Antonio Gomez ~ "El Leon de Cumana"

[Bill Paxtom]

Friday ~ February 4, 1972

~ Raul Martinez Mora Is Sure Of Victory ~
'
Mexican Featherweight - Raul Martinez Mora is 'sure of victory' for tomorrow night's
WBA Championship bout to held in Maracay, Venezuela against home-country Hero
Antonio Gomez.

An expected turn out of over 10,000 is expected to cheer for Antonio Gomez, and
against the visiting Raul Martinez Mora.

Raul Martinez Mora >
"I am confident that I can defeat Antonio Gomez again. I did it once in my country,
{Monterrey, Mexico}, and I know that I can do it again."

"It is my style, that presents a problem for the Champion. I move too fast for him,
and do not allow him to set-up to throw is heavy-hands. I'm always moving and jabbing.
If he gets too close, I'll grab him, just like I did in Monterrey {November 20, 1971}."

The 26 year-old Mora does not look like much at 5' 6", but he knows how to fight and is
known as 'El Spoiler', as he has surprised many who had expected him to lose.

[Bill Paxtom]

Saturday ~ February 5, 1972

Maestranza Cesar Giron 'Bull Ring' ~ Maracay, Venezuela

~ WBA Featherweight Championship Bout Set For Tonight ~

WBA Champion - Antonio Gomez of {Cumana, Venezuela} will be fighting in front
of over 10,000 Venezuelan's tonight.

The Champion will making his 1st-Defense of the Title he won on September 2, 1971
{5-Months ago} by scoring a {KO 5} over Champion - Shozo Saijo in Tokyo, Japan.

Antonio Gomez is a {3-1} Betting-Favorite to retain his Title over a 'pesky-and-quick'
Mexican by the name of Raul Martinez Mora.

Antonio Gomez >
"I will win by a clear victory. There will be no decision. I will win by a Knockout by the 7th Round.
My right-hand will end this bout."

Raul Martinez Mora >
"I have confidence in getting the Title. My training has been timed for me to be at my best when
I get into the Ring tonight."

"I feel that I will win by a 'close-breath' {whisker}. I will beat him {Antonio Gomez} the same way
that I beat him the first time, by boxing smart and avoiding exchanges."

"Imagine, winning the Crown would be the 'most beautiful' thing that could happen. I would return
home to Mexico City as a 'National Hero'. I will not let this opportunity pass."

Fight Purses >
* Antonio Gomez ........ $50,000
* Raul Martinez Mora .... $5000 {Plus the Television Rights to Mexico}

[Bill Paxtom]

Saturday ~ February 5, 1972

Maestranza 'Cesar Giron Bull Ring' ~ Maracay, Venezuela

~WBA Featherweight Championship ~

Attendance ..... { 12,000 } 'Sell-Out'

'WBA Champion' - Antonio Gomez - 37-3-0 {18 KO's} ~ 5' 6" ~ 125 1/2 lbs. ~ {Age; 26 years, 4 months}
vs.
#10 WBA - Raul Martinez Mora - 34-4-0 {17 KO's} ~ 5' 6" ~ 124 1/4 lbs. ~ {Age; 25 years, 11 months}
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~ Antonio Gomez Retains Crown By KO In 7th ~

WBA Featherweight Champion - Antonio Gomez made the '1st' Title defense of his crown, and scored a
Knockout over 'pesky' Challenger - Raul Martinez Mora at {1:34} of Round 7.

Fighting in front of over { 12,000 } Venezuelans in Maracay {approximately 120 Miles away from Caracas},
the Champion bombarded his Challenger in Round 7.

The bout started off quietly, as neither fighter made an aggressive move during the first 2-Rounds, as each
feinted, and parried each others left-jabs.

But in Round 3 there was an explosion, as the Champion came out very aggressively and started bombing away,
as he sent the 'defensive stylist' Mora reeling to the Ropes.

Just past the {1:40 Mark}, the Champion caught the Mexican with a 'left-uppercut' and 'right-cross' to the chin,
dropping him to his knee's for a '4-Count'. But the gritty Challenger was up and came back swinging.

But again the Champion had too much power, and dropped Mora again at the {2:28 Mark} with a right-hook
to the chin. Still the Challenger got up at the '5-Count', and Referee - Luis Salbaran allowed the bout to continue.

In Round 4, the Champion came out looking to finish it, as the { 12,000 ] fans inside the 'Bull Ring' cheered
for their Hero to end it. But the 'cagey' Challenger got on the 'fast lane', and Mora 'circled-and-moved' while
staying outside and away from the powerful-swinging Champion while using a tight-defense.

In Round 5, the Mexican again stayed on the outside and used his 'tight-defense' to avoid the Champion's
heavy-hands. But very late in the Round, the Challenger got 'brazen' and actually traded with the Champion
at Center-Ring, and held his own throughout the last 30-Seconds of the session.

Again in Round 6, Mora decided to fight-back, rather than to jab-and-run. Again, The Challenger held his own
with the harder-hitting Venezuelan, as each traded good punches.

In Round 7, again the fighters 'stood-and-traded', as the action was 'fairly-even' over the first 1:00.

Just past the {1:00 Mark}, both fighters went 'toe-to-toe' at Center-Ring, then suddenly Raul Martinez Mora stopped
punching, and moved back to the Ropes after an 'interesting' exchange of blows.

The Champion then stepped in, and sent in some 'heavy-blows' on the Challenger, then came in with a 'tremendous'
right-hand into the 'belly' of the Challenger.

Raul Martinez Mora went down on his side, and stayed there as he was counted out at {1:34} of Round 7
by Referee - Luis Salbaran.

[Bill Paxtom]

February 5, 1972

~ WBA Featherweight Championship ~

~ Champion - Antonio Gomez Retains Title By {KO 7} Over Challenger - Raul Martinez Mora ~

{Associated Press}
Antonio Gomez barreled over Raul Martinez Mora in Round 7, and ended the bout by smashing
a tremendous right-hand in to the Challenger's mid-section, flooring him for the count.

Despite the Champion's superiority, Raul Martinez Mora showed great courage after receiving
some heavy-blows in the bout.

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~ After Bout Comments ~

Antonio Gomez >
"It was a very emotional boxing match for me. People have been questioning my ability, by
stating that I was 'overrated'.

"Several of the Mexican Publications were writing that I was afraid to fight any of the
top Mexican Featherweights {ie; Clemente Sanchez, Vicente Saldivar and Enrique Garcia}."

"Well, I was given a 'bad decision' in Monterrey last year {November 20, 1971}, and I am
not sure if I will ever go back to Mexico for a bout, even a 'non-title' bout."

"That being said, Raul Martinez Mora is a great boxer. He takes a good punch, and he has
a very difficult style. He is always moving, and never presents an opening. Tonight, I was
just too sharp for him."

Raul Martinez Mora >
"Antonio is great Champion. He punched too hard for me tonight."

"I was coming back and doing well in Round 7, but he caught me with a right-hand that 'stunned me'
at Center-Ring. I had to back up to the Ropes to clear my head, but he was right on top of me."

"That right-hand to my mid-section took 'all-the-wind' out of me. I could not move when I went
down."

[Bill Paxtom]

~ Some Photo's ~

Antonio Gomez 'El Leon de Cumana'

Below {September 2, 1971 ~ Tokyo, Japan}

Antonio Gomez sends WBA Champion - Shozo Saijo down to the canvas at {1:28 Mark} of Round 5.
It was the first of '3' knockdowns in this Round, which was later stopped by way of the '3 Knockdown Rule'.

[Bill Paxtom]

Saturday ~ June 17, 1972

Maestranza 'Cesar Giron Bull Ring' ~ Maracay, Venezuela

'Non-Title Bout'

* Antonio Gomez - 38-3-0 {19 KO's} ~ 5' 6" ~ 129 1/4 lbs. ~ {Age; 26 years, 9 months}
vs.
* Enrique Garcia - 31-6-1 {19 KO's} ~ 5' 6 1/2" ~ 128 lbs. ~ {Age; 27 years, 1 month}
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~ The Skinny ~

WBA Featherweight Champion - Antonio Gomez {Venezuela} takes a 10-Round 'non-title'
bout to stay sharp.

Antonio last fought back on February 5, 1972 {4 1/2 months ago}, and Co-Manager
Willie Ketchum wants his fighter back in the Ring.

His opponent, is 'tough-nosed' Mexican Featherweight - Enrique 'Negro' Garcia.

Enrique is managed by; Lupe Sanchez. The {6 1/2 year} Professional has won '5-Straight'
and is World-ranked as the #17 WBC Featherweight.

Both Antonio Gomez and Enrique Garcia were supposed to face each 2-Years earlier, back
in May 1970, at the 'Olympic Auditorium' in Los Angeles, California. But Enrique pulled
out of that bout.
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~ Antonio Gomez Sails By Enrique Garcia In 'Non-Title' Go In Maracay, Venezuela ~

WBA Champion - Antonio Gomez fighting in a 'non-title' bout in front of { 9200 } fans scored a
'workman-like' 10-Round Decision over a tough but limited opponent in Mexican Featherweight
Enrique Garcia.

Gomez {129 1 /4 lbs.} looked a bit heavy, and was not as quick as he normally is. Instead, the
Venezuelan used his 'strength-and-power' to man-handle his opponent throughout the bout.

The WBA Champion had Garcia a bit 'wobbly' in Rounds 6 and 9 > but was unable to floor
the 'tough-nosed' Mexican.

The Mexican was a 'game fighter' who had an excellent defense. But Enrique Garcia {128 lbs.}
displayed very little quality boxing.

Besides being a bit heavy, Antonio Gomez was somewhat 'vague' in his attack, and was not able
to deliver his vaunted right-cross with any regularity.

Scorecards
* 99-93 > {7-1-2 in Rounds}
* 99-94 > {6-1-3 in Rounds}
* 99-93 > {7-1-2 in Rounds}

[Bill Paxtom]

June 22, 1972

~ WBA Champion - Antonio Gomez To Defend Title Against Panamanian - Ernesto Marcel ~

The 'highly-anticipated' 15-Round bout is slated for August 6th, and to be held in Maracay, Venezuela.

~ WBA Ratings ~

*** Antionio Gomez
#1 . Ernesto Marcel
#2 . Eder Jofre
#3 . Clemente Sanchez > {WBC Champion}
#4 . Vicente Saldivar
#5 . Kuniaki Shibata
#6 . Tahar Ben Hassen
#7 . Jose Legra
#8 . Danny Lopez
#9 . Bert Nabalatan
#10. Jose Luis Del Campo
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June 30, 1972

It was released today that the WBA Featherweight Championship bout between Champion -
Antonio Gomez and Challenger - Ernesto Marcel has been re-scheduled from August 6th
to August 19th.

[Bill Paxtom]

Saturday ~ August 19, 1972

Maestranza 'Cesar Giron Bull Ring' ~ Maracay, Venezuela

~ WBA Featherweight Championship ~

Attendance ..... { 12,650 } 'Sell-Out'

* WBA Champion ~ Antonio Gomez - 39-3-0 {19 KO's} ~ 5' 6" ~ Reach; 68" ~ 123 lbs. ~ {Age; 26 years, 11 months}
vs.
#1 WBA-Ranked ~ Ernesto Marcel - 33-3-2 {20 KO's} ~ 5' 7" ~ Reach; 68" ~ 124 3/4 lbs. ~ {Age; 24 years, 3 months}
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~ The Skinny ~

This bout will be Antonio's '2nd' Title Defense, since winning the WBA Championship on September 2, 1971.

Antonio has been experiencing problems with his quadrilaterals and lower-back, and has been taking it easy
in sparring-sessions.

The 'word' is, that Antonio has been sliding, and that he is no longer the quick-puncher that he once was.

The early Betting-Line had favored Antonio at {5-3}, but the odds have 'dropped', and now it is an 'Even Money'
bout.

Antonio Gomez >
"I will win by a Knockout by Round 12. He is fast, but eventually I will catch the Panamanian. My right-hand
is still the best punch in the division."

"He is very quick, but he can be hit."

"I have been experiencing pains in my legs {quadrilaterals}, and in my lower-back. I 've had to take it easy for a
few days. But I will ready the 'day of the fight'. It will get better, as it is something that I have experienced before.
I am used to it."

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~ The Skinny ~

Ernesto Marcel wil be challenging for a World Title for a 2nd time. Back on November 11, 1971 > Ernesto travelled
to Japan to take on WBC Champion - Kuniaki Shibata.

In that bout, which was one of the 'Best' ever at Featherweight, Ernesto gave the Champion a battering thru
12-Rounds. But Shibata put forth an amazing late-rally to 'save' his Championship by a 'Draw'. But many
Sportswriters had Ernesto winning, and the Decision was 'justly disputed'.

'Ring Magazine' has listed Ernesto Marcel as the #1 Featherweight, ahead of Champion - Antonio Gomez
who has 'slipped' to #4 despite being the WBA Champion.

[Bill Paxtom]

August 19, 1972

~ WBA Featherweight Championship ~

Antonio Gomez vs. Ernesto Marcel
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The Challenger - Ernesto Marcel

Ernesto 'Nato' Marcel is a talented boxer, with the quickest-hands and feet in boxing.
The Panamanian {Age; 24 years, 4 months} is at his peak physically, and is a superior
boxer and Ring General.

A Professional for {6 years, 4 months} since April 1966, the young Panamanian is well
experienced in '38-Bouts.'

Ernesto is a 'punches-in-bunches' machine, and seems to have immense amounts of
non-stop energy.

Since fighting to a 'controversial' Draw 15 with WBC Champion - Kuniaki Shibata on
November 11, 1971 > Ernesto has scored back-to-back 'blistering' 1st-Round Knockouts
over quality opponents.

* June 10, 1972 ...... {KO 1} over Jose Luis Lopez
* February 5, 1972 .. {KO 1} over Jose Smecca

Ernesto has also been called the 'Venezuelan Smasher', as he has defeated '4' quality Venezuelan
opponents in hs career, including former WBA Super-Featherweight Champion - Alfredo Marcano
'twice' earlier in his career, back on October 31, 1970 and again on May 4, 1971.

Ernesto 'Nato' Marcel >
"I will win by a clear victory, maybe by Knockout, if it comes. I do not pick the Round, as I am
not Cassius Clay."

"I have put in 100 Rounds of sparring in 4-weeks. I am in 'perfect' physical condition."

"I know what I have to do to win. Constant pressure and movement. You cannot stand in front
of Antonio and let him get set. He has problems with boxers who move, as his footwork is not
his strong suit."

[Bill Paxtom]

~ August 19, 1972 ~

WBA Featherweight Championship

~ Pre-Fight Plan ~

Champion ~ Antonio Gomez
* Promoter/Manager ........ Ramiro Machado
* Trainer ......................... Hely 'Ely' Montes
* Trainer/Co-Manager ...... Willie Ketchum

Fight Purse .................... { $75,000 }

To put 'steady-pressure' on Ernesto Marcel, and force him to back-up. Do not try to match
boxing-skills with the fast-handed boxer early.

Keep a steady-pace, but do not waste energy chasing the fleet-footed Panamanian. You may
have to give away a few Rounds over the first half-of-the-bout.

Start to work the body during the middle-Rounds {6 -thru- 9}, in an attempt to slow him down.

Start the big-punch attack in Round 10.

Challenger ~ Ernesto Marcel
Promoter ........ Carlos Eleta
Manager ......... Harmodio Icaza
Trainer ........... Ramon 'Curro' Dossman

Fight Purse ........ { $15,000 } > Plus an additional { $5000 } 'ancillary fee' for Central America Television rights.

To keep moving and utilize the hand-speed advantage. Stay on the attack early over the 'slow-starting'
Champion, to build up a points-lead over the first-half of the bout.

Attack with combinations, to keep the Champion on the defensive during the middle-Rounds {7, 8 and 9}.

Cruise in Rounds {9, 10 and 11}, and to catch a 'second-wind'.

Come on strong in Rounds 12, 13 and 14.

Play Round 15 'by ear' depending on the situation.

[Bill Paxtom]

Saturday ~ August 19, 1972

Maestranza 'Cesar Giron Bull Ring' ~ Maracay, Venezuela

Attendance { 12,650 }

~ It Was A Beautiful Night In Maracay, Just Not For The Champion - Antonio Gomez ~

Panamanian Challenger - Ernesto Marcel took control of the Championship Bout from the 'Opening Bell'
and gave the Champion a 'one-sided' beating.

During the first 5-Rounds, Ernesto Marcel was 'magnificent', as he scored with all his weapons and
left Antonio talking to himself.

The 24 year-old Panamanian scored with left-jabs, right-hand leads and 'swift-combinations' to
Antonio Gomez' face, snapping the Champion's head sideways numerous times during the first '5-Rounds'.

Ernesto at {5' 7"} and weighing in at {124 3/4 lbs.} moved like lightning, and fought at a very fast, but
controlled pace.

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~ The Bout ~

Round 1 ...... Ernesto threw {18 Punches} in an 'Even' Round ......................................... {10-10} 'Even'

Round 2 ...... Ernesto threw {28 Punches} and dominated the 2nd-Half of the Round. ..... {10-9} > Ernesto Marcel

Round 3 ...... Ernesto threw {69 Punches} and dominated the entire action. ................... {10-9} > Ernesto Marcel
> Ernesto 'head-butted' Antonio, and also hit him low with a left uppercut.

Round 4 ...... Ernesto threw {67 Punches} and was the clear effective fighter ................. {10-9} > Ernesto Marcel
> Antonio did catch Ernesto with a good right-hand in the middle of the Round and shook him up, but he did not follow up.

Round 5 ...... Ernesto threw {39 Punches} and rocked Antonio several times. ................. {10-10} > 'Even'
> Antonio caught Ernesto with a big right-uppercut into the 'mid-section' that wobbled him at the {2:21 Mark}.
< Antonio also 'jarred' Ernesto late with a solid left-hook to the chin.

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{Below} > At the end of Round 5, a 'dejected' Champion walked back to his corner. There, his handlers
were asking him what was going on. > "You're letting him take control. You must back him up."

Antonio Gomez > "He's too fast. He moves quickly, and he punches very hard."

Antonio Gomez would 'stand' in his Corner between Rounds.



Round 6 ...... Ernesto threw an amazing {77} punches, as he over-whelmed Antonio with a violent attack. .... {10-9} > Ernesto Marcel
> Ernesto 'staggered' Antonio with a 'vicious' right-hand at the {1:20 Mark}.
> Ernesto drove Antonio in the front-right Corner, and battered him for 40-Seconds.
> Antonio started to fight back at the {2:00 Mark}, as Ernesto slowed down.
> But, Ernesto came right back like 'gangbusters', and battered the Champion with a non-stop bombardment.
> And, Ernesto 'staggered' Antonio again, by smashing him with another right-hand to the head at the {2:48 Mark}
> Antonio was on the front-Ropes at the Bell, taking a 'shellacking'.

> After the Bell > Antonio called Ernesto a "Negro" {Nigger}, as he was walking back to his Corner.
> Ernesto heard the 'slur', and turned and called Antonio > "a maricon" {Faggot}.

Round 7 .... Ernesto went wild, and threw an unbelievable {84] punches in this Round ................................ {10-9} > Ernesto Marcel
> Ernesto came out very fast, and kept up with 'constant-flow' of punches, but many did miss.
> Ernesto then drove Antonio into the front-left Corner, and 'bombed' away until the {0:40 Mark}.
> Then, Ernesto caught Antonio with vicious 'left-right' at the {0:45 Mark}, that drove him to the back Ropes.
> Ernesto then let go with a 'blistering attack' while Antonio was on the Ropes.
> But, Ernesto started to tire at the {2:00 Mark}, and slowed down 'big time'.
> Antonio started to get his punches going at the {2:10 Mark}, and was 'finally' moving Ernesto.
> But again, Ernesto came right back with a 'two-fisted' attack, and battered the Champion into the back-Ropes
> The Champion was now 'bleeding' from the Nose, and his left-cheek area was 'puffy'.
> But then in a 'flash', at the {2:54 Mark}, Antonio 'nailed' Ernesto with a counter right-hook to the chin that buckled Ernesto's legs.
> Ernesto was 'dazed'.
> Antonio then hammered in another right to the head, '2' left uppercuts underneath and into the body, and then a right to the head.
> Moments later the 'Bell' sounded, ending Round 7.

Round 8 ..... Ernesto threw {56} punches, and dominated the 2nd-Half of the Round with a vicious assault...... {10-9} > Ernesto Marcel
> Ernesto fought 'slow-paced' over the first {1:00}, and only threw {4] half-hearted punches.
> In the meantime, Antonio was aggressive and stalked the Challenger during this session.
> Ernesto continued to 'circle-and-move'.
> By the {1:30 Mark}, Ernesto had only thrown {5} punches.
> Then just past the halfway-point in the Round, Ernesto 'exploded' with a {10} punch assault that rocked the Champion.
> Then, Ernesto worked the Champion over with a {15} punch-barrage over the next 33-Seconds, while driving him into the back Ropes.
> At the {2:25 Mark} Ernesto 'hurt' Antonio with a right-hand lead.
> Ernesto then went on a 'tear' and unloaded {25} punches on a 'dazed' Antonio over the next 36-Seconds, until the Bell.

> After the Bell, Ernesto Marcel looked at the Referee and said > "He's got nothing. You should stop it."
> Antonio then said to Ernesto > "Fuck you Negro."
> Ernesto walked after Antonio and responded with > "You're finished Maricon."

[Bill Paxtom]

~ Antonio Gomez vs. Ernesto Marcel ~

Thru '8' Rounds, it had been all for the Challenger - Ernesto Marcel.

On Bill Paxtom's Scorecard it was > 80-74 {6-0-2 in Rounds} for Ernesto Marcel.
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Round 9 ....... Ernesto threw an incredible {87} punches, and domimated the entire Round .......... {10-8} > Ernesto Marcel
> Both fighters met at Center-Ring, and went head-to-head, in exchanging body blows.
> Ernesto then exploded with a {14} punch-barrage and drove Antonio into the front-left Corner.
> Ernesto hurts Antonio badly with a 'left-right' to the head at the {0:45 Mark}.
> Antonio clears his head, and moves out of the Corner at the {0:55 Mark}.
> But Ernesto meets the Champion with an {8} punch attack at the {1:00 Mark}.
> At the {1:15 Mark}, the Champion is now holding, and then backs up to the front-left Corner again.
> Ernesto slams in a good right-hand to the head, and the fighters clinch at Center-Ring at the {1:20 Mark}.
> Ernesto is completely dominating the bout, and over-whelming the Champion.
> Ernesto then 'mauls' Antonio to the back Ropes at the {1:38 Mark} and hammers him with {7} body-blows.
> The fighters trade while in close at the back-left Ropes for the next 20-Seconds.
> Ernesto then pummels Antonio with punches and drives him all the way into the front-left Corner at the {2:10 Mark}.
> Ernesto then slams in {3} hard-left hooks into Antonio's right-eye, opening a gash on the eye-brow at the {2:13 Mark}.

> Antonio paws at his right-eye, as Referee - Luis Salbaran looks in, and calls 'Time' at the {2:15 Mark}.
> The Referee walks Antonio over to the Medical Commissioner at the front-right Ringside.
> At the same time, Ernesto has his hands raised at Center-Ring, thinking that the bout will be stopped.
> After examining the 'gash' for {40-Seconds}, the Medical Commissioner allows the bout to continue.

> Both fighters meet at Center-Ring, and go head-to-head for 15-Seconds.
> Ernesto scores with a volley of {4} punches that drives Antonio backwards into the right-side Ropes at the {2:32 Mark}.
> Ernesto now pours it on with a {10} punch assault, and Antonio is now driven left to the front Ropes at the {2:49 Mark}.
> Ernesto catches the Champion with another {7} punch volley, and Antonio reels to his left and into the front-left Corner.
> Ernesto adds in {1} good right-uppercut just before the Bell.

This Round was so dominating for Ernesto Marcel, that it should have been scored ... {10-8} by the Officials.

[Bill Paxtom]

~ Antonio Gomez vs. Ernesto Marcel ~

Round 10 ........ Ernesto threw only {23} punches, in a Round that he primarily spent catching his 'second-wind' ....... {10-9} > Antonio Gomez
> Both fighters meet at Center-Ring, at stay head-to-head mauling for 25-Seconds.
> Ernesto lets go with a {5} left-jabs while circling around Antonio at the {0:30 Mark}.
> Antonio catches Ernesto with a 'big' right-hand counter to the chin at the {0:32 Mark}.
> Ernesto 'wobbles' for a second, and then moves in close to Antonio to smother him.
> Ernesto counters with {2} left-hooks to the body at the {0:38 Mark}.
> Both fighters clinch at the {0:45 Mark}.
> Ernesto scores with {3} left-hooks at the {0:54 Mark}.
> Both fighters are at Center-Ring.
> Ernesto lands with {2} grazing-punches to Antonio's head.
> Ernesto 'bulls' Antonio into the back-right Corner.
> Ernesto is 'smartly' resting on Antonio.
> The fighter's move out to Center-Ring at the {1:15 Mark}.
> Antonio is now sporting a 'swollen' left eye-lid.
> Antonio gets off with a 'hard' 4-Punch combination at the {1:19 Mark}.
> Ernesto bends low and keeps his hands by his head to block any follow-ups.
> Ernesto bulls Antonio into the front-right Corner at the {1:23 Mark}.
> Ernesto is using his head to push into Antonio's head.
> Antonio scores with {2} good right-hands to the head at the {1:31 Mark}.
> Ernesto backs out to Center-Ring, and stays away.
> The Champion is now showing some 'vigor'.
> Antonio scores with a 'left-right' to the head.
> Ernesto is forced to 'grab-and-hold' at the {1:46 Mark}.
> Ernesto looks a bit 'groggy'.
> Ernesto moves in close, and clinches at the {1:55 Mark}.
> Ernesto gets clear, and is staying away from the Champion now.
> At the {2:10 Mark} > Ernesto is dancing-and-circling.
> Ernesto moves in and lands with a 'weak' left-right to the body at the {2:20 Mark}.
> Ernesto lands with another 'light' left-right.
> Both fighters are in tight-and-close at the {2:25 Mark}, and are mauling each other.
> Ernesto 'smartly' moves outside, and circles-and-moves to catch a 'second-wind'.
> Ernesto looks slightly weakened at the {2:34 Mark}.
> Ernesto throws a 'weak' right-hand to the body.
> Ernesto goes back to moving for then next 20-Seconds.
> Ernesto scores with a 'leaping' right-hand lead to the Champion's head just before the Bell.

Note > Ernesto 'cracked' his head on the Champion's right-eye at the 'Bell'.

Note > Immediately, Antonio 'pawed' at his right-eye, which was cut and 'puffy'.

[Bill Paxtom]

~ Antonio Gomez vs. Ernesto Marcel ~

Round 11 ..... Ernesto threw a 'crazy' amount of {79} punches, in a one-sided session..... {9-8} > Ernesto Marcel
> Both fighters meet at Center-Ring, and go head-to-head pushing each other.
> Ernesto peppers the Champion's face with {2} left-jabs at the {0:14 Mark}.
> Ernesto circles to his right, and with nimble footwork.
> Antonio is stationary at Center-Ring at the {0:26 Mark}.
> Ernesto moves to the right-side Ropes at the {0:30 Mark}.
> As Antonio moves forward, Ernesto lowers his head and crashes forward into the Champion's left-eye.
> Antonio grimaces, and paws at his right-eye.

> Immediately at the {0:33 Mark}, Referee - Luis Salbaran steps in a 'deducts' {1-Point} from the Challenger.

> At the {0:39 Mark} the fight resumes at Center-Ring.
> Both exchange {3} hard-blows at the {0:48 Mark}.
> Ernesto moves in close, and holds at the {0:56 Mark}.
> Antonio is 'too slow' to counter.
> The Champion gets off a good 'right-left-left' at the {1:02 Mark}.
> Ernesto comes right back with a {3} punch volley to Antonio's mid-section.
> Antonio is bothered by the body-blows, and bends.
> Ernesto sensing the Champion is hurt, attacks with a {13} punch-assault.
> Antonio moves backwards into the front-left Corner.
> Referee - Luis Salbaran steps in at the {1:25 Mark}, and warns Ernesto about low-punches.
> Both fighters are at Center-Ring at the {1:37 Mark}.
> Ernesto unloads with a {6} punch-volley.
> Antonio is now driven backwards into the left-side Ropes at the {1:42 Mark}.
> The Champion attempts to counter, but misses badly.
> The Challenger goes all-out with a {13} punch assault at the {1:53 Mark}.
> Antonio is now driven back into the front-left Corner.
> Ernesto slams in a 'left-right' at the {2:09 Mark}.
> Ernesto backs out to Center-Ring to assess the situation.
> Ernesto the attacks, and slams away with an {11} punch barrage that drives the Champion into the front-right Ropes..
> At the {2:31 Mark}, Ernesto staggers the Champion with a 'left-right', and sends Antonio into the front-right Corner.
> Ernesto goes wild again with a {9} punch assault.
> Ernesto catches the Champion with a good left-hook to the face at the {2:42 Mark}.
> Antonio tries to fight back, and moves out of the Corner at the {2:44 Mark}.
> Ernesto stops the Champion in his tracks, as he slams away with a {9} punch barrage at the {2:50 Mark}.
> Ernesto then 'heaves' the Champion into the right-side front Ropes.
> Ernesto then 'peppers' the Champion's face with {3} left-jabs before the Bell.

Note > Ernesto Marcel over-whelmed the Champion in this Round. Antonio Gomez took a lathering, and was
only able to land {6} punches in the Round.

Note > It was 'clearly' a {2-Point} Round for the Challenger. But, Ernesto had {1-Point} deducted for an 'intentional'
head-butt.

Note> A proper score of {9-8} was warranted.






>

[Bill Paxtom]

~ Antonio Gomez vs. Ernesto Marcel ~

Round 12 ..... Ernesto threw another high amount of {58} punches, and dominated the Round ....{10-9} > Ernesto Marcel
> Ernesto cruised over the first-half of the session.
> During the second-half of the session, it was all Ernesto, as he worked both the body and head.
> Antonio had a cut left-eye, swollen eye-lids, a bloody nose and bloody mouth.
> The Champion was getting 'thrashed' by the fast-handed Panamanian Challenger.

Round 13 ..... A near replay of Round 12, as Ernesto threw {63} punches, and was in complete command. ........ {10-9} > Ernesto Marcel
> Ernesto again laid-back over the first {1:00}.
> Ernesto took over at the {1:10 Mark}, and landed a steady-flow of 'Bee-Sting' punches.
> Ernesto 'peppered' the Champion with light {but quick} punches to the face.
> The Challenger also added in a good mixture of hooks to the mid-section and sides of the Champion.

Round 14 ..... Ernesto boxed smoothly, and still landed with {52} punches in another dominant Round ........ {10-9} > Ernesto Marcel
> Ernesto dances-and-circles for the first 40-Seconds.
> Ernesto then attacked, but sent in several low-blows on the Champion.
< There was a 'halt to the action' at the {0:45 Mark}, as Referee - Luis Salbaran gave the Champion {14-Seconds} to recover.
> When the action resumed, both fighters went toe-to-toe for 20-Seconds.
> By the {1:25 Mark}, Ernesto had taken complete control, and was man-handling the Champion in the front-right Corner.
> Ernesto continued to punch away, as the Champion could do little.
> Ernesto's punches had no power, but they came in rapid and steady on Antonio.

Round 15 ...... Ernesto while fighting 'safely-and-smart', threw only {15} punches in 'safety-first' Round ......... {10-10} > 'Even'
> Ernesto came out moving to his left, and circled the Champion.
> Ernesto had no intentions of trading, as he is 'miles ahead' on Points.
> Ernesto then changes direction, and circles to his right.
> Ernesto jumps in an attacks with a {5} punch flurry.
> At the {1:00 Mark} > The Panamanian contingent cheers > "Marcel, Marcel", then "Panama, Panama".
> Ernesto goes back to moving and circling.
> A 'frustrated' Antonio Gomez drops his hands, and gestures to Ernesto > "Come on, lets fight."
> Ernesto moves in in the Champion, and swarms all over him with light-punches.
> The action slows over the 2nd-Half, as Ernesto is too 'cool of a customer' to make a mistake.
> Antonio continues to look for an opening that never comes.
> Bell.

After the Bell >

> The Champion - Antonio Gomez throws his hands out at the Ernesto Marcel in disgust.
> Ernesto does the same thing back to Antonio

> After 5-Seconds they change their attitude and hug each other at Center-Ring.