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(Heavyweight) lino defeated Earl Sinclair by unanimous decision: 114-112, 114-112, 114-112.

Match Friday, April 14, 2000

In this corner, standing 5 feet and 10 inches (178 centimeters) tall weighing in at 247 pounds (112 kilograms) is lino!!

In this corner, standing 6 feet and 8 inches (203 centimeters) tall weighing in at 224 pounds (102 kilograms) is Earl Sinclair!!

The referee for this bout will be Richard Steele.

ROUND 1

Lino clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Sinclair backpedals and jabs.

-Lino probes with a barrage of right shots to the stomach, but misses completely.
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+Sinclair tosses a flurry of punches to the temple. Lino laughs!
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Sinclair tries to attack, but Lino hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Sinclair catches Lino with a volley of punches to the mouth!
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Sinclair tries to attack, but Lino hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Lino fires a series of punches to the stomach, but to no avail.
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+Sinclair tags Lino with a barrage of punches to the stomach. Lino seems wobbly!
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+Lino hits with a barrage of punches to the chest.
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+Sinclair fires a series of stiff punches to the eye.
Sinclair tries to attack, but Lino hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Sinclair connects with a barrage of stiff punches to the face.
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-Lino lunges with a hook to the chest, but Sinclair narrowly avoids it
+Sinclair hits Lino with a pair of punches to the nose.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

lino landed 6 of 24 punches, and Earl Sinclair landed 36 of 36 punches.

Earl Sinclair won the round 10-9

Earl Sinclair is winning the fight 10-9


Lino doesn't want to stop fighting!

Sinclair doesn't want to stop fighting!



ROUND 2

Lino clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Sinclair backpedals and jabs.

+Lino slams Sinclair with a barrage of shots to the solar plexus.
-Lino tries a volley of punches to the solar plexus, but to no avail.
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+Lino lands a barrage of shots to the stomach.
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Sinclair tries to attack, but Lino hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Sinclair tries to attack, but Lino hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Sinclair shakes Lino with a pair of commanding punches to the temple!
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+Sinclair pummels Lino with a series of mean punches to the eye. Lino sneers "Is that the best you can do?"
+Lino annoys Sinclair with a series of light blows to the chest.
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+Sinclair grazes Lino with a flurry of solid punches to the solar plexus. Lino hangs on until the referee breaks them up.
-Lino tries to land a volley of shots to the solar plexus, but goes wide.
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-Lino launches a flurry of left punches to the stomach, but Sinclair blocks.
+Sinclair connects with a barrage of commanding punches to the mouth.
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+Sinclair hits with a series of strong punches to the stomach.
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-Lino attempts a barrage of punches to the ribs, but Sinclair leaps aside.
-Lino probes with a series of right shots to the stomach, but goes wide.
-Lino attempts a uppercut to the stomach, but Sinclair leaps aside.
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-Lino attacks with a pair of punches to the stomach, but Sinclair steps aside and laughs.
+Sinclair connects with a flurry of wild punches to the jaw. Lino backpedals to his own corner.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

lino landed 16 of 49 punches, and Earl Sinclair landed 38 of 38 punches.

Earl Sinclair won the round 10-9

Earl Sinclair is winning the fight 20-18


Lino doesn't want to stop fighting!

Sinclair doesn't even want to rest!



ROUND 3

Lino clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Sinclair stays outside and uses his jab.

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Sinclair tries to attack, but Lino hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Sinclair punches Lino with a furious hook to the stomach!
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+Lino belts Sinclair with a volley of light blows to the chest.
-Lino probes with a pair of left punches to the solar plexus, but is ineffective.
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-Lino fires a series of shots to the stomach, but comes up empty.
+Sinclair punches Lino with a barrage of vicious punches to the stomach!!
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+Lino pops Sinclair with a pair of heavy punches to the chest.
-Lino lashes out with a straight right to the stomach, but Sinclair covers himself well.
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+Sinclair throws a pair of loud punches to the stomach.
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+Sinclair jars Lino with a volley of punches to the chest. Lino quickly recovers.
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-Lino fires a flurry of left punches to the chest, but only hits air.
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+Lino rocks Sinclair with a pair of stiff punches to the chest.
Sinclair tries to attack, but Lino hangs on until the referee separates them.

-Lino probes with a volley of right blows to the stomach, but Sinclair beats a hasty retreat.
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+Sinclair pops Lino with a volley of painful punches to the stomach.
Sinclair tries to attack, but Lino hangs on until the referee separates them.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

lino landed 16 of 47 punches, and Earl Sinclair landed 28 of 33 punches.

Earl Sinclair won the round 10-9

Earl Sinclair is winning the fight 30-27


Lino doesn't even want to rest!

Sinclair remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.



ROUND 4

Lino fights inside. (inside)
Sinclair stays outside and uses his jab.

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+Sinclair takes charge with a series of painful blows to the ribs.
-Lino probes with a pair of right blows to the chin, but falls short.
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-Lino attempts a right cross to the eye, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
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-Lino throws a pair of punches to the jaw, but Sinclair blocks.
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+Lino tosses a stinging jab to the mouth.
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+Sinclair shakes Lino with a volley of punches to the chest.
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+Sinclair backs up Lino with a flurry of punches to the stomach!!
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+Sinclair fires a barrage of vicious punches to the solar plexus.
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+Lino solidly lands a series of punches to the head.
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+Sinclair lashes out with a volley of hard punches to the ribs.
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+Sinclair tags Lino with a barrage of stiff punches to the chest! Lino sneers "My little sister can hit harder than you!"
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BELL

According to the commentator:

lino landed 11 of 33 punches, and Earl Sinclair landed 29 of 34 punches.

Earl Sinclair won the round 10-9

Earl Sinclair is winning the fight 40-36


Lino doesn't even want to rest!

Sinclair grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool. He has a bloody nose.



ROUND 5

Lino clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Sinclair is backpedaling. (using the ring)

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Sinclair tries to attack, but Lino hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Lino wallops Sinclair with a pair of furious shots to the ribs.
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Sinclair tries to attack, but Lino hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Sinclair clocks Lino with a roundhouse to the chin. Lino hangs on until the referee breaks them up.
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Sinclair tries to attack, but Lino hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Lino charges with a left left to the ribs, but he's too slow.
-Lino throws a flurry of punches to the ribs, but he's too slow.
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-Lino probes with a pair of left shots to the ribs, but Sinclair takes it in the forearms.

BELL

According to the commentator:

lino landed 5 of 24 punches, and Earl Sinclair landed 12 of 16 punches.

lino won the round 10-9

Earl Sinclair is winning the fight 49-46


Lino doesn't even want to rest!

Sinclair grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool. He has a bloody nose.



ROUND 6

Lino clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Sinclair is backpedaling. (using the ring)

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+Sinclair jolts Lino with a jab to the jaw.
Sinclair tries to attack, but Lino hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Lino attacks with a volley of heavy shots to the chest!!
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Sinclair tries to attack, but Lino hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Lino probes with a volley of shots to the stomach, but Sinclair ducks just in time.
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-Lino attempts a flurry of punches to the stomach, but Sinclair narrowly avoids it
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-Lino paws a flurry of blows to the stomach, but Sinclair ducks just in time.
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+Sinclair staggers Lino with a loud cross to the head.
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Sinclair tries to attack, but Lino hangs on until the referee separates them.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

lino landed 6 of 26 punches, and Earl Sinclair landed 11 of 14 punches.

lino won the round 10-9

Earl Sinclair is winning the fight 58-56


Lino doesn't even want to rest!

Sinclair grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool. He has a bloody nose.



ROUND 7

Lino fights inside. (inside)
Sinclair backpedals and jabs.

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-Lino fires a right cross to the eye, but comes up empty.
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+Sinclair lands a flurry of punches to the nose. Lino is hurt!
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+Lino attacks with a pair of punches to the head.
+Sinclair wallops Lino with a barrage of punches to the jaw!
-Lino throws a barrage of blows to the eye, but comes up empty.
+Lino tattoos Sinclair with a barrage of vicious shots to the head.
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+Sinclair tags Lino with a barrage of light punches to the mouth.
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+Sinclair lands a pair of powerful punches to the mouth.
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-Lino attacks with a series of punches to the face, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
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-Lino throws a series of shots to the mouth, but loses his balance.
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+Sinclair thumps Lino with a loud roundhouse to the chin.
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+Sinclair annoys Lino with a volley of off balance punches to the head!!
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BELL

According to the commentator:

lino landed 12 of 33 punches, and Earl Sinclair landed 28 of 31 punches.

Earl Sinclair won the round 10-9

Earl Sinclair is winning the fight 68-65


Lino doesn't even want to rest!

Sinclair grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool. He has a bloody nose.



ROUND 8

Lino grabs his opponent and pounds him. (clinching)
Sinclair is backpedaling. (using the ring)

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Sinclair tries to attack, but Lino hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Lino attacks with a left left to the chest, but to no avail.
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-Lino lunges with a series of right shots to the stomach, but falls short.
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-Sinclair throws a flurry of right punches to the solar plexus, but is ineffective.
-Lino lunges with a flurry of left blows to the stomach, but to no avail.
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+Sinclair throws a volley of stinging punches to the temple.
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Sinclair tries to attack, but Lino hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Lino rocks Sinclair with a series of glancing punches to the ribs.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

lino landed 5 of 26 punches, and Earl Sinclair landed 10 of 16 punches.

lino won the round 10-9

Earl Sinclair is winning the fight 77-75


Lino doesn't even want to rest!

Sinclair grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool. He has a bloody nose.



ROUND 9

Lino clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Sinclair backpedals and jabs.

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Sinclair tries to attack, but Lino hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Lino attempts a volley of left punches to the chest, but Sinclair covers himself well.
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Sinclair tries to attack, but Lino hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Sinclair attacks with a barrage of punches to the jaw, but Lino backs out of it.
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+Sinclair attacks with a volley of shots to the eye.
+Sinclair catches Lino with a series of loud punches to the jaw.
+Sinclair drills Lino with a pair of stinging punches to the mouth. Lino shakes his head to clear it.
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-Lino attempts a series of punches to the stomach, but Sinclair narrowly avoids it
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+Lino scores with a wild cross to the ribs!
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+Sinclair smashes Lino with a series of punches to the jaw.
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-Lino probes with a series of left punches to the stomach, but Sinclair quickly backs away.
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-Lino probes with a volley of punches to the stomach, but is ineffective.
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-Lino probes with a series of punches to the chest, but misses.
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-Lino throws a series of right shots to the stomach, but Sinclair ducks.
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+Lino rocks Sinclair with a volley of shots to the chest.
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-Lino charges with a uppercut to the stomach, but Sinclair ducks.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

lino landed 17 of 50 punches, and Earl Sinclair landed 21 of 34 punches.

lino won the round 10-9

Earl Sinclair is winning the fight 86-85


Lino remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.

Sinclair is obviously tired. He has a bloody nose.



ROUND 10

Lino fights inside. (inside)
Sinclair stays outside and uses his jab.

+Sinclair lands a volley of stiff punches to the chin. Lino sneers "My little sister can hit harder than you!"
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+Sinclair staggers Lino with a barrage of heavy punches to the jaw. Lino shakes his head to clear it.
-Lino launches a pair of right punches to the face, but comes up empty.
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+Sinclair drills Lino with a flurry of punches to the head.
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-Lino attempts a flurry of right punches to the eye, but fails to score.
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+Sinclair connects with a flurry of punches to the eye!
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+Sinclair drills Lino with a pair of mean punches to the face. Lino sneers "My little sister can hit harder than you!"
+Sinclair lands a series of punches to the mouth! Lino quickly recovers.
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+Lino pokes Sinclair with a pair of shots to the face.
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-Lino charges with a flurry of right punches to the temple, but loses his balance.
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-Sinclair fires a volley of punches to the temple, but falls short.
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+Sinclair tosses a glancing straight right to the head.
-Lino paws a volley of shots to the chin, but is ineffective.
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-Lino attacks with a left cross to the jaw, but goes wide.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

lino landed 11 of 32 punches, and Earl Sinclair landed 36 of 42 punches.

Earl Sinclair won the round 10-9

Earl Sinclair is winning the fight 96-94


Lino remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.

Sinclair is obviously tired. He has a bloody nose.



ROUND 11

Lino is a raging bull!. (all-out)
Sinclair backpedals and jabs.

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+Sinclair hits with a barrage of vicious punches to the temple!!
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-Lino launches a volley of left punches to the head, but Sinclair leaps aside.
+Sinclair hits with a pair of light shots to the head.
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+Sinclair fires a pair of nice punches to the chin. Lino asks for time to wipe off the blood.
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-Lino launches a barrage of punches to the eye, but Sinclair escapes.
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+Lino shakes Sinclair with a barrage of stinging punches to the temple!!
Lino lands a bone crushing right smash to the jaw and Sinclair is knocked down!!

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Sinclair struggles to his feet and the fight goes on.
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-Lino launches a shot to the eye, but falls short.
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+Sinclair hits with a pair of punches to the temple.
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+Lino pokes Sinclair with a loud right to the nose.
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+Sinclair pummels Lino with a series of off balance punches to the nose.
+Sinclair hits Lino with a volley of stinging punches to the face.
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+Lino stuns Sinclair with a straight right to the eye.
Lino lands a vicious haymaker and Sinclair staggers. He reaches for the ropes ... and misses -- Flop!!

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Sinclair struggles to his feet and the fight goes on.
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+Lino clocks Sinclair with a flurry of loud shots to the face!
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-Lino paws a flurry of roundhouses to the face, but is ineffective.
-Sinclair attacks with a series of punches to the temple, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

lino landed 13 of 34 punches, and Earl Sinclair landed 26 of 32 punches.

lino won the round 10-7

lino is winning the fight 104-103


Lino remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.

Sinclair is slowing down. He has swelling above the left eye. He has a bloody nose.



ROUND 12

Lino clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Sinclair backpedals and jabs.

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-Lino charges with a volley of punches to the temple, but fails to score.
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-Lino launches a barrage of punches to the mouth, but Sinclair ducks just in time.
+Sinclair grazes Lino with a barrage of wild punches to the face. Lino laughs!
-Lino tries to land a roundhouse to the eye, but he's too slow.
+Lino hits with a series of powerful punches to the nose.
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+Lino hits Sinclair with a volley of commanding shots to the head!!
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-Lino lashes out with a series of right shots to the head, but is ineffective.
-Lino launches a barrage of blows to the chin, but Sinclair steps aside.
-Lino probes with a barrage of right punches to the face, but fails to score.
Sinclair tries to attack, but Lino hangs on until the referee separates them.
Sinclair tries to attack, but Lino hangs on until the referee separates them.

+Lino rocks Sinclair with a series of punches to the mouth.
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-Lino tries to land a flurry of blows to the head, but comes up empty.
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+Lino pounds Sinclair with a pair of painful blows to the temple.
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-Lino throws a flurry of punches to the jaw, but Sinclair steps aside and laughs.
Sinclair tries to attack, but Lino hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Sinclair attacks with a pair of stinging punches to the mouth. Lino laughs!
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+Sinclair hits with a right to the head.
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-Sinclair paws a barrage of punches to the temple, but Lino quickly backs away.
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+Sinclair pops Lino with a volley of mean punches to the temple.
Sinclair tries to attack, but Lino hangs on until the referee separates them.

-Lino launches a flurry of right punches to the face, but Sinclair leaps aside.
Sinclair tries to attack, but Lino hangs on until the referee separates them.

+Sinclair pummels Lino with a barrage of strong punches to the head.
+Sinclair jars Lino with a volley of nasty punches to the ribs. Lino grimaces in pain.
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+ The fighters trade punches to the temple.

BELL

According to the commentator:

lino landed 28 of 68 punches, and Earl Sinclair landed 35 of 55 punches.

lino won the round 10-9

lino is winning the fight 114-112


Lino grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.

Sinclair is slowing down. He has swelling above the right eye. He has the left eye swollen shut. He has a bloody nose.




The judges decisions are:


Judge Guimond scores the fight as follows:

Round 1: Earl Sinclair 10-9
Round 2: Earl Sinclair 10-9
Round 3: Earl Sinclair 10-9
Round 4: Earl Sinclair 10-9
Round 5: lino 10-9
Round 6: lino 10-9
Round 7: Earl Sinclair 10-9
Round 8: lino 10-9
Round 9: lino 10-9
Round 10: Earl Sinclair 10-9
Round 11: lino 10-7
Round 12: lino 10-9

Total Score: lino 114-112


Judge Leinbach scores the fight as follows:

Round 1: Earl Sinclair 10-9
Round 2: Earl Sinclair 10-9
Round 3: Earl Sinclair 10-9
Round 4: Earl Sinclair 10-9
Round 5: lino 10-9
Round 6: lino 10-9
Round 7: Earl Sinclair 10-9
Round 8: lino 10-9
Round 9: lino 10-9
Round 10: Earl Sinclair 10-9
Round 11: lino 10-7
Round 12: lino 10-9

Total Score: lino 114-112


Larry Holmes scores the fight as follows:

Round 1: Earl Sinclair 10-9
Round 2: Earl Sinclair 10-9
Round 3: Earl Sinclair 10-9
Round 4: Earl Sinclair 10-9
Round 5: lino 10-9
Round 6: lino 10-9
Round 7: Earl Sinclair 10-9
Round 8: lino 10-9
Round 9: lino 10-9
Round 10: Earl Sinclair 10-9
Round 11: lino 10-7
Round 12: lino 10-9

Total Score: lino 114-112

lino wins by decision!