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Bout 284 - Michael Dokes vs Jersey Joe Walcott
Round 12 Commentary
Both fighters look determined as the final round gets underway in a very close fight.
The swelling on the face of Walcott is almost as pronounced as before his corner worked on it.
Dokes lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it.
Walcott lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross, but it misses.
Good work by Walcott as he comes out on top in that exchange.
Dokes lands a pair of short right hands just above the waist line.
Walcott bobs and weaves his way inside and lets his hands go, scoring with a hook.
Dokes's corner is screaming at him to finish the round strong.
Walcott pushes Dokes to gain room to punch.
Walcott lands a smashing hook!
Dokes looks shaken!
Walcott just may have done enough to win this fight here in Round 12.
The bell sounds ending the 12th and final round of this fight.
We go to the ring where Joe Humphries is ready with the call ...
Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision ...
Paul Thomas, England scores the bout 114 to 114 - even
Shafeeq Rashada, United States scores the bout 115 to 113 for Jersey Joe Walcott
Franz Marti, Switzerland scores it even 114 to 114 …
This fight has been declared a majority draw!
Walcott’s Corner is furious as they litter the ring with debris!
Michael Dokes - Record: 4-3-2 (2) & Jersey Joe Walcott - Record: 6-2-1 (1)
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