Heavyweights 1950-2020

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Round 12 Commentary

Both fighters look determined as the final round gets underway.
Manny Seamon knows Folley lost that last round, but he took the positive approach between rounds.
Folley probably needs a knockout here in the 12th to win this fight though.
Quick efficient work in the corner of Folley has the cut on the bridge of nose under control.
Tillis tastes Folley's jab.
That follow-up hook from Folley has some power behind it!
Folley scores with a cross, though it did not land flush.
Folley seems to have shaken off the cobwebs after his trip to the deck last round.
Tillis takes a sizzling combination flush to the chin and drops to his hands and knees!!!
Ritter begins the count over Tillis as Folley moves to a neutral corner …
Tillis is making a gallant try to get off the canvas as the count reaches 5.
At 9, Tillis is back on his feet and indicates he is fine to Ritter.
Ritter checks Tillis closely and will allow the fight to continue.
Zora Folley is now raining blows down on Tillis, who is obviously hurt.
Folley has Tillis blocked in & he lands a stinging jab.
Tillis misses the lead right but follows up with a left hook that finds the mark.
Tillis's hands are free inside as he lands an uppercut on Folley's beltline.
And that's the bell ending the fight and leaving the outcome in the hands of the judges.

And here with the call is Jake Gutierrez …

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

Levi Martinez, United States scores the bout 117 to 107

Jean Louis Legland, France has it 117 to 107

Barry Druxman, United States sees the fight 116 to 109

And your winner by unanimous decision … James Tillis!!!

James “Quick” Tillis - Record: 1-7-0 & Zora Folley - Record: 3-5-0

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Round 12 Commentary

The bell sounds for the 12th and final round of this fight.
Thomas's corner has done a great job on his swelling. They've got it under control, at least for now.
There's a combination of punches from Foreman that score big.
Foreman lands the uppercut but there wasn't much on it.
Foreman and Thomas grab a quick breather.
Thomas ducks into an uppercut from Foreman.
Thomas takes a tremendous hook to the jaw!
Thomas seems bothered by the increased swelling around the left eye.
That’s a nice combination to the body by Thomas.
Foreman just landed a three-punch combo!
It looks like Thomas is hurt after taking those shots!
Foreman drives that short hook into Pinklon Thomas's midsection!
Thomas is clutching his side!
Foreman lands a crushing uppercut!
Foreman has this fight under control.
That's it. This fight has gone the distance and now we'll await the official decision …

Here's Dean Stone with the call ...

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

Bill Graham, United States sees the fight 118 to 108

Bernard Bruni, United States scores the bout 119 to 107

Gale Van Hoy, United States has it 119 to 107

The winner by unanimous decision … and still undefeated … George Foreman!

George Foreman - Record: 8-0-0 (7) & Pinklon Thomas - Record: 4-3-1 (2)

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Round 12 Commentary

As the bell sounds for the final round, it looks as if the scorecards will determine the outcome of this fight.
Terrell got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Freddie Brown's instructions work.
The swelling on the face of Terrell is noticeable, even at a distance.
Foster hooks off the jab and scores to the body or Ernie Terrell.
Foster moves in and connects with a compact uppercut to the head.
Now Terrell has Foster trapped in the lower neutral corner ...
Terrell pummels Bob Foster, capping off his assault with a stiff uppercut!
Foster connects with a violent hook!
Terrell's left eye is becoming a cause of major concern as it continues swell.
Bob Foster scores with a hook to the side of the head.
The fighters are now trading punches and neither seems to have won that exchange.
Terrell does a great job of moving as Foster tries to work inside.
Terrell connects with a nasty hook!
The fighters exchange power punches at ring center, looks like Foster got the best of it.
Terrell lets his hands go again and gets in several scoring blows.
The bell sounds ending the 12th and final round of this fight ...

And here with the call is Lupe Contreras …

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

Luciano Tagliamonte, Italy scores the bout 115 to 111 for Bob Foster

Gary Camponeschi, United States scores it 114 to 114

Gerald Ritter, United States scores the bout 115 to 111 for … The winner by majority decision … Bob Foster!

Bob Foster - Record: 5-3-0 (3) & Ernie Terrell - Record: 5-3-0

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Round 1 Commentary

That's the bell, summoning the two fighters to begin trading punches here in the first.
Frazier connects with a hard left hook to the jaw.
Frazier moves in at an angle, trying to cut off the ring on Tate.
That cross from Frazier lands with some authority!
That right hand of Joe Frazier's definitely packs a wallop and that one landed flush!!
That blow connected solidly to the head of John Tate and he is stunned!
Frazier just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body.
Tate shoots the jab. He doubles up on it and the second one carried some power with it.
Frazier lands a solid hook!
Frazier lands a powerful combination right on the button!
Tate is trying to regroup after those punches ...
Oh! Frazier just landed a horrific right to the head of Tate!
That's the punch Frazier hoped to land! Tate looks to be in bad shape after that blow!
Tate cannot fend for himself! Referee Jen-Kin wraps his arms around Tate!
He's saving him from further punishment. It's a TKO win for Frazier here in Round 1!

Michael Pass has the call ...

Ladies and Gentlemen!

The winner by technical knockout at the 2:54 mark in Round 1 ... Joe Frazier!

Joe Frazier - Record: 7-1-0 (7) & John Tate - Record: 0-8-0

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Round 10 Commentary

Fury looks a bit disgusted as Round 10 gets underway.
Spinks got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Eddie Futch's instructions work.
The swelling on the face Fury looks slightly less severe, thanks to a great job by his corner man.
Spinks is flicking the jab, trying to keep Fury at long range.
Spinks lands a series of hooks to the ribs of Fury.
Tom Yankello implored Fury to stay busy, but Tyson Fury's mind seems elsewhere.
Wow! That shot landed like a lightning bolt! Fury is down on his back!
Referee Pabon stands over Fury and begins the count ...
10!
That's a ten count! Fury is out cold here in round 10!

And here with the call is Damian Pinto …

Ladies and Gentlemen!

The winner by knockout at 0:54 of round 10 ... Michael Spinks!

Michael Spinks - Record: 3-5-0 (2) & Tyson Fury - Record: 3-5-0 (2)

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Round 8 Commentary

The bell sounds to start Round 8.
Emanuel Steward was extremely upbeat during the break with Spinks providing some solid encouragement.
However, a minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Spinks's swelling.
Spinks scores with a cross, though it did not land flush.
Leon Spinks is staying at the center of the ring.
Spinks drops the right-hand flush on Golota's chin!
Golota is suddenly in trouble!
Spinks lands a stinging jab.
Golota shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch.
Spinks scores with a glancing cross.
Some good body work by Spinks, landing several short blows to the ribs.
Spinks has Golota blocked in!
Spinks just comes up short with the jab.
A beautiful cross to the chin by Golota sends Spinks to the canvas!
Referee Green picks up the count from the timekeeper ...
Spinks is desperately trying to stand as the count hits 5 but he is badly hurt.
At 9, Spinks lurches to his feet but there's no question that he's hurt.
Green is allowing the fight to go on as he motions the fighters together.
Wow! That shot landed like a lightning bolt! Leon Spinks is down on his back again!
Green crouches over Spinks as he starts the count …
At 3, Spinks is in bad shape as he tries to regain his feet.
10!
And the referee signals an end to the fight as the corner men of Spinks jump into the ring to help their fallen fighter!
Golota has won this fight by KO in the 8th!

And here with the call is Chuck Hull …

Ladies and Gentlemen!

The winner by knockout at 2:57 of round 8 ... Andrew Golota!

Andrew Golota - Record: 2-6-0 (2) & Leon Spinks - Record: 2-6-0 (2)

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Round 12 Commentary

The crowd would like to see a knockout as the bell sounds for Round 12, the final round of the fight.
A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Snipes's swelling.
Snipes pins Holmes's arms. Now they move apart.
The referee is cautioning Snipes about leaning on the neck of his opponent.
A short hook to the head by Holmes.
Snipes gives a nice head fake and then lands a hook to the head of Holmes.
Holmes eats a jab from Snipes.
Holmes flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through.
Snipes drills Holmes with a solid jab.
Holmes appears to have this fight under control.
The final seconds of Round 12 expire and this bout is going to go to the scorecards ...

Jimmy Lennon Jr. has the call...

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

Jack Gordon, United States has it 115 to 114

Ken Morita, Japan scores the fight 116 to 113

Oscar Perez, United States scores it 116 to 113

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

Larry Holmes - Record: 8-0-0 (3) & Renaldo Snipes - Record: 3-5-0 (1)

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Round 8 Commentary

Both fighters look ready to go as Round 8 begins.
Smith traps Holyfield in the corner!
There is a lot less action than we anticipated from these two in this round.
Holyfield is clinching ... Smith is trying to free his gloves ... They are under Holyfield's arms ...
Holyfield pushes Smith away.
The action is back in the center of the ring.
Holyfield takes a heavy combination downstairs.
Holyfield was shaken by those blows!
Smith moves into a neutral corner.
Holyfield connects with a vicious uppercut!
Holyfield has Smith in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!!
Holyfield lands a devastating cross!
Both fighters move back to ring center.
Holyfield finds a home for that debilitating hook.
It looks like Holyfield has reopened Smith's previous wound because Smith is now bleeding once again.
The cut on Smith's left eyelid has been reopened and it's bleeding as heavily now as it was originally.
Referee Garry is taking a close look at the blood trickling down Smith's face; and now he steps in and stops the contest.
He wants the doctor to take a look at the damage done to Smith's face, especially the cut above the eye.
There doesn't seem to be any doubt that cut was caused by the accidental head butt in Round 2.
That's going to be it! They're stopping the fight.
Points will be tallied through the last completed frame as there are 6 rounds in the books!
It is now in the hands of the officials ...

We go to the ring where Ray Connelly is ready with the call ...

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

Axel Zielke, Germany scores the bout 68 to 65 for Evander Holyfield

Remigio Ruggeri, Italy scores the bout 67 to 66 for James Smith

George Smith, United States scores the bout 67 to 66 for ...

The winner by split decision … Evander Holyfield!

Evander Holyfield - Record: 3-4-1 (2) & James “Bonecrusher” Smith - Record: 1-7-0 (1)

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Round 6 Commentary

Johansson looks to be in good shape as Round 6 gets underway.
Johansson received a pep talk from Ted Walker before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked.
"Ingo" buries a hook followed by an uppercut to the midsection of Shavers!
Shavers drives home a wicked hook to the midsection!
That was a violent straight right by Johansson!
Shavers takes a tremendous hook to the jaw!
Johansson tastes Shavers's jab.
Johansson lands a powerful uppercut right on the button!
A cross from Johansson lands with some power.
A big uppercut from Shavers lands with serious impact!
That blow connected solidly to the head of Johansson and he is stunned!
And Shavers lands a vicious cross and down goes Johansson!
The count starts ...
The count reaches 6 & Johansson is out cold!
10!
The referee could have counted to 100 if he wanted. Johansson is out cold here in round 6.

And here with the call is Johnny Addie …

Ladies and Gentlemen!

The winner by knockout at 2:59 of round 6 ... Earnie Shavers!

Earnie Shavers - Record: 4-4-0 (3) & Ingemar Johansson - Record: 4-3-1 (2)

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Round 10 Commentary

Both fighters look ready to go as Round 10 begins.
The swelling on the face of Charles is noticeable, even at a distance.
Charles finds an opening in Vitali Klitschko's defense and exploits it with a hard uppercut.
Yank Durham seemed to pump up Charles between rounds.
Ezzard Charles has Klitschko trapped in the right neutral corner ...
Charles just landed a short, clean hook that caught Klitschko flush. Klitschko dropped like he'd been shot!
Charles is ushered to a neutral corner by Ref Krupenich and the count begins ...
The count reaches 5 as Klitschko is struggling to climb off the deck.
At 6, Klitschko is back up as Krupenich counts off the mandatory 8.
Klitschko tells the ref that he can still fight. Krupenich must agree as he signals for the fight to go on.
Charles lands a strong uppercut!
They are back in the center of the ring once again
Klitschko takes a heavy uppercut downstairs.
Charles buries a hook followed by an uppercut to the midsection of Vitali Klitschko.
Klitschko backs into a neutral corner.
Klitschko takes a tremendous hook to the jaw!
Charles just delivered some big time hurt with that punch! Even the fans at ringside felt it!
Charles really packs a wallop and he just landed a brutal shot to the body!
Klitschko is gasping for air!!
A beautiful hook to the chin sends Klitschko to the canvas again!
Krupenich positions himself over Klitschko and starts the count ...
10!
It's all over. Charles raises his arms in victory as the referee counts 10!
Klitschko stares blankly into the crowd, still wondering what just happened.

Let's go to Dean Stone for the call ...

Ladies and Gentlemen!

The time of the stoppage is 2:45 of round number 10. The winner by knockout … Ezzard Charles!

Ezzard Charles - Record: 6-1-1 (4) & Vitali Klitschko - Record: 6-2-0 (6)

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Round 6 Commentary

Klitschko looks to be in excellent shape as Round 6 gets underway.
Ruddock's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout.
The fighters jockey for position as they both try to gain the advantage here in the 6th.
Donovan Ruddock takes a sizzling hook flush to the chin and drops to his hands and knees!!!
The count begins ...
At 8, Ruddock still looks shaky after getting up from the knockdown and Alonso is taking a long look at him.
Alonso is allowing the fight to continue. Ruddock looks real shaken to us, however.
Donovan Ruddock is trapped in Klitschko's corner ...
There's a right cross from Klitschko that lands flush.
Ruddock is in trouble. Klitschko needs to pick his shots and he can knock him out right now.
Ruddock is dazed as Klitschko looks to put him away!
Ruddock takes a hard hook right on the button and he’s down again!
Referee Alonso motions Klitschko to a neutral corner and starts the count …
At 8, Ruddock is back on his feet! He looks shaken ...
Wow! Alonso motions to both boxers to come together, as he allows the fight to continue.
Oh Boy! That shot landed like a lightning bolt! Ruddock is down on his back!
And this fight is over!!! Ruddock has gone down for the third time this round! Klitschko wins by TKO!
A total shock that Alonso let Ruddock continue after the 2nd knockdown as he lies motionless on the canvas!

Jim Fitzgerald has the call ...

Ladies and Gentlemen!

The Referee has stopped the bout with 2:08 gone in Round 6.

Your winner is ... Wladimir Klitschko!

Wladimir Klitschko - Record: 4-4-0 (1) & Donovan Ruddock - Record: 1-7-0 (1)

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Round 7 Commentary

The bell starts the action as Lewis and Quarry leave their corners.
Lewis received a pep talk from Jeff Fenech before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked.
Quarry's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break.
Quarry slides into a neutral corner...
Lewis really packs a wallop and he just landed a brutal shot to the body!
Lewis takes a tremendous hook to the jaw!
Lewis moves Quarry back and scores with a hook.
That was a violent straight right by Lewis!
At least two of those shots really hurt Quarry!
A crisp jab from Lewis connects to the jaw of Quarry.
The increased swelling around the right eye of Quarry is fast becoming a hindrance.
Lennox "The Lion" Lewis shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Quarry flush!
Quarry was stopped cold by that punch and he is staggering across the ring!
Lewis throws a wild overhand right that lands flush! Jerry Quarry drops to one knee and will take the count!
Ref Moore stands over Jerry Quarry and begins counting ...
Quarry lurches to his feet at the count of 5 but he stumbles and is down on his knees again. He's making another effort!
At 7, Quarry struggles to regain his feet, but still looks hurt as he takes the mandatory 8 count.
Moore asks Quarry if he wants to continue... He nods that he can.
Lewis scores with a rapid-fire combination.
Lewis stuns Quarry again. Lewis is firing shot after shot at a defenseless Quarry!
Quarry's corner looks like they are ready to throw in the towel!
Moore leaps between the two fighters! It's over! Lewis wins on a TKO in Round 7.

Here's Michael Pass with the call ...

Ladies and Gentlemen!

The end comes at the 2:39 mark in Round 7. Your winner by TKO … Lennox Lewis!


Lennox Lewis - Record: 7-1-0 (5) & Jerry Quarry - Record: 4-4-0 (2)

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Round 10 Commentary

Sonny Liston and Patterson square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 10.
Danny Florio knows Patterson lost that last round, but he took the positive approach between rounds.
Liston traps Patterson in the corner!
Liston throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm.
Patterson retreats to his opponents’ corner ...
A beautiful uppercut to the chin sends Patterson to the canvas!
Referee Podgorski motions Liston to a neutral corner and starts the count ...
At 6, Patterson gets back up but he looks badly shaken. He'll take the mandatory 8 and we'll find out if he can continue!
The fight will go on as Podgorski deems Floyd Patterson is fit to conitnue.
Liston has Patterson pinned!
Floyd Patterson goes down!! He walked right into a wicked uppercut from Liston!!
Liston is ushered to a neutral corner by Podgorski and the count begins ...
At 9, Patterson beats the count, but he appears to be hurt badly!
Floyd Patterson does not look like he has fully recovered from the knockdown but he tells the ref that he can still fight.
Podgorski must agree as he signals for the fight to go on.
Liston knows he has Patterson hurt as he wades in swinging!
A brutal cross from Liston connects to the solar plexus!
Liston really buried that punch into Patterson's ribs.
Patterson is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!!
Floyd Patterson just absorbed another terrifying shot to the body.
This fight should have been stopped long ago! What the hell is Referee Podgorski thinking?
Liston lands a hard uppercut to the head and Patterson is down!!
This fight is finally over!!! Patterson has gone down for the third time this round!
Liston wins by TKO!
Criminal charges should be brought against Podgorski as Patterson lies motionless on the canvas!

Let's go to Joe Antonacci for the call ...

Ladies and Gentlemen!

The winner by technical knockout at the 2:04 mark in Round 10 … and still undefeated … Sonny Liston!

Sonny Liston - Record: 8-0-0 (5) & Floyd Patterson - Record: 2-6-0 (1)

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Round 12 Commentary

The bell sounds for the last round of the bout.
Louis is showing very little fatigue at this stage of the fight.
Louis is showing some fancy footwork tonight as he moves around Page.
Referee Morton is prodding both men to mix it up as the action has really slowed.
Louis just landed a devastating three punch combo!
Louis has Page trapped in the lower neutral corner...
Joe Louis winds up and lands a nasty hook to Page's body.
A sizzling cross from Louis finds its mark.
That hook to the body from Joe Louis had some power behind it.
Page telegraphed that shot and Louis ducks under it easily.
There's the bell and this contest is in the books.
Louis easily won Round 12 and that may give him a win in a very close fight!
Both fighters act as if they've won. Let's listen to the call as the scorecards are handed to the ring announcer ...

Bob Alexander has the call ...

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

C.J. Ross, United States has it 114 to 113

Terrance Makaluza, South Africa scores the fight 116 to 113

Marcos Torres, Panama scores it 114 to 113

And your winner by unanimous decision … and still undefeated … Joe Louis!!!

Joe Louis - Record: 8-0-0 (6) & Greg Page - Record: 4-4-0 (2)

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Round 12 Commentary

The bell sounds for the 12th and final round of this fight.
If the swelling was lessened by Lyle's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference.
This is a very close fight and the winner of this Round could win the fight too!
Norton has Lyle pinned!
Norton lands a jab to Lyle's midsection.
Lyle pummels Norton, capping off his assault with a stiff cross!
Lyle misses with that punch.
Norton lands a hook to head, then just misses with a follow up cross.
Norton scores with a rapid-fire combination.
A cross lands for Ken Norton. Lyle didn't see that one coming.
A straight cross from Norton gets through Lyle's guard.
Lyle is clinching now ...
The Referee breaks it up ...
The bell sounds ending the 12th and final round of this fight. Both fighters raise their arms in victory!

We go to the ring where Jimmy Lennon is ready with the call ...

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

Keith MacDonald, United States scores the bout 113 to 112

Henry Elesperu, United States scores it 114 to 111

Luca Montella, Italy has it 113 to 112

The winner by unanimous decision … Ken Norton!

Ken Norton - Record: 3-4-1 (2) & Ron Lyle - Record: 3-4-1 (1)

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Round 3 Commentary

Norris looks to be in fair shape as Round 3 gets underway.
Marciano has Norris trapped!
Rocky Marciano really buried that punch into Norris's ribs.
Norris has Marciano blocked in!
OH! Norris landed a big hook flush!
Marciano takes a stumble step back!
Orlin Norris bangs a right cross off the face of Marciano.
Marciano scores with the jab.
Marciano buries a hook followed by an uppercut to the midsection of Norris.
Marciano just landed a three punch combo!
Norris was shaken by those blows!
That was a violent straight right by Rocky Marciano!
Rocky Marciano lands a devastating follow-up uppercut!
Marciano lands another crushing uppercut!
Orlin Norris looks hurt ... He's stumbling backward!
Marciano lands punch after punch! Referee Jen-Kin leaps between the two fighters!
It's over! Marciano wins on a TKO in Round 3!

Let's go to Howard Leigh for the call ...

Ladies and Gentlemen!

The Referee has stopped the bout with 2:14 gone in Round 3. Your winner … and still undefeated … Rocky Marciano!

Rocky Marciano - Record: 8-0-0 (5) & Orlin Norris - Record: 0-8-0

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Round 12 Commentary

Both fighters look determined as the final round gets underway.
Mathis is moving like a ghost out there, as Moorer tries in vain to corner him!
A quick jab from Mathis connects.
Moorer eats another jab from Mathis.
Mathis snakes the jab through Moorer's gloves. He had some snap on that one.
Mathis throws consecutive hooks to the ribs. He really sunk that second one in there.
Michael Moorer scores with a nice left cross.
Some nice infighting ends with Mathis getting an uppercut in.
Call it a night, sports fans, because this fight is over! Let's see who gets the nod from the judges ...

Pat Harker has the call ...

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

Noppharat Sricharoen, Thailand scores the bout 116 to 113 for Buster Mathis

Octavio Rodriguez, Panama scores the bout 115 to 114 for Michael Moorer

Gerald Maltz, United States scores the bout 116 to 113 for ... The winner by split decision … Buster Mathis!

Buster Mathis - Record: 3-4-1 (1) & Michael Moorer - Record: 0-8-0

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Round 12 Commentary

As the bell sounds for the final round, it looks as if the scorecards will determine the outcome of this fight.
Archie Moore is protecting the body nicely as Mercer fails to score inside.
Archie Moore presses the attack, landing a crisp uppercut inside.
Moore takes a hard combination from Mercer.
Moore misses with a hook.
Mercer misses as Moore backpedals away.
Moore lands a double left, one to the head and one to the body.
Mercer bangs away with both hands and a nice uppercut finds a home.
Moore finds a home for his jab, keeping Mercer at bay.
Moore just needs to stay away from Mercer now as he seems to have won this fight!
The final round concludes and we're going to have to await a decision to find out who won this contest.
And here with the call is Jimmy Lennon Jr. …

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

Eliecer Perez, Panama scores it 119 to 109

Robert Gilson, United States scores the fight 119 to 109

Marty Denkin, United States scores the bout 118 to 110

And your winner by unanimous decision … Archie Moore!!!

Archie Moore - Record: 3-5-0 (2) & Ray Mercer - Record: 1-7-0

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Round 12 Commentary

The bell sounds for the last round of the bout.
Young is showing very little fatigue at this stage of the fight.
Young fakes downstairs, then lands two quick blows to the head.
Young lands a nice cross but Mildenberger turned with it, absorbing most of its power.
And now Mildenberger pummels Young, capping off his assault with a stiff jab!
Mildenberger scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook!
Mildenberger throws another good combination that temporarily slows Young.
Young ducks into an uppercut from Mildenberger.
Young scores with a nice right cross.
Mildenberger gets in a hook to the body of Young.
This bout's over, fight fans! The scorecards will tell the tale in this one ...

And here with the call is Johnny Addie …

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

Pawel Kardyni, Poland scores the bout 117 to 114 for Karl Mildenberger

Leo Johnson, United States sees it 116 to 116

Larry O'Connell, England scores the bout 116 to 115 for ... The winner by majority decision … Karl Mildenberger!

Karl Mildenberger - Record: 3-5-0 (1) & Jimmy Young - Record: 3-5-0

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Rank	Surname	First Name	Value
1	Ali	Muhammad	1438.8
2	Liston	Sonny	1432.2
3	Louis	Joe	1420.2
4	Holmes	Larry	1417.9
5	Foreman	George	1417.8
6	Tyson	Mike	1391.3
7	Marciano	Rocky	1391.1
8	Lewis	Lennox	1333.2
9	Frazier	Joe	1310.8
10	Charles	Ezzard	1310.3
11	Coetzee	Gerrie	1302.5
12	Bowe	Riddick	1302.2
13	Ellis	Jimmy	1272.8
14	Klitschko	Vitali	1237.6
15	Bobick	Duane	1221.9
16	Douglas	Buster	1210.4
17	Walcott	Jersey Joe	1163.6
18	Chuvalo	George	1162.2
19	Witherspoon	Tim	1142.3
20	Terrell	Ernie	1115.2
21	Cooney	Gerry	1114.0
22	Foster	Bob	1111.7
23	Bivins	Jimmy	1094.6
24	Page	Greg	1088.0
25	Thomas	Pinklon	1069.9
26	Shavers	Earnie	1068.7
27	Johansson	Ingemar	1067.2
28	Dokes	Michael	1066.8
29	Norton	Ken	1037.6
30	Quarry	Jerry	1033.7
31	Byrd	Chris	1017.0
32	Tubbs	Tony	1013.0
33	Klitschko	Wladimir	1006.5
34	Bruno	Frank	1003.4
35	Bonavena	Oscar	1000.7
36	Evangelista	Alfredo	994.7
37	Moore	Archie	982.3
38	Holyfield	Evander	969.0
39	Mathis	Buster	963.9
40	Mildenberger	Karl	963.4
41	Lyle	Ron	960.6
42	Snipes	Renaldo	941.3
43	Bugner	Joe	939.3
44	Spinks	Michael	937.9
45	Williams	Cleveland	932.8
46	Cooper	Henry	923.4
47	Young	Jimmy	923.1
48	Fury	Tyson	907.2
49	Patterson	Floyd	861.8
50	Weaver	Mike	861.2
51	Folley	Zora	857.3
52	Valuev	Nikolay	847.8
53	Berbick	Trevor	842.8
54	Tucker	Tony	820.9
55	Williams	Carl	820.8
56	Biggs	Tyrell	814.5
57	Spinks	Leon	807.0
58	Golota	Andrew	802.3
59	Cobb	Randall	788.2
60	Smith	James	758.8
61	Mercer	Ray	753.7
62	Ruddock	Donovan	740.0
63	Tillis	James	715.2
64	Wepner	Chuck	711.5
65	Norris	Orlin	691.0
66	Moorer	Michael	686.2
67	Tate	John	648.7
68	Wilder	Deontay	602.4