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Event:
TWGC 42 (185lbs, D4): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Willy Klarenet! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Marvin Hagler!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Saam Ante and Patrick Alders.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Klarenet tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Hagler rushes Klarenet and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Klarenet looking for a takedown. #TD2#
Hagler manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Hagler is trying to control the position but Klarenet postures up.
Klarenet's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Klarenet forces his way into half guard.
Hagler wants to improve his position but Klarenet is controlling well.
Klarenet is looking to advance position but Hagler won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klarenet is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Klarenet wants to take a breather but Hagler is having none of it.
Hagler won't allow Klarenet to pass to mount.
Hagler is trying to control but can't.
Hagler is staying active underneath Klarenet, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Klarenet tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hagler knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Klarenet is looking for a kimura here.
Klarenet is keen to just control but Hagler is a slippery customer.#T2#
Klarenet looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Klarenet passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Klarenet (3) vs (0) Hagler
Klarenet trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Klarenet is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hagler is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Klarenet looking to secure an arm triangle but Hagler defends it well. #T3#
Hagler is controlling an arm, preventing Klarenet from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Hagler is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Klarenet looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Klarenet has hold of Hagler's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Hagler manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Hagler really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Klarenet. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Klarenet looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T4##SUB#
Klarenet is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Klarenet extends the arm and Hagler is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Willy Klarenet!
After winning the bout, Willy Klarenet thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SSKT War Report
Date: May 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Hagler scores with a jab. Clifton acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CUT#It looks like Tony Clifton has been cut.
Hagler fails to land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Hagler misses the target.
Clifton looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hagler throws an off balance right hand
and Clifton counters with a three punch combo that has Hagler backing up. Hagler nods at Clifton to acknowledge the strikes.
Hagler missing with a left hand there. Clifton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Clifton tries a quick counter leg kick but Hagler is wise to it.
Hagler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clifton moves away.
Clifton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hagler throws an off balance right hand
and Clifton counters with a straight right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Hagler misses the target.
Hagler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hagler swings for the body but Clifton moves out of range.
#CL#
Hagler has managed to clinch.
Hagler blocking some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clifton blocking some punches.
Clifton working aggressively here.
Hagler blocking some punches.
Hagler lands a left hand.
Clifton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hagler definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hagler.#T1#
Hagler is trying to stall.
Clifton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hagler can't find room to land a body shot as Clifton controls the action.
Hagler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hagler misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hagler.
Hagler tries to work over Clifton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hagler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Clifton blocking some punches.
Hagler is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Clifton's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Clifton misses with some punches.
Clifton misses with some punches.
Clifton blocks an uppercut.
Clifton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hagler throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hagler.
Clifton is trying to maintain a safe position but Hagler gets an underhook and turns Clifton into the ropes.
Clifton blocks an uppercut.
Hagler misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Clifton. #T2#
Hagler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Clifton on the inside.
Hagler blocks an uppercut.
Hagler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hagler tries to work over Clifton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Clifton.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hagler lands with a short shot to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Clifton misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Clifton fails to land.
Hagler blocking some punches.
Clifton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Clifton lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hagler softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Clifton lands with a short shot to the head.
Hagler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Hagler.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clifton misses with a punch on the inside.
Hagler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hagler misses with some punches.
Clifton misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tony Clifton will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tony Clifton's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Hagler throws out a loose jab but Clifton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clifton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Hagler misses.
Hagler lands with a right hand.
Clifton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And Clifton responds with a good body kick, but Hagler manages to step out the way in time.
Hagler misses with an uppercut. Clifton saw that one coming.
Clifton let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Clifton takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#KD#
Hagler scores a flash knockdown with a right hook that drops Clifton to his hands and knees! The ref pushes Hagler away as he looks to land an illegal blow. Clifton got an extra few seconds to recover there, which could have made all the differences as he stumbles back to his feet. The referee looks into his eyes and decides to allow the bout to continue. Can he survive?!#ROC#Clifton is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clifton fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hagler on the side of the head.
Clifton is still on wobbly legs! Can Hagler finish him?
Clifton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hagler.
Clifton seems to have recovered his senses.
Hagler throws out a loose jab but Clifton uses good head movement to avoid it. #KD#
Hagler catches his opponent with a big hook that sends him to the canvas! Clifton stumbles back to his feet but will the referee allow it to continue? Clifton walks forwards and this one will be allowed to continue! Come on!
Marvin Hagler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hagler throws a low kick but Clifton moves out of range easily.
Clifton swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL2#
Clifton has closed the distance and engaged Hagler in a clinch.
Marvin Hagler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Clifton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hagler misses with some punches.
Hagler lands with a short shot to the head.
Clifton lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hagler working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hagler lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hagler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Clifton.
Hagler avoiding damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hagler.
Hagler throws a head punch that misses.
Clifton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hagler scores with a shoulder strike.
Clifton can't find room to land a body shot as Hagler controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Clifton.
Hagler looking to slow down the pace here.
Hagler throws a head punch that misses.
Hagler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2#
Hagler throws a punch but it's blocked by Clifton.
Clifton lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clifton lands a body punch in the clinch.
Clifton works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Clifton tries a body shot but Hagler blocks it.
Hagler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hagler leaning against his opponent.
Hagler misses with a hook from the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hagler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Clifton blocks an uppercut.
Hagler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hagler lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Clifton or not.
Clifton tries to throw a body punch but Hagler avoids it by throwing Clifton back against the ropes.
Clifton is stalling here.
Clifton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Haglers head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clifton misses with the head strike.
Clifton pushes Hagler back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hagler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hagler blocks a body shot from Clifton.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marvin Hagler takes the second round thanks to the knockdowns.
The cut man is working on Tony Clifton's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Hagler misses with a hook
and Clifton counters with a body kick.
Clifton lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Hagler crumples to the floor! Clifton milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tony Clifton!
A relieved looking Tony Clifton thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SSKT Spring Stampede
Date: Apr 15, 2024 |
#R1#
Hagler lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hagler misses with a body shot.
Rogan wants to counter the offense by Hagler and move into the clinch position.
Rogan misses with a hook.
Rogan misses with a right hand
and Rogan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Rogan pushes Hagler up against the ropes in a clinch.
Hagler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hagler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Rogan.
A right hand to the body from Hagler.
Rogan managing to block the knees to the body from Hagler.
Rogan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rogan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rogan throws a punch but it's blocked by Hagler.
Rogan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hagler lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rogan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hagler backwards. #BC#
Hagler breaks from the clinch.
Rogan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hagler ducks under a wild hook from Rogan.
Hagler looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hagler throws a sloppy head kick and Rogan moves out of range easily.
Rogan tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Hagler manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hagler dodges the punch combination from Rogan.
#T1#
Hagler throws out a loose jab but Rogan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rogan wants to counter with a clinch but Hagler pushes him away.
Rogan throws a lazy uppercut
letting Hagler counter with a right hand.
Hagler misses with a wild combination.
Rogan lands a jab to the nose.
Rogan throws a shot from downtown. Hagler moves away and avoids it.
Hagler stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hagler throws an overhand right that lands on Rogan's shoulder, as Rogan tries to avoid the shot.
Hagler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rogan.
Hagler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rogan throws a jab when Hagler was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rogan. Hagler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rogan misses with a looping left.
A punch combination from Hagler misses.
Rogan lands with a hook. Hagler tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rogan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Rogan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hagler throws out the jab.
Hagler ducks under a wild hook from Rogan.
Rogan lands a head shot.
Hagler throws a big shot that misses.
Rogan tries to clinch but Hagler is having none of it.
Rogan swings widly with a right hand
#KD#
and Hagler counters with a lead uppercut that lands right on the button! Rogan goes down! Will Rogan beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's up! No problem. Let's get back to the action!
Hagler moves away from the strike by Rogan. #CL#
Hagler clinches with his opponent.
Hagler lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rogan managing to block the knees to the body from Hagler.
Hagler scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Hagler.
Hagler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hagler working aggressively here.
Rogan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rogan working aggressively here.
Rogan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hagler backwards.
Hagler misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marvin Hagler should take that round, based on the knockdown.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Rogan tests Hagler's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hagler needs to keep his hands up - Rogan had a free shot at his head there.
Rogan sizes up Hagler with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rogan misses with an uppercut
and Hagler counters with a nice body shot.
Rogan cracks Hagler with a good jab.
Rogan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rogan slips under a jab from Hagler.
Hagler sets himself, and Rogan steps forward looking for the clinch! Hagler avoids it this time.
Hagler moves forwards but Rogan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rogan slips under a jab.
Rogan throws a body punch but Hagler moves out of range.
Rogan misses with an uppercut
and Hagler counters with a right hand to the body.
Hagler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marvin Hagler is winning the standup battle so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Hagler has managed to clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hagler.
Hagler has a couple of punches blocked by Rogan.
Hagler lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rogan throws a punch but it's blocked by Hagler.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hagler. #T1#
Hagler throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rogan is breathing heavily.
Hagler is stalling here.
A shot in the inside from Hagler.
A short uppercut from Hagler.
Hagler lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hagler lands with a right to the head.
Rogan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hagler scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hagler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rogan can do to turn this around?
A short right from Hagler on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rogan.
Hagler lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Hagler.
Hagler prevents a body shot from Rogan.
Rogan throws a punch but it's blocked by Hagler.
Hagler pushes Rogan back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hagler.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Hagler here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Hagler cracks Rogan with a nice body shot.
Hagler gets through Rogan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rogan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2##BC#
Hagler manages to break the clinch.
Hagler cracks Rogan with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Rogan is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Rogan is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! Rogan could not beat the count!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Marvin Hagler! |
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Event:
SSKT XI
Date: Jan 29, 2024 |
#R1#
Hagler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Hagler on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Chai takes the fight into the clinch.
Hagler looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Chai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chai scores with a hook to the body.
Chai throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chai.
Hagler takes a shot to the head.
Hagler digs a right hand into Chai's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chai's gas tank.
Hagler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chai definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A body shot lands from Chai.
Chai prevents Hagler from breaking the clinch.
Chai lands a shoulder strike.
Chai lands a left hand.
Chai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hagler unloads a knee to the mid-section. Chai lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hagler blocks an uppercut.
Chai lands with a light punch inside.
Chai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chai swings wildly with an uppercut but Hagler uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Chai digs a right hand into Hagler's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hagler's gas tank.
Chai has Hagler pressed against the ropes, preventing Hagler from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A shot in the inside from Chai.
Hagler is trying to break the clinch but Chai is controlling him.
Chai throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Chai lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hagler takes a shot to the head.
Chai lands a body shot.
Hagler looks winded!
Chai tries to throw a body punch but Hagler avoids it by throwing Chai back against the ropes.
Chai lands an uppercut.
Chai misses with a punch to the body.
Chai lands an uppercut.
Hagler blocks a body shot from Chai.
Hagler is looking to break free of the clinch but Chai has double underhooks.
Chai pushes Hagler back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chai misses with a punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Chai.
Chai lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chai pushes Hagler back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Chai lands with a right to the head.
Chai lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hagler takes a shot to the head. #ROC#Hagler is rocked!
Chai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hagler backwards.
Hagler is still on wobbly legs! Can Chai finish him?
Chai breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Hagler with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Hagler looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Hagler get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? No, he's flopped back to the mat - he's out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Isamu San Chai!
Isamu San Chai thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSKT IX: New Year's Day
Date: Jan 01, 2024 |
#R1#
Hagler cracks a nice hook into Taylor's ribs.
Taylor throws a sloppy head kick
and Hagler counters with a nice uppercut.
Hagler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Taylor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hagler lands a head shot.
Hagler has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Taylor is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A jab from Hagler misses.
Hagler misses with a looping right.
Taylor just misses with a punch to the body.
Hagler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Taylor.
Taylor definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hagler ducks under a wild hook from Taylor.
Taylor looks to land a left hand but Hagler moved out of range nicely.
Taylor misses with a leg kick
enabling Hagler to counter with a crisp jab.
Hagler lands with a nice body punch.
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!
Hagler slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Taylor walks straight into a big right, left combination from Hagler and drops to the floor! Oh, he's out cold! He's out cold! Wow, that finish was brutal! Congratulations to Hagler as he moves his way up the rankings!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Marvin Hagler! |
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Event:
GOAT MW Boxing Round 6.
Date: Nov 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Hagler swings widly with a right hand
#KD#
and Jones Jr counters with a really nice, stiff jab that drops Hagler 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.#CUT#It looks like Marvin Hagler has been cut.
Hagler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hagler misses with a jab to the body
and Jones Jr counters with a straight right hand that connects right on the button, dropping Hagler face first to the canvas! He's out! He's out cold! No need for a count here - this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roy Jones Jr!
A victorious Roy Jones Jr 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:
GOAT MW Boxing Round 5
Date: Nov 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Hagler misses with a hook
and Toney counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Toney jabs Hagler right on the nose. Hagler blinks but takes it well.
Hagler misses with a left hand
and Toney counters with a right hand to the body.
Hagler needs to keep his hands up - Toney had a free shot at his head there.
Hagler rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Toney counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Toney throws a good cross that connects.
Toney looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hagler throws a hook to the side of Toney's head but Toney sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hagler looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Toney moves away from the strike by Hagler.
Toney lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hagler throws a hook to the side of Toney's head but Toney sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Toney was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Toney scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Toney ducks under a wild hook from Hagler.
The fighters circling - Hagler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Toney thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slow jab from Hagler misses its intended target.
Toney smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Toney changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hagler misses with a straight left.
Toney displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #T1#
Toney fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A big right from Hagler misses.
The fighters circling - Hagler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Toney displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hagler throws a hook but Toney blocks it.
Toney is looking to counter punch.
Hagler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A quick step to the side and Toney tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Hagler misses its intended target.
A telegraphed right hand from Hagler misses the target.
Hagler missing with a left hand there. Toney was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hagler looks to land a left hand but Toney moved out of range nicely.
Hagler on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hagler swings widly with a right hand
and Toney counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hagler missing with a left hand there. Toney was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hagler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hagler throws out a loose jab but Toney uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hagler 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hagler throws out a loose jab but Toney uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hagler throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Hagler connects with a nice looking jab.
Toney swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hagler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Toney misses with an uppercut. Hagler saw that one coming.
Toney throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Toney slips a straight right by Hagler.
A slow jab from Hagler misses its intended target.
Hagler swings widly with a right hand
and Toney counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hagler throws a hook but Toney avoids it easily.
Hagler misses with a looping right.
Marvin Hagler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Toney looks to land a left hand but Hagler moved out of range nicely.
Toney is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hagler walks into a jab.
Toney moves away from the strike by Hagler.
Hagler blocks a jab.
Toney misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hagler.
Toney moves out of range as Hagler strikes.
A left lands for Toney.
Hagler throws a hook to the side of Toney's head but Toney sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Hagler misses with a right hand
and Toney counters with a stiff right hand.
Toney slips a straight right by Hagler.
An attempted straight right counter from Toney misses the target.
Hagler throws an off balance right hand
and Toney counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hagler throws the left hand but Toney avoids the punch easily.
Toney moves out of range as Hagler strikes.
Hagler throws an overhand right that lands on Toney's shoulder, as Toney tries to avoid the shot.
A swing and a miss from Hagler.
It looked like Toney wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hagler looks to land a left hand but Toney moved out of range nicely.
Hagler throws a looping overhand right but Toney ducks down to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Toney. Those never looked like landing.
Hagler throws a shot from downtown. Toney moves away and avoids it.
Toney keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hagler.
Toney throws an overhand right that lands on Hagler's shoulder, as Hagler tries to avoid the shot.
Hagler scores with a punch to the head.
Hagler throws a hook but Toney avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Toney.
Hagler throws out a counter right but Toney avoids it with no problem.
Toney connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hagler throws a shot from downtown. Toney moves away and avoids it.
Toney defending well as Hagler loads up on a big left hand.
Jab from Toney.
Hagler connects with a looping right hand.
Hagler misses with a hook.
Hagler takes one to the chin there.
Toney connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hagler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hagler misses with a looping right.
A slow jab from Hagler misses its intended target.
Hagler's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Toney connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hagler scrambles back to his feet.
Hagler bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Toney's head backwards.
Hagler throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Toney counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hagler misses with a hook
and Toney connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A swing and a miss from Hagler.
Hagler tries to move into range but Toney moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hagler throws an off balance right hand
and Toney counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Toney dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Toney fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hagler manages to avoid it.
Hagler loads up on a big right hand but Toney slips the punch.
Hagler on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hagler has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Toney pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like Hagler was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Toney slips a jab from Hagler.
Toney walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Toney scores with a decent looking hook.
Hagler misses with an uppercut
and Hagler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circling - Toney throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Toney swings for the body but Hagler moves out of range.
Toney tries to move into range but Hagler moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A big right from Hagler misses.
A slow jab from Hagler misses its intended target.
Toney seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Toney fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hagler on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Toney thuds his right hand into Hagler's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Toney walks straight into a perfectly timed right hook, crumpling him to the floor! Toney is in all kinds of trouble here - can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8,9....10 - he's out and it's by a long way too - he didn't ever look like beating that count!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Marvin Hagler! |
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Event:
GOAT MW Boxing Round 4
Date: Oct 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Hagler misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Alvarez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alvarez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alvarez takes a swing at Hagler's ribcage but misses.
Hagler throws out a loose jab but Alvarez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alvarez seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Alvarez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hagler.
Alvarez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hagler missing with a left hand there. Alvarez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hagler looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hagler ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Alvarez slips a jab from Hagler.
Hagler connects with a crushing straight, right on the bridge of Alvarez's nose, sending him crumpling to the mat! That's really rocked Alvarez - is he going to beat the count??? 4,5,6,7,8,9.....10 - he's not made it - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Marvin Hagler! |
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Event:
GOAT MW Boxing Round 3
Date: Oct 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Turpin scores with a jab. Hagler acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Turpin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hagler's head.
Turpin's coach down at Ocean Ripples was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Turpin's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Turpin lands the left hand.
Hagler definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Turpin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Turpin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hagler misses with an uppercut
and Turpin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hagler moves away from the strike by Turpin.
Hagler moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Turpin throws a lazy right hand but Hagler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Turpin throws a hook but Hagler blocks it.
Hagler was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Turpin lands a jab.
Turpin lands a glancing blow to the side of Hagler's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turpin throws a shot from downtown. Hagler moves away and avoids it.
Turpin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hagler.
Turpin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hagler.
Hagler throws an off balance right hand
letting Turpin counter with a right hand.
Hagler scores with a nice strike.#T1#
Turpin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Turpin digs a good hook to Hagler's body.
Turpin's corner calls for a 1-2. Turpin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Turpin ducks under a wild hook from Hagler.
Turpin 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.
Turpin moves out of range of the strikes.
Randy Turpin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hagler takes one to the side of the head.
Turpin throws a jab when Hagler was well out of range.
Turpin digs a good body shot into Hagler's ribs.
Turpin throws an off balance right hand
and Hagler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hagler throws a hook to the side of Turpin's head but Turpin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turpin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hagler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turpin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Turpin is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hagler had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turpin. Hagler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hagler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Turpin moves out of range as Hagler strikes.
Turpin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hagler was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turpin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hagler.
#T2#
Hagler throws a jab but it's blocked by Turpin.
Hagler throws a shot from downtown. Turpin moves away and avoids it.
Turpin catches Hagler with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Turpin throws a hook but Hagler blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from Hagler on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Turpin swings widly with a right hand
and Hagler counters with a nice uppercut.
Turpin misses with a hook
and Hagler counters with a big uppercut that nearly lifts Turpin off his feet! Turpin crashes to the mat in all kinds of trouble! The referee starts the count but I'm not sure it's necessary - Turpin isn't going to make it! The count reaches 10 and this fight is all over! Hagler screams and throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmmm spit, everywhere. Lovely.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Marvin Hagler! |
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Event:
GOAT MW Boxing Round 2
Date: Sep 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Garcia moves forwards but Hagler connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT2#It looks like Ceferino Garcia has been cut.
Garcia throws a jab when Hagler was well out of range.#KD2#
Hagler scores a knockdown with a big right hand! Garcia beats the count and gets back to his feet. The referee asks him to walk forwards and it appears he is OK so we'll continue the bout.
Garcia is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Hagler doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Garcia crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Garcia's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marvin Hagler! |
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Event:
GOAT MW Boxing Round 1
Date: Sep 09, 2023 |
#R1#
Hagler misses with a combination
and Hopkins Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hopkins Jr takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A big left from Hagler misses.
Hopkins Jr appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hagler connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hagler drops his hands momentarily and Hopkins Jr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hagler throws out a loose jab but Hopkins Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hagler misses the jab.
Hagler throws an overhand right that lands on Hopkins Jr's shoulder, as Hopkins Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Hopkins Jr ducks right into an uppercut from Hagler.
Marvin Hagler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hagler lands with a nice body punch.
Hagler shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hopkins Jr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jab, jab by Hagler - just one landing.
Hagler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hopkins Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hagler.#T1#
Hagler misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Hopkins Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hagler throws out a loose jab but Hopkins Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hopkins Jr let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hagler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hopkins Jr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hopkins Jr looks to land a right hand but Hagler moved out of range.
A punch combination from Hagler misses.
Hopkins Jr doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hagler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hopkins Jr.
A big left from Hagler misses.
Hagler ducks right into an uppercut from Hopkins Jr.
Hopkins Jr has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hagler scores with a nice right hand.
Hagler jabs Hopkins Jr right on the nose. Hopkins Jr blinks but takes it well.
Hagler fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hagler misses the shot 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!
Hagler scores with a punch to the head.#ROC#Hopkins Jr is rocked!
Hopkins Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hagler.#T2#
Hagler has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hopkins Jr finds it's way round the side to connect with Hagler's head.
Hagler uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hopkins Jr has time to react.
Hopkins Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Hagler finish him?
Hagler avoids the body shot from Hopkins Jr.
Hagler is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hagler throws a right hand that misses
and Hopkins Jr counters with a right hand to the body.
Hopkins Jr seems to have recovered his senses.
Hopkins Jr with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hagler to score with a decent uppercut.
Hagler takes a swing at Hopkins Jr's ribcage but misses.
Hopkins Jr doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hopkins Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hagler.
Hagler lands a nice hook to Hopkins Jr's body. Hopkins Jr takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hopkins Jr misses the shot to the body.
Hopkins Jr takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hopkins Jr takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hagler misses with an uppercut. #KD#
Hagler cracks Hopkins Jr with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Hagler has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Hopkins Jr to stand back up!
Hagler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hagler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
A slow jab from Hagler misses its intended target.
Hagler misses with a series of wild punches.
Hopkins Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hopkins Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hopkins Jr walks into a left hand.
Hagler connects with a body shot.
Hagler looks to land a right hand but Hopkins Jr moved out of range.
Hagler throws a body shot but no joy.
Hagler takes a swing at Hopkins Jr's ribcage but misses.
Hopkins Jr throws out a counter right but Hagler avoids it with no problem.
Hagler shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hopkins Jr misses with a looping left.
Hopkins Jr looks to throw the jab but Hagler is out of range.
Hagler is looking for a counter combo.
Hagler throws a body shot but no joy.
Hopkins Jr misses with a hook. Hagler ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Hopkins Jr staying out of range there.
Hopkins Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hagler.
Hagler throws an off balance right hand
enabling Hopkins Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hopkins Jr throws a shot from downtown. Hagler moves away and avoids it.
Hagler throws a jab but it's blocked by Hopkins Jr.
A telegraphed right hand from Hagler misses the target.
Hopkins Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hagler misses with a wild body shot.
Hopkins Jr takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hopkins Jr jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hagler takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hopkins Jr misses with a straight left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hagler throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hopkins Jr makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hagler lands with a straight right. Hopkins Jr didn't see that one coming.
Hopkins Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hopkins Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hagler.
Hopkins Jr doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marvin Hagler dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Hagler misses with a straight right.
Hopkins Jr throws a hook but Hagler avoids it easily.
Hagler looks to land a right hand but Hopkins Jr moved out of range.
Hopkins Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hagler.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hopkins Jr! But no joy.
Hopkins Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Hagler.
Hagler throws a looping overhand right but Hopkins Jr ducks down to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Hagler misses the target.
Hagler throws a right hand that misses
and Hopkins Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Hagler connects with a crisp jab.
Hopkins Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hagler.
Nice defenses there by Hopkins Jr.
Hopkins Jr slips a jab from Hagler.
Hagler scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hagler misses with an uppercut. Hopkins Jr saw that one coming.#T1#
Hopkins Jr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hagler's hands.
Hagler throws a sloppy body shot
and Hopkins Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hagler throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hopkins Jr on the side of the head.
Hagler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hopkins Jr can do to turn this around?
Hopkins Jr slips under a jab from Hagler.
Hagler jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice jab there from Hopkins Jr.
Hagler looks to score with a jab to the body but Hopkins Jr is just out of range.
Hopkins Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hagler fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hopkins Jr on the side of the head.
Hagler misses with an uppercut. Hopkins Jr saw that one coming.
Hopkins Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hopkins Jr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#ROC2#Hagler is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Hagler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hagler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hopkins Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hagler manages to avoid it.#T2#
Hagler takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hagler throws a hook but Hopkins Jr avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hopkins Jr! But no joy.
Hopkins Jr connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Oh Hagler is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Hopkins Jr engages and cracks Hagler with a massive lead left hook - Hagler tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Hopkins Jr is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bernard Hopkins Jr! |
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