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(Heavyweight) Rodney King defeated Bobby Mims by knockout (KO) in round 10.

Match Friday, May 12, 2000

In this corner, standing 5 feet and 10 inches (178 centimeters) tall weighing in at 235 pounds (107 kilograms) is Rodney King!!

In this corner, standing 5 feet and 11 inches (180 centimeters) tall weighing in at 214 pounds (97 kilograms) is Bobby Mims!!

The referee for this bout will be Joe Cortez.

ROUND 1

Rodney clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Bobby is using the ring. (using the ring)

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-Rodney charges with a barrage of shots to the ribs, but is ineffective.
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Bobby tries to attack, but Rodney hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Bobby tries to attack, but Rodney hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Bobby tries a left straight right to the solar plexus, but fails to score.
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+Rodney tattoos Bobby with a flurry of commanding punches to the solar plexus.
Bobby tries to attack, but Rodney hangs on until the referee separates them.
Bobby tries to attack, but Rodney hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Bobby jars Rodney with a pair of blows to the chest!!
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-Rodney attempts a barrage of shots to the stomach, but Bobby narrowly avoids it
-Bobby paws a series of punches to the stomach, but fails to score.
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+Bobby hurts Rodney with a pair of mean punches to the solar plexus.
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-Rodney charges with a flurry of shots to the stomach, but Bobby ducks.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Rodney King landed 8 of 22 punches, and Bobby Mims landed 12 of 22 punches.

Bobby Mims won the round 10-9

Bobby Mims is winning the fight 10-9


Rodney doesn't want to stop fighting!

Bobby doesn't want to stop fighting!



ROUND 2

Rodney clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Bobby is using the ring. (using the ring)

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-Rodney tries to land a flurry of punches to the solar plexus, but Bobby covers himself well.
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Bobby tries to attack, but Rodney hangs on until the referee separates them.

Bobby tries to attack, but Rodney hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Rodney lands a volley of shots to the solar plexus.
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+Bobby connects with a barrage of punches to the chest.
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Bobby tries to attack, but Rodney hangs on until the referee separates them.
Bobby tries to attack, but Rodney hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Rodney jolts Bobby with a volley of heavy blows to the solar plexus!!
Bobby tries to attack, but Rodney hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Rodney fires a series of left shots to the chest, but he's too slow.
+Bobby belts Rodney with a barrage of loud blows to the chest.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Rodney King landed 10 of 24 punches, and Bobby Mims landed 13 of 25 punches.

This round was a 10-10 tie.

Bobby Mims is winning the fight 20-19


Rodney doesn't even want to rest!

Bobby doesn't even want to rest!



ROUND 3

Rodney clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Bobby comes out fighting.

Bobby tries to attack, but Rodney hangs on until the referee separates them.
Bobby tries to attack, but Rodney hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Bobby tries to attack, but Rodney hangs on until the referee separates them.

-Bobby throws a barrage of right shots to the ribs, but only hits air.
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Bobby tries to attack, but Rodney hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Bobby throws a flurry of blows to the solar plexus.
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Bobby tries to attack, but Rodney hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Bobby hits with a barrage of quick punches to the solar plexus. Rodney hangs on until the referee breaks them up.
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-Rodney paws a volley of right punches to the stomach, but misses completely.
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-Rodney throws a flurry of right shots to the solar plexus, but Bobby deftly avoits it.
+Rodney throws a barrage of furious shots to the solar plexus.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Rodney King landed 9 of 23 punches, and Bobby Mims landed 13 of 27 punches.

Rodney King won the round 10-9

This fight is too close to call.


Rodney doesn't even want to rest!

Bobby remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.



ROUND 4

Rodney clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Bobby comes out fighting.

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Bobby tries to attack, but Rodney hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Bobby attacks with a flurry of shots to the chest, but Rodney ducks just in time.
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+Rodney clocks Bobby with a flurry of loud punches to the solar plexus. Bobby doesn't seem bothered.
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-Rodney throws a flurry of left punches to the chest, but Bobby stays away from it.
-Bobby charges with a series of right punches to the chest, but Rodney steps aside.
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+Rodney tosses a barrage of heavy shots to the chest. Bobby quickly recovers.
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Bobby tries to attack, but Rodney hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Bobby tries to attack, but Rodney hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Bobby connects with a volley of quick shots to the chest.
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Bobby tries to attack, but Rodney hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Rodney launches a flurry of punches to the ribs, but Bobby blocks.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Rodney King landed 9 of 24 punches, and Bobby Mims landed 11 of 25 punches.

Rodney King won the round 10-9

Rodney King is winning the fight 39-38


Rodney remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.

Bobby grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool. He has swelling above the left eye.



ROUND 5

Rodney clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Bobby comes out fighting.

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-Bobby lashes out with a volley of punches to the stomach, but Rodney beats a hasty retreat.
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Bobby tries to attack, but Rodney hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Rodney shakes Bobby with a pair of light shots to the temple. Bobby falls against the ropes!
Rodney lands a bone crushing punch in the nose and Bobby falls senseless!!

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Bobby struggles to his feet and the fight goes on.
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-Rodney attempts a flurry of left shots to the temple, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
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-Rodney attempts a flurry of left punches to the temple, but Bobby ducks just in time.
-Bobby throws a volley of blows to the chest, but Rodney quickly backs away.
+Bobby hammers Rodney with a volley of shots to the solar plexus.
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The fighters study each other.
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Bobby tries to attack, but Rodney hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Bobby tries to attack, but Rodney hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Bobby solidly lands a series of punches to the solar plexus.
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+Rodney lashes out with a volley of blows to the head. Bobby doesn't notice.
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The fighters start chatting with members of the press.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Rodney King landed 12 of 24 punches, and Bobby Mims landed 12 of 22 punches.

Rodney King won the round 10-8

Rodney King is winning the fight 49-46


Rodney remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.

Bobby grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool. He has swelling above the left eye.



ROUND 6

Rodney clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Bobby comes out fighting.

Bobby tries to attack, but Rodney hangs on until the referee separates them.

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Bobby tries to attack, but Rodney hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Bobby tries to attack, but Rodney hangs on until the referee separates them.
Bobby tries to attack, but Rodney hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Rodney probes with a volley of right shots to the stomach, but he's too slow.
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-Rodney attempts a right right to the chest, but Bobby steps aside and laughs.
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-Bobby attacks with a pair of right punches to the solar plexus, but flails uselessly.
+Bobby tags Rodney with a series of wild punches to the ribs.
+Rodney slams Bobby with a volley of off balance blows to the ribs.
-Rodney charges with a barrage of shots to the ribs, but Bobby ducks just in time.
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+Bobby pounds Rodney with a pair of commanding blows to the chest. Rodney backpedals to his own corner.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Rodney King landed 9 of 24 punches, and Bobby Mims landed 10 of 25 punches.

Rodney King won the round 10-9

Rodney King is winning the fight 59-55


Rodney remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.

Bobby is obviously tired. He has swelling above the left eye.



ROUND 7

Rodney clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Bobby is backpedaling. (using the ring)

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Bobby tries to attack, but Rodney hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Rodney throws a volley of stinging shots to the jaw! Bobby hangs on until the referee breaks them up.
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Bobby tries to attack, but Rodney hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Rodney throws a flurry of blows to the chin, but Bobby steps aside.
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-Rodney probes with a pair of blows to the chin, but Bobby ducks.
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-Rodney paws a barrage of left shots to the head, but Bobby ducks just in time.
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Bobby tries to attack, but Rodney hangs on until the referee separates them.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Rodney King landed 9 of 24 punches, and Bobby Mims landed 4 of 8 punches.

Rodney King won the round 10-9

Rodney King is winning the fight 69-64


Rodney remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.

Bobby is obviously tired. He has gash below the right eye. He has swelling above the left eye.



ROUND 8

Rodney clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Bobby is using the ring. (using the ring)

Bobby tries to attack, but Rodney hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Bobby probes with a series of right punches to the stomach, but goes wide.
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-Bobby launches a volley of punches to the solar plexus, but Rodney beats a hasty retreat.
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Bobby tries to attack, but Rodney hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Rodney hits with a flurry of punches to the solar plexus.
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-Bobby throws a barrage of left punches to the ribs, but Rodney takes it in the forearms.
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-Rodney attacks with a flurry of left punches to the ribs, but misses.
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Bobby tries to attack, but Rodney hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Rodney paws a flurry of shots to the solar plexus, but misses completely.
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+Bobby connects with a volley of nasty punches to the ribs.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Rodney King landed 9 of 24 punches, and Bobby Mims landed 9 of 26 punches.

Rodney King won the round 10-9

Rodney King is winning the fight 79-73


Rodney remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.

Bobby is slowing down. He has gash below the right eye. He has swelling above the left eye.



ROUND 9

Rodney clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Bobby is using the ring. (using the ring)

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Bobby tries to attack, but Rodney hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Bobby annoys Rodney with a series of nasty punches to the face.
-Rodney paws a volley of right blows to the chest, but Bobby backs out of it.
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-Bobby throws a flurry of right shots to the head, but fails to score.
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Bobby tries to attack, but Rodney hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Rodney annoys Bobby with a pair of loud punches to the chest.
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-Rodney throws a series of shots to the stomach, but Bobby leaps aside.
-Rodney throws a volley of punches to the stomach, but Bobby takes it in the forearms.
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Bobby tries to attack, but Rodney hangs on until the referee separates them.

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Bobby tries to attack, but Rodney hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Bobby attempts a barrage of punches to the eye, but goes wide.
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+Rodney strikes with a series of shots to the chest.
Bobby tries to attack, but Rodney hangs on until the referee separates them.

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+Bobby punches Rodney with a volley of loud shots to the chest.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Rodney King landed 11 of 22 punches, and Bobby Mims landed 11 of 32 punches.

Rodney King won the round 10-9

Rodney King is winning the fight 89-82


Rodney remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.

Bobby looks exhausted. He has gash below the right eye. He has swelling above the left eye.



ROUND 10

Rodney tries to cut off the ring. (cutting off the ring)
Bobby is using the ring. (using the ring)

+Rodney throws a volley of punches to the face. Bobby covers up.
Rodney lands a mighty uppercut and Bobby falls senseless!!

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He's Out!
Rodney King wins by a Knock Out!!

BELL
Rodney remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.

Bobby collapses limply onto his stool. He has gash below the right eye. He has minor cut below the left eye. He has the left eye swollen shut.






Judge Guimond had the fight scored as follows:

Round 1: Bobby Mims 10-9
Round 2: A 10-10 tie.
Round 3: Rodney King 10-9
Round 4: Rodney King 10-9
Round 5: Rodney King 10-8
Round 6: Rodney King 10-9
Round 7: Rodney King 10-9
Round 8: Rodney King 10-9
Round 9: Rodney King 10-9


Judge Leinbach had the fight scored as follows:

Round 1: Bobby Mims 10-9
Round 2: Bobby Mims 10-9
Round 3: A 10-10 tie.
Round 4: Rodney King 10-9
Round 5: Rodney King 10-8
Round 6: Rodney King 10-9
Round 7: Rodney King 10-9
Round 8: Rodney King 10-9
Round 9: Rodney King 10-9


Bobby Czyz had the fight scored as follows:

Round 1: A 10-10 tie.
Round 2: A 10-10 tie.
Round 3: A 10-10 tie.
Round 4: Rodney King 10-9
Round 5: Rodney King 10-8
Round 6: Rodney King 10-9
Round 7: Rodney King 10-9
Round 8: Rodney King 10-9
Round 9: Rodney King 10-9

Rodney King wins by a knockout!