:12
0:46 8 0:12
0:47 9 0:12
0:47 * Tyson manages to get back to his feet but he still looks kind of shaky. 0:12
0:47 Kelly motions to both boxers to come together, as he allows the fight to continue. 0:12
0:47 Tyson is dazed as Tunney looks to put him away! 0:12
0:56 Tunney with a right to the body 0:14
0:56 Tyson is definitely in trouble. Tunney needs to pick his shots and he can knock him out right now. 0:14
1:09 Oh!!! Tunney unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 0:18
1:09 How is Tyson standing after that? 0:18
1:13 * What looked like some minor puffiness a few seconds ago has grown into noticeable swelling around Tyson's left eye. 0:18
1:22 Tunney voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 0:18
1:31 That jab from Tunney just missed. 0:18
1:42 Tunney slides along the far ropes. 0:18
1:46 Tyson retreats into a neutral corner. 0:18
1:46 Solid bodywork by Tunney as he lands several punches from the inside. 0:20
1:51 The swelling under Tyson's left eye is causing him problems and it won't take much more to become a major handicap for him. 0:20
1:55 The crowd has been reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 0:20
2:03 It's a sweet uppercut by Tyson! He snapped Tunney's head straight back with that punch! 4:20
2:03 Tunney appears shaken by that punch! 4:20
2:11 We have a good crowd on hand tonight 4:20
2:14 The action is back in the center of the ring. 4:20
2:18 Tunney leaves the jab just short. 4:20
2:28 Tyson catches "The Fighting Marine" Tunney with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 6:20
2:43 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Tunney rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 6:20
2:48 Tunney is really focused in this round. 6:20
2:56 Tunney is moving like he is walking on air tonight. 6:20
3:00 Tyson is blocked in his own corner... 6:20
3:00 * Tunney looks like he's now favoring his hand. Maybe he's injured it. 6:20
3:00 The round's over but the effects of the knockdown on the crowd linger as many of them remain on their feet, shouting their approval of this fight. 6:20
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Kelly motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 8. 0:0
0:07 Tyson received a pep talk from Danny Smith before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Tyson is almost as pronounced as before his corner worked on it. 0:0
0:08 Tunney has Mike Tyson trapped in the left neutral corner... 0:0
0:08 Tunney lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 0:2
0:22 Tunney is really fluid in his movement. 0:2
0:30 Tunney is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 0:4
0:39 Gene Tunney put on a good show in his last fight but right now his performance is a bit flat. 0:4
0:42 Tyson retreats into a neutral corner. 0:4
0:42 Tunney catches Mike Tyson with a short, powerful hook to the head as Tyson tried to move inside. That punch stopped Mike Tyson in his tracks! 0:7
0:59 Tunney fires a left hand that Tyson takes high on the shoulder. 0:7
1:06 Tunney is really focused in this round. 0:7
1:08 Tunney scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 0:9
1:13 Tyson's vision could be hampered by the ever-increasing swelling under his left eye. 0:9
1:34 Tyson works free! The fighters move to ring center. 0:9
1:39 Tunney backs into a neutral corner. 0:9
1:43 Tyson tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:9
1:45 That knockdown that occurred last round hasn't made Tyson change his style. 0:9
1:53 Gene Tunney slips in a jab to the body 0:11
2:02 Tunney scores with a punishing jab 0:14
2:14 Tunney is really focused in this round. 0:14
2:25 Mike Tyson comes in low. Tunney puts a headlock on him. Kelly knocks Tunney's arm off Tyson's head. 0:14
2:37 Kelly separates the two fighters. 0:14
2:42 Tunney slides into his own corner... 0:14
2:47 Apparently Tyson feels it's a good strategy to hug Tunney and force Kelly to come separate them. 0:14
2:51 Referee Kelly has to separate the two... 0:14
3:00 Tyson misses with that hook. 0:14
3:00 The bell sounds ending Round 8. 0:13
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 9. 0:0
0:07 Tyson'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 Tyson voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 0:0
0:22 Tyson is clinching... Tunney is trying to free his gloves... They are under Mike Tyson's arms... 0:0
0:26 Tyson finally lets go of Tunney. 0:0
0:31 Tunney splits Tyson's gloves with an uppercut. 0:2
0:50 A solid combination downstairs by Tunney. 0:5
0:55 Tyson's left eye is becoming more swollen. his corner is going to need to be control it or it will become a factor. 0:5
1:05 Tyson is moving his head and shoulders side to side, but his feet are not going anywhere, giving Gene Tunney a decent target to shoot for. 0:5
1:09 Tunney throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 0:7
1:26 Tunney misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 0:7
1:33 Tyson landed a sharp combination that rocked Tunney back on his heels! 4:7
1:33 Tunney is going to need to regroup after that series of blows... 4:7
1:52 Tyson traps Tunney in the corner! 4:7
1:56 A brutal combination from Mike Tyson connects to the solar plexus! 9:7
1:56 Tunney appears shaken by those punches! 9:7
2:05 Tyson has Tunney cornered! 9:7
2:09 Tyson lands a strong hook! 13:7
2:09 Tunney is hurt! 13:7
2:23 Tyson attempts to go to the body, but can't connect. 13:7
2:34 Tunney usues his legs to avoid Tyson's punches. 13:7
2:45 Tyson fires a shot, but it glances off Tunney's shoulder. 13:7
2:56 Tyson just landed a devastating three punch combo! 17:7
2:56 That series of punches rocked Tunney and he looks to be in trouble. 17:7
3:00 Tunney looks a little puffy under his left eye. 17:7
3:00 Tunney breathes heavily as he walks slowly back to his corner as Round 9 ends. 18:6
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Tunney looks a bit disgusted as Round 10 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Tyson'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 A big combination from Tyson lands with serious impact! 4:0
0:13 Tunney looks to be in big trouble after that barrage! 4:0
0:21 Danny Smith seemed to pump up Tyson between rounds. 4:0
0:23 Tyson is forced into his opponents corner... 4:0
0:23 A hard jab by Tunney gets in. 4:3
0:40 Tyson's not even close with the jab. 4:3
0:42 Tunney gets in a hook to the body of Tyson. 4:5
0:47 Mike Tyson is running out of gas... 4:5
0:56 Tyson traps Tunney's gloves under his arms, forcing Kelly to break them up. 4:5
1:00 Tyson and Tunney each take a step back. 4:5
1:10 Tyson fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 4:5
1:12 Tunney takes a half step back and unleashes a wicked uppercut that lands square. 4:8
1:16 The swelling under Tyson's left eye is increasing. It's going to get tougher and tougher for to see punches coming. 4:8
1:30 The fighters are back in the middle of the ring. 4:8
1:34 OH! Mike Tyson landed the big hook flush! 8:8
1:34 Tunney was stunned by that blow! 8:8
1:50 Tyson lands a wicked cross! 12:8
1:50 That punch may have stunned Gene Tunney momentarily. 12:8
1:55 Tunney's swelling isn't getting any better; as a matter of fact it's even more swollen here in round 10. 12:8
2:00 Tunney backs into a neutral corner. 12:8
2:05 Tyson scores with a winging right! Tunney's head snapped back violently with that punch! 17:8
2:05 Tunney looks stunned! 17:8
2:16 Tunney retreats to his opponents corner... 17:8
2:33 Tyson is like an old steam train going uphill. He just keeps chugging away trying to move inside on Tunney. 17:8
2:37 We have a lull in the action. 17:8
2:49 Tunney uses subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Tyson tries vainly to score. 17:8
3:00 Tunney works free! He backs to ring center, with Tyson following. 17:8
3:00 It looks like Tunney has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 17:8
3:00 And that ends Round number 10. 18:7
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 11 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:07 Tunney's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:07 If the swelling was lessened by Tyson'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 swelling on the face of Tunney is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Tunney still has distension. 0:0
0:12 Tyson doesn't connect with the uppercut. 0:0
0:26 Tyson has his arms wrapped around Tunney... Now they separate. 0:0
0:31 The Referee breaks it up... 0:0
0:36 Tunney pins Tyson in the corner! 0:0
0:36 A short hook to the head by Tunney 0:2
0:45 The fighters are at ring center... 0:2
0:49 Mike Tyson throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 0:2
0:52 Tunney's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 0:4
1:06 Mike Tyson traps Tunney's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Kelly breaks it up. 0:4
1:10 Kelly moves in to break the clinch. 0:4
1:19 There's a hard shot off the top of Tunney's head! 4:4
1:19 Tunney was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 4:4
1:24 The swelling around Gene Tunney's left eye is worsening. 4:4
1:45 Tyson pushes Tunney then steps away from him. 4:4
1:54 Tunney is challenging Tyson to fight him and quit clinching. 4:4
2:03 Kelly separates the two... 4:4
2:12 Tyson doubled up on the hook. Did you see the water fly off Gene Tunney's head? 8:4
2:12 That punch really rocked Tunney! 8:4
2:24 Tyson scores with several light punches to the head. 10:4
2:33 Tunney leans in and takes an uppercut to the chin from Mike Tyson. 12:4
2:37 There appears to be increased swelling under Tunney's left eye. 12:4
2:47 Tyson lands a solid hook! 16:4
2:47 That shot has Tunney hurt! 16:4
3:00 Tyson's misses as Tunney backpedals away. 16:4
3:00 The bell sounds ending Round 11. Dominica Westling is about ready to climb through the ropes and into the ring to the whistles and cheers of the crowd. 16:2
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Tunney 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
0:07 Tunney got some great advice from Nirmal Lorick between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 12. 0:0
0:07 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Tyson's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Tyson's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Tunney is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Tunney still has distension. 0:0
0:14 Tunney is on his bicycle as he looks to stay away from Tyson 0:0
0:20 Tunney backs into the left corner. 0:0
0:24 Tyson lands a smashing cross! 4:0
0:24 Tunney is clutching his side! 4:0
0:29 That swelling under the left eye of Tunney is definitely getting worse. 4:0
0:45 Tyson clinches... Tunney gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 4:0
0:57 It looks like the fighters heads came together as they were tangled up inside. 4:0
1:09 Tunney picks off the cross by Tyson. 4:0
1:15 Tyson is really focused in this round. 4:0
1:19 The fighters are back at ring center... 4:0
1:19 Tyson lands a rapier like jab to the head of Tunney 6:0
1:28 Tyson goes downstairs with a series of hard blows. 9:0
1:42 * Tyson is shaking his hand; that's usually a good indicator that he's hurt it. 9:0
1:50 Gene Tunney has Tyson trapped! 9:0
1:55 Tunney misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 9:0
2:05 Tunney lets his hands go again and gets in several scoring blows. 9:2
2:09 Tyson seems to be a bit distracted by the swelling under his left eye as it has gotten worse. 9:2
2:20 Tyson is really focused in this round. 9:2
2:27 Tunney traps Tyson in the corner! 9:2
2:31 Tunney bounces off the ropes, challenging Tyson to come get him. 9:2
2:37 Mike Tyson backs into a neutral corner. 9:2
2:41 Tyson holds his arms up in disgust as Tunney holds him around his waist. 9:2
2:46 Kelly is shouting at Tunney to break! 9:2
2:57 Tunney traps Tyson in the corner! 9:2
3:00 Tunney cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Tyson had his elbows tucked in nicely. 9:2
3:00 Tyson appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 9:2
3:00 Round 12 finishes with the sound of the bell. 7:1
Round 13
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Tyson rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:06 Tyson got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Danny Smith's instructions work. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Tunney is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Tunney still has distension. 0:0
0:06 Tunney delivers a cross to the nose of Tyson. 0:3
0:11 Tyson is really laboring now, but he's still fighting. 0:3
0:15 Nirmal Lorick implored Tunney to stay busy, to do more but Tunney's mind seems elsewhere. 0:3
0:20 Tyson connects with a vicious cross! 4:3
0:20 Tunney is badly hurt! 4:3
0:25 You can see some increased swelling around the left of Tunney. 4:3
0:36 Tyson wraps up Tunney... Neither fighter will break... 4:3
0:40 The fighters separate after a clinch. 4:3
0:45 Tyson traps Tunney in the corner! 4:3
0:50 Tyson swings...and misses. 4:3
0:56 Tunney really buried that punch into Tyson's ribs. 4:7
0:56 Tyson was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 4:7
1:01 Look for Tunney to start to target Tyson's left eye in an attempt to close it because the swelling under it has continued to grow. 4:7
1:12 Tyson retreats into the near right corner. 4:7
1:17 Tunney misses with that punch. 4:7
1:24 Tunney drills Tyson with a solid jab. 4:9
1:36 Tyson is trying to avoid shots to the body, but He better get his hands up! 4:9
1:48 Tyson ties up Tunney... 4:9
1:57 Kelly breaks them up... 4:9
2:06 The fighters are tied up. Tyson tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 4:9
2:11 Referee Kelly separates the two... 4:9
2:24 Tunney smothers Tyson's attack as Tyson tries to get off some shots inside. 4:9
2:30 Great skills can take you far in this sport, though having a good chin helps as well. 4:9
2:34 They are back in the center of the ring once again 4:9
2:39 And Tunney tastes the power of a crushing uppercut from Tyson! 8:9
2:39 Tunney was staggered by that punch! 8:9
2:56 Tunney is really focused in this round. 8:9
3:00 Tyson pins Tunney in the corner! 8:9
3:00 Tyson appears to have this fight under control. 8:9
3:00 There's the bell. That brings Round 13 to a close. 6:7
Round 14
Time Commentary Points
0:00 As we enter the last two rounds of action, it's obvious that Tunney is going to need a knockout to win this fight. 0:0
0:08 Tyson's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Tunney is almost as pronounced as before his corner worked on it. 0:0
0:13 Tunney is moving around the ring nicely. 0:0
0:17 Tunney scores with quick series of shots to the body of Mike Tyson. 0:2
0:22 The swelling is increasing around Tyson's left. 0:2
0:27 Tyson connects with stiff left hook to the body. 3:2
0:50 Tunney is bouncing on his toes, avoiding Tyson attempts to move inside on him. 3:2
0:58 Tunney scores with a two punch combination to the midsection. 3:4
1:12 Tunney grabs Tyson's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Kelly has to force Tunney to let go. 3:4
1:16 Kelly separates them. 3:4
1:34 Mike Tyson tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 3:4
1:41 Tunney scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 3:8
1:41 Tyson is trying to regroup after those punches... 3:8
1:51 Tyson is blocked in his opponents corner... 3:8
1:55 The quickness and footwork of Tunney is definitely keeping Tyson off balance. 3:8
2:05 Tyson grabs Tunney again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 3:8
2:14 Tunney pushes Tyson away. 3:8
2:23 Tunney darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 3:8
2:32 You could feel the breeze after that miss by Tunney! 3:8
2:39 Tyson retreats into a neutral corner. 3:8
2:43 Tunney feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to be trapped there. 3:8
2:51 Mike Tyson is looking to regain his timing, as punches that were finding the mark earlier are missing now. 3:8
3:00 Tunney fires and misses. 3:8
3:00 Tyson seems to have done enough to win this fight. 3:8
3:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 0:8
Round 15
Time Commentary Points
0:00 There are 3:00 more minutes of fighting to go in the 15th and final round. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Tyson is almost as pronounced as before his corner worked on it. 0:0
0:08 Tunney'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
0:15 Gene Tunney lets his hands go inside, but Tyson protects his body well. 0:0
0:22 Tunney is protecting the body nicely as Tyson fails to score inside. 0:0
0:24 Tunney feints to the head before burying the hook in Tyson's side. 0:3
0:41 Gene Tunney and Tyson are in a clinch, Kelly hollers at them to break and start fighting. 0:3
0:50 * Tunney is leaning on the back of Tyson's neck and Kelly has seen enough as he issues a warning. 0:3
0:50 * Tunney is going to have a point deducted in a round he was well on his way to winning! 0:3
1:02 Tunney fires a lead right that Tyson manages to avoid. 0:3
1:09 Tyson connects with a solid combination! 4:3
1:09 What a beautiful combination! Tunney might not survive this... 4:3
1:18 Tunney is looking to protect his body and he's leaving his chin wide open! 4:3
1:21 The two men close the distance between each other. Tyson throws a half-hook, half-uppercut that catches Tunney clean and stops him in his tracks. 7:3
1:25 That swelling under the left eye of Gene Tunney is definitely getting worse. 7:3
1:35 Tunney pins Mike Tyson's arms. Now they move apart. 7:3
1:50 Kelly steps in and breaks it up. 7:3
1:55 Tyson pushes Tunney away, looking for more space to work in. 7:3
2:02 Tunney clinches nicely... but clinching doesn't score points. 7:3
2:11 Kelly moves in to break the clinch. 7:3
2:20 Tyson connects with a violent uppercut! 12:3
2:20 That shot landed square and Tunney felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 12:3
2:34 Tyson traps Tunney in the corner! 12:3
2:34 Tyson connects with a violent hook to the chin, but Tunney just shakes his head and smiles. 15:3
2:34 Tyson senses he has Gene Tunney in trouble and he is pouring it on! 15:3
2:42 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 15:3
2:42 Tyson moves in and scores with a quick jab. 17:3
2:42 Tyson stuns Tunney. Tyson has exceptional killer instinct and is going to work now to try and finish him! 17:3
2:47 Tunney is starting to fatigue... 17:3
2:51 Tyson goes to the body with a three punch salvo. 19:3
2:51 Tunney has suffered a delayed reaction to that last punch. He lurched forward and his legs look bad. Mike Tyson needs to capitalize on this moment because he can end this thing right now. 19:3
3:00 Tyson seems to have done enough to win this fight. 19:3
3:00 The bell sounds ending the 15th and final round of this fight. 18:0
Fight Result
And here with the call is Bob Alexander
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
Ken Rudd, Canada has it 143 to 140
George Garland, United States scores it 142 to 141
Ken Morita, Japan sees the fight 143 to 140
And your winner and still IBF champion by unanimous decision Mike Tyson!!!
Score Cards
Ken Rudd Round Total
Canada 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Mike Tyson 10 9 10 9 10 10 8 9 10 10 10 10 9 9 10 143
Gene Tunney 9 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 9 9 9 9 10 10 8 140
George Garland Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Mike Tyson 10 9 9 9 10 10 8 9 10 10 10 10 9 9 10 142
Gene Tunney 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 10 9 9 9 9 10 10 8 141
Ken Morita Round Total
Japan 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Mike Tyson 10 9 9 10 10 10 8 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 10 143
Gene Tunney 9 10 10 9 9 9 10 10 9 9 9 10 10 9 8 140
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Mike Tyson 30 27 28 28 30 30 24 27 30 30 30 29 27 28 30 428
Gene Tunney 27 30 29 29 27 27 30 30 27 27 27 28 30 29 24 421
Statistics
Categories Mike Tyson Gene Tunney
Knockdowns scored 0 1
Jabs / Round 3.00 6.47
Hooks / Round 3.13 2.33
Crosses / Round 3.27 3.87
Combinations / Round 2.93 4.80
Uppercuts / Round 3.67 2.87
Punches Landed / Round 16.00 20.33
Punches Missed / Round 39.20 17.67
Punching Accuracy 29.0% 53.5%
Total Number of Fouls 1 2
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1 2
Foul Penalties:
Point Deduction 1
Caution 1 1
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 0 3 / 3
Fight Inside 1 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 2 / 1
Fight Outside (Defensive) 1 / 1 4 / 4
Go for KO 2 / 2 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 2 / 2 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 4 / 1 6 / 2
Title Bout Championship Boxing - Copyright (C) 2013 PISD Ltd
Fight info: Fenway Park, Boston, MA, United States, 2018-7-3, announcer is Bob Alexander, referee is Wayne Kelly, the bout will be scored by three judges: Ken Rudd (Canada), George Garland (United States) and Ken Morita (Japan), ring card girl is Dominica Westling, the fighters will compete for the IBF title(s), the bout is scheduled for 15 rounds, IBF-rules are in effect, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell is not in effect, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'none', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Mike Tyson - Record: 9-2-0 (6) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Danny Smith - Cut Man: Frank Bagley
In the blue corner: Gene Tunney - Record: 8-2-1 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Nirmal Lorick - Cut Man: Jim Strickland
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters leave their corners and advance toward the center of the ring. 0:0
0:16 Tyson misses wildly with the Hook. 0:0
0:18 Tunney goes downstairs with a quick combination. 0:2
0:38 Tunney drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 0:6
0:38 Tyson is reeling.. 0:6
0:47 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight and the crowd is really showing it. 0:6
0:54 Tunney has Tyson trapped in the near right neutral corner... 0:6
0:54 Tunney is putting his punches together, scoring well with combinations. 0:8
1:04 Tunney moves into a neutral corner. 0:8
1:08 Tyson smothers Tunney's attack with a clinch! 0:8
1:20 Now they break clean. 0:8
1:25 Gene Tunney feints, looking for an opening. 0:8
1:34 Mike Tyson lands a solid uppercut! 5:8
1:34 Tunney was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 5:8
1:47 Tyson misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 5:8
1:54 Tunney slides into the corner... 5:8
1:58 Tyson throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Tunney but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 5:8
2:09 Cover the kids eyes, Tyson just landed a horrific right to the head of Tunney! 9:8
2:09 Tunney suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 9:8
2:23 Tyson is off target with that cross. 9:8
2:34 Mike Tyson fires away but finds nothing but air. 9:8
2:45 Tyson looks to land a jab but misses the mark. 9:8
2:52 Tyson is keeping away from the ropes. 9:8
3:00 The bell sounds to end Round 1 of what could well prove to be a very close fight. 9:8
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Tunney looks to be in good shape as Round 2 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Whatever Frank Bagley said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Tyson has some spring in his step here in the 2nd round. 0:0
0:11 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 0:0
0:16 Kelly has to break them apart. 0:0
0:28 Tyson takes a hard combination from Tunney 0:4
0:28 And Tyson's in big trouble now! 0:4
0:45 Tunney is doing a great job keeping his distance. 0:4
0:50 Tunney pins Tyson in the corner! 0:4
0:54 Tunney just can't find the range with that combination. 0:4
1:01 Tyson lands a brutal hook! 4:4
1:01 Tunney's knee almost touched the canvas... 4:4
1:23 Both men look like they want to keep this fight in the center of the ring. 4:4
1:28 Tunney lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 4:6
1:40 Tunney has Tyson pinned! 4:6
1:44 Tunney just misses with a huge shot as Tyson chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 4:6
1:51 Tunney misses with the jab but scores with the follow up cross. 4:8
2:00 Both fighters move back to ring center. 4:8
2:05 Tunney grabs Mike Tyson. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 4:8
2:09 * It's good to see Kelly paying attention to the little things, as he cautions Mike Tyson about leaning on his opponent's neck. 4:8
2:29 Tunney lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Tyson. 4:8
2:31 The cross scores for Tyson. He needs to throw that punch more often. 6:8
2:40 Tunney has Tyson trapped! 6:8
2:44 Tunney is clinching. Early in a fight you have to wonder but late in a fight clinching can give a fighter a breather. 6:8
3:00 Kelly moves them apart. 6:8
3:00 Round 2 of this scheduled 15 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 6:8
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 3 of this scheduled 15 rounder. 0:0
0:14 Tyson can't score with short uppercut inside. Tunney got his gloves in front of the punch. 0:0
0:24 Tunney lands a series of hooks to the ribs of Tyson. 0:2
0:34 Tunney connects with a cross to Tyson's body. 0:4
0:51 Tyson can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 0:4
0:58 Tunney is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. 0:4
1:07 Kelly yells at the fighters to separate but Tunney and Tyson are a tangle of arms. 0:4
1:16 Tunney pushes Tyson away. 0:4
1:20 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 0:4
1:28 Tyson is just missing by a hair with his punches. 0:4
1:30 Not a lot on that hook to Tyson's side, but it scored. 0:6
1:39 Tunney moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 0:8
1:56 Tyson fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 0:8
1:58 Tyson moves in and gets impaled with a hook to the body from Gene Tunney that stopped him in his tracks! 0:11
2:14 Considering the clinch Tunney has on Tyson it looks like he wants to dance with him, not fight him. Tyson pushes him away. 0:11
2:23 Kelly separates the two... 0:11
2:35 That was a violent straight right by Tyson! 5:11
2:35 Tunney is suddenly in trouble! 5:11
2:54 Tunney is on his bicycle, moving from corner to corner forcing Tyson to chase him. 5:11
3:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 3, forcing Kelly to step in. 5:11
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 4 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:11 Tyson is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Tunney. 0:0
0:23 Kelly has to break the clinch. 0:0
0:23 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:0
0:27 Nirmal Lorick not only gave Tunney encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Tyson. Now it's up to Tunney to implement it. 0:0
0:27 Both fighters are flailing away but Tunney is definitely landing the better punches. 2:3
0:45 Tyson tries to drop the right hand over the top but Tunney ducks under it. 2:3
0:52 Tyson is forced into his own corner... 2:3
0:52 Tunney lands a pair of short right hands just above the waist line. 2:5
1:02 That was smooth combination from Tunney as he lands effectively from the outside. 2:8
1:12 Tyson slides into a neutral corner... 2:8
1:12 Tunney scores to the body with a jab 2:10
1:22 Tunney scores with a big right hand. That shot got Tyson's attention. 2:13
1:36 Tyson lands a crushing uppercut! 6:13
1:36 Tunney was stunned by that blow! 6:13
1:45 The fight has moved back to the middle of the ring. 6:13
1:50 Tyson lands a devastating uppercut! 11:13
1:50 Tunney appears to have been staggered by that punch... 11:13
2:01 Tunney is really focused in this round. 11:13
2:18 Tunney is in constant motion. He is a hard fighter to corner. 11:13
2:23 Tyson backs into the left corner. 11:13
2:28 Tunney's constant movement can be frustrating to an opponent who's not capable of cutting off the ring on him. 11:13
2:37 Kelly warns Mike Tyson for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 11:13
2:55 Referee Kelly steps in to break it up. 11:13
3:00 That is the kind of action you expect in a fight, a great round of boxing! 10:15
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:08 Danny Smith seemed agitated with Tyson, who stared at his shoes almost the entire minute. 0:0
0:09 Tunney traps Tyson in the corner! 0:0
0:09 Gene Tunney doubles up with the hook to the body, but Tyson is unfazed. 0:2
0:14 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:2
0:26 Tyson works his way in and leans on Tunney... 0:2
0:30 Kelly pries them apart. 0:2
0:35 Tyson has Tunney cornered! 0:2
0:40 Tyson is clinching... 0:2
0:49 Tunney works his way free! 0:2
0:58 That hook from Tyson lands with some authority! 4:2
0:58 Tunney is staggered... 4:2
1:07 Tyson brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 4:2
1:11 Tyson is holding Tunney tighter than most men do their wives -- or girlfriends! 4:2
1:16 * Tunney is being cautioned for leaning on the neck of his opponent when the two men get tangled up inside. 4:2
1:38 Tyson just comes up short with the combination. 4:2
1:54 Tunney grabs and holds Tyson... 4:2
1:59 Gene Tunney uses his shoulder to force Tyson out of the clinch. 4:2
2:04 Tunney's corner is screaming at him to finish the round strong. 4:2
2:12 Tyson looks for a breather; he grabs Tunney and holds on. Tunney pushes Tyson off and looks for an opening. 4:2
2:16 Tunney tries to get free... Here comes Kelly to break them up... 4:2
2:28 Tyson misses wildly with the hook. 4:2
2:35 Both fighters are probing, looking for an opening. 4:2
2:38 Tyson looks to his corner. 4:2
2:42 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this round, definitely not what the fans had hoped for. 4:2
2:46 Tunney is pinned in his own corner... 4:2
2:50 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 4:2
3:00 Tyson shoves Tunney away. 4:2
3:00 Tyson spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 5. 4:1
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 6 begins. 0:0
0:06 Tyson backs into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:11 Tunney is circling his opponent. 0:0
0:11 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 0:0
0:15 Tunney looks a little confused and his corner isn't offering any useful advice. 0:0
0:18 Gene Tunney backs into his own corner... 0:0
0:22 Tyson whiffs with the cross. 0:0
0:25 Tunney snakes the jab through Tyson's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 0:2
0:38 Tyson moves into the right corner. 0:2
0:38 Tunney gets off a quick combination to the body, with the right hand landing. 0:4
0:52 Tunney brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 0:4
0:56 Tyson is losing this round and is looking to load up on his punches. 0:4
1:05 Mike Tyson launches left a cross to the body. 2:4
1:28 Mike Tyson is trying to free his gloves from under Tunney's gloves. 2:4
1:33 Kelly has to separate the two... 2:4
1:44 Tyson pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 2:4
1:51 Tyson rakes Tunney with some solid shots to the head and body. 5:4
2:11 Tyson feels his back touch the ropes and tries to reverse his position. He doesn't want to be the one trapped there. 5:4
2:24 Tyson shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Tunney flush! 9:4
2:24 That shot buckled Tunney's legs and he is really unsteady now, like he could go down at any moment! 9:4
2:34 Tunney has Tyson blocked in! 9:4
2:34 The fighters are tangled up inside. Tunney has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 9:6
2:46 Tyson connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 11:6
3:00 That's another round in the books as Round 6 comes to an end. 13:7
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Tyson's corner as the bell sounds for Round 7. 0:0
0:06 Nirmal Lorick was extremely upbeat during the break with Tunney providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:11 Tyson fires a volley of punches but Tunney was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 0:0
0:14 Appearance wise these two both look good for this stage of the fight. 0:0
0:18 Mike Tyson retreats into the right corner. 0:0
0:18 Tunney fires a punch over the jab of Tyson and gets it in for points. 0:2
0:37 * Tunney lands a violent shot under Tyson's ribcage and Tyson instantly drops down on both knees. 0:2
0:39 Kelly picks up the count from the timekeeper... 0:12
0:39 1 0:12
0:40 2 0:12
0:41 3 0:12
0:42 4 0:12
0:43 5 0:12
0:44 6 0:12
0:45 7 0:12
0:46 8 0:12
0:47 9 0:12
0:47 * Tyson manages to get back to his feet but he still looks kind of shaky. 0:12
0:47 Kelly motions to both boxers to come together, as he allows the fight to continue. 0:12
0:47 Tyson is dazed as Tunney looks to put him away! 0:12
0:56 Tunney with a right to the body 0:14
0:56 Tyson is definitely in trouble. Tunney needs to pick his shots and he can knock him out right now. 0:14
1:09 Oh!!! Tunney unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 0:18
1:09 How is Tyson standing after that? 0:18
1:13 * What looked like some minor puffiness a few seconds ago has grown into noticeable swelling around Tyson's left eye. 0:18
1:22 Tunney voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 0:18
1:31 That jab from Tunney just missed. 0:18
1:42 Tunney slides along the far ropes. 0:18
1:46 Tyson retreats into a neutral corner. 0:18
1:46 Solid bodywork by Tunney as he lands several punches from the inside. 0:20
1:51 The swelling under Tyson's left eye is causing him problems and it won't take much more to become a major handicap for him. 0:20
1:55 The crowd has been reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 0:20
2:03 It's a sweet uppercut by Tyson! He snapped Tunney's head straight back with that punch! 4:20
2:03 Tunney appears shaken by that punch! 4:20
2:11 We have a good crowd on hand tonight 4:20
2:14 The action is back in the center of the ring. 4:20
2:18 Tunney leaves the jab just short. 4:20
2:28 Tyson catches "The Fighting Marine" Tunney with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 6:20
2:43 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Tunney rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 6:20
2:48 Tunney is really focused in this round. 6:20
2:56 Tunney is moving like he is walking on air tonight. 6:20
3:00 Tyson is blocked in his own corner... 6:20
3:00 * Tunney looks like he's now favoring his hand. Maybe he's injured it. 6:20
3:00 The round's over but the effects of the knockdown on the crowd linger as many of them remain on their feet, shouting their approval of this fight. 6:20
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Kelly motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 8. 0:0
0:07 Tyson received a pep talk from Danny Smith before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Tyson is almost as pronounced as before his corner worked on it. 0:0
0:08 Tunney has Mike Tyson trapped in the left neutral corner... 0:0
0:08 Tunney lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 0:2
0:22 Tunney is really fluid in his movement. 0:2
0:30 Tunney is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 0:4
0:39 Gene Tunney put on a good show in his last fight but right now his performance is a bit flat. 0:4
0:42 Tyson retreats into a neutral corner. 0:4
0:42 Tunney catches Mike Tyson with a short, powerful hook to the head as Tyson tried to move inside. That punch stopped Mike Tyson in his tracks! 0:7
0:59 Tunney fires a left hand that Tyson takes high on the shoulder. 0:7
1:06 Tunney is really focused in this round. 0:7
1:08 Tunney scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 0:9
1:13 Tyson's vision could be hampered by the ever-increasing swelling under his left eye. 0:9
1:34 Tyson works free! The fighters move to ring center. 0:9
1:39 Tunney backs into a neutral corner. 0:9
1:43 Tyson tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:9
1:45 That knockdown that occurred last round hasn't made Tyson change his style. 0:9
1:53 Gene Tunney slips in a jab to the body 0:11
2:02 Tunney scores with a punishing jab 0:14
2:14 Tunney is really focused in this round. 0:14
2:25 Mike Tyson comes in low. Tunney puts a headlock on him. Kelly knocks Tunney's arm off Tyson's head. 0:14
2:37 Kelly separates the two fighters. 0:14
2:42 Tunney slides into his own corner... 0:14
2:47 Apparently Tyson feels it's a good strategy to hug Tunney and force Kelly to come separate them. 0:14
2:51 Referee Kelly has to separate the two... 0:14
3:00 Tyson misses with that hook. 0:14
3:00 The bell sounds ending Round 8. 0:13
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 9. 0:0
0:07 Tyson'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 Tyson voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 0:0
0:22 Tyson is clinching... Tunney is trying to free his gloves... They are under Mike Tyson's arms... 0:0
0:26 Tyson finally lets go of Tunney. 0:0
0:31 Tunney splits Tyson's gloves with an uppercut. 0:2
0:50 A solid combination downstairs by Tunney. 0:5
0:55 Tyson's left eye is becoming more swollen. his corner is going to need to be control it or it will become a factor. 0:5
1:05 Tyson is moving his head and shoulders side to side, but his feet are not going anywhere, giving Gene Tunney a decent target to shoot for. 0:5
1:09 Tunney throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 0:7
1:26 Tunney misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 0:7
1:33 Tyson landed a sharp combination that rocked Tunney back on his heels! 4:7
1:33 Tunney is going to need to regroup after that series of blows... 4:7
1:52 Tyson traps Tunney in the corner! 4:7
1:56 A brutal combination from Mike Tyson connects to the solar plexus! 9:7
1:56 Tunney appears shaken by those punches! 9:7
2:05 Tyson has Tunney cornered! 9:7
2:09 Tyson lands a strong hook! 13:7
2:09 Tunney is hurt! 13:7
2:23 Tyson attempts to go to the body, but can't connect. 13:7
2:34 Tunney usues his legs to avoid Tyson's punches. 13:7
2:45 Tyson fires a shot, but it glances off Tunney's shoulder. 13:7
2:56 Tyson just landed a devastating three punch combo! 17:7
2:56 That series of punches rocked Tunney and he looks to be in trouble. 17:7
3:00 Tunney looks a little puffy under his left eye. 17:7
3:00 Tunney breathes heavily as he walks slowly back to his corner as Round 9 ends. 18:6
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Tunney looks a bit disgusted as Round 10 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Tyson'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 A big combination from Tyson lands with serious impact! 4:0
0:13 Tunney looks to be in big trouble after that barrage! 4:0
0:21 Danny Smith seemed to pump up Tyson between rounds. 4:0
0:23 Tyson is forced into his opponents corner... 4:0
0:23 A hard jab by Tunney gets in. 4:3
0:40 Tyson's not even close with the jab. 4:3
0:42 Tunney gets in a hook to the body of Tyson. 4:5
0:47 Mike Tyson is running out of gas... 4:5
0:56 Tyson traps Tunney's gloves under his arms, forcing Kelly to break them up. 4:5
1:00 Tyson and Tunney each take a step back. 4:5
1:10 Tyson fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 4:5
1:12 Tunney takes a half step back and unleashes a wicked uppercut that lands square. 4:8
1:16 The swelling under Tyson's left eye is increasing. It's going to get tougher and tougher for to see punches coming. 4:8
1:30 The fighters are back in the middle of the ring. 4:8
1:34 OH! Mike Tyson landed the big hook flush! 8:8
1:34 Tunney was stunned by that blow! 8:8
1:50 Tyson lands a wicked cross! 12:8
1:50 That punch may have stunned Gene Tunney momentarily. 12:8
1:55 Tunney's swelling isn't getting any better; as a matter of fact it's even more swollen here in round 10. 12:8
2:00 Tunney backs into a neutral corner. 12:8
2:05 Tyson scores with a winging right! Tunney's head snapped back violently with that punch! 17:8
2:05 Tunney looks stunned! 17:8
2:16 Tunney retreats to his opponents corner... 17:8
2:33 Tyson is like an old steam train going uphill. He just keeps chugging away trying to move inside on Tunney. 17:8
2:37 We have a lull in the action. 17:8
2:49 Tunney uses subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Tyson tries vainly to score. 17:8
3:00 Tunney works free! He backs to ring center, with Tyson following. 17:8
3:00 It looks like Tunney has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 17:8
3:00 And that ends Round number 10. 18:7
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 11 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:07 Tunney's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:07 If the swelling was lessened by Tyson'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 swelling on the face of Tunney is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Tunney still has distension. 0:0
0:12 Tyson doesn't connect with the uppercut. 0:0
0:26 Tyson has his arms wrapped around Tunney... Now they separate. 0:0
0:31 The Referee breaks it up... 0:0
0:36 Tunney pins Tyson in the corner! 0:0
0:36 A short hook to the head by Tunney 0:2
0:45 The fighters are at ring center... 0:2
0:49 Mike Tyson throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 0:2
0:52 Tunney's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 0:4
1:06 Mike Tyson traps Tunney's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Kelly breaks it up. 0:4
1:10 Kelly moves in to break the clinch. 0:4
1:19 There's a hard shot off the top of Tunney's head! 4:4
1:19 Tunney was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 4:4
1:24 The swelling around Gene Tunney's left eye is worsening. 4:4
1:45 Tyson pushes Tunney then steps away from him. 4:4
1:54 Tunney is challenging Tyson to fight him and quit clinching. 4:4
2:03 Kelly separates the two... 4:4
2:12 Tyson doubled up on the hook. Did you see the water fly off Gene Tunney's head? 8:4
2:12 That punch really rocked Tunney! 8:4
2:24 Tyson scores with several light punches to the head. 10:4
2:33 Tunney leans in and takes an uppercut to the chin from Mike Tyson. 12:4
2:37 There appears to be increased swelling under Tunney's left eye. 12:4
2:47 Tyson lands a solid hook! 16:4
2:47 That shot has Tunney hurt! 16:4
3:00 Tyson's misses as Tunney backpedals away. 16:4
3:00 The bell sounds ending Round 11. Dominica Westling is about ready to climb through the ropes and into the ring to the whistles and cheers of the crowd. 16:2
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Tunney 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
0:07 Tunney got some great advice from Nirmal Lorick between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 12. 0:0
0:07 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Tyson's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Tyson's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Tunney is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Tunney still has distension. 0:0
0:14 Tunney is on his bicycle as he looks to stay away from Tyson 0:0
0:20 Tunney backs into the left corner. 0:0
0:24 Tyson lands a smashing cross! 4:0
0:24 Tunney is clutching his side! 4:0
0:29 That swelling under the left eye of Tunney is definitely getting worse. 4:0
0:45 Tyson clinches... Tunney gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 4:0
0:57 It looks like the fighters heads came together as they were tangled up inside. 4:0
1:09 Tunney picks off the cross by Tyson. 4:0
1:15 Tyson is really focused in this round. 4:0
1:19 The fighters are back at ring center... 4:0
1:19 Tyson lands a rapier like jab to the head of Tunney 6:0
1:28 Tyson goes downstairs with a series of hard blows. 9:0
1:42 * Tyson is shaking his hand; that's usually a good indicator that he's hurt it. 9:0
1:50 Gene Tunney has Tyson trapped! 9:0
1:55 Tunney misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 9:0
2:05 Tunney lets his hands go again and gets in several scoring blows. 9:2
2:09 Tyson seems to be a bit distracted by the swelling under his left eye as it has gotten worse. 9:2
2:20 Tyson is really focused in this round. 9:2
2:27 Tunney traps Tyson in the corner! 9:2
2:31 Tunney bounces off the ropes, challenging Tyson to come get him. 9:2
2:37 Mike Tyson backs into a neutral corner. 9:2
2:41 Tyson holds his arms up in disgust as Tunney holds him around his waist. 9:2
2:46 Kelly is shouting at Tunney to break! 9:2
2:57 Tunney traps Tyson in the corner! 9:2
3:00 Tunney cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Tyson had his elbows tucked in nicely. 9:2
3:00 Tyson appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 9:2
3:00 Round 12 finishes with the sound of the bell. 7:1
Round 13
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Tyson rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:06 Tyson got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Danny Smith's instructions work. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Tunney is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Tunney still has distension. 0:0
0:06 Tunney delivers a cross to the nose of Tyson. 0:3
0:11 Tyson is really laboring now, but he's still fighting. 0:3
0:15 Nirmal Lorick implored Tunney to stay busy, to do more but Tunney's mind seems elsewhere. 0:3
0:20 Tyson connects with a vicious cross! 4:3
0:20 Tunney is badly hurt! 4:3
0:25 You can see some increased swelling around the left of Tunney. 4:3
0:36 Tyson wraps up Tunney... Neither fighter will break... 4:3
0:40 The fighters separate after a clinch. 4:3
0:45 Tyson traps Tunney in the corner! 4:3
0:50 Tyson swings...and misses. 4:3
0:56 Tunney really buried that punch into Tyson's ribs. 4:7
0:56 Tyson was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 4:7
1:01 Look for Tunney to start to target Tyson's left eye in an attempt to close it because the swelling under it has continued to grow. 4:7
1:12 Tyson retreats into the near right corner. 4:7
1:17 Tunney misses with that punch. 4:7
1:24 Tunney drills Tyson with a solid jab. 4:9
1:36 Tyson is trying to avoid shots to the body, but He better get his hands up! 4:9
1:48 Tyson ties up Tunney... 4:9
1:57 Kelly breaks them up... 4:9
2:06 The fighters are tied up. Tyson tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 4:9
2:11 Referee Kelly separates the two... 4:9
2:24 Tunney smothers Tyson's attack as Tyson tries to get off some shots inside. 4:9
2:30 Great skills can take you far in this sport, though having a good chin helps as well. 4:9
2:34 They are back in the center of the ring once again 4:9
2:39 And Tunney tastes the power of a crushing uppercut from Tyson! 8:9
2:39 Tunney was staggered by that punch! 8:9
2:56 Tunney is really focused in this round. 8:9
3:00 Tyson pins Tunney in the corner! 8:9
3:00 Tyson appears to have this fight under control. 8:9
3:00 There's the bell. That brings Round 13 to a close. 6:7
Round 14
Time Commentary Points
0:00 As we enter the last two rounds of action, it's obvious that Tunney is going to need a knockout to win this fight. 0:0
0:08 Tyson's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Tunney is almost as pronounced as before his corner worked on it. 0:0
0:13 Tunney is moving around the ring nicely. 0:0
0:17 Tunney scores with quick series of shots to the body of Mike Tyson. 0:2
0:22 The swelling is increasing around Tyson's left. 0:2
0:27 Tyson connects with stiff left hook to the body. 3:2
0:50 Tunney is bouncing on his toes, avoiding Tyson attempts to move inside on him. 3:2
0:58 Tunney scores with a two punch combination to the midsection. 3:4
1:12 Tunney grabs Tyson's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Kelly has to force Tunney to let go. 3:4
1:16 Kelly separates them. 3:4
1:34 Mike Tyson tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 3:4
1:41 Tunney scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 3:8
1:41 Tyson is trying to regroup after those punches... 3:8
1:51 Tyson is blocked in his opponents corner... 3:8
1:55 The quickness and footwork of Tunney is definitely keeping Tyson off balance. 3:8
2:05 Tyson grabs Tunney again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 3:8
2:14 Tunney pushes Tyson away. 3:8
2:23 Tunney darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 3:8
2:32 You could feel the breeze after that miss by Tunney! 3:8
2:39 Tyson retreats into a neutral corner. 3:8
2:43 Tunney feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to be trapped there. 3:8
2:51 Mike Tyson is looking to regain his timing, as punches that were finding the mark earlier are missing now. 3:8
3:00 Tunney fires and misses. 3:8
3:00 Tyson seems to have done enough to win this fight. 3:8
3:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 0:8
Round 15
Time Commentary Points
0:00 There are 3:00 more minutes of fighting to go in the 15th and final round. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Tyson is almost as pronounced as before his corner worked on it. 0:0
0:08 Tunney'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
0:15 Gene Tunney lets his hands go inside, but Tyson protects his body well. 0:0
0:22 Tunney is protecting the body nicely as Tyson fails to score inside. 0:0
0:24 Tunney feints to the head before burying the hook in Tyson's side. 0:3
0:41 Gene Tunney and Tyson are in a clinch, Kelly hollers at them to break and start fighting. 0:3
0:50 * Tunney is leaning on the back of Tyson's neck and Kelly has seen enough as he issues a warning. 0:3
0:50 * Tunney is going to have a point deducted in a round he was well on his way to winning! 0:3
1:02 Tunney fires a lead right that Tyson manages to avoid. 0:3
1:09 Tyson connects with a solid combination! 4:3
1:09 What a beautiful combination! Tunney might not survive this... 4:3
1:18 Tunney is looking to protect his body and he's leaving his chin wide open! 4:3
1:21 The two men close the distance between each other. Tyson throws a half-hook, half-uppercut that catches Tunney clean and stops him in his tracks. 7:3
1:25 That swelling under the left eye of Gene Tunney is definitely getting worse. 7:3
1:35 Tunney pins Mike Tyson's arms. Now they move apart. 7:3
1:50 Kelly steps in and breaks it up. 7:3
1:55 Tyson pushes Tunney away, looking for more space to work in. 7:3
2:02 Tunney clinches nicely... but clinching doesn't score points. 7:3
2:11 Kelly moves in to break the clinch. 7:3
2:20 Tyson connects with a violent uppercut! 12:3
2:20 That shot landed square and Tunney felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 12:3
2:34 Tyson traps Tunney in the corner! 12:3
2:34 Tyson connects with a violent hook to the chin, but Tunney just shakes his head and smiles. 15:3
2:34 Tyson senses he has Gene Tunney in trouble and he is pouring it on! 15:3
2:42 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 15:3
2:42 Tyson moves in and scores with a quick jab. 17:3
2:42 Tyson stuns Tunney. Tyson has exceptional killer instinct and is going to work now to try and finish him! 17:3
2:47 Tunney is starting to fatigue... 17:3
2:51 Tyson goes to the body with a three punch salvo. 19:3
2:51 Tunney has suffered a delayed reaction to that last punch. He lurched forward and his legs look bad. Mike Tyson needs to capitalize on this moment because he can end this thing right now. 19:3
3:00 Tyson seems to have done enough to win this fight. 19:3
3:00 The bell sounds ending the 15th and final round of this fight. 18:0
Fight Result
And here with the call is Bob Alexander
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
Ken Rudd, Canada has it 143 to 140
George Garland, United States scores it 142 to 141
Ken Morita, Japan sees the fight 143 to 140
And your winner and still IBF champion by unanimous decision Mike Tyson!!!
Score Cards
Ken Rudd Round Total
Canada 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Mike Tyson 10 9 10 9 10 10 8 9 10 10 10 10 9 9 10 143
Gene Tunney 9 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 9 9 9 9 10 10 8 140
George Garland Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Mike Tyson 10 9 9 9 10 10 8 9 10 10 10 10 9 9 10 142
Gene Tunney 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 10 9 9 9 9 10 10 8 141
Ken Morita Round Total
Japan 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Mike Tyson 10 9 9 10 10 10 8 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 10 143
Gene Tunney 9 10 10 9 9 9 10 10 9 9 9 10 10 9 8 140
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Mike Tyson 30 27 28 28 30 30 24 27 30 30 30 29 27 28 30 428
Gene Tunney 27 30 29 29 27 27 30 30 27 27 27 28 30 29 24 421
Statistics
Categories Mike Tyson Gene Tunney
Knockdowns scored 0 1
Jabs / Round 3.00 6.47
Hooks / Round 3.13 2.33
Crosses / Round 3.27 3.87
Combinations / Round 2.93 4.80
Uppercuts / Round 3.67 2.87
Punches Landed / Round 16.00 20.33
Punches Missed / Round 39.20 17.67
Punching Accuracy 29.0% 53.5%
Total Number of Fouls 1 2
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1 2
Foul Penalties:
Point Deduction 1
Caution 1 1
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 0 3 / 3
Fight Inside 1 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 2 / 1
Fight Outside (Defensive) 1 / 1 4 / 4
Go for KO 2 / 2 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 2 / 2 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 4 / 1 6 / 2
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