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(Heavyweight) Bob Dobbs defeated LENNOX LEWIS by unanimous decision: 115-113, 115-113, 115-113.

Match Friday, April 14, 2000

In this corner, standing 6 feet and 9 inches (206 centimeters) tall weighing in at 273 pounds (124 kilograms) is LENNOX LEWIS!!

In this corner, standing 5 feet and 8 inches (173 centimeters) tall weighing in at 213 pounds (97 kilograms) is Bob Dobbs!!

The referee for this bout will be Richard Steele.

ROUND 1

Lewis is backpedaling. (using the ring)
Dobbs clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)

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-Lewis probes with a flurry of left punches to the ribs, but Dobbs narrowly avoids it
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Lewis tries to attack, but Dobbs hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Dobbs attacks with a barrage of left blows to the mouth, but comes up empty.
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-Dobbs throws a series of right punches to the temple, but to no avail.
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+Lewis attacks with a series of quick shots to the stomach. Dobbs hangs on until the referee breaks them up.
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+Dobbs stuns Lewis with a barrage of punches to the mouth.
Lewis tries to attack, but Dobbs hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Dobbs launches a hook to the mouth, but Lewis steps aside and laughs.
Lewis tries to attack, but Dobbs hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Lewis tries to attack, but Dobbs hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Dobbs backs up Lewis with a barrage of punches to the face.
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+Lewis hits with a volley of punches to the chest. Dobbs sneers "Is that the best you can do?"
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+Lewis tosses a pair of heavy shots to the ribs. Dobbs hangs on until the referee breaks them up.
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+Dobbs hits with a pair of wild punches to the face.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

LENNOX LEWIS landed 17 of 25 punches, and Bob Dobbs landed 14 of 30 punches.

Bob Dobbs won the round 10-9

Bob Dobbs is winning the fight 10-9


Lewis doesn't want to stop fighting! He has swelling above the right eye.

Dobbs doesn't want to stop fighting!



ROUND 2

Lewis tries to cut off the ring. (cutting off the ring)
Dobbs clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)

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Lewis tries to attack, but Dobbs hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Dobbs probes with a pair of right punches to the nose, but misses.
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+Dobbs hits Lewis with a pair of off balance shots to the jaw.
-Lewis attempts a flurry of combinations to the solar plexus, but only hits air.
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Lewis tries to attack, but Dobbs hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Lewis tries to attack, but Dobbs hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Dobbs shakes Lewis with a volley of painful blows to the temple.
+Lewis throws a flurry of blows to the solar plexus.
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+Lewis fires a left to the ribs.
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Lewis tries to attack, but Dobbs hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Dobbs hits Lewis with a volley of shots to the temple. Lewis asks for time to wipe off the blood.
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-Dobbs probes with a volley of right shots to the jaw, but Lewis beats a hasty retreat.
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-Dobbs probes with a barrage of combinations to the nose, but Lewis steps aside and laughs.
+Lewis lashes out with a flurry of nasty combinations to the chest.
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+Dobbs hurts Lewis with a volley of vicious punches to the jaw!
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BELL

According to the commentator:

LENNOX LEWIS landed 17 of 25 punches, and Bob Dobbs landed 17 of 31 punches.

Bob Dobbs won the round 10-9

Bob Dobbs is winning the fight 20-18


Lewis doesn't even want to rest! He has swelling above the right eye.

Dobbs doesn't want to stop fighting!



ROUND 3

Lewis is backpedaling. (using the ring)
Dobbs clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)

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-Lewis paws a flurry of right punches to the chest, but Dobbs ducks.
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+Lewis tattoos Dobbs with a pair of punches to the chest. Dobbs hangs on until the referee breaks them up.
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+Dobbs pounds Lewis with a series of strong shots to the nose.
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+Lewis tosses a pair of glancing punches to the ribs.
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+Lewis annoys Dobbs with a nice hook to the stomach.
Lewis tries to attack, but Dobbs hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Lewis tries to attack, but Dobbs hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Lewis tries to attack, but Dobbs hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Dobbs attempts a volley of punches to the eye, but loses his balance.
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-Dobbs throws a hook to the jaw, but Lewis leaps aside.
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+Dobbs hits with a barrage of punches to the head.
Lewis tries to attack, but Dobbs hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Dobbs grazes Lewis with a series of strong blows to the jaw. Lewis grimaces in pain.
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+ The fighters exchange punches to the mouth.

BELL

According to the commentator:

LENNOX LEWIS landed 17 of 25 punches, and Bob Dobbs landed 15 of 31 punches.

Bob Dobbs won the round 10-9

Bob Dobbs is winning the fight 30-27


Lewis doesn't even want to rest! He has swelling above the right eye.

Dobbs doesn't even want to rest!



ROUND 4

Lewis is backpedaling. (using the ring)
Dobbs clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)

Lewis tries to attack, but Dobbs hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Lewis fires a loud straight right to the chest.
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Lewis tries to attack, but Dobbs hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Lewis lashes out with a series of punches to the solar plexus, but fails to score.
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-Lewis paws a barrage of right punches to the solar plexus, but loses his balance.
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+Lewis tattoos Dobbs with a volley of quick punches to the chest.
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Lewis tries to attack, but Dobbs hangs on until the referee separates them.
Lewis tries to attack, but Dobbs hangs on until the referee separates them.
Lewis tries to attack, but Dobbs hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Dobbs throws a barrage of punches to the ribs, but is ineffective.
+Lewis whacks Dobbs with a pair of hard punches to the solar plexus. Dobbs ignores it.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

LENNOX LEWIS landed 21 of 32 punches, and Bob Dobbs landed 3 of 9 punches.

LENNOX LEWIS won the round 10-9

Bob Dobbs is winning the fight 39-37


Lewis doesn't even want to rest! He has swelling above the right eye.

Dobbs doesn't even want to rest!



ROUND 5

Lewis is backpedaling. (using the ring)
Dobbs clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)

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+Lewis belts Dobbs with a volley of off balance punches to the chest.
-Lewis probes with a volley of left punches to the solar plexus, but Dobbs ties him up.
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+Lewis suprises Dobbs with a pair of vicious blows to the solar plexus.
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-Dobbs fires a barrage of left punches to the solar plexus, but Lewis ducks.
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+Dobbs smacks Lewis with a series of blows to the chest!
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Lewis tries to attack, but Dobbs hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Lewis tries to attack, but Dobbs hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Lewis connects with a barrage of punches to the ribs. Dobbs quickly recovers.
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+Lewis grazes Dobbs with a series of solid punches to the solar plexus.
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-Dobbs probes with a jab to the chest, but Lewis takes it in the forearms.
Lewis tries to attack, but Dobbs hangs on until the referee separates them.

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Lewis tries to attack, but Dobbs hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Lewis tries to attack, but Dobbs hangs on until the referee separates them.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

LENNOX LEWIS landed 23 of 32 punches, and Bob Dobbs landed 11 of 26 punches.

LENNOX LEWIS won the round 10-9

Bob Dobbs is winning the fight 48-47


Lewis remains standing while the trainer wipes him down. He has swelling above the right eye.

Dobbs doesn't even want to rest!



ROUND 6

Lewis is backpedaling. (using the ring)
Dobbs clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)

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Lewis tries to attack, but Dobbs hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Lewis tries to attack, but Dobbs hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Lewis thumps Dobbs with a pair of vicious punches to the nose.
+Dobbs whacks Lewis with a pair of mean blows to the ribs.
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Lewis tries to attack, but Dobbs hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Dobbs throws a barrage of left punches to the chest, but to no avail.
-Dobbs fires a series of left blows to the stomach, but falls short.
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Lewis tries to attack, but Dobbs hangs on until the referee separates them.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

LENNOX LEWIS landed 6 of 8 punches, and Bob Dobbs landed 11 of 22 punches.

Bob Dobbs won the round 10-9

Bob Dobbs is winning the fight 58-56


Lewis remains standing while the trainer wipes him down. He has swelling above the right eye.

Dobbs doesn't even want to rest!



ROUND 7

Lewis is backpedaling. (using the ring)
Dobbs clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)

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-Dobbs attempts a flurry of blows to the stomach, but Lewis narrowly avoids it
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Lewis tries to attack, but Dobbs hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Dobbs jars Lewis with a volley of shots to the ribs.
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+Lewis hits Dobbs with a right to the stomach.
Lewis tries to attack, but Dobbs hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Lewis tries to attack, but Dobbs hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Dobbs smashes Lewis with a volley of furious punches to the stomach.
+Lewis fires a loud jab to the solar plexus.
Lewis tries to attack, but Dobbs hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Dobbs fires a volley of shots to the stomach, but Lewis takes it in the forearms.
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+Lewis hits with a volley of vicious punches to the chest.
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Lewis tries to attack, but Dobbs hangs on until the referee separates them.

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Lewis tries to attack, but Dobbs hangs on until the referee separates them.

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+Lewis lands a volley of punches to the solar plexus!!
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BELL

According to the commentator:

LENNOX LEWIS landed 23 of 31 punches, and Bob Dobbs landed 10 of 22 punches.

LENNOX LEWIS won the round 10-9

Bob Dobbs is winning the fight 67-66


Lewis remains standing while the trainer wipes him down. He has swelling above the right eye.

Dobbs doesn't even want to rest!



ROUND 8

Lewis is backpedaling. (using the ring)
Dobbs clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)

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Lewis tries to attack, but Dobbs hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Lewis tries a barrage of blows to the face, but Dobbs quickly backs away.
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+Lewis suprises Dobbs with a pair of off balance shots to the nose.
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Lewis tries to attack, but Dobbs hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Lewis tries to attack, but Dobbs hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Lewis tries to attack, but Dobbs hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Lewis attempts a barrage of left punches to the nose, but Dobbs steps aside.
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Lewis tries to attack, but Dobbs hangs on until the referee separates them.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

LENNOX LEWIS landed 12 of 22 punches, and Bob Dobbs landed 4 of 8 punches.

LENNOX LEWIS won the round 10-9

This fight is too close to call.


Lewis remains standing while the trainer wipes him down. He has swelling above the right eye.

Dobbs doesn't even want to rest!



ROUND 9

Lewis is using the ring. (using the ring)
Dobbs clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)

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+Dobbs tosses a pair of heavy punches to the jaw.
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-Dobbs probes with a series of punches to the mouth, but fails to score.
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Lewis tries to attack, but Dobbs hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Lewis tries to attack, but Dobbs hangs on until the referee separates them.
Lewis tries to attack, but Dobbs hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Dobbs hits with a series of blows to the head.
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Lewis tries to attack, but Dobbs hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Lewis smashes Dobbs with a flurry of commanding punches to the eye!
Lewis tries to attack, but Dobbs hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Dobbs hits with a volley of stiff shots to the face.
+Dobbs staggers Lewis with a flurry of punches to the face.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

LENNOX LEWIS landed 5 of 8 punches, and Bob Dobbs landed 21 of 28 punches.

Bob Dobbs won the round 10-9

Bob Dobbs is winning the fight 86-85


Lewis remains standing while the trainer wipes him down. He has swelling above the right eye.

Dobbs doesn't even want to rest!



ROUND 10

Lewis is backpedaling. (using the ring)
Dobbs clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)

Lewis tries to attack, but Dobbs hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Dobbs suprises Lewis with a volley of solid blows to the face! Lewis falls against the ropes!
-Lewis attempts a cross to the chest, but Dobbs beats a hasty retreat.
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+Lewis tosses a flurry of strong punches to the stomach.
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-Lewis attempts a right uppercut to the ribs, but Dobbs blocks.
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-Dobbs attempts a pair of shots to the jaw, but Lewis blocks.
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+Dobbs attacks with a barrage of blows to the face.
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Lewis tries to attack, but Dobbs hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Dobbs throws a pair of left punches to the mouth, but fails to score.
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Lewis tries to attack, but Dobbs hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Dobbs hits Lewis with a series of punches to the chin.
-Dobbs attempts a flurry of left shots to the jaw, but Lewis leaps aside.
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+Lewis pummels Dobbs with a barrage of powerful blows to the chest.
Lewis tries to attack, but Dobbs hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Lewis drills Dobbs with a barrage of punches to the stomach.
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Lewis tries to attack, but Dobbs hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Lewis wallops Dobbs with a pair of punches to the chest.
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Lewis tries to attack, but Dobbs hangs on until the referee separates them.

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BELL

According to the commentator:

LENNOX LEWIS landed 19 of 38 punches, and Bob Dobbs landed 17 of 30 punches.

Bob Dobbs won the round 10-9

Bob Dobbs is winning the fight 96-94


Lewis remains standing while the trainer wipes him down. He has swelling above the right eye.

Dobbs doesn't even want to rest!



ROUND 11

Lewis is backpedaling. (using the ring)
Dobbs clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)

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-Dobbs launches a barrage of right shots to the face, but flails uselessly.
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-Dobbs probes with a right straight right to the nose, but to no avail.
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Lewis tries to attack, but Dobbs hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Lewis probes with a pair of right punches to the chest, but only hits air.
+Lewis tags Dobbs with a volley of quick punches to the chest.
Lewis tries to attack, but Dobbs hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Dobbs lands a series of heavy shots to the mouth. Lewis is hurt!
-Lewis attempts a jab to the ribs, but flails uselessly.
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-Dobbs lunges with a pair of punches to the nose, but misses.
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+Dobbs shakes Lewis with a volley of shots to the nose.
+Lewis pokes Dobbs with a volley of glancing punches to the stomach!
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Lewis tries to attack, but Dobbs hangs on until the referee separates them.

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-Lewis fires a volley of punches to the chest, but to no avail.
Lewis tries to attack, but Dobbs hangs on until the referee separates them.
Lewis tries to attack, but Dobbs hangs on until the referee separates them.

Lewis tries to attack, but Dobbs hangs on until the referee separates them.
Lewis tries to attack, but Dobbs hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Dobbs wakes up the fans with a pair of glancing shots to the chin.
+Lewis clocks Dobbs with a pair of wild blows to the chest. Dobbs sneers "Is that the best you can do?"
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BELL

According to the commentator:

LENNOX LEWIS landed 19 of 40 punches, and Bob Dobbs landed 16 of 32 punches.

Bob Dobbs won the round 10-9

Bob Dobbs is winning the fight 106-103


Lewis remains standing while the trainer wipes him down. He has swelling above the right eye.

Dobbs doesn't even want to rest!



ROUND 12

Lewis is backpedaling. (using the ring)
Dobbs clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)

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-Dobbs attempts a volley of blows to the chin, but falls short.
Lewis tries to attack, but Dobbs hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Lewis fires a series of punches to the solar plexus, but Dobbs ties him up.
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Lewis tries to attack, but Dobbs hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Lewis tries to attack, but Dobbs hangs on until the referee separates them.

Lewis tries to attack, but Dobbs hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Lewis attacks with a left to the chest, but flails uselessly.
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+Lewis jars Dobbs with a flurry of furious shots to the stomach! Dobbs asks for time to wipe off the blood.
Lewis tries to attack, but Dobbs hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Lewis pops Dobbs with a barrage of punches to the stomach. Dobbs doesn't seem bothered.
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+Lewis smashes Dobbs with a barrage of powerful punches to the stomach!
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+Dobbs suprises Lewis with a flurry of vicious blows to the head.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

LENNOX LEWIS landed 17 of 34 punches, and Bob Dobbs landed 7 of 15 punches.

LENNOX LEWIS won the round 10-9

Bob Dobbs is winning the fight 115-113


Lewis remains standing while the trainer wipes him down. He has swelling above the right eye.

Dobbs doesn't even want to rest!




The judges decisions are:


Judge Guimond scores the fight as follows:

Round 1: Bob Dobbs 10-9
Round 2: Bob Dobbs 10-9
Round 3: Bob Dobbs 10-9
Round 4: LENNOX LEWIS 10-9
Round 5: LENNOX LEWIS 10-9
Round 6: Bob Dobbs 10-9
Round 7: LENNOX LEWIS 10-9
Round 8: LENNOX LEWIS 10-9
Round 9: Bob Dobbs 10-9
Round 10: Bob Dobbs 10-9
Round 11: Bob Dobbs 10-9
Round 12: LENNOX LEWIS 10-9

Total Score: Bob Dobbs 115-113


Judge Leinbach scores the fight as follows:

Round 1: Bob Dobbs 10-9
Round 2: Bob Dobbs 10-9
Round 3: Bob Dobbs 10-9
Round 4: LENNOX LEWIS 10-9
Round 5: LENNOX LEWIS 10-9
Round 6: Bob Dobbs 10-9
Round 7: LENNOX LEWIS 10-9
Round 8: LENNOX LEWIS 10-9
Round 9: Bob Dobbs 10-9
Round 10: Bob Dobbs 10-9
Round 11: Bob Dobbs 10-9
Round 12: LENNOX LEWIS 10-9

Total Score: Bob Dobbs 115-113


Roy Jones Jr scores the fight as follows:

Round 1: Bob Dobbs 10-9
Round 2: Bob Dobbs 10-9
Round 3: Bob Dobbs 10-9
Round 4: LENNOX LEWIS 10-9
Round 5: LENNOX LEWIS 10-9
Round 6: Bob Dobbs 10-9
Round 7: LENNOX LEWIS 10-9
Round 8: LENNOX LEWIS 10-9
Round 9: Bob Dobbs 10-9
Round 10: Bob Dobbs 10-9
Round 11: Bob Dobbs 10-9
Round 12: LENNOX LEWIS 10-9

Total Score: Bob Dobbs 115-113

Bob Dobbs wins by decision!