Blin may have "blinned" (blinded) him with some rubbing the laces across the ~eyes~ in the 13th round.... There were '2' cuts over the eyes in one round.
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Blin may have "blinned" (blinded) him with some rubbing the laces across the ~eyes~ in the 13th round.... There were '2' cuts over the eyes in one round.
Could be,Quote:
Originally Posted by brocktonblockbust
But Jose Manuel Urtain was coming straight in, and walking right into Jurgen's sharp punches.
I know that Jurgen was a 'scappy fighter', but he was not known for rough-housing. Though he
was somewhat awkward at times with shoulders and elbows.
Did blin try any elbows with Cassius Clay?Quote:
Originally Posted by Bill PaxtomCould be,Quote:
Originally Posted by brocktonblockbust
But Jose Manuel Urtain was coming straight in, and walking right into Jurgen's sharp punches.
I know that Jurgen was a 'scappy fighter', but he was not known for rough-housing. Though he
was somewhat awkward at times with shoulders and elbows.
Juergen Blin
Did have some successful awkward attacks on Cassius Clay, and was able to nail the 'Clown'
with sucker right-hands.
But remember, Juergen was only a 6' 1" 198 lb. light-punching fighter when he faced
the 'large' 220 lb. Cassius Clay.
Juergen did well for 5 Rounds, before getting stopped by a KO in Round 7.
http://static.boxrec.com/8/8c/Ali-Blin.jpg
Sweet photo. Looks like he put some pop to that shot; no back peddle punch there.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bill Paxtom
Nice photo there Bill. A stiff right hand by Ali.
This was a very good thread.
;D
'Upset Special #10'
Tuesday ~ February 11, 1975
International Center Arena ~ Honolulu, Hawaii
Attendance ....... { 3700 }
Ron Lyle ~ 30-1-1 {21 KO's} ~ 6' 2" ~ Reach 76" ~ 218 1/2 lbs. ~ {Age; 33 years, 11 months}
vs.
Jimmy Young ~ 13-4-2 {3 KO's} ~ 6' 2" ~ Reach 77" ~ 203 3/4 lbs. ~ {Age; 26 years, 3 months}
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'The Skinny'
Ron Lyle >
Ron Lyle, the #3 World-Rated Heavyweight is a bruising puncher with power. But Ron is
slow-footed and somewhat predictable.
Ron is 'in-line' for a World Championship bout with Muhammad Ali, and set for March 24th,
but {later changed to May 16th}.
Ron was using this bout in Hawaii as a 'final tune-up' before facing Muhammad Ali.
Though Ron was a 'bruising puncher', there had been questions about his lack of desire and
'lazy' training habits over the past year.
Over the past '13-Bouts', Ron had gone 11-1-1, but only had scored '4' Knockouts, after scoring
'17' Knockouts in his first 19-Bouts.
Ron's only loss {L Dec 12} was to Jerry Quarry back on February 9, 1973.
In 1974, Ron had scored wins over;
* December 13 .......TKO 5 ........ 'Memphis' Al Jones
* September 17 ......TKO 8 ........ Boone Kirkman
* July 16 ................W Dec 12 ... Jimmy Ellis
* March 19 .............W Dec 12 ... Oscar Bonavena
Manager > Billy Daniels
Trainer > Chickie Ferrara
Billy Daniels >
"We wanted this bout as a 'Final Tune-Up', before fighting for the Championship in 6-Weeks. It will be
a good bout for Ron to sharpen his skills. Jimmy Young is a 'cagey kid' from Philadelphia, and he's
a very good counter-puncher."
"It should be a close and competitive fight for 5 or 6 Rounds. Then I expect Ron to take over with his
strength, and catch Jimmy with his hard right-hands over the second-half of the bout. Ron punches
too hard for this kid, and Jimmy will be lucky to make it thru 10-Rounds."
To prepare for this bout in Denver, Ron was sparring with 'young' 22 year-old Texas Heavyweight -
Johnny Boudreaux, and 'mammoth-sized' 25 year-old Leroy Jones.
In these sessions, Ron was given a difficult time by both sparring-mates, and was out-boxed in most of the
the gym sessions.
Despite this, Ron Lyle was listed as a {3-1} Betting-Favorite.
Jimmy Young >
Jimmy Young, the #9 World-Ranked Heavyweight is an elusive and smart counter-puncher from Philadelphia.
Jimmy has gone 6-0-2 in his last '8-Bouts' dating back to February 19, 1973. But, Jimmy has 'no power', and
has only scored '1' Knockout in his last '12-Bouts'.
Jimmy is coming off a {Draw 10} with dangerous-punching Earnie Shavers on November 26, 1974 - the same
fighter who 'blasted out' {KO 3} Jimmy 2-years earlier, back on February 19, 1973
Jimmy also scored and impressive {W Dec 10} over Jose Luis Garcia on July 6, 1974.
To prepare for this bout, Jimmy has been sparring in San Diego with Top-Ranked Contender - Kenny Norton and
'mammoth-sized' Jimmy Gilmore.
Manager - George Benton >
"We have prepared for this bout by sparring 75-Rounds over the past 3-Weeks. We are ready, and will score a
win here. Ron's style is made for Jimmy, and my guy will counter-punch Ron all over the Ring."
Note; The Promoters posted Jimmy Young's record at > 15-3-1 {5 KO's}
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'The Bout'
Jimmy came out and utilized his movement and elusive-style to frustrate the 'plodding' Ron Lyle over the
first 2-Rounds.
In Round 3, Jimmy was scoring with sharp-lefts, and had Ron Lyle and his slugging/punching style completely
baffled. In frustration, Ron started slamming Jimmy with blows to the belt-line, and several were low and
'south-of-the-border'.
The Referee - Walter Cho penalized Ron {1-Point} at the end of Round 3.
Jimmy picked the pace even faster in Rounds 4 and 5, as he took the lead, and scored with quick '2-Punch'
combinations to the head. Jimmy was much faster and more agile than Lyle, who was too slow to counter.
In Rounds 6, 7 and 8 >
Jimmy locked 'head-to-head' with Ron, and beat him to the punch time and again with 'rapier-type' left-hands
to the face. And each time the fighters moved from the break, Jimmy would nail Ron with 'quick' left-hand
smashes to the head.
Badly behind on Points, Ron made an aggressive-charge in Round 9, and slammed hard left-hooks into
Jimmy's kidney area, in attempt to slow him down so he could unload his powerful right-hand. Ron appeared
to shake Jimmy late with several jolting body-blows, but he couldn't follow up as Jimmy was too agile.
At the beginning of Round 10, Ron 'bolted' across the Ring, and tried to nail Jimmy with a big right-hand
in attempt to 'end-it-all' with a Knockout.
But Jimmy again was too elusive, and countered Ron's aggressive-attack with more left-hands to the face
while staying in close to smother Ron's big-swings.
Scorecards
* Referee - Walter Cho ........ 49-42 {Jimmy Young}
* Judge - Gilbert Souza ....... 48-43 {Jimmy Young}
* Judge - Wilbert Minn ........ 50-44 {Jimmy Young}
~ Little-Known Jimmy Young Too Elusive For Ron Lyle, Scores Upset Decision In 10 ~
'Upset Special #52'
Thursday ~ August 23, 1973
Olympic Auditorium ~ Los Angeles, California
Pedro Osvaldo Lovell ~ 11-0-1 {11 KO's} ~ 6' 3' ~ 203 lbs. ~ {Age; 28 years, 2 months}
vs.
Terry Krueger ~ 28-6-1 {28 KO's} ~ 6' 1" ~ 201 lbs. ~ {Age; 26 years, 9 months}
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'The Skinny'
Pedro Osvaldo Lovell >
Pedro Lovell was from Argentina, but was based out of Los Angeles. A big guy, with good
power and fairly quick-hands.
Pedro was a 'hot commodity', and was being proclaimed as a future Title Challenger. But
despite his good offensive skills, Pedro had a 'shaky defense', and could be tagged, as he
had been floored in several bouts by;
* Charlie James
* Dan Johnson {2-times}
* Willie Moore
Willie Ketchum - Manager >
"After this bout, we are planning on taking on former 2-Time Champion - Floyd Patterson
next, possibly for October 1973."
"I have already offered Floyd $100,000 to come out of retirement to fight Pedro here at
the Olympic. Floyd said he would need 6-Weeks to prepare, and that mid-October would
work for him. He'll be here at Ringside to scout Pedro."
Terry 'The Pill' Krueger >
Terry was a 'hard-banging' southpaw Heavyweight from San Antonio, Texas.
Terry was the Texas State Heavyweight Champion, but the 5-Year Professional was primarily
a Texas club-fighter with great offensive skills, but with a porous defense.
Though he could punch, Terry had also been {KO''d} '6-Times' in his '35-Bouts'. Including a
{L KO 3} loss to Mani Vaka in Hawaii, in his last bout on June 10, 1973.
Jimmy Parks -Trainer >
"We didn't come here to play games. Terry is going to go right after this guy, and test his chin
with big hooks. Pedro can be hit, and if Terry catches him, he will go."
'The Double Skinny'
Pedro Lovell is listed as the {8-1} Betting-Favorite.
London Boxing Matchmaker - Mickey Duff will be here to scout both Pedro Lovell and Terry Krueger.
Mickey has offered the 'winner' of this bout, {$60,000} to come to London, United Kingdom in
October 1973 to face Joe Bugner.
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"The Bout"
From the Opening Bell, Pedro went right after Terry. Pedro exploded with a series of left-hands
and straight-rights into Terry's face, driving him all around the Ring.
In Rounds 2 and 3, Pedro's right-hands found the 'perfect-mark' as he jolted Terry repeatedly,
and again sent the Texan reeling backwards around the Ring.
Early in Round 4, Pedro continued to send in straight right-hands into Terry's face as both
fighters exchanged at Center-Ring for the first 35-Seconds.
But, during one-exchange, Terry caught Pedro with a big left-hook to the side of his head. Pedro
looked all-right, but in a 'delayed reaction' a few seconds later his legs wobbled. Pedro then
'stumbled' into Terry.
Pedro immediately tried to grab Terry to prevent from falling down. Terry then broke free, and
clobbered Pedro with another left-hook that shook him at the {0:42 Mark}.
Terry then followed up with right-hand to the chin to the head that had Pedro nearly 'out-on-his-feet'.
Terry then unloaded with several combinations, as Pedro finally fell to the canvas.
Referee - John Thomas counted out Pedro Lovell at 1:03 of Round 4.
'Upset Special #54'
Tuesday ~ November 23, 1971
Multnomah County Expo Center ~ Portland, Oregon
Promoter ........... Three Star Sports Enterprises
Attendance ......... { 3154 }
Gate Receipts ...... $39,925
Main Event > Floyd Patterson vs. Charlie 'The Emporer' Harris
'Main Undercard'
Terry Hinke ~ 33-0-2 {25 KO's} ~ 6' 4" ~ 212 lbs. ~ {Age; 21 years, 11 months}
vs.
Wendell 'Fig' Newton ~ 23-10-5 {6 KO's} ~ 6' 4" ~ 222 lbs. ~ {Age; 32 years, 1 month}
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Terry Hinke 'The Aurora Lumberjack' >
Terry is a big strong kid with very good power.
Terry, also known as 'The Big Blond', has been campaigning only for a little over 2-Years {since August 1969}.
During that time, Terry has been carefully matched in the Small-Clubs in Oregon and the Pacific Northwest, and
against a string of easy and safe opponents.
Though he is ranked as the #21 Heavyweight, Terry has not been tested. For experience, Terry has sparred
with George Foreman on a regular basis, and he has held up well to George's fists.
This will be Terry's toughest opponent to date, and his 'First' real test.
Terry Hinke >
"Everybody knows that 'Fig' Newton is better than his record indicates. He's a tough guy who's been around for a
long time. If you can beat him, then you know you're good."
Wendell 'Fig' Newton >
Wendell was a big Bahamian, who had been campaigning for 10-Years {since March 1961}.
Though he has size, Wendell is not a big-puncher. But he can keep you 'on-your toes', as he has a pretty good
right-hand that is an 'attention-getter'.
Wendell was experienced, as he had been in the Ring with some good fighters, and he also had been a sparring
partner for former World Champions - Muhammad Ali and Jimmy Ellis.
Wendell had started his career in Florida, then moved to New York, where he was regarded as a key sparring
partner for World-Class fighters.
Coming into this bout, Wendell had quietly gone 12-2-2 with {5 KO's} in the past 4 1/2 years {since January 1967}.
Wendell 'Fig' Newton >
"He better be prepared, because I will be coming on over the second-half of the bout. He's had too many easy fights,
and lay-down guys in front of him. I come to fight."
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'The Bout'
Terry got off to a good start early, and dominated the action during the first 4-Rounds by 'clubbing' Wendell with
left-hooks to the body, and straight right-hands into the face.
On the other hand, Wendell was content to let Terry set the pace and punch away, while laying back on the outside.
In Round 5, Wendell tried a new tactic, and moved inside to 'maul' with Terry. The action was 'even', but Wendell was
making Terry work and expend energy.
In Rounds 6 and 7, Terry continued to send in clubbing-punches, but he had little on his arm-punches. Wendell
was now able to capitalize, as Hinke was 'tiring' and his punches were coming in slow. Wendell started timing Terry,
and landed several countering right-hands to the head, including 'jarring' Terry at the end of Round 7.
In Round 8, Terry opened up fast, and pounded away with several hard combinations, but by the {1:20 Mark} he
was 'winded', and was looking to hang on.
That is where Wendell picked it up, and he started to come back with 'long-and-straight' right-hands into Terry's head,
driving him backwards.
At the {2:40 Mark}, Wendell landed a 'hard' left-hook and 'big' right-hand to the head, that had Terry wobbling on shaky-pins.
Then, at the {2:50 Mark}, Wendell landed a 'jolting' right-hand to the chin, and Terry fell down in a heap.
Terry got up at the '8-Count', and was literally 'Saved-by-the-Bell'.
Coming out for Round 9, Terry was still 'groggy'. Immediately after the Bell sounded, Wendell went right after Terry and
pummeled him with a series of right-hands, sending him flopping into the Corner, and then to the floor.
Referee - Phil Moyer called the bout over at {0:21} of Round 9, awarding the TKO win to Wendell Newton.
'Upset Special #9'
Monday ~ September 10, 1973
Madison Square Garden ~ New York City, New York
Ernie Terrell ~ 46-8-0 {21 KO's} ~ 6' 6" ~ 227 lbs. ~ Reach; 82" ~ {Age; 34 years, 5 months}
vs.
Jeff Merritt ~ 21-1-0 {16 KO's} ~ 6' 4 1/2" ~ 221 lbs. ~ Reach; 81" ~ {Age; 26 years, 8 months}
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'The Skinny'
This bout is the 'replacement bout' for the postponed bout between Jerry Quarry and Earnie Shavers.
Jerry is recovering from the 'flu', and Earnie is still recovering from a 'broken jaw' that he suffered when
sparring with Jeff Merritt in August 1973.
Ernie 'The Big E' Terrell >
Ernie was on the edge of getting a Championship bout with George Foreman, as he had won '7' straight
bouts in his comeback run {which started in December 1970}. Ernie reached the World-Rank of the
#5 Heavyweight.
But, on June 23, 1973 > Ernie lost a controversial 12-Round Decision to Chuck Wepner in his last bout,
which was for the 'National America's Heavyweight Title'.
Ernie was still ranked in the Top 10 {#9}, but needed a win here to secure a possible Championship Bout
for late-1973.
Ernie Terrell >
"That loss to Wepner was a 'joke'. Those Judges down in New Jersey should be arrested for 'Grand Larceny'.
I won that bout with room to spare."
"I'm punching harder than ever. No more boxing. This is my last chance, and I will not let it slip by. This guy
{Jeff Merritt} can punch, but he cannot take it. I'm coming out like a Chicago Gangster, and will blast away
and put him out early."
Jeff 'Candy Slim' Merritt >
Jeff Merritt, a tall, lanky and vicious punching fighter with a 'smashing' left-hook.
Jeff, who had turned Professional in February 1968 with high-expectations, has spent 5+ years floating around
in New York, Florida and now Cleveland.
Jeff has had numerous Managers and many cancelled bouts, due to his 'flaky behavior'. Though he is talented,
Jeff has squandered a potentially great boxing career.
Now he is with Manager - Don King.
Jeff last fought on May 16, 1972 {16-Months earlier}. Since then, Jeff has been 'primarily a sparring-partner'
for Muhammad Ali and Earnie Shavers.
Jeff caused quite a stir back on Sunday - July 15, 1973 up at Grossinger's Country Club {The Catskills in New York},
when he 'fractured' the jaw of Earnie Shavers in a sparring-session. Jeff was helping Earnie prepare for his July 25th
bout with Jerry Quarry, to be held at Madison Square Garden.
Jeff Merritt >
"This is an 'all-or-nothing' bout for me. If {when} I win in exciting fashion, everybody will know my name. I need a
Television Bout to get exposure, so people will know who I am."
"I know that I'm a mystery fighter. But not after Monday Night."
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'The Bout'
Both fighters came out 'slow-and-steady', and met at Center-Ring.
For the first {2:25}, there wasn't much going on as both fighters were pawing-and-mauling.
Then suddenly, after a break, Jeff unloaded a long 'powerful' left-hook to Earnie's head at the {2:28 Mark}.
Ernie was badly wobbled.
Jeff immediatley pounced, and then drove Ernie half-way across the Ring with a barrage of punches, and into
a Corner.
With Earnie in bad-shape, Referee - Arthur Mercante tried to move in between the fighters to give Ernie a chance
to get off the Ropes.
But, Jeff moved around the Referee, and unloaded with another 'vicious' left-hook to the head. Ernie then slumped
over, and was 'out-on-his-feet' while leaning on the Ropes.
Referee - Arthur Mercante called the bout over at 2:42 of the Opening Round.
'Upset Special
Saturday ~ March 12, 1977
Sportspaleis ~ Antwerpen, Belgium
Capacity ......... { 21,000 }
'vacant' European Hevayweight Championship
Jean-Pierre Coopman ~ 30-6-0 {16 KO's} ~ 5' 11 1/2" ~ 196 lbs. ~ {Age; 30 years, 8 months}
vs.
Jose Manuel Urtain ~ 56-10-4 {41 KO's} ~ 5' 9 1/2" ~ 205 lbs. ~ {Age; 33 years, 10 months}
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'The Skinny'
Jean Pierre Coopman ~ 'The Lion of Flanders' >
Jean-Pierre would be fighting in front of his 'home country' supporters.
Jean-Pierre had won '4-Straight' during the second-half of 1976, in rebuilding his name after his 'embarrassing display'
{L KO 5} in his Challenge for the World Championship agant Muhammad Ali on February 20, 1976 in Puerto Rico.
But, Jean-Pierre had lost a tough {L Dec 10} to Frenchman- Lucien Rodriguez on January 15, 1977 in Brussels, Belgium.
Jean-Pierre Coopman >
"I'm not worried about Urtain's power. Jose has lost his once vaunted power, and he is not as fearsome as he once was.
He has power for only a few Rounds, then he arm-punches."
Manager - Karl de Jaeger >
"We want the European Championship. This will re-establish Jean-Pierre as one of the Top European fighters. If we
defeat the hard-hitting Spaniard {Jose Manuel Urtain}, we will be right back on top here in Europe."
"We want to show all of Europe what Jean-Pierre is all about, and to erase that 'poor showing' that Jean-Pierre had in
Puerto Rico last year."
Fight Purse for Jean-Pierre Coopman ....... {$68,000 In U.S. Dollars}
Jose Manuel Urtain ~ 'El Tigre de Cestona' >
The immensely popular Spaniard will be attempting to win his 3rd European Championship.
The 'veteran' Urtain is a 2-Time European Champion, but last fought for this Championship nearly 5-years earlier
when he was 'upset {L Unan Dec 15} by Juergin Blin back on June 9, 1972.
Urtain's long career appeared over back on May 14, 1976 > when he was stopped {L TKO 5} by a 'young upstart'
named Alfredo Evangelista.
But, Jose decided for one more comeback, and has reeled off '4-Straight' wins during the second-half of 1976
{July 21st thru October 1st}.
But the 'question', Jose has been inactive for 5 1/2 months. Can he regain his sharpness.
Manager - Alfosnso Del Rio >
"We took less money to fight here in Belgium, because they gave us $8000 in 'up front' Training Expenses. Jose then
went to Los Angles, California to train for 2-Months."
"Jose is in the best physical shape that he's been in for the past 5 1/2 years {December 1971}, when he knocked out
Jack Bodell.
Jose Manuel Urtain >
"I predict a Knockout. I'm in great shape. This will be my last year of Boxing, so I want to make it a great year. I
would love nothing better than to win the European Championship a 3rd-Time before I retire."
Fight Purse for Jose Manuel Urtain ....... {$60,000 in U.S. Dollars}
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'The Bout'
For Rounds 1 and 2 >
Jose Manuel Urtain was the forward-pressing fighter, as he tried to make the fight. Jean-Pierre was more cautious,
and did little as he waited to counter and stayed in the defenseive-mode.
In Round 3, the action was 'dull' for the first {1:30}. Then, Urtain exploded and caught Jean-Pierre by surprise
with series of quick 'left-right' combinations to the head, that had him fast-tracking backwards.
Just as Urtain was dominating the Round, Jean-Pierre caught Urtain with 'hard' right-hook to the Spaniard's face at the
{2:50 Mark} which appeared to stun him.
Coming out for Round 4, Urtain looked in pain, as he was still effected by the right-hand to the face at the end of Round 3.
Jean-Pierre, realizing that Urtain was having some difficulty, attacked. Jean-Pierre sent in several volley's into Urtain who
was having trouble defending himself. Now with 'easy prey' in front of him, Jean-Pierre unleashed a barrage of body-blows
that sent Urtain into the Ropes.
With Urtain in 'deep-trouble', his Corner threw in the towel to save their fighter from further punishment.
'Upset Special #18'
Friday ~ June 9, 1978
Caesar's Palace {Sports Pavillion} ~ Las Vegas, New York
Jimmy Young ~ 22-6-2 {7 KO's} ~ 6' 2" ~ Reach; 77" ~ 220 lbs. ~ {Age; 29 years, 7 months}
vs.
Ossie Ocasio ~ 12-0-0 {10 KO's} ~ 6' 0" ~ Reach; 74" ~ 205 lbs. ~ {Age; 22 years, 10 months}
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'The Skinny'
Jimmy Young >
Jimmy was ranked as both the #2 WBA and #2 WBC Heavyweight, and was in line to face the winner
of the Main Event Bout' between WBC Champion - Ken Norton and Challenger- Larry Holmes.
Jimmy had not fought in 7-Months {November 5, 1977} since losing a 15-Round Split-Decision to
Ken Norton for the WBC Heavyweight Championship.
Jimmy had been inactive for too long, and showed no inclination of wanting any tune-up bouts in
early-1978. It was evident here, as he came in with a thick-waist, and was an easy 12 lbs. over-weight.
Ossie Ocasio >
Ossie was a little-known Heavyweight out of Puerto Rico, who's biggest win was a 10-Round Decision
over Kevin Isaac on April 8, 1978.
In that bout, Ossie was impressive, and scored a solid Decision win over a 'tricky' Kevin Isaac.
Before that win, Ossice had been inactive for 9-Months {since; July 12, 1977}.
Ossie had only been a Professional since February 1976 {2 1/2 years}, and the 22 1/2 year-old
appeared far from ready for World-Class competition.
Ossie's frame was that of a thick-calf and heavy-thigh, to compliment his strong lower-body, with a
sleak and sloping-shoulder upper-body.
The word was, that Ossie could punch pretty good, but that he was primarily a quick-boxer/counter-puncher.
@Master wanted to make sure you read this thread
[QUOTE=walrus;1301829]@Master wanted to make sure you read this thread]
Walrus;
A fat-bloated large-flippered marine mammal.
Of the top five listed in the opening post, I'd say in retrospect that Foreman TKO'ing Frazier shouldn't have been an upset at all. If Frazier was favored, as it appears he was, it was a major gaffe by the odds makers. This is one where Frazier would've lost 100 out of 100 times against Foreman. He did get knocked out twice, as he probably would have the other 98 times.
[QUOTE=Bill Paxtom;1301922] No problem, it's all good
[QUOTE=walrus;1301928]You're a good man Mr. Walrus..........Quote:
Originally Posted by Bill PaxtomNo problem, it's all good
[QUOTE=Bill Paxtom;1301938]No he is not. He is pro-terrorism and I will never forgive him and his ilk for 1776.Quote:
Originally Posted by walrusYou're a good man Mr. Walrus..........Quote:
Originally Posted by Bill PaxtomNo problem, it's all good
Bill you need to start a thread about that travesty. I am sure Ali's ancestors were linked to the plot against the English.
Master what do you care about 1776.. Your ancestors was still in Punjab at that time. Why don't you discuss Amritsar?
I am English and the US should come back under our colony.Quote:
Originally Posted by brocktonblockbust
'The Bout'Quote:
Originally Posted by Bill Paxtom
~ Ossie Ocasio Scores Win Over 'Sleep-Walking' Jimmy Young ~
Little-known Ossie Ocasio, a sharp-punching Heavyweight from Puerto Rico scored a surprisingly easy
10-Round Split-Decsion over #1 World-Ranked Jimmy Young.
Young, at a heavy 220 lbs. never seemed to get untracked, as Ocasio {205 lbs.} used an assortment
of fast left-jabs and quick right-hands to the head over the first-half of the bout, as Young waited and
waited for the youngster to wear himself down.
Badly behind on Points, the Philadelphia veteran tried to rally over the last 3-Rounds, but came up short,
as the 20 1/2 year-old Ocasio was too swift and elusive.
Scorecards
* Judge - Dave Moretti ....... 47-43 {Jimmy Young}
* Judge - Bill Kipp .............. 46-45 {Ossie Ocasio}
* Judge - Ron Tabot .......... 46-44 {Ossie Ocasio}
I go by DNA not by passport.Quote:
Originally Posted by MasterI am English and the US should come back under our colony.Quote:
Originally Posted by brocktonblockbust
Jimmy Young vs. Ossie Ocasio "I"
Scorecards
Judge - Dave Moretti
Jimmy Young ......................... 5 - 4 - 4 - 5 - 5 --- 5 - 4 - 5 - 5 - 5 ... { 47 }
Ossie Ocasio .......................... 4 - 5 - 5 - 4 - 4 --- 4 - 5 - 4 - 4 - 4 ... { 43 }
Judge - Ron Tabot
Jimmy Young ......................... 4 - 4 - 4 - 4 - 5 --- 5 - 4 - 5 - 4 - 5 ... { 44 }
Ossie Ocasio .......................... 5 - 5 - 5 - 5 - 4 --- 4 - 5 - 4 - 5 - 4 ....{ 46 }
Judge - Bill Kipp
Jimmy Young .......................... 5 - 4 - 4 - 4 - 5 --- 5 - 4 - 5 - 4 - 5 ... { 45 }
Ossie Ocasio ........................... 5 - 5 - 5 - 5 - 4 --- 4 - 5 - 4 - 5 - 4 ... { 46 }
__________________________________________________ ______________
TV Announcer - Arthur Mercante
Jimmy Young .......................... 5 - 4 - 4 - 5 - 5 --- 5 - 4 - 5 - 4 - 5 ... { 46 }
Ossie Ocasio ........................... 4 - 5 - 5 - 5 - 4 --- 4 - 5 - 4 - 5 - 4 ... { 45 }
TV Announcer - Chris Schenkel
Jimmy Young .......................... 5 - 4 - 4 - 4 - 5 --- 5 - 4 - 5 - 4 - 5 ... { 45 }
Ossie Ocasio ........................... 4 - 5 - 5 - 5 - 4 --- 4 - 5 - 4 - 5 - 4 ... { 45 }
Bill who was the third Judge that fight or did the referee actually score it?Quote:
Originally Posted by Bill Paxtom
Triple 'B',Quote:
Originally Posted by brocktonblockbustBill who was the third Judge that fight or did the referee actually score it?Quote:
Originally Posted by Bill Paxtom
The Referee was Buddy Basilico who did a magnificent job as the Third-Man in the Ring.
He was 'not' a scoring Official in this bout.
I have watched this bout several times, and I had it a 'Draw' { 96-96 } or 4-4-2 in Rounds.
My Score
Jimmy Young ............ 5 - 4 - 4 - 5 - 5 --- 5 - 4 - 5 - 4 - 5 = { 96 }
Ossie Ocasio ............. 5 - 5 - 5 - 5 - 4 --- 4 - 5 - 4 - 5 - 4 = { 96 }
Bill after 7 roundsQuote:
Originally Posted by Bill PaxtomTriple 'B',Quote:
Originally Posted by brocktonblockbustBill who was the third Judge that fight or did the referee actually score it?Quote:
Originally Posted by Bill Paxtom
The Referee was Buddy Basilico who did a magnificent job as the Third-Man in the Ring.
He was 'not' a scoring Official in this bout.
I have watched this bout several times, and I had Jimmy pulling it out { 97-96 } or 4-3-3 in Rounds.
My Score
Jimmy Young ............ 5 - 4 - 4 - 5 - 5 --- 5 - 4 - 5 - 5 - 5 = { 97 }
Ossie Ocasio ............. 5 - 5 - 5 - 5 - 4 --- 4 - 5 - 4 - 5 - 4 = { 96 }
Jimmy Young was in deep deep s***
Triple 'B'
Jimmy Young vs. Ossie Ocasio 'I'
Jimmy walked into the Ring very thick-waisted. He was listed at 220 lbs. compared to
Ossie Ocasio's listed weight of 205 lbs.
Yet, Jimmy looked at least another +5 Pounds heavier.
"The Bout"
Round 1 >
Jimmy took the lead, and slowly pressed as Ossie stayed on the outside. Jimmy landed a
few decent body-blows, but Ossie was 'defiant' and not the least bit intimidated by Jimmy,
as he dropped his hands and smiled.
Ossie made a good charge late, and backed Jimmy up to the front-left Neutral-Corner and
tagged him with a good overhand right.
{A 'close' Round, that I scored 'Even'}
Round 2 >
Ossie was fast here, and took the play away. Jimmy looked very slow, as he was out-sped
by the younger 22 year-old Puerto Rican. Ossie did land a few 'crisp' punches into Jimmy's
head.
Ossie was very aggressive, and backed Jimmy up for much of the Round, while landing an
assortment of punches to the body, and 'slashing-punches' to the head.
{A 'solid' Round for Ossie}
Round 3 >
Ossie was again 'spry', and scored with a variety of fast but light-punches. Jimmy was again
'sluggish' and did little other than landing a few punches into Ossie's body.
Ossie was again aggressive and simply out-worked Jimmy, who was content to wait and
counter, and then hold.
{A 'good' Round for Ossie}
Round 4 >
Ossie was again aggressive early, and was the one making the fight over the first {1:45},
by scoring with light-combinations.
Ossie was 'sticking' out his left-arm like a measuring-stick, while poking at Jimmy's
right-eye. Jimmy 'complained' of being thumbed.
Then Jimmy started to 'wake up', and he made a solid charge by raking over Ossie with
a steady attack, while driving him backwards starting at the {2:00 Mark}.
Jimmy was using his size and harder punches to dominate the latter part of the Round
from the {2:00 to the 2:45 Mark}.
But Ossie made a strong-charge late at the {2:45 Mark}, when he tagged Jimmy with a
barrage near the back-right Ring area, and then drove Jimmy into the back-right Corner with
several hard punches to the head.
{ I scored this Round 'Even'}
looks like Ozzy already took the early lead and did a good psych job on Jimmy young
Triple 'B'Quote:
Originally Posted by brocktonblockbust
Ossie Ocasio had a very good corner.
* Johnny Tocco > {Johnny Tocco's Gym in Las Vegas}
* Bill Prezant > {Top Trainer from New Jersey}
* Archie 'Moore' Ocasio > {Ossie's older brother, who was well-respected in Puerto Rico}
Ossie was in great physical shape, and the 'Fight Plan" was to out-hustle and out-work
the slow-starting Jimmy Young over the early going.
Basically, to steal Rounds to build up a Points lead.
the only thing that could go wrong with that strategy is the fact that Jimmy Young was an excellent counter puncherQuote:
Originally Posted by Bill PaxtomTriple 'B'Quote:
Originally Posted by brocktonblockbust
Ossie Ocasio had a very good corner.
* Johnny Tocco > {Johnny Tocco's Gym in Las Vegas}
* Bill Prezant > {Top Trainer from New Jersey}
* Archie 'Moore' Ocasio > {Ossie's older brother, who was well-respected in Puerto Rico}
Ossie was in great physical shape, and the 'Fight Plan" was to out-hustle and out-work
the slow-starting Jimmy Young over the early going.
Basically, to steal Rounds to build up a Points lead.
Jimmy Young vs. Ossie Ocasio 'I'
Round 5 >
Jimmy finally got it 'in gear', and pressured Ossie with a solid body-attack, of double
left-hands and short right-hands into the Ossie's sides.
Again, Ossie 'thumbed' Jimmy in his 'left-eye' causing Jimmy to complain to Referee -
Buddy Basilico.
Ossie tried to rally late, but Jimmy had neutralized his attack by smothering him
on the inside.
{A 'solid' Round for Jimmy}
Round 6 >
Jimmy again was the effective aggressor, as Ossie was backing away and looking to
throw an occasional counter.
Jimmy landed several good punches on Ossie who was not as active as he had been
over the first 4-Rounds.
Again, Ossie stuck out his left-arm like a measuring stick, and poked Jimmy in the eye.
Jimmy really got mad this time, and raked over Ossie with some harder punches over
the latter-half of the Round.
{Another 'solid' Round for Jimmy}.
Round 7 >
Just as it looked like Jimmy Young had taken control of the bout, he went 'back-to-sleep'.
Ossie was the aggressor here, and scored with repeated quick {but light} punches, as
Jimmy plodded and did little else.
Ossie was in complete control from the start of the Round, as he worked hard as he
fired in fast left-jabs, and quick 'one-two' punches into Jimmy, sending him into the
Ropes and covering up.
With the Round in his 'pocket', Ossie then foolishly thumbed Jimmy in the left-eye again
{at the 2:38 Mark} by sticking out his left-arm like a pole.
Referee - Buddy Basilico 'admonished' Ossie for the foul, and nearly took a Point away from him.
{A 'solid' Round for Ossie}
Jimmy Young vs. Ossie Ocasio 'I' > Round 8
Coming out for Round 8, Jimmy was clearly having a bit of trouble here, especially
after getting badly out-boxed in Round 7.
Round 8 >
Jimmy was more aggressive here, and started to slam in his best punches into Ossie's
body.
Ossie was completely on the 'defensive' and moved around the Ring on the outside.
But, the young Puerto Rican was too 'smart' to get caught along the Ropes, or in a
Corner.
Jimmy attempted several 'big' right-hand crosses, but he missed on each occasion.
Still, Jimmy was completely dominant in this Round.
{A 'solid' Round for Jimmy}
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After Round 8 comments >
ABC-TV Announcer - Chris Schenkel, stated that the bout was headed for a 'Draw'.
ABC-TV Announcer {Referee - Arthur Mercante} had Jimmy ahead by a score of 4-3-1
in Rounds.
Chris Schenkel >
"I'm really impressed with Ocasio. He's put up a good fight, and I'm sure that Jimmy
completely under-estimated him."
"He could be up by 1-Point. His corner is really excited, and they are giving him all sorts
of instructions."
Arthur Mercante >
"I have Jimmy up by 1-Point, {4-3-1}. But it is still anybody's fight."
"I think Jimmy will now look to throw the right-hand cross in the 9th Round. Ocasio is
starting to straighten up now, and he's not bending low like he had in the earlier Rounds."
Jimmy Young vs. Ossie Ocasio 'I'
Round 9 >
0:04 > Both fighters meet at Center-Ring.
0:05 > Ossie is bouncing on his toes, and still looks spry.
0:06 > Jimmy is 'flat-footed'.
0:07 > Ossie sends out a sharp left-jab.
0:10 > Both fighters are looking to counter.
0:13 > Ossie fires in a left-hook.
0:14 > Jimmy counters with a 'right-left' to the body.
0:16 > Ossie sends in a hard left-hand.
0:17 > Jimmy backs up to the front-left Ring area.
0:20 > Both fighters look for an opening.
0:28 > Ossie flicks in a left-hand.
0:29 > Jimmy counters with a right-cross.
0:33 > Ossie sends in a light right-hand lead.
0:36 > Both fighters are pawing.
0:38 > Ossie sends in a right-hand lead, and then clinches.
0:42 > Both fighters are pawing.
0:47 > Jimmy sends in a 'soft' right-left to the body.
0:54 > Both exchange left-jabs.
0:57 > Ossie is bouncing in his toes.
0:59 > Jimmy looks sluggish.
1:01 > Ossie flicks in a left-jab.
1:01 > Jimmy counters with a short left-jab.
1:06 > Jimmy 'misses' badly with a sweeping right-hand.
1:08 > Both fighters move in close, and trade.
1:10 > Both fighters are at Center-Ring.
1:12 > Ossie bounces on his toes.
1:14 > Jimmy lands a right-hand to the body.
1:17 > Ossie leans in and lands with a 'slapping' right-hand to the head.
1:19 > Jimmy is warned by the Referee for pulling Ossie's head down.
1:27 > Both fighters are at Center-Ring.
1:28 > Jimmy lands a 'sloppy' left-right-left to the body.
1:33 > Ossie lands a left-hand.
1:34 > Jimmy scores with a 'light' right-hand lead to the head.
1:38 > Ossie measures Jimmy with a long left.
1:40 > Ossie darts in, and scores with a 'sharp' left-right to the head.
1:41 > Ossie then smartly ducks away, and moves to the front-right Ring area.
1:44 > Both fighters move in to clinch.
1:46 > Jimmy pulls away, and complains about a thumb in his right-eye.
1:48 > Ossie scores with a light left-hand.
1:54 > Both fighters set up at Center-Ring.
2:00 > Jimmy moves in, and lands a 'right-left-right' to the body.
2:03 > Ossie pushes Jimmy backwards to the front-right Ring area.
2:09 > Both fighters exchange 'soft-punches'.
2:14 > Jimmy scores with a 'double' left-jab.
2:15 > Jimmy 'misses' with a 'double' left-jab.
2:19 > Ossie scores with a left-jab to the body.
2:22 > Ossie circles to his left, while flicking out a left-jab.
2:24 > Jimmy is short with a left-jab.
2:25 > Jimmy looks sluggish.
2:29 > Ossie scores with a 'left-right' to the head.
2:32 > Ossie lands a left-jab, and bounces on his toes.
2:36 > Ossie flicks out a left-jab.
2:40 > Jimmy is slowly plodding forward.
2:44 > Ossie backs up to the back Ropes.
2:47 > Jimmy steps in, and misses with a right-hand lead.
2:48 > Ossie moves in forward, and pushes Jimmy to Center-Ring.
2:52 > Both fighters clinch.
2:55 > The fighters are at Center-Ring, but neither fire a punch.
3:00 > 'Bell'
Jimmy Young vs. Ossie Ocasio 'I'
Round 9 'Recap'
Ossie was both 'spry' and quick. Though Jimmy pressed, he was not firing his punches
with any authority.
Ossie just plain 'out-worked' Jimmy. And, Ossie landed the 'best' punches of the Round
when he tagged Jimmy with a hard 'left-right' at the {1:40 Mark}.
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In Ossie's corner before Round 10, they were excited, and told Ossie that he was leading
by 2-Points after his good work in Round 9.
Ossie was instructed to box-and-move, and to stay away from Jimmy.
Ossie Ocasio's Cornermen
* Archie 'Moore' Ocasio
* Johnny Tocco
* Bill Presant
In Jimmy's corrner, they looked worried. Jimmy was both frustrated and had a look of disinterest.
Jimmy is instructed to put the pressure on Ossie, and to fire the right-cross when he gets in close.
Jimmy Young's Cornermen
* Slim Pickens
* Bobby Brown
* Mickey Grandiato
Tuesday ~ April 3, 1979
Halifax Metro Center ~ Halifax, Nova Scotia
'WBC Continental Americas Championship'
Trevor Berbick ~ 11-0-0 {10 KO's} ~ 6' 2" ~ 216 lbs. ~ Reach; 78" ~ {Age; 24 years, 8 months}
vs.
Bernardo Mercado ~ 21-2-0 {18 KO's} ~ 6' 4" ~ 218 lbs. ~ Reach; 80" ~ {Age; 27 years, 2 months}
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'The Skinny'
The Fight Promoters are trying to get Trevor Berbick name recognition. The word is, that if Trevor can beat the
'big' Colombian, he will get a chance at WBC Champion - Larry Holmes sometime in the Summer of 1979.
Trevor had a very good Amateur career, where he went 90-6 with {51 KO's}. Trevor won a Bronze Medal
at the 1975 Pan Am Games.
Trevor also competed at the 1976 Olympics, losing a close Decision to Romanian - Mircea Simon who went
on to earn a Silver Medal.
After the 1976 Olympics, Trevor {who is Jamaican} moved to Halifax, Nova Scotia and decided to turn Professional
where he would have access to better Training Facilties, as well as getting better bouts.
Trevor Berbick >
Trevor is both big and strong, and can punch very hard. But he is slow and plodding at times, and can be fooled
by 'feints'.
Trevor, a Professional since September 1976 {2 1/2 years}, last fought 6-Months earlier {October 8, 1978},
when he was impressive in stopping {TKO 7} 'highly-regarded' New York Heavyweight - Greg Sorrentino.
Manager - Don Kerr >
"I've been trying to get Trevor some 'name' recognition. We offered George Chuvalo { $17,500 } to come to
Halifax to fight Trevor for the Canadian Heavyweight Championship in January 1979. But he wouldn't return
our telephone calls."
"We wanted to fight the South African - Kallie Knoetze in Florida on CBS-TV. But they turned us down because
they said that Trevor was an 'unknown' and was not known outside of Jamaica and Nova Scotia."
"The problem, is that nobody wants to come here and fight him, because they know that they will end up losing."
Bernardo Mercado >
Bernardo, is a big right-hand swinger from Colombia.
Bernardo also had a very good Amateur career, where he went 142-8 {106 KO's}.
Bernardo has also fought Trevor Berbick once before. In the 1975 Central American and Caribbean Championships
in Guatamala in August 1975. Bernardo defeated {W Dec} Trevor in the Championship Bout.
Bernardo left Colombia in October 1975, and moved to Nevada to turn Professional. He was also a stable-mate
of Oscar Bonavena, where they were both managed by Joseph Confronte of the Mustang Ranch.
Bernardo won 20-Straight with {17 KO's}, and reached the level of the #9 World-Ranked Heavyweight, before
getting 'upset' {L TKO 2} by John Tate in New York on June 22, 1978.
In his next bout {October 22, 1978}, Bernardo was again 'upset' and stopped {L TKO 5} by Mike Weaver.
Bernardo took {3 1/2 Months} off, before returning on February 14, 1979 where he scored a {TKO 7} over Tongan
Heavyweight - Tony Pulu.
Manager - Don Majeski >
"We accepted a small Fight Purse of { $3000 } to get this bout. It's 'win-or-nothing' here for Bernardo. I told
him that he has to win, or his chance of getting an opportunity to fight for the World Championship will end
here in Nova Scotia."
"Double Skinny'
In their {August 1975} Amateur Bout, Bernardo boxed a 'fantastic' first 2-Rounds, as he speared Trevor with
repeated 'sharp' left-hands and straight right-hands to the face.
Behind on Points, Trevor rallied with a strong-attack in Round 3, and 'stunned' Bernardo with some big
right-hands to the temple area. Trevor nearly dropped Bernardo late, after tagging him with an overhand
right to the head. But Bernardo hung on until the Bell, and won the Decision as well as winning the
Central American and Caribbean Championship.
Also >
WBC Heavyweight Champion - Larry Holmes is a "paid guest' to provide for Commentary at Ringside during
the Broadcast. Larry will receive { $1500 } in appearance money, as well as expenses.
Larry is fresh off his Title Defense {TKO 7} over Ossie Ocasio on March 23, 1979.
Tuesday ~ April 3, 1979
Halifax Metro Center ~ Halifax, Nova Scotia
Attendance ..... { 11,093 } 'Sell Out'
'WBC Continental Americas Championhsip'
Trevor Berbick ~ 11-0-0 {10 KO's}
vs.
Bernardo Mercado ~ 21-2-0 {18 KO's}
~ Stupid Punch Leaves Berbick Out Like A Light ~
~ Booming Right To Jaw Puts Berbick Out ~
~ Mercado Knocks Berbick Out Cold ~
'The Bout'
In the Opening Round, both fighters moved to Center-Ring, and exchanged light-punches while
attempting to measure each other over the first {1:20}.
At the {1:25 Mark}, Trevor stepped in and landed a sharp 'left-right', forcing Bernardo to step back.
At the {1:45 Mark}, Bernardo then came back with several long left-jabs to the head while Trevor
'slipped' the punches.
At the {2:33 Mark}, Trevor swung with a wide right-hand lead to the head that grazed Bernardo,
who flinched.
Trevor then moved in, but did not throw a follow-up punch. Bernardo then countered with a 'sharp'
left-right at the {2:38 Mark}, and for some reason Trevor lowered his gloves.
Suddenly at the {2:42 Mark}, Trevor stepped forward with his gloves low, just as Bernardo was
unloading a 'booming' sledge-hammer straight right-hand. Trevor literally walked into the punch
which landed squarely on his 'exposed' Lantern-Jaw at the {2:45 Mark}.
Trevor then collapsed on his back, where he was counted out by Referee - Herb McMullen at the
{2:57} of Round 1.
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Tuesday ~ April 3, 1979
Halifax Metro Center ~ Halifax, Nova Scotia
Attendance ......... { 11,093 } 'Sell Out'
Gate Receipts ..... { $81,980 }
~ Bomber Mercado Flattens Berbick In One ~
'The Skinny'
* This bout was for the 'WBC Continental Americas Championship'.
* Trevor Berbick received a Fight Purse Guarantee of { $35,000 } against 40% of the Gate.
* Trevor also received { $3000 } in ancillary fee's for the Television Broadcast rights in his home country of Jamaica.
* Bernardo Mercado received a Fight Purse Guarantee of only { $3000 } from the Gate Receipts.
* The Mercado Camp also received 'expenses' for {Travel, Hotel and Amenities}.
* Bernardo Mercado also received { $6000 } in ancillary fee's for the Television Broadcast rights to his home country of Colombia,
as well as Central America.
'Funny Skinny'
Bernardo Mercado came into the Ring wearing a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader's Jacket, with 'STUPID' lettered on the back
of the jacket.
'Double Skinny'
WBC Champion - Larry Holmes was supposed to be here, providing commentary at Ringside for the Television Broadcast.
Larry had agreed to an 'Appearnace Fee' of { $1500 }, which included '2' Round Trip Tickets from Easton, Pennsylvania
to Halifax, Nova Scotia as well as 'expenses'. It also included an overnight stay at Halifax's top hotel.
The day before the bout, Larry Holmes 'demanded' { $5000 }. The Promoters told him to 'stick it'.
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Don Kerr {Manager for Trevor Berbick} >
That was the most vicious right-hand ever launched. It was the hardest punch that I have ever seen. The Referee {Herb McMullen}
could have counted another 20-Seconds, and Trevor still wouldn't have gotten up. That big Colombian is an 'Animal'.
I talked to Trevor in the Dressing Room after the bout, and he was OK. He just had a foolish grin on his face. I told Trevor
that we will take 45-days off, and then come back with 3-or-4 easy bouts. Then we'll go after the Commonwealth Championship
against that Brit {John L. Gardner} in September of October.
Then we'll get that 'Animal' {Bernardo Mercado} back here at the end of the year {1979}.
Trevor Berbick >
I grazed him with a right-hand, and he looked glassy-eyed. So I dropped my hands and walked in looking to bomb him.
It was bad luck, as I just walked into a punch. It's no big deal. I'll knock him out the next time we fight.
Don Majeski {Manager for Bernardo Mercado} >
I never doubted that Bernardo would win. We accepted the 'small' Fight Purse, because we wanted this guy {Trevor Berbick}.
Now we'll see if we can line up a WBC Championship Bout with Larry Holmes.
Manny Ciaca { Trainer for Bernardo Mercado} >
We're going back to Colombia. Bernardo will be welcomed as a Hero. There is no stopping my guy, as he can punch harder
than anybody out there.
Bernardo Mercado >
I caught him with my 'sledge-hammer' right-hand. I call it my 'Stupid Punch', because when it lands my opponent goes 'stupid'.
Now I want Larry Holmes next. Get me Mr. Holmes.
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