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mikehoudini · 04-28-2009, 02:14 PM

Wayne Bethea vs. Leroy Jones – Originally, they had drawn, then Bethea stopped Jones in the 10th on a cuts TKO, when Leroy had been way ahead. Jones came in for this match in fine shape, ready for revenge, while Bethea was out of shape. The prior fights hadn’t exactly been barn-burners

. Would this one break the mold?

Bethea won the opening round, 10-6, rallying nicely in the last minute. Jonesey took the 2nd & 3rd, 8-4 and 10-4, relying mainly on combinations, as he’d reach Wayne, then dance away. He hurt Bethea with one solid combo, but the fight was taking on the intensity of a chess match. When Round 4 ended 2-2, Bethea missing almost constantly, you could hear the calm munching of popcorn from those attending!

Wayne had a point deducted early in the 5th for a low blow. He became active, landing 14 hooks, and won the round, 12-6, despite a crisp cross from Jones. They went back and forth in an 8-8 6th, Jones landing another sweet cross but having his own point deducted for using his elbows. Leroy fired off 10 rapier-like jabs in the 7th, pulling away for a 9-6 round. It was déjà vu, all over again, with little real offense displayed in what was an even match.

Early in the 8th, Bethea decided to go for broke. He connected on a sweet hook to the body, as well as a sizzling cross. His crosses were effective, setting up a big hook at round’s end, a round he won big time, 16-4. A few fans even clapped!

That sudden expenditure of effort cost him, as he looked tired coming out for the 9th. Jones seized the moment, and it was his turn to pour it on. He landed jabs interspersed with combinations, 24 of the former, 20 of the latter, and, with 68 punches getting through, dominated, 22-4! Even more fans, in double digits, cheered as this rare display of offense!

I had Jones ahead, barely, and he decided to cover up from the start in the final round, while Wayne was again going all out for a KO. Early on, Jones was effective in holding and hitting, drawing a warning in the process. He was able to avoid Bethea’s bomb attempts, landing a few counters, and scored a 7-0 shutout!

Leroy had outlanded Wayne, 237-183. He was well up on his connection percentage, 51-20%. His jabs and combinations had been enough to get the win, at least from me. The judges scored the bout 95-93 Jones, 94-94 & 95-93 for, Leroy Jones, the winner by a majority decision! Bethea’s conditioning may have played a part in his defeat, as he faded in the 9th & 10th. Jones is now the 7th challenger to advance, out of 9!

I’m seeing a trend here!

04-28-2009, 02:14 PM	#714 (permalink)
mikehoudini All Star Starter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Catonsville, MD Posts: 1,213 Thanks: 12 Thanked 47x in 37 posts	Fabulous 5s Challenge Match Round 1 Fight 9 Wayne Bethea vs. Leroy Jones – Originally, they had drawn, then Bethea stopped Jones in the 10th on a cuts TKO, when Leroy had been way ahead. Jones came in for this match in fine shape, ready for revenge, while Bethea was out of shape. The prior fights hadn’t exactly been barn-burners. Would this one break the mold? Bethea won the opening round, 10-6, rallying nicely in the last minute. Jonesey took the 2nd & 3rd, 8-4 and 10-4, relying mainly on combinations, as he’d reach Wayne, then dance away. He hurt Bethea with one solid combo, but the fight was taking on the intensity of a chess match. When Round 4 ended 2-2, Bethea missing almost constantly, you could hear the calm munching of popcorn from those attending! Wayne had a point deducted early in the 5th for a low blow. He became active, landing 14 hooks, and won the round, 12-6, despite a crisp cross from Jones. They went back and forth in an 8-8 6th, Jones landing another sweet cross but having his own point deducted for using his elbows. Leroy fired off 10 rapier-like jabs in the 7th, pulling away for a 9-6 round. It was déjà vu, all over again, with little real offense displayed in what was an even match. Early in the 8th, Bethea decided to go for broke. He connected on a sweet hook to the body, as well as a sizzling cross. His crosses were effective, setting up a big hook at round’s end, a round he won big time, 16-4. A few fans even clapped! That sudden expenditure of effort cost him, as he looked tired coming out for the 9th. Jones seized the moment, and it was his turn to pour it on. He landed jabs interspersed with combinations, 24 of the former, 20 of the latter, and, with 68 punches getting through, dominated, 22-4! Even more fans, in double digits, cheered as this rare display of offense! I had Jones ahead, barely, and he decided to cover up from the start in the final round, while Wayne was again going all out for a KO. Early on, Jones was effective in holding and hitting, drawing a warning in the process. He was able to avoid Bethea’s bomb attempts, landing a few counters, and scored a 7-0 shutout! Leroy had outlanded Wayne, 237-183. He was well up on his connection percentage, 51-20%. His jabs and combinations had been enough to get the win, at least from me. The judges scored the bout 95-93 Jones, 94-94 & 95-93 for, Leroy Jones, the winner by a majority decision! Bethea’s conditioning may have played a part in his defeat, as he faded in the 9th & 10th. Jones is now the 7th challenger to advance, out of 9! I’m seeing a trend here!