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Tommy Gibbons vs Jimmy Bivins

Fight info: Challenge Stadium, Perth, Western Aust., Australia, 2021-06-26, announcer is Johnny Addie, referee is Pete Podgorski, the bout will be scored by three judges: Mike England (United States), Manfred Kuechler (Germany) and Steve Corbo (United States), ring card girl is <Generic Ring Card Girl>, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 rounds, Unified-rules are in effect, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell is not in effect, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Tommy Gibbons - Record: 0-1-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Sam Gasher
In the blue corner: Jimmy Bivins - Record: 0-1-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Sam Gasher

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds and the two fighters are ready to trade blows. 0:0
0:16 Gibbons fires away but finds nothing but air. 0:0
0:18 Bivins bangs a right cross off the face of Gibbons. 0:2
0:32 Gibbons ties up Bivins... Let's hope this does not turn into a wrestling match. 0:2
0:36 Bivins works his way free! 0:2
0:51 Bivins lets his hands go inside, but Gibbons protects his body well. 0:2
01:01 Bivins lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Gibbons on the end of that punch. 0:4
01:12 Both fighters are being effective in this exchange of punches. 2:6
01:20 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... Not that you'd expect anything else. 2:6
01:35 You would think Bivins had a brick wall built aroud his midsection as futile as Gibbons looked trying to score there! 2:6
01:37 Both fighters are pawing with the jab, trying to find an opening. Bivins digs a quick hook into the exposed side of Gibbons. 2:8
02:03 Bivins whiffs with the uppercut. 2:8
02:14 Tommy Gibbons is literally dancing circles around Bivins this round. 2:8
02:24 Gibbons looks to land a cross but misses the mark. 2:8
02:26 Bivins misses with the jab but scores with the follow up cross. 2:10
02:40 Gibbons tries a hook but Bivins blocks it and then he scores with a hook of his own! 2:12
02:57 Bivins fires and misses. 2:12
03:00 There's the bell. That brings the first Round to a close. 3:12

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 2 begins. 0:0
0:07 Gibbons got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Eddie Inabagsky's instructions work. 0:0
0:09 Bivins lands a nice cross but Gibbons turned with it, absorbing most of its power. 0:2
0:21 Gibbons gets the cross through Bivins's guard. 2:2
0:34 Gibbons forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Bivins. 4:2
0:51 Bivins takes a heavy combination downstairs. 9:2
0:51 Bivins is trying to regroup after those punches... 9:2
01:05 Gibbons fires a shot, but it glances off Bivins's shoulder. 9:2
01:11 Bivins eats a jab from Gibbons 11:2
01:11 Gibbons picks up the pace sensing he can get Bivins out of there! 11:2
01:20 Gibbons throws the cross and scores to the head of Bivins. 13:2
01:20 Gibbons won't want to let Jimmy Bivins off the hook, now that he has him hurt! 13:2
01:29 Gibbons throws the hook and connects. 15:2
01:29 Gibbons appears to have Bivins out on his feet. I'm not sure which of those last few punches hurt him so badly but Bivins looks ready to go, as Gibbons closes in to try and end this fight. 15:2
01:33 Bivins is starting to swell just a little under his left eye. It remains to be seen if it will become a problem. 15:2
01:42 Gibbons tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 15:2
01:54 Gibbons frees himself from Bivins's clutches! They move to ring center now. 15:2
02:01 Bivins scores with a nice two-punch combination. 15:4
02:16 Gibbons has Bivins trapped! 15:4
02:21 Gibbons lands a devastating uppercut! 19:4
02:21 What a devastating shot, Bivins looks like he is out on his feet, he has no idea where he is! 19:4
02:35 Bivins traps Gibbons's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Podgorski breaks it up. 19:4
02:44 Podgorski breaks them up... 19:4
02:52 Gibbons is trapped in his own corner... 19:4
02:52 Bivins lands consecutive blows to Gibbons's midsection. 19:6
03:00 The Referee has to get between Gibbons and Bivins as they glare at one another. He sends them to their corners as the bell sounds to end the round. 20:6

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Bivins is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 3 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:08 Eddie Inabagsky seemed to pump up Bivins between rounds. 0:0
0:14 Bivins just comes up short with the hook. 0:0
0:28 Gibbons circles around the ring. 0:0
0:32 Bivins scores with a cross, though it did not land flush. 0:2
0:44 Bivins doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 0:4
01:00 Bivins slides into a neutral corner... 0:4
01:00 Both fighters are flailing away but Gibbons is definitely landing the better punches. 3:6
01:25 Bivins misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 3:6
01:32 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 3:6
01:35 Gibbons feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 3:6
01:40 Tommy Gibbons is flicking the jab, trying to keep Bivins at long range. 3:6
01:44 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 3:6
01:47 Quick hands and feet can take you far in this game. Of course, having a good chin helps! 3:6
01:56 Gibbons is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Bivins. 3:6
02:08 Gibbons has Bivins cornered! 3:6
02:08 Gibbons gets off a quick combination to the body 5:6
02:20 Gibbons bangs the uppercut home. 7:6
02:24 Bivins's swelling isn't getting any better; as a matter of fact it's even more swollen here in round 3. 7:6
02:29 Gibbons is forced into his own corner... 7:6
02:34 Bivins leaves the jab just short. 7:6
02:40 Gibbons lands a crushing cross! 11:6
02:40 That punch may have stunned Bivins momentarily. 11:6
02:53 The action is at ring center. 11:6
02:53 Bivins shoots the jab, followed by a nice cross. 11:8
03:00 The crowd is literally screaming in approval as the two fighters look for a minutes respite after a sizzling round of action. 12:9

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Gibbons and Bivins leave their corners. 0:0
0:19 Bivins darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 0:0
0:23 Whatever Eddie Inabagsky said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Bivins has some spring in his step here in the 4th round. 0:0
0:28 The quickness and footwork of Bivins is definitely keeping Gibbons off balance. 0:0
0:32 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 0:0
0:40 Bivins has Gibbons pinned! 0:0
0:40 Bivins lets a quick hook go, catching Tommy Gibbons moving in. 0:2
0:58 Gibbons is trapped in the corner... 0:2
0:58 Bivins scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 0:4
01:13 Bivins is staying at the center of the ring. 0:4
01:18 He is moving laterally and not straight back, which is exactly what he should be doing. 0:4
01:30 Gibbons is either lucky or has radar. Bivins's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 0:4
01:44 Jimmy Bivins tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Gibbons blocks it. 0:4
01:50 Neither fighter is using their jab enough this round. 0:4
01:58 Bivins backs into the left corner. 0:4
02:02 Gibbons is moving like a ghost out there, as Bivins trys in vain to corner him 0:4
02:11 Gibbons is protecting the body nicely as Bivins fails to score inside. 0:4
02:14 Bivins walks in to a glancing hook from Tommy Gibbons. 2:4
02:27 Bivins is trapped in Tommy Gibbons's corner... 2:4
02:31 Gibbons is off target with that combination. 2:4
02:38 Bivins is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 2:4
02:41 Bivins shoots the jab into the chest of Tommy Gibbons. 2:6
02:54 Bivins is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 2:6
03:00 Bivins usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Tommy Gibbons tries vainly to score. 2:6
03:00 Jimmy Bivins shows Gibbons his back and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 4. 3:8

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Bivins looks to be in good shape as Round 5 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Gibbons got some great advice from Eddie Inabagsky between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 5. 0:0
0:11 Bivins lands a wicked uppercut! 0:4
0:11 Gibbons appears shaken by that punch! 0:4
0:31 Bivins misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 0:4
0:38 Tommy Gibbons lands a hook to the ribs. 2:4
0:43 The swelling around Jimmy Bivins's left eye is worsening. 2:4
01:02 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 5th. 2:4
01:06 The fighters are at ring center... 2:4
01:10 Bivins throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Gibbons but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 2:4
01:21 * Podgorski is all over Tommy Gibbons for rabbit punching and he better clean up his act immediately. 4:4
01:39 Gibbons steals a quick glance at his corner. 4:4
01:41 Bivins finds a home for his jab, keeping Gibbons at bay. 4:6
01:52 Gibbons backs into a neutral corner. 4:6
01:56 Bivins fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 4:6
01:58 Some good body work by Gibbons but not much on those punches. 6:6
02:12 Gibbons ties up Bivins. Why would he want to clinch now? 6:6
02:16 Podgorski separates the two fighters. 6:6
02:21 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 6:6
02:31 Gibbons is keeping away from the ropes. 6:6
02:31 Gibbons likes to use the hook but he'd better get a little closer when he throws it or Bivins's going to beat him to the punch and hurt him! 8:6
02:54 Tommy Gibbons usues his legs to avoid Bivins's punches. 8:6
02:57 Gibbons's jab connects to Bivins's head 10:6
03:00 Bivins's vision could be hampered by the ever-increasing swelling under his left eye. 10:6
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 5. Pamela Leander is about ready to climb through the ropes and into the ring to the whistles and cheers of the crowd. 10:6

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Jimmy Bivins looks a bit disgusted as Round 6 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Bivins is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:12 Bivins misses wildly with the Hook. 0:0
0:19 Bivins's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 0:0
0:26 Bivins lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Gibbons. 0:0
0:28 Gibbons leans on Bivins and fires a weak hook to the ribs. 2:0
0:41 Gibbons gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Jimmy Bivins with an uppercut. 4:0
0:45 The swelling under Bivins's left eye is increasing. It's going to get tougher and tougher for to see punches coming. 4:0
0:57 Bivins is circling his opponent. 4:0
01:05 Not much steam behind Gibbons's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 6:0
01:20 Bivins traps Gibbons in the corner! 6:0
01:25 Bivins misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 6:0
01:27 Gibbons unleashes a fusilade of punches to Bivins's head. 9:0
01:38 Gibbons catches Bivins with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 11:0
01:42 Bivins's left eye is becoming an ugly mass of swollen flesh and has got to be an inviting target for Gibbons. 11:0
01:47 Bivins is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 11:0
01:54 Bivins has his arms wrapped around Gibbons... Now they separate. 11:0
01:59 Podgorski pries them apart. 11:0
02:11 Gibbons tries to muscle inside but Bivins clinches him. 11:0
02:16 Jimmy Bivins and Gibbons each take a step back. 11:0
02:20 Both fighters are working the angles, looking to get the upper hand in this contest. 11:0
02:27 Gibbons can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 11:0
02:29 Jimmy Bivins lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 11:2
02:42 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 11:2
02:46 Bivins traps Gibbons's gloves under his arms, forcing Podgorski to break them up. 11:2
02:51 Referee Podgorski has to separate the two... 11:2
02:55 Both men look to measure one another. 11:2
03:00 There's the bell. Gibbons wings a parting shot that misses. That was close. Round 6 is history. 12:1

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Bivins looks to be in excellent shape as Round 7 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Eddie Inabagsky not only gave Gibbons encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Bivins. Now it's up to Gibbons to implement it. 0:0
0:06 If the swelling was lessened by Bivins'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
0:09 Gibbons moves into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:14 Podgorski has to pull the fighters away from each other as Bivins locks up Gibbons's arms. 0:0
0:26 Bivins uses his shoulder to force Gibbons out of the clinch. 0:0
0:34 Gibbons splits Bivins's gloves with a powerful uppercut. 3:0
0:48 Jimmy Bivins bounces off the ropes, challenging Gibbons to come get him. 3:0
01:01 Gibbons does a great job of moving as Bivins tries to work inside. 3:0
01:07 Bivins and Gibbons clinch, throwing feeble punches as they grab a quick breather. 3:0
01:10 Bivins is trying to find his timing. Punches that were finding the mark before are missing now. 3:0
01:18 Gibbons has freed himself from Bivins. They move quickly to ring center. 3:0
01:27 Jimmy Bivins is bouncing on his toes, avoiding Gibbons attempts to move inside on him. 3:0
01:36 Bivins is on his bicycle as he looks to stay away from Tommy Gibbons 3:0
01:41 Gibbons lands a jab to Bivins's midsection 5:0
01:50 Bivins goes downstairs with the hook. 5:2
02:04 Gibbons misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 5:2
02:11 Gibbons seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 5:2
02:14 Tommy Gibbons retreats into a neutral corner. 5:2
02:14 Bivins fires a light jab to the stomach 5:4
02:31 Bivins smothers Gibbons's attack with a clinch! 5:4
02:40 Referee Podgorski separates the two... 5:4
02:50 Bivins just can't find the range with that combination. 5:4
02:52 Tommy Gibbons scores with a glancing cross. 7:4
02:56 The swelling around Jimmy Bivins's left eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 7:4
03:00 Gibbons appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 7:4
03:00 The bell ending Round 7 sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 8:6

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 8 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:07 Bivins'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
0:07 Gibbons scores with a hook to the body but he misses when he tries to double up with it. 2:0
0:16 Bivins pumps the jab into the face of Gibbons. 2:3
0:39 Gibbons tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 2:3
0:41 Jimmy Bivins snakes the jab through Gibbons's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 2:5
0:54 Bivins pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 2:7
01:06 Gibbons flicks a lead right to the head of Bivins. 4:7
01:10 It seems every shot Bivins takes on his left makes the swelling worse. 4:7
01:27 Bivins is probing with his jab as he tries to find an opening in Gibbons's defense. 4:7
01:32 The action slows for the moment. 4:7
01:35 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 4:7
01:42 Bivins hooks off the jab and scores to the body or Gibbons. 4:9
01:56 Bivins gets the cross in, making Gibbons blink. 4:12
02:05 Gibbons doesn't have to look for Jimmy Bivins this round. He is right there in front of him. 4:12
02:15 Tommy Gibbons slips out of a corner, as Bivins attempts to trap him. 4:12
02:27 Both fighters move back to ring center. 4:12
02:27 The uppercut just landed by Jimmy Bivins is a nice weapon on the inside. 4:14
02:47 Bivins throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 4:16
02:51 It appears as if Gibbons has the makings of a tiny mouse under his left eye. 4:16
02:56 Bivins scores with a beautiful cross that just missed landing flush on Gibbons's jaw. 4:18
03:00 There's another round in the books. 6:19

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Gibbons and Bivins square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 9. 0:0
0:07 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Bivins's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Bivins's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:12 Bivins ends up behind Gibbons as he deftly avoids a straight ahead attack moving to his right. 0:0
0:12 Bivins is running out of gas... 0:0
0:17 Bivins fires a punch over the jab of Gibbons and gets it in for points. 0:2
0:30 Bivins looks to work the body, but Gibbons covers up nicely. 0:2
0:33 Gibbons doubles up to the body, though Bivins seems unfazed. 2:2
0:50 Bivins fires a volley of punches but Gibbons was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 2:2
01:04 Jimmy Bivins's constant movement can be frustrating to an opponent who's not capable of cutting off the ring on him. 2:2
01:09 Gibbons slides into the corner... 2:2
01:13 The fighters are tied up. Bivins tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 2:2
01:22 Podgorski steps in and breaks it up. 2:2
01:27 Jimmy Bivins is blocked in his own corner... 2:2
01:27 Each fighter is measuring the other. Now Gibbons lets his hands go and scores several quick punches to the head of Bivins. 4:2
01:36 Bivins drills Gibbons with a left and right and another left. 4:4
01:50 Bivins doesn't connect with the cross. 4:4
01:52 Gibbons lands a hook to head, then just misses with a follow up cross. 6:4
01:57 There has to be something done about the swelling around Jimmy Bivins's left eye as it continues to worsen. 6:4
02:01 Bivins is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 6:4
02:09 Bivins fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 6:4
02:26 Gibbons moves into the near corner. 6:4
02:30 Bivins really buried that punch into Gibbons's ribs. 6:8
02:30 Gibbons appears shaken by those punches! 6:8
02:35 Gibbons's left eye is becoming more swollen. his corner is going to need to be control it or it will become a factor. 6:8
02:44 Bivins clamps Gibbons's arms to his side and holds on until Podgorski breaks the hold. 6:8
02:48 The Referee breaks it up... 6:8
02:56 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 6:8
03:00 Bivins wings a big left hand at Gibbons but the latter sidesteps the punch. 6:8
03:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 9, forcing Podgorski to step in. 6:9

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 As the bell sounds for the final round, it looks as if the scorecards will determine the outcome of this fight. 0:0
0:07 Bivins'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 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 0:0
0:18 * Bivins is hitting with his shoulder in the close and Podgorski has seen enough as he issues a warning. 0:0
0:27 Bivins looks to be losing his legs. 0:0
0:32 Podgorski is really doing a good job of controlling this fight. He's making sure that these fighters keep it clean. 0:0
0:40 Gibbons is moving like he is walking on air tonight. 0:0
0:45 Bivins fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 0:2
0:50 The swelling under Gibbons's left eye is causing him problems and it won't take much more to become a major handicap for him. 0:2
0:58 Bivins and Gibbons stand toe to toe at center ring exchanging leather. 2:4
01:18 Gibbons isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving Bivins fits. 2:4
01:25 Gibbons pushes Bivins away to give himself a little more space to work with. 2:4
01:34 Gibbons tries to drop the right hand over the top but Bivins ducks under it. 2:4
01:36 A cross to body by Bivins gets through. 2:6
01:45 Gibbons retreats into the upper left corner. 2:6
01:50 Gibbons picks off the jab thrown by Bivins. 2:6
01:52 Gibbons moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 4:6
02:02 Bivins has Gibbons blocked in! 4:6
02:07 Bivins grabs Gibbons again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 4:6
02:16 Podgorski has to break the clinch. 4:6
02:24 Gibbons's corner is shouting at him to stay off the ropes. 4:6
02:31 Gibbons works free! The fighters move to ring center. 4:6
02:37 Bivins backs into his own corner... 4:6
02:41 Gibbons is on his bicycle, moving from corner to corner forcing Bivins to chase him. 4:6
02:48 Bivins lands the uppercut but there wasn't much on it. 4:8
02:57 A vicious exchange with both men scoring, though Bivins seemed to get the better of it. 6:11
03:00 This bout's over, fight fans! The scorecards will tell the tale in this one. 7:11

Fight Result

Johnny Addie has the call...

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

Manfred Kuechler, Germany scores the bout 96 to 95 for Jimmy Bivins

Mike England, United States scores the bout 95 to 95 - even

Steve Corbo, United States scores the bout 96 to 94 for...

...Jimmy Bivins

The winner by majority decision is Jimmy Bivins!


Score Cards

Mike England Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Tommy Gibbons 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 9 9 95
Jimmy Bivins 10 9 9 10 9 9 9 10 10 10 95

Manfred Kuechler Round Total
Germany 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Tommy Gibbons 9 10 10 9 10 10 9 9 10 9 95
Jimmy Bivins 10 9 9 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 96

Steve Corbo Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Tommy Gibbons 9 10 10 9 9 10 10 9 9 9 94
Jimmy Bivins 10 9 9 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 96

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Tommy Gibbons 27 30 30 27 29 30 29 27 28 27 284
Jimmy Bivins 30 27 27 30 28 27 28 30 30 30 287


Statistics
Categories Tommy Gibbons Jimmy Bivins
Knockdowns scored 0 0

Jabs / Round 5.80 6.80
Hooks / Round 3.10 3.90
Crosses / Round 4.80 3.90
Combinations / Round 2.90 4.50
Uppercuts / Round 4.40 3.90

Punches Landed / Round 21.00 23.00
Punches Missed / Round 29.70 66.80

Punching Accuracy 41.4% 25.6%

Total Number of Fouls 1 1
Rabbit Punching 1
Using Shoulder 1

Foul Penalties:
Official Warning 1
Caution 1

Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1 1

No cuts occured

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





Co-Feature
Bob Foster vs Bernard Hopkins

Fight info: Challenge Stadium, Perth, Western Aust., Australia, 2021-06-26, announcer is Johnny Addie, referee is Pete Podgorski, the bout will be scored by three judges: Mike England (United States), Manfred Kuechler (Germany) and Steve Corbo (United States), ring card girl is <Generic Ring Card Girl>, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 rounds, Unified-rules are in effect, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell is not in effect, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Bob Foster - Record: 0-1-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Al Braverman - Cut Man: Lenny DeJesus
In the blue corner: Bernard Hopkins - Record: 0-1-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Rudy Perez - Cut Man: Sid Brumbach

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fighters look anxious as they wait for Round 1 to start. The bell rings and its show time. 0:0
0:17 Foster is offering minimal head movement as he comes straight forward. 0:0
0:30 Foster just comes up short with the jab. 0:0
0:32 Hopkins scores with a nice short hook inside the defense of Bob Foster. 0:2
0:41 Foster scores with consecutive blows to the body of Hopkins. 2:2
0:50 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... Not that you'd expect anything else. 2:2
01:02 Foster does a great job smothering Hopkins's punches, he had him locked up like he stole dinner right there. 2:2
01:17 Foster lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Hopkins. 2:2
01:24 Quick hands and feet can take you far in this game. Of course, having a good chin helps! 2:2
01:35 Foster is moving his head and shoulders side to side, but his feet are not going anywhere, giving Hopkins a decent target to shoot for. 2:2
01:40 Not much happening at the moment. 2:2
01:47 OH! Foster landed the big hook flush! 6:2
01:47 Hopkins is gasping for air!! 6:2
02:11 Foster just can't find the range with that combination. 6:2
02:18 Hopkins lands a solid uppercut! 6:7
02:18 Foster is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 6:7
02:42 Foster fires and misses. 6:7
02:49 Hopkins connects with an uppercut to the head of Foster. 6:9
03:00 There's the bell. Round 1 comes to an end. 8:9

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Pamela Leander exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 2. There it is! 0:0
0:27 Foster lets his hands go inside, but Hopkins protects his body well. 0:0
0:42 Podgorski yells at the fighters to separate but Foster and Hopkins are a tangle of arms. 0:0
0:46 Hopkins pushes Foster away. 0:0
0:51 Both fighters need to close the distance between them. 0:0
01:01 Foster lands a wicked hook! 4:0
01:01 Hopkins staggers into the ropes! He is struggling to remain upright! 4:0
01:21 Bob Foster comes in low. Hopkins puts a headlock on him. Podgorski knocks Hopkins's arm off Foster's head. 4:0
01:26 Podgorski has to separate the two... 4:0
01:39 Hopkins is moving around the ring nicely. 4:0
01:52 Foster misses wildly with the Hook. 4:0
02:10 Neither fighter seems to be anxious to mix it up. They've been a little overly cautious so far this round. 4:0
02:13 The action slows for the moment. 4:0
02:17 Hopkins scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 4:2
02:26 Foster gets his head on the chest of Hopkins as He tries to outmuscle him on the inside, scoring with a nice short hook to the head. 6:2
02:36 Foster slams home the jab. That punch landed with the force of a cross or a hook. 9:2
02:51 Bernard Hopkins misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 9:2
02:53 Foster catches Hopkins with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 11:2
03:00 That ends Round 2... But the fighters are still punching! Now Podgorski jumps between them. 11:2

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Foster didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 3. 0:0
0:12 Hopkins gets in a short cross to the body. 0:2
0:20 As high as Foster is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Bernard Hopkins takes advantage of it. 0:2
0:28 Foster throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Hopkins but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 0:2
0:39 Hopkins takes a hard combination from Bob Foster 4:2
0:39 Hopkins is reeling after that shot! 4:2
0:52 Both fighters are exchanging blows! Hopkins scored more on that exchange. 6:5
01:10 Foster brushes the ropes and forces his way back to ring center. 6:5
01:19 Bob Foster tries to get fancy with some subtle shoulder movement. When it's done right that kind of thing can throw off an opponent's timing. 6:5
01:24 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 6:5
01:31 Hopkins works free! The fighters move to ring center. 6:5
01:44 Foster lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 8:5
01:58 Foster seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 8:5
02:05 That was a violent straight right by Bob Foster! 12:5
02:05 Hopkins was stunned by that blow! 12:5
02:23 Hopkins has his arms wrapped around Foster... Now they separate. 12:5
02:32 Podgorski separates the two... 12:5
02:44 Foster wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Hopkins's defense. 12:5
02:46 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Hopkins lands a short uppercut to the chin of Foster. 12:7
03:00 Hopkins looks to land a jab but misses the mark. 12:7
03:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 14:7
03:00 * Podgorski is all over Hopkins for hitting after the bell and he better clean up his act immediately. 14:7

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Podgorski motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 4. 0:0
0:15 Circling left, Foster looks for an opening to fire a shot at Hopkins. 0:0
0:15 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:0
0:19 Rudy Perez was extremely upbeat during the break with Hopkins providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:24 Hopkins lands a devastating hook! 0:5
0:24 Foster is suddenly in trouble! 0:5
0:33 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 0:5
0:47 Hopkins lands a strong hook! 0:9
0:47 Bob Foster is clutching his side! 0:9
0:59 Foster dips and connects with a hook to the side of Hopkins's head. 2:9
01:11 Foster has Hopkins pinned! 2:9
01:15 Hopkins usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Foster tries vainly to score. 2:9
01:18 Hopkins gets off a quick combination to the body 2:11
01:34 Bob Foster charges in but Hopkins avoids the rush. 2:11
01:39 Hopkins is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 2:11
01:42 The action is back at ring center. 2:11
01:47 Foster catches Hopkins coming in with a sweet uppercut! 6:11
01:47 Hopkins looks shaken! 6:11
02:03 Foster leans on the ropes and motions for Hopkins to come in. 6:11
02:10 Hopkins slides into a neutral corner... 6:11
02:15 Foster misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 6:11
02:17 Hopkins goes downstairs with the hook. 6:13
02:34 Bob Foster works his way in and leans on Hopkins. 6:13
02:47 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 6:13
02:53 Hopkins moves in and scores with a quick jab. 6:15
03:00 Hopkins has freed himself from Foster. They move quickly to ring center. 6:15
03:00 Round 4 ends with the sound of the bell. 8:16

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Bernard Hopkins is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 5. 0:0
0:07 Al Braverman was really animated in Foster's corner and Bob Foster was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:12 Foster doubled up on the hook. Did you see the water fly off Bernard Hopkins's head? 4:0
0:12 Hopkins's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 4:0
0:17 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 4:0
0:25 Hopkins traps Foster in the corner! 4:0
0:25 Hopkins rips a hook to the body. 4:2
0:39 Foster pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 4:2
0:48 Foster is jockeying for position as he tries to force Hopkins back into the corner. 4:2
0:53 Hopkins takes a right to the body. 6:2
01:09 Foster lands a strong uppercut! 10:2
01:09 Hopkins looks like he was hurt by that punch! 10:2
01:23 Foster looks somewhat plodding as he tries to chase down Hopkins. 10:2
01:27 Foster has an army of supporters in tow tonight, judging by all the noise they're making. 10:2
01:31 Foster slides into the corner... 10:2
01:31 Hopkins goes to work inside landing a hard combination to body. 10:5
01:46 Foster misses with that jab. 10:5
01:48 Bernard Hopkins lands the lead cross. 10:7
01:59 Hopkins winds up from the third row and lands a vicious hook to the head of Foster! That one took forever to get there, but still scored! 10:10
02:13 Hopkins drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 10:14
02:13 Foster looks shaken! 10:14
02:27 Bob Foster grabs and holds Hopkins... 10:14
02:36 Referee Podgorski has to separate the two... 10:14
02:41 Foster scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 12:14
02:50 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 12:14
02:52 Bernard Hopkins retreats into the near corner. 12:14
02:57 Foster connects with a violent combination! 17:14
02:57 Hopkins is on rubber legs as result of those blistering punches 17:14
03:00 Hopkins now has some bruising under his left eye. 17:14
03:00 There was no feeling out in that round, Foster and Hopkins really went at it. 19:14

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Hopkins looks to be in excellent shape as Round 6 gets underway. 0:0
0:12 Foster ties up Hopkins. Why would he want to clinch now? 0:0
0:16 Referee Podgorski steps in to break it up. 0:0
0:28 Foster is trapped in Hopkins's corner... 0:0
0:32 Watch Hopkins move. He is darting in and out, in and out, keeping Foster off balance. 0:0
0:37 Foster feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 0:0
0:46 * Hopkins is smothered in a barrage of punches! He's down!!! 0:0
0:49 Podgorski begins the count... 8:0
0:49 1... 8:0
0:50 2... 8:0
0:51 3... 8:0
0:52 4... 8:0
0:53 5... 8:0
0:54 6... 8:0
0:55 7... 8:0
0:55 * Hopkins is back on his feet and indicates he is fine to Podgorski. 8:0
0:55 Podgorski is looking at Hopkins closely, and he will allow the fight to continue. 8:0
0:55 Foster senses he has Hopkins in trouble and he is pouring it on! 8:0
01:08 Bob Foster can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 8:0
01:20 Bob Foster knows one direction and thats straight ahead. 8:0
01:24 Foster forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Hopkins. 10:0
01:24 Hopkins looks bad after taking that last blow from Foster. Foster's a pretty good finisher and there's a lot of time left in this round. Hopkins is going to have to reach deep to survive here in the 6th! 10:0
01:37 Foster fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 10:0
01:44 A flurry of blows from Foster lands to the body 12:0
01:44 Foster hurt Hopkins with that last shot! He's got him on wobbly legs, let's see if he can close the deal! 12:0
01:53 Hopkins is trapped in the corner... 12:0
01:57 Bernard Hopkins is either lucky or has radar. Foster's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 12:0
02:03 Hopkins backs into the right corner. 12:0
02:08 Foster misses with that punch. 12:0
02:19 Foster misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 12:0
02:29 Foster lands a devastating cross! 17:0
02:29 Hopkins is trying to regroup after that punch... 17:0
02:42 Podgorski has to pull the fighters away from each other as Foster locks up Hopkins's arms. 17:0
02:51 Hopkins tries to get free... Here comes Podgorski to break them up... 17:0
02:56 Foster pins Bernard Hopkins in the corner! 17:0
03:00 That hook from Foster snapped Hopkins's head back violently! 21:0
03:00 What a devastating shot, Bernard Hopkins looks like he is out on his feet, he has no idea where he is! 21:0
03:00 Hopkins's swelling isn't getting any better; as a matter of fact it's even more swollen here in round 6. 21:0
03:00 Foster appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 21:0
03:00 What a devastating knockdown, you can bet the fans in attendance will be talking about that round long after the fight is over. 21:1

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 7 begins. 0:0
0:21 Hopkins usues his legs to avoid Foster's punches. 0:0
0:24 Hopkins scores with a nice right cross. 0:2
0:28 Hopkins is breathing heavily... 0:2
0:36 Foster has Hopkins trapped! 0:2
0:36 The fighters move in close and Bob Foster gets off first, landing a vicious combination that snaps back the head of Hopkins. 3:2
0:41 The swelling is increasing around Hopkins's left. 3:2
0:50 Foster dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Hopkins back on his heels! 7:2
0:50 Foster has Hopkins in trouble after that punch! 7:2
0:55 It doesn't look like Hopkins has much left at all. 7:2
01:10 And Bernard Hopkins tastes the power of a huge combination from Foster! 11:2
01:10 Hopkins is out on his feet after that violent combination! 11:2
01:14 The swelling under Hopkins's left eye is causing him problems and it won't take much more to become a major handicap for him. 11:2
01:19 Bob Foster lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 13:2
01:36 Foster just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Hopkins with a sharp combination! 17:2
01:36 Hopkins took far too many hard shots from Foster in that flurry and he is hurt! 17:2
01:40 Bernard Hopkins appears to be rebounding from the knockdown he suffered in the last frame. 17:2
01:45 Hopkins shoots the jab, followed by a nice cross. 17:4
01:45 Foster steps back and checks for blood after the fighters bump heads. 17:4
02:01 Hopkins will tie a guy up if he has to. 17:4
02:05 Hopkins pushes Foster away. 17:4
02:10 Hopkins's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 17:4
02:13 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 17:4
02:17 Foster lands a vicious uppercut! 21:4
02:17 That shot landed square and Hopkins felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 21:4
02:22 The increased swelling around the left eye of Hopkins is fast becoming a hindurance. 21:4
02:31 Hopkins doesn't connect with the uppercut. 21:4
02:38 The crowd is reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 21:4
02:41 Foster retreats into a neutral corner. 21:4
02:41 Hopkins lands consecutive blows to Foster's midsection. 21:6
02:54 Hopkins moves into a neutral corner. 21:6
02:58 Hopkins takes a heavy hook downstairs. 25:6
02:58 Hopkins is hurt! 25:6
03:00 It looks like Foster has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 25:6
03:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 7. 25:6

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Foster and Bernard Hopkins leave their corners. 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
0:09 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:13 Hopkins ends up behind Foster as he deftly avoids a straight ahead attack moving to his right. 0:0
0:22 Foster tries to muscle inside but Hopkins clinches him. 0:0
0:27 Podgorski separates the two... 0:0
0:40 Hopkins has Foster blocked in! 0:0
0:44 Hopkins fires and misses. 0:0
0:47 Foster has a real weapon in that jab of his. he should use it more. 3:0
0:51 Bernard Hopkins's left eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 3:0
0:59 Hopkins has Foster trapped in the left neutral corner... 3:0
01:03 There's a hard shot off the top of Foster's head! 3:4
01:03 Foster is suddenly in trouble! 3:4
01:03 * That punch has opened a cut on Foster. Blood is evident but exactly how bad the cut is can't be ascertained just yet. 3:5
01:03 The cut is outside his right eye. Fortunately, it's in a spot that shouldn't affect his vision, which has to be a major consolation to Foster. Had it been above the eye, it would have been a whole different story! 3:5
01:08 Foster is starting to fatigue... 3:5
01:13 There's a punishing hook to the midsection from Foster. 6:5
01:27 Hopkins throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 6:5
01:34 Hopkins is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 6:5
01:40 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 8th. 6:5
01:48 Foster is protecting the body nicely as Hopkins fails to score inside. 6:5
01:58 Foster pins Hopkins in the corner! 6:5
02:02 Foster lands a hard hook! 10:5
02:02 That was a beautiful shot, Hopkins's eyes actually rolled back in his head! It's amazing that he's still upright! 10:5
02:12 Hopkins scores with an excellent cross. 10:8
02:12 And now Foster is bleeding even more profusely from that last punch as his cut worsens! 10:8
02:12 The claret is flowing stronger from the gash outside Foster's right eyebrow now. The cut is continuing to grow worse. 10:8
02:12 * The referee appears to be jockeying for position; he's moving more than the fighters. Apparently, he wants to get a better look at the cut above Foster's eye. Now, he just steps in and stops the action. Podgorski is escorting Foster over to the ringside doctor to get an opinion on the severity of the cut. 10:8
02:12 * 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 Foster'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 Foster and Hopkins await the signal from the referee to commence firing. The fight resumes here in Round 8. 10:8
02:29 Foster really buried that punch into Hopkins's ribs. 14:8
02:29 Hopkins is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 14:8
02:33 Hopkins seems bothered by the increased swelling around the left eye. 14:8
02:42 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 14:8
02:42 Foster drives a brutal left hook home just above Hopkins's trunks. 17:8
02:55 Hopkins just landed a three punch combo! 17:12
02:55 Foster was stopped cold by that series of shots! 17:12
03:00 Both fighters have their supporters and each man is receiving a well-deserved round of applause from a pumped up crowd! 17:13

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 9 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:07 Bob Foster got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Al Braverman's instructions work. 0:0
0:07 Foster is ready to go. The cut outside the right eyebrow he suffered won't be a factor at the beginning of the round because his corner man has the bleeding stopped. 0:0
0:07 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
0:13 Hopkins just comes up short with the combination. 0:0
0:24 * A beautiful hook to the chin knocks Hopkins to the canvas! 0:0
0:26 Podgorski crouches over Hopkins and begins to count.. 10:0
0:26 1... 10:0
0:27 2... 10:0
0:28 3... 10:0
0:29 4... 10:0
0:30 5... 10:0
0:31 6... 10:0
0:32 7... 10:0
0:33 8... 10:0
0:34 9... 10:0
0:34 * Hopkins makes it to his feet but his legs look wobbly! He is going to have to call on all his skills to remain in the fight. 10:0
0:34 Hopkins does not looks like he has fully recovered from the knockdown but he tells the ref that he can still fight. Podgorski must agree as he signals for the fight to go on. 10:0
0:34 Foster wants to end this fight right now. Whether or not he can do it is another story. 10:0
0:47 Bob Foster keeps looking to get inside on Hopkins 10:0
0:56 Foster shuffles slowly forward, constantly pressuring Hopkins. 10:0
01:00 Foster gets off a jab to the solar plexus 12:0
01:00 Foster knows he has Hopkins hurt as he wades in swinging! 12:0
01:13 Foster feels his back touch the ropes and tries to reverse his position. He doesn't want to be the one trapped there. 12:0
01:22 Foster shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Hopkins flush! 16:0
01:22 Foster has Hopkins hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 16:0
01:27 It seems every shot Hopkins takes on his left makes the swelling worse. 16:0
01:35 Foster looks to work the body, but Bernard Hopkins covers up nicely. 16:0
01:51 Foster suddenly goes southpaw and tries to find an opening. But his punches miss from this side too. Now he goes back to his orthodox stance. 16:0
01:57 Hopkins backs into a neutral corner. 16:0
02:06 Foster fires a shot, but it glances off Hopkins's shoulder. 16:0
02:13 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 16:0
02:17 Hopkins moves into the far corner. 16:0
02:26 * Hopkins absorbs a wicked hook to the head. He's staggering backwards and now he goes down in a heap. 16:0
02:29 Podgorski starts the count... 22:0
02:29 1... 22:0
02:30 2... 22:0
02:31 Hopkins is making a gallant try to get off the canvas as the count reaches 3. 22:0
02:31 * Hopkins is up, but not out of the woods yet as he still looks groggy. 22:0
02:31 Hopkins appears to be badly shaken, but Podgorski is going to allow the fight to go on. 22:0
02:31 Foster is really coming on strong here at the end of the 9th. 22:0
02:49 Foster can't score with short uppercut inside. Hopkins got his gloves in front of the punch. 22:0
03:00 Bernard Hopkins does a great job of moving as Foster tries to work inside. 22:0
03:00 The round's over and the crowd hasn't stopped screaming since the knockdown occurred. 24:0

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 We go to the last round, as the bell sounds to start the 10th. 0:0
0:06 If the swelling was lessened by Hopkins'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
0:06 Foster works his way inside and scores with a hook to the body. 2:0
0:11 Both fighters are breathing hard... 2:0
0:19 Foster has Hopkins cornered! 2:0
0:24 Foster scores with a winging right! Hopkins's head snapped back violently with that punch! 6:0
0:24 Hopkins takes a step back, obviously hurt! 6:0
0:38 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 6:0
0:50 Foster shoves Hopkins away. 6:0
0:59 Foster misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 6:0
01:06 There's a straight right by Hopkins! 6:5
01:06 Foster's knee almost touched the canvas... 6:5
01:15 Hopkins traps Foster in the corner! 6:5
01:20 Bernard Hopkins smothers Foster's attack with a clinch! 6:5
01:29 Podgorski steps in and breaks it up. 6:5
01:41 Foster cranks up the hook and connects to Hopkins's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 11:5
01:41 Hopkins appears to have been staggered by that punch... 11:5
01:46 Hopkins is rebounding from the knockdown he suffered in the last frame. 11:5
01:46 Hopkins is going to have to protect his continually swelling left eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 11:5
01:50 A cross lands for Foster. "The Executioner" Hopkins didn't see that one coming. 13:5
02:07 Hopkins is just missing by a hair with his punches. 13:5
02:18 Oh!!! Foster unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 17:5
02:18 Foster sent Hopkins reeling with that punch! 17:5
02:30 Hopkins is pinned in his own corner... 17:5
02:35 Foster cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Hopkins had his elbows tucked in nicely. 17:5
02:37 Bernard Hopkins pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 17:7
02:53 Hopkins pins Foster's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 17:7
03:00 Podgorski has to break the clinch. 17:7
03:00 Foster appears to have this fight under control. 17:7
03:00 The final round concludes and we're going to have to await a decision to find out who won this contest. 17:6

Fight Result

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

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

Mike England, United States scores the bout 99 to 88

Manfred Kuechler, Germany scores the bout 97 to 90

Steve Corbo, United States scores the bout 98 to 89

The winner by unanimous decision is Bob Foster!


Score Cards

Mike England Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Bob Foster 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 99
Bernard Hopkins 10 9 9 9 9 8 9 9 7 9 88

Manfred Kuechler Round Total
Germany 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Bob Foster 9 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 97
Bernard Hopkins 10 9 9 10 10 8 9 9 7 9 90

Steve Corbo Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Bob Foster 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 98
Bernard Hopkins 10 9 9 10 9 8 9 9 7 9 89

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Bob Foster 27 30 30 28 29 30 30 30 30 30 294
Bernard Hopkins 30 27 27 29 28 24 27 27 21 27 267


Statistics
Categories Bob Foster Bernard Hopkins
Knockdowns scored 3 0

Jabs / Round 5.20 2.70
Hooks / Round 7.60 2.80
Crosses / Round 4.60 3.20
Combinations / Round 4.20 3.30
Uppercuts / Round 5.60 3.00

Punches Landed / Round 27.20 15.00
Punches Missed / Round 67.90 25.90

Punching Accuracy 28.6% 36.7%

Total Number of Fouls 0 1
Hitting after the Bell 1

Foul Penalties:
Official Warning 1

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

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

Cut locations breakdown:
Cut outside right eyebrow 1 / 0 / 1

Bouts halted to check cut(s) 1 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 1 / 1 0 / 0
Gushing 0 / 0 0 / 0

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


Main Event
Thomas Hearns vs Ray Leonard

Fight info: Challenge Stadium, Perth, Western Aust., Australia, 2021-06-26, announcer is Damian Pinto, referee is Jersey Joe Walcott, the bout will be scored by three judges: Tim Wood (United States), Donnie Jessup (United States) and Jerry Jakubco (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 rounds, Unified-rules are in effect, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell is not in effect, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Thomas Hearns - Record: 0-0-1 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Dan Birmingham - Cut Man: Sam Gasher
In the blue corner: Ray Leonard - Record: 0-0-1 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Robert Garcia - Cut Man: Sam Gasher

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Walcott gives the fighters their final instructions. They touch gloves and return to their respective corners to await the bell for the start of Round 1. 0:0
0:13 Hearns lets his hands go inside, but Leonard protects his body well. 0:0
0:15 Leonard gets in a hook to the body of Hearns. 0:2
0:30 OH! Leonard landed the big hook flush! 0:6
0:30 Hearns is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 0:6
0:40 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... Not that you'd expect anything else. 0:6
0:55 Leonard fires a lead right that Hearns manages to avoid. 0:6
01:10 Hearns lands a solid uppercut! 4:6
01:10 Leonard was stunned by that blow! 4:6
01:28 Hearns wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Leonard's defense. 4:6
01:42 Ray Leonard ties up Hearns. Why would he want to clinch now? 4:6
01:51 Walcott breaks them up... 4:6
02:09 Leonard looks for a breather; he grabs Hearns and holds on. Hearns pushes Ray Leonard off and looks for an opening. 4:6
02:21 Referee Walcott separates the two... 4:6
02:25 Both fighters need to close the distance between them. 4:6
02:28 Hearns quickly hitches up his trunks. 4:6
02:40 Hearns ends up behind Leonard as he deftly avoids a straight ahead attack moving to his right. 4:6
02:45 Leonard is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 4:6
02:54 That was a violent straight right by Hearns! 8:6
02:54 Leonard looks shaken! 8:6
03:00 Leonard tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 8:6
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 1. 10:5

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 2. There it is! 0:0
0:17 Leonard looks to land a hook but misses the mark. 0:0
0:19 The cross scores for Hearns. He needs to throw that punch more often. 2:0
0:35 Ray Leonard tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Hearns blocks it. 2:0
0:42 Leonard just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 7:0
0:42 Leonard is gasping for air!! 7:0
0:56 Leonard feels his back touch the ropes and tries to reverse his position. He doesn't want to be the one trapped there. 7:0
01:05 Leonard follows the jab with a with hard overhand right to the jaw. 7:3
01:19 Leonard fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 7:3
01:25 Hearns seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 7:3
01:34 Ray Leonard is moving his head and shoulders side to side, but his feet are not going anywhere, giving Thomas Hearns a decent target to shoot for. 7:3
01:40 Hearns eats a short cross from Leonard amd backs away. 7:5
01:57 Walcott yells at the fighters to separate but Leonard and Hearns are a tangle of arms. 7:5
02:01 Hearns works his way free! 7:5
02:15 Leonard clinches... Hearns gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 7:5
02:19 Leonard shoves Hearns away. 7:5
02:25 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 7:5
02:35 A flurry of blows from Hearns lands to the body 9:5
02:45 Upstairs and downstairs! Leonard lands two quick blows and then moves away from Hearns's counters. 9:7
02:59 There's a straight right by Leonard! 9:11
02:59 Hearns was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 9:11
03:00 A nice action round, as both fighters had their moments and receive a well-deserved round of applause as they head for their corners. 9:12

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 3. 0:0
0:12 Leonard misses the lead right, but follows up with a left hook that finds the mark. 0:2
0:21 Hearns received a pep talk from Dan Birmingham before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:2
0:21 Hearns scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 2:2
0:31 Leonard scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 2:4
0:45 Leonard misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 2:4
0:47 Hearns lands a brutal cross to head of Leonard. 5:4
01:04 Hearns is protecting the body nicely as Leonard fails to score inside. 5:4
01:11 Hearns lands a strong hook! 9:4
01:11 Leonard is suddenly in trouble! 9:4
01:24 Leonard tried a jab but he left it hanging out there, and Hearns lands a sizzling cross over the lazy jab. 12:4
01:33 Hearns doesn't have to look for Leonard this round. He is right there in front of him. 12:4
01:43 Hearns really buried that punch into Leonard's ribs. 16:4
01:43 Leonard is clutching his side! 16:4
01:47 A mouse has formed under Leonard's left eye. 16:4
01:57 Hearns throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Leonard but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 16:4
02:04 The fighters are tangled up inside. Hearns has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 18:4
02:26 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 18:4
02:34 Hearns lands a hard uppercut! 23:4
02:34 Leonard is hurt! 23:4
02:39 That swelling under the left eye of Leonard is definitely getting worse. 23:4
02:48 Leonard hooks off the jab and scores to the body or Hearns. 23:6
03:00 "The Hitman" Hearns has his arms wrapped around Leonard... Now they separate. 23:6
03:00 Thomas Hearns pushes Leonard away. 23:6
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 3. 23:6

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Hearns is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 4. 0:0
0:07 Robert Garcia knows Leonard lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:13 Leonard misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 0:0
0:20 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 0:0
0:28 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 4th. 0:0
0:36 Leonard drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 0:5
0:36 Hearns was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 0:5
0:50 Leonard moves in at an angle, trying to cut off the ring on Hearns. 0:5
0:54 Leonard's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 0:5
01:03 Leonard and Hearns are in a clinch, Walcott hollers at them to break and start fighting. 0:5
01:07 Walcott separates the two... 0:5
01:17 Hearns is trying to free his gloves from under Leonard's gloves. 0:5
01:29 Walcott separates the two... 0:5
01:38 It's a knowledgeable crowd tonight. They are letting the fighters know they want to see some action and when it slows down they are quick with their show of displeasure. 0:5
01:46 Thomas Hearns is getting frustrated as Ray Leonard continues to hold on to him. Hearns is punching Leonard's head, trying to break his hold. Finally, Walcott pushes the fighters apart. 0:5
01:51 Walcott is shouting at Leonard to break! 0:5
02:00 Leonard traps Hearns's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Walcott breaks it up. 0:5
02:05 Hearns pushes Leonard away. 0:5
02:14 Leonard can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 0:5
02:21 Leonard takes a hard combination from Hearns 4:5
02:21 Thomas Hearns has Ray Leonard in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 4:5
02:25 Look for Hearns to start to target Leonard's left eye in an attempt to close it because the swelling under it has continued to grow. 4:5
02:35 Hearns looks to work the body, but Leonard covers up nicely. 4:5
02:37 Leonard flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 4:7
02:54 Ray Leonard lands a solid cross! 4:12
02:54 Hearns's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 4:12
03:00 Leonard slides along the far ropes. 4:12
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 4. Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs is about ready to climb through the ropes and into the ring to the whistles and cheers of the crowd. 5:11

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 5 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:08 Hearns snakes the jab through Leonard's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 2:0
0:13 Leonard's swelling isn't getting any better; as a matter of fact it's even more swollen here in round 5. 2:0
0:24 Leonard looks somewhat plodding as he tries to chase down Hearns. 2:0
0:29 Hearns's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 2:0
0:34 Hearns smothers Leonard's attack as Leonard tries to get off some shots inside. 2:0
0:44 Hearns takes a hook as he tries to work inside. 2:2
0:57 Leonard muscles his way inside. 2:2
01:02 That was a reckless uppercut from Hearns but it still manages to score cleanly. 5:2
01:02 Leonard tries to clear his senses after after the fighters heads come together inside. 5:2
01:14 Leonard lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 5:4
01:24 Hearns bangs the uppercut home. 7:4
01:28 Leonard's vision could be hampered by the ever-increasing swelling under his left eye. 7:4
01:43 A hard jab to the stomach makes Hearns gasp!! 7:7
01:53 Leonard rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 7:9
02:10 Hearns just comes up short with the cross. 7:9
02:21 Leonard throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Hearns's jaw. 7:11
02:38 Hearns lands a crushing hook! 11:11
02:38 Leonard is reeling.. 11:11
02:53 Leonard connects with a violent hook! 11:16
02:53 And Hearns's in big trouble now! 11:16
03:00 Leonard fires and misses. 11:16
03:00 Both fighters have their supporters and each man is receiving a well-deserved round of applause from a pumped up crowd! 11:18

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:07 Leonard'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 Hearns just misses with a huge shot as Leonard chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 0:0
0:27 Leonard tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:0
0:29 Leonard ducks into an uppercut from Hearns. 2:0
0:34 Leonard's left eye is becoming more swollen. his corner is going to need to be control it or it will become a factor. 2:0
0:43 It's a sweet uppercut by Ray Leonard! He snapped Hearns's head straight back with that punch! 2:5
0:43 Thomas Hearns is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 2:5
01:01 Leonard tries to get fancy with some subtle shoulder movement. When it's done right that kind of thing can throw off an opponent's timing. 2:5
01:05 Leonard sneaks home the right cross. 2:7
01:05 Leonard has Hearns in a world of trouble. Let's see if he can finish him here in the 6th. 2:7
01:19 Leonard misses wildly with the Hook. 2:7
01:30 Leonard leaves the jab just short. 2:7
01:41 That hook from Leonard snapped Hearns's head back violently! 2:11
01:41 Thomas Hearns's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 2:11
01:50 Leonard lands a jab to Hearns's midsection 2:13
01:50 Leonard stunned Thomas Hearns with that last shot and Leonard's killer instinct has kicked in as he looks to end the fight. 2:13
01:54 Hearns is losing his legs... 2:13
01:58 Leonard lands a stinging jab. 2:15
02:03 * There's now a huge mouse under the left eye of Hearns. 2:15
02:20 Leonard doesn't connect with the combination. 2:15
02:32 Leonard misses with that punch. 2:15
02:41 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 2:15
02:44 Leonard bangs a right cross off the face of Hearns. 2:17
02:56 Leonard rips a hook to the body. 2:19
03:00 Leonard appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 2:19
03:00 The bell ending Round 6 sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 2:21

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 7 begins. 0:0
0:09 Hearns got some great advice from Dan Birmingham between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 7. 0:0
0:09 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Hearns's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Hearns's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:09 The swelling on the face of Leonard is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:14 Hearns just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Leonard with a sharp combination! 5:0
0:14 Leonard was stopped cold by that series of shots! 5:0
0:18 Hearns doesn't have much left... 5:0
0:18 Leonard is starting to fatigue... 5:0
0:18 There appears to be increased swelling under Leonard's left eye. 5:0
0:26 Leonard is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 5:2
0:30 You can see some increased swelling around the left of Hearns. 5:2
0:39 Leonard fires a left hand that Hearns takes high on the shoulder. 5:2
0:46 Hearns lands a devastating cross! 9:2
0:46 Leonard was shaken by that blow! 9:2
0:51 The sting looks like it's going from both fighter's punches... 9:2
0:55 Leonard is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 9:2
01:03 Leonard can't score with short uppercut inside. Hearns got his gloves in front of the punch. 9:2
01:05 Hearns feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Leonard's chin. 11:2
01:14 Leonard pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 11:4
01:28 Thomas Hearns does a great job of moving as Leonard tries to work inside. 11:4
01:35 Hearns misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 11:4
01:37 Leonard tries to double up on the hook to the body and at least one gets through. 11:6
01:46 Hearns fires a light jab to the stomach 13:6
01:51 Ray Leonard's left eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 13:6
01:56 Leonard comes out on top in that exchange but Thomas Hearns was able to land some nice shots as well. 15:9
02:00 Hearns's left eye is becoming an ugly mass of swollen flesh and has got to be an inviting target for Ray Leonard. 15:9
02:12 Leonard fires a shot, but it glances off Thomas Hearns's shoulder. 15:9
02:14 Hearns connects with a violent hook to the chin, but Leonard just shakes his head and smiles. 18:9
02:28 Hearns takes a heavy hook downstairs. 18:14
02:28 Hearns is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 18:14
02:41 Leonard is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 18:14
02:52 Leonard pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 18:14
02:57 Leonard throws the cross and scores to the head of Hearns. 18:16
02:57 Leonard appears to have Hearns out on his feet. I'm not sure which of those last few punches hurt him so badly but Hearns looks ready to go, as Leonard closes in to try and end this fight. 18:16
03:00 It looks like Leonard has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 18:16
03:00 That was a great round as both combatants gave it everything they had and then some. 18:18

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Leonard looks to be in fair shape as Round 8 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Hearns is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Hearns still has distension. 0:0
0:08 Leonard'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 Hearns misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:0
0:20 Leonard dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Hearns back on his heels! 0:4
0:20 Hearns is unsteady and looking to hang on as he took some shots! 0:4
0:25 The swelling under Hearns's left eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. 0:4
0:29 Leonard throws the hook and connects. 0:6
0:46 Ray Leonard picks off the jab thrown by Hearns. 0:6
0:48 Ray Leonard gets inside and fires a hook to Hearns's body. 0:8
0:57 Thomas Hearns is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 0:8
01:01 Hearns moves into the right corner. 0:8
01:05 Leonard just comes up short with the combination. 0:8
01:08 Hearns catches Leonard with a nice cross. 3:8
01:12 Leonard's left eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 3:8
01:22 Leonard forces his way inside. 3:8
01:26 Leonard pins Thomas Hearns in the corner! 3:8
01:26 Ray Leonard lands a nice looking uppercut inside, but it was mostly an arm punch. 3:10
01:31 Hearns seems bothered by the increased swelling around the left eye. 3:10
01:40 Leonard wraps up Hearns... Neither fighter will break... 3:10
01:45 Walcott has to break them apart. 3:10
01:54 Oh!!! Hearns unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 7:10
01:54 Hearns has Leonard in trouble after that punch! 7:10
02:11 Leonard pummels Hearns, capping off his assault with a stiff uppercut! 7:14
02:11 Hearns is badly hurt! 7:14
02:25 Ray Leonard lands a smashing hook! 7:19
02:25 Hearns is clutching his side! 7:19
02:29 Hearns's left eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 7:19
02:38 Leonard lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Hearns. 7:19
02:49 Hearns usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Leonard tries vainly to score. 7:19
02:56 Ray Leonard finds a home for his jab, keeping Hearns at bay. 7:21
02:56 Leonard has a reputation as a great finisher and he's got Hearns badly hurt; however, we're closing in on the end of the 8th round, and there might not be enough time to take advantage of Hearns's condition. 7:21
03:00 Leonard appears to have this fight under control. 7:21
03:00 The bell sounds - more boxing to come in a moment. 7:22

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 There's two rounds of boxing left, and it appears as if Thomas Hearns is going to need a knockout or at least a knockdown to win this fight. 0:0
0:08 If the swelling was lessened by Hearns'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 Leonard is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:13 Hearns lands a wicked cross! 4:0
0:13 Hearns has Ray Leonard hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 4:0
0:18 Leonard is going to have to protect his continually swelling left eye or it is going to become an issue in this fight! 4:0
0:22 Leonard launches an uppercut from way outside, grazing Hearns's jaw. Leonard is vulnerable to a counter throwing that punch from a distance like that. 4:2
0:34 The fighters are at ring center... 4:2
0:34 Ray Leonard scores with a quick one-two to Hearns's midsection 4:4
0:48 Ray Leonard fires away but finds nothing but air. 4:4
0:59 Leonard lands a strong uppercut! 4:9
0:59 Hearns is trying to regroup after that punch... 4:9
01:04 The swelling under Hearns'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. 4:9
01:17 Leonard is just missing by a hair with his punches. 4:9
01:24 Leonard scores with consecutive blows to the body of Hearns. 4:11
01:24 Hearns was stopped cold by that punch! Leonard has a reputation as a great finisher. Let's see if he can live up to it! 4:11
01:32 A flurry of punches are exchanged between the two fighters. It appears as if Hearns has gotten the better of the exchange. 7:13
01:32 Leonard stunned Hearns. Leonard knows how to finish an opponent when he has got one hurt, and he is going to work now! 7:13
01:46 Leonard whiffs with the cross. 7:13
01:53 Leonard lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 7:15
01:53 Leonard is going to let it all hang out and try to end this fight right here and now! 7:15
02:01 Leonard has Hearns trapped! 7:15
02:01 Some good body work by Leonard but not much on those punches. 7:17
02:01 Leonard senses that he can end this fight now if he can just land a few more punches. 7:17
02:06 The referee and the ring doctor are going to have to keep a close watch on the left eye of Thomas Hearns. If the swelling increases much more, we could see a stoppage. 7:17
02:15 Leonard is clinching... 7:17
02:24 Referee Walcott steps in to break it up. 7:17
02:33 Leonard approaches flat-footed, but continues to move forward, not giving Hearns any room to breathe. 7:17
02:41 Leonard flicks a lead right to the head of Hearns. 7:19
02:50 The crowd is reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 7:19
02:53 Leonard leans on Hearns and fires a weak hook to the ribs. 7:21
03:00 Leonard seems to have done enough to win this fight. 7:21
03:00 And there's the bell ending Round 9. 7:22

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look determined as the final round gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Hearns is ready to go. The swelling he's suffered won't be a factor at the beginning of the round because his cutman has done a nice job keeping it under control. 0:0
0:06 Leonard'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
0:07 Hearns takes a cross to the head from Leonard. 0:2
0:16 Hearns got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Dan Birmingham's instructions work. 0:2
0:16 Hearns moves into a neutral corner. 0:2
0:21 Leonard cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Hearns had his elbows tucked in nicely. 0:2
0:35 Leonard does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Hearns's punches in close. 0:2
0:42 Leonard lands a crushing cross! 0:7
0:42 How is Hearns standing after that? 0:7
0:56 Leonard misses wildly with the hook. 0:7
01:07 Hearns grabs Leonard's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Walcott has to force Hearns to let go. 0:7
01:12 Walcott has to break the clinch. 0:7
01:17 Leonard shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 0:9
01:21 Hearns's left eye is on the verge of closing and he's at a huge disadvantage now, especially from a defensive standpoint. 0:9
01:30 Leonard voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 0:9
01:35 Hearns walks in to a glancing hook from Leonard. 0:11
01:52 Ray Leonard throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 0:11
01:59 Leonard gets off a jab to the solar plexus 0:13
02:12 Leonard works his way in and leans on Thomas Hearns... 0:13
02:21 Walcott separates them. 0:13
02:34 Hearns usues his legs to avoid Leonard's punches. 0:13
02:40 Hearns lands a devastating hook! 5:13
02:40 Leonard looks shaken! 5:13
02:53 Thomas Hearns misses with that hook. 5:13
03:00 Hearns traps Leonard in the corner! 5:13
03:00 Leonard appears to have this fight under control. 5:13
03:00 The final round concludes and we're going to have to await a decision to find out who won this contest. 4:14

Fight Result

And here with the call is Damian Pinto

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

Tim Wood, United States scores the bout 97 to 94

Donnie Jessup, United States scores the bout 98 to 92

Jerry Jakubco, United States scores the bout 98 to 93

And your winner by unanimous decision Ray Leonard!!!


Score Cards

Tim Wood Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Thomas Hearns 10 9 10 9 9 9 10 9 9 10 94
Ray Leonard 9 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 97

Donnie Jessup Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Thomas Hearns 10 9 10 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 92
Ray Leonard 9 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 98

Jerry Jakubco Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Thomas Hearns 10 9 10 9 9 9 10 9 9 9 93
Ray Leonard 9 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 98

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Thomas Hearns 30 27 30 27 27 27 29 27 27 28 279
Ray Leonard 27 30 27 30 30 30 30 30 30 29 293


Statistics
Categories Thomas Hearns Ray Leonard
Knockdowns scored 0 0

Jabs / Round 3.40 5.40
Hooks / Round 2.60 6.20
Crosses / Round 4.40 5.90
Combinations / Round 3.40 7.40
Uppercuts / Round 2.90 5.50

Punches Landed / Round 16.70 30.40
Punches Missed / Round 29.50 84.10

Punching Accuracy 36.1% 26.6%

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

No cuts occured

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


Title Bout Championship Boxing 2.5 - Copyright © 2008 OOTP Developments

Foster and Hopkins both needed that one. Hopkins did well to survive, as it got rough in there for him towards the end. Tough two week stretch for him, but plenty of time to turn it around.

Leonard with a clear win this week over his rival Hearns.

Gibbons vs Bivens was a close one. Surprised not one card went to Gibbons

armageto wrote: ↑18 Feb 2024, 22:15 Foster and Hopkins both needed that one. Hopkins did well to survive, as it got rough in there for him towards the end. Tough two week stretch for him, but plenty of time to turn it around.

Leonard with a clear win this week over his rival Hearns.

Gibbons vs Bivens was a close one. Surprised not one card went to Gibbons

One card had it even. I agree it was razor close.

Bernard needs to liven the fcuk up, he’s been easy work for the opening fortnight and NSR Promotions have made it clear this is not an acceptable level of performance from The Executioner!

BoxBuzz wrote: ↑18 Feb 2024, 22:25

armageto wrote: ↑18 Feb 2024, 22:15 Foster and Hopkins both needed that one. Hopkins did well to survive, as it got rough in there for him towards the end. Tough two week stretch for him, but plenty of time to turn it around.

Leonard with a clear win this week over his rival Hearns.

Gibbons vs Bivens was a close one. Surprised not one card went to Gibbons

One card had it even. I agree it was razor close.

Another close loss for Gibbons, seems to be outworked throughout the fight. Hats off to Jimmy!

kevo wrote: ↑19 Feb 2024, 06:29

BoxBuzz wrote: ↑18 Feb 2024, 22:25

armageto wrote: ↑18 Feb 2024, 22:15 Foster and Hopkins both needed that one. Hopkins did well to survive, as it got rough in there for him towards the end. Tough two week stretch for him, but plenty of time to turn it around.

Leonard with a clear win this week over his rival Hearns.

Gibbons vs Bivens was a close one. Surprised not one card went to Gibbons

One card had it even. I agree it was razor close.

Another close loss for Gibbons, seems to be outworked throughout the fight. Hats off to Jimmy!

Kevo stop bullying people. A hat is a sacred choice.........and should not be used as some sort of virtue signaling. However it's fine to take off your watch, wallet, jewelry....and perhaps throw them into Jimmy's Hat. That would seem more in line with showing respect and real appreciation. He did put in a lot of hard work and he owes Goldenbuzz Promotions a tidy sum for the use of our state of the art gym.

NoScoutingReports wrote: ↑19 Feb 2024, 05:24Bernard needs to liven the fcuk up, he’s been easy work for the opening fortnight and NSR Promotions have made it clear this is not an acceptable level of performance from The Executioner!

So does Lewis... We are thinking that their might be a possibility is that he is just too much of a gentleman to beat people up. Lewis should face Hopkins next week in a "liven up" fight.

armageto wrote: ↑18 Feb 2024, 22:15Leonard with a clear win this week over his rival Hearns.

Listening to Tommy in the post-fight press conference, he aint too happy about it - he says that it was supposed to be a 15 rounder (like all Lineal fights should be) and he wants an immediate rematch... Looks like we might have a trilogy on our hands

Crease wrote: ↑19 Feb 2024, 15:06

armageto wrote: ↑18 Feb 2024, 22:15Leonard with a clear win this week over his rival Hearns.

Listening to Tommy in the post-fight press conference, he aint too happy about it - he says that it was supposed to be a 15 rounder (like all Lineal fights should be) and he wants an immediate rematch... Looks like we might have a trilogy on our hands

Ah yes, these have been 12 rounders or even 10...yipes! you have a point. ON the other hand SRL is afraid and wishes to avoid Hearns....How's about we let folks chime in and let Ray fight a pool opponent? A legit LHW? I'll put up a sticky asking folks opinions. We can listen to the riff raff...uh I mean other managers and interested stake holders. Then you and I can Pick from the various suggestions? And yes, Ray will have to face whomever we choose for a full 15 rounds.....as all Lineal fights shall be henceforth, (unless I make a mistake and hit the wrong button....if so I will not run it twice...it will stand as is.) I will vow to place as much attention on these details as my old mind can muster!