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(Welterweight) Jacques Strap defeated Merle Lipschitz by unanimous decision: 116-111, 116-111, 116-111.

Match Wednesday, April 19, 2000

In this corner, standing 5 feet and 2 inches (157 centimeters) tall weighing in at 147 pounds (67 kilograms) is Merle Lipschitz!!

In this corner, standing 5 feet and 7 inches (170 centimeters) tall weighing in at 145 pounds (66 kilograms) is Jacques Strap!!

The referee for this bout will be Richard Steele.

ROUND 1

Lipschitz clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Strap is using the ring. (using the ring)

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+Strap pokes Lipschitz with a flurry of mean shots to the head.
+Strap hits with a volley of punches to the nose. Lipschitz beats a hasty retreat.
+Lipschitz fires a volley of shots to the stomach.
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-Lipschitz tries a uppercut to the ribs, but loses his balance.
-Lipschitz fires a uppercut to the ribs, but is ineffective.
+Lipschitz annoys Strap with a volley of punches to the stomach!!
+Strap fires a flurry of stinging punches to the mouth.
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-Strap attempts a series of shots to the jaw, but Lipschitz covers himself well.
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Strap tries to attack, but Lipschitz hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Lipschitz fires a right right to the stomach, but misses.
Strap tries to attack, but Lipschitz hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Lipschitz attacks with a volley of punches to the chest, but fails to score.
+Strap lands a volley of off balance punches to the face.
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-Strap attacks with a pair of right shots to the temple, but Lipschitz narrowly avoids it
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+Strap catches Lipschitz with a pair of light punches to the nose.
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-Lipschitz tries a barrage of punches to the chest, but loses his balance.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Merle Lipschitz landed 14 of 44 punches, and Jacques Strap landed 24 of 34 punches.

Jacques Strap won the round 10-9

Jacques Strap is winning the fight 10-9


Lipschitz doesn't want to stop fighting!

Strap doesn't want to stop fighting!



ROUND 2

Lipschitz clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Strap is using the ring. (using the ring)

-Strap attempts a flurry of punches to the nose, but Lipschitz ties him up.
+Strap pummels Lipschitz with a volley of punches to the head.
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-Lipschitz tries a jab to the chest, but to no avail.
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+Lipschitz annoys Strap with a pair of blows to the stomach.
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-Strap attacks with a pair of punches to the head, but Lipschitz ducks.
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-Lipschitz attempts a hook to the ribs, but he's too slow.
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-Lipschitz tries a barrage of left shots to the stomach, but Strap stays away from it.
Strap tries to attack, but Lipschitz hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Lipschitz attacks with a barrage of blows to the stomach, but Strap steps aside.
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+Strap slams Lipschitz with a barrage of punches to the face. Lipschitz sneers "Is that the best you can do?"
+Lipschitz backs up Strap with a series of vicious punches to the solar plexus.
Strap tries to attack, but Lipschitz hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Strap tries to attack, but Lipschitz hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Strap staggers Lipschitz with a flurry of punches to the head.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Merle Lipschitz landed 11 of 31 punches, and Jacques Strap landed 21 of 29 punches.

Jacques Strap won the round 10-9

Jacques Strap is winning the fight 20-18


Lipschitz doesn't even want to rest!

Strap doesn't even want to rest!



ROUND 3

Lipschitz clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Strap is using the ring. (using the ring)

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+Strap belts Lipschitz with a barrage of commanding punches to the eye. Lipschitz quickly recovers.
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Strap tries to attack, but Lipschitz hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Lipschitz tries to land a flurry of left shots to the stomach, but loses his balance.
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-Lipschitz launches a left hook to the solar plexus, but Strap beats a hasty retreat.
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-Lipschitz probes with a series of shots to the stomach, but Strap backs out of it.
Strap tries to attack, but Lipschitz hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Lipschitz tries a barrage of shots to the solar plexus, but Strap ties him up.
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+Lipschitz thumps Strap with a volley of punches to the ribs!!
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+Strap hits with a vicious straight right to the chin! Lipschitz laughs!
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+Strap whacks Lipschitz with a series of wild punches to the eye.
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+Strap lands a barrage of punches to the eye. Lipschitz grimaces in pain.
Strap tries to attack, but Lipschitz hangs on until the referee separates them.

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-Strap lashes out with a pair of punches to the chin, but Lipschitz stays away from it.
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Strap tries to attack, but Lipschitz hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Strap attempts a volley of right punches to the face, but Lipschitz backs out of it.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Merle Lipschitz landed 13 of 31 punches, and Jacques Strap landed 22 of 33 punches.

Jacques Strap won the round 10-9

Jacques Strap is winning the fight 30-27


Lipschitz doesn't even want to rest!

Strap remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.



ROUND 4

Lipschitz clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Strap is using the ring. (using the ring)

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+Lipschitz thumps Strap with a barrage of punches to the ribs.
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+Strap takes charge with a vicious jab to the mouth.
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-Lipschitz attempts a series of punches to the solar plexus, but Strap ties him up.
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Strap tries to attack, but Lipschitz hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Strap attacks with a series of right punches to the face, but misses.
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Strap tries to attack, but Lipschitz hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Strap strikes with a volley of painful punches to the nose!! Lipschitz grimaces in pain.
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+Strap wakes up the fans with a right to the mouth. Lipschitz retreats to the far corner.
-Strap tries to land a pair of punches to the jaw, but Lipschitz stays away from it.
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-Lipschitz probes with a pair of left shots to the solar plexus, but Strap covers himself well.
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+Lipschitz slams Strap with a volley of punches to the ribs. Strap beats a hasty retreat.
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-Lipschitz fires a volley of right blows to the chest, but falls short.
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Strap tries to attack, but Lipschitz hangs on until the referee separates them.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Merle Lipschitz landed 10 of 34 punches, and Jacques Strap landed 17 of 32 punches.

This round was a 10-10 tie.

Jacques Strap is winning the fight 40-37


Lipschitz doesn't even want to rest!

Strap remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.



ROUND 5

Lipschitz clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Strap is backpedaling. (using the ring)

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Strap tries to attack, but Lipschitz hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Lipschitz fires a pair of blows to the solar plexus, but he's too slow.
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Strap tries to attack, but Lipschitz hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Lipschitz pokes Strap with a hook to the solar plexus. Strap sneers "My little sister can hit harder than you!"
+Lipschitz pops Strap with a series of nice punches to the solar plexus. Strap sneers "My grandmother can hit harder than that!"
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Strap tries to attack, but Lipschitz hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Lipschitz attacks with a flurry of shots to the solar plexus, but is ineffective.
-Lipschitz throws a series of blows to the chest, but Strap hides behind his gloves.
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+Strap throws a volley of off balance punches to the face.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Merle Lipschitz landed 10 of 28 punches, and Jacques Strap landed 6 of 8 punches.

Merle Lipschitz won the round 10-9

Jacques Strap is winning the fight 49-47


Lipschitz doesn't even want to rest!

Strap remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.



ROUND 6

Lipschitz clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Strap is using the ring. (using the ring)

+Strap hammers Lipschitz with a volley of punches to the nose!! Lipschitz retreats to the far corner.
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+Strap strikes with a pair of powerful punches to the nose.
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-Lipschitz probes with a pair of blows to the solar plexus, but to no avail.
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-Strap launches a pair of left punches to the face, but is ineffective.
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-Lipschitz paws a volley of left blows to the stomach, but loses his balance.
-Strap attempts a left hook to the face, but fails to score.
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-Lipschitz probes with a volley of left shots to the solar plexus, but Strap hides behind his gloves.
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-Strap paws a jab to the chin, but goes wide.
-Lipschitz lashes out with a series of left punches to the solar plexus, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
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+Strap thumps Lipschitz with a flurry of punches to the face. Lipschitz ignores it.
+Strap clocks Lipschitz with a flurry of glancing punches to the mouth.
Strap tries to attack, but Lipschitz hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Strap tries to attack, but Lipschitz hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Strap tries to attack, but Lipschitz hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Lipschitz lashes out with a loud hook to the ribs!
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Merle Lipschitz landed 11 of 31 punches, and Jacques Strap landed 17 of 33 punches.

This round was a 10-10 tie.

Jacques Strap is winning the fight 59-57


Lipschitz doesn't even want to rest!

Strap grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.



ROUND 7

Lipschitz clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Strap is backpedaling. (using the ring)

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Strap tries to attack, but Lipschitz hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Lipschitz charges with a volley of left blows to the ribs, but Strap deftly avoits it.
-Lipschitz tries to land a barrage of right shots to the chest, but Strap takes it in the forearms.
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-Lipschitz tries to land a uppercut to the chest, but Strap beats a hasty retreat.
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Strap tries to attack, but Lipschitz hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Strap tries to attack, but Lipschitz hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Lipschitz charges with a pair of right blows to the chest, but Strap covers himself well.
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+Lipschitz smashes Strap with a barrage of shots to the stomach!!
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+Strap throws a volley of wild punches to the mouth.
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-Lipschitz probes with a series of left shots to the solar plexus, but to no avail.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Merle Lipschitz landed 9 of 33 punches, and Jacques Strap landed 6 of 8 punches.

Merle Lipschitz won the round 10-9

Jacques Strap is winning the fight 68-67


Lipschitz doesn't even want to rest!

Strap grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.



ROUND 8

Lipschitz clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Strap is using the ring. (using the ring)

Strap tries to attack, but Lipschitz hangs on until the referee separates them.

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+Strap annoys Lipschitz with a barrage of vicious punches to the chin!
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-Lipschitz attacks with a right left to the ribs, but Strap narrowly avoids it
-Lipschitz throws a series of left blows to the stomach, but loses his balance.
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Strap tries to attack, but Lipschitz hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Strap pops Lipschitz with a uppercut to the temple.
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-Strap paws a pair of punches to the temple, but Lipschitz backs out of it.
Strap tries to attack, but Lipschitz hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Strap smacks Lipschitz with a straight right to the face.
-Lipschitz attempts a pair of right punches to the chest, but is ineffective.
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Strap tries to attack, but Lipschitz hangs on until the referee separates them.

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-Lipschitz tries to land a pair of right shots to the stomach, but Strap hides behind his gloves.
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+Lipschitz hits Strap with a commanding straight right to the stomach.
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Strap tries to attack, but Lipschitz hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Lipschitz paws a volley of punches to the ribs, but falls short.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Merle Lipschitz landed 9 of 34 punches, and Jacques Strap landed 17 of 35 punches.

Jacques Strap won the round 10-9

Jacques Strap is winning the fight 78-76


Lipschitz doesn't even want to rest!

Strap grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.



ROUND 9

Lipschitz clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Strap is backpedaling. (using the ring)

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Strap tries to attack, but Lipschitz hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Lipschitz lashes out with a flurry of punches to the stomach, but Strap stays away from it.
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Strap tries to attack, but Lipschitz hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Lipschitz throws a barrage of right shots to the chest, but comes up empty.
-Lipschitz probes with a hook to the stomach, but Strap backs out of it.
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+Lipschitz fires a series of punches to the stomach! Strap seems wobbly!
+Strap smacks Lipschitz with an illegal rabbit punch! The referee sees it and issues a warning!
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-Lipschitz paws a series of right punches to the chest, but goes wide.
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Strap tries to attack, but Lipschitz hangs on until the referee separates them.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Merle Lipschitz landed 9 of 33 punches, and Jacques Strap landed 5 of 9 punches.

Merle Lipschitz won the round 10-9

Jacques Strap is winning the fight 87-86


Lipschitz doesn't even want to rest!

Strap grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.



ROUND 10

Lipschitz clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Strap is using the ring. (using the ring)

+Strap lashes out with a nice straight right to the temple.
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+Strap belts Lipschitz with a volley of quick punches to the face. Lipschitz ignores it.
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-Lipschitz tries to land a series of blows to the stomach, but fails to score.
+Lipschitz suprises Strap with a mean cross to the solar plexus.
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Strap tries to attack, but Lipschitz hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Strap probes with a flurry of right shots to the chin, but comes up empty.
+Strap wallops Lipschitz with a pair of punches to the head.
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-Lipschitz lashes out with a flurry of left punches to the ribs, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
+Lipschitz pummels Strap with a flurry of blows to the ribs. Strap sneers "Is that the best you can do?"
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Strap tries to attack, but Lipschitz hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Lipschitz charges with a barrage of right blows to the ribs, but Strap beats a hasty retreat.
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Strap tries to attack, but Lipschitz hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Strap lashes out with a flurry of right punches to the eye, but Lipschitz steps aside and laughs.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Merle Lipschitz landed 10 of 32 punches, and Jacques Strap landed 17 of 30 punches.

Jacques Strap won the round 10-9

Jacques Strap is winning the fight 97-95


Lipschitz remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.

Strap grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.



ROUND 11

Lipschitz is brawling. (inside)
Strap is backpedaling. (using the ring)

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-Lipschitz launches a volley of left punches to the ribs, but Strap stays away from it.
-Lipschitz lunges with a pair of right punches to the stomach, but Strap steps aside.
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+Lipschitz hits Strap with a series of quick punches to the ribs.
-Lipschitz lashes out with a uppercut to the stomach, but to no avail.
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-Lipschitz charges with a hook to the stomach, but Strap takes it in the forearms.
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+Strap connects with a volley of heavy blows to the nose. Lipschitz covers up.
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-Lipschitz attempts a volley of left punches to the stomach, but only hits air.
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-Lipschitz paws a barrage of left blows to the solar plexus, but only hits air.
-Lipschitz lunges with a pair of right punches to the ribs, but fails to score.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Merle Lipschitz landed 11 of 35 punches, and Jacques Strap landed 8 of 8 punches.

Merle Lipschitz won the round 10-9

Jacques Strap is winning the fight 106-105


Lipschitz remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.

Strap grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.



ROUND 12

Lipschitz is brawling. (inside)
Strap tries to cut off the ring. (cutting off the ring)

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+Lipschitz strikes with a flurry of punches to the ribs.
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+Lipschitz connects with a flurry of heavy combinations to the solar plexus.
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+Strap pummels Lipschitz with a barrage of powerful combinations to the temple.
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+Strap connects with a flurry of combinations to the mouth.
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-Lipschitz probes with a pair of blows to the solar plexus, but Strap quickly backs away.
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+Strap fires a solid jab to the jaw.
+Lipschitz connects with a pair of light punches to the chest. Strap sneers "Is that the best you can do?"
+Strap tattoos Lipschitz with a pair of loud shots to the jaw.
Strap lands a resounding left cross to the jaw and Lipschitz is knocked off his feet!!

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Lipschitz struggles to his feet and the fight goes on.
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+Strap annoys Lipschitz with a combination to the chin.
+Strap takes charge with a pair of heavy combinations to the mouth.
-Lipschitz probes with a series of blows to the solar plexus, but Strap escapes.
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+Strap stuns Lipschitz with a flurry of powerful punches to the nose.
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-Lipschitz attacks with a roundhouse to the chest, but misses completely.
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+Lipschitz annoys Strap with a volley of painful punches to the ribs. Strap sneers "My grandmother can hit harder than that!"
-Lipschitz attempts a flurry of right shots to the stomach, but Strap ducks just in time.
+Strap drills Lipschitz with a barrage of nice punches to the chin. Lipschitz asks for time to wipe off the blood.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Merle Lipschitz landed 14 of 37 punches, and Jacques Strap landed 34 of 35 punches.

Jacques Strap won the round 10-8

Jacques Strap is winning the fight 116-113


Lipschitz remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.

Strap is obviously tired.




The judges decisions are:


Judge Guimond scores the fight as follows:

Round 1: Jacques Strap 10-9
Round 2: Jacques Strap 10-9
Round 3: Jacques Strap 10-9
Round 4: Jacques Strap 10-9
Round 5: Merle Lipschitz 10-9
Round 6: Jacques Strap 10-9
Round 7: Merle Lipschitz 10-9
Round 8: Jacques Strap 10-9
Round 9: Merle Lipschitz 10-9
Round 10: Jacques Strap 10-9
Round 11: Merle Lipschitz 10-9
Round 12: Jacques Strap 10-8

Total Score: Jacques Strap 116-111


Judge Leinbach scores the fight as follows:

Round 1: Jacques Strap 10-9
Round 2: Jacques Strap 10-9
Round 3: Jacques Strap 10-9
Round 4: Jacques Strap 10-9
Round 5: Merle Lipschitz 10-9
Round 6: Jacques Strap 10-9
Round 7: Merle Lipschitz 10-9
Round 8: Jacques Strap 10-9
Round 9: Merle Lipschitz 10-9
Round 10: Jacques Strap 10-9
Round 11: Merle Lipschitz 10-9
Round 12: Jacques Strap 10-8

Total Score: Jacques Strap 116-111


Roy Jones Jr scores the fight as follows:

Round 1: Jacques Strap 10-9
Round 2: Jacques Strap 10-9
Round 3: Jacques Strap 10-9
Round 4: Jacques Strap 10-9
Round 5: Merle Lipschitz 10-9
Round 6: Jacques Strap 10-9
Round 7: Merle Lipschitz 10-9
Round 8: Jacques Strap 10-9
Round 9: Merle Lipschitz 10-9
Round 10: Jacques Strap 10-9
Round 11: Merle Lipschitz 10-9
Round 12: Jacques Strap 10-8

Total Score: Jacques Strap 116-111

Jacques Strap wins by decision!