Jake Deniro vs Maximo Decimo-Meridio

Fight info: Sunnyside Gardens, New York, NY, USA, 2005-03-11, announcer is Michael Buffer, referee is Jay Nady, the bout will be scored by the three judges Hector Hernandez (Mexico), James Jen-Kin (USA) and Roger Tilleman (Belgium), 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: Jake Deniro - Record: 1-4-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Skip Conditioning Check - Trainer: Felix Trinidad Sr. - Cut Man: Felix Trinidad Sr.
In the blue corner: Maximo Decimo-Meridio - Record: 3-2-0 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Skip Conditioning Check - Trainer: Roy Jones Jr. - Cut Man: Zab Judah

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fighters look anxious as they wait for Round 1 to start. The bell rings and its show time. 0:0
0:07 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... Not that you'd expect anything else. 0:0
0:17 Decimo-Meridio lands a crushing cross! 0:4
0:17 Decimo-Meridio caught Deniro's attention with that cross. 0:4
0:26 Decimo-Meridio is trapped in his own corner... 0:4
0:31 Deniro fires and misses. 0:4
0:38 It's a sweet uppercut by Decimo-Meridio! He snapped Jake Deniro's head straight back with that punch! 0:8
0:38 Deniro takes a step back… 0:8
0:38 Decimo-Meridio is told to quit using his elbows by Nady. 0:8
0:53 Decimo-Meridio can't score with short uppercut inside. Deniro got his gloves in front of the punch. 0:8
0:59 Deniro lands a hard uppercut! 4:8
0:59 Decimo-Meridio looks like he was hurt by that punch! 4:8
01:08 Both fighters ought to be using their jabs more to set up their other punches this round. 4:8
01:11 Deniro backs into the upper corner. 4:8
01:15 Deniro tries to muscle inside but Decimo-Meridio clinches him. Nady moves in to break the clinch. 4:8
01:36 Maximo Decimo-Meridio scores with a tremendous left! 4:12
01:36 That's the shot Decimo-Meridio hoped to land! Deniro looks bad after that blow! 4:12
01:46 Both fighters need to close the distance between them. 4:12
01:56 Decimo-Meridio throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 4:12
02:03 The action slows for the moment. 4:12
02:06 Maximo Decimo-Meridio's fans are here in force tonight, cheering everything he does. 4:12
02:13 Decimo-Meridio fires a shot, but it glances off Deniro's shoulder. 4:12
02:20 Deniro lands a solid jab! 8:12
02:20 Decimo-Meridio appears to be stunned! 8:12
02:29 Deniro is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 8:12
02:36 Decimo-Meridio's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 8:12
02:42 Jake Deniro is blocked in his own corner... 8:12
02:42 If Decimo-Meridio stays on the inside, he'd better keep busy. There he lands a short, crisp uppercut that scored big. 8:15
02:51 Deniro steals a quick glance at his corner. 8:15
02:54 Both fighters take a half-step back. 8:15
02:57 Deniro moves into the upper corner. 8:15
03:00 Decimo-Meridio fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 8:15
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. 9:14

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 2 of this scheduled 10 rounder. 0:0
0:13 Deniro misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 0:0
0:19 Felix Trinidad Sr. was in Deniro's face between rounds and Jake Deniro just glared at him. We have no idea what the problem might have been. 0:0
0:20 Decimo-Meridio slides into a neutral corner... 0:0
0:29 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
0:37 Decimo-Meridio is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 0:0
0:45 Decimo-Meridio pins Deniro's arms! The fighters are tied up... Nady separates the two... 0:0
01:04 Not much happening at the moment. 0:0
01:13 Maximo Decimo-Meridio grabs Deniro. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. Deniro works his way free! 0:0
01:22 Decimo-Meridio seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 0:0
01:25 Decimo-Meridio is motioning with his gloves for Deniro to bring it on, but Decimo-Meridio is not being overly aggressive himself right now. 0:0
01:29 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 0:0
01:33 Decimo-Meridio has been watching too much wrestling. He's clinching. Deniro tries to get free... Here comes Nady to break them up... 0:0
01:47 Deniro takes a half step back as he tries to create some punching room. 0:0
01:51 Deniro retreats into a neutral corner. 0:0
01:56 Decimo-Meridio throws a flurry of punches but Deniro either blocks or slips them. 0:0
02:03 Deniro lands a devastating combination! 4:0
02:03 What a beautiful combination! Decimo-Meridio might not survive this… 4:0
02:12 As high as Decimo-Meridio is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Deniro takes advantage of it. 4:0
02:15 Decimo-Meridio scores with a quick hook to the head of Deniro after Deniro missed with a wild shot of his own. 4:2
02:29 Deniro telegraphed that shot and Decimo-Meridio ducks under it easily. 4:2
02:36 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 4:2
02:44 Decimo-Meridio looks for a breather; he grabs Deniro and holds on. Deniro pushes Maximo Decimo-Meridio off and looks for an opening. 4:2
02:53 Nady is talking to Deniro and seems to be telling him to quit playing around and start fighting. 4:2
02:59 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 4:2
03:00 Considering the clinch Maximo Decimo-Meridio has on Deniro it looks like he wants to dance with him, not fight him. Deniro pushes him away. 4:2
03:00 Round 2 ends with the sound of the bell. 5:1

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 3 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:06 Whatever Roy Jones Jr. said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect. Decimo-Meridio is letting his hands go. 0:0
0:08 The fighters have closed the distance between them and it's Jake Deniro who takes advantage, landing a vicious combination that snaps back the head of Decimo-Meridio. 3:0
0:17 Deniro rips a hook to the head. 5:0
0:26 It is a good boxing crowd tonight. They know the game and are reacting to every good punch that lands. 5:0
0:30 Decimo-Meridio has Jake Deniro trapped! 5:0
0:34 Decimo-Meridio is clinching... Decimo-Meridio uses his shoulder to force Deniro out of the clinch. 5:0
0:51 Deniro's corner is shouting at him to stay off the ropes. 5:0
0:54 Decimo-Meridio is trapped in the corner... 5:0
0:54 Deniro fires a solid combination. 7:0
01:04 Deniro has Decimo-Meridio blocked in! 7:0
01:08 That right hook by Deniro brings Decimo-Meridio up short! 11:0
01:08 OH! Deniro landed it square and Decimo-Meridio felt it! 11:0
01:26 Decimo-Meridio'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. 11:0
01:34 Maximo Decimo-Meridio misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 11:0
01:45 Deniro lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Maximo Decimo-Meridio. 11:0
01:47 Decimo-Meridio rakes Deniro's body with those hooks. 11:3
01:56 Both fighters are keeping their distance for the moment. 11:3
02:05 Deniro is moving around the ring nicely. 11:3
02:09 Quick hands and feet can take you far in this game. Of course, having a good chin helps! 11:3
02:16 Jake Deniro fires a left hand that Decimo-Meridio takes high on the shoulder. 11:3
02:23 OH! Decimo-Meridio landed the big hook flush! 11:7
02:23 Deniro looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 11:7
02:33 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. 11:7
02:43 Decimo-Meridio just delivered a wake-up call!!! He hurt "Wild Bull" Deniro with a sharp combination! 11:11
02:43 Deniro was stopped cold by that series of shots! 11:11
02:57 Decimo-Meridio clamps Deniro's arms to his side and holds on until Nady breaks the hold. 11:11
03:00 The crowd is literally screaming in approval as the two fighters look for a minutes respite after a sizzling round of action. 13:10

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Nady motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 4. 0:0
0:08 The crowd is reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 0:0
0:16 Decimo-Meridio grabs Deniro's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Nady has to force Decimo-Meridio to let go. 0:0
0:21 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 0:0
0:30 Deniro lands a smashing uppercut! 4:0
0:30 That punch may have stunned Decimo-Meridio momentarily. 4:0
0:39 Decimo-Meridio doesn't have to look for Deniro this round. He is right there in front of him. 4:0
0:47 Deniro leaves the jab just short. 4:0
0:53 Oh! That was a straight right by Decimo-Meridio! 4:4
0:53 Deniro seems to have been hurt by that punch! 4:4
01:03 Both fighters could do with varying their punches a little more. 4:4
01:06 Decimo-Meridio pushes Deniro away to give himself a little more space to work with. 4:4
01:12 Deniro lands a brutal cross to head of Decimo-Meridio. 7:4
01:21 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. 7:4
01:28 There's a straight right by Maximo Decimo-Meridio! 7:9
01:28 Deniro is suddenly in trouble! 7:9
01:38 Deniro is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 7:9
01:41 Jake Deniro traps Maximo Decimo-Meridio in the corner! 7:9
01:46 Deniro doubled up on the hook. Did you see the water fly off Decimo-Meridio's head? 11:9
01:46 Deniro just delivered some big time hurt with that hook! Even the fans at ringside felt that one! 11:9
01:54 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 4th. 11:9
02:01 Maximo Decimo-Meridio traps Deniro's gloves under his arms, locking them in place. Nady breaks them up... 11:9
02:10 Deniro's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 11:9
02:14 The two men continue to measure one another. 11:9
02:18 Deniro has Decimo-Meridio pinned! 11:9
02:22 Jake Deniro is boxing beautifully, smoothly moving side to side and in and out. 11:9
02:27 Decimo-Meridio appears to be trying to load up on his punches. 11:9
02:30 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 11:9
02:33 Both fighters are working the angles, looking to get the upper hand in this contest. 11:9
02:55 Decimo-Meridio tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Deniro. 11:9
03:00 Oh!!! Deniro landed a sharp combination that rocked Decimo-Meridio back on his heels! 15:9
03:00 Decimo-Meridio seems to be regrouping after those blows... 15:9
03:00 What a great round of boxing as both fighters traded heavy leather. And the crowd is letting the combatants know that they like what they're seeing! 16:9

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Deniro rushes out at the bell. Whatever his corner said to him seems to have him fired up. 0:0
0:13 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Decimo-Meridio lands a short uppercut to the chin of Deniro. 0:2
0:17 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:2
0:22 They are staying cautious, and keeping out of range. 0:2
0:35 Decimo-Meridio just landed a three punch combo! 0:6
0:35 Deniro is going to need to regroup after that series of blows... 0:6
0:49 Decimo-Meridio drives that short hook into Deniro's midsection! 0:10
0:49 Mercy! Decimo-Meridio just landed a crushing hook! It was absolutely obscene! Deniro is trying to hang on… 0:10
0:57 The two fighters clinch, throwing feeble punches as they grab a quick breather. Now they back away from each other. 0:10
01:07 Nady is really doing a good job of controlling this fight. He's making sure that these fighters keep it clean. 0:10
01:14 Maximo Decimo-Meridio rips a hook to the body. 0:12
01:23 Deniro tries to push Decimo-Meridio back in an attempt to gain room to punch. 0:12
01:27 There's a lead right hand that finds its mark. That can be a dangerous punch. Deniro better be careful when he throws that one. 2:12
01:37 Both fighters ought to be using their jabs more to set up their other punches this round. 2:12
01:41 Deniro finds a home for that debilitating hook. Very nice body work on the part of Deniro. 5:12
01:50 Deniro tried a jab but he left it hanging out there, and Decimo-Meridio lands a sizzling cross over the lazy jab. 5:15
02:03 Decimo-Meridio seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 5:15
02:07 Maximo Decimo-Meridio has Deniro cornered! 5:15
02:11 Decimo-Meridio misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 5:15
02:18 Deniro drops the right hand flush on Decimo-Meridio's chin! 9:15
02:18 Decimo-Meridio is hurt! 9:15
02:27 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 9:15
02:32 Decimo-Meridio wraps up Deniro. They separate themselves. 9:15
02:52 Decimo-Meridio tries to drop the right hand over the top but Deniro ducks under it. 9:15
03:00 Both fighters have their supporters and each man is receiving a well-deserved round of applause from a pumped up crowd! 9:15

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Deniro was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:09 Nady is getting too involved in the fight and is becoming more of a factor than a referee is supposed to be. 0:0
0:14 Maximo Decimo-Meridio bangs a right cross off the forehead of Deniro. 0:2
0:18 No blood, no bruises and no swelling; you wouldn't know that these guys have already fought 6 rounds. 0:2
0:23 Both fighters sneak a breather as they clinch. Now they move apart. 0:2
0:26 Decimo-Meridio pins Deniro in the corner! 0:2
0:26 Both fighters want to work inside for the moment. Decimo-Meridio has his head on Deniro's chest and blasts home a hook. 0:4
0:36 Deniro slides into the corner... 0:4
0:36 Decimo-Meridio lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 0:6
0:46 The fighters are at ring center... 0:6
0:51 Deniro lands a strong combination! 4:6
0:51 Decimo-Meridio appears shaken by those punches! 4:6
01:00 Decimo-Meridio takes a half step back as he tries to create some punching room. 4:6
01:04 Decimo-Meridio brings the hook upstairs after scoring with a solid blow to the body. 4:9
01:12 Deniro is trying to find his timing. Punches that were finding the mark before are missing now. 4:9
01:21 Decimo-Meridio has his arms wrapped around Deniro... Now they separate. Nady has to separate the two... 4:9
01:35 Both fighters are trying but neither fighter is having much success cutting off the ring this round. 4:9
01:48 Decimo-Meridio misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 4:9
01:54 At this point in the fight, neither fighter appears to have gained a significant advantage. 4:9
02:14 Deniro swings...and misses. 4:9
02:21 Decimo-Meridio catches Deniro coming in with a sweet uppercut! 4:14
02:21 Jake Deniro had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 4:14
02:35 Oh!!! Deniro unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 8:14
02:35 Decimo-Meridio looks stunned! 8:14
02:48 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. Decimo-Meridio pushes Deniro away. 8:14
03:00 Decimo-Meridio has Deniro trapped in the near neutral corner... 8:14
03:00 There's the bell. Deniro wings a parting shot that misses. That was close. Round 6 is history. 8:14

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Deniro is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 7. 0:0
0:13 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 0:0
0:21 Decimo-Meridio gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 0:2
0:25 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:2
0:30 Deniro takes a half step back as he tries to create some punching room. 0:2
0:41 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 0:2
0:48 Decimo-Meridio lands a smashing combination! 0:6
0:48 Deniro is trying to regroup after those punches... 0:6
0:58 Both fighters need to close the distance between them. 0:6
01:02 Both fighters ought to be using their jabs more to set up their other punches this round. 0:6
01:08 The two men continue to measure one another. 0:6
01:16 Decimo-Meridio fires a straight right. He split the gloves with that punch. 0:8
01:25 The two fighters lean on one another. Their arms are free and they should be throwing punches. Now they separate and the action resumes. 0:8
01:30 Decimo-Meridio hooks off the jab and bangs a shot to the body. 0:10
01:39 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 7th. 0:10
01:46 Deniro retreats into the right corner. 0:10
01:50 Nady tries to separate the boxers but Decimo-Meridio has a vice-like grip on Deniro. 0:10
02:09 Deniro's corner is shouting at him to stay off the ropes. 0:10
02:17 Decimo-Meridio catches Deniro coming in with a sweet uppercut! 0:15
02:17 Deniro's knee almost touched the canvas… 0:15
02:17 Jake Deniro keeps wiping the blood from under his left eye with his glove. The cut shouldn't be bothering him that much but it must be deeper than we think. 0:15
02:30 Jake Deniro misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, either. 0:17
02:37 Decimo-Meridio seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 0:17
02:41 Deniro is going to come out on the short end of this exchange of punches. 2:20
03:00 Deniro is either lucky or has radar. Decimo-Meridio's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 2:20
03:00 Decimo-Meridio appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 2:20
03:00 And there's the bell ending Round 7. 3:19

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The ring card girl exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 8. There it is! 0:0
0:15 Decimo-Meridio lands a devastating combination! 0:4
0:15 That's the shot Decimo-Meridio hoped to land! Deniro looks bad after that series of blows. 0:4
0:20 Jake Deniro is running out of gas... 0:4
0:25 Both fighters are keeping their distance for the moment. 0:4
0:28 Decimo-Meridio lands a big hook to the head. That one had to hurt, even though Deniro took it well. 0:7
0:37 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. 0:7
0:45 Decimo-Meridio just comes up short with that shot. 0:7
0:53 Deniro is motioning with his gloves for Decimo-Meridio to bring it on, but Deniro is not being overly aggressive himself right now. 0:7
01:00 Decimo-Meridio lands a solid uppercut! 0:12
01:00 Deniro seems to be regrouping after that blow... 0:12
01:09 Decimo-Meridio pushes Deniro away to give himself a little more space to work with. 0:12
01:17 Deniro is circling his opponent. 0:12
01:27 There's a hard shot off the top of Deniro's head! 0:16
01:27 Deniro looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 0:16
01:32 Deniro is fatigued. That's going to make him more susceptible to a knockdown. 0:16
01:41 It's a sweet uppercut by Deniro! He snapped Decimo-Meridio's head straight back with that punch! 4:16
01:41 Deniro made Decimo-Meridio blink with that shot! 4:16
01:55 The action slows for the moment. 4:16
02:04 Decimo-Meridio scores with a winging right! Deniro's head turned halfway round with that punch! 4:20
02:04 Jake Deniro was stopped cold by that blow! 4:20
02:08 Nady is taking a close look at Deniro. This fight could be stopped at any moment. 4:20
02:19 Decimo-Meridio ties up Deniro. Why would he want to clinch now? Maximo Decimo-Meridio finally lets go of Deniro. 4:20
02:32 Deniro wings a big left hand at Decimo-Meridio but the latter sidesteps the punch. 4:20
02:35 Decimo-Meridio sneaks home the right cross. 4:22
02:47 Decimo-Meridio seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 4:22
02:50 Deniro moves into a neutral corner. 4:22
02:50 Decimo-Meridio gets inside and fires a hook to Deniro's body. 4:24
02:54 Decimo-Meridio lands punch after punch. Nady wraps his arms around Deniro... He's saving him from further punishment. It's a TKO win for Decimo-Meridio! 4:24

Fight Result

Here's Michael Buffer with the call…

Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by technical knockout at the 02:54 mark in Round 8 is…

Maximo Decimo-Meridio!


Score Cards

Hector Hernandez Round Total
Mexico 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Jake Deniro 10 10 9 10 9 9 9 66
Maximo Decimo-Meridio 9 9 10 9 10 10 10 67

James Jen-Kin Round Total
USA 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Jake Deniro 9 10 10 9 9 10 9 66
Maximo Decimo-Meridio 10 9 9 10 10 9 10 67

Roger Tilleman Round Total
Belgium 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Jake Deniro 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 68
Maximo Decimo-Meridio 10 9 9 9 9 9 10 65

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Jake Deniro 28 30 29 29 28 29 27 200
Maximo Decimo-Meridio 29 27 28 28 29 28 30 199



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