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(Heavyweight) Mitch Rawlings defeated Bruce Cheverini by unanimous decision: 117-113, 117-111, 116-113.

Match Friday, May 12, 2000

In this corner, standing 6 feet and 1 inch (185 centimeters) tall weighing in at 217 pounds (98 kilograms) is Bruce Cheverini!!

In this corner, standing 5 feet and 9 inches (175 centimeters) tall weighing in at 228 pounds (103 kilograms) is Mitch Rawlings!!

The referee for this bout will be .

ROUND 1

Cheverini comes out fighting.
Rawlings clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)

-Rawlings launches a series of punches to the face, but Cheverini steps aside.
+Cheverini pounds Rawlings with a pair of vicious blows to the stomach.
Cheverini tries to attack, but Rawlings hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Cheverini tries to attack, but Rawlings hangs on until the referee separates them.
Cheverini tries to attack, but Rawlings hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Cheverini paws a barrage of shots to the solar plexus, but Rawlings escapes.
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+Cheverini pops Rawlings with a flurry of commanding punches to the solar plexus. Rawlings covers up.
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Cheverini tries to attack, but Rawlings hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Rawlings hits Cheverini with a flurry of blows to the head.
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-Cheverini charges with a series of right punches to the stomach, but fails to score.
-Rawlings throws a right right to the face, but fails to score.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Bruce Cheverini landed 14 of 33 punches, and Mitch Rawlings landed 9 of 24 punches.

Bruce Cheverini won the round 10-9

Bruce Cheverini is winning the fight 10-9


Cheverini doesn't want to stop fighting!

Rawlings doesn't want to stop fighting!



ROUND 2

Cheverini comes out fighting.
Rawlings clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)

+Rawlings wakes up the fans with a flurry of commanding blows to the stomach.
Cheverini tries to attack, but Rawlings hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Cheverini hits with a pair of blows to the chest.
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Cheverini tries to attack, but Rawlings hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Cheverini attempts a volley of blows to the stomach, but Rawlings leaps aside.
-Rawlings lunges with a volley of left shots to the solar plexus, but goes wide.
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-Cheverini tries to land a flurry of blows to the chest, but Rawlings ducks.
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Cheverini tries to attack, but Rawlings hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Cheverini attacks with a pair of left blows to the solar plexus, but Rawlings backs out of it.
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-Rawlings paws a series of punches to the chest, but Cheverini narrowly avoids it
+Cheverini fires a series of painful shots to the stomach.
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Cheverini tries to attack, but Rawlings hangs on until the referee separates them.

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-Rawlings probes with a volley of shots to the ribs, but Cheverini hides behind his gloves.
+Rawlings nails Cheverini with a nice uppercut to the ribs.
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Cheverini tries to attack, but Rawlings hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Cheverini throws a commanding cross to the chest. Rawlings sneers "My little sister can hit harder than you!"
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Bruce Cheverini landed 14 of 32 punches, and Mitch Rawlings landed 11 of 23 punches.

This round was a 10-10 tie.

Bruce Cheverini is winning the fight 20-19


Cheverini doesn't even want to rest!

Rawlings doesn't even want to rest!



ROUND 3

Cheverini comes out fighting.
Rawlings clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)

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Cheverini tries to attack, but Rawlings hangs on until the referee separates them.

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+Rawlings lands a volley of commanding punches to the ribs.
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Cheverini tries to attack, but Rawlings hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Cheverini thumps Rawlings with a painful left to the solar plexus!!
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Cheverini tries to attack, but Rawlings hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Cheverini tries to attack, but Rawlings hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Rawlings belts Cheverini with a barrage of punches to the ribs!
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-Cheverini throws a barrage of blows to the solar plexus, but misses completely.
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Cheverini tries to attack, but Rawlings hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Rawlings probes with a series of punches to the solar plexus, but misses.
-Rawlings paws a series of right blows to the solar plexus, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
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Cheverini tries to attack, but Rawlings hangs on until the referee separates them.

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BELL

According to the commentator:

Bruce Cheverini landed 12 of 32 punches, and Mitch Rawlings landed 9 of 22 punches.

Mitch Rawlings won the round 10-9

This fight is too close to call.


Cheverini doesn't even want to rest!

Rawlings doesn't even want to rest!



ROUND 4

Cheverini comes out fighting.
Rawlings clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)

Cheverini tries to attack, but Rawlings hangs on until the referee separates them.

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+Rawlings scores with a series of wild blows to the stomach.
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-Cheverini tries a pair of left blows to the chest, but fails to score.
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-Rawlings launches a volley of blows to the solar plexus, but Cheverini beats a hasty retreat.
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Cheverini tries to attack, but Rawlings hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Cheverini nails Rawlings with a series of punches to the stomach! Rawlings hangs on until the referee breaks them up.
Cheverini tries to attack, but Rawlings hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Rawlings throws a barrage of right punches to the chest, but misses completely.
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+Rawlings tosses a flurry of glancing blows to the solar plexus. Cheverini quickly recovers.
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+Cheverini smashes Rawlings with a series of shots to the stomach.
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Cheverini tries to attack, but Rawlings hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Cheverini tries to attack, but Rawlings hangs on until the referee separates them.
Cheverini tries to attack, but Rawlings hangs on until the referee separates them.

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BELL

According to the commentator:

Bruce Cheverini landed 13 of 36 punches, and Mitch Rawlings landed 10 of 24 punches.

This round was a 10-10 tie.

This fight is too close to call.


Cheverini remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.

Rawlings doesn't even want to rest!



ROUND 5

Cheverini comes out fighting.
Rawlings clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)

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Cheverini tries to attack, but Rawlings hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Cheverini probes with a pair of punches to the solar plexus, but Rawlings deftly avoits it.
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+Rawlings hits Cheverini with a volley of quick blows to the solar plexus.
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Cheverini tries to attack, but Rawlings hangs on until the referee separates them.
Cheverini tries to attack, but Rawlings hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Cheverini catches Rawlings with a pair of quick shots to the stomach.
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-Rawlings throws a volley of punches to the stomach, but Cheverini blocks.
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-Cheverini lashes out with a barrage of right punches to the stomach, but Rawlings narrowly avoids it
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-Rawlings charges with a pair of left blows to the chest, but misses completely.
+Cheverini tosses a jab to the stomach.
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-Cheverini attacks with a pair of left shots to the ribs, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
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Cheverini tries to attack, but Rawlings hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Rawlings pummels Cheverini with a volley of mean punches to the stomach.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Bruce Cheverini landed 10 of 30 punches, and Mitch Rawlings landed 10 of 24 punches.

Mitch Rawlings won the round 10-9

Mitch Rawlings is winning the fight 49-48


Cheverini remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.

Rawlings remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.



ROUND 6

Cheverini comes out fighting.
Rawlings clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)

Cheverini tries to attack, but Rawlings hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Cheverini takes charge with a volley of heavy blows to the stomach!
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-Rawlings tries a flurry of right shots to the solar plexus, but loses his balance.
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Cheverini tries to attack, but Rawlings hangs on until the referee separates them.

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-Cheverini lashes out with a flurry of blows to the solar plexus, but he's too slow.
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-Rawlings charges with a left hook to the chest, but Cheverini deftly avoits it.
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+Rawlings scores with a pair of blows to the ribs.
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Cheverini tries to attack, but Rawlings hangs on until the referee separates them.

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Cheverini tries to attack, but Rawlings hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Cheverini smacks Rawlings with a flurry of powerful blows to the solar plexus. Rawlings sneers "My grandmother can hit harder than that!"
-Rawlings lashes out with a volley of left shots to the chest, but Cheverini hides behind his gloves.
Cheverini tries to attack, but Rawlings hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Cheverini probes with a volley of left shots to the solar plexus, but goes wide.
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Cheverini tries to attack, but Rawlings hangs on until the referee separates them.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Bruce Cheverini landed 10 of 32 punches, and Mitch Rawlings landed 10 of 24 punches.

Mitch Rawlings won the round 10-9

Mitch Rawlings is winning the fight 59-57


Cheverini grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.

Rawlings remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.



ROUND 7

Cheverini comes out fighting.
Rawlings clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)

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Cheverini tries to attack, but Rawlings hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Cheverini tries to attack, but Rawlings hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Cheverini probes with a series of left punches to the chest, but is ineffective.
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+Cheverini attacks with a barrage of blows to the chest.
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Cheverini tries to attack, but Rawlings hangs on until the referee separates them.

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-Rawlings attempts a cross to the solar plexus, but loses his balance.
+Cheverini wallops Rawlings with a flurry of heavy blows to the ribs.
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Cheverini tries to attack, but Rawlings hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Rawlings lunges with a series of blows to the ribs, but Cheverini escapes.
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Cheverini tries to attack, but Rawlings hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Rawlings lands a volley of hard shots to the chest.
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+Rawlings hits with a volley of stinging blows to the stomach!
-Cheverini probes with a pair of right blows to the solar plexus, but falls short.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Bruce Cheverini landed 12 of 30 punches, and Mitch Rawlings landed 10 of 24 punches.

This round was a 10-10 tie.

Mitch Rawlings is winning the fight 69-67


Cheverini grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.

Rawlings remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.



ROUND 8

Cheverini comes out fighting.
Rawlings fights inside. (inside)

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-Cheverini attacks with a pair of right shots to the chest, but Rawlings backs out of it.
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-Rawlings tries a barrage of shots to the solar plexus, but Cheverini steps aside and laughs.
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-Cheverini probes with a pair of right shots to the chest, but he's too slow.
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+Cheverini wakes up the fans with a volley of strong shots to the ribs.
-Rawlings probes with a barrage of punches to the solar plexus, but Cheverini covers himself well.
+Cheverini belts Rawlings with a pair of light punches to the stomach. Rawlings gets mad!
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+Rawlings tags Cheverini with a flurry of blows to the stomach.
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+Rawlings throws a volley of wild punches to the stomach! Cheverini gets mad!
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-Cheverini lashes out with a cross to the stomach, but is ineffective.
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+Cheverini lashes out with a pair of commanding shots to the chest.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Bruce Cheverini landed 18 of 33 punches, and Mitch Rawlings landed 13 of 31 punches.

Mitch Rawlings won the round 10-9

Mitch Rawlings is winning the fight 79-76


Cheverini is obviously tired.

Rawlings grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.



ROUND 9

Cheverini comes out fighting.
Rawlings fights inside. (inside)

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+Cheverini hits with a pair of shots to the solar plexus.
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-Rawlings attacks with a barrage of right blows to the stomach, but Cheverini narrowly avoids it
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-Cheverini probes with a cross to the chest, but is ineffective.
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+Rawlings pops Cheverini with a barrage of punches to the stomach. Cheverini retreats to the far corner.
-Cheverini throws a series of left shots to the ribs, but Rawlings backs out of it.
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-Rawlings attacks with a pair of left punches to the chest, but Cheverini steps aside and laughs.
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-Cheverini charges with a barrage of blows to the stomach, but to no avail.
-Rawlings charges with a pair of punches to the ribs, but comes up empty.
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-Cheverini probes with a series of blows to the chest, but he's too slow.
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+Rawlings punches Cheverini with a flurry of stiff blows to the solar plexus! Cheverini grimaces in pain.
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+Cheverini suprises Rawlings with a barrage of shots to the solar plexus. Rawlings sneers "My little sister can hit harder than you!"
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Bruce Cheverini landed 14 of 34 punches, and Mitch Rawlings landed 13 of 32 punches.

This round was a 10-10 tie.

Mitch Rawlings is winning the fight 89-86


Cheverini is obviously tired.

Rawlings grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool. He has minor cut above the left eye.



ROUND 10

Cheverini comes out fighting.
Rawlings clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)

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Cheverini tries to attack, but Rawlings hangs on until the referee separates them.

+Cheverini wallops Rawlings with a volley of solid punches to the chest.
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-Cheverini throws a pair of shots to the stomach, but Rawlings deftly avoits it.
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Cheverini tries to attack, but Rawlings hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Cheverini probes with a right left to the ribs, but fails to score.
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-Cheverini attempts a volley of shots to the ribs, but goes wide.
+Rawlings hits Cheverini with a volley of solid punches to the ribs.
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+Cheverini tosses a volley of stinging blows to the chest.
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Cheverini tries to attack, but Rawlings hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Cheverini tries to attack, but Rawlings hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Cheverini tries to attack, but Rawlings hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Rawlings attacks with a pair of wild blows to the chest. Cheverini shakes his head to clear it.
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-Rawlings tries to land a pair of left blows to the chest, but misses completely.
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+Cheverini throws a volley of furious punches to the chest. Rawlings retreats to the far corner.
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-Rawlings throws a barrage of left blows to the ribs, but only hits air.
-Cheverini throws a barrage of right punches to the stomach, but Rawlings backs out of it.
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+Cheverini pummels Rawlings with a flurry of painful shots to the chest.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Bruce Cheverini landed 18 of 58 punches, and Mitch Rawlings landed 10 of 24 punches.

Bruce Cheverini won the round 10-9

Mitch Rawlings is winning the fight 98-96


Cheverini is slowing down.

Rawlings grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool. He has minor cut above the left eye.



ROUND 11

Cheverini comes out fighting.
Rawlings clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)

Cheverini tries to attack, but Rawlings hangs on until the referee separates them.

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-Cheverini lashes out with a volley of right blows to the ribs, but Rawlings deftly avoits it.
Cheverini tries to attack, but Rawlings hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Cheverini tries to attack, but Rawlings hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Cheverini tries a pair of shots to the solar plexus, but misses completely.
-Cheverini charges with a barrage of right punches to the ribs, but misses completely.
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Cheverini tries to attack, but Rawlings hangs on until the referee separates them.
Cheverini tries to attack, but Rawlings hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Rawlings smashes Cheverini with a flurry of painful shots to the ribs.
-Rawlings probes with a volley of blows to the solar plexus, but Cheverini hides behind his gloves.
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-Cheverini throws a flurry of left shots to the stomach, but Rawlings backs out of it.
-Rawlings attacks with a flurry of left punches to the chest, but only hits air.
+Cheverini wakes up the fans with a series of punches to the solar plexus.
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-Cheverini lunges with a pair of left blows to the solar plexus, but Rawlings blocks.
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+Cheverini solidly lands a series of commanding blows to the stomach.
+Cheverini attacks with a series of loud shots to the solar plexus.
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-Cheverini probes with a series of shots to the solar plexus, but comes up empty.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Bruce Cheverini landed 19 of 60 punches, and Mitch Rawlings landed 11 of 24 punches.

Mitch Rawlings won the round 10-9

Mitch Rawlings is winning the fight 108-105


Cheverini is slowing down.

Rawlings grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool. He has minor cut above the left eye.



ROUND 12

Cheverini comes out fighting.
Rawlings clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)

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Cheverini tries to attack, but Rawlings hangs on until the referee separates them.

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Cheverini tries to attack, but Rawlings hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Rawlings throws a left hook to the chest, but goes wide.
-Rawlings launches a pair of left shots to the solar plexus, but Cheverini leaps aside.
Cheverini tries to attack, but Rawlings hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Rawlings punches Cheverini with a powerful uppercut to the stomach. Cheverini ignores it.
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-Cheverini probes with a volley of left blows to the solar plexus, but goes wide.
Cheverini tries to attack, but Rawlings hangs on until the referee separates them.

+Rawlings hammers Cheverini with a pair of nice blows to the ribs.
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Cheverini tries to attack, but Rawlings hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Cheverini tags Rawlings with a series of blows to the stomach!
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-Cheverini attacks with a volley of punches to the chest, but fails to score.
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-Cheverini tries to land a volley of left blows to the stomach, but falls short.
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-Cheverini attempts a barrage of shots to the stomach, but to no avail.
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-Cheverini tries to land a volley of left blows to the stomach, but Rawlings ducks.
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-Cheverini lunges with a left uppercut to the ribs, but Rawlings covers himself well.
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Cheverini tries to attack, but Rawlings hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Cheverini tries to land a series of punches to the solar plexus, but Rawlings takes it in the forearms.
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-Cheverini throws a series of left punches to the ribs, but Rawlings ducks.
Cheverini tries to attack, but Rawlings hangs on until the referee separates them.

+Cheverini staggers Rawlings with a volley of punches to the ribs!!
Cheverini tries to attack, but Rawlings hangs on until the referee separates them.

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BELL

According to the commentator:

Bruce Cheverini landed 14 of 57 punches, and Mitch Rawlings landed 11 of 23 punches.

Mitch Rawlings won the round 10-9

Mitch Rawlings is winning the fight 118-114


Cheverini looks exhausted.

Rawlings grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool. He has minor cut above the left eye.




The judges decisions are:


Judge Guimond scores the fight as follows:

Round 1: Bruce Cheverini 10-9
Round 2: A 10-10 tie.
Round 3: Mitch Rawlings 10-9
Round 4: Bruce Cheverini 10-9
Round 5: Mitch Rawlings 10-9
Round 6: Mitch Rawlings 10-9
Round 7: Mitch Rawlings 10-9
Round 8: A 10-10 tie.
Round 9: Mitch Rawlings 10-9
Round 10: Bruce Cheverini 10-9
Round 11: Mitch Rawlings 10-9
Round 12: Mitch Rawlings 10-9

Total Score: Mitch Rawlings 117-113


Judge Leinbach scores the fight as follows:

Round 1: Bruce Cheverini 10-9
Round 2: Bruce Cheverini 10-9
Round 3: Mitch Rawlings 10-9
Round 4: Mitch Rawlings 10-9
Round 5: Mitch Rawlings 10-9
Round 6: Mitch Rawlings 10-9
Round 7: Mitch Rawlings 10-9
Round 8: Mitch Rawlings 10-9
Round 9: Mitch Rawlings 10-9
Round 10: Bruce Cheverini 10-9
Round 11: Mitch Rawlings 10-9
Round 12: Mitch Rawlings 10-9

Total Score: Mitch Rawlings 117-111


Larry Holmes scores the fight as follows:

Round 1: Bruce Cheverini 10-9
Round 2: Bruce Cheverini 10-9
Round 3: A 10-10 tie.
Round 4: Mitch Rawlings 10-9
Round 5: Mitch Rawlings 10-9
Round 6: Mitch Rawlings 10-9
Round 7: Mitch Rawlings 10-9
Round 8: Bruce Cheverini 10-9
Round 9: Mitch Rawlings 10-9
Round 10: Bruce Cheverini 10-9
Round 11: Mitch Rawlings 10-9
Round 12: Mitch Rawlings 10-9

Total Score: Mitch Rawlings 116-113

Mitch Rawlings wins by decision!