Heavyweights Universe. From 60's and forward.

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Originally Posted by btown32

Sorry to hear about all the crashing and frustration. I dealt with the same kind of situation in 2.0 and that is why I have put a temporary halt to my universe. I havent even played the 2.5 game yet. I am waiting for the patch to correct the edit rankings feature and the rankings in general because I need to adjust my uni upon import from 2.0 to 2.5. Hope things get worked out soon because I would sure like to get back to my world and see your universe progress as well.

I'm really looking forward to you getting your universe back up and running. I've really enjoyed that one.

I hope that the patch will also correct some crashing issues.

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June 1st, 1974

Ali and Norton in conflict

Both WBA and WBO champ, Muhammad Ali (46-3, 38 KO's) and WBC and IBF champ, Ken Norton (30-2, 26 KO's) are saying that the other one is ducking themselves. Muhammad Ali said that he'd whoop his ass any day, while Ken Norton stated that Ali was done for, should the two fight.

8-man IBO tournament, participants announced

The new boxing government body, called the IBO, has announced the participants for their tournament to declare the new champion, starting in October. Some surprisngly big names are in the group.
#1 seed will be Earnie Shavers (26-1, 22 KO's). He will be fighting #8 seed Larry Duncan (18-5, 12 KO's).

#2 seed will be Jimmy Young (26-2, 10 KO's), who will be facing #7 seed Armando Zanini (22-4-1, 3 KO's).

#3 seed is Pedro Agosto (28-11, 19 KO's) as he will meet #6 seed Jose Roman (27-9, 7 KO's) in an all puerto rican matchup.

#4 seed will be newly crowned EBU champ, Giuseppe Ros (27-7-1, 13 KO's) who has agreed to give up his title. His opponent will be undefeated Mike Weaver (19-0, 16 KO's) as he is the #5 seed.

The schedule will be announced in July.

Retirees

Peter Weiland (1964-1974) has announced his retirement with a record of 28-18-2, 23 KO's. He didn't start his career too well, losing 5 of his first 16. He fought alot of good fighters and lost to most. The highlights of his career came in wins against Peter Boddington, Bernard Thebault, Albert Westphal and most notable, Buster Mathis by TKO 5. He was a hard punching slugger, who had bad defence and technique.

Roy Williams (1966-1974) has called it a day after sporting a record of 31-16, 17 KO's. He won his first 8 bouts, before losing two in a row, against Al, Jones and Lewis. He won bouts against top competition like Manfred Markgraf (x2), Boone Kirkman (15-0 at the time), Jack O'Halloran, Joe Bugner, Jose Roman, Chuck Wepner, Peter Weiland, Jan Lubbers, Joe Alexander and Henry Clark.

Carl Gizzi (1964-1974) is the last of this months retirees, with a record of 34-15-2, 18 KO's. He opened his career with a 21-0-1 record, fighting only bums. He lost in his step up against Billy Walker (29-1 at the time) for the BBU title. The best wins of his career came against Jurgen Blin, Santo Amonti, Gerhard Zech and Chuck Wepner.

The ring rankings

CH: Muhammad Ali 46-3 (38)
1. Joe Frazier 34-4 (33)
2. Ken Norton 30-2 (26)
3. George Foreman 26-1 (26)
4. Earnie Shavers 26-1 (22)
5. Al Jones 34-6 (8)
6. Al Lewis 30-3-2 (17)
7. Jimmy Young 26-2 (10)
8. Dave Zyglewicz 33-8 (24)
9. Joe Bugner 26-7 (17)
10. Boone Kirkman 24-6 (18)

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June, 1974

Notable auto-scheduled fights (total of 35)

Jurgen Blin 31-15-1 (7) UD 10 Per Lauridsen 13-9-5 (1)

Fonomanu Sekona 14-4 (10) UD 8 Mal Isaacs 11-5 (6)

Leroy Diggs 4-0 (1) UD 6 Garcon Leotard 2-6

Dietmar Fassbinder 12-11-3 (3) KO 1 Mike Boswell 17-4 (12)

Alfio Righetti 2-0-1 (1) KO 6 Jason Miller 5-9-3 (1)

Peter Boddington 24-4-1 (18) TKO 7 Charley Polite 22-23-1 (7)

Full card, headlined by Foreman v Al Lewis, coming up.

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June 22, 1974

Civic Auditorium, Houston, TX, USA

George Foreman v Al Lewis

Dave Zyglewicz v Oscar Bonavena

Larry Frazier v Raimo Nisula
Henry Clark v Viatcheslav Tupolev
Kevin Isaac v Richard Wallace
Scott LeDoux v Jose Bustamante

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Scott LeDoux 1-0 v Jose Bustamante 1-2, 6 rounds

Second pro fight for the 1972 olympic semifinalist, Scott LeDoux.

LeDoux took the fight to Bustamante, as both were willing to slug it out. LeDoux got the better of it in the 1st, while 2nd and 3rd were close. LeDoux gained control winning 4th, before 5th was another close one. LeDoux knocked Bustamante down twice in the 6th round to make sure he won it clearly. Scorecards: 60-54 and 59-55 (x2) for LeDoux.

Scott LeDoux improves to 2-0 with a UD 6 victory.

Kevin Isaac 8-0 (2) v Richard Wallace 1-1 (1), 8 rounds

Isaac edged a slow 1st round and got the better of an actionfilled 2nd. He dominated 3rd with ease. Wallace came back to edge the 4th. 5th was all too close. Isaac grabbed the 6th round without doing too much. 7th was another close round. Isaac had his best round, pounding Wallace in the 8th. Scorecards: 77-76, 78-74, 77-75 for Isaac.

Kevin Isaac improves to 9-0 (2) after a fight where he did not impress, but did just enough to grab a UD 8 victory.

Henry Clark 36-11-1 (6) v Viatcheslav Tupolev 17-13-1 (9), 10 rounds

Clark never really dominated, but still had control, winning most rounds. He gave away the 5th, while 2nd and 10th were close. The rest were clear for Clark. Neither fighter was ever hurt, in a real snoozefest of a fight. Scorecards: 97-93, 99-91, 98-92 for Clark.

Henry Clark improves to 37-11-1 (6) with a UD 10 victory.

Larry Frazier 14-2 (8) v Raimo Nisula 19-11-2 (11), 8 rounds

Frazier dominated the first three rounds. Nisula suddenly knocked Frazier down in the 4th. He followed up in the 5th, by knocking Frazier down and out only 9 seconds into the round.

Raimo Nisula improves to 20-11-2 (12) with a KO 5 victory.

Dave 'Ziggy' Zyglewicz 33-8 (24) v Oscar Bonavena 35-10 (28), 10 rounds

1st
Both fighters goes at it from the bell, as Zyglewicz edges the 1st round by landing a huge cross midway through the round.

2nd
Huge trades of blows kicks off the round. Zyglewicz gets the better of the action and hurts Bonavena with a solid hook. He pumps punches into Bonavenas face for the rest of the round.

3rd
More exchanges! Zyglewicz dominates on the inside early, but Bonavena wins the round by landing nice combinations late.

4th
Zyglewicz manages to turn the fight into a slugging match. Bonavena has no chance on the inside, and is battered for the whole round, being rocked several times. He does get in a big right hand, but is never close to winning the round.

5th
Ziggy lands a huge cross, knocking Bonavena down to take the eight count. He is then battered as Ziggy succeds with a big body assault! Bonavena is lucky to survive the round.

6th
Bonavena is tiring out, carrying his arms lower. Ziggy lands a sweet uppercut and then cruises to win the round.

7th
Ziggys uppercut is having huge effect, landing again and again as Bonavena can't get to him. Huge round of pounding in favour of Dave Zyglewicz!

8th
Bonavena manages to slow the fight down, until Ziggy lands a huge hook, sending Bonavena to the canvas! He somehow rises, but looks bad! Once again, Bonvena only barely survives the round.

9th
Ziggy is taking it easy, but exploding with wicked combinations and uppercuts every half minute! Bonavena lands a devastating hook, but fails to follow up. Ziggy wins the round, as he pounds Bonavena with more uppercuts inside.

10th and final round
Ziggy just covers up, takes it slow. He lands the only telling punches in an easy round.

Scorecards: 98-89 (x2) and 99-88 all for Zyglewicz.

Dave Zyglewicz improves to 34-8, 24 KO's, after a quality battering!

George Foreman 26-1, 26 KO's v Al Lewis 30-3-2, 17 KO's, 12 rounds

Foreman looks to rebound after his stunning 6th round TKO loss to Muhammad Ali against former world champion Al Lewis.

1st
Both are staying cautious. Lewis lands a flurry to the ribs and a devastating cross up top! Lewis slams home the jab. Foreman lands a vicious cross! Foreman lands two forceful jabs. Lewis lands a hard combination!

2nd
Foreman lands a solid uppercut! Lewis lands a jab, and goes downstairs with two quick shots. Lewis lands a huge hook downstairs! Foreman lands a brutal combination, and down goes Lewis!!
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3rd
Both fighters land in a small exchange. Foreman lands a solid uppercut! Al Lewis lands a counter-uppercut. Foreman lands a wicked combination and blasts home a hook to the body! Lewis lands a flurry to the body. Lewis scores with a hook.

4th
Lewis lands blows to Foremans midsection. Lewis lands a jolting uppercut. Foreman wins an actionpacked exchange! Foreman lands a hard punch to Lewis ribs! Lewis lands a straight right hand flush! Foreman lands a cross. Foreman lands a three punch combo! Lewis lands downstairs. Foreman lands a violent right hand and a crushing left uppercut!! What a round!

5th
Foreman lands a vicious uppercut. Lewis lands two quick jabs. Foreman lands a wicked hook and a smashing cross! Foreman jumps in with an uppercut, and down goes Lewis!
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Lewis pulls himself up! Foreman lands a crushing right hand! Foreman lands a perfect hook, and Lewis is down again!
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George Foreman improves to 27-1, 27 KO's with this impressive 5th round KO. Al Lewis showed heart and spirit, his record is now 30-4-2, 17 KO's.

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July 1st, 1974

The big fight is set; Muhammad Ali vs Ken Norton at MSG

The huge unification bout has been set. WBA and WBO champion, Muhammad Ali (46-3, 38 KO's) will face IBF and WBC champion, Ken Norton (30-2, 26 KO's) at Madison Square Garden, New York on September 14th. Muhammad Ali fought the fight of his life, and won the fight of his life, when he defeated George Foreman by 6th round TKO in December, 1972. He followed that win with a 1st round destruction of Pedro Agosto. Ken Norton has been a dominant force in rebounding from his 5th round KO loss against Joe Frazier in May, 1972. He has since then won five bouts, defeating Gregorio Peralta, Al Lewis (twice), Leotis Martin and Joe Bugner. The early odds are 2-1 in Alis favour.

Foreman calls out the big names

George Foreman is seemingly fresh to take on the big names after giving Al Lewis a beating, KO'ing him in five rounds. He mentioned the big names as the ones he want; Muhammad Ali, Ken Norton, Joe Frazier and Earnie Shavers.

IBO Tourney schedule announced

October 26, 1974:
Earnie Shavers vs Larry Duncan
Giuseppe Ros vs Mike Weaver

November 2, 1974:
Jimmy Young vs Armando Zanini
Pedro Agosto vs Jose Roman

The ring rankings

CH: Muhammad Ali 46-3 (38)
1. Joe Frazier 34-4 (33)
2. George Foreman 27-1 (27)
3. Ken Norton 30-2 (26)
4. Earnie Shavers 26-1 (22)
5. Al Jones 34-6 (8)
6. Al Lewis 30-4-2 (17)
7. Dave Zyglewicz 33-8 (24)
8. Jimmy Young 26-2 (10)
9. Joe Bugner 26-7 (17)
10. Boone Kirkman 24-6 (18)

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July, 1974

Notable auto-scheduled fights (total of 33)

Domenico Adolfi 24-6 (11) TKO 7 Piermario Baruzzi 19-4 (14)

Marc Ecimovic 7-1 (6) KO 4 Nebosja Sapic 5-8-1 (1)

Jurgen Blin 31-15-2 (7) D 10 Duncan Shaw 12-13-4

Bjarne Lingaas 27-15-2 (10) KO 6 Pablo Obrizio 7-7-2

Fonomanu Sekona 15-4 (11) KO 3 Branko Kozniku 20-23-2 (6)

Johnny Boudreaux 7-1-1 UD 8 Bambata George 8-8-2 (1)

Mal Isaacs 12-5 (7) KO 6 Hans Jørgen Jacobsen 22-13 (21)

Gerrie Coetzee 3-1 (2) KO 5 Ahmed Salim 15-25-2 (1)

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July 8, 1974

Monte Carlo, Las Vegas, NV, USA

Jeff Merritt vs Terry Daniels
Larry Holmes vs Richard Pepper
Tony Ventura vs Mani Vaka
Ted Gullick vs Sam Carter
Fred Houpe vs Klaus Weiss
Ibar Arrington vs Aaron Capemore

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Ibar Arrington 2-0-1 vs Aaron Capemore 2-8-3, 6 rounds

Arrington won most rounds, without impressing against a sucky opponent who managed to grab the 4th round in the process. Scorecards: 59-55 (x2) and 58-56 for Arrington.

Ibar Arrington improves to 3-0-1 with a boring UD 6 victory.

Fred Houpe 2-0 (2) vs Klaus Weiss 3-0, 6 rounds

According to the germans, Fred Houpe had gone in with more than he could handle, as they Weiss up as the 6-1 favourite even here in USA.

Houpe gained control after a close 1st as he dominated 2nd, send Weiss down in 3rd, before dominating 4th and 5th. He knocked Weiss down and out in 6th.

Fred Houpe improves to 3-0 (3) with a very impressive 6th round KO victory.

Ted Gullick 19-7-1 (14) vs Sam Carter 19-15-3 (2), 10 rounds

Gullick battered the canadian, knocking him down and out, with 20 seconds to go of the first!

Ted Gullick improves to 20-7-1 (15) with a 1st round knockout.

Tony Ventura 22-11-3 (15) vs Mani Vaka 24-8-3 (16), 10 rounds

Vaka dominated 1st and was winning the 2nd, before he was dropped by a wicked uppercut. He got back up and survived. Ventura dominated 3rd. Vaka battered Ventura in 4th, before being battered himself in 5th. Ventura took it easy, winning 6th. Vaka came back to win 7th. Ventura edged 8th before being dominated in 9th. Ventura won 10th easy. Scorecards were 95-94 for Vaka, 95-94 for Ventura and 95-94 Ventura.

Tony Ventura improves to 23-11-3 (15) with a SD 10 victory.

Larry Holmes 9-0 (8) vs Richard Pepper 14-10-2 (3), 8 rounds

Another stiff test for the 1972 olympic gold medalist, Larry Holmes.

Holmes punished Pepper from the opening bell, knocking him down 40 seconds into the fight. He followed up like a madman, knocking him down again. Pepper got up, only to be send down again, this time for the 10 count.

Larry Holmes improves to 10-0 (9) with a spectacular 1st round KO.

Jeff Merritt 26-7 (21) vs Terry Daniels 20-4 (7), 10 rounds

Daniels started off well, dominating 1st. Merritt gave Daniels a beating in 2nd, before knocking him down and out in 3rd.

Jeff Merritt improves to 27-7 (22) with a 3rd round KO.

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August 1st, 1974 - News

George Foreman going for a Ali rematch

The former heavyweight champion of the world, George Foreman (27-1, 27 KO's) is clear in stating that the man he wants is Muhammad Ali (46-3, 38 KO's); "He did not beat me fair and square, the fight was stopped because of a cut, and he should prove to be a true champion by fighting me again."

Earnie Shavers stripped of NABF title

'The Black Destroyer' Earnie Shavers (26-1, 22 KOs) has been stripped of his NABF titles after choosing to participate in the 8-man tournament to crown the first ever IBO champion of the world. The NABF currently has Joe Frazier (34-4, 33 KOs) rated #1, George Foreman (27-1, 27 KOs), rated #2, Al Jones (34-6, 8 KOs) rated #3 and Al Lewis (30-4-2, 17 KOs) rated #4. It has been rumoured that NABF has been in contact with both Joe Frazier and George Foreman, but neither part has any comments.

Big Fights anno August, 1974

22nd - Joe Frazier vs Joe Bugner

The ring rankings

CH: Muhammad Ali 46-3 (38)
1. Joe Frazier 34-4 (33)
2. George Foreman 27-1 (27)
3. Ken Norton 30-2 (26)
4. Earnie Shavers 26-1 (22)
5. Al Jones 34-6 (8)
6. Al Lewis 30-4-2 (17)
7. Dave Zyglewicz 34-8 (24)
8. Jimmy Young 26-2 (10)
9. Joe Bugner 26-7 (17)
10. Boone Kirkman 24-6 (18)

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August, 1974

Notable auto-scheduled fights (total of 35)

Toshiharu Baba 4-0 UD 6 Seppo Karjalainen 3-8-4 (1)

Del Phillips 19-7-2 TKO 4 Charlie Green 20-15-1 (5)

Randy Neumann 19-8 (9) TKO 2 Jose Urtain 18-8 (7)

Josh Ballard 3-0 MD 6 Heinrich Klimmer 12-18-4 (2)

Alfio Righetti 3-0-1 (2) KO 5 Hall Rolston 18-24-4 (1)

Leroy Diggs 5-0 (1) MD 6 Arvydas Galakteras 9-21-10 (1)

Domenico Adolfi 25-6 (12) KO 1 Bruno Giansanti 23-18-3 (8)

Ibar Arrington 4-0-1 (1) SD 6 Zejlko Gojkovic 9-11-5 (1)

Rudi Lubbers 18-4 (3) UD 8 Francois Dernier 20-22-3 (8)

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August 22nd, 1974

Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City, Philippines

Joe Frazier vs Joe Bugner

Tony Ventura vs Terry Daniels
John Dino Denis vs Eddie Neilson
Duane Bobick vs Matan Mugabe
Kevin Isaac vs Charley Polite
Fred Houpe vs Roger Escude

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Fred Houpe 3-0 (3) vs Roger Escude 18-26-7 (6), 6 rounds

Houpe send down Escude in 1st and dominated the rest of the fight easy, although with the two last rounds being fairly even. Scorecards were 60-53 (x2) and 58-55 for Houpe.

Fred Houpe improves to 4-0 (3) with a 6 round UD.

Kevin Isaac 9-0 (2) vs Charley Polite 22-23-1 (7), 8 rounds

Isaac outboxed Polite before landing a perfect combination flush to the chin of Polite, knocking him down and out in the 1st round.

Kevn Isaac improves to 10-0 (3) with a 1st round KO.

Duane Bobick 9-0 (7) vs Matan Mugabe 3-12 (1), 6 rounds

Bobick send Mugabe down twice, before landing a beatiful combination that Mugabe could not stand up from.

Duane Bobick improves to 10-0 (8) with the second 1st round KO of the night.

John Dino Denis 13-0-2 (2) vs Eddie Neilson 12-1 (10), 8 rounds

Both fighters got cut in the 1st round, Denis from the mouth after being hit with a cros, Neilson from the right eyelid after an accidental headbutt. The referee called the fight off, with Neilsons cut being too bad for him to continue, making it a Technical draw.

John Dino Denis record moves to 13-0-3 (2), while Eddie Neilson moves to 12-1-1 (10).

Tony Ventura 23-11-3 (15) vs Terry Daniels 20-5 (7), 10 rounds

Daniels was knocked down in 2nd after a close 1st. Daniels pounds Ventura in 3rd, cutting him from the right eyelid, making the referee stop the fight.

Terry Daniels improves to 21-5 (8) with a 3rd round TKO. *Somehow Daniels doesnt gain PP enough to go past Ventura in the rankings. After the fight, Ventura is #25 and Daniels is #31.. I need a patch.

'Smokin' Joe Frazier 34-4 (33) vs Joe Bugner 26-7 (17), 12 rounds

An extremely motivated Joe Frazier pounded Bugner completely before the referee called it of as Bugner was defenseless with 30 seconds to go of the round!

Impressive 1st round TKO win for Joe Frazier improves to 35-4 (34).

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September 1st, 1974 - News

Frazier and Foreman turn down NABF fight; Al Jones vs Dave Zyglewicz set

The two former heavyweight champions of the world, Joe Frazier (35-4, 34 KO's) and George Foreman (27-1, 27 KO's) has apparently both turned down the shot to face eachother or anybody else for the NABF title. This has led to a bout for that title, between former IBF world champion Al Jones (34-6, 8 KO's) and former USBA champion Dave Zyglewicz (34-8, 24 KO's) required that Al Jones beats Boone Kirkman (24-6, 18 KOs) on the 14th of this month. The bout has been set for 4th of January, 1975 at the Uline Arena in Washington DC.

Muhammad Ali and Ken Norton said to be in top shape

As the big heavyweight unification bout is approaching, all seems ready for September 14th. Reports from the camps of both Muhammad Ali (46-3, 38 KOs) and Ken Norton (30-2, 26 KOs) are positive, as they are said to be in physically extreme condition. Muhammad Ali believes he can whoop Ken Norton, and ofcourse, the other way around aswell. All the four major titles will be unified for the first time ever in a bout that has the whole world of boxing, extremely excited and at the edge of their seats.

Big fights anno September 1974

14th at the MSG - WBA/WBO/WBC/IBF unification bout - Muhammad Ali vs Ken Norton + Al Jones vs Boone Kirkman

The ring rankings

CH Muhammad Ali 46-3 (38)
1 Joe Frazier 35-4-0 (34)
2 George Foreman 27-1 (27)
3 Ken Norton 30-2 (26)
4 Earnie Shavers 26-1 (22)
5 Al Jones 34-6 (8)
6 Al Lewis 30-4-2 (17)
7 Dave Zyglewicz 34-8 (24)
8 Jimmy Young 26-2 (10)
9 Joe Bugner 26-8 (17)
10 Boone Kirkman 24-6 (18)

[btown32]

I know that I am excited and at the edge of my seat for the unification of all the titles! I havent had a unification bout in my universe yet, although there is one possibly scheduled for the end of 1955, (that is if I can get to the end of 1955)!

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September 1st, 1974

Notable auto-scheduled bouts (total of 35)

Jack OHalloran 24-14 (2) UD 8 Jorj Shahatumi 26-29-2 (5)

Jan Lubbers 29-14-1 (14) UD 10 Burghard Lembke 16-18-2 (3)

Marty Monroe 5-0 (1) KO 2 Wesley Smith 2-3

Olo Potaka 18-13-2 (2) UD 8 Mani Vaka 24-10-3 (16)

Mel Turnbow 26-23-2 (5) SD 8 Bambata George 8-9-2 (1)

Natsu Samurakami 5-0 UD 6 Klaus Gerhard Moeller 18-18-1 (7)
5-0 is a impressive record for a TC.

Dwain Bonds 3-1 (1) UD 6 Garcon Leotard 2-8

Jose Urtain 19-8 (8) KO 2 Richard Dunn 24-9-3 (8)

Marc Ecimovic 8-1 (6) UD 8 Osvalo Lavilla 21-25-3 (3)

Ted Gray 13-2-3 (5) UD 8 Jeff Pakula 17-16-3 (3)

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September 14th, 1974

Madison Square Garden, New York, USA

WBA/WBC/WBO/IBF unification - Muhammad Ali vs Ken Norton

Al Jones vs Boone Kirkman

Oscar Bonavena vs Jeff Merritt
Mike Schutte vs Jose Luis Garcia
Stan Ward vs Reno Zurik
Leroy Jones vs Randy Stephens

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Leroy Jones 6-1 (2) vs Randy Stephens 1-1, 6 rounds

Neither fighter gained control, resulting in a hardfought draw with the scores of 58-56 Jones, 58-56 Stephens and 57-57.

Leroy Jones record moves to 6-1-1 (2) and Stephens goes to 1-1-1 with a 6th round Draw.

Stan Ward 2-0 (2) vs Reno Zurik 11-9-1 (1), 8 rounds

Ward took it easy in 1st and 8th rounds, but dominated all those in between, crusing to the scores of 79-73, 78-75 and 78-74 all for Ward.

1972 Olympic Silvermedalist Stan Ward improves to 3-0 (2) with a easy 6th round UD.

Mike Schutte 17-2-1 (12) vs Jose Luis Garcia 13-6-2 (9), 10 rounds

Schutte send Garcia down in 2nd after a brutal slugfest in 1st. He then continued, by knocking Garcia out in the 3rd.

ABU champion Mike Schutte improves to 18-2-1 (13) with a 3rd round KO.

Oscar Bonavena 35-11 (28) vs Jeff Merritt 27-7 (22), 10 rounds

After 2 actionfilled minutes, Bonavena decided to headbutt Merritt, cutting him inside the left eyebrow. Merritts power made the difference, as he knocked Bonavena down in 2nd, 5th and 10th, winning with the scores of 96-91 and 95-92 (twice).

Jeff Merritt improves to 28-7 (27) with a 10th round UD.

Al Jones 34-6 (8) vs Boone Kirkman 24-6 (18), 10 rounds

Kirkman was surprisingly good in the 1st round, beating Jones to the punch and outboxing him. Jones got more into it, but still Kirkman edged the 2nd aswell. Kirkman seemed able to relax and still dominate winning 3rd and 4th. Jones managed to cut Kirkman in the 5th with a jab, but still lost the round. Kirkman returned the favour, cutting Jones in the 6th with a combination of blows. He came very close to stopping Jones in that very round, giving him an allround beating. Jones finally caught up, winning 7th, only to lose the 8th. He suddenly came strong in the 9th, punishing Kirkman brutally and almost stopping him. Kirkman defended himself, making 10th boring. Scorecards were 98-91 and 97-92 (twice) all for Kirkman!

Boone Kirkman improves to 25-6 (18) with a stunning upset, demolishing Al Jones chances of getting a shot at the NABF title, UD 10. Al Jones looked a shell of his former self, in moving his record to 34-7 (8).

We will be going live for the fight between Ali and Norton in short time.

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I will be editing and saving the next post of the fight bit by bit, to make it a 'live event' for those who should happen to be following..