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Public Fight Report

Match Friday, February 05, 1999

In this corner, standing 4 feet and 10 inches (147 centimeters) tall weighing in at 134 pounds (61 kilograms) is "Cobra" Karl Sinclair!!

In this corner, standing 4 feet and 10 inches (147 centimeters) tall weighing in at 135 pounds (61 kilograms) is Benny Leonard!!

The referee for this bout will be Jay Nady.

ROUND 1

Cobra tries to cut off the ring. (cutting off the ring)
Leonard clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)

+Leonard rocks Cobra with a volley of punches to the ribs.
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Cobra tries to attack, but Leonard hangs on until the referee separates them.

+Leonard backs up Cobra with a strong uppercut to the solar plexus.
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+Cobra pummels Leonard with a flurry of solid combinations to the mouth.
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-Cobra probes with a barrage of punches to the chin, but Leonard stays away from it.
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-Leonard charges with a volley of left punches to the chest, but he's too slow.
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+Cobra lashes out with a series of stiff combinations to the eye.
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+Cobra pops Leonard with a series of combinations to the face. Leonard seems wobbly!
Cobra tries to attack, but Leonard hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Cobra tries to attack, but Leonard hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Cobra tries to attack, but Leonard hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Cobra lands a pair of combinations to the head.
Cobra lands a terrific left blow to the temple and Leonard hurtles to the canvas!!

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Leonard struggles to his feet and the fight goes on.
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+Leonard pops Cobra with a volley of shots to the ribs.
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-Leonard probes with a flurry of right punches to the solar plexus, but Cobra beats a hasty retreat.
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Cobra tries to attack, but Leonard hangs on until the referee separates them.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

"Cobra" Karl Sinclair landed 18 of 32 punches, and Benny Leonard landed 10 of 25 punches.

"Cobra" Karl Sinclair won the round 10-8

"Cobra" Karl Sinclair is winning the fight 10-8


Cobra doesn't even want to rest!

Leonard doesn't even want to rest! He has cut below the right eye.



ROUND 2

Cobra tries to cut off the ring. (cutting off the ring)
Leonard clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)

+Cobra stuns Leonard with a jab to the face.
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+Leonard fires a volley of heavy blows to the ribs!
Cobra tries to attack, but Leonard hangs on until the referee separates them.
Cobra tries to attack, but Leonard hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Leonard hits with a series of nice blows to the solar plexus. Cobra quickly recovers.
Cobra tries to attack, but Leonard hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Cobra pokes Leonard with a pair of shots to the head. Leonard hangs on until the referee breaks them up.
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-Cobra tries a pair of right punches to the temple, but Leonard blocks.
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-Cobra attacks with a series of right punches to the temple, but Leonard ducks.
+Leonard pounds Cobra with a hard jab to the ribs!
-Leonard paws a series of left shots to the stomach, but he's too slow.
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-Leonard attacks with a right left to the chest, but Cobra ducks just in time.
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Cobra tries to attack, but Leonard hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Cobra pops Leonard with a flurry of combinations to the jaw.
Cobra lands a vicious right uppercut and Leonard drops like a stone!!

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Leonard struggles to his feet and the fight goes on.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

"Cobra" Karl Sinclair landed 17 of 33 punches, and Benny Leonard landed 11 of 24 punches.

"Cobra" Karl Sinclair won the round 10-8

"Cobra" Karl Sinclair is winning the fight 20-16


Cobra remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.

Leonard remains standing while the trainer wipes him down. He has cut below the right eye.



ROUND 3

Cobra tries to cut off the ring. (cutting off the ring)
Leonard clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)

-Cobra fires a right left to the mouth, but Leonard ducks.
Cobra tries to attack, but Leonard hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Cobra scores with a pair of combinations to the face.
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+Cobra hammers Leonard with a series of glancing punches to the nose.
+Cobra lands a volley of commanding combinations to the eye! Leonard ignores it.
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Cobra tries to attack, but Leonard hangs on until the referee separates them.

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+Leonard hits Cobra with a barrage of light punches to the ribs.
-Cobra launches a series of punches to the jaw, but Leonard quickly backs away.
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+Leonard smacks Cobra with a barrage of glancing shots to the ribs.
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Cobra tries to attack, but Leonard hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Leonard tries a pair of right punches to the solar plexus, but Cobra escapes.
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Cobra tries to attack, but Leonard hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Cobra tries to attack, but Leonard hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Leonard probes with a left uppercut to the solar plexus, but loses his balance.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

"Cobra" Karl Sinclair landed 16 of 31 punches, and Benny Leonard landed 13 of 26 punches.

Benny Leonard won the round 10-9

"Cobra" Karl Sinclair is winning the fight 29-26


Cobra is obviously tired.

Leonard remains standing while the trainer wipes him down. He has cut below the right eye.



ROUND 4

Cobra tries to cut off the ring. (cutting off the ring)
Leonard clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)

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Cobra tries to attack, but Leonard hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Cobra tries a barrage of punches to the mouth, but Leonard stays away from it.
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-Leonard tries to land a uppercut to the solar plexus, but only hits air.
Cobra tries to attack, but Leonard hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Leonard wallops Cobra with a series of painful blows to the chest.
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+Cobra pokes Leonard with a pair of off balance combinations to the nose.
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Cobra tries to attack, but Leonard hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Leonard attempts a series of punches to the solar plexus, but Cobra escapes.
Cobra tries to attack, but Leonard hangs on until the referee separates them.

Cobra tries to attack, but Leonard hangs on until the referee separates them.
Cobra tries to attack, but Leonard hangs on until the referee separates them.

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Cobra tries to attack, but Leonard hangs on until the referee separates them.

+Leonard pops Cobra with a flurry of loud shots to the ribs. Cobra quickly recovers.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

"Cobra" Karl Sinclair landed 13 of 30 punches, and Benny Leonard landed 13 of 24 punches.

Benny Leonard won the round 10-9

"Cobra" Karl Sinclair is winning the fight 38-36


Cobra is slowing down.

Leonard grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool. He has cut below the right eye.



ROUND 5

Cobra tries to cut off the ring. (cutting off the ring)
Leonard clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)

Cobra tries to attack, but Leonard hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Cobra charges with a volley of combinations to the head, but Leonard covers himself well.
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Cobra tries to attack, but Leonard hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Leonard lashes out with a volley of left shots to the ribs, but Cobra steps aside.
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+Leonard solidly lands a flurry of quick punches to the chest. Cobra laughs!
-Cobra attempts a volley of punches to the face, but fails to score.
+Cobra connects with a volley of nice combinations to the temple.
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+Cobra pummels Leonard with a wild jab to the chin.
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Cobra tries to attack, but Leonard hangs on until the referee separates them.

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-Leonard throws a series of blows to the ribs, but Cobra takes it in the forearms.
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+Leonard drills Cobra with a series of shots to the ribs.
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Cobra tries to attack, but Leonard hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Cobra launches a volley of left combinations to the face, but Leonard ducks.
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Cobra tries to attack, but Leonard hangs on until the referee separates them.

Cobra tries to attack, but Leonard hangs on until the referee separates them.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

"Cobra" Karl Sinclair landed 12 of 33 punches, and Benny Leonard landed 12 of 24 punches.

Benny Leonard won the round 10-9

"Cobra" Karl Sinclair is winning the fight 47-46


Cobra looks exhausted.

Leonard grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool. He has cut below the right eye.



ROUND 6

Cobra tries to cut off the ring. (cutting off the ring)
Leonard clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)

Cobra tries to attack, but Leonard hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Leonard attempts a right roundhouse to the chest, but Cobra deftly avoits it.
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-Cobra lunges with a series of combinations to the ribs, but only hits air.
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Cobra tries to attack, but Leonard hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Leonard attacks with a right left to the ribs, but fails to score.
+Leonard fires a barrage of punches to the ribs. Cobra hangs on until the referee breaks them up.
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+Cobra pops Leonard with a flurry of light shots to the chest. Leonard sneers "My little sister can hit harder than you!"
Cobra tries to attack, but Leonard hangs on until the referee separates them.

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Cobra tries to attack, but Leonard hangs on until the referee separates them.

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+Leonard hits Cobra with a cross to the ribs.
Cobra tries to attack, but Leonard hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Cobra tags Leonard with a stiff jab to the stomach. Leonard grimaces in pain.
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Cobra tries to attack, but Leonard hangs on until the referee separates them.
Cobra tries to attack, but Leonard hangs on until the referee separates them.

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BELL

According to the commentator:

"Cobra" Karl Sinclair landed 11 of 32 punches, and Benny Leonard landed 11 of 24 punches.

Benny Leonard won the round 10-9

This fight is too close to call.


Cobra collapses limply onto his stool. He has a fractured nose.

Leonard grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool. He has cut below the right eye.



ROUND 7

Cobra tries to cut off the ring. (cutting off the ring)
Leonard fights inside. (inside)

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-Leonard attempts a roundhouse to the eye, but goes wide.
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+Leonard attacks with a flurry of powerful shots to the face.
Leonard lands a quick uppercut and Cobra's mouth guard flies into the far corner -- he's down!!

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He's Out!
Benny Leonard wins by a Knock Out!!

BELL
Cobra receives medical attention from his trainer. He has swelling above the left eye. He has a fractured nose.

Leonard is obviously tired. He has cut below the right eye.






Judge Guimond had the fight scored as follows:

Round 1: "Cobra" Karl Sinclair 10-8
Round 2: "Cobra" Karl Sinclair 10-8
Round 3: Benny Leonard 10-9
Round 4: Benny Leonard 10-9
Round 5: Benny Leonard 10-9
Round 6: Benny Leonard 10-9


Judge Leinbach had the fight scored as follows:

Round 1: "Cobra" Karl Sinclair 10-8
Round 2: "Cobra" Karl Sinclair 10-8
Round 3: Benny Leonard 10-9
Round 4: Benny Leonard 10-9
Round 5: Benny Leonard 10-9
Round 6: Benny Leonard 10-9


Christy Martin had the fight scored as follows:

Round 1: "Cobra" Karl Sinclair 10-8
Round 2: "Cobra" Karl Sinclair 10-8
Round 3: Benny Leonard 10-9
Round 4: Benny Leonard 10-9
Round 5: Benny Leonard 10-9
Round 6: Benny Leonard 10-9

Benny Leonard wins by a knockout!