Public Fight Report
(Heavyweight) Duke "Marion" Morrison defeated Sizemore Makhathinigo by knockout (KO) in round 10.Match Friday, June 09, 2000In this corner, standing 6 feet and 9 inches (206 centimeters) tall weighing in at 228 pounds (103 kilograms) is Sizemore Makhathinigo!!
In this corner, standing 6 feet and 2 inches (188 centimeters) tall weighing in at 251 pounds (114 kilograms) is Duke "Marion" Morrison!!
The referee for this bout will be Richard Steele.
ROUND 1
Makhathinigo clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Marion clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
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-Marion tries a right hook to the jaw, but only hits air.
Marion tries to attack, but Makhathinigo hangs on until the referee separates them.
Marion tries to attack, but Makhathinigo hangs on until the referee separates them.
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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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Marion tries to attack, but Makhathinigo hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Makhathinigo launches a flurry of punches to the eye, but falls short.
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Marion tries to attack, but Makhathinigo hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Marion smacks Makhathinigo with a volley of stiff blows to the eye.
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Makhathinigo tries to attack, but Marion hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Makhathinigo clocks Marion with a pair of furious punches to the nose.
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+Marion fires a hook to the mouth.
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-Marion lashes out with a pair of shots to the nose, but Makhathinigo stays away from it.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Sizemore Makhathinigo landed 9 of 15 punches, and Duke "Marion" Morrison landed 11 of 23 punches.
Duke "Marion" Morrison won the round 10-9
Duke "Marion" Morrison is winning the fight 10-9
Makhathinigo doesn't want to stop fighting!
Marion doesn't want to stop fighting!
ROUND 2
Makhathinigo fights inside. (inside)
Marion clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
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+Makhathinigo hits with a volley of stinging punches to the eye.
-Marion fires a barrage of punches to the face, but Makhathinigo quickly backs away.
-Makhathinigo attempts a pair of blows to the jaw, but Marion quickly backs away.
+Makhathinigo tosses a barrage of strong blows to the chin.
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-Makhathinigo charges with a barrage of shots to the face, but Marion steps aside.
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Makhathinigo tries to attack, but Marion hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Marion attacks with a barrage of powerful blows to the temple!
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-Makhathinigo launches a barrage of left blows to the chin, but fails to score.
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+Makhathinigo lands a barrage of heavy punches to the head.
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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 pounds Makhathinigo with a series of solid punches to the jaw!! Makhathinigo falls against the ropes!
Marion lands a slow motion right uppercut and Makhathinigo hurtles to the canvas!!
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Makhathinigo struggles to his feet and the fight goes on.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Sizemore Makhathinigo landed 17 of 32 punches, and Duke "Marion" Morrison landed 12 of 24 punches.
Duke "Marion" Morrison won the round 10-8
Duke "Marion" Morrison is winning the fight 20-17
Makhathinigo doesn't even want to rest! He has swelling above the left eye.
Marion doesn't want to stop fighting!
ROUND 3
Makhathinigo is backpedaling. (using the ring)
Marion clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
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-Marion fires a barrage of punches to the jaw, but Makhathinigo leaps aside.
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-Marion lashes out with a barrage of punches to the head, but misses.
Makhathinigo tries to attack, but Marion hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Makhathinigo shakes Marion with a pair of vicious punches to the temple. Marion gets mad!
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Makhathinigo tries to attack, but Marion hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Makhathinigo jars Marion with a flurry of stinging punches to the stomach.
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-Marion probes with a series of blows to the jaw, but Makhathinigo narrowly avoids it
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-Makhathinigo attacks with a flurry of shots to the nose, but Marion leaps aside.
+Makhathinigo annoys Marion with a barrage of glancing punches to the chest. Marion grimaces in pain.
+Marion hurts Makhathinigo with a volley of shots to the jaw.
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Makhathinigo tries to attack, but Marion hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Marion throws a pair of shots to the chin, but goes wide.
Makhathinigo tries to attack, but Marion hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Makhathinigo lands a flurry of stinging punches to the head.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Sizemore Makhathinigo landed 19 of 33 punches, and Duke "Marion" Morrison landed 8 of 26 punches.
Sizemore Makhathinigo won the round 10-9
Duke "Marion" Morrison is winning the fight 29-27
Makhathinigo remains standing while the trainer wipes him down. He has swelling above the left eye.
Marion doesn't even want to rest!
ROUND 4
Makhathinigo is backpedaling. (using the ring)
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 tries a series of right shots to the temple, but Makhathinigo stays away from it.
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+Makhathinigo belts Marion with a pair of punches to the chest. Marion sneers "My grandmother can hit harder than that!"
-Marion launches a left roundhouse to the temple, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
Makhathinigo tries to attack, but Marion hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Makhathinigo probes with a volley of shots to the ribs, but Marion ties him up.
-Marion lashes out with a series of punches to the nose, but Makhathinigo hides behind his gloves.
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Makhathinigo tries to attack, but Marion hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Marion smashes Makhathinigo with a barrage of nice punches to the temple.
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-Marion attacks with a flurry of punches to the chin, but misses completely.
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Makhathinigo tries to attack, but Marion hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Makhathinigo hits with a barrage of punches to the eye. Marion doesn't seem bothered.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Sizemore Makhathinigo landed 18 of 32 punches, and Duke "Marion" Morrison landed 7 of 23 punches.
Duke "Marion" Morrison won the round 10-9
Duke "Marion" Morrison is winning the fight 39-36
Makhathinigo remains standing while the trainer wipes him down. He has swelling above the left eye.
Marion doesn't even want to rest!
ROUND 5
Makhathinigo is backpedaling. (using the ring)
Marion clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
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-Marion attempts a flurry of shots to the temple, but Makhathinigo beats a hasty retreat.
+Makhathinigo hits with a series of nasty punches to the chest. Marion sneers "My grandmother can hit harder than that!"
+Makhathinigo hammers Marion with a off balance right to the chin.
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-Makhathinigo attacks with a straight right to the jaw, but Marion takes it in the forearms.
+Marion stuns Makhathinigo with a series of punches to the eye.
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-Marion tries to land a right left to the mouth, but flails uselessly.
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-Marion probes with a series of left blows to the temple, but goes wide.
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Makhathinigo tries to attack, but Marion hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Makhathinigo backs up Marion with a flurry of heavy punches to the solar plexus.
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Makhathinigo tries to attack, but Marion hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Makhathinigo connects with a series of blows to the eye!! Marion falls against the ropes!
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+Makhathinigo staggers Marion with a solid right to the jaw.
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+Makhathinigo punches Marion with a jab to the head. Marion laughs!
+Makhathinigo belts Marion with a volley of punches to the jaw.
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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.
+Marion hurts Makhathinigo with a barrage of painful punches to the face. Makhathinigo sneers "My little sister can hit harder than you!"
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Sizemore Makhathinigo landed 33 of 47 punches, and Duke "Marion" Morrison landed 9 of 33 punches.
Sizemore Makhathinigo won the round 10-9
Duke "Marion" Morrison is winning the fight 48-46
Makhathinigo grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool. He has swelling above the left eye.
Marion doesn't even want to rest!
ROUND 6
Makhathinigo is backpedaling. (using the ring)
Marion clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
+Makhathinigo tattoos Marion with a jab to the ribs.
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-Marion attempts a volley of left shots to the eye, but Makhathinigo ducks.
+Makhathinigo catches Marion with a series of quick punches to the head.
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+Makhathinigo wallops Marion with a pair of glancing punches to the mouth.
-Makhathinigo attempts a series of punches to the ribs, but fails to score.
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+Marion solidly lands a series of strong blows to the face! Makhathinigo grimaces in pain.
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Makhathinigo tries to attack, but Marion hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Makhathinigo throws a sweeping right to the chest, but comes up empty.
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Makhathinigo tries to attack, but Marion hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Makhathinigo smashes Marion with a series of vicious punches to the chin. Marion sneers "My little sister can hit harder than you!"
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+Makhathinigo suprises Marion with a barrage of blows to the temple. Marion seems wobbly!
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-Marion tries to land a series of punches to the head, but Makhathinigo ducks.
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Makhathinigo tries to attack, but Marion hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Makhathinigo throws a flurry of off balance punches to the chin. Marion ignores it.
-Marion tries to land a pair of punches to the eye, but Makhathinigo steps aside and laughs.
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Makhathinigo tries to attack, but Marion hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Marion fires a series of blows to the mouth, but Makhathinigo backs out of it.
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-Marion tries to land a flurry of punches to the temple, but Makhathinigo steps aside.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Sizemore Makhathinigo landed 29 of 52 punches, and Duke "Marion" Morrison landed 10 of 33 punches.
Sizemore Makhathinigo won the round 10-9
Duke "Marion" Morrison is winning the fight 57-56
Makhathinigo grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool. He has swelling above the left eye.
Marion doesn't even want to rest!
ROUND 7
Makhathinigo fights inside. (inside)
Marion grabs his opponent and pounds him. (clinching)
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-Makhathinigo lunges with a barrage of punches to the head, but Marion escapes.
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-Marion lashes out with a flurry of left punches to the eye, but only hits air.
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-Marion fires a volley of shots to the head, but Makhathinigo ducks just in time.
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+Makhathinigo hits Marion with a pair of hard shots to the nose. Marion retreats to the far corner.
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Makhathinigo tries to attack, but Marion hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Makhathinigo jolts Marion with a barrage of furious blows to the eye. Marion asks for time to wipe off the blood.
+Makhathinigo nails Marion with a volley of blows to the nose.
+Marion strikes with a pair of shots to the eye.
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Makhathinigo tries to attack, but Marion hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Makhathinigo pops Marion with a series of quick shots to the eye. Marion sneers "My little sister can hit harder than you!"
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+Marion stuns Makhathinigo with a vicious left to the face!!
+Marion fires a pair of vicious blows to the mouth.
Marion lands a bone crushing smash to the jaw and Makhathinigo goes down!!
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Makhathinigo struggles to his feet and the fight goes on.
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+Marion clocks Makhathinigo with a pair of punches to the eye.
Marion lands a ferocious smash to the jaw and Makhathinigo staggers. He reaches for the ropes ... and misses -- Flop!!
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Makhathinigo struggles to his feet and the fight goes on.
-Marion lashes out with a flurry of shots to the temple, but Makhathinigo backs out of it.
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-Makhathinigo probes with a right hook to the mouth, but Marion backs out of it.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Sizemore Makhathinigo landed 10 of 23 punches, and Duke "Marion" Morrison landed 15 of 33 punches.
Duke "Marion" Morrison won the round 10-7
Duke "Marion" Morrison is winning the fight 67-63
Makhathinigo is obviously tired. He has swelling above the right eye. He has swelling above the left eye. He has a bloody lip.
Marion doesn't even want to rest!
ROUND 8
Makhathinigo is backpedaling. (using the ring)
Marion grabs his opponent and pounds him. (clinching)
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+Marion wallops Makhathinigo with a glancing hook to the face. Makhathinigo sneers "Is that the best you can do?"
Makhathinigo tries to attack, but Marion hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Marion attacks with a pair of left shots to the eye, but Makhathinigo escapes.
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-Makhathinigo lashes out with a volley of punches to the solar plexus, but Marion steps aside.
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-Marion throws a pair of blows to the chin, but only hits air.
+Makhathinigo throws a volley of wild punches to the chest.
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+Makhathinigo grazes Marion with a volley of punches to the ribs. Marion ignores it.
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-Marion throws a right jab to the nose, but to no avail.
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Makhathinigo tries to attack, but Marion hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Makhathinigo hits Marion with a pair of punches to the temple.
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.
+Makhathinigo tosses a series of nasty punches to the head.
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-Makhathinigo launches a pair of punches to the nose, but only hits air.
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+Marion stuns Makhathinigo with a series of punches to the nose.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Sizemore Makhathinigo landed 19 of 49 punches, and Duke "Marion" Morrison landed 13 of 32 punches.
Duke "Marion" Morrison won the round 10-9
Duke "Marion" Morrison is winning the fight 77-72
Makhathinigo is slowing down. He has minor cut below the right eye. He has swelling above the right eye. He has swelling above the left eye. He has a bloody lip.
Marion doesn't even want to rest!
ROUND 9
Makhathinigo is backpedaling. (using the ring)
Marion grabs his opponent and pounds him. (clinching)
-Marion attempts a volley of punches to the nose, but misses completely.
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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 attacks with a flurry of right punches to the chin, but Marion backs out of it.
+Makhathinigo hits with a volley of solid punches to the chin.
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+Marion jolts Makhathinigo with a series of solid shots to the head. Makhathinigo hangs on until the referee breaks them up.
+Makhathinigo pounds Marion with a flurry of wild punches to the solar plexus! Marion doesn't notice.
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Makhathinigo tries to attack, but Marion hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Marion charges with a pair of right blows to the nose, but falls short.
+Marion thumps Makhathinigo with a series of blows to the head!
Marion lands a terrific right hook and Makhathinigo's knees buckle -- he topples to the canvas!!
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Makhathinigo struggles to his feet and the fight goes on.
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Makhathinigo tries to attack, but Marion hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Marion attempts a series of shots to the chin, but flails uselessly.
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-Makhathinigo launches a flurry of right punches to the stomach, but Marion blocks.
+Makhathinigo hammers Marion with a heavy jab to the chin.
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+Marion thumps Makhathinigo with a volley of stiff shots to the head. Makhathinigo laughs!
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+Makhathinigo annoys Marion with a heavy cross to the ribs.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Sizemore Makhathinigo landed 22 of 50 punches, and Duke "Marion" Morrison landed 12 of 32 punches.
Duke "Marion" Morrison won the round 10-8
Duke "Marion" Morrison is winning the fight 87-80
Makhathinigo is slowing down. He has minor cut below the right eye. He has swelling above the right eye. He has swelling above the left eye. He has a bloody lip.
Marion doesn't even want to rest!
ROUND 10
Makhathinigo is backpedaling. (using the ring)
Marion fights inside. (inside)
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+Marion fires a pair of furious blows to the mouth!
-Makhathinigo attempts a barrage of punches to the jaw, but to no avail.
+Makhathinigo smacks Marion with a series of hard punches to the mouth.
-Makhathinigo lunges with a barrage of right punches to the nose, but misses.
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+Marion hits with a left to the nose. Makhathinigo backpedals to his own corner.
-Makhathinigo launches a pair of punches to the face, but he's too slow.
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-Makhathinigo fires a pair of left punches to the chin, but Marion hides behind his gloves.
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+Marion lands a pair of shots to the chin.
Marion lands a lightning left cross to the jaw and Makhathinigo is knocked off his feet!!
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TEN
He's Out!
Duke "Marion" Morrison wins by a Knock Out!!
BELL
Makhathinigo looks exhausted. He has cut below the right eye. He has swelling above the right eye. He has the left eye swollen shut. He has a bloody lip.
Marion doesn't even want to rest!
Judge Guimond had the fight scored as follows:
Round 1: Duke "Marion" Morrison 10-9
Round 2: Duke "Marion" Morrison 10-8
Round 3: Duke "Marion" Morrison 10-9
Round 4: Duke "Marion" Morrison 10-9
Round 5: Sizemore Makhathinigo 10-9
Round 6: Sizemore Makhathinigo 10-9
Round 7: Duke "Marion" Morrison 10-7
Round 8: Duke "Marion" Morrison 10-9
Round 9: Duke "Marion" Morrison 10-8
Judge Leinbach had the fight scored as follows:
Round 1: Duke "Marion" Morrison 10-9
Round 2: Duke "Marion" Morrison 10-8
Round 3: Sizemore Makhathinigo 10-9
Round 4: Duke "Marion" Morrison 10-9
Round 5: Sizemore Makhathinigo 10-9
Round 6: Sizemore Makhathinigo 10-9
Round 7: Duke "Marion" Morrison 10-7
Round 8: Duke "Marion" Morrison 10-9
Round 9: Duke "Marion" Morrison 10-8
Christy Martin had the fight scored as follows:
Round 1: Duke "Marion" Morrison 10-9
Round 2: Duke "Marion" Morrison 10-8
Round 3: Duke "Marion" Morrison 10-9
Round 4: A 10-10 tie.
Round 5: Sizemore Makhathinigo 10-9
Round 6: Sizemore Makhathinigo 10-9
Round 7: Duke "Marion" Morrison 10-7
Round 8: Duke "Marion" Morrison 10-9
Round 9: Duke "Marion" Morrison 10-8
Duke "Marion" Morrison wins by a knockout!
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