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mikehoudini · 02-06-2008, 12:27 PM

The third and fourth fights of the Sweet Sixteen have been completed. Jean-Pierre Coopman, the Lion of Flanders, took on Johnny Riggins, and Roy Harris matched up against Bill Tate.

Jean-Pierre Coopman vs. Johnny Riggins – Both came in 2-0-1. Coopman had to go two fights for his most recent win over Ern Waddy, while Riggo stopped Jeff Merritt on a TKO.

The Lion came out roaring, shrugging off a big hook from Riggins to land a series of crosses, winning the opener, 10-6. The next 2 rounds were carbon copies, as Coopman dictated the pace and scored effectively, 12-8 and 10-2. He had the added benefit of cutting Riggins in his mouth, which plagued Johnny the rest of the fight.

The 4th was a snoozer, 4-4, with less action than in a supermarket at 2 a.m., but Coopman dominated the 5th, 10-4, giving him almost a clean sweep of the first half of the fight! Riggins had his best round in the 6th, 10-4, connecting for a jarring uppercut!

Coopman went back to a series of crosses in claiming the 7th, 8-4, then cut Riggo over the left eyebrow in a round that scored 12-10, Riggins. The Lion pitched a shutout in the 9th, 10-0, then covered up in the 10th while Riggins tried to put him down, failing miserably.

I scored it 97-94, and the judges went 97-95, 96-94 & 96-94, Coopman the winner! He landed 227 punches as opposed to Riggo’s 150, and his hooks and crosses were particularly effective! In the jungle, the mighty jungle, the lion roars tonight

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Roy Harris vs. Bill Tate – Harris won a majority decision over Bernardo Mercado to get to this round, while Tate had an easy time with Joe Erskine. The 1st was a feeling out round, won by Tate with a hammering hook at the end of the round, 10-7!

Tate was cut on the lip by an accidental head butt in the 2nd, which otherwise was a dull affair with Harris the leader, 9-7. The cut was reopened in the 3rd, again by an accidental head butt, seemingly Harris’ best weapon so far. Tate came out with a small advantage, 6-4, and had a 10-8 advantage in the 4th. At this stage, just a few points separated the two, as only in the first was there a clear winner.

Harris was cut over the left eye in the 5th, another even round, and he was shocked and dismayed when the fight was stopped, a TKO win at 1:28 of the 5th for Tate! Hir corner was upset, believing they could easily control the cut, but the fight goes into the books as a win for Tate.

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mikehoudini All Star Starter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Catonsville, MD Posts: 1,213 Thanks: 12 Thanked 47x in 37 posts	Results from Next 2 Fights in Sweet 16 Round of Terrible 2s Tourney The third and fourth fights of the Sweet Sixteen have been completed. Jean-Pierre Coopman, the Lion of Flanders, took on Johnny Riggins, and Roy Harris matched up against Bill Tate. Jean-Pierre Coopman vs. Johnny Riggins – Both came in 2-0-1. Coopman had to go two fights for his most recent win over Ern Waddy, while Riggo stopped Jeff Merritt on a TKO. The Lion came out roaring, shrugging off a big hook from Riggins to land a series of crosses, winning the opener, 10-6. The next 2 rounds were carbon copies, as Coopman dictated the pace and scored effectively, 12-8 and 10-2. He had the added benefit of cutting Riggins in his mouth, which plagued Johnny the rest of the fight. The 4th was a snoozer, 4-4, with less action than in a supermarket at 2 a.m., but Coopman dominated the 5th, 10-4, giving him almost a clean sweep of the first half of the fight! Riggins had his best round in the 6th, 10-4, connecting for a jarring uppercut! Coopman went back to a series of crosses in claiming the 7th, 8-4, then cut Riggo over the left eyebrow in a round that scored 12-10, Riggins. The Lion pitched a shutout in the 9th, 10-0, then covered up in the 10th while Riggins tried to put him down, failing miserably. I scored it 97-94, and the judges went 97-95, 96-94 & 96-94, Coopman the winner! He landed 227 punches as opposed to Riggo’s 150, and his hooks and crosses were particularly effective! In the jungle, the mighty jungle, the lion roars tonight! Roy Harris vs. Bill Tate – Harris won a majority decision over Bernardo Mercado to get to this round, while Tate had an easy time with Joe Erskine. The 1st was a feeling out round, won by Tate with a hammering hook at the end of the round, 10-7! Tate was cut on the lip by an accidental head butt in the 2nd, which otherwise was a dull affair with Harris the leader, 9-7. The cut was reopened in the 3rd, again by an accidental head butt, seemingly Harris’ best weapon so far. Tate came out with a small advantage, 6-4, and had a 10-8 advantage in the 4th. At this stage, just a few points separated the two, as only in the first was there a clear winner. Harris was cut over the left eye in the 5th, another even round, and he was shocked and dismayed when the fight was stopped, a TKO win at 1:28 of the 5th for Tate! Hir corner was upset, believing they could easily control the cut, but the fight goes into the books as a win for Tate.