Felix Trinidad vs Winky Wright

Fight info: MGM Grand Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, 2005-02-18, announcer is Ed Darien, referee is Bill Regan, the bout will be scored by the three judges Robert Gilson (USA), Artur Ellensohn (Germany) and Shafeaq Rashada (USA), this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 12 rounds, Unified-rules are in effect, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell is not in effect, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'none', Scoring System is 10 Point
In the red corner: Felix Trinidad - Record: 0-1-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Skip Conditioning Check - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Sam Gasher
In the blue corner: Winky Wright - Record: 1-0-0 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Skip Conditioning Check - Trainer: Eddie Inabagsky - Cut Man: Sam Gasher

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd's been waiting for the start of this fight but they don't have to wait any longer as Round 1 begins. 0:0
0:07 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... Not that you'd expect anything else. 0:0
0:15 Trinidad lands a crushing combination! 4:0
0:15 Wright was staggered by those punches... 4:0
0:24 Wright is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 4:0
0:33 Wright wraps his arms around Trinidad. Regan has to break them apart. 4:0
0:44 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 4:0
0:57 Oh! That was a straight right by Trinidad! 8:0
0:57 Wright looks stunned! 8:0
01:06 He slides into a neutral corner... 8:0
01:06 Trinidad lands a jolting uppercut that snaps back the head of Winky Wright. 11:0
01:16 Both fighters need to close the distance between them. 11:0
01:25 Wright wraps up Trinidad... Neither fighter will break... Regan breaks them up... 11:0
01:39 Wright's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 11:0
01:49 Trinidad pins Wright in the corner! 11:0
01:58 The action slows for the moment. 11:0
02:07 Trinidad tries to drop the right hand over the top but Wright ducks under it. 11:0
02:13 These guys are giving head feints, faking jabs, doing everything but throwing punches at the moment. 11:0
02:19 Wright is trapped in his own corner... 11:0
02:23 Trinidad fires a left hand that Winky Wright takes high on the shoulder. 11:0
02:35 Trinidad clamps Wright's arms to his side and holds on until Regan breaks the hold. 11:0
02:44 Trinidad traps Wright in the corner! 11:0
02:49 Felix Trinidad lands a hard uppercut! 15:0
02:49 Wright is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 15:0
02:58 Wright's corner is shouting at him to stay off the ropes. 15:0
03:00 Wright clinches... Trinidad gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! Referee Regan has to separate the two... 15:0
03:00 There's the bell ending Round 1. 15:0

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Wright's corner as the bell sounds for Round 2. 0:0
0:08 Eddie Inabagsky seemed to pump up Wright between rounds. 0:0
0:09 The uppercut just landed by Wright is a nice weapon on the inside. 0:2
0:22 Wright wraps up Felix Trinidad. They separate themselves. 0:2
0:31 Wright is motioning with his gloves for Trinidad to bring it on, but Wright is not being overly aggressive himself right now. 0:2
0:34 The cross scores for Wright. He needs to throw that punch more often. 0:4
0:43 Wright doesn't have to look for Trinidad this round. He is right there in front of him. 0:4
0:57 Trinidad slides along the far ropes. 0:4
01:02 Wright throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 0:6
01:11 The two fighters lean on one another. Their arms are free and they should be throwing punches. Now they separate and the action resumes. 0:6
01:18 Trinidad seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 0:6
01:24 Trinidad throws an uppercut from way outside. It lands but he's lucky! That's a dangerous punch to throw unless you're in close. 2:6
01:38 Wright is gliding around the ring like it's his own personal dance floor. 2:6
01:42 As high as Trinidad is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Wright takes advantage of it. 2:6
01:45 Trinidad takes a half step back as he tries to create some punching room. 2:6
01:53 Wright lands a solid cross! 2:10
01:53 Trinidad appears shaken by this punch! 2:10
02:03 Both fighters ought to be using their jabs more to set up their other punches this round. 2:10
02:06 Trinidad steals a quick glance at his corner. 2:10
02:13 Wright lands the jab and that's a punch he needs to make good use of throughout the fight. 2:12
02:22 Wright has Trinidad trapped in the right neutral corner... 2:12
02:22 Wright lands a stinging jab. 2:14
02:36 Trinidad cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. They were either slipped or blocked, or simply missed the mark. 2:14
02:43 Wright lands a smashing uppercut! 2:18
02:43 Wright just delivered some big time hurt with that uppercut! Even the fans at ringside felt that one! 2:18
02:51 Both fighters are keeping their distance for the moment. 2:18
02:54 Wright gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Trinidad with an uppercut. 2:20
03:00 Wright has Trinidad cornered! 2:20
03:00 Wright is holding… Wright pushes Felix Trinidad away. 2:20
03:00 And that ends Round number 2. 3:20

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 3 begins. 0:0
0:09 It's a knowledgeable crowd tonight. They are letting the fighters know they want to see some action and when it slows down they are quick with their show of displeasure. 0:0
0:12 That four-punch combination by Trinidad scored cleanly and Wright wants to clinch. 3:0
0:21 Wright tries to push Trinidad back in an attempt to gain room to punch. 3:0
0:24 Wright snakes the jab through Trinidad's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 3:2
0:33 Wright moves into a neutral corner. 3:2
0:38 Trinidad bounces off the rope, challenging Winky Wright to come get him. 3:2
0:47 Trinidad lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Wright. 3:2
0:49 Wright is putting his punches together, scoring well with combinations. 3:4
0:58 The two fighters lean on one another, neither willing to do any work for the moment. The referee pushes them apart and tells them to get on with the action. 3:4
01:05 There's a straight right by Trinidad! 7:4
01:05 That blow connected solidly to the head of Wright. 7:4
01:15 Both fighters are staying cautious, and keeping out of range. 7:4
01:19 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 7:4
01:27 Wright smothers Trinidad's attack as Trinidad tries to get off some shots inside. 7:4
01:29 Wright scores big with that hook to the jaw of Trinidad. Trinidad took a step back after absorbing that shot. 7:7
01:43 Wright misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 7:7
01:52 Quick hands and feet can take you far in this game. Of course, having a good chin helps! 7:7
01:55 Trinidad fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 9:7
02:04 There seems to be more moving and clinching than we anticipated from these two. We didn't expect this bout to turn into a chess match. 9:7
02:09 Wright is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 9:9
02:18 Wright's corner is shouting at him to stay off the ropes. 9:9
02:29 Trinidad throws a crushing right to Wright's jaw! 13:9
02:29 Trinidad made Wright blink with that shot! 13:9
02:38 Wright is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 13:9
02:41 Both fighters take a half-step back. 13:9
02:48 Wright misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 13:9
02:55 The two men continue to measure one another. 13:9
02:58 Both fighters are flailing away but Wright is definitely landing the better punches. 15:12
03:00 A nice action round, as both fighters had their moments and receive a well-deserved round of applause as they head for their corners. 17:12

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Trinidad looks to be in fair shape as Round 4 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 Eddie Inabagsky not only gave Felix Trinidad encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Wright. Now it's up to Trinidad to implement it. 0:0
0:09 Wright throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 0:2
0:13 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:2
0:19 Trinidad pushes Wright away to give himself a little more space to work with. 0:2
0:28 Wright lands a strong combination! 0:7
0:28 Trinidad seems to be regrouping after those blows... 0:7
0:37 Both fighters sneak a breather as they clinch. Now they move apart. 0:7
0:40 Wright scores with a hook to the body but he misses when he tries to double up with it. 0:9
0:54 Wright pins Trinidad's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. Regan has to break the clinch. 0:9
01:07 Felix Trinidad appears to be trying to load up on his punches. 0:9
01:10 Wright's fans are here in force tonight, cheering everything he does. 0:9
01:15 Winky Wright slides into the corner... 0:9
01:19 Regan yells at the fighters to separate but Felix Trinidad and Wright are a tangle of arms. Now they break clean. 0:9
01:29 Both fighters are working the angles, looking to get the upper hand in this contest. 0:9
01:32 Winky Wright leaps at Trinidad and lands a cross that made Trinidad's legs buckle ever so slightly. Now Wright misses with a winging shot! 0:12
01:41 The crowd is reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 0:12
01:45 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 4th. 0:12
01:49 Winky Wright retreats into a neutral corner. 0:12
01:54 Trinidad just delivered a wake-up call!!! He hurt Wright with a sharp combination! 4:12
01:54 Wright was stopped cold by that series of shots! 4:12
02:02 Both fighters are keeping their distance for the moment. 4:12
02:06 Winky Wright sends the sweat flying with that cross to the head of Trinidad. 4:15
02:15 Wright scores with the jab. 4:17
02:24 Both fighters ought to be using their jabs more to set up their other punches this round. 4:17
02:32 Wright has freed himself from Trinidad. They move quickly to ring center. 4:17
02:46 Trinidad tries to get fancy with some subtle shoulder movement. 4:17
02:51 The fighters are trading punches and Winky Wright seems to have won that exchange. 6:20
02:51 Regan is telling Wright to watch the head butting. 6:20
03:00 Trinidad is trapped in the corner... 6:20
03:00 Round 4 of this scheduled 12 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 6:21

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The ring card girl exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 5. There it is! 0:0
0:11 The two fighters clinch, throwing feeble punches as they grab a quick breather. Now they back away from each other. 0:0
0:21 Wright darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 0:0
0:21 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:0
0:26 Both fighters are keeping their distance for the moment. 0:0
0:32 Wright takes a half step back as he tries to create some punching room. 0:0
0:35 Wright is pinned in his own corner... 0:0
0:39 Trinidad is varying his tactics, moving a little and then standing and trading, this round. 0:0
0:44 Wright's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 0:0
0:51 Wright frees himself from Trinidad's clutches! They move to ring center now. 0:0
0:59 Trinidad moves into the lower corner. 0:0
0:59 Wright gets his head on the chest of Trinidad. He tries to outmuscle him on the inside. Wright scores with a nice short hook to the head. 0:2
01:08 Neither fighter is using their jab enough this round. 0:2
01:10 Trinidad has Wright trapped! 0:2
01:19 Trinidad lands a thudding shot under Wright's ribcage and Wright crumbles like stale bread. He's down on both knees. 0:2
01:21 The count starts... 7:2
01:21 1... 7:2
01:22 2... 7:2
01:23 3... 7:2
01:24 4... 7:2
01:24 Wright lurches to his feet but there's no question that he's hurt. 7:2
01:24 Regan is allowing the fight to continue. Wright looks real shaken to us, however. 7:2
01:24 Trinidad must sense that he's got Wright just about out on his feet. Now, it's a matter of whether or not he can land the punches necessary to end this fight. 7:2
01:37 Trinidad catches Winky Wright coming in with a sweet uppercut! 12:2
01:37 Winky Wright seems to have been hurt by that punch! 12:2
01:51 Trinidad misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, either. 12:2
02:02 Trinidad scores with a tremendous left! 16:2
02:02 Wright is staggered… 16:2
02:11 Felix Trinidad has Wright blocked in! 16:2
02:11 Trinidad lands a combination. Wright seems confused and is just standing there and Trinidad whacks him again! 19:2
02:11 Trinidad has got a hurt opponent in front of him, ready for the taking. Let's see what kind of killer instinct Trinidad can summon. 19:2
02:24 Trinidad doubled up on the hook. Did you see the water fly off Wright's head? 23:2
02:24 Wright looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 23:2
02:33 Trinidad is keeping away from the ropes. 23:2
02:38 Trinidad grabs Wright. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. Regan separates the two... 23:2
02:46 Trinidad has Wright pinned! 23:2
02:46 Trinidad gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 25:2
02:46 Trinidad probably can't finish Wright this round. He doesn't have time. But maybe he can end this in the next round. 25:2
02:55 Trinidad scores with a nice right cross. 27:2
03:00 The round's over but the effects of the knockdown on the crowd linger as many of them remain on their feet, shouting their approval of this fight. 28:3

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Wright was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:08 Regan is getting too involved in the fight and is becoming more of a factor than a referee is supposed to be. 0:0
0:21 Trinidad can't find the range with that punch. 0:0
0:23 Wright lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 0:2
0:23 Trinidad keeps wiping the blood from over his right eye with his glove. The cut shouldn't be bothering him that much but it must be a deeper gash than we think. 0:2
0:27 That cut over Trinidad's eye is nasty. There's a constant stream of blood from it now. Referee Regan is stopping this fight. He's calling for the ring doctor. The ring doctor is taking a close look at Felix Trinidad... Trinidad's corner is pleading its case. No! Regan waves it off. The fight is over! The doctor is not going to let it continue. The winner by TKO is Wright! 0:4

Fight Result

Here's Ed Darien with the call…

Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by technical knockout at the 0:23 mark in Round 6 is…

Winky Wright!


Score Cards

Robert Gilson Round Total
USA 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Felix Trinidad 10 9 10 9 10 48
Winky Wright 9 10 9 10 8 46

Artur Ellensohn Round Total
Germany 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Felix Trinidad 10 9 10 9 10 48
Winky Wright 9 10 9 10 8 46

Shafeaq Rashada Round Total
USA 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Felix Trinidad 10 9 10 9 10 48
Winky Wright 9 10 10 10 8 47

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Felix Trinidad 30 27 30 27 30 144
Winky Wright 27 30 28 30 24 139



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