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(Light-Heavyweight) Tecumseh Sherman defeated J.J. Mercer by knockout (KO) in round 9.

Match Friday, July 28, 2017

In this corner, standing 5 feet and 6 inches (168 centimeters) tall weighing in at 175 pounds (79 kilograms) is J.J. Mercer !!

In this corner, standing 5 feet and 4 inches (163 centimeters) tall weighing in at 175 pounds (79 kilograms) is Tecumseh Sherman!!

The referee for this bout will be Dalby Shirley.

ROUND 1

Mercer stays outside and uses his jab.
Sherman looks for the right opportunity.

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+Mercer hits with a flurry of wild blows to the mouth.
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+Mercer connects with a flurry of furious punches to the face.
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+Mercer backs up Sherman with a flurry of light punches to the temple.
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+Mercer lands a series of loud punches to the nose.
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+Mercer rocks Sherman with a pair of quick punches to the temple.
+Sherman rocks Mercer with a heavy uppercut to the jaw.
+Mercer smashes Sherman with a barrage of mean punches to the head. Sherman is hurt!
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+Mercer connects with a light hook to the head.
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+Mercer hits Sherman with a series of heavy punches to the chin. Sherman beats a hasty retreat.
+Sherman connects with a series of furious punches to the nose.
Sherman lands a ferocious smash to the jaw and Mercer is knocked out of the ring!!

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Mercer struggles to his feet and the fight goes on.
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-Sherman probes with a series of left punches to the mouth, but Mercer leaps aside.
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+Sherman catches Mercer with a volley of blows to the head. Mercer sneers "My little sister can hit harder than you!"
+Mercer lashes out with a pair of furious punches to the nose!!
+Mercer hits with a flurry of glancing punches to the chin.
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-Sherman attempts a cross to the mouth, but only hits air.
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+Sherman rocks Mercer with a flurry of punches to the mouth. Mercer sneers "My little sister can hit harder than you!"
Sherman lands a sudden left blow to the temple and Mercer's knees buckle -- he topples to the canvas!!

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Mercer struggles to his feet and the fight goes on.
+Mercer stuns Sherman with a pair of nasty blows to the head.
+Mercer hits with a series of mean punches to the head. Sherman sneers "My little sister can hit harder than you!"
+Mercer lands a furious jab to the ribs!
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+Sherman tattoos Mercer with a barrage of light shots to the eye.
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+Mercer strikes with a volley of heavy punches to the solar plexus.
-Sherman probes with a series of punches to the temple, but Mercer covers himself well.
+Mercer smacks Sherman with a series of punches to the face!
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BELL

According to the commentator:

J.J. Mercer landed 46 of 46 punches, and Tecumseh Sherman landed 18 of 33 punches.

Tecumseh Sherman won the round 10-7

Tecumseh Sherman is winning the fight 10-7


Mercer doesn't even want to rest! He has a bloody lip.

Sherman doesn't even want to rest!



ROUND 2

Mercer stays outside and uses his jab.
Sherman comes out fighting.

-Mercer probes with a series of punches to the face, but Sherman ducks just in time.
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+Mercer strikes with a pair of stinging punches to the nose. Sherman sneers "My little sister can hit harder than you!"
+Sherman smashes Mercer with a pair of quick punches to the solar plexus.
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+Sherman attacks with a flurry of punches to the stomach. Mercer doesn't notice.
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-Sherman tries to land a volley of right shots to the stomach, but falls short.
+Mercer fires a pair of nasty punches to the nose.
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-Mercer lunges with a left right to the stomach, but Sherman escapes.
+Mercer punches Sherman with a volley of punches to the chest.
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+Mercer lands a pair of glancing punches to the solar plexus. Sherman ignores it.
+Mercer wallops Sherman with a series of loud blows to the jaw.
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+Mercer pops Sherman with a volley of nasty shots to the stomach!
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-Sherman launches a volley of right punches to the ribs, but misses completely.
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+Mercer tosses a volley of off balance punches to the temple.
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-Sherman tries to land a barrage of punches to the stomach, but only hits air.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

J.J. Mercer landed 33 of 49 punches, and Tecumseh Sherman landed 11 of 26 punches.

J.J. Mercer won the round 10-9

Tecumseh Sherman is winning the fight 19-17


Mercer remains standing while the trainer wipes him down. He has a bloody lip.

Sherman doesn't even want to rest!



ROUND 3

Mercer stays outside and uses his jab.
Sherman comes out fighting.

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+Mercer tosses a flurry of hard punches to the ribs.
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+Mercer solidly lands a cross to the stomach. Sherman sneers "My grandmother can hit harder than that!"
+Sherman connects with a barrage of off balance blows to the chest.
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-Mercer lashes out with a pair of left shots to the head, but Sherman hides behind his gloves.
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+Sherman hits Mercer with a barrage of shots to the chest.
-Mercer charges with a flurry of punches to the chest, but he's too slow.
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+Mercer grazes Sherman with a sweeping right to the jaw.
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-Mercer tries a pair of right punches to the ribs, but comes up empty.
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-Sherman paws a flurry of right punches to the solar plexus, but Mercer hides behind his gloves.
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+Mercer wakes up the fans with a loud jab to the temple!
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-Sherman probes with a volley of right shots to the ribs, but Mercer covers himself well.
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+Mercer hammers Sherman with a flurry of furious punches to the jaw. Sherman sneers "Is that the best you can do?"
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BELL

According to the commentator:

J.J. Mercer landed 32 of 44 punches, and Tecumseh Sherman landed 13 of 25 punches.

J.J. Mercer won the round 10-9

Tecumseh Sherman is winning the fight 28-27


Mercer grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool. He has a broken tooth.

Sherman remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.



ROUND 4

Mercer is backpedaling. (using the ring)
Sherman comes out fighting.

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-Mercer fires a series of right punches to the eye, but loses his balance.
-Sherman paws a pair of blows to the stomach, but Mercer deftly avoits it.
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+Sherman shakes Mercer with a series of punches to the solar plexus.
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+Mercer hits Sherman with a flurry of hard punches to the eye.
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+Mercer fires a barrage of stiff punches to the chest.
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+Sherman clocks Mercer with a volley of mean blows to the stomach.
-Sherman launches a flurry of left punches to the chest, but falls short.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

J.J. Mercer landed 15 of 24 punches, and Tecumseh Sherman landed 14 of 34 punches.

Tecumseh Sherman won the round 10-9

Tecumseh Sherman is winning the fight 38-36


Mercer grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool. He has a broken tooth.

Sherman remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.



ROUND 5

Mercer stays outside and uses his jab.
Sherman comes out fighting.

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-Mercer attempts a pair of shots to the face, but only hits air.
+Mercer scores with a flurry of vicious punches to the solar plexus! Sherman gets mad!
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+Mercer pokes Sherman with a barrage of punches to the face.
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-Sherman lunges with a barrage of right punches to the stomach, but loses his balance.
+Sherman jars Mercer with a barrage of solid blows to the stomach.
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+Mercer tags Sherman with a quick left to the eye.
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+Sherman staggers Mercer with a series of commanding punches to the ribs. Mercer retreats to the far corner.
-Sherman probes with a series of shots to the ribs, but Mercer hides behind his gloves.
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+Mercer jars Sherman with a series of nice blows to the mouth.
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+Mercer nails Sherman with a flurry of blows to the stomach.
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-Sherman tries to land a series of right punches to the solar plexus, but Mercer narrowly avoids it
-Mercer attempts a series of punches to the nose, but Sherman stays away from it.
+Mercer fires a barrage of powerful shots to the ribs! Sherman backpedals to his own corner.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

J.J. Mercer landed 31 of 49 punches, and Tecumseh Sherman landed 16 of 33 punches.

Tecumseh Sherman won the round 10-9

Tecumseh Sherman is winning the fight 48-45


Mercer is obviously tired. He has a broken tooth.

Sherman remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.



ROUND 6

Mercer stays outside and uses his jab.
Sherman comes out fighting.

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-Mercer tries a left left to the chin, but comes up empty.
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+Mercer connects with a volley of hard punches to the chin!!
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+Sherman tattoos Mercer with a series of vicious punches to the stomach. Mercer hangs on until the referee breaks them up.
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+Sherman solidly lands a pair of punches to the chest!
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+Mercer nails Sherman with a right to the solar plexus.
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-Sherman throws a barrage of left punches to the ribs, but Mercer beats a hasty retreat.
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+Sherman pummels Mercer with a cross to the ribs. Mercer sneers "Is that the best you can do?"
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-Sherman probes with a volley of left shots to the ribs, but Mercer stays away from it.
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-Mercer launches a pair of left punches to the face, but Sherman leaps aside.
-Sherman tries to land a series of shots to the solar plexus, but is ineffective.
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+Mercer slams Sherman with a jab to the nose.
-Mercer attacks with a pair of punches to the chest, but Sherman beats a hasty retreat.
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+Mercer pokes Sherman with a pair of quick punches to the jaw!!
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BELL

According to the commentator:

J.J. Mercer landed 28 of 50 punches, and Tecumseh Sherman landed 17 of 33 punches.

This round was a 10-10 tie.

Tecumseh Sherman is winning the fight 58-55


Mercer is slowing down. He has a broken tooth.

Sherman grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.



ROUND 7

Mercer stays outside and uses his jab.
Sherman looks for the right opportunity.

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+Mercer fires a flurry of quick punches to the mouth.
+Sherman rocks Mercer with a pair of wild punches to the face. Mercer sneers "My little sister can hit harder than you!"
Sherman lands a powerful punch in the nose and Mercer is knocked out of the ring!!

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Mercer struggles to his feet and the fight goes on.
-Mercer launches a pair of right punches to the ribs, but misses completely.
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+Mercer jolts Sherman with a volley of off balance punches to the chin. Sherman beats a hasty retreat.
-Sherman probes with a volley of left punches to the mouth, but Mercer hides behind his gloves.
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+Sherman hammers Mercer with a barrage of powerful blows to the mouth!
-Mercer probes with a volley of blows to the nose, but misses.
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+Mercer hits with a quick cross to the solar plexus.
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+Sherman wakes up the fans with a glancing left to the jaw.
Sherman lands a terrific uppercut and Mercer is knocked out of the ring!!

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Mercer struggles to his feet and the fight goes on.
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-Sherman lunges with a flurry of punches to the mouth, but Mercer deftly avoits it.
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+Sherman nails Mercer with a barrage of quick shots to the chin!
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+Mercer hits with a barrage of stiff punches to the chest!!
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+Sherman hurts Mercer with a volley of quick blows to the head.
-Sherman paws a volley of blows to the mouth, but to no avail.
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+Mercer hurts Sherman with a volley of nice punches to the chest. Sherman covers up.
+Mercer backs up Sherman with a series of blows to the temple.
+Mercer throws a volley of shots to the jaw.
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-Mercer attacks with a pair of right punches to the nose, but flails uselessly.

BELL

According to the commentator:

J.J. Mercer landed 32 of 49 punches, and Tecumseh Sherman landed 17 of 34 punches.

Tecumseh Sherman won the round 10-7

Tecumseh Sherman is winning the fight 68-62


Mercer looks exhausted. He has swelling above the right eye. He has a broken tooth.

Sherman grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.



ROUND 8

Mercer is backpedaling. (using the ring)
Sherman comes out fighting.

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-Sherman tries a barrage of punches to the solar plexus, but Mercer ties him up.
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+Sherman jars Mercer with a pair of quick shots to the ribs.
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+Sherman lashes out with a volley of blows to the stomach! Mercer doesn't notice.
-Mercer lashes out with a barrage of left punches to the ribs, but is ineffective.
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-Sherman probes with a flurry of right punches to the stomach, but only hits air.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

J.J. Mercer landed 3 of 8 punches, and Tecumseh Sherman landed 18 of 31 punches.

Tecumseh Sherman won the round 10-9

Tecumseh Sherman is winning the fight 78-71


Mercer collapses limply onto his stool. He has swelling above the right eye. He has a broken tooth.

Sherman grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.



ROUND 9

Mercer stays outside and uses his jab.
Sherman comes out fighting.

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+Sherman throws a volley of blows to the temple. Mercer asks for time to wipe off the blood.
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+Mercer hits with a series of painful punches to the eye.
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+Mercer throws a series of punches to the chin.
+Sherman connects with a left to the temple. Mercer asks for time to wipe off the blood.
-Sherman probes with a volley of right blows to the chin, but misses.
-Sherman lunges with a series of shots to the jaw, but Mercer ties him up.
+Sherman wakes up the fans with a flurry of glancing punches to the mouth.
Sherman lands a blood spattering blow to the head and Mercer falls senseless!!

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Mercer struggles to his feet and the fight goes on.
-Mercer fires a jab to the nose, but Sherman backs out of it.
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-Mercer tries a flurry of left punches to the eye, but only hits air.
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-Mercer paws a volley of punches to the stomach, but flails uselessly.
+Sherman wakes up the fans with a pair of punches to the mouth.
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-Mercer paws a barrage of punches to the eye, but misses.
+Sherman takes charge with a flurry of stinging shots to the temple.
Sherman lands a slow motion right blow to the temple and Mercer lands flat on his back!!

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Mercer struggles to his feet and the fight goes on.
+Sherman suprises Mercer with a pair of blows to the mouth.
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-Mercer probes with a flurry of blows to the chin, but Sherman takes it in the forearms.
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+Sherman hits with a series of blows to the face.
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+ The fighters exchange shots to the eye.
+Sherman connects with a pair of stinging shots to the head!!
Sherman lands a lightning right haymaker and Mercer's legs turn to jelly -- down he goes!!

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TEN
He's Out!
Tecumseh Sherman wins by a Knock Out!!

BELL
Mercer collapses limply onto his stool. He has gash above the right eye. He has the right eye swollen shut. He has a broken tooth.

Sherman grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.






Judge Guimond had the fight scored as follows:

Round 1: Tecumseh Sherman 10-7
Round 2: J.J. Mercer 10-9
Round 3: J.J. Mercer 10-9
Round 4: Tecumseh Sherman 10-9
Round 5: J.J. Mercer 10-9
Round 6: Tecumseh Sherman 10-9
Round 7: Tecumseh Sherman 10-7
Round 8: Tecumseh Sherman 10-9


Judge Leinbach had the fight scored as follows:

Round 1: Tecumseh Sherman 10-7
Round 2: J.J. Mercer 10-9
Round 3: J.J. Mercer 10-9
Round 4: Tecumseh Sherman 10-9
Round 5: A 10-10 tie.
Round 6: Tecumseh Sherman 10-9
Round 7: Tecumseh Sherman 10-7
Round 8: Tecumseh Sherman 10-9


Larry Holmes had the fight scored as follows:

Round 1: Tecumseh Sherman 10-7
Round 2: J.J. Mercer 10-9
Round 3: J.J. Mercer 10-9
Round 4: Tecumseh Sherman 10-9
Round 5: Tecumseh Sherman 10-9
Round 6: Tecumseh Sherman 10-9
Round 7: Tecumseh Sherman 10-7
Round 8: Tecumseh Sherman 10-9

Tecumseh Sherman wins by a knockout!