Hernandez vs Cunningham II: Live Results and Round-By-Round Coverage
by Scott Christ on Feb 4, 2012 1:27 PM EST
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Today at 1 p.m. EST on BoxNation (fights likely to start around 2-2:30 p.m.), Steve Cunningham looks to regain the IBF cruiserweight title from Yoan Pablo Hernandez in Frankfurt, Germany, and two European titles are also on the line.
[ Related: Quigg vs Arthur Round-By-Round Coverage ]
Cunningham (24-3, 12 KO) and Hernandez (25-1, 13 KO) met last October in what turned out to be a controversial technical decision going Hernandez's way. Neither man has fought since then, and today they rematch in a fight that deserved a second go.
Also featured on the card will be European light heavyweight champion Eduard Gutknecht (22-1, 9 KO) defending against Vyacheslav Uzelkov (25-1, 16 KO), and the vacant European cruiserweight title is on the line between Enad Licina (21-3, 11 KO) and Alexander Alexeev (22-2, 20 KO).
Bad Left Hook will have live coverage of the entire lineup. Join us!
Cruiserweights, 12 Rounds (Vacant European Title)
Enad Licina (21-3, 11 KO) vs Alexander Alexeev (22-2, 20 KO)
Light Heavyweights, 12 Rounds (European Title)
Eduard Gutknecht (22-1, 9 KO) vs Vyacheslav Uzelkov (25-1, 16 KO)
Cruiserweights, 8 Rounds
Mateusz Masternak (24-0, 18 KO) vs Michael Simms (22-15-2, 14 KO)
Cruiserweights, 8 Rounds
Troy Ross (24-2, 16 KO) vs Lukasz Rusiewicz (10-11, 3 KO)
Cruiserweights, 6 Rounds
David Graf (5-0, 5 KO) vs Paul Morris (4-5-2, 2 KO)
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As per usual, I’ll be lurking, and relying on the BLHers’ vivid descriptions, including the usual liberal use of analogy in both music and photos.
by DrRck on Feb 4, 2012 1:00 PM EST reply actions 2 recs
I hope they are lining Troy Ross up for a future crack at the main event winner.
"Leon Spinks is so ugly that when a tear rolls down his face, it only gets halfway, then it rolls back up" - Muhammad Ali.
I believe that is the plan. That’s why he signed with Sauerland, anyway.
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I find it quite interesting that two of Cunningham’s last three fights have involved cuts and controversial endings.
One he lost, the other he won.
As we know, like USS deserves his rematch here with Hernandez, so too does Ross with Cunningham.
I like Cunningham and would have liked for Haye to have fought him before going to heavyweight.
I’d also really like to see Cunningham vs Ross II. There’s unfinshed business there.
Then the winner can fight Huck or maybe Lebedev. If Huck comes back down to cruiser.
"Leon Spinks is so ugly that when a tear rolls down his face, it only gets halfway, then it rolls back up" - Muhammad Ali.
I doubt Huck will, too much money around for him at heavyweight.
Still searching for an alive Dan Tucker.
Plus Cunningham already beat him. I never saw that fight but it surprises me a little bit that Huck’s only KO loss is to Cunningham who is not considered a puncher, although he’s not exactly feather fisted.
Really though, i think the only world class cruisers Huck has fought are Cunningham and Lebedev (and Lebedev beat him too, in reality), so, considering his brawling style, maybe he’s only got one KO loss cos he keeps fighting 2nd and 3rd tier fighter’s. :)
"Leon Spinks is so ugly that when a tear rolls down his face, it only gets halfway, then it rolls back up" - Muhammad Ali.
Has anything started yet? Looking at the sheer length of this bill, it almost seems like Hernandez-Cunningham will be happening the same time Donaire starts to fight.
boxnation starts at 7 30 English time
They usually have extensive coverage of the U/card
by Sweet science on Feb 4, 2012 2:19 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah BoxNation needs to fix their online schedule. They list everything as starting at 1pm EST.
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Yeah BoxNation needs to fix their online schedule
They need to fix their schedule Period. Stop giving me shit like Cleverley Karpency
by Sweet science on Feb 4, 2012 2:22 PM EST up reply actions
The main event will likely be on around 5-6pm EST, i reckon.
"Leon Spinks is so ugly that when a tear rolls down his face, it only gets halfway, then it rolls back up" - Muhammad Ali.
putting me to shame with the EST time......
by Sweet science on Feb 4, 2012 2:21 PM EST up reply actions
It’s just -5 hours from GMT.
"Leon Spinks is so ugly that when a tear rolls down his face, it only gets halfway, then it rolls back up" - Muhammad Ali.
I always forget if it is 4 or 5
You watch the England V Scotland?
by Sweet science on Feb 4, 2012 2:24 PM EST up reply actions
No, i been watching the league. THE REAL GAME!
"Leon Spinks is so ugly that when a tear rolls down his face, it only gets halfway, then it rolls back up" - Muhammad Ali.
Thought you might
I would engage you in asking who is doing what, but as no one south of Birmingham cares I won’t :)
by Sweet science on Feb 4, 2012 2:25 PM EST up reply actions
Hey, the London Broncos do
and all 10 of their fans.
Did England win? I’m guessing either no or they won but the score was close?
"Leon Spinks is so ugly that when a tear rolls down his face, it only gets halfway, then it rolls back up" - Muhammad Ali.
Yeah we won
13-6
The Scots had several guilt edge scoring try chances but couldn’t finish and turned it over constantly in our 22
Englands try came from a chargedown. Not much else in the way of creativity. Worked V hard though
by Sweet science on Feb 4, 2012 2:31 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah
Was a bit unlucky with the turned down try as well.
by Sweet science on Feb 4, 2012 2:39 PM EST up reply actions
hmmm
missed that?! They’ll be absolutely gutted though the Scots, they were easily the better side secnd half – not sure how they managed to keep not converting chances.
I actually Have no filter.
Kick was almost gathered
The scot got a finger on it but was not deemed to have put downward pressure on the ball
At least they were getting themselves into chances. England had pretty much nothing….
by Sweet science on Feb 4, 2012 2:46 PM EST up reply actions
yeah
England were pretty fortunate, but it was always going to be difficult with the new played and being away. It’ll take time
I actually Have no filter.
No doubt
And to be fair, winning at Murryfield is no easy task
by Sweet science on Feb 4, 2012 2:56 PM EST up reply actions
It’s still on now, Casteford vs Salford.
I;ve only been watching bits of it.
"Leon Spinks is so ugly that when a tear rolls down his face, it only gets halfway, then it rolls back up" - Muhammad Ali.
Good job it ain't football
Would have been called off last week with the pitch like that…..
by Sweet science on Feb 4, 2012 2:31 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah, i thought they might have at least cleared some of the snow.
That pitch must be rock hard when getting tackled. I don’t know, maybe the snow will cushion the impact.
Interesting side note: I drive past Salford’s ground on the way to work over the swooping bridge past Manchester city centre.
Actually not very interesting at all.
"Leon Spinks is so ugly that when a tear rolls down his face, it only gets halfway, then it rolls back up" - Muhammad Ali.
In a couple minutes it’ll go live.
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LIVE!
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If this full card is shown, I will be pulling 15 fights today between this and the full Chavez-Rubio card, incl. undercard.
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You are a writing machine
I’m pretty sure you’ll do awesomely
Greatest lover ever during the day, Trainyard Sleeper at night.
Oh I’m excited. I LOVE days like this.
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Woo! Buncey!
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Quick picks
Hernandez by controversial decision (again)
Licina by KO
Uzelkov by KO
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Hell
I already changed my mind – I’ll say Alexeev by decision
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"Baseball is played on the field, not on a calculator."
That one I can’t make up my mind, but I’m going Gutknecht by UD and Cunningham by decision.
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Are Hernandez and Cunningham both with Sauerland?
"Leon Spinks is so ugly that when a tear rolls down his face, it only gets halfway, then it rolls back up" - Muhammad Ali.
Yes
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I think they all are other than Uzelkov
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Indeed.
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First fight being shown before they go live.
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I’ve just realised Micky Vann is refereeing here on this replay. I thought he had retired.
That must be just in the UK where he’s too old to get a license?
"Leon Spinks is so ugly that when a tear rolls down his face, it only gets halfway, then it rolls back up" - Muhammad Ali.
I was gunna say
I thought I had seen him about in fights. You mentioned (Or Phil did) that he had retired a few years back…..
by Sweet science on Feb 4, 2012 2:49 PM EST up reply actions
Bottom paragraph explains it:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mickey_Vann
"Leon Spinks is so ugly that when a tear rolls down his face, it only gets halfway, then it rolls back up" - Muhammad Ali.
aahhhhhh
So he “minces” around the foreign rings does he
by Sweet science on Feb 4, 2012 2:51 PM EST up reply actions
Haha
"Leon Spinks is so ugly that when a tear rolls down his face, it only gets halfway, then it rolls back up" - Muhammad Ali.
HKKKWAHHN Hernandez
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Bunce
is great when he keeps it lighthearted. I think he has a great dry sense of humour and he does know the sport and has followed it for years. He was an amateur at one stage it think too.
The only times he annoys me are when he gets the facts wrong or refuses to give due credit to foreign fighters when they are against Brits.
"Leon Spinks is so ugly that when a tear rolls down his face, it only gets halfway, then it rolls back up" - Muhammad Ali.
Yeah he certainly knows his boxing
But he…. blurs the truth somewhat
by Sweet science on Feb 4, 2012 2:58 PM EST up reply actions
“It’s a very small book, the book of Cuban failings.”
Yeah. So I hear.
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haha
I liked that one.
"Leon Spinks is so ugly that when a tear rolls down his face, it only gets halfway, then it rolls back up" - Muhammad Ali.
Arthur Abraham is the world’s top Cuban
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it was a replay of the first fight from Oct
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Gutknecht-Uzelkov coming on
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nothing
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Live music entrances... I kinda dig this
Greatest lover ever during the day, Trainyard Sleeper at night.
I’d like to walk around to Eduard Gutknecht’s entrance music, like, all the time.
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I think the American anthem should be changed to a better song.
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“America the Beautiful” would be my first choice. “Real American” second.
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ugh fuck that shit
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America the Beautiful all the way. No war imagery, no tune cribbed from a stupid British drinking song, lots of nice imagery of the land itself, and a perfect version to play when a singer is not available. (Ray Charles’, of course.)
100% agreed
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Shit why do I know the name Daniel van de Wiele
Knowing a judge’s name is never a good thing
"The bell that tolls for all in boxing belongs to a cash register."
-Bob Verdi
about to begin
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Gutknecht vs Uzelkov Round 1
Uzelkov already looking better than he did against Shumenov. Gutknecht throwing a nice jab, following it with a right. They get close and don’t make a whole lot of it. Tentative round, but not really slow. Both feeling it out. Uzelkov swings a wild right and misses.
Gutknecht 10-9
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didn't see a line
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Boxing News picked Gutknecht by decision.
They usually go for the favourite.
"Leon Spinks is so ugly that when a tear rolls down his face, it only gets halfway, then it rolls back up" - Muhammad Ali.
Gutknecht vs Uzelkov Round 2
Gutknecht just busier and more effective early here. Uzelkov not as passive as he was against Shumenov, but he’s going to have to step up the pace. Gutknecht putting punches together, landing with both hands. Uzelkov far too focused on landing one big shot. Two rights to the body by Gutknecht. Three-punch combo from Gutknecht, then he does it two more times. Not all of these are landing clean, of course, but he’s just outworking Uzelkov badly.
Gutknecht 10-9
Gutknecht 20-18
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Gutknecht vs Uzelkov Round 3
Left and right from Uzelkov. He’s trying to lead the action more early in the third. Gutknecht back with a combo. Body shot from Uzelkov. Dipping lower on defense now. I wish they’d stop showing me Ulli Wegner. I couldn’t give a shit about seeing over his shoulder.
Uzelkov throwing more, not landing a ton yet. Final minute of this round will decide it. Nice jab from Gutknecht. He outworks the last minute and Uzelkov takes half a swipe after the bell.
Gutknecht 10-9
Gutknecht 30-27
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I see that Uzelkov has lost by UD to Beibut Shumenov but has also stopped Gabriel Campillo in 6, so he’s got some decent credentials coming in.
"Leon Spinks is so ugly that when a tear rolls down his face, it only gets halfway, then it rolls back up" - Muhammad Ali.
Uzelkov was miserably bad against Shumenov. Horrible performance.
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It was also an outdoor fight in 110 degree weather
Which can have an effect. But yeah, I’m not sure he threw more than 10 punches in any round that fight.
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Gutknecht vs Uzelkov Round 4
Gutknecht just looks like the superior boxer here. Uzelkov seems almost confused about what to do here — he’s got no rhythm at all. I want to mention that I really like the look of those blue-and-yellow Adidas gloves.
Gutknecht making Uzelkov miss consistently. Uzelkov just too slow with the lead right.
Gutknecht 10-9
Gutknecht 40-36
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I’m skipping channels with this and sky so have only just noticed that the dreadful Terry O’Connor is refereeing.
I find it hard to forget how bad he was in “judging” Fury – Mcdermott.
"Leon Spinks is so ugly that when a tear rolls down his face, it only gets halfway, then it rolls back up" - Muhammad Ali.
Gutknecht vs Uzelkov Round 5
Good body shot from Gutknecht, but he’s taking the round a bit slower. Now he’s backing Uzelkov down again. Jab to the body from Uzelkov. Chopping right from Gutknecht is mostly blocked, then a three-punch combo mostly blocked. But he’s throwing more still. Uzelkov just not landing enough.
Gutknecht 10-9
Gutknecht 50-45
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Gutknecht vs Uzelkov Round 6
right hand from Uzelkov gets in. Then one back from Gutknecht. Uzelkov a bit bouncier the last two rounds. Gutkencht meeting Uzelkov’s aggression, but he’s not the one keeping the pace anymore. Right hand Uzelkov, then a bit back from Gutknecht. Answering pretty well when Uzelkov does land a decent shot. Uzelkov starting to feel it a bit more, throwing more combinations. Right hand over the top, doesn’t land hard but does land for Uzelkov. Right hand again from Uzelkov, then a left to the body. Uzelkov takes a round, may have taken the last two.
Uzelkov 10-9
Gutknecht 59-55
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biased hometown decisions
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Gutknecht vs Uzelkov Round 7
Man, Gutknecht is disappearing here. Uzelkov not doing a ton in the first two minutes, but doing way more than Gutknecht. Gutknecht with a quick flurry, lands a right, but then Uzelkov comes back with one of his own. Gutknecht’s eyes are swelling a bit. Right from Gutknecht a bit short, one from Uzelkov gets in. Gutknecht pushes him back, doesn’t land much. Uzelkov stalking and lands a right at the end.
Uzelkov 10-9
Gutknecht 68-65
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Gutknecht vs Uzelkov Round 8
Fight has gotten much closer. Even first half of the round, but Uzelkov’s power is becoming a really telling factor. Good, stiff jab from Uzelkov. Four more come after it. Uppercut from Gutknecht. Crowd cheering Gutknecht on, but he’s — whoa, clear rabbit punch from Gutknecht, and Terry O’Connor just stares at it, confused.
Uzelkov 10-9
Gutknecht 77-75
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Gutknecht vs Uzelkov Round 9
Bizarre sequence where Gutknecht just chases Uzelkov around the ring, then blows his nose. Gutknecht has gotten weird in this fight. Uzelkov is turning skittish, too. This round ain’t pretty.
Uzelkov winds up stumbling to the mat, looks like he caught an elbow there. Up and they walk right into each other. This is one shit ugly round. Gutknecht is the one trying to push the pace this round, though. It’s not attractive, but I think he’s bringing himself back by any means necessary.
Gutknecht 10-9
Gutknecht 87-84
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Gutknecht vs Uzelkov Round 10
Gutknecht pushing the pace again, and landing some solid shots with Uzelkov on the ropes. Uzelkov is tiring a bit and Gutknecht is coming up with a second wind at the right time. Right uppercut from Gutknecht. 1-2, 1-2. Left to the body from Uzelkov. Gutknecht back in full control of this fight. Shots to the body shots upstairs. Two hard body shots, and Uzelkov clearly felt those. Uzelkov down to arm punches at this point. Right to the body again from Gutknecht again. Another one. He’s pouring it on. This is a great round from Gutknecht. Uppercut gets in again. Another right hand.
Gutknecht 10-9
Gutknecht 97-93
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Gutknecht vs Uzelkov Round 11
Gutknecht really in control of this fight again. Uzelkov is trying to get himself in this, but Gutknecht is just landing the better shots and starting to muscle him, too. Uzelkov coming forward a bit more now, throwing jabs. Gutknecht with a right that busts the guard. Another right hand lands.
Gutknecht 10-9
Gutknecht 107-102
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Too busy complaining or shouting.
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Gutknecht vs Uzelkov Round 12
body shot from Uzelkov. Uzelkov plowing forward trying to land. Hey, just so you know, I typed “plowing forward” right before the dude on TV said it. RIGHT BEFORE! Great minds.
Also, no other way to describe what he’s doing. Again not a pretty round, but Uzelkov is doing all he can to pull this thing out. Gutknecht mostly content to give the round away, it appears. He’s throwing when it’s safe but not going out of his way. Then there’s Gutknecht with the bigger shots as Uzelkov is just dog tired.
Uzelkov 10-9
Gutknecht 116-112
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No. Still have at least Licina vs Alexeev left.
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Quigg just starting
Both in the ring now
by Sweet science on Feb 4, 2012 4:02 PM EST up reply actions
Gutknecht vs Uzelkov - JUDGES SCORES
115-114
116-112
117-111
Eduard Gutknecht by unanimous decision
Still European light heavyweight champion
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And here’s Nathan Cleverly trying to sell us on his bullshit fight with Tommy Karpency.
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Boy you can really tell Nathan Cleverly is a budding superstar. He is a sincere and charismatic individual.
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Nathan Cleverly is seriously about to put me to sleep.
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Quigg vs Arthur is quite a fight
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Watching Quigg-Arthur while Buncey and Co. yap away for a while.
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How many more fights until the Cunningham fight?
by Verklemptomaniac on Feb 4, 2012 4:31 PM EST reply actions
At least Licina vs Alexeev, don’t know if Masternak fought earlier. Troy Ross did, I believe.
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nope, Cunningham on his way in
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Just a reminder, since I keep forgetting myself: This is for the vacant Ring Magazine cruiserweight championship. Cunningham’s second shot at that title. Lost to Adamek first time, belt was vacant then too.
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This is pretty damn classy, I have to say.
by Verklemptomaniac on Feb 4, 2012 4:38 PM EST reply actions
Were on
"Leon Spinks is so ugly that when a tear rolls down his face, it only gets halfway, then it rolls back up" - Muhammad Ali.
I mean, we're on - LIVE
Early start it seems.
"Leon Spinks is so ugly that when a tear rolls down his face, it only gets halfway, then it rolls back up" - Muhammad Ali.
American vs Cuban falls behind Alexeev for arena importance, I think.
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Hernandez vs Cunningham Round 1
Both tentative for two minutes. Nothing between them at all thus far. Cunningham with a few jabs. Jab to the body. 30 seconds left, winnable round. Hernandez not finding the range. Right to the body by Hernandez. Three body shots from Hernandez to close the round. I think he landed the better shots and really stole the round.
Hernandez 10-9
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10-9 USS
Cunningham has a nice jab. Up until the end of the round, Hernandez seemed about 6 inches short on all his punches.
by Verklemptomaniac on Feb 4, 2012 4:46 PM EST reply actions
Hernandez vs Cunningham Round 2
Hernandez lands an uppercut in the middle of a combo, and then another body shot and another left gets in. Cunningham seems a hair slow to react defensively. Remember, he’s 35 years old. He’s not young anymore.
Cunningham just isn’t establishing anything on offense. Hernandez with a little bull rush. Cunningham with a left to the body, not a big shot. Uppercut from Hernandez, digs to the body with it. Good right to the body from Cunningham. Hernandez back to the body. Interesting clash so far.
Hernandez 10-9
Hernandez 20-18
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Cunningham has got to have one of the best physiques in boxing.
\not an ounce of fat on him.
"Leon Spinks is so ugly that when a tear rolls down his face, it only gets halfway, then it rolls back up" - Muhammad Ali.
He’s absolutely ripped. Always. One of those guys who never gets remotely out of shape.
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I’m kinda more impressed by Hernandez thus far than in the last Cunningham fight. Wicked body shots.
10-9 YPH, 19-19
Cunningham isn’t going to win this fight throwing two right hands per round. YPH is landing some decent body shots, and that’re coming back are (admittedly good) jabs.
by Verklemptomaniac on Feb 4, 2012 4:50 PM EST reply actions
Cunningham’s straight right hand is there for him – just got to bide his time as Hernandez starts to slow…
"Occasionally, there is a boxing match that, in its demonstration of skill, courage, intelligence, hope, seems to redeem the sport - almost. Perhaps boxing has always been a sport in crisis, a sport of crisis."
Both looking sharp here.
hernandez has lande some good body shots.
"Leon Spinks is so ugly that when a tear rolls down his face, it only gets halfway, then it rolls back up" - Muhammad Ali.
Hernandez vs Cunningham Round 3
REALLY good body shot from Hernandez. That thing tore into Cunningham. Hernandez looks really sharp tonight. Both throwing shots, Hernandez just the guy landing first and better, even when he throws second. Hernandez backing him down just a bit. Cunningham just hasn’t found the pace yet, but he’s getting a bit more up. Left hand from Hernandez. Stamina could be an issue for Hernandez later if he keeps this up.
Very, very interesting fight so far, I believe.
Body shot from Cunningham. Body shot from Hernandez, a straight left. Another body shot, two of them get in from YPH. Cunningham has got to start uncorking his right hand.
Hernandez 10-9
Hernandez 30-27
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I love both guys exchanging punches to the body
But Hernandez is getting the better of them
Greatest lover ever during the day, Trainyard Sleeper at night.
10-9 YPH, 29-28
YPH landing some beautiful counter hooks to the body when USS overextends on straight punches.
by Verklemptomaniac on Feb 4, 2012 4:54 PM EST reply actions
IMO he has the best hats
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Hernandez can’t keep up this pace – it’s not in his nature. I think that guard is already just starting to drop slightly.
"Occasionally, there is a boxing match that, in its demonstration of skill, courage, intelligence, hope, seems to redeem the sport - almost. Perhaps boxing has always been a sport in crisis, a sport of crisis."
Sheeeeeeeeeeeeeeit.
"Occasionally, there is a boxing match that, in its demonstration of skill, courage, intelligence, hope, seems to redeem the sport - almost. Perhaps boxing has always been a sport in crisis, a sport of crisis."
Hernandez vs Cunningham Round 4
Hernandez backs him down again with a left hand. He’s clearly here for a knockout. He’s putting a lot into those shots. Cunningham gets close and lands, but Hernandez throws back. Cunningham having a better round, but still not quite there an DOWN GOES STEVE CUNNINGHAM ON A BIG LEFT HAND! CUNNINGHAM MIGHT NOT MAKE IT! His legs are terrible, but he’s up!
Referee gives it a look,a nd here we go. Hernandez drops him again immediately! Hernandez is not going to let him finish this round. 40 seconds to go.
Here we go! Cunningham in major trouble and trying to hang on. Cunningham is a mess. 20 seconds! Hernandez unloading! Big shots! Body and head shots! Hernaandez tearing into him! cunningham staggers and Eddie Cotton nearly steps in!
Cunningham SURVIVES THE ROUND!
Hernandez 10-7
Hernandez 40-34
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10-7 YPH, 39-34
How the hell did Cunningham make it out of that round?
by Verklemptomaniac on Feb 4, 2012 4:58 PM EST reply actions
How can Cunningham survive this
Come on USS!
Hernandez punches hard!
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Cunningham recovered
Hernandez should get back to his gameplan of attacking the body
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Hernandez vs Cunningham Round 5
Cunningham really needs something special, but I thought before the first fight that Hernandez wasn’t a good matchup for him, and that Cunningham aging was getting dangerous. Looks like this might be the night.
Good jab from Hernandez. Right hook, left hand from Hernandez. Cunningham STAGGERS HERNANDEZ ON A COUNTER RIGHT! But it settles down. Cunningham cut over right eye, they’re saying.
Hernandez has calmed down a lot since getting stung. Right hook from Hernandez! Body shot from Cunningham. Cunningham with another right. Cunningham back in the fight but still needs to pick it up.
Cunningham 10-9
Hernandez 49-44
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10-9 USS, 48-45 YPH
Not sure why Hernandez decided to hang back that round, but USS landed a few good shots, including one that either staggered YPH or at least knocked him off balance.
by Verklemptomaniac on Feb 4, 2012 5:02 PM EST reply actions
Good. good fight
and a lot of heart from Cunningham.
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Similar to the first fight
UASS gets hurt early, then comes back.
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Hernandez vs Cunningham Round 6
Cunningham starting to find some rhythm, getting his style, starting to get close and then back out. They definitely want to test Hernandez’s stamina. Right hand from Cunningham. Cunningham with some reckless shots with both hands, leaving himself wide open and nearly gets flattened by a right hook, but it’s just short.
Left to the body from Hernandez. Cunningham with his jab, then a little right hand. Jabbing jabbing. Cunningham with a combo in close. Right hook from Hernandez. Cunningham is in constant danger of getting cracked. His defense has really loosened up the last couple years.
Cunningham 10-9
Hernandez 58-54
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Hernanadez always looks dangerous to me though
Like he’s just waiting for his chance.
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Cunningham seems to have tightened up defensively
and getting a lot more punches in
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Hernandez vs Cunningham Round 7
Cunningham with a body shot. This is becoming a very interesting fight. 1-2 from Hernandez. Getting more rugged now. Three shots to the body from Cunningham. “USA” chant is drowned out by boos pretty quickly.
Left to the body from Hernandez. Right body from Cunningham. Cunningham taking over the pacing a little bit. Back to the body from Hernandez. Hernandez eats a stiff right hand down the pipe. Really good round. Just a tough, rough round. Tight to score, too.
Cunningham 10-9
Hernandez 67-64
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saw the 5th and the s6th
This round was Cunninghams
by Mohammedini Hussein on Feb 4, 2012 5:10 PM EST reply actions
10-9 USS, 66-65 YPH
Big right hand near the end of the round from USS clinched an otherwise close round.
by Verklemptomaniac on Feb 4, 2012 5:10 PM EST reply actions
Three rounds in a row for Cunningham.
I’m really surprised by what I’m seeing here. Hernandez seems a little mentally weak to me right now, but that still won’t much matter if he opens Cunningham’s eye up a bit more.
This is a really tactical fight
yet very entertaing at the same time.
I can see why Cunningham especially has to be careful. he doesn’t want to get countered and hurt again.
USS ;landed a nice right hand near the end.
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10-9 YPH, 76-74
ANother close round, but I thought YPH landed the more meaningful shots. USS landed mostly jabs.
by Verklemptomaniac on Feb 4, 2012 5:14 PM EST reply actions
Nice body work from USS
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Site had some issues for me (don’t know about the rest of you) but I had the last two to Cunningham as well, so I’ve got it 85-84 Hernandez after nine.
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Cunningham vs Hernandez Round 10
Couldn’t get a full description in here, but I scored the round. Hernandez had a much better round here, and it’s the first I give to him in a while.
Hernandez 10-9
Hernandez 95-93
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Server issues. We had a big problem the other night and it could be the same thing again. Not much I can do.
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Cunningham vs Hernandez Round 11
Hernandez comes out fast. He’s finding a second wind when he needs it. Cunningham with a great series of jabs, head and body, and then a shot right in the mush. Boy these two are giving about all they’ve got in them. Cunningham having a nice second half of the round here after Hernandez did well in the early stages. Hernandez clips him with a right hook.
Cunningham 10-9
Hernandez 104-103
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same
came late for the first 4 rounds. I go by Scotts scoring by the 4 first.
I have cunnigham winning all rounds after the 4th
by Mohammedini Hussein on Feb 4, 2012 5:28 PM EST up reply actions
94-94 for by going by your scores from the 4th
I gave the 10th to Cunningham
by Mohammedini Hussein on Feb 4, 2012 5:26 PM EST reply actions
10-9 YPH, 86-83, then 10-9 USS, 95-93 YPH, then 10-9 YPH, 105-102, then 10-9 YPH, 115-111
9th: Yet another relatively close round. Again, USS not landing much beyond jabs.
10th: Close, but clearer for USS than the 9th was for YPH
11th: Close again, think YPH’s aggressivenes will give him the round.
12th: YPH round.
by Verklemptomaniac on Feb 4, 2012 5:31 PM EST reply actions
Cunningham vs Hernandez Round 12
BIG LEFT HAND FROM HERNANDEZ AND CUNNINGHAM IS IN BIG TROUBLE! HERNANDEZ FIRING AWAY! A MINUTE TO GO! Cunningham fighting back and getting his legs back under him!
Wow!
Cunningham swinging for the fences, too! CUNNINGHAM PRESSING BACK NOW! My god this has been a hell of a fight. Hernandez’s legs are jelly now! Right hand from Cunningham!
NOW HERNANDEZ THROWING AGAIN! Cunningham covers up and blocks. Wow, what a fight this was. Both guys deserve props for this one.
Hernandez 10-9
Hernandez 114-112
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A terrific fight. A real championship fight here.
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I don’t see how USS gets the decision. I only had a couple of close rounds for YPH, with most going to USS.
by Verklemptomaniac on Feb 4, 2012 5:32 PM EST reply actions
Great fight
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Hernandez vs Cunningham - JUDGES SCORES
116-110
116-110
115-111
Yoan Pablo Hernandez by unanimous decision
New Ring Magazine champion, still IBF titleholder
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Hernandez lives in Germany
That explains the score cards
by Mohammedini Hussein on Feb 4, 2012 5:35 PM EST up reply actions
aaaahh I get it....
Hernandez is a German citizen.. makes sense
by Mohammedini Hussein on Feb 4, 2012 5:34 PM EST reply actions
116-110 is a bit wide, but 115-111 was reasonable (since I scored it that way.)
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I didn’t either, honestly. I’m just not feeling any outrage here.
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I don’t feel that either. This wasn’t Helenius-Chisora.
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Ludicrous scores
German boxing is by far still the most disgusting in the world.
"Leon Spinks is so ugly that when a tear rolls down his face, it only gets halfway, then it rolls back up" - Muhammad Ali.
Ok, so it’s 1/ Italy 2/ Germany.
Thay are both the most corrupt, shitty bastards in Western European boxing.
I feel bad for cunningham, not that he lost so much, but that the records won’t show how greatly he performed
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I had it 7-4-1 Hernandez. Hernandez sweeps rounds 1-4 (10-7 in the 4th), but Cunningham sweeps 5-11, with 12 even.
The scorecards really aren't that bad.
Maybe a round wide, but there isn’t that great a disparity between what actually came up and how a lot of people scored it here.
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Cunningham
shows balls of steel to pull through that early knock down.
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showed
"Leon Spinks is so ugly that when a tear rolls down his face, it only gets halfway, then it rolls back up" - Muhammad Ali.
I think he should retire now.
"Leon Spinks is so ugly that when a tear rolls down his face, it only gets halfway, then it rolls back up" - Muhammad Ali.
Saying that
i mean, he is the only one to stop marco huck, but he is looking older and he is 34/35 now.
I don’t want to see him start taking a beating.
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Licina vs Alexeev up next
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Bunce keeps calling Rawling “Sir” John Rawling.
He’s got a good sense of humour has old Buncey.
"Leon Spinks is so ugly that when a tear rolls down his face, it only gets halfway, then it rolls back up" - Muhammad Ali.
Fantastic, Terry O’Connor is a judge.
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It doesn’t get better than O’Connor and Van de Wiele together.
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If only Tilleman were here, we’d have a fucking dream team.
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That’s the money.
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Licina vs Alexeev Round 1
Alexeev starting behind the jab and nicely so. He can really thump, so watch for that. Not the greatest chin on earth.
Alexeev cut near the right eye, but he’s doing all the work here really. Right to the body from Licina. Consistent jabs from Alexeev. Good left from Alexeev, right down the middle. Big left uppercuts coming from him now after the one lands. Right from Licina.
Alexeev 10-9
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Licina vs Alekseev Round 2
I’ll get used to typing “Alekseev” now that all these guys are starting to push proper, non-Americanized spellings of their names.
Licina’s jab coming in better this round, and he lans a right hand. Van de Wiele is stopping the action to hold Licina’s hand and say “accidental headbutt.” Alright then. Yep, he’s cut too.
Van de Wiele CONSTANTLY breaking them up.
Alekseev with a left uppercut. stiff jab from Alekseev. Licina’s bleeding much worse, nose might be busted too. Left hand from Alekseev. Looks much stronger than Licina. Alekseev with good shots, Licina coming back with a right hand. Jab from Licina. Two lefts from Alekseev. Right hand from Licina. Alekseev finishes with a flurry.
Alekseev 10-9
Alekseev 20-18
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Licina vs Alekseev Round 3
Licina starting to turn it up a bit this round, landing stiff jabs and good body shots. Left and a right from Licina. Right to the body. Alekseev back with a left to the body, doesn’t get there. Licina having a very nice round here. Low shot from Licina, on the hip. Alekseev with a flurry trying to nip the round.
Licina 10-9
Alekseev 29-28
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The problem with the server lasted for quite a while for me. I thought that Scott had banned me under a “No Stupidity” clause.
It’s ongoing. Tech guys are staying on it, but it’s an issue.
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Lol
to the above.
Not because i think you are stupid, because i like your sense of humour.
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Licina vs Alekseev Round 4
The fight lacks…I dunno, spark or something. tough act to follow, though, and both are fighting.
Physical fight, this one. Liked what Alekseev did this round.
Alekseev 10-9
Alekseev 39-37
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Licina vs Alekseev Round 5
Alekseev comes right out with the pressure. That left uppercut has been his money punch and may eventually be a bomb. Licina digging to the body. Right hand upstairs from Licina. Alekseev drills him with a good straight left. Licina now spending more time in the high guard than firing back. Another good left down the pipe. That power from Alekseev just looks like it’s going to break Licina down to me. Uppercut lands again. Back to the body. Another left. Big round for Alekseev.
Alekseev 10-9
Alekseev 49-46
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Licina vs Alekseev Round 6
Alekseev pressuring again to start, then Licina with a nice body and head combo. Alekseev coming right back though. Licina hasn’t budged him thus far. Alekseev with hard shots, now throwing his hands. Right hand from Licina. Right to the body from Licina, and Alekseev with a big left in return. Licina building up some momentum right now. Getting physical because he has to. Licina having a nice round here, but still eating leather, and Alekseev finishes the round strong catching him a few times.
Licina 10-9
Alekseev 58-56
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Licina vs Alekseev Round 7
Licina battering the belt line. He’s got to be careful, he’s been warned about low shots. Alekseev back to that uppercut. Licina is in this fight, but Alekseev just appears to be too big and too strong. Licina can’t keep him off for long enough to keep any momentum or true rhythm. Alekseev with a left to the body. Right hook and left hand from Alekseev, and another left. Then the uppercut.
Alekseev 10-9
Alekseev 68-65
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Licina vs Alekseev Round 8
Alekseev starts the round quickly again. Just too consistently busy. Not a fast pace, but a good pace, and one that won’t tire him out. What Licina does well is pretty regularly countered with better shots from Alekseev. Hard left uppercut and then a straight shot behind it. Right uppercut from Alekseev.
Alekseev 10-9
Alekseev 78-74
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Licina vs Alekseev Round 9
Alekseev has broken him mentally, I think. He’s there, but he’s lost pretty much all confidence. Alekseev is just too much for him physically.
Alekseev 10-9
Alekseev 88-83
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Licina vs Alekseev Round 10
There’s basically nothing Licina can do with this guy. He takes a good shot, Licina does, but it’s become pretty much one-way action, even when Licina’s landing. Nice uppercut from Alekseev. uppercut back from Licina, not same quality. Right hand and a straight left from Alekseev. Referee is starting to get anxious here. Licina’s workrate has dipped badly.
Alekseev 10-9
Alekseev 98-92
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Licina vs Alekseev Round 11
Licina really giving his best effort in this round, not as out of it as I thought he was. But Alekseev still too strong, still pushing him back.
Alekseev 10-9
Alekseev 108-101
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Licina vs Alekseev Round 12
Alekseev landing heavy shots still. Licina has a lot of grit and a good chin, and he’s fighting again this round, but power has been the difference all night. what an effort from Licina these last two rounds. Big uppercut from Alekseev at 40 seconds to go.
Alekseev 10-9
Alekseev 118-110
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Licina vs Alekseev Scores
118-110
116-112
118-112
Alexander Alekseev by unanimous decision
New European cruiserweight champion
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