Opening Bout
Dwight Qawi vs Matthew Saad Muhammad
Fight info: Houston City Auditorium, Houston, TX, United States, 2021-06-26, announcer is J.D. Lyons, referee is Denny Nelson, the bout will be scored by three judges: Hubert Earle (Canada), Ramon Cerdan (Argentina) and Harold Barnes (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: Dwight Qawi - Record: 4-5-0 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: George Chemeres - Cut Man: Gil Clancy
In the blue corner: Matthew Saad Muhammad - Record: 3-1-0 (1) - Career Stage: Adjusted to 'Post-Prime' - Conditioning: Needs Paycheck - Trainer: Jack Loew - Cut Man: Chuck Bodak
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd's been waiting for the start of this fight but they don't have to wait any longer as Round 1 begins. 0:0
0:17 Muhammad wraps his arms around Qawi. 0:0
0:26 Referee Nelson separates the two... 0:0
0:40 Muhammad looks to work the body, but Qawi covers up nicely. 0:0
0:42 Qawi bangs a right cross off the face of Matthew Saad Muhammad. 2:0
0:51 Muhammad splits the gloves with a jab. He'd like to find a home for that punch during this fight. 2:2
01:07 Muhammad scores with a quick one-two to Qawi's midsection 2:4
01:26 Qawi lands a hard hook! 7:4
01:26 Muhammad is gasping for air!! 7:4
01:39 Qawi fires a shot, but it glances off Muhammad's shoulder. 7:4
01:50 Qawi doesn't connect with the combination. 7:4
02:01 Qawi looks to land a cross but misses the mark. 7:4
02:12 Dwight "The Camden Buzzsaw" Qawi fires away but finds nothing but air. 7:4
02:23 Fighters are exchanging blows! Qawi scored more on that exchange. 10:6
02:23 Qawi has Muhammad hurt, now let's see what kind of finisher Qawi is. 10:6
02:37 Dwight Qawi tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 10:6
02:48 Qawi just misses with a huge shot as Muhammad chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 10:6
03:00 Muhammad wraps up Qawi... Neither fighter will break... 10:6
03:00 Muhammad finally lets go of Dwight Qawi. 10:6
03:00 There's the bell. That brings the first Round to a close. 11:5
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Qawi rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:06 Qawi doubles up to the body, though Muhammad seems unfazed. 2:0
0:19 Qawi ducks into an uppercut from Muhammad as he looks to work inside. 2:3
0:28 Jack Loew not only gave Muhammad encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Qawi. Now it's up to Muhammad to implement it. 2:3
0:33 Muhammad tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Qawi. 2:3
0:40 Qawi lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 4:3
01:01 * There's a devastating hook to the head of Muhammad. It came out of nowhere and Muhammad drops to the canvas! It's the punches that you don't see coming that do the most harm, and Muhammad looks hurt. 4:3
01:04 Nelson begins counting... 10:3
01:04 1... 10:3
01:05 2... 10:3
01:06 3... 10:3
01:06 * Muhammad is back on his feet and indicates he is fine to Nelson. 10:3
01:06 Muhammad does not looks like he has fully recovered from the knockdown but he tells the ref that he can still fight. Nelson must agree as he signals for the fight to go on. 10:3
01:06 Qawi stunned Muhammad with that last shot and Qawi's killer instinct has kicked in as he looks to end the fight. 10:3
01:20 Qawi misses wildly with the hook. 10:3
01:31 Qawi misses wildly with the Hook. 10:3
01:42 Qawi throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Muhammad but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 10:3
01:48 Qawi has Muhammad cornered! 10:3
01:52 Qawi just comes up short with the cross. 10:3
02:03 Qawi misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 10:3
02:14 Qawi tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 10:3
02:26 Qawi wings a big left hand at Muhammad but the latter sidesteps the punch. 10:3
02:41 Muhammad is protecting the body nicely as Dwight Qawi fails to score inside. 10:3
02:49 Qawi slides into the corner... 10:3
02:53 Chants of Boring, Boring echo through the arena as Muhammad puts his arms around Qawi, causing Nelson to separate the fighters. 10:3
02:58 Nelson separates the two... 10:3
03:00 Qawi pins Muhammad's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 10:3
03:00 * Nelson steps in and admonishes Muhammad for hitting on the break. 10:3
03:00 The bell sounded, ending the round but it's a wonder the referee and the fighters could hear it over the noise being made by the crowd. That knockdown really pumped up the spectators here tonight. 10:2
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 3 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:14 Qawi is just missing by a hair with his punches. 0:0
0:16 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Muhammad lands the right hand. 0:2
0:36 Muhammad 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. 0:2
0:46 Qawi moves into the left corner. 0:2
0:51 Muhammad throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 0:2
0:53 Qawi doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 2:2
01:08 Qawi backs into his own corner... 2:2
01:08 Matthew Saad Muhammad lands a short left hook to the head. 2:4
01:24 Qawi retreats into a neutral corner. 2:4
01:29 Muhammad telegraphed that shot and Qawi ducks under it easily. 2:4
01:36 Muhammad drops in a solid cross just above Qawi's trunks. 2:7
01:41 Muhammad eyes look good. He seems to be clear-headed after last round's knockdown. 2:7
01:48 Qawi traps Muhammad in the corner! 2:7
01:48 Qawi pumps a heavy jab to the midsection. 5:7
01:57 Muhammad backs into a neutral corner. 5:7
02:02 Qawi doesn't look all that graceful but he moves fairly well in the ring. 5:7
02:11 Qawi swings...and misses. 5:7
02:26 Qawi lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Muhammad. 5:7
02:28 Muhammad sometimes falls in love with his hook ... but when it scores like that one, it's hard to blame him! 5:10
02:38 Muhammad is trapped in Qawi's corner... 5:10
02:42 Qawi fires and misses. 5:10
02:44 A sizzling cross from Matthew Saad Muhammad finds it's mark. 5:13
02:54 Qawi gets in a hook to the body of Muhammad. 7:13
03:00 Dwight Qawi wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Matthew Saad Muhammad's defense. 7:13
03:00 There's a nice round of applause from the crowd as the round comes to an end. 9:13
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Muhammad is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 4 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:13 Muhammad rips a hook to the body. 0:2
0:17 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 0:2
0:21 George Chemeres was extremely upbeat during the break with Qawi providing some solid encouragement. 0:2
0:23 Qawi lets his hands go and lands some solid punches. 2:2
0:35 Qawi has Muhammad trapped! 2:2
0:40 Muhammad just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 6:2
0:40 Muhammad is trying to regroup after those punches... 6:2
0:53 Muhammad misses with that combination. 6:2
01:00 Dwight Qawi pummels Muhammad, capping off his assault with a stiff uppercut! 10:2
01:00 That punch may have stunned Muhammad momentarily. 10:2
01:17 Muhammad moves to the center of the Ring taunting Qawi with his hands by his sides. 10:2
01:26 Nelson tries to separate the boxers but Muhammad has a vice-like grip on Qawi. 10:2
01:30 Nelson steps in and breaks it up. 10:2
01:40 Muhammad holds his arms up in disgust as Qawi holds him around his waist. 10:2
01:44 Referee Nelson steps in to break it up. 10:2
01:49 The two fighters lean on one another. Their arms are free and they should be throwing punches. Now they separate and the action resumes. 10:2
01:52 Muhammad has Qawi blocked in! 10:2
01:57 Matthew Saad Muhammad leaves the jab just short. 10:2
02:04 Muhammad is pinned in his own corner... 10:2
02:09 Muhammad takes a hard combination from Dwight Qawi 14:2
02:09 Muhammad takes a step back, obviously hurt! 14:2
02:18 * Muhammad continues to hammer away as he holds Qawi and Nelson has seen enough as he issues a warning. 14:6
02:39 Muhammad rips a hook to the head. 14:8
02:48 Qawi doesn't have to look for Muhammad this round. He is right there in front of him. 14:8
02:54 Qawi connects with a wicked hook to the head. 17:8
02:59 There seems to be a bit of puffiness under Muhammad's right eye. 17:8
03:00 As the round comes to a close, both fighters continue to wing shots. That was another good round of action. 16:9
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Muhammad is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 5. 0:0
0:14 Qawi lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Muhammad. 0:0
0:16 Qawi takes a hard cross to the chin from Muhammad. 0:3
0:25 Jack Loew seemed to pump up Muhammad between rounds. 0:3
0:30 Qawi dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Muhammad back on his heels! 5:3
0:30 Muhammad is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 5:3
0:40 A flurry of blows from Qawi lands to the body 7:3
0:53 Muhammad backs into the far corner. 7:3
0:57 Dwight Qawi knows one direction and thats straight ahead. 7:3
01:02 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 7:3
01:09 Muhammad tries to muscle inside but Qawi clinches him. 7:3
01:13 Now they break clean. 7:3
01:21 Muhammad is forced into his own corner... 7:3
01:21 Qawi gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Muhammad with an uppercut. 9:3
01:33 The action is back at ring center. 9:3
01:33 Muhammad takes a cross to the head from Qawi. 11:3
01:49 Qawi muscles his way inside. 11:3
01:54 Qawi pins Muhammad in the corner! 11:3
01:58 Qawi is moving his head and shoulders side to side, but his feet are not going anywhere, giving Muhammad a decent target to shoot for. 11:3
02:12 * OH my,Qawi lands a huge uppercut and Muhammad hits the canvas. 11:3
02:15 Nelson moves into position over Muhammad and begins the count 21:3
02:15 1... 21:3
02:16 2... 21:3
02:17 3... 21:3
02:18 4... 21:3
02:19 5... 21:3
02:20 6... 21:3
02:21 7... 21:3
02:22 8... 21:3
02:23 9... 21:3
02:23 * Somehow Matthew Saad Muhammad has made it back up after taking that vicious shot. He looks like he's out of it. 21:3
02:23 The fight will continue as Nelson appears satisfied that Matthew Saad Muhammad is OK. 21:3
02:23 Muhammad is badly stunned and Qawi will try to finish him off here in the 5th round! 21:3
02:40 Qawi is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 21:3
02:46 Muhammad is trapped in the corner... 21:3
02:46 Qawi is putting his punches together, scoring well with combinations. 23:3
02:46 Qawi stunned Muhammad. Qawi knows how to finish an opponent when he has got one hurt, and he is going to work now! 23:3
02:51 You can see some increased swelling around the right of Muhammad. 23:3
02:55 Muhammad moves into a neutral corner. 23:3
02:55 Qawi gets inside and fires a hook to Muhammad's body. 25:3
02:55 Muhammad is dazed as Dwight Qawi looks to put him away! 25:3
03:00 The bell rings and the crowd is on fire, that knockdown was definitely worth the price of admission 27:3
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 6. There it is! 0:0
0:07 Qawi lands a rapier like jab to the head of Muhammad 2:0
0:12 Muhammad is starting to carry his arms lower...he's tired. That's dangerous! 2:0
0:12 The swelling under Muhammad's right eye is increasing. It's going to get tougher and tougher for to see punches coming. 2:0
0:16 Muhammad lands a stinging jab. 2:2
0:26 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 2:2
0:31 Muhammad slides into a neutral corner... 2:2
0:31 Both fighters let their hands go with Muhammad coming out on top in that melee. 4:5
0:48 Qawi usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Muhammad tries vainly to score. 4:5
0:51 Qawi fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 6:5
01:03 Muhammad retreats into the near corner. 6:5
01:03 A cross lands for Qawi. Matthew Saad Muhammad didn't see that one coming. 8:5
01:13 Qawi takes a hook as he tries to work inside. 8:7
01:27 Qawi lands a strong cross! 12:7
01:27 Muhammad looks like he was hurt by that punch! 12:7
01:31 Muhammad's vision could be hampered by the ever-increasing swelling under his right eye. 12:7
01:36 Muhammad is mixing his punches well and lands a jab followed by a cross. 12:9
01:45 Qawi is blocked in his own corner... 12:9
01:45 The fighters are at close quarters now as Muhammad lands a hook downstairs. 12:11
01:50 Last round's knockdown doesn't appear to have had any carry over here in Round 6. 12:11
01:58 Dwight Qawi goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 14:11
02:10 Qawi seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 14:11
02:14 Matthew Saad Muhammad has Qawi trapped in the lower neutral corner... 14:11
02:14 Muhammad slips in a jab to the body 14:13
02:23 Both fighters move back to ring center. 14:13
02:27 Muhammad just landed a three punch combo! 14:17
02:27 Dwight Qawi looks to be in big trouble after that barrage! 14:17
02:41 Qawi has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Muhammad. 14:17
02:46 Nelson moves in to break the clinch. 14:17
02:55 And Qawi tastes the power of a huge combination from Muhammad! 14:21
02:55 Qawi is unsteady and looking to hang on as he took some shots! 14:21
03:00 Qawi appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 14:21
03:00 Loud applause accompanies the end of this round. 13:22
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Dwight Qawi and Muhammad leave their corners. 0:0
0:07 Matthew Saad Muhammad's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:08 Matthew Saad Muhammad traps Qawi in the corner! 0:0
0:08 Qawi and Muhammad exchange punches and the crowd roars it's approval as Qawi get in the most telling blows. 3:2
0:13 The swelling around Muhammad's right eye is worsening. 3:2
0:21 Muhammad is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 3:2
0:29 Muhammad just landed a devastating three punch combo! 3:7
0:29 Those punches hurt Qawi and he looks to hang on. 3:7
0:50 Qawi works free! He backs to ring center, with Muhammad following. 3:7
0:58 Muhammad pins Dwight Qawi in the corner! 3:7
0:58 Muhammad lands a stinging jab. 3:9
01:12 Qawi shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Muhammad flush! 8:9
01:12 Muhammad appears to be stunned! 8:9
01:24 Not a lot on that hook to Matthew Saad Muhammad's side, but it scored. 10:9
01:40 Qawi works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 10:9
01:45 Muhammad retreats into his own corner... 10:9
01:45 Qawi throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 12:9
01:49 Muhammad's right eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens. 12:9
01:57 Muhammad lands the uppercut but there wasn't much on it. 12:11
02:01 Qawi is fading... 12:11
02:11 Muhammad landed a sharp combination that rocked Qawi back on his heels! 12:15
02:11 Qawi appears shaken by those punches! 12:15
02:24 Qawi lets his hands go inside and gets in a hook to Muhammad's midsection. 14:15
02:41 Qawi is clinching... 14:15
02:45 Dwight Qawi shoves Muhammad away. 14:15
02:55 Qawi scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 16:15
03:00 The place is rocking as a great round of boxing comes to an end. Most of the crowd is standing, cheering loudly for both men. 18:15
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Muhammad's corner as the bell sounds for Round 8. 0:0
0:06 If the swelling was lessened by Muhammad's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:07 Qawi brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 0:0
0:11 Qawi tries to work his way inside but he can't do it. 0:0
0:11 Both of these fighters are really laboring now... 0:0
0:21 Qawi pins Muhammad's arms! The fighters are tied up... 0:0
0:25 Nelson separates the two... 0:0
0:39 * Dwight Qawi lands a vicious hook and Muhammad collapses like a house of cards! 0:0
0:42 Nelson stands over Muhammad and begins the count... 6:0
0:42 1... 6:0
0:43 Muhammad makes it to a knee at the count of 2 but he's still struggling to get his legs under him! 6:0
0:44 3... 6:0
0:44 * Muhammad is up and leaning on the ropes. Now he comes off them and looks toward Qawi. 6:0
0:44 Muhammad still looks unsteady, but Nelson allows him to go on, waving the fighters together. 6:0
0:44 Muhammad is hurt. He looks like he's ready to go. Qawi just needs to take his time and land one more big shot. 6:0
0:53 Muhammad tastes Dwight Qawi's jab 8:0
0:53 Qawi is going to let it all hang out and try to end this fight right here and now! 8:0
01:02 Qawi rips a cross to the stomach of Muhammad, but there was really no power behind it. 10:0
01:02 Muhammad is definitely in trouble. Qawi needs to pick his shots and he can knock him out right now. 10:0
01:11 The two fighters have chosen to work on the inside and it's Qawi who scores with a short hook to the chest. 12:0
01:11 Qawi has Matthew Saad Muhammad is in a world of hurt as He fires away with both hands. 12:0
01:24 Qawi just can't find the range with that cross. 12:0
01:30 Qawi has Muhammad pinned! 12:0
01:39 * Qawi lands a perfect hook and Muhammad slumps to the canvas! 12:0
01:42 Nelson stands over Muhammad and begins counting... 18:0
01:42 1... 18:0
01:43 2... 18:0
01:44 3... 18:0
01:44 * Muhammad still looks shaky after getting up from the knockdown and Nelson is taking a long look at him. 18:0
01:44 This bout will continue as Nelson signals to both men to fight. 18:0
01:44 Qawi must sense that he's got Muhammad 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. 18:0
01:53 Muhammad is trapped in his own corner... 18:0
01:53 Qawi throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 20:0
01:53 Qawi senses that he can end this fight now if he can just land a few more punches. 20:0
01:58 There has to be something done about the swelling around Muhammad's right eye as it continues to worsen. 20:0
02:02 Qawi slips inside and lands a hook. 22:0
02:16 No one is going to confuse Qawi with a ballerina, but at least he isn't just standing still. 22:0
02:32 Muhammad throws a flurry of punches but Dwight Qawi either blocks or slips them. 22:0
02:38 Qawi lands a strong hook! 26:0
02:38 Muhammad is hurt! 26:0
03:00 Qawi is challenging Muhammad to fight him and quit clinching. 26:0
03:00 * Nelson steps in and admonishes Qawi for leaning on Muhammad's neck. 26:0
03:00 It looks like Qawi has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 26:0
03:00 These fans will be looking for more of the same after that last round. That knockdown really whipped them into a frenzy, they are still all on their feet. 28:0
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Qawi didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 9. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Muhammad is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:12 OH! Muhammad landed the big hook flush! 0:4
0:12 Qawi is suddenly in trouble! 0:4
0:21 Muhammad's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:4
0:22 Muhammad misses the lead right, but follows up with a left hook that finds the mark. 0:6
0:38 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 0:6
0:43 Qawi lands a solid uppercut! 5:6
0:43 Muhammad was shaken by that blow! 5:6
0:47 Muhammad's right eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell. 5:6
0:56 Qawi lands a vicious hook! 10:6
0:56 That blow connected solidly to the head of Muhammad and he is stunned! 10:6
01:05 Qawi has Matthew Saad Muhammad trapped! 10:6
01:05 Qawi fires a jab to the body 12:6
01:05 Qawi is raining blows down on Muhammad, who is obviously hurt. Dwight Qawi wants to take the decision out of the hands of the judges and he has a chance to do just that! 12:6
01:13 Muhammad slides into his own corner... 12:6
01:13 Qawi lands a hook to head, then just misses with a follow up cross. 14:6
01:13 Qawi has hurt Muhammad early in the round. Muhammad is going to have to call on all his tricks to survive with this much time to go. 14:6
01:18 Muhammad's right eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 14:6
01:22 Dwight Qawi feints upstairs, then scores with a quick cross to the midsection. 16:6
01:22 Qawi appears to have Muhammad out on his feet. I'm not sure which of those last few punches hurt him so badly but Muhammad looks ready to go, as Qawi closes in to try and end this fight. 16:6
01:31 The knockdown suffered by Muhammad should have made that last round Qawi's by a wide margin. 16:6
01:35 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 16:6
01:39 Qawi traps Muhammad in the corner! 16:6
01:44 That punch actually went behind Muhammad's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Qawi. 16:6
01:51 Muhammad lands a hard uppercut! 16:10
01:51 Dwight Qawi was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 16:10
02:04 Muhammad just comes up short with the jab. 16:10
02:14 Qawi slides into a neutral corner... 16:10
02:14 Muhammad is getting the better of it on the inside. There's that crunching uppercut again! 16:13
02:23 Qawi is forced into his own corner... 16:13
02:28 Muhammad lets his hands go inside, but Qawi protects his body well. 16:13
02:30 Qawi scores with a glancing cross. 18:13
02:45 Muhammad lands a devastating hook! 18:17
02:45 Dwight Qawi is clutching his side! 18:17
02:57 Both fighters move to ring center. 18:17
02:57 Matthew Saad Muhammad splits Dwight Qawi's gloves with an uppercut. 18:19
03:00 Qawi appears to have this fight under control. 18:19
03:00 After the bell both fighters continued to throw punches forcing Nelson to step in and break it up. 18:20
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds for the 10th and final round of this fight. 0:0
0:06 Muhammad got some great advice from Jack Loew between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 10. 0:0
0:06 Muhammad's cutman worked his magic on Matthew Saad Muhammad's swelling. Knowledgeable work on reducing it has the puffiness under control at this point. 0:0
0:07 Muhammad retreats into the right corner. 0:0
0:11 Muhammad does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Qawi's punches in close. 0:0
0:24 Muhammad plants a hard cross in Qawi's midsection. 0:3
0:39 Qawi doubled up on the hook. Did you see the water fly off Muhammad's head? 5:3
0:39 Muhammad seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 5:3
0:44 The increased swelling around the right eye of Muhammad is fast becoming a hindurance. 5:3
0:57 Qawi misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 5:3
01:03 Muhammad moves into a neutral corner. 5:3
01:08 Qawi misses with that punch. 5:3
01:19 Qawi lands a wicked cross! 10:3
01:19 Muhammad looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 10:3
01:27 Muhammad backs into a neutral corner. 10:3
01:27 Qawi connects with an uppercut to the head of Muhammad. 12:3
01:27 Qawi has Muhammad reeling. Qawi can win the fight right now if he doesn't get sloppy and just flail away. 12:3
01:32 It seems every shot Muhammad takes on his right makes the swelling worse. 12:3
01:36 Dwight Qawi gets the cross through Muhammad's guard. 14:3
01:36 Matthew Saad Muhammad suddenly looks very vulnerable. Qawi can stop him if he lets it all hang out. 14:3
01:49 Nelson warns Qawi for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 14:3
01:54 Qawi and Muhammad each take a step back. 14:3
01:58 Dwight Qawi rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 16:3
02:08 Qawi pins Muhammad in the corner! 16:3
02:08 Dwight Qawi is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 18:3
02:12 The swelling under Muhammad's right eye is growing to a point where the eye could end up shut if his corner can't reduce or at least control it. 18:3
02:24 Qawi backs into the lower corner. 18:3
02:28 Muhammad wraps up Qawi. 18:3
02:37 Nelson is shouting at Muhammad to break! 18:3
02:46 Qawi grabs Muhammad's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Nelson has to force Qawi to let go. 18:3
02:51 Muhammad pushes Qawi away. 18:3
02:59 Qawi is trapped in Muhammad's corner... 18:3
03:00 Matthew Saad Muhammad moves into the left corner. 18:3
03:00 Qawi seems to have done enough to win this fight. 18:3
03:00 That's it! This fight is over and we'll go to the scorecards. 18:2
Fight Result
J.D. Lyons has the call...
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
Hubert Earle, Canada scores the bout 97 to 89
Ramon Cerdan, Argentina scores the bout 97 to 89
Harold Barnes, United States scores the bout 97 to 88
And your winner by unanimous decision Dwight Qawi!!!
Score Cards
Hubert Earle Round Total
Canada 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Dwight Qawi 10 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 9 10 97
Matthew Saad Muhammad 9 8 10 9 8 10 9 7 10 9 89
Ramon Cerdan Round Total
Argentina 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Dwight Qawi 10 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 9 10 97
Matthew Saad Muhammad 9 8 10 9 8 10 9 7 10 9 89
Harold Barnes Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Dwight Qawi 10 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 9 10 97
Matthew Saad Muhammad 9 8 10 9 8 10 9 6 10 9 88
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Dwight Qawi 30 30 27 30 30 27 30 30 27 30 291
Matthew Saad Muhammad 27 24 30 27 24 30 27 20 30 27 266
Statistics
Categories Dwight Qawi Matthew Saad Muhammad
Knockdowns scored 4 0
Jabs / Round 6.90 3.30
Hooks / Round 9.80 6.40
Crosses / Round 6.80 4.20
Combinations / Round 4.10 2.60
Uppercuts / Round 4.90 4.30
Punches Landed / Round 32.50 20.80
Punches Missed / Round 72.60 30.00
Punching Accuracy 30.9% 40.9%
Total Number of Fouls 1 2
Hitting on the Break 1
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1 2
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 2 / 2
Fight Inside 4 / 4 4 / 4
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 2 / 1
Fight Outside (Defensive) 2 / 2 0 / 0
Go for KO 2 / 2 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 1 / 1 3 / 2
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Support Bout
Billy Conn vs Eddie Mustafa Muhammad
Fight info: Houston City Auditorium, Houston, TX, United States, 2021-06-26, announcer is Pat Harker, referee is Pat Russell, the bout will be scored by three judges: Victor Kakone (United States), Bill Recht (United States) and David Mendoza (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: Billy Conn - Record: 4-4-1 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Yvon Michel - Cut Man: Jimmy Montoya
In the blue corner: Eddie Mustafa Muhammad - Record: 5-3-1 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Cus D'Amato - Cut Man: Freddie Brown
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell for Round 1 sounds and the fight is on. 0:0
0:15 Conn moves in and scores with a quick jab. 2:0
0:40 Mustafa Muhammad leaves the jab just short. 2:0
0:42 Conn connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 4:0
0:57 Conn throws a flurry of punches but Eddie Mustafa Muhammad either blocks or slips them. 4:0
01:04 Conn is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 4:0
01:08 Mustafa Muhammad drills Conn with a left and right and another left. 4:2
01:24 Mustafa Muhammad lands a hard cross! 4:7
01:24 That shot landed square and Conn felt it, he's in a world of hurt! 4:7
01:37 Mustafa Muhammad is moving around the ring nicely. 4:7
01:49 Mustafa Muhammad picks off the jab thrown by Conn. 4:7
02:01 Mustafa Muhammad tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 4:7
02:03 Conn's jab is fast and accurate. 6:7
02:17 Billy Conn is either lucky or has radar. Mustafa Muhammad's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 6:7
02:19 Conn flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 8:7
02:39 Mustafa Muhammad moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 8:9
02:47 Mustafa Muhammad doesn't have to look for Conn this round. He is right there in front of him. 8:9
02:56 Mustafa Muhammad just misses with a huge shot as Conn chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 8:9
02:58 Conn sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 10:9
03:00 Loud applause accompanies the end of this round. 10:11
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Conn looks to be in good shape as Round 2 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Conn got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Jimmy Montoya's instructions work. 0:0
0:12 Mustafa Muhammad lands a solid hook! 0:4
0:12 Billy Conn is clutching his side! 0:4
0:22 As high as Conn is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Mustafa Muhammad takes advantage of it. 0:4
0:29 Billy Conn scores with a nice two-punch combination. 2:4
0:42 Russell tries to separate the boxers but Mustafa Muhammad has a vice-like grip on Conn. 2:4
0:51 Referee Russell steps in to break it up. 2:4
0:56 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 2:4
0:58 Conn feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Eddie Mustafa Muhammad's chin. 4:4
01:13 Conn fires a left hand that Eddie Mustafa Muhammad takes high on the shoulder. 4:4
01:15 Mustafa Muhammad shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 4:6
01:28 Both fighters scored in that exchange, which is dead even. 6:8
01:41 Mustafa Muhammad tries to drop the right hand over the top but Billy Conn ducks under it. 6:8
01:44 Conn doubles up to the body, though Mustafa Muhammad seems unfazed. 8:8
01:56 Conn throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 10:8
02:14 A hard uppercut from Eddie Mustafa Muhammad lands flush. 10:11
02:26 Conn connects with an uppercut to the head of Mustafa Muhammad. 12:11
02:41 Conn feints downstairs, then lands two quick blows to the head. 14:11
02:53 Conn lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 16:11
03:00 Mustafa Muhammad moves to the center of the Ring taunting Conn with his hands by his sides. 16:11
03:00 The crowd shows their appreciation of the efforts of both fighters, as the two warriors make their way to their respective corners. 16:12
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Mustafa Muhammad looks to be in excellent shape as Round 3 gets underway. 0:0
0:18 Mustafa Muhammad's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 0:0
0:30 Mustafa Muhammad shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Conn flush! 0:5
0:30 That shot buckled Conn's legs and he is really unsteady now, like he could go down at any moment! 0:5
0:50 Mustafa Muhammad goes downstairs with a series of hard blows. 0:8
01:15 Conn slides along the far ropes. 0:8
01:30 Both fighters are working the angles, looking to get the upper hand in this contest. 0:8
01:37 Mustafa Muhammad wings a big left hand at Billy Conn but the latter sidesteps the punch. 0:8
01:40 Billy Conn gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Mustafa Muhammad. 2:8
01:52 Mustafa Muhammad retreats into his own corner... 2:8
01:52 The cross scores for Conn. He needs to throw that punch more often. 4:8
02:09 Conn misses wildly with the Hook. 4:8
02:11 Mustafa Muhammad ducks inside, connecting with an uppercut downstairs. 4:10
02:25 Mustafa Muhammad scores big with that hook to the jaw of Conn. Conn took a step back after absorbing that shot. 4:13
02:35 Mustafa Muhammad has Conn cornered! 4:13
02:39 Mustafa Muhammad misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 4:13
02:48 Mustafa Muhammad slides into the corner... 4:13
02:48 Conn fires the jab. It finds its target. 6:13
03:00 Watch Conn move. He is darting in and out, in and out, keeping Mustafa Muhammad off balance. 6:13
03:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 3, forcing Russell to step in. 7:14
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Russell motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 4. 0:0
0:08 Conn's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:09 There's a lead right hand that finds its mark. That can be a dangerous punch if Billy Conn can land a solid one. 2:0
0:13 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 2:0
0:21 Conn gets off a quick combination to the body 4:0
0:41 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 4th. 4:0
0:45 Conn scores with a nice short hook inside the defense of Mustafa Muhammad. 6:0
0:54 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 6:0
01:06 Conn circles around the ring. 6:0
01:10 He is keeping away from the ropes. 6:0
01:10 A flurry of punches are exchanged between the two fighters. It appears as if Conn has gotten the better of the exchange. 9:2
01:26 Conn ties up Mustafa Muhammad. 9:2
01:35 Russell has to break them apart. 9:2
01:42 Conn scores to the body with a jab 11:2
01:52 Conn and Mustafa Muhammad go toe to toe with Conn getting the better of it. 14:4
02:08 Mustafa Muhammad is trapped in his own corner... 14:4
02:08 Conn gets inside and fires a hook to Mustafa Muhammad's body. 16:4
02:26 Conn is boxing beautifully, smoothly moving side to side and in and out. 16:4
02:35 He misses with that punch. 16:4
02:45 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 16:4
02:48 Conn pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 18:4
02:57 A flurry of blows from Conn lands to the body 20:4
03:00 Round 4 finishes with the sound of the bell. 22:4
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Mustafa Muhammad is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 5 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:14 Mustafa Muhammad is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 0:0
0:14 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 0:0
0:27 Mustafa Muhammad smothers Conn's attack with a clinch! 0:0
0:32 Russell moves them apart. 0:0
0:38 Conn fires a punch over the jab of Eddie Mustafa Muhammad and gets it in for points. 2:0
0:47 The fighters are at ring center... 2:0
0:52 Mustafa Muhammad is gliding around the ring like it's his own personal dance floor. 2:0
01:01 Mustafa Muhammad is holding... 2:0
01:13 Conn works his way free! 2:0
01:22 Mustafa Muhammad lets his hands go inside, but Billy Conn protects his body well. 2:0
01:34 Mustafa Muhammad fires away but finds nothing but air. 2:0
01:45 Conn retreats into a neutral corner. 2:0
01:49 Mustafa Muhammad doesn't connect with the jab. 2:0
02:01 Billy Conn tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 2:0
02:04 Eddie Mustafa Muhammad goes to the body with an uppercut, though there was not much behind it. 2:2
02:24 The fighters are back at ring center... 2:2
02:24 Mustafa Muhammad lets his hands go, but Conn answers right back. 4:4
02:37 Mustafa Muhammad is trapped in the corner... 4:4
02:37 Eddie Mustafa Muhammad tries a hook but Conn blocks it and then he scores with a hook of his own! 6:4
02:54 Billy Conn cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Mustafa Muhammad had his elbows tucked in nicely. 6:4
02:57 Mustafa Muhammad scores with a nice right cross. 6:6
03:00 The bell ending Round 5 sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 6:7
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Conn's corner as the bell sounds for Round 6. 0:0
0:12 Conn misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 0:0
0:14 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:0
0:19 Jimmy Montoya seemed to pump up Conn between rounds. 0:0
0:19 Conn has Mustafa Muhammad trapped! 0:0
0:19 Conn's jab connects to Mustafa Muhammad's head 2:0
0:28 Mustafa Muhammad feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 2:0
0:33 Mustafa Muhammad lands a devastating hook! 2:4
0:33 Conn was stunned by that blow! 2:4
0:49 Mustafa Muhammad tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Conn blocks it. 2:4
0:52 Conn glances a hook off Eddie Mustafa Muhammad's side. 4:4
01:06 Mustafa Muhammad throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Conn but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 4:4
01:08 Conn is putting his punches together, scoring well with combinations. 6:4
01:21 Conn seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 6:4
01:29 Mustafa Muhammad is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 6:4
01:41 There's a hard shot off the top of Conn's head! 6:8
01:41 Conn looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 6:8
02:00 Conn moves into a neutral corner. 6:8
02:05 Mustafa Muhammad fires and misses. 6:8
02:07 Conn is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 8:8
02:12 Mustafa Muhammad is slowing up... 8:8
02:27 Conn traps Mustafa Muhammad's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Russell breaks it up. 8:8
02:36 Russell is shouting at Conn to break! 8:8
02:45 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 8:8
02:52 Mustafa Muhammad whiffs with the combination. 8:8
03:00 The bell sounds - more boxing to come in a moment. 7:9
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Conn is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 7. 0:0
0:22 Mustafa Muhammad has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Conn. 0:0
0:31 Referee Russell separates the two... 0:0
0:31 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 0:0
0:47 Conn misses wildly with the hook. 0:0
01:04 Conn has Mustafa Muhammad trapped in the upper left neutral corner... 0:0
01:17 The fighters are at close quarters now as Conn lands a hook downstairs. 2:0
01:47 Conn just comes up short with the jab. 2:0
01:57 Mustafa Muhammad's jab falls short, but the cross gets in behind it. 2:2
02:10 Billy Conn has Mustafa Muhammad blocked in! 2:2
02:14 Conn lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Mustafa Muhammad. 2:2
02:24 Mustafa Muhammad moves into the upper left corner. 2:2
02:29 Conn is literally dancing circles around Mustafa Muhammad this round. 2:2
02:39 Mustafa Muhammad works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 2:2
02:55 Conn misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 2:2
03:00 Mustafa Muhammad fires and misses. 2:2
03:00 It looks like Conn has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 2:2
03:00 It looks like a scuffle has broken out among a couple of spectators in the crowd... and people are cheering. I guess after seeing no punches thrown in the ring, they're just happy to see some action somewhere! 3:3
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 8 of this scheduled 10 rounder. 0:0
0:11 Billy Conn ends up behind Mustafa Muhammad as he deftly avoids a straight ahead attack moving to his right. 0:0
0:11 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:0
0:15 Mustafa Muhammad received a pep talk from Freddie Brown before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:20 Conn grabs Mustafa Muhammad. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 0:0
0:25 Russell breaks them up... 0:0
0:35 Conn scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 4:0
0:35 Mustafa Muhammad was shaken by those blows! 4:0
0:56 Mustafa Muhammad is challenging Conn to fight him and quit clinching. 4:0
01:05 Conn uses his shoulder to force Mustafa Muhammad out of the clinch. 4:0
01:15 Conn looks to land a hook but misses the mark. 4:0
01:18 Mustafa Muhammad catches Conn with a short, powerful hook to the head as Billy Conn tried to move inside. That punch stopped Conn in his tracks! 4:3
01:27 Eddie Mustafa Muhammad is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 4:3
01:35 Eddie Mustafa Muhammad retreats into the left corner. 4:3
01:35 Conn gets in a hook to the body of Mustafa Muhammad. 6:3
01:48 Conn fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 6:3
01:56 These guys are really going at it and both will be in a little worse shape after this exchange is over. 8:5
02:18 Conn backs into the upper left corner. 8:5
02:18 Mustafa Muhammad scores with a quick one-two to Conn's midsection 8:7
02:29 Conn snakes the jab through Mustafa Muhammad's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 10:7
02:47 Mustafa Muhammad fires a shot, but it glances off Conn's shoulder. 10:7
02:49 Billy Conn goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 12:7
02:58 Conn is mixing his punches well and lands a jab followed by a cross. 14:7
03:00 Mustafa Muhammad's punches are losing their steam as he looks beat. 14:7
03:00 Conn appears to have this fight under control. 14:7
03:00 There's the bell. That brings Round 8 to a close. 14:7
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Conn looks to be in fair shape as Round 9 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Freddie Brown knows Mustafa Muhammad lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:08 Both fighters move back to ring center. 0:0
0:13 Conn tries to muscle inside but Mustafa Muhammad clinches him. 0:0
0:17 Russell moves in to break the clinch. 0:0
0:17 No blood, no bruises and no swelling; you wouldn't know that these guys are already in the 9th round of this fight. 0:0
0:30 Conn slips out of a corner, as Mustafa Muhammad attempts to trap him. 0:0
0:41 Mustafa Muhammad backs into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:45 Conn can't score with short uppercut inside. Mustafa Muhammad got his gloves in front of the punch. 0:0
01:01 Conn is moving like he is walking on air tonight. 0:0
01:10 Conn is just missing by a hair with his punches. 0:0
01:21 Mustafa Muhammad takes a hook as he tries to work inside. 2:0
01:43 Russell has to pull the fighters away from each other as Mustafa Muhammad locks up Conn's arms. 2:0
01:52 Russell pries them apart. 2:0
02:01 It's a sweet uppercut by Mustafa Muhammad! He snapped Conn's head straight back with that punch! 2:4
02:01 Mustafa Muhammad just delivered some big time hurt with that punch! Even the fans at ringside felt it! 2:4
02:22 Conn's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 2:4
02:30 Conn drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 6:4
02:30 That series of punches rocked Eddie Mustafa Muhammad and he looks to be in trouble. 6:4
02:40 Conn pins Mustafa Muhammad in the corner! 6:4
02:45 Conn wraps up Mustafa Muhammad. 6:4
02:49 Mustafa Muhammad pushes Conn away. 6:4
02:57 Conn slides into a neutral corner... 6:4
03:00 Mustafa Muhammad is holding on to Conn. He seems to be taking a breather. 6:4
03:00 Mustafa Muhammad and Conn each take a step back. 6:4
03:00 There's another round in the books. 7:4
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fighters touch gloves in the middle of the ring as the 10th and final round begins. 0:0
0:16 Conn lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Mustafa Muhammad. 0:0
0:18 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:0
0:23 Conn has Mustafa Muhammad pinned! 0:0
0:28 Conn telegraphed that shot and Mustafa Muhammad ducks under it easily. 0:0
0:42 Conn back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Mustafa Muhammad. 0:0
0:47 Conn lands a stinging jab. 2:0
01:00 Conn wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Mustafa Muhammad's defense. 2:0
01:12 Conn is probing with his jab as he tries to find an opening in Mustafa Muhammad's defense. 2:0
01:16 Mustafa Muhammad 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. 2:0
01:19 Billy Conn traps Mustafa Muhammad in the corner! 2:0
01:24 Conn lands a vicious cross! 6:0
01:24 Mustafa Muhammad was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 6:0
01:33 The action is at ring center. 6:0
01:37 Mustafa Muhammad is protecting the body nicely as Conn fails to score inside. 6:0
01:39 Mustafa Muhammad lands a volley of punches and at least one scored cleanly. 6:2
01:49 Mustafa Muhammad slides into a neutral corner... 6:2
01:49 Conn throws the hook and connects. 8:2
02:07 Mustafa Muhammad takes a heavy cross downstairs. 12:2
02:07 Mustafa Muhammad is suddenly in trouble! 12:2
02:16 Conn throws another good combination that temporarily slows Mustafa Muhammad. 14:2
02:28 Mustafa Muhammad moves into the upper left corner. 14:2
02:40 Conn has Mustafa Muhammad cornered! 14:2
02:40 Billy Conn doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 16:2
02:54 Mustafa Muhammad usues subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Conn tries vainly to score. 16:2
03:00 Conn misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 16:2
03:00 Conn seems to have done enough to win this fight. 16:2
03:00 There's the final bell! This fight's in the hands of the judges now. 18:2
Fight Result
We go to the ring where Pat Harker is ready with the call...
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
Victor Kakone, United States scores the bout 97 to 94 for Billy Conn
David Mendoza, United States scores the bout 97 to 94 for Eddie Mustafa Muhammad
Bill Recht, United States scores the bout 96 to 95 for...
...Billy Conn
The winner by split decision is Billy Conn!
Score Cards
Victor Kakone Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Billy Conn 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 97
Eddie Mustafa Muhammad 9 9 10 9 10 10 10 9 9 9 94
Bill Recht Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Billy Conn 9 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 96
Eddie Mustafa Muhammad 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 9 9 9 95
David Mendoza Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Billy Conn 9 10 9 10 9 9 10 9 9 10 94
Eddie Mustafa Muhammad 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 97
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Billy Conn 28 30 27 30 27 27 30 29 29 30 287
Eddie Mustafa Muhammad 29 27 30 27 30 30 30 28 28 27 286
Statistics
Categories Billy Conn Eddie Mustafa Muhammad
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 8.40 3.40
Hooks / Round 5.50 3.30
Crosses / Round 5.90 3.10
Combinations / Round 5.50 2.40
Uppercuts / Round 4.10 2.60
Punches Landed / Round 29.40 14.80
Punches Missed / Round 62.20 46.90
Punching Accuracy 32.1% 24.0%
Total Number of Fouls 0 0
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 1 / 1 2 / 2
Fight Outside (Defensive) 2 / 2 3 / 3
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 3 / 2 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 1 / 0 1 / 1
Co-Feature
John Henry Lewis vs Tommy Gibbons
Fight info: Houston City Auditorium, Houston, TX, United States, 2021-06-26, announcer is Ed Darien, referee is Mike Ortega, the bout will be scored by three judges: Larry Rozadilla (United States), Mike Ross (United States) and Carol Castellano (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: John Henry Lewis - Record: 3-5-1 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Cus D'Amato - Cut Man: Leo Flynn
In the blue corner: Tommy Gibbons - Record: 3-4-2 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Ronnie Shields - Cut Man: Al Gavin
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell for Round 1 sounds and the fight is on. 0:0
0:13 Lewis slides along the far ropes. 0:0
0:23 Lewis misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:0
0:33 Lewis drives home a potent uppercut to the head of Gibbons. 3:0
0:47 Lewis holds his gloves high, bobbing and weaving, making it difficult for Gibbons to score with a clean shot. 3:0
01:12 John Henry Lewis isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving Gibbons fits. 3:0
01:24 Lewis lands a solid jab! 7:0
01:24 Tommy Gibbons looks shaken! 7:0
01:41 Gibbons misses with that jab. 7:0
01:44 Lewis scores with a quick one-two to Gibbons's midsection 9:0
01:53 Both fighters are exchanging blows! Lewis scored more on that exchange. 12:2
02:02 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 12:2
02:09 Lewis fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 12:2
02:11 Not much steam behind Gibbons's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 12:4
02:11 * And now it appears as if Lewis has been cut the last punch that landed. 12:5
02:11 * They will need to do a little work on the cut under Lewis's left eye between rounds; it's obviously cut. 12:5
02:11 First round cuts really complicate things for a fighter. 12:5
02:25 Lewis lets his hands go inside, but Gibbons protects his body well. 12:5
02:37 Lewis is moving like a ghost out there, as Gibbons trys in vain to corner him 12:5
02:46 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Lewis rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 12:5
02:55 Gibbons picks off the hook by Lewis. 12:5
03:00 There's the bell. Round 1 is history. We've got a lot more action coming up. 14:5
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Lewis and Gibbons leave their corners. 0:0
0:08 Lewis's corner men does a nice job on Lewis's cut under the left eye. You wouldn't even know that John Henry Lewis had suffered a cut by looking at him now. 0:0
0:13 Lewis is circling his opponent. 0:0
0:26 Gibbons just landed a devastating three punch combo! 0:4
0:26 Lewis appears shaken by those punches! 0:4
0:40 John Henry Lewis does a great job of moving as Gibbons tries to work inside. 0:4
0:47 Lewis lands a crushing cross! 4:4
0:47 Lewis sent Gibbons reeling with that punch! 4:4
01:00 Lewis has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Gibbons. 4:4
01:09 Ortega separates the two fighters. 4:4
01:17 John Henry Lewis ducks under a jab and brings an uppercut right down main street. 6:4
01:30 Lewis tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 6:4
01:33 Gibbons lands the jab and that's a punch he needs to make good use of throughout the fight. 6:6
01:56 Lewis fires away but finds nothing but air. 6:6
02:09 Gibbons has freed himself from Lewis. They move quickly to ring center. 6:6
02:23 * OH my,Lewis lands a huge uppercut and Gibbons hits the canvas. 6:6
02:26 The count begins... 15:6
02:26 1... 15:6
02:27 2... 15:6
02:28 3... 15:6
02:29 4... 15:6
02:30 5... 15:6
02:31 6... 15:6
02:32 7... 15:6
02:33 8... 15:6
02:33 * Gibbons has regained his feet, but he definitely looks dazed! 15:6
02:33 Ortega waves the two fighters together. 15:6
02:33 I don't know if there's enough time left in this round for Lewis to finish Gibbons off! 15:6
02:42 Gibbons moves into a neutral corner. 15:6
02:42 Lewis lands a brutal cross to head of Gibbons. 18:6
02:42 That last punch by Lewis just turned Gibbons's legs to Jell-O! Gibbons did a little dance and he's trying to regroup. Lewis moves in for the kill. 18:6
02:51 Lewis throws another good combination that temporarily slows Gibbons. 20:6
02:51 Lewis has a dazed opponent in front of him ready for the taking. Let's see what kind of killer instinct he can summon up. 20:6
02:59 Tommy Gibbons backs into the upper left corner. 20:6
03:00 Lewis misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 20:6
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. 21:7
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Tommy Gibbons looks a bit disgusted as Round 3 gets underway. 0:0
0:09 Tommy Gibbons continues to pop the jab 0:2
0:17 Lewis got some great advice from Leo Flynn between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 3. 0:2
0:23 Lewis lands a vicious uppercut! 4:2
0:23 Tommy Gibbons's knee almost touched the canvas... 4:2
0:35 Gibbons has Lewis blocked in! 4:2
0:39 Gibbons is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 4:2
0:48 John Henry Lewis scores with a forceful jab. 7:2
01:01 Gibbons is clinching. Early in a fight you have to wonder but late in a fight clinching can give a fighter a breather. 7:2
01:13 Ortega has to break them apart. 7:2
01:23 Gibbons is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around John Henry Lewis. 7:2
01:32 Lewis is blocked in his own corner... 7:2
01:32 Gibbons gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Lewis with an uppercut. 7:4
01:37 Gibbons seems to have shaken off the effects of last round's knockdown. 7:4
01:45 Gibbons gets in a hook to the body of Lewis. 7:6
02:00 Gibbons misses with that punch. 7:6
02:11 Gibbons scores with a quick hook to the head of Lewis after Lewis missed with a wild shot of his own. 7:8
02:24 Gibbons seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 7:8
02:31 Gibbons ends up behind Lewis as he deftly avoids a straight ahead attack moving to his right. 7:8
02:36 Both fighters move back to ring center. 7:8
02:41 Gibbons just comes up short with the cross. 7:8
02:48 Lewis backs into a neutral corner. 7:8
02:52 Gibbons fires a left hand that Lewis takes high on the shoulder. 7:8
03:00 Gibbons voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 7:8
03:00 And that ends Round number 3. 7:10
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Gibbons looks to be in excellent shape as Round 4 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 The fighters are trading punches and Gibbons seems to have won that exchange. 2:3
0:18 A straight cross from Gibbons gets through Lewis's guard. 2:5
0:26 Lewis got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Leo Flynn's instructions work. 2:5
0:28 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 2:5
0:32 Gibbons usues his legs to avoid Lewis's punches. 2:5
0:39 Gibbons lands a hard cross! 2:9
0:39 Gibbons has Lewis hurt badly, he is just trying to hang on right now!! 2:9
0:51 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 2:9
0:58 Gibbons feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to be trapped there. 2:9
01:03 Gibbons is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 2:9
01:15 Lewis fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 2:9
01:18 Gibbons doubles up to the body, though Lewis seems unfazed. 2:11
01:31 Tommy Gibbons wraps up Lewis. 2:11
01:40 Ortega separates them. 2:11
01:45 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 2:11
01:48 Some nice infighting ends with Lewis getting an uppercut in. 4:11
01:57 Gibbons moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 4:13
02:08 Lewis buries a jab in Gibbons's stomach. 7:13
02:25 Lewis back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Gibbons. 7:13
02:41 Lewis misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 7:13
02:52 Gibbons throws a flurry of punches but Lewis either blocks or slips them. 7:13
02:55 Lewis cranks a hard cross to the body of Gibbons. 10:13
03:00 That was a great round as both combatants gave it everything they had and then some. 11:14
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 5 of this scheduled 10 rounder. 0:0
0:12 Gibbons looks to wear Lewis down as he throws the uppercut to the body. 0:3
0:21 Lewis was hearing it from Cus D'Amato between rounds, as did not let his hands go enough that last round. 0:3
0:27 Watch Gibbons move. He is darting in and out, in and out, keeping Lewis off balance. 0:3
0:37 Gibbons throws a punch and lands. Lewis scores with a counter. Looks like Gibbons was a little more effective. 2:6
0:51 Gibbons 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. 2:8
01:06 Gibbons is bouncing on his toes, avoiding John Henry Lewis attempts to move inside on him. 2:8
01:10 Gibbons retreats into the right corner. 2:8
01:15 John Henry Lewis lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Gibbons. 2:8
01:21 Lewis's corner is shouting at him to be more aggressive. He seems to hear but it remains to be seen if he'll follow the advice. 2:8
01:25 Lewis is trapped in the corner... 2:8
01:30 Gibbons shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Lewis flush! 2:12
01:30 How is Lewis standing after that? 2:12
01:30 It looks like Gibbons has reopened Lewis's previous wound because Lewis is now bleeding once again. 2:12
01:30 The cut under John Henry Lewis's left eye has been reopened by Gibbons. 2:12
01:30 * The two fighters are circling one another. Gibbons looks like he's trying to target the bleeding that has become much more noticeable on the face of Lewis. The referee has also taken a sudden interest in the claret flowing down the face of Lewis and we're going to get a temporary - at least we hope it will be - halt in the action. The referee has called time and wants the doc at ringside to take a close look at Lewis's injury. Fortunately, none of the bleeding is above the fighter's eyes or matters would be much more serious. 2:12
01:30 * The ringside doctor is dabbing at the blood, trying to determine the severity of the wound. He's saying something to the referee and from the reaction of Lewis, it must be positive. Yep, this fight's going to continue as both fighters receive instructions to resume the mayhem here in round 5. 2:12
01:39 Lewis moves into the far corner. 2:12
01:44 Gibbons misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 2:12
01:51 Lewis pummels Gibbons, capping off his assault with a stiff cross! 6:12
01:51 Gibbons looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 6:12
01:59 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 6:12
02:03 Gibbons seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 6:12
02:10 Lewis's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 6:12
02:18 Lewis throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Gibbons but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 6:12
02:28 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 6:12
02:32 John Henry Lewis tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Gibbons blocks it. 6:12
02:35 Gibbons throws the cross and scores to the head of Lewis. 6:14
02:53 Lewis has Tommy Gibbons cornered! 6:14
02:53 The cross scores for Lewis. He needs to throw that punch more often. 8:14
03:00 The fighters are back at ring center... 8:14
03:00 Gibbons misses wildly with the Hook. 8:14
03:00 Loud applause accompanies the end of this round. 9:15
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:06 Lewis's corner has done a great job on the cut under the left eye. They've got the bleeding stopped, at least for now. 0:0
0:07 Gibbons pins Lewis in the corner! 0:0
0:07 Gibbons snakes the jab through Lewis's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 0:2
0:21 Gibbons tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 0:2
0:23 Lewis hooks off the jab and scores to the body or Gibbons. 2:2
0:36 Gibbons scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 2:4
0:49 Lewis lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 4:4
01:01 Gibbons lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 4:6
01:11 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 4:6
01:15 Ortega has to pull the fighters away from each other as Lewis locks up Gibbons's arms. 4:6
01:20 Ortega has to separate the two... 4:6
01:30 John Henry Lewis wraps his arms around Gibbons. 4:6
01:39 Referee Ortega separates the two... 4:6
01:44 Gibbons pushes Lewis away to give himself a little more space to work with. 4:6
01:50 Gibbons slides into a neutral corner... 4:6
01:50 Lewis feints downstairs, then lands two quick blows to the head. 6:6
02:03 Tommy Gibbons traps Lewis in the corner! 6:6
02:07 Gibbons's misses as Lewis backpedals away. 6:6
02:22 Lewis is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Tommy Gibbons. 6:6
02:26 Referee Ortega has to separate the two... 6:6
02:34 Gibbons lands a rapier like jab to the head of Lewis 6:8
02:48 Gibbons is really fluid in his movement. 6:8
02:57 Lewis misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 6:8
03:00 The seconds jump into action in Lewis's corner as the bell sounds ending Round 6. 6:9
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Gibbons rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:08 Ronnie Shields was extremely upbeat during the break with Gibbons providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:09 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 0:0
0:09 Lewis is trying to keep his hands moving on the inside. Oh! He rocks Tommy Gibbons with a hard uppercut that lands flush on the point of the chin. 3:0
0:17 Gibbons is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 3:0
0:25 Lewis is putting his punches together, scoring well with combinations. 5:0
0:38 Lewis doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 7:0
0:42 Gibbons needs to catch his second wind... 7:0
0:51 Lewis has Gibbons trapped in the near neutral corner... 7:0
01:06 Lewis slips out of a corner, as Gibbons attempts to trap him. 7:0
01:18 Lewis can't score with short uppercut inside. Gibbons got his gloves in front of the punch. 7:0
01:20 Gibbons connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 7:2
01:37 Lewis comes in low. Gibbons puts a headlock on him. Ortega knocks Gibbons's arm off Lewis's head. 7:2
01:42 Gibbons finally lets go of Lewis. 7:2
01:51 Gibbons looks to work the body, but Lewis covers up nicely. 7:2
01:54 There's a wicked cross to the stomach by Lewis. He had some steam on that punch. 10:2
02:10 Tommy Gibbons can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 10:2
02:17 Lewis drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 14:2
02:17 Gibbons was stunned by that blow! 14:2
02:27 Gibbons slides into the corner... 14:2
02:31 Lewis is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 14:2
02:34 There's a lead right hand that finds its mark. That can be a dangerous punch if Gibbons can land a solid one. 14:4
02:42 Lewis doesn't have to look for Gibbons this round. He is right there in front of him. 14:4
02:45 Gibbons sneaks home the right cross. 14:6
02:54 Lewis has Gibbons trapped! 14:6
02:54 Lewis scores with a beautiful cross that just missed landing flush on Gibbons's jaw. 16:6
03:00 Gibbons has Lewis pinned! 16:6
03:00 Tommy Gibbons is flicking the jab, trying to keep Lewis at long range. 16:6
03:00 And another stanza comes to a close with the bell. 17:7
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Gibbons looks to be in fair shape as Round 8 gets underway. 0:0
0:11 Hey, that ringcard girl was something else! 0:0
0:19 Tommy Gibbons wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Lewis's defense. 0:0
0:21 Lewis throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 2:0
0:38 Gibbons catches Lewis coming in with a sweet uppercut! 2:4
0:38 Lewis's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 2:4
0:52 Gibbons feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 2:4
0:57 Lewis takes a heavy uppercut downstairs. 2:8
0:57 Lewis is suddenly in trouble! 2:8
01:11 Gibbons clamps Lewis's arms to his side and holds on until Ortega breaks the hold. 2:8
01:23 The Referee breaks it up... 2:8
01:35 That punch actually went behind Lewis's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Tommy Gibbons. 2:8
01:37 Lewis fires a punch over the jab of Gibbons and gets it in for points. 4:8
01:54 Lewis rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 6:8
02:08 Lewis bounces off the ropes, challenging Gibbons to come get him. 6:8
02:17 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 6:8
02:26 Lewis whiffs with the uppercut. 6:8
02:36 Gibbons slides into his own corner... 6:8
02:36 Lewis finds a home for his jab, keeping Gibbons at bay. 8:8
02:56 Lewis retreats into a neutral corner. 8:8
03:00 Gibbons cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Lewis had his elbows tucked in nicely. 8:8
03:00 Lewis appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 8:8
03:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 9:8
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Lewis looks to be in good shape as Round 9 gets underway. 0:0
0:16 Lewis is either lucky or has radar. Gibbons's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 0:0
0:18 The fighters are tangled up inside. Lewis has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 2:0
0:27 Leo Flynn seemed to pump up Lewis between rounds. 2:0
0:28 Lewis is forced into his own corner... 2:0
0:33 Lewis is challenging Gibbons to fight him and quit clinching. 2:0
0:42 The fighters separate after a clinch. 2:0
0:46 Gibbons is keeping away from the ropes. 2:0
0:51 Gibbons is in constant motion. He is a hard fighter to corner. 2:0
01:03 Gibbons is literally dancing circles around Lewis this round. 2:0
01:12 Gibbons looks to land a hook but misses the mark. 2:0
01:14 Lewis pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 4:0
01:31 John Henry Lewis just comes up short with the cross. 4:0
01:33 Gibbons lands a jab to Lewis's midsection 4:2
01:47 Gibbons is probing with his jab as he tries to find an opening in John Henry Lewis's defense. 4:2
01:52 Gibbons throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to Lewis's jaw. 4:4
02:06 Lewis just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 4:8
02:06 John Henry Lewis in on unsteady legs after those punches. 4:8
02:21 Lewis wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 6:8
02:25 Gibbons is starting to carry his arms lower...he's tired. That's dangerous! 6:8
02:34 Gibbons scores with a glancing cross. 6:10
02:50 The quickness and footwork of Gibbons is definitely keeping Lewis off balance. 6:10
03:00 Lewis traps Gibbons in the corner! 6:10
03:00 That ends Round 9... But the fighters are still punching! Now Ortega jumps between them. 6:12
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds for the 10th and final round of this fight. 0:0
0:06 Whatever Leo Flynn said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Lewis has some spring in his step here in the 10th round. 0:0
0:11 Lewis dances gracefully across the canvas 0:0
0:19 * Ortega signals an intentional head butt against Tommy Gibbons which stuns the crowd, the corners and even Gibbons's opponent. That was a terrible call! 0:2
0:19 Gibbons scores with a cross to the breadbasket. 0:2
0:28 Gibbons has Lewis trapped! 0:2
0:32 Gibbons just can't find the range with that uppercut. 0:2
0:39 Lewis's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 0:2
0:50 Lewis throws a crushing right to Gibbons's jaw! 4:2
0:50 Gibbons was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 4:2
01:04 Gibbons is off target with that jab. 4:2
01:07 Lewis lands the lead cross. 6:2
01:21 Lewis connects with an uppercut to the head of Gibbons. 8:2
01:31 The action is at ring center. 8:2
01:35 Lewis fires a volley of punches but Gibbons was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 8:2
01:37 Gibbons moves in and scores with a quick jab. 8:4
01:49 Gibbons flicks a lead right to the head of Lewis. 8:6
02:01 Gibbons throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 8:8
02:14 Gibbons retreats into the upper corner. 8:8
02:19 There's a straight right by Lewis! 13:8
02:19 Lewis just delivered some big time hurt with that punch! Even the fans at ringside felt it! 13:8
02:28 Gibbons moves into the upper left corner. 13:8
02:33 Lewis misses wildly with the hook. 13:8
02:35 Tommy Gibbons glances a hook off Lewis's side. 13:10
02:52 Lewis is protecting the body nicely as Gibbons fails to score inside. 13:10
03:00 Lewis fires and misses. 13:10
03:00 Lewis appears to have this fight under control. 13:10
03:00 This bout's over, fight fans! The scorecards will tell the tale in this one. 14:11
Fight Result
We go to the ring where Ed Darien is ready with the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
Larry Rozadilla, United States scores the bout 96 to 93 for John Henry Lewis
Carol Castellano, United States scores the bout 95 to 94 for Tommy Gibbons
Mike Ross, United States scores the bout 95 to 94 for...
...John Henry Lewis
The winner by split decision is John Henry Lewis!
Score Cards
Larry Rozadilla Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
John Henry Lewis 10 10 10 9 9 9 10 10 9 10 96
Tommy Gibbons 9 8 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 9 93
Mike Ross Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
John Henry Lewis 10 10 10 9 9 9 10 9 9 10 95
Tommy Gibbons 9 8 9 10 10 10 9 10 10 9 94
Carol Castellano Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
John Henry Lewis 9 10 9 9 9 9 10 10 9 10 94
Tommy Gibbons 10 8 10 10 10 10 9 9 10 9 95
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
John Henry Lewis 29 30 29 27 27 27 30 29 27 30 285
Tommy Gibbons 28 24 28 30 30 30 27 28 30 27 282
Statistics
Categories John Henry Lewis Tommy Gibbons
Knockdowns scored 1 0
Jabs / Round 3.70 4.40
Hooks / Round 5.20 3.30
Crosses / Round 3.90 5.00
Combinations / Round 5.50 3.10
Uppercuts / Round 4.20 5.30
Punches Landed / Round 22.50 21.10
Punches Missed / Round 56.90 53.00
Punching Accuracy 28.3% 28.5%
Total Number of Fouls 0 0
Cuts totals (opened/reopened/worsened) 2 / 1 / 1 0 / 0 / 0
Cuts after head butts (opened/reopened/worsened) 0 / 0 / 0 0 / 0 / 0
Cut locations breakdown:
Cut under left eye 2 / 1 / 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 1 / 1 0 / 0
Bad 1 / 1 0 / 0
Heavy 0 / 0 0 / 0
Gushing 0 / 0 0 / 0
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 4 / 4
Fight Outside (Defensive) 6 / 6 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 2 / 2
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 2 / 1 2 / 1
Main Event
Harold Johnson vs Bob Fitzsimmons
Fight info: Houston City Auditorium, Houston, TX, United States, 2021-06-26, announcer is Frank Shain, referee is Mickey Vann, the bout will be scored by three judges: Reg Thompson (England), Frank Brunette (United States) and Jose Martinez (Spain), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, the fighters will compete for the WBA 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: Harold Johnson - Record: 7-1-1 (4) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Bobby Watts - Cut Man: Ace Marotta
In the blue corner: Bob Fitzsimmons - Record: 6-3-0 (5) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Michael Timm - Cut Man: Sid Brumbach
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 Fitzsimmons lands a wicked hook! 0:4
0:12 Johnson was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 0:4
0:21 Fitzsimmons moves in and scores with a quick jab. 0:6
0:38 The cross scores for Johnson. He needs to throw that punch more often. 2:6
0:53 Fitzsimmons clamps Johnson's arms to his side and holds on until Vann breaks the hold. 2:6
0:57 Vann has to separate the two... 2:6
01:02 * Johnson is told to quit holding and hitting by Vann. 5:6
01:21 The action slows for the moment. 5:6
01:29 Johnson lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 7:6
01:53 Bob Fitzsimmons traps Johnson's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Vann breaks it up. 7:6
01:58 Vann separates them. 7:6
02:03 The cross scores for Johnson. He needs to throw that punch more often. 9:6
02:17 Fitzsimmons works his way in and leans on Johnson. 9:6
02:22 Fitzsimmons's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 9:6
02:27 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 9:6
02:38 Fitzsimmons bounces Johnson back as he drives his shoulder into him. That's probably not legal but, hey, if you can get away with it! 9:6
02:43 * Vann motions to Johnson to keep his punches up. 11:6
03:00 There's the bell. That brings the first Round to a close. 11:7
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Johnson looks to be in fair shape as Round 2 gets underway. 0:0
0:15 Fitzsimmons's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 0:0
0:22 Johnson picks off the jab thrown by Bob Fitzsimmons. 0:0
0:29 Whatever Michael Timm said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Fitzsimmons has some spring in his step here in the 2nd round. 0:0
0:35 Johnson tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Fitzsimmons. 0:0
0:53 Fitzsimmons bulls his way inside, pushing Johnson up against the ropes. Good thing they don't score on style points. 0:0
01:02 Johnson slides along the far ropes. 0:0
01:07 Both fighters could stand to vary their punches a little more. 0:0
01:13 Not a lot of action in the ring right now. 0:0
01:17 Johnson takes a hard jab to the face from Fitzsimmons 0:3
01:36 Johnson dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Fitzsimmons back on his heels! 5:3
01:36 Fitzsimmons was stunned by that blow! 5:3
01:53 Fitzsimmons just landed a three punch combo! 5:7
01:53 Johnson appears shaken by those punches! 5:7
02:03 A nice exchange of blows there, though neither fighter seemed to gain the upper hand. 7:9
02:13 Some nice infighting ends with Johnson getting an uppercut in. 9:9
02:22 The fighters are exchanging blows! No one scored more on that exchange. 11:11
02:42 Harold Johnson lets his hands go inside, but Fitzsimmons protects his body well. 11:11
02:57 Johnson does a great job of moving as Fitzsimmons tries to work inside. 11:11
03:00 After the bell both fighters continued to throw punches forcing Vann to step in and break it up. 13:12
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 3 of this scheduled 12 rounder. 0:0
0:08 Michael Timm knows Fitzsimmons lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:13 Johnson just comes up short with the cross. 0:0
0:15 Fitzsimmons lands a hard cross, one of the better punches so far this round. 0:3
0:27 Fitzsimmons scores to the body with a jab 0:5
0:41 Johnson ends up behind Fitzsimmons as he deftly avoids a straight ahead attack moving to his right. 0:5
0:49 Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other. 0:5
0:57 Fitzsimmons can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 0:5
0:59 A nice combination to the body by Johnson. 3:5
01:12 Johnson lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 5:5
01:25 * Johnson seemed to just paw with that last he threw. It looks like his hand is bothering him more than just a little. 5:5
01:35 Fitzsimmons's misses as Johnson backpedals away. 5:5
01:42 Fitzsimmons tries to clinch, but Johnson shakes him off and lands an uppercut to the body. 7:5
01:51 As high as Fitzsimmons is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Johnson takes advantage of it. 7:5
01:54 Johnson feints downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Fitzsimmons's chin. 9:5
02:03 Johnson wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 11:5
02:20 Fitzsimmons doesn't look all that graceful but he moves fairly well in the ring. 11:5
02:32 Johnson has freed himself from Fitzsimmons. They move quickly to ring center. 11:5
02:38 There's a crushing hook to the head, landed by Fitzsimmons! Harold Johnson flashes a quick smile at Fitzsimmons as if to acknowledge the blow. 11:8
02:48 Johnson connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 13:8
03:00 Johnson lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Fitzsimmons. 13:8
03:00 The crowd is literally screaming in approval as the two fighters look for a minutes respite after a sizzling round of action. 13:9
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Vann motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 4. 0:0
0:21 Fitzsimmons just delivered a wake-up call!!! He really caught Johnson with a sharp combination! 0:4
0:21 Johnson is going to need to regroup after that series of blows... 0:4
0:37 Fitzsimmons grabs Harold Johnson's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Vann has to force Fitzsimmons to let go. 0:4
0:41 The Referee breaks it up... 0:4
0:46 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 0:4
0:54 Johnson lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Bob Fitzsimmons on the end of that punch. 2:4
01:15 Fitzsimmons lands a jab to Johnson's midsection 2:6
01:34 Johnson is dancing and flicking harmless punches at Fitzsimmons. 2:6
01:39 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 2:6
01:44 Fitzsimmons has Johnson blocked in! 2:6
01:49 Bob Fitzsimmons cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Johnson had his elbows tucked in nicely. 2:6
01:51 Johnson goes to the body with an uppercut, though there was not much behind it. 4:6
02:05 Johnson ties up Fitzsimmons. 4:6
02:14 Vann separates the two fighters. 4:6
02:21 Fitzsimmons is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 4:6
02:30 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 4:6
02:30 Johnson scores with a cross, though it did not land flush. 6:6
02:39 Johnson is blocked in his own corner... 6:6
02:44 Fitzsimmons approaches flat-footed, but continues to move forward, not giving Johnson any room to breathe. 6:6
02:53 Fitzsimmons 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. 6:6
03:00 Johnson moves into the left corner. 6:6
03:00 The seconds jump into action in Johnson's corner as the bell sounds ending Round 4. 4:8
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Fitzsimmons is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 5. 0:0
0:16 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 5th. 0:0
0:21 Both fighters scored in that exchange, which is dead even. 2:2
0:41 Johnson is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Fitzsimmons. 2:2
0:54 Bob Fitzsimmons is either lucky or has radar. Johnson's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 2:2
0:57 Bob Fitzsimmons shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 2:4
01:23 Fitzsimmons 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. 2:4
01:25 Johnson sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 4:4
01:45 Fitzsimmons misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 4:4
01:48 Both fighters want to work inside for the moment, as Johnson blasts home a hook. 6:4
02:04 Fitzsimmons retreats into the far left corner. 6:4
02:04 Johnson scores with a big right hand. That shot got Fitzsimmons's attention. 9:4
02:17 Fitzsimmons fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 9:4
02:24 Fitzsimmons scores with a beautiful cross that just missed landing flush on Johnson's jaw. 9:6
02:34 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 9:6
02:38 Fitzsimmons fires and misses. 9:6
02:40 Johnson scores with a hook to the body but he misses when he tries to double up with it. 11:6
03:00 Bob Fitzsimmons just comes up short with the uppercut. 11:6
03:00 Johnson spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 5. 10:7
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 6 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:07 Michael Timm seemed to pump up Fitzsimmons between rounds. 0:0
0:12 Harold Johnson misses wildly with the Hook. 0:0
0:31 Fitzsimmons lands a devastating cross! 0:4
0:31 Johnson is trying to regroup after that punch... 0:4
0:44 Fitzsimmons continues to come forward but he should be moving in behind punches. 0:4
0:52 Fitzsimmons pushes Johnson away to give himself a little more space to work with. 0:4
0:59 Harold Johnson clinches... Fitzsimmons gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 0:4
01:04 Vann has to break them apart. 0:4
01:09 The two fighters lean on one another. Their arms are free and they should be throwing punches. Now they separate and the action resumes. 0:4
01:17 Johnson fires away but finds nothing but air. 0:4
01:28 Fitzsimmons continues to follow Johnson about the ring. 0:4
01:40 Fitzsimmons tries to work his way inside but he can't do it. 0:4
01:50 Fitzsimmons is trying to free his gloves from under Johnson's gloves. 0:4
01:59 Johnson shoves Bob Fitzsimmons away. 0:4
02:03 Fitzsimmons bangs a right cross off the face of Johnson. 0:6
02:16 Fitzsimmons slides into the corner... 0:6
02:20 Harold Johnson fires a left hand that Fitzsimmons takes high on the shoulder. 0:6
02:23 Fitzsimmons cuts loose with both hands and lands some big shots. 0:9
02:38 Fitzsimmons is staying at the center of the ring. 0:9
02:43 Fitzsimmons whiffs with the jab. 0:9
02:45 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Johnson lands the right hand. 2:9
02:58 Harold Johnson fires a jab to the body 4:9
03:00 The seconds tick off the clock ending Round 6. 1:11
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Johnson looks a bit disgusted as Round 7 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Bobby Watts was screaming at Johnson between rounds trying to get him fired up. 0:0
0:13 Fitzsimmons doesn't connect with the combination. 0:0
0:19 The uppercut just landed by Fitzsimmons is a nice weapon on the inside. 0:2
0:28 Michael Timm was extremely upbeat during the break with Fitzsimmons providing some solid encouragement. 0:2
0:35 Fitzsimmons fires a shot, but it glances off Johnson's shoulder. 0:2
0:37 Johnson lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 2:2
0:52 Harold Johnson throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Fitzsimmons but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 2:2
01:04 Fitzsimmons looks to work the body, but Johnson covers up nicely. 2:2
01:06 Johnson misses with the jab but scores with the follow up cross. 4:2
01:20 Fitzsimmons misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 4:2
01:22 Johnson digs a short hook to ribs of Fitzsimmons. 6:2
01:39 Fitzsimmons tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Johnson blocks it. 6:2
01:41 The two fighters have chosen to work on the inside and it's Harold Johnson who scores with a short hook to the chest. 8:2
01:57 Fitzsimmons connects with a violent combination! 8:6
01:57 Johnson is trying to regain his senses after those punches! 8:6
02:11 Fitzsimmons misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 8:6
02:13 Johnson gets his head on the chest of Bob Fitzsimmons as He tries to outmuscle him on the inside, scoring with a nice short hook to the head. 10:6
02:24 Fitzsimmons scores with a quick one-two to Johnson's midsection 10:8
02:44 Vann warns Fitzsimmons for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 10:8
02:53 Now they break clean. 10:8
03:00 Johnson comes in low. Bob Fitzsimmons puts a headlock on him. Vann knocks Fitzsimmons's arm off Johnson's head. 10:8
03:00 Vann pries them apart. 10:8
03:00 Johnson moves slowly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 7. 8:8
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Fitzsimmons's corner as the bell sounds for Round 8. 0:0
0:07 Bobby Watts not only gave Harold Johnson encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Fitzsimmons. Now it's up to Johnson to implement it. 0:0
0:12 Fitzsimmons tries to muscle inside but Johnson clinches him. 0:0
0:17 Johnson finally lets go of Fitzsimmons. 0:0
0:21 Johnson gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Fitzsimmons. 2:0
0:30 Fitzsimmons is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 2:0
0:34 Johnson's jab is fast and accurate. 4:0
0:47 Fitzsimmons is protecting the body nicely as Johnson fails to score inside. 4:0
0:54 Fitzsimmons lands a devastating hook! 4:4
0:54 Johnson is clutching his side! 4:4
01:11 Fitzsimmons shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Johnson flush! 4:8
01:11 That punch may have stunned Johnson momentarily. 4:8
01:26 Harold Johnson lets his hands go again and gets in several scoring blows. 6:8
01:49 Johnson is off target with that uppercut. 6:8
01:51 Fitzsimmons scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 6:10
02:08 Johnson misses with that punch. 6:10
02:10 Fitzsimmons lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 6:12
02:24 Fitzsimmons throws a flurry of punches but Johnson either blocks or slips them. 6:12
02:31 Johnson takes a half step back as he tries to create some punching room. 6:12
02:38 Johnson smothers Fitzsimmons's attack as Fitzsimmons tries to get off some shots inside. 6:12
02:40 A cross lands for Johnson. Fitzsimmons didn't see that one coming. 8:12
03:00 Considering the clinch Fitzsimmons has on Johnson it looks like he wants to dance with him, not fight him. Johnson pushes him away. 8:12
03:00 Fitzsimmons and Johnson each take a step back. 8:12
03:00 It looks like Fitzsimmons has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 8:12
03:00 There's the bell. Johnson wings a parting shot that misses. That was close. Round 8 is history. 6:11
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 9. 0:0
0:08 Johnson got some great advice from Bobby Watts between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 9. 0:0
0:09 Johnson scores with a quick hook to the head of Fitzsimmons after Fitzsimmons missed with a wild shot of his own. 2:0
0:14 Fitzsimmons is breathing heavily... 2:0
0:19 Johnson gets in a several shots utilizing his hand speed. 4:0
0:32 Johnson pins Fitzsimmons's arms! The fighters are tied up... 4:0
0:37 Vann moves in to break the clinch. 4:0
0:46 Johnson back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Fitzsimmons. 4:0
0:55 Fitzsimmons holds his arms up in disgust as Johnson holds him around his waist. 4:0
01:00 Fitzsimmons pushes Johnson away. 4:0
01:05 Fitzsimmons connects with an uppercut to the head of Johnson. 4:2
01:14 Bob Fitzsimmons is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 4:2
01:25 It's a sweet uppercut by Fitzsimmons! He snapped Johnson's head straight back with that punch! 4:6
01:25 That blow connected solidly to the head of Johnson and he is stunned! 4:6
01:34 A straight cross from Johnson gets through Fitzsimmons's guard. 6:6
01:43 Fitzsimmons backs into his own corner... 6:6
01:48 Johnson pins Fitzsimmons's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 6:6
02:00 Johnson pushes Fitzsimmons away. 6:6
02:04 Johnson scores with a nice right cross. 8:6
02:21 Johnson misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 8:6
02:28 Fitzsimmons lands a crushing hook! 8:10
02:28 Harold Johnson looks shaken! 8:10
02:41 Harold Johnson lands the uppercut but there wasn't much on it. 10:10
02:52 Johnson sneaks home the right cross. 12:10
03:00 Fitzsimmons appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 12:10
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. 10:10
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Johnson is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 10 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:13 Johnson works his way in and leans on Bob Fitzsimmons... 0:0
0:18 Johnson uses his shoulder to force Fitzsimmons out of the clinch. 0:0
0:27 Johnson fires a lead right that Fitzsimmons manages to avoid. 0:0
0:29 Fitzsimmons pushes Harold Johnson away from him, trying to get some punching room and lands a wicked uppercut in close. 0:3
0:46 Fitzsimmons is clinching. Vann better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. 0:3
0:51 Vann moves them apart. 0:3
0:56 There's a lead right hand that finds its mark. That can be a dangerous punch if Johnson can land a solid one. 2:3
01:07 Fitzsimmons pins Johnson in the corner! 2:3
01:12 Fitzsimmons lands a strong hook! 2:8
01:12 Johnson is hurt! 2:8
01:30 Johnson just misses with a huge shot as Fitzsimmons chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 2:8
01:32 Fitzsimmons's jab is landing with some authority. 2:11
01:47 Johnson looks to land a uppercut but misses the mark. 2:11
01:49 Fitzsimmons's finds a home on Harold Johnson's jaw. 2:13
02:03 Fitzsimmons tries to drop the right hand over the top but Harold Johnson ducks under it. 2:13
02:05 Johnson doubles up to the body, though Fitzsimmons seems unfazed. 4:13
02:14 Johnson is trapped in his own corner... 4:13
02:19 Fitzsimmons telegraphed that shot and Johnson ducks under it easily. 4:13
02:21 * Johnson is told to watch the low blows by Vann. 6:13
02:21 * Vann has seen enough and Johnson is going to lose a point for that foul. 6:13
02:35 Bob Fitzsimmons wraps his arms around Johnson. 6:13
02:39 Harold Johnson tries to get free... Here comes Vann to break them up... 6:13
02:44 The action is back at ring center. 6:13
02:48 Fitzsimmons just can't find the range with that uppercut. 6:13
02:51 Johnson gets off a jab to the solar plexus 8:13
03:00 Johnson is holding on to Fitzsimmons. He seems to be taking a breather. 8:13
03:00 Referee Vann separates the two... 8:13
03:00 Fitzsimmons appears to have this fight under control. 8:13
03:00 Vann motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 10. 5:13
Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 There's two rounds of boxing left, and it looks as if Johnson is going to need a knockout to win this fight. 0:0
0:12 Johnson swings...and misses. 0:0
0:23 * Fitzsimmons just landed a short, clean hook that caught Johnson flush. Harold Johnson dropped like he'd been shot. 0:0
0:25 Vann crouches over Johnson and begins to count.. 0:6
0:25 1... 0:6
0:26 2... 0:6
0:27 3... 0:6
0:27 * Johnson is back on his feet and indicates he is fine to Vann. 0:6
0:27 Johnson still looks unsteady, but Vann allows him to go on, waving the fighters together. 0:6
0:27 Fitzsimmons knows he has Johnson hurt as he wades in swinging! 0:6
0:32 Fitzsimmons's tank is just about on empty. 0:6
0:40 Fitzsimmons has Johnson pinned! 0:6
0:45 Johnson picks off the cross by Fitzsimmons. 0:6
0:56 Fitzsimmons bores in determined to maul Harold Johnson 0:6
01:00 Johnson is trapped in the corner... 0:6
01:00 Fitzsimmons leans on Johnson and fires a weak hook to the ribs. 0:8
01:00 Fitzsimmons hurt Johnson with that last shot! He's got him on wobbly legs, let's see if he can close the deal! 0:8
01:13 Johnson backs into a neutral corner. 0:8
01:18 Fitzsimmons lands a hard uppercut! 0:13
01:18 Johnson suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 0:13
01:31 Fitzsimmons misses wildly with the hook. 0:13
01:42 Fitzsimmons knows one direction and thats straight ahead. 0:13
01:47 Johnson traps Fitzsimmons in the corner! 0:13
01:52 Johnson voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 0:13
01:56 Fitzsimmons takes a hook as he tries to work inside. 2:13
02:14 Fitzsimmons misses with that jab. 2:13
02:25 Fitzsimmons's fans are here in force tonight, cheering everything he does. 2:13
02:32 Fitzsimmons slides into a neutral corner... 2:13
02:32 Johnson goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 4:13
02:45 OH! Fitzsimmons landed the big hook flush! 4:18
02:45 Johnson is suddenly in trouble! 4:18
02:50 * There's some angry swelling now around the right eye of Johnson. Clearly, this is going to hamper his vision. 4:18
02:55 Johnson pins Fitzsimmons in the corner! 4:18
02:55 Johnson moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head. 6:18
03:00 Johnson is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Fitzsimmons. 6:18
03:00 Vann has to break the clinch. 6:18
03:00 Fitzsimmons seems to have done enough to win this fight. 6:18
03:00 These fans will be looking for more of the same after that last round. That knockdown really whipped them into a frenzy, they are still all on their feet. 5:19
Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds for the 12th and final round of this fight. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Johnson is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:12 Vann tries to separate the boxers but Johnson has a vice-like grip on Fitzsimmons. 0:0
0:17 Vann steps in and breaks it up. 0:0
0:21 Fitzsimmons received a pep talk from Michael Timm before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:26 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 0:0
0:30 * Vann is telling Johnson to quit leaning on the neck. 0:0
0:48 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 0:0
0:56 Johnson lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Bob Fitzsimmons. 0:0
01:07 * All signs being exhibited by Johnson, the blood and labored breathing, point to a broken nose. 0:0
01:12 Johnson backs into the upper corner. 0:0
01:17 Fitzsimmons feels his back touch the ropes and tries to reverse his position. He doesn't want to be the one trapped there. 0:0
01:21 Johnson feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 0:0
01:26 Harold Johnson is just missing by a hair with his punches. 0:0
01:28 Fitzsimmons lands consecutive blows to Johnson's midsection. 0:2
01:42 The quickness and footwork of Harold Johnson is definitely keeping Fitzsimmons off balance. 0:2
01:55 There's a hard shot off the top of Johnson's head! 0:6
01:55 Johnson is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 0:6
01:59 Johnson is starting to suck wind... 0:6
01:59 Last round's knockdown doesn't appear to have had any carry over here in Round 12. 0:6
01:59 Johnson's vision could be hampered by the ever-increasing swelling under his right eye. 0:6
02:13 * A hook to the jaw has Fitzsimmons hurt he stumbles forward and he's down!! 0:6
02:15 Vann moves into position over Fitzsimmons and begins the count 6:6
02:15 1... 6:6
02:16 2... 6:6
02:16 * Fitzsimmons still looks shaky after getting up from the knockdown and Vann is taking a long look at him. 6:6
02:16 Vann looks closely at Fitzsimmons who indicates he is ok, and the fight will continue... 6:6
02:16 Johnson appears to have Fitzsimmons out on his feet. I'm not sure which of those last few punches hurt him so badly but Bob Fitzsimmons looks ready to go, as Johnson closes in to try and end this fight. 6:6
02:34 Fitzsimmons retreats into a neutral corner. 6:6
02:43 * Fitzsimmons takes a sizzling hook flush to the chin and drops to his hands and knees!!! 6:6
02:45 Vann positions himself over Fitzsimmons and starts the count.. 12:6
02:45 1... 12:6
02:46 2... 12:6
02:47 3... 12:6
02:47 * Fitzsimmons is hurt, but manages to regain his feet.. 12:6
02:47 Vann waves the two fighters together, he is allowing the fight to continue. 12:6
02:47 Johnson wants to end this fight right now. Whether or not he can do it is another story. 12:6
03:00 * Johnson lands a hard hook to the head and Fitzsimmons is down!! 12:6
03:00 Vann picks up the count.. 22:6
03:00 1... 22:6
03:00 * Bob Fitzsimmons gets back up but he looks badly shaken. 22:6
03:00 Vann seems convinced that Fitzsimmons is ok, and the fight will continue! 22:6
03:00 Fitzsimmons seems to have done enough to win this fight. 22:6
03:00 That's it. This fight has gone the distance and now we'll await the official decision. 20:7
Fight Result
And here with the call is Frank Shain
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
Reg Thompson, England scores the bout 113 to 112 for Harold Johnson
Frank Brunette, United States scores the bout 113 to 113 - even
Jose Martinez, Spain scores the bout 113 to 112 for Bob Fitzsimmons
Ladies and Gentlemen, we have a draw!
Score Cards
Reg Thompson Round Total
England 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Harold Johnson 10 10 10 9 10 9 10 9 10 8 8 10 113
Bob Fitzsimmons 9 9 9 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 6 112
Frank Brunette Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Harold Johnson 9 10 10 10 10 9 10 9 10 8 8 10 113
Bob Fitzsimmons 10 9 9 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 6 113
Jose Martinez Round Total
Spain 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Harold Johnson 10 10 10 9 9 9 10 9 10 8 8 10 112
Bob Fitzsimmons 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 6 113
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Harold Johnson 29 30 30 28 29 27 30 27 30 24 24 30 338
Bob Fitzsimmons 28 27 27 30 28 30 30 30 30 30 30 18 338
Statistics
Categories Harold Johnson Bob Fitzsimmons
Knockdowns scored 3 1
Jabs / Round 4.33 4.33
Hooks / Round 5.67 4.83
Crosses / Round 6.42 2.83
Combinations / Round 3.92 2.92
Uppercuts / Round 5.75 3.50
Punches Landed / Round 26.08 18.42
Punches Missed / Round 44.83 59.25
Punching Accuracy 36.8% 23.7%
Total Number of Fouls 4 0
Low Blow 2
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1
Foul Penalties:
Point Deduction 1
Caution 3
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 1 / 1
Fight Inside 0 / 0 4 / 3
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Outside (Defensive) 6 / 4 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 1 / 1
Go All Out for KO 2 / 2 2 / 2
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 2 / 2 2 / 1
LHW#10 Quawi Vs Saad.....Conn Vs EMM.....JHL vs Gibbons.....WBA Johnson vs Fitz
Re: LHW#10 Quawi Vs Saad.....Conn Vs EMM.....JHL vs Gibbons.....WBA Johnson vs Fitz
Great fight read between Johnson and Fitzsimmons. I thought Johnson finally got revenge in that last round and pulled off a close decision. Bell seemed to save Fitz, and I was surprised Johnson needed such a huge round to even get the draw. Not sure if Fitz was saved by the bell there or not, but it was close.
Gibbons just can't get it going this season.
Gibbons just can't get it going this season.
Re: LHW#10 Quawi Vs Saad.....Conn Vs EMM.....JHL vs Gibbons.....WBA Johnson vs Fitz
Surprised with JHL's win. Gibbons looked like he was coming on, in the middle rounds.
Scorecards were a little unfair to Johnson but Fitz is not an easy guy to tame. Though the double knockdown in the last round might have swung it Johnsons way but a draw, cannot really complain. Great fight.
Qawi is showing some form now and Conn is keeping himself thereabouts.
Scorecards were a little unfair to Johnson but Fitz is not an easy guy to tame. Though the double knockdown in the last round might have swung it Johnsons way but a draw, cannot really complain. Great fight.
Qawi is showing some form now and Conn is keeping himself thereabouts.
Re: LHW#10 Quawi Vs Saad.....Conn Vs EMM.....JHL vs Gibbons.....WBA Johnson vs Fitz
Harold Johnson has definitely come a long way since suffering the defeat to Fitz. He wasn't able to get a win over Fitz, but he was able to prevent defeat.armageto wrote: ↑19 Mar 2024, 19:02 Great fight read between Johnson and Fitzsimmons. I thought Johnson finally got revenge in that last round and pulled off a close decision. Bell seemed to save Fitz, and I was surprised Johnson needed such a huge round to even get the draw. Not sure if Fitz was saved by the bell there or not, but it was close.
Gibbons just can't get it going this season.
Fitz will get back to work, and come back.
A Championship still awaits Fitz, but I think he'd be well served to just focus on getting some wins for the next few weeks, and improving on some things that need improving. That way he doesn't fall short the next time he gets a title shot.