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kenyan_cheena · 05-17-2005, 10:24 AM

STEWART vs GODDARD

ROUND FOUR

Stewart comes out for the fourth with a concerned look in his eyes. I'd have to say, honestly, that he just appears to be plain tired, out of gas.

Within moments of the bell, Stewart's already initiated a clinch. Goddard muscles his way out of it, bouncing on his toes and full of beans. He corners Stewart and snakes a nice left jab through his defenses.

Another clinch follows, which the referee has to break up. Stewart paws at Goddard ineffectively with the jab and the Australian responds with another snapping left. He keeps the pressure on, a stinging left-right combo bouncing sweat from Stewart's head.

Indeed, Goddard is winning this round handily at the midway point, and he illustrates this by doubling up with the left, first pounding the 40th seed's ribcage and then catching him right on the mouth.

Stewart shakes his head, frustrated, before launching a wild uppercut that misses by about a foot.

The two men stand toe-to-toe and a brief, fierce exchange comes of it, greeted by enthusiastic cheers from the audience. Stewart appears to have gotten the better of it.

Goddard ties Stewart up and the referee once again separates the fighters.

The Australian fighter appears content to cruise through the remainder of the round, as if confident that he's already done enough to win it.

Stewart comes at him and scores with a nice right cross, but a subsequent left hook sails through empty airspace.

Oh, Stewart just went down! Goddard landed a tremendous counter body punch and the Englishmen dropped to one knee, leaning forward, trying to catch his breath.

Before the referee can even start the count, the bell rings, and the round is over. Stewart is helped back to his corner, clutching his ribs and grimacing.

*

As in his pro debut, Alex Stewart has completely lost the plot in the middle rounds of the fight. That late knockdown was absolutely huge for Goddard, as it gives him the round by a 10-8 margin instead of 10-9. He really did dominate that round, and the knockdown just served to illustrate it. Alex Stewart is in serious trouble going into the fifth round.

ROMAN'S SCORECARD: GODDARD 10-8
(GODDARD LEADS 39-37 AFTER FOUR)

ROUND FIVE

Stewart's head trainer launched a colourful verbal tirade upon his man during the break, slapping him in the face, trying to ignite a fire under him.

But it's Goddard who comes racing out of his corner, a big left hook missing by inches. He'd better not get too reckless, because he already knows that Stewart has some power.

Oh, Stewart stunned Goddard with a nice left-right combo! The Australian is staggered, and Stewart is all over him.

OH! The left hook! Goddard is down! Stewart just crushed him with a huge left hook! Goddard is on his side. He looks up at the referee, blinking. Goddard pushes himself up at five and takes the standing eight.

Stewart comes in for the kill, but he can't execute. He's missing with wild shots, partially connecting with ineffective jabs, bouncing hammer-like blows off Goddard's shoulders. All the while, the Australian is in retreat. He really doesn't look like he's recovered from the knockdown.

A pair of left hooks cannon Goddard into the ropes. He covers up, but when he gets the chance, he ties Stewart up. For the rest of the round, he frustrates his bigger opponent, blunting or evading his attack. When the bell sounds, Stewart returns to his corner with disappointment evident on his visage. He knows that he blew a chance to finish the fight right there.

*

Momentum shift number four. Anyone feel like saying Fight of the Year? I really can't believe what we've seen in this bout. Sure, it hasn't been pretty. It's been brutal, damaging, unpredictable. And I absolutely love it. And guess what? We're all tied up going into the final round.

ROMAN'S SCORECARD: STEWART 10-8
(ALL TIED UP AT 47-47 WITH ONE ROUND TO GO)

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05-17-2005, 10:24 AM	#146 (permalink)
kenyan_cheena Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sydney, NSW, Australia Posts: 4,312	STEWART vs GODDARD ROUND FOUR Stewart comes out for the fourth with a concerned look in his eyes. I'd have to say, honestly, that he just appears to be plain tired, out of gas. Within moments of the bell, Stewart's already initiated a clinch. Goddard muscles his way out of it, bouncing on his toes and full of beans. He corners Stewart and snakes a nice left jab through his defenses. Another clinch follows, which the referee has to break up. Stewart paws at Goddard ineffectively with the jab and the Australian responds with another snapping left. He keeps the pressure on, a stinging left-right combo bouncing sweat from Stewart's head. Indeed, Goddard is winning this round handily at the midway point, and he illustrates this by doubling up with the left, first pounding the 40th seed's ribcage and then catching him right on the mouth. Stewart shakes his head, frustrated, before launching a wild uppercut that misses by about a foot. The two men stand toe-to-toe and a brief, fierce exchange comes of it, greeted by enthusiastic cheers from the audience. Stewart appears to have gotten the better of it. Goddard ties Stewart up and the referee once again separates the fighters. The Australian fighter appears content to cruise through the remainder of the round, as if confident that he's already done enough to win it. Stewart comes at him and scores with a nice right cross, but a subsequent left hook sails through empty airspace. Oh, Stewart just went down! Goddard landed a tremendous counter body punch and the Englishmen dropped to one knee, leaning forward, trying to catch his breath. Before the referee can even start the count, the bell rings, and the round is over. Stewart is helped back to his corner, clutching his ribs and grimacing. * As in his pro debut, Alex Stewart has completely lost the plot in the middle rounds of the fight. That late knockdown was absolutely huge for Goddard, as it gives him the round by a 10-8 margin instead of 10-9. He really did dominate that round, and the knockdown just served to illustrate it. Alex Stewart is in serious trouble going into the fifth round. ROMAN'S SCORECARD: GODDARD 10-8 *(GODDARD LEADS 39-37 AFTER FOUR)* ROUND FIVE Stewart's head trainer launched a colourful verbal tirade upon his man during the break, slapping him in the face, trying to ignite a fire under him. But it's Goddard who comes racing out of his corner, a big left hook missing by inches. He'd better not get too reckless, because he already knows that Stewart has some power. Oh, Stewart stunned Goddard with a nice left-right combo! The Australian is staggered, and Stewart is all over him. OH! The left hook! Goddard is down! Stewart just crushed him with a huge left hook! Goddard is on his side. He looks up at the referee, blinking. Goddard pushes himself up at five and takes the standing eight. Stewart comes in for the kill, but he can't execute. He's missing with wild shots, partially connecting with ineffective jabs, bouncing hammer-like blows off Goddard's shoulders. All the while, the Australian is in retreat. He really doesn't look like he's recovered from the knockdown. A pair of left hooks cannon Goddard into the ropes. He covers up, but when he gets the chance, he ties Stewart up. For the rest of the round, he frustrates his bigger opponent, blunting or evading his attack. When the bell sounds, Stewart returns to his corner with disappointment evident on his visage. He knows that he blew a chance to finish the fight right there. * Momentum shift number four. Anyone feel like saying Fight of the Year? I really can't believe what we've seen in this bout. Sure, it hasn't been pretty. It's been brutal, damaging, unpredictable. And I absolutely love it. And guess what? We're all tied up going into the final round. ROMAN'S SCORECARD: STEWART 10-8 *(ALL TIED UP AT 47-47 WITH ONE ROUND TO GO)* ... Last edited by kenyan_cheena : 05-18-2005 at 08:17 AM.