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mikehoudini · 02-20-2008, 01:30 PM

The Lincoln Theater in Washington was the venue for the box-in to the Thundering Threes Tourney. Originally, nine bouts had been planned, eight involving the Elite Eight from the Terrible Two Tourney, but a tenth was scheduled at the last minute, and China Smith accepted the last-minute invitation. The results of the opening 3 bouts of the box-in are as follows:

Lorenzo Zanon vs. Danny Wofford (3-5-1 1) – Danny had surprised everyone by going 3-1 in the Terrible Twos Tourney, and Lorenzo Zanon was licking his chops at the prospect of an easy victory!

Diminutive Danny wiped the grin off Zanon’s face, as he landed some jabs while blocking almost everything Lorenzo threw in an 8-2 1st. The 2nd was an even 6-6 round, as both men clinched and Zanon rallied in the last half-minute of the round. Wofford landed a smashing cross to start the 3rd, and Zanon’s legs buckled. He kept his footing, and Danny scored enough for an 11-6 round. The 4th was a repetition of the 2nd, a last-minute rally salvaging an even round for Zanon!

Lorenzo won the 5th, 6-0, landing several crosses, as Danny was content to stay on the defensive, conserving his energy. Danny won a lackluster 6th, 6-2, to booing from the crowd. Anxious to keep his fan base, Danny stepped in and connected for 3 uppercuts that shook Zanon up, then landed a few jabs to take the 7th convincingly, 10-2!

Probably needing a KO, Zanon rocked Danny with a huge uppercut, then followed with a combination that the burly Wofford couldn’t shake off! Danny went into his turtle defense, which Zanon couldn’t penetrate, and landed a series of jabs to rally as the round ended, 11-6 for Zanon!

I scored it 78-76 for Danny! The judged went 77-75 Wofford, 78-76 Zanon (?) and 77-76 for the winner by a split decision…Dangerous Danny Wofford! He didn't look real good, but his improbable run continues with entry to this next level up tournament!

Arturo Godoy vs. Lee Oma (6-0 3, CH of Terrible Twos) – Arturo came out ready for action in the 1st, connecting for 3 uppercuts followed by a jarring hook, and won it, 14-6, surprising Oma! Lee, who had rallied at the end, took control of the 2nd, jabbing very effectively, even landing two power jabs, winning easily, 20-4.

Lee kept his jab and crosses coming in the 3rd & 4th, outscoring Arturo, 14-6 & 10-5, despite picking up two warnings for holding and hitting. He seemed to be in control of the fight, but Godoy rallied in the 5th, landing a thundering cross, some regular crosses and then another big one. He won the round 19-6, as Oma’s chief weapon was a penchant for low blows, and a mouse appeared on Oma’s left eye!

Oma once again took control in the 6th, boxing nicely for a 12-4 round, then had enough in the tank for a 10-8 7th, though he did wince when Godoy pasted him with an uppercut! Godoy swung for the fences in the 8th, while Oma danced and was content to jab. Godoy landed a big hook and a crushing cross, which alas connected just at the end of the round. He won the round 8-6, and had Lee shaky, but it was doubtful it was enough!

The judges and I concurred that Oma won by a 77-75 margin! Oma connected 264 times, as opposed to Arturo’s 156, and landed at an 58% efficiency! He landed more jabs and crosses than Arturo did punches! So it’s 2-0 for the upstarts from the prior tourney!

Garvin Sawyer vs. Bill Tate (5-1 1) – The runner-up in the 2s tourney, Big Bill came in for this fight overweight, but started fast with a booming hook that took the wind out of Garvin’s sails! He followed up with more hooks for an easy 17-7 1st! The 2nd was a dull affair, as Sawyer was content not to get it, but displayed no offensive tendencies. Tate theoretically won the round, 4-2, but both men stank

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Garvin, well-rested, pounded the bigger man in the 3rd & 4th, a staright right landing at the end of the 3rd, 18-5, that had Tate gasping, and then pummeling Bill in the 4th, 17-7. At this point, it looked like Bill’s lack of conditioning would do him in, as he was obviously hittable.

Tate was more effective in the 5th, landing more punches and then capping it off with a huge hook that shook Garvin up. 14-4 Tate. They both were cautious in the 6th, Tate conserving himself and then unleashing a torrent of punches at the end to win, 10-6.

The 7th was a back and forth round, as Tate’s lack of conditioning was beginning to show. Sawyer landed several uppercuts at the end of the round, but Tate had the better scoring, 10-8. Garvin gunned away in the 8th, as Tate was tired and hittable. He connected with a head butt that sent Bill reeling, then threw a spot-on hook that had the big man in trouble! Tate weathered the storm and survived, losing the round, 11-4.

I had Tate the winner, 77-75, based on his good showing in the 5th through 7th! Two judges agreed with me, and the 3rd had it 76-74, Tate the winner by a unanimous decision! So far all the fighters from the previous tourney had advanced!

02-20-2008, 01:30 PM	#177 (permalink)
mikehoudini All Star Starter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Catonsville, MD Posts: 1,213 Thanks: 12 Thanked 47x in 37 posts	Start of Thundering Threes Tourney Box-in The Lincoln Theater in Washington was the venue for the box-in to the Thundering Threes Tourney. Originally, nine bouts had been planned, eight involving the Elite Eight from the Terrible Two Tourney, but a tenth was scheduled at the last minute, and China Smith accepted the last-minute invitation. The results of the opening 3 bouts of the box-in are as follows: Lorenzo Zanon vs. Danny Wofford (3-5-1 1) – Danny had surprised everyone by going 3-1 in the Terrible Twos Tourney, and Lorenzo Zanon was licking his chops at the prospect of an easy victory! Diminutive Danny wiped the grin off Zanon’s face, as he landed some jabs while blocking almost everything Lorenzo threw in an 8-2 1st. The 2nd was an even 6-6 round, as both men clinched and Zanon rallied in the last half-minute of the round. Wofford landed a smashing cross to start the 3rd, and Zanon’s legs buckled. He kept his footing, and Danny scored enough for an 11-6 round. The 4th was a repetition of the 2nd, a last-minute rally salvaging an even round for Zanon! Lorenzo won the 5th, 6-0, landing several crosses, as Danny was content to stay on the defensive, conserving his energy. Danny won a lackluster 6th, 6-2, to booing from the crowd. Anxious to keep his fan base, Danny stepped in and connected for 3 uppercuts that shook Zanon up, then landed a few jabs to take the 7th convincingly, 10-2! Probably needing a KO, Zanon rocked Danny with a huge uppercut, then followed with a combination that the burly Wofford couldn’t shake off! Danny went into his turtle defense, which Zanon couldn’t penetrate, and landed a series of jabs to rally as the round ended, 11-6 for Zanon! I scored it 78-76 for Danny! The judged went 77-75 Wofford, 78-76 Zanon (?) and 77-76 for the winner by a split decision…Dangerous Danny Wofford! He didn't look real good, but his improbable run continues with entry to this next level up tournament! Arturo Godoy vs. Lee Oma (6-0 3, CH of Terrible Twos) – Arturo came out ready for action in the 1st, connecting for 3 uppercuts followed by a jarring hook, and won it, 14-6, surprising Oma! Lee, who had rallied at the end, took control of the 2nd, jabbing very effectively, even landing two power jabs, winning easily, 20-4. Lee kept his jab and crosses coming in the 3rd & 4th, outscoring Arturo, 14-6 & 10-5, despite picking up two warnings for holding and hitting. He seemed to be in control of the fight, but Godoy rallied in the 5th, landing a thundering cross, some regular crosses and then another big one. He won the round 19-6, as Oma’s chief weapon was a penchant for low blows, and a mouse appeared on Oma’s left eye! Oma once again took control in the 6th, boxing nicely for a 12-4 round, then had enough in the tank for a 10-8 7th, though he did wince when Godoy pasted him with an uppercut! Godoy swung for the fences in the 8th, while Oma danced and was content to jab. Godoy landed a big hook and a crushing cross, which alas connected just at the end of the round. He won the round 8-6, and had Lee shaky, but it was doubtful it was enough! The judges and I concurred that Oma won by a 77-75 margin! Oma connected 264 times, as opposed to Arturo’s 156, and landed at an 58% efficiency! He landed more jabs and crosses than Arturo did punches! So it’s 2-0 for the upstarts from the prior tourney! Garvin Sawyer vs. Bill Tate (5-1 1) – The runner-up in the 2s tourney, Big Bill came in for this fight overweight, but started fast with a booming hook that took the wind out of Garvin’s sails! He followed up with more hooks for an easy 17-7 1st! The 2nd was a dull affair, as Sawyer was content not to get it, but displayed no offensive tendencies. Tate theoretically won the round, 4-2, but both men stank! Garvin, well-rested, pounded the bigger man in the 3rd & 4th, a staright right landing at the end of the 3rd, 18-5, that had Tate gasping, and then pummeling Bill in the 4th, 17-7. At this point, it looked like Bill’s lack of conditioning would do him in, as he was obviously hittable. Tate was more effective in the 5th, landing more punches and then capping it off with a huge hook that shook Garvin up. 14-4 Tate. They both were cautious in the 6th, Tate conserving himself and then unleashing a torrent of punches at the end to win, 10-6. The 7th was a back and forth round, as Tate’s lack of conditioning was beginning to show. Sawyer landed several uppercuts at the end of the round, but Tate had the better scoring, 10-8. Garvin gunned away in the 8th, as Tate was tired and hittable. He connected with a head butt that sent Bill reeling, then threw a spot-on hook that had the big man in trouble! Tate weathered the storm and survived, losing the round, 11-4. I had Tate the winner, 77-75, based on his good showing in the 5th through 7th! Two judges agreed with me, and the 3rd had it 76-74, Tate the winner by a unanimous decision! So far all the fighters from the previous tourney had advanced!