Harry Forbes vs Joe Bowker - Bout #1 out of 1

Fight info: Polo Grounds, New York, NY, United States, 2007-01-17, announcer is Michael Buffer, referee is Rudy Battle, the bout will be scored by three judges: Reg Thompson (United Kingdom), Shafeaq Rashada (United States) and Donald Balas (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 15 rounds, UTBA-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 5/Scorecard after 5, game will not check for injuries, game will adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'use bias rating', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Harry Forbes - Record: 30-31-3 (11) - Career Stage: Adjusted to 'Prime' - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Eddie Futch - Cut Man: Frank Bagley
In the blue corner: Joe Bowker - Record: 31-20-6 (7) - Career Stage: Adjusted to 'Prime' - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Dan Birmingham - Cut Man: Bill Gore

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The referee gives Forbes and Bowker their instructions, tells them he wants a good, clean fight, and sends them to their corners. Now the bell sounds to start the fight. 0:0
0:12 Forbes lands a solid hook! 4:0
0:12 Bowker was stopped cold by that blow! 4:0
0:23 Forbes 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. 6:0
0:37 Forbes gets inside and fires a hook to Bowker's body. 8:0
0:47 Both fighters are keeping their distance for the moment. 8:0
01:00 Harry Forbes misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 8:0
01:12 Forbes fires a volley of punches but Joe Bowker was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way by the time Forbes started punching. 8:0
01:14 There's some nice hand speed. Joe Bowker fired off a volley of shots, several of which scored. 8:2
01:23 Forbes bangs away with both hands and a nice uppercut finds a home. 10:2
01:34 The action slows for the moment. 10:2
01:37 Forbes throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to the jaw of Bowker 12:2
01:47 Bowker is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 12:2
01:50 Forbes lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 14:2
02:03 Forbes fires the jab. It finds its target. 16:2
02:12 Both fighters ought to be using their jabs more to set up their other punches this round. 16:2
02:19 Forbes lands a stinging jab. 18:2
02:46 Quick hands and feet can take you far in this game. Of course, having a good chin helps! 18:2
03:00 Forbes continues to follow Bowker about the ring. 18:2
03:00 Round 1 of this scheduled 15 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 20:2

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Forbes didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 2. 0:0
0:13 Bowker throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 0:2
0:34 Forbes is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Bowker can't throw punches, I guess. 0:2
0:43 Battle is shouting at Forbes to break! 0:2
0:59 Forbes grabs Bowker. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 0:2
01:03 Forbes and Bowker each take a step back. 0:2
01:13 Forbes is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 0:2
01:21 The cross scores for Forbes. He needs to throw that punch more often. 2:2
01:36 Joe Bowker ties up Forbes... Let's hope this does not turn into a wrestling match. 2:2
01:40 * Bowker is complaining and Battle agrees. A warning for head butting is being given to Forbes. 2:2
01:55 Forbes lets his hands go and lands some solid punches. 4:2
02:05 Both fighters could do with varying their punches a little more. 4:2
02:14 Forbes tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 4:2
02:27 Joe Bowker is putting his punches together, scoring well with combinations. 4:4
02:36 Both fighters need to close the distance between them. 4:4
02:43 Bowker fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 4:4
02:45 Forbes is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 6:4
02:54 Bowker said he wanted to start fast but so far, he still hasn't found his rhythm. 6:4
03:00 Bowker is holding on to Forbes. He seems to be taking a breather. 6:4
03:00 Forbes pushes Bowker away. 6:4
03:00 Not much happened in that round. It's going to be a tough round for the judges to score. 6:3

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 3 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:07 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 0:0
0:14 The two fighters clinch, throwing feeble punches as they grab a quick breather. Now they back away from each other. 0:0
0:27 Forbes misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 0:0
0:29 Bowker likes to use the hook but he'd better get a little closer when he throws it or Forbes's going to beat him to the punch and hurt him! 0:2
0:43 Forbes ties up Bowker. 0:2
0:48 Harry Forbes uses his shoulder to force Bowker out of the clinch. 0:2
0:57 Forbes holds his arms up in disgust as Bowker holds him around his waist. 0:2
01:06 The fighters appear to have clashed heads. 0:2
01:22 Bowker misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:2
01:29 The two men continue to measure one another. 0:2
01:42 Forbes smothers Bowker's attack with a clinch! 0:2
01:46 * Battle is telling Harry Forbes to quit leaning on the neck. 0:2
02:00 Forbes throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 2:2
02:14 Forbes misses with that punch. 2:2
02:29 Bowker fires a left hand that Forbes takes high on the shoulder. 2:2
02:44 Bowker is off target with that punch. 2:2
03:00 Bowker feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to be trapped there. 2:2
03:00 A lackluster round, to say the least, and the crowd voices its displeasure as the fighters return to their corners. 2:2

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 4 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:08 Forbes received a pep talk from Frank Bagley before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:14 Forbes tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Bowker. 0:0
0:16 Bowker lands a double left, one to the head and one to the body. 0:2
0:21 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 0:2
0:34 Forbes misses with that punch. 0:2
0:40 Forbes gets his head on the chest of Bowker. He tries to outmuscle him on the inside. Forbes scores with a nice short hook to the head. 2:2
0:49 Both fighters sneak a breather as they clinch. Now they move apart. 2:2
0:56 Bowker pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 2:4
01:07 Both fighters are scoring in this exchange and neither is coming out on top. 4:6
01:17 Forbes snakes the jab through Bowker's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 6:6
01:26 Forbes throws a punch and lands. Bowker scores with a counter. Looks like Forbes was a little more effective. 9:8
01:37 Harry Forbes rips a hook to the head. 11:8
01:52 As high as Bowker is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Forbes takes advantage of it. 11:8
01:56 Bowker lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 11:10
02:10 Forbes seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 11:10
02:17 Bowker misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 11:10
02:33 Forbes clinches... Bowker gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 11:10
02:37 The fighters separate from clinching themselves. 11:10
02:49 Forbes throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 11:10
02:56 There's a lead right hand that finds its mark. That can be a dangerous punch. Forbes better be careful when he throws that one. 13:10
03:00 What a great round of boxing as both fighters traded heavy leather. And the crowd is letting the combatants know that they like what they're seeing! 13:10

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Harry Forbes rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:07 Whatever Frank Bagley said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect. Forbes is letting his hands go. 0:0
0:08 Forbes goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 2:0
0:12 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 2:0
0:18 The crowd is reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 2:0
0:27 Bowker scores with the jab. 2:2
0:37 Forbes lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions. 4:2
0:47 Bowker shoots the jab into the chest of Forbes. 4:4
0:56 Bowker is telegraphing his punches making it pretty easy for Forbes to avoid them. He is going to have to disguise his attempts a little. 4:4
0:59 These guys are really going at it but Bowker looks to be getting the worse of it. 7:6
01:16 Forbes scores with a glancing cross. 9:6
01:25 The two fighters lean on one another. Their arms are free and they should be throwing punches. Now they separate and the action resumes. 9:6
01:35 Both fighters are scoring in this exchange but Forbes is coming out on top. 11:8
01:47 Forbes lands a stinging jab. 13:8
02:00 Forbes lands a stinging jab. 15:8
02:09 Forbes hitches up his trunks. He'd better be careful. He may get nailed while his hands are down. 15:8
02:12 Bowker hooks off the jab and bangs a shot to the body. 15:10
02:20 Seems like both fighters are landing a lot of punches, but it is tough to tell just how much effect they are having. 15:10
02:24 Forbes lands to the chest and neck of Joe Bowker. 17:10
02:33 Forbes scores with a hook to the body but he misses when he tries to double up with it. 19:10
02:43 Bowker lets his hands go again and gets in several scoring blows. 19:12
02:57 Forbes lands a strong hook! 23:12
02:57 Bowker is staggered… 23:12
03:00 Loud applause accompanies the end of this round. 24:12

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Forbes is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 6 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:12 Forbes brushes the ropes and forces his way back to ring center. 0:0
0:12 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:0
0:16 Frank Bagley was really animated in Forbes's corner and Forbes was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:17 Joe Bowker connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 0:2
0:26 Battle is getting too involved in the fight and is becoming more of a factor than a referee is supposed to be. 0:2
0:35 Forbes throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 2:2
0:44 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 6th. 2:2
0:48 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 2:2
0:55 Forbes just comes up short with that shot. 2:2
01:06 Not much happening at the moment. 2:2
01:14 Bowker works free! The fighters move to ring center. 2:2
01:19 Forbes scores with a nice right cross. 4:2
01:29 Bowker takes a half step back as he tries to create some punching room. 4:2
01:32 Forbes doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 6:2
01:50 Forbes lands the uppercut but there wasn't much on it. 8:2
02:00 Bowker moves into a neutral corner. 8:2
02:04 Bowker picks off the jab thrown by Forbes. 8:2
02:07 Bowker lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Forbes on the end of that punch. 8:4
02:15 Bowker's corner is shouting at him to stay off the ropes. 8:4
02:22 Forbes rips a hook to the body. 10:4
02:32 Joe Bowker is trying to find his timing. Punches that were finding the mark before are missing now. 10:4
02:39 Harry Forbes has been watching too much wrestling. He's clinching. 10:4
02:43 Battle separates them. 10:4
02:48 Bowker'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. 10:4
02:51 Both fighters want to work inside for the moment. Forbes has his head on Bowker's chest and blasts home a hook. 12:4
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 6. 13:5

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 7 begins. 0:0
0:17 Forbes is clinching. Battle better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. 0:0
0:22 Referee Battle has to separate the two... 0:0
0:22 No blood, no bruises and no swelling; you wouldn't know that these guys are already in the 7th round of this fight. 0:0
0:26 Bowker's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:28 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 0:0
0:28 Forbes fires a short, ripping uppercut inside. 2:0
0:37 Forbes gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 4:0
0:48 Forbes rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 6:0
0:57 The fighters are tangled up inside. Forbes has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 8:0
01:06 Forbes snakes the jab through Bowker's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 10:0
01:20 Forbes fires a shot, but it glances off Bowker's shoulder. 10:0
01:22 Bowker tries to double up on the hook to the body and at least one gets through. 10:2
01:34 Forbes doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 12:2
01:43 Bowker moves into the lower right corner. 12:2
01:48 Forbes misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 12:2
01:50 Bowker scores with a nice short hook inside the defense of Forbes. 12:4
01:59 Bowker slides into a neutral corner... 12:4
02:04 Forbes is just missing by a hair with his punches. 12:4
02:06 Bowker sneaks home the right cross. 12:6
02:27 Forbes pins Bowker in the corner! 12:6
02:31 Harry Forbes misses wildly with the hook. 12:6
02:42 The action is at ring center. 12:6
02:46 Forbes misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 12:6
02:49 The cross scores for Bowker. He needs to throw that punch more often. 12:8
03:00 Joe Bowker wings a big left hand at Forbes but the latter sidesteps the punch. 12:8
03:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 12:8

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:15 Forbes lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Bowker. 0:0
0:18 Both fighters are pawing with the jab, trying to find an opening. Bowker digs a quick hook into the exposed side of Forbes. 0:2
0:22 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 0:2
0:27 Frank Bagley seemed to pump up Forbes between rounds. 0:2
0:28 Joe Bowker has Forbes cornered! 0:2
0:32 Bowker cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. They were either slipped or blocked, or simply missed the mark. 0:2
0:53 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 0:2
01:04 Forbes slides into the corner... 0:2
01:08 Harry Forbes is challenging Bowker to fight him and quit clinching. 0:2
01:13 Battle has to separate the two... 0:2
01:18 Forbes has Bowker trapped! 0:2
01:18 Forbes wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 2:2
01:27 Forbes has Bowker blocked in! 2:2
01:31 Harry Forbes is clinching... Bowker is trying to free his gloves... They are under Forbes's arms... 2:2
01:36 Referee Battle separates the two... 2:2
01:41 Joe Bowker throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 2:4
01:56 Forbes leaves the jab just short. 2:4
02:06 Both fighters are working the angles, looking to get the upper hand in this contest. 2:4
02:14 Bowker throws a flurry of punches but Forbes either blocks or slips them. 2:4
02:21 Forbes forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Bowker. 4:4
02:34 Forbes backs into the right corner. 4:4
02:39 Bowker can't find the range with that punch. 4:4
02:46 Look out! That was a straight right by Forbes! 9:4
02:46 Forbes caught Bowker's attention with that cross. 9:4
02:55 Forbes lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 11:4
03:00 Forbes spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 8. 11:3

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 9. 0:0
0:13 Bowker bangs a right cross off the forehead of Forbes. 0:2
0:18 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 0:2
0:22 Dan Birmingham not only gave Bowker encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Forbes. Now it's up to Bowker to implement it. 0:2
0:27 Circling left, Forbes looks for an opening to fire a shot at Bowker. 0:2
0:38 Bowker lands a hard hook! 0:7
0:38 Forbes's knee almost touched the canvas… 0:7
0:52 Forbes 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. 0:7
01:05 Battle yells at the fighters to separate but Forbes and Joe Bowker are a tangle of arms. 0:7
01:09 Battle has to break the clinch. 0:7
01:18 Forbes can't score with short uppercut inside. Bowker got his gloves in front of the punch. 0:7
01:29 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 0:7
01:33 Joe Bowker grabs Harry Forbes again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 0:7
01:38 Bowker finally lets go of Forbes. 0:7
01:48 Forbes has Bowker pinned! 0:7
01:48 There's the uppercut from Forbes. That opening has been there all fight for him. 2:7
02:02 Forbes is jockeying for position as he tries to force Bowker back into the corner. 2:7
02:07 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 2:7
02:11 Bowker is probing with his jab as he tries to find an opening in Forbes's defense. 2:7
02:16 Harry Forbes pushes Bowker away to give himself a little more space to work with. 2:7
02:24 Forbes fires and misses. 2:7
02:31 Bowker just delivered a wake-up call!!! He hurt Forbes with a sharp combination! 2:11
02:31 That's the shot Bowker hoped to land! Forbes looks bad after that series of blows. 2:11
02:40 Both fighters need to close the distance between them. 2:11
02:47 Forbes throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Bowker but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 2:11
03:00 Bowker is either lucky or has radar. Forbes's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 2:11
03:00 Forbes appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 2:11
03:00 And that ends Round number 9. 4:11

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Harry Forbes looks to be in excellent shape as Round 10 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Bowker got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Dan Birmingham's instructions work. 0:0
0:11 Forbes swings...and misses. 0:0
0:18 Bowker lands a strong uppercut! 0:4
0:18 Forbes spins wildly into the ropes! He's trying to hang on! 0:4
0:22 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 0:4
0:32 That was a straight right by Joe Bowker! 0:9
0:32 Forbes appears shaken by those punches! 0:9
0:45 Joe Bowker wings a big left hand at Forbes but the latter sidesteps the punch. 0:9
0:56 There's a hard shot off the top of Forbes's head! 0:14
0:56 Forbes is trying to regain his senses after that punch... 0:14
01:10 Bowker lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Forbes. 0:14
01:21 Bowker telegraphed that shot and Forbes ducks under it easily. 0:14
01:32 Bowker tries to drop the right hand over the top but Harry Forbes ducks under it. 0:14
01:43 Bowker bounces off the ropes, challenging Forbes to come get him. 0:14
01:47 Bowker is blocked in his own corner... 0:14
01:47 Forbes throws another good combination that temporarily slows Bowker. 2:14
01:52 Joe Bowker is losing his legs... 2:14
02:05 Apparently Forbes feels it's a good strategy to hug Bowker and force Battle to come separate them. 2:14
02:09 Battle moves in to break the clinch. 2:14
02:14 Forbes fires a punch over the jab of Bowker and gets it in for points. 4:14
02:23 Bowker backs into a neutral corner. 4:14
02:23 Harry Forbes lands a stinging jab. 6:14
02:32 Joe Bowker backs into his own corner... 6:14
02:37 Forbes traps Bowker's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Battle breaks it up. 6:14
02:41 Now they break clean. 6:14
02:50 Bowker is getting frustrated as Forbes continues to hold on to him. Bowker is punching Forbes's head, trying to break his hold. Finally, Battle pushes the fighters apart. 6:14
02:59 Battle pries them apart. 6:14
03:00 Bowker tries to muscle inside but Forbes clinches him. 6:14
03:00 Bowker tries to get free... Here comes Battle to break them up... 6:14
03:00 Bowker breathes heavily as he walks slowly back to his corner as Round 10 ends. 6:15

Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 11 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:12 Bowker brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 0:0
0:12 Bowker lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Forbes on the end of that punch. 0:2
0:16 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 0:2
0:29 Forbes is trapped in Bowker's corner... 0:2
0:34 Bowker fires and misses. 0:2
0:45 Forbes scores with a tremendous left! 4:2
0:45 Bowker is trying to regroup after those punches… 4:2
01:05 Forbes just landed a three punch combo! 8:2
01:05 Joe Bowker was shaken by those blows! 8:2
01:09 The sting is starting to go from Bowker's punches... 8:2
01:19 Forbes seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 8:2
01:26 Both fighters are holding here. It's a tangle of arms and Battle is going to have to sort this out. 8:2
01:35 Battle separates the two... 8:2
01:45 Forbes's punch actually goes behind Bowker as the latter moved inside just as Forbes threw a looping shot. 8:2
01:47 Bowker digs a short hook to ribs of Forbes. 8:4
01:56 Both fighters ought to be using their jabs more to set up their other punches this round. 8:4
01:59 Bowker feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 8:4
02:04 Joe Bowker traps Forbes's gloves under his arms... He won't let go. 8:4
02:08 Battle moves them apart. 8:4
02:13 Forbes glances a hook off Bowker's side. 10:4
02:24 Forbes lands a stinging jab. 12:4
02:33 Forbes shoots the jab into the chest of Bowker. 14:4
02:48 Joe Bowker shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 14:6
02:59 Bowker retreats into the upper corner. 14:6
03:00 Both fighters move back to ring center. 14:6
03:00 Battle tries to separate the boxers but Forbes has a vice-like grip on Bowker. 14:6
03:00 Referee Battle steps in to break it up. 14:6
03:00 It looks like Forbes has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 14:6
03:00 Bowker shows Forbes his back and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 11. 14:5

Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Battle motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 12. 0:0
0:07 Forbes lands to the chest and neck of Bowker. 2:0
0:17 Harry Forbes is trapped in the corner... 2:0
0:22 Bowker just misses with a huge shot as Forbes chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 2:0
0:28 Forbes dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Bowker back on his heels! 6:0
0:28 Bowker looks stunned! 6:0
0:40 Forbes bobs and weaves his way inside and lets his hands go, scoring with a hook. 8:0
0:55 Bowker throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 8:0
01:09 Forbes fires and misses. 8:0
01:16 Bowker catches Forbes coming in with a sweet uppercut! 8:4
01:16 Bowker just delivered some big time hurt with that uppercut! Even the fans at ringside felt that one! 8:4
01:30 Forbes lands a solid jab! 13:4
01:30 Bowker is suddenly in trouble! 13:4
01:48 Harry Forbes lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Bowker. 13:4
01:55 Both fighters take a half-step back. 13:4
01:58 Bowker traps Forbes in the corner! 13:4
01:58 The uppercut just landed by Bowker is a nice weapon on the inside. 13:6
02:07 Both fighters are keeping their distance for the moment. 13:6
02:15 Bowker misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 13:6
02:17 Harry Forbes fires a solid combination. 15:6
02:22 * Bowker suddenly has some big time swelling under his right eye. We don't know if it came from a punch or bumping heads but it could cause trouble for him. 15:6
02:34 Forbes is forced into his own corner... 15:6
02:39 Bowker lands a smashing hook! 15:11
02:39 Forbes was stunned by that blow! 15:11
02:48 Seems like both fighters are landing a lot of punches, but it is tough to tell just how much effect they are having. 15:11
02:53 Bowker has Harry Forbes trapped in the near neutral corner... 15:11
03:00 * Bowker lands a tremendous shot under Forbes's ribcage and Forbes crumbles to the canvas. 15:11
03:00 The count starts... 15:20
03:00 1... 15:20
03:00 2... 15:20
03:00 3... 15:20
03:00 4... 15:20
03:00 5... 15:20
03:00 6... 15:20
03:00 7... 15:20
03:00 8... 15:20
03:00 9... 15:20
03:00 10! 15:20
03:00 * He can't do it! Forbes collapses to the canvas and the fight's over. Forbes suffers a knockout here in round 12. 15:20

Fight Result

Here's Michael Buffer with the call…

At the end of Round 12, the winner by knockout is…

Joe Bowker!

Score Cards

Reg Thompson Round Total
United Kingdom 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Harry Forbes 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 9 10 108
Joe Bowker 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 10 10 9 101

Shafeaq Rashada Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Harry Forbes 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 9 10 108
Joe Bowker 9 9 10 10 9 9 9 9 10 10 9 103

Donald Balas Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Harry Forbes 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 9 10 108
Joe Bowker 9 9 10 9 9 9 9 9 10 10 9 102

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Harry Forbes 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 27 27 30 324
Joe Bowker 27 27 29 28 27 27 27 27 30 30 27 306


Statistics
Categories Harry Forbes Joe Bowker
Knockdowns scored 0 1

Jabs / Round 7.42 4.17
Hooks / Round 6.42 2.75
Crosses / Round 7.92 4.25
Combinations / Round 5.75 4.58
Uppercuts / Round 4.33 2.83

Punches Landed / Round 31.83 18.58
Punches Missed / Round 57.00 38.92

Punching Accuracy 35.8% 32.3%

Total Number of Fouls 2 0
Head Butting 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1

Foul Penalties:
Official Warning 1
Caution 1

Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1

No cuts occured

Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Inside 4 / 4 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 6 / 6
Fight Outside (Defensive) 2 / 2 0 / 0
Go for KO 3 / 3 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 2 / 2 5 / 4
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0


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