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(Light-Heavyweight) Art Farmer defeated Thomas Jefferson by knockout (KO) in round 9.

Match Thursday, May 04, 2000

In this corner, standing 5 feet and 5 inches (165 centimeters) tall weighing in at 175 pounds (79 kilograms) is Thomas Jefferson!!

In this corner, standing 5 feet and 4 inches (163 centimeters) tall weighing in at 175 pounds (79 kilograms) is Art Farmer!!

The referee for this bout will be Joe Cortez.

ROUND 1

Jefferson is using the ring. (using the ring)
Farmer clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)

Jefferson tries to attack, but Farmer hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Jefferson slams Farmer with a pair of wild punches to the chest.
Jefferson tries to attack, but Farmer hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Farmer shakes Jefferson with a pair of mean punches to the stomach!
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+Farmer connects with a series of off balance punches to the chest.
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Jefferson tries to attack, but Farmer hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Farmer attacks with a pair of left punches to the solar plexus, but Jefferson ties him up.
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Jefferson tries to attack, but Farmer hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Farmer probes with a barrage of shots to the solar plexus, but Jefferson backs out of it.
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-Jefferson launches a barrage of punches to the solar plexus, but Farmer blocks.
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+Jefferson staggers Farmer with a volley of loud punches to the ribs!
+Jefferson throws a volley of off balance punches to the chest.

BELL

According to the commentator:

Thomas Jefferson landed 22 of 30 punches, and Art Farmer landed 14 of 24 punches.

Thomas Jefferson won the round 10-9

Thomas Jefferson is winning the fight 10-9


Jefferson doesn't want to stop fighting!

Farmer doesn't want to stop fighting!



ROUND 2

Jefferson is using the ring. (using the ring)
Farmer clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)

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+Jefferson attacks with a vicious straight right to the chest!!
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+Jefferson smashes Farmer with a volley of nasty shots to the ribs.
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-Jefferson tries to land a barrage of left shots to the stomach, but Farmer blocks.
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+Farmer throws a barrage of stinging blows to the chest.
Jefferson tries to attack, but Farmer hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Jefferson tries to attack, but Farmer hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Jefferson lands a hard right to the solar plexus!!
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-Farmer probes with a volley of punches to the ribs, but Jefferson escapes.
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+Farmer fires a series of punches to the solar plexus. Jefferson doesn't seem bothered.
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Jefferson tries to attack, but Farmer hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Jefferson tries to attack, but Farmer hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Farmer attempts a barrage of right shots to the ribs, but Jefferson deftly avoits it.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Thomas Jefferson landed 30 of 43 punches, and Art Farmer landed 12 of 23 punches.

Thomas Jefferson won the round 10-9

Thomas Jefferson is winning the fight 20-18


Jefferson doesn't even want to rest!

Farmer doesn't even want to rest!



ROUND 3

Jefferson is using the ring. (using the ring)
Farmer clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)

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Jefferson tries to attack, but Farmer hangs on until the referee separates them.
Jefferson tries to attack, but Farmer hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Jefferson tries to attack, but Farmer hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Farmer tries a volley of punches to the solar plexus, but Jefferson covers himself well.
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+Jefferson lashes out with a volley of powerful punches to the solar plexus.
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+Jefferson hammers Farmer with a barrage of punches to the ribs!
-Farmer probes with a barrage of right shots to the chest, but Jefferson steps aside and laughs.
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Jefferson tries to attack, but Farmer hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Jefferson slams Farmer with a barrage of mean punches to the solar plexus.
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-Jefferson lunges with a flurry of right punches to the stomach, but Farmer ties him up.
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+Jefferson smashes Farmer with a pair of glancing punches to the ribs.
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+Farmer wallops Jefferson with a wild jab to the chest.
+Jefferson tattoos Farmer with a barrage of punches to the solar plexus!
-Farmer lashes out with a pair of punches to the solar plexus, but Jefferson steps aside.
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+Farmer staggers Jefferson with a flurry of wild blows to the stomach!
Jefferson tries to attack, but Farmer hangs on until the referee separates them.

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BELL

According to the commentator:

Thomas Jefferson landed 25 of 39 punches, and Art Farmer landed 11 of 26 punches.

Thomas Jefferson won the round 10-9

Thomas Jefferson is winning the fight 30-27


Jefferson remains standing while the trainer wipes him down. He has swelling above the right eye.

Farmer doesn't even want to rest!



ROUND 4

Jefferson is backpedaling. (using the ring)
Farmer clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)

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Jefferson tries to attack, but Farmer hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Farmer attempts a series of left punches to the chest, but Jefferson beats a hasty retreat.
+Farmer hits with a pair of off balance shots to the ribs.
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Jefferson tries to attack, but Farmer hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Jefferson hits Farmer with a volley of punches to the temple.
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Jefferson tries to attack, but Farmer hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Farmer connects with a volley of nasty shots to the chest.
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-Farmer tries to land a flurry of right blows to the ribs, but Jefferson hides behind his gloves.
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Jefferson tries to attack, but Farmer hangs on until the referee separates them.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Thomas Jefferson landed 6 of 7 punches, and Art Farmer landed 10 of 23 punches.

Art Farmer won the round 10-9

Thomas Jefferson is winning the fight 39-37


Jefferson remains standing while the trainer wipes him down. He has swelling above the right eye.

Farmer doesn't even want to rest!



ROUND 5

Jefferson is using the ring. (using the ring)
Farmer grabs his opponent and pounds him. (clinching)

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-Farmer tries to land a volley of shots to the solar plexus, but Jefferson stays away from it.
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+Farmer throws a pair of blows to the chest. Jefferson sneers "Is that the best you can do?"
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+Jefferson catches Farmer with a volley of stinging punches to the ribs.
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+Jefferson rocks Farmer with a volley of punches to the ribs! Farmer laughs!
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+Jefferson pounds Farmer with a nasty cross to the solar plexus.
-Farmer throws a barrage of right blows to the stomach, but he's too slow.
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Jefferson tries to attack, but Farmer hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Jefferson thumps Farmer with a barrage of commanding punches to the stomach. Farmer hangs on until the referee breaks them up.
+Jefferson belts Farmer with a flurry of heavy punches to the stomach.
Jefferson tries to attack, but Farmer hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Farmer whacks Jefferson with a volley of punches to the ribs.
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+Jefferson nails Farmer with a commanding hook to the chest.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Thomas Jefferson landed 34 of 41 punches, and Art Farmer landed 11 of 23 punches.

Thomas Jefferson won the round 10-9

Thomas Jefferson is winning the fight 49-46


Jefferson grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool. He has swelling above the right eye.

Farmer remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.



ROUND 6

Jefferson is using the ring. (using the ring)
Farmer grabs his opponent and pounds him. (clinching)

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Jefferson tries to attack, but Farmer hangs on until the referee separates them.

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+Farmer wakes up the fans with a straight right to the solar plexus.
-Farmer charges with a flurry of shots to the stomach, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
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+Jefferson stuns Farmer with a barrage of wild punches to the ribs.
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Jefferson tries to attack, but Farmer hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Jefferson tries to attack, but Farmer hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Farmer backs up Jefferson with a barrage of powerful blows to the chest. Jefferson falls against the ropes!
-Farmer tries to land a barrage of right punches to the stomach, but comes up empty.
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+Jefferson lands a flurry of glancing punches to the ribs. Farmer sneers "My grandmother can hit harder than that!"
-Jefferson tries a left roundhouse to the chest, but goes wide.
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-Jefferson paws a barrage of punches to the stomach, but misses.
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+Jefferson connects with a barrage of commanding punches to the chest.
+Jefferson stuns Farmer with a volley of hard punches to the ribs. Farmer doesn't notice.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Thomas Jefferson landed 25 of 37 punches, and Art Farmer landed 14 of 24 punches.

Art Farmer won the round 10-9

Thomas Jefferson is winning the fight 58-56


Jefferson is obviously tired. He has swelling above the right eye.

Farmer remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.



ROUND 7

Jefferson is using the ring. (using the ring)
Farmer fights inside. (inside)

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-Farmer lunges with a barrage of shots to the mouth, but Jefferson steps aside and laughs.
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-Jefferson throws a barrage of shots to the solar plexus, but Farmer deftly avoits it.
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+Jefferson annoys Farmer with a series of shots to the chest.
+Farmer solidly lands a left to the chin.
-Farmer launches a flurry of blows to the temple, but Jefferson steps aside and laughs.
-Jefferson attacks with a barrage of right punches to the ribs, but Farmer narrowly avoids it
+Farmer pummels Jefferson with a volley of painful shots to the jaw. Jefferson quickly recovers.
Farmer lands a devestating punch in the nose and Jefferson's knees buckle -- he topples to the canvas!!

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Jefferson struggles to his feet and the fight goes on.
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-Jefferson probes with a flurry of left punches to the solar plexus, but misses.
+Farmer tosses a solid sweeping right to the nose. Jefferson laughs!
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-Jefferson lashes out with a pair of left punches to the ribs, but fails to score.
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+Farmer hurts Jefferson with a series of powerful blows to the temple!! Jefferson hangs on until the referee breaks them up.
+Jefferson scores with a cross to the chest. Farmer seems wobbly!
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+Jefferson smashes Farmer with a pair of off balance punches to the ribs.
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+Jefferson fires a painful jab to the stomach. Farmer is hurt!
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Thomas Jefferson landed 22 of 40 punches, and Art Farmer landed 19 of 32 punches.

Art Farmer won the round 10-8

This fight is too close to call.


Jefferson is obviously tired. He has cut above the right eye. He has the right eye swollen shut. He has swelling above the left eye.

Farmer remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.



ROUND 8

Jefferson is backpedaling. (using the ring)
Farmer is brawling. (inside)

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+Farmer grazes Jefferson with a series of loud blows to the head.
+Jefferson jars Farmer with a blow to the groin! The referee sees it and issues a warning!
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+Farmer slams Jefferson with a low blow! The referee sees it and issues a warning!
+Farmer drills Jefferson with a barrage of mean punches to the eye.
Farmer lands a mighty smash to the jaw and Jefferson lands flat on his back!!

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Jefferson struggles to his feet and the fight goes on.
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-Farmer probes with a series of left blows to the jaw, but Jefferson covers himself well.
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+Farmer attacks with a series of painful blows to the nose. Jefferson shakes his head to clear it.
+Jefferson hurts Farmer with a barrage of glancing punches to the mouth.
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-Farmer probes with a series of left punches to the nose, but misses completely.
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The fighters start chatting with members of the press.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Thomas Jefferson landed 4 of 8 punches, and Art Farmer landed 17 of 31 punches.

Art Farmer won the round 10-8

Art Farmer is winning the fight 76-74


Jefferson is slowing down. He has cut above the right eye. He has the right eye swollen shut. He has swelling above the left eye.

Farmer remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.



ROUND 9

Jefferson is backpedaling. (using the ring)
Farmer is brawling. (inside)

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+Farmer lands a volley of punches to the mouth.
Farmer lands a resounding left uppercut and Jefferson's legs turn to jelly -- down he goes!!

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He's Out!
Art Farmer wins by a Knock Out!!

BELL
Jefferson looks exhausted. He has cut above the right eye. He has the right eye swollen shut. He has swelling above the left eye.

Farmer remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.

The doctor won't let Thomas Jefferson continue the fight! Art Farmer wins by TKO!!





Judge Guimond had the fight scored as follows:

Round 1: Thomas Jefferson 10-9
Round 2: Thomas Jefferson 10-9
Round 3: Thomas Jefferson 10-9
Round 4: Art Farmer 10-9
Round 5: Thomas Jefferson 10-9
Round 6: Art Farmer 10-9
Round 7: Art Farmer 10-8
Round 8: Art Farmer 10-8


Judge Leinbach had the fight scored as follows:

Round 1: Thomas Jefferson 10-9
Round 2: Thomas Jefferson 10-9
Round 3: Thomas Jefferson 10-9
Round 4: Art Farmer 10-9
Round 5: Thomas Jefferson 10-9
Round 6: Art Farmer 10-9
Round 7: Art Farmer 10-8
Round 8: Art Farmer 10-8


George Foreman had the fight scored as follows:

Round 1: Thomas Jefferson 10-9
Round 2: Thomas Jefferson 10-9
Round 3: Thomas Jefferson 10-9
Round 4: Art Farmer 10-9
Round 5: Thomas Jefferson 10-9
Round 6: Thomas Jefferson 10-9
Round 7: Art Farmer 10-8
Round 8: Art Farmer 10-8

Art Farmer wins by a knockout!