Opening Bout
Michael Moorer vs Paul Briggs
Fight info: Nottingham Arena, Nottingham, England, 2021-06-26, announcer is Ed Darien, referee is Frank Cappuccino, the bout will be scored by three judges: Robert Grasso (United States), Duane Ford (United States) and Francisco Vazquez Marcos (Spain), 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: Michael Moorer - Record: 3-4-2 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Bouie Fisher - Cut Man: Frank Bagley
In the blue corner: Paul Briggs - Record: 0-1-1 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Yvon Michel - Cut Man: Sid Brumbach
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center as the bell sounds to begin the first round. 0:0
0:07 * Cappuccino is telling Moorer to quit rabbit punching. 2:0
0:07 * Cappuccino is taking a point away from Moorer and that hurts as he was winning the round! 2:0
0:25 Paul Briggs connects with a violent combination! 2:4
0:25 Moorer was stopped cold by that series of shots! 2:4
0:39 Briggs just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 6:4
0:39 Briggs appears shaken by those punches! 6:4
0:58 Moorer wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Briggs's defense. 6:4
01:00 Paul Briggs mauls Moorer inside as he delivers a hard hook to the side of the head! 6:7
01:27 Briggs looks to land a cross but misses the mark. 6:7
01:34 Moorer scores with a quick one-two to Briggs's midsection 8:7
01:48 Moorer lands a strong uppercut! 12:7
01:48 And Briggs's in big trouble now! 12:7
02:03 Moorer goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 14:7
02:12 Briggs lands a solid shot to the head and follows up with a better one! He can be very effective when he remembers to throw his punches in combinations. 14:9
02:30 Moorer picks off the jab thrown by Paul Briggs. 14:9
02:38 Briggs sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 14:11
02:52 Moorer ties up Briggs. Why would he want to clinch now? 14:11
02:56 The Referee breaks it up... 14:11
03:00 Moorer lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Briggs. 14:11
03:00 The crowd is literally screaming in approval as the two fighters look for a minutes respite after a sizzling round of action. 14:11
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 2 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:08 Whatever Frank Bagley said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Moorer has some spring in his step here in the 2nd round. 0:0
0:13 Briggs misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 0:0
0:25 Moorer is clinching... Briggs is trying to free his gloves... They are under Moorer's arms... 0:0
0:29 Moorer uses his shoulder to force Briggs out of the clinch. 0:0
0:36 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 0:0
0:43 Moorer misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 0:0
0:50 Briggs stays on the inside, and he lands a short, crisp uppercut that scored big. 0:3
01:07 Briggs slides along the far ropes. 0:3
01:16 Paul Briggs can't score with short uppercut inside. Michael Moorer got his gloves in front of the punch. 0:3
01:31 Briggs lands a devastating cross! 0:7
01:31 Michael Moorer's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 0:7
01:52 Paul Briggs scores with a winging right! Moorer's head snapped back violently with that punch! 0:11
01:52 Moorer is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 0:11
02:08 Briggs forces his way inside. 0:11
02:21 Moorer's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 0:11
02:28 Briggs traps Moorer's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Cappuccino breaks it up. 0:11
02:37 Moorer works his way free! 0:11
02:42 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 0:11
02:54 Moorer drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 4:11
02:54 That series of punches rocked Briggs and he looks to be in trouble. 4:11
03:00 Round 2 ends with the sound of the bell. 3:13
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:23 * Moorer swarms Briggs scoring with both hands, Briggs looks hurt!! And down he goes!!! Briggs just folded under Michael Moorer's blistering attack!! 0:0
0:26 Cappuccino starts the count... 7:0
0:26 1... 7:0
0:27 2... 7:0
0:28 3... 7:0
0:29 4... 7:0
0:30 5... 7:0
0:31 6... 7:0
0:31 * Somehow Briggs has made it back up after taking that vicious shot. He looks like he's out of it. 7:0
0:31 The fight will continue as Cappuccino appears satisfied that Briggs is OK. 7:0
0:31 Moorer wants to show why his reputation as a strong finisher is deserved as he looks to put Briggs away! 7:0
0:49 * Moorer lands a sweet cross Briggs stumbles back and down he goes. What a knockdown! 7:0
0:52 Cappuccino picks up the count from the timekeeper... 15:0
0:52 1... 15:0
0:53 2... 15:0
0:54 3... 15:0
0:55 Briggs lurches to his feet at the count of 4 but he stumbles and is down on his knees again. He's making another effort! 15:0
0:56 5... 15:0
0:57 6... 15:0
0:58 7... 15:0
0:58 * Briggs gets back up but he looks badly shaken. 15:0
0:58 Cappuccino looks into Briggs eyes and decides to let the fight to go on... 15:0
0:58 Moorer has hurt Paul Briggs early in the round. Briggs is going to have to call on all his tricks to survive with this much time to go. 15:0
01:07 Briggs backs into a neutral corner. 15:0
01:11 Moorer throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Briggs but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 15:0
01:23 Moorer misses with the right and then fails to connect with the left as well. 15:0
01:30 A cross lands for Moorer. Briggs didn't see that one coming. 17:0
01:30 Moorer must sense that he's got Paul Briggs just about out on his feet. Now, it's a matter of whether or not he can land the punches necessary to end this fight. 17:0
01:43 Moorer fires away but finds nothing but air. 17:0
01:54 Moorer ends up behind Briggs as he deftly avoids a straight ahead attack moving to his right. 17:0
01:59 Moorer scores with the jab. 19:0
01:59 Moorer is raining blows down on Briggs, who is obviously hurt. Moorer wants to take the decision out of the hands of the judges and he has a chance to do just that! 19:0
02:08 Moorer pins Briggs in the corner! 19:0
02:08 Michael Moorer lands a hard, compact hook to the head of Briggs. 22:0
02:08 Moorer won't want to let Briggs off the hook, now that he has him hurt! 22:0
02:21 Michael Moorer is literally dancing circles around Briggs this round. 22:0
02:25 Briggs seems to be protecting his body which is leaving his head vulnerable. He doesn't like body shots but I don't know anyone that does. 22:0
02:29 Briggs moves into the upper left corner. 22:0
02:33 Briggs is protecting the body nicely as Michael Moorer fails to score inside. 22:0
02:44 Moorer whiffs with the uppercut. 22:0
02:56 Paul Briggs tries to muscle inside but Moorer clinches him. 22:0
03:00 Now they break clean. 22:0
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. 24:0
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Cappuccino motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 4. 0:0
0:07 Hey, that ringcard girl was something else! 0:0
0:22 Briggs scores with a tremendous left! 0:4
0:22 Moorer's eye's are glazed over after that shot, he is definitely hurt! 0:4
0:26 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:4
0:33 Moorer has Briggs pinned! 0:4
0:33 Moorer scores with a quick hook to the head of Briggs after Briggs missed with a wild shot of his own. 2:4
0:46 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 2:4
0:53 Moorer is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 2:4
0:58 Briggs's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 2:4
01:06 Paul Briggs misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 2:4
01:13 Moorer dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Paul Briggs back on his heels! 6:4
01:13 Moorer has Briggs in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 6:4
01:23 Briggs's jab rips into Moorer. 6:7
01:33 Moorer traps Briggs in the corner! 6:7
01:37 Moorer just can't find the range with that combination. 6:7
01:39 Briggs eyes look good. He seems to be clear-headed after last round's knockdown. 6:7
01:51 Moorer is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Briggs. 6:7
01:56 Briggs has Moorer cornered! 6:7
02:00 Briggs ties up Moorer. 6:7
02:05 Cappuccino has to break the clinch. 6:7
02:11 Briggs retreats into the upper left corner. 6:7
02:15 Briggs picks off the cross by Moorer. 6:7
02:22 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 4th. 6:7
02:25 Briggs sneaks home the right cross. 6:9
02:39 Moorer drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 11:9
02:39 Briggs is gasping for air!! 11:9
02:48 Briggs doesn't have to look for Moorer this round. He is right there in front of him. 11:9
03:00 Moorer misses wildly with the hook. 11:9
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 4. 13:8
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Briggs is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 5. 0:0
0:16 Moorer can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 0:0
0:18 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 0:0
0:23 Briggs moves into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:23 Moorer rips a hook to the body. 2:0
0:40 Moorer dances gracefully across the canvas 2:0
0:53 Michael Moorer lands a crushing cross! 6:0
0:53 That's the punch Moorer hoped to land! Briggs looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 6:0
01:09 A nice combination to the body by Moorer. 9:0
01:19 Michael Moorer ducks into an uppercut from Briggs. 9:2
01:28 Briggs throws consecutive hooks to the ribs. He really sunk that second one in there. 9:5
01:42 Briggs misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 9:5
01:53 Briggs lands a wicked uppercut! 9:9
01:53 Moorer was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 9:9
02:10 Moorer's constant movement can be frustrating to an opponent who's not capable of cutting off the ring on him. 9:9
02:24 Briggs takes a heavy cross downstairs. 14:9
02:24 Briggs is suddenly in trouble! 14:9
02:43 That punch actually went behind Briggs's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Moorer. 14:9
02:45 Briggs connects with a stiff left jab. 14:12
02:59 Moorer usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Briggs tries vainly to score. 14:12
03:00 The round comes to a close as the crowd gives the fighters a standing ovation after that action packed round. Both fighters left everything out there. This is truly boxing at it's best. 15:13
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 6 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:12 Moorer takes a hard combination from Briggs 0:4
0:12 Moorer is going to need to regroup after that blow... 0:4
0:17 Briggs needs to catch his second wind... 0:4
0:17 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 0:4
0:35 Briggs lands a solid uppercut! 0:8
0:35 Moorer looks like he was hurt by that punch! 0:8
0:45 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 0:8
0:54 Both fighters move back to ring center. 0:8
0:54 Briggs scores with a glancing cross. 0:10
01:19 That's a nice solid jab from Moorer 3:10
01:23 Briggs's tank is just about on empty. 3:10
01:33 Briggs just comes up short with the uppercut. 3:10
01:42 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 3:10
01:46 Paul Briggs takes a half step back as he tries to create some punching room. 3:10
01:52 Briggs eats a jab from Moorer 5:10
02:06 Moorer is moving nicely, using every inch of this ring. 5:10
02:15 * That was a blatant rabbit punch by Briggs and Cappuccino has stopped the action to scold him 5:12
02:15 * Cappuccino has seen enough and Briggs is going to lose a point for that foul. 5:12
02:24 Moorer is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 5:12
02:38 Briggs wings a big left hand at Michael Moorer but the latter sidesteps the punch. 5:12
02:40 A flurry of blows from Moorer lands to the body 7:12
02:54 Moorer misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 7:12
03:00 Moorer slides into the corner... 7:12
03:00 Briggs throws a flurry of punches but Moorer either blocks or slips them. 7:12
03:00 It looks like Moorer has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 7:12
03:00 Both fighters have their supporters and each man is receiving a well-deserved round of applause from a pumped up crowd! 9:12
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Moorer didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 7. 0:0
0:15 Moorer is pinned in his own corner... 0:0
0:19 Briggs wraps up Moorer. 0:0
0:24 Cappuccino has to break them apart. 0:0
0:24 Moorer is running out of gas... 0:0
0:32 Briggs has Moorer trapped in the lower neutral corner... 0:0
0:36 Briggs patiently and methodically advances, steadily cutting down the ring space, giving Moorer little room to move. 0:0
0:49 Briggs clinches... Moorer gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 0:0
0:54 Cappuccino separates them. 0:0
01:07 Paul Briggs fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 0:0
01:14 Paul Briggs scores with a cross, though it did not land flush. 0:2
01:28 Briggs is jockeying for position as he tries to force Moorer back into the corner. 0:2
01:38 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 0:2
01:42 Moorer drops the right hand flush on Briggs's chin! 5:2
01:42 That was a beautiful shot, Briggs's eyes actually rolled back in his head! It's amazing that he's still upright! 5:2
01:55 Moorer is just missing by a hair with his punches. 5:2
02:02 Briggs retreats into a neutral corner. 5:2
02:06 Moorer fires a lead right that Briggs manages to avoid. 5:2
02:13 Briggs tastes Moorer's jab 7:2
02:13 Briggs suddenly looks very vulnerable. Moorer can stop him if he lets it all hang out. 7:2
02:22 The fighters are back at ring center... 7:2
02:22 Moorer slips in a jab to the body 9:2
02:22 That last punch by Moorer just turned Briggs's legs to Jell-O! Briggs did a little dance and he's trying to regroup. Moorer moves in for the kill. 9:2
02:44 Moorer telegraphed that shot and Briggs ducks under it easily. 9:2
02:59 * A beautiful combination to the chin knocks Briggs to the canvas! 9:2
03:00 Cappuccino begins the count over Briggs as Moorer moves to a neutral corner.. 15:2
03:00 1... 15:2
03:00 * Briggs is back on his feet and indicates he is fine to Cappuccino. 15:2
03:00 Cappuccino seems convinced that Briggs is ok, and the fight will continue! 15:2
03:00 Moorer appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 15:2
03:00 The Arena is shaking as the bell rings to end the round, a knockdown really has a way of turning a fight crowd into a bloodthirsty mob. 15:3
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Briggs looks a bit disgusted as Round 8 gets underway. 0:0
0:10 Briggs looks to work the body, but Michael Moorer covers up nicely. 0:0
0:18 Michael Moorer has Briggs trapped! 0:0
0:23 Moorer is holding on to Briggs. He seems to be taking a breather. 0:0
0:27 Cappuccino moves in to break the clinch. 0:0
0:37 Briggs wraps up Moorer... Neither fighter will break... 0:0
0:41 Cappuccino separates the two... 0:0
0:46 Briggs slides into a neutral corner... 0:0
0:46 Michael Moorer drives a brutal right hook home just above Briggs's trunks. 3:0
0:55 Briggs has Moorer blocked in! 3:0
0:55 Paul Briggs lands a stinging jab. 3:2
0:59 Both of these fighters are really laboring now... 3:2
01:09 Briggs fires a volley of punches but Moorer was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 3:2
01:16 Moorer lands a strong hook! 7:2
01:16 Briggs looks shaken! 7:2
01:25 The action is at ring center. 7:2
01:25 Briggs lets his hands go paintbrushing the body of Moorer 7:4
01:30 Briggs seems to have shaken off the effects of last round's knockdown. 7:4
01:46 Cappuccino yells at the fighters to separate but Briggs and Moorer are a tangle of arms. 7:4
01:55 Referee Cappuccino separates the two... 7:4
01:59 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 7:4
02:04 Briggs backs into the upper corner. 7:4
02:08 Moorer is clinching. Cappuccino better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. 7:4
02:17 Cappuccino breaks them up... 7:4
02:27 Briggs cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Moorer had his elbows tucked in nicely. 7:4
02:29 Moorer lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 9:4
02:42 Michael Moorer made Briggs look foolish as he dodged everything he threw just now. Briggs would have better luck trying to catch a greased Pig. 9:4
02:59 Paul Briggs does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Michael Moorer's punches in close. 9:4
03:00 And there's the bell ending Round 8. 8:4
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Moorer and Briggs leave their corners. 0:0
0:07 Moorer got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Frank Bagley's instructions work. 0:0
0:13 Moorer misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:0
0:20 Yvon Michel really gave it to Briggs between rounds, but Briggs's didn't seem to be paying attention. 0:0
0:25 Moorer fires and misses. 0:0
0:27 Briggs scores with a pinpoint hook to the chin of Moorer. 0:3
0:39 Briggs retreats into the upper left corner. 0:3
0:44 Moorer scores with a tremendous left just above the waistline! 4:3
0:44 Those punches hurt Briggs and he looks to hang on. 4:3
0:57 Moorer seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 4:3
01:06 Moorer traps Paul Briggs in the corner! 4:3
01:06 Moorer throws an uppercut from way outside. It lands but he's lucky! That's a dangerous punch to throw unless you're in close. 6:3
01:22 Briggs backs into his own corner... 6:3
01:26 Moorer voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 6:3
01:31 The action slows for the moment. 6:3
01:42 Michael Moorer misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 6:3
01:54 Moorer smothers Briggs's attack as Briggs tries to get off some shots inside. 6:3
01:57 Moorer scores with consecutive blows to the body of Briggs. 8:3
02:10 Moorer fires and misses. 8:3
02:13 Briggs scores with a hook to the body but he misses when he tries to double up with it. 8:5
02:25 Moorer moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 10:5
02:34 Briggs slides into a neutral corner... 10:5
02:39 Michael Moorer has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Paul Briggs. 10:5
02:43 Cappuccino separates the two... 10:5
02:48 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 10:5
02:56 Briggs fires a left hand that Moorer takes high on the shoulder. 10:5
03:00 The bell ending Round 9 sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 11:5
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds for the last round of the bout. 0:0
0:13 Briggs fires a shot, but it glances off Moorer's shoulder. 0:0
0:24 Briggs tries to drop the right hand over the top but Moorer ducks under it. 0:0
0:27 Moorer feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Briggs's chin. 2:0
0:43 Moorer gets off a quick combination to the body 4:0
0:55 Moorer scores with several light punches to the head. 6:0
01:13 Briggs wraps his arms around Moorer. 6:0
01:22 Moorer pushes Briggs away. 6:0
01:31 Moorer ties up Briggs... 6:0
01:40 Referee Cappuccino steps in to break it up. 6:0
01:49 Paul Briggs shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Moorer flush! 6:4
01:49 Moorer staggers into the ropes! He is struggling to remain upright! 6:4
02:02 Briggs feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 6:4
02:06 Moorer holds his arms up in disgust as Briggs holds him around his waist. 6:4
02:11 Referee Cappuccino has to separate the two... 6:4
02:20 Paul Briggs looks for a breather; he grabs Moorer and holds on. Moorer pushes Briggs off and looks for an opening. 6:4
02:29 Cappuccino pries them apart. 6:4
02:41 Moorer pins Briggs's arms! The fighters are tied up... 6:4
02:53 Moorer and Briggs each take a step back. 6:4
03:00 Briggs is getting frustrated as Moorer continues to hold on to him. Briggs is punching Moorer's head, trying to break his hold. Finally, Cappuccino pushes the fighters apart. 6:4
03:00 Moorer pushes Briggs away. 6:4
03:00 Call it a night, sports fans, because this fight is over! Let's see who gets the nod from the judges. 5:4
Fight Result
Here's Ed Darien with the call...
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
Robert Grasso, United States scores the bout 96 to 89
Duane Ford, United States scores the bout 97 to 88
Francisco Vazquez Marcos, Spain scores the bout 96 to 89
The winner by unanimous decision is Michael Moorer!
Score Cards
Robert Grasso Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Michael Moorer 9 10 10 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 96
Paul Briggs 9 9 7 10 10 9 8 9 9 9 89
Duane Ford Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Michael Moorer 9 9 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 97
Paul Briggs 9 10 7 9 9 9 8 9 9 9 88
Francisco Vazquez Marcos Round Total
Spain 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Michael Moorer 9 9 10 10 10 9 10 10 9 10 96
Paul Briggs 9 10 7 9 9 9 8 9 10 9 89
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Michael Moorer 27 28 30 29 29 27 30 30 29 30 289
Paul Briggs 27 29 21 28 28 27 24 27 28 27 266
Statistics
Categories Michael Moorer Paul Briggs
Knockdowns scored 3 0
Jabs / Round 4.40 2.20
Hooks / Round 4.30 3.00
Crosses / Round 4.10 2.00
Combinations / Round 4.30 2.70
Uppercuts / Round 3.90 4.30
Punches Landed / Round 21.00 14.20
Punches Missed / Round 61.30 53.30
Punching Accuracy 25.5% 21.0%
Total Number of Fouls 1 1
Rabbit Punching 1 1
Foul Penalties:
Point Deduction 1 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 2 / 2
Fight Inside 0 / 0 4 / 2
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 6 / 6 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 3 / 1
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Support Bout
Bob Foster vs Danny Green
Fight info: Nottingham Arena, Nottingham, England, 2021-06-26, announcer is Frank Shain, referee is Frank Santore, the bout will be scored by three judges: Gus Mercurio (Australia), James Hoomaian (United States) and George Kachulis (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: Bob Foster - Record: 3-5-1 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Spider Kelly - Cut Man: Ted Bentham
In the blue corner: Danny Green - Record: 0-3-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Roger Mayweather - Cut Man: Joe Chavez
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 There's the bell and this contest is underway. 0:0
0:09 Foster presses the attack, landing a crisp uppercut inside. 3:0
0:26 Bob Foster lands a devastating hook! 7:0
0:26 Green is going to need to regroup after that blow... 7:0
0:35 Some good body work by Foster but not much on those punches. 9:0
0:48 Foster goes to the body landing an uppercut. 11:0
0:57 Bob Foster goes to the head, the body and now back to the head. That was a beautiful sequence of punches. 14:0
01:11 There's a straight right by Foster! 18:0
01:11 Green's knee almost touched the canvas... 18:0
01:20 Danny Green tastes Foster's jab 20:0
01:35 Foster tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 20:0
01:41 The action slows for the moment. 20:0
01:55 Foster doubled up on the hook. Did you see the water fly off Green's head? 24:0
01:55 Green was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 24:0
02:08 Foster fires a short right cross that lands square. That was a nice punch. 27:0
02:21 Foster looks to work the body, but Green covers up nicely. 27:0
02:35 Foster and Green are in a clinch, Santore hollers at them to break and start fighting. 27:0
02:47 Santore has to break the clinch. 27:0
02:57 Green traps Bob Foster's gloves under his arms... He won't let go. 27:0
03:00 Santore is shouting at Green to break! 27:0
03:00 There's the bell. That brings the first Round to a close. 27:0
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Something's wrong. The bell should have sounded to start...there it goes. Both fighters got a few extra seconds rest here at the start of Round 2. 0:0
0:11 Foster lands a hard, compact hook to the head of Green. 3:0
0:19 Green got some great advice from Roger Mayweather between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 2. 3:0
0:24 Green misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 3:0
0:27 Foster fires the jab. It finds its target. 5:0
0:43 Foster lands a crushing cross! 9:0
0:43 Green is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 9:0
0:57 Foster picks off the hook by Danny Green. 9:0
01:09 Green leaves the jab just short. 9:0
01:11 Not much steam behind Foster's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 11:0
01:25 Green knows one direction and thats straight ahead. 11:0
01:30 Foster is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 11:0
01:38 The fighters are tied up. Green tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 11:0
01:42 * Santore stops the fight and is calling an intentional head butt on Green. That is unbelievable, it was in no way intentional. 11:0
01:42 Referee Santore separates the two... 11:0
01:46 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 11:0
01:57 Both men look to measure one another. 11:0
02:01 Both fighters need to close the distance between them. 11:0
02:08 Foster takes a cross to the head from Green. 11:2
02:27 Green grabs Bob Foster. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 11:2
02:36 Santore separates the two fighters. 11:2
02:49 Green looks to land a hook but misses the mark. 11:2
02:51 Foster scores with a beautiful cross that just missed landing flush on Green's jaw. 13:2
03:00 Green swings...and misses. 13:2
03:00 Santore motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 2. 13:2
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 3 begins. 0:0
0:08 Hey, that ringcard girl was something else! 0:0
0:12 Foster throws consecutive hooks to the ribs. He really sunk that second one in there. 3:0
0:30 Green frees himself from Foster's clutches! They move to ring center now. 3:0
0:39 Foster lands a smashing hook! 8:0
0:39 Green is clutching his side! 8:0
0:52 Foster lands a crushing hook! 12:0
0:52 Green is reeling after that shot! 12:0
01:09 Foster misses wildly with the hook. 12:0
01:16 Foster has Green blocked in! 12:0
01:16 Foster lands a big hook to the jaw of Danny Green. Green was stopped cold by that shot. 15:0
01:34 Santore yells at the fighters to separate but Foster and Green are a tangle of arms. 15:0
01:38 * Santore is telling Green to quit leaning on the neck. 15:0
01:52 Foster goes to work inside landing a hard combination to body. 18:0
02:22 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 18:0
02:29 Foster is clinching. Early in a fight you have to wonder but late in a fight clinching can give a fighter a breather. 18:0
02:34 Santore moves them apart. 18:0
02:41 Foster throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Green's jaw. 20:0
02:55 Green usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Foster tries vainly to score. 20:0
02:57 Danny Green lands a flurry to the ribs of Foster. 20:2
03:00 Round 3 ends with the sound of the bell. 20:3
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Foster looks to be in good shape as Round 4 gets underway. 0:0
0:16 Foster lands a hard cross! 4:0
0:16 Green is badly hurt! 4:0
0:21 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 4:0
0:25 Green is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 4:0
0:33 Foster grabs and holds Danny Green... 4:0
0:37 Santore separates the two... 4:0
0:42 Green's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 4:0
0:45 Green lands a jab to Foster's midsection 4:2
0:54 Foster is trapped in the corner... 4:2
0:54 * Santore signals an intentional head butt against Green which stuns the crowd, the corners and even Green's opponent. That was a terrible call! 4:4
0:54 Danny Green bangs away with both hands and a nice uppercut finds a home. 4:4
01:05 The fighters are at ring center... 4:4
01:10 Foster holds his arms up in disgust as Green holds him around his waist. 4:4
01:14 * Santore cautions Foster for striking with his his shoulder. 4:4
01:37 Foster charges in but Green avoids the rush. 4:4
01:49 Foster patiently and methodically advances, steadily cutting down the ring space, giving Green little room to move. 4:4
01:53 Green steals a quick glance at his corner. 4:4
02:05 Foster landed a sharp combination that rocked Green back on his heels! 8:4
02:05 What a beautiful combination! Green might not survive this... 8:4
02:26 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 8:4
02:29 Green catches Foster with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 8:6
02:46 Foster connects with a violent hook! 12:6
02:46 That shot buckled Danny Green's legs and he is really unsteady now, like he could go down at any moment! 12:6
03:00 Foster shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Green flush! 16:6
03:00 Green was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 16:6
03:00 The bell stops the action as Foster and Green go back to their corners. 17:6
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Foster is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 5. 0:0
0:12 Green misses with that punch. 0:0
0:15 Foster is getting the better of it on the inside. There's that crunching uppercut again! 3:0
0:24 Green received a pep talk from Roger Mayweather before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 3:0
0:29 Green comes in low. Foster puts a headlock on him. Santore knocks Foster's arm off Green's head. 3:0
0:33 Santore pries them apart. 3:0
0:46 Foster traps Green's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Santore breaks it up. 3:0
0:58 Referee Santore steps in to break it up. 3:0
01:11 Foster doesn't look all that graceful but he moves fairly well in the ring. 3:0
01:16 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Foster lands the right hand. 5:0
01:29 Green is motioning with his gloves for Foster to bring it on, but Green is not being overly aggressive himself right now. 5:0
01:40 And Bob Foster tastes the power of a huge uppercut from Green! 5:4
01:40 Foster is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 5:4
01:57 Green cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Foster had his elbows tucked in nicely. 5:4
02:03 Foster takes a half step back as he tries to create some punching room. 5:4
02:11 Foster lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Green. 5:4
02:14 Green rips off a nice right-left combination to the head. 5:6
02:30 Foster goes straight at Green, a poor way to cut off the ring if that's what he's trying to do. 5:6
02:35 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 5th. 5:6
02:39 Not a lot on that hook to Foster's side, but it scored. 5:8
02:53 Foster is jockeying for position as he tries to force Green back into the corner. 5:8
02:57 Green seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 5:8
03:00 And that ends Round number 5. 7:8
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 6 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:16 Foster lands a vicious uppercut! 4:0
0:16 That blow connected solidly to the head of Green and he is stunned! 4:0
0:21 Green is starting to carry his arms lower...he's tired. 4:0
0:25 Spider Kelly was really animated in Foster's corner and Foster was nodding in agreement. 4:0
0:30 Foster catches Green coming in with a sweet uppercut! 9:0
0:30 Green is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 9:0
0:39 Foster lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 11:0
0:49 Green sometimes falls in love with his hook ... but when it scores like that one, it's hard to blame him! 11:3
01:01 Foster moves into the far left corner. 11:3
01:06 Green lands a strong hook! 11:7
01:06 Foster was stunned by that blow! 11:7
01:14 Bob Foster doesn't have to look for Danny Green this round. He is right there in front of him. 11:7
01:22 Foster really buried that punch into Green's ribs. 15:7
01:22 Green is reeling.. 15:7
01:32 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 15:7
01:36 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 15:7
01:36 The two men close the distance between each other. Foster throws a half-hook, half-uppercut that catches Green clean and stops him in his tracks. 18:7
01:45 Foster lands the hook downstairs as he continues to find openings in Green's defense. 21:7
01:54 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Foster lands a short uppercut to the chin of Green. 23:7
02:06 Danny Green moves into a neutral corner. 23:7
02:10 Foster scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 28:7
02:10 Green is hurt! 28:7
02:19 Foster backs into his own corner... 28:7
02:24 Green tries to give angles as he continues his relentless forward motion. 28:7
02:41 * Green goes down!! he walked right into a wicked uppercut from Foster!! 28:7
02:44 Santore picks up the count.. 38:7
02:44 1... 38:7
02:45 2... 38:7
02:46 3... 38:7
02:47 4... 38:7
02:48 5... 38:7
02:49 6... 38:7
02:50 7... 38:7
02:51 8... 38:7
02:52 9... 38:7
02:52 * Green's legs look bad as he manages to rise from the knockdown. 38:7
02:52 Green raises his guard as Santore asks him if he wants to continue. Green wants to keep on fighting but he still looks hurt. 38:7
02:57 * The referee is stopping the fight!! Green wants to continue but Santore has seen enough. This one is over and Foster is the winner by TKO in round 6! 38:7
Fight Result
And here with the call is Frank Shain
Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by technical knockout at the 02:58 mark in Round 6 is...
Bob Foster!
Score Cards
Gus Mercurio Round Total
Australia 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Bob Foster 10 10 10 10 9 49
Danny Green 8 9 9 9 10 45
James Hoomaian Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Bob Foster 10 10 10 10 9 49
Danny Green 8 9 9 9 10 45
George Kachulis Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Bob Foster 10 10 10 10 9 49
Danny Green 8 9 9 9 10 45
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Bob Foster 30 30 30 30 27 147
Danny Green 24 27 27 27 30 135
Statistics
Categories Bob Foster Danny Green
Knockdowns scored 1 0
Jabs / Round 8.17 2.67
Hooks / Round 9.83 2.00
Crosses / Round 7.50 1.33
Combinations / Round 6.00 1.50
Uppercuts / Round 5.17 2.17
Punches Landed / Round 36.67 9.67
Punches Missed / Round 22.33 33.50
Punching Accuracy 62.1% 22.4%
Total Number of Fouls 1 1
Using Shoulder 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Inside 3 / 3 3 / 2
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 2 / 1
Fight Outside (Defensive) 2 / 1 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Co-Feature
Tommy Loughran vs Roy Jones Jr
Fight info: Nottingham Arena, Nottingham, England, 2021-06-26, announcer is Bob Alexander, referee is Paul Field, the bout will be scored by three judges: Robert Paolino (United States), Kazumasa Kuwata (Japan) and Raul Nieves (Mexico), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, the fighters will compete for the IBF title(s), the bout is scheduled for 12 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 Loughran - Record: 7-1-1 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Peter Manfredo Sr. - Cut Man: Lenny DeJesus
In the blue corner: Roy Jones Jr - Record: 7-2-0 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Robert McCracken - Cut Man: Cassius Green
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Field 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
0:15 There's a lead right hand that finds its mark. That can be a dangerous punch if Tommy Loughran can land a solid one. 2:0
0:15 They're both coming in head first. Someone's going to get cut if this keeps occurring! 2:0
0:25 Jones Jr lands a nice cross but Loughran turned with it, absorbing most of its power. 2:2
0:39 Loughran doesn't connect with the combination. 2:2
01:07 Roy Jones Jr walks in to a glancing hook from Tommy Loughran. 4:2
01:22 Roy Jones Jr throws a flurry of punches but Loughran either blocks or slips them. 4:2
01:24 Loughran rips a hook to the head. 6:2
01:36 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 6:2
01:43 Loughran is moving around the ring nicely. 6:2
01:48 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 6:2
01:50 Loughran gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 8:2
02:10 Jones Jr catches Loughran coming in with a sweet uppercut! 8:6
02:10 And Loughran's in big trouble now! 8:6
02:34 There's a hard shot off the top of Loughran's head! 8:10
02:34 Jones Jr has Loughran in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 8:10
02:48 Loughran gets in a short cross to the body. 10:10
02:57 Jones Jr doesn't have to look for Loughran this round. He is right there in front of him. 10:10
03:00 The crowd is literally screaming in approval as the two fighters look for a minutes respite after a sizzling round of action. 11:11
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Loughran and Jones Jr leave their corners. 0:0
0:08 Jones Jr got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Robert McCracken's instructions work. 0:0
0:13 Jones Jr approaches flat-footed, but continues to move forward, not giving Loughran any room to breathe. 0:0
0:22 Loughran fires a left hand that Jones Jr takes high on the shoulder. 0:0
0:35 Jones Jr scores with a winging right! Loughran's head snapped back violently with that punch! 0:5
0:35 Tommy Loughran is going to need to regroup after that blow... 0:5
0:49 Jones Jr cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Loughran had his elbows tucked in nicely. 0:5
0:55 Jones Jr is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 0:5
0:58 * Field has stopped the action. He is issuing a warning to Jones Jr for a low blow. 0:7
01:20 Both fighters let their hands go with Jones Jr coming out on top in that melee. 2:10
01:36 Jones Jr just misses with a huge shot as Loughran chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 2:10
01:38 Loughran scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 4:10
02:04 Jones Jr has freed himself from Loughran. They move quickly to ring center. 4:10
02:11 Jones Jr has Loughran pinned! 4:10
02:16 Jones Jr lands a wicked uppercut! 4:14
02:16 Loughran is just looking for a place to fall after that shot! 4:14
02:28 Loughran scores with consecutive blows to the body of Jones Jr. 6:14
02:37 Jones Jr slides into his own corner... 6:14
02:41 Loughran ends up behind Jones Jr as he deftly avoids a straight ahead attack moving to his right. 6:14
02:46 Tommy Loughran seems to be protecting his body which is leaving his head vulnerable. He doesn't like body shots but I don't know anyone that does. 6:14
02:49 The action slows for the moment. 6:14
02:52 Jones Jr traps Loughran in the corner! 6:14
02:52 Some good body work by Jones Jr but not much on those punches. 6:16
03:00 Jones Jr is forced into his own corner... 6:16
03:00 Loughran clamps Jones Jr's arms to his side and holds on until Field breaks the hold. 6:16
03:00 Field is shouting at Loughran to break! 6:16
03:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 7:17
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Loughran looks a bit disgusted as Round 3 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 A flurry of punches are exchanged, but Jones Jr is coming out on top. 2:3
0:21 Loughran is holding... 2:3
0:26 Referee Field separates the two... 2:3
0:36 Loughran is moving like he is walking on air tonight. 2:3
0:46 Jones Jr smothers Tommy Loughran's attack with a clinch! 2:3
0:50 * Field steps in and admonishes Jones Jr for leaning on Loughran's neck. 2:3
01:11 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. 2:3
01:23 Loughran telegraphed that shot and Jones Jr ducks under it easily. 2:3
01:39 Jones Jr is protecting the body nicely as Loughran fails to score inside. 2:3
01:50 Loughran fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 4:3
02:01 Loughran seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 4:3
02:17 Roy Jones Jr slides into a neutral corner... 4:3
02:26 Neither fighter seems to be anxious to mix it up. They've been a little overly cautious so far this round. 4:3
02:33 OH! Roy Jones Jr landed the big hook flush! 4:7
02:33 Tommy Loughran is reeling.. 4:7
02:50 Jones Jr usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Loughran tries vainly to score. 4:7
02:57 Loughran just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 4:11
02:57 Loughran was hurt by those blows! 4:11
03:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 3, forcing Field to step in. 4:11
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 4 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:07 Loughran's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:12 Jones Jr pummels Loughran, capping off his assault with a stiff uppercut! 0:4
0:12 That shot buckled Loughran's legs and he is really unsteady now, like he could go down at any moment! 0:4
0:17 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 0:4
0:25 Jones Jr is blocked in his own corner... 0:4
0:30 Loughran can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 0:4
0:37 Loughran slides into the corner... 0:4
0:41 Jones Jr pins Loughran's arms! The fighters are tied up... 0:4
0:46 Loughran pushes Jones Jr away. 0:4
0:55 Jones Jr lands a crushing cross! 0:8
0:55 Loughran looks shaken! 0:8
01:04 Jones Jr pins Loughran in the corner! 0:8
01:08 Jones Jr just comes up short with the jab. 0:8
01:16 The action is at ring center. 0:8
01:16 Loughran sneaks home the right cross. 2:8
01:33 Tommy Loughran misses with that jab. 2:8
01:35 Jones Jr lands a short hook to the body. 2:10
01:49 Jones Jr fires away but finds nothing but air. 2:10
01:51 * Field is telling Loughran to watch holding and hitting. 5:10
02:12 Tommy Loughran retreats into a neutral corner. 5:10
02:16 Jones Jr just can't find the range with that jab. 5:10
02:23 Loughran and Jones Jr wade into each other with a fury, in violent exchange that saw both men give as good as they got. 7:12
02:39 Jones Jr tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Loughran blocks it. 7:12
02:56 Loughran throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 9:12
03:00 That was a great round as both combatants gave it everything they had and then some. 9:12
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Loughran rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:16 Jones Jr wraps up Loughran. 0:0
0:20 Field has to break the clinch. 0:0
0:20 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:0
0:25 Loughran got some great advice from Peter Manfredo Sr. between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 5. 0:0
0:26 Loughran throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Jones Jr's jaw. 2:0
0:35 Jones Jr takes a hook as he tries to work inside. 4:0
0:47 Loughran seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 4:0
0:49 Loughran has Jones Jr cornered! 4:0
0:49 Loughran lands a short left hook to the head. 6:0
01:03 Jones Jr pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 6:0
01:11 Loughran backs into a neutral corner. 6:0
01:16 Jones Jr works his way in and leans on Loughran... 6:0
01:25 Field moves in to break the clinch. 6:0
01:37 Jones Jr grabs Loughran again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 6:0
01:41 Field separates the two fighters. 6:0
01:47 Both fighters move back to ring center. 6:0
01:47 Tommy Loughran works his way inside and scores with a hook to the body. 8:0
02:03 Loughran just comes up short with the combination. 8:0
02:18 Loughran is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Jones Jr. 8:0
02:27 Jones Jr works his way in and leans on Loughran. 8:0
02:37 Considering the clinch Jones Jr has on Loughran it looks like he wants to dance with him, not fight him. Loughran pushes him away. 8:0
02:42 Roy Jones Jr and Loughran each take a step back. 8:0
02:47 Jones Jr tries to push Loughran back in an attempt to gain room to punch. 8:0
02:58 Jones Jr lands a hard cross! 8:4
02:58 That shot landed square and Tommy Loughran felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 8:4
03:00 Round 5 of this scheduled 12 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 9:4
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 6 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:06 Peter Manfredo Sr. was extremely upbeat during the break with Loughran providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:11 Jones Jr just landed a three punch combo! 0:4
0:11 Loughran is in serious trouble after absorbing those punches. He is staggering around like he was taken under the pier and beaten with blackjacks! 0:4
0:15 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 0:4
0:20 Loughran gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Jones Jr. 2:4
0:30 Jones Jr scores with a hook to the body but he misses when he tries to double up with it. 2:6
0:39 Both fighters want to work inside for the moment, as Loughran blasts home a hook. 4:6
0:51 Jones Jr scores with a hard uppercut upstairs from the inside. 4:9
01:06 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Loughran rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 4:9
01:18 Roy Jones Jr lands a strong hook! 4:13
01:18 Loughran is staggered... 4:13
01:34 Jones Jr moves in at an angle, trying to cut off the ring on Loughran. 4:13
01:38 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 6th. 4:13
01:45 Both men look to measure one another. 4:13
01:48 Both fighters take a half-step back. 4:13
01:56 Loughran ties up Roy Jones Jr... Let's hope this does not turn into a wrestling match. 4:13
02:08 Field separates the two... 4:13
02:13 Jones Jr doubles up to the body, though Loughran seems unfazed. 4:15
02:22 Jones Jr hooks off the jab and scores to the body or Loughran. 4:17
02:36 Jones Jr pushes Loughran then steps away from him. 4:17
02:43 Jones Jr pins Loughran in the corner! 4:17
02:52 * A solid combination drops Loughran on his back! 4:17
02:54 Field positions himself over Loughran and starts the count.. 4:23
02:54 1... 4:23
02:55 2... 4:23
02:56 3... 4:23
02:56 * Tommy Loughran is up and leaning on the ropes. Now he comes off them and looks toward Jones Jr. 4:23
02:56 This fight is going to be allowed to continue. However, one has to just wonder how much more punishment Loughran can take. 4:23
03:00 The bell rings and the crowd is on fire, that knockdown was definitely worth the price of admission 4:25
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Jones Jr is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 7. 0:0
0:13 Jones Jr landed a sharp combination that rocked Loughran back on his heels! 0:4
0:13 Loughran seems to be back on an even keel after those blows... 0:4
0:18 Loughran is really laboring now, but he's still fighting. 0:4
0:22 Peter Manfredo Sr. was really animated in Loughran's corner and Loughran was nodding in agreement. 0:4
0:23 Tommy Loughran backs into the right corner. 0:4
0:27 Jones Jr lets his hands go inside, but Loughran protects his body well. 0:4
0:38 Loughran scores with a glancing cross. 2:4
0:51 Loughran is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 2:4
0:58 Jones Jr feels his back touch the ropes and tries to reverse his position. He doesn't want to be the one trapped there. 2:4
01:07 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 2:4
01:10 Jones Jr rips away on the inside landing a solid uppercut that may have hurt Loughran. It looked like his legs buckled ever so briefly. 2:7
01:19 Roy Jones Jr has Loughran trapped in the lower right neutral corner... 2:7
01:24 Roy Jones Jr misses wildly with the Hook. 2:7
01:26 Loughran feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Roy Jones Jr's chin. 4:7
01:31 Loughran appears to be rebounding from the knockdown he suffered in the last frame. 4:7
01:38 Loughran lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 6:7
01:54 Loughran has Jones Jr blocked in! 6:7
01:54 Loughran lands a rapier like jab to the head of Jones Jr 8:7
02:08 Jones Jr misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 8:7
02:10 Loughran continues to pop the jab 10:7
02:22 Jones Jr backs into his own corner... 10:7
02:27 Loughran looks to work the body, but Jones Jr covers up nicely. 10:7
02:34 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Loughran lands a short uppercut to the chin of Jones Jr. 12:7
02:48 Jones Jr misses wildly with the hook. 12:7
02:55 Jones Jr lands a big hook to the jaw of Tommy Loughran. Loughran was stopped cold by that shot. 12:10
03:00 There was no feeling out in that round, Loughran and Jones Jr really went at it. 12:12
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Jones Jr looks to be in fair shape as Round 8 gets underway. 0:0
0:17 Jones Jr has his arms wrapped around Loughran... Now they separate. 0:0
0:22 Field has to separate the two... 0:0
0:31 Jones Jr can't score with short uppercut inside. Loughran got his gloves in front of the punch. 0:0
0:33 Loughran lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 2:0
0:42 The fighters are back at ring center... 2:0
0:47 Jones Jr wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Loughran's defense. 2:0
01:00 Tommy Loughran does a great job of moving as Jones Jr tries to work inside. 2:0
01:02 Jones Jr tastes Loughran's jab 4:0
01:14 Loughran seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 4:0
01:28 The fighters are tied up. Loughran tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 4:0
01:40 * Jones Jr is hitting with his shoulder in the close and Field has seen enough as he issues a warning. 4:0
01:58 Jones Jr voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 4:0
02:07 Loughran is trapped in the corner... 4:0
02:11 Jones Jr whiffs with the uppercut. 4:0
02:18 Jones Jr feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 4:0
02:23 Jones Jr drives that short hook into Loughran's midsection! 4:5
02:23 Loughran is suddenly in trouble! 4:5
02:36 Loughran's jab is fast and accurate. 6:5
02:49 Loughran moves into the left corner. 6:5
02:49 There's a combination of punches from Jones Jr that score big. 6:8
03:00 Jones Jr moves into a neutral corner. 6:8
03:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 8. 5:9
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 9 begins. 0:0
0:18 Loughran dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Jones Jr back on his heels! 4:0
0:18 Jones Jr is in big trouble, he took a lot punches there and he does not look very steady! 4:0
0:40 It's a sweet uppercut by Loughran! He snapped Jones Jr's head straight back with that punch! 8:0
0:40 That punch may have stunned Jones Jr momentarily. 8:0
0:50 Loughran flicks a lead right to the head of Jones Jr. 10:0
0:59 Jones Jr retreats into the far corner. 10:0
0:59 Tommy Loughran scores with a quick hook to the head of Jones Jr after Jones Jr missed with a wild shot of his own. 12:0
0:59 * That punch has opened a cut on Jones Jr. Blood is evident but exactly how bad the cut is can't be ascertained just yet. 13:0
0:59 The blood seeping into the left eye of Jones Jr is coming from a cut right on the eyebrow of the fighter. his corner had better do some quick work on tit, or it's going to have a negative impact on their fighter. 13:0
01:03 Jones Jr is slowing up... 13:0
01:10 * Field motions to Loughran to keep his punches up. 15:0
01:24 Jones Jr now has some bruising under his right eye. 15:0
01:35 Loughran has Jones Jr trapped! 15:0
01:35 These guys are really going at it but Jones Jr looks to be getting the worse of it. 18:2
01:49 Loughran connects with a violent combination! 23:2
01:49 Jones Jr was just battered in that exchange, he is reeling and has no clue where he is. 23:2
01:53 Both of these fighters are really laboring now... 23:2
02:05 Loughran's fans are here in force tonight, cheering everything he does. 23:2
02:20 Jones Jr really buried that punch into Loughran's ribs. 23:6
02:20 Loughran was shaken by those blows! 23:6
02:32 Jones Jr moves into the left corner. 23:6
02:36 Loughran throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Jones Jr but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 23:6
02:43 Jones Jr lands a devastating uppercut! 23:10
02:43 Loughran was staggered by that punch! 23:10
02:57 Tommy Loughran shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Jones Jr flush! 27:10
02:57 Jones Jr looks shaken! 27:10
03:00 Jones Jr's vision could be hampered by the ever-increasing swelling under his right eye. 27:10
03:00 It looks like Jones Jr has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 27:10
03:00 That round personified the word brawl, as both fighters really went at it the for entire three minutes. 28:10
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Something's wrong. The bell should have sounded to start...there it goes. Both fighters got a few extra seconds rest here at the start of Round 10. 0:0
0:06 The cut on the left eyebrow suffered by Jones Jr has been closed for the time being, thanks to a great job by his cut man. 0:0
0:11 Loughran is just missing by a hair with his punches. 0:0
0:18 And Loughran tastes the power of a huge hook from Jones Jr! 0:5
0:18 Jones Jr has Loughran hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 0:5
0:34 * Field steps in and admonishes Loughran for a low blow. 2:5
0:48 The swelling is increasing around Jones Jr's right. 2:5
0:53 Loughran is keeping away from the ropes. 2:5
0:57 Loughran lands a solid uppercut! 7:5
0:57 Loughran just delivered some big time hurt with that punch! Even the fans at ringside felt it! 7:5
01:14 Field yells at the fighters to separate but Loughran and Jones Jr are a tangle of arms. 7:5
01:23 Now they break clean. 7:5
01:35 Loughran fires and misses. 7:5
01:43 Both fighters are working the angles, looking to get the upper hand in this contest. 7:5
01:50 Jones Jr just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Loughran with a sharp combination! 7:9
01:50 Oh my! those were devastating blows! Loughran is just trying to hang on! 7:9
02:06 Loughran is holding on to Jones Jr. He seems to be taking a breather. 7:9
02:10 Loughran pushes Jones Jr away. 7:9
02:20 Jones Jr looks somewhat plodding as he tries to chase down Loughran. 7:9
02:32 Loughran lands a strong hook! 11:9
02:32 Jones Jr is hurt! 11:9
02:37 The swelling around Jones Jr's right eye is worsening. 11:9
02:52 Jones Jr fires and misses. 11:9
02:59 Loughran drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 15:9
02:59 Jones Jr is clutching his side! 15:9
03:00 Jones Jr appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 15:9
03:00 There's a nice round of applause from the crowd as the round comes to an end. 15:10
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Loughran and Jones Jr square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 11. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Jones Jr is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Jones Jr still has distension. 0:0
0:13 Jones Jr throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 0:0
0:15 Loughran gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Jones Jr with an uppercut. 2:0
0:37 * Jones Jr swarms Loughran scoring with both hands, Loughran looks hurt!! And down he goes!!! Loughran just folded under Jones Jr's blistering attack!! 2:0
0:40 Field motions Jones Jr to a neutral corner and starts the count. 2:7
0:40 1... 2:7
0:41 2... 2:7
0:42 3... 2:7
0:43 4... 2:7
0:44 5... 2:7
0:45 6... 2:7
0:45 * Loughran is up, but not out of the woods yet as he still looks groggy. 2:7
0:45 Field checks Loughran closely and will allow the fight to continue. 2:7
0:45 Loughran has suffered a delayed reaction to that last punch. He lurched forward and his legs look bad. Jones Jr needs to capitalize on this moment because he can end this thing right now. 2:7
0:54 Loughran is pinned in his own corner... 2:7
0:59 Jones Jr is stalking his opponent. 2:7
01:07 Jones Jr tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 2:7
01:19 Jones Jr lands a crushing uppercut! 2:11
01:19 Loughran's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 2:11
01:27 He backs into the right corner. 2:11
01:36 Jones Jr fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 2:11
01:42 The two men close the distance between each other. Jones Jr throws a half-hook, half-uppercut that catches Loughran clean and stops him in his tracks. 2:14
01:42 Loughran suddenly looks very vulnerable. Jones Jr can stop him if he lets it all hang out. 2:14
01:56 Jones Jr pins Loughran's arms. Now they move apart. 2:14
02:00 Field breaks them up... 2:14
02:05 Loughran is trapped in his own corner... 2:14
02:09 Jones Jr tries to drop the right hand over the top but Loughran ducks under it. 2:14
02:17 The crowd is reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 2:14
02:20 Both fighters are flailing away but Jones Jr is definitely landing the better punches. 4:17
02:24 Loughran looks a little puffy under his right eye. 4:17
02:24 Look for Loughran to start to target Jones Jr's right eye in an attempt to close it because the swelling under it has continued to grow. 4:17
02:32 Loughran's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 6:17
02:50 Loughran grabs Jones Jr. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 6:17
02:54 Jones Jr works his way free! 6:17
02:59 Loughran moves into the upper corner. 6:17
03:00 Jones Jr leaves the jab just short. 6:17
03:00 Jones Jr appears to have this fight under control. 6:17
03:00 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. 5:18
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 There are 03:00 more minutes of fighting to go in the 12th and final round. 0:0
0:08 Loughran received a pep talk from Peter Manfredo Sr. before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:08 Jones Jr'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 Jones Jr tries to muscle inside but Loughran clinches him. 0:0
0:18 The Referee breaks it up... 0:0
0:29 Jones Jr is staying at the center of the ring. 0:0
0:34 Loughran takes a heavy combination downstairs. 0:4
0:34 Those punches hurt Loughran and he looks to hang on. 0:4
0:50 Jones Jr misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:4
0:58 Jones Jr backs into a neutral corner. 0:4
01:03 Loughran lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Roy Jones Jr. 0:4
01:05 Jones Jr gets off a nasty series of punches that shook Loughran. His corner has been screaming for that. 0:7
01:22 Jones Jr misses wildly with the Hook. 0:7
01:30 Jones Jr is trapped in Loughran's corner... 0:7
01:34 Jones Jr is challenging Loughran to fight him and quit clinching. 0:7
01:39 The fighters separate after a clinch. 0:7
01:39 The knockdown suffered by Loughran should have made that last round Jones Jr's by a wide margin. 0:7
01:48 Loughran usues his legs to avoid Roy Jones Jr's punches. 0:7
01:55 Loughran lands a smashing hook! 5:7
01:55 Jones Jr was stunned by that blow! 5:7
01:59 Jones Jr's swelling isn't getting any better; as a matter of fact it's even more swollen here in round 12. 5:7
02:08 Loughran lets his hands go inside, but Jones Jr protects his body well. 5:7
02:19 Look out! That was a straight right by Loughran! 10:7
02:19 Jones Jr takes a step back, obviously hurt! 10:7
02:27 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 10:7
02:32 Loughran misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 10:7
02:38 Loughran wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 12:7
02:38 Loughran is going to let it all hang out and try to end this fight right here and now! 12:7
02:51 Loughran lands a solid hook! 17:7
02:51 Jones Jr is gasping for air!! 17:7
03:00 Tommy Loughran misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 17:7
03:00 Jones Jr seems to have done enough to win this fight. 17:7
03:00 Both fighters look finished as the fight ends with the ringing of the bell. 16:8
Fight Result
We go to the ring where Bob Alexander is ready with the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
Kazumasa Kuwata, Japan scores the bout 117 to 111 for Roy Jones Jr
Robert Paolino, United States scores the bout 114 to 114 - even
Raul Nieves, Mexico scores the bout 117 to 111 for...
...Roy Jones Jr
The winner and new IBF light heavyweight champion by majority decision is Roy Jones Jr!
Score Cards
Robert Paolino Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Tommy Loughran 10 9 10 9 10 8 10 10 10 10 8 10 114
Roy Jones Jr 10 10 9 10 9 10 10 9 9 9 10 9 114
Kazumasa Kuwata Round Total
Japan 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Tommy Loughran 10 9 9 9 10 8 10 9 10 9 8 10 111
Roy Jones Jr 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 10 10 9 117
Raul Nieves Round Total
Mexico 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Tommy Loughran 10 9 9 9 10 8 10 9 10 10 8 9 111
Roy Jones Jr 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 10 117
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Tommy Loughran 30 27 28 27 30 24 30 28 30 29 24 29 336
Roy Jones Jr 30 30 29 30 27 30 30 29 27 28 30 28 348
Statistics
Categories Tommy Loughran Roy Jones Jr
Knockdowns scored 0 2
Jabs / Round 5.58 3.08
Hooks / Round 4.42 4.92
Crosses / Round 4.75 3.92
Combinations / Round 4.83 3.75
Uppercuts / Round 4.17 3.00
Punches Landed / Round 23.75 18.67
Punches Missed / Round 36.08 54.17
Punching Accuracy 39.7% 25.6%
Total Number of Fouls 3 3
Low Blow 2 1
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Using Shoulder 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1
Foul Penalties:
Official Warning 1 1
Caution 2 2
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1 1
Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 1 / 0 / 0
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 0 / 0 / 0
Cut locations breakdown:
Cut on left eyebrow 1 / 0 / 0
Bouts halted to check cut(s) 0 0
Corner work on closing cuts (trials/success):
Trickle 0 / 0 0 / 0
Minor 0 / 0 0 / 0
Bleeding 0 / 0 1 / 1
Bad 0 / 0 0 / 0
Heavy 0 / 0 0 / 0
Gushing 0 / 0 0 / 0
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 1 / 1
Fight Inside 0 / 0 4 / 4
Fight Outside (Offensive) 5 / 4 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 1 / 1
Go for KO 0 / 0 3 / 3
Go All Out for KO 5 / 4 2 / 2
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Main Event
Michael Spinks vs Tony Mundine
Fight info: Nottingham Arena, Nottingham, England, 2021-06-26, announcer is Ray Connelly, referee is Arthur Mercante, the bout will be scored by three judges: Don Griffin (United States), Keith MacDonald (United States) and Erkki Meronen (Finland), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, the fighters will compete for the WBO title(s), the bout is scheduled for 12 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: Michael Spinks - Record: 6-2-1 (3) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Goody Petronelli - Cut Man: Danny Milano
In the blue corner: Tony Mundine - Record: 0-2-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Pete Brodsky - Cut Man: Johnny Tocco
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fighters come out of their corners, ready to initiate action here in the first. 0:0
0:12 Spinks traps Mundine's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Mercante breaks it up. 0:0
0:17 Mercante separates the two fighters. 0:0
0:29 Spinks is circling his opponent. 0:0
0:42 Spinks clamps Mundine's arms to his side and holds on until Mercante breaks the hold. 0:0
0:54 Spinks pushes Mundine away. 0:0
0:59 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 0:0
01:16 Spinks lets a quick hook go, catching Mundine moving in. 2:0
01:26 Spinks gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 4:0
01:44 Mundine cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Spinks had his elbows tucked in nicely. 4:0
01:51 As high as Tony Mundine is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Spinks takes advantage of it. 4:0
02:00 Spinks swings...and misses. 4:0
02:16 Spinks fires a lead right that Mundine manages to avoid. 4:0
02:22 Mundine is not having much success cutting off the ring this round. 4:0
02:25 Quick hands and feet can take you far in this game. Of course, having a good chin helps! 4:0
02:32 Tony Mundine goes to the head, the body and now back to the head. That was a beautiful sequence of punches. 4:3
02:41 Mundine said he wanted to start fast but so far, he still hasn't found his rhythm. 4:3
02:51 Spinks lets his hands go inside, but Mundine protects his body well. 4:3
02:57 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 4:3
03:00 Not much happened in that round. It's going to be a tough round for the judges to score. 3:4
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Spinks and Mundine square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 2. 0:0
0:05 Spinks got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Goody Petronelli's instructions work. 0:0
0:06 Spinks's finds a home on Mundine's jaw. 2:0
0:21 Mundine lands the lead cross. 2:2
0:30 Spinks splits Mundine's gloves with an uppercut. 4:2
0:50 Mundine rakes Spinks with some solid shots to the head and body. 4:5
01:07 Spinks launches an uppercut from way outside, grazing Tony Mundine's jaw. Spinks is vulnerable to a counter throwing that punch from a distance like that. 6:5
01:16 Spinks goes downstairs with a series of hard blows. 9:5
01:42 Spinks fires a left hand that Mundine takes high on the shoulder. 9:5
01:53 Spinks darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 9:5
02:02 Michael Spinks connects to the head with a powerful right cross. 12:5
02:11 Mundine doesn't have to look for Spinks this round. He is right there in front of him. 12:5
02:18 Spinks doesn't connect with the cross. 12:5
02:25 This bout could end up being a bit of a mismatch. There's a difference in the caliber of fighter here. 12:5
02:32 Spinks rips a hook to the body. 14:5
02:53 Mundine picks off the uppercut by Spinks. 14:5
03:00 Spinks slips out of a corner, as Mundine attempts to trap him. 14:5
03:00 Round 2 ends with the sound of the bell. 16:5
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 3 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:06 Pete Brodsky was screaming at Mundine between rounds trying to get him fired up. 0:0
0:13 Spinks landed a sharp combination that rocked Tony Mundine back on his heels! 5:0
0:13 Mundine is in big trouble, he took a lot punches there and he does not look very steady! 5:0
0:29 Mercante tries to separate the boxers but Spinks has a vice-like grip on Mundine. 5:0
0:34 Spinks finally lets go of Tony Mundine. 5:0
0:39 Mundine's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 5:0
0:46 Spinks lands a wicked combination! 9:0
0:46 Mundine is trying to regain his senses after those punches! 9:0
01:04 OH! Spinks landed the big hook flush! 13:0
01:04 Mundine was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 13:0
01:17 Spinks lands a big hook to the head. That one had to hurt, even though Mundine took it well. 16:0
01:35 "The Spinks Jinx" Spinks misses with that cross. 16:0
01:42 There's a hard shot off the top of Spinks's head! 16:5
01:42 Spinks takes a step back, obviously hurt! 16:5
01:58 There's a straight right by Spinks! 21:5
01:58 Mundine appears to have been staggered by that punch... 21:5
02:11 Mundine takes a hard cross to the chin from Spinks. 24:5
02:24 Not much steam behind Spinks's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 26:5
02:41 Spinks fires and misses. 26:5
02:56 Spinks lands a vicious uppercut! 30:5
02:56 That punch may have stunned Mundine momentarily. 30:5
03:00 The crowd is up and standing as the fighters finish Round 3. 30:5
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Mercante motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 4. 0:0
0:22 Mundine misses wildly with the Hook. 0:0
0:28 And Mundine tastes the power of a huge cross from Spinks! 4:0
0:28 Mundine staggers into the ropes! He is struggling to remain upright! 4:0
0:33 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 4:0
0:42 Spinks splits Mundine's gloves with a powerful uppercut. 7:0
0:57 Spinks seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 7:0
01:13 Spinks bangs a right cross off the face of Mundine. 9:0
01:27 Tony Mundine lands a strong cross! 9:4
01:27 Spinks is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 9:4
01:49 Mundine works free! He backs to ring center, with Spinks following. 9:4
02:04 Spinks wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Mundine's defense. 9:4
02:16 Spinks is holding... 9:4
02:21 Mundine tries to get free... Here comes Mercante to break them up... 9:4
02:26 Spinks goes downstairs with a right cross. 11:4
02:39 Spinks flicks a lead right to the head of Mundine. 13:4
02:55 Mundine misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 13:4
02:57 Spinks bangs the uppercut home. 15:4
03:00 And there's the bell ending Round 4. 14:6
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Spinks and Tony Mundine leave their corners. 0:0
0:07 Spinks received a pep talk from Goody Petronelli before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:14 Mundine continues to follow Spinks about the ring. 0:0
0:14 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 0:0
0:26 Mundine has his arms wrapped around Spinks... Now they separate. 0:0
0:30 Mercante pries them apart. 0:0
0:39 Spinks pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 2:0
0:48 Mundine scores with the jab. 2:2
01:12 Spinks is clinching... 2:2
01:24 Referee Mercante separates the two... 2:2
01:29 Both fighters take a half-step back. 2:2
01:37 Spinks is just missing by a hair with his punches. 2:2
01:54 Both fighters could stand to vary their punches a little more. 2:2
02:03 Tony Mundine lands a devastating cross! 2:6
02:03 Spinks is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 2:6
02:22 Spinks will tie a guy up if he has to. 2:6
02:26 Mercante has to separate the two... 2:6
02:38 * Mundine is leading with his head and Mercante has seen enough as he issues a warning. 2:8
02:38 * Mercante takes a point away from Mundine! 2:8
03:00 Spinks tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Mundine blocks it. 2:8
03:00 The Referee has to get between Spinks and Mundine as they glare at one another. He sends them to their corners as the bell sounds to end the round. 2:8
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 6. 0:0
0:06 Pete Brodsky was extremely upbeat during the break with Mundine providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:12 Look out! That was a straight right by Spinks! 4:0
0:12 Mundine was stunned by that blow! 4:0
0:17 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 4:0
0:22 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 4:0
0:34 Spinks rips a cross to the stomach of Mundine, but there was really no power behind it. 6:0
0:47 Spinks seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 6:0
0:54 Mundine just can't find the range with that cross. 6:0
01:01 Spinks just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Mundine with a sharp combination! 11:0
01:01 Mundine looks to be in big trouble after that barrage! 11:0
01:15 Mundine dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Spinks back on his heels! 11:4
01:15 What a beautiful combination! Spinks might not survive this... 11:4
01:27 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 11:4
01:30 Spinks is trapped in his own corner... 11:4
01:35 Mundine drops the right hand flush on Spinks's chin! 11:8
01:35 Spinks is reeling after that shot! 11:8
01:56 Mundine appears to be trying to load up on his punches. 11:8
02:04 Spinks just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 11:12
02:04 Spinks appears shaken by those punches! 11:12
02:13 Mundine scores big with that hook to the jaw of Spinks. Spinks took a step back after absorbing that shot. 11:15
02:22 Mundine traps Spinks in the corner! 11:15
02:27 Mundine doesn't look all that graceful but he moves fairly well in the ring. 11:15
02:37 Spinks throws a crushing right to Mundine's jaw! 15:15
02:37 Mundine is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 15:15
02:50 Mundine misses with that punch. 15:15
02:53 Spinks stays busy in close, landing an uppercut. 17:15
03:00 Mundine throws a flurry of punches but Spinks either blocks or slips them. 17:15
03:00 As the round comes to a close, both fighters continue to wing shots. That was another good round of action. 17:17
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 7 begins. 0:0
0:27 Spinks misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:0
0:29 Mundine can't win this fight if he just throws one punch at a time. Now he just unloaded a flurry of punches and several scored cleanly. 0:2
0:34 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:2
0:39 Mundine is blocked in his own corner... 0:2
0:39 Spinks feints upstairs, then scores with a quick cross to the midsection. 2:2
0:51 The fighters are tangled up inside. Spinks has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 4:2
01:03 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 4:2
01:07 Mercante yells at the fighters to separate but Spinks and Mundine are a tangle of arms. 4:2
01:19 Tony Mundine pushes Spinks away. 4:2
01:24 Mundine is trying to find his timing. Punches that were finding the mark before are missing now. 4:2
01:42 Spinks drives a brutal left hook home just above Mundine's trunks. 7:2
01:55 Spinks retreats into the lower right corner. 7:2
02:00 Mundine feels his back touch the ropes and tries to reverse his position. He doesn't want to be the one trapped there. 7:2
02:05 Both men look to measure one another. 7:2
02:13 Mundine is off target with that jab. 7:2
02:21 Spinks moves into the near corner. 7:2
02:21 Mundine scores with a hook to the side of the head. 7:4
02:41 Michael Spinks grabs Mundine again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 7:4
02:45 Mercante steps in and breaks it up. 7:4
02:49 Mundine's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 7:4
02:57 Mundine just comes up short with the jab. 7:4
03:00 Spinks appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 7:4
03:00 The bell sounds - more boxing to come in a moment. 7:5
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Tony Mundine looks to be in good shape as Round 8 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Spinks pins Tony Mundine in the corner! 0:0
0:07 Spinks throws consecutive hooks to the ribs. He really sunk that second one in there. 3:0
0:12 Mundine is starting to fatigue... 3:0
0:12 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 3:0
0:20 Mundine is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 3:0
0:26 Spinks beats a tattoo on Mundine's face with that three punch salvo! 6:0
0:39 Mundine moves into a neutral corner. 6:0
0:43 Mundine takes a hard combination from Spinks 11:0
0:43 Mundine is going to need to regroup after that blow... 11:0
0:48 Mundine looks to be out of gas at this point. 11:0
0:55 Mundine slides into a neutral corner... 11:0
0:59 Spinks telegraphed that shot and Mundine ducks under it easily. 11:0
01:13 Spinks slides along the far ropes. 11:0
01:18 Spinks brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 11:0
01:22 Spinks lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Mundine. 11:0
01:34 Michael Spinks is either lucky or has radar. Mundine's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 11:0
01:43 Spinks punishes Mundine with his piston-like jab and if he keeps doing it, he might bust Mundine up. 14:0
01:55 Spinks throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 16:0
02:05 Mundine traps Spinks in the corner! 16:0
02:09 Michael Spinks does a great job of moving as Mundine tries to work inside. 16:0
02:24 Mundine lands a solid cross! 16:4
02:24 Spinks is clutching his side! 16:4
02:38 Mundine lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Spinks. 16:4
02:40 Mundine ducks into an uppercut from Michael Spinks as he looks to work inside. 19:4
02:54 Michael Spinks shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Mundine flush! 23:4
02:54 Mundine appears shaken by that punch! 23:4
03:00 Spinks misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 23:4
03:00 It looks like Spinks has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 23:4
03:00 And another stanza comes to a close with the bell. 25:4
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Mundine is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 9. 0:0
0:26 Tony Mundine got some great advice from Pete Brodsky between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 9. 0:0
0:28 Spinks has Mundine blocked in! 0:0
0:32 Tony Mundine does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Spinks's punches in close. 0:0
0:42 Tony Mundine backs into his own corner... 0:0
0:46 Spinks circles around the ring. 0:0
0:56 Spinks smothers Mundine's attack as Mundine tries to get off some shots inside. 0:0
01:03 Spinks rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 2:0
01:12 Michael Spinks backs into a neutral corner. 2:0
01:16 Tony Mundine lands a hard cross! 2:4
01:16 Michael Spinks is staggered... 2:4
01:21 Spinks needs to catch his second wind... 2:4
01:25 Spinks is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 2:4
01:33 That hook by Mundine jarred Spinks! 2:8
01:33 Spinks's knee almost touched the canvas... 2:8
01:47 Mundine can't score with short uppercut inside. Spinks got his gloves in front of the punch. 2:8
01:58 Spinks frees himself from Mundine's clutches! They move to ring center now. 2:8
02:08 Mundine charges Spinks trying to get inside 2:8
02:12 Mundine seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 2:8
02:18 Mundine has Spinks trapped in the right neutral corner... 2:8
02:23 Mundine charges in but Spinks avoids the rush. 2:8
02:43 Mundine backs into the lower right corner. 2:8
02:47 Spinks catches Mundine coming in with a sweet uppercut! 6:8
02:47 Mundine looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 6:8
03:00 It looks like Spinks has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 6:8
03:00 The bell ending Round 9 sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 7:10
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:08 Goody Petronelli was really animated in Spinks's corner and Spinks was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:31 Mundine muscles his way inside. 0:0
0:40 Spinks misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 0:0
0:54 Mundine fires and misses. 0:0
01:13 Spinks is protecting the body nicely as Mundine fails to score inside. 0:0
01:19 Mercante is talking to Mundine and seems to be telling him to quit playing around and start fighting. 0:0
01:29 Spinks drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 4:0
01:29 Mundine in on unsteady legs after those punches. 4:0
01:46 Tony Mundine lands a crushing cross! 4:4
01:46 Mercy! that was a crushing blow! Spinks is trying to hang on... 4:4
02:05 Mundine has Michael Spinks trapped! 4:4
02:10 Mundine looks to work the body, but Spinks covers up nicely. 4:4
02:12 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Spinks lands the right hand. 6:4
02:26 Michael Spinks misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 6:4
02:35 Spinks is keeping away from the ropes. 6:4
02:40 He can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 6:4
02:55 Spinks throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Mundine but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 6:4
03:00 Spinks has Tony Mundine pinned! 6:4
03:00 Mundine shows Spinks his back and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 10. 7:5
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 There's two rounds of boxing left, and it's obvious that Mundine is going to need a knockout to win this fight. 0:0
0:10 Spinks fires a light jab to the stomach 2:0
0:19 Mundine's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 2:0
0:26 Mundine is trying to free his gloves from under Spinks's gloves. 2:0
0:30 Mercante separates them. 2:0
0:39 Michael Spinks tries to drop the right hand over the top but Mundine ducks under it. 2:0
0:55 Spinks misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 2:0
01:08 Spinks connects with a violent cross! 6:0
01:08 Mundine appears to be stunned! 6:0
01:26 Mundine fires a volley of punches but Spinks was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 6:0
01:28 Both fighters are pawing with the jab, trying to find an opening. Spinks digs a quick hook into the exposed side of Mundine. 8:0
01:47 Spinks is staying at the center of the ring. 8:0
01:47 The fighters are trading punches and Mundine seems to have won that exchange. 10:3
01:52 Both fighters are breathing hard... 10:3
02:04 Spinks has Tony Mundine cornered! 10:3
02:04 Spinks had the upper hand in an action packed exchange! 13:5
02:20 Spinks whiffs with the cross. 13:5
02:27 Mundine pummels Spinks, capping off his assault with a stiff uppercut! 13:9
02:27 Michael Spinks looks stunned! 13:9
02:44 Spinks takes a heavy combination downstairs. 13:13
02:44 Those punches hurt Spinks and he looks to hang on. 13:13
02:57 Mundine slides into the corner... 13:13
03:00 Spinks cranks up the hook and connects to Mundine's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 17:13
03:00 Mundine is trying to regroup after that punch... 17:13
03:00 Spinks appears to have this fight under control. 17:13
03:00 The crowd is on its feet as the round comes to a close, shouting its approval for the rousing action that took place during the round. 17:13
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds for the last round of the bout. 0:0
0:15 Mundine tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:0
0:28 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Spinks rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 0:0
0:33 Spinks and Mundine clinch, throwing feeble punches as they grab a quick breather. 0:0
0:37 Spinks misses the lead right, but follows up with a left hook that finds the mark. 2:0
0:54 Mundine just misses with a huge shot as Spinks chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 2:0
01:05 Mundine fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 2:0
01:12 Michael Spinks lands a solid cross! 6:0
01:12 That absolutely rocked Mundine, he is on queer street right now!! 6:0
01:26 Mundine fires away but finds nothing but air. 6:0
01:33 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 6:0
01:40 Mundine lands a strong hook! 6:4
01:40 Spinks looks shaken! 6:4
01:57 Mundine lands a crushing cross! 6:8
01:57 Spinks is hurt! 6:8
02:09 Mundine scores with consecutive blows to the body of Spinks. 6:10
02:31 Mundine retreats into a neutral corner. 6:10
02:31 Spinks sometimes falls in love with his hook ... but when it scores like that one, it's hard to blame him! 9:10
02:48 Mundine ties up Michael Spinks... 9:10
02:57 The fighters separate after a clinch. 9:10
03:00 This bout's over, fight fans! The scorecards will tell the tale in this one. 10:10
Fight Result
Here's Ray Connelly with the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
Don Griffin, United States scores the bout 116 to 113
Keith MacDonald, United States scores the bout 116 to 113
Erkki Meronen, Finland scores the bout 117 to 113
And your winner and still WBO light heavyweight champion by unanimous decision Michael Spinks!!!
Score Cards
Don Griffin Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Michael Spinks 9 10 10 10 9 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 116
Tony Mundine 10 9 9 9 9 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 113
Keith MacDonald Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Michael Spinks 9 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 10 9 10 116
Tony Mundine 10 9 9 9 9 10 9 9 10 9 10 10 113
Erkki Meronen Round Total
Finland 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Michael Spinks 9 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 117
Tony Mundine 10 9 9 9 9 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 113
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Michael Spinks 27 30 30 30 27 30 29 30 27 30 29 30 349
Tony Mundine 30 27 27 27 27 30 29 27 30 27 28 30 339
Statistics
Categories Michael Spinks Tony Mundine
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 5.17 2.00
Hooks / Round 4.25 3.58
Crosses / Round 5.92 3.17
Combinations / Round 4.92 2.67
Uppercuts / Round 5.08 1.08
Punches Landed / Round 25.33 12.50
Punches Missed / Round 51.75 48.92
Punching Accuracy 32.9% 20.4%
Total Number of Fouls 0 1
Head Butting 1
Foul Penalties:
Point Deduction 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 4 / 4
Fight Outside (Offensive) 1 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 9 / 8 1 / 1
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 5 / 5
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
LHW#10 Moorer Vs Briggs II....Foster Vs Green....IBF Loughran vs RJJr...WBO....Spinks vs Mundine
Re: LHW#10 Moorer Vs Briggs II....Foster Vs Green....IBF Loughran vs RJJr...WBO....Spinks vs Mundine
Foster finally shows his power and gets back on track.
Tough matchup style wise for Loughran and dug a hole early. I see too many champs trying to fight guys outside of the top available rated guys, so rather have a tough style matchup, then face a can in a defense.
Tough matchup style wise for Loughran and dug a hole early. I see too many champs trying to fight guys outside of the top available rated guys, so rather have a tough style matchup, then face a can in a defense.
Re: LHW#10 Moorer Vs Briggs II....Foster Vs Green....IBF Loughran vs RJJr...WBO....Spinks vs Mundine
Foster needed that win and KO.
Loughran had a tough opponent in RJJ and had a bit too much to do.
The others, pretty much how they were supposed to go.
Loughran had a tough opponent in RJJ and had a bit too much to do.
The others, pretty much how they were supposed to go.
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Re: LHW#10 Moorer Vs Briggs II....Foster Vs Green....IBF Loughran vs RJJr...WBO....Spinks vs Mundine
Good fight with Loughran, that.
Bobby F finally getting that W to save his bacon!