Manolo Cabezabolo vs Chago Guerrero

Fight info: Adams Mark Hotel, Kansas City MO, USA, 2005-04-04, announcer is Don Dunphy, referee is Brian Garry, the bout will be scored by the three judges Kiroyuki Tezaki (Japan), James Howard (USA) and Henk Meijers (Netherlands), 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: Manolo Cabezabolo - Record: 4-3-0 (4) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Skip Conditioning Check - Trainer: Wolk Wolk - Cut Man: Porgin McBrider
In the blue corner: Chago Guerrero - Record: 3-4-0 (2) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Skip Conditioning Check - Trainer: Nacho Beristain - Cut Man: Nacho Beristain

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
0:11 Cabezabolo lands a strong combination! 4:0
0:11 Guerrero was staggered by those punches... 4:0
0:20 Both fighters are keeping their distance for the moment. 4:0
0:28 Guerrero is pinned in his own corner... 4:0
0:28 Cabezabolo lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Guerrero on the end of that punch. 6:0
0:36 Guerrero is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 6:0
0:48 Manolo Cabezabolo has Guerrero pinned! 6:0
0:52 Cabezabolo can't find the range with that punch. 6:0
0:55 Guerrero throws a flurry of punches; at least two solid shots made it through. Now he moves away. 6:2
01:05 The action slows for the moment. 6:2
01:12 Cabezabolo scores with a glancing cross. 8:2
01:21 Guerrero's corner is shouting at him to stay off the ropes. 8:2
01:25 Cabezabolo lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 10:2
01:25 Garry is giving Cabezabolo a warning for holding & hitting. 10:2
01:43 Cabezabolo is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 10:2
01:47 A right cross from Cabezabolo gets through Guerrero's guard. 12:2
01:57 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... Not that you'd expect anything else. 12:2
02:04 Cabezabolo is circling his opponent. 12:2
02:10 Guerrero appears to be trying to load up on his punches. 12:2
02:18 Guerrero has Cabezabolo cornered! 12:2
02:18 Guerrero pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 12:4
02:27 Both fighters ought to be using their jabs more to set up their other punches this round. 12:4
02:37 Cabezabolo gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 14:4
02:47 Guerrero throws a nice, short uppercut that scores to the jaw of Cabezabolo 14:6
02:55 Guerrero steals a quick glance at his corner. 14:6
03:00 There's the bell. Round 1 comes to an end. 16:6

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Cabezabolo looks to be in excellent shape as Round 2 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Cabezabolo received a pep talk from Wolk Wolk before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:10 Both fighters are staying cautious, and keeping out of range. 0:0
0:24 Guerrero misses wildly with the hook. 0:0
0:31 Manolo Cabezabolo fires a punch over the jab of Guerrero and gets it in for points. 2:0
0:41 Cabezabolo traps Guerrero in the corner! 2:0
0:41 Cabezabolo fires the jab. It finds its target. 4:0
0:49 Guerrero seems to be protecting his body which is leaving his head vulnerable. He doesn't like body shots but I don't know anyone that does. 4:0
0:58 Guerrero scores with a winging right! Cabezabolo's head turned halfway round with that punch! 4:4
0:58 Cabezabolo looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 4:4
01:07 Both fighters sneak a breather as they clinch. Now they move apart. 4:4
01:10 Cabezabolo has Guerrero trapped! 4:4
01:15 Cabezabolo is moving around the ring nicely. 4:4
01:20 Cabezabolo's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 4:4
01:23 Cabezabolo sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 6:4
01:33 Guerrero doesn't have to look for Cabezabolo this round. He is right there in front of him. 6:4
01:38 Guerrero moves into a neutral corner. 6:4
01:38 Cabezabolo scores to both the head and body and then moves away. 8:4
01:55 Cabezabolo misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 8:4
01:58 Guerrero scores with the jab. 8:6
02:07 Cabezabolo bangs away with both hands and a nice uppercut finds a home. 10:6
02:16 Both fighters ought to be using their jabs more to set up their other punches this round. 10:6
02:20 They take a half-step back. 10:6
02:23 Cabezabolo seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 10:6
02:31 Cabezabolo just landed a three punch combo! 14:6
02:31 Guerrero was stopped cold by that series of shots! 14:6
02:40 Guerrero said he wanted to start fast but so far, he still hasn't found his rhythm. 14:6
02:43 Guerrero backs into his own corner... 14:6
02:43 Each fighter is measuring the other. Now Manolo Cabezabolo lets his hands go and scores several quick punches to the head of Guerrero. 16:6
02:52 Chago Guerrero pins Cabezabolo in the corner! 16:6
02:52 Guerrero lands a big hook to the head. That one had to hurt, even though Cabezabolo took it well. 16:9
03:00 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 16:9
03:00 The two fighters nod at each other as the crowd applauds both the action and the sportsmanship being displayed. 17:10

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 3 begins. 0:0
0:08 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
0:25 Fighters are exchanging blows! Guerrero scored more on that exchange. 2:3
0:34 Cabezabolo retreats into his own corner... 2:3
0:34 The two men are bumping heads as they wrestle on the inside. Now, Guerrero lands a short uppercut to the chin of Cabezabolo. 2:5
0:48 Guerrero 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. 2:5
0:50 Cabezabolo shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 4:5
0:50 That punch by Cabezabolo looks like it opened up a gash under Guerrero's left eye. Yes, it's bleeding profusely. 4:5
0:59 The two fighters lean on one another. Their arms are free and they should be throwing punches. Now they separate and the action resumes. 6:5
01:07 Cabezabolo misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 6:5
01:14 Guerrero has his army of supporters in tow tonight, judging by all the noise they're making. 6:5
01:18 Guerrero slides into the corner... 6:5
01:22 Cabezabolo circles left, then right in an attempt to cut off the ring. 6:5
01:26 The two men continue to measure one another. 6:5
01:35 Manolo Cabezabolo fires and misses. 6:5
01:37 Guerrero drills Cabezabolo with a left and right and another left. 6:7
01:46 As high as Cabezabolo is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Guerrero takes advantage of it. 6:7
01:54 Cabezabolo's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 6:7
02:01 Quick hands and feet can take you far in this game. Of course, having a good chin helps! 6:7
02:10 Cabezabolo lands a solid uppercut! 10:7
02:10 That blast sent Guerrero into the ropes! 10:7
02:19 Both fighters need to close the distance between them. 10:7
02:22 Both fighters are flailing away but Cabezabolo is definitely landing the better punches. 13:9
02:31 Guerrero's corner is shouting at him to stay off the ropes. 13:9
02:40 Oh! That was a straight right by Cabezabolo! 17:9
02:40 Guerrero looks like he was hurt by that punch! 17:9
02:49 Both fighters ought to be using their jabs more to set up their other punches this round. 17:9
02:52 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 17:9
03:00 The fighters are at ring center... 17:9
03:00 Cabezabolo fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 17:9
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! 18:10

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Guerrero's corner as the bell sounds for Round 4. 0:0
0:11 Manolo Cabezabolo leaves the jab just short. 0:0
0:13 Guerrero connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 0:2
0:28 Cabezabolo voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 0:2
0:32 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 0:2
0:39 Cabezabolo has Guerrero blocked in! 0:2
0:43 Cabezabolo wings a big left hand at Guerrero but the latter sidesteps the punch. 0:2
0:46 Guerrero lands a stinging jab. 0:4
0:55 Cabezabolo is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 0:4
01:03 Guerrero likes to use the hook but he'd better get a little closer when he throws it or Manolo Cabezabolo's going to beat him to the punch and hurt him! 0:6
01:12 The two fighters clinch, throwing feeble punches as they grab a quick breather. Now they back away from each other. 0:6
01:15 The crowd is reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 0:6
01:19 Cabezabolo traps Guerrero in the corner! 0:6
01:23 Cabezabolo misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 0:6
01:25 Guerrero sends the sweat flying with that cross to the head of Cabezabolo. 0:9
01:35 Guerrero retreats into the left corner. 0:9
01:35 Cabezabolo throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 2:9
01:45 Cabezabolo is putting his punches together, scoring well with combinations. 4:9
01:54 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 4th. 4:9
01:58 Both fighters take a half-step back. 4:9
02:05 Cabezabolo fires a shot, but it glances off Guerrero's shoulder. 4:9
02:11 Both fighters are working the angles, looking to get the upper hand in this contest. 4:9
02:18 Cabezabolo fires a left hand that Guerrero takes high on the shoulder. 4:9
02:20 Guerrero rakes Cabezabolo's body with those hooks. 4:12
02:29 Both fighters are keeping their distance for the moment. 4:12
02:37 Cabezabolo throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 4:12
02:44 Cabezabolo'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. 4:12
02:47 Both fighters ought to be using their jabs more to set up their other punches this round. 4:12
03:00 And there's the bell ending Round 4. 6:12

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Cabezabolo looks to be in good shape as Round 5 gets underway. 0:0
0:07 Nacho Beristain was really animated in Guerrero's corner and Guerrero was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:12 Cabezabolo swings...and misses. 0:0
0:15 Guerrero lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 0:2
0:24 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. 0:2
0:27 Guerrero backs into a neutral corner. 0:2
0:31 Guerrero picks off the jab thrown by Cabezabolo. 0:2
0:34 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Guerrero lands the right hand. 0:4
0:43 Both fighters need to close the distance between them. 0:4
0:46 Cabezabolo seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 0:4
0:49 Guerrero has Cabezabolo trapped in the lower right neutral corner... 0:4
0:54 Guerrero's shot snaps Cabezabolo's head back and appears to have hurt him! 0:8
0:54 Cabezabolo was stopped cold by that blow! 0:8
01:05 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 0:8
01:14 Cabezabolo tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Guerrero. 0:8
01:21 Garry is really doing a good job of controlling this fight. He's making sure that these fighters keep it clean. 0:8
01:28 Guerrero tries to drop the right hand over the top but Cabezabolo ducks under it. 0:8
01:34 The action slows for the moment. 0:8
01:43 Cabezabolo glances a hook off Guerrero's side. 2:8
01:43 Cabezabolo is told to quit using his elbows by Garry. 2:8
01:52 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 5th. 2:8
02:01 Cabezabolo misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 2:8
02:08 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 2:8
02:11 The fighters are back at ring center... 2:8
02:11 Cabezabolo throws a short, concussive uppercut to the chin of Guerrero 5:8
02:21 Guerrero pins Cabezabolo in the corner! 5:8
02:21 Guerrero lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 5:10
02:34 Both fighters ought to be using their jabs more to set up their other punches this round. 5:10
02:37 The two men continue to measure one another. 5:10
02:40 Both fighters are working the angles, looking to get the upper hand in this contest. 5:10
02:46 Cabezabolo lets his hands go and lands some solid punches. 7:10
02:46 Cabezabolo cut Guerrero under the right eye with that last punch! 7:10
02:57 Guerrero is keeping away from the ropes. 8:10
02:57 A cross lands for Guerrero. Cabezabolo didn't see that one coming. 8:12
03:00 And another stanza comes to a close with the bell. 8:13

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Guerrero looks to be in fair shape as Round 6 gets underway. 0:0
0:12 Guerrero throws a flurry of punches but Cabezabolo either blocks or slips them. 0:0
0:14 It looks like Guerrero and Cabezabolo are both fading... 0:0
0:19 Garry is getting too involved in the fight and is becoming more of a factor than a referee is supposed to be. 0:0
0:22 Guerrero tries to push Cabezabolo back in an attempt to gain room to punch. 0:0
0:30 Guerrero is clinching... Referee Garry separates the two... 0:0
0:43 Guerrero is just missing by a hair with his punches. 0:0
0:50 Not much happening at the moment. 0:0
0:58 Cabezabolo is moving laterally and not straight back, which is exactly what he should be doing. 0:0
01:02 Garry is talking to Guerrero and seems to be telling him to quit playing around and start fighting. 0:0
01:12 Cabezabolo misses with that punch. 0:0
01:19 Both fighters could do with varying their punches a little more. 0:0
01:27 Cabezabolo fires a lead right that Guerrero manages to avoid. 0:0
01:34 Neither fighter seems to be anxious to mix it up. They've been a little overly cautious so far this round. 0:0
01:42 Cabezabolo misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, either. 0:0
01:44 The fighters are tangled up inside. Guerrero has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 0:2
01:53 Cabezabolo is trying to find his timing. Punches that were finding the mark before are missing now. 0:2
01:59 Guerrero is trapped in the corner... 0:2
02:03 Cabezabolo is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 0:2
02:10 It's a sweet uppercut by Guerrero! He snapped Cabezabolo's head straight back with that punch! 0:6
02:10 Guerrero caught Cabezabolo's attention with that uppercut. 0:6
02:20 The action is at ring center. 0:6
02:24 Manolo Cabezabolo is on his bicycle, moving from corner to corner forcing Guerrero to chase him. 0:6
02:28 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 0:6
02:36 Cabezabolo retreats into a neutral corner. 0:6
02:45 Guerrero lands a violent shot under Manolo Cabezabolo's ribcage and Cabezabolo instantly drops down on both knees. 0:6
02:47 Garry begins the count... 0:12
02:47 1... 0:12
02:48 2... 0:12
02:48 Cabezabolo makes it to his feet but his legs look wobbly! He is going to have to call on all his skills to remain in the fight. 0:12
02:48 Garry is allowing the fight to continue. Cabezabolo looks real shaken to us, however. 0:12
02:48 Guerrero is raining blows on the obviously hurt Cabezabolo. Guerrero wants to take the decision out of the hands of the judges and he has a chance to do just that! 0:12
02:53 Cabezabolo is fatigued. That's going to make him more susceptible to a knockdown. 0:12
02:53 Guerrero is slowing up... 0:12
03:00 Chago Guerrero darts in and out, making himself a tough target. 0:12
03:00 The bell sounded, ending the round but it’s a wonder the referee and the fighters could hear it over the noise being made by the crowd. That knockdown really pumped up the spectators here tonight. 1:13

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 As the bell sounds to begin Round 7, we will see if Guerrero can take advantage of the knockdown he scored last round. 0:0
0:07 Cabezabolo's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:13 Manolo Cabezabolo tries to work his way inside, but can't do it. 0:0
0:18 Guerrero is trapped in Cabezabolo's corner... 0:0
0:22 Cabezabolo doesn't connect with the cross. 0:0
0:29 Chago Guerrero lands a smashing uppercut! 0:5
0:29 Cabezabolo takes a step back… 0:5
0:37 Both fighters move to ring center. 0:5
0:37 Guerrero scores with a nice two-punch combination. 0:7
0:37 That shot hurt Cabezabolo. Guerrero isn't a great finisher, though. Let's see if he takes it to him or lets him off the hook! 0:7
0:51 Guerrero lands a hard jab! 0:11
0:51 Cabezabolo appears to be stunned! 0:11
01:04 The fighters are tied up. Guerrero tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. Cabezabolo pushes Guerrero away. 0:11
01:13 Chago Guerrero takes a half step back as he tries to create some punching room. 0:11
01:16 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 7th. 0:11
01:28 Guerrero tries to muscle inside but Cabezabolo clinches him. Garry moves in to break the clinch. 0:11
01:41 The action slows for the moment. 0:11
01:45 Guerrero slides into a neutral corner... 0:11
01:45 Cabezabolo doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 2:11
01:50 Both fighters are carrying their arms low... 2:11
01:50 The knockdown suffered by Cabezabolo should have made that last round Guerrero's by a wide margin. 2:11
01:54 Guerrero moves into the near right corner. 2:11
01:59 Cabezabolo traps Guerrero's gloves under his arms... He won't let go. Garry breaks them up... 2:11
02:08 Both fighters take a half-step back. 2:11
02:15 Cabezabolo smothers Guerrero's attack with a clinch! Garry is shouting at Cabezabolo to break! 2:11
02:30 Both fighters need to close the distance between them. 2:11
02:42 Cabezabolo feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to be trapped there. 2:11
02:47 The uppercut just landed by Cabezabolo is a nice weapon on the inside. 4:11
02:56 The two fighters lean on one another. Their arms are free and they should be throwing punches. Now they separate and the action resumes. 4:11
03:00 Guerrero is challenging Manolo Cabezabolo to fight him and quit clinching. 4:11
03:00 Guerrero appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 4:11
03:00 The bell sounds - more boxing to come in a moment. 4:10

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 8 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:07 Hey, that ringcard girl was something else! 0:0
0:21 Guerrero traps Manolo Cabezabolo's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Garry breaks it up. 0:0
0:31 Cabezabolo shoots the jab into the chest of Guerrero. 2:0
0:40 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. 2:0
0:48 Cabezabolo circles around the ring. 2:0
0:52 At this point in the fight, neither fighter appears to have gained a significant advantage. 2:0
01:00 Cabezabolo tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 2:0
01:02 Guerrero scores with a classic left-right combination. 2:3
01:12 Cabezabolo pushes Guerrero away to give himself a little more space to work with. 2:3
01:19 Cabezabolo is off target with that punch. 2:3
01:22 Guerrero lands to the chest and neck of Cabezabolo. 2:5
01:31 Guerrero is forced into his own corner... 2:5
01:31 Cabezabolo is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 4:5
01:40 The two fighters clinch, throwing feeble punches as they grab a quick breather. Now they back away from each other. 4:5
01:43 Cabezabolo rips off a nice right-left combination to the head. 6:5
01:52 Cabezabolo gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Guerrero which made him blink. 8:5
02:03 Cabezabolo scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 10:5
02:12 Cabezabolo rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 12:5
02:21 Both fighters ought to be using their jabs more to set up their other punches this round. 12:5
02:25 The action slows for the moment. 12:5
02:28 Both fighters are trying but neither fighter is having much success cutting off the ring this round. 12:5
02:43 Cabezabolo wraps his arms around Chago Guerrero. Garry has to break them apart. 12:5
02:52 It looks like both fighters would benefit if they could catch a second wind. 12:5
02:57 Guerrero goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 12:7
03:00 Guerrero breathes heavily as he walks slowly back to his corner as Round 8 ends. 13:6

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 9. 0:0
0:10 Guerrero has his arms wrapped around Manolo Cabezabolo... Now they separate. Cabezabolo works his way free! 0:0
0:19 Both fighters are keeping their distance for the moment. 0:0
0:22 Cabezabolo gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Guerrero with an uppercut. 2:0
0:31 Both fighters sneak a breather as they clinch. Now they move apart. 2:0
0:39 Guerrero misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 2:0
0:45 Both fighters take a half-step back. 2:0
0:52 Guerrero just comes up short with that shot. 2:0
0:55 Cabezabolo lands a volley of punches and at least one scored cleanly. 4:0
01:03 Neither fighter is using their jab enough this round. 4:0
01:07 Cabezabolo seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 4:0
01:10 Guerrero is trying to put his punches together and he tags Cabezabolo with a nice combination of punches. 4:2
01:19 Guerrero takes a half step back as he tries to create some punching room. 4:2
01:26 Cabezabolo scores with a jolting uppercut inside. 6:2
01:39 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 6:2
01:43 Both fighters are working the angles, looking to get the upper hand in this contest. 6:2
01:47 Cabezabolo lands the uppercut but there wasn't much on it. 8:2
02:00 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 8:2
02:03 The two men continue to measure one another. 8:2
02:17 Chago Guerrero backs into the upper corner. 8:2
02:22 Cabezabolo slips out of a corner, as Guerrero attempts to trap him. 8:2
02:27 Cabezabolo throws an uppercut from way outside. It lands but he's lucky! That's a dangerous punch to throw unless you're in close. 10:2
02:27 Guerrero is complaining and Garry agrees. A warning for a low blow is being given to Cabezabolo. 10:2
02:44 The action slows for the moment. 10:2
02:53 Manolo Cabezabolo lands a double left, one to the head and one to the body. 12:2
03:00 Cabezabolo lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Guerrero. 12:2
03:00 The seconds tick off the clock ending Round 9. 13:2

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
0:11 Cabezabolo digs a short hook to ribs of Guerrero. 2:0
0:20 Both fighters are keeping their distance for the moment. 2:0
0:23 Guerrero has Cabezabolo cornered! 2:0
0:23 Upstairs and downstairs! Chago Guerrero lands two quick blows and then moves away from Cabezabolo's counters. 2:2
0:33 Cabezabolo bangs a right cross off the forehead of Guerrero. 4:2
0:42 The two fighters lean on one another. Their arms are free and they should be throwing punches. Now they separate and the action resumes. 4:2
0:45 There's some nice hand speed. Manolo Cabezabolo fired off a volley of shots, several of which scored. 6:2
0:54 Manolo Cabezabolo's corner is shouting at him to stay off the ropes. 6:2
01:02 Cabezabolo is either lucky or has radar. Chago Guerrero's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 6:2
01:09 Cabezabolo just misses with a huge shot as Guerrero chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 6:2
01:16 Guerrero tries to double up on the hook to the body and at least one gets through. 6:4
01:25 Both fighters ought to be using their jabs more to set up their other punches this round. 6:4
01:34 Cabezabolo's punch actually goes behind Guerrero as the latter moved inside just as Cabezabolo threw a looping shot. 6:4
01:41 Guerrero is staying at the center of the ring. 6:4
01:41 Guerrero lets his hands go again and gets in several scoring blows. 6:6
01:49 Cabezabolo tries to push Guerrero back in an attempt to gain room to punch. 6:6
01:59 The action slows for the moment. 6:6
02:04 Both fighters are working the angles, looking to get the upper hand in this contest. 6:6
02:07 Chago Guerrero bangs the uppercut home. 6:8
02:22 Both fighters take a half-step back. 6:8
02:29 Cabezabolo traps Guerrero in the corner! 6:8
02:29 Manolo Cabezabolo throws another good combination that temporarily slows Guerrero. 8:8
02:43 Cabezabolo ties up Guerrero. Why would he want to clinch now? Garry has to separate the two... 8:8
03:00 The bell sounds ending the final round and now the scorecards will determine the outcome of this fight. 7:9

Fight Result

Here's Don Dunphy with the call…

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

Kiroyuki Tezaki, Japan scores the bout 95 to 94 for Chago Guerrero.

Henk Meijers, Netherlands scores the bout 95 to 94 for Manolo Cabezabolo.

James Howard, USA scores the bout 96 to 93 for Chago Guerrero.

The winner by split decision is Chago Guerrero!


Score Cards

Kiroyuki Tezaki Round Total
Japan 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Manolo Cabezabolo 10 10 10 9 9 8 9 10 10 9 94
Chago Guerrero 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 9 9 10 95

James Howard Round Total
USA 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Manolo Cabezabolo 10 10 10 9 9 8 9 9 10 9 93
Chago Guerrero 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 96

Henk Meijers Round Total
Netherlands 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Manolo Cabezabolo 10 10 10 9 10 8 9 10 10 9 95
Chago Guerrero 9 9 9 10 9 10 10 9 9 10 94

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Manolo Cabezabolo 30 30 30 27 28 24 27 29 30 27 282
Chago Guerrero 27 27 27 30 29 30 30 28 27 30 285



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