Michael Vazquez vs Vicente Martinez

Fight info: The Arena, New Haven, CT, USA, 2005-02-27, announcer is Ed Darien, referee is Pat Russell, the bout will be scored by the three judges Thabo Spampool (South Africa), Joachim Jacobsen (Germany) and Gelasio Perez-Huerte (Mexico), this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 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: Michael Vazquez - Record: 0-1-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Skip Conditioning Check - Trainer: Kumanbox Kumanbox - Cut Man: Kumanbox Kumanbox
In the blue corner: Vicente Martinez - Record: 1-0-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Skip Conditioning Check - Trainer: Fernando Yanman - Cut Man: Sam Gasher

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center as the bell sounds to begin the first round. 0:0
0:11 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Michael Vazquez rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 0:0
0:16 Martinez hitches up his trunks. He'd better be careful. He may get nailed while his hands are down. 0:0
0:23 Martinez takes a half step back as he tries to create some punching room. 0:0
0:26 Martinez scores with a quick hook to the head of Vazquez after Vazquez missed with a wild shot of his own. 0:2
0:35 Michael Vazquez is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 0:2
0:44 Vazquez brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 0:2
0:49 Vazquez lands two quick, hard uppercuts that make Martinez take a half step backwards. 3:2
0:58 Both fighters need to close the distance between them. 3:2
01:06 Martinez is holding on to Michael Vazquez. He seems to be taking a breather. Russell moves them apart. 3:2
01:15 Vazquez's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 3:2
01:24 Vazquez constant movement can be frustrating to an opponent who's not capable of cutting off the ring on him. 3:2
01:33 Vazquez traps Martinez's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Russell breaks it up. 3:2
01:41 Both fighters could do with varying their punches a little more. 3:2
01:51 Martinez retreats into the far left corner. 3:2
02:00 Martinez absorbs a wicked combination to the head. He's staggering backwards and now he goes down in a heap. 3:2
02:03 The count starts... 9:2
02:03 1... 9:2
02:04 2... 9:2
02:04 Martinez gets up on his feet! He doesn't look very steady... 9:2
02:04 Russell is allowing the fight to continue. Martinez looks real shaken to us, however. 9:2
02:04 Martinez was stopped cold by that punch! Vazquez has a reputation as a great finisher. Let's see if he can live up to it! 9:2
02:13 Martinez slides into a neutral corner... 9:2
02:18 Vazquez tries to work his way inside, but can't do it. 9:2
02:22 Vazquez is keeping away from the ropes. 9:2
02:26 Watch Vazquez move. He is darting in and out, in and out, keeping Martinez off balance. 9:2
02:30 Martinez slides into the corner... 9:2
02:35 Vazquez swings...and misses. 9:2
02:46 Vazquez fires a shot, but it glances off Martinez's shoulder. 9:2
02:57 Vazquez is bouncing on his toes, avoiding Martinez attempts to move inside on him. 9:2
03:00 Vazquez misses with that punch. 9:2
03:00 Oh, there’s nothing like a knockdown to bring a crowd to it’s feet and those in attendance here are cheering loudly as the round closes. 11:1

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 2. 0:0
0:07 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... Not that you'd expect anything else. 0:0
0:16 Martinez wraps his arms around Vazquez. Russell has to break them apart. 0:0
0:24 Quick hands and feet can take you far in this game. Of course, having a good chin helps! 0:0
0:33 Vazquez fires a left hand that Martinez takes high on the shoulder. 0:0
0:44 Martinez lands a crushing combination! 0:4
0:44 What a beautiful combination! Vazquez might not survive this… 0:4
0:58 Martinez lands a strong combination! 0:8
0:58 Vazquez is trying to regroup after those punches... 0:8
01:08 Martinez moves into the far left corner. 0:8
01:12 Vazquez circles left, then right in an attempt to cut off the ring. 0:8
01:18 Michael Vazquez has Martinez blocked in! 0:8
01:23 Vazquez lands a solid cross! 5:8
01:23 That punch may have stunned Martinez momentarily. 5:8
01:31 As high as Vazquez is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Martinez takes advantage of it. 5:8
01:35 Vicente Martinez's corner is shouting at him to stay off the ropes. 5:8
01:44 Vazquez is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Martinez can't throw punches, I guess. Russell steps in and breaks it up. 5:8
01:54 The knockdown suffered by Martinez should have made that last round Vazquez's by a wide margin. 5:8
02:04 Vazquez is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 5:8
02:13 Vazquez's corner is shouting at him to be more aggressive. He seems to hear but it remains to be seen if he'll follow the advice. 5:8
02:20 Martinez looks for a breather; he grabs Vazquez and holds on. Vazquez pushes Martinez off and looks for an opening. 5:8
02:29 Vazquez must have a lot of friends here tonight because a section of the crowd is going crazy even when he feints! 5:8
02:35 Vazquez retreats into his own corner... 5:8
02:40 Martinez is clinching... Russell separates the two... 5:8
02:53 The action slows for the moment. 5:8
03:00 Vazquez works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 5:8
03:00 There's the bell. That brings Round 2 to a close. 6:8

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 3. 0:0
0:07 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
0:10 Vazquez blasts two wicked shots to the ribs of Martinez and you could see him wince in pain. 3:0
0:19 Both fighters are keeping their distance for the moment. 3:0
0:27 Martinez has Vazquez pinned! 3:0
0:32 Martinez misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, either. 3:0
0:39 The fighters are at ring center... 3:0
0:43 Vazquez misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 3:0
0:45 Martinez bobs and weaves his way inside and lets his hands go, scoring with a hook. 3:2
0:55 Vazquez steals a quick glance at his corner. 3:2
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. 3:2
01:10 Vazquez telegraphed that shot and Martinez ducks under it easily. 3:2
01:17 Vazquez pushes Martinez away to give himself a little more space to work with. 3:2
01:25 Martinez grabs Vazquez again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. Russell separates the two fighters. 3:2
01:38 We hadn't expected such a tactical battle tonight, but both fighters are being very cautious in this fight. 3:2
01:42 Martinez is pinned in his own corner... 3:2
01:46 Vazquez fires and misses. 3:2
01:53 Neither fighter is using their jab enough this round. 3:2
01:56 The two men continue to measure one another. 3:2
02:00 Martinez has Vazquez cornered! 3:2
02:00 Martinez is putting his punches together, scoring well with combinations. 3:4
02:10 Vazquez is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 3:4
02:19 Vazquez misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 3:4
02:26 Martinez lands a hard cross! 3:8
02:26 Martinez just delivered some big time hurt with that cross! Even the fans at ringside felt that one! 3:8
02:34 Vazquez doesn't have to look for Vicente Martinez this round. He is right there in front of him. 3:8
02:38 Vazquez has Martinez trapped in the upper left neutral corner... 3:8
02:42 Vazquez is just missing by a hair with his punches. 3:8
02:49 Both fighters are working the angles, looking to get the upper hand in this contest. 3:8
02:52 Martinez is staying at the center of the ring. 3:8
02:52 The fighters are throwing punches now! Martinez is being much more effective in this exchange. 5:11
03:00 Russell tries to separate the boxers but Vicente Martinez has a vice-like grip on Vazquez. 5:11
03:00 Russell motions the fighters to their corners as the bell sounds to end Round 3. 6:10

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Vazquez looks a bit disgusted as Round 4 gets underway. 0:0
0:08 The crowd is reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 0:0
0:22 Martinez fires a lead right that Vazquez manages to avoid. 0:0
0:25 Vazquez is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 2:0
0:29 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 2:0
0:35 The two fighters clinch, throwing feeble punches as they grab a quick breather. Now they back away from each other. 2:0
0:39 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 4th. 2:0
0:51 Vazquez misses wildly with the hook. 2:0
0:58 Both fighters take a half-step back. 2:0
01:02 Martinez lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 2:2
01:11 Both fighters are staying cautious, and keeping out of range. 2:2
01:19 Martinez smothers Vazquez's attack as Vazquez tries to get off some shots inside. 2:2
01:26 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 2:2
01:33 Martinez works his way in and leans on Vazquez... Russell breaks them up... 2:2
01:47 Each fighter is measuring the other. Now Martinez lets his hands go and scores several quick punches to the head of Vazquez. 2:4
01:56 Vazquez tries to push Martinez back in an attempt to gain room to punch. 2:4
01:58 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 2:4
02:02 Vazquez backs into the left corner. 2:4
02:02 Martinez rips off a series of jabs that score! Vazquez eats them and tries to bull his way inside but Martinez quickly ties him up. Now, they separate. 2:7
02:02 Martinez lands a shot right around the belt. Russell has stopped the action. He is deducting a point from Martinez for a low blow that never happened. 2:7
02:16 Vazquez drops the right hand flush on Martinez's chin! 7:7
02:16 Martinez looks like he was hurt by that punch! 7:7
02:16 Vazquez is told to watch using his elbows by Russell 7:7
02:24 The two men are posturing and neither fighter is making a move to fight. The fans are quick to voice their displeasure. 7:7
02:28 Martinez lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 7:9
02:28 Martinez is told to watch hitting on the break by Russell 7:9
02:37 Martinez scores with a jolting uppercut inside. 7:11
02:46 Both fighters ought to be using their jabs more to set up their other punches this round. 7:11
02:49 Vazquez is trapped in the corner... 7:11
02:54 There's a hard shot off the top of Vazquez's head! 7:15
02:54 Vazquez looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 7:15
03:00 Vazquez has Martinez trapped! 7:15
03:00 Michael Vazquez tries to drop the right hand over the top but Vicente Martinez ducks under it. 7:15
03:00 The Referee has to get between Vazquez and Martinez as they glare at one another. He sends them to their corners as the bell sounds to end the round. 7:15

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Vazquez and Martinez square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 5. 0:0
0:12 The two fighters lean on one another. Their arms are free and they should be throwing punches. Now they separate and the action resumes. 0:0
0:23 Considering the clinch Martinez has on Vazquez it looks like he wants to dance with him, not fight him. Michael Vazquez pushes him away. 0:0
0:23 Vazquez reels backward from what appears to be a head butt! 0:0
0:23 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 0:0
0:27 Vazquez looks a little confused and his corner isn't offering any useful advice. 0:0
0:33 Vazquez picks off the jab thrown by Martinez. 0:0
0:35 Vazquez gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 2:0
0:44 Martinez takes a half step back as he tries to create some punching room. 2:0
0:49 Both fighters are flailing away but Vazquez is definitely landing the better punches. 5:2
0:58 Both fighters need to close the distance between them. 5:2
01:10 Vazquez fires a volley of punches but Martinez was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way by the time Vazquez started punching. 5:2
01:17 Martinez traps Vazquez in the corner! 5:2
01:21 Martinez tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Vazquez. 5:2
01:28 The crowd wants more action but I don't know if they are ever satisfied with what is going on in the ring. 5:2
01:32 Martinez's right cross gets in, making Vazquez blink. 5:5
01:46 Martinez seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 5:5
01:49 Vazquez is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 5:5
01:57 Martinez misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 5:5
02:03 Russell is really doing a good job of controlling this fight. He's making sure that these fighters keep it clean. 5:5
02:14 Martinez lands a devastating combination! 5:9
02:14 Vazquez was stopped cold by that series of shots! 5:9
02:23 Both fighters ought to be using their jabs more to set up their other punches this round. 5:9
02:26 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 5:9
02:34 Vazquez throws a flurry of punches but Martinez either blocks or slips them. 5:9
02:36 Martinez pumps the jab into the face of Vazquez. 5:12
02:54 Martinez clamps Vazquez's arms to his side and holds on until Russell breaks the hold. 5:12
03:00 Martinez smothers Vazquez's attack with a clinch! The Referee breaks it up... 5:12
03:00 And that ends Round number 5. 5:12

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 6 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:07 Russell is getting too involved in the fight and is becoming more of a factor than a referee is supposed to be. 0:0
0:16 Martinez is clinching. Russell better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. Referee Russell separates the two... 0:0
0:20 Michael Vazquez is starting to suck wind... 0:0
0:20 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 0:0
0:25 Vazquez got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Kumanbox Kumanbox's instructions work. 0:0
0:30 Oh! That was a straight right by Martinez! 0:4
0:30 Vazquez is going to need to regroup after that blow... 0:4
0:40 Martinez moves into a neutral corner. 0:4
0:44 Vazquez 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. 0:4
0:51 Martinez's shot snaps Vazquez's head back and appears to have hurt him! 0:8
0:51 Vazquez suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 0:8
0:56 Vazquez is starting to carry his arms lower...he's tired. That's dangerous! 0:8
01:00 Vazquez is trying to find his timing. Punches that were finding the mark before are missing now. 0:8
01:06 Both fighters sneak a breather as they clinch. Now they move apart. 0:8
01:11 Vazquez's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 0:8
01:23 Vazquez tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 0:8
01:34 Martinez drives that short hook into Vazquez's midsection! 0:12
01:34 Vazquez appears shaken by this punch! 0:12
01:43 Martinez's corner is shouting at him to stay off the ropes. 0:12
01:46 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 0:12
01:57 Vazquez is in constant motion. He is making Martinez chase him. 0:12
02:02 Both fighters are keeping their distance for the moment. 0:12
02:12 Martinez just delivered a wake-up call!!! He hurt Vazquez with a sharp combination! 0:16
02:12 Michael Vazquez was shaken by those blows! 0:16
02:21 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 6th. 0:16
02:29 Both fighters are working the angles, looking to get the upper hand in this contest. 0:16
02:32 A hard jab by Vicente Martinez gets in. 0:19
02:42 Martinez slides into his own corner... 0:19
02:46 Vazquez doesn't connect with the cross. 0:19
02:49 Martinez throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 0:21
02:53 This fight could be stopped in a punch or two unless Vazquez shows that he's got something left. 0:21
03:00 Vazquez is literally dancing circles around Martinez this round. 0:21
03:00 It looks like Martinez has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 0:21
03:00 And there's the bell ending Round 6. 1:21

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The ring card girl exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 7. There it is! 0:0
0:11 Both fighters take a half-step back. 0:0
0:14 Martinez lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 0:2
0:22 Martinez tries to push Michael Vazquez back in an attempt to gain room to punch. 0:2
0:30 Michael Vazquez lands a smashing combination! 4:2
0:30 Martinez is going to need to regroup after that series of blows... 4:2
0:40 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 7th. 4:2
0:47 Vazquez isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is confusing Martinez. 4:2
0:52 The two men continue to measure one another. 4:2
0:56 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 4:2
01:03 Martinez is either lucky or has radar. Vazquez's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 4:2
01:06 Martinez lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 4:4
01:16 Martinez shoots the jab into the chest of Vazquez. 4:6
01:25 Both fighters ought to be using their jabs more to set up their other punches this round. 4:6
01:36 Oh!!! Michael Vazquez unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 9:6
01:36 OH! Vazquez landed it square and Martinez felt it! 9:6
01:36 Martinez is cut! The blood from under Martinez's right eye is running down the side of his face. 9:6
01:45 Both fighters are keeping their distance for the moment. 10:6
01:53 Vazquez ties up Martinez. Russell separates them. 10:6
02:06 The action slows for the moment. 10:6
02:13 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 10:6
02:17 The two fighters clinch, throwing feeble punches as they grab a quick breather. Now they back away from each other. 10:6
02:21 Martinez rips away on the inside. That uppercut landed solidly and may have hurt Vazquez. It looked like his legs buckled ever so briefly. 10:9
02:33 Martinez is trapped in Vazquez's corner... 10:9
02:38 Vazquez just comes up short with that shot. 10:9
02:45 Oh!!! Martinez landed a sharp combination that rocked Vazquez back on his heels! 10:13
02:45 Vazquez seems to be regrouping after those blows... 10:13
02:45 A trickle of blood is coming from over Vazquez's left eye. 10:13
02:49 Vazquez has too much heart for his own good. This is how fighters end up seriously hurt. Vazquez is taking too much punishment and Russell has to be thinking about calling a halt to this beating. 10:14
02:54 Seems like both fighters are landing a lot of punches, but it is tough to tell just how much effect they are having. 10:14
02:57 A sizzling right hand lands for Vazquez. 13:14
03:00 The crowd is literally screaming in approval as the two fighters look for a minutes respite after a sizzling round of action. 13:15

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Vazquez was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:13 Vazquez is holding… Vazquez shoves Martinez away. 0:0
0:22 Martinez takes a half step back as he tries to create some punching room. 0:0
0:25 Michael Vazquez's right eye is badly swollen. 0:0
0:26 Martinez is forced into his own corner... 0:0
0:30 Vazquez back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Martinez. 0:0
0:35 Not much happening at the moment. 0:0
0:38 Vazquez pins Martinez in the corner! 0:0
0:43 Vazquez suddenly goes southpaw and tries to find an opening. But his punches miss from this side too. Now he goes back to his orthodox stance. 0:0
0:49 That right hook by Martinez brings Vazquez up short! 0:4
0:49 Vazquez was staggered by that punch! 0:4
01:03 Vazquez misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 0:4
01:05 Martinez snakes the jab through Michael Vazquez's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 0:6
01:15 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. 0:6
01:22 Martinez catches Vazquez coming in with a sweet uppercut! 0:11
01:22 Vazquez is hurt! 0:11
01:31 Martinez's corner is shouting at him to stay off the ropes. 0:11
01:38 Vicente Martinez backs into his own corner... 0:11
01:38 Vazquez wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 2:11
01:52 There's a straight right by Vazquez! 6:11
01:52 Martinez is staggered… 6:11
02:06 Vazquez darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 6:11
02:16 It's a sweet uppercut by Vazquez! He snapped Martinez's head straight back with that punch! 10:11
02:16 Martinez is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 10:11
02:25 Both fighters are staying cautious, and keeping out of range. 10:11
02:29 There's lot of headhunting going on this round. Both fighters are looking for a quick stoppage to the fight. 10:11
02:32 Martinez seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 10:11
02:40 Vazquez fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 10:11
02:43 A lead right scores big for Martinez. He stunned Vazquez with that one. 10:14
02:47 Russell is right on top of the two fighters and he's looking into Vazquez's eyes. He's got to be thinking about stopping this bout. 10:14
02:51 Seems like both fighters are landing a lot of punches, but it is tough to tell just how much effect they are having. 10:14
02:55 Both fighters ought to be using their jabs more to set up their other punches this round. 10:14
03:00 Vazquez wings a big left hand at Martinez but the latter sidesteps the punch. 10:14
03:00 Vicente Martinez appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 10:14
03:00 The two fighters nod at each other as the crowd applauds both the action and the sportsmanship being displayed. 12:14

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:07 Vazquez received a pep talk from Kumanbox Kumanbox before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:12 Martinez can't score with short uppercut inside. Vazquez got his gloves in front of the punch. 0:0
0:15 Vazquez scores with a nice two-punch combination. 2:0
0:24 Both fighters need to close the distance between them. 2:0
0:27 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. 2:0
0:34 Vazquez's right eye is swollen. 2:0
0:38 Both fighters take a half-step back. 2:0
0:41 The action slows for the moment. 2:0
0:44 Martinez is blocked in his own corner... 2:0
0:48 Vazquez is dancing and flicking harmless punches at Martinez. 2:0
0:53 The action is at ring center. 2:0
0:57 Vazquez misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 2:0
01:04 Martinez doubled up on the hook. Did you see the water fly off Vazquez's head? 2:5
01:04 That was a beautiful hook! Vazquez's eyes actually rolled back in his head! It's amazing that he's still standing. 2:5
01:17 Both fighters ought to be using their jabs more to set up their other punches this round. 2:5
01:25 Martinez backs into a neutral corner. 2:5
01:25 Vazquez gets in two or three wicked shots. 5:5
01:41 He throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 5:5
01:48 Neither fighter seems to be anxious to mix it up. They've been a little overly cautious so far this round. 5:5
01:55 Vazquez is off target with that punch. 5:5
01:57 Martinez sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 5:7
02:10 Vicente Martinez is trapped in his own corner... 5:7
02:15 Vazquez just misses with a huge shot as Martinez chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 5:7
02:17 Martinez lets his hands go again and gets in several scoring blows. 5:9
02:31 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 5:9
02:35 Vazquez likes to use the hook but he'd better get a little closer when he throws it or Martinez's going to beat him to the punch and hurt him! 7:9
02:48 Vazquez wraps up Martinez. They separate themselves. 7:9
03:00 Vazquez traps Martinez in the corner! 7:9
03:00 Vazquez is circling his opponent. 7:9
03:00 Martinez seems to have done enough to win this fight. 7:9
03:00 Loud applause accompanies the end of this round. 9:9

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fighters touch gloves in the middle of the ring as the 10th and final round begins. 0:0
0:10 Vazquez can't find the range with that punch. 0:0
0:12 The two fighters have chosen to work on the inside and it's Martinez who scores with a short hook to the chest. 0:2
0:26 Vazquez lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Martinez. 0:2
0:33 Both fighters need to close the distance between them. 0:2
0:38 The two fighters lean on one another. Their arms are free and they should be throwing punches. Now they separate and the action resumes. 0:2
0:41 Vazquez's right eye is badly swollen. 0:2
0:47 Vazquez is boxing beautifully, smoothly moving side to side and in and out. 0:2
0:51 Vazquez throws a punch and lands. Martinez scores with a counter. Looks like Michael Vazquez was a little more effective. 3:4
01:00 The fighters are tied up. Now Vazquez works free and lands a hard hook to the head. 6:4
01:10 Both fighters ought to be using their jabs more to set up their other punches this round. 6:4
01:12 Martinez throws a flurry of punches; at least two solid shots made it through. Now he moves away. 6:6
01:23 Martinez retreats into a neutral corner. 6:6
01:28 OH! Vazquez landed the big hook flush! 10:6
01:28 Martinez is regrouping after that punch... 10:6
01:41 Vazquez lands a solid uppercut! 14:6
01:41 Martinez's knee almost touched the canvas… 14:6
01:50 Martinez's corner is shouting at him to stay off the ropes. 14:6
02:02 Vazquez pins Martinez in the corner! 14:6
02:06 Vazquez leaves the jab just short. 14:6
02:09 Martinez rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 14:8
02:25 Michael Vazquez's punch actually goes behind Martinez as the latter moved inside just as Vazquez threw a looping shot. 14:8
02:36 Wow! That shot landed like a lightning bolt! Vazquez is down on his back! 14:8
02:39 Russell stands over Vazquez and begins counting... 14:14
02:39 1... 14:14
02:39 Somehow Vazquez has made it back up after taking a vicious shot. He looks like he's out of it. 14:14
02:39 Russell waves the two fighters together, he is allowing the fight to continue. 14:14
02:39 Martinez appears to have Vazquez out on his feet. I'm not sure which of those last few punches hurt him so badly but Vazquez suddenly looks ready to go. Martinez has a real chance to end this fight. 14:14
02:48 There's some nice hand speed. Martinez fired off a volley of shots, several of which scored. 14:16
02:48 Martinez has Vazquez in a world of trouble. Let's see if he can finish him here in the 10th. 14:16
03:00 Martinez lands a crushing cross! 14:21
03:00 Vazquez seems to be regrouping after that blow... 14:21
03:00 Vicente Martinez seems to have done enough to win this fight. 14:21
03:00 This fight is history! The last round is over and we await the decision of the judges. 16:21

Fight Result

Here's Ed Darien with the call…

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

Thabo Spampool, South Africa scores the bout 96 to 93.

Joachim Jacobsen, Germany scores the bout 98 to 91.

Gelasio Perez-Huerte, Mexico scores the bout 98 to 93.

The winner by unanimous decision is Vicente Martinez!


Score Cards

Thabo Spampool Round Total
South Africa 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Michael Vazquez 10 10 10 9 9 9 9 9 10 8 93
Vicente Martinez 8 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 96

Joachim Jacobsen Round Total
Germany 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Michael Vazquez 10 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 10 8 91
Vicente Martinez 8 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 98

Gelasio Perez-Huerte Round Total
Mexico 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Michael Vazquez 10 10 9 9 9 9 9 9 10 9 93
Vicente Martinez 8 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 98

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Michael Vazquez 30 29 28 27 27 27 27 27 30 25 277
Vicente Martinez 24 29 29 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 292



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