Public Fight Report
(Welterweight) Joey 'The Ghost' Franks defeated Armando (The Flyswater) Gonzalez by knockout (KO) in round 9.Match Wednesday, June 21, 2000In this corner, standing 5 feet and 8 inches (173 centimeters) tall weighing in at 147 pounds (67 kilograms) is Armando (The Flyswater) Gonzalez!!
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
The Flyswater is using the ring. (using the ring)
Joey is using the ring. (using the ring)
-Joey tries to land a volley of punches to the ribs, but falls short.
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+Joey hits with a series of stinging punches to the solar plexus.
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-The Flyswater paws a volley of punches to the head, but only hits air.
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+Joey thumps The Flyswater with a barrage of punches to the stomach.
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-Joey fires a jab to the solar plexus, but The Flyswater deftly avoits it.
-Joey attempts a flurry of left punches to the chest, but The Flyswater blocks.
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+The Flyswater tags Joey with a solid jab to the mouth.
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-Joey attempts a volley of punches to the solar plexus, but The Flyswater steps aside.
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-The Flyswater tries to land a right right to the jaw, but Joey escapes.
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-The Flyswater probes with a series of punches to the jaw, but Joey deftly avoits it.
+The Flyswater wallops Joey with a pair of commanding punches to the temple.
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+Joey wakes up the fans with a nasty jab to the stomach.
-The Flyswater attempts a barrage of right punches to the chin, but Joey hides behind his gloves.
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+The Flyswater tosses a flurry of wild punches to the chin.
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+Joey tosses a barrage of hard punches to the ribs.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Armando (The Flyswater) Gonzalez landed 16 of 40 punches, and Joey 'The Ghost' Franks landed 22 of 40 punches.
Joey 'The Ghost' Franks won the round 10-9
Joey 'The Ghost' Franks is winning the fight 10-9
The Flyswater doesn't want to stop fighting!
Joey doesn't want to stop fighting!
ROUND 2
The Flyswater is using the ring. (using the ring)
Joey is using the ring. (using the ring)
-Joey fires a pair of punches to the solar plexus, but is ineffective.
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-The Flyswater throws a flurry of punches to the mouth, but Joey ties him up.
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-The Flyswater attempts a flurry of punches to the chin, but falls short.
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+The Flyswater lands a pair of loud punches to the face. Joey is hurt!
-Joey attempts a flurry of left punches to the stomach, but misses.
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+The Flyswater throws a pair of painful punches to the temple.
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+Joey fires a heavy jab to the solar plexus.
+The Flyswater hits with a volley of strong punches to the chin.
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-The Flyswater tries a series of right punches to the chin, but fails to score.
+Joey suprises The Flyswater with a flurry of punches to the ribs. The Flyswater ignores it.
+The Flyswater slams Joey with a pair of stiff punches to the jaw. Joey seems wobbly!
-The Flyswater probes with a series of left punches to the temple, but comes up empty.
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+The Flyswater hits with a flurry of glancing punches to the nose. Joey quickly recovers.
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-The Flyswater charges with a pair of left punches to the eye, but Joey ties him up.
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+ The fighters swap punches to the temple.
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+Joey nails The Flyswater with a series of wild punches to the stomach.
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-The Flyswater charges with a flurry of punches to the temple, but Joey backs out of it.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Armando (The Flyswater) Gonzalez landed 26 of 60 punches, and Joey 'The Ghost' Franks landed 17 of 32 punches.
Armando (The Flyswater) Gonzalez won the round 10-9
This fight is too close to call.
The Flyswater doesn't even want to rest!
Joey doesn't even want to rest!
ROUND 3
The Flyswater is using the ring. (using the ring)
Joey is using the ring. (using the ring)
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+The Flyswater hits with a straight right to the eye.
-Joey throws a flurry of right punches to the stomach, but The Flyswater ties him up.
+The Flyswater slams Joey with a series of light punches to the face.
-The Flyswater attempts a right to the temple, but Joey hides behind his gloves.
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-The Flyswater charges with a barrage of punches to the mouth, but Joey leaps aside.
+Joey clocks The Flyswater with a stinging left to the chest.
-The Flyswater attempts a series of left punches to the mouth, but fails to score.
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-Joey probes with a volley of right punches to the ribs, but The Flyswater escapes.
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-Joey attacks with a barrage of punches to the stomach, but flails uselessly.
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+Joey catches The Flyswater with a flurry of punches to the ribs.
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-The Flyswater launches a pair of left punches to the face, but is ineffective.
-The Flyswater charges with a left jab to the mouth, but falls short.
+The Flyswater lashes out with a wild jab to the eye. Joey falls against the ropes!
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-The Flyswater paws a flurry of punches to the mouth, but Joey leaps aside.
+The Flyswater lashes out with a solid jab to the mouth.
-The Flyswater fires a volley of punches to the face, but is ineffective.
-Joey attacks with a pair of left punches to the stomach, but The Flyswater leaps aside.
+The Flyswater lands a volley of off balance punches to the jaw.
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-The Flyswater lunges with a series of punches to the nose, but loses his balance.
+The Flyswater tags Joey with a mean jab to the face!!
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+Joey takes charge with a heavy sweeping right to the ribs. The Flyswater sneers "Is that the best you can do?"
-The Flyswater throws a flurry of right punches to the eye, but fails to score.
-The Flyswater throws a flurry of left punches to the nose, but goes wide.
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+The Flyswater attacks with a volley of commanding punches to the mouth.
+The Flyswater attacks with a pair of mean punches to the jaw.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Armando (The Flyswater) Gonzalez landed 34 of 79 punches, and Joey 'The Ghost' Franks landed 23 of 42 punches.
Armando (The Flyswater) Gonzalez won the round 10-9
Armando (The Flyswater) Gonzalez is winning the fight 29-28
The Flyswater remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
Joey doesn't even want to rest!
ROUND 4
The Flyswater is using the ring. (using the ring)
Joey is using the ring. (using the ring)
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+Joey hits with a pair of punches to the stomach.
-Joey tries a pair of right punches to the stomach, but The Flyswater deftly avoits it.
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-Joey attacks with a roundhouse to the solar plexus, but to no avail.
+Joey rocks The Flyswater with a pair of light punches to the stomach.
+Joey pummels The Flyswater with a jab to the chest.
+Joey takes charge with a volley of glancing punches to the stomach. The Flyswater falls against the ropes!
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-Joey throws a barrage of punches to the chest, but The Flyswater quickly backs away.
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-Joey lashes out with a flurry of punches to the ribs, but he's too slow.
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-Joey probes with a barrage of right punches to the stomach, but The Flyswater steps aside and laughs.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Armando (The Flyswater) Gonzalez landed 4 of 8 punches, and Joey 'The Ghost' Franks landed 25 of 47 punches.
Joey 'The Ghost' Franks won the round 10-9
This fight is too close to call.
The Flyswater grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool. He has swelling above the right eye.
Joey doesn't even want to rest!
ROUND 5
The Flyswater is using the ring. (using the ring)
Joey fights inside. (inside)
-The Flyswater probes with a flurry of left punches to the chin, but misses.
+The Flyswater rocks Joey with a barrage of painful punches to the chin.
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-The Flyswater tries to land a right roundhouse to the chin, but falls short.
-Joey tries a pair of punches to the chest, but The Flyswater deftly avoits it.
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-The Flyswater attempts a volley of punches to the chin, but is ineffective.
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-Joey throws a series of right punches to the chest, but The Flyswater steps aside.
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+The Flyswater staggers Joey with a flurry of nasty punches to the temple.
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-Joey attacks with a flurry of blows to the chest, but The Flyswater covers himself well.
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-Joey charges with a volley of right shots to the ribs, but The Flyswater takes it in the forearms.
-The Flyswater attempts a flurry of blows to the chin, but Joey leaps aside.
+The Flyswater tags Joey with a volley of punches to the face. Joey falls against the ropes!
+Joey hits with a series of shots to the stomach. The Flyswater covers up.
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+The Flyswater hits with a volley of punches to the temple.
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+Joey suprises The Flyswater with a powerful uppercut to the chest!
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-The Flyswater tries a volley of punches to the mouth, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
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+The Flyswater solidly lands a flurry of wild punches to the head.
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+The Flyswater lands a barrage of punches to the head!
+The Flyswater tags Joey with a barrage of punches to the mouth. Joey hangs on until the referee breaks them up.
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+Joey tags The Flyswater with a barrage of solid blows to the ribs! The Flyswater falls against the ropes!
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+The Flyswater lashes out with a pair of hard punches to the temple!!
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Armando (The Flyswater) Gonzalez landed 34 of 77 punches, and Joey 'The Ghost' Franks landed 22 of 41 punches.
Joey 'The Ghost' Franks won the round 10-9
Joey 'The Ghost' Franks is winning the fight 48-47
The Flyswater grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool. He has serious cut below the right eye. He has swelling above the right eye.
Joey remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
ROUND 6
The Flyswater comes out fighting.
Joey fights inside. (inside)
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-The Flyswater lunges with a right straight right to the chin, but Joey blocks.
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-Joey tries a pair of shots to the ribs, but only hits air.
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+Joey solidly lands a pair of shots to the solar plexus!! The Flyswater is hurt!
+The Flyswater connects with a flurry of light blows to the temple!!
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+Joey tattoos The Flyswater with a vicious roundhouse to the chest.
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-Joey throws a flurry of punches to the ribs, but The Flyswater ducks just in time.
+Joey fires a barrage of blows to the chest.
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-The Flyswater lashes out with a flurry of blows to the head, but Joey ducks.
+Joey annoys The Flyswater with a volley of nice shots to the solar plexus!!
-The Flyswater attempts a left left to the head, but Joey steps aside.
+The Flyswater staggers Joey with a barrage of quick shots to the jaw. Joey hangs on until the referee breaks them up.
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+The Flyswater slams Joey with a vicious right to the mouth.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Armando (The Flyswater) Gonzalez landed 18 of 41 punches, and Joey 'The Ghost' Franks landed 28 of 41 punches.
Joey 'The Ghost' Franks won the round 10-9
Joey 'The Ghost' Franks is winning the fight 58-56
The Flyswater is slowing down. He has gash below the right eye. He has swelling above the right eye.
Joey grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.
ROUND 7
The Flyswater is using the ring. (using the ring)
Joey fights inside. (inside)
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-Joey probes with a flurry of right blows to the stomach, but is ineffective.
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+Joey tosses a volley of loud punches to the ribs.
+The Flyswater tattoos Joey with a barrage of punches to the eye.
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+The Flyswater hits with a barrage of stiff punches to the nose.
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+Joey takes charge with a pair of punches to the stomach!
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-Joey probes with a flurry of shots to the stomach, but The Flyswater stays away from it.
-The Flyswater fires a barrage of punches to the eye, but Joey ties him up.
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-The Flyswater attacks with a pair of left punches to the mouth, but Joey narrowly avoids it
-The Flyswater fires a pair of blows to the chin, but loses his balance.
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+The Flyswater throws a volley of punches to the nose.
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-The Flyswater lashes out with a barrage of punches to the face, but Joey deftly avoits it.
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-The Flyswater attempts a right jab to the head, but misses.
+Joey pummels The Flyswater with a series of shots to the chest.
-The Flyswater lunges with a barrage of blows to the temple, but flails uselessly.
+Joey connects with a flurry of furious punches to the stomach.
-The Flyswater attempts a volley of right punches to the eye, but Joey backs out of it.
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-The Flyswater tries to land a series of shots to the chin, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
+The Flyswater tosses a volley of hard punches to the jaw. Joey laughs!
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+ The fighters swap punches to the head.
BELL
According to the commentator:
Armando (The Flyswater) Gonzalez landed 22 of 80 punches, and Joey 'The Ghost' Franks landed 27 of 37 punches.
Joey 'The Ghost' Franks won the round 10-9
Joey 'The Ghost' Franks is winning the fight 68-65
The Flyswater looks exhausted. He has gash below the right eye. He has swelling above the right eye.
Joey grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.
ROUND 8
The Flyswater is using the ring. (using the ring)
Joey fights inside. (inside)
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-Joey fires a flurry of punches to the temple, but The Flyswater stays away from it.
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+Joey slams The Flyswater with a volley of punches to the chin. The Flyswater sneers "My grandmother can hit harder than that!"
Joey lands a lightning right punch in the nose and The Flyswater's legs turn to jelly -- down he goes!!
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The Flyswater struggles to his feet and the fight goes on.
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+Joey hits with a series of nice punches to the temple.
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-The Flyswater lashes out with a left right to the head, but Joey blocks.
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+Joey catches The Flyswater with a pair of wild blows to the head.
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-Joey charges with a pair of shots to the face, but The Flyswater quickly backs away.
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-Joey attempts a series of blows to the eye, but The Flyswater ducks just in time.
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+The Flyswater attacks with a series of painful punches to the mouth!!
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The fighters start chatting with members of the press.
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+Joey hits The Flyswater with a volley of mean shots to the head!!
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+Joey fires a light uppercut to the chin!! The Flyswater sneers "Is that the best you can do?"
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Armando (The Flyswater) Gonzalez landed 2 of 8 punches, and Joey 'The Ghost' Franks landed 22 of 41 punches.
Joey 'The Ghost' Franks won the round 10-8
Joey 'The Ghost' Franks is winning the fight 78-73
The Flyswater looks exhausted. He has gash below the right eye. He has swelling above the right eye.
Joey grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.
ROUND 9
The Flyswater is using the ring. (using the ring)
Joey throws everything he's got! (all-out)
+Joey hammers The Flyswater with a pair of blows to the face.
Joey lands a ferocious left uppercut and The Flyswater falls to the canvas!!
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He's Out!
Joey 'The Ghost' Franks wins by a Knock Out!!
BELL
The Flyswater receives medical attention from his trainer. He has minor cut above the left eye. He has gash below the right eye. He has serious cut below the left eye. He has swelling above the right eye. He has a bloody nose.
Joey grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.
Judge Guimond had the fight scored as follows:
Round 1: Joey 'The Ghost' Franks 10-9
Round 2: Armando (The Flyswater) Gonzalez 10-9
Round 3: Armando (The Flyswater) Gonzalez 10-9
Round 4: Joey 'The Ghost' Franks 10-9
Round 5: Armando (The Flyswater) Gonzalez 10-9
Round 6: Joey 'The Ghost' Franks 10-9
Round 7: Joey 'The Ghost' Franks 10-9
Round 8: Joey 'The Ghost' Franks 10-8
Judge Leinbach had the fight scored as follows:
Round 1: Joey 'The Ghost' Franks 10-9
Round 2: Armando (The Flyswater) Gonzalez 10-9
Round 3: Armando (The Flyswater) Gonzalez 10-9
Round 4: Joey 'The Ghost' Franks 10-9
Round 5: Joey 'The Ghost' Franks 10-9
Round 6: Joey 'The Ghost' Franks 10-9
Round 7: Joey 'The Ghost' Franks 10-9
Round 8: Joey 'The Ghost' Franks 10-8
Larry Holmes had the fight scored as follows:
Round 1: Joey 'The Ghost' Franks 10-9
Round 2: Armando (The Flyswater) Gonzalez 10-9
Round 3: Armando (The Flyswater) Gonzalez 10-9
Round 4: Joey 'The Ghost' Franks 10-9
Round 5: Armando (The Flyswater) Gonzalez 10-9
Round 6: Joey 'The Ghost' Franks 10-9
Round 7: Joey 'The Ghost' Franks 10-9
Round 8: Joey 'The Ghost' Franks 10-8
Joey 'The Ghost' Franks wins by a knockout!
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