Public Fight Report
(Welterweight) Joey 'The Ghost' Franks defeated Lou Duva by majority decision: 115-114, 114-114, 115-113.Match Wednesday, June 14, 2000In 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 6 inches (168 centimeters) tall weighing in at 146 pounds (66 kilograms) is Joey 'The Ghost' Franks!!
The referee for this bout will be Joe Cortez.
ROUND 1
Lou Duva clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Joey backpedals and jabs.
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Joey tries to attack, but Lou Duva hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Lou Duva probes with a pair of right punches to the temple, but Joey ducks.
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Joey tries to attack, but Lou Duva hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Lou Duva throws a pair of shots to the mouth, but he's too slow.
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-Lou Duva throws a straight right to the jaw, but Joey covers himself well.
+Lou Duva hits with a stinging cross to the head. Joey beats a hasty retreat.
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Joey tries to attack, but Lou Duva hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+ The fighters trade blows to the eye.
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-Lou Duva tries a jab to the eye, but Joey ducks.
Joey tries to attack, but Lou Duva hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Joey scores with a series of punches to the stomach!!
Joey tries to attack, but Lou Duva hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Lou Duva tags Joey with a flurry of vicious shots to the temple.
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+Joey throws a flurry of light punches to the solar plexus.
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Joey tries to attack, but Lou Duva hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Joey drills Lou Duva with a volley of solid punches to the solar plexus.
+Lou Duva pummels Joey with a volley of furious punches to the jaw.
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+Lou Duva hits Joey with a series of stiff shots to the temple. Joey doesn't seem bothered.
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+Joey lands a flurry of quick punches to the chest.
-Lou Duva probes with a flurry of left blows to the nose, but Joey ducks.
-Lou Duva tries a volley of shots to the nose, but he's too slow.
+Joey lands a series of punches to the solar plexus.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Lou Duva landed 22 of 57 punches, and Joey 'The Ghost' Franks landed 23 of 33 punches.
Lou Duva won the round 10-9
Lou Duva is winning the fight 10-9
Lou Duva doesn't want to stop fighting!
Joey doesn't want to stop fighting!
ROUND 2
Lou Duva clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Joey backpedals and jabs.
-Lou Duva tries to land a flurry of blows to the eye, but Joey ducks just in time.
+Joey hits with a volley of punches to the stomach.
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-Lou Duva probes with a series of blows to the nose, but falls short.
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+Joey tattoos Lou Duva with a series of powerful punches to the solar plexus. Lou Duva quickly recovers.
Joey tries to attack, but Lou Duva hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Joey annoys Lou Duva with a barrage of solid punches to the solar plexus.
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+Lou Duva solidly lands a flurry of shots to the chin.
Joey tries to attack, but Lou Duva hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Joey tries to attack, but Lou Duva hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Lou Duva rocks Joey with a flurry of punches to the jaw!
-Lou Duva probes with a pair of punches to the head, but misses.
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-Lou Duva fires a flurry of punches to the head, but Joey stays away from it.
-Lou Duva throws a barrage of shots to the nose, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
-Lou Duva attempts a flurry of blows to the jaw, but Joey covers himself well.
-Joey paws a pair of punches to the solar plexus, but only hits air.
+Lou Duva nails Joey with a flurry of loud shots to the mouth. Joey retreats to the far corner.
+Joey connects with a barrage of blows to the solar plexus.
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Joey tries to attack, but Lou Duva hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Joey tries to attack, but Lou Duva hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Lou Duva attempts a left uppercut to the eye, but only hits air.
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-Lou Duva attempts a pair of left blows to the jaw, but only hits air.
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-Lou Duva paws a series of punches to the mouth, but Joey ties him up.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Lou Duva landed 17 of 56 punches, and Joey 'The Ghost' Franks landed 20 of 32 punches.
Joey 'The Ghost' Franks won the round 10-9
This fight is too close to call.
Lou Duva doesn't even want to rest!
Joey doesn't even want to rest!
ROUND 3
Lou Duva clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Joey backpedals and jabs.
-Lou Duva tries to land a barrage of shots to the stomach, but to no avail.
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-Lou Duva probes with a barrage of right shots to the stomach, but he's too slow.
-Lou Duva charges with a barrage of left shots to the ribs, but fails to score.
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Joey tries to attack, but Lou Duva hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Lou Duva throws a barrage of blows to the ribs, but comes up empty.
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Joey tries to attack, but Lou Duva hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Joey belts Lou Duva with a volley of punches to the chest.
+Joey strikes with a nice roundhouse to the stomach.
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+Joey rocks Lou Duva with a barrage of punches to the stomach.
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Joey tries to attack, but Lou Duva hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Lou Duva jars Joey with a nice straight right to the solar plexus.
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-Lou Duva throws a series of left blows to the chest, but Joey steps aside and laughs.
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Joey tries to attack, but Lou Duva hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Lou Duva paws a barrage of shots to the chest, but goes wide.
Joey tries to attack, but Lou Duva hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Lou Duva tags Joey with a flurry of mean blows to the chest.
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-Joey lashes out with a right jab to the chest, but Lou Duva hides behind his gloves.
+Joey pummels Lou Duva with a volley of vicious punches to the ribs.
+Lou Duva fires a series of vicious shots to the chest.
BELL
According to the commentator:
Lou Duva landed 18 of 58 punches, and Joey 'The Ghost' Franks landed 21 of 34 punches.
Lou Duva won the round 10-9
Lou Duva is winning the fight 29-28
Lou Duva remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
Joey doesn't even want to rest!
ROUND 4
Lou Duva fights inside. (inside)
Joey backpedals and jabs.
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+Lou Duva wallops Joey with a volley of stiff shots to the solar plexus.
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-Joey probes with a series of punches to the stomach, but Lou Duva stays away from it.
-Lou Duva tries to land a series of right blows to the ribs, but Joey covers himself well.
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+Joey hurts Lou Duva with a barrage of quick punches to the solar plexus! Lou Duva grimaces in pain.
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-Lou Duva charges with a series of right punches to the solar plexus, but Joey narrowly avoids it
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+Joey punches Lou Duva with a nice jab to the stomach.
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-Lou Duva tries to land a flurry of right punches to the ribs, but Joey deftly avoits it.
-Lou Duva attempts a barrage of left shots to the solar plexus, but he's too slow.
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+Joey throws a jab to the chest.
+Joey grazes Lou Duva with a series of punches to the chest. Lou Duva doesn't notice.
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+Joey tattoos Lou Duva with a barrage of painful punches to the chest.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Lou Duva landed 11 of 31 punches, and Joey 'The Ghost' Franks landed 31 of 40 punches.
Joey 'The Ghost' Franks won the round 10-9
This fight is too close to call.
Lou Duva remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
Joey remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
ROUND 5
Lou Duva clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Joey backpedals and jabs.
+Joey belts Lou Duva with a flurry of punches to the chest.
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-Lou Duva tries a pair of left punches to the stomach, but fails to score.
-Lou Duva probes with a barrage of punches to the stomach, but is ineffective.
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Joey 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 stomach, but fails to score.
-Lou Duva launches a barrage of left shots to the stomach, but Joey ducks just in time.
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Joey tries to attack, but Lou Duva hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Lou Duva fires a series of punches to the ribs, but he's too slow.
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+Lou Duva whacks Joey with a pair of blows to the stomach. Joey doesn't seem bothered.
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+Joey thumps Lou Duva with a volley of blows to the ribs.
+Joey fires a flurry of punches to the stomach.
-Lou Duva lashes out with a left straight right to the solar plexus, but Joey deftly avoits it.
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Joey tries to attack, but Lou Duva hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Joey solidly lands a flurry of loud punches to the ribs. Lou Duva doesn't seem bothered.
Joey tries to attack, but Lou Duva hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Lou Duva attacks with a series of shots to the solar plexus.
Joey tries to attack, but Lou Duva hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Lou Duva hammers Joey with a series of painful blows to the solar plexus.
-Lou Duva attacks with a series of punches to the stomach, but Joey backs out of it.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Lou Duva landed 20 of 55 punches, and Joey 'The Ghost' Franks landed 19 of 31 punches.
Lou Duva won the round 10-9
Lou Duva is winning the fight 48-47
Lou Duva remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
Joey remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
ROUND 6
Lou Duva fights inside. (inside)
Joey backpedals and jabs.
+Joey belts Lou Duva with a volley of commanding punches to the stomach.
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+Joey suprises Lou Duva with a flurry of powerful punches to the ribs.
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-Joey probes with a series of punches to the solar plexus, but he's too slow.
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-Lou Duva probes with a barrage of punches to the chest, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
+Lou Duva tosses a pair of stiff punches to the chest. Joey is hurt!
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+Joey hits with a pair of shots to the ribs.
-Lou Duva lunges with a uppercut to the solar plexus, but Joey stays away from it.
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-Lou Duva lashes out with a flurry of left shots to the stomach, but is ineffective.
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-Lou Duva launches a barrage of punches to the stomach, but loses his balance.
-Joey attempts a volley of blows to the solar plexus, but Lou Duva deftly avoits it.
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+Joey wakes up the fans with a jab to the stomach. Lou Duva is hurt!
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+Joey whacks Lou Duva with a pair of powerful punches to the stomach.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Lou Duva landed 10 of 34 punches, and Joey 'The Ghost' Franks landed 31 of 39 punches.
Joey 'The Ghost' Franks won the round 10-9
This fight is too close to call.
Lou Duva grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.
Joey remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
ROUND 7
Lou Duva clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Joey backpedals and jabs.
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Joey tries to attack, but Lou Duva hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Joey charges with a flurry of blows to the solar plexus, but is ineffective.
+Joey tags Lou Duva with a barrage of blows to the stomach.
+Joey stuns Lou Duva with a bite to the ear! The referee sees it and issues a warning!
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-Lou Duva throws a volley of right punches to the mouth, but Joey escapes.
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Joey tries to attack, but Lou Duva hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Joey hits with a barrage of vicious punches to the stomach.
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Joey tries to attack, but Lou Duva hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Joey tries to attack, but Lou Duva hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Joey tries a series of right punches to the ribs, but goes wide.
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Joey 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 Joey 'The Ghost' Franks landed 16 of 34 punches.
Joey 'The Ghost' Franks won the round 10-9
Joey 'The Ghost' Franks is winning the fight 67-66
Lou Duva remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
Joey remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
ROUND 8
Lou Duva clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Joey is using the ring. (using the ring)
-Lou Duva attempts a series of shots to the jaw, but Joey narrowly avoids it
Joey tries to attack, but Lou Duva hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Lou Duva throws a volley of punches to the chin, but misses.
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Joey tries to attack, but Lou Duva hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Lou Duva wakes up the fans with a flurry of commanding punches to the jaw. Joey sneers "Is that the best you can do?"
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Joey tries to attack, but Lou Duva hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Joey tries to attack, but Lou Duva hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Lou Duva paws a barrage of shots to the head, but Joey beats a hasty retreat.
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-Joey launches a flurry of right punches to the head, but Lou Duva stays away from it.
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+Joey belts Lou Duva with a barrage of off balance punches to the eye.
+ The fighters trade punches to the jaw.
-Lou Duva tries to land a right right to the eye, but Joey hides behind his gloves.
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+Joey connects with a volley of punches to the nose. Lou Duva doesn't seem bothered.
-Lou Duva tries to land a volley of punches to the temple, but Joey beats a hasty retreat.
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+Lou Duva lands a series of shots to the nose.
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+Lou Duva smashes Joey with a pair of vicious blows to the mouth.
+Joey annoys Lou Duva with a flurry of stinging punches to the jaw.
Joey tries to attack, but Lou Duva hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Joey connects with a straight right to the mouth. Lou Duva retreats to the far corner.
-Joey probes with a series of left punches to the chin, but only hits air.
-Lou Duva paws a roundhouse to the jaw, but misses completely.
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-Lou Duva attempts a series of left blows to the temple, but fails to score.
+Lou Duva lashes out with a barrage of punches to the face.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Lou Duva landed 20 of 56 punches, and Joey 'The Ghost' Franks landed 16 of 33 punches.
Lou Duva won the round 10-9
This fight is too close to call.
Lou Duva remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
Joey grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.
ROUND 9
Lou Duva fights inside. (inside)
Joey is using the ring. (using the ring)
+Joey thumps Lou Duva with a volley of commanding punches to the face!!
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+Lou Duva connects with a volley of solid punches to the chin.
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-Lou Duva paws a hook to the eye, but misses completely.
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+Joey throws a pair of punches to the face.
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-Joey throws a pair of punches to the head, but loses his balance.
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+Joey annoys Lou Duva with a barrage of punches to the temple!
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-Lou Duva attempts a volley of right punches to the temple, but loses his balance.
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-Lou Duva tries to land a right sweeping right to the head, but misses completely.
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+Lou Duva thumps Joey with a series of quick blows to the temple.
+Joey attacks with a pair of mean punches to the eye!!
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+Joey pokes Lou Duva with a flurry of light punches to the mouth.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Lou Duva landed 11 of 29 punches, and Joey 'The Ghost' Franks landed 24 of 34 punches.
Joey 'The Ghost' Franks won the round 10-9
Joey 'The Ghost' Franks is winning the fight 86-85
Lou Duva remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
Joey grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.
ROUND 10
Lou Duva fights inside. (inside)
Joey is using the ring. (using the ring)
-Lou Duva attacks with a volley of blows to the nose, but Joey ducks just in time.
+Lou Duva lashes out with a flurry of punches to the head. Joey ignores it.
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-Joey lunges with a barrage of punches to the face, but Lou Duva hides behind his gloves.
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+Joey hammers Lou Duva with a pair of off balance punches to the eye.
-Lou Duva tries to land a volley of right blows to the jaw, but Joey backs out of it.
+Joey pummels Lou Duva with a volley of solid shots to the chin.
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+Lou Duva thumps Joey with a volley of nasty blows to the jaw. Joey grimaces in pain.
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-Lou Duva throws a volley of left punches to the head, but to no avail.
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-Joey throws a flurry of left punches to the face, but Lou Duva takes it in the forearms.
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+Joey takes charge with a series of mean punches to the head!
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Lou Duva landed 11 of 31 punches, and Joey 'The Ghost' Franks landed 26 of 37 punches.
Joey 'The Ghost' Franks won the round 10-9
Joey 'The Ghost' Franks is winning the fight 96-94
Lou Duva grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.
Joey grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.
ROUND 11
Lou Duva clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Joey is using the ring. (using the ring)
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Joey tries to attack, but Lou Duva hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Lou Duva throws a barrage of left shots to the mouth, but Joey backs out of it.
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+Lou Duva fires a uppercut to the head!! Joey shakes his head to clear it.
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+Lou Duva nails Joey with a solid uppercut to the chin. Joey seems wobbly!
-Joey charges with a series of punches to the eye, but Lou Duva deftly avoits it.
+Joey throws a hard cross to the eye.
-Lou Duva attempts a series of punches to the temple, but misses.
-Lou Duva probes with a right uppercut to the nose, but falls short.
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+Joey hits Lou Duva with a pair of solid punches to the jaw!
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Joey tries to attack, but Lou Duva hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Joey tries to attack, but Lou Duva hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Lou Duva slams Joey with a barrage of strong punches to the nose.
-Joey attempts a series of right punches to the eye, but Lou Duva steps aside and laughs.
-Joey charges with a jab to the chin, but Lou Duva leaps aside.
-Lou Duva probes with a series of shots to the mouth, but goes wide.
+Joey hurts Lou Duva with a series of painful shots to the face!!
Joey tries to attack, but Lou Duva hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Lou Duva launches a straight right to the head, but Joey ducks just in time.
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-Lou Duva probes with a series of shots to the mouth, but to no avail.
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+Lou Duva rocks Joey with a volley of nasty shots to the eye.
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+Joey thumps Lou Duva with a pair of light punches to the eye. Lou Duva is hurt!
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-Lou Duva launches a series of left shots to the head, but loses his balance.
-Joey probes with a right left to the eye, but Lou Duva deftly avoits it.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Lou Duva landed 22 of 66 punches, and Joey 'The Ghost' Franks landed 20 of 39 punches.
Lou Duva won the round 10-9
Joey 'The Ghost' Franks is winning the fight 105-104
Lou Duva grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.
Joey grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.
ROUND 12
Lou Duva clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Joey is using the ring. (using the ring)
-Lou Duva paws a flurry of shots to the head, but to no avail.
Joey tries to attack, but Lou Duva hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Joey pounds Lou Duva with a series of glancing punches to the temple!!
-Lou Duva paws a volley of left punches to the jaw, but he's too slow.
Joey tries to attack, but Lou Duva hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Lou Duva fires a barrage of punches to the jaw, but Joey backs out of it.
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-Lou Duva launches a volley of punches to the nose, but Joey hides behind his gloves.
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+Joey pounds Lou Duva with a barrage of painful punches to the nose.
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+Lou Duva lands a barrage of blows to the nose.
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-Lou Duva attempts a flurry of blows to the head, but loses his balance.
+Lou Duva fires a pair of strong punches to the face. Joey gets mad!
+Lou Duva strikes with a pair of mean blows to the mouth.
-Joey tries to land a pair of left punches to the nose, but Lou Duva quickly backs away.
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Joey tries to attack, but Lou Duva hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Lou Duva attempts a volley of shots to the jaw, but Joey quickly backs away.
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-Joey fires a uppercut to the face, but falls short.
+Lou Duva hits Joey with a roundhouse to the chin.
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+Joey tosses a series of punches to the eye. Lou Duva is hurt!
-Lou Duva tries to land a pair of blows to the temple, but Joey steps aside.
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-Joey charges with a barrage of punches to the chin, but misses completely.
Joey tries to attack, but Lou Duva hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Lou Duva fires a pair of right blows to the nose, but Joey steps aside and laughs.
-Joey attempts a volley of right punches to the nose, but Lou Duva blocks.
-Lou Duva lunges with a volley of left punches to the jaw, but only hits air.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Lou Duva landed 24 of 64 punches, and Joey 'The Ghost' Franks landed 21 of 35 punches.
Lou Duva won the round 10-9
This fight is too close to call.
Lou Duva grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.
Joey is obviously tired.
The judges decisions are:
Judge Guimond scores the fight as follows:
Round 1: Lou Duva 10-9
Round 2: Joey 'The Ghost' Franks 10-9
Round 3: Lou Duva 10-9
Round 4: Joey 'The Ghost' Franks 10-9
Round 5: A 10-10 tie.
Round 6: Joey 'The Ghost' Franks 10-9
Round 7: Joey 'The Ghost' Franks 10-9
Round 8: Lou Duva 10-9
Round 9: Joey 'The Ghost' Franks 10-9
Round 10: Joey 'The Ghost' Franks 10-9
Round 11: Lou Duva 10-9
Round 12: Lou Duva 10-9
Total Score: Joey 'The Ghost' Franks 115-114
Judge Leinbach scores the fight as follows:
Round 1: Lou Duva 10-9
Round 2: Joey 'The Ghost' Franks 10-9
Round 3: Lou Duva 10-9
Round 4: Joey 'The Ghost' Franks 10-9
Round 5: Lou Duva 10-9
Round 6: Joey 'The Ghost' Franks 10-9
Round 7: Joey 'The Ghost' Franks 10-9
Round 8: Lou Duva 10-9
Round 9: Joey 'The Ghost' Franks 10-9
Round 10: Joey 'The Ghost' Franks 10-9
Round 11: Lou Duva 10-9
Round 12: Lou Duva 10-9
Total Score: A Draw.
Bobby Czyz scores the fight as follows:
Round 1: Joey 'The Ghost' Franks 10-9
Round 2: Joey 'The Ghost' Franks 10-9
Round 3: Lou Duva 10-9
Round 4: Joey 'The Ghost' Franks 10-9
Round 5: Lou Duva 10-9
Round 6: Joey 'The Ghost' Franks 10-9
Round 7: Joey 'The Ghost' Franks 10-9
Round 8: Lou Duva 10-9
Round 9: Joey 'The Ghost' Franks 10-9
Round 10: Joey 'The Ghost' Franks 10-9
Round 11: Lou Duva 10-9
Round 12: Lou Duva 10-9
Total Score: Joey 'The Ghost' Franks 115-113
Joey 'The Ghost' Franks wins by decision!
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