Opening Bout
Matthew Saad Muhammad vs Joey Maxim
Fight info: Caesars Atlantic City, Atlantic City, NJ, United States, 2024-04-20, announcer is Michael Pass, referee is Gary Rosato, the bout will be scored by three judges: David Sutherland (United States), Fred Fluty (United States) and Larry Rozadilla (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: Matthew Saad Muhammad - Record: 4-2-0 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Paddy Flood - Cut Man: Ray Rodgers
In the blue corner: Joey Maxim - Record: 0-3-1 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: John Bray - Cut Man: Jack DeForrest
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd is anticipating a good fight tonight as the bell sounds for Round 1. 0:0
0:07 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... Not that you'd expect anything else. 0:0
0:20 Maxim 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! 0:5
0:20 Muhammad was just battered in that exchange, he is reeling and has no clue where he is. 0:5
0:34 Muhammad fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 0:5
0:46 Muhammad pins Maxim's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 0:5
0:50 The Referee breaks it up... 0:5
0:55 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 0:5
01:03 Matthew Saad Muhammad lands a wicked hook! 4:5
01:03 Maxim is going to need to regroup after that blow... 4:5
01:17 Muhammad works his way in and leans on Maxim... 4:5
01:29 Joey Maxim pushes Muhammad away. 4:5
01:38 Muhammad tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Maxim. 4:5
01:45 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Maxim lands the right hand. 4:7
02:00 Matthew Saad Muhammad can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 4:7
02:03 * Maxim is told to watch leading with his head by the referee Rosato. 4:9
02:25 Oh!!! Muhammad unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 8:9
02:25 Maxim was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring! 8:9
02:39 Muhammad tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Maxim blocks it. 8:9
02:51 It's a sweet uppercut by Muhammad! He snapped Maxim's head straight back with that punch! 12:9
02:51 Maxim was staggered by that punch! 12:9
03:00 Muhammad misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 12:9
03:00 The crowd is literally screaming in approval as the two fighters look for a minutes respite after a sizzling round of action. 12:9
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 2. 0:0
0:24 A cross to body by Muhammad gets through. 2:0
0:36 Muhammad sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 4:0
0:47 The two fighters have chosen to work on the inside and it's Muhammad who scores with a short hook to the chest. 6:0
01:01 Muhammad fires and misses. 6:0
01:03 Maxim throws the hook and connects. 6:2
01:23 Maxim snakes the jab through Matthew Saad Muhammad's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 6:4
01:39 Joey Maxim is trying to free his gloves from under Muhammad's gloves. 6:4
01:44 * It's good to see Rosato paying attention to the little things, as he cautions Maxim about leaning on his opponent's neck. 6:4
02:02 Muhammad lands a devastating cross! 10:4
02:02 Joey Maxim was stunned by that blow! 10:4
02:17 Muhammad misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 10:4
02:19 Maxim fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 10:6
02:19 Muhammad staggers backwards after that clash of heads onside. 10:6
02:23 It appears as if Muhammad has the makings of a tiny mouse under his left eye. 10:6
02:36 Muhammad looks for a breather; he grabs Maxim and holds on. Maxim pushes Muhammad off and looks for an opening. 10:6
02:40 Muhammad and Maxim each take a step back. 10:6
02:52 Maxim connects with a double jab, followed by a right. 10:8
03:00 Maxim shows Muhammad his back and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 2. 10:8
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Maxim looks to be in fair shape as Round 3 gets underway. 0:0
0:20 Maxim misses wildly with the Hook. 0:0
0:23 Muhammad lands a nice cross but Joey Maxim turned with it, absorbing most of its power. 2:0
0:40 Maxim telegraphed that shot and Muhammad ducks under it easily. 2:0
0:47 Muhammad lands a hard cross! 6:0
0:47 Maxim's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 6:0
01:04 Muhammad doesn't connect with the cross. 6:0
01:06 Maxim scores with a quick hook to the head of Muhammad after Muhammad missed with a wild shot of his own. 6:2
01:18 Maxim lands consecutive blows to Muhammad's midsection. 6:4
01:38 Maxim is going to come out on the short end of this exchange of punches. 9:6
01:46 As high as Maxim is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Muhammad takes advantage of it. 9:6
01:54 Maxim is dancing and flicking harmless punches at Muhammad. 9:6
02:03 Maxim is holding on to Muhammad. He seems to be taking a breather. 9:6
02:07 Rosato separates them. 9:6
02:12 The fighters are at close quarters now as Maxim lands a hook downstairs. 9:8
02:31 Muhammad works free! He backs to ring center, with Maxim following. 9:8
02:43 Maxim whiffs with the hook. 9:8
02:50 Muhammad scores with a winging right! Maxim's head snapped back violently with that punch! 13:8
02:50 Maxim appears to have been staggered by that punch... 13:8
03:00 Maxim does a great job of moving as Muhammad tries to work inside. 13:8
03:00 The two fighters nod at each other as the crowd applauds both the action and the sportsmanship being displayed. 14:9
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Rosato motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 4. 0:0
0:08 Whatever Paddy Flood said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Muhammad has some spring in his step here in the 4th round. 0:0
0:14 Matthew Saad Muhammad shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Joey Maxim flush! 5:0
0:14 Maxim is hurt and he had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 5:0
0:22 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 5:0
0:30 Maxim lets his hands go inside, but Muhammad protects his body well. 5:0
0:40 Muhammad gets his head on the chest of Joey Maxim as He tries to outmuscle him on the inside, scoring with a nice short hook to the head. 7:0
0:54 That was a violent straight right by Muhammad! 11:0
0:54 Joey Maxim is clutching his side! 11:0
01:11 Muhammad fires away but finds nothing but air. 11:0
01:18 Maxim lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Muhammad on the end of that punch. 11:2
01:35 Muhammad lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Maxim. 11:2
01:44 Muhammad has Maxim pinned! 11:2
01:48 Muhammad misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 11:2
02:01 Muhammad leans on the ropes and motions for Maxim to come in. 11:2
02:13 Muhammad wraps up Joey Maxim. 11:2
02:17 Rosato has to break the clinch. 11:2
02:29 Muhammad misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 11:2
02:31 Maxim finds a home for his jab, keeping Muhammad at bay. 11:4
02:45 Matthew Saad Muhammad just comes up short with the cross. 11:4
02:47 Maxim gets the cross through Muhammad's guard. 11:6
02:52 You can see some increased swelling around the left of Muhammad. 11:6
03:00 Muhammad is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 11:6
03:00 There's another round in the books. 12:6
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 5 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:12 Maxim has Matthew Saad Muhammad trapped! 0:0
0:17 Maxim can't score with short uppercut inside. Muhammad got his gloves in front of the punch. 0:0
0:23 Muhammad got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Paddy Flood's instructions work. 0:0
0:28 Muhammad is either lucky or has radar. Maxim's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 0:0
0:35 Muhammad lands a smashing hook! 5:0
0:35 Maxim is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 5:0
0:49 Muhammad lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Maxim. 5:0
0:51 * Rosato is telling Joey Maxim to watch rabbit punching. 5:2
01:13 Maxim lands a flurry to the ribs of Muhammad. 5:4
01:27 Maxim is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Muhammad. 5:4
01:31 Maxim finally lets go of Muhammad. 5:4
01:41 Maxim is on his bicycle, moving from corner to corner forcing Muhammad to chase him. 5:4
01:46 Muhammad quickly hitches up his trunks. 5:4
01:53 Rosato tries to separate the boxers but Maxim has a vice-like grip on Muhammad. 5:4
01:57 Maxim shoves Muhammad away. 5:4
02:02 Matthew Saad Muhammad retreats into a neutral corner. 5:4
02:02 Maxim lands a jab to the midsection 5:6
02:07 The swelling under Muhammad's left eye is increasing. It's going to get tougher and tougher for to see punches coming. 5:6
02:11 The crowd comes to life as both fighters exchange blows, with the advantage going to Muhammad. 8:8
02:25 Rosato yells at the fighters to separate but Maxim and Muhammad are a tangle of arms. 8:8
02:34 Referee Rosato steps in to break it up. 8:8
02:41 That was a spirited exchange that saw both men score well, though Muhammad had the edge. 11:10
02:55 Muhammad misses wildly with the hook. 11:10
02:57 Not a lot on that hook to Muhammad's side, but it scored. 11:12
03:00 Look for Maxim to start to target Matthew Saad Muhammad's left eye in an attempt to close it because the swelling under it has continued to grow. 11:12
03:00 There was no feeling out in that round, Muhammad and Maxim really went at it. 11:12
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Muhammad and Maxim leave their corners. 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 Maxim traps Muhammad in the corner! 0:0
0:07 Maxim shoots a cross to the midsection. 0:2
0:16 Maxim received a pep talk from John Bray before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:2
0:22 Muhammad has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Maxim. 0:2
0:26 Referee Rosato separates the two... 0:2
0:34 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. 0:2
0:46 That punch actually went behind Maxim's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Muhammad. 0:2
0:53 Maxim gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 0:4
01:10 Muhammad just can't find the range with that cross. 0:4
01:25 Muhammad drops the right hand flush on Maxim's chin! 4:4
01:25 Maxim suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 4:4
01:34 Muhammad pins Maxim in the corner and digs a hook to the body. 7:4
01:47 Maxim lets a quick hook go, catching Matthew Saad Muhammad moving in. 7:6
02:01 Maxim picks off the hook by Muhammad. 7:6
02:08 Maxim's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 7:6
02:11 Maxim misses with the jab but scores with the follow up cross. 7:8
02:16 Muhammad's vision could be hampered by the ever-increasing swelling under his left eye. 7:8
02:28 Maxim voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 7:8
02:37 Muhammad fires a lead right that Maxim manages to avoid. 7:8
02:39 A cross lands for Joey Maxim. Muhammad didn't see that one coming. 7:10
02:39 Muhammad comes out of his crouch and there is a clash of heads as Maxim leans in. That's how nasty cuts occur! 7:10
02:44 Muhammad's left eye is becoming an ugly mass of swollen flesh and has got to be an inviting target for Maxim. 7:10
02:57 Maxim cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Muhammad had his elbows tucked in nicely. 7:10
03:00 Muhammad ties up Maxim. 7:10
03:00 Rosato has to break them apart. 7:10
03:00 Matthew Saad Muhammad appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 7:10
03:00 Round 6 finishes with the sound of the bell. 7:11
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 7. There it is! 0:0
0:07 Muhammad's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:14 Maxim takes a hard combination from Muhammad 4:0
0:14 That blast sent Maxim reeling into the ropes! 4:0
0:19 Maxim is losing his legs... 4:0
0:23 John Bray seemed to pump up Maxim between rounds. 4:0
0:28 Muhammad throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 4:0
0:30 Maxim splits Muhammad's gloves with an uppercut. 4:2
0:40 Maxim goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 4:4
0:50 Muhammad has Maxim blocked in! 4:4
0:54 Muhammad grabs Maxim. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 4:4
01:03 Now they break clean. 4:4
01:08 Muhammad brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 4:4
01:12 Muhammad is jockeying for position as he tries to force Maxim back into the corner. 4:4
01:24 Muhammad fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 4:4
01:38 Muhammad tries to work his way inside but he can't do it. 4:4
01:48 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 4:4
01:52 Rosato moves them apart. 4:4
01:57 These guys are both being extremely tentative in there tonight. 4:4
02:04 Matthew Saad Muhammad and Maxim are in a clinch, Rosato hollers at them to break and start fighting. 4:4
02:13 Referee Rosato has to separate the two... 4:4
02:18 Both men look to measure one another. 4:4
02:21 Both fighters scored in that exchange, which is dead even. 6:6
02:35 Maxim usues his legs to avoid Matthew Saad Muhammad's punches. 6:6
02:37 Muhammad takes a hook as he tries to work inside. 6:8
02:42 Muhammad's left eye continues to swell alarmingly and it's got to be affecting his vision. 6:8
02:51 Matthew Saad Muhammad catches Maxim coming in with a sweet uppercut! 10:8
02:51 Matthew Saad Muhammad sent Maxim reeling with that punch! 10:8
03:00 Maxim smothers Muhammad's attack as Matthew Saad Muhammad tries to get off some shots inside. 10:8
03:00 It looks like Muhammad has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 10:8
03:00 The seconds jump into action in Muhammad's corner as the bell sounds ending Round 7. 10:8
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Maxim looks a bit disgusted as Round 8 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Paddy Flood was really animated in Muhammad's corner and Muhammad was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Muhammad is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Muhammad still has distension. 0:0
0:07 * Muhammad going way too low with his punches and Rosato has seen enough as he issues a warning. 2:0
0:26 Joey Maxim slides into a neutral corner... 2:0
0:30 Muhammad pushes Maxim then steps away from him. 2:0
0:35 Muhammad slides into his own corner... 2:0
0:39 Maxim wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Muhammad's defense. 2:0
0:51 Muhammad throws a flurry of punches but Maxim either blocks or slips them. 2:0
0:58 Muhammad backs into a neutral corner. 2:0
0:58 Maxim fires the jab. It finds its target. 2:2
01:02 The swelling under Muhammad's left eye is growing to a point where the eye could end up shut if his corner can't reduce or at least control it. 2:2
01:11 Maxim clinches... Muhammad gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 2:2
01:20 Rosato separates the two... 2:2
01:25 Joey Maxim is staying at the center of the ring. 2:2
01:25 Maxim flicks a jab to Muhammad's stomach 2:4
01:41 Maxim is giving Muhammad a lot of side-to-side movement. 2:4
01:49 Muhammad moves into a neutral corner. 2:4
01:49 Not much steam behind Maxim's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 2:6
02:01 Muhammad backs into the near corner. 2:6
02:06 Maxim is moving like a ghost out there, as Matthew Saad Muhammad trys in vain to corner him 2:6
02:10 The uppercut just landed by Maxim is a nice weapon on the inside. 2:8
02:24 Maxim looks to work the body, but Muhammad covers up nicely. 2:8
02:31 Muhammad lands a devastating cross! 6:8
02:31 Maxim is reeling after that shot! 6:8
02:44 Maxim moves into the near right corner. 6:8
02:48 Matthew Saad Muhammad ties up Maxim. Why would he want to clinch now? 6:8
02:53 The fighters separate after a clinch. 6:8
03:00 Muhammad appears to have this fight under control. 6:8
03:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 8, forcing Rosato to step in. 6:10
Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 9 of this scheduled 10 rounder. 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
0:08 Maxim has Muhammad trapped in the near neutral corner... 0:0
0:13 Maxim holds his gloves high, bobbing and weaving, making it difficult for Muhammad to score with a clean shot. 0:0
0:13 The sting is starting to go from Maxim's punches... 0:0
0:17 Maxim's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:18 Muhammad pins Maxim in the corner! 0:0
0:22 Muhammad is clinching... Maxim is trying to free his gloves... They are under Muhammad's arms... 0:0
0:34 Rosato separates the two... 0:0
0:45 Muhammad grabs Maxim's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Rosato has to force Muhammad to let go. 0:0
0:54 Rosato moves in to break the clinch. 0:0
0:59 Maxim steals a quick glance at his corner. 0:0
01:06 Muhammad is offering minimal head movement as he comes straight forward. 0:0
01:11 The two fighters lean on one another. Their arms are free and they should be throwing punches. Now they separate and the action resumes. 0:0
01:21 Maxim gets in a hook to the body of Muhammad. 0:2
01:26 The increased swelling around the left eye of Muhammad is fast becoming a hindurance. 0:2
01:30 Muhammad is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 0:2
01:38 Muhammad charges in but Maxim avoids the rush. 0:2
01:48 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 0:2
01:57 Muhammad fires and misses. 0:2
01:59 Maxim throws another good combination that temporarily slows Muhammad. 0:4
02:13 Matthew Saad Muhammad tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 0:4
02:31 Muhammad is just missing by a hair with his punches. 0:4
02:34 Maxim scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 0:6
02:43 Muhammad has Joey Maxim cornered! 0:6
02:48 Matthew Saad Muhammad misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 0:6
02:50 Maxim doubles up to the body, though Muhammad seems unfazed. 0:8
03:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 1:9
Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look determined as the final round gets underway. 0:0
0:07 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Muhammad's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Muhammad's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:08 Muhammad pounds the body with those short punishing hooks. 3:0
0:13 Muhammad is starting to suck wind... 3:0
0:17 John Bray was extremely upbeat during the break with Maxim providing some solid encouragement. 3:0
0:22 Muhammad continues to come forward but he should be moving in behind punches. 3:0
0:27 Maxim scores to both the head and body and then moves away. 3:2
0:36 Muhammad feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 3:2
0:36 Muhammad doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 5:2
0:46 Muhammad throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 7:2
01:00 Muhammad misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 7:2
01:02 Maxim lands a cross to the body. 7:4
01:06 The swelling around Muhammad's left eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. 7:4
01:16 Maxim is trapped in his own corner... 7:4
01:20 Muhammad wraps up Maxim... Neither fighter will break... 7:4
01:29 Rosato is shouting at Muhammad to break! 7:4
01:39 Maxim will tie a guy up if he has to. 7:4
01:48 Rosato separates the two fighters. 7:4
01:52 Maxim slides into the corner... 7:4
01:57 Matthew Saad Muhammad connects with a violent cross! 11:4
01:57 Mercy! that was a crushing blow! Joey Maxim is trying to hang on... 11:4
02:09 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 11:4
02:13 Matthew Saad Muhammad fires a shot, but it glances off Maxim's shoulder. 11:4
02:23 Maxim retreats into the far corner. 11:4
02:28 Maxim is protecting the body nicely as Muhammad fails to score inside. 11:4
02:30 Some nice infighting ends with Maxim getting an uppercut in. 11:6
02:46 Muhammad lands a strong cross! 16:6
02:46 Maxim is reeling.. 16:6
02:59 Muhammad lands a strong cross! 21:6
02:59 That blow connected solidly to the head of Maxim and he is stunned! 21:6
03:00 Matthew Saad Muhammad seems to have done enough to win this fight. 21:6
03:00 The fighters hug each other in the middle of the ring as the 10th and final round ends. 22:5
Fight Result
Michael Pass has the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
David Sutherland, United States scores the bout 96 to 94 for Matthew Saad Muhammad
Fred Fluty, United States scores the bout 95 to 95 - even
Larry Rozadilla, United States scores the bout 96 to 95 for Joey Maxim
This fight has been declared a draw!
Score Cards
David Sutherland Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Matthew Saad Muhammad 10 10 10 10 9 9 10 9 9 10 96
Joey Maxim 9 9 9 9 10 10 9 10 10 9 94
Fred Fluty Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Matthew Saad Muhammad 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 9 9 10 95
Joey Maxim 10 9 9 9 10 10 9 10 10 9 95
Larry Rozadilla Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Matthew Saad Muhammad 10 10 10 9 9 9 10 9 9 10 95
Joey Maxim 10 9 9 10 10 10 9 10 10 9 96
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Matthew Saad Muhammad 29 30 30 29 27 27 30 27 27 30 286
Joey Maxim 29 27 27 28 30 30 27 30 30 27 285
Statistics
Categories Matthew Saad Muhammad Joey Maxim
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 3.00 5.10
Hooks / Round 6.50 4.50
Crosses / Round 3.20 5.90
Combinations / Round 2.60 3.70
Uppercuts / Round 3.70 4.80
Punches Landed / Round 19.00 24.00
Punches Missed / Round 91.00 24.10
Punching Accuracy 17.3% 49.9%
Total Number of Fouls 1 3
Low Blow 1
Rabbit Punching 1
Head Butting 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1
Foul Penalties:
Caution 1 3
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 2
Bouts with eye swelling after accidental headbutt 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Inside 3 / 3 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 4 / 4
Fight Outside (Defensive) 1 / 1 0 / 0
Go for KO 1 / 1 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 1 / 0 1 / 1
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 2 / 1 2 / 1
Support Bout
Tommy Yarosz vs Jose Torres
Fight info: Caesars Atlantic City, Atlantic City, NJ, United States, 2024-04-20, announcer is Johnny Addie, referee is Richard Steele, the bout will be scored by three judges: Glen Hamada (United States), Leo Johnson (United States) and Luis Rivera (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: Tommy Yarosz - Record: 0-0-2 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Alton Merkerson - Cut Man: Bill Brady
In the blue corner: Jose Torres - Record: 2-1-0 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Teddy Atlas - Cut Man: Carlos Vargas
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 There's the bell and this contest is underway. 0:0
0:09 Both fighters miss, now Torres follows up with a solid hook to the body of Torres! 0:3
0:18 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 0:3
0:25 Torres ambles toward Yarosz. 0:3
0:29 Yarosz is motioning with his gloves for Torres to bring it on, but Yarosz is not being overly aggressive himself right now. 0:3
0:42 Torres and Yarosz are both throwing wildly, a nice flurry, with Torres having the edge. 2:6
0:59 Yarosz is protecting the body nicely as Torres fails to score inside. 2:6
01:06 Yarosz lands several quick blows, not much behind them, but they still count in the judges eyes. 4:6
01:20 Torres 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. 4:6
01:32 Torres misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 4:6
01:34 Yarosz splits Torres's gloves with an uppercut. 6:6
01:51 A flurry of punches are exchanged, but Yarosz is coming out on top. 9:8
02:07 Torres misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 9:8
02:14 As high as Torres is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Yarosz takes advantage of it. 9:8
02:19 The action slows for the moment. 9:8
02:28 Yarosz steals a quick glance at his corner. 9:8
02:36 Yarosz wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Torres's defense. 9:8
02:43 Both fighters need to close the distance between them. 9:8
02:51 Yarosz tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 9:8
02:58 Torres lands a vicious cross! 9:12
02:58 Yarosz is trying to regroup after that punch... 9:12
03:00 As the round comes to a close, both fighters continue to wing shots. That was another good round of action. 9:14
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Yarosz looks to be in excellent shape as Round 2 gets underway. 0:0
0:14 He hooks off the jab and scores to the body or Torres. 2:0
0:23 Torres got some great advice from Teddy Atlas between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 2. 2:0
0:24 Yarosz lands a short left hook to the head. 4:0
0:44 Yarosz's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 4:0
0:48 Yarosz lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 6:0
01:08 That punch actually went behind Jose Torres's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Tommy Yarosz. 6:0
01:15 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 6:0
01:22 Yarosz wraps up Torres. 6:0
01:27 Steele has to break the clinch. 6:0
01:35 Yarosz gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 8:0
01:48 Tommy Yarosz is flicking the jab, trying to keep Torres at long range. 8:0
02:03 Yarosz lands a flurry to the ribs of Torres. 10:0
02:30 Tommy Yarosz works his way in and leans on Torres... 10:0
02:42 * Yarosz is hitting with his shoulder in the close and Steele has seen enough as he issues a warning. 10:0
02:55 Both fighters take a half-step back. 10:0
03:00 Torres is either lucky or has radar. Yarosz's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 10:0
03:00 That ends Round 2... But the fighters are still punching! Now Steele jumps between them. 10:0
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Torres looks to be in good shape as Round 3 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Alton Merkerson was extremely upbeat during the break with Yarosz providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:11 Torres lets his hands go inside, but Yarosz protects his body well. 0:0
0:14 Tommy Yarosz gets off a quick combination to the body 2:0
0:29 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Yarosz lands the right hand. 4:0
0:43 Yarosz is clinching... 4:0
0:55 Torres works his way free! 4:0
0:59 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 4:0
01:03 The fighters are trading punches and Yarosz seems to have won that exchange. 7:2
01:21 Torres comes in low. Yarosz puts a headlock on him. Steele knocks Yarosz's arm off Torres's head. 7:2
01:30 Steele steps in and breaks it up. 7:2
01:38 Yarosz's jab is fast and accurate. 9:2
01:54 Yarosz grabs Torres's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Steele has to force Yarosz to let go. 9:2
01:59 Steele separates them. 9:2
02:08 Torres wings a big left hand at Yarosz but the latter sidesteps the punch. 9:2
02:10 Yarosz rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 11:2
02:20 Torres moves in and takes a crisp, hard jab from Yarosz. 14:2
02:36 Torres fires a lead right that Yarosz manages to avoid. 14:2
02:43 Not much steam behind Yarosz's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 16:2
03:00 The Referee has to get between Yarosz and Torres as they glare at one another. He sends them to their corners as the bell sounds to end the round. 16:2
Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 4. 0:0
0:12 Yarosz doubles up to the body, though Jose Torres seems unfazed. 2:0
0:17 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 2:0
0:27 Both fighters are being extremely cautious in this one. We hadn't expected such a tactical battle. 2:0
0:36 Torres misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 2:0
0:47 Torres misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 2:0
0:50 Yarosz lands consecutive blows to Torres's midsection. 4:0
01:02 Torres lets his hands go paintbrushing the body of Yarosz 4:2
01:11 Yarosz winces as he takes a hard combination to the body from Torres. 4:5
01:28 Torres throws a flurry of punches but Yarosz either blocks or slips them. 4:5
01:39 Torres tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Yarosz blocks it. 4:5
01:51 Torres wraps up Tommy Yarosz... Neither fighter will break... 4:5
01:55 Yarosz pushes Torres away. 4:5
02:00 * Yarosz continues to hammer away as he holds Torres and Steele has seen enough as he issues a warning. 7:5
02:23 Yarosz is circling his opponent. 7:5
02:33 Torres looks to work the body, but Yarosz covers up nicely. 7:5
02:35 Yarosz scores with a nice right cross. 9:5
02:48 Torres misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 9:5
02:51 Yarosz moves in and scores with a quick jab. 11:5
03:00 Round 4 finishes with the sound of the bell. 12:5
Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Torres looks a bit disgusted as Round 5 gets underway. 0:0
0:10 Torres approaches flat-footed, but continues to move forward, not giving Yarosz any room to breathe. 0:0
0:10 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:0
0:27 Torres pushes Yarosz then steps away from him. 0:0
0:36 Yarosz is challenging Torres to fight him and quit clinching. 0:0
0:41 Referee Steele steps in to break it up. 0:0
0:47 Both fighters are being cautious and keeping out of range. 0:0
0:54 Steele warns Torres for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 0:0
0:59 Steele has to break them apart. 0:0
01:11 Torres is like an old steam train going uphill. He just keeps chugging away trying to move inside on Yarosz. 0:0
01:15 Torres backs away and hitches up his trunks. 0:0
01:21 Jose Torres scores with consecutive blows to the body of Yarosz. 0:2
01:43 Yarosz is getting frustrated as Torres continues to hold on to him. Yarosz is punching Torres's head, trying to break his hold. Finally, Steele pushes the fighters apart. 0:2
01:47 Referee Steele has to separate the two... 0:2
01:59 Torres is bobbing and weaving as he moves forward. 0:2
02:03 Torres seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 0:2
02:12 The fighters work their way back to the center of the ring... 0:2
02:25 Torres really buried that punch into Yarosz's ribs. 0:7
02:25 Yarosz is hurt! 0:7
02:39 Torres swings...and misses. 0:7
02:50 Yarosz throws the hook and connects. 2:7
03:00 Jose Torres slides into the corner... 2:7
03:00 Yarosz misses with that hook. 2:7
03:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 5. 3:9
Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Yarosz was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:11 Yarosz traps Torres in the corner! 0:0
0:11 Torres takes a hook as he tries to work inside. 2:0
0:15 Neither fighter has a mark on them at this point of the fight. 2:0
0:21 Torres slides into a neutral corner... 2:0
0:25 Yarosz lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Torres. 2:0
0:37 Yarosz takes a heavy combination downstairs. 2:4
0:37 Those punches hurt Tommy Yarosz and he looks to hang on. 2:4
0:49 Not a lot on that hook to Yarosz's side, but it scored. 2:6
01:02 Torres moves into the upper left corner. 2:6
01:06 Yarosz cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Torres had his elbows tucked in nicely. 2:6
01:13 Torres landed a sharp combination that rocked Yarosz back on his heels! 2:10
01:13 Yarosz was rattled by those shots and he is in a world of hurt! 2:10
01:26 Torres feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 2:10
01:30 Torres drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 2:14
01:30 Yarosz was stunned by that blow! 2:14
01:44 Torres goes straight at Yarosz, a poor way to cut off the ring if that's what he's trying to do. 2:14
01:52 Yarosz throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 4:14
02:05 Yarosz is trapped in Torres's corner... 4:14
02:10 Torres looks to land a combination but misses the mark. 4:14
02:12 Yarosz connects with an uppercut to the head of Torres. 6:14
02:27 Torres fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 6:14
02:29 Some good body work by Yarosz but not much on those punches. 8:14
02:40 Yarosz pins Torres in the corner! 8:14
02:40 Yarosz forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Torres. 10:14
02:55 Yarosz can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 10:14
03:00 Yarosz does a great job of moving as Torres tries to work inside. 10:14
03:00 Non stop action as they battled from pillar to post in that round!! 10:16
Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Torres looks to be in fair shape as Round 7 gets underway. 0:0
0:09 Torres pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 0:2
0:13 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 0:2
0:22 Yarosz catches Torres coming in with a sweet uppercut! 4:2
0:22 Jose Torres's knee almost touched the canvas... 4:2
0:27 Jose Torres is starting to fatigue... 4:2
0:32 Both fighters are flailing away but Yarosz is definitely landing the better punches. 7:4
0:47 Yarosz gets off a nice little three punch salvo. 9:4
0:56 Yarosz connects with a cross to Torres's body. 11:4
01:01 Torres looks to be losing his legs. 11:4
01:06 Torres is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 11:4
01:22 Yarosz scores with a crisp uppercut inside. 13:4
01:31 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 13:4
01:38 Torres goes downstairs with a right cross. 13:6
01:50 Yarosz seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 13:6
01:57 Yarosz drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 17:6
01:57 Torres looks shaken! 17:6
02:14 Yarosz has an army of supporters in tow tonight, judging by all the noise they're making. 17:6
02:17 Yarosz has Jose Torres pinned! 17:6
02:21 Tommy Yarosz throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 17:6
02:28 Yarosz scores with several light punches to the head. 19:6
02:37 Yarosz shoots the jab into the chest of Torres. 21:6
02:59 Torres pins Tommy Yarosz's arms. Now they move apart. 21:6
03:00 * Steele is halting the fight and warning Torres for head butting. Torres is pleading his case but to no avail. 21:6
03:00 Yarosz takes a step back and reaches toward his head after what appeared to be an obviously intentional head butt from Torres! The referee is moving in to admonish Torres . . . oh, man! Tommy Yarosz is trying to push past the ref and get to Torres. 21:6
03:00 Yarosz appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 21:6
03:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 22:5
Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Torres rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:14 Torres lands a smashing hook! 0:5
0:14 Yarosz is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 0:5
0:23 Teddy Atlas felt Torres lost that last round and he let him know in no uncertain terms during the break. 0:5
0:24 Tommy Yarosz traps Torres in the corner! 0:5
0:24 Both fighters are exchanging blows! Tommy Yarosz scored more on that exchange. 3:7
0:34 Yarosz is trapped in his own corner... 3:7
0:38 Torres leaves the jab just short. 3:7
0:40 Yarosz is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 5:7
0:59 Torres is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 5:7
01:07 Torres picks off the jab thrown by Yarosz. 5:7
01:14 Torres quickly hitches up his trunks. 5:7
01:17 That uppercut to the stomach didn't hurt Torres but it scores points for Yarosz none the less. 7:7
01:34 Yarosz just misses with a huge shot as Torres chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 7:7
01:42 Jose Torres has Yarosz cornered! 7:7
01:46 Torres fires and misses. 7:7
01:48 Yarosz connects with a double jab, followed by a right. 9:7
02:02 Torres fires a volley of punches but Yarosz was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 9:7
02:14 Torres appears to be trying to load up on his punches. 9:7
02:18 The uppercut just landed by Yarosz is a nice weapon on the inside. 11:7
02:35 Jose Torres charges in but Yarosz avoids the rush. 11:7
02:41 Yarosz is forced into his own corner... 11:7
02:46 Torres misses wildly with the Hook. 11:7
02:48 Yarosz lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 13:7
03:00 It looks like Yarosz has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 13:7
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 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Torres is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 9 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:07 Yarosz's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:12 Torres fires a shot, but it glances off Tommy Yarosz's shoulder. 0:0
0:22 Torres scores with the jab. 0:2
0:36 Torres shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Yarosz flush! 0:6
0:36 Yarosz was staggered by that punch! 0:6
0:45 Yarosz retreats into the lower corner. 0:6
0:50 Torres traps Yarosz's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Steele breaks it up. 0:6
0:54 Steele separates the two... 0:6
01:04 Yarosz just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 0:10
01:04 Yarosz is clutching his side! 0:10
01:08 Yarosz is losing his legs... 0:10
01:17 Torres grabs and holds Yarosz... 0:10
01:22 Now they break clean. 0:10
01:34 Torres lands a hard cross! 0:14
01:34 Tommy Yarosz appears shaken by that punch! 0:14
01:44 Torres backs into his own corner... 0:14
01:48 The quickness and footwork of Yarosz is definitely keeping Torres off balance. 0:14
01:53 Torres rips off a nice right-left combination to the head. 0:16
02:05 Yarosz throws another good combination that temporarily slows Torres. 2:16
02:18 Jose Torres lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Yarosz. 2:16
02:30 That was a violent straight right by Torres! 2:20
02:30 Yarosz was shaken by those blows! 2:20
02:35 Neither fighter has much left... 2:20
02:42 Torres has Yarosz trapped! 2:20
02:46 Torres just comes up short with the hook. 2:20
02:49 Yarosz scores with a hook to the side of the head. 4:20
03:00 Yarosz slides into his own corner... 4:20
03:00 Torres works his way in and leans on Yarosz. 4:20
03:00 And there's the bell ending Round 9. 5:20
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
0:08 Jose Torres received a pep talk from Teddy Atlas before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:14 OH! Torres landed the big hook flush! 0:5
0:14 Tommy Yarosz's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! 0:5
0:27 Yarosz is protecting the body nicely as Torres fails to score inside. 0:5
0:34 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 0:5
0:47 Torres continues to follow Yarosz about the ring. 0:5
01:05 You would think Yarosz had a brick wall built aroud his midsection as futile as Torres looked trying to score there! 0:5
01:16 Torres is holding... 0:5
01:20 Steele moves them apart. 0:5
01:30 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 0:5
01:34 Steele separates the two fighters. 0:5
01:39 Yarosz scores with a beautiful cross that just missed landing flush on Torres's jaw. 2:5
01:50 Torres has Yarosz blocked in! 2:5
01:50 Torres lands a rapier like jab to the head of Yarosz 2:7
02:02 Torres backs into the near right corner. 2:7
02:07 Yarosz ties up Torres. Why would he want to clinch now? 2:7
02:11 Steele moves in to break the clinch. 2:7
02:16 Both fighters move to ring center. 2:7
02:16 Yarosz fires a solid combination. 4:7
02:25 Tommy Yarosz continues to pop the jab 6:7
02:38 Torres is pinned in his own corner... 6:7
02:38 Tommy Yarosz's jab connects to Torres's head 8:7
02:55 Yarosz is holding on to Torres. He seems to be taking a breather. 8:7
02:59 The Referee breaks it up... 8:7
03:00 Torres holds his arms up in disgust as Yarosz holds him around his waist. 8:7
03:00 Steele pries them apart. 8:7
03:00 Tommy Yarosz seems to have done enough to win this fight. 8:7
03:00 This bout's over, fight fans! The scorecards will tell the tale in this one. 8:7
Fight Result
Let's go to Johnny Addie for the call...
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...
Glen Hamada, United States scores the bout 96 to 94 for Tommy Yarosz
Luis Rivera, United States scores the bout 95 to 95 - even
Leo Johnson, United States scores the bout 96 to 94 for...
...Tommy Yarosz
The winner by majority decision is Tommy Yarosz!
Score Cards
Glen Hamada Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Tommy Yarosz 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 10 9 10 96
Jose Torres 10 9 9 9 10 10 9 9 10 9 94
Leo Johnson Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Tommy Yarosz 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 10 9 10 96
Jose Torres 10 9 9 9 10 10 9 9 10 9 94
Luis Rivera Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Tommy Yarosz 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 9 9 10 95
Jose Torres 10 9 9 9 10 10 9 10 10 9 95
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Tommy Yarosz 27 30 30 30 27 27 30 29 27 30 287
Jose Torres 30 27 27 27 30 30 27 28 30 27 283
Statistics
Categories Tommy Yarosz Jose Torres
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 10.70 2.90
Hooks / Round 3.90 3.10
Crosses / Round 4.10 2.90
Combinations / Round 10.10 3.50
Uppercuts / Round 4.10 2.80
Punches Landed / Round 32.90 15.20
Punches Missed / Round 30.00 66.50
Punching Accuracy 52.3% 18.6%
Total Number of Fouls 2 1
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Head Butting 1
Using Shoulder 1
Foul Penalties:
Official Warning 1
Caution 2
Suffered Intentional Head Butt 1
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 3 / 3
Fight Outside (Offensive) 1 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 5 / 5 1 / 1
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
Co-Feature
Maxie Rosenbloom vs Mauro Mina
Fight info: Caesars Atlantic City, Atlantic City, NJ, United States, 2024-04-20, announcer is Frank Shain, referee is Frank Garza, the bout will be scored by three judges: David Robertson (United States), Steve Corbo (United States) and Manuel Arroyo (Colombia), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 3 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: Maxie Rosenbloom - Record: 14-2-3 (3) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Jack Blackburn - Cut Man: Sid Brumbach
In the blue corner: Mauro Mina - Record: 7-3-3 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Joe Byrd - Cut Man: Johnny Tocco
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 That's the bell, summoning the two fighters to begin trading punches here in the first. 0:0
0:21 Mina is just missing by a hair with his punches. 0:0
0:23 Rosenbloom scores with a hook to the side of the head. 2:0
0:39 Mina fires a lead right that Rosenbloom manages to avoid. 2:0
0:42 Maxie Rosenbloom drills Mina with a left and right and another left. 4:0
01:00 Rosenbloom is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 4:0
01:09 Both fighters are throwing and neither is scoring more than the other. 6:2
01:38 Rosenbloom swings...and misses. 6:2
01:50 Fans call for more action as Mina ties up Rosenbloom. Garza agrees with the fans and yells for Mina to quit playing games and fight. 6:2
01:59 Mina and Rosenbloom each take a step back. 6:2
02:03 Neither fighter seems to be anxious to mix it up. They've been a little overly cautious so far this round. 6:2
02:11 Maxie Rosenbloom is protecting the body nicely as Mina fails to score inside. 6:2
02:13 Maxie Rosenbloom gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Mina with an uppercut. 8:2
02:26 Rosenbloom takes a cross to the head from Mina. 8:4
02:41 Rosenbloom dips and connects with a hook to the side of Mina's head. 10:4
02:51 Some good body work by Rosenbloom but not much on those punches. 12:4
03:00 Rosenbloom just comes up short with the hook. 12:4
03:00 There's the bell. That brings the first Round to a close. 12:4
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 2. 0:0
0:16 Rosenbloom scores with the jab. 2:0
0:25 Jack Blackburn not only gave Rosenbloom encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Mina. Now it's up to Rosenbloom to implement it. 2:0
0:25 Mina lands a hard jab to the body of Rosenbloom 2:3
0:43 Mina just can't find the range with that combination. 2:3
0:50 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 2:3
0:52 Rosenbloom misses with the jab but scores with the follow up cross. 4:3
01:06 Rosenbloom picks off the hook by Mina. 4:3
01:19 Mina throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 4:5
01:29 Rosenbloom lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 6:5
01:45 Maxie Rosenbloom grabs Mauro Mina. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 6:5
01:50 Garza moves them apart. 6:5
01:57 Both fighters want to work inside for the moment, as Rosenbloom blasts home a hook. 8:5
02:15 Mina is clinching... 8:5
02:24 Now they break clean. 8:5
03:00 Mina is clinching. Garza better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. 8:5
03:00 Mina shoves Rosenbloom away. 8:5
03:00 The bell ending Round 2 sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 7:5
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds for the 3rd and final round of this fight. 0:0
0:06 Mina got some great advice from Joe Byrd between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 3. 0:0
0:08 That flurry by Mauro Mina scored cleanly as Rosenbloom looks to clinch. 0:3
0:22 Mina drives that short hook into Rosenbloom's midsection! 0:8
0:22 Maxie Rosenbloom is gasping for air!! 0:8
0:37 Fighters are exchanging blows! Mina scored more on that exchange. 2:11
0:47 Mina wallops Rosenbloom with a cross to the liver! 2:14
0:59 Rosenbloom lands a volley of punches and at least one scored cleanly. 4:14
01:16 Mauro Mina darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 4:14
01:21 Mina's fans are here in force tonight, cheering everything he does. 4:14
01:28 Mina comes in low. Maxie Rosenbloom puts a headlock on him. Garza knocks Rosenbloom's arm off Mina's head. 4:14
01:40 Garza has to break them apart. 4:14
01:45 Both fighters are working the angles, looking to get the upper hand in this contest. 4:14
01:53 Mina telegraphed that shot and Rosenbloom ducks under it easily. 4:14
02:04 Mina doesn't connect with the cross. 4:14
02:11 At this point in the fight, neither fighter appears to have gained a significant advantage. 4:14
02:19 Mina throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Rosenbloom but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 4:14
02:29 Both fighters need to close the distance between them. 4:14
02:37 Rosenbloom has his arms wrapped around Mina... Now they separate. 4:14
02:42 Garza separates them. 4:14
02:54 Mina lands a solid cross! 4:18
02:54 Rosenbloom's knee almost touched the canvas... 4:18
03:00 That's the bell ending the fight and leaving the outcome in the hands of the judges. 4:19
Fight Result
We go to the ring where Frank Shain is ready with the call...
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
David Robertson, United States scores the bout 29 to 28 for Mauro Mina
Steve Corbo, United States scores the bout 29 to 28 for Maxie Rosenbloom
Manuel Arroyo, Colombia scores the bout 29 to 28 for...
...Maxie Rosenbloom
The winner by split decision is Maxie Rosenbloom!
Score Cards
David Robertson Round Total
United States 1 2 3
Maxie Rosenbloom 10 9 9 28
Mauro Mina 9 10 10 29
Steve Corbo Round Total
United States 1 2 3
Maxie Rosenbloom 10 10 9 29
Mauro Mina 9 9 10 28
Manuel Arroyo Round Total
Colombia 1 2 3
Maxie Rosenbloom 10 10 9 29
Mauro Mina 9 9 10 28
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3
Maxie Rosenbloom 30 29 27 86
Mauro Mina 27 28 30 85
Statistics
Categories Maxie Rosenbloom Mauro Mina
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 6.67 6.00
Hooks / Round 5.67 3.00
Crosses / Round 3.33 6.67
Combinations / Round 7.00 5.00
Uppercuts / Round 4.33 1.67
Punches Landed / Round 27.00 22.33
Punches Missed / Round 18.00 75.67
Punching Accuracy 60.0% 22.8%
Total Number of Fouls 0 0
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 2 / 1
Fight Outside (Defensive) 2 / 2 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Main Event
Joe Knight vs Harold Johnson
Fight info: Caesars Atlantic City, Atlantic City, NJ, United States, 2024-04-20, announcer is Joe Humphries, referee is Eddie Cotton, the bout will be scored by three judges: Jose Cobian (United States), Jean Louis Legland (France) and Harold Buck (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, the fighters will compete for the WBA title(s), the bout is scheduled for 3 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: Joe Knight - Record: 9-1-3 (3) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Al Certo - Cut Man: Joe Chavez
In the blue corner: Harold Johnson - Record: 12-4-3 (5) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Robert Garcia - Cut Man: George Francis
Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 There's the bell and this contest is underway. 0:0
0:06 There's a lot of excitement surrounding this fight. The fans are really in to it. 0:0
0:36 Johnson is boxing beautifully, smoothly moving side to side and in and out. 0:0
0:44 Knight bobs and weaves his way inside and lets his hands go, scoring with a hook. 2:0
0:56 Harold Johnson takes a cross to the head from Joe Knight. 4:0
01:10 Cotton yells at the fighters to separate but Knight and Johnson are a tangle of arms. 4:0
01:19 Cotton separates the two... 4:0
01:28 Knight telegraphed that shot and Johnson ducks under it easily. 4:0
01:30 Johnson fires a punch over the jab of Knight and gets it in for points. 4:2
01:39 Knight gets in a short cross to the body. 6:2
01:59 Johnson moves to the center of the Ring taunting Knight with his hands by his sides. 6:2
02:05 Knight lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 8:2
02:25 Harold Johnson leaves the jab just short. 8:2
02:35 Knight rips a hook to the body. 10:2
02:47 The cross scores for Johnson. He needs to throw that punch more often. 10:4
02:57 Johnson said he wanted to start fast but so far, he still hasn't found his rhythm. 10:4
03:00 Knight is probing with his jab as he tries to find an opening in Johnson's defense. 10:4
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 1. 11:5
Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Knight rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:10 Knight has Johnson cornered! 0:0
0:10 Knight scores with a nice left cross. 2:0
0:19 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 2:0
0:24 Johnson bounces off the ropes, challenging Knight to come get him. 2:0
0:28 Johnson fires the jab. It finds its target. 2:2
0:40 Knight ducks into an uppercut from Johnson. 2:4
0:56 Johnson feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to be trapped there. 2:4
01:10 Punch and move, punch and move, Johnson will do it all night if Knight doesn't do a more consistent job of cutting off the ring. 2:4
01:25 You would think Harold Johnson had a brick wall built aroud his midsection as futile as Knight looked trying to score there! 2:4
01:27 Johnson flicks a lead right to the head of Knight. 2:6
01:53 Johnson just comes up short with the jab. 2:6
01:56 Knight scores with a beautiful cross that just missed landing flush on Johnson's jaw. 4:6
02:15 Knight swings...and misses. 4:6
02:22 The action slows for the moment. 4:6
02:30 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Johnson rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 4:6
02:40 Knight misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 4:6
02:42 Johnson shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 4:8
02:59 Johnson looks to work the body, but Knight covers up nicely. 4:8
03:00 The seconds jump into action in Knight's corner as the bell sounds ending Round 2. 4:10
Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 There are 03:00 more minutes of fighting to go in the 3rd and final round. 0:0
0:08 Knight received a pep talk from Al Certo before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:13 Johnson back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Knight. 0:0
0:18 Knight slides into the corner... 0:0
0:18 Johnson bangs away with both hands and a nice uppercut finds a home. 0:2
0:27 Johnson lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 0:4
0:38 Knight is forced into his own corner... 0:4
0:43 Johnson is dancing and flicking harmless punches at Knight. 0:4
0:49 Johnson gets off a quick combination to the body 0:6
01:06 Knight works free! He backs to ring center, with Johnson following. 0:6
01:18 Knight retreats into a neutral corner. 0:6
01:18 Johnson leans on Knight and fires a weak hook to the ribs. 0:8
01:27 Johnson doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 0:10
01:40 Knight moves into a neutral corner. 0:10
01:40 A straight cross from Johnson gets through Joe Knight's guard. 0:12
01:53 Johnson seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 0:12
02:01 Joe Knight is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 0:12
02:03 Harold Johnson lands a short hook to the body. 0:14
02:16 Johnson lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 0:16
02:26 Johnson bangs the uppercut home. 0:18
02:35 Knight backs into a neutral corner. 0:18
02:39 Johnson misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 0:18
02:54 Johnson throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Knight but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 0:18
03:00 Call it a night, sports fans, because this fight is over! Let's see who gets the nod from the judges. 1:20
Fight Result
Let's go to Joe Humphries for the call...
Ladies and Gentlmen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision...
Jose Cobian, United States scores the bout 29 to 28
Jean Louis Legland, France scores the bout 29 to 28
Harold Buck, United States scores the bout 29 to 28
And your winner and new WBA light heavyweight champion by unanimous decision Harold Johnson!!!
Score Cards
Jose Cobian Round Total
United States 1 2 3
Joe Knight 10 9 9 28
Harold Johnson 9 10 10 29
Jean Louis Legland Round Total
France 1 2 3
Joe Knight 10 9 9 28
Harold Johnson 9 10 10 29
Harold Buck Round Total
United States 1 2 3
Joe Knight 10 9 9 28
Harold Johnson 9 10 10 29
Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3
Joe Knight 30 27 27 84
Harold Johnson 27 30 30 87
Statistics
Categories Joe Knight Harold Johnson
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 2.00 4.67
Hooks / Round 4.33 6.67
Crosses / Round 5.67 8.00
Combinations / Round 2.33 4.33
Uppercuts / Round 1.33 7.67
Punches Landed / Round 15.67 31.33
Punches Missed / Round 42.67 43.67
Punching Accuracy 26.9% 41.8%
Total Number of Fouls 0 0
No cuts occured
Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Outside (Defensive) 1 / 1 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0
Event#19 MSM vs Maxim....Yarosz vs Torres... Rosenbloom vs Mina.... Lineal/WBO/IBOchamp Knight vs Johnson
Re: Event#19 MSM vs Maxim....Yarosz vs Torres... Rosenbloom vs Mina.... Lineal/WBO/IBOchamp Knight vs Johnson
I know it was a rematch, but a 3 round championship fight? Doesn't seem right.
Re: Event#19 MSM vs Maxim....Yarosz vs Torres... Rosenbloom vs Mina.... Lineal/WBO/IBOchamp Knight vs Johnson
I agree.....and......There are reasons.....and it can all be sorted better next season. But in this case, if I let these draws have another 10 rounds it will effect the point counts in ways that would be a bit odd perhaps even unfair.. So don't consider this a rematch......consider it a progressive approach in the spirit of football....like an overtime. Something to be tested and rejected perhaps. And yeah.....I'm old fashioned and don't like it either. However an entire extra fight within the season, that only a few fighters get, will skew the points rather profoundly. And Foster won't like it.
In the future "rematches" will need to take place within "event cycles" if we wish to keep the playing field even. As long as we sort it in advance of the season.