Sugar Ray Leonard vs. Tony Chiaverini - Revision history

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	*[[:File:LeonardChia2.JPG\|Fight Photo]]		*[[:File:LeonardChia.jpg\|Fight Poster #2]], [[:File:LeonardChia2.JPG\|Fight Photo]]

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	Leonard, already signed to fight [[Wilfred Benitez\|Wilfredo Benitez]] of Puerto Rico for the World Boxing Council welterweight crown Dec. 1 in the United States, said he planned to take July off and line up two bouts prior to his title shot.		Leonard, already signed to fight [[Wilfred Benitez\|Wilfredo Benitez]] of Puerto Rico for the World Boxing Council welterweight crown Dec. 1 in the United States, said he planned to take July off and line up two bouts prior to his title shot.

	Leonard and his handler [[Angelo Dundee]] refused to reveal who the charismatic boxer would meet next. Leonard said he eventually hoped to meet [[Roberto Duran]], the former lightweight champion who gave up his crown to move up to the welterweight class.		Leonard and his handler [[Angelo Dundee]] refused to reveal who the charismatic boxer would meet next. Leonard said he eventually hoped to meet [[Roberto Duran]], the former lightweight champion who gave up his crown to move up to the welterweight class. [http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=2002&dat=19790625&id=h4IkAAAAIBAJ&sjid=9NkFAAAAIBAJ&pg=3125,5887614]

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	Howard Cosell: "He [Leonard] said he would have him [Chiaverini] figured out by the third or fourth round. It turned out to be both rounds. He said that he might not just knock him out, but he may just swell him up and render him helpless. He was a soundly thrashed fighter, as this young fighter is on perhaps the precipice of professional greatness."		Howard Cosell: "He [Leonard] said he would have him [Chiaverini] figured out by the third or fourth round. It turned out to be both rounds. He said that he might not just knock him out, but he may just swell him up and render him helpless. He was a soundly thrashed fighter, as this young fighter is on perhaps the precipice of professional greatness."

	~~== Article ==~~
	~~[http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=2002&dat=19790625&id=h4IkAAAAIBAJ&sjid=9NkFAAAAIBAJ&pg=3125,5887614 "Sugar Ray Leonard silences his critics" United Press International, June 25, 1979]~~

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	"He (Leonard) said he would have him (Chiaverini) figured out by the third or fourth round. It turned out to be both rounds. He said that he might not just knock him out, but he may just swell him up and render him helpless. He was a soundly thrashed fighter, as this young fighter is on perhaps the precipice of professional greatness." ~~- Howard Cosell~~		Howard Cosell: "He [Leonard] said he would have him [Chiaverini] figured out by the third or fourth round. It turned out to be both rounds. He said that he might not just knock him out, but he may just swell him up and render him helpless. He was a soundly thrashed fighter, as this young fighter is on perhaps the precipice of professional greatness."

	== Article ==		== Article ==
	[http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=2002&dat=19790625&id=h4IkAAAAIBAJ&sjid=9NkFAAAAIBAJ&pg=3125,5887614 "Sugar Ray Leonard silences his critics" ~~''Beaver County Times''~~, June 25, 1979]		[http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=2002&dat=19790625&id=h4IkAAAAIBAJ&sjid=9NkFAAAAIBAJ&pg=3125,5887614 "Sugar Ray Leonard silences his critics" United Press International, June 25, 1979]

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	<fight>463</fight>		<fight>463</fight>
	*~~'''Aired On:'''~~ [[~~ABC (American Broadcasting Company)~~\|~~ABC~~]] ~~(Main Event)~~		*[[:File:LeonardChia2.JPG\|Fight Photo]]

	== Notes ==		== Notes ==

	*Sugar Ray Leonard 22-0 (13 KOs) vs. Tony Chiaverini 30-4 (21 KOs)		*Sugar Ray Leonard 22-0 (13 KOs) vs. Tony Chiaverini 30-4 (21 KOs)
	*The [[WBC]] ranked Leonard third at welterweight and Chiaverini sixth at super welterweight.		*The [[WBC]] ranked Leonard third at welterweight and Chiaverini sixth at super welterweight.
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	*Chiaverini requested an 18-foot ring, and the Leonard camp acquiesced.		*Chiaverini requested an 18-foot ring, and the Leonard camp acquiesced.
	*The fight was televised nationally by [[ABC (American Broadcasting Company)\|ABC]] on [[ABC Wide World of Sports\|''Wide World of Sports'']].		*The fight was televised nationally by [[ABC (American Broadcasting Company)\|ABC]] on [[ABC Wide World of Sports\|''Wide World of Sports'']].
	*ABC broadcaster [[Howard Cosell]] said Leonard was "a little upset" in his dressing room before the fight after learning that his former Olympic teammate, [[Leon Spinks]] (7-1-1), had been knocked out in the first round by [[Gerrie Coetzee]] (21-0).		*ABC broadcaster [[Howard Cosell]] said Leonard was "a little upset" in his dressing room before the fight after learning that his former [[Olympics\|Olympic]] teammate, [[Leon Spinks]] (7-1-1), had been knocked out in the first round by [[Gerrie Coetzee]] (21-0).
	*This was the second knockout loss of Chiaverini's professional career.		*This was the second knockout loss of Chiaverini's professional career.

	~~== Bout Summary ==~~
	~~[[File:LeonardChia~~.~~jpg\|150px\|thumb\|right\|Official Fight Program]]~~		'''Sugar Ray Leonard silences his critics'''
	Leonard ~~boxed well on~~ the ~~outside in~~ the ~~opening round and snapped back his southpaw opponent~~'s ~~head with his left jab~~. Leonard ~~continued~~ to ~~pump Chiaverini with~~ the ~~jab in the second~~ round ~~and mixed in the right hand~~. ~~Leonard caught~~ Chiaverini ~~with~~ a ~~clean right hook, followed by several~~ left ~~hooks~~ in the ~~final 30 seconds~~. ~~Chiaverini had little in response and struggled~~ to ~~catch~~ the ~~quicker Leonard~~. ~~Chiaverini looked to bully~~ Leonard in the ~~first half of round three by pressing~~ him ~~back~~ into ~~the ropes or~~ corner and ~~working to the~~ body. ~~He landed his best punch of~~ the ~~fight when he caught~~ Leonard ~~with a left hook as he backpedaled~~. Leonard ~~dominated the second half of the round with movement~~, and ~~he punished~~ Chiaverini ~~with jabs and clean left hooks~~. ~~Chiaverini cornered~~ Leonard ~~early~~ in the ~~fourth~~ round ~~and threw shots in close~~. Leonard ~~pushed Chiaverini away and began showboating~~, ~~motioning for~~ his ~~opponent~~ to ~~"bring it on~~." Leonard ~~continued~~ to ~~flash his significant hand-speed advantage and battered Chiaverini for~~ the ~~remainder~~ of the ~~round~~. By the ~~end of~~ the ~~round~~, ~~some swelling~~, ~~bruising~~, and ~~a small cut had developed under Chiaverini's right eye~~. ~~Chiaverini did not answer~~ the ~~bell for round five~~.
			LAS VEGAS, Nev. (UPI) — Undefeated Sugar Ray Leonard may have finally silenced the critics who questioned the former Olympic champion's punching power.

			Leonard, a 23-year-old boxer from Palmer Park, Md., scored a convincing victory Sunday with a technical knockout over Tony Chiaverini, who failed to answer the fifth-round bell.

			Chiaverini, 153, a left-handed brawler with power in either hand, could not formulate a defense against the lightning-quick left jabs of Leonard. Leonard, 151, seemed to find the mark almost at will against the slower-moving Kansas City, Missouri, fighter.

			Leonard, beginning the fourth-round in a flurry of punches, appeared in trouble after the opening minute — when Chiaverini maneuvered him into a neutral corner and began punching at Leonard's body. Chiaverini's strong arms prevented the younger boxer from freeing himself, although Leonard finally escaped from the corner and was unhurt.

			The corner exchange angered Leonard, who swiveled his hips and mocked Chiaverini after the referee separated the fighters. Leonard systematically moved in to send jab after jab to Chiaverini's face, first opening an inch-long gash below the right eye, and then nearly closing the eye by round's end.

			Critics had questioned Leonard's punching ability, noting he had been forced to go 10 rounds in each of his last two bouts prior to the Chiaverini matchup.

			Leonard, who has 14 knockouts, won a tough unanimous decision over [[Marcos Geraldo]] May 20 in Baton Rouge, La., and prior to that, was forced to go the distance in winning a decision from [[Adolfo Viruet]] of New York April 21.

			"He‘s about as fast as I thought, but he hits a little harder,” said Chiaverini following the bout. "He also caught me with a good one in the throat."

			Chiaverini said his corner stopped the fight, rather than see the 26-year-old boxer get hurt.

			Leonard, already signed to fight [[Wilfred Benitez\|Wilfredo Benitez]] of Puerto Rico for the World Boxing Council welterweight crown Dec. 1 in the United States, said he planned to take July off and line up two bouts prior to his title shot.

			Leonard and his handler [[Angelo Dundee]] refused to reveal who the charismatic boxer would meet next. Leonard said he eventually hoped to meet [[Roberto Duran]], the former lightweight champion who gave up his crown to move up to the welterweight class.

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	"He said he would have him figured out by the third or fourth round. It turned out to be both rounds. He said that he might not just knock him out, but he may just swell him up and render him helpless. He ~~(Chiaverini)~~ was a soundly thrashed fighter, as this young fighter ~~(Leonard)~~ is on perhaps the precipice of professional greatness." - [[Howard Cosell]]		"He (Leonard) said he would have him (Chiaverini) figured out by the third or fourth round. It turned out to be both rounds. He said that he might not just knock him out, but he may just swell him up and render him helpless. He was a soundly thrashed fighter, as this young fighter is on perhaps the precipice of professional greatness." - Howard Cosell

			== Article ==
			[http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=2002&dat=19790625&id=h4IkAAAAIBAJ&sjid=9NkFAAAAIBAJ&pg=3125,5887614 "Sugar Ray Leonard silences his critics" ''Beaver County Times'', June 25, 1979]

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	*'''Aired On:''' ABC (Main Event)		*'''Aired On:''' [[ABC (American Broadcasting Company)\|ABC]] (Main Event)
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	*The fight took place at the [[Caesars Palace]] Sports Pavilion.		*The fight took place at the [[Caesars Palace]] Sports Pavilion.
	*Chiaverini requested an 18-foot ring, and the Leonard camp acquiesced.		*Chiaverini requested an 18-foot ring, and the Leonard camp acquiesced.
	*The fight was televised nationally by ABC's ''Wide World of Sports''.		*The fight was televised nationally by [[ABC (American Broadcasting Company)\|ABC]] on [[ABC Wide World of Sports\|''Wide World of Sports'']].
	*ABC broadcaster [[Howard Cosell]] said Leonard was "a little upset" in his dressing room before the fight after learning that his former Olympic teammate, [[Leon Spinks]] (7-1-1), had been knocked out in the first round by [[Gerrie Coetzee]] (21-0).		*ABC broadcaster [[Howard Cosell]] said Leonard was "a little upset" in his dressing room before the fight after learning that his former Olympic teammate, [[Leon Spinks]] (7-1-1), had been knocked out in the first round by [[Gerrie Coetzee]] (21-0).
	*This was the second knockout loss of Chiaverini's professional career.		*This was the second knockout loss of Chiaverini's professional career.

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	*Sugar Ray Leonard 22-0 (13 KOs) vs. Tony Chiaverini 30-4 (21 KOs)		*Sugar Ray Leonard 22-0 (13 KOs) vs. Tony Chiaverini 30-4 (21 KOs)
	*Chiaverini ~~was ranked~~ sixth at super welterweight ~~by the WBC~~.		*The [[WBC]] ranked Leonard third at welterweight and Chiaverini sixth at super welterweight.
	*Leonard made $140,000 and Chiaverini got $61,000.		*Leonard made $140,000, and Chiaverini got $61,000.
	*The ~~size of~~ the ring was ~~18 feet x 18 feet~~.		*The fight took place at the [[Caesars Palace]] Sports Pavilion.
	*~~Per the broadcast,~~ Leonard was ~~said to be~~ "a little upset" in ~~the~~ dressing room before the fight after learning that his former Olympic teammate [[Leon Spinks]] (7-1-1) had been knocked out in the first round by [[Gerrie Coetzee]] (21-0).		*Chiaverini requested an 18-foot ring, and the Leonard camp acquiesced.
			*The fight was televised nationally by ABC's ''Wide World of Sports''.
			*ABC broadcaster [[Howard Cosell]] said Leonard was "a little upset" in his dressing room before the fight after learning that his former Olympic teammate, [[Leon Spinks]] (7-1-1), had been knocked out in the first round by [[Gerrie Coetzee]] (21-0).
	*This was the second knockout loss of Chiaverini's professional career.		*This was the second knockout loss of Chiaverini's professional career.

	== Bout Summary ==		== Bout Summary ==
	[[File:LeonardChia.jpg\|150px\|thumb\|right\|Official Fight Program]]		[[File:LeonardChia.jpg\|150px\|thumb\|right\|Official Fight Program]]
	Leonard boxed well on the outside in the opening round and snapped back his opponent's head with his jab~~, as Chiaverini's gloves were often low~~. Leonard continued to pump Chiaverini with the jab in ~~Round 2~~ and mixed in the right hand. Leonard caught Chiaverini with a clean right hook, followed by left hooks in the final 30 seconds. Chiaverini had little in response and struggled to catch the quicker Leonard. Chiaverini looked to bully Leonard in the first half of ~~Round 3~~ by pressing him back into the ropes or corner and working to the body. He landed his best punch of the fight ~~in the round:~~ a left hook as ~~Leonard~~ backpedaled. Leonard dominated the second half of the round with movement, and he punished Chiaverini with jabs and ~~a few~~ clean left hooks. Chiaverini cornered Leonard early in ~~Round 4~~ and threw shots in close. Leonard pushed Chiaverini away and began showboating, motioning for his opponent to "bring it on." Leonard continued to flash his significant hand-speed advantage and battered Chiaverini for the remainder of the round. By the end of the round, some swelling, bruising, and a small cut had developed under Chiaverini's right eye. Chiaverini did not answer the bell for ~~Round 5~~.		Leonard boxed well on the outside in the opening round and snapped back his southpaw opponent's head with his left jab. Leonard continued to pump Chiaverini with the jab in the second round and mixed in the right hand. Leonard caught Chiaverini with a clean right hook, followed by several left hooks in the final 30 seconds. Chiaverini had little in response and struggled to catch the quicker Leonard. Chiaverini looked to bully Leonard in the first half of round three by pressing him back into the ropes or corner and working to the body. He landed his best punch of the fight when he caught Leonard with a left hook as he backpedaled. Leonard dominated the second half of the round with movement, and he punished Chiaverini with jabs and clean left hooks. Chiaverini cornered Leonard early in the fourth round and threw shots in close. Leonard pushed Chiaverini away and began showboating, motioning for his opponent to "bring it on." Leonard continued to flash his significant hand-speed advantage and battered Chiaverini for the remainder of the round. By the end of the round, some swelling, bruising, and a small cut had developed under Chiaverini's right eye. Chiaverini did not answer the bell for round five.

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	"He said he would have him figured out by the third or fourth round. It turned out to be both rounds. He said that he might not just knock him out, but he may just swell him up and render him helpless. He (Chiaverini) was a soundly thrashed fighter, as this young fighter (Leonard) is on perhaps the precipice of professional greatness." - [[Howard Cosell]]		"He said he would have him figured out by the third or fourth round. It turned out to be both rounds. He said that he might not just knock him out, but he may just swell him up and render him helpless. He (Chiaverini) was a soundly thrashed fighter, as this young fighter (Leonard) is on perhaps the precipice of professional greatness." - [[Howard Cosell]]

Earl at 01:31, 8 September 2012

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	*Sugar Ray Leonard 22-0 (13 KOs) vs. Tony Chiaverini 30-4 (21 KOs)		*Sugar Ray Leonard 22-0 (13 KOs) vs. Tony Chiaverini 30-4 (21 KOs)
			*Chiaverini was ranked sixth at super welterweight by the WBC.
			*Leonard made $140,000 and Chiaverini got $61,000.
			*The size of the ring was 18 feet x 18 feet.
			*Per the broadcast, Leonard was said to be "a little upset" in the dressing room before the fight after learning that his former Olympic teammate [[Leon Spinks]] (7-1-1) had been knocked out in the first round by [[Gerrie Coetzee]] (21-0).
	*This was the second knockout loss of Chiaverini's professional career.		*This was the second knockout loss of Chiaverini's professional career.
	*The size of the ring was 18 feet x 18 feet.
	*Per the broadcast, Leonard was said to be "a little upset" in the dressing room before the fight after learning that his former Olympic teammate, [[Leon Spinks]] (7-1-1), had been knocked out in the first round by [[Gerrie Coetzee]] (21-0).

	== Bout Summary ==		== Bout Summary ==
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	Leonard boxed well on the outside in the opening round and snapped back his opponent's head with his jab, as Chiaverini's gloves were often low. Leonard continued to pump Chiaverini with the jab in Round 2 and mixed in the right hand. Leonard caught Chiaverini with a clean right hook, followed by left hooks in the final 30 seconds. Chiaverini had little in response and struggled to catch the quicker Leonard. Chiaverini looked to bully Leonard in the first half of Round 3 by pressing him back into the ropes or corner and working to the body. He landed his best punch of the fight in the round: a left hook as Leonard backpedaled. Leonard dominated the second half of the round with movement, and he punished Chiaverini with jabs and a few clean left hooks. Chiaverini cornered Leonard early in Round 4 and threw shots in close. Leonard pushed Chiaverini away and began showboating, motioning for his opponent to "bring it on." Leonard continued to flash his significant hand-speed advantage and battered Chiaverini for the remainder of the round. By the end of the round, some swelling, bruising, and a small cut had developed under Chiaverini's right eye. Chiaverini did not answer the bell for Round 5.		Leonard boxed well on the outside in the opening round and snapped back his opponent's head with his jab, as Chiaverini's gloves were often low. Leonard continued to pump Chiaverini with the jab in Round 2 and mixed in the right hand. Leonard caught Chiaverini with a clean right hook, followed by left hooks in the final 30 seconds. Chiaverini had little in response and struggled to catch the quicker Leonard. Chiaverini looked to bully Leonard in the first half of Round 3 by pressing him back into the ropes or corner and working to the body. He landed his best punch of the fight in the round: a left hook as Leonard backpedaled. Leonard dominated the second half of the round with movement, and he punished Chiaverini with jabs and a few clean left hooks. Chiaverini cornered Leonard early in Round 4 and threw shots in close. Leonard pushed Chiaverini away and began showboating, motioning for his opponent to "bring it on." Leonard continued to flash his significant hand-speed advantage and battered Chiaverini for the remainder of the round. By the end of the round, some swelling, bruising, and a small cut had developed under Chiaverini's right eye. Chiaverini did not answer the bell for Round 5.

	== ~~Quotes~~ ==		== Quote ==
	*"He said he would have him figured out by the third or fourth round. It turned out to be both rounds. He said that he might not just knock him out, but he may just swell him up and render him helpless. He (Chiaverini) was a soundly thrashed fighter, as this young fighter (Leonard) is on perhaps the precipice of professional greatness." - [[Howard Cosell]]		"He said he would have him figured out by the third or fourth round. It turned out to be both rounds. He said that he might not just knock him out, but he may just swell him up and render him helpless. He (Chiaverini) was a soundly thrashed fighter, as this young fighter (Leonard) is on perhaps the precipice of professional greatness." - [[Howard Cosell]]

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	*Sugar Ray Leonard 22-0 (13 KOs) vs. Tony Chiaverini 30-4 (21 KOs)		*Sugar Ray Leonard 22-0 (13 KOs) vs. Tony Chiaverini 30-4 (21 KOs)
	*~~It as~~ the second knockout loss of Chiaverini's professional career.		*This was the second knockout loss of Chiaverini's professional career.
	* The size of the ring was 18 feet x 18 feet.		*The size of the ring was 18 feet x 18 feet.
	*Per the broadcast, Leonard was said to be "a little upset" in the dressing room before the fight ~~having learned~~ that his former Olympic teammate [[Leon Spinks]] (7-1-1) had been knocked out in the first round by [[Gerrie Coetzee]] (21-0).		*Per the broadcast, Leonard was said to be "a little upset" in the dressing room before the fight after learning that his former Olympic teammate, [[Leon Spinks]] (7-1-1), had been knocked out in the first round by [[Gerrie Coetzee]] (21-0).

	== Bout Summary ==		== Bout Summary ==
	[[File:LeonardChia.jpg\|150px\|thumb\|right\|Official Fight Program]]		[[File:LeonardChia.jpg\|150px\|thumb\|right\|Official Fight Program]]
	Leonard boxed well on the outside in the opening round and snapped back his ~~opponents~~ head with his jab as Chiaverini's gloves were often low. Leonard continued to pump Chiaverini with the jab in Round 2 and mixed in the right hand. Leonard caught Chiaverini with a clean right hook, followed by left hooks in the final 30 seconds. Chiaverini had little in response and struggled to catch the quicker Leonard. Chiaverini looked to bully Leonard in the first half of Round 3 by pressing him back into the ropes or corner and working to the body. He landed his best punch of the fight in the round; a left hook as Leonard backpedaled. Leonard dominated the second half of the round with movement and he punished Chiaverini with jabs and a few clean left hooks. Chiaverini cornered Leonard early in Round 4 and threw shots in close. Leonard pushed Chiaverini away and began showboating, motioning for his opponent to "bring it on." Leonard continued to flash his significant hand-speed advantage and battered Chiaverini for the remainder of the round. By the end of the round, some swelling, bruising, and a small cut had developed under Chiaverini's right eye. Chiaverini did not answer the bell for Round 5.		Leonard boxed well on the outside in the opening round and snapped back his opponent's head with his jab, as Chiaverini's gloves were often low. Leonard continued to pump Chiaverini with the jab in Round 2 and mixed in the right hand. Leonard caught Chiaverini with a clean right hook, followed by left hooks in the final 30 seconds. Chiaverini had little in response and struggled to catch the quicker Leonard. Chiaverini looked to bully Leonard in the first half of Round 3 by pressing him back into the ropes or corner and working to the body. He landed his best punch of the fight in the round: a left hook as Leonard backpedaled. Leonard dominated the second half of the round with movement, and he punished Chiaverini with jabs and a few clean left hooks. Chiaverini cornered Leonard early in Round 4 and threw shots in close. Leonard pushed Chiaverini away and began showboating, motioning for his opponent to "bring it on." Leonard continued to flash his significant hand-speed advantage and battered Chiaverini for the remainder of the round. By the end of the round, some swelling, bruising, and a small cut had developed under Chiaverini's right eye. Chiaverini did not answer the bell for Round 5.

	== Quotes ==		== Quotes ==
	*"He said he would have him figured out by the third or fourth round. It turned out to be both rounds. He said that he might not just knock him out, but he may just swell him up and render him helpless. He (Chiaverini) was a soundly thrashed fighter, as this young fighter (Leonard) is on perhaps the precipice of professional greatness." - [[Howard Cosell]]		*"He said he would have him figured out by the third or fourth round. It turned out to be both rounds. He said that he might not just knock him out, but he may just swell him up and render him helpless. He (Chiaverini) was a soundly thrashed fighter, as this young fighter (Leonard) is on perhaps the precipice of professional greatness." - [[Howard Cosell]]

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	== Bout Summary ==		== Bout Summary ==
	[[File:LeonardChia.jpg\|150px\|thumb\|right\|Official Fight Program]]		[[File:LeonardChia.jpg\|150px\|thumb\|right\|Official Fight Program]]
	Leonard boxed well on the outside in the opening round and snapped back his opponents head with his jab as Chiaverini's gloves were often low. Leonard continued to pump Chiaverini with the jab in Round 2 and mixed in the right hand. Leonard caught Chiaverini with a clean right hook, followed by left hooks in the final 30 seconds. Chiaverini had little in response and struggled to catch the quicker Leonard. Chiaverini looked to bully Leonard in the first half of Round 3 by pressing him back into the ropes or corner and working to the body. He landed his best punch of the fight in the round; a left hook as Leonard backpedaled. Leonard dominated the second half of the round with movement and he punished Chiaverini with jabs and a few clean left hooks. Chiaverini ~~corner~~ Leonard early in Round 4 and threw shots in close. Leonard pushed Chiaverini away and began showboating, motioning for his opponent to "bring it on." Leonard continued to flash his significant hand-speed advantage and battered Chiaverini for the remainder of the round. By the end of the round, some swelling, bruising, and a small cut had developed under Chiaverini's right eye. Chiaverini did not answer the bell for Round 5.		Leonard boxed well on the outside in the opening round and snapped back his opponents head with his jab as Chiaverini's gloves were often low. Leonard continued to pump Chiaverini with the jab in Round 2 and mixed in the right hand. Leonard caught Chiaverini with a clean right hook, followed by left hooks in the final 30 seconds. Chiaverini had little in response and struggled to catch the quicker Leonard. Chiaverini looked to bully Leonard in the first half of Round 3 by pressing him back into the ropes or corner and working to the body. He landed his best punch of the fight in the round; a left hook as Leonard backpedaled. Leonard dominated the second half of the round with movement and he punished Chiaverini with jabs and a few clean left hooks. Chiaverini cornered Leonard early in Round 4 and threw shots in close. Leonard pushed Chiaverini away and began showboating, motioning for his opponent to "bring it on." Leonard continued to flash his significant hand-speed advantage and battered Chiaverini for the remainder of the round. By the end of the round, some swelling, bruising, and a small cut had developed under Chiaverini's right eye. Chiaverini did not answer the bell for Round 5.

	== Quotes ==		== Quotes ==
	*"He said he would have him figured out by the third or fourth round. It turned out to be both rounds. He said that he might not just knock him out, but he may just swell him up and render him helpless. He (Chiaverini) was a soundly thrashed fighter, as this young fighter (Leonard) is on perhaps the precipice of professional greatness." - [[Howard Cosell]]		*"He said he would have him figured out by the third or fourth round. It turned out to be both rounds. He said that he might not just knock him out, but he may just swell him up and render him helpless. He (Chiaverini) was a soundly thrashed fighter, as this young fighter (Leonard) is on perhaps the precipice of professional greatness." - [[Howard Cosell]]