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(Cruiserweight) Billy "the Holy Roller" Preacher defeated Bela Lugosi by unanimous decision: 115-113, 116-113, 115-113.

Match Friday, May 26, 2000

In this corner, standing 5 feet and 4 inches (163 centimeters) tall weighing in at 190 pounds (86 kilograms) is Bela Lugosi!!

In this corner, standing 5 feet and 7 inches (170 centimeters) tall weighing in at 190 pounds (86 kilograms) is Billy "the Holy Roller" Preacher!!

The referee for this bout will be Jay Nady.

ROUND 1

Lugosi clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
The Holy Roller is using the ring. (using the ring)

The Holy Roller tries to attack, but Lugosi hangs on until the referee separates them.

+Lugosi throws a series of loud punches to the solar plexus.
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The Holy Roller tries to attack, but Lugosi hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+The Holy Roller shakes Lugosi with a barrage of stinging punches to the stomach!
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The Holy Roller tries to attack, but Lugosi hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Lugosi hits with a barrage of nasty punches to the solar plexus.
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The Holy Roller tries to attack, but Lugosi hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+The Holy Roller throws a pair of vicious punches to the ribs.
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-Lugosi launches a barrage of right shots to the ribs, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
+The Holy Roller smashes Lugosi with a volley of vicious shots to the chest.
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The Holy Roller tries to attack, but Lugosi hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+The Holy Roller hits with a pair of punches to the stomach.
+The Holy Roller pops Lugosi with a series of punches to the chest.
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+The Holy Roller throws a commanding roundhouse to the solar plexus!! Lugosi sneers "Is that the best you can do?"
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Bela Lugosi landed 11 of 15 punches, and Billy "the Holy Roller" Preacher landed 35 of 39 punches.

Billy "the Holy Roller" Preacher won the round 10-9

Billy "the Holy Roller" Preacher is winning the fight 10-9


Lugosi doesn't want to stop fighting!

The Holy Roller doesn't want to stop fighting!



ROUND 2

Lugosi clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
The Holy Roller is using the ring. (using the ring)

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The Holy Roller tries to attack, but Lugosi hangs on until the referee separates them.

+The Holy Roller pops Lugosi with a series of punches to the chest.
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+The Holy Roller pokes Lugosi with a volley of punches to the stomach. Lugosi seems wobbly!
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The Holy Roller tries to attack, but Lugosi hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Lugosi annoys The Holy Roller with a flurry of loud punches to the stomach. The Holy Roller hangs on until the referee breaks them up.
The Holy Roller tries to attack, but Lugosi hangs on until the referee separates them.
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The Holy Roller tries to attack, but Lugosi hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Lugosi attacks with a series of punches to the chest!!
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The Holy Roller tries to attack, but Lugosi hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+The Holy Roller tosses a barrage of mean punches to the stomach.
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+The Holy Roller tattoos Lugosi with a barrage of punches to the ribs!
+The Holy Roller tags Lugosi with a flurry of off balance punches to the chest.
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+The Holy Roller tosses a series of heavy punches to the solar plexus.
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+The Holy Roller hits with a series of punches to the ribs.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Bela Lugosi landed 12 of 17 punches, and Billy "the Holy Roller" Preacher landed 34 of 37 punches.

Billy "the Holy Roller" Preacher won the round 10-9

Billy "the Holy Roller" Preacher is winning the fight 20-18


Lugosi doesn't even want to rest!

The Holy Roller doesn't even want to rest!



ROUND 3

Lugosi clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
The Holy Roller is using the ring. (using the ring)

-Lugosi fires a flurry of blows to the ribs, but The Holy Roller hides behind his gloves.
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+The Holy Roller nails Lugosi with a heavy sweeping right to the stomach.
+The Holy Roller annoys Lugosi with a strong sweeping right to the stomach.
+Lugosi wakes up the fans with a barrage of strong blows to the stomach.
The Holy Roller tries to attack, but Lugosi hangs on until the referee separates them.
The Holy Roller tries to attack, but Lugosi hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+The Holy Roller attacks with a mean left to the stomach.
The Holy Roller tries to attack, but Lugosi hangs on until the referee separates them.
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The Holy Roller tries to attack, but Lugosi hangs on until the referee separates them.

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+The Holy Roller thumps Lugosi with a mean jab to the ribs.
+The Holy Roller lands a nasty left to the solar plexus.
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The Holy Roller tries to attack, but Lugosi hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-The Holy Roller tries a jab to the ribs, but Lugosi blocks.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Bela Lugosi landed 11 of 16 punches, and Billy "the Holy Roller" Preacher landed 29 of 39 punches.

Billy "the Holy Roller" Preacher won the round 10-9

Billy "the Holy Roller" Preacher is winning the fight 30-27


Lugosi doesn't even want to rest!

The Holy Roller remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.



ROUND 4

Lugosi clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
The Holy Roller is backpedaling. (using the ring)

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+The Holy Roller throws a barrage of loud punches to the chest!!
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The Holy Roller tries to attack, but Lugosi hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+The Holy Roller fires a series of stiff punches to the ribs.
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The Holy Roller tries to attack, but Lugosi hangs on until the referee separates them.
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The Holy Roller tries to attack, but Lugosi hangs on until the referee separates them.
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The Holy Roller tries to attack, but Lugosi hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Lugosi annoys The Holy Roller with a pair of blows to the chest.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Bela Lugosi landed 7 of 16 punches, and Billy "the Holy Roller" Preacher landed 13 of 17 punches.

Bela Lugosi won the round 10-9

Billy "the Holy Roller" Preacher is winning the fight 39-37


Lugosi remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.

The Holy Roller remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.



ROUND 5

Lugosi clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
The Holy Roller is using the ring. (using the ring)

+The Holy Roller tags Lugosi with a volley of commanding punches to the ribs. Lugosi hangs on until the referee breaks them up.
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+ The fighters exchange punches to the nose.
-Lugosi attempts a barrage of left blows to the ribs, but The Holy Roller takes it in the forearms.
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-Lugosi charges with a flurry of left shots to the solar plexus, but The Holy Roller ducks.
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+Lugosi pokes The Holy Roller with a volley of vicious punches to the chest.
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+The Holy Roller rocks Lugosi with a volley of quick punches to the solar plexus.
+The Holy Roller smacks Lugosi with a heavy left to the chest.
+Lugosi pounds The Holy Roller with a volley of nice shots to the chest!
-Lugosi tries to land a pair of left punches to the stomach, but The Holy Roller leaps aside.
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+Lugosi hurts The Holy Roller with a pair of blows to the stomach.
+The Holy Roller lands a series of punches to the solar plexus.
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+The Holy Roller pounds Lugosi with a barrage of furious punches to the chest.
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The Holy Roller tries to attack, but Lugosi hangs on until the referee separates them.
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The Holy Roller tries to attack, but Lugosi hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+The Holy Roller fires a volley of solid blows to the chest!
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+The Holy Roller grazes Lugosi with a pair of nasty punches to the stomach.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Bela Lugosi landed 17 of 34 punches, and Billy "the Holy Roller" Preacher landed 38 of 40 punches.

Billy "the Holy Roller" Preacher won the round 10-9

Billy "the Holy Roller" Preacher is winning the fight 49-46


Lugosi remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.

The Holy Roller remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.



ROUND 6

Lugosi clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
The Holy Roller is backpedaling. (using the ring)

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The Holy Roller tries to attack, but Lugosi hangs on until the referee separates them.

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The Holy Roller tries to attack, but Lugosi hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+The Holy Roller tags Lugosi with a flurry of stiff blows to the ribs.
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+The Holy Roller annoys Lugosi with a off balance straight right to the chest.
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-Lugosi attacks with a pair of punches to the ribs, but The Holy Roller stays away from it.
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The Holy Roller tries to attack, but Lugosi hangs on until the referee separates them.
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The Holy Roller tries to attack, but Lugosi hangs on until the referee separates them.
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The Holy Roller tries to attack, but Lugosi hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Lugosi hits with a pair of punches to the chest! The Holy Roller falls against the ropes!
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Bela Lugosi landed 7 of 15 punches, and Billy "the Holy Roller" Preacher landed 11 of 16 punches.

Bela Lugosi won the round 10-9

Billy "the Holy Roller" Preacher is winning the fight 58-56


Lugosi remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.

The Holy Roller grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.



ROUND 7

Lugosi grabs his opponent and pounds him. (clinching)
The Holy Roller is using the ring. (using the ring)

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+The Holy Roller fires a volley of punches to the ribs!
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-Lugosi tries a volley of shots to the ribs, but falls short.
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+The Holy Roller pounds Lugosi with a series of heavy punches to the solar plexus. Lugosi doesn't seem bothered.
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+The Holy Roller wallops Lugosi with a series of commanding punches to the solar plexus.
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+Lugosi hits with a mean hook to the solar plexus.
-Lugosi throws a volley of shots to the ribs, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
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The Holy Roller tries to attack, but Lugosi hangs on until the referee separates them.
The Holy Roller tries to attack, but Lugosi hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+The Holy Roller hits with a volley of punches to the chest. Lugosi laughs!
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+Lugosi fires a series of powerful shots to the solar plexus.
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+Lugosi lashes out with a series of stiff blows to the ribs.
+The Holy Roller pokes Lugosi with a volley of vicious punches to the stomach.
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+The Holy Roller throws a pair of punches to the chest. Lugosi beats a hasty retreat.
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-Lugosi throws a volley of blows to the solar plexus, but The Holy Roller hides behind his gloves.
+The Holy Roller tattoos Lugosi with a barrage of off balance punches to the stomach. Lugosi sneers "My grandmother can hit harder than that!"
+ The fighters exchange punches to the jaw.

BELL

According to the commentator:

Bela Lugosi landed 17 of 31 punches, and Billy "the Holy Roller" Preacher landed 36 of 40 punches.

Billy "the Holy Roller" Preacher won the round 10-9

Billy "the Holy Roller" Preacher is winning the fight 68-65


Lugosi grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.

The Holy Roller grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.



ROUND 8

Lugosi grabs his opponent and pounds him. (clinching)
The Holy Roller is backpedaling. (using the ring)

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-Lugosi charges with a series of punches to the chest, but fails to score.
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The Holy Roller tries to attack, but Lugosi hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+The Holy Roller fires a pair of solid punches to the ribs.
+The Holy Roller jars Lugosi with a flurry of shots to the ribs.
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-Lugosi lunges with a series of left shots to the solar plexus, but The Holy Roller deftly avoits it.
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+Lugosi belts The Holy Roller with a series of furious punches to the solar plexus.
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The Holy Roller tries to attack, but Lugosi hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Lugosi probes with a pair of right punches to the chest, but comes up empty.
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+Lugosi clocks The Holy Roller with a pair of furious punches to the ribs.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Bela Lugosi landed 14 of 32 punches, and Billy "the Holy Roller" Preacher landed 13 of 16 punches.

Bela Lugosi won the round 10-9

Billy "the Holy Roller" Preacher is winning the fight 77-75


Lugosi grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.

The Holy Roller grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.



ROUND 9

Lugosi is brawling. (inside)
The Holy Roller is using the ring. (using the ring)

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+The Holy Roller scores with a barrage of punches to the ribs.
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-Lugosi lunges with a right right to the temple, but comes up empty.
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-Lugosi probes with a barrage of punches to the head, but misses completely.
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+The Holy Roller throws a series of stiff punches to the solar plexus.
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+The Holy Roller thumps Lugosi with a jab to the ribs.
+The Holy Roller smashes Lugosi with a pair of nasty punches to the solar plexus! Lugosi sneers "Is that the best you can do?"
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+The Holy Roller strikes with a pair of punches to the ribs.
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+Lugosi wallops The Holy Roller with a pair of vicious shots to the nose.
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-Lugosi lashes out with a pair of shots to the jaw, but The Holy Roller beats a hasty retreat.
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+The Holy Roller connects with a series of heavy punches to the stomach.
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+The Holy Roller nails Lugosi with a pair of punches to the stomach. Lugosi hangs on until the referee breaks them up.
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+Lugosi connects with a pair of shots to the temple.
+Lugosi hurts The Holy Roller with a barrage of commanding blows to the chin!
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Bela Lugosi landed 17 of 33 punches, and Billy "the Holy Roller" Preacher landed 39 of 39 punches.

Billy "the Holy Roller" Preacher won the round 10-9

Billy "the Holy Roller" Preacher is winning the fight 87-84


Lugosi is obviously tired.

The Holy Roller is obviously tired. He has minor cut below the left eye.



ROUND 10

Lugosi grabs his opponent and pounds him. (clinching)
The Holy Roller is backpedaling. (using the ring)

The Holy Roller tries to attack, but Lugosi hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Lugosi tattoos The Holy Roller with a pair of heavy blows to the solar plexus!! The Holy Roller asks for time to wipe off the blood.
-Lugosi launches a series of right punches to the solar plexus, but is ineffective.
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+The Holy Roller attacks with a pair of heavy punches to the solar plexus.
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+The Holy Roller smashes Lugosi with a series of powerful punches to the chest.
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The Holy Roller tries to attack, but Lugosi hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Lugosi throws a volley of left punches to the ribs, but comes up empty.
+Lugosi belts The Holy Roller with a series of light punches to the stomach. The Holy Roller sneers "My little sister can hit harder than you!"
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-Lugosi launches a barrage of punches to the stomach, but The Holy Roller beats a hasty retreat.
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+The Holy Roller annoys Lugosi with a series of punches to the ribs.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Bela Lugosi landed 12 of 32 punches, and Billy "the Holy Roller" Preacher landed 16 of 16 punches.

Bela Lugosi won the round 10-9

Billy "the Holy Roller" Preacher is winning the fight 96-94


Lugosi is slowing down.

The Holy Roller is obviously tired. He has minor cut below the left eye.



ROUND 11

Lugosi grabs his opponent and pounds him. (clinching)
The Holy Roller is using the ring. (using the ring)

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+The Holy Roller belts Lugosi with a volley of strong punches to the chest.
-Lugosi attempts a right uppercut to the ribs, but fails to score.
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+The Holy Roller takes charge with a series of nice punches to the ribs. Lugosi doesn't seem bothered.
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+Lugosi lands a flurry of solid shots to the chest.
The Holy Roller tries to attack, but Lugosi hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+The Holy Roller tags Lugosi with a flurry of loud punches to the chest. Lugosi covers up.
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The Holy Roller tries to attack, but Lugosi hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+The Holy Roller connects with a series of punches to the ribs.
+Lugosi takes charge with a volley of powerful shots to the ribs.
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+The Holy Roller lands a volley of punches to the solar plexus.
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-Lugosi lashes out with a volley of left blows to the chest, but The Holy Roller takes it in the forearms.
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-Lugosi throws a barrage of shots to the ribs, but comes up empty.
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-Lugosi throws a series of left shots to the solar plexus, but The Holy Roller steps aside and laughs.
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+Lugosi lashes out with a barrage of powerful blows to the ribs.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Bela Lugosi landed 16 of 34 punches, and Billy "the Holy Roller" Preacher landed 34 of 44 punches.

Billy "the Holy Roller" Preacher won the round 10-9

Billy "the Holy Roller" Preacher is winning the fight 106-103


Lugosi is slowing down.

The Holy Roller is obviously tired. He has minor cut below the left eye.



ROUND 12

Lugosi grabs his opponent and pounds him. (clinching)
The Holy Roller is backpedaling. (using the ring)

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-Lugosi lunges with a jab to the chest, but The Holy Roller steps aside and laughs.
+Lugosi throws a barrage of stinging shots to the chest. The Holy Roller sneers "Is that the best you can do?"
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-Lugosi attempts a flurry of shots to the stomach, but is ineffective.
-Lugosi lashes out with a right hook to the chest, but The Holy Roller deftly avoits it.
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-Lugosi probes with a flurry of punches to the chest, but The Holy Roller leaps aside.
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+The Holy Roller catches Lugosi with a pair of punches to the jaw.
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The Holy Roller tries to attack, but Lugosi hangs on until the referee separates them.
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The Holy Roller tries to attack, but Lugosi hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Lugosi whacks The Holy Roller with a pair of solid punches to the solar plexus.
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+The Holy Roller backs up Lugosi with a pair of blows to the chin. Lugosi backpedals to his own corner.
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-Lugosi attacks with a left hook to the ribs, but goes wide.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Bela Lugosi landed 11 of 33 punches, and Billy "the Holy Roller" Preacher landed 8 of 8 punches.

Bela Lugosi won the round 10-9

Billy "the Holy Roller" Preacher is winning the fight 115-113


Lugosi is slowing down.

The Holy Roller is obviously tired. He has minor cut below the left eye.




The judges decisions are:


Judge Guimond scores the fight as follows:

Round 1: Billy "the Holy Roller" Preacher 10-9
Round 2: Billy "the Holy Roller" Preacher 10-9
Round 3: Billy "the Holy Roller" Preacher 10-9
Round 4: Bela Lugosi 10-9
Round 5: Billy "the Holy Roller" Preacher 10-9
Round 6: Bela Lugosi 10-9
Round 7: Billy "the Holy Roller" Preacher 10-9
Round 8: Bela Lugosi 10-9
Round 9: Billy "the Holy Roller" Preacher 10-9
Round 10: Bela Lugosi 10-9
Round 11: Billy "the Holy Roller" Preacher 10-9
Round 12: Bela Lugosi 10-9

Total Score: Billy "the Holy Roller" Preacher 115-113


Judge Leinbach scores the fight as follows:

Round 1: Billy "the Holy Roller" Preacher 10-9
Round 2: Billy "the Holy Roller" Preacher 10-9
Round 3: Billy "the Holy Roller" Preacher 10-9
Round 4: Bela Lugosi 10-9
Round 5: Billy "the Holy Roller" Preacher 10-9
Round 6: Bela Lugosi 10-9
Round 7: Billy "the Holy Roller" Preacher 10-9
Round 8: Bela Lugosi 10-9
Round 9: Billy "the Holy Roller" Preacher 10-9
Round 10: A 10-10 tie.
Round 11: Billy "the Holy Roller" Preacher 10-9
Round 12: Bela Lugosi 10-9

Total Score: Billy "the Holy Roller" Preacher 116-113


Larry Holmes scores the fight as follows:

Round 1: Billy "the Holy Roller" Preacher 10-9
Round 2: Billy "the Holy Roller" Preacher 10-9
Round 3: Billy "the Holy Roller" Preacher 10-9
Round 4: Bela Lugosi 10-9
Round 5: Billy "the Holy Roller" Preacher 10-9
Round 6: Bela Lugosi 10-9
Round 7: Billy "the Holy Roller" Preacher 10-9
Round 8: Bela Lugosi 10-9
Round 9: Billy "the Holy Roller" Preacher 10-9
Round 10: Bela Lugosi 10-9
Round 11: Billy "the Holy Roller" Preacher 10-9
Round 12: Bela Lugosi 10-9

Total Score: Billy "the Holy Roller" Preacher 115-113

Billy "the Holy Roller" Preacher wins by decision!