Public Fight Report
(Strawweight) Brooks `TWA` Bridges defeated Mr. OSCER "THE GOLDEN BOY" DEL LA HOYA by knockout (KO) in round 8.Match Monday, May 01, 2000In this corner, standing 5 feet and 2 inches (157 centimeters) tall weighing in at 106 pounds (48 kilograms) is Brooks `TWA` Bridges!!
In this corner, standing 5 feet and 1 inch (155 centimeters) tall weighing in at 106 pounds (48 kilograms) is Mr. OSCER "THE GOLDEN BOY" DEL LA HOYA!!
The referee for this bout will be Mitch Halpern.
ROUND 1
Twa is backpedaling. (using the ring)
The Golden Boy clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
+The Golden Boy nails Twa with a barrage of heavy punches to the chest!
Twa tries to attack, but The Golden Boy hangs on until the referee separates them.
Twa tries to attack, but The Golden Boy hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Twa fires a jab to the ribs.
+The Golden Boy grazes Twa with a roundhouse to the ribs.
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+The Golden Boy nails Twa with a series of shots to the ribs.
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Twa tries to attack, but The Golden Boy hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Twa tags The Golden Boy with a glancing jab to the stomach. The Golden Boy grimaces in pain.
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-Twa throws a volley of right punches to the chest, but The Golden Boy steps aside.
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Twa tries to attack, but The Golden Boy hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Twa smacks The Golden Boy with a barrage of furious punches to the solar plexus.
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-The Golden Boy lunges with a series of punches to the chest, but misses.
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-The Golden Boy paws a flurry of punches to the stomach, but Twa steps aside and laughs.
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-The Golden Boy charges with a series of shots to the chest, but falls short.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Brooks `TWA` Bridges landed 27 of 31 punches, and Mr. OSCER "THE GOLDEN BOY" DEL LA HOYA landed 20 of 41 punches.
This round was a 10-10 tie.
This fight is too close to call.
Twa doesn't want to stop fighting!
The Golden Boy doesn't want to stop fighting!
ROUND 2
Twa is backpedaling. (using the ring)
The Golden Boy fights inside. (inside)
+Twa wallops The Golden Boy with a series of vicious punches to the stomach. The Golden Boy hangs on until the referee breaks them up.
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-The Golden Boy throws a barrage of right punches to the nose, but Twa stays away from it.
+Twa hits The Golden Boy with a flurry of solid punches to the solar plexus. The Golden Boy falls against the ropes!
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-The Golden Boy probes with a volley of left blows to the nose, but Twa leaps aside.
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+The Golden Boy punches Twa with a pair of punches to the temple.
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-The Golden Boy fires a series of punches to the face, but Twa deftly avoits it.
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-The Golden Boy paws a flurry of punches to the temple, but Twa narrowly avoids it
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+The Golden Boy scores with a series of punches to the jaw.
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+Twa staggers The Golden Boy with a flurry of heavy shots to the chest. The Golden Boy doesn't notice.
+Twa attacks with a volley of punches to the stomach. The Golden Boy is hurt!
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+Twa punches The Golden Boy with a series of furious punches to the solar plexus.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Brooks `TWA` Bridges landed 28 of 35 punches, and Mr. OSCER "THE GOLDEN BOY" DEL LA HOYA landed 13 of 32 punches.
Brooks `TWA` Bridges won the round 10-9
Brooks `TWA` Bridges is winning the fight 20-19
Twa doesn't even want to rest! He has minor cut below the left eye.
The Golden Boy doesn't even want to rest!
ROUND 3
Twa is backpedaling. (using the ring)
The Golden Boy clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
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Twa tries to attack, but The Golden Boy hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Twa rocks The Golden Boy with a volley of wild punches to the chest!
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+The Golden Boy strikes with a flurry of stiff punches to the head.
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+Twa rocks The Golden Boy with a barrage of punches to the chest. The Golden Boy sneers "Is that the best you can do?"
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-The Golden Boy throws a flurry of right punches to the jaw, but only hits air.
+Twa stuns The Golden Boy with a volley of blows to the ribs.
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+Twa backs up The Golden Boy with a volley of vicious punches to the chest. The Golden Boy seems wobbly!
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Twa tries to attack, but The Golden Boy hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-The Golden Boy tries a barrage of right punches to the jaw, but misses.
+The Golden Boy solidly lands a flurry of light punches to the nose.
-The Golden Boy tries to land a right uppercut to the mouth, but misses.
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+The Golden Boy connects with a mean cross to the chin.
-The Golden Boy lunges with a right uppercut to the face, but he's too slow.
Twa tries to attack, but The Golden Boy hangs on until the referee separates them.
+The Golden Boy whacks Twa with a barrage of punches to the eye.
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Twa tries to attack, but The Golden Boy hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Twa tries to attack, but The Golden Boy hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-The Golden Boy tries a barrage of left shots to the nose, but Twa steps aside.
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+ The fighters swap punches to the nose.
BELL
According to the commentator:
Brooks `TWA` Bridges landed 21 of 31 punches, and Mr. OSCER "THE GOLDEN BOY" DEL LA HOYA landed 20 of 48 punches.
Mr. OSCER "THE GOLDEN BOY" DEL LA HOYA won the round 10-9
This fight is too close to call.
Twa doesn't even want to rest! He has minor cut below the left eye.
The Golden Boy doesn't even want to rest!
ROUND 4
Twa is backpedaling. (using the ring)
The Golden Boy fights inside. (inside)
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+The Golden Boy attacks with a mean straight right to the head.
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-The Golden Boy attempts a left roundhouse to the temple, but misses completely.
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+Twa hits with a flurry of stiff punches to the ribs.
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-The Golden Boy tries a straight right to the head, but Twa beats a hasty retreat.
+The Golden Boy annoys Twa with a jab to the head.
+Twa strikes with a barrage of nice punches to the ribs!
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+Twa pokes The Golden Boy with a flurry of punches to the chest.
-The Golden Boy tries a right jab to the nose, but Twa ducks.
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+Twa lands a series of wild punches to the chest.
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+Twa strikes with a pair of punches to the ribs!
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Brooks `TWA` Bridges landed 32 of 32 punches, and Mr. OSCER "THE GOLDEN BOY" DEL LA HOYA landed 15 of 32 punches.
Brooks `TWA` Bridges won the round 10-9
Brooks `TWA` Bridges is winning the fight 39-38
Twa doesn't even want to rest! He has minor cut below the left eye.
The Golden Boy remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
ROUND 5
Twa is backpedaling. (using the ring)
The Golden Boy fights inside. (inside)
+Twa catches The Golden Boy with a flurry of heavy punches to the chest.
-The Golden Boy throws a barrage of shots to the face, but Twa narrowly avoids it
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+The Golden Boy belts Twa with a barrage of vicious shots to the eye.
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+Twa hits with a stinging sweeping right to the chest.
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-The Golden Boy charges with a barrage of left blows to the chin, but Twa ties him up.
-The Golden Boy attacks with a volley of right blows to the eye, but Twa steps aside.
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-The Golden Boy probes with a barrage of punches to the head, but Twa steps aside and laughs.
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+The Golden Boy pummels Twa with a pair of light blows to the eye.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Brooks `TWA` Bridges landed 14 of 16 punches, and Mr. OSCER "THE GOLDEN BOY" DEL LA HOYA landed 11 of 30 punches.
Mr. OSCER "THE GOLDEN BOY" DEL LA HOYA won the round 10-9
This fight is too close to call.
Twa remains standing while the trainer wipes him down. He has minor cut below the left eye.
The Golden Boy remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
ROUND 6
Twa is backpedaling. (using the ring)
The Golden Boy fights inside. (inside)
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+Twa tags The Golden Boy with a flurry of light punches to the chest. The Golden Boy hangs on until the referee breaks them up.
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+The Golden Boy attacks with a wild jab to the nose.
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+Twa wallops The Golden Boy with a barrage of vicious punches to the chest.
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-The Golden Boy charges with a barrage of left blows to the chin, but Twa steps aside.
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-The Golden Boy lashes out with a uppercut to the jaw, but Twa narrowly avoids it
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-The Golden Boy attempts a volley of punches to the temple, but goes wide.
+The Golden Boy stuns Twa with a barrage of furious punches to the face.
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+Twa lands a volley of nasty punches to the stomach.
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+Twa wakes up the fans with a flurry of punches to the solar plexus.
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+Twa backs up The Golden Boy with a nasty hook to the stomach. The Golden Boy beats a hasty retreat.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Brooks `TWA` Bridges landed 29 of 32 punches, and Mr. OSCER "THE GOLDEN BOY" DEL LA HOYA landed 13 of 31 punches.
Brooks `TWA` Bridges won the round 10-9
Brooks `TWA` Bridges is winning the fight 58-57
Twa remains standing while the trainer wipes him down. He has minor cut below the left eye.
The Golden Boy remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
ROUND 7
Twa is backpedaling. (using the ring)
The Golden Boy clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
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+Twa thumps The Golden Boy with a series of punches to the stomach.
Twa tries to attack, but The Golden Boy hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Twa tries to attack, but The Golden Boy hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Twa tries to attack, but The Golden Boy hangs on until the referee separates them.
Twa tries to attack, but The Golden Boy hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Twa strikes with a volley of powerful punches to the stomach. The Golden Boy backpedals to his own corner.
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+Twa strikes with a furious left to the stomach.
-Twa attempts a volley of right punches to the ribs, but The Golden Boy backs out of it.
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-Twa throws a pair of punches to the stomach, but The Golden Boy escapes.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Brooks `TWA` Bridges landed 19 of 33 punches, and Mr. OSCER "THE GOLDEN BOY" DEL LA HOYA landed 4 of 8 punches.
Brooks `TWA` Bridges won the round 10-9
Brooks `TWA` Bridges is winning the fight 68-66
Twa remains standing while the trainer wipes him down. He has minor cut below the left eye.
The Golden Boy remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
ROUND 8
Twa is using the ring. (using the ring)
The Golden Boy is a raging bull!. (all-out)
+Twa annoys The Golden Boy with a nice sweeping right to the face.
+Twa hurts The Golden Boy with a stiff straight right to the eye.
Twa lands a brutal left blow to the temple and The Golden Boy is knocked out of the ring!!
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The Golden Boy struggles to his feet and the fight goes on.
+Twa punches The Golden Boy with a volley of furious punches to the nose.
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+Twa tags The Golden Boy with a series of punches to the head.
Twa lands a devestating hook and The Golden Boy lands flat on his back!!
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Brooks `TWA` Bridges wins by a Knock Out!!
BELL
Twa grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool. He has minor cut below the left eye.
The Golden Boy is obviously tired. He has the right eye swollen shut. He has a bloody lip.
Judge Guimond had the fight scored as follows:
Round 1: Brooks `TWA` Bridges 10-9
Round 2: Brooks `TWA` Bridges 10-9
Round 3: A 10-10 tie.
Round 4: Brooks `TWA` Bridges 10-9
Round 5: Mr. OSCER "THE GOLDEN BOY" DEL LA HOYA 10-9
Round 6: Brooks `TWA` Bridges 10-9
Round 7: Brooks `TWA` Bridges 10-9
Judge Leinbach had the fight scored as follows:
Round 1: Mr. OSCER "THE GOLDEN BOY" DEL LA HOYA 10-9
Round 2: Brooks `TWA` Bridges 10-9
Round 3: Mr. OSCER "THE GOLDEN BOY" DEL LA HOYA 10-9
Round 4: Brooks `TWA` Bridges 10-9
Round 5: Mr. OSCER "THE GOLDEN BOY" DEL LA HOYA 10-9
Round 6: Brooks `TWA` Bridges 10-9
Round 7: Brooks `TWA` Bridges 10-9
Oscar De La Hoya had the fight scored as follows:
Round 1: Brooks `TWA` Bridges 10-9
Round 2: Brooks `TWA` Bridges 10-9
Round 3: Mr. OSCER "THE GOLDEN BOY" DEL LA HOYA 10-9
Round 4: Brooks `TWA` Bridges 10-9
Round 5: Mr. OSCER "THE GOLDEN BOY" DEL LA HOYA 10-9
Round 6: Brooks `TWA` Bridges 10-9
Round 7: Brooks `TWA` Bridges 10-9
Brooks `TWA` Bridges wins by a knockout!
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