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mikehoudini · 01-02-2008, 02:23 PM

Sorry for the delay in posts. A virus infected my computer, and it took several attempts before I could remove it (at least I think I have). The computer was running very slowly and restarting at random. In any event, hopefully that’s behind me. The second round at the Mohegan started just a short time after the opening round ended. While the newcomers didn’t fare too well in Round 1, several were still active, and there was a clamoring for another bout for crowd favorite Jukebox Timebomb.

John Basil Jackson vs. Tony Booth – Both had won their initial fights via the split decision route. The crowd seemed to be favoring Booth, as some of his British fan base had made the trip to take advantage of the dollar, and Jackson’s win had been a lackluster event at best with little action!

Jackson used his usual weapon the jab, landing it enough to get an 8-4 scoring in round 1, and a 10-5 one in round 2. Tony stormed out in the 3rd, cutting Jackson, but it didn’t change Jackson’s tactics. He landed a rapier-like jab, and Tony bled from a cut to his left eyebrow. The bout was halted, and then stopped, while Booth’s corner complained that they could have easily stopped the cut. The complaints fell on deaf ears, and Jackson was declared the winner by a TKO at 2:15 of the 3rd, because of the cut! Booth shrugged and said he’d stay state-side for a bit for some more bouts, as he has a family to support.

Mauriste Moses Zikalala vs. Mark Gastineau – This fight had a lot more action than the prior one. Then again, any fight after a Jackson fight would seem to qualify as more exciting! Zik had recorded an unpopular majority decision over Jukebox Timebomb, while Gastineau had KOd a game Jimmy Thunder.

Gastineau landed a decimating low blow to begin the action, and had a point taken away! Mauriste weathered that blow, and the round was even until Gastineau went higher for an 8 count KD in the last minute! He pressed his advantage in the 2nd, but Zikalala ducked his punches, recovered, and outscored him 10-6.

The two traded rounds in the 3rd & 4th, Gastineau landing an uppercut and a wicked combo in the 3rd for a 15-4 advantage, then rallying in the end of the 4th, but coming up short, 12-9!

The 5th was all Mark, as he got a 9-0 shutout. The 6th was a war. Zikalala landed his best punches of the day, a cross and a hook that cut Gastineau on the left eyebrow. The fight was temporarily halted, then allowed to continue. Gastineau outscored Zik 17-13. The 7th was similar, as Zik reopened Mark’s cut for another halt, and outslugged him 12-11.

Gastineau came out throwing leather in the 8th, but Zik evaded his punches, then landed a stunning uppercut to the tender jaw of Gastineau, and it was all she wrote! Zikalala wins by a KO at 1:39 of the 8th! Gastineau had been slightly ahead, but it didn’t matter, and he started looking for a 3rd sport immediately after the fight!

Sam Shumway vs. Butterbean – Sam had stopped Wild Mhere in the 1st round, while Butterbean had been forced to go the distance to outpoint Too Tall but Not-Too-Good Jones!

Sam the Shum had a great opening stanza. He took several of Butterbean’s heavier punches, then decked the burly lad for an 8 count. Sam also cut Butterbean, and the 17-11 margin had him in good stead.

The 2nd round was dull, as Butterbean tried to evade Shumway. His dancing was comical, so he resorted to clinching, and Sam managed a 7-6 round with little opportunity to throw any real punches.

Hearing the boos, Butterbean changed tactics in the 3rd, and a wild left landed smack on Sam’s jaw, and he went down for the count. Butterbean won it with a KO at 1:17 of the 3rd, while Shumway sadly noted in his post-fight interview that you can’t afford to lose your concentration, even for an instant, when fighting such a noted opponent. Butterbean missed his interview, as he made a beeline for the buffet and sustenance!

Derek (D-mos) Amos vs. George Foreman Makachunga – Derek had decimated the Bonyongo Destroyer 16 seconds into their fight, while Big Mak had somehow got a split decision verdict against Danny Wofford, a blatant robbery brought on by the two South African judges, as Mak’s best weapon was pounding his nose against Danny’s glove!

There were no South African judges for this match, so Derek went in as the favorite. He scored well in the first half of the fight, winning the 3rd & 5th by big margins (16-5 & 14-0), getting a 14-12 advantage in the 1st round, and fighting to a 5-6 dead heat in the 2nd. Big Mak did win the 4th, 14-4.

After winning a quiet 6-2 6th round, D-mos rallied in both the next two frames, for 8-8 and 10-8 totals. He seemed well ahead to me, but Big Mak finally landed a devastating combination at the 2:53 mark of the 9th, and Derek fell as if pole-axed! He was able to get to his feet at the count of 9, but looked ready to fall!

Big Mak attacked in the 10th, while Derek danced, and he was quicker than the plodding Mak. It was a 2-2 round in which few punches landed, and it all came down to the judges’ scorecards! I had it 97-96 for Amos, who landed 228 punches, at a 42% rate, versus Mak’s 179 at a 21% efficiency.

The judges agreed with me, scoring the bout 96-94, 96-94 and 95-all for a majority decision for Amos! Big Mak lamented his inability to land more in the 10th, then headed to join Butterbean at the buffet

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01-02-2008, 02:23 PM	#116 (permalink)
mikehoudini All Star Starter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Catonsville, MD Posts: 1,213 Thanks: 12 Thanked 47x in 37 posts	Quarterfinals of Latecomer Tournament Done! Sorry for the delay in posts. A virus infected my computer, and it took several attempts before I could remove it (at least I think I have). The computer was running very slowly and restarting at random. In any event, hopefully that’s behind me. The second round at the Mohegan started just a short time after the opening round ended. While the newcomers didn’t fare too well in Round 1, several were still active, and there was a clamoring for another bout for crowd favorite Jukebox Timebomb. John Basil Jackson vs. Tony Booth – Both had won their initial fights via the split decision route. The crowd seemed to be favoring Booth, as some of his British fan base had made the trip to take advantage of the dollar, and Jackson’s win had been a lackluster event at best with little action! Jackson used his usual weapon the jab, landing it enough to get an 8-4 scoring in round 1, and a 10-5 one in round 2. Tony stormed out in the 3rd, cutting Jackson, but it didn’t change Jackson’s tactics. He landed a rapier-like jab, and Tony bled from a cut to his left eyebrow. The bout was halted, and then stopped, while Booth’s corner complained that they could have easily stopped the cut. The complaints fell on deaf ears, and Jackson was declared the winner by a TKO at 2:15 of the 3rd, because of the cut! Booth shrugged and said he’d stay state-side for a bit for some more bouts, as he has a family to support. Mauriste Moses Zikalala vs. Mark Gastineau – This fight had a lot more action than the prior one. Then again, any fight after a Jackson fight would seem to qualify as more exciting! Zik had recorded an unpopular majority decision over Jukebox Timebomb, while Gastineau had KOd a game Jimmy Thunder. Gastineau landed a decimating low blow to begin the action, and had a point taken away! Mauriste weathered that blow, and the round was even until Gastineau went higher for an 8 count KD in the last minute! He pressed his advantage in the 2nd, but Zikalala ducked his punches, recovered, and outscored him 10-6. The two traded rounds in the 3rd & 4th, Gastineau landing an uppercut and a wicked combo in the 3rd for a 15-4 advantage, then rallying in the end of the 4th, but coming up short, 12-9! The 5th was all Mark, as he got a 9-0 shutout. The 6th was a war. Zikalala landed his best punches of the day, a cross and a hook that cut Gastineau on the left eyebrow. The fight was temporarily halted, then allowed to continue. Gastineau outscored Zik 17-13. The 7th was similar, as Zik reopened Mark’s cut for another halt, and outslugged him 12-11. Gastineau came out throwing leather in the 8th, but Zik evaded his punches, then landed a stunning uppercut to the tender jaw of Gastineau, and it was all she wrote! Zikalala wins by a KO at 1:39 of the 8th! Gastineau had been slightly ahead, but it didn’t matter, and he started looking for a 3rd sport immediately after the fight! Sam Shumway vs. Butterbean – Sam had stopped Wild Mhere in the 1st round, while Butterbean had been forced to go the distance to outpoint Too Tall but Not-Too-Good Jones! Sam the Shum had a great opening stanza. He took several of Butterbean’s heavier punches, then decked the burly lad for an 8 count. Sam also cut Butterbean, and the 17-11 margin had him in good stead. The 2nd round was dull, as Butterbean tried to evade Shumway. His dancing was comical, so he resorted to clinching, and Sam managed a 7-6 round with little opportunity to throw any real punches. Hearing the boos, Butterbean changed tactics in the 3rd, and a wild left landed smack on Sam’s jaw, and he went down for the count. Butterbean won it with a KO at 1:17 of the 3rd, while Shumway sadly noted in his post-fight interview that you can’t afford to lose your concentration, even for an instant, when fighting such a noted opponent. Butterbean missed his interview, as he made a beeline for the buffet and sustenance! Derek (D-mos) Amos vs. George Foreman Makachunga – Derek had decimated the Bonyongo Destroyer 16 seconds into their fight, while Big Mak had somehow got a split decision verdict against Danny Wofford, a blatant robbery brought on by the two South African judges, as Mak’s best weapon was pounding his nose against Danny’s glove! There were no South African judges for this match, so Derek went in as the favorite. He scored well in the first half of the fight, winning the 3rd & 5th by big margins (16-5 & 14-0), getting a 14-12 advantage in the 1st round, and fighting to a 5-6 dead heat in the 2nd. Big Mak did win the 4th, 14-4. After winning a quiet 6-2 6th round, D-mos rallied in both the next two frames, for 8-8 and 10-8 totals. He seemed well ahead to me, but Big Mak finally landed a devastating combination at the 2:53 mark of the 9th, and Derek fell as if pole-axed! He was able to get to his feet at the count of 9, but looked ready to fall! Big Mak attacked in the 10th, while Derek danced, and he was quicker than the plodding Mak. It was a 2-2 round in which few punches landed, and it all came down to the judges’ scorecards! I had it 97-96 for Amos, who landed 228 punches, at a 42% rate, versus Mak’s 179 at a 21% efficiency. The judges agreed with me, scoring the bout 96-94, 96-94 and 95-all for a majority decision for Amos! Big Mak lamented his inability to land more in the 10th, then headed to join Butterbean at the buffet!