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(Cruiserweight) Eric "The Truth" LeRoy defeated KO Karl Krusher by technical knockout (TKO) in round 9.

Match Thursday, April 01, 1999

In this corner, standing 5 feet and 7 inches (170 centimeters) tall weighing in at 188 pounds (85 kilograms) is Eric "The Truth" LeRoy!!

In this corner, standing 5 feet and 10 inches (178 centimeters) tall weighing in at 177 pounds (80 kilograms) is KO Karl Krusher!!

The referee for this bout will be Mills Lane.

ROUND 1

The Truth clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Krusher stays outside and uses his jab.

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-Krusher paws a barrage of right punches to the ribs, but The Truth leaps aside.
Krusher tries to attack, but The Truth hangs on until the referee separates them.

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+The Truth staggers Krusher with a uppercut to the solar plexus.
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+The Truth staggers Krusher with a hook to the solar plexus.
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Krusher tries to attack, but The Truth hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Krusher takes charge with a quick cross to the ribs. The Truth hangs on until the referee breaks them up.
+Krusher throws a hook to the solar plexus.
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+The Truth clocks Krusher with a pair of solid blows to the ribs.
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-Krusher lunges with a series of punches to the ribs, but falls short.
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-The Truth charges with a flurry of left blows to the solar plexus, but misses.
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Krusher tries to attack, but The Truth hangs on until the referee separates them.
Krusher tries to attack, but The Truth hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Krusher throws a flurry of punches to the solar plexus.
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+Krusher pummels The Truth with a barrage of mean punches to the stomach! The Truth asks for time to wipe off the blood.
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-Krusher attacks with a pair of blows to the ribs, but The Truth covers himself well.
+Krusher annoys The Truth with a series of mean punches to the chest.
-Krusher tries a pair of right punches to the stomach, but The Truth ducks just in time.
+Krusher hits with a pair of punches to the chest.
Krusher tries to attack, but The Truth hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-The Truth throws a volley of shots to the solar plexus, but he's too slow.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Eric "The Truth" LeRoy landed 21 of 28 punches, and KO Karl Krusher landed 36 of 61 punches.

KO Karl Krusher won the round 10-9

KO Karl Krusher is winning the fight 10-9


The Truth doesn't want to stop fighting! He has swelling above the right eye.

Krusher doesn't even want to rest!



ROUND 2

The Truth clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Krusher stays outside and uses his jab.

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-The Truth paws a left to the solar plexus, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
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+Krusher annoys The Truth with a barrage of powerful punches to the solar plexus. The Truth backpedals to his own corner.
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-Krusher fires a right jab to the ribs, but flails uselessly.
+Krusher slams The Truth with a volley of solid punches to the stomach!! The Truth hangs on until the referee breaks them up.
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+ The fighters trade punches to the jaw.
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Krusher tries to attack, but The Truth hangs on until the referee separates them.
Krusher tries to attack, but The Truth hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Krusher tags The Truth with a flurry of powerful punches to the solar plexus.
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+Krusher fires a pair of solid punches to the solar plexus. The Truth falls against the ropes!
+The Truth hits Krusher with a barrage of nasty shots to the chest. Krusher laughs!
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+The Truth suprises Krusher with a barrage of mean shots to the stomach!
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-Krusher lunges with a flurry of punches to the solar plexus, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
Krusher tries to attack, but The Truth hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Krusher tries to attack, but The Truth hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Krusher hits with a series of glancing punches to the chest.
-Krusher fires a barrage of punches to the solar plexus, but loses his balance.
+Krusher suprises The Truth with a pair of commanding punches to the stomach.
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+The Truth jolts Krusher with a series of nasty punches to the chest!
-The Truth probes with a flurry of punches to the ribs, but Krusher stays away from it.
+The Truth lashes out with a pair of vicious punches to the ribs.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Eric "The Truth" LeRoy landed 19 of 34 punches, and KO Karl Krusher landed 35 of 58 punches.

KO Karl Krusher won the round 10-9

KO Karl Krusher is winning the fight 20-18


The Truth doesn't even want to rest! He has swelling above the right eye.

Krusher remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.



ROUND 3

The Truth clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Krusher stays outside and uses his jab.

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Krusher tries to attack, but The Truth hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+The Truth pops Krusher with a cross to the ribs.
+Krusher pounds The Truth with a bite to the ear! The referee sees it and issues a warning!
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Krusher tries to attack, but The Truth hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Krusher tries to attack, but The Truth hangs on until the referee separates them.

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Krusher tries to attack, but The Truth hangs on until the referee separates them.
-The Truth attacks with a left to the chest, but Krusher ducks just in time.
+Krusher connects with a volley of punches to the stomach.
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-Krusher attacks with a volley of left punches to the stomach, but to no avail.
+Krusher pokes The Truth with a glancing jab to the chest.
+The Truth grazes Krusher with a jab to the stomach. Krusher sneers "My little sister can hit harder than you!"
Krusher tries to attack, but The Truth hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Krusher tries to attack, but The Truth hangs on until the referee separates them.

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+Krusher strikes with a volley of punches to the chest.
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+Krusher fires a jab to the ribs!
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+The Truth tosses a pair of punches to the stomach.
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Krusher tries to attack, but The Truth hangs on until the referee separates them.


BELL

According to the commentator:

Eric "The Truth" LeRoy landed 20 of 31 punches, and KO Karl Krusher landed 30 of 58 punches.

Eric "The Truth" LeRoy won the round 10-9

KO Karl Krusher is winning the fight 29-28


The Truth doesn't even want to rest! He has swelling above the right eye.

Krusher grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.



ROUND 4

The Truth clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Krusher stays outside and uses his jab.

-The Truth throws a flurry of shots to the stomach, but Krusher deftly avoits it.
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+Krusher punches The Truth with a pair of stiff punches to the stomach.
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-Krusher fires a volley of punches to the solar plexus, but misses completely.
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+Krusher lands a volley of punches to the stomach!!
-The Truth fires a flurry of right punches to the ribs, but Krusher deftly avoits it.
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+Krusher tags The Truth with a low blow! The referee sees it and takes a point away!
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+Krusher annoys The Truth with a volley of stinging punches to the solar plexus.
Krusher tries to attack, but The Truth hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Krusher probes with a pair of punches to the ribs, but he's too slow.
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-Krusher launches a pair of punches to the solar plexus, but loses his balance.
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Krusher tries to attack, but The Truth hangs on until the referee separates them.
+The Truth clocks Krusher with a volley of light blows to the stomach! Krusher covers up.
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+The Truth fires a volley of mean shots to the ribs.
+The Truth slams Krusher with a series of shots to the chest.
-Krusher fires a right straight right to the ribs, but is ineffective.
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+Krusher belts The Truth with a pair of nasty punches to the solar plexus.
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Krusher tries to attack, but The Truth hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Krusher wallops The Truth with a barrage of punches to the stomach. The Truth shakes his head to clear it.
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Krusher tries to attack, but The Truth hangs on until the referee separates them.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Eric "The Truth" LeRoy landed 18 of 34 punches, and KO Karl Krusher landed 27 of 61 punches.

Eric "The Truth" LeRoy won the round 10-9

This fight is too close to call.


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

Krusher is obviously tired.



ROUND 5

The Truth clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Krusher stays outside and uses his jab.

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-The Truth fires a barrage of right shots to the ribs, but Krusher takes it in the forearms.
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Krusher tries to attack, but The Truth hangs on until the referee separates them.

+Krusher connects with a volley of punches to the solar plexus. The Truth retreats to the far corner.
+Krusher hits with a pair of punches to the chest.
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Krusher tries to attack, but The Truth hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Krusher tries to attack, but The Truth hangs on until the referee separates them.
Krusher tries to attack, but The Truth hangs on until the referee separates them.

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+Krusher pokes The Truth with a volley of stiff punches to the solar plexus.
Krusher tries to attack, but The Truth hangs on until the referee separates them.

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+The Truth drills Krusher with a volley of punches to the ribs.
-The Truth paws a pair of blows to the solar plexus, but is ineffective.
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+The Truth jars Krusher with a series of nice shots to the stomach. Krusher laughs!
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-Krusher tries to land a volley of right punches to the chest, but is ineffective.
-Krusher launches a uppercut to the ribs, but The Truth hides behind his gloves.
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Krusher tries to attack, but The Truth hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Krusher drills The Truth with a volley of strong punches to the stomach!! The Truth quickly recovers.
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Krusher tries to attack, but The Truth hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Krusher tries to attack, but The Truth hangs on until the referee separates them.

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BELL

According to the commentator:

Eric "The Truth" LeRoy landed 20 of 31 punches, and KO Karl Krusher landed 25 of 58 punches.

Eric "The Truth" LeRoy won the round 10-9

Eric "The Truth" LeRoy is winning the fight 48-47


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

Krusher is slowing down.



ROUND 6

The Truth clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Krusher stays outside and uses his jab.

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-Krusher probes with a series of punches to the ribs, but misses completely.
+The Truth hammers Krusher with a pair of heavy shots to the ribs.
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Krusher tries to attack, but The Truth hangs on until the referee separates them.

+The Truth pounds Krusher with a roundhouse to the chest.
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+Krusher nails The Truth with a pair of furious punches to the chest. The Truth falls against the ropes!
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-Krusher charges with a flurry of blows to the chest, but loses his balance.
+Krusher scores with a pair of punches to the stomach!
Krusher tries to attack, but The Truth hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Krusher probes with a barrage of punches to the stomach, but he's too slow.
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Krusher tries to attack, but The Truth hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Krusher tries to attack, but The Truth hangs on until the referee separates them.
+The Truth fires a barrage of blows to the chest.
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Krusher tries to attack, but The Truth hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Krusher hits The Truth with a volley of punches to the solar plexus.
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+Krusher pops The Truth with a series of glancing punches to the ribs.
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-Krusher tries to land a flurry of punches to the stomach, but flails uselessly.
Krusher tries to attack, but The Truth hangs on until the referee separates them.

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BELL

According to the commentator:

Eric "The Truth" LeRoy landed 20 of 29 punches, and KO Karl Krusher landed 24 of 56 punches.

Eric "The Truth" LeRoy won the round 10-9

Eric "The Truth" LeRoy is winning the fight 58-56


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

Krusher looks exhausted.



ROUND 7

The Truth clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Krusher stays outside and uses his jab.

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Krusher tries to attack, but The Truth hangs on until the referee separates them.
-The Truth attempts a volley of right punches to the stomach, but only hits air.
-Krusher throws a series of shots to the chest, but goes wide.
Krusher tries to attack, but The Truth hangs on until the referee separates them.

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-The Truth lashes out with a volley of punches to the chest, but to no avail.
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Krusher tries to attack, but The Truth hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Krusher rocks The Truth with a barrage of punches to the solar plexus.
+Krusher takes charge with a commanding right to the stomach.
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-Krusher lunges with a flurry of left punches to the ribs, but he's too slow.
+The Truth clocks Krusher with a series of mean blows to the chest.
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+The Truth connects with a series of shots to the chest!
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+The Truth tags Krusher with a cross to the ribs. Krusher hangs on until the referee breaks them up.
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+The Truth slams Krusher with a volley of punches to the solar plexus.
+Krusher fires a flurry of punches to the ribs.
-Krusher lunges with a flurry of left shots to the solar plexus, but he's too slow.
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+The Truth tosses a nice left to the ribs.
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Krusher tries to attack, but The Truth hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Krusher attempts a barrage of punches to the solar plexus, but misses completely.
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-Krusher attempts a series of shots to the stomach, but The Truth narrowly avoids it
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Krusher tries to attack, but The Truth hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Krusher launches a flurry of punches to the stomach, but The Truth covers himself well.
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Krusher tries to attack, but The Truth hangs on until the referee separates them.

+ The fighters exchange punches to the mouth.

BELL

According to the commentator:

Eric "The Truth" LeRoy landed 20 of 36 punches, and KO Karl Krusher landed 17 of 58 punches.

Eric "The Truth" LeRoy won the round 10-9

Eric "The Truth" LeRoy is winning the fight 68-65


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

Krusher collapses limply onto his stool.



ROUND 8

The Truth clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Krusher feints and fakes. (feinting)

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Krusher tries to attack, but The Truth hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+The Truth grazes Krusher with a series of punches to the solar plexus. Krusher hangs on until the referee breaks them up.
Krusher tries to attack, but The Truth hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+The Truth jolts Krusher with a series of strong blows to the chest.
Krusher tries to attack, but The Truth hangs on until the referee separates them.

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-Krusher probes with a flurry of left shots to the temple, but The Truth steps aside.
-Krusher paws a right feint and then an uppercut to the eye, but only hits air.
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-Krusher throws a volley of left combinations to the temple, but he's too slow.
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-Krusher probes with a volley of right shots to the chin, but The Truth covers himself well.
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Krusher tries to attack, but The Truth hangs on until the referee separates them.

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+Krusher lands a series of heavy shots to the eye!! The Truth grimaces in pain.
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Krusher tries to attack, but The Truth hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Krusher paws a pair of feints to the eye, but The Truth covers himself well.
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Krusher tries to attack, but The Truth hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Krusher hits The Truth with a volley of feints to the face.
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+The Truth annoys Krusher with a flurry of shots to the chest.
-Krusher paws a barrage of right shots to the jaw, but The Truth takes it in the forearms.
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-The Truth fires a barrage of shots to the chest, but flails uselessly.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Eric "The Truth" LeRoy landed 19 of 25 punches, and KO Karl Krusher landed 12 of 48 punches.

Eric "The Truth" LeRoy won the round 10-9

Eric "The Truth" LeRoy is winning the fight 78-74


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

Krusher can't remember which corner is his.



ROUND 9

The Truth clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Krusher feints and fakes. (feinting)

Krusher tries to attack, but The Truth hangs on until the referee separates them.

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Krusher tries to attack, but The Truth hangs on until the referee separates them.
Krusher tries to attack, but The Truth hangs on until the referee separates them.

+The Truth hits with a uppercut to the solar plexus! Krusher quickly recovers.
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-Krusher throws a volley of right shots to the mouth, but to no avail.
+Krusher hits with a pair of feints to the nose. The Truth asks for time to wipe off the blood.
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+The Truth hits Krusher with a volley of shots to the solar plexus. Krusher sneers "My grandmother can hit harder than that!"
+The Truth wallops Krusher with a pair of blows to the chest.
The Truth lands a decisive right blow to the temple and Krusher goes over backwards!!

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Krusher struggles to his feet and the fight goes on.
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+Krusher tags The Truth with a pair of feints to the chin!
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Krusher tries to attack, but The Truth hangs on until the referee separates them.

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Krusher tries to attack, but The Truth hangs on until the referee separates them.
+The Truth annoys Krusher with a pair of blows to the chest.
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+The Truth wallops Krusher with a volley of solid shots to the ribs. The Truth is raining blows! Krusher can no longer lift his arms to fight. The Referee stops the fight!
Eric "The Truth" LeRoy wins by a Knock Out!!

BELL
The Truth remains standing while the trainer wipes him down. He has swelling above the right eye.

Krusher can't remember which corner is his. He has cut below the right eye. He has swelling above the left eye.






Judge Guimond had the fight scored as follows:

Round 1: KO Karl Krusher 10-9
Round 2: KO Karl Krusher 10-9
Round 3: Eric "The Truth" LeRoy 10-9
Round 4: Eric "The Truth" LeRoy 10-9
Round 5: KO Karl Krusher 10-9
Round 6: Eric "The Truth" LeRoy 10-9
Round 7: Eric "The Truth" LeRoy 10-9
Round 8: Eric "The Truth" LeRoy 10-9


Judge Leinbach had the fight scored as follows:

Round 1: KO Karl Krusher 10-9
Round 2: KO Karl Krusher 10-9
Round 3: Eric "The Truth" LeRoy 10-9
Round 4: Eric "The Truth" LeRoy 10-9
Round 5: A 10-10 tie.
Round 6: Eric "The Truth" LeRoy 10-9
Round 7: Eric "The Truth" LeRoy 10-9
Round 8: Eric "The Truth" LeRoy 10-9


Oscar De La Hoya had the fight scored as follows:

Round 1: KO Karl Krusher 10-9
Round 2: KO Karl Krusher 10-9
Round 3: A 10-10 tie.
Round 4: Eric "The Truth" LeRoy 10-8
Round 5: Eric "The Truth" LeRoy 10-9
Round 6: Eric "The Truth" LeRoy 10-9
Round 7: Eric "The Truth" LeRoy 10-9
Round 8: Eric "The Truth" LeRoy 10-9

Eric "The Truth" LeRoy wins by a technical knockout!