Jimmy Paul vs. Robin Blake
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Jimmy Paul 135 lbs beat Robin Blake 134 lbs by TKO at 2:14 in round 14 of 15
- Date: 1985-06-30
- Location: Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
- Referee: Joey Curtis
- Judge: Dalby Shirley 127-119
- Judge: Al Wilensky 129-117
- Judge: Lucien Joubert 126-121
Bout Summary
Paul knocked Blake down once in the ninth round and once in the twelve round and punished him from then on to retain his IBF crown in what turned out to be a lopsided bout. Not only did Paul beat Blake, he dominated him from the first bell, piling up points before landing a combination, highlighted by a thudding right hand, in the 14th round that made Blake turn his back and walk away. Referee Joey Curtis moved in to stop the bout at 2:14 of the round.
Notes
- Jimmy Paul 22-1 (18 KOs) vs. Robin Blake 27-2 (18 KOs)
- Paul received his world title shot two months prior as a replacement against Harry Arroyo (26-0) after Blake pulled out citing an injury to his left hand.
- It was the first knockout loss of Blake's professional career.
- The Associated Press had Paul ahead 129-117.
Quotes
- "No one expected me to beat Arroyo. I came a long way and crossed a long road to become champion. I'm not going to let it go. I think Blake has more ability than Arroyo. But I think Arroyo has a better defense." - Jimmy Paul.
- "To beat Robin Blake is what really made him the champion. Beating Harry Arroyo gave him the championship, but Blake was the man he had to beat to really lay claim to it." - Emanuel Steward, Paul's manager/trainer.