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(Welterweight) Lou Duva defeated Duke DeVille by split decision: 115-113, 115-114, 114-116.

Match Wednesday, May 24, 2000

In this corner, standing 4 feet and 10 inches (147 centimeters) tall weighing in at 137 pounds (62 kilograms) is Lou Duva!!

In this corner, standing 5 feet and 7 inches (170 centimeters) tall weighing in at 147 pounds (67 kilograms) is Duke DeVille!!

The referee for this bout will be Mitch Halpern.

ROUND 1

Lou Duva clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Deville is backpedaling. (using the ring)

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Deville tries to attack, but Lou Duva hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Lou Duva tries a volley of left punches to the solar plexus, but loses his balance.
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Deville tries to attack, but Lou Duva hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Deville tries to attack, but Lou Duva hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Deville pummels Lou Duva with a series of glancing shots to the ribs.
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+Lou Duva hurts Deville with a series of shots to the chest.
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+Deville tosses a pair of punches to the ribs.
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-Deville attempts a flurry of punches to the stomach, but Lou Duva steps aside and laughs.
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Deville tries to attack, but Lou Duva hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Lou Duva charges with a pair of shots to the chest, but misses completely.
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+Deville strikes with a hard straight right to the ribs. Lou Duva is hurt!
+Lou Duva lashes out with a flurry of punches to the stomach. Deville doesn't seem bothered.

BELL

According to the commentator:

Lou Duva landed 9 of 26 punches, and Duke DeVille landed 18 of 25 punches.

Lou Duva won the round 10-9

Lou Duva is winning the fight 10-9


Lou Duva doesn't want to stop fighting!

Deville doesn't want to stop fighting!



ROUND 2

Lou Duva clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Deville is backpedaling. (using the ring)

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Deville tries to attack, but Lou Duva hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Deville tries to attack, but Lou Duva hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Lou Duva probes with a pair of punches to the chest, but comes up empty.
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+Lou Duva connects with a series of commanding punches to the chest.
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+Deville stuns Lou Duva with a series of wild punches to the ribs.
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Deville tries to attack, but Lou Duva hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Deville hits with a off balance straight right to the solar plexus. Lou Duva hangs on until the referee breaks them up.
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+Deville pummels Lou Duva with a heavy roundhouse to the solar plexus.
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Deville tries to attack, but Lou Duva hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Deville lashes out with a volley of punches to the ribs, but comes up empty.
-Lou Duva attempts a volley of blows to the stomach, but Deville escapes.
-Lou Duva probes with a pair of punches to the stomach, but falls short.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Lou Duva landed 8 of 25 punches, and Duke DeVille landed 15 of 24 punches.

Lou Duva won the round 10-9

Lou Duva is winning the fight 20-18


Lou Duva doesn't want to stop fighting!

Deville doesn't want to stop fighting!



ROUND 3

Lou Duva clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Deville backpedals and jabs.

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-Lou Duva fires a pair of right shots to the temple, but he's too slow.
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Deville tries to attack, but Lou Duva hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Deville attacks with a flurry of blows to the solar plexus.
+Deville tags Lou Duva with a volley of punches to the ribs.
-Lou Duva lashes out with a barrage of blows to the chin, but is ineffective.
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-Lou Duva probes with a pair of punches to the chin, but goes wide.
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Deville tries to attack, but Lou Duva hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Lou Duva hits Deville with a pair of quick punches to the temple.
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+Deville tosses a flurry of shots to the chest.
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+Lou Duva hits Deville with a commanding cross to the eye. Deville doesn't seem bothered.
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-Lou Duva lunges with a hook to the mouth, but Deville escapes.
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+Lou Duva hits with a barrage of wild punches to the eye.
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Deville tries to attack, but Lou Duva hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Deville throws a volley of right punches to the stomach, but falls short.
Deville tries to attack, but Lou Duva hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Lou Duva paws a pair of right punches to the nose, but fails to score.
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+Deville stuns Lou Duva with a jab to the chest.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Lou Duva landed 17 of 49 punches, and Duke DeVille landed 27 of 31 punches.

Duke DeVille won the round 10-9

Lou Duva is winning the fight 29-28


Lou Duva doesn't even want to rest!

Deville doesn't even want to rest!



ROUND 4

Lou Duva fights inside. (inside)
Deville backpedals and jabs.

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-Lou Duva paws a series of right punches to the chin, but Deville ties him up.
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-Lou Duva tries a flurry of blows to the jaw, but Deville quickly backs away.
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+Deville catches Lou Duva with a pair of vicious punches to the ribs.
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+Deville hits with a flurry of quick punches to the stomach.
+Deville lands a series of punches to the stomach. Lou Duva covers up.
+Lou Duva annoys Deville with a barrage of stinging blows to the head.
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+Deville hurts Lou Duva with a barrage of mean blows to the ribs!
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+Deville hammers Lou Duva with a flurry of furious punches to the solar plexus.
-Lou Duva fires a left cross to the nose, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
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-Lou Duva attacks with a barrage of left blows to the jaw, but flails uselessly.
+Deville suprises Lou Duva with a pair of shots to the ribs.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Lou Duva landed 10 of 32 punches, and Duke DeVille landed 31 of 31 punches.

Duke DeVille won the round 10-9

This fight is too close to call.


Lou Duva remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.

Deville doesn't even want to rest!



ROUND 5

Lou Duva clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Deville is backpedaling. (using the ring)

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Deville tries to attack, but Lou Duva hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Deville tries to attack, but Lou Duva hangs on until the referee separates them.

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-Lou Duva attacks with a flurry of punches to the temple, but Deville ducks just in time.
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+Deville slams Lou Duva with a barrage of punches to the stomach!
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+Deville connects with a volley of vicious punches to the solar plexus.
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Deville tries to attack, but Lou Duva hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Deville tries to attack, but Lou Duva hangs on until the referee separates them.
Deville tries to attack, but Lou Duva hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Deville pummels Lou Duva with a barrage of punches to the solar plexus.
+Lou Duva catches Deville with a volley of punches to the eye. Deville grimaces in pain.
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-Lou Duva throws a flurry of right blows to the temple, but Deville narrowly avoids it
-Lou Duva probes with a volley of shots to the jaw, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Lou Duva landed 7 of 25 punches, and Duke DeVille landed 18 of 24 punches.

Duke DeVille won the round 10-9

Duke DeVille is winning the fight 48-47


Lou Duva remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.

Deville doesn't even want to rest!



ROUND 6

Lou Duva fights inside. (inside)
Deville backpedals and jabs.

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+Deville backs up Lou Duva with a series of off balance punches to the stomach.
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-Lou Duva probes with a series of punches to the mouth, but to no avail.
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+Deville connects with a series of punches to the solar plexus.
+Deville belts Lou Duva with a barrage of light shots to the ribs.
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+Lou Duva suprises Deville with a volley of nasty shots to the temple.
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+Deville hurts Lou Duva with a flurry of shots to the solar plexus.
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+Lou Duva hits Deville with a barrage of mean punches to the head.
+Deville belts Lou Duva with a series of punches to the solar plexus. Lou Duva covers up.
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+Deville annoys Lou Duva with a flurry of off balance punches to the chest.
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+Deville pummels Lou Duva with a pair of punches to the solar plexus.
-Lou Duva lunges with a flurry of blows to the head, but Deville steps aside.
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+Deville lands a volley of mean punches to the solar plexus.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Lou Duva landed 11 of 32 punches, and Duke DeVille landed 38 of 40 punches.

Duke DeVille won the round 10-9

Duke DeVille is winning the fight 58-56


Lou Duva remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.

Deville remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.



ROUND 7

Lou Duva clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Deville is backpedaling. (using the ring)

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-Deville launches a barrage of right punches to the ribs, but Lou Duva steps aside and laughs.
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-Lou Duva tries to land a pair of blows to the temple, but only hits air.
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Deville tries to attack, but Lou Duva hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Deville tries to attack, but Lou Duva hangs on until the referee separates them.

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+Deville nails Lou Duva with a barrage of nasty punches to the stomach!
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Deville tries to attack, but Lou Duva hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Deville hits with a series of punches to the stomach.
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Deville tries to attack, but Lou Duva hangs on until the referee separates them.
Deville tries to attack, but Lou Duva hangs on until the referee separates them.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Lou Duva landed 3 of 8 punches, and Duke DeVille landed 11 of 24 punches.

Duke DeVille won the round 10-9

Duke DeVille is winning the fight 68-65


Lou Duva remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.

Deville remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.



ROUND 8

Lou Duva fights inside. (inside)
Deville is using the ring. (using the ring)

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-Lou Duva paws a series of left shots to the face, but Deville blocks.
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+Deville lands a hook to the eye!
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+Lou Duva stuns Deville with a series of blows to the eye.
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+Deville tags Lou Duva with a barrage of mean punches to the jaw.
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+Deville punches Lou Duva with a volley of wild blows to the head.
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+Lou Duva rocks Deville with a series of nice blows to the chin.
+Deville lands a powerful sweeping right to the mouth. Lou Duva shakes his head to clear it.
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+Lou Duva jolts Deville with a series of punches to the temple!!
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-Lou Duva fires a volley of left blows to the chin, but Deville steps aside and laughs.
+Deville hits Lou Duva with a commanding right to the eye.
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-Lou Duva tries a hook to the jaw, but Deville ducks.
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-Lou Duva probes with a pair of blows to the mouth, but Deville takes it in the forearms.
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-Lou Duva tries a jab to the jaw, but comes up empty.

BELL

According to the commentator:

Lou Duva landed 14 of 32 punches, and Duke DeVille landed 28 of 29 punches.

Duke DeVille won the round 10-9

Duke DeVille is winning the fight 78-74


Lou Duva remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.

Deville remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.



ROUND 9

Lou Duva fights inside. (inside)
Deville is using the ring. (using the ring)

-Lou Duva tries to land a pair of right punches to the head, but falls short.
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-Lou Duva attempts a flurry of shots to the temple, but goes wide.
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+Lou Duva tosses a series of blows to the nose!!
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+Deville takes charge with a sweeping right to the head.
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+Deville thumps Lou Duva with a volley of punches to the jaw!
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+Deville hits Lou Duva with a volley of powerful punches to the nose.
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+Deville tattoos Lou Duva with a volley of punches to the chin. Lou Duva shakes his head to clear it.
-Lou Duva throws a volley of left punches to the temple, but Deville ducks just in time.
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-Lou Duva tries a right hook to the mouth, but misses.
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+Deville hits Lou Duva with a solid straight right to the jaw.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Lou Duva landed 12 of 32 punches, and Duke DeVille landed 26 of 32 punches.

Duke DeVille won the round 10-9

Duke DeVille is winning the fight 88-83


Lou Duva remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.

Deville remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.



ROUND 10

Lou Duva fights inside. (inside)
Deville is backpedaling. (using the ring)

-Lou Duva probes with a volley of shots to the eye, but misses completely.
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+Deville takes charge with a pair of commanding punches to the eye.
+Lou Duva smashes Deville with a flurry of heavy punches to the nose.
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-Lou Duva lunges with a series of right blows to the jaw, but misses completely.
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+Lou Duva annoys Deville with a pair of strong blows to the head.
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-Lou Duva launches a flurry of blows to the head, but Deville leaps aside.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Lou Duva landed 10 of 32 punches, and Duke DeVille landed 6 of 7 punches.

Lou Duva won the round 10-9

Duke DeVille is winning the fight 97-93


Lou Duva grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.

Deville remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.



ROUND 11

Lou Duva clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Deville is using the ring. (using the ring)

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-Lou Duva tries a flurry of right punches to the mouth, but Deville takes it in the forearms.
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Deville tries to attack, but Lou Duva hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Deville jars Lou Duva with a flurry of light shots to the mouth!
-Lou Duva fires a flurry of shots to the temple, but Deville stays away from it.
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+Deville catches Lou Duva with a strong jab to the eye!! Lou Duva retreats to the far corner.
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-Deville probes with a series of punches to the mouth, but Lou Duva escapes.
+Lou Duva drills Deville with a pair of quick shots to the face.
-Lou Duva lunges with a barrage of shots to the eye, but flails uselessly.
+Deville thumps Lou Duva with a series of glancing punches to the chin.
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+Lou Duva connects with a barrage of vicious punches to the jaw.
+Deville backs up Lou Duva with a series of powerful punches to the jaw.
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-Lou Duva tries a jab to the head, but Deville leaps aside.
+Lou Duva nails Deville with a volley of blows to the head.
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Deville tries to attack, but Lou Duva hangs on until the referee separates them.

-Lou Duva tries a flurry of shots to the nose, but Deville deftly avoits it.
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-Lou Duva throws a barrage of right shots to the chin, but Deville escapes.
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Deville tries to attack, but Lou Duva hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Lou Duva hits Deville with a series of blows to the jaw.
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Deville tries to attack, but Lou Duva hangs on until the referee separates them.
Deville tries to attack, but Lou Duva hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Lou Duva attempts a barrage of blows to the eye, but Deville quickly backs away.
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+ The fighters trade shots to the temple.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Lou Duva landed 20 of 55 punches, and Duke DeVille landed 21 of 32 punches.

Lou Duva won the round 10-9

Duke DeVille is winning the fight 106-103


Lou Duva grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.

Deville remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.



ROUND 12

Lou Duva clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Deville is backpedaling. (using the ring)

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-Lou Duva attacks with a right uppercut to the nose, but flails uselessly.
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-Lou Duva attempts a roundhouse to the eye, but is ineffective.
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-Lou Duva probes with a roundhouse to the temple, but Deville ties him up.
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Deville tries to attack, but Lou Duva hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Deville tries to attack, but Lou Duva hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Deville throws a barrage of punches to the eye.
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-Lou Duva throws a barrage of right punches to the head, but Deville covers himself well.
-Lou Duva attempts a flurry of punches to the eye, but only hits air.
+Lou Duva rocks Deville with a barrage of vicious blows to the chin.
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-Lou Duva attempts a volley of right shots to the eye, but Deville steps aside and laughs.
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Deville tries to attack, but Lou Duva hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Lou Duva wakes up the fans with a series of shots to the mouth.
-Lou Duva probes with a volley of right punches to the head, but to no avail.
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+Lou Duva grazes Deville with a series of blows to the nose.
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Deville tries to attack, but Lou Duva hangs on until the referee separates them.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Lou Duva landed 16 of 51 punches, and Duke DeVille landed 5 of 7 punches.

Lou Duva won the round 10-9

Duke DeVille is winning the fight 115-113


Lou Duva grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.

Deville remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.




The judges decisions are:


Judge Guimond scores the fight as follows:

Round 1: Lou Duva 10-9
Round 2: Lou Duva 10-9
Round 3: Lou Duva 10-9
Round 4: Duke DeVille 10-9
Round 5: Lou Duva 10-9
Round 6: Duke DeVille 10-9
Round 7: Duke DeVille 10-9
Round 8: Duke DeVille 10-9
Round 9: Duke DeVille 10-9
Round 10: Lou Duva 10-9
Round 11: Lou Duva 10-9
Round 12: Lou Duva 10-9

Total Score: Lou Duva 115-113


Judge Leinbach scores the fight as follows:

Round 1: Lou Duva 10-9
Round 2: Lou Duva 10-9
Round 3: Lou Duva 10-9
Round 4: Duke DeVille 10-9
Round 5: A 10-10 tie.
Round 6: Duke DeVille 10-9
Round 7: Duke DeVille 10-9
Round 8: Duke DeVille 10-9
Round 9: Duke DeVille 10-9
Round 10: Lou Duva 10-9
Round 11: Lou Duva 10-9
Round 12: Lou Duva 10-9

Total Score: Lou Duva 115-114


Bobby Czyz scores the fight as follows:

Round 1: Lou Duva 10-9
Round 2: Lou Duva 10-9
Round 3: Duke DeVille 10-9
Round 4: Duke DeVille 10-9
Round 5: A 10-10 tie.
Round 6: Duke DeVille 10-9
Round 7: Duke DeVille 10-9
Round 8: Duke DeVille 10-9
Round 9: Duke DeVille 10-9
Round 10: Lou Duva 10-9
Round 11: A 10-10 tie.
Round 12: Lou Duva 10-9

Total Score: Duke DeVille 116-114

Lou Duva wins by decision!