Julio Cesar Chavez vs Roberto Duran

Fight info: Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, NV, United States, 2005-01-30, announcer is Ed Darien, referee is Richard Steele, the bout will be scored by three judges: Torben Hansen (Denmark), Anek Hongtongkam (Thailand) and Robert Paolino (United States), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, the fighters will compete for the WBC title(s), the bout is scheduled for 12 rounds, Unified-rules are in effect, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell is not in effect, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'use bias rating', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Julio Cesar Chavez - Record: 0-0-0 - Career Stage: Adjusted to 'Prime' - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Tommy Brooks - Cut Man: Gil Clancy
In the blue corner: Roberto Duran - Record: 0-0-0 - Career Stage: Adjusted to 'Prime' - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Jimmy Glenn - Cut Man: George Francis

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The referee gives Chavez and Duran 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
0:12 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 0:0
0:30 Duran fires and misses. 0:0
0:45 Chavez fires a solid combination. 2:0
0:45 Duran comes out of his crouch as Chavez leans in. That's how nasty cuts occur! 2:0
0:54 Duran is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 2:0
0:58 Chavez pins Duran in the corner! 2:0
01:02 Chavez lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Duran. 2:0
01:10 Both fighters ought to be using their jabs more to set up their other punches this round. 2:0
01:18 Chavez steals a quick glance at his corner. 2:0
01:21 Roberto Duran forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Chavez. 2:2
01:38 Chavez is clinching. Early in a fight you have to wonder but late in a fight clinching can give a fighter a breather. 2:2
01:47 * Referee Steele taps his shoulder as he issues a caution to Chavez. 2:2
02:01 Chavez feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 2:2
02:01 Chavez bobs and weaves his way inside and lets his hands go, scoring with a hook. 4:2
02:15 Chavez lands a devastating uppercut! 8:2
02:15 Duran seems to have been hurt by that punch! 8:2
02:27 The action slows for the moment. 8:2
02:31 Chavez's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 8:2
02:40 Chavez wings a big left hand at Duran but the latter sidesteps the punch. 8:2
02:53 Roberto Duran lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Chavez. 8:2
03:00 There's the bell. Round 1 is history. We've got a lot more action coming up. 8:2

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Duran's corner as the bell sounds for Round 2. 0:0
0:15 Duran is giving Chavez a lot of side-to-side movement. 0:0
0:20 Both fighters sneak a breather as they clinch. Now they move apart. 0:0
0:24 Duran has Chavez blocked in! 0:0
0:28 Duran grabs and holds Chavez... 0:0
0:37 Duran shoves Chavez away. 0:0
0:42 Duran shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 0:2
0:51 Duran brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 0:2
0:56 Duran misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 0:2
01:11 Duran is clinching... Chavez is trying to free his gloves... They are under Duran's arms... 0:2
01:15 Steele pries them apart. 0:2
01:20 Duran has Chavez pinned! 0:2
01:25 Duran scores with a winging right! Chavez's head turned halfway round with that punch! 0:7
01:25 Chavez takes a step back… 0:7
01:38 Duran lands a strong cross! 0:11
01:38 Chavez is trying to regroup after that punch... 0:11
01:48 Chavez's corner is shouting at him to stay off the ropes. 0:11
01:51 Chavez slides into the corner... 0:11
01:56 Duran and Chavez are in a clinch, Steele hollers at them to break and start fighting. 0:11
02:05 The fighters separate from clinching themselves. 0:11
02:12 Duran lands to the chest and neck of Chavez. 0:13
02:21 Duran lands a glancing, overhand right. He just missed landing that one square. 0:15
02:35 Julio Cesar Chavez said he wanted to start fast but so far, he still hasn't found his rhythm. 0:15
02:39 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 0:15
02:44 Roberto Duran drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body that makes Chavez wince! 0:20
02:44 Chavez is trying to regroup after those punches… 0:20
02:52 As high as Chavez is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Duran takes advantage of it. 0:20
02:56 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 0:20
03:00 Chavez misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:20
03:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 0:20

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Chavez looks to be in good shape as Round 3 gets underway. 0:0
0:12 There's a wicked right by Duran. He had some steam on that punch. 0:3
0:22 Both fighters are keeping their distance for the moment. 0:3
0:29 Duran scores with a hard, snapping jab. 0:6
0:41 Duran scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 0:8
0:52 Julio Cesar Chavez backs into a neutral corner. 0:8
0:57 Duran misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 0:8
01:03 Both fighters are working the angles, looking to get the upper hand in this contest. 0:8
01:11 Duran misses with that punch. 0:8
01:23 Chavez just landed a three punch combo! 5:8
01:23 Duran appears shaken by those punches! 5:8
01:32 The two fighters lean on one another. Their arms are free and they should be throwing punches. Now they separate and the action resumes. 5:8
01:48 Duran throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 5:8
02:00 Duran just comes up short with that shot. 5:8
02:02 The cross scores for Chavez. He needs to throw that punch more often. 7:8
02:19 Duran circles around the ring. 7:8
02:30 Duran connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 7:10
02:40 Chavez doesn't have to look for Duran this round. He is right there in front of him. 7:10
02:47 Duran lands flush with a hard uppercut. 7:13
02:57 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 7:13
03:00 Duran lands a crushing cross! 7:17
03:00 Chavez is staggered… 7:17
03:00 The Referee has to get between Chavez and Duran as they glare at one another. He sends them to their corners as the bell sounds to end the round. 7:19

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 4 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:15 Julio Cesar Chavez holds his arms up in disgust as Duran holds him around his waist. 0:0
0:26 Steele steps in and breaks it up. 0:0
0:26 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:0
0:36 Chavez misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 0:0
0:53 Duran digs two shots to the body and then rips Chavez with a short uppercut on the inside. 0:3
01:11 * Chavez is told to watch holding and hitting by Steele 3:3
01:29 Duran backs away and hitches up his trunks. 3:3
01:32 Duran has Chavez trapped! 3:3
01:37 Duran circles left, then right in an attempt to cut off the ring. 3:3
01:47 Duran is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 3:3
02:04 Duran works his way in and leans on Chavez... 3:3
02:19 Steele moves in to break the clinch. 3:3
02:28 Chavez is holding... 3:3
02:32 Chavez uses his shoulder to force Duran out of the clinch. 3:3
02:37 Duran rips a hook to the head. 3:5
02:54 Chavez moves into a neutral corner. 3:5
02:58 Duran ties up Julio Cesar Chavez. Why would he want to clinch now? 3:5
03:00 Duran and Chavez each take a step back. 3:5
03:00 The round is over and the crowd is jeering and unless they want to hear more of it, these two fighters better start throwing some punches. 2:5

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 5 of this scheduled 12 rounder. 0:0
0:12 Chavez moves into the right corner. 0:0
0:16 Duran slides along the far ropes. 0:0
0:16 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:0
0:21 Chavez got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Gil Clancy's instructions work. 0:0
0:25 Chavez smothers Duran's attack as Duran tries to get off some shots inside. 0:0
0:36 Steele is really doing a good job of controlling this fight. He's making sure that these fighters keep it clean. 0:0
0:49 Roberto Duran can't find the range with that punch. 0:0
0:56 Chavez lands a smashing jab! 4:0
0:56 Roberto Duran appears shaken by this punch! 4:0
01:05 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 4:0
01:09 Duran just landed a three punch combo! 4:5
01:09 Julio Cesar Chavez was stopped cold by that series of shots! 4:5
01:21 Both fighters take a half-step back. 4:5
01:24 Duran has Chavez trapped in the left neutral corner... 4:5
01:28 Duran throws a crushing right to Chavez's jaw! 4:10
01:28 Chavez was staggered by that punch! 4:10
01:41 Chavez backs into his own corner... 4:10
01:41 Duran rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 4:12
01:52 He sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 4:14
02:07 Duran lands a devastating cross! 4:18
02:07 Chavez is suddenly in trouble! 4:18
02:16 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. 4:18
02:24 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 4:18
02:33 Steele separates the two... 4:18
02:38 The two men continue to measure one another. 4:18
02:48 Duran can't win this fight if he just throws one punch at a time. Now he just unloaded a flurry of punches and several scored cleanly. 4:20
03:00 Chavez 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. 4:20
03:00 There's the bell. Chavez wings a parting shot that misses. That was close. Round 5 is history. 4:21

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Duran is getting his full rest as he remains on his stool as the Round 6 bell sounds. Now he's up and his corner scrambles to exit the ring. 0:0
0:11 Chavez dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Roberto Duran back on his heels! 4:0
0:11 Duran seems to be regrouping after that blow... 4:0
0:16 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 4:0
0:20 Jimmy Glenn seemed to pump up Duran between rounds. 4:0
0:22 Duran slides into his own corner... 4:0
0:26 That was a straight right by Chavez! 8:0
0:26 Duran looks shaken! 8:0
0:36 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 8:0
0:40 Duran lands a solid cross! 8:4
0:40 Chavez looks shaken! 8:4
0:49 Steele is getting too involved in the fight and is becoming more of a factor than a referee is supposed to be. 8:4
0:53 Chavez has Duran cornered! 8:4
0:57 Chavez swings...and misses. 8:4
01:00 Roberto Duran shoots the cross in there, flush on the chin of Chavez. He rocks him with that one. 8:7
01:17 Chavez doesn't connect with the cross. 8:7
01:19 Duran scores with a quick hook to the head of Chavez after Chavez missed with a wild shot of his own. 8:9
01:32 The cross scores for Chavez. He needs to throw that punch more often. 10:9
01:42 Chavez is staying at the center of the ring. 10:9
01:47 Chavez fires and misses. 10:9
01:59 Chavez pushes Duran then steps away from him. 10:9
02:03 Roberto Duran's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 10:9
02:12 Duran is just missing by a hair with his punches. 10:9
02:24 Roberto Duran leaves the jab just short. 10:9
02:26 Chavez throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 12:9
02:52 Duran misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 12:9
02:59 Chavez scores with a tremendous left! 17:9
02:59 Duran is hurt! 17:9
03:00 Both fighters have their supporters and each man is receiving a well-deserved round of applause from a pumped up crowd! 19:9

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Duran looks a bit disgusted as Round 7 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Duran received a pep talk from Jimmy Glenn before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:12 Duran is in constant motion. He is making Chavez chase him. 0:0
0:12 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 0:0
0:17 Chavez backs into the upper left corner. 0:0
0:17 There's a wicked right by Duran. He had some steam on that punch. 0:3
0:26 Both fighters move to ring center. 0:3
0:30 Duran is moving around the ring nicely. 0:3
0:36 Both fighters are staying cautious, and keeping out of range. 0:3
0:39 Duran is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 0:5
0:54 Chavez lands a hard cross! 4:5
0:54 Roberto Duran appears to be stunned! 4:5
01:03 Chavez is trying to find his timing. Punches that were finding the mark before are missing now. 4:5
01:11 Chavez traps Duran's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Steele breaks it up. 4:5
01:29 * The referee cautions Julio Cesar Chavez about leaning on Duran's neck, as he separates the two fighters. 4:5
01:46 Chavez lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Duran on the end of that punch. 6:5
01:56 Duran takes a half step back as he tries to create some punching room. 6:5
01:59 Duran is trapped in Chavez's corner... 6:5
02:03 Chavez pins Duran's arms! The fighters are tied up... 6:5
02:12 Steele has to break them apart. 6:5
02:17 There's some nice hand speed. Duran fired off a volley of shots, several of which scored. 6:7
02:27 Chavez pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 8:7
02:36 Both fighters sneak a breather as they clinch. Now they move apart. 8:7
02:40 Chavez traps Duran in the corner! 8:7
02:44 Chavez tries to drop the right hand over the top but Duran ducks under it. 8:7
02:46 Duran scores with a nice short hook inside the defense of Chavez. 8:9
02:51 * Steele is talking to Chavez's corner men as he stops the round. Steele has stopped the round early and it appears to be an error on his part because no bell ever sounded. 8:9
02:51 Duran appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 8:9

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 8. 0:0
0:09 Duran rips off a series of jabs that score! Chavez eats them and tries to bull his way inside but Duran quickly ties him up. Now, they separate. 0:3
0:13 No blood, no bruises and no swelling; you wouldn't know that these guys are already in the 8th round of this fight. 0:3
0:23 The quickness and footwork of Duran is definitely keeping Chavez off balance. 0:3
0:31 Chavez rips away on the inside. That uppercut landed solidly and may have hurt Duran. It looked like his legs buckled ever so briefly. 3:3
0:41 Duran retreats into the upper corner. 3:3
0:45 Chavez doubled up on the hook. Did you see the water fly off Duran's head? 7:3
0:45 Duran is staggered… 7:3
0:54 The two fighters clinch, throwing feeble punches as they grab a quick breather. Now they back away from each other. 7:3
0:58 Duran seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 7:3
01:02 Duran retreats into a neutral corner. 7:3
01:06 Julio Cesar Chavez misses wildly with the hook. 7:3
01:08 Duran gets his head on the chest of Chavez. He tries to outmuscle him on the inside. Duran scores with a nice short hook to the head. 7:5
01:08 They're both coming in head down. Someone's going to get cut if this keeps occurring! 7:5
01:26 Duran just delivered a wake-up call!!! He hurt Chavez with a sharp combination! 7:9
01:26 Chavez seems to be back on an even keel after those blows... 7:9
01:47 Chavez is off target with that punch. 7:9
01:54 Chavez is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 7:9
02:02 Duran works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 7:9
02:13 Duran tries to push Chavez back in an attempt to gain room to punch. 7:9
02:16 The action slows for the moment. 7:9
02:23 Duran lands a solid cross! 7:14
02:23 Chavez was staggered by that punch! 7:14
02:37 Duran can't score with short uppercut inside. Chavez got his gloves in front of the punch. 7:14
02:48 Duran's punch actually goes behind Chavez as the latter moved inside just as Duran threw a looping shot. 7:14
02:55 * Duran is told to keep his punches up by Steele. 7:16
02:55 * Steele has taken a point away from Duran! 7:16
02:55 I don't know if there's enough time left in this round for Duran to finish Chavez off! 7:16
03:00 Chavez is running out of gas... 7:16
03:00 There's definitely a tiny bump under the left eye of Chavez. 7:16
03:00 It looks like Duran has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 7:16
03:00 The seconds jump into action in Chavez's corner as the bell sounds ending Round 8. 7:18

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Chavez and Duran leave their corners. 0:0
0:14 Duran lands a crushing cross! 0:4
0:14 OH! Duran landed it square and Chavez felt it! 0:4
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. 0:4
0:38 Steele has to pull the fighters away from each other as Duran locks up Julio Cesar Chavez's arms. 0:4
0:48 Now they break clean. 0:4
0:56 Chavez slides into a neutral corner... 0:4
01:00 That was a straight right by Duran! 0:8
01:00 Chavez was shaken by those blows! 0:8
01:05 The swelling under Chavez's left eye is causing him problems and it won't take much more to become a major handicap for him. 0:8
01:09 Both fighters ought to be using their jabs more to set up their other punches this round. 0:8
01:33 Steele tries to separate the boxers but Duran has a vice-like grip on Chavez. 0:8
01:45 Duran pushes Chavez away. 0:8
02:01 Chavez retreats into his own corner... 0:8
02:05 Duran holds his gloves high, bobbing and weaving, making it difficult for Chavez to score with a clean shot. 0:8
02:10 These guys are giving head feints, faking jabs, doing everything but throwing punches at the moment. 0:8
02:14 Both fighters are working the angles, looking to get the upper hand in this contest. 0:8
02:23 That right hook by Julio Cesar Chavez brings Duran up short! 4:8
02:23 Chavez caught Duran's attention with that hook. 4:8
02:33 Duran has Chavez pinned! 4:8
02:37 Julio Cesar Chavez is either lucky or has radar. Duran's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 4:8
02:49 It's a sweet uppercut by Duran! He snapped Chavez's head straight back with that punch! 4:13
02:49 Julio Cesar Chavez was stopped in his tracks by that shot… 4:13
02:54 Chavez is starting to carry his arms lower...he's tired. That's dangerous! 4:13
03:00 The fighters are at ring center... 4:13
03:00 Duran appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 4:13
03:00 And another stanza comes to a close with the bell. 4:13

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Steele motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 10. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Chavez is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:09 Chavez has Duran cornered! 0:0
0:13 Chavez misses wildly with the hook. 0:0
0:24 Duran frees himself from Chavez's clutches! They move to ring center now. 0:0
0:35 Julio Cesar Chavez picks off the jab thrown by Duran. 0:0
0:42 Roberto Duran has Chavez blocked in! 0:0
0:46 Duran misses wildly with the hook. 0:0
0:48 Chavez digs a short hook to ribs of Duran. 2:0
0:57 Duran fires a punch over the jab of Chavez and gets it in for points. 2:2
01:07 Both fighters are flatfooted now. Duran blasts home a short hook to the body. 2:5
01:24 Duran throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 2:5
01:31 There's a straight right by Chavez! 7:5
01:31 Duran was shaken by that blow! 7:5
01:40 Both fighters are staying cautious, and keeping out of range. 7:5
01:51 Chavez fires a lead right that Duran manages to avoid. 7:5
01:57 That was a straight right by Roberto Duran! 7:9
01:57 Chavez was shaken by those blows! 7:9
02:02 Chavez's vision has to be hampered by the ever-increasing swelling under his left eye. 7:9
02:11 Duran wraps up Julio Cesar Chavez. 7:9
02:16 Steele breaks them up... 7:9
02:21 It looks like both fighters would benefit if they could catch a second wind. 7:9
02:24 Chavez slides into a neutral corner... 7:9
02:24 Duran shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 7:11
02:37 Duran scores with a tremendous left! 7:16
02:37 Chavez looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 7:16
02:42 The swelling under Chavez's left eye can't get much worse as it has now ballooned into a major problem. 7:16
02:52 Duran has Chavez trapped in the near neutral corner... 7:16
02:56 Chavez tries to muscle inside but Duran clinches him. 7:16
03:00 Referee Steele has to separate the two... 7:16
03:00 It looks like Duran has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 7:16
03:00 Duran breathes heavily as he walks slowly back to his corner as Round 10 ends. 7:16

Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 With only two rounds of boxing left, it looks as if Chavez is going to need a miracle to win this fight. 0:0
0:08 Gil Clancy not only gave Chavez encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Duran. Now it's up to Chavez to implement it. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Chavez is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Chavez still has distension. 0:0
0:14 Duran's shot snaps Chavez's head back and appears to have hurt him! 0:4
0:14 Chavez was stopped cold by that blow! 0:4
0:23 Chavez's right cross gets in, making Duran blink. 3:4
0:37 Duran throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 3:4
0:46 Chavez slides into the corner... 3:4
0:51 Duran misses with that punch. 3:4
0:57 Not much happening at the moment. 3:4
01:02 Both fighters are exchanging blows! Roberto Duran scored more on that exchange. 5:7
01:16 Chavez misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 5:7
01:18 If Duran stays on the inside, he'd better keep busy. There he lands a short, crisp uppercut that scored big. 5:10
01:23 Chavez's left eye is an ugly mass of swelling and has to be an inviting target for Duran. 5:10
01:28 Chavez scores with a piston-like jab. 8:10
01:32 Duran needs to catch his second wind... 8:10
01:42 Duran throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Chavez but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 8:10
01:49 Duran lands a left hook and a right hook as he continues to find openings in Chavez's defense. 8:13
02:07 Duran just misses with a huge shot as Chavez chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 8:13
02:21 OH! Chavez landed the big hook flush! 12:13
02:21 Chavez just delivered some big time hurt with that hook! Even the fans at ringside felt that one! 12:13
02:31 Chavez retreats into a neutral corner. 12:13
02:35 Oh!!! Duran unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 12:18
02:35 Chavez is going to need to regroup after that blow... 12:18
02:40 The fighter, his corner, his opponent and the referee all have to be aware of the increasing swelling taking place under the left eye of Chavez. 12:18
02:44 Seems like both fighters are landing a lot of punches, but it is tough to tell just how much effect they are having. 12:18
02:50 Julio Cesar Chavez backs into a neutral corner. 12:18
02:50 Duran lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 12:20
03:00 The two fighters nod at each other as the crowd applauds both the action and the sportsmanship being displayed. 12:21

Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 As the bell sounds for the final round, it looks as if the scorecards will determine the outcome of this fight. 0:0
0:07 Duran's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:07 If the swelling was lessened by Chavez's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:09 Duran retreats into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:13 Julio Cesar Chavez wraps his arms around Duran. 0:0
0:18 * The referee is cautioning Duran about using his shoulders a bit too enthusiastically when he gets inside. 0:0
0:41 Chavez misses with that punch. 0:0
0:44 Both fighters are trying to work inside. It's Duran, though, who manages to score with a solid uppercut that hurt Julio Cesar Chavez. 0:3
0:53 Both fighters sneak a breather as they clinch. Now they move apart. 0:3
0:56 Chavez is motioning with his gloves for Duran to bring it on, but Chavez is not being overly aggressive himself right now. 0:3
01:07 Chavez can't find the range with that punch. 0:3
01:22 Chavez landed a sharp combination that rocked Duran back on his heels! 4:3
01:22 Duran is trying to regroup after those punches... 4:3
01:35 Chavez has Duran trapped in the upper left neutral corner... 4:3
01:40 Chavez fires and misses. 4:3
02:14 Chavez misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 4:3
02:17 Duran scores big with that hook to the jaw of Chavez. Chavez took a step back after absorbing that shot. 4:6
02:29 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 4:6
02:36 Chavez backs into the left corner. 4:6
02:36 Duran gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Chavez which made him blink. 4:8
02:46 Roberto Duran has a real weapon in his power jab; he should use it more. 4:11
03:00 Duran pins Chavez's arms. Now they move apart. 4:11
03:00 Steele separates them. 4:11
03:00 The fighters hug each other in the middle of the ring as the 12th and final round ends. 4:10

Fight Result

Here's Ed Darien with the call…

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

Torben Hansen, Denmark scores the bout 117 to 110

Anek Hongtongkam, Thailand scores the bout 117 to 110

Robert Paolino, United States scores the bout 116 to 111

The winner and new WBC lightweight champion by unanimous decision is Roberto Duran!


Score Cards

Torben Hansen Round Total
Denmark 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Julio Cesar Chavez 9 9 9 9 9 10 9 9 9 9 10 9 110
Roberto Duran 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 9 10 10 9 10 117

Anek Hongtongkam Round Total
Thailand 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Julio Cesar Chavez 9 9 9 9 9 10 10 9 9 9 9 9 110
Roberto Duran 10 10 10 10 10 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 117

Robert Paolino Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Julio Cesar Chavez 10 9 9 9 9 10 9 9 9 9 10 9 111
Roberto Duran 9 10 10 10 10 9 10 9 10 10 9 10 116

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Julio Cesar Chavez 28 27 27 27 27 30 28 27 27 27 29 27 331
Roberto Duran 29 30 30 30 30 27 29 27 30 30 28 30 350


Statistics
Categories Julio Cesar Chavez Roberto Duran
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 2.08 6.00
Hooks / Round 4.92 6.00
Crosses / Round 2.92 4.25
Combinations / Round 2.08 7.67
Uppercuts / Round 2.00 4.50
Punches Landed / Round 14.00 28.42
Punches Missed / Round 48.58 61.42
Punching Accuracy 22.4% 31.6%
Total Number of Fouls 3 2
Low Blow 1
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Using Shoulder 1 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1

Foul Penalties:
Point Deduction 1
Caution 3 1
Suffered Accidental Head Butt 1 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1

No cuts occured

Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 1 / 1
Fight Inside 4 / 4 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 1 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 0 / 0 9 / 9
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 5 / 5 0 / 0
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0


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