Public Fight Report
(Light-Heavyweight) Steve Crawford and Sergio "Magic Man" Mendoza fought to a majority decision draw: 118-118, 117-119, 119-119.Match Friday, November 17, 2023In this corner, standing 6 feet(183 centimeters) tall weighing in at 173 pounds (78 kilograms) is Steve Crawford!!
In this corner, standing 6 feet and 2 inches (188 centimeters) tall weighing in at 175 pounds (79 kilograms) is Sergio "Magic Man" Mendoza!!
The referee for this bout will be Mitch Halpern.
ROUND 1
Crawford covers up.
Magic Man covers up.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Steve Crawford landed 4 of 8 punches, and Sergio "Magic Man" Mendoza landed 4 of 8 punches.
This round was a 10-10 tie.
This fight is too close to call.
Crawford doesn't want to stop fighting!
Magic Man doesn't want to stop fighting!
ROUND 2
Crawford covers up.
Magic Man covers up.
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The fighters circle.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Steve Crawford landed 4 of 8 punches, and Sergio "Magic Man" Mendoza landed 4 of 8 punches.
This round was a 10-10 tie.
This fight is too close to call.
Crawford doesn't want to stop fighting!
Magic Man doesn't want to stop fighting!
ROUND 3
Crawford covers up.
Magic Man covers up.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Steve Crawford landed 4 of 8 punches, and Sergio "Magic Man" Mendoza landed 4 of 8 punches.
This round was a 10-10 tie.
This fight is too close to call.
Crawford doesn't want to stop fighting!
Magic Man doesn't want to stop fighting!
ROUND 4
Crawford covers up.
Magic Man covers up.
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+Magic Man hits Crawford with an elbow! The referee sees it and issues a warning!
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-Magic Man lunges with a flurry of left punches to the head, but Crawford ducks.
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The fighters eye each other warily.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Steve Crawford landed 4 of 8 punches, and Sergio "Magic Man" Mendoza landed 4 of 8 punches.
Steve Crawford won the round 10-9
Steve Crawford is winning the fight 40-39
Crawford doesn't want to stop fighting!
Magic Man doesn't want to stop fighting!
ROUND 5
Crawford covers up.
Magic Man covers up.
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+Crawford jars Magic Man with a low blow! The referee sees it and issues a warning!
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-Magic Man probes with a barrage of blows to the mouth, but loses his balance.
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The fighters circle.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Steve Crawford landed 3 of 8 punches, and Sergio "Magic Man" Mendoza landed 4 of 8 punches.
Sergio "Magic Man" Mendoza won the round 10-9
This fight is too close to call.
Crawford doesn't want to stop fighting!
Magic Man doesn't want to stop fighting!
ROUND 6
Crawford covers up.
Magic Man covers up.
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The fighters stop to pull up their trunks.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Steve Crawford landed 4 of 8 punches, and Sergio "Magic Man" Mendoza landed 4 of 8 punches.
This round was a 10-10 tie.
This fight is too close to call.
Crawford doesn't even want to rest!
Magic Man doesn't want to stop fighting!
ROUND 7
Crawford covers up.
Magic Man covers up.
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-Crawford launches a left uppercut to the head, but he's too slow.
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The fighters eye each other warily.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Steve Crawford landed 3 of 8 punches, and Sergio "Magic Man" Mendoza landed 4 of 8 punches.
Sergio "Magic Man" Mendoza won the round 10-9
Sergio "Magic Man" Mendoza is winning the fight 69-68
Crawford doesn't even want to rest!
Magic Man doesn't want to stop fighting!
ROUND 8
Crawford covers up.
Magic Man covers up.
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The fighters eye each other warily.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Steve Crawford landed 4 of 8 punches, and Sergio "Magic Man" Mendoza landed 4 of 8 punches.
This round was a 10-10 tie.
Sergio "Magic Man" Mendoza is winning the fight 79-78
Crawford doesn't even want to rest!
Magic Man doesn't want to stop fighting!
ROUND 9
Crawford covers up.
Magic Man covers up.
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+Magic Man strikes with Crawford with a bite to the ear! The referee sees it and takes a point away!
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The fighters stop to pull up their trunks.
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The fighters start chatting with members of the press.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Steve Crawford landed 4 of 8 punches, and Sergio "Magic Man" Mendoza landed 4 of 8 punches.
Steve Crawford won the round 10-9
This fight is too close to call.
Crawford doesn't even want to rest!
Magic Man doesn't want to stop fighting!
ROUND 10
Crawford covers up.
Magic Man covers up.
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The fighters circle.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Steve Crawford landed 3 of 8 punches, and Sergio "Magic Man" Mendoza landed 4 of 8 punches.
This round was a 10-10 tie.
This fight is too close to call.
Crawford doesn't even want to rest!
Magic Man doesn't want to stop fighting!
ROUND 11
Crawford covers up.
Magic Man covers up.
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+Magic Man wallops Crawford with a uppercut to the temple.
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+Crawford lands a series of shots to the jaw!
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Steve Crawford landed 4 of 8 punches, and Sergio "Magic Man" Mendoza landed 4 of 8 punches.
This round was a 10-10 tie.
This fight is too close to call.
Crawford doesn't even want to rest!
Magic Man doesn't want to stop fighting!
ROUND 12
Crawford covers up.
Magic Man covers up.
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The fighters stop to pull up their trunks.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Steve Crawford landed 4 of 8 punches, and Sergio "Magic Man" Mendoza landed 4 of 8 punches.
This round was a 10-10 tie.
This fight is too close to call.
Crawford doesn't even want to rest!
Magic Man doesn't want to stop fighting!
The judges decisions are:
Judge Guimond scores the fight as follows:
Round 1: A 10-10 tie.
Round 2: Steve Crawford 10-9
Round 3: A 10-10 tie.
Round 4: A 10-10 tie.
Round 5: Sergio "Magic Man" Mendoza 10-9
Round 6: A 10-10 tie.
Round 7: Sergio "Magic Man" Mendoza 10-9
Round 8: A 10-10 tie.
Round 9: Steve Crawford 10-9
Round 10: A 10-10 tie.
Round 11: A 10-10 tie.
Round 12: A 10-10 tie.
Total Score: A Draw.
Judge Leinbach scores the fight as follows:
Round 1: A 10-10 tie.
Round 2: A 10-10 tie.
Round 3: A 10-10 tie.
Round 4: A 10-10 tie.
Round 5: Sergio "Magic Man" Mendoza 10-9
Round 6: A 10-10 tie.
Round 7: Sergio "Magic Man" Mendoza 10-9
Round 8: A 10-10 tie.
Round 9: Steve Crawford 10-9
Round 10: A 10-10 tie.
Round 11: Sergio "Magic Man" Mendoza 10-9
Round 12: A 10-10 tie.
Total Score: Sergio "Magic Man" Mendoza 119-117
Oscar De La Hoya scores the fight as follows:
Round 1: A 10-10 tie.
Round 2: A 10-10 tie.
Round 3: A 10-10 tie.
Round 4: A 10-10 tie.
Round 5: Sergio "Magic Man" Mendoza 10-9
Round 6: A 10-10 tie.
Round 7: A 10-10 tie.
Round 8: A 10-10 tie.
Round 9: Steve Crawford 10-9
Round 10: A 10-10 tie.
Round 11: A 10-10 tie.
Round 12: A 10-10 tie.
Total Score: A Draw.
The bout is declared a draw!
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