Public Fight Report
(Light-Heavyweight) J.J. Mercer defeated Rukh by unanimous decision: 120-108, 120-108, 120-108.Match Friday, March 30, 2018In this corner, standing 5 feet(152 centimeters) tall weighing in at 114 pounds (52 kilograms) is Rukh!!
In this corner, standing 5 feet and 6 inches (168 centimeters) tall weighing in at 175 pounds (79 kilograms) is J.J. Mercer !!
The referee for this bout will be Mitch Halpern.
ROUND 1
Rukh clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Mercer stays outside and uses his jab.
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-Rukh paws a series of blows to the ribs, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
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Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Mercer takes charge with a flurry of nice blows to the ribs! Rukh hangs on until the referee breaks them up.
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+Mercer lands a pair of solid punches to the nose!
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+Mercer punches Rukh with a pair of solid punches to the jaw. Rukh doesn't notice.
-Rukh probes with a volley of punches to the chest, but Mercer ties him up.
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+Mercer hurts Rukh with a series of nasty blows to the stomach.
+Mercer tags Rukh with a nasty sweeping right to the mouth. Rukh asks for time to wipe off the blood.
+Mercer takes charge with a flurry of heavy punches to the stomach.
Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Mercer hits with a barrage of blows to the ribs.
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+Mercer throws a series of vicious punches to the solar plexus.
+Mercer wakes up the fans with a series of punches to the eye!
Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Rukh landed 0 of 15 punches, and J.J. Mercer landed 48 of 49 punches.
J.J. Mercer won the round 10-9
J.J. Mercer is winning the fight 10-9
Rukh doesn't want to stop fighting!
Mercer doesn't want to stop fighting!
ROUND 2
Rukh clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Mercer stays outside and uses his jab.
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+Mercer hits Rukh with a volley of stinging punches to the head.
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+Mercer lands a roundhouse to the nose.
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+Mercer annoys Rukh with a off balance straight right to the chin. Rukh backpedals to his own corner.
Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Rukh attacks with a left left to the solar plexus, but loses his balance.
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Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Mercer punches Rukh with a flurry of painful punches to the face.
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+Mercer throws a off balance right to the face!
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+Mercer jolts Rukh with a flurry of punches to the jaw.
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Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Mercer grazes Rukh with a volley of punches to the temple.
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-Rukh throws a series of shots to the chest, but comes up empty.
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+Mercer catches Rukh with a volley of nice punches to the head. Rukh sneers "My grandmother can hit harder than that!"
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-Rukh charges with a pair of blows to the stomach, but Mercer quickly backs away.
Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Rukh landed 0 of 15 punches, and J.J. Mercer landed 47 of 50 punches.
J.J. Mercer won the round 10-9
J.J. Mercer is winning the fight 20-18
Rukh doesn't even want to rest!
Mercer doesn't even want to rest!
ROUND 3
Rukh clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Mercer stays outside and uses his jab.
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-Rukh charges with a series of punches to the ribs, but goes wide.
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+Mercer tosses a powerful right to the solar plexus.
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Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Mercer hits with a hard left to the jaw!
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+Mercer solidly lands a series of punches to the jaw.
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+Mercer clocks Rukh with a pair of furious punches to the temple. Rukh retreats to the far corner.
+Mercer hits with a flurry of punches to the jaw.
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+Mercer hammers Rukh with a volley of heavy punches to the head!
+Mercer shakes Rukh with a stiff jab to the ribs.
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Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Mercer slams Rukh with a series of quick punches to the eye.
Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Rukh probes with a series of shots to the ribs, but Mercer deftly avoits it.
-Rukh paws a hook to the solar plexus, but Mercer blocks.
+Mercer annoys Rukh with a barrage of punches to the face.
-Rukh attempts a volley of right blows to the chest, but is ineffective.
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+Mercer pummels Rukh with a series of stiff punches to the temple.
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+Mercer slams Rukh with a flurry of punches to the eye!!
BELL
According to the commentator:
Rukh landed 1 of 23 punches, and J.J. Mercer landed 43 of 43 punches.
J.J. Mercer won the round 10-9
J.J. Mercer is winning the fight 30-27
Rukh remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
Mercer doesn't even want to rest!
ROUND 4
Rukh clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Mercer is backpedaling. (using the ring)
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Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Rukh charges with a barrage of shots to the solar plexus, but Mercer ducks just in time.
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-Rukh tries to land a volley of punches to the stomach, but comes up empty.
-Rukh charges with a volley of punches to the ribs, but is ineffective.
Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Mercer clocks Rukh with a flurry of wild punches to the chin.
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-Rukh throws a volley of shots to the solar plexus, but fails to score.
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+Mercer solidly lands a series of light punches to the face!
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+Mercer smashes Rukh with a pair of shots to the jaw.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Rukh landed 1 of 24 punches, and J.J. Mercer landed 23 of 24 punches.
J.J. Mercer won the round 10-9
J.J. Mercer is winning the fight 40-36
Rukh remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
Mercer doesn't even want to rest!
ROUND 5
Rukh clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Mercer stays outside and uses his jab.
+Mercer smashes Rukh with a barrage of vicious punches to the ribs!!
+Mercer hurts Rukh with a series of glancing punches to the jaw.
+Mercer hits with a pair of punches to the head.
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-Rukh lashes out with a barrage of blows to the ribs, but Mercer covers himself well.
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Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Rukh throws a pair of right shots to the ribs, but Mercer leaps aside.
+Mercer throws a volley of nice punches to the face.
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Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Mercer wakes up the fans with a flurry of solid punches to the chest.
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+Mercer lashes out with a volley of punches to the mouth!
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Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Rukh charges with a barrage of right punches to the stomach, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
+Mercer punches Rukh with a volley of solid punches to the temple. Rukh is hurt!
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-Rukh throws a volley of left shots to the ribs, but Mercer hides behind his gloves.
+Mercer throws a powerful jab to the ribs.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Rukh landed 1 of 24 punches, and J.J. Mercer landed 50 of 53 punches.
J.J. Mercer won the round 10-9
J.J. Mercer is winning the fight 50-45
Rukh grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.
Mercer remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
ROUND 6
Rukh clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Mercer stays outside and uses his jab.
+Mercer attacks with a volley of solid punches to the chest.
+Mercer connects with a stiff hook to the stomach.
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+Mercer hits with a wild jab to the chest.
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-Rukh throws a volley of right punches to the chest, but Mercer ties him up.
-Rukh attempts a pair of shots to the stomach, but flails uselessly.
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Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Mercer annoys Rukh with a volley of punches to the jaw.
-Rukh probes with a volley of left shots to the solar plexus, but is ineffective.
+Mercer hits Rukh with a series of strong punches to the eye!
-Rukh tries a series of left punches to the chest, but Mercer blocks.
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-Rukh probes with a uppercut to the chest, but he's too slow.
+Mercer lashes out with a flurry of nice punches to the chest.
Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Rukh attempts a flurry of blows to the chest, but Mercer stays away from it.
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+Mercer jars Rukh with a volley of stiff blows to the nose!!
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+Mercer hits Rukh with a barrage of punches to the eye.
Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Mercer hits with a barrage of light shots to the temple.
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Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Mercer rocks Rukh with a solid jab to the jaw!!
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Rukh landed 1 of 24 punches, and J.J. Mercer landed 47 of 47 punches.
J.J. Mercer won the round 10-9
J.J. Mercer is winning the fight 60-54
Rukh is obviously tired.
Mercer remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
ROUND 7
Rukh clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Mercer stays outside and uses his jab.
+Mercer fires a series of nice punches to the chin. Rukh beats a hasty retreat.
+Mercer belts Rukh with a flurry of punches to the mouth! Rukh beats a hasty retreat.
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+Mercer stuns Rukh with a flurry of solid punches to the jaw.
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-Rukh paws a left to the ribs, but Mercer leaps aside.
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+Mercer hits Rukh with a pair of solid punches to the mouth.
-Rukh charges with a hook to the chest, but Mercer deftly avoits it.
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Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Mercer hits with a flurry of furious shots to the head. Rukh sneers "My little sister can hit harder than you!"
+Mercer lands a pair of punches to the jaw.
-Rukh attempts a volley of shots to the ribs, but Mercer leaps aside.
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Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Mercer lands a series of heavy punches to the eye.
Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Mercer hits with a powerful cross to the nose.
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+Mercer hits Rukh with a volley of vicious punches to the solar plexus!! Rukh gets mad!
+Mercer connects with a volley of punches to the chin. Rukh covers up.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Rukh landed 1 of 23 punches, and J.J. Mercer landed 46 of 50 punches.
J.J. Mercer won the round 10-9
J.J. Mercer is winning the fight 70-63
Rukh is slowing down.
Mercer remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
ROUND 8
Rukh clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Mercer is backpedaling. (using the ring)
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Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Rukh attempts a volley of right shots to the solar plexus, but comes up empty.
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-Rukh charges with a right hook to the stomach, but to no avail.
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+Mercer throws a series of punches to the stomach!
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-Rukh attacks with a pair of left shots to the chest, but to no avail.
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-Rukh attempts a series of blows to the solar plexus, but flails uselessly.
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Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Rukh landed 1 of 25 punches, and J.J. Mercer landed 8 of 8 punches.
J.J. Mercer won the round 10-9
J.J. Mercer is winning the fight 80-72
Rukh is obviously tired.
Mercer remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
ROUND 9
Rukh clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Mercer stays outside and uses his jab.
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+Mercer rocks Rukh with a flurry of hard punches to the temple. Rukh doesn't notice.
Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Rukh launches a barrage of blows to the ribs, but Mercer steps aside.
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+Mercer connects with a flurry of loud punches to the face. Rukh retreats to the far corner.
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+Mercer tosses a volley of punches to the chest.
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+Mercer backs up Rukh with a barrage of nice punches to the stomach. Rukh falls against the ropes!
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+Mercer wakes up the fans with a jab to the face. Rukh laughs!
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Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Rukh fires a uppercut to the solar plexus, but Mercer stays away from it.
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+Mercer tattoos Rukh with a flurry of punches to the jaw. Rukh sneers "Is that the best you can do?"
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-Rukh attempts a series of right blows to the chest, but Mercer ducks.
+Mercer grazes Rukh with a flurry of punches to the nose.
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+Mercer lands a wild sweeping right to the mouth!
+Mercer hits with a right to the jaw!
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+Mercer wallops Rukh with a pair of mean punches to the eye.
-Rukh lunges with a series of punches to the ribs, but comes up empty.
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+Mercer pops Rukh with a series of punches to the chin.
+Mercer strikes with a barrage of stinging punches to the mouth.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Rukh landed 1 of 25 punches, and J.J. Mercer landed 48 of 48 punches.
J.J. Mercer won the round 10-9
J.J. Mercer is winning the fight 90-81
Rukh looks exhausted. He has minor cut below the left eye.
Mercer remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
ROUND 10
Rukh clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Mercer stays outside and uses his jab.
Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Mercer punches Rukh with a pair of heavy punches to the solar plexus.
+Mercer fires a barrage of loud punches to the temple.
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-Rukh fires a series of blows to the stomach, but misses completely.
+Mercer hits with a series of glancing punches to the chin.
+Mercer annoys Rukh with a barrage of punches to the eye.
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+Mercer smacks Rukh with a volley of loud punches to the head. Rukh hangs on until the referee breaks them up.
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Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Rukh launches a barrage of blows to the chest, but falls short.
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+Mercer rocks Rukh with a barrage of punches to the chin.
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+Mercer catches Rukh with a series of punches to the stomach. Rukh retreats to the far corner.
+Mercer smacks Rukh with a series of loud punches to the jaw!
-Rukh throws a series of left punches to the stomach, but Mercer covers himself well.
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+Mercer hits with a pair of nice blows to the face. Rukh sneers "Is that the best you can do?"
Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Rukh attempts a uppercut to the solar plexus, but goes wide.
Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Rukh landed 1 of 24 punches, and J.J. Mercer landed 46 of 48 punches.
J.J. Mercer won the round 10-9
J.J. Mercer is winning the fight 100-90
Rukh looks exhausted. He has minor cut below the left eye.
Mercer remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
ROUND 11
Rukh clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Mercer backpedals and jabs.
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-Rukh probes with a pair of shots to the solar plexus, but Mercer ties him up.
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+Mercer tosses a flurry of punches to the chin! Rukh sneers "My grandmother can hit harder than that!"
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+Mercer hits with a flurry of punches to the mouth.
-Rukh launches a volley of right blows to the stomach, but Mercer blocks.
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+Mercer smacks Rukh with a barrage of commanding punches to the jaw.
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+Mercer hits Rukh with a barrage of punches to the head.
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+Mercer throws a jab to the temple. Rukh doesn't notice.
+Mercer thumps Rukh with a flurry of off balance punches to the head.
+Mercer rocks Rukh with a flurry of furious punches to the face.
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Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Rukh attacks with a right uppercut to the chest, but Mercer backs out of it.
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-Rukh fires a flurry of left punches to the solar plexus, but Mercer ducks.
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+Mercer smashes Rukh with a series of stinging punches to the temple. Rukh is hurt!
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Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Rukh landed 1 of 24 punches, and J.J. Mercer landed 55 of 55 punches.
J.J. Mercer won the round 10-9
J.J. Mercer is winning the fight 110-99
Rukh is slowing down. He has minor cut below the left eye.
Mercer grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.
ROUND 12
Rukh clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Mercer is backpedaling. (using the ring)
+Mercer belts Rukh with a pair of wild punches to the chest.
+Mercer lashes out with a volley of punches to the eye.
+Mercer takes charge with a flurry of punches to the nose.
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-Rukh lashes out with a volley of punches to the temple, but Mercer ties him up.
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+Mercer connects with a series of punches to the chin.
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+Mercer lands a series of punches to the stomach.
Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Mercer hammers Rukh with a pair of strong punches to the eye.
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-Rukh attempts a series of right shots to the head, but Mercer deftly avoits it.
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Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Mercer stuns Rukh with a sweeping right to the stomach. Rukh backpedals to his own corner.
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+Mercer pokes Rukh with a flurry of punches to the temple.
+Mercer fires a pair of punches to the chin! Rukh hangs on until the referee breaks them up.
-Rukh tries a series of punches to the chin, but comes up empty.
+Mercer nails Rukh with a pair of punches to the face.
-Rukh lunges with a volley of blows to the eye, but Mercer escapes.
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-Rukh attempts a series of right shots to the chin, but Mercer narrowly avoids it
Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Mercer throws a series of furious punches to the solar plexus.
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+Mercer nails Rukh with a flurry of quick punches to the nose. Rukh asks for time to wipe off the blood.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Rukh landed 1 of 24 punches, and J.J. Mercer landed 66 of 69 punches.
J.J. Mercer won the round 10-9
J.J. Mercer is winning the fight 120-108
Rukh is slowing down. He has minor cut below the left eye.
Mercer grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.
The judges decisions are:
Judge Guimond scores the fight as follows:
Round 1: J.J. Mercer 10-9
Round 2: J.J. Mercer 10-9
Round 3: J.J. Mercer 10-9
Round 4: J.J. Mercer 10-9
Round 5: J.J. Mercer 10-9
Round 6: J.J. Mercer 10-9
Round 7: J.J. Mercer 10-9
Round 8: J.J. Mercer 10-9
Round 9: J.J. Mercer 10-9
Round 10: J.J. Mercer 10-9
Round 11: J.J. Mercer 10-9
Round 12: J.J. Mercer 10-9
Total Score: J.J. Mercer 120-108
Judge Leinbach scores the fight as follows:
Round 1: J.J. Mercer 10-9
Round 2: J.J. Mercer 10-9
Round 3: J.J. Mercer 10-9
Round 4: J.J. Mercer 10-9
Round 5: J.J. Mercer 10-9
Round 6: J.J. Mercer 10-9
Round 7: J.J. Mercer 10-9
Round 8: J.J. Mercer 10-9
Round 9: J.J. Mercer 10-9
Round 10: J.J. Mercer 10-9
Round 11: J.J. Mercer 10-9
Round 12: J.J. Mercer 10-9
Total Score: J.J. Mercer 120-108
Roy Jones Jr scores the fight as follows:
Round 1: J.J. Mercer 10-9
Round 2: J.J. Mercer 10-9
Round 3: J.J. Mercer 10-9
Round 4: J.J. Mercer 10-9
Round 5: J.J. Mercer 10-9
Round 6: J.J. Mercer 10-9
Round 7: J.J. Mercer 10-9
Round 8: J.J. Mercer 10-9
Round 9: J.J. Mercer 10-9
Round 10: J.J. Mercer 10-9
Round 11: J.J. Mercer 10-9
Round 12: J.J. Mercer 10-9
Total Score: J.J. Mercer 120-108
J.J. Mercer wins by decision!
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