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a401kking · 05-09-2020, 08:18 PM

Round 11

Here come the fighters to ring center ...
Holmes scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook!
Holmes isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving Charles fits.
Holmes lands a stinging jab.
Solid work to the body as Charles lands an uppercut.
Charles slides into the corner ...
The cross scores for Holmes. He needs to throw that punch more often.
Charles tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening.
Holmes lands a tremendous shot under Charles's ribcage and Charles crumbles to the canvas.
Referee Schiavone stands over Charles and begins counting ...
At 6, Charles's legs look bad as he manages to rise from the knockdown. The referee is finishing the mandatory 8 count.
Schiavone looks closely at Charles who indicates he is ok, and the fight will continue ...
Holmes senses he has Charles in trouble and he is pouring it on!
A solid combination downstairs by Holmes.
Charles is dazed as Holmes looks to put him away!
Holmes seems to have done enough to win this fight.
And there’s the bell saving Ezzard Charles!

Round 12

The bell sounds for the last round of the bout.
Not a lot on that uppercut downstairs from Holmes but it still scores points.
Charles let's his hands go and connects with several light blows to Holmes's Head.
Charles slides into his own corner ...
Holmes lands a series of hooks to the ribs of Charles.
Holmes is in constant motion. He is a hard fighter to corner.
We have a lull in the action.
Holmes scores with a cross to the belly.
It looks like Charles has shaken off the effects of the knockdown he suffered in the last round.
Holmes shoots the jab into the chest of Charles.
Holmes triple jabs and at least two of the punches scored. His hand speed is amazing at times.
And this fight is history! The last round is over, and we await the decision of the judges ...

Here's Michael Buffer with the call ...

Ladies and Gentlemen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision ...

Henk Meijers, Netherlands has it 116 to 112

Ezequiel Suarez, Colombia scores it 116 to 110

Carol Polis, United States sees the fight 116 to 110

And your winner by unanimous decision … and still undefeated … Larry Holmes!!!

Larry Holmes - Record: 5-0-0 (2) & Ezzard Charles - Record: 4-1-0 (2)

05-09-2020, 08:18 PM	#164
a401kking All Star Starter Join Date: Mar 2020 Posts: 1,846	Bout 160 - Larry Holmes versus Ezzard Charles Round 11 Here come the fighters to ring center ... Holmes scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! Holmes isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving Charles fits. Holmes lands a stinging jab. Solid work to the body as Charles lands an uppercut. Charles slides into the corner ... The cross scores for Holmes. He needs to throw that punch more often. Charles tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. Holmes lands a tremendous shot under Charles's ribcage and Charles crumbles to the canvas. Referee Schiavone stands over Charles and begins counting ... At 6, Charles's legs look bad as he manages to rise from the knockdown. The referee is finishing the mandatory 8 count. Schiavone looks closely at Charles who indicates he is ok, and the fight will continue ... Holmes senses he has Charles in trouble and he is pouring it on! A solid combination downstairs by Holmes. Charles is dazed as Holmes looks to put him away! Holmes seems to have done enough to win this fight. And there’s the bell saving Ezzard Charles! Round 12 The bell sounds for the last round of the bout. Not a lot on that uppercut downstairs from Holmes but it still scores points. Charles let's his hands go and connects with several light blows to Holmes's Head. Charles slides into his own corner ... Holmes lands a series of hooks to the ribs of Charles. Holmes is in constant motion. He is a hard fighter to corner. We have a lull in the action. Holmes scores with a cross to the belly. It looks like Charles has shaken off the effects of the knockdown he suffered in the last round. Holmes shoots the jab into the chest of Charles. Holmes triple jabs and at least two of the punches scored. His hand speed is amazing at times. And this fight is history! The last round is over, and we await the decision of the judges ... Here's Michael Buffer with the call ... Ladies and Gentlemen, the scorecards are in, and here is your official decision ... Henk Meijers, Netherlands has it 116 to 112 Ezequiel Suarez, Colombia scores it 116 to 110 Carol Polis, United States sees the fight 116 to 110 And your winner by unanimous decision … and still undefeated … Larry Holmes!!! Larry Holmes - Record: 5-0-0 (2) & Ezzard Charles - Record: 4-1-0 (2)