Public Fight Report

(Light-Heavyweight) Balph Eubank defeated Jackie 'Razorblade' Carver by technical knockout (TKO) in round 8.

Match Friday, April 17, 2020

In this corner, standing 5 feet and 3 inches (160 centimeters) tall weighing in at 175 pounds (79 kilograms) is Balph Eubank!!

In this corner, standing 6 feet and 5 inches (196 centimeters) tall weighing in at 175 pounds (79 kilograms) is Jackie 'Razorblade' Carver!!

The referee for this bout will be Joe Cortez.

ROUND 1

Eubank clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Carver is using the ring. (using the ring)

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Carver tries to attack, but Eubank hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Carver hits Eubank with a stiff straight right to the face. Eubank quickly recovers.
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+Carver staggers Eubank with a barrage of light punches to the nose. Eubank doesn't seem bothered.
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+Eubank hits with a barrage of light punches to the chest.
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-Eubank launches a pair of blows to the ribs, but flails uselessly.
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Carver tries to attack, but Eubank hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Eubank tries a right to the chest, but Carver beats a hasty retreat.
+Eubank pops Carver with a volley of wild punches to the solar plexus.
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+Carver smacks Eubank with a barrage of glancing punches to the head.
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+Carver attacks with a light sweeping right to the temple.
-Carver throws a flurry of punches to the chin, but Eubank escapes.
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+Carver hits with a volley of powerful punches to the nose.
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Carver tries to attack, but Eubank hangs on until the referee separates them.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Balph Eubank landed 13 of 24 punches, and Jackie 'Razorblade' Carver landed 28 of 32 punches.

Jackie 'Razorblade' Carver won the round 10-9

Jackie 'Razorblade' Carver is winning the fight 10-9

Eubank doesn't want to stop fighting!

Carver doesn't even want to rest!

ROUND 2

Eubank clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Carver is using the ring. (using the ring)

Carver tries to attack, but Eubank hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Eubank charges with a right hook to the chest, but Carver narrowly avoids it
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+Carver hits with a barrage of commanding punches to the chin. Eubank ignores it.
Carver tries to attack, but Eubank hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Carver lands a series of hard punches to the eye!!
Carver tries to attack, but Eubank hangs on until the referee separates them.

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Carver tries to attack, but Eubank hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Eubank throws a flurry of blows to the stomach, but falls short.
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+Carver punches Eubank with a volley of punches to the temple.
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+Eubank lands a flurry of loud punches to the ribs.
+Eubank nails Carver with a series of shots to the solar plexus.
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+Carver rocks Eubank with a barrage of furious punches to the face!! Eubank doesn't seem bothered.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Balph Eubank landed 14 of 24 punches, and Jackie 'Razorblade' Carver landed 26 of 32 punches.

Jackie 'Razorblade' Carver won the round 10-9

Jackie 'Razorblade' Carver is winning the fight 20-18

Eubank doesn't even want to rest!

Carver remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.

ROUND 3

Eubank clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Carver is using the ring. (using the ring)

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+Carver tags Eubank with a cross to the eye.
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Carver tries to attack, but Eubank hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Carver fires a volley of commanding punches to the mouth.
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+Eubank clocks Carver with a flurry of wild blows to the solar plexus. Carver covers up.
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+Eubank attacks with a flurry of quick shots to the stomach!
+Carver pounds Eubank with a volley of glancing punches to the face. Eubank seems wobbly!
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Carver tries to attack, but Eubank hangs on until the referee separates them.
Carver tries to attack, but Eubank hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Carver pounds Eubank with a series of nasty punches to the nose.
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-Carver attempts a right jab to the head, but to no avail.
-Eubank attempts a pair of punches to the stomach, but comes up empty.
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-Eubank paws a series of punches to the solar plexus, but taps his opponent ineffectively.

BELL

According to the commentator:

Balph Eubank landed 12 of 22 punches, and Jackie 'Razorblade' Carver landed 22 of 32 punches.

Balph Eubank won the round 10-9

Jackie 'Razorblade' Carver is winning the fight 29-28

Eubank doesn't even want to rest!

Carver grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.

ROUND 4

Eubank clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Carver is using the ring. (using the ring)

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Carver tries to attack, but Eubank hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Carver tries to attack, but Eubank hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Eubank tags Carver with a stiff sweeping right to the solar plexus!!
Carver tries to attack, but Eubank hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Eubank thumps Carver with a flurry of hard punches to the chest.
+Carver rocks Eubank with a heavy left to the face.
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Carver tries to attack, but Eubank hangs on until the referee separates them.

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+Carver wakes up the fans with a barrage of punches to the eye.
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+Carver thumps Eubank with a stiff straight right to the temple.
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-Eubank probes with a barrage of left blows to the ribs, but only hits air.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Balph Eubank landed 12 of 26 punches, and Jackie 'Razorblade' Carver landed 21 of 32 punches.

This round was a 10-10 tie.

Jackie 'Razorblade' Carver is winning the fight 39-38

Eubank remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.

Carver is obviously tired.

ROUND 5

Eubank fights inside. (inside)
Carver is using the ring. (using the ring)

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-Eubank probes with a series of punches to the ribs, but loses his balance.
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+Eubank attacks with a series of punches to the solar plexus.
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+Carver throws a volley of punches to the face. Eubank beats a hasty retreat.
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+Carver hits Eubank with a barrage of powerful punches to the jaw.
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+Carver punches Eubank with a pair of loud punches to the chin.
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+Carver connects with a barrage of punches to the temple!! Eubank laughs!
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+Eubank fires a mean hook to the stomach!!
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+Carver connects with a pair of nasty punches to the head.
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-Eubank charges with a volley of shots to the ribs, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
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+Eubank rocks Carver with a volley of blows to the stomach.
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+Eubank whacks Carver with a blow to the groin! The referee sees it and issues a warning!
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+ The fighters swap blows to the head.
-Eubank lunges with a volley of left punches to the stomach, but he's too slow.
+Carver suprises Eubank with a pair of punches to the eye!
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+Carver fires a light jab to the temple.
+Eubank throws a nasty uppercut to the ribs.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Balph Eubank landed 23 of 42 punches, and Jackie 'Razorblade' Carver landed 32 of 35 punches.

Balph Eubank won the round 10-9

This fight is too close to call.

Eubank remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.

Carver is slowing down.

ROUND 6

Eubank fights inside. (inside)
Carver is using the ring. (using the ring)

-Carver tries a volley of punches to the mouth, but goes wide.
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+Eubank belts Carver with a flurry of glancing shots to the stomach.
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-Eubank charges with a flurry of right punches to the solar plexus, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
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+Eubank pops Carver with a barrage of punches to the stomach. Carver quickly recovers.
+Carver belts Eubank with a pair of punches to the jaw.
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+ The fighters swap punches to the jaw.
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-Eubank tries a flurry of blows to the solar plexus, but flails uselessly.
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+Eubank pops Carver with a volley of commanding blows to the stomach. Carver doesn't notice.
+Eubank hits with a pair of mean blows to the solar plexus.
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-Eubank lashes out with a flurry of right shots to the stomach, but Carver stays away from it.
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+Carver belts Eubank with a vicious jab to the nose.
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+Carver takes charge with a right to the head!
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+Carver suprises Eubank with a jab to the head.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Balph Eubank landed 22 of 37 punches, and Jackie 'Razorblade' Carver landed 27 of 31 punches.

Balph Eubank won the round 10-9

Balph Eubank is winning the fight 58-57

Eubank grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.

Carver looks exhausted.

ROUND 7

Eubank is brawling. (inside)
Carver is using the ring. (using the ring)

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-Eubank lunges with a series of punches to the ribs, but goes wide.
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-Eubank probes with a flurry of right shots to the chest, but fails to score.
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+Eubank punches Carver with a vicious hook to the ribs.
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+Carver throws a volley of wild blows to the nose. Eubank hangs on until the referee breaks them up.
-Carver fires a pair of punches to the jaw, but Eubank ducks just in time.
+Carver staggers Eubank with a pair of heavy punches to the chin.
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+Eubank hits with a series of loud blows to the stomach.
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+Carver catches Eubank with a jab to the temple. Eubank hangs on until the referee breaks them up.
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+Eubank catches Carver with a series of shots to the chest. Carver laughs!
+ The fighters swap punches to the face.
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+Carver strikes with a pair of punches to the face!!
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+Eubank belts Carver with a pair of blows to the chest.
+Carver hits with a furious uppercut to the face. Eubank backpedals to his own corner.
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-Eubank fires a volley of left punches to the stomach, but he's too slow.
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+Eubank pokes Carver with a heavy hook to the solar plexus. Carver laughs!
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Balph Eubank landed 22 of 36 punches, and Jackie 'Razorblade' Carver landed 25 of 30 punches.

Balph Eubank won the round 10-9

Balph Eubank is winning the fight 68-66

Eubank grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.

Carver receives medical attention from his trainer.

ROUND 8

Eubank is brawling. (inside)
Carver is using the ring. (using the ring)

-Carver attacks with a jab to the jaw, but Eubank backs out of it.
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+Eubank suprises Carver with a mean cross to the stomach.
Eubank lands a tremendous haymaker and Carver is knocked out of the ring!!

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Carver struggles to his feet and the fight goes on.
+Eubank hurts Carver with a jab to the ribs.
+Carver attacks with a volley of nice punches to the jaw.
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+Eubank shakes Carver with a heavy hook to the ribs.
Eubank lands a terrific uppercut and Carver's knees buckle -- he topples to the canvas!!

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Carver struggles to his feet and the fight goes on.
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-Carver lunges with a jab to the eye, but loses his balance.
+Eubank stuns Carver with a barrage of punches to the solar plexus. Carver asks for time to wipe off the blood. Eubank strikes, and hits again, and again, and again .. Carver falls motionless against the ropes! The Referee stops the fight!
Balph Eubank wins by a Knock Out!!

BELL
Eubank is obviously tired.

Carver can't remember which corner is his.

Judge Guimond had the fight scored as follows:

Round 1: Jackie 'Razorblade' Carver 10-9
Round 2: Jackie 'Razorblade' Carver 10-9
Round 3: Balph Eubank 10-9
Round 4: Balph Eubank 10-9
Round 5: Balph Eubank 10-9
Round 6: Balph Eubank 10-9
Round 7: Balph Eubank 10-9

Judge Leinbach had the fight scored as follows:

Round 1: Jackie 'Razorblade' Carver 10-9
Round 2: Jackie 'Razorblade' Carver 10-9
Round 3: Balph Eubank 10-9
Round 4: Jackie 'Razorblade' Carver 10-9
Round 5: Balph Eubank 10-9
Round 6: Balph Eubank 10-9
Round 7: Balph Eubank 10-9

Larry Holmes had the fight scored as follows:

Round 1: Jackie 'Razorblade' Carver 10-9
Round 2: Jackie 'Razorblade' Carver 10-9
Round 3: Jackie 'Razorblade' Carver 10-9
Round 4: A 10-10 tie.
Round 5: Balph Eubank 10-9
Round 6: Balph Eubank 10-9
Round 7: Balph Eubank 10-9

Balph Eubank wins by a technical knockout!