Public Fight Report
(Cruiserweight) Gibralter defeated Sam "The Sandman" by knockout (KO) in round 11.Match Friday, May 12, 2000In this corner, standing 5 feet and 7 inches (170 centimeters) tall weighing in at 180 pounds (82 kilograms) is Gibralter!!
In this corner, standing 5 feet and 7 inches (170 centimeters) tall weighing in at 190 pounds (86 kilograms) is Sam "The Sandman"!!
The referee for this bout will be Mitch Halpern.
ROUND 1
Gibralter clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
The Sandman clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
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-Gibralter attempts a pair of punches to the stomach, but The Sandman deftly avoits it.
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-The Sandman tries to land a series of left punches to the chest, but Gibralter stays away from it.
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The Sandman tries to attack, but Gibralter hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Gibralter throws a pair of hard punches to the nose.
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+Gibralter backs up The Sandman with a barrage of stinging shots to the chest.
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Gibralter tries to attack, but The Sandman hangs on until the referee separates them.
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The Sandman tries to attack, but Gibralter hangs on until the referee separates them.
The Sandman tries to attack, but Gibralter hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+The Sandman smacks Gibralter with a series of nice blows to the solar plexus.
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Gibralter tries to attack, but The Sandman hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-The Sandman launches a pair of left blows to the solar plexus, but Gibralter covers himself well.
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-The Sandman attacks with a uppercut to the solar plexus, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
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The Sandman tries to attack, but Gibralter hangs on until the referee separates them.
Gibralter tries to attack, but The Sandman hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Gibralter tries to attack, but The Sandman hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Gibralter wallops The Sandman with a volley of loud shots to the temple. The Sandman backpedals to his own corner.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Gibralter landed 17 of 24 punches, and Sam "The Sandman" landed 12 of 23 punches.
Gibralter won the round 10-9
Gibralter is winning the fight 10-9
Gibralter doesn't want to stop fighting!
The Sandman doesn't want to stop fighting!
ROUND 2
Gibralter clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
The Sandman clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
-Gibralter attacks with a uppercut to the solar plexus, but misses.
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The Sandman tries to attack, but Gibralter hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Gibralter tries to attack, but The Sandman hangs on until the referee separates them.
The Sandman tries to attack, but Gibralter hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Gibralter annoys The Sandman with a volley of off balance punches to the temple.
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+Gibralter tags The Sandman with a volley of off balance blows to the ribs. The Sandman hangs on until the referee breaks them up.
-The Sandman throws a series of shots to the ribs, but misses completely.
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Gibralter tries to attack, but The Sandman hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Gibralter tries to attack, but The Sandman hangs on until the referee separates them.
The Sandman tries to attack, but Gibralter hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+The Sandman tosses a series of hard blows to the chest.
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The Sandman tries to attack, but Gibralter hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Gibralter tries to attack, but The Sandman hangs on until the referee separates them.
-The Sandman throws a right to the chest, but Gibralter steps aside and laughs.
+Gibralter throws a pair of shots to the temple!
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Gibralter landed 15 of 21 punches, and Sam "The Sandman" landed 12 of 24 punches.
Sam "The Sandman" won the round 10-9
This fight is too close to call.
Gibralter doesn't even want to rest!
The Sandman doesn't want to stop fighting!
ROUND 3
Gibralter clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
The Sandman clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
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Gibralter tries to attack, but The Sandman hangs on until the referee separates them.
The Sandman tries to attack, but Gibralter hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Gibralter shakes The Sandman with a stinging right to the head.
+The Sandman whacks Gibralter with a volley of punches to the ribs! Gibralter beats a hasty retreat.
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The Sandman tries to attack, but Gibralter hangs on until the referee separates them.
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The Sandman tries to attack, but Gibralter hangs on until the referee separates them.
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The Sandman tries to attack, but Gibralter hangs on until the referee separates them.
Gibralter tries to attack, but The Sandman hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Gibralter paws a left to the mouth, but only hits air.
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-The Sandman attempts a flurry of left punches to the solar plexus, but fails to score.
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+The Sandman pummels Gibralter with a flurry of shots to the solar plexus.
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The Sandman tries to attack, but Gibralter hangs on until the referee separates them.
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The Sandman tries to attack, but Gibralter hangs on until the referee separates them.
-The Sandman tries a pair of left punches to the solar plexus, but Gibralter ducks.
Gibralter tries to attack, but The Sandman hangs on until the referee separates them.
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The Sandman tries to attack, but Gibralter hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Gibralter tries to attack, but The Sandman hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Gibralter hammers The Sandman with a pair of light punches to the mouth.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Gibralter landed 17 of 26 punches, and Sam "The Sandman" landed 19 of 42 punches.
Sam "The Sandman" won the round 10-9
Sam "The Sandman" is winning the fight 29-28
Gibralter doesn't even want to rest!
The Sandman doesn't even want to rest!
ROUND 4
Gibralter clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
The Sandman clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
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-The Sandman tries to land a flurry of punches to the stomach, but loses his balance.
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+Gibralter clocks The Sandman with a pair of hard blows to the head.
The Sandman tries to attack, but Gibralter hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-The Sandman probes with a volley of right blows to the chest, but Gibralter stays away from it.
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-The Sandman lashes out with a flurry of left blows to the stomach, but Gibralter escapes.
-Gibralter probes with a series of right shots to the stomach, but flails uselessly.
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+The Sandman punches Gibralter with a pair of off balance punches to the ribs.
Gibralter tries to attack, but The Sandman hangs on until the referee separates them.
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The Sandman tries to attack, but Gibralter hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Gibralter strikes with a flurry of shots to the face! The Sandman grimaces in pain.
Gibralter tries to attack, but The Sandman hangs on until the referee separates them.
+The Sandman pokes Gibralter with a pair of commanding shots to the stomach.
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The Sandman tries to attack, but Gibralter hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Gibralter hits The Sandman with a pair of nasty shots to the mouth.
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The Sandman tries to attack, but Gibralter hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Gibralter thumps The Sandman with a series of shots to the solar plexus.
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Gibralter tries to attack, but The Sandman hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+The Sandman fires a series of shots to the chest.
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Gibralter tries to attack, but The Sandman hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Gibralter tries to attack, but The Sandman hangs on until the referee separates them.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Gibralter landed 21 of 30 punches, and Sam "The Sandman" landed 16 of 41 punches.
Sam "The Sandman" won the round 10-9
Sam "The Sandman" is winning the fight 39-37
Gibralter remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
The Sandman doesn't even want to rest!
ROUND 5
Gibralter clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
The Sandman clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
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The Sandman tries to attack, but Gibralter hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Gibralter thumps The Sandman with a series of commanding blows to the jaw. The Sandman grimaces in pain.
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-Gibralter charges with a barrage of blows to the nose, but is ineffective.
The Sandman tries to attack, but Gibralter hangs on until the referee separates them.
-The Sandman attempts a left hook to the solar plexus, but Gibralter backs out of it.
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Gibralter tries to attack, but The Sandman hangs on until the referee separates them.
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The Sandman tries to attack, but Gibralter hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Gibralter tries to attack, but The Sandman hangs on until the referee separates them.
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The Sandman tries to attack, but Gibralter hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Gibralter tries to attack, but The Sandman hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Gibralter attacks with a pair of left punches to the solar plexus, but goes wide.
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The Sandman tries to attack, but Gibralter hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Gibralter tries to attack, but The Sandman hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Gibralter backs up The Sandman with a flurry of glancing blows to the jaw. The Sandman asks for time to wipe off the blood.
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+The Sandman lashes out with a flurry of shots to the solar plexus. Gibralter grimaces in pain.
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+The Sandman attacks with a pair of blows to the stomach. Gibralter sneers "Is that the best you can do?"
-The Sandman attacks with a series of blows to the chest, but Gibralter ties him up.
-The Sandman tries a barrage of blows to the ribs, but fails to score.
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The Sandman tries to attack, but Gibralter hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Gibralter nails The Sandman with a volley of wild punches to the mouth.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Gibralter landed 19 of 32 punches, and Sam "The Sandman" landed 16 of 42 punches.
Gibralter won the round 10-9
Sam "The Sandman" is winning the fight 48-47
Gibralter remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
The Sandman remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
ROUND 6
Gibralter clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
The Sandman clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
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Gibralter tries to attack, but The Sandman hangs on until the referee separates them.
The Sandman tries to attack, but Gibralter hangs on until the referee separates them.
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The Sandman tries to attack, but Gibralter hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Gibralter connects with a volley of light shots to the chin.
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+The Sandman jolts Gibralter with a stiff roundhouse to the ribs. Gibralter retreats to the far corner.
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Gibralter tries to attack, but The Sandman hangs on until the referee separates them.
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The Sandman tries to attack, but Gibralter hangs on until the referee separates them.
+ The fighters trade punches to the temple.
Gibralter tries to attack, but The Sandman hangs on until the referee separates them.
Gibralter tries to attack, but The Sandman hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+The Sandman belts Gibralter with a barrage of light punches to the stomach.
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-The Sandman lashes out with a flurry of left punches to the ribs, but Gibralter stays away from it.
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The Sandman tries to attack, but Gibralter hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-The Sandman fires a volley of left shots to the chest, but Gibralter beats a hasty retreat.
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The Sandman tries to attack, but Gibralter hangs on until the referee separates them.
The Sandman tries to attack, but Gibralter hangs on until the referee separates them.
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The Sandman tries to attack, but Gibralter hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Gibralter pops The Sandman with a volley of furious punches to the chin.
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+The Sandman wallops Gibralter with a series of blows to the solar plexus.
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-Gibralter paws a pair of shots to the jaw, but only hits air.
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+Gibralter wakes up the fans with a volley of blows to the mouth. The Sandman covers up.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Gibralter landed 20 of 30 punches, and Sam "The Sandman" landed 16 of 41 punches.
This round was a 10-10 tie.
Sam "The Sandman" is winning the fight 58-57
Gibralter remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
The Sandman remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
ROUND 7
Gibralter clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
The Sandman clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
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Gibralter tries to attack, but The Sandman hangs on until the referee separates them.
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The Sandman tries to attack, but Gibralter hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Gibralter fires a hook to the temple, but goes wide.
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+The Sandman scores with a flurry of punches to the chest!
+Gibralter thumps The Sandman with a flurry of nasty punches to the ribs.
+Gibralter annoys The Sandman with a barrage of solid blows to the chin!
+Gibralter hits with a series of stiff shots to the eye.
Gibralter tries to attack, but The Sandman hangs on until the referee separates them.
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The Sandman tries to attack, but Gibralter hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Gibralter belts The Sandman with a flurry of solid blows to the mouth.
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Gibralter tries to attack, but The Sandman hangs on until the referee separates them.
+The Sandman thumps Gibralter with a volley of punches to the chest.
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Gibralter tries to attack, but The Sandman hangs on until the referee separates them.
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The Sandman tries to attack, but Gibralter hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-The Sandman attacks with a barrage of punches to the solar plexus, but goes wide.
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-The Sandman attempts a series of left shots to the stomach, but fails to score.
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The Sandman tries to attack, but Gibralter hangs on until the referee separates them.
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The Sandman tries to attack, but Gibralter hangs on until the referee separates them.
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The Sandman tries to attack, but Gibralter hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Gibralter tries to attack, but The Sandman hangs on until the referee separates them.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Gibralter landed 21 of 32 punches, and Sam "The Sandman" landed 16 of 41 punches.
This round was a 10-10 tie.
Sam "The Sandman" is winning the fight 68-67
Gibralter grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.
The Sandman remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
ROUND 8
Gibralter clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
The Sandman clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
-Gibralter probes with a volley of left punches to the head, but fails to score.
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Gibralter tries to attack, but The Sandman hangs on until the referee separates them.
The Sandman tries to attack, but Gibralter hangs on until the referee separates them.
Gibralter tries to attack, but The Sandman hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+The Sandman tosses a series of quick blows to the chest.
+Gibralter pops The Sandman with a flurry of shots to the nose.
Gibralter tries to attack, but The Sandman hangs on until the referee separates them.
-The Sandman attacks with a right roundhouse to the solar plexus, but Gibralter escapes.
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+Gibralter clocks The Sandman with a hard cross to the ribs.
The Sandman tries to attack, but Gibralter hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+The Sandman strikes with a barrage of stinging shots to the solar plexus. Gibralter laughs!
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Gibralter tries to attack, but The Sandman hangs on until the referee separates them.
-The Sandman lunges with a pair of blows to the stomach, but only hits air.
-Gibralter launches a flurry of punches to the ribs, but fails to score.
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+Gibralter lands a pair of nasty punches to the jaw.
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The Sandman tries to attack, but Gibralter hangs on until the referee separates them.
+The Sandman hits with a flurry of blows to the chest.
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The Sandman tries to attack, but Gibralter hangs on until the referee separates them.
-The Sandman charges with a barrage of left blows to the chest, but comes up empty.
The Sandman tries to attack, but Gibralter hangs on until the referee separates them.
The Sandman tries to attack, but Gibralter hangs on until the referee separates them.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Gibralter landed 19 of 35 punches, and Sam "The Sandman" landed 17 of 38 punches.
Gibralter won the round 10-9
This fight is too close to call.
Gibralter grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.
The Sandman remains standing while the trainer wipes him down. He has cut above the left eye.
ROUND 9
Gibralter fights inside. (inside)
The Sandman clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
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-The Sandman tries a flurry of punches to the temple, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
+Gibralter pokes The Sandman with a pair of mean blows to the jaw. The Sandman backpedals to his own corner.
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+The Sandman connects with a flurry of mean blows to the mouth. Gibralter covers up.
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+Gibralter staggers The Sandman with a volley of punches to the stomach.
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-Gibralter charges with a series of blows to the face, but comes up empty.
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-The Sandman charges with a flurry of blows to the jaw, but Gibralter covers himself well.
-The Sandman throws a flurry of left shots to the eye, but misses completely.
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Gibralter tries to attack, but The Sandman hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Gibralter tries to attack, but The Sandman hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Gibralter attempts a series of shots to the temple, but misses completely.
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Gibralter tries to attack, but The Sandman hangs on until the referee separates them.
+The Sandman tags Gibralter with a volley of quick shots to the temple.
-The Sandman throws a barrage of right shots to the mouth, but Gibralter stays away from it.
+Gibralter fires a volley of wild punches to the chest. The Sandman sneers "My little sister can hit harder than you!"
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+The Sandman solidly lands a hook to the nose.
-The Sandman lunges with a series of shots to the eye, but Gibralter covers himself well.
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Gibralter tries to attack, but The Sandman hangs on until the referee separates them.
BELL
According to the commentator:
Gibralter landed 27 of 38 punches, and Sam "The Sandman" landed 19 of 40 punches.
Gibralter won the round 10-9
Gibralter is winning the fight 87-86
Gibralter grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool. He has swelling above the right eye.
The Sandman grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool. He has cut above the left eye.
ROUND 10
Gibralter fights inside. (inside)
The Sandman clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
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Gibralter tries to attack, but The Sandman hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-The Sandman launches a volley of shots to the eye, but flails uselessly.
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Gibralter tries to attack, but The Sandman hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Gibralter tries to attack, but The Sandman hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Gibralter wallops The Sandman with a volley of mean blows to the nose.
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+Gibralter tags The Sandman with a barrage of stiff punches to the mouth.
-The Sandman attempts a flurry of punches to the temple, but loses his balance.
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Gibralter tries to attack, but The Sandman hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Gibralter jolts The Sandman with a series of blows to the nose.
-The Sandman probes with a barrage of left blows to the mouth, but Gibralter hides behind his gloves.
+The Sandman wallops Gibralter with a pair of stinging blows to the eye.
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-The Sandman charges with a volley of left punches to the head, but falls short.
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+The Sandman wakes up the fans with a pair of loud punches to the jaw. Gibralter sneers "My little sister can hit harder than you!"
-Gibralter probes with a hook to the jaw, but loses his balance.
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+ The fighters trade shots to the face.
Gibralter tries to attack, but The Sandman hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Gibralter launches a series of shots to the jaw, but The Sandman steps aside and laughs.
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+The Sandman hurts Gibralter with a pair of shots to the chin!!
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Gibralter landed 23 of 39 punches, and Sam "The Sandman" landed 17 of 40 punches.
Sam "The Sandman" won the round 10-9
This fight is too close to call.
Gibralter is obviously tired. He has cut above the right eye. He has swelling above the right eye.
The Sandman grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool. He has cut above the left eye.
ROUND 11
Gibralter fights inside. (inside)
The Sandman is a raging bull!. (all-out)
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+Gibralter belts The Sandman with a series of quick blows to the temple.
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+The Sandman fires a series of quick crosses to the mouth. Gibralter grimaces in pain.
The Sandman lands a thundering right uppercut and Gibralter falls senseless!!
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Gibralter struggles to his feet and the fight goes on.
-The Sandman launches a series of left punches to the eye, but misses.
+The Sandman nails Gibralter with a barrage of wild hooks to the jaw.
-The Sandman tries a pair of punches to the nose, but Gibralter ducks just in time.
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+Gibralter slams The Sandman with a series of stinging shots to the chin.
+The Sandman nails Gibralter with a pair of painful crosses to the nose.
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+The Sandman pokes Gibralter with a stinging straight right to the jaw.
+Gibralter fires a flurry of blows to the chest.
Gibralter lands a crashing blow to the temple and The Sandman falls to the canvas!!
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He's Out!
Gibralter wins by a Knock Out!!
BELL
Gibralter looks exhausted. He has gash above the right eye. He has swelling above the right eye.
The Sandman collapses limply onto his stool. He has cut above the left eye. He has serious cut below the left eye. He has a fractured nose.
Judge Guimond had the fight scored as follows:
Round 1: Gibralter 10-9
Round 2: Sam "The Sandman" 10-9
Round 3: Sam "The Sandman" 10-9
Round 4: Gibralter 10-9
Round 5: Gibralter 10-9
Round 6: Gibralter 10-9
Round 7: Gibralter 10-9
Round 8: Gibralter 10-9
Round 9: Gibralter 10-9
Round 10: Sam "The Sandman" 10-9
Judge Leinbach had the fight scored as follows:
Round 1: Gibralter 10-9
Round 2: Gibralter 10-9
Round 3: Sam "The Sandman" 10-9
Round 4: A 10-10 tie.
Round 5: A 10-10 tie.
Round 6: Gibralter 10-9
Round 7: Gibralter 10-9
Round 8: Gibralter 10-9
Round 9: Gibralter 10-9
Round 10: Sam "The Sandman" 10-9
Oscar De La Hoya had the fight scored as follows:
Round 1: Gibralter 10-9
Round 2: Gibralter 10-9
Round 3: Sam "The Sandman" 10-9
Round 4: Gibralter 10-9
Round 5: Gibralter 10-9
Round 6: Gibralter 10-9
Round 7: Gibralter 10-9
Round 8: Gibralter 10-9
Round 9: Gibralter 10-9
Round 10: Gibralter 10-9
Gibralter wins by a knockout!
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