Heavyweights 1950-2020

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Round 11 Commentary

Round 11 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring.
Quarry pins Klitschko in the corner!
Quarry scores with a tremendous left!
Klitschko looks like he might have been hurt by that punch!
Quarry works his way in and leans on Klitschko...
Referee Florian has to separate the two ...
Both fighters are probing, looking for an opening.
You could feel the breeze after that miss by Quarry!
Klitschko lands a stinging jab.
Klitschko last connect snapped back the head of Quarry. And it looks like it has reopened Quarry's cut.
Now the bleeding from the gash outside Quarry's right eye has begun to flow again.
Blood is now gushing from the cut over Quarry's eye!
And it looks like . . . yes . . . Referee Florian is notifying the timekeeper to stop the clock.
He wants the doctor at ringside to take a look at Quarry's facial wound.
Ref Florian is halting this fight. This one is over! Quarry is unable to continue due to the severity of the cut over his eye.
Klitschko gets the TKO victory here in Round 11!

And here with the call is Amy Hayes …

Ladies and Gentlemen!

The end comes at the 1:50 mark in Round 11. Your winner by TKO is ... Vitali Klitschko!

Vitali Klitschko - Record: 5-1-0 (5) & & Jerry Quarry - Record: 3-3-0 (2)

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Round 11 Commentary

It's Round 11 of this scheduled 12 rounder.
Klitschko's corner men does a nice job on Klitschko's cut on the left eyelid.
Patterson's corner men worked their magic on his cut on the bridge of his nose. There's no bleeding at all under the Vaseline smear.
Patterson lands a vicious cross!
Klitschko's knee almost touched the canvas ...
Klitschko just misses with a huge shot as Patterson chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal.
Patterson lands a brutal cross!
Patterson catches Klitschko coming in with a sweet uppercut!
How is Klitschko still standing?
Patterson connects with a vicious cross!
That blast sent Klitschko reeling into the ropes!
Patterson scores with a tremendous left!
Klitschko is going to have to reach deep here or Referee Milham is going to have no choice but to stop this fight.
Klitschko smothers Patterson's attack as Patterson tries to get off some shots inside.
Floyd Patterson throws a big looping cross that lands high on the head of Klitschko.
Patterson drives home a wicked hook to the midsection!
Klitschko was stunned by that last flurry of punches!
Patterson connects with a thundering uppercut and Klitschko drops to the canvas!
Ref Milham picks up the count from the timekeeper ...
Klitschko tries to clear his head as Milham reaches the count of 7.
8 …
9 …
Klitschko is saved by the bell!
The referee calls time. He is concerned about the severity of the swelling under Klitschko's left eye and is consulting the ringside physician.
The doctor is examining the swelling around the left eye of Klitschko closely.
He looks over at the referee and shakes his head and the fight is going to stopped!
The referee is signaling that the bout is over and Klitschko is upset with the decision!
Patterson is the winner by TKO!

Here's Amy Hayes with the call ...

At the end of Round 11, the winner by technical knockout … Floyd Patterson!

Floyd Patterson - Record: 2-4-0 (1) & Wladimir Klitschko - Record: 3-3-0

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Round 12 Commentary

The bell sounds for the last round of the bout in a very close fight!
Lewis's cutman worked his magic on Lewis's swelling. Knowledgeable work on reducing it has the puffiness under control.
A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Page's swelling.
Page tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening.
Lewis lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Page.
Page lands a jab. He's using it as both an offensive and defensive weapon on occasions.
Lewis fires a shot, but it glances off Page's shoulder.
Wow! That shot landed like a lightning bolt! Lennox Lewis is down on his back!
Referee Roman stands over Lewis and begins the count ...
Lewis lurches to his feet at the count of 4 but he stumbles and is down on his knees again. He's making another effort!
At 7, Lewis appears to be ok as he regains his feet as the referee gives him the mandatory standing 8 count.
Ref Roman signals for the fight to go on.
Page just misses with a huge shot as Lewis chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal.
Lewis smothers Page's attack as Page tries to get off some shots inside.
The cross scores for Page. He needs to throw that punch more often.
Page seems to have shaken off the effects of last round's knockdown.
Page is staying at the center of the ring ... He lands a solid cross!
Lewis is clinching ...
Roman separates them.
Page appears to have won this round & that could mean he won this fight
That's the bell ending the fight and leaving the outcome in the hands of the judges in a very close fight ...

And here with the call is Lupe Contreras …

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

Pat Russell, United States scores the fight 113 to 112

Edgardo Kugler, United States sees the fight 113 to 112

Kazuo Abe, Japan scores it 113 to 112

And your winner by unanimous decision … Greg Page!!!

Greg Page - Record: 4-2-0 (2) & Lennox Lewis - Record: 5-1-0 (3)

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Round 10 Commentary

Viruet motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 10.
Eddie Futch knows Norton lost that last round, but he took the positive approach between rounds.
Oh mercy! Liston pummels Norton, capping off his assault with a stiff uppercut!
Norton was staggered by those punches!
Liston fires away but finds nothing but air.
Norton connects with a solid hook!
Liston works his way in and leans on Norton.
Liston buries a punch into Norton's ribs.
Liston landed a sharp combination that rocked Norton back on his heels!
Norton is trying to regroup after those punches …
A big uppercut from Liston lands with serious impact!
Norton was rattled by that shot and he is hurt!
Liston has Norton trapped in the left neutral corner...
And Norton goes down!! He walked right into a wicked combination from Liston!!
Referee Viruet starts counting ...
Norton tries to clear his head as Viruet reaches the count of 7.
At 9, Norton finds his legs and stands up but who knows how long he will be able to remain vertical!
Viruet wipes off Norton's gloves and waves the fighters together ...
Oh and Norton hits the deck again after a huge hook by Liston!
Viruet moves into position over Norton and begins the count …
Norton is struggling to regain his feet as the count reaches 8.
10!
Put a fork in him as Norton is finished!!!
It's over with Sonny Liston winning by KO in the 10th round!

Here's Bob Alexander with the call ...

Ladies and gentlemen! The end comes at 2:31 of round 10 ...

The winner by knockout ... and still undefeated … Sonny Liston!

Sonny Liston - Record: 6-0-0 (3) & Ken Norton - Record: 2-3-1 (2)

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Round 9 Commentary

Round 9 begins as the bell sounds.
The swelling on the face of Norris is almost as pronounced as before his corner worked on it.
Oh My! That was a violent straight right by Louis!
You can see some increased swelling around the right eye of Orlin Norris.
Goodness, what a shot!!! Joe Louis is known for his tremendous power and that cross to the head was proof.
Norris appears to be stunned!
Norris's right eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell.
Louis has Norris cornered!
Louis doubled up on the hook. Did you see the water fly off Norris's head?
Louis has Orlin Norris in trouble after those hooks!
Norris somehow responds with a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Louis flush!
That's the punch Orlin Norris hoped to land!
Now Joe Louis drops the right hand flush on Norris's chin!
Louis drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body.
Norris is trying to regroup ...
Oh! Louis just landed a big hook flush!
Norris is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly!
Louis goes to the body with a three-punch salvo.
Oh, my goodness! Louis lands a huge cross and Norris hits the canvas!
The count begins ...
10!
Norris can't beat the count! It's over!
Orlin Norris has been stopped cold here in round 9 by Joe Louis!

Here's Michael Pass with the call ...

Ladies and Gentlemen!

The time of the stoppage is 2:50 of round number 9 ...

The winner by knockout … and still undefeated ... Joe Louis!

Joe Louis - Record: 6-0-0 (5) & Orlin Norris - Record: 0-6-0

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Round 12 Commentary

We go to the last round, as the bell sounds to start the 12th.
A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Michael Moorer's swelling.
Moorer glances a hook off Lyle's side.
Both fighters are looking to bang inside, as Lyle lands an uppercut to the jaw.
Lyle takes a punishing over hand left to the jaw!
A big uppercut from Moorer lands with serious impact!
Lyle fires a light jab to the stomach.
Moorer fires a shot, but it glances off Lyle's shoulder.
Look out! That was a straight right by Lyle!
That blast sent Moorer reeling into the ropes!
OH! Moorer landed the big hook flush!
Lyle appears to be stunned!
This fight is history and it may be too little, too late for Moorer even though he seems to have won this round!
Now we await the decision of the judges in a seemingly close fight ...

Jim Fitzgerald has the call ...

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

Luca Montella, Italy scores the bout 115 to 111

Gwen Adair, United States scores it 115 to 111

Robert Tapper, Canada has it 114 to 112

The winner by unanimous decision … Ron Lyle!

Ron Lyle - Record: 2-3-1 & Michael Moorer - Record: 0-6-0

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Round 10 Commentary

As the bell sounds to begin the Round 10, we will have to see if that knockdown last round has any carryover effect on Moore.
Moore traps Marciano in the corner!
Marciano eats a jab from Moore.
Marciano connects with a thundering hook and Moore drops to the canvas!
The count starts ...
At 9, Moore still looks shaky after getting up from the knockdown and Burke is taking a long look at him.
The fight will go on as Burke deems Archie "The Old Mongoose" Moore is fit to conitnue.
There's plenty of time for Rocky Marciano to finish Moore if he can do it.
Moore takes a hard-cross right on the button and he’s down again!
Referee Burke moves into position over Moore and begins the count …
At 5, Moore is back up as Burke counts off the mandatory 8.
Burke looks closely at Moore who indicates he is ok, and the fight will continue ...
Moore moves into a neutral corner.
Circling left, Marciano looks for an opening to fire a shot at Moore.
That was a violent straight right by Marciano!
Having met the canvas in each of the last two rounds Moore is in big trouble!
Marciano is bobbing and weaving as he moves forward.
Wow! That shot landed like a lightning bolt! Moore is down on his back!
That’s it, it's over!! Moore is knocked down for the third time in the round, giving Marciano the win by TKO!!

Here's Ray Connelly with the call ...

Ladies and Gentlemen!

The end comes at the 2:04 mark in Round 10. Your winner by TKO … and still undefeated … Rocky Marciano!

Rocky Marciano - Record: 6-0-0 (3) & Archie Moore - Record: 1-5-0 (1)

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Round 12 Commentary

The fighters touch gloves in the middle of the ring as the 12th and final round begins.
Mathis connects with a solid hook!
Mathis misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well.
Each fighter now seems content on clinching ...
Mathis scores with a two-punch combination to the midsection.
Buster Mathis lands a wicked combination!
Call it a night, sports fans, because this fight is over!
Let's see who gets the nod from the judges ...

Damian Pinto has the call ...

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

Massimo Barrovecchio, Italy scores the fight 116 to 112

Juan Carlos Palmieri, Argentina sees the fight 115 to 113

Silvestre Abainza, Philippines scores it 116 to 113

And your winner by unanimous decision … Karl Mildenberger!!!

Karl Mildenberger - Record: 2-4-0 (1) & Buster Mathis - Record: 2-3-1 (1)

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Round 12 Commentary

Both fighters look determined as the final round gets underway.
The swelling on the face of Mercer is almost as pronounced as before his corner worked on it.
Jimmy Young is forced into his opponents’ corner...
Both fighters are circling, keeping their distance from each other.
Mercer pins Young in the corner!
Mercer misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch.
Young slips in a jab to the body.
Mercer clinches nicely... but clinching doesn't score points.
Referee Jen-Kin cautions Young for striking with his shoulder.
And now Jen-Kin has taken a point away from Young!
Young walks into a glancing hook from Mercer.
Young ties up Mercer. Why would he want to clinch now?
Mercer works his way free!
Man, is someone going to fight? They clinch again!
That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight?
Jen-Kin moves them apart.
The bell sounds ending the final round and now the scorecards will determine the outcome of this fight ...

We go to the ring where Frank Shain is ready with the call ...

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

John Schorle, United States scores the bout 115 to 113 for Jimmy Young

Richard Hopkins, United States scores the bout 117 to 115 for Ray Mercer

Larry Doggett, United States scores the bout 115 to 113 for ... Your winner by split decision … Jimmy Young!

Jimmy Young - Record: 2-4-0 & Ray Mercer - Record: 0-6-0

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Rank	Surname	First Name	Value
1	Holmes	Larry	1343.0
2	Ali	Muhammad	1328.2
3	Liston	Sonny	1325.4
4	Louis	Joe	1318.5
5	Foreman	George	1312.2
6	Marciano	Rocky	1309.0
7	Bowe	Riddick	1298.9
8	Ellis	Jimmy	1293.3
9	Tyson	Mike	1284.6
10	Klitschko	Vitali	1245.2
11	Coetzee	Gerrie	1228.2
12	Bivins	Jimmy	1219.7
13	Lewis	Lennox	1219.2
14	Frazier	Joe	1219.2
15	Douglas	Buster	1212.8
16	Terrell	Ernie	1211.0
17	Walcott	Jersey Joe	1181.5
18	Charles	Ezzard	1181.3
19	Johansson	Ingemar	1176.0
20	Page	Greg	1168.0
21	Byrd	Chris	1143.4
22	Bobick	Duane	1113.0
23	Bruno	Frank	1091.4
24	Chuvalo	George	1065.0
25	Thomas	Pinklon	1058.2
26	Dokes	Michael	1047.1
27	Cooper	Henry	1033.1
28	Quarry	Jerry	1022.7
29	Witherspoon	Tim	1020.3
30	Norton	Ken	1015.8
31	Foster	Bob	1010.3
32	Evangelista	Alfredo	1008.8
33	Bonavena	Oscar	1005.2
34	Cooney	Gerry	1004.6
35	Klitschko	Wladimir	999.9
36	Holyfield	Evander	984.0
37	Folley	Zora	980.4
38	Mathis	Buster	965.4
39	Mildenberger	Karl	960.0
40	Lyle	Ron	956.4
41	Weaver	Mike	952.4
42	Spinks	Leon	938.8
43	Bugner	Joe	937.3
44	Patterson	Floyd	934.8
45	Shavers	Earnie	933.8
46	Snipes	Renaldo	922.3
47	Williams	Cleveland	921.3
48	Biggs	Tyrell	921.2
49	Spinks	Michael	919.0
50	Tucker	Tony	907.4
51	Young	Jimmy	905.2
52	Fury	Tyson	897.0
53	Tubbs	Tony	884.6
54	Moore	Archie	863.1
55	Valuev	Nikolay	840.8
56	Berbick	Trevor	822.0
57	Smith	James	820.7
58	Ruddock	Donovan	820.1
59	Williams	Carl	813.4
60	Cobb	Randall	803.3
61	Golota	Andrew	792.5
62	Norris	Orlin	762.0
63	Moorer	Michael	752.5
64	Mercer	Ray	737.5
65	Tate	John	707.9
66	Tillis	James	699.3
67	Wilder	Deontay	697.8
68	Wepner	Chuck	697.8

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Round 12 Commentary

We go to the last round, as the bell sounds to start the 12th.
A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Bowe's swelling.
Ali traps Bowe in the corner!
A solid uppercut drops Bowe on his back!
Referee Garry stands over Bowe and begins counting ...
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10!
That’s it as the referee counts out Bowe here in the 12th!
The crowd is going wild after Ali's spectacular knockout!

Lupe Contreras has the call ...

Ladies and Gentlemen!

The time of the stoppage is 0:33 of round number 12.

The winner by knockout … and still undefeated … Muhammad Ali!

Muhammad Ali - Record: 7-0-0 (4) & Riddick Bowe - Record: 6-1-0 (5)

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Round 9 Commentary

Bonavena didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 9.
Charley Goldman felt Bonavena lost that last round and he let him know that in no uncertain terms during the break!
If the swelling was lessened by Berbick's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference.
Trevor Berbick has Bonavena trapped!
Berbick flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through.
Berbick lands a hook to the ribs.
Trevor Berbick scores with a quick one-two to Bonavena's midsection.
Berbick's jab is a real weapon as yet another one hits the mark.
Berbick gets the cross through Bonavena's guard.
Bonavena works his way in and leans on Berbick ...
Referee Roman steps in and admonishes Bonavena for leaning on Berbick's neck.
Bonavena takes a wild karate chop at Berbick’s neck on the break!
Roman is deducting a point from Bonavena who was already losing the round!
Bonavena attempts to go to the body, but can't connect.
Trevor Berbick lands a hard cross, one of the better punches so far this round.
Bonavena traps Berbick's gloves under his arms, forcing Roman to break them up.
Bonavena is being cautioned again for leaning on the neck of his opponent!
And that’s it! Roman has seen enough and is disqualifying Bonavena for a blatant foul!
Trevor Berbick is going to get the win via DQ!!

And here with the call is Pat Harker …

Ladies and Gentlemen! Oscar Bonavena has been disqualified!

The winner is ...Trevor Berbick!

Trevor Berbick - Record: 2-5-0 (1) & Oscar Bonavena - Record: 3-4-0 (2)

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Round 12 Commentary

There are 3:00 more minutes of fighting to go in the 12th and final round.
If the swelling was lessened by Biggs's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference.
Bobick drives home a wicked hook to the midsection!
Bobick really buried that punch into Biggs's ribs.
Oh!!! Bobick unleashed a crippling right hand to the head!
Biggs cranks up the hook and connects to Bobick's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it!
Bobick looks somewhat plodding as he tries to chase down Biggs.
Biggs looks to have his legs back under him after that knockdown in the last round.
Biggs just landed a three-punch combo!
Bobick does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Biggs's punches in close.
Bobick lands a smashing hook!
Tyrell Biggs is clutching his side!
And the bell sounds as this one has gone the distance and we'll await the decision of the judges.

Here's Damian Pinto with the call ...

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

Miguel Acuna, United States scores the fight 113 to 110

Raul Ortega, United States scores it 113 to 110

Don Ackerman, United States scores the bout 114 to 109

The winner by unanimous decision … Duane Bobick!

Duane Bobick - Record: 5-2-0 (3) & Tyrell Biggs - Record: 2-5-0 (1)

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Round 12 Commentary

The bell sounds for the last round of the bout.
Bivins's corner men worked their magic on his cut on the bridge of nose.
Young and Bivins each take a step back.
Bivins misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch.
Jimmy Bivins leaves the jab just short.
Young fakes downstairs, then lands an uppercut under Bivins's chin.
That punch snapped back the head of Bivins. And it looks like it has reopened Bivins's cut.
The flow of blood from Bivins's nose has started again.
There's a sudden halt in the action and we're not sure why.
Oh, apparently there's some concern on the part of Referee Jen-Kin about the amount of blood on the face of Bivins.
The ringside doctor is dabbing at the blood, trying to determine the severity of the wound.
He's saying something to the referee and from the reaction of Bivins, it must be positive.
Yep, this fight's going to continue as both fighters receive instructions to resume the mayhem here in round 12.
Bivins shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Young flush!
Bivins connects with an uppercut to the head of Young.
Young's corner is shouting at him to stay away as they must think he has a decent lead in this fight.
Young wraps up Bivins.
Jen-Kin steps in and breaks it up.
Bivins is getting frustrated as Young continues to hold on to him. Bivins is punching Young's head, trying to break his hold.
Finally, Jen-Kin pushes the fighters apart.
Young seems to have done enough to win this fight.
That's it. This fight has gone the distance and now we'll await the official decision ...

And here with the call is Michael Pass …

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

Carol Polis, United States has it 116 to 111

Mikael Hook, Sweden scores the fight 115 to 111

Gerald Ritter, United States sees the fight 117 to 109

The winner by unanimous decision … Jimmy Young!

Jimmy Young - Record: 3-4-0 & Jimmy Bivins - Record: 5-2-0 (2)

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Round 10 Commentary

Witherspoon looks to be in good shape as Round 10 gets underway.
Oh!!! Witherspoon unleashed a crippling right hand to the head!
Bruno is reeling after that shot!
Witherspoon just comes up short with the cross.
Frank Bruno grabs and holds Witherspoon ...
The fighters appear to have clashed heads.
Some swelling has appeared around the right eye of Witherspoon.
Tim Witherspoon moves into the lower corner.
Bruno forces the action inside with a cross to Witherspoon's head.
The cross scores for Witherspoon. He needs to throw that punch more often.
Wow! That shot landed like a lightning bolt! Bruno is down on his back!
The count starts ...
Bruno is making a gallant try to get off the canvas as the count reaches 2.
10!
And Bruno can't beat the count! It's over!
Bruno has been stopped in round 10 by Tim Witherspoon!

And here with the call is Joe Antonacci …

Ladies and Gentlemen!

The end comes at 1:59 of round 10.

The winner by knockout … Tim Witherspoon!!

Tim Witherspoon - Record: 4-3-0 (3) & Frank Bruno - Record: 4-3-0 (3)

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Round 10 Commentary

Joe Bugner and Williams square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 10.
Carl Williams got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Gil Clancy's instructions work.
The swelling on the face of Bugner is noticeable, even at a distance.
Bugner connects with a solid uppercut!
Both of these fighters seem to be really laboring now ...
Williams takes a heavy uppercut downstairs.
Carl Williams is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!!
Bugner snakes the jab through Williams's gloves. He had some snap on that one.
Carl Williams swings ... and misses.
That hook by Bugner jarred Williams!
That blast sent Williams reeling into the ropes!
Bugner circles around the ring.
Williams staggers into the ropes! He is struggling to remain upright!
Bugner shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch.
It's a sweet uppercut by Bugner! He snapped Williams's head straight back with that punch!
Williams is going to need to regroup after that blow ...
Bugner connects with a vicious uppercut!
Williams is badly hurt!
A hook to the jaw has Williams hurt he stumbles forward and he's down!!
Ref Garcia begins counting ...
10!
Williams can't beat the count! It's over!
Williams has been stopped in round 10 by Joe Bugner!

Joe Antonacci has the call ...

Ladies and gentlemen!

The victor by knockout at 2:54 of the 10th round ... Joe Bugner!

Joe Bugner - Record: 3-3-1 (1) & Carl “The Truth” Williams - Record: 1-6-0

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Round 12 Commentary

The bell sounds for the last round of the bout.
Chris Byrd's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout.
Williams does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Byrd's punches in close.
Byrd doesn't connect with the jab.
That combination from Byrd has some power behind it!
Byrd looks to land a jab but misses the mark.
Williams backs into the upper corner.
And Chris Byrd is told to watch the low blows by Referee Burke.
Byrd lands a devastating hook!
It looks like Byrd has shaken off the effects of the knockdown he suffered in the last round.
Williams connects with a solid cross!
Byrd is staggered ...
It seems every shot Byrd takes on his right eye makes the swelling worse.
Williams just had the upper hand in an action packed exchange!
Chris Byrd uses subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Williams tries vainly to score.
Williams throws another good combination that temporarily slows Byrd.
Williams appears to have this fight under control.
This fight is history! The last round is over and we await the decision of the judges ...

And here with the call is Damian Pinto …

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

Gerald Maltz, United States scores the fight 116 to 110

Roy Francis, England scores it 115 to 111

John McCarthy, United States has it 116 to 111

And your winner by unanimous decision … Cleveland Williams!!!

Cleveland Williams - Record: 3-4-0 (1) & Chris Byrd - Record: 4-2-1 (1)

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Round 5 Commentary

Round 5 is about to begin... There's the bell!
George Chuvalo fires a shot, but it glances off Wilder's shoulder.
Deontay Wilder connects with a cross.
Freddie Roach knows Wilder lost that last round, but he took the positive approach between rounds.
Chuvalo's left hook has found a home on the side of Wilder's head!
Both fighters are flatfooted now.
Chuvalo blasts home a short hook to the body.
Wilder lands a big hook to the jaw of Chuvalo. Chuvalo was stopped cold by that shot.
Chuvalo drives home a wicked hook to the midsection!
That hook really hurt Deontay Wilder!
Referee Florian is taking a close look at Wilder & if he doesn't respond, this fight could be over.
Chuvalo connects with a solid uppercut!
Chuvalo sent Wilder reeling with that punch!
A quick jab from Chuvalo connects.
Chuvalo lands a powerful uppercut to Wilder's temple knocking him off balance and he goes down!!!.
Florian begins the count ...
10!
Chuvalo leaps onto the turnbuckle and raises his arms in jubilation as Wilder is counted out!
This one ends with a knockout in the 5th round!

And here with the call is Johnny Addie …

Ladies and Gentlemen!

The winner by knockout at the 2:19 mark in Round 5 is ... George Chuvalo!

George Chuvalo - Record: 4-2-1 (3) & Deontay Wilder - Record: 0-7-0

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Round 11 Commentary

Cobb looks to be in fair shape as Round 11 gets underway.
Al Braverman not only gave Wepner encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Cobb.
Cobb pins Wepner's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches.
Cobb is leaning on the back of Wepner's neck and Esteves has seen enough as he issues a warning.
Esteves rules the foul to be blatant! He's disqualifying Cobb!
Wepner is the winner by disqualification!

Here's Mark Beiro with the call ...

Ladies and Gentlemen! Randall Cobb has been disqualified!

The winner is ... Chuck Wepner!

Chuck Wepner - Record: 1-6-0 & Randall “Tex” Cobb - Record: 1-6-0

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Round 7 Commentary

Round 7 is about to begin ... There's the bell!
A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Coetzee's swelling.
The fighters are trading punches and Coetzee seems to have won that exchange.
Gerrie Coetzee doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one.
Coetzee rips a cross to the stomach of Weaver, but there was really no power behind it.
Weaver retreats to his own corner ...
Coetzee fires and misses.
Weaver lands a strong hook!
Weaver takes a hard uppercut right on the button and he’s down!
Referee Wright crouches over Weaver and begins to count ...
Weaver is struggling to regain his feet as the count reaches 3.
10!
That's a ten count! Weaver is out cold here in round 7!

Bob Alexander has the call ...

Ladies and gentlemen! The end comes at 1:52 of round 7 ...

The winner by knockout ... Gerrie Coetzee!

Gerrie Coetzee - Record: 6-1-0 (3) & Mike Weaver - Record: 2-4-1 (1)