Public Fight Report
(Heavyweight) Nic Zoom the 4th defeated Rico Cole by technical knockout (TKO) in round 9.Match Friday, May 05, 2000In this corner, standing 6 feet and 2 inches (188 centimeters) tall weighing in at 250 pounds (113 kilograms) is Rico Cole!!
In this corner, standing 6 feet(183 centimeters) tall weighing in at 221 pounds (100 kilograms) is Nic Zoom the 4th!!
The referee for this bout will be Joe Cortez.
ROUND 1
Rico stays outside and uses his jab.
Nic Zoom The 4Th clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
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-Rico launches a flurry of left punches to the chin, but Nic Zoom The 4Th ducks.
+Rico connects with a nice jab to the temple.
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Rico tries to attack, but Nic Zoom The 4Th hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Rico pops Nic Zoom The 4Th with a series of painful punches to the jaw.
Rico tries to attack, but Nic Zoom The 4Th hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Rico tries to attack, but Nic Zoom The 4Th hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Rico tosses a nasty sweeping right to the jaw.
Rico tries to attack, but Nic Zoom The 4Th hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Rico tosses a series of stinging punches to the jaw.
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+Rico tags Nic Zoom The 4Th with a pair of wild punches to the head.
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Rico tries to attack, but Nic Zoom The 4Th hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Rico strikes with a pair of punches to the head.
+Nic Zoom The 4Th rocks Rico with a pair of powerful punches to the head.
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+Rico pokes Nic Zoom The 4Th with a volley of wild punches to the mouth.
-Rico attacks with a left right to the face, but loses his balance.
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Rico tries to attack, but Nic Zoom The 4Th hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Rico pummels Nic Zoom The 4Th with a barrage of furious blows to the head. Nic Zoom The 4Th ignores it.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Rico Cole landed 36 of 55 punches, and Nic Zoom the 4th landed 11 of 15 punches.
Rico Cole won the round 10-9
Rico Cole is winning the fight 10-9
Rico doesn't even want to rest!
Nic Zoom The 4Th doesn't want to stop fighting!
ROUND 2
Rico stays outside and uses his jab.
Nic Zoom The 4Th clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
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Rico tries to attack, but Nic Zoom The 4Th hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Rico tries to attack, but Nic Zoom The 4Th hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Rico throws a volley of strong punches to the eye.
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-Rico attempts a series of left punches to the jaw, but Nic Zoom The 4Th beats a hasty retreat.
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-Nic Zoom The 4Th throws a pair of shots to the nose, but goes wide.
Rico tries to attack, but Nic Zoom The 4Th hangs on until the referee separates them.
Rico tries to attack, but Nic Zoom The 4Th hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Rico tries to attack, but Nic Zoom The 4Th hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Rico charges with a volley of punches to the head, but to no avail.
+Rico pounds Nic Zoom The 4Th with a straight right to the face.
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+Rico grazes Nic Zoom The 4Th with a pair of painful punches to the face. Nic Zoom The 4Th hangs on until the referee breaks them up.
Rico tries to attack, but Nic Zoom The 4Th hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Nic Zoom The 4Th stuns Rico with a loud hook to the jaw!!
+Rico throws a flurry of punches to the eye.
-Rico lunges with a series of left punches to the eye, but Nic Zoom The 4Th quickly backs away.
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+Nic Zoom The 4Th hits Rico with a pair of commanding punches to the head.
-Rico launches a volley of punches to the temple, but flails uselessly.
+Rico hammers Nic Zoom The 4Th with a volley of vicious punches to the temple.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Rico Cole landed 31 of 61 punches, and Nic Zoom the 4th landed 11 of 16 punches.
Rico Cole won the round 10-9
Rico Cole is winning the fight 20-18
Rico remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
Nic Zoom The 4Th doesn't want to stop fighting!
ROUND 3
Rico clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Nic Zoom The 4Th clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
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Rico tries to attack, but Nic Zoom The 4Th hangs on until the referee separates them.
Rico tries to attack, but Nic Zoom The 4Th hangs on until the referee separates them.
Rico tries to attack, but Nic Zoom The 4Th hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Nic Zoom The 4Th paws a flurry of left shots to the ribs, but misses completely.
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+Nic Zoom The 4Th hits with a flurry of furious shots to the solar plexus.
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+Rico jars Nic Zoom The 4Th with a barrage of punches to the chest. Nic Zoom The 4Th hangs on until the referee breaks them up.
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Rico tries to attack, but Nic Zoom The 4Th hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Rico fires a pair of blows to the ribs, but Nic Zoom The 4Th beats a hasty retreat.
+Nic Zoom The 4Th hits with a volley of quick blows to the chest.
Rico tries to attack, but Nic Zoom The 4Th hangs on until the referee separates them.
Nic Zoom The 4Th tries to attack, but Rico hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Nic Zoom The 4Th tries to attack, but Rico hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Nic Zoom The 4Th wakes up the fans with a volley of quick punches to the ribs.
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+Rico thumps Nic Zoom The 4Th with a painful left to the stomach.
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+Rico fires a barrage of nice shots to the ribs.
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-Rico tries to land a volley of left shots to the solar plexus, but Nic Zoom The 4Th beats a hasty retreat.
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+Rico hits Nic Zoom The 4Th with a flurry of shots to the ribs.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Rico Cole landed 17 of 31 punches, and Nic Zoom the 4th landed 17 of 25 punches.
Nic Zoom the 4th won the round 10-9
Rico Cole is winning the fight 29-28
Rico grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.
Nic Zoom The 4Th doesn't even want to rest!
ROUND 4
Rico clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Nic Zoom The 4Th clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
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Nic Zoom The 4Th tries to attack, but Rico hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Rico pounds Nic Zoom The 4Th with a series of commanding punches to the ribs!!
Rico tries to attack, but Nic Zoom The 4Th hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Nic Zoom The 4Th hits with a barrage of powerful punches to the stomach. Rico doesn't seem bothered.
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Rico tries to attack, but Nic Zoom The 4Th hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Nic Zoom The 4Th takes charge with a series of furious blows to the ribs.
+Nic Zoom The 4Th tattoos Rico with a flurry of punches to the solar plexus!!
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-Nic Zoom The 4Th probes with a pair of blows to the ribs, but Rico covers himself well.
Rico tries to attack, but Nic Zoom The 4Th hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Rico probes with a barrage of right blows to the stomach, but misses.
Rico tries to attack, but Nic Zoom The 4Th hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Rico tries to attack, but Nic Zoom The 4Th hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Rico grazes Nic Zoom The 4Th with a flurry of mean punches to the chest.
-Rico probes with a left straight right to the chest, but Nic Zoom The 4Th beats a hasty retreat.
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Nic Zoom The 4Th tries to attack, but Rico hangs on until the referee separates them.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Rico Cole landed 15 of 31 punches, and Nic Zoom the 4th landed 15 of 25 punches.
Nic Zoom the 4th won the round 10-9
This fight is too close to call.
Rico grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.
Nic Zoom The 4Th remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
ROUND 5
Rico fights inside. (inside)
Nic Zoom The 4Th clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
+Rico strikes with a series of nice blows to the jaw.
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+Nic Zoom The 4Th hits with a powerful hook to the ribs.
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-Rico probes with a pair of blows to the jaw, but falls short.
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Rico tries to attack, but Nic Zoom The 4Th hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Nic Zoom The 4Th belts Rico with a pair of furious punches to the solar plexus.
+Nic Zoom The 4Th connects with a flurry of off balance shots to the solar plexus.
+Rico tattoos Nic Zoom The 4Th with a volley of commanding shots to the nose.
+Rico grazes Nic Zoom The 4Th with a painful sweeping right to the chin.
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+ The fighters swap shots to the nose.
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-Rico throws a series of shots to the head, but Nic Zoom The 4Th steps aside.
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Rico tries to attack, but Nic Zoom The 4Th hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Rico jolts Nic Zoom The 4Th with a right to the nose! Nic Zoom The 4Th doesn't seem bothered.
Rico tries to attack, but Nic Zoom The 4Th hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Nic Zoom The 4Th throws a right to the stomach!
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+Nic Zoom The 4Th tags Rico with a barrage of hard shots to the chest.
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Rico tries to attack, but Nic Zoom The 4Th hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Rico paws a pair of blows to the jaw, but is ineffective.
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-Rico throws a series of punches to the mouth, but Nic Zoom The 4Th steps aside.
BELL
According to the commentator:
Rico Cole landed 21 of 51 punches, and Nic Zoom the 4th landed 24 of 24 punches.
Nic Zoom the 4th won the round 10-9
Nic Zoom the 4th is winning the fight 48-47
Rico is slowing down.
Nic Zoom The 4Th remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
ROUND 6
Rico fights inside. (inside)
Nic Zoom The 4Th clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
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+Rico rocks Nic Zoom The 4Th with a flurry of blows to the temple. Nic Zoom The 4Th is hurt!
-Rico probes with a uppercut to the jaw, but Nic Zoom The 4Th escapes.
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+Nic Zoom The 4Th fires a flurry of mean blows to the chest. Rico ignores it.
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+Rico fires a volley of blows to the nose.
+Nic Zoom The 4Th tags Rico with a series of furious shots to the stomach.
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Rico tries to attack, but Nic Zoom The 4Th hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Nic Zoom The 4Th throws a pair of stinging punches to the stomach.
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+Nic Zoom The 4Th fires a pair of shots to the stomach!
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-Rico launches a pair of punches to the nose, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
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Rico tries to attack, but Nic Zoom The 4Th hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Rico tries a barrage of punches to the jaw, but Nic Zoom The 4Th blocks.
+Rico scores with a pair of blows to the jaw.
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+Nic Zoom The 4Th lashes out with a series of shots to the stomach.
Rico tries to attack, but Nic Zoom The 4Th hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Rico tries to attack, but Nic Zoom The 4Th hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Rico tries to attack, but Nic Zoom The 4Th hangs on until the referee separates them.
BELL
According to the commentator:
Rico Cole landed 17 of 44 punches, and Nic Zoom the 4th landed 24 of 24 punches.
Nic Zoom the 4th won the round 10-9
Nic Zoom the 4th is winning the fight 58-56
Rico collapses limply onto his stool.
Nic Zoom The 4Th grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.
ROUND 7
Rico clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Nic Zoom The 4Th clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
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Rico tries to attack, but Nic Zoom The 4Th hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Rico backs up Nic Zoom The 4Th with a roundhouse to the chest.
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Rico tries to attack, but Nic Zoom The 4Th hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Rico tries to attack, but Nic Zoom The 4Th hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Rico throws a pair of left punches to the ribs, but comes up empty.
Nic Zoom The 4Th tries to attack, but Rico hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Rico tries to attack, but Nic Zoom The 4Th hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Nic Zoom The 4Th tosses a volley of loud blows to the ribs. Rico shakes his head to clear it.
+Nic Zoom The 4Th pummels Rico with a volley of blows to the stomach.
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Nic Zoom The 4Th tries to attack, but Rico hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Rico tries a cross to the solar plexus, but Nic Zoom The 4Th leaps aside.
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+Nic Zoom The 4Th thumps Rico with a barrage of blows to the chest.
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+Nic Zoom The 4Th throws a series of shots to the solar plexus.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Rico Cole landed 10 of 33 punches, and Nic Zoom the 4th landed 23 of 23 punches.
Nic Zoom the 4th won the round 10-9
Nic Zoom the 4th is winning the fight 68-65
Rico receives medical attention from his trainer. He has serious cut below the right eye.
Nic Zoom The 4Th grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.
ROUND 8
Rico clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Nic Zoom The 4Th clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
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Rico tries to attack, but Nic Zoom The 4Th hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Rico probes with a volley of punches to the chest, but Nic Zoom The 4Th quickly backs away.
+Nic Zoom The 4Th thumps Rico with a flurry of stiff shots to the ribs.
+Nic Zoom The 4Th fires a series of wild shots to the ribs.
-Rico tries a barrage of shots to the ribs, but Nic Zoom The 4Th deftly avoits it.
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Rico tries to attack, but Nic Zoom The 4Th hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Rico tries to attack, but Nic Zoom The 4Th hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Nic Zoom The 4Th tries to attack, but Rico hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Rico tries to attack, but Nic Zoom The 4Th hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Rico tries to attack, but Nic Zoom The 4Th hangs on until the referee separates them.
Rico tries to attack, but Nic Zoom The 4Th hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Rico tries to attack, but Nic Zoom The 4Th hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Nic Zoom The 4Th jolts Rico with a flurry of commanding blows to the ribs.
+Rico hits with a pair of vicious shots to the ribs.
+Nic Zoom The 4Th stuns Rico with a volley of shots to the solar plexus!!
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Nic Zoom The 4Th tries to attack, but Rico hangs on until the referee separates them.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Rico Cole landed 7 of 34 punches, and Nic Zoom the 4th landed 21 of 24 punches.
Nic Zoom the 4th won the round 10-9
Nic Zoom the 4th is winning the fight 78-74
Rico can't remember which corner is his. He has serious cut below the right eye. He has swelling above the right eye.
Nic Zoom The 4Th grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.
ROUND 9
Rico fights inside. (inside)
Nic Zoom The 4Th clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
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+Nic Zoom The 4Th jars Rico with a commanding uppercut to the solar plexus. Rico covers up.
+Nic Zoom The 4Th lashes out with a volley of nice shots to the chest.
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Rico tries to attack, but Nic Zoom The 4Th hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Rico hits with a flurry of stiff shots to the temple. Nic Zoom The 4Th seems wobbly!
-Rico fires a flurry of left blows to the temple, but misses.
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-Rico attempts a barrage of shots to the eye, but Nic Zoom The 4Th narrowly avoids it
-Rico throws a pair of right blows to the face, but goes wide.
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Rico tries to attack, but Nic Zoom The 4Th hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Nic Zoom The 4Th smacks Rico with a hook to the solar plexus!! Rico sneers "Is that the best you can do?"
Nic Zoom The 4Th lands a quick right uppercut and Rico goes down!!
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Rico struggles to his feet and the fight goes on.
Rico tries to attack, but Nic Zoom The 4Th hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Nic Zoom The 4Th clocks Rico with a pair of commanding shots to the stomach.
Nic Zoom The 4Th lands a brutal haymaker and Rico's legs turn to jelly -- down he goes!!
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Rico struggles to his feet and the fight goes on.
Rico tries to attack, but Nic Zoom The 4Th hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Rico lunges with a series of punches to the jaw, but Nic Zoom The 4Th blocks.
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+Rico connects with a volley of strong punches to the eye!!
+Rico attacks with a barrage of solid shots to the face.
+Nic Zoom The 4Th hits Rico with a flurry of blows to the chest.
-Rico attempts a left hook to the nose, but Nic Zoom The 4Th stays away from it.
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Rico tries to attack, but Nic Zoom The 4Th hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Nic Zoom The 4Th pokes Rico with a stiff hook to the solar plexus. Rico covers up.
-Rico fires a series of punches to the chin, but misses.
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+Nic Zoom The 4Th backs up Rico with a series of vicious punches to the ribs!! Nic Zoom The 4Th attacks like a wild man! Rico collapses from exhaustion! The Referee stops the fight!
Nic Zoom the 4th wins by a Knock Out!!
BELL
Rico can't remember which corner is his. He has serious cut below the right eye. He has swelling above the right eye. He has a bloody nose.
Nic Zoom The 4Th remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
Judge Guimond had the fight scored as follows:
Round 1: Rico Cole 10-9
Round 2: Rico Cole 10-9
Round 3: Nic Zoom the 4th 10-9
Round 4: Nic Zoom the 4th 10-9
Round 5: Nic Zoom the 4th 10-9
Round 6: Nic Zoom the 4th 10-9
Round 7: Nic Zoom the 4th 10-9
Round 8: Nic Zoom the 4th 10-9
Judge Leinbach had the fight scored as follows:
Round 1: Rico Cole 10-9
Round 2: Rico Cole 10-9
Round 3: Nic Zoom the 4th 10-9
Round 4: Nic Zoom the 4th 10-9
Round 5: Nic Zoom the 4th 10-9
Round 6: Nic Zoom the 4th 10-9
Round 7: Nic Zoom the 4th 10-9
Round 8: Nic Zoom the 4th 10-9
George Foreman had the fight scored as follows:
Round 1: Rico Cole 10-9
Round 2: Rico Cole 10-9
Round 3: Nic Zoom the 4th 10-9
Round 4: Nic Zoom the 4th 10-9
Round 5: Nic Zoom the 4th 10-9
Round 6: Nic Zoom the 4th 10-9
Round 7: Nic Zoom the 4th 10-9
Round 8: Nic Zoom the 4th 10-9
Nic Zoom the 4th wins by a technical knockout!
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