Public Fight Report
(Featherweight) Paula Higgins defeated Billy Blade by unanimous decision: 116-113, 116-112, 115-113.Match Tuesday, April 25, 2000In this corner, standing 5 feet(152 centimeters) tall weighing in at 124 pounds (56 kilograms) is Billy Blade!!
In this corner, standing 5 feet and 10 inches (178 centimeters) tall weighing in at 126 pounds (57 kilograms) is Paula Higgins!!
The referee for this bout will be Mills Lane.
ROUND 1
Blade fights inside. (inside)
Higgins is backpedaling. (using the ring)
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+Blade tosses a flurry of mean shots to the face.
+Higgins stuns Blade with a quick straight right to the temple.
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+Higgins throws a flurry of mean shots to the mouth. Blade sneers "Is that the best you can do?"
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-Blade charges with a flurry of blows to the temple, but flails uselessly.
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+Higgins shakes Blade with a volley of punches to the jaw! Blade shakes his head to clear it.
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-Blade launches a right uppercut to the temple, but Higgins narrowly avoids it
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-Higgins lunges with a flurry of left blows to the temple, but Blade ducks.
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+Higgins rocks Blade with a off balance sweeping right to the jaw!
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-Blade throws a volley of left blows to the chin, but Higgins ties him up.
-Blade attacks with a volley of shots to the temple, but Higgins blocks.
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+Blade scores with a straight right to the nose!
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Billy Blade landed 10 of 31 punches, and Paula Higgins landed 24 of 31 punches.
Paula Higgins won the round 10-9
Paula Higgins is winning the fight 10-9
Blade doesn't want to stop fighting!
Higgins doesn't want to stop fighting!
ROUND 2
Blade clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Higgins is backpedaling. (using the ring)
Higgins tries to attack, but Blade hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Blade attempts a pair of blows to the stomach, but is ineffective.
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-Blade tries to land a flurry of right shots to the chest, but Higgins steps aside.
-Blade attacks with a barrage of shots to the ribs, but Higgins blocks.
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+Higgins throws a barrage of punches to the chin!
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-Blade throws a volley of right blows to the ribs, but misses.
-Blade lunges with a uppercut to the solar plexus, but Higgins ducks.
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Higgins tries to attack, but Blade hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Higgins jars Blade with a volley of stiff punches to the chin.
-Blade launches a flurry of left shots to the chest, but fails to score.
-Higgins tries a flurry of punches to the head, but misses.
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-Blade tries a jab to the ribs, but Higgins ties him up.
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Higgins tries to attack, but Blade hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Higgins staggers Blade with a barrage of punches to the chin.
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+Higgins slams Blade with a cross to the face.
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Higgins tries to attack, but Blade hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Higgins tries to attack, but Blade hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Blade whacks Higgins with a jab to the chest.
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-Blade attempts a pair of shots to the solar plexus, but Higgins leaps aside.
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+Blade solidly lands a barrage of off balance blows to the chest!!
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+Blade lands a volley of wild punches to the chest. Higgins sneers "Is that the best you can do?"
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+ The fighters trade blows to the nose.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Billy Blade landed 21 of 57 punches, and Paula Higgins landed 16 of 31 punches.
Billy Blade won the round 10-9
This fight is too close to call.
Blade doesn't even want to rest!
Higgins doesn't even want to rest!
ROUND 3
Blade fights inside. (inside)
Higgins is backpedaling. (using the ring)
-Blade throws a left to the chest, but is ineffective.
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-Higgins lashes out with a series of shots to the chin, but Blade deftly avoits it.
+Higgins lands a barrage of punches to the temple!! Blade is hurt!
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+Higgins throws a volley of mean punches to the face.
-Blade probes with a flurry of punches to the ribs, but Higgins blocks.
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+Blade solidly lands a pair of stiff shots to the chest.
+Higgins catches Blade with a flurry of hard punches to the stomach.
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+Blade attacks with a pair of glancing shots to the ribs!!
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-Blade probes with a barrage of right shots to the ribs, but comes up empty.
+Higgins solidly lands a barrage of punches to the stomach.
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+Higgins scores with a flurry of punches to the chin.
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+Higgins pummels Blade with a flurry of blows to the jaw. Blade asks for time to wipe off the blood.
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+Higgins shakes Blade with a volley of punches to the eye.
-Blade launches a barrage of shots to the chest, but Higgins leaps aside.
+Higgins hammers Blade with a jab to the chest.
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+Higgins drills Blade with a pair of light punches to the temple.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Billy Blade landed 10 of 34 punches, and Paula Higgins landed 43 of 44 punches.
Paula Higgins won the round 10-9
Paula Higgins is winning the fight 29-28
Blade doesn't even want to rest!
Higgins doesn't even want to rest!
ROUND 4
Blade clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Higgins is backpedaling. (using the ring)
+Blade smacks Higgins with a pair of quick punches to the ribs!!
+Higgins connects with a pair of punches to the chest.
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+Higgins hits with a volley of blows to the nose. Blade laughs!
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Higgins tries to attack, but Blade hangs on until the referee separates them.
Higgins tries to attack, but Blade hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Higgins tries to attack, but Blade hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Higgins tries to attack, but Blade hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Higgins tries to land a barrage of blows to the eye, but Blade hides behind his gloves.
-Blade tries a flurry of right punches to the ribs, but Higgins leaps aside.
-Blade attempts a series of left punches to the solar plexus, but flails uselessly.
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Higgins tries to attack, but Blade hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Higgins tries to land a series of blows to the chin, but Blade takes it in the forearms.
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-Blade throws a pair of blows to the stomach, but flails uselessly.
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-Blade paws a flurry of punches to the chest, but misses completely.
-Blade lashes out with a flurry of shots to the solar plexus, but fails to score.
+Higgins catches Blade with a barrage of punches to the jaw.
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+Blade staggers Higgins with a barrage of vicious punches to the ribs.
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-Higgins tries a volley of punches to the temple, but Blade escapes.
-Blade probes with a pair of right punches to the stomach, but Higgins deftly avoits it.
-Blade attacks with a series of right punches to the chest, but Higgins hides behind his gloves.
+Higgins annoys Blade with a barrage of off balance punches to the eye.
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+Higgins pummels Blade with a flurry of shots to the nose.
+Higgins throws a volley of punches to the chin. Blade backpedals to his own corner.
+Blade hits Higgins with a barrage of stinging punches to the ribs.
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+ The fighters exchange punches to the head.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Billy Blade landed 21 of 52 punches, and Paula Higgins landed 28 of 47 punches.
Billy Blade won the round 10-9
This fight is too close to call.
Blade doesn't even want to rest!
Higgins remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
ROUND 5
Blade fights inside. (inside)
Higgins is backpedaling. (using the ring)
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+Higgins wallops Blade with a wild jab to the solar plexus.
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+Higgins hits with a pair of punches to the chin.
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+Higgins connects with a flurry of punches to the stomach.
+Blade hits with a barrage of vicious shots to the stomach.
-Blade lashes out with a pair of shots to the solar plexus, but misses completely.
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-Blade fires a series of right shots to the solar plexus, but Higgins deftly avoits it.
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+Higgins pummels Blade with a flurry of stiff punches to the eye. Blade covers up.
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+Blade hits with a pair of blows to the stomach. Higgins doesn't seem bothered.
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+Higgins hurts Blade with a stiff jab to the temple.
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+Higgins tattoos Blade with a flurry of nice punches to the temple. Blade ignores it.
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+Higgins tags Blade with a painful hook to the mouth.
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-Blade charges with a barrage of right shots to the stomach, but loses his balance.
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+Higgins drills Blade with a furious left to the chin. Blade seems wobbly!
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+Higgins grazes Blade with a volley of punches to the chin.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Billy Blade landed 18 of 42 punches, and Paula Higgins landed 45 of 45 punches.
Paula Higgins won the round 10-9
Paula Higgins is winning the fight 48-47
Blade doesn't even want to rest!
Higgins remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
ROUND 6
Blade fights inside. (inside)
Higgins is backpedaling. (using the ring)
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+Blade wakes up the fans with a volley of punches to the temple! Higgins falls against the ropes!
+Blade shakes Higgins with a barrage of heavy blows to the head. Higgins laughs!
-Blade fires a barrage of left shots to the temple, but comes up empty.
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+Higgins jolts Blade with a pair of stinging punches to the solar plexus!
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+Higgins drills Blade with a nice cross to the solar plexus.
+Higgins connects with a pair of blows to the head.
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-Blade lashes out with a series of left punches to the chin, but comes up empty.
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+Higgins connects with a barrage of quick punches to the face.
-Blade tries to land a series of right punches to the chin, but goes wide.
+Higgins stuns Blade with a glancing jab to the head. Blade quickly recovers.
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-Blade tries to land a flurry of right blows to the chin, but Higgins beats a hasty retreat.
+Higgins slams Blade with a pair of punches to the head.
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-Blade charges with a flurry of shots to the face, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
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-Higgins charges with a flurry of punches to the solar plexus, but Blade narrowly avoids it
+Higgins smacks Blade with a series of nasty punches to the temple.
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+Higgins staggers Blade with a barrage of stinging punches to the eye!!
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Billy Blade landed 14 of 39 punches, and Paula Higgins landed 39 of 52 punches.
Paula Higgins won the round 10-9
Paula Higgins is winning the fight 58-56
Blade doesn't even want to rest!
Higgins grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.
ROUND 7
Blade clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Higgins is backpedaling. (using the ring)
-Higgins attempts a pair of punches to the nose, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
Higgins tries to attack, but Blade hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Higgins tries to attack, but Blade hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Higgins pops Blade with a volley of punches to the nose!
-Higgins attempts a barrage of shots to the eye, but falls short.
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+Higgins strikes with a series of solid punches to the chin.
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+Higgins scores with a series of painful blows to the stomach.
Higgins tries to attack, but Blade hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Higgins tries to attack, but Blade hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Higgins throws a series of punches to the eye, but is ineffective.
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+Higgins pummels Blade with a series of powerful punches to the chin.
Higgins tries to attack, but Blade hangs on until the referee separates them.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Billy Blade landed 3 of 8 punches, and Paula Higgins landed 28 of 47 punches.
Paula Higgins won the round 10-9
Paula Higgins is winning the fight 68-65
Blade doesn't even want to rest!
Higgins grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.
ROUND 8
Blade is a raging bull!. (all-out)
Higgins is backpedaling. (using the ring)
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+Higgins throws a flurry of furious punches to the ribs!
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+Higgins throws a series of loud punches to the mouth.
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+Blade hits Higgins with a volley of strong crosses to the temple.
+Higgins attacks with a flurry of hard punches to the nose. Blade doesn't seem bothered.
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+Higgins thumps Blade with a pair of off balance punches to the head.
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+Higgins takes charge with a series of light punches to the eye!
+Blade strikes with a loud hook to the temple. Higgins backpedals to his own corner.
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-Blade launches a barrage of crosses to the nose, but Higgins deftly avoits it.
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+Higgins throws a barrage of commanding punches to the head.
+Higgins hammers Blade with a pair of painful punches to the solar plexus.
-Blade attempts a series of roundhouses to the jaw, but to no avail.
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+Higgins suprises Blade with a series of off balance punches to the eye.
+Higgins punches Blade with a series of vicious punches to the head. Blade backpedals to his own corner.
+Higgins tattoos Blade with a flurry of hard punches to the jaw.
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-Blade tries a volley of right crosses to the mouth, but goes wide.
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+Blade lands a volley of nice punches to the face. Higgins sneers "Is that the best you can do?"
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+ The fighters trade uppercuts to the temple.
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+Higgins grazes Blade with a pair of hooks to the mouth. Blade seems wobbly!
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Billy Blade landed 16 of 32 punches, and Paula Higgins landed 46 of 46 punches.
Paula Higgins won the round 10-9
Paula Higgins is winning the fight 78-74
Blade doesn't even want to rest!
Higgins grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.
ROUND 9
Blade is a raging bull!. (all-out)
Higgins is backpedaling. (using the ring)
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-Higgins lashes out with a pair of punches to the mouth, but Blade steps aside.
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+Higgins annoys Blade with a flurry of light punches to the mouth.
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+Blade throws a volley of mean blows to the jaw.
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+Blade jars Higgins with a pair of hooks to the nose.
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-Blade probes with a volley of left hooks to the chin, but Higgins beats a hasty retreat.
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+Higgins lands a barrage of nasty punches to the stomach!
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-Blade attempts a barrage of left crosses to the mouth, but Higgins stays away from it.
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+Higgins hits Blade with a volley of commanding punches to the jaw. Blade falls against the ropes!
-Blade probes with a flurry of right shots to the nose, but is ineffective.
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+Higgins connects with a pair of nasty punches to the face.
+Blade takes charge with a barrage of hooks to the eye!!
+Higgins punches Blade with a barrage of nasty blows to the jaw.
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+Higgins backs up Blade with a barrage of blows to the nose.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Billy Blade landed 13 of 30 punches, and Paula Higgins landed 40 of 47 punches.
Paula Higgins won the round 10-9
Paula Higgins is winning the fight 88-83
Blade doesn't even want to rest!
Higgins is obviously tired.
ROUND 10
Blade fights inside. (inside)
Higgins is backpedaling. (using the ring)
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-Blade probes with a volley of blows to the jaw, but fails to score.
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+Blade pokes Higgins with a pair of shots to the chin! Higgins is hurt!
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-Blade throws a cross to the nose, but to no avail.
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-Blade fires a flurry of punches to the temple, but comes up empty.
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-Blade throws a flurry of blows to the temple, but he's too slow.
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-Blade throws a pair of shots to the temple, but misses completely.
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+Higgins suprises Blade with a volley of solid punches to the nose. Blade hangs on until the referee breaks them up.
-Blade probes with a barrage of punches to the mouth, but Higgins narrowly avoids it
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+Blade hits with a glancing uppercut to the nose.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Billy Blade landed 13 of 39 punches, and Paula Higgins landed 6 of 7 punches.
Billy Blade won the round 10-9
Paula Higgins is winning the fight 97-93
Blade doesn't even want to rest!
Higgins is obviously tired.
ROUND 11
Blade is a raging bull!. (all-out)
Higgins is backpedaling. (using the ring)
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-Blade fires a pair of left shots to the mouth, but comes up empty.
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+Blade whacks Higgins with a series of hard blows to the eye.
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-Blade tries to land a series of left uppercuts to the mouth, but falls short.
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-Blade tries a left straight right to the eye, but is ineffective.
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+Higgins lashes out with a volley of nasty punches to the chest.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Billy Blade landed 10 of 29 punches, and Paula Higgins landed 6 of 8 punches.
Billy Blade won the round 10-9
Paula Higgins is winning the fight 106-103
Blade doesn't even want to rest!
Higgins is obviously tired.
ROUND 12
Blade fights inside. (inside)
Higgins is backpedaling. (using the ring)
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-Blade probes with a flurry of shots to the face, but comes up empty.
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-Blade throws a series of shots to the eye, but Higgins backs out of it.
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+Blade fires a barrage of quick punches to the nose.
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+Higgins smashes Blade with a series of punches to the nose! Blade seems wobbly!
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-Blade attempts a series of right punches to the jaw, but to no avail.
-Blade probes with a flurry of right shots to the chin, but goes wide.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Billy Blade landed 13 of 38 punches, and Paula Higgins landed 5 of 8 punches.
Billy Blade won the round 10-9
Paula Higgins is winning the fight 115-113
Blade remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
Higgins grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.
The judges decisions are:
Judge Guimond scores the fight as follows:
Round 1: Paula Higgins 10-9
Round 2: Billy Blade 10-9
Round 3: Paula Higgins 10-9
Round 4: A 10-10 tie.
Round 5: Paula Higgins 10-9
Round 6: Paula Higgins 10-9
Round 7: Paula Higgins 10-9
Round 8: Paula Higgins 10-9
Round 9: Paula Higgins 10-9
Round 10: Billy Blade 10-9
Round 11: Billy Blade 10-9
Round 12: Billy Blade 10-9
Total Score: Paula Higgins 116-113
Judge Leinbach scores the fight as follows:
Round 1: Paula Higgins 10-9
Round 2: Billy Blade 10-9
Round 3: Paula Higgins 10-9
Round 4: Paula Higgins 10-9
Round 5: Paula Higgins 10-9
Round 6: Paula Higgins 10-9
Round 7: Paula Higgins 10-9
Round 8: Paula Higgins 10-9
Round 9: Paula Higgins 10-9
Round 10: Billy Blade 10-9
Round 11: Billy Blade 10-9
Round 12: Billy Blade 10-9
Total Score: Paula Higgins 116-112
Sean O'Grady scores the fight as follows:
Round 1: Paula Higgins 10-9
Round 2: Billy Blade 10-9
Round 3: Paula Higgins 10-9
Round 4: Billy Blade 10-9
Round 5: Paula Higgins 10-9
Round 6: Paula Higgins 10-9
Round 7: Paula Higgins 10-9
Round 8: Paula Higgins 10-9
Round 9: Paula Higgins 10-9
Round 10: Billy Blade 10-9
Round 11: Billy Blade 10-9
Round 12: Billy Blade 10-9
Total Score: Paula Higgins 115-113
Paula Higgins wins by decision!
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