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Event:
IRON MAN BOXING - The Final!
Date: Jul 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Klitschko bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ali's head.#CUT#It looks like Muhammad Ali has been cut.
Klitschko misses with a looping left.
Klitschko looks to score with a jab to the body but Ali is just out of range.
Ali now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Klitschko throws a right and a left that Ali avoids nicely.
Klitschko takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Klitschko scores with a hook.
Klitschko throws a poor cross that misses
letting Ali counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Wladimir Klitschko has been cut.
Klitschko looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Klitschko throws a shot from downtown. Ali moves away and avoids it.
Ali blocks a jab.
Klitschko misses with a looping left.
Klitschko definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ali displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Klitschko throws out the jab.
As Klitschko backs off Ali throws a huge counter combo but Klitschko manages to avoid it all.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Klitschko cracks Ali with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Klitschko throws an overhand right that lands on Ali's shoulder, as Ali tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Klitschko fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ali looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Klitschko throws out a loose jab but Ali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Klitschko throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ali counters with a right hand to the body.
Klitschko throws a good cross that connects.
Klitschko just misses with a punch to the body.
Ali throws an overhand right that lands on Klitschko's shoulder, as Klitschko tries to avoid the shot.
A shot to the body from Klitschko misses
and Ali counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wladimir Klitschko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ali swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Klitschko counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Klitschko darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ali on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ali gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Klitschko.#T2#
Klitschko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Klitschko misses with an uppercut.
Ali looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jab, jab by Klitschko - just one landing.
Ali slips under a jab.
Ali looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Klitschko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Klitschko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ali.
Ali looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Klitschko misses with a body punch
and Ali counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Klitschko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ali counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Klitschko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ali moves away.
Ali is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Klitschko misses with a hook
and Ali counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Klitschko misses with a combination
and Ali connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Klitschko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ali lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Klitschko throws a poor cross that misses
and Ali connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A shot to the liver by Klitschko. Beautiful body shot.
Klitschko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Klitschko throws out a powerful jab.
Klitschko misses with a body shot.
Klitschko throws a shot from downtown. Ali moves away and avoids it.
Ali lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Klitschko looks to land a combination but Ali avoids it well.
Ali is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Klitschko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ali now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Klitschko is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ali thuds his right hand into Klitschko's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T4#
Ali throws a jab when Klitschko was well out of range.
Klitschko swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Klitschko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ali moves away.
It seemed like Ali was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Klitschko throws the left hand but Ali avoids the punch easily.
Klitschko scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ali uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Klitschko.
Klitschko misses with an uppercut.
Klitschko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ali steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Klitschko.
Klitschko misses the jab.
Klitschko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ali looks to land a combination but Klitschko avoids it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wladimir Klitschko dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Klitschko falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ali counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ali slips under a jab.
A left lands for Klitschko.
Klitschko connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Klitschko bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Ali.
Klitschko cracks Ali with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab lands there for Klitschko.#CUT#That has opened up Muhammad Ali's cut even more.
Wladimir Klitschko is winning the standup battle so far.
Klitschko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ali counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Klitschko misses with a lunging right hand
#KD2#
and Ali counters with a right, a left and a big uppercut that drops Klitschko to the mat! Ali runs to a neutral corner to get the count going quickly. 3,4,5,6 and Klitschko is back to his feet. He seems ready to continue - the ref agrees so we're back at it!#ROC2#Klitschko is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ali keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1#
Ali slips a jab from Klitschko.
Ali's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Klitschko connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ali scrambles back to his feet.
Klitschko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ali sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Klitschko misses the jab.
Klitschko throws a lazy uppercut
#KD2#
and Ali counters with a really nice, stiff jab that drops Klitschko onto his ass. He'll have to take the mandatory count from the referee but he's back on his feet and he seems OK to continue.
Klitschko throws a hook to the side of Ali's head but Ali sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Klitschko glances at the clock... BAM! Ali nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Klitschko crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Klitschko is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Muhammad Ali!
Muhammad Ali is the new super heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Muhammad Ali rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
Klitschko/Johnson Rematch
Date: Jul 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Johnson takes one on the button.
Johnson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Klitschko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Klitschko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
Klitschko has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Klitschko slips the punch.
Klitschko misses the shot to the body.
Wladimir Klitschko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Klitschko throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johnson slips under a jab from Klitschko.
Klitschko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
Klitschko lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Klitschko throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Klitschko listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like John Arthur Johnson has been cut.#KD2#
Johnson walks into a big right hand from Klitschko and goes down! The referee sends Klitschko to a neutral corner as Johnson gets back to his feet. He looks OK so we're back under way.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Klitschko at a distance.
Klitschko misses with a straight right. #T1#
Klitschko catches Johnson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Klitschko throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
Johnson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Johnson takes a jab right on the kisser.
#ROC2#Johnson is rocked!
Klitschko is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Johnson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Johnson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Oh Johnson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Klitschko moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnson seems to have got his legs back now.
Klitschko is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Klitschko cracks Johnson with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wladimir Klitschko!
Wladimir Klitschko decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
IRON MAN BOXING - Semis
Date: Jul 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Klitschko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Johnson ducks right into an uppercut from Klitschko.
Klitschko slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Klitschko misses with a wild body shot.
Klitschko throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
Klitschko misses with a jab to the body
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Klitschko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Klitschko throws an off balance right hand
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT#It looks like John Arthur Johnson has been cut.
Klitschko misses with a left hand
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
Klitschko has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hammer House of Horror in the buildup to the fight.
Johnson throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Klitschko to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD2#
Johnson connects with a beautiful left hand that drops Klitschko onto his butt! Klitschko bounces straight back up though - he's OK. After the ref checks him out, we're back to the action.#CUT2#It looks like Wladimir Klitschko has been cut.
Johnson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Good exchange - Klitschko coming out on top.
Klitschko pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Johnson back to the ropes. Klitschko follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T1#
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Klitschko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Klitschko slips under a jab.
Johnson throws a jab when Klitschko was well out of range.
Wladimir Klitschko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Klitschko's jab looks to have found its range, popping Johnson under the eye.
Johnson throws the left hand but Klitschko avoids the punch easily.
Klitschko throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Johnson on the side of the head.
Klitschko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A quick step to the side and Klitschko tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A right-left combo lands from Klitschko.
Klitschko scores with a crisp jab that stopped Johnson in his tracks.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Klitschko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Klitschko misses the jab.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Klitschko misses with a straight right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Johnson! But no joy.
Klitschko fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Klitschko throws out the jab.
Johnson walks into a jab.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Klitschko slips the punch.
Johnson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Klitschko lands a jab to the nose.
Klitschko is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnson lands with a shot to the body.
Johnson misses with a looping left.
Klitschko missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Klitschko throws a right hand that misses
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Klitschko is just out of range.
Johnson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Having scored a knockdown, John Arthur Johnson should take round 1, putting pressure on his opponene back strong in round 2.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.
Klitschko connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Johnson momentarily.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Klitschko.
Klitschko lands an overhand right.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Johnson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Klitschko throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Klitschko misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
Johnson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Klitschko scores with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Klitschko.
Johnson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1#
Klitschko misses with a hook.
Klitschko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Klitschko jabs at Johnson's body.
Jab, jab by Klitschko - just one landing.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
Johnson staying out of range there.
Johnson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Klitschko loads up on a big right hand but Johnson slips the punch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Johnson! But no joy.
Klitschko scores with a jab. Johnson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Johnson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Klitschko.
Klitschko throws a big shot that misses.
Wladimir Klitschko is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Johnson misses with a hook. Klitschko ducked under it nicely.
Klitschko misses with an uppercut
and Klitschko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Klitschko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Klitschko moves away.
Klitschko was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Klitschko cracks Johnson with an open hand slap.
Klitschko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Klitschko misses the body punch
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnson misses with a looping right.
Klitschko slips under a jab from Johnson.
Klitschko lands a jab to the head.
Klitschko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Klitschko throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
Klitschko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Klitschko lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wladimir Klitschko dominated that second 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!#R3#
Klitschko connects with a nice looking jab.
The fighters circling - Klitschko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Donk. Klitschko catches Johnson right on the button with a cross.
Klitschko scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Klitschko.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Klitschko.
Johnson misses with a left hand
and Klitschko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnson tries to bum rush Klitschko with a series of wild strikes but Klitschko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Klitschko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Klitschko is looking to counter punch.
Klitschko uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Klitschko scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T1#
Johnson misses with a straight right.
Klitschko throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Klitschko is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Johnson connects with a body shot.
Klitschko misses with a lunging right hand
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Klitschko throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As Klitschko backs off Johnson throws a huge counter combo but Klitschko manages to avoid it all.
A big right from Klitschko misses.
Johnson slips a jab from Klitschko.
Johnson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Johnson slips a jab from Klitschko.
Johnson is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A lazy left from Klitschko finds it's target.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Klitschko.
Klitschko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Johnson! But no joy.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Klitschko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Johnson swings for the body but Klitschko moves out of range.
A jab from Klitschko misses.
Johnson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Klitschko throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Klitschko throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnson lands a right hook to the body.
Klitschko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Klitschko misses with a hook.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Klitschko saw that one coming.
Johnson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Klitschko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slow jab from Klitschko misses its intended target.
Johnson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Klitschko with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wladimir Klitschko clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Klitschko throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
Klitschko misses with a hook
and Johnson counters with a nice body shot.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
Klitschko throws a looping overhand right but Johnson ducks down to avoid it.
Klitschko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
Klitschko was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Johnson slips under a jab.
Klitschko throws a shot to the body.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Decent striking displayed by Johnson there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klitschko misses the jab.
It seemed like Johnson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Johnson thuds a left hand into Klitschko's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Klitschko. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Johnson tries to move into range but Klitschko moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
Klitschko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Klitschko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Klitschko connects with a crisp jab.
Klitschko misses with the combination.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Klitschko.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Klitschko.
Klitschko throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johnson moves away from the strike by Klitschko.
Klitschko misses with a series of wild punches.
Klitschko ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.#T2#
Klitschko throws a looping overhand right but Johnson ducks down to avoid it.
Johnson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Johnson slips a jab from Klitschko.
Klitschko misses with a body punch
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Klitschko looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Johnson throws a hook but Klitschko avoids it easily.
Klitschko misses with a hook.
Klitschko lands with a shot to the body.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Klitschko.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
An attempted straight right counter from Klitschko misses the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Klitschko looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
Klitschko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Klitschko.
No joy there for Klitschko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johnson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wladimir Klitschko had his way with John Arthur Johnson in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R5#
Klitschko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
Johnson walks into a stiff left hand from Klitschko.
Klitschko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Klitschko.
Johnson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Klitschko lunges at Johnson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Johnson's hand.
Klitschko jabs Johnson right on the nose. Johnson blinks but takes it well.
Johnson walks into a straight right hand from Klitschko.
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Klitschko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Klitschko connects with the punch.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Klitschko.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Johnson! But no joy.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
Klitschko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T1#
Klitschko throws a shot from downtown. Johnson moves away and avoids it.
Johnson slips a jab from Klitschko.
Klitschko misses with a hook to the body
and Johnson counters with a right hand to the body.
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Klitschko's shoulder, as Klitschko tries to avoid the shot.
Klitschko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Klitschko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Klitschko throws a sloppy body shot
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Klitschko.
Despite the aggression on Johnson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Klitschko was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. Klitschko moves away and avoids it.
A big right from Klitschko misses.
Klitschko throws out a loose jab but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Klitschko misses with a hook
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
Klitschko ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Klitschko throws a poor cross that misses
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Klitschko.
Klitschko scores with a sloppy right hand. Johnson should have avoided that one.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
Klitschko misses with a left hand
and Johnson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
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.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
Johnson lands with a straight right. Klitschko didn't see that one coming.
Klitschko cracks Johnson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body.
John Arthur Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Klitschko throws an off balance right hand
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John Arthur Johnson.
Well Klitschko has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 47:47
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 47:47
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 47:47
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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Event:
IRON MAN BOXING - 2nd Round
Date: Jun 17, 2023 |
#R1#
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.#CUT#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.
#T1#
Good standup being displayed there by Klitschko as he connects with a hook.#CUT2#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.#T2#
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.#T3#
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.#T4#
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!#R2#
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. #T1#
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. #CUT2#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.#T2#
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.#T3#
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.#T4#
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!#R3#
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.#T1#
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. #T2#
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.#T3#
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.#T4#
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!#R4#
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.#T1#
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.
#T2#
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.#T3#
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.#T4#
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!#R5#
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.#T1#
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.#T2#
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.
#CUT2#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.#T3#
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.#T4#
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. |
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Event:
IRON MAN BOXING 1st Round
Date: Jun 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Nice body punch from Tunney.
Klitschko misses with a looping right.
A quick step to the side and Tunney tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Klitschko loads up on a big right hand but Tunney slips the punch.
Tunney has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tunney there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT2#It looks like Gene Tunney has been cut.
Klitschko scores with a nice right hand.
Tunney moves out of range of the strikes.
Tunney steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Klitschko.
A looping hook to the body misses from Klitschko. Tunney does a little dance to reset his feet.
Klitschko throws the left hand but Tunney avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Tunney was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Klitschko.
Tunney jabs Klitschko to the body, keeping him at a distance.#KD2#
Klitschko connects with a beautiful left hand that drops Tunney onto his butt! Tunney bounces straight back up though - he's OK. After the ref checks him out, we're back to the action.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Klitschko comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tunney leaves his chin hanging out and Klitschko seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Tunney crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wladimir Klitschko!
Wladimir Klitschko thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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