Public Fight Report
(Heavyweight) Steve Davis defeated Michael Gayle by unanimous decision: 115-113, 115-113, 115-113.Match Friday, April 14, 2000In this corner, standing 6 feet and 4 inches (193 centimeters) tall weighing in at 233 pounds (106 kilograms) is Michael Gayle!!
In this corner, standing 6 feet and 9 inches (206 centimeters) tall weighing in at 282 pounds (128 kilograms) is Steve Davis!!
The referee for this bout will be Mills Lane.
ROUND 1
Gayle is backpedaling. (using the ring)
Davis stays outside and uses his jab.
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+Davis hits with a pair of nice punches to the chin.
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-Davis probes with a flurry of punches to the ribs, but flails uselessly.
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-Davis attempts a pair of right punches to the head, but Gayle narrowly avoids it
-Davis fires a volley of left punches to the eye, but falls short.
+Davis whacks Gayle with a pair of strong punches to the chest.
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+Gayle smacks Davis with a series of wild punches to the ribs.
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+Davis hits with a strong straight right to the chin.
+Davis stuns Gayle with a barrage of wild punches to the chin!! Gayle falls against the ropes!
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-Davis attacks with a volley of shots to the jaw, but Gayle ducks just in time.
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+Davis connects with a series of vicious punches to the eye. Gayle grimaces in pain.
+Davis scores with a flurry of punches to the head! Gayle covers up.
-Davis throws a volley of left punches to the chin, but misses completely.
-Davis probes with a volley of punches to the chin, but Gayle ducks.
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-Gayle lunges with a pair of punches to the ribs, but goes wide.
-Davis lashes out with a flurry of left punches to the jaw, but Gayle stays away from it.
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-Gayle tries to land a volley of left punches to the solar plexus, but flails uselessly.
+Davis throws a volley of punches to the chin. Gayle sneers "Is that the best you can do?"
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+Davis attacks with a straight right to the face. Gayle seems wobbly!
+Davis smacks Gayle with a pair of solid punches to the face. Gayle sneers "My grandmother can hit harder than that!"
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Michael Gayle landed 7 of 25 punches, and Steve Davis landed 44 of 83 punches.
Steve Davis won the round 10-9
Steve Davis is winning the fight 10-9
Gayle doesn't want to stop fighting!
Davis doesn't want to stop fighting!
ROUND 2
Gayle is using the ring. (using the ring)
Davis looks for the right opportunity.
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+Davis tags Gayle with a series of blows to the ribs.
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-Gayle probes with a jab to the nose, but misses completely.
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+Gayle hurts Davis with a series of punches to the chin.
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+Gayle whacks Davis with a jab to the chin.
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-Davis tries a series of punches to the solar plexus, but Gayle ducks just in time.
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-Gayle tries to land a flurry of punches to the mouth, but Davis takes it in the forearms.
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+Gayle attacks with a flurry of punches to the nose!
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-Gayle throws a series of left punches to the head, but fails to score.
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-Davis lashes out with a right jab to the solar plexus, but goes wide.
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-Gayle attacks with a volley of left punches to the mouth, but Davis escapes.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Michael Gayle landed 14 of 34 punches, and Steve Davis landed 5 of 17 punches.
Michael Gayle won the round 10-9
This fight is too close to call.
Gayle doesn't want to stop fighting!
Davis doesn't even want to rest!
ROUND 3
Gayle is using the ring. (using the ring)
Davis looks for the right opportunity.
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+Gayle lands a volley of hard punches to the stomach. Davis hangs on until the referee breaks them up.
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-Gayle fires a barrage of left punches to the solar plexus, but goes wide.
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-Davis launches a uppercut to the stomach, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
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-Gayle attacks with a series of left blows to the solar plexus, but Davis narrowly avoids it
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-Davis lashes out with a right jab to the stomach, but Gayle deftly avoits it.
-Gayle launches a series of punches to the solar plexus, but goes wide.
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+Gayle hammers Davis with a pair of off balance punches to the stomach.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Michael Gayle landed 12 of 31 punches, and Steve Davis landed 5 of 17 punches.
Michael Gayle won the round 10-9
Michael Gayle is winning the fight 29-28
Gayle doesn't even want to rest!
Davis doesn't even want to rest!
ROUND 4
Gayle is using the ring. (using the ring)
Davis stays outside and fires rat-a-tat jabs.
-Davis launches a flurry of left punches to the stomach, but misses.
-Gayle throws a jab to the jaw, but Davis covers himself well.
-Davis throws a pair of left shots to the stomach, but comes up empty.
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-Davis lunges with a series of right punches to the ribs, but falls short.
-Davis launches a flurry of punches to the face, but comes up empty.
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+Davis grazes Gayle with a stiff jab to the temple.
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-Davis fires a barrage of left punches to the jaw, but comes up empty.
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+Davis takes charge with a barrage of vicious punches to the head.
+Davis wallops Gayle with a flurry of nasty blows to the jaw. Gayle doesn't seem bothered.
-Davis paws a series of punches to the face, but misses.
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+Davis lands a stiff roundhouse to the nose. Gayle hangs on until the referee breaks them up.
+Davis tags Gayle with a barrage of punches to the chin.
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+Davis whacks Gayle with a barrage of punches to the ribs.
-Gayle probes with a volley of left punches to the mouth, but comes up empty.
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+Gayle strikes with a loud cross to the face. Davis gets mad!
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+Davis tags Gayle with a pair of light punches to the chest. Gayle hangs on until the referee breaks them up.
-Davis probes with a flurry of punches to the solar plexus, but goes wide.
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-Gayle tries to land a barrage of punches to the ribs, but is ineffective.
-Davis attempts a series of punches to the ribs, but Gayle takes it in the forearms.
+Davis lands a volley of vicious punches to the jaw.
-Davis lunges with a barrage of punches to the chin, but Gayle beats a hasty retreat.
+Davis hits with a painful jab to the eye.
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-Gayle launches a right roundhouse to the chest, but Davis blocks.
-Gayle launches a volley of punches to the ribs, but Davis ducks just in time.
+Gayle takes charge with a series of furious punches to the head.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Michael Gayle landed 14 of 37 punches, and Steve Davis landed 51 of 93 punches.
Steve Davis won the round 10-9
This fight is too close to call.
Gayle doesn't even want to rest!
Davis remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
ROUND 5
Gayle is using the ring. (using the ring)
Davis looks for the right opportunity.
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+Gayle backs up Davis with a volley of off balance punches to the temple.
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-Gayle tries a volley of right punches to the ribs, but misses.
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-Davis lashes out with a barrage of left punches to the stomach, but Gayle stays away from it.
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+Gayle staggers Davis with a pair of stiff shots to the face.
-Davis throws a right to the ribs, but Gayle takes it in the forearms.
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+Gayle fires a volley of punches to the nose.
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-Gayle paws a flurry of punches to the jaw, but Davis covers himself well.
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-Gayle charges with a series of right punches to the nose, but Davis stays away from it.
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-Gayle tries to land a cross to the chest, but Davis ducks.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Michael Gayle landed 17 of 42 punches, and Steve Davis landed 5 of 15 punches.
Michael Gayle won the round 10-9
Michael Gayle is winning the fight 48-47
Gayle doesn't even want to rest!
Davis remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
ROUND 6
Gayle is using the ring. (using the ring)
Davis stays outside and fires rat-a-tat jabs.
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-Davis attempts a pair of right punches to the solar plexus, but loses his balance.
+Davis hits Gayle with a volley of strong punches to the jaw. Gayle gets mad!
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-Davis attacks with a barrage of punches to the mouth, but Gayle backs out of it.
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+Davis wakes up the fans with a flurry of nasty blows to the solar plexus.
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-Davis probes with a series of punches to the stomach, but Gayle stays away from it.
-Davis tries to land a series of right punches to the chin, but Gayle narrowly avoids it
+Davis hits Gayle with a volley of nice punches to the mouth. Gayle asks for time to wipe off the blood.
-Gayle lashes out with a left cross to the stomach, but Davis steps aside.
-Davis attempts a pair of punches to the chin, but Gayle hides behind his gloves.
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+Gayle tattoos Davis with a series of solid punches to the ribs.
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-Davis probes with a pair of left punches to the face, but he's too slow.
+Davis punches Gayle with a pair of heavy punches to the jaw. Gayle seems wobbly!
+Davis staggers Gayle with a barrage of heavy shots to the chest.
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-Davis throws a barrage of right punches to the solar plexus, but Gayle beats a hasty retreat.
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-Gayle attempts a volley of right punches to the chin, but Davis hides behind his gloves.
+Davis takes charge with a hard sweeping right to the face.
-Gayle attempts a flurry of punches to the temple, but Davis steps aside and laughs.
+Davis hammers Gayle with a flurry of punches to the head. Gayle sneers "Is that the best you can do?"
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+Davis stuns Gayle with a painful sweeping right to the eye.
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+Gayle lands a series of strong punches to the solar plexus.
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+Davis attacks with a volley of punches to the head. Gayle hangs on until the referee breaks them up.
+Gayle lashes out with a stiff cross to the head.
BELL
According to the commentator:
Michael Gayle landed 15 of 41 punches, and Steve Davis landed 46 of 80 punches.
Steve Davis won the round 10-9
This fight is too close to call.
Gayle doesn't even want to rest!
Davis remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
ROUND 7
Gayle is using the ring. (using the ring)
Davis looks for the right opportunity.
-Gayle attempts a flurry of right punches to the nose, but is ineffective.
+Gayle hurts Davis with a pair of punches to the mouth.
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-Gayle paws a series of shots to the jaw, but Davis hides behind his gloves.
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-Davis attempts a flurry of left punches to the ribs, but Gayle ducks.
-Gayle attempts a pair of punches to the head, but Davis ties him up.
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+Gayle clocks Davis with a barrage of off balance punches to the face!
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-Gayle paws a pair of right punches to the stomach, but misses.
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-Davis launches a volley of blows to the stomach, but Gayle hides behind his gloves.
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+Gayle belts Davis with a flurry of solid blows to the head.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Michael Gayle landed 19 of 41 punches, and Steve Davis landed 5 of 17 punches.
Michael Gayle won the round 10-9
Michael Gayle is winning the fight 67-66
Gayle remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
Davis remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
ROUND 8
Gayle is using the ring. (using the ring)
Davis stays outside and fires rat-a-tat jabs.
-Davis lunges with a series of blows to the stomach, but loses his balance.
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-Gayle launches a straight right to the eye, but falls short.
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+Davis jars Gayle with a series of punches to the face!
-Davis launches a volley of left punches to the nose, but Gayle ducks.
-Gayle fires a left jab to the face, but comes up empty.
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-Davis charges with a barrage of right punches to the mouth, but misses.
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-Gayle paws a pair of left punches to the mouth, but Davis takes it in the forearms.
+Davis punches Gayle with a volley of painful punches to the ribs.
+Gayle hits with a volley of hard punches to the chest!
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+Davis tosses a flurry of glancing punches to the chin.
-Davis probes with a flurry of left punches to the chin, but Gayle ducks just in time.
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-Davis paws a pair of left punches to the head, but Gayle beats a hasty retreat.
+Davis rocks Gayle with a flurry of wild punches to the jaw! Gayle doesn't notice.
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+Davis tattoos Gayle with a volley of loud shots to the nose.
-Gayle lunges with a right sweeping right to the chin, but Davis ducks just in time.
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+Davis connects with a flurry of hard punches to the temple!
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+Davis connects with a volley of punches to the eye.
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+Gayle solidly lands a pair of light punches to the chin.
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-Gayle attacks with a sweeping right to the face, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
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-Davis tries to land a series of right punches to the temple, but Gayle quickly backs away.
-Davis throws a series of right punches to the chin, but Gayle backs out of it.
-Davis charges with a volley of left punches to the jaw, but Gayle steps aside.
-Davis launches a barrage of left punches to the nose, but only hits air.
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+Davis fires a barrage of solid punches to the eye.
BELL
According to the commentator:
Michael Gayle landed 15 of 38 punches, and Steve Davis landed 45 of 86 punches.
Steve Davis won the round 10-9
This fight is too close to call.
Gayle remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
Davis grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.
ROUND 9
Gayle is using the ring. (using the ring)
Davis looks for the right opportunity.
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+Davis pounds Gayle with a flurry of mean shots to the solar plexus.
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-Davis throws a left to the ribs, but Gayle ducks.
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-Gayle attempts a volley of punches to the chin, but comes up empty.
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-Gayle charges with a barrage of punches to the mouth, but flails uselessly.
+Gayle whacks Davis with a flurry of blows to the chin.
-Gayle tries to land a barrage of left punches to the face, but Davis leaps aside.
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+Gayle shakes Davis with a series of punches to the face!
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+Gayle nails Davis with an elbow! The referee sees it and issues a warning!
-Gayle attempts a volley of punches to the temple, but flails uselessly.
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-Davis lashes out with a pair of shots to the stomach, but Gayle leaps aside.
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+Gayle backs up Davis with a flurry of painful punches to the face.
-Gayle throws a pair of right punches to the temple, but fails to score.
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+Gayle thumps Davis with a series of punches to the eye.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Michael Gayle landed 22 of 38 punches, and Steve Davis landed 5 of 16 punches.
Michael Gayle won the round 10-9
Michael Gayle is winning the fight 86-85
Gayle remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
Davis grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.
ROUND 10
Gayle is using the ring. (using the ring)
Davis stays outside and fires rat-a-tat jabs.
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+Gayle jolts Davis with a painful jab to the eye.
+Davis slams Gayle with a volley of hard punches to the chin. Gayle sneers "Is that the best you can do?"
-Davis charges with a flurry of punches to the stomach, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
+Davis throws a flurry of hard shots to the chest.
-Gayle tries to land a barrage of right punches to the nose, but only hits air.
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-Gayle lashes out with a pair of right punches to the temple, but Davis backs out of it.
+Davis fires a pair of stinging shots to the jaw.
-Davis probes with a pair of punches to the face, but to no avail.
-Davis throws a volley of right punches to the temple, but Gayle steps aside and laughs.
+Davis staggers Gayle with a flurry of shots to the stomach.
-Davis probes with a right roundhouse to the nose, but Gayle escapes.
+Davis lands a volley of punches to the eye.
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-Gayle probes with a pair of punches to the jaw, but Davis takes it in the forearms.
-Davis lunges with a barrage of left punches to the head, but Gayle narrowly avoids it
-Davis lashes out with a jab to the nose, but Gayle narrowly avoids it
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-Davis paws a volley of punches to the face, but Gayle stays away from it.
+Gayle hits with a series of wild punches to the chin.
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+Davis hits with a barrage of punches to the face. Gayle grimaces in pain.
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+ The fighters exchange punches to the chin.
+Davis hits with a barrage of punches to the chest.
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-Gayle tries to land a volley of punches to the jaw, but Davis stays away from it.
-Davis attempts a barrage of left punches to the stomach, but flails uselessly.
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-Davis launches a series of punches to the temple, but Gayle hides behind his gloves.
+Gayle tags Davis with a flurry of solid punches to the mouth.
-Gayle tries a volley of left punches to the eye, but Davis ducks.
-Davis attempts a straight right to the temple, but Gayle escapes.
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+Davis hurts Gayle with a hard jab to the head! Gayle falls against the ropes!
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Michael Gayle landed 13 of 41 punches, and Steve Davis landed 38 of 79 punches.
Steve Davis won the round 10-9
This fight is too close to call.
Gayle remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
Davis grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.
ROUND 11
Gayle is using the ring. (using the ring)
Davis stays outside and fires rat-a-tat jabs.
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+Davis punches Gayle with a volley of punches to the stomach.
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+Gayle staggers Davis with a barrage of furious punches to the eye.
+Davis throws a hard straight right to the eye.
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-Gayle attacks with a volley of right punches to the face, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
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-Gayle probes with a barrage of punches to the temple, but Davis beats a hasty retreat.
-Davis tries a pair of punches to the temple, but misses.
-Davis lashes out with a flurry of right punches to the solar plexus, but misses.
+Davis belts Gayle with a jab to the eye. Gayle ignores it.
+Gayle annoys Davis with a series of nice punches to the temple!! Davis hangs on until the referee breaks them up.
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+Davis pounds Gayle with a flurry of quick punches to the jaw. Gayle sneers "My little sister can hit harder than you!"
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-Gayle attempts a right jab to the head, but only hits air.
-Davis probes with a volley of left punches to the ribs, but Gayle narrowly avoids it
-Gayle lashes out with a barrage of right punches to the eye, but Davis ducks just in time.
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+Davis slams Gayle with a flurry of punches to the ribs.
+Gayle backs up Davis with a volley of strong punches to the nose. Davis asks for time to wipe off the blood.
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-Davis probes with a barrage of punches to the chest, but Gayle ties him up.
+Davis thumps Gayle with a volley of solid punches to the face. Gayle hangs on until the referee breaks them up.
-Davis attacks with a series of punches to the temple, but goes wide.
-Davis probes with a straight right to the mouth, but falls short.
-Gayle paws a flurry of punches to the face, but Davis hides behind his gloves.
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-Davis tries a barrage of punches to the solar plexus, but Gayle takes it in the forearms.
-Davis lashes out with a flurry of punches to the face, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
-Davis charges with a series of punches to the chest, but Gayle ducks.
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+Davis tosses a volley of powerful punches to the chest!
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Michael Gayle landed 14 of 37 punches, and Steve Davis landed 35 of 91 punches.
Steve Davis won the round 10-9
Steve Davis is winning the fight 105-104
Gayle remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
Davis is obviously tired.
ROUND 12
Gayle is using the ring. (using the ring)
Davis stays outside and fires rat-a-tat jabs.
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+Davis fires a pair of glancing punches to the stomach.
-Gayle attempts a pair of punches to the temple, but Davis ducks just in time.
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+Gayle hits with a barrage of stinging punches to the face.
-Davis lunges with a pair of right blows to the head, but flails uselessly.
+Gayle clocks Davis with a volley of punches to the nose.
+Davis throws a barrage of heavy punches to the ribs.
-Davis charges with a barrage of left punches to the eye, but Gayle quickly backs away.
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-Davis fires a pair of punches to the mouth, but Gayle quickly backs away.
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+Davis rocks Gayle with a barrage of commanding punches to the solar plexus.
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+Davis attacks with a barrage of punches to the ribs.
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+Davis takes charge with a off balance uppercut to the temple.
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-Gayle lunges with a series of left punches to the head, but Davis leaps aside.
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-Gayle paws a flurry of punches to the eye, but Davis deftly avoits it.
-Davis charges with a barrage of punches to the nose, but Gayle beats a hasty retreat.
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-Davis lashes out with a barrage of right punches to the stomach, but Gayle quickly backs away.
-Davis probes with a volley of punches to the solar plexus, but Gayle ducks.
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-Davis probes with a cross to the eye, but falls short.
+Davis smashes Gayle with a flurry of solid punches to the nose. Gayle grimaces in pain.
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-Davis attempts a barrage of punches to the face, but Gayle covers himself well.
-Gayle attempts a series of punches to the nose, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
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-Gayle lashes out with a sweeping right to the head, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Michael Gayle landed 14 of 39 punches, and Steve Davis landed 36 of 89 punches.
Steve Davis won the round 10-9
Steve Davis is winning the fight 115-113
Gayle remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
Davis is obviously tired.
The judges decisions are:
Judge Guimond scores the fight as follows:
Round 1: Steve Davis 10-9
Round 2: Michael Gayle 10-9
Round 3: Michael Gayle 10-9
Round 4: Steve Davis 10-9
Round 5: Michael Gayle 10-9
Round 6: Steve Davis 10-9
Round 7: Michael Gayle 10-9
Round 8: Steve Davis 10-9
Round 9: Michael Gayle 10-9
Round 10: Steve Davis 10-9
Round 11: Steve Davis 10-9
Round 12: Steve Davis 10-9
Total Score: Steve Davis 115-113
Judge Leinbach scores the fight as follows:
Round 1: Steve Davis 10-9
Round 2: Michael Gayle 10-9
Round 3: Michael Gayle 10-9
Round 4: Steve Davis 10-9
Round 5: Michael Gayle 10-9
Round 6: Steve Davis 10-9
Round 7: Michael Gayle 10-9
Round 8: Steve Davis 10-9
Round 9: Michael Gayle 10-9
Round 10: Steve Davis 10-9
Round 11: Steve Davis 10-9
Round 12: Steve Davis 10-9
Total Score: Steve Davis 115-113
Christy Martin scores the fight as follows:
Round 1: Steve Davis 10-9
Round 2: Michael Gayle 10-9
Round 3: Michael Gayle 10-9
Round 4: Steve Davis 10-9
Round 5: Michael Gayle 10-9
Round 6: Steve Davis 10-9
Round 7: Michael Gayle 10-9
Round 8: Steve Davis 10-9
Round 9: Michael Gayle 10-9
Round 10: Steve Davis 10-9
Round 11: Steve Davis 10-9
Round 12: Steve Davis 10-9
Total Score: Steve Davis 115-113
Steve Davis wins by decision!
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