Public Fight Report
(Cruiserweight) Don the Copper defeated Eric "The Truth" LeRoy by unanimous decision: 115-114, 115-113, 115-114.Match Thursday, April 15, 1999In this corner, standing 5 feet and 7 inches (170 centimeters) tall weighing in at 188 pounds (85 kilograms) is Eric "The Truth" LeRoy!!
In this corner, standing 6 feet and 4 inches (193 centimeters) tall weighing in at 190 pounds (86 kilograms) is Don the Copper!!
The referee for this bout will be Jay Nady.
ROUND 1
The Truth clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Copper is backpedaling. (using the ring)
Copper tries to attack, but The Truth hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-The Truth probes with a pair of right punches to the stomach, but Copper quickly backs away.
+The Truth fires a uppercut to the chest.
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+Copper drills The Truth with a pair of punches to the ribs.
+Copper fires a pair of painful punches to the chest. The Truth is hurt!
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Copper tries to attack, but The Truth hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-The Truth attempts a volley of blows to the solar plexus, but comes up empty.
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-The Truth throws a volley of left shots to the solar plexus, but Copper blocks.
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-Copper throws a barrage of punches to the eye, but The Truth beats a hasty retreat.
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Copper tries to attack, but The Truth hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-The Truth paws a pair of right punches to the ribs, but Copper steps aside and laughs.
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+Copper wakes up the fans with a barrage of mean punches to the jaw.
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Copper tries to attack, but The Truth hangs on until the referee separates them.
Copper tries to attack, but The Truth hangs on until the referee separates them.
-The Truth attempts a volley of punches to the solar plexus, but Copper takes it in the forearms.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Eric "The Truth" LeRoy landed 9 of 32 punches, and Don the Copper landed 18 of 31 punches.
Don the Copper won the round 10-9
Don the Copper is winning the fight 10-9
The Truth doesn't want to stop fighting!
Copper doesn't want to stop fighting!
ROUND 2
The Truth clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Copper is backpedaling. (using the ring)
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+Copper attacks with a volley of punches to the solar plexus.
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+Copper hits with a cross to the mouth.
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+Copper catches The Truth with a flurry of punches to the chin!! The Truth gets mad!
+The Truth connects with a pair of furious punches to the stomach.
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-Copper tries to land a flurry of punches to the jaw, but to no avail.
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Copper tries to attack, but The Truth hangs on until the referee separates them.
Copper tries to attack, but The Truth hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-The Truth throws a series of right shots to the ribs, but Copper backs out of it.
-The Truth lunges with a pair of shots to the ribs, but misses.
Copper tries to attack, but The Truth hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Copper tries to attack, but The Truth hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-The Truth attempts a series of punches to the stomach, but Copper ducks just in time.
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-The Truth throws a pair of blows to the stomach, but misses.
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-Copper attempts a flurry of punches to the chest, but comes up empty.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Eric "The Truth" LeRoy landed 10 of 32 punches, and Don the Copper landed 19 of 32 punches.
Don the Copper won the round 10-9
Don the Copper is winning the fight 20-18
The Truth doesn't want to stop fighting!
Copper doesn't want to stop fighting!
ROUND 3
The Truth clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Copper is backpedaling. (using the ring)
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Copper tries to attack, but The Truth hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Copper pounds The Truth with a stinging left to the nose.
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Copper tries to attack, but The Truth hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+The Truth fires a flurry of stiff punches to the chest!
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Copper tries to attack, but The Truth hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+The Truth hits Copper with a pair of blows to the stomach. Copper gets mad!
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-The Truth tries to land a pair of punches to the stomach, but Copper blocks.
-The Truth probes with a pair of shots to the stomach, but Copper covers himself well.
+Copper wallops The Truth with a volley of heavy punches to the head. The Truth backpedals to his own corner.
+Copper shakes The Truth with a pair of punches to the face!!
Copper tries to attack, but The Truth hangs on until the referee separates them.
Copper tries to attack, but The Truth hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-The Truth attempts a flurry of right punches to the ribs, but is ineffective.
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-Copper tries a series of punches to the mouth, but The Truth takes it in the forearms.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Eric "The Truth" LeRoy landed 10 of 32 punches, and Don the Copper landed 17 of 33 punches.
Don the Copper won the round 10-9
Don the Copper is winning the fight 30-27
The Truth doesn't want to stop fighting!
Copper doesn't even want to rest!
ROUND 4
The Truth clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Copper is backpedaling. (using the ring)
-The Truth attacks with a barrage of left blows to the chest, but only hits air.
-The Truth charges with a flurry of left punches to the stomach, but Copper steps aside.
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Copper tries to attack, but The Truth hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-The Truth attempts a volley of shots to the chest, but misses.
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+Copper suprises The Truth with a volley of punches to the temple.
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+The Truth tags Copper with a series of loud blows to the stomach!!
+Copper catches The Truth with a series of solid punches to the nose.
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Copper tries to attack, but The Truth hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Copper tries to attack, but The Truth hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-The Truth lashes out with a flurry of blows to the stomach, but falls short.
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+Copper hits The Truth with a volley of nasty blows to the nose!
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Copper tries to attack, but The Truth hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Copper tries to attack, but The Truth hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-The Truth attacks with a barrage of shots to the solar plexus, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
Copper tries to attack, but The Truth hangs on until the referee separates them.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Eric "The Truth" LeRoy landed 9 of 30 punches, and Don the Copper landed 16 of 34 punches.
Don the Copper won the round 10-9
Don the Copper is winning the fight 40-36
The Truth doesn't want to stop fighting!
Copper doesn't even want to rest!
ROUND 5
The Truth clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Copper is backpedaling. (using the ring)
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-Copper attacks with a volley of punches to the eye, but he's too slow.
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+The Truth solidly lands a flurry of quick shots to the jaw.
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+Copper throws a flurry of blows to the jaw. The Truth covers up.
-The Truth throws a barrage of right blows to the head, but Copper ties him up.
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Copper tries to attack, but The Truth hangs on until the referee separates them.
+The Truth wakes up the fans with a pair of loud punches to the solar plexus. Copper quickly recovers.
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-Copper attacks with a volley of punches to the ribs, but The Truth narrowly avoids it
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-The Truth launches a volley of shots to the mouth, but only hits air.
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+The Truth punches Copper with a heavy uppercut to the chest!
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+The Truth hits with a flurry of hard shots to the chin. Copper seems wobbly!
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-The Truth throws a volley of left punches to the nose, but he's too slow.
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-The Truth charges with a right uppercut to the temple, but Copper steps aside and laughs.
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-The Truth probes with a pair of left blows to the jaw, but Copper escapes.
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Copper tries to attack, but The Truth hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Copper throws a barrage of left punches to the temple, but to no avail.
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-The Truth tries a volley of blows to the chin, but falls short.
+The Truth tags Copper with a flurry of stinging blows to the nose.
Copper tries to attack, but The Truth hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Copper belts The Truth with a flurry of punches to the jaw.
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-The Truth probes with a flurry of punches to the face, but Copper ducks.
Copper tries to attack, but The Truth hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Copper lands a volley of commanding punches to the face.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Eric "The Truth" LeRoy landed 23 of 73 punches, and Don the Copper landed 17 of 31 punches.
Eric "The Truth" LeRoy won the round 10-9
Don the Copper is winning the fight 49-46
The Truth doesn't even want to rest!
Copper doesn't even want to rest!
ROUND 6
The Truth clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Copper is backpedaling. (using the ring)
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+Copper stuns The Truth with a series of punches to the eye! The Truth seems wobbly!
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Copper tries to attack, but The Truth hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Copper tries to attack, but The Truth hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Copper tries to attack, but The Truth hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Copper staggers The Truth with a flurry of stinging blows to the temple. The Truth beats a hasty retreat.
-Copper throws a volley of right punches to the temple, but misses.
-The Truth probes with a series of right punches to the solar plexus, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
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-The Truth tries to land a pair of blows to the ribs, but only hits air.
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Copper tries to attack, but The Truth hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-The Truth throws a pair of left punches to the stomach, but Copper stays away from it.
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-The Truth probes with a barrage of left blows to the solar plexus, but only hits air.
-Copper lashes out with a flurry of left punches to the chin, but is ineffective.
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+Copper smashes The Truth with a series of quick punches to the face.
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+The Truth hits Copper with a pair of stiff shots to the solar plexus.
-Copper attempts a barrage of punches to the jaw, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
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+Copper attacks with a pair of punches to the face.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Eric "The Truth" LeRoy landed 6 of 26 punches, and Don the Copper landed 20 of 38 punches.
Don the Copper won the round 10-9
Don the Copper is winning the fight 59-55
The Truth doesn't even want to rest!
Copper doesn't even want to rest!
ROUND 7
The Truth clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Copper is backpedaling. (using the ring)
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-Copper lunges with a barrage of shots to the face, but The Truth steps aside and laughs.
-The Truth throws a volley of left shots to the stomach, but to no avail.
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Copper tries to attack, but The Truth hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Copper tries to attack, but The Truth hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+The Truth belts Copper with a flurry of wild blows to the ribs. Copper laughs!
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Copper tries to attack, but The Truth hangs on until the referee separates them.
-The Truth fires a volley of right punches to the ribs, but Copper beats a hasty retreat.
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+Copper drills The Truth with a flurry of nice punches to the nose.
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-Copper launches a left jab to the temple, but is ineffective.
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Copper tries to attack, but The Truth hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Copper tries to attack, but The Truth hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Copper tattoos The Truth with a volley of punches to the face.
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-The Truth tries to land a flurry of right punches to the stomach, but flails uselessly.
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+Copper thumps The Truth with a strong straight right to the mouth.
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+Copper smacks The Truth with a series of punches to the eye.
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-Copper attacks with a barrage of punches to the nose, but misses completely.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Eric "The Truth" LeRoy landed 7 of 23 punches, and Don the Copper landed 20 of 39 punches.
Don the Copper won the round 10-9
Don the Copper is winning the fight 69-64
The Truth doesn't even want to rest!
Copper doesn't even want to rest!
ROUND 8
The Truth clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Copper is backpedaling. (using the ring)
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-Copper attempts a pair of punches to the chest, but loses his balance.
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+The Truth fires a series of punches to the nose.
+The Truth hits Copper with a hook to the face. Copper beats a hasty retreat.
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+Copper rocks The Truth with a volley of punches to the mouth.
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Copper tries to attack, but The Truth hangs on until the referee separates them.
+The Truth fires a flurry of solid shots to the jaw.
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-The Truth throws a barrage of left blows to the jaw, but Copper quickly backs away.
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-The Truth lunges with a barrage of punches to the chest, but Copper backs out of it.
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Copper tries to attack, but The Truth hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-The Truth fires a series of punches to the stomach, but Copper ducks.
-The Truth launches a flurry of blows to the nose, but falls short.
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+Copper pops The Truth with a pair of glancing punches to the jaw.
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-The Truth attempts a volley of right shots to the eye, but flails uselessly.
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Copper tries to attack, but The Truth hangs on until the referee separates them.
Copper tries to attack, but The Truth hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Copper tries to attack, but The Truth hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-The Truth lunges with a series of right shots to the temple, but flails uselessly.
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+Copper tattoos The Truth with a series of wild punches to the mouth. The Truth retreats to the far corner.
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-Copper fires a series of punches to the nose, but only hits air.
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+Copper tags The Truth with a off balance right to the head.
-The Truth tries to land a volley of shots to the chin, but Copper escapes.
+ The fighters trade punches to the jaw.
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+The Truth throws a volley of heavy punches to the head. Copper sneers "My little sister can hit harder than you!"
BELL
According to the commentator:
Eric "The Truth" LeRoy landed 24 of 69 punches, and Don the Copper landed 22 of 39 punches.
Eric "The Truth" LeRoy won the round 10-9
Don the Copper is winning the fight 78-74
The Truth doesn't even want to rest!
Copper remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
ROUND 9
The Truth clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Copper is backpedaling. (using the ring)
Copper tries to attack, but The Truth hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Copper hits with a barrage of quick blows to the chin. The Truth hangs on until the referee breaks them up.
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Copper tries to attack, but The Truth hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Copper lashes out with a volley of punches to the temple, but The Truth escapes.
-Copper lashes out with a pair of punches to the stomach, but The Truth leaps aside.
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+The Truth thumps Copper with a barrage of shots to the ribs.
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-The Truth fires a right jab to the head, but Copper steps aside.
+The Truth hits with a series of painful shots to the jaw.
-The Truth paws a pair of right blows to the nose, but comes up empty.
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+Copper wakes up the fans with a flurry of hard punches to the chest.
Copper tries to attack, but The Truth hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Copper hits with a barrage of punches to the face.
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Copper tries to attack, but The Truth hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Copper hits The Truth with a flurry of punches to the temple.
-Copper attempts a pair of punches to the solar plexus, but The Truth steps aside.
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Copper tries to attack, but The Truth hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Copper probes with a left to the head, but goes wide.
+Copper connects with a sweeping right to the face.
+Copper strikes with a jab to the chin.
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+Copper thumps The Truth with a volley of punches to the ribs.
+Copper whacks The Truth with a pair of punches to the chin.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Eric "The Truth" LeRoy landed 14 of 34 punches, and Don the Copper landed 32 of 58 punches.
Don the Copper won the round 10-9
Don the Copper is winning the fight 88-83
The Truth doesn't even want to rest!
Copper remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
ROUND 10
The Truth is a raging bull!. (all-out)
Copper is backpedaling. (using the ring)
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-The Truth probes with a left to the mouth, but Copper ducks.
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-The Truth attempts a left hook to the temple, but Copper deftly avoits it.
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+Copper throws a barrage of mean punches to the ribs.
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-The Truth charges with a flurry of left punches to the eye, but flails uselessly.
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-The Truth fires a series of left roundhouses to the chin, but Copper deftly avoits it.
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+The Truth lands a barrage of blows to the face. Copper falls against the ropes!
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-The Truth paws a barrage of punches to the face, but Copper narrowly avoids it
-The Truth tries to land a series of punches to the chin, but Copper narrowly avoids it
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+Copper suprises The Truth with a series of wild punches to the ribs.
+The Truth connects with a flurry of commanding hooks to the temple.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Eric "The Truth" LeRoy landed 11 of 41 punches, and Don the Copper landed 8 of 8 punches.
Eric "The Truth" LeRoy won the round 10-9
Don the Copper is winning the fight 97-93
The Truth doesn't even want to rest!
Copper remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
ROUND 11
The Truth comes out fighting.
Copper is backpedaling. (using the ring)
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+Copper pokes The Truth with a barrage of vicious punches to the temple.
-The Truth attacks with a volley of shots to the temple, but Copper takes it in the forearms.
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-The Truth throws a barrage of right blows to the nose, but Copper takes it in the forearms.
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-The Truth probes with a volley of right punches to the eye, but loses his balance.
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-The Truth attempts a series of right shots to the face, but Copper covers himself well.
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+The Truth stuns Copper with a pair of vicious blows to the mouth! Copper quickly recovers.
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-The Truth attempts a right uppercut to the temple, but Copper narrowly avoids it
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-The Truth probes with a flurry of left punches to the mouth, but he's too slow.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Eric "The Truth" LeRoy landed 9 of 43 punches, and Don the Copper landed 7 of 9 punches.
Eric "The Truth" LeRoy won the round 10-9
Don the Copper is winning the fight 106-103
The Truth doesn't even want to rest!
Copper remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
ROUND 12
The Truth throws everything he's got! (all-out)
Copper is backpedaling. (using the ring)
+The Truth attacks with a flurry of stinging hooks to the jaw.
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-The Truth charges with a hook to the chin, but Copper covers himself well.
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+The Truth pops Copper with a series of hooks to the head.
+Copper attacks with a volley of punches to the mouth.
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-The Truth probes with a series of left roundhouses to the nose, but Copper steps aside and laughs.
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-The Truth tries to land a series of punches to the jaw, but Copper takes it in the forearms.
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-The Truth attempts a pair of left roundhouses to the head, but Copper escapes.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Eric "The Truth" LeRoy landed 8 of 32 punches, and Don the Copper landed 7 of 7 punches.
Eric "The Truth" LeRoy won the round 10-9
Don the Copper is winning the fight 115-113
The Truth doesn't even want to rest!
Copper remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
The judges decisions are:
Judge Guimond scores the fight as follows:
Round 1: Don the Copper 10-9
Round 2: Don the Copper 10-9
Round 3: Don the Copper 10-9
Round 4: A 10-10 tie.
Round 5: Eric "The Truth" LeRoy 10-9
Round 6: Don the Copper 10-9
Round 7: Don the Copper 10-9
Round 8: Eric "The Truth" LeRoy 10-9
Round 9: Don the Copper 10-9
Round 10: Eric "The Truth" LeRoy 10-9
Round 11: Eric "The Truth" LeRoy 10-9
Round 12: Eric "The Truth" LeRoy 10-9
Total Score: Don the Copper 115-114
Judge Leinbach scores the fight as follows:
Round 1: Don the Copper 10-9
Round 2: Don the Copper 10-9
Round 3: Don the Copper 10-9
Round 4: Don the Copper 10-9
Round 5: Eric "The Truth" LeRoy 10-9
Round 6: Don the Copper 10-9
Round 7: Don the Copper 10-9
Round 8: Eric "The Truth" LeRoy 10-9
Round 9: Don the Copper 10-9
Round 10: Eric "The Truth" LeRoy 10-9
Round 11: Eric "The Truth" LeRoy 10-9
Round 12: Eric "The Truth" LeRoy 10-9
Total Score: Don the Copper 115-113
Christy Martin scores the fight as follows:
Round 1: Don the Copper 10-9
Round 2: Don the Copper 10-9
Round 3: Don the Copper 10-9
Round 4: A 10-10 tie.
Round 5: Eric "The Truth" LeRoy 10-9
Round 6: Don the Copper 10-9
Round 7: Don the Copper 10-9
Round 8: Eric "The Truth" LeRoy 10-9
Round 9: Don the Copper 10-9
Round 10: Eric "The Truth" LeRoy 10-9
Round 11: Eric "The Truth" LeRoy 10-9
Round 12: Eric "The Truth" LeRoy 10-9
Total Score: Don the Copper 115-114
Don the Copper wins by decision!
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