Public Fight Report
(Cruiserweight) Billy "Sparks" Castro defeated Joe Mannix by knockout (KO) in round 11.Match Friday, April 14, 2000In this corner, standing 6 feet and 8 inches (203 centimeters) tall weighing in at 190 pounds (86 kilograms) is Joe Mannix!!
In this corner, standing 5 feet and 5 inches (165 centimeters) tall weighing in at 190 pounds (86 kilograms) is Billy "Sparks" Castro!!
The referee for this bout will be Richard Steele.
ROUND 1
Mannix is backpedaling. (using the ring)
Sparks clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
+Sparks stuns Mannix with a series of blows to the stomach.
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-Sparks fires a volley of punches to the ribs, but Mannix backs out of it.
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Mannix tries to attack, but Sparks hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Mannix tries to attack, but Sparks hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Sparks thumps Mannix with a volley of punches to the solar plexus. Mannix asks for time to wipe off the blood.
+Sparks throws a pair of punches to the stomach.
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+Mannix catches Sparks with a series of off balance punches to the stomach.
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+Mannix takes charge with a volley of off balance punches to the head. Sparks hangs on until the referee breaks them up.
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+Mannix fires a strong jab to the jaw.
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+Mannix slams Sparks with a volley of mean punches to the nose.
-Sparks attacks with a left hook to the ribs, but Mannix escapes.
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Mannix tries to attack, but Sparks hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Sparks charges with a pair of left blows to the chest, but only hits air.
-Sparks attempts a series of shots to the solar plexus, but Mannix ducks.
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Mannix tries to attack, but Sparks hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Mannix hits with a barrage of loud punches to the mouth.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Joe Mannix landed 24 of 24 punches, and Billy "Sparks" Castro landed 11 of 31 punches.
Billy "Sparks" Castro won the round 10-9
Billy "Sparks" Castro is winning the fight 10-9
Mannix doesn't want to stop fighting!
Sparks doesn't want to stop fighting!
ROUND 2
Mannix is backpedaling. (using the ring)
Sparks fights inside. (inside)
-Sparks paws a volley of left blows to the ribs, but Mannix steps aside.
+Mannix clocks Sparks with a series of loud punches to the head. Sparks backpedals to his own corner.
+Mannix strikes with a volley of stinging punches to the solar plexus.
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-Sparks attempts a flurry of punches to the solar plexus, but loses his balance.
-Sparks throws a flurry of right punches to the ribs, but Mannix escapes.
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+Sparks throws a volley of blows to the solar plexus!
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+Mannix wakes up the fans with a barrage of punches to the eye.
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+Mannix tattoos Sparks with a series of punches to the mouth!!
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+Sparks backs up Mannix with a volley of vicious shots to the chest.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Joe Mannix landed 21 of 24 punches, and Billy "Sparks" Castro landed 11 of 30 punches.
Billy "Sparks" Castro won the round 10-9
Billy "Sparks" Castro is winning the fight 20-18
Mannix doesn't even want to rest!
Sparks doesn't want to stop fighting!
ROUND 3
Mannix is backpedaling. (using the ring)
Sparks fights inside. (inside)
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+Sparks lands a series of stinging punches to the ribs!! Mannix beats a hasty retreat.
-Sparks attempts a series of left punches to the solar plexus, but falls short.
-Sparks fires a barrage of punches to the stomach, but goes wide.
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+Mannix wakes up the fans with a jab to the mouth.
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+Sparks throws a series of punches to the ribs!
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-Sparks launches a series of blows to the stomach, but falls short.
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-Sparks lashes out with a barrage of shots to the solar plexus, but Mannix beats a hasty retreat.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Joe Mannix landed 8 of 8 punches, and Billy "Sparks" Castro landed 10 of 33 punches.
Billy "Sparks" Castro won the round 10-9
Billy "Sparks" Castro is winning the fight 30-27
Mannix doesn't even want to rest!
Sparks doesn't want to stop fighting!
ROUND 4
Mannix is backpedaling. (using the ring)
Sparks fights inside. (inside)
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+Mannix pops Sparks with a painful jab to the jaw.
-Sparks fires a cross to the chest, but loses his balance.
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+Mannix pounds Sparks with a flurry of punches to the temple. Sparks sneers "My grandmother can hit harder than that!"
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+Mannix wakes up the fans with a pair of punches to the stomach. Sparks doesn't notice.
+Mannix suprises Sparks with a barrage of painful punches to the jaw.
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-Sparks lunges with a series of right punches to the chest, but Mannix narrowly avoids it
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-Sparks attempts a series of right blows to the solar plexus, but Mannix ducks just in time.
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+Mannix hits with a barrage of painful punches to the mouth.
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-Sparks throws a flurry of punches to the chest, but Mannix narrowly avoids it
+Sparks stuns Mannix with a volley of blows to the ribs. Mannix gets mad!
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+Mannix pokes Sparks with a volley of furious punches to the eye. Sparks hangs on until the referee breaks them up.
+Mannix staggers Sparks with a series of stinging punches to the ribs. Sparks quickly recovers.
+Mannix annoys Sparks with a barrage of light punches to the jaw.
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+Sparks backs up Mannix with a series of wild punches to the solar plexus.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Joe Mannix landed 32 of 32 punches, and Billy "Sparks" Castro landed 11 of 31 punches.
Joe Mannix won the round 10-9
Billy "Sparks" Castro is winning the fight 39-37
Mannix doesn't even want to rest!
Sparks doesn't want to stop fighting!
ROUND 5
Mannix is backpedaling. (using the ring)
Sparks fights inside. (inside)
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-Sparks throws a series of left blows to the stomach, but Mannix hides behind his gloves.
-Sparks charges with a volley of punches to the chest, but Mannix stays away from it.
+Sparks takes charge with a pair of stinging shots to the chest. Mannix sneers "My little sister can hit harder than you!"
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-Sparks tries to land a series of left blows to the chest, but he's too slow.
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+Mannix wakes up the fans with a flurry of solid punches to the nose.
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+Sparks belts Mannix with a barrage of punches to the ribs!!
-Sparks charges with a series of right shots to the chest, but is ineffective.
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-Sparks launches a right hook to the stomach, but misses completely.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Joe Mannix landed 8 of 8 punches, and Billy "Sparks" Castro landed 12 of 43 punches.
Billy "Sparks" Castro won the round 10-9
Billy "Sparks" Castro is winning the fight 49-46
Mannix remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
Sparks doesn't even want to rest!
ROUND 6
Mannix is backpedaling. (using the ring)
Sparks fights inside. (inside)
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-Sparks attacks with a flurry of left shots to the solar plexus, but Mannix deftly avoits it.
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-Sparks fires a barrage of right shots to the solar plexus, but Mannix deftly avoits it.
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+Mannix hurts Sparks with a pair of punches to the nose. Sparks gets mad!
-Sparks launches a pair of right punches to the solar plexus, but Mannix hides behind his gloves.
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+Mannix hits Sparks with a pair of powerful punches to the chin.
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-Sparks fires a volley of right shots to the solar plexus, but Mannix takes it in the forearms.
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-Sparks lunges with a left jab to the solar plexus, but misses completely.
+Mannix lands a pair of nice punches to the jaw.
+Mannix solidly lands a series of wild punches to the jaw. Sparks hangs on until the referee breaks them up.
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-Sparks fires a flurry of left shots to the ribs, but comes up empty.
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+Sparks tattoos Mannix with a loud uppercut to the chest.
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+Mannix wakes up the fans with a flurry of hard punches to the nose.
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+Sparks tags Mannix with a series of wild punches to the stomach!
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+Mannix wakes up the fans with a pair of powerful punches to the eye.
+Mannix lands a barrage of powerful punches to the head.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Joe Mannix landed 32 of 32 punches, and Billy "Sparks" Castro landed 14 of 39 punches.
Billy "Sparks" Castro won the round 10-9
Billy "Sparks" Castro is winning the fight 59-55
Mannix remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
Sparks doesn't even want to rest!
ROUND 7
Mannix is backpedaling. (using the ring)
Sparks fights inside. (inside)
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-Sparks attacks with a flurry of blows to the ribs, but Mannix narrowly avoids it
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-Sparks tries to land a left hook to the solar plexus, but he's too slow.
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+Mannix tattoos Sparks with a flurry of hard punches to the head. Sparks falls against the ropes!
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+Sparks smashes Mannix with a wild uppercut to the ribs.
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-Sparks lashes out with a hook to the ribs, but Mannix takes it in the forearms.
+Sparks hits with a series of shots to the chest.
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-Sparks launches a flurry of punches to the ribs, but Mannix covers himself well.
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+Mannix annoys Sparks with a flurry of furious punches to the mouth.
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+Mannix punches Sparks with a flurry of light punches to the temple.
+Mannix throws a pair of glancing punches to the nose.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Joe Mannix landed 38 of 38 punches, and Billy "Sparks" Castro landed 11 of 33 punches.
Joe Mannix won the round 10-9
Billy "Sparks" Castro is winning the fight 68-65
Mannix grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.
Sparks doesn't even want to rest!
ROUND 8
Mannix is backpedaling. (using the ring)
Sparks fights inside. (inside)
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-Sparks throws a right hook to the ribs, but loses his balance.
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+Mannix hits with a series of stinging punches to the chin.
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+Mannix pops Sparks with a series of mean punches to the chin.
+Sparks hammers Mannix with a mean hook to the stomach! Mannix quickly recovers.
-Sparks attempts a volley of left shots to the ribs, but loses his balance.
-Sparks attempts a right cross to the solar plexus, but Mannix steps aside and laughs.
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-Sparks probes with a series of punches to the chest, but Mannix leaps aside.
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-Sparks lashes out with a series of punches to the solar plexus, but falls short.
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+Mannix smacks Sparks with a barrage of powerful punches to the jaw.
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+Mannix takes charge with a pair of punches to the mouth!! Sparks sneers "My little sister can hit harder than you!"
+Mannix lands a pair of stinging punches to the mouth.
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+Mannix lands a flurry of punches to the ribs. Sparks sneers "My grandmother can hit harder than that!"
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+Mannix pummels Sparks with a hard jab to the temple!! Sparks shakes his head to clear it.
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+Sparks stuns Mannix with a volley of furious punches to the ribs. Mannix doesn't notice.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Joe Mannix landed 40 of 40 punches, and Billy "Sparks" Castro landed 15 of 41 punches.
Billy "Sparks" Castro won the round 10-9
Billy "Sparks" Castro is winning the fight 78-74
Mannix is obviously tired.
Sparks doesn't even want to rest!
ROUND 9
Mannix is backpedaling. (using the ring)
Sparks is a raging bull!. (all-out)
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+Sparks hammers Mannix with a volley of light punches to the chin.
Sparks lands a resounding left blow to the temple and Mannix is knocked out of the ring!!
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Mannix struggles to his feet and the fight goes on.
-Sparks lunges with a series of left punches to the face, but Mannix covers himself well.
+Mannix throws a barrage of powerful punches to the eye.
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+Sparks throws a series of hooks to the nose.
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+Sparks suprises Mannix with a pair of mean punches to the chin. Mannix ignores it.
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+Mannix backs up Sparks with a volley of glancing punches to the ribs!!
-Sparks probes with a pair of punches to the nose, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
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+Sparks tosses a pair of shots to the nose!!
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The fighters stop to pull up their trunks.
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The fighters stop to pull up their trunks.
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The fighters stop to pull up their trunks.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Joe Mannix landed 8 of 8 punches, and Billy "Sparks" Castro landed 14 of 30 punches.
Billy "Sparks" Castro won the round 10-8
Billy "Sparks" Castro is winning the fight 88-82
Mannix is obviously tired. He has a bloody nose.
Sparks doesn't even want to rest!
ROUND 10
Mannix is backpedaling. (using the ring)
Sparks is a raging bull!. (all-out)
+Sparks hurts Mannix with a series of powerful shots to the nose.
Sparks lands a devestating smash to the jaw and Mannix is knocked off his feet!!
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Mannix struggles to his feet and the fight goes on.
+Sparks throws a volley of uppercuts to the chin.
+Mannix lashes out with a furious jab to the mouth.
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+Mannix thumps Sparks with a volley of punches to the nose.
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+Mannix hits Sparks with a volley of wild blows to the temple.
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+Mannix hits Sparks with a series of furious punches to the head.
+Sparks fires a barrage of powerful hooks to the chin!
Sparks lands a bone crushing blow to the head and Mannix bounces off the ropes and onto his face! -- he's down!!
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Mannix struggles to his feet and the fight goes on.
-Sparks lunges with a right uppercut to the face, but falls short.
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-Sparks probes with a volley of left shots to the temple, but Mannix ducks just in time.
+Mannix throws a volley of punches to the face.
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+Mannix scores with a solid left to the chin. Sparks grimaces in pain.
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-Sparks lunges with a flurry of left hooks to the chin, but Mannix covers himself well.
+Sparks throws a pair of wild punches to the temple!
+Mannix jars Sparks with a pair of stinging punches to the jaw.
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+Mannix hits with a barrage of light punches to the chin. Sparks sneers "My grandmother can hit harder than that!"
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+Mannix tosses a flurry of mean punches to the face.
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+Mannix whacks Sparks with a pair of punches to the stomach.
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The fighters study each other.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Joe Mannix landed 38 of 38 punches, and Billy "Sparks" Castro landed 14 of 33 punches.
Billy "Sparks" Castro won the round 10-7
Billy "Sparks" Castro is winning the fight 98-89
Mannix is slowing down. He has a fractured nose.
Sparks doesn't even want to rest!
ROUND 11
Mannix is backpedaling. (using the ring)
Sparks is a raging bull!. (all-out)
+Sparks hits with a flurry of punches to the chin.
Sparks lands a terrific left smash to the jaw and Mannix is knocked off his feet!!
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Mannix struggles to his feet and the fight goes on.
+ The fighters trade punches to the head.
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+Mannix whacks Sparks with a flurry of painful punches to the eye.
-Sparks attacks with a barrage of left uppercuts to the head, but comes up empty.
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-Sparks lunges with a flurry of roundhouses to the mouth, but Mannix beats a hasty retreat.
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-Sparks attempts a flurry of right punches to the jaw, but Mannix deftly avoits it.
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+Sparks connects with a barrage of glancing punches to the chin.
Sparks lands a thundering punch in the nose and Mannix's mouth guard flies into the far corner -- he's down!!
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Mannix struggles to his feet and the fight goes on.
+Mannix hurts Sparks with a barrage of painful punches to the nose.
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+Mannix fires a pair of painful punches to the head.
+Sparks throws a quick uppercut to the chin.
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+Mannix tattoos Sparks with a series of vicious blows to the jaw.
+Mannix hits with a series of vicious punches to the head.
+Mannix fires a series of punches to the face. Sparks doesn't notice.
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+Mannix scores with a pair of solid punches to the chest. Sparks ignores it.
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+Mannix wakes up the fans with a wild hook to the temple.
+Sparks lands a pair of furious hooks to the temple.
-Sparks fires a left punch to the mouth, but falls short.
+Sparks lands a series of loud punches to the head.
+Sparks fires a flurry of blows to the head.
Sparks lands a brutal punch in the nose and Mannix is knocked down!!
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He's Out!
Billy "Sparks" Castro wins by a Knock Out!!
BELL
Mannix looks exhausted. He has cut above the right eye. He has swelling above the left eye. He has a fractured nose.
Sparks doesn't even want to rest!
Judge Guimond had the fight scored as follows:
Round 1: Joe Mannix 10-9
Round 2: Billy "Sparks" Castro 10-9
Round 3: Billy "Sparks" Castro 10-9
Round 4: Joe Mannix 10-9
Round 5: Billy "Sparks" Castro 10-9
Round 6: Billy "Sparks" Castro 10-9
Round 7: Joe Mannix 10-9
Round 8: Billy "Sparks" Castro 10-9
Round 9: Billy "Sparks" Castro 10-8
Round 10: Billy "Sparks" Castro 10-7
Judge Leinbach had the fight scored as follows:
Round 1: Joe Mannix 10-9
Round 2: Joe Mannix 10-9
Round 3: Billy "Sparks" Castro 10-9
Round 4: Joe Mannix 10-9
Round 5: Billy "Sparks" Castro 10-9
Round 6: Billy "Sparks" Castro 10-9
Round 7: Joe Mannix 10-9
Round 8: Joe Mannix 10-9
Round 9: Billy "Sparks" Castro 10-8
Round 10: Billy "Sparks" Castro 10-7
Bobby Czyz had the fight scored as follows:
Round 1: Joe Mannix 10-9
Round 2: A 10-10 tie.
Round 3: Billy "Sparks" Castro 10-9
Round 4: Joe Mannix 10-9
Round 5: Billy "Sparks" Castro 10-9
Round 6: Billy "Sparks" Castro 10-9
Round 7: Joe Mannix 10-9
Round 8: Joe Mannix 10-9
Round 9: Billy "Sparks" Castro 10-8
Round 10: Billy "Sparks" Castro 10-7
Billy "Sparks" Castro wins by a knockout!
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