PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Lennox Lewis (ranked 4568 p4p, 4560 weight class) and Wladimir Klitschko (ranked 181 p4p, 180 weight class). Lewis comes to the ring accompanied by Crazy Baldhead - Bob Marley & The Wailers. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Lewis
vs
Klitschko

196 cm
18
249
1 - 0 - 0

198 cm
18
240
1 - 0 - 0

Excellent boxer
Good chin

Excellent boxer
Powerful

Conviction
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lennox Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Wladimir Klitschko!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Columbo Gatti and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klitschko misses with a straight left.
Klitschko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Klitschko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lewis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Klitschko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lewis closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lewis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Klitschko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Klitschko needs to keep his hands up - Lewis had a free shot at his head there.

It looks like Wladimir Klitschko has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klitschko lands a jab to Lewis's midsection.
Klitschko slips a jab and a cross from Lewis.
Klitschko throws out a loose jab but Lewis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lewis swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lewis seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Lewis throws a body shot but no joy.
Lewis throws a series of strikes that have Klitschko backpedaling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Klitschko as he connects with a hook.

It looks like Lennox Lewis has been cut.
Klitschko swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lewis.
Klitschko misses with an uppercut.
A quick step to the side and Lewis tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Klitschko swinging wildly here.
Klitschko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lewis.
Klitschko connects with a single shot there.
Klitschko has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Klitschko misses with a wild body shot.
Lewis takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Klitschko throws a lazy right hand but Lewis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Klitschko avoids the body shot from Lewis.
Lewis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Klitschko.
Lewis fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis takes a swing at Klitschko's ribcage but misses.
Klitschko looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Klitschko swings widly with a right hand
and Klitschko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Klitschko thuds his right hand into Lewis's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A big right from Klitschko misses.
Lewis slips under a jab.
Klitschko loads up on a big right hand but Lewis slips the punch.
Lewis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Klitschko cracks a nice hook into Lewis's ribs.
Lewis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lewis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lewis missing with a left hand there. Klitschko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Klitschko misses.
Lewis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Lewis.
Klitschko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lewis counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Klitschko thinking.
Lewis falls off balance throwing a combination
and Klitschko counters with a nice uppercut.
Lewis misses the shot to the body.
Lewis looks to throw the jab but Klitschko is out of range.
Klitschko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Klitschko digs a good hook to Lewis's body.
Lewis throws a hook but Klitschko blocks it.
Klitschko misses with a looping left.
Lewis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Klitschko lands with a nice body punch.
Lewis is breathing heavily.
Klitschko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lewis counters with a left to the body.
Klitschko misses with a left hand
and Lewis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Klitschko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Klitschko throws out a loose jab but Lewis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Klitschko throws a nice looking combination but Lewis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Klitschko throws out a loose jab but Lewis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Klitschko throws a series of punches but Lewis moves out of range.
Klitschko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Klitschko was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Klitschko looks to land a combination but Lewis avoids it well.
Lewis lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Klitschko throws a right hand that misses
and Lewis counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Klitschko thinking.
Klitschko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lewis manages to avoid it.
Lewis jabs Klitschko right on the nose. Klitschko blinks but takes it well.
Klitschko throws a predictable looking body shot
and Klitschko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Wladimir Klitschko will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Lewis on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Klitschko throws an overhand right that lands on Lewis's shoulder, as Lewis tries to avoid the shot.
Klitschko throws a body punch but Lewis moves out of range.
Klitschko moves into range and connects with a jab.
Klitschko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lewis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lewis slips under a jab.
Klitschko misses with a body punch
and Lewis counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wladimir Klitschko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Klitschko misses.
Lewis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Klitschko throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klitschko throws a jab but it's blocked by Lewis.
It looked like Lewis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lewis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Klitschko misses its intended target.
Klitschko misses with a body punch
and Lewis counters with a left to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Klitschko misses with a left hand
and Lewis counters with a stiff right hand.
Lewis is looking to wear down Klitschko with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Klitschko looks to land a left hand but Lewis moved out of range nicely.
Wladimir Klitschko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lewis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lewis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Klitschko.
Lewis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab from Klitschko does it's job there.
Klitschko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lewis.
Klitschko cracks Lewis with a right hand to the side of the head.
Klitschko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice straight punches there by Lewis. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lewis.
Lewis misses the shot to the body.
Lewis on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Klitschko displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

Lennox Lewis's cut is getting worse.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Klitschko cracks Lewis with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klitschko misses with a body punch
and Lewis counters with a nice uppercut.
Klitschko throws a hook to the side of Lewis's head but Lewis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lewis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Klitschko was well out of range. Poor timing from Lewis.
Klitschko throws an overhand right that lands on Lewis's shoulder, as Lewis tries to avoid the shot.
Klitschko swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lewis counters with a right hand to the body.
Lewis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Klitschko misses with a body shot.
Lewis lands a head shot.
Lewis ducks under a wild hook from Klitschko.
Lewis connects with a body shot that sends Klitschko's belly button to the back.
Klitschko throws out a loose jab but Lewis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Klitschko misses with an uppercut. Lewis saw that one coming.
It looked like Lewis was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Klitschko.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Klitschko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lewis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Klitschko moves away.
Lewis sizes up Klitschko with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lewis moves out of range as Klitschko strikes.
Lewis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Klitschko was well out of range. Poor timing from Lewis.
Klitschko uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lewis has time to react.
A left lands for Klitschko.
Lewis slips a straight right by Klitschko.
Klitschko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lewis.
Lewis connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lewis ducks under a wild hook from Klitschko.
A counter left hand to the body from Lewis misses its target.
Lewis slips under a jab.
Donk. Lewis catches Klitschko right on the button with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lewis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Klitschko misses with a hook. Lewis ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Klitschko. Lewis does a little dance to reset his feet.
A quick step to the side and Lewis tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Klitschko finds it's way through Lewis's defenses.
Lewis connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Klitschko's hands.
A slow jab from Klitschko misses its intended target.
Lewis ducks under a wild hook from Klitschko.
Klitschko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lewis.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Wladimir Klitschko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

A telegraphed right hand from Klitschko misses the target.
Klitschko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lewis.
Klitschko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lewis is looking to counter punch.
Lewis misses with a few strikes there.
Klitschko fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Klitschko looks to throw the jab but Lewis is out of range.
Klitschko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lewis was well out of range. Poor timing from Klitschko.
A little feinted left hand from Lewis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Klitschko throws a poor cross that misses
and Lewis counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Klitschko thinking.
Klitschko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klitschko misses with a lunging right hand
and Lewis counters with a nice body shot.
Klitschko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A telegraphed right hand from Lewis misses the target.
Klitschko throws a right hand that misses
and Lewis counters with a straight right hand.
Klitschko scores with a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Klitschko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lewis was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lewis works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lewis moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Lewis.
Klitschko misses with an uppercut
and Lewis counters with a nice body shot.
Klitschko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Klitschko slips a straight right by Lewis.
Lewis moves away from the strike by Klitschko.
Lewis cracks Klitschko with an open hand slap.
Klitschko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lewis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Klitschko has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lewis misses with a straight right.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klitschko drops his hands momentarily and Lewis takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Klitschko swings widly with a right hand
and Lewis counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Klitschko thinking.
Klitschko throws a jab when Lewis was well out of range.
Lewis was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Klitschko closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Klitschko throws out a loose jab but Lewis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lewis is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Klitschko takes one to the chin there.
Klitschko works Lewis's body with a nice hook.
Klitschko throws a hook but Lewis avoids it easily.
Klitschko misses with a double jab.
Lewis lands a jab to the head.
Lewis changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lewis swinging wildly here.
A countering left hand to the body from Klitschko misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klitschko uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lewis has time to react.
Lewis lands with a nice body punch.
Klitschko misses the body punch
and Lewis counters with a straight right hand.
Klitschko throws an overhand right that lands on Lewis's shoulder, as Lewis tries to avoid the shot.
Lewis scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Klitschko takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lewis throws a predictable looking body shot
and Klitschko counters with a right hand to the body.
Klitschko misses with a looping right.
Lewis changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klitschko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lewis slips a jab from Klitschko.
Klitschko throws a right hand that misses
and Lewis counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Klitschko throws a jab when Lewis was well out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Klitschko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Klitschko misses the shot to the body.
Klitschko misses with a hook. Lewis ducked under it nicely.
Klitschko loads up on a big right hand but Lewis slips the punch.
Lewis takes a jab right on the kisser.
A swing and a miss from Klitschko.
Lewis staying out of range there.
Klitschko throws a right hand that misses
and Lewis counters with a nice body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lennox Lewis clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

A big left from Klitschko misses.
Klitschko misses with an uppercut.
A slow jab from Klitschko misses its intended target.
Lewis misses with a straight right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lewis. Klitschko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Klitschko throws a nice looking combination but Lewis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lewis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Klitschko avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis's jab looks to have found its range, popping Klitschko under the eye.
Klitschko missing with a left hand there. Lewis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lewis throwing a counter right hand but Klitschko manages to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Klitschko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice defenses there by Klitschko.
Lewis misses with a lunging right hand
and Klitschko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Klitschko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lewis counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Klitschko thinking.
A slow jab from Klitschko misses its intended target.
Lewis digs a good body shot into Klitschko's ribs.
Klitschko is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Klitschko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lewis counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Klitschko thinking.
A big right from Klitschko misses.
Lewis looks to score with a jab to the body but Klitschko is just out of range.
Lewis looks to score with a jab to the body but Klitschko is just out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Klitschko. That snapped Lewis's head back.
Klitschko misses with a series of wild punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Klitschko is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lewis with a body shot.
Klitschko misses with a looping right.
Lewis misses the shot to the body.
Klitschko misses with a lunging right hand
and Lewis counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Klitschko thinking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lewis scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lewis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Klitschko misses with a hook
and Lewis counters with a nice body shot.
Klitschko takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Klitschko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lewis.
A swing and a miss from Klitschko.
Lewis was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Klitschko swings widly with a right hand
and Lewis counters with a nice uppercut.
Lewis slips a jab from Klitschko.
The fighters circling - Klitschko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lewis swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Klitschko misses with an uppercut
and Lewis counters with a nice uppercut.
Klitschko misses with a body punch
and Lewis counters with a straight right hand.
Klitschko looks to throw the jab but Lewis is out of range.
Lewis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Klitschko throws out the jab.
Lewis ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A big right from Klitschko misses.
Lewis works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lewis misses with a looping right.
Klitschko throws a jab but it's blocked by Lewis.
A slow jab from Lewis misses its intended target.
Lewis throws a combination that misses
and Klitschko counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Klitschko lands with a nice body punch.
Lewis slips a jab from Klitschko.
Klitschko swings widly with a right hand
and Lewis counters with a left to the body.
Lewis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Klitschko throws a poor cross that misses
and Lewis counters with a two punch combo.
Klitschko throws a body shot but no joy.
Klitschko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Klitschko ducks under a wild hook from Lewis.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lennox Lewis had his way with Wladimir Klitschko in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Lewis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Lewis lands with a hook. Klitschko tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Klitschko misses with a hook
and Lewis makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Klitschko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Klitschko! But no joy.
Lewis throws a sloppy body shot
and Klitschko counters with a left and a right that stings Lewis.
Klitschko lands a nice shot that snaps Lewis's head back.
Lewis misses with a straight right.
Lewis takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice shot by Klitschko.
Klitschko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lewis.
Klitschko throws a jab but it's blocked by Lewis.
Lewis throwing a counter right hand but Klitschko manages to avoid it.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Lewis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Klitschko throws a hook to the side of Lewis's head but Lewis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Lewis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Klitschko looks to land a right hand but Lewis moved out of range.
It looked like Lewis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Klitschko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice shot by Klitschko.
Klitschko throws a body shot but no joy.
Klitschko misses with a right hand
and Lewis counters with a left to the body.
Klitschko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lewis counters with a nice uppercut.
Lewis staying out of range there.
Klitschko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lewis.
Klitschko misses with a left hand
enabling Lewis to counter with a crisp jab.
Klitschko misses with a hook
and Lewis counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lewis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Klitschko.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klitschko misses with a wild body shot.
Lewis moves out of range of the strikes.
Klitschko swings for the body but Lewis moves out of range.
Lewis throwing a counter right hand but Klitschko manages to avoid it.
Klitschko throws an off balance right hand
and Lewis counters with a straight right hand.
Klitschko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lewis takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

Lennox Lewis's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Klitschko swings widly with a right hand
and Lewis counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Klitschko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Klitschko throws a shot from downtown. Lewis moves away and avoids it.
Lewis misses with an uppercut. Klitschko saw that one coming.
Klitschko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lewis counters with a nice uppercut.
Klitschko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lewis counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klitschko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lewis.
Lewis needs to keep his hands up - Klitschko had a free shot at his head there.
Klitschko throws a poor cross that misses
and Lewis counters with a nice uppercut.
Klitschko looks to throw the jab but Lewis is out of range.
A quick step to the side and Lewis tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lewis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Klitschko moves away.
Klitschko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Klitschko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Klitschko is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Lewis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Klitschko moves away.
Klitschko throws a lazy right hand but Lewis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Klitschko throws a shot from downtown. Lewis moves away and avoids it.
Klitschko cracks a nice hook into Lewis's ribs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klitschko lands with a shot to the body.
Klitschko looks to throw the jab but Lewis is out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Lewis misses its target.
Lewis's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Klitschko connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lewis scrambles back to his feet.
A big left from Klitschko misses.
Klitschko takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Klitschko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Klitschko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lewis takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Klitschko defending well as Lewis loads up on a big left hand.
Lewis loads up on a big right hand but Klitschko slips the punch.
Lewis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Klitschko.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Wladimir Klitschko.
I think Klitschko has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 47:48
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 47:48
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wladimir Klitschko!
A victorious Wladimir Klitschko thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.