Public Fight Report
(Toughman) Steven Rooks defeated GHANA CHAMPION by unanimous decision: 40-36, 40-36, 40-36.Match Saturday, February 5, 2022In this corner, standing 6 feet and 7 inches (201 centimeters) tall weighing in at 223 pounds (101 kilograms) is Steven Rooks!!
In this corner, standing 6 feet(183 centimeters) tall weighing in at 242 pounds (110 kilograms) is GHANA CHAMPION!!
The referee for this bout will be Dalby Shirley.
ROUND 1
Rooks backpedals and jabs.
Champion is using the ring. (using the ring)
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-Champion attempts a barrage of left punches to the solar plexus, but Rooks beats a hasty retreat.
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+Rooks grazes Champion with a pair of punches to the solar plexus.
-Champion fires a flurry of left punches to the ribs, but Rooks stays away from it.
+Rooks fires a barrage of hard punches to the chest.
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+Champion smacks Rooks with a volley of wild punches to the stomach.
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-Champion charges with a pair of left punches to the chest, but Rooks stays away from it.
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+Champion shakes Rooks with a volley of punches to the solar plexus.
-Champion probes with a barrage of left punches to the solar plexus, but flails uselessly.
-Champion lashes out with a flurry of left punches to the ribs, but Rooks hides behind his gloves.
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+Rooks staggers Champion with a pair of punches to the solar plexus.
+Rooks fires a flurry of punches to the stomach.
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+Rooks throws a flurry of strong punches to the stomach! Champion retreats to the far corner.
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-Champion tries a left jab to the chest, but Rooks ducks.
+Rooks wakes up the fans with a flurry of glancing punches to the ribs.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Steven Rooks landed 31 of 34 punches, and GHANA CHAMPION landed 12 of 37 punches.
Steven Rooks won the round 10-9
Steven Rooks is winning the fight 10-9
Rooks remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
Champion doesn't want to stop fighting!
ROUND 2
Rooks is backpedaling. (using the ring)
Champion is using the ring. (using the ring)
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-Champion launches a pair of punches to the stomach, but Rooks hides behind his gloves.
+Champion drills Rooks with a stiff left to the stomach. Rooks sneers "My grandmother can hit harder than that!"
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+Rooks belts Champion with a flurry of mean punches to the nose.
-Champion probes with a barrage of left punches to the ribs, but he's too slow.
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-Champion tries a flurry of punches to the ribs, but Rooks escapes.
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+Champion throws a barrage of punches to the stomach.
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+Rooks pokes Champion with a jab to the nose.
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+Rooks tags Champion with a vicious jab to the mouth.
+Rooks hits with a volley of strong punches to the face.
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-Champion tries to land a volley of punches to the stomach, but Rooks ties him up.
-Champion probes with a series of punches to the chest, but falls short.
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-Champion probes with a left straight right to the stomach, but Rooks blocks.
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+Rooks connects with Champion with a head butt! The referee sees it and issues a warning!
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-Champion throws a pair of punches to the solar plexus, but Rooks ties him up.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Steven Rooks landed 24 of 24 punches, and GHANA CHAMPION landed 10 of 42 punches.
Steven Rooks won the round 10-9
Steven Rooks is winning the fight 20-18
Rooks grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.
Champion doesn't even want to rest!
ROUND 3
Rooks is backpedaling. (using the ring)
Champion is using the ring. (using the ring)
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-Champion attempts a straight right to the solar plexus, but Rooks escapes.
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+Champion nails Rooks with a flurry of punches to the ribs!!
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+Rooks backs up Champion with a series of punches to the face! Champion seems wobbly!
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+Rooks lashes out with a solid jab to the jaw. Champion laughs!
+Rooks throws a series of stiff punches to the head.
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-Champion lashes out with a pair of left punches to the ribs, but Rooks narrowly avoids it
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+Rooks clocks Champion with a series of glancing punches to the solar plexus.
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-Champion throws a series of punches to the solar plexus, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
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-Champion throws a left right to the chest, but Rooks steps aside and laughs.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Steven Rooks landed 23 of 25 punches, and GHANA CHAMPION landed 10 of 41 punches.
Steven Rooks won the round 10-9
Steven Rooks is winning the fight 30-27
Rooks is obviously tired.
Champion doesn't even want to rest!
ROUND 4
Rooks is backpedaling. (using the ring)
Champion is using the ring. (using the ring)
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-Champion tries to land a volley of right punches to the ribs, but misses.
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+Rooks clocks Champion with a barrage of powerful punches to the chin.
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-Champion lashes out with a pair of punches to the chest, but he's too slow.
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+Champion pokes Rooks with a barrage of punches to the solar plexus!! Rooks retreats to the far corner.
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-Champion attacks with a barrage of punches to the chest, but Rooks quickly backs away.
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-Champion probes with a straight right to the ribs, but flails uselessly.
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+Rooks belts Champion with a barrage of punches to the temple.
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-Champion throws a right to the solar plexus, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
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+Rooks jolts Champion with a volley of solid punches to the ribs. Champion doesn't seem bothered.
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+Rooks solidly lands a series of punches to the nose.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Steven Rooks landed 21 of 24 punches, and GHANA CHAMPION landed 10 of 37 punches.
Steven Rooks won the round 10-9
Steven Rooks is winning the fight 40-36
Rooks looks exhausted.
Champion doesn't even want to rest!
The judges decisions are:
Judge Guimond scores the fight as follows:
Round 1: Steven Rooks 10-9
Round 2: Steven Rooks 10-9
Round 3: Steven Rooks 10-9
Round 4: Steven Rooks 10-9
Total Score: Steven Rooks 40-36
Judge Leinbach scores the fight as follows:
Round 1: Steven Rooks 10-9
Round 2: Steven Rooks 10-9
Round 3: Steven Rooks 10-9
Round 4: Steven Rooks 10-9
Total Score: Steven Rooks 40-36
Larry Holmes scores the fight as follows:
Round 1: Steven Rooks 10-9
Round 2: Steven Rooks 10-9
Round 3: Steven Rooks 10-9
Round 4: Steven Rooks 10-9
Total Score: Steven Rooks 40-36
Steven Rooks wins by decision!
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