Public Fight Report
(Light-Heavyweight) Kostya Dzyu defeated Ross "Straight Up" Demner by unanimous decision: 120-108, 120-108, 120-108.Match Wednesday, March 31, 1999In this corner, standing 6 feet and 4 inches (193 centimeters) tall weighing in at 175 pounds (79 kilograms) is Ross "Straight Up" Demner!!
In this corner, standing 5 feet and 7 inches (170 centimeters) tall weighing in at 172 pounds (78 kilograms) is Kostya Dzyu!!
The referee for this bout will be Richard Steele.
ROUND 1
Straight Up covers up.
Kostya comes out fighting.
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-Kostya charges with a series of blows to the nose, but misses completely.
-Kostya attacks with a pair of left shots to the chin, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
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+Kostya whacks Straight Up with a volley of shots to the head.
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+Straight Up pounds Kostya with a volley of shots to the head. Kostya quickly recovers.
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-Kostya charges with a barrage of right blows to the face, but Straight Up takes it in the forearms.
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-Kostya fires a pair of right shots to the chin, but Straight Up covers himself well.
-Kostya probes with a volley of blows to the nose, but goes wide.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Ross "Straight Up" Demner landed 8 of 8 punches, and Kostya Dzyu landed 8 of 41 punches.
Kostya Dzyu won the round 10-9
Kostya Dzyu is winning the fight 10-9
Straight Up doesn't want to stop fighting!
Kostya doesn't want to stop fighting!
ROUND 2
Straight Up covers up.
Kostya comes out fighting.
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-Kostya paws a pair of punches to the jaw, but Straight Up blocks.
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-Kostya attacks with a barrage of left punches to the head, but is ineffective.
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-Kostya attempts a hook to the head, but Straight Up ties him up.
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-Kostya throws a barrage of left blows to the mouth, but Straight Up ducks.
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-Kostya probes with a series of punches to the eye, but is ineffective.
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+Straight Up slams Kostya with a volley of heavy blows to the mouth.
-Kostya launches a series of right shots to the head, but Straight Up backs out of it.
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+Kostya tosses a series of painful punches to the chin.
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-Kostya fires a barrage of punches to the face, but flails uselessly.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Ross "Straight Up" Demner landed 8 of 8 punches, and Kostya Dzyu landed 8 of 40 punches.
Kostya Dzyu won the round 10-9
Kostya Dzyu is winning the fight 20-18
Straight Up doesn't even want to rest!
Kostya doesn't want to stop fighting!
ROUND 3
Straight Up covers up.
Kostya comes out fighting.
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-Kostya tries a volley of right shots to the eye, but flails uselessly.
-Kostya lunges with a flurry of right punches to the head, but Straight Up takes it in the forearms.
-Kostya probes with a barrage of punches to the chin, but Straight Up takes it in the forearms.
+Kostya hits with a volley of furious punches to the jaw.
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+Straight Up catches Kostya with a pair of blows to the ribs. Kostya hangs on until the referee breaks them up.
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-Kostya throws a flurry of blows to the temple, but Straight Up stays away from it.
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-Kostya launches a barrage of blows to the chin, but Straight Up quickly backs away.
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-Kostya fires a right cross to the head, but Straight Up ties him up.
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-Kostya probes with a volley of punches to the nose, but Straight Up covers himself well.
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+Straight Up annoys Kostya with a jab to the eye.
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+Kostya pummels Straight Up with a series of vicious blows to the temple. Straight Up hangs on until the referee breaks them up.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Ross "Straight Up" Demner landed 8 of 8 punches, and Kostya Dzyu landed 11 of 51 punches.
Kostya Dzyu won the round 10-9
Kostya Dzyu is winning the fight 30-27
Straight Up doesn't even want to rest!
Kostya doesn't want to stop fighting!
ROUND 4
Straight Up covers up.
Kostya comes out fighting.
-Kostya probes with a pair of right punches to the mouth, but flails uselessly.
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+Straight Up hammers Kostya with a flurry of mean shots to the nose!!
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+Kostya hits with a nasty roundhouse to the head. Straight Up doesn't seem bothered.
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-Kostya probes with a pair of punches to the chin, but flails uselessly.
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+Kostya jars Straight Up with a volley of nice blows to the head.
-Kostya lashes out with a right jab to the head, but flails uselessly.
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-Kostya attempts a volley of right blows to the eye, but he's too slow.
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-Kostya probes with a pair of left shots to the temple, but Straight Up ties him up.
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-Kostya charges with a flurry of right blows to the head, but Straight Up deftly avoits it.
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-Kostya tries to land a series of punches to the nose, but Straight Up hides behind his gloves.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Ross "Straight Up" Demner landed 8 of 8 punches, and Kostya Dzyu landed 11 of 45 punches.
Kostya Dzyu won the round 10-9
Kostya Dzyu is winning the fight 40-36
Straight Up remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
Kostya doesn't even want to rest!
ROUND 5
Straight Up covers up.
Kostya fights inside. (inside)
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+Straight Up catches Kostya with a pair of blows to the eye.
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-Kostya throws a series of right punches to the chest, but Straight Up stays away from it.
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-Kostya probes with a series of shots to the chest, but Straight Up quickly backs away.
-Kostya fires a barrage of shots to the nose, but is ineffective.
-Kostya tries to land a pair of punches to the jaw, but comes up empty.
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-Kostya fires a flurry of blows to the head, but Straight Up steps aside and laughs.
-Kostya lashes out with a pair of left shots to the stomach, but is ineffective.
+Kostya strikes with a series of vicious shots to the eye!!
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Ross "Straight Up" Demner landed 7 of 8 punches, and Kostya Dzyu landed 8 of 40 punches.
Kostya Dzyu won the round 10-9
Kostya Dzyu is winning the fight 50-45
Straight Up remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
Kostya doesn't even want to rest!
ROUND 6
Straight Up covers up.
Kostya fights inside. (inside)
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-Kostya fires a barrage of left shots to the mouth, but flails uselessly.
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-Kostya attempts a left hook to the solar plexus, but misses.
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-Kostya paws a flurry of right punches to the eye, but Straight Up covers himself well.
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-Kostya attempts a left sweeping right to the mouth, but Straight Up ties him up.
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-Kostya lashes out with a straight right to the stomach, but Straight Up stays away from it.
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-Kostya attempts a volley of shots to the eye, but flails uselessly.
+Straight Up hits Kostya with a pair of solid blows to the eye.
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+Kostya slams Straight Up with a volley of powerful blows to the chin. Straight Up asks for time to wipe off the blood.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Ross "Straight Up" Demner landed 8 of 9 punches, and Kostya Dzyu landed 9 of 39 punches.
Kostya Dzyu won the round 10-9
Kostya Dzyu is winning the fight 60-54
Straight Up remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
Kostya doesn't even want to rest!
ROUND 7
Straight Up covers up.
Kostya fights inside. (inside)
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+Kostya fires a flurry of powerful punches to the mouth.
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-Kostya probes with a right to the head, but Straight Up ties him up.
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-Kostya charges with a uppercut to the nose, but Straight Up escapes.
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-Kostya attempts a flurry of right blows to the ribs, but Straight Up ducks just in time.
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-Kostya charges with a left roundhouse to the head, but is ineffective.
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+Straight Up suprises Kostya with a series of shots to the nose.
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-Kostya attacks with a barrage of left punches to the solar plexus, but Straight Up beats a hasty retreat.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Ross "Straight Up" Demner landed 8 of 9 punches, and Kostya Dzyu landed 11 of 39 punches.
Kostya Dzyu won the round 10-9
Kostya Dzyu is winning the fight 70-63
Straight Up grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.
Kostya doesn't even want to rest!
ROUND 8
Straight Up covers up.
Kostya fights inside. (inside)
-Kostya probes with a pair of blows to the solar plexus, but comes up empty.
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-Kostya probes with a series of blows to the solar plexus, but Straight Up ties him up.
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+Kostya pops Straight Up with a blow to the groin! The referee sees it and issues a warning!
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-Kostya lunges with a flurry of left punches to the face, but Straight Up deftly avoits it.
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+Straight Up hits with a volley of stinging blows to the temple.
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+Kostya catches Straight Up with a flurry of blows to the jaw. Straight Up sneers "My little sister can hit harder than you!"
-Kostya attacks with a pair of right blows to the jaw, but Straight Up leaps aside.
+Kostya hits Straight Up with a flurry of blows to the temple.
-Kostya probes with a barrage of left shots to the temple, but misses completely.
-Kostya fires a volley of punches to the solar plexus, but Straight Up quickly backs away.
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-Kostya launches a barrage of left punches to the temple, but fails to score.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Ross "Straight Up" Demner landed 7 of 7 punches, and Kostya Dzyu landed 10 of 40 punches.
Kostya Dzyu won the round 10-9
Kostya Dzyu is winning the fight 80-72
Straight Up grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool. He has cut above the left eye.
Kostya doesn't even want to rest!
ROUND 9
Straight Up covers up.
Kostya fights inside. (inside)
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-Kostya attempts a volley of punches to the temple, but comes up empty.
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-Kostya lunges with a volley of punches to the ribs, but Straight Up stays away from it.
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-Kostya attempts a flurry of blows to the face, but Straight Up hides behind his gloves.
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-Kostya fires a left uppercut to the temple, but Straight Up narrowly avoids it
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+Straight Up hits Kostya with a series of nice punches to the face!
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+Kostya rocks Straight Up with a flurry of vicious shots to the mouth. Straight Up falls against the ropes!
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-Kostya fires a series of shots to the temple, but misses.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Ross "Straight Up" Demner landed 7 of 7 punches, and Kostya Dzyu landed 11 of 40 punches.
Kostya Dzyu won the round 10-9
Kostya Dzyu is winning the fight 90-81
Straight Up is obviously tired. He has serious cut above the left eye.
Kostya doesn't even want to rest!
ROUND 10
Straight Up covers up.
Kostya comes out fighting.
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+Kostya hits Straight Up with a series of stinging blows to the solar plexus.
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-Kostya attacks with a pair of left blows to the chest, but Straight Up ducks.
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-Kostya lashes out with a volley of right punches to the jaw, but Straight Up hides behind his gloves.
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-Kostya fires a flurry of right shots to the face, but misses completely.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Ross "Straight Up" Demner landed 5 of 8 punches, and Kostya Dzyu landed 7 of 25 punches.
Kostya Dzyu won the round 10-9
Kostya Dzyu is winning the fight 100-90
Straight Up is obviously tired. He has serious cut above the left eye.
Kostya doesn't even want to rest!
ROUND 11
Straight Up covers up.
Kostya comes out fighting.
-Kostya launches a barrage of left shots to the head, but goes wide.
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+Kostya connects with a uppercut to the jaw.
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-Kostya throws a flurry of left punches to the solar plexus, but comes up empty.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Ross "Straight Up" Demner landed 5 of 8 punches, and Kostya Dzyu landed 8 of 23 punches.
Kostya Dzyu won the round 10-9
Kostya Dzyu is winning the fight 110-99
Straight Up grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool. He has serious cut above the left eye.
Kostya doesn't even want to rest!
ROUND 12
Straight Up covers up.
Kostya comes out fighting.
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-Kostya probes with a barrage of right shots to the eye, but Straight Up narrowly avoids it
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+Straight Up pounds Kostya with a stiff straight right to the nose. Kostya asks for time to wipe off the blood.
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-Kostya throws a flurry of right shots to the jaw, but comes up empty.
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-Kostya attempts a series of right punches to the eye, but loses his balance.
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-Kostya tries to land a flurry of left shots to the chin, but comes up empty.
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+Kostya pokes Straight Up with a series of shots to the nose.
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-Kostya tries to land a pair of left blows to the face, but fails to score.
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-Kostya lashes out with a volley of left punches to the temple, but to no avail.
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+Kostya stuns Straight Up with a pair of shots to the eye.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Ross "Straight Up" Demner landed 6 of 8 punches, and Kostya Dzyu landed 13 of 44 punches.
Kostya Dzyu won the round 10-9
Kostya Dzyu is winning the fight 120-108
Straight Up is obviously tired. He has serious cut above the left eye.
Kostya doesn't even want to rest!
The judges decisions are:
Judge Guimond scores the fight as follows:
Round 1: Kostya Dzyu 10-9
Round 2: Kostya Dzyu 10-9
Round 3: Kostya Dzyu 10-9
Round 4: Kostya Dzyu 10-9
Round 5: Kostya Dzyu 10-9
Round 6: Kostya Dzyu 10-9
Round 7: Kostya Dzyu 10-9
Round 8: Kostya Dzyu 10-9
Round 9: Kostya Dzyu 10-9
Round 10: Kostya Dzyu 10-9
Round 11: Kostya Dzyu 10-9
Round 12: Kostya Dzyu 10-9
Total Score: Kostya Dzyu 120-108
Judge Leinbach scores the fight as follows:
Round 1: Kostya Dzyu 10-9
Round 2: Kostya Dzyu 10-9
Round 3: Kostya Dzyu 10-9
Round 4: Kostya Dzyu 10-9
Round 5: Kostya Dzyu 10-9
Round 6: Kostya Dzyu 10-9
Round 7: Kostya Dzyu 10-9
Round 8: Kostya Dzyu 10-9
Round 9: Kostya Dzyu 10-9
Round 10: Kostya Dzyu 10-9
Round 11: Kostya Dzyu 10-9
Round 12: Kostya Dzyu 10-9
Total Score: Kostya Dzyu 120-108
Roy Jones Jr scores the fight as follows:
Round 1: Kostya Dzyu 10-9
Round 2: Kostya Dzyu 10-9
Round 3: Kostya Dzyu 10-9
Round 4: Kostya Dzyu 10-9
Round 5: Kostya Dzyu 10-9
Round 6: Kostya Dzyu 10-9
Round 7: Kostya Dzyu 10-9
Round 8: Kostya Dzyu 10-9
Round 9: Kostya Dzyu 10-9
Round 10: Kostya Dzyu 10-9
Round 11: Kostya Dzyu 10-9
Round 12: Kostya Dzyu 10-9
Total Score: Kostya Dzyu 120-108
Kostya Dzyu wins by decision!
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