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Bout 166 - Sonny Liston versus Orlin Norris
Round 12 Commentary
The crowd would like to see a knockout as the bell sounds for Round 12, the final round of the fight.
Orlin Norris has some spring in his step here in the 12th round.
Norris is trapped in the corner...
Liston lands a brutal hook!
Norris was stunned by that blow!
Liston traps Norris's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Alonso breaks it up.
Orlin Norris misses with the jab but scores with the follow up cross.
Norris is holding Liston tighter than most men do their wives -- or girlfriends!
Norris shoves Liston away.
Norris flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through.
Liston lands a stinging jab.
Norris telegraphed that shot and Liston ducks under it easily.
Liston looks to his corner.
Norris grabs Liston again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding.
Liston is hitting with his shoulder in close and Alonso has seen enough as he issues a warning.
The bell sounds ending the final round and now the scorecards will determine the outcome of this fight ...
And here with the call is Jimmy Lennon Jr. …
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision ...
Jae-Bong Kim, South Korea scores the fight 116 to 113
Joseph Ware, United States sees the fight 117 to 111
Takeshi Shimekawa, Japan has it 118 to 111
The winner by unanimous decision … and still undefeated … Sonny Liston!
Sonny Liston - Record: 5-0-0 (2) & Orlin Norris - Record: 0-5-0
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