Heavyweights 1950-2020

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Round 1 Commentary

That's the bell, summoning the two fighters to begin trading punches here in the first.
Frazier scores with a winging right! Tucker's head snapped back violently with that punch!
Frazier lands a solid follow-up uppercut!
Tucker is trying to regain his senses after those punches to begin this fight by Frazier ...
Tucker is blocked in his own corner...
Frazier lands a wicked uppercut!
Mercy! That was a crushing blow! Tucker is trying to hang on ...
That hook by Frazier jarred Tucker!
Tucker leans in and takes an uppercut to the chin from Joe Frazier.
Frazier wants to end this fight right now. Whether or not he can do it is another story.
Frazier misses with the hook.
And Tucker tastes the power of a crushing combination from Frazier!
Frazier lands a strong hook!
Frazier lands another strong hook!
Tony Tucker looks stunned & it is all Frazier in Round 1!
Now Frazier lands punch after punch. Jen-Kin leaps between the two fighters! It's over!
Joe Frazier wins on a TKO in Round 1! WOW!!! Frazier just put on a clinic!

Let's go to Frank Shain for the call ...

Ladies and Gentlemen!

The winner by technical knockout at the 2:12 mark in Round 1 … Joe Frazier!

Joe Frazier - Record: 12-1-0 (12) & Tony Tucker - Record: 3-10-0

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Fight Result

J.D. Lyons has the call ...

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

Dick Young, United States sees the fight 115 to 113

Carlos Rodriguez Scarilli, Argentina scores the fight 115 to 112

Tim Wood, United States has it 116 to 111

The winner by unanimous decision … Tony Tubbs!

Tony Tubbs - Record: 5-7-1 (1) & Tyson Fury - Record: 5-8-0 (4)

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Fight Result

Here's Ray Connelly with the call ...

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

Harry Davis, Canada sees the fight 114 to 108

Frank Lombardi, United States scores the bout 115 to 107

Leszek Jankowiak, Poland has it 114 to 108

The winner by unanimous decision … Andrew Golota!

Andrew Golota - Record: 5-8-0 (2) & James “Quick” Tillis - Record: 1-12-0

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Round 6 Commentary

The bell starts the action as Holmes and Thomas leave their corners.
corner has done a great job on the cut on the right eyelid. They've got the bleeding stopped, at least for now.
Holmes connects square to Thomas's jaw, talk about sweet chin music!!
You could feel the breeze after that miss by Thomas!
Holmes connects with a solid combination!
It looks like Holmes has reopened Thomas's previous wound because Thomas is now bleeding once again.
Thomas is bleeding again from the cut on his right eyelid. The blood is trickling down his face once again.
It's not that he's bleeding all that badly but the location of the cut - over the eye - makes it a bit more serious.
And talk about timing, the referee has stepped in and momentarily stopped the fight.
He's looking at the cut above Thomas's eye and is now leading him toward the ringside physician.
And it looks like we're going to see some more boxing because the physician has given his okay to let the fight continue.
Both fighters are assuming their positions and the timer has restarted here in Round 6 as the fighters approach one another.
Holmes connects with an uppercut to the head of Thomas.
The cut on the eyelid of Thomas is starting to bleed more heavily now as additional damage has caused it to widen.
Now the referee has called timeout, halting the action. He's leading Thomas to the ringside physician.
Referee Podgorski steps in and stops the fight!
Thomas is bloody mess, the cut over his eye has gotten too bad to allow this fight to continue.
Larry Holmes wins by a TKO here in Round 6!

Joe Humphries has the call ...

Ladies and Gentlemen!

The Referee has stopped the bout with 1:40 gone in Round 6. Your winner … Larry Holmes!

Larry Holmes - Record: 12-1-0 (4) & Pinklon Thomas - Record: 7-5-1 (5)

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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.
Don Turner knows Holyfield lost that last round, but he took the positive approach between rounds.
Holyfield catches Terrell with a short, powerful hook to the head as Terrell tried to move inside.
That punch stopped Terrell in his tracks!
Holyfield flicks a jab to Terrell's stomach.
Holyfield lands a paralyzing cross!
Holyfield whiffs with the cross.
Holyfield leans in and takes an uppercut to the chin from Terrell.
Holyfield pummels Terrell, capping off his assault with a stiff cross!
Terrell appears to have this fight under control even though Holyfield won this Round.
This fight is history! The last round is over, and we await the decision of the judges.

And here with the call is Ed Darien …

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

David Hess, United States scores the bout 114 to 113

Jerry Roth, United States scores the fight 114 to 113

Albert Wilensky, United States scores it 114 to 113

And your winner by unanimous decision … Ernie Terrell!!!

Ernie Terrell - Record: 8-5-0 (2) & Evander Holyfield - Record: 6-6-1 (4)

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Round 4 Commentary

Here come the fighters to ring center for Round 4 ...
Tate's corner men worked their magic on his's cut on the bridge of nose. There's no bleeding at all under the Vaseline smear.
Johansson approaches flat-footed, but continues to move forward, not giving Tate any room to breathe.
Both fighters are probing, looking for an opening.
Johansson flicks a lead right to the head of Tate.
And now it appears as if Tate's cut has been reopened by one of those punches that landed.
More bad news for Tate as the gaping wound on the bridge of his nose is once again bleeding profusely.
Now we get a stoppage in the action while the referee leads Tate toward the ringside doctor for a quick consultation.
In Tate's favor, the bleeding isn't flowing into either of his eyes.
The doctor is really taking a close look at it and Tate cannot like the expression on his face.
And on the advice of the doctor Ref Coyle is stopping the fight! Tate's cuts are just too severe!
Johansson is the winner by TKO here in Round 4!

We go to the ring where Henry Jones is ready with the call ...

Ladies and Gentlemen!

The winner by technical knockout at the 0:56 mark in Round 4 … Ingemar Johansson!

Ingemar Johansson - Record: 8-4-1 (5) & John Tate - Record: 1-12-0 (1)

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Fight Result

Let's go to Bob Alexander for the call ...

Ladies and Gentlemen!

The end comes at the 2:17 mark in Round 11. Your winner by TKO ... Vitali Klitschko!

Vitali Klitschko - Record: 9-4-0 (8) & Michael Spinks - Record: 4-9-0 (2)

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Round 11 Commentary

Klitschko and Spinks square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 11.
Spinks caught Klitschko square with that uppercut.
Spinks last connect snapped back the head of Wladimir Klitschko. And it looks like it has reopened Klitschko's cut.
Now the bleeding from the gash above Klitschko's right eye has begun to flow again.
The fighters jockey back and forth and now the referee is going to use this opportunity to step in and call timeout.
He's taking Klitschko by the arm and leading him to the far ropes where the ringside physician can take a look at the cut.
The doctor is really taking a close look at it. No! Ref Christodoulou waves it off.
The fight is over! The doctor is not going to let it continue. The winner by TKO is Leon Spinks!

Here's Billy Jordan with the call ...

Ladies and Gentlemen!

The Referee has stopped the bout with 0:14 gone in Round 11. Your winner ... Leon Spinks!

Leon Spinks - Record: 3-10-0 (3) & Wladimir Klitschko - Record: 6-7-0 (1)

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Round 6 Commentary

Lewis is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 6 bell sounds.
Snipes can't score with short uppercut inside. Lewis got his gloves in front of the punch.
Hector Roca knows Snipes lost that last round, but he took the positive approach between rounds.
Lewis lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross, but it misses.
An uppercut to the jaw has Snipes hurt he stumbles forward and he's down!!
Referee Salzgeber brings his arm down over Snipes as he begins the coun t...
Snipes lurches to his feet at the count of 2 but he stumbles and is down on his knees again. He's making another effort!
At 5, Snipes lurches to his feet and awaits the completion of the mandatory 8 count.
This bout will continue as Salzgeber signals to both men to fight.
A small cut has appeared on the forehead of Snipes.
Lewis lands a hard cross!
Snipes was shaken by that blow!
Snipes takes a hard combination from Lewis.
Lewis is literally dancing circles around Renaldo Snipes this round.
Snipes just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body.
Snipes is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!!
Snipes's left eye is turning ugly as the swelling under it worsens.
Lewis lands a thundering uppercut to Snipes's midsection.
Lewis has Snipes in range and he is pummeling him now!
And it's over!!! Ref Salzgeber jumps in and wraps his arms around Snipes!!
The winner by TKO at the 2:16 in round 6 is Lennox Lewis!!

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

Ladies and Gentlemen!

The Referee has stopped the bout with 2:16 gone in Round 6. Your winner … Lennox Lewis!

Lennox Lewis - Record: 12-1-0 (8) & Renaldo Snipes - Record: 5-8-0 (3)

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Round 5 Commentary

It's Round 5 of this scheduled 12 rounder.
Liston has Smith trapped!
A combination to the jaw has Smith hurt as he stumbles forward and now he's down!!
Referee Podgorski picks up the count from the timekeeper ...
At 8, Smith is up and leaning on the ropes. Now he comes off them and looks toward Liston.
Podgorski is looking at James Smith closely, and he will allow the fight to continue.
Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage.
Liston's jab rips into Smith.
Liston is raining blows down on Smith, who is obviously hurt.
Liston throws a wild overhand right that lands flush! Smith drops to one knee and will take the count!
Podgorski positions himself over Smith and starts the count ...
At 4, Smith is back on his feet! He now has to take the mandatory 8.
Podgorski waves the two fighters together.
Liston gets off a jab to the solar plexus.
Smith tastes Liston's jab again.
Smith ducks into an uppercut from Liston as he looks to work inside.
And now Smith absorbs a wicked uppercut to the head. He's staggering backwards and now he goes down in a heap.
It's over!!! That's Smith's third trip to the deck this round and Liston is the winner by TKO!!

And here with the call is J.D. Lyons …

Ladies and Gentlemen!

The end comes at the 2:45 mark in Round 5. Your winner by TKO … and still undefeated … Sonny Liston!

Sonny Liston - Record: 12-0-1 (8) & James “Bonecrusher” Smith - Record: 2-11-0 (2)

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Round 11 Commentary

Shavers is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 11 bell sounds.
Shavers's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout.
Louis lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square.
Louis ducks under a jab and brings an uppercut right down main street.
Louis moves in and connects with another compact uppercut to the head.
A solid cross drops Shavers on his back!
Ref Nady stands over Shavers and begins the count ...
Shavers makes it to a knee at the count of 3 but he's still struggling to get his legs under him!
At 7, Shavers is stunned, but he makes it to his feet where he takes the mandatory 8 count.
Shavers raises his guard as Nady asks him if he wants to continue. Shavers wants to keep on fighting, but he still looks hurt.
Louis connects with a vicious cross!
Louis moves Shavers back and scores with a hook.
Louis works downstairs, scoring with series of hooks.
Louis has Shavers in a world of trouble. Let's see if he can finish him here in the 11th.
Both fighters miss, now Louis follows up with a solid hook to the body of Shavers!
Louis senses he has Shavers in trouble and he is pouring it on!
Louis is just pouring it on now! Shavers is defenseless! And Nady pulls Louis off of Shavers and he's stopping the fight!!
Joe Louis is the winner by TKO here in the 11th round!

Jeff Connor has the call ...

Ladies and Gentlemen!

The Referee has stopped the bout with 2:52 gone in Round 11. Your winner … Joe Louis!

Joe Louis - Record: 12-1-0 (8) & Earnie Shavers - Record: 6-7-0 (5)

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Fight Result

Let's go to Pat Harker for the call ...

Ladies and Gentlemen!

The winner by technical knockout at the 0:31 mark in Round 6 … Ezzard Charles!

Ezzard Charles - Record: 7-4-2 (5) & Ron Lyle - Record: 5-7-1 (3)

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Fight Result

We go to the ring where Amy Hayes is ready with the call ...

Ladies and Gentlemen!

The winner by technical knockout at the 2:23 mark in Round 5 ... and still undefeated … Rocky Marciano!

Rocky Marciano - Record: 13-0-0 (10) & Donovan Ruddock - Record: 1-12-0 (1)

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Fight Result

Let's go to Jim Fitzgerald for the call...

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

Tony Perez, Puerto Rico scores the bout 115 to 113 for Buster Mathis

Noppharat Sricharoen, Thailand sees it 114 to 114

Manuel Maritxalar, Spain scores the bout 116 to 112 for ... The winner by majority decision … Buster Mathis!

Buster Mathis - Record: 6-6-1 (1) & Jerry Quarry - Record: 4-9-0 (2)

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Fight Result

Billy Jordan has the call ...

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

Michael Glienna, United States has it 115 to 112

Nelson Vazquez, Puerto Rico sees the fight 115 to 112

Thabo Spampool, South Africa scores it 116 to 111

The winner by unanimous decision … Floyd Patterson!

Floyd Patterson - Record: 6-7-0 (1) & Ray Mercer - Record: 2-11-0

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Fight Result

Let's go to Michael Pass for the call ...

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

David Robertson, United States has it 115 to 114

Michael Lee, South Korea scores the bout 115 to 114

John Gradowski, United States sees the fight 116 to 114

The winner by unanimous decision … Greg Page!

Greg Page - Record: 8-5-0 (3) & Karl Mildenberger - Record: 5-8-0 (2)

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Round 5 Commentary

Round 5 begins as the bell sounds.
Norton is off target with that cross.
Norton does a great job of moving as Moore tries to work inside.
Norton throws the hook and connects.
Moore lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right.
Norton slips inside and buries a hook to the body of Moore.
Moore dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Norton back on his heels!
Norton scores from the outside with a nice cross to the body.
The knockdown suffered by Moore should have made that last round Norton's by a wide margin.
Moore doubles up with the hook to the body, but Norton is unfazed.
Ken Norton throws a hard cross and scores to the head of Moore.
Moore takes a hard cross right on the button and he’s down!
The count begins ...
Moore tries to clear his head as Burke reaches the count of 3.
10!
Thats it, the referee counts out Moore here in the 5th. The crowd is going wild after Norton's spectacular knockout!

Ben Bentley has the call ...

Ladies and Gentlemen!

The victor by knockout at 2:50 of the 5th round ... Ken Norton!

Ken Norton - Record: 6-6-1 (3) & Archie Moore - Record: 5-8-0 (2)

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Fight Result

Here's Ray Connelly with the call ...

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

Albert Wilensky, United States has it 116 to 109

Silvestre Abainza, Philippines scores the bout 116 to 109

Paul Thomas, England sees the fight 117 to 108

And your winner by unanimous decision … Orlin Norris!!!

Orlin Norris - Record: 1-12-0 & Michael Moorer - Record: 2-11-0 (1)

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Rank	Surname	Value
1	Ali	        1632.5
2	Marciano	1618.1
3	Tyson	1605.5
4	Liston	1568.7
5	Louis	1561.3
6	Holmes	1556.1
7	Frazier	1532.2
8	Foreman	1518.4
9	Lewis	1516.0
10	Bowe	1512.1
11	Coetzee	1379.4
12	Ellis	        1351.4
13	Walcott	1307.4
14	Douglas	1300.6
15	Chuvalo	1256.1
16	Klitschko,V	1241.6
17	Page	1241.1
18	Johansson	1237.2
19	Charles	1217.5
20	Byrd	        1213.5
21	Terrell	1190.1
22	Cooney	1147.5
23	Thomas	1134.2
24	Dokes	1119.8
25	Norton	1117.6
26	Bonavena	1113.5
27	Foster	1101.4
28	Witherspoon	1094.0
29	Shavers	1089.7
30	Cooper	1053.0
31	Bivins	1052.8
32	Bruno	1049.7
33	Patterson	1042.8
34	Mathis	1027.8
35	Holyfield	1023.4
36	Young	997.5
37	Williams,Ca	977.5
38	Bobick	951.4
39	Lyle	        950.2
40	Snipes	948.4
41	Tubbs	940.8
42	Klitschko,W	932.8
43	Mildenberger	930.8
44	Moore	923.8
45	Bugner	917.4
46	Berbick	911.1
47	Valuev	902.4
48	Golota	859.5
49	Folley	851.9
50	Fury   	840.5
51	Quarry	836.5
52	Weaver	828.1
53	Spinks,M	821.4
54	Evangelista	769.0
55	Williams,Cl	768.2
56	Spinks,L	740.1
57	Tucker	731.8
58	Smith	707.4
59	Moorer	664.8
60	Mercer	647.4
61	Biggs	615.4
62	Ruddock	607.8
63	Cobb	602.2
64	Norris	595.2
65	Tate   	554.1
66	Tillis  	527.2
67	Wepner	516.3
68	Wilder	428.6

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Round 12 Commentary

The fighters touch gloves in the middle of the ring as the 12th and final round begins.
Ali lands a jab to Cooney's midsection.
You could feel the breeze after that miss by Cooney!
Ali lands consecutive uppercuts to Gerry Cooney's midsection.
Muhammad Ali scores with a quick one-two to Cooney's midsection.
The fighters are tied up. Cooney tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free.
Referee Moret separates them.
Muhammad Ali takes a solid cross from Cooney.
Ali appears to have this fight under control.
The bell sounds ending Round 12, the final round of the fight.

And here with the call is Bob Alexander …

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

Dave Moretti, United States has it 116 to 112

Emma DeUrrunaga, Paraguay sees the fight 118 to 110

Hubert Earle, Canada scores it 118 to 110

The winner by unanimous decision … and still undefeated … Muhammad Ali!

Muhammad Ali - Record: 14-0-0 (5) & Gerry Cooney - Record: 8-6-0 (5)