Public Fight Report
(Cruiserweight) Rod Zilla defeated Billy "Sparks" Castro by knockout (KO) in round 6.Match Thursday, April 15, 1999In this corner, standing 5 feet and 5 inches (165 centimeters) tall weighing in at 190 pounds (86 kilograms) is Billy "Sparks" Castro!!
In this corner, standing 5 feet and 6 inches (168 centimeters) tall weighing in at 190 pounds (86 kilograms) is Rod Zilla!!
The referee for this bout will be Jay Nady.
ROUND 1
Sparks clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Zilla tries to cut off the ring. (cutting off the ring)
+Sparks tattoos Zilla with a barrage of quick shots to the ribs.
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Zilla tries to attack, but Sparks hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Zilla pokes Sparks with a series of commanding combinations to the face.
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+Zilla fires a solid right to the mouth.
Zilla tries to attack, but Sparks hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Zilla tries to attack, but Sparks hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Zilla tries to attack, but Sparks hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Zilla scores with a barrage of combinations to the nose. Sparks sneers "My little sister can hit harder than you!"
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Zilla tries to attack, but Sparks hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Sparks scores with a vicious roundhouse to the stomach.
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+Sparks attacks with a volley of blows to the ribs.
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-Sparks tries a volley of blows to the stomach, but to no avail.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Billy "Sparks" Castro landed 21 of 34 punches, and Rod Zilla landed 18 of 22 punches.
Billy "Sparks" Castro won the round 10-9
Billy "Sparks" Castro is winning the fight 10-9
Sparks doesn't even want to rest! He has minor cut below the right eye. He has minor cut below the left eye. He has the left eye swollen shut. He has a broken nose. He has a bloody lip.
Zilla doesn't even want to rest!
ROUND 2
Sparks clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Zilla tries to cut off the ring. (cutting off the ring)
-Sparks launches a barrage of left blows to the chest, but flails uselessly.
Zilla tries to attack, but Sparks hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Sparks tries to land a volley of left punches to the solar plexus, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
+Zilla lands a vicious uppercut to the jaw. Sparks hangs on until the referee breaks them up.
+Sparks hits Zilla with a volley of off balance shots to the ribs.
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Zilla tries to attack, but Sparks hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Zilla tries to attack, but Sparks hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Sparks tags Zilla with a barrage of solid shots to the solar plexus.
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+Zilla clocks Sparks with a jab to the temple.
Zilla lands a powerful uppercut and Sparks staggers. He reaches for the ropes ... and misses -- Flop!!
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Sparks struggles to his feet and the fight goes on.
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+Zilla suprises Sparks with a loud sweeping right to the mouth. Sparks gets mad!
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-Sparks throws a volley of right blows to the stomach, but Zilla hides behind his gloves.
+Sparks tosses a barrage of solid shots to the ribs.
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+Zilla takes charge with a barrage of commanding combinations to the jaw.
Zilla lands a ferocious right punch in the nose and Sparks is knocked out of the ring!!
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Sparks struggles to his feet and the fight goes on.
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+Zilla catches Sparks with a series of shots to the jaw.
Zilla tries to attack, but Sparks hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Sparks wallops Zilla with a flurry of shots to the stomach.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Billy "Sparks" Castro landed 12 of 31 punches, and Rod Zilla landed 23 of 23 punches.
Rod Zilla won the round 10-7
Rod Zilla is winning the fight 19-17
Sparks remains standing while the trainer wipes him down. He has minor cut below the right eye. He has minor cut below the left eye. He has the left eye swollen shut. He has a broken nose. He has a bloody lip.
Zilla remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
ROUND 3
Sparks clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Zilla tries to cut off the ring. (cutting off the ring)
+Sparks smacks Zilla with a barrage of off balance blows to the mouth.
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+Zilla backs up Sparks with a pair of stinging combinations to the chin!!
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+Zilla lands a series of combinations to the eye.
-Sparks charges with a left uppercut to the temple, but Zilla quickly backs away.
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+Sparks fires a pair of shots to the face!
+Sparks attacks with a barrage of off balance shots to the nose!
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+Zilla slams Sparks with a series of nice combinations to the eye.
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-Sparks charges with a pair of punches to the eye, but only hits air.
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+Zilla annoys Sparks with a pair of stinging punches to the mouth.
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Zilla tries to attack, but Sparks hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Zilla grazes Sparks with a volley of solid punches to the eye.
+Zilla attacks with a pair of punches to the mouth.
Zilla lands a brutal blow to the head and Sparks's legs turn to jelly -- down he goes!!
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Sparks struggles to his feet and the fight goes on.
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+Sparks pops Zilla with a flurry of shots to the temple.
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+Zilla lands a volley of heavy combinations to the face. Sparks is hurt!
Zilla lands a quick punch in the nose and Sparks's mouth guard flies into the far corner -- he's down!!
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Sparks struggles to his feet and the fight goes on.
-Sparks lashes out with a barrage of combinations to the eye, but Zilla ducks just in time.
Zilla tries to attack, but Sparks hangs on until the referee separates them.
Zilla tries to attack, but Sparks hangs on until the referee separates them.
Zilla tries to attack, but Sparks hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Sparks attempts a pair of shots to the mouth, but Zilla backs out of it.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Billy "Sparks" Castro landed 11 of 31 punches, and Rod Zilla landed 21 of 21 punches.
Rod Zilla won the round 10-7
Rod Zilla is winning the fight 29-24
Sparks grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool. He has minor cut below the right eye. He has minor cut below the left eye. He has the left eye swollen shut. He has a broken nose. He has a bloody lip.
Zilla remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
ROUND 4
Sparks clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Zilla tries to cut off the ring. (cutting off the ring)
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+Zilla lands a pair of stinging blows to the nose. Sparks asks for time to wipe off the blood.
+Sparks pops Zilla with a barrage of loud blows to the temple. Zilla quickly recovers.
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-Sparks probes with a flurry of left blows to the temple, but comes up empty.
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+Sparks hits Zilla with a barrage of furious blows to the chin.
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Zilla tries to attack, but Sparks hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Zilla attacks with a series of hard combinations to the jaw.
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-Sparks attacks with a pair of shots to the nose, but Zilla hides behind his gloves.
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Zilla tries to attack, but Sparks hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Sparks tries to land a barrage of right combinations to the jaw, but Zilla quickly backs away.
+Zilla fires a pair of stiff combinations to the chin. Sparks retreats to the far corner.
Zilla lands a blood spattering blow to the head and Sparks falls to the canvas!!
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Sparks struggles to his feet and the fight goes on.
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Zilla tries to attack, but Sparks hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Sparks nails Zilla with a flurry of shots to the face!
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-Sparks probes with a flurry of punches to the jaw, but goes wide.
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+Zilla tags Sparks with a flurry of light combinations to the chin.
Zilla lands a decisive cross to the jaw and Sparks falls to the canvas!!
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Sparks struggles to his feet and the fight goes on.
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+Zilla hits Sparks with a barrage of light combinations to the temple.
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Zilla tries to attack, but Sparks hangs on until the referee separates them.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Billy "Sparks" Castro landed 10 of 32 punches, and Rod Zilla landed 20 of 25 punches.
Rod Zilla won the round 10-7
Rod Zilla is winning the fight 39-31
Sparks is obviously tired. He has minor cut above the right eye. He has minor cut below the right eye. He has minor cut below the left eye. He has the left eye swollen shut. He has a broken nose. He has a bloody lip.
Zilla remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
ROUND 5
Sparks clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Zilla tries to cut off the ring. (cutting off the ring)
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Zilla tries to attack, but Sparks hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Sparks nails Zilla with a series of stiff combinations to the solar plexus.
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+Zilla annoys Sparks with a light combination to the temple. Sparks sneers "My grandmother can hit harder than that!"
+Zilla tags Sparks with a pair of blows to the eye.
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Zilla tries to attack, but Sparks hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Sparks charges with a barrage of blows to the solar plexus, but comes up empty.
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+Zilla tosses a pair of combinations to the head.
Zilla lands a beautiful left hook and Sparks goes down!!
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Sparks struggles to his feet and the fight goes on.
+Zilla pounds Sparks with a glancing straight right to the nose. Sparks beats a hasty retreat.
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+Zilla hits Sparks with a barrage of hard shots to the head.
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Zilla tries to attack, but Sparks hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Sparks nails Zilla with a flurry of strong shots to the stomach!
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+Zilla throws a pair of combinations to the eye. Sparks grimaces in pain.
Zilla lands a decisive blow to the head and Sparks falls senseless!!
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Sparks struggles to his feet and the fight goes on.
Zilla tries to attack, but Sparks hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Zilla attempts a flurry of blows to the chin, but misses.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Billy "Sparks" Castro landed 1 of 8 punches, and Rod Zilla landed 20 of 22 punches.
Rod Zilla won the round 10-7
Rod Zilla is winning the fight 49-38
Sparks is slowing down. He has minor cut above the right eye. He has minor cut below the right eye. He has minor cut below the left eye. He has the left eye swollen shut. He has a broken nose. He has a bloody lip.
Zilla remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
ROUND 6
Sparks fights inside. (inside)
Zilla tries to cut off the ring. (cutting off the ring)
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+Sparks slams Zilla with a flurry of shots to the eye.
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-Sparks throws a volley of left blows to the jaw, but Zilla beats a hasty retreat.
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-Sparks throws a series of blows to the eye, but Zilla stays away from it.
+Zilla lands a pair of commanding punches to the temple.
Zilla lands a powerful smash to the jaw and Sparks goes over backwards!!
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TEN
He's Out!
Rod Zilla wins by a Knock Out!!
BELL
Sparks looks exhausted. He has minor cut above the right eye. He has minor cut below the right eye. He has minor cut below the left eye. He has swelling above the right eye. He has the left eye swollen shut. He has a broken nose. He has a bloody lip.
Zilla grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool. He has minor cut below the right eye. He has a fractured nose.
Judge Guimond had the fight scored as follows:
Round 1: Billy "Sparks" Castro 10-9
Round 2: Rod Zilla 10-7
Round 3: Rod Zilla 10-7
Round 4: Rod Zilla 10-7
Round 5: Rod Zilla 10-7
Judge Leinbach had the fight scored as follows:
Round 1: Rod Zilla 10-9
Round 2: Rod Zilla 10-7
Round 3: Rod Zilla 10-7
Round 4: Rod Zilla 10-7
Round 5: Rod Zilla 10-7
Roy Jones Jr had the fight scored as follows:
Round 1: Billy "Sparks" Castro 10-9
Round 2: Rod Zilla 10-7
Round 3: Rod Zilla 10-7
Round 4: Rod Zilla 10-7
Round 5: Rod Zilla 10-7
Rod Zilla wins by a knockout!
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