Public Fight Report
(Heavyweight) Sizemore Makhathinigo defeated Duke "Marion" Morrison by unanimous decision: 120-108, 120-108, 120-108.Match Friday, April 02, 1999In this corner, standing 6 feet and 9 inches (206 centimeters) tall weighing in at 235 pounds (107 kilograms) is Sizemore Makhathinigo!!
In this corner, standing 6 feet and 2 inches (188 centimeters) tall weighing in at 238 pounds (108 kilograms) is Duke "Marion" Morrison!!
The referee for this bout will be Joe Cortez.
ROUND 1
Makhathinigo stays outside and uses his jab.
Marion clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
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Makhathinigo tries to attack, but Marion hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Makhathinigo tries to attack, but Marion hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Makhathinigo punches Marion with a volley of glancing punches to the temple.
-Marion lashes out with a flurry of blows to the chin, but flails uselessly.
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+Makhathinigo hits with a barrage of furious punches to the eye.
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Makhathinigo tries to attack, but Marion hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Marion thumps Makhathinigo with a series of powerful punches to the eye.
+Marion throws a series of blows to the eye. Makhathinigo falls against the ropes!
-Marion charges with a barrage of right shots to the temple, but Makhathinigo stays away from it.
+Marion lands a barrage of painful punches to the chin.
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-Makhathinigo lunges with a flurry of punches to the face, but Marion ducks.
-Makhathinigo fires a series of left punches to the nose, but to no avail.
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+Marion tags Makhathinigo with a pair of shots to the mouth. Makhathinigo beats a hasty retreat.
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-Marion launches a right straight right to the nose, but Makhathinigo covers himself well.
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+Makhathinigo staggers Marion with a pair of punches to the nose. Marion laughs!
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-Marion attempts a barrage of blows to the jaw, but is ineffective.
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Makhathinigo tries to attack, but Marion hangs on until the referee separates them.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Sizemore Makhathinigo landed 23 of 33 punches, and Duke "Marion" Morrison landed 17 of 38 punches.
Sizemore Makhathinigo won the round 10-9
Sizemore Makhathinigo is winning the fight 10-9
Makhathinigo doesn't want to stop fighting!
Marion doesn't want to stop fighting!
ROUND 2
Makhathinigo stays outside and uses his jab.
Marion clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
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Makhathinigo tries to attack, but Marion hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Marion lashes out with a barrage of shots to the chest, but Makhathinigo quickly backs away.
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+Makhathinigo jars Marion with a barrage of punches to the temple.
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+Makhathinigo hits with a series of powerful punches to the temple!!
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Makhathinigo tries to attack, but Marion hangs on until the referee separates them.
Makhathinigo tries to attack, but Marion hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Makhathinigo lands a pair of punches to the eye. Marion shakes his head to clear it.
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+Makhathinigo shakes Marion with a mean jab to the chin.
-Marion attempts a barrage of shots to the chest, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
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+Marion drills Makhathinigo with a barrage of wild shots to the chest.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Sizemore Makhathinigo landed 25 of 31 punches, and Duke "Marion" Morrison landed 11 of 24 punches.
Sizemore Makhathinigo won the round 10-9
Sizemore Makhathinigo is winning the fight 20-18
Makhathinigo doesn't even want to rest!
Marion doesn't even want to rest!
ROUND 3
Makhathinigo stays outside and uses his jab.
Marion clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
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Makhathinigo tries to attack, but Marion hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Makhathinigo tries to attack, but Marion hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Makhathinigo tries to attack, but Marion hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Marion strikes with a barrage of wild punches to the solar plexus!!
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+Makhathinigo attacks with a pair of punches to the jaw.
-Marion lashes out with a series of shots to the ribs, but misses.
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Makhathinigo tries to attack, but Marion hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Makhathinigo jolts Marion with a barrage of mean punches to the chin.
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+Makhathinigo staggers Marion with a volley of punches to the face. Marion backpedals to his own corner.
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+Makhathinigo tosses a volley of blows to the temple.
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+Makhathinigo smacks Marion with a volley of heavy punches to the ribs.
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-Marion throws a flurry of shots to the ribs, but Makhathinigo ducks just in time.
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+Makhathinigo whacks Marion with a volley of off balance punches to the eye.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Sizemore Makhathinigo landed 24 of 34 punches, and Duke "Marion" Morrison landed 8 of 22 punches.
Sizemore Makhathinigo won the round 10-9
Sizemore Makhathinigo is winning the fight 30-27
Makhathinigo doesn't even want to rest!
Marion doesn't even want to rest!
ROUND 4
Makhathinigo stays outside and uses his jab.
Marion grabs his opponent and pounds him. (clinching)
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-Marion tries a left hook to the chest, but he's too slow.
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+Makhathinigo lands a flurry of solid punches to the nose!
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+Makhathinigo thumps Marion with a volley of punches to the eye.
-Marion charges with a cross to the solar plexus, but he's too slow.
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Makhathinigo tries to attack, but Marion hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Marion lashes out with a pair of left punches to the solar plexus, but Makhathinigo ties him up.
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+Marion annoys Makhathinigo with a pair of quick shots to the chest! Makhathinigo asks for time to wipe off the blood.
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Makhathinigo tries to attack, but Marion hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Makhathinigo lashes out with a series of loud punches to the temple.
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+Marion tosses a series of blows to the solar plexus.
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Makhathinigo tries to attack, but Marion hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Makhathinigo tattoos Marion with a series of punches to the jaw.
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+Marion tosses a series of glancing blows to the ribs!!
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+Makhathinigo pounds Marion with a volley of mean punches to the stomach!!
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Sizemore Makhathinigo landed 23 of 34 punches, and Duke "Marion" Morrison landed 12 of 28 punches.
Sizemore Makhathinigo won the round 10-9
Sizemore Makhathinigo is winning the fight 40-36
Makhathinigo remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
Marion remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
ROUND 5
Makhathinigo stays outside and uses his jab.
Marion grabs his opponent and pounds him. (clinching)
-Marion launches a flurry of shots to the solar plexus, but Makhathinigo backs out of it.
+Makhathinigo annoys Marion with a barrage of hard punches to the face.
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-Marion attempts a volley of blows to the solar plexus, but Makhathinigo hides behind his gloves.
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-Marion charges with a barrage of left punches to the stomach, but Makhathinigo narrowly avoids it
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-Marion paws a flurry of left punches to the chest, but comes up empty.
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+Makhathinigo hits with a barrage of punches to the stomach. Marion seems wobbly!
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+Marion connects with a uppercut to the chest. Makhathinigo sneers "Is that the best you can do?"
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Makhathinigo tries to attack, but Marion hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Marion fires a volley of punches to the chest, but Makhathinigo beats a hasty retreat.
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Makhathinigo tries to attack, but Marion hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Makhathinigo tattoos Marion with a pair of punches to the eye.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Sizemore Makhathinigo landed 19 of 23 punches, and Duke "Marion" Morrison landed 11 of 29 punches.
Sizemore Makhathinigo won the round 10-9
Sizemore Makhathinigo is winning the fight 50-45
Makhathinigo grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.
Marion remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
ROUND 6
Makhathinigo stays outside and uses his jab.
Marion grabs his opponent and pounds him. (clinching)
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+Marion tosses a barrage of blows to the chest. Makhathinigo hangs on until the referee breaks them up.
+Makhathinigo throws a volley of punches to the chin.
-Marion paws a pair of left punches to the solar plexus, but Makhathinigo hides behind his gloves.
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+Makhathinigo belts Marion with a series of mean blows to the eye!! Marion ignores it.
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Makhathinigo tries to attack, but Marion hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Marion throws a series of blows to the ribs, but Makhathinigo narrowly avoids it
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Makhathinigo tries to attack, but Marion hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Makhathinigo tags Marion with a series of punches to the eye.
+Marion annoys Makhathinigo with a flurry of off balance blows to the stomach.
-Marion fires a volley of punches to the chest, but Makhathinigo deftly avoits it.
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-Makhathinigo attempts a jab to the chin, but Marion narrowly avoids it
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-Marion lashes out with a series of left punches to the solar plexus, but goes wide.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Sizemore Makhathinigo landed 18 of 21 punches, and Duke "Marion" Morrison landed 11 of 34 punches.
Sizemore Makhathinigo won the round 10-9
Sizemore Makhathinigo is winning the fight 60-54
Makhathinigo grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.
Marion remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
ROUND 7
Makhathinigo stays outside and uses his jab.
Marion fights inside. (inside)
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+Makhathinigo attacks with a barrage of punches to the eye!
+Makhathinigo wakes up the fans with a series of painful punches to the nose!! Marion sneers "Is that the best you can do?"
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-Marion probes with a pair of shots to the solar plexus, but fails to score.
-Marion throws a barrage of shots to the solar plexus, but Makhathinigo stays away from it.
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+Marion punches Makhathinigo with a volley of off balance shots to the ribs.
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+Makhathinigo belts Marion with a pair of punches to the eye.
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+Makhathinigo hits with a flurry of off balance punches to the nose.
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-Marion paws a left hook to the ribs, but fails to score.
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-Marion probes with a series of shots to the ribs, but goes wide.
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+Marion tags Makhathinigo with a mean straight right to the stomach. Makhathinigo backpedals to his own corner.
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+Marion wakes up the fans with a flurry of shots to the chest.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Sizemore Makhathinigo landed 22 of 22 punches, and Duke "Marion" Morrison landed 16 of 43 punches.
Sizemore Makhathinigo won the round 10-9
Sizemore Makhathinigo is winning the fight 70-63
Makhathinigo grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.
Marion grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool. He has cut above the right eye.
ROUND 8
Makhathinigo stays outside and uses his jab.
Marion fights inside. (inside)
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+Makhathinigo hits with a volley of powerful punches to the head.
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+Makhathinigo connects with a heavy hook to the stomach.
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+Makhathinigo pounds Marion with a flurry of vicious punches to the jaw. Marion beats a hasty retreat.
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+Makhathinigo fires a pair of nice punches to the nose! Marion ignores it.
-Marion attempts a volley of punches to the jaw, but he's too slow.
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-Marion tries a volley of right shots to the temple, but fails to score.
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-Marion tries to land a flurry of punches to the mouth, but Makhathinigo stays away from it.
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+Marion jolts Makhathinigo with a hook to the eye.
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+Marion grazes Makhathinigo with a series of loud punches to the nose.
+Makhathinigo tosses a furious uppercut to the temple.
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-Marion tries a barrage of blows to the eye, but comes up empty.
-Marion attacks with a volley of left punches to the nose, but goes wide.
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-Marion paws a volley of right punches to the head, but Makhathinigo ties him up.
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+Makhathinigo smacks Marion with a flurry of punches to the face.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Sizemore Makhathinigo landed 29 of 31 punches, and Duke "Marion" Morrison landed 14 of 41 punches.
Sizemore Makhathinigo won the round 10-9
Sizemore Makhathinigo is winning the fight 80-72
Makhathinigo is obviously tired.
Marion grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool. He has cut above the right eye.
ROUND 9
Makhathinigo stays outside and uses his jab.
Marion fights inside. (inside)
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-Marion throws a series of left shots to the head, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
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+Makhathinigo hits with a volley of quick shots to the ribs. Marion ignores it.
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-Marion attempts a pair of right shots to the head, but Makhathinigo hides behind his gloves.
+Makhathinigo staggers Marion with a pair of glancing punches to the mouth.
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-Marion probes with a barrage of punches to the head, but comes up empty.
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-Marion paws a pair of punches to the jaw, but Makhathinigo backs out of it.
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+Makhathinigo lands a barrage of punches to the nose!! Marion grimaces in pain.
-Marion probes with a flurry of left shots to the temple, but loses his balance.
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-Marion paws a volley of shots to the eye, but falls short.
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+Makhathinigo fires a volley of quick punches to the face.
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+Makhathinigo tattoos Marion with a wild roundhouse to the mouth.
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+Marion annoys Makhathinigo with a barrage of nasty blows to the eye.
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+Marion connects with a barrage of commanding shots to the face.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Sizemore Makhathinigo landed 29 of 30 punches, and Duke "Marion" Morrison landed 12 of 39 punches.
Sizemore Makhathinigo won the round 10-9
Sizemore Makhathinigo is winning the fight 90-81
Makhathinigo is obviously tired. He has a bloody mouth.
Marion grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool. He has cut above the right eye.
ROUND 10
Makhathinigo stays outside and uses his jab.
Marion is brawling. (inside)
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-Marion probes with a hook to the face, but Makhathinigo steps aside and laughs.
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-Marion charges with a series of blows to the eye, but Makhathinigo backs out of it.
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+Makhathinigo hits with a sweeping right to the jaw!!
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+Makhathinigo jolts Marion with a series of commanding punches to the mouth.
+Marion jars Makhathinigo with a pair of wild punches to the face!
-Marion attempts a series of right punches to the temple, but only hits air.
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-Marion probes with a flurry of punches to the mouth, but falls short.
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+Makhathinigo throws a barrage of blows to the head.
-Marion fires a flurry of right blows to the temple, but Makhathinigo quickly backs away.
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-Makhathinigo attempts a pair of punches to the nose, but comes up empty.
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+Makhathinigo thumps Marion with a series of shots to the mouth.
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+Marion scores with a barrage of solid blows to the chin.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Sizemore Makhathinigo landed 25 of 30 punches, and Duke "Marion" Morrison landed 12 of 39 punches.
Sizemore Makhathinigo won the round 10-9
Sizemore Makhathinigo is winning the fight 100-90
Makhathinigo is obviously tired. He has a bloody mouth.
Marion is obviously tired. He has cut above the right eye.
ROUND 11
Makhathinigo stays outside and uses his jab.
Marion is brawling. (inside)
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+Makhathinigo nails Marion with a barrage of blows to the chin.
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-Marion lashes out with a series of punches to the mouth, but loses his balance.
-Makhathinigo attempts a volley of right punches to the chin, but to no avail.
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-Marion attempts a left roundhouse to the head, but falls short.
+Marion nails Makhathinigo with a barrage of nice blows to the temple. Makhathinigo is hurt!
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-Marion probes with a series of right blows to the temple, but goes wide.
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+Makhathinigo connects with a mean straight right to the mouth.
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+Marion throws a right to the chin.
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-Marion tries to land a right right to the temple, but Makhathinigo covers himself well.
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+Makhathinigo connects with a volley of loud punches to the nose.
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+Makhathinigo stuns Marion with a volley of strong punches to the face. Marion doesn't notice.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Sizemore Makhathinigo landed 24 of 32 punches, and Duke "Marion" Morrison landed 14 of 41 punches.
Sizemore Makhathinigo won the round 10-9
Sizemore Makhathinigo is winning the fight 110-99
Makhathinigo is obviously tired. He has a bloody mouth.
Marion is obviously tired. He has gash above the right eye.
ROUND 12
Makhathinigo stays outside and uses his jab.
Marion is brawling. (inside)
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-Marion tries a series of punches to the chin, but Makhathinigo narrowly avoids it
+Makhathinigo connects with a flurry of vicious punches to the mouth.
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-Marion fires a series of punches to the jaw, but to no avail.
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-Marion throws a volley of blows to the nose, but fails to score.
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+Makhathinigo rocks Marion with a jab to the face.
+Makhathinigo backs up Marion with a series of punches to the face.
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-Marion probes with a volley of punches to the eye, but he's too slow.
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-Marion lunges with a series of right shots to the head, but Makhathinigo stays away from it.
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+Marion fires a series of shots to the mouth.
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+Makhathinigo hits with a wild cross to the face. Marion doesn't seem bothered.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Sizemore Makhathinigo landed 31 of 32 punches, and Duke "Marion" Morrison landed 9 of 40 punches.
Sizemore Makhathinigo won the round 10-9
Sizemore Makhathinigo is winning the fight 120-108
Makhathinigo is obviously tired. He has swelling above the right eye. He has a bloody mouth.
Marion is slowing down. He has gash above the right eye.
The judges decisions are:
Judge Guimond scores the fight as follows:
Round 1: Sizemore Makhathinigo 10-9
Round 2: Sizemore Makhathinigo 10-9
Round 3: Sizemore Makhathinigo 10-9
Round 4: Sizemore Makhathinigo 10-9
Round 5: Sizemore Makhathinigo 10-9
Round 6: Sizemore Makhathinigo 10-9
Round 7: Sizemore Makhathinigo 10-9
Round 8: Sizemore Makhathinigo 10-9
Round 9: Sizemore Makhathinigo 10-9
Round 10: Sizemore Makhathinigo 10-9
Round 11: Sizemore Makhathinigo 10-9
Round 12: Sizemore Makhathinigo 10-9
Total Score: Sizemore Makhathinigo 120-108
Judge Leinbach scores the fight as follows:
Round 1: Sizemore Makhathinigo 10-9
Round 2: Sizemore Makhathinigo 10-9
Round 3: Sizemore Makhathinigo 10-9
Round 4: Sizemore Makhathinigo 10-9
Round 5: Sizemore Makhathinigo 10-9
Round 6: Sizemore Makhathinigo 10-9
Round 7: Sizemore Makhathinigo 10-9
Round 8: Sizemore Makhathinigo 10-9
Round 9: Sizemore Makhathinigo 10-9
Round 10: Sizemore Makhathinigo 10-9
Round 11: Sizemore Makhathinigo 10-9
Round 12: Sizemore Makhathinigo 10-9
Total Score: Sizemore Makhathinigo 120-108
Christy Martin scores the fight as follows:
Round 1: Sizemore Makhathinigo 10-9
Round 2: Sizemore Makhathinigo 10-9
Round 3: Sizemore Makhathinigo 10-9
Round 4: Sizemore Makhathinigo 10-9
Round 5: Sizemore Makhathinigo 10-9
Round 6: Sizemore Makhathinigo 10-9
Round 7: Sizemore Makhathinigo 10-9
Round 8: Sizemore Makhathinigo 10-9
Round 9: Sizemore Makhathinigo 10-9
Round 10: Sizemore Makhathinigo 10-9
Round 11: Sizemore Makhathinigo 10-9
Round 12: Sizemore Makhathinigo 10-9
Total Score: Sizemore Makhathinigo 120-108
Sizemore Makhathinigo wins by decision!
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