Diego Pablo Chilavert vs Maximo Decimo-Meridio

Fight info: American Airlines Arena, Miami, FL, USA, 2005-03-11, announcer is Wally Jackson, referee is Lou Moret, the bout will be scored by the three judges Dr. Clark Sammartino (USA), David Harris (USA) and Marty Denkin (USA), 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: Diego Pablo Chilavert - Record: 1-3-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Skip Conditioning Check - Trainer: Lou Turnes - Cut Man: Manilla 1975
In the blue corner: Maximo Decimo-Meridio - Record: 2-2-0 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Skip Conditioning Check - Trainer: Roy Jones Jr. - Cut Man: Zab Judah

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The referee gives Chilavert and Decimo-Meridio their instructions, tells them he wants a good, clean fight, and sends them to their corners. Now the bell sounds to start the fight. 0:0
0:13 Maximo Decimo-Meridio telegraphed that shot and Chilavert ducks under it easily. 0:0
0:15 Both fighters want to work inside for the moment. Chilavert has his head on Decimo-Meridio's chest and blasts home a hook. 2:0
0:25 Decimo-Meridio is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 2:0
0:36 A cross lands for Diego Pablo Chilavert. Decimo-Meridio didn't see that one coming. 4:0
0:45 Chilavert steals a quick glance at his corner. 4:0
0:53 Quick hands and feet can take you far in this game. Of course, having a good chin helps! 4:0
01:02 Decimo-Meridio lands a hard uppercut! 4:4
01:02 Chilavert is trying to regroup after that punch... 4:4
01:11 Decimo-Meridio is telegraphing his punches making it pretty easy for Chilavert to avoid them. He is going to have to disguise his attempts a little. 4:4
01:19 Maximo Decimo-Meridio misses wildly with the hook. 4:4
01:27 Chilavert pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 6:4
01:36 Diego Pablo Chilavert throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 8:4
01:45 Chilavert tries to push Decimo-Meridio back in an attempt to gain room to punch. 8:4
02:06 Decimo-Meridio swings...and misses. 8:4
02:13 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 8:4
02:21 Chilavert misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 8:4
02:23 Maximo Decimo-Meridio catches Chilavert with a short, powerful hook to the head as Chilavert tried to move inside. That punch stopped Chilavert in his tracks! 8:7
02:32 Decimo-Meridio retreats into a neutral corner. 8:7
02:37 Chilavert is clinching. Early in a fight you have to wonder but late in a fight clinching can give a fighter a breather. Decimo-Meridio tries to get free... Here comes Moret to break them up... 8:7
02:46 Decimo-Meridio blasts away with both hands and bangs home some clean shots. 8:10
02:56 Decimo-Meridio's corner is shouting at him to stay off the ropes. 8:10
02:59 Decimo-Meridio slides into the corner... 8:10
03:00 Chilavert backs into a neutral corner. 8:10
03:00 There's the bell. Round 1 comes to an end. 8:10

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Chilavert's corner as the bell sounds for Round 2. 0:0
0:08 Roy Jones Jr. was really animated in Decimo-Meridio's corner and Decimo-Meridio was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:10 Decimo-Meridio backs into his own corner... 0:0
0:10 A flurry of punches are exchanged between the two fighters. It appears as if Chilavert has gotten the better of the exchange. 3:2
0:18 Both fighters are keeping their distance for the moment. 3:2
0:24 Decimo-Meridio scores with a jolting uppercut inside. 3:4
0:33 A right cross from Decimo-Meridio gets through Chilavert's guard. 3:6
0:42 Both fighters sneak a breather as they clinch. Now they move apart. 3:6
0:45 Chilavert likes to use the hook but he'd better get a little closer when he throws it or Maximo Decimo-Meridio's going to beat him to the punch and hurt him! 5:6
0:54 Decimo-Meridio is showing Chilavert a lot of respect. Probably more than he deserves at this point in the fight. 5:6
0:57 Both fighters take a half-step back. 5:6
01:05 Chilavert lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Decimo-Meridio. 5:6
01:16 Chilavert tries to drop the right hand over the top but Decimo-Meridio ducks under it. 5:6
01:23 Decimo-Meridio is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 5:6
01:27 Chilavert traps Decimo-Meridio in the corner! 5:6
01:31 Chilavert misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 5:6
01:39 Chilavert must have a lot of friends here tonight because a section of the crowd is going crazy even when he feints! 5:6
01:42 Decimo-Meridio is staying at the center of the ring. 5:6
01:46 Decimo-Meridio is giving Chilavert a lot of side-to-side movement. 5:6
01:52 These guys are giving head feints, faking jabs, doing everything but throwing punches at the moment. 5:6
02:04 Decimo-Meridio fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 5:6
02:16 Decimo-Meridio misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 5:6
02:18 Chilavert is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 7:6
02:27 Chilavert pushes Decimo-Meridio away to give himself a little more space to work with. 7:6
02:31 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... Not that you'd expect anything else. 7:6
02:39 Chilavert looks for a breather; he grabs Decimo-Meridio and holds on. Decimo-Meridio pushes Chilavert off and looks for an opening. 7:6
02:56 Chilavert hooks off the jab and bangs a shot to the body. 9:6
03:00 The bell stops the action as Chilavert and Decimo-Meridio go back to their corners. 9:7

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 3. 0:0
0:07 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 0:0
0:11 Chilavert has Decimo-Meridio blocked in! 0:0
0:11 Chilavert scores with a nice right cross. 2:0
0:20 Both fighters are staying cautious, and keeping out of range. 2:0
0:27 Chilavert smothers Decimo-Meridio's attack with a clinch! Moret steps in and breaks it up. 2:0
0:36 Decimo-Meridio is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 2:0
0:43 Chilavert picks off the jab thrown by Decimo-Meridio. 2:0
0:51 Decimo-Meridio appears to be trying to load up on his punches. 2:0
01:01 Decimo-Meridio is challenging Chilavert to fight him and quit clinching. 2:0
01:17 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 2:0
01:44 Decimo-Meridio fires a volley of punches but Chilavert was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way by the time Decimo-Meridio started punching. 2:0
01:52 Chilavert retreats into his own corner... 2:0
01:56 Decimo-Meridio fires a left hand that Chilavert takes high on the shoulder. 2:0
02:03 Not much happening. Both fighters seem content to waste a round as they continue to stare at each other. 2:0
02:13 Chilavert's punch actually goes behind Decimo-Meridio as the latter moved inside just as Chilavert threw a looping shot. 2:0
02:20 Decimo-Meridio's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 2:0
02:31 Decimo-Meridio grabs Chilavert. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. Moret is shouting at Decimo-Meridio to break! 2:0
02:41 Chilavert is trying to put his punches together and he tags Decimo-Meridio with a nice combination of punches. 4:0
02:50 Both fighters ought to be using their jabs more to set up their other punches this round. 4:0
02:54 The two men are posturing and neither fighter is making a move to fight. The fans are quick to voice their displeasure. 4:0
03:00 Decimo-Meridio lands a solid uppercut! 4:4
03:00 That punch may have stunned Chilavert momentarily. 4:4
03:00 It looks like a scuffle has broken out among a couple of spectators in the crowd... and people are cheering. I guess after seeing no punches thrown in the ring, they’re just happy to see some action somewhere! 3:4

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Decimo-Meridio is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 4 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:07 Lou Turnes seemed agitated with Chilavert, who stared at his shoes almost the entire minute. 0:0
0:12 Decimo-Meridio is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Chilavert. 0:0
0:30 No blood, no bruises and no swelling; you wouldn't know that these guys have already fought 4 rounds. 0:0
0:35 Chilavert digs a short hook to ribs of Decimo-Meridio. 2:0
0:44 Decimo-Meridio is trapped in his own corner... 2:0
0:49 Chilavert wraps his arms around Decimo-Meridio. Moret has to break them apart. 2:0
0:58 Both fighters need to close the distance between them. 2:0
01:06 Decimo-Meridio wings a big left hand at Diego Pablo Chilavert but the latter sidesteps the punch. 2:0
01:13 These guys are really going at it but Decimo-Meridio looks to be getting the worse of it. 5:2
01:21 As high as Decimo-Meridio is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Chilavert takes advantage of it. 5:2
01:25 Chilavert moves into the near corner. 5:2
01:25 Decimo-Meridio fires a punch over the jab of Chilavert and gets it in for points. 5:4
01:34 The two fighters clinch, throwing feeble punches as they grab a quick breather. Now they back away from each other. 5:4
01:37 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 4th. 5:4
01:41 The fighters are throwing punches but Decimo-Meridio is being much more effective in this battle. 7:7
01:51 Chilavert pins Decimo-Meridio in the corner! 7:7
01:56 Decimo-Meridio tries to muscle inside but Chilavert clinches him. Moret moves in to break the clinch. 7:7
02:05 The two men continue to measure one another. 7:7
02:15 Chilavert wraps up Decimo-Meridio... Neither fighter will break... Referee Moret steps in to break it up. 7:7
02:29 Chilavert darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 7:7
02:34 "Gladiator" Decimo-Meridio slides into a neutral corner... 7:7
02:34 Chilavert rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 9:7
02:48 Decimo-Meridio is either lucky or has radar. Chilavert's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 9:7
02:55 Decimo-Meridio drops the right hand flush on Chilavert's chin! 9:12
02:55 Chilavert's knee almost touched the canvas… 9:12
03:00 The crowd shows their appreciation for the efforts of both fighters as the two warriors make their way to their respective corners. 9:11

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Decimo-Meridio didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 5. 0:0
0:07 Hey, that ringcard girl was something else! 0:0
0:15 Maximo Decimo-Meridio fires and misses. 0:0
0:18 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 0:0
0:22 Chilavert received a pep talk from Lou Turnes before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:23 Decimo-Meridio retreats into the upper left corner. 0:0
0:27 Chilavert misses with that punch. 0:0
0:34 Decimo-Meridio lands a smashing cross! 0:4
0:34 Chilavert looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 0:4
0:43 We hadn't expected such a tactical battle tonight, but both fighters are being very cautious in this fight. 0:4
0:50 Considering the clinch Decimo-Meridio has on Chilavert it looks like he wants to dance with him, not fight him. Chilavert pushes him away. 0:4
0:59 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. 0:4
01:04 Chilavert doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 2:4
01:13 Both fighters could do with varying their punches a little more. 2:4
01:16 They move back to ring center. 2:4
01:20 Decimo-Meridio smothers Chilavert's attack as Chilavert tries to get off some shots inside. 2:4
01:23 Decimo-Meridio bangs home a big cross. 2:7
01:32 Decimo-Meridio takes a half step back as he tries to create some punching room. 2:7
01:39 Decimo-Meridio is just missing by a hair with his punches. 2:7
01:45 Both fighters are working the angles, looking to get the upper hand in this contest. 2:7
01:53 Chilavert fires a solid combination. 4:7
02:02 Decimo-Meridio doesn't have to look for Diego Pablo Chilavert this round. He is right there in front of him. 4:7
02:06 Decimo-Meridio seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 4:7
02:09 Chilavert backs into the near corner. 4:7
02:13 Decimo-Meridio 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. 4:7
02:20 Moret is doing a nice job so far. He's maintaining control yet you hardly notice that he's in the ring. 4:7
02:24 The action slows for the moment. 4:7
02:26 Decimo-Meridio sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 4:9
02:36 Decimo-Meridio sometimes falls in love with his hook ... but when it scores like that one, it's hard to blame him! 4:12
02:50 Chilavert pins Decimo-Meridio's arms. Now they move apart. Chilavert pushes Decimo-Meridio away. 4:12
03:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 3:12

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Moret motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 6. 0:0
0:12 Decimo-Meridio misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, either. 0:0
0:14 Chilavert lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 2:0
0:19 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 2:0
0:23 Roy Jones Jr. seemed to pump up Decimo-Meridio between rounds. 2:0
0:27 The two fighters lean on one another. Their arms are free and they should be throwing punches. Now they separate and the action resumes. 2:0
0:31 Decimo-Meridio jolts Chilavert with ripping shots to the body and head. 2:3
0:40 Decimo-Meridio has Chilavert pinned! 2:3
0:44 Decimo-Meridio lands a devastating combination! 2:7
0:44 Chilavert is going to need to regroup after that series of blows... 2:7
0:59 Chilavert fires a lead right that Decimo-Meridio manages to avoid. 2:7
01:06 Decimo-Meridio lands a crushing combination! 2:11
01:06 What a beautiful combination! Chilavert might not survive this… 2:11
01:15 The crowd is reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 2:11
01:19 Both fighters take a half-step back. 2:11
01:22 Neither fighter is showing signs of fatigue or wear and tear this round. 2:11
01:25 Diego Pablo Chilavert'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. 2:11
01:32 Decimo-Meridio fires a shot, but it glances off Diego Pablo Chilavert's shoulder. 2:11
01:34 Chilavert lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 4:11
01:43 Chilavert's corner is shouting at him to stay off the ropes. 4:11
01:47 Chilavert throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 6:11
01:56 Both fighters are keeping their distance for the moment. 6:11
02:04 Chilavert frees himself from Decimo-Meridio's clutches! They move to ring center now. 6:11
02:09 Decimo-Meridio pushes Diego Pablo Chilavert away to give himself a little more space to work with. 6:11
02:13 Both fighters ought to be using their jabs more to set up their other punches this round. 6:11
02:17 Chilavert has Decimo-Meridio trapped in the upper neutral corner... 6:11
02:21 Diego Pablo Chilavert tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Decimo-Meridio. 6:11
02:28 Decimo-Meridio throws a crushing right to Chilavert's jaw! 6:15
02:28 Chilavert appears to be stunned! 6:15
02:38 He is trapped in the corner... 6:15
02:38 Decimo-Meridio lets his hands go again and gets in several scoring blows. 6:17
02:38 Moret is telling Maximo Decimo-Meridio to keep his punches up. 6:17
02:47 Chilavert is trying to find his timing. Punches that were finding the mark before are missing now. 6:17
02:54 Decimo-Meridio doesn't connect with the cross. 6:17
02:57 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Chilavert lands the right hand. 8:17
03:00 It looks like Decimo-Meridio has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 8:17
03:00 As the round comes to a close, both fighters continue to wing shots. That was another good round of action. 9:18

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
0:15 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 0:0
0:20 Whatever Lou Turnes said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect. Chilavert is letting his hands go. 0:0
0:25 Chilavert is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 0:0
0:31 Maximo Decimo-Meridio just delivered a wake-up call!!! He hurt Chilavert with a sharp combination! 0:4
0:31 Chilavert is trying to regroup after those punches... 0:4
0:41 Both fighters need to close the distance between them. 0:4
0:50 Decimo-Meridio lands a strong cross! 0:8
0:50 Chilavert was stopped cold by that blow! 0:8
01:00 Decimo-Meridio slides into his own corner... 0:8
01:00 Chilavert lands a solid shot to the head and follows up with a better one! He can be very effective when he remembers to throw his punches in combinations. 2:8
01:09 Both fighters sneak a breather as they clinch. Now they move apart. 2:8
01:12 Decimo-Meridio has Chilavert trapped! 2:8
01:17 Decimo-Meridio ties up Chilavert... Decimo-Meridio and Diego Pablo Chilavert each take a step back. 2:8
01:26 Chilavert's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 2:8
01:37 Decimo-Meridio just landed a three punch combo! 2:12
01:37 Chilavert was shaken by those blows! 2:12
01:46 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 7th. 2:12
01:54 Moret has to pull the fighters away from each other as Decimo-Meridio locks up Chilavert's arms. 2:12
02:08 Both fighters are working the angles, looking to get the upper hand in this contest. 2:12
02:23 Oh!!! Maximo Decimo-Meridio landed a sharp combination that rocked Diego Pablo Chilavert back on his heels! 2:17
02:23 Diego Pablo Chilavert was staggered by those punches... 2:17
02:28 Chilavert is really taking a pounding. This fight can't go on much longer. 2:17
02:32 Chilavert is pinned in his own corner... 2:17
02:36 Decimo-Meridio misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 2:17
02:43 Decimo-Meridio fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 2:19
02:43 Decimo-Meridio wants to end this fight right now. Whether or not he can do it is another story. 2:19
02:52 Decimo-Meridio gets his head on the chest of Chilavert. He tries to outmuscle him on the inside. Decimo-Meridio scores with a nice short hook to the head. 2:21
02:52 Decimo-Meridio is raining blows on the obviously hurt Chilavert. Maximo Decimo-Meridio wants to take the decision out of the hands of the judges and he has a chance to do just that! 2:21
03:00 Decimo-Meridio appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 2:21
03:00 The bell sounds - more boxing to come in a moment. 3:20

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 8 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:08 Chilavert bangs the uppercut home. 2:0
0:12 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 2:0
0:17 Both fighters are staying cautious, and keeping out of range. 2:0
0:20 Decimo-Meridio tries to push Chilavert back in an attempt to gain room to punch. 2:0
0:23 Decimo-Meridio is blocked in his own corner... 2:0
0:23 Chilavert tries to double up on the hook to the body and at least one gets through. 4:0
0:38 Decimo-Meridio just misses with a huge shot as Chilavert chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 4:0
0:45 The two men continue to measure one another. 4:0
0:52 Oh! That was a straight right by Decimo-Meridio! 4:4
0:52 Chilavert seems to be regrouping after that blow... 4:4
0:57 Chilavert is starting to suck wind... 4:4
01:02 Neither fighter is using their jab enough this round. 4:4
01:10 Diego Pablo Chilavert can't score with short uppercut inside. Decimo-Meridio got his gloves in front of the punch. 4:4
01:16 The two fighters lean on one another. Their arms are free and they should be throwing punches. Now they separate and the action resumes. 4:4
01:20 Diego Pablo Chilavert has Decimo-Meridio cornered! 4:4
01:24 Diego Pablo Chilavert slips out of a corner, as Decimo-Meridio attempts to trap him. 4:4
01:30 Both fighters move to ring center. 4:4
01:30 Decimo-Meridio scores with a glancing cross. 4:6
01:39 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 8th. 4:6
01:42 Chilavert lands the uppercut but there wasn't much on it. 6:6
01:54 Both fighters take a half-step back. 6:6
01:58 Neither fighter seems to be anxious to mix it up. They've been a little overly cautious so far this round. 6:6
02:01 Decimo-Meridio pumps the jab into the face of Chilavert. 6:9
02:13 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 6:9
02:16 The action slows for the moment. 6:9
02:23 Chilavert is holding… Decimo-Meridio pushes Chilavert away. 6:9
02:42 Decimo-Meridio just comes up short with that shot. 6:9
02:49 Maximo Decimo-Meridio seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 6:9
02:53 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 6:9
02:57 Chilavert lands the lead right. 8:9
03:00 Maximo Decimo-Meridio appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 8:9
03:00 The crowd is literally screaming in approval as the two fighters look for a minutes respite after a sizzling round of action. 9:9

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Decimo-Meridio looks to be in excellent shape as Round 9 gets underway. 0:0
0:10 The fighters are tied up. Now Decimo-Meridio works free and lands a hard hook to the head. 0:3
0:14 Chilavert is really laboring now, but he's still fighting. 0:3
0:24 Chilavert has been watching too much wrestling. He's clinching. Moret separates the two... 0:3
0:40 Both fighters need to close the distance between them. 0:3
0:49 Decimo-Meridio can't find the range with that punch. 0:3
0:56 Not much happening at the moment. 0:3
01:00 Decimo-Meridio is forced into his own corner... 0:3
01:00 Chilavert lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 2:3
01:09 Both fighters ought to be using their jabs more to set up their other punches this round. 2:3
01:15 Chilavert moves into a neutral corner. 2:3
01:19 Decimo-Meridio is holding on to Diego Pablo Chilavert. He seems to be taking a breather. Moret moves them apart. 2:3
01:33 Decimo-Meridio throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 2:3
01:35 Chilavert rips a hook to the body. 4:3
01:44 Diego Pablo Chilavert's corner is shouting at him to stay off the ropes. 4:3
01:48 Decimo-Meridio pins Chilavert in the corner! 4:3
01:52 Chilavert is trying to free his gloves from under Decimo-Meridio's gloves. 4:3
02:01 Chilavert slides into the corner... 4:3
02:01 Decimo-Meridio scores with a hard jab but he misses with the right hand, coming behind it. 4:6
02:15 Chilavert 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. 4:6
02:17 Decimo-Meridio fires the jab. It finds its target. 4:8
02:26 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. 4:8
02:34 Decimo-Meridio traps Chilavert's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Moret breaks it up. 4:8
02:43 Decimo-Meridio lands a devastating hook to the body. 4:11
02:57 Both fighters seem willing to clinch... Someone's got to throw some leather... The Referee breaks it up... 4:11
03:00 The bell ending Round 9 sounds and the fighters return to their corners. 3:11

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds for the last round of the bout. 0:0
0:10 Both fighters are keeping their distance for the moment. 0:0
0:18 Chilavert scores with a quick hook to the head of Decimo-Meridio after Decimo-Meridio missed with a wild shot of his own. 2:0
0:27 Both fighters sneak a breather as they clinch. Now they move apart. 2:0
0:36 Chilavert throws a flurry of punches but Maximo Decimo-Meridio either blocks or slips them. 2:0
0:44 The two men continue to measure one another. 2:0
0:48 Decimo-Meridio moves into a neutral corner. 2:0
0:52 Chilavert misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 2:0
0:59 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 2:0
01:02 Decimo-Meridio backs into a neutral corner. 2:0
01:07 Moret warns Chilavert for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 2:0
01:21 Chilavert glances a hook off Maximo Decimo-Meridio's side. 4:0
01:36 Maximo Decimo-Meridio and Chilavert are in a clinch, Moret hollers at them to break and start fighting. 4:0
02:03 Maximo Decimo-Meridio pins Chilavert's arms! The fighters are tied up... Moret has to separate the two... 4:0
02:16 Moret is talking to Chilavert and seems to be telling him to quit playing around and start fighting. 4:0
02:19 It looks like both fighters would benefit if they could catch a second wind. 4:0
02:28 Decimo-Meridio comes in low. Chilavert puts a headlock on him. Moret knocks Chilavert's arm off Decimo-Meridio's head. 4:0
02:48 Decimo-Meridio is getting frustrated as Chilavert continues to hold on to him. Decimo-Meridio is punching Diego Pablo Chilavert's head, trying to break his hold. Finally, Moret pushes the fighters apart. 4:0
02:48 The fighters have just banged heads! 4:0
02:52 Both fighters could do with varying their punches a little more. 4:0
03:00 Decimo-Meridio seems to have done enough to win this fight. 4:0
03:00 That's it. This fight has gone the distance and now we'll await the official decision. 4:0

Fight Result

Here's Wally Jackson with the call…

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

Dr. Clark Sammartino, USA scores the bout 99 to 92.

David Harris, USA scores the bout 99 to 92.

Marty Denkin, USA scores the bout 98 to 93.

The winner by unanimous decision is Maximo Decimo-Meridio!


Score Cards

Dr. Clark Sammartino Round Total
USA 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Diego Pablo Chilavert 9 10 9 9 9 9 9 10 9 9 92
Maximo Decimo-Meridio 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 99

David Harris Round Total
USA 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Diego Pablo Chilavert 9 10 9 9 9 9 9 10 9 9 92
Maximo Decimo-Meridio 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 99

Marty Denkin Round Total
USA 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Diego Pablo Chilavert 9 10 9 9 9 9 9 10 9 10 93
Maximo Decimo-Meridio 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 98

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Diego Pablo Chilavert 27 30 27 27 27 27 27 30 27 28 277
Maximo Decimo-Meridio 30 27 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 29 296



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