Public Fight Report
(Heavyweight) Duke "Marion" Morrison defeated LENNOX LEWIS by unanimous decision: 114-112, 114-112, 114-112.Match Friday, May 05, 2000In this corner, standing 6 feet and 2 inches (188 centimeters) tall weighing in at 241 pounds (109 kilograms) is Duke "Marion" Morrison!!
In this corner, standing 6 feet and 9 inches (206 centimeters) tall weighing in at 259 pounds (117 kilograms) is LENNOX LEWIS!!
The referee for this bout will be Mills Lane.
ROUND 1
Marion clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Lewis is backpedaling. (using the ring)
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+Lewis grazes Marion with a pair of solid punches to the eye.
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+Lewis lands a nasty cross to the eye.
-Marion attempts a flurry of punches to the head, but Lewis leaps aside.
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+Marion punches Lewis with a series of furious shots to the face.
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Lewis tries to attack, but Marion hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Marion probes with a series of shots to the jaw, but is ineffective.
Lewis tries to attack, but Marion hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Marion launches a series of punches to the chin, but Lewis covers himself well.
+Lewis shakes Marion with a volley of heavy punches to the solar plexus.
+Lewis wallops Marion with a barrage of strong punches to the stomach.
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+Lewis tags Marion with a flurry of punches to the temple! Marion sneers "My little sister can hit harder than you!"
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+Lewis suprises Marion with a flurry of punches to the temple. Marion hangs on until the referee breaks them up.
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+Lewis scores with a series of blows to the head.
Lewis tries to attack, but Marion hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Lewis hits with a series of punches to the nose. Marion seems wobbly!
+Lewis slams Marion with a series of wild blows to the chin.
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+Lewis hammers Marion with a pair of quick punches to the jaw.
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+Lewis tosses a flurry of punches to the chin. Marion asks for time to wipe off the blood.
+Lewis punches Marion with a barrage of stiff punches to the nose. Marion sneers "My grandmother can hit harder than that!"
+Lewis tosses a flurry of strong punches to the mouth.
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+Lewis hits with a series of vicious punches to the stomach. Marion shakes his head to clear it.
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+Lewis hits with a series of glancing punches to the temple.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Duke "Marion" Morrison landed 7 of 24 punches, and LENNOX LEWIS landed 53 of 56 punches.
LENNOX LEWIS won the round 10-9
LENNOX LEWIS is winning the fight 10-9
Marion doesn't want to stop fighting!
Lewis doesn't want to stop fighting!
ROUND 2
Marion clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Lewis tries to cut off the ring. (cutting off the ring)
+Marion hurts Lewis with a pair of blows to the temple. Lewis sneers "My little sister can hit harder than you!"
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-Lewis attempts a pair of right punches to the stomach, but misses completely.
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+Lewis shakes Marion with a flurry of stinging combinations to the ribs.
+Lewis hurts Marion with a volley of punches to the solar plexus. Marion sneers "Is that the best you can do?"
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-Marion fires a flurry of left shots to the chin, but Lewis escapes.
+Marion backs up Lewis with a vicious right to the face. Lewis quickly recovers.
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Lewis tries to attack, but Marion hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Lewis hits with a jab to the ribs.
-Marion tries a barrage of shots to the head, but fails to score.
+Lewis tags Marion with a volley of stinging combinations to the ribs!!
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+Lewis hits with a barrage of vicious punches to the stomach.
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-Marion lunges with a barrage of combinations to the face, but Lewis quickly backs away.
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Lewis tries to attack, but Marion hangs on until the referee separates them.
Lewis tries to attack, but Marion hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Marion probes with a pair of shots to the nose, but Lewis deftly avoits it.
Lewis tries to attack, but Marion hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Marion throws a series of right shots to the chin, but Lewis steps aside.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Duke "Marion" Morrison landed 15 of 40 punches, and LENNOX LEWIS landed 22 of 32 punches.
LENNOX LEWIS won the round 10-9
LENNOX LEWIS is winning the fight 20-18
Marion doesn't want to stop fighting!
Lewis doesn't even want to rest!
ROUND 3
Marion clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Lewis tries to cut off the ring. (cutting off the ring)
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+Lewis lands a commanding right to the stomach.
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-Marion tries a volley of punches to the ribs, but he's too slow.
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-Lewis attacks with a right to the chest, but goes wide.
-Marion throws a volley of blows to the solar plexus, but Lewis steps aside.
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Lewis tries to attack, but Marion hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Marion charges with a barrage of blows to the ribs, but Lewis steps aside.
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-Marion fires a flurry of punches to the ribs, but flails uselessly.
Lewis tries to attack, but Marion hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Marion attacks with a series of mean punches to the chest. Lewis is hurt!
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+Marion attacks with a series of blows to the chest.
Lewis tries to attack, but Marion hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Marion probes with a flurry of left punches to the ribs, but he's too slow.
Lewis tries to attack, but Marion hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Lewis tries to attack, but Marion hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Lewis annoys Marion with a pair of mean punches to the chest.
+Lewis pokes Marion with a pair of vicious punches to the solar plexus.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Duke "Marion" Morrison landed 16 of 41 punches, and LENNOX LEWIS landed 19 of 31 punches.
Duke "Marion" Morrison won the round 10-9
LENNOX LEWIS is winning the fight 29-28
Marion doesn't even want to rest!
Lewis remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
ROUND 4
Marion fights inside. (inside)
Lewis tries to cut off the ring. (cutting off the ring)
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+Lewis jolts Marion with a barrage of combinations to the stomach!!
-Marion lashes out with a barrage of punches to the stomach, but Lewis steps aside.
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+Lewis lands a barrage of shots to the chest.
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-Marion throws a hook to the solar plexus, but he's too slow.
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-Marion tries a flurry of shots to the stomach, but only hits air.
+Marion smashes Lewis with a series of stinging punches to the chest.
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+Lewis wakes up the fans with a pair of shots to the chest.
+Lewis lands a volley of light shots to the stomach.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Duke "Marion" Morrison landed 13 of 32 punches, and LENNOX LEWIS landed 31 of 31 punches.
LENNOX LEWIS won the round 10-9
LENNOX LEWIS is winning the fight 39-37
Marion doesn't even want to rest!
Lewis grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool. He has a broken jaw.
ROUND 5
Marion fights inside. (inside)
Lewis tries to cut off the ring. (cutting off the ring)
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+Lewis hits Marion with a pair of hard shots to the stomach. Marion shakes his head to clear it.
-Marion probes with a series of blows to the head, but Lewis narrowly avoids it
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-Marion lashes out with a series of combinations to the face, but loses his balance.
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+Lewis tags Marion with a volley of combinations to the chest.
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-Marion throws a volley of punches to the chin, but Lewis ducks just in time.
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+Marion backs up Lewis with a stiff hook to the jaw.
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-Marion launches a flurry of right punches to the eye, but Lewis steps aside.
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+Lewis throws a furious jab to the solar plexus.
+Lewis connects with a volley of combinations to the solar plexus.
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-Marion tries a flurry of right blows to the mouth, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
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+Lewis wallops Marion with a volley of combinations to the chest. Marion backpedals to his own corner.
+Marion whacks Lewis with a pair of nasty shots to the temple.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Duke "Marion" Morrison landed 15 of 43 punches, and LENNOX LEWIS landed 27 of 33 punches.
LENNOX LEWIS won the round 10-9
LENNOX LEWIS is winning the fight 49-46
Marion doesn't even want to rest!
Lewis is obviously tired. He has a broken jaw.
ROUND 6
Marion fights inside. (inside)
Lewis tries to cut off the ring. (cutting off the ring)
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+Marion throws a flurry of painful punches to the eye.
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+Lewis stuns Marion with a pair of punches to the solar plexus. Marion beats a hasty retreat.
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-Marion attempts a left hook to the temple, but Lewis beats a hasty retreat.
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+Lewis punches Marion with a series of wild punches to the chest.
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+Marion lands a furious jab to the face.
Marion lands a brutal blow to the temple and Lewis hurtles to the canvas!!
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Lewis struggles to his feet and the fight goes on.
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-Marion throws a volley of left blows to the eye, but Lewis blocks.
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+Marion clocks Lewis with a volley of loud blows to the eye!!
-Marion throws a series of punches to the mouth, but goes wide.
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+Lewis backs up Marion with a furious uppercut to the ribs.
+Marion tags Lewis with a volley of mean shots to the chin.
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-Marion probes with a volley of shots to the chin, but comes up empty.
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+Lewis pummels Marion with a pair of shots to the chest.
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+ The fighters trade punches to the nose.
+Lewis fires a pair of loud blows to the chest.
+Lewis staggers Marion with a flurry of off balance punches to the ribs.
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The fighters eye each other warily.
BELL
According to the commentator:
Duke "Marion" Morrison landed 14 of 37 punches, and LENNOX LEWIS landed 28 of 33 punches.
Duke "Marion" Morrison won the round 10-8
LENNOX LEWIS is winning the fight 57-56
Marion remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
Lewis is slowing down. He has a broken jaw.
ROUND 7
Marion is brawling. (inside)
Lewis is using the ring. (using the ring)
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-Lewis attacks with a series of left punches to the nose, but Marion ducks.
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+Lewis nails Marion with a flurry of punches to the eye.
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+Lewis jars Marion with a pair of punches to the mouth. Marion asks for time to wipe off the blood.
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+Marion hits with a volley of solid punches to the nose.
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+Lewis belts Marion with a pair of hard punches to the mouth.
+Lewis catches Marion with a barrage of nice punches to the head.
+Marion pummels Lewis with a series of punches to the head.
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-Marion fires a series of punches to the face, but goes wide.
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-Marion tries a barrage of blows to the temple, but comes up empty.
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-Marion charges with a barrage of left blows to the head, but he's too slow.
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-Marion charges with a barrage of right punches to the nose, but Lewis hides behind his gloves.
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+Lewis punches Marion with a barrage of mean punches to the chin.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Duke "Marion" Morrison landed 13 of 41 punches, and LENNOX LEWIS landed 24 of 32 punches.
This round was a 10-10 tie.
LENNOX LEWIS is winning the fight 67-66
Marion remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
Lewis is slowing down. He has cut below the left eye. He has a broken jaw.
ROUND 8
Marion is brawling. (inside)
Lewis is using the ring. (using the ring)
-Marion tries to land a volley of shots to the face, but Lewis blocks.
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+Marion thumps Lewis with a series of punches to the nose.
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+Marion tosses a flurry of blows to the eye! Lewis doesn't notice.
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+Lewis shakes Marion with a barrage of vicious punches to the face. Marion is hurt!
+Lewis thumps Marion with a flurry of light punches to the chin. Marion sneers "My little sister can hit harder than you!"
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-Marion launches a volley of right punches to the face, but Lewis hides behind his gloves.
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-Marion tries a straight right to the temple, but Lewis steps aside.
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-Lewis lashes out with a series of punches to the jaw, but only hits air.
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+Lewis pops Marion with a commanding jab to the head.
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+Marion smacks Lewis with a barrage of furious shots to the head.
+Lewis connects with a barrage of punches to the eye.
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-Marion attempts a pair of punches to the mouth, but fails to score.
-Marion tries to land a volley of left punches to the mouth, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
-Marion throws a pair of blows to the face, but is ineffective.
+Lewis jolts Marion with a series of stinging punches to the nose.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Duke "Marion" Morrison landed 13 of 39 punches, and LENNOX LEWIS landed 23 of 32 punches.
Duke "Marion" Morrison won the round 10-9
This fight is too close to call.
Marion remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
Lewis looks exhausted. He has cut below the left eye. He has a broken jaw.
ROUND 9
Marion is a raging bull!. (all-out)
Lewis is backpedaling. (using the ring)
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+Marion fires a pair of painful roundhouses to the nose.
+Marion tattoos Lewis with a barrage of punches to the jaw. Lewis doesn't notice.
Marion lands a blood spattering haymaker and Lewis is knocked off his feet!!
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Lewis struggles to his feet and the fight goes on.
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+Lewis throws a series of punches to the nose.
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The fighters circle.
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-Marion charges with a series of crosses to the chin, but comes up empty.
+Marion hurts Lewis with a pair of punches to the eye. Lewis gets mad!
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+Marion pops Lewis with a volley of off balance roundhouses to the chin.
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-Marion probes with a flurry of uppercuts to the eye, but Lewis quickly backs away.
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The fighters stop to pull up their trunks.
-Marion lashes out with a series of right punches to the jaw, but Lewis steps aside and laughs.
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-Marion tries a flurry of crosses to the chin, but loses his balance.
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+Lewis tattoos Marion with a barrage of nasty punches to the nose.
+Marion drills Lewis with a pair of loud punches to the jaw.
Marion lands a thundering left hook and Lewis's mouth guard flies into the far corner -- he's down!!
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Lewis struggles to his feet and the fight goes on.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Duke "Marion" Morrison landed 14 of 38 punches, and LENNOX LEWIS landed 6 of 8 punches.
Duke "Marion" Morrison won the round 10-7
Duke "Marion" Morrison is winning the fight 86-83
Marion remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
Lewis looks exhausted. He has cut below the left eye. He has a broken jaw.
ROUND 10
Marion grabs his opponent and pounds him. (clinching)
Lewis is using the ring. (using the ring)
+Marion smacks Lewis with a series of nice punches to the mouth. Lewis quickly recovers.
+Lewis hammers Marion with a strong cross to the nose.
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Lewis tries to attack, but Marion hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Lewis tries to attack, but Marion hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Lewis tries to attack, but Marion hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Lewis lashes out with a barrage of punches to the nose!!
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-Marion fires a volley of punches to the head, but Lewis ducks.
+Lewis tags Marion with a flurry of stiff punches to the nose. Marion grimaces in pain.
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Lewis tries to attack, but Marion hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Lewis lands a pair of vicious blows to the jaw.
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-Marion attacks with a hook to the jaw, but misses completely.
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-Marion lunges with a flurry of right blows to the face, but Lewis deftly avoits it.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Duke "Marion" Morrison landed 12 of 32 punches, and LENNOX LEWIS landed 22 of 31 punches.
LENNOX LEWIS won the round 10-9
Duke "Marion" Morrison is winning the fight 95-93
Marion remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
Lewis is slowing down. He has cut below the left eye. He has swelling above the left eye. He has a broken jaw.
ROUND 11
Marion grabs his opponent and pounds him. (clinching)
Lewis is using the ring. (using the ring)
-Marion lashes out with a pair of right shots to the temple, but Lewis ducks.
-Lewis probes with a series of right blows to the temple, but only hits air.
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-Marion tries a flurry of blows to the head, but only hits air.
+Marion clocks Lewis with a straight right to the eye. Lewis hangs on until the referee breaks them up.
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Lewis tries to attack, but Marion hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Lewis tries to attack, but Marion hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Marion charges with a series of left punches to the eye, but Lewis escapes.
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+Marion fires a stiff straight right to the mouth. Lewis beats a hasty retreat.
+Lewis tosses a series of furious punches to the temple.
+Lewis thumps Marion with a volley of punches to the chin.
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Lewis tries to attack, but Marion hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Lewis suprises Marion with a barrage of off balance punches to the temple. Marion beats a hasty retreat.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Duke "Marion" Morrison landed 14 of 32 punches, and LENNOX LEWIS landed 18 of 30 punches.
Duke "Marion" Morrison won the round 10-9
Duke "Marion" Morrison is winning the fight 105-102
Marion remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
Lewis is slowing down. He has cut below the left eye. He has swelling above the right eye. He has swelling above the left eye. He has a broken jaw.
ROUND 12
Marion grabs his opponent and pounds him. (clinching)
Lewis is using the ring. (using the ring)
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-Marion lashes out with a pair of right blows to the head, but fails to score.
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Lewis tries to attack, but Marion hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Lewis tries to attack, but Marion hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Lewis hammers Marion with a flurry of punches to the temple.
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Lewis tries to attack, but Marion hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Marion tries a pair of blows to the jaw, but Lewis narrowly avoids it
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Lewis tries to attack, but Marion hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Lewis tries to attack, but Marion hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Marion smacks Lewis with a commanding left to the temple.
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+Marion clocks Lewis with a volley of heavy blows to the temple.
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+Marion tosses a flurry of commanding blows to the face.
+Lewis nails Marion with a series of punches to the chin.
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-Marion throws a pair of shots to the temple, but Lewis leaps aside.
BELL
According to the commentator:
Duke "Marion" Morrison landed 13 of 33 punches, and LENNOX LEWIS landed 14 of 32 punches.
Duke "Marion" Morrison won the round 10-9
Duke "Marion" Morrison is winning the fight 115-111
Marion remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
Lewis is slowing down. He has minor cut above the right eye. He has cut below the left eye. He has swelling above the right eye. He has swelling above the left eye. He has a broken jaw.
The judges decisions are:
Judge Guimond scores the fight as follows:
Round 1: LENNOX LEWIS 10-9
Round 2: LENNOX LEWIS 10-9
Round 3: LENNOX LEWIS 10-9
Round 4: A 10-10 tie.
Round 5: LENNOX LEWIS 10-9
Round 6: Duke "Marion" Morrison 10-8
Round 7: LENNOX LEWIS 10-9
Round 8: Duke "Marion" Morrison 10-9
Round 9: Duke "Marion" Morrison 10-7
Round 10: LENNOX LEWIS 10-9
Round 11: Duke "Marion" Morrison 10-9
Round 12: Duke "Marion" Morrison 10-9
Total Score: Duke "Marion" Morrison 114-112
Judge Leinbach scores the fight as follows:
Round 1: LENNOX LEWIS 10-9
Round 2: LENNOX LEWIS 10-9
Round 3: LENNOX LEWIS 10-9
Round 4: LENNOX LEWIS 10-9
Round 5: LENNOX LEWIS 10-9
Round 6: Duke "Marion" Morrison 10-8
Round 7: A 10-10 tie.
Round 8: Duke "Marion" Morrison 10-9
Round 9: Duke "Marion" Morrison 10-7
Round 10: LENNOX LEWIS 10-9
Round 11: Duke "Marion" Morrison 10-9
Round 12: Duke "Marion" Morrison 10-9
Total Score: Duke "Marion" Morrison 114-112
Sean O'Grady scores the fight as follows:
Round 1: LENNOX LEWIS 10-9
Round 2: LENNOX LEWIS 10-9
Round 3: A 10-10 tie.
Round 4: LENNOX LEWIS 10-9
Round 5: LENNOX LEWIS 10-9
Round 6: Duke "Marion" Morrison 10-8
Round 7: LENNOX LEWIS 10-9
Round 8: Duke "Marion" Morrison 10-9
Round 9: Duke "Marion" Morrison 10-7
Round 10: LENNOX LEWIS 10-9
Round 11: Duke "Marion" Morrison 10-9
Round 12: Duke "Marion" Morrison 10-9
Total Score: Duke "Marion" Morrison 114-112
Duke "Marion" Morrison wins by decision!
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