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a401kking · 05-12-2020, 02:23 PM

Round 12 Commentary

There are 3:00 more minutes of fighting to go in the 12th and final round.
Foster's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break.
If the swelling was lessened by Spinks's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference.
Foster lands a vicious hook!
Spinks's hurt, that blow stopped him cold!
The swelling under Spinks's right eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially.
The crowd comes to life as both fighters exchange blows, with the advantage going to Foster.
Foster is putting his punches together, scoring well with combinations.
Spinks lands a wicked cross!
Foster is trying to regain his senses after that punch ...
This round could well determine the outcome of this fight and it is dead even so far …
A short hook to the head by Foster …
The swelling around Spinks's right eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured.
Foster lands a paralyzing hook!
Spinks looks stunned!
Foster fires a lead right that Michael Spinks manages to avoid.
Spinks tries to drop the right hand over the top but Foster ducks under it.
Foster appears to have won this round and maybe the fight!
Both fighters look finished as the fight ends with the ringing of the bell.

Here's Jim Fitzgerald with the call ...

Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision ...

John Lawson, United States scores the bout 115 to 113 for Bob Foster

Jose Rivera, Puerto Rico scores the bout 115 to 113 for Michael Spinks

Victor Salomon, Mexico scores the bout 115 to 113 for ... The winner by split decision … Bob Foster!

Bob Foster - Record: 3-3-0 (2) & Michael Spinks - Record: 2-4-0 (1)

05-12-2020, 02:23 PM	#194
a401kking All Star Starter Join Date: Mar 2020 Posts: 1,846	Bout 189 - Bob Foster versus Michael Spinks Round 12 Commentary There are 3:00 more minutes of fighting to go in the 12th and final round. Foster's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. If the swelling was lessened by Spinks's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. Foster lands a vicious hook! Spinks's hurt, that blow stopped him cold! The swelling under Spinks's right eye can't get much worse, as it has now ballooned substantially. The crowd comes to life as both fighters exchange blows, with the advantage going to Foster. Foster is putting his punches together, scoring well with combinations. Spinks lands a wicked cross! Foster is trying to regain his senses after that punch ... This round could well determine the outcome of this fight and it is dead even so far … A short hook to the head by Foster … The swelling around Spinks's right eye is getting messy and his vision has to be obscured. Foster lands a paralyzing hook! Spinks looks stunned! Foster fires a lead right that Michael Spinks manages to avoid. Spinks tries to drop the right hand over the top but Foster ducks under it. Foster appears to have won this round and maybe the fight! Both fighters look finished as the fight ends with the ringing of the bell. Here's Jim Fitzgerald with the call ... Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision ... John Lawson, United States scores the bout 115 to 113 for Bob Foster Jose Rivera, Puerto Rico scores the bout 115 to 113 for Michael Spinks Victor Salomon, Mexico scores the bout 115 to 113 for ... The winner by split decision … Bob Foster! Bob Foster - Record: 3-3-0 (2) & Michael Spinks - Record: 2-4-0 (1)