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(Welterweight) Merle Lipschitz defeated Katanga Jackson by majority decision: 114-114, 116-113, 116-113.

Match Wednesday, May 10, 2000

In this corner, standing 5 feet and 2 inches (157 centimeters) tall weighing in at 147 pounds (67 kilograms) is Merle Lipschitz!!

In this corner, standing 5 feet and 5 inches (165 centimeters) tall weighing in at 147 pounds (67 kilograms) is Katanga Jackson!!

The referee for this bout will be Richard Steele.

ROUND 1

Lipschitz is using the ring. (using the ring)
Jackson clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)

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Lipschitz tries to attack, but Jackson hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Lipschitz tries to attack, but Jackson hangs on until the referee separates them.

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+Jackson lands a barrage of blows to the stomach!!
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+Lipschitz hits with a volley of hard punches to the solar plexus. Jackson grimaces in pain.
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-Lipschitz paws a jab to the ribs, but fails to score.
-Jackson paws a volley of punches to the ribs, but only hits air.
+Jackson hits with a flurry of hard punches to the stomach!!
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-Lipschitz attacks with a barrage of punches to the solar plexus, but Jackson narrowly avoids it
Lipschitz tries to attack, but Jackson hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Lipschitz tries to attack, but Jackson hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Lipschitz tries to attack, but Jackson hangs on until the referee separates them.
Lipschitz tries to attack, but Jackson hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Lipschitz stuns Jackson with a flurry of powerful blows to the chest.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Merle Lipschitz landed 14 of 34 punches, and Katanga Jackson landed 11 of 26 punches.

Merle Lipschitz won the round 10-9

Merle Lipschitz is winning the fight 10-9


Lipschitz doesn't want to stop fighting!

Jackson doesn't even want to rest!



ROUND 2

Lipschitz is backpedaling. (using the ring)
Jackson clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)

Lipschitz tries to attack, but Jackson hangs on until the referee separates them.

Lipschitz tries to attack, but Jackson hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Lipschitz tries to attack, but Jackson hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Jackson tags Lipschitz with a volley of mean shots to the solar plexus.
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-Jackson attacks with a series of blows to the solar plexus, but Lipschitz leaps aside.
+Jackson punches Lipschitz with a right to the solar plexus.
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-Lipschitz probes with a flurry of right punches to the stomach, but to no avail.
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Lipschitz tries to attack, but Jackson hangs on until the referee separates them.
Lipschitz tries to attack, but Jackson hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Lipschitz tags Jackson with a series of light punches to the chest. Jackson seems wobbly!
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Lipschitz tries to attack, but Jackson hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Jackson lunges with a pair of punches to the stomach, but Lipschitz beats a hasty retreat.
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+Lipschitz strikes with a series of punches to the ribs!
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Merle Lipschitz landed 10 of 25 punches, and Katanga Jackson landed 10 of 24 punches.

Katanga Jackson won the round 10-9

This fight is too close to call.


Lipschitz doesn't even want to rest!

Jackson doesn't even want to rest!



ROUND 3

Lipschitz is using the ring. (using the ring)
Jackson clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)

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+Lipschitz fires a pair of punches to the chest.
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Lipschitz tries to attack, but Jackson hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Lipschitz tries to attack, but Jackson hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Jackson annoys Lipschitz with a volley of punches to the stomach!!
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+Jackson throws a pair of painful shots to the ribs.
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-Jackson probes with a pair of left punches to the stomach, but Lipschitz ducks.
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-Lipschitz attempts a pair of left punches to the chest, but falls short.
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Lipschitz tries to attack, but Jackson hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Lipschitz tries to attack, but Jackson hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Lipschitz lashes out with a painful sweeping right to the stomach.
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-Lipschitz attempts a cross to the solar plexus, but is ineffective.
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Lipschitz tries to attack, but Jackson hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Jackson charges with a pair of right punches to the chest, but to no avail.
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-Lipschitz fires a series of right shots to the stomach, but to no avail.
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-Lipschitz attacks with a flurry of punches to the chest, but loses his balance.

BELL

According to the commentator:

Merle Lipschitz landed 12 of 34 punches, and Katanga Jackson landed 10 of 24 punches.

Merle Lipschitz won the round 10-9

Merle Lipschitz is winning the fight 29-28


Lipschitz doesn't even want to rest!

Jackson remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.



ROUND 4

Lipschitz is backpedaling. (using the ring)
Jackson clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)

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Lipschitz tries to attack, but Jackson hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Lipschitz hammers Jackson with a pair of quick blows to the chest.
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Lipschitz tries to attack, but Jackson hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Lipschitz tries to attack, but Jackson hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Lipschitz tries to attack, but Jackson hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Lipschitz tries a left to the chest, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
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-Lipschitz throws a straight right to the ribs, but falls short.
-Lipschitz tries a pair of punches to the ribs, but loses his balance.
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-Jackson attempts a barrage of right punches to the chest, but loses his balance.
-Jackson launches a pair of right punches to the solar plexus, but Lipschitz steps aside and laughs.
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Lipschitz tries to attack, but Jackson hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Jackson smashes Lipschitz with a volley of mean shots to the solar plexus!!
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Merle Lipschitz landed 11 of 24 punches, and Katanga Jackson landed 10 of 26 punches.

Katanga Jackson won the round 10-9

This fight is too close to call.


Lipschitz doesn't even want to rest!

Jackson remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.



ROUND 5

Lipschitz is using the ring. (using the ring)
Jackson clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)

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+Lipschitz smashes Jackson with a pair of punches to the solar plexus.
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Lipschitz tries to attack, but Jackson hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Lipschitz probes with a barrage of left punches to the ribs, but Jackson beats a hasty retreat.
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-Lipschitz throws a series of punches to the stomach, but Jackson takes it in the forearms.
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Lipschitz tries to attack, but Jackson hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Lipschitz tries to attack, but Jackson hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Lipschitz tries to attack, but Jackson hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Lipschitz tries to attack, but Jackson hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Jackson tries to land a pair of blows to the chest, but goes wide.
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-Jackson probes with a series of left blows to the chest, but Lipschitz quickly backs away.
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+Jackson connects with a series of punches to the solar plexus.
-Lipschitz throws a barrage of punches to the ribs, but Jackson ducks just in time.
+Lipschitz throws a pair of stiff punches to the stomach!
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Merle Lipschitz landed 12 of 32 punches, and Katanga Jackson landed 8 of 25 punches.

Merle Lipschitz won the round 10-9

Merle Lipschitz is winning the fight 48-47


Lipschitz remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.

Jackson grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.



ROUND 6

Lipschitz is backpedaling. (using the ring)
Jackson clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)

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-Jackson fires a volley of punches to the chest, but Lipschitz beats a hasty retreat.
-Jackson lashes out with a barrage of right punches to the stomach, but Lipschitz steps aside.
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+Lipschitz tags Jackson with a series of furious punches to the ribs.
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+Jackson annoys Lipschitz with a vicious hook to the chest. Lipschitz quickly recovers.
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-Lipschitz probes with a flurry of punches to the stomach, but Jackson steps aside and laughs.
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Lipschitz tries to attack, but Jackson hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Lipschitz tries to attack, but Jackson hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Lipschitz attacks with a series of solid punches to the chest.
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Lipschitz tries to attack, but Jackson hangs on until the referee separates them.
Lipschitz tries to attack, but Jackson hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Jackson charges with a series of left punches to the solar plexus, but Lipschitz steps aside.
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-Lipschitz launches a volley of left punches to the solar plexus, but Jackson ducks just in time.
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Lipschitz tries to attack, but Jackson hangs on until the referee separates them.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Merle Lipschitz landed 11 of 22 punches, and Katanga Jackson landed 7 of 22 punches.

Merle Lipschitz won the round 10-9

Merle Lipschitz is winning the fight 58-56


Lipschitz remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.

Jackson grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.



ROUND 7

Lipschitz is backpedaling. (using the ring)
Jackson clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)

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Lipschitz tries to attack, but Jackson hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Lipschitz tries to attack, but Jackson hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Lipschitz tries to attack, but Jackson hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Jackson attacks with a barrage of punches to the stomach.
-Lipschitz paws a barrage of shots to the solar plexus, but loses his balance.
Lipschitz tries to attack, but Jackson hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Jackson pummels Lipschitz with a barrage of furious punches to the solar plexus.
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-Jackson tries to land a series of right punches to the chest, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
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-Jackson tries a right roundhouse to the chest, but Lipschitz leaps aside.
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Lipschitz tries to attack, but Jackson hangs on until the referee separates them.

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Lipschitz tries to attack, but Jackson hangs on until the referee separates them.

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Lipschitz tries to attack, but Jackson hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Lipschitz throws a jab to the solar plexus. Jackson is hurt!
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+Lipschitz hits with a furious jab to the stomach. Jackson laughs!
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Merle Lipschitz landed 9 of 26 punches, and Katanga Jackson landed 8 of 24 punches.

Merle Lipschitz won the round 10-9

Merle Lipschitz is winning the fight 68-65


Lipschitz remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.

Jackson is obviously tired.



ROUND 8

Lipschitz is backpedaling. (using the ring)
Jackson clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)

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Lipschitz tries to attack, but Jackson hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Lipschitz tries to attack, but Jackson hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Jackson attacks with a volley of right blows to the ribs, but is ineffective.
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Lipschitz tries to attack, but Jackson hangs on until the referee separates them.
Lipschitz tries to attack, but Jackson hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Lipschitz tries to attack, but Jackson hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Jackson fires a flurry of blows to the ribs, but flails uselessly.
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+Lipschitz thumps Jackson with a barrage of shots to the jaw. Jackson gets mad!
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Lipschitz tries to attack, but Jackson hangs on until the referee separates them.

-Jackson probes with a volley of shots to the solar plexus, but loses his balance.
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+Jackson tags Lipschitz with a glancing uppercut to the solar plexus! Lipschitz ignores it.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Merle Lipschitz landed 6 of 17 punches, and Katanga Jackson landed 5 of 25 punches.

Katanga Jackson won the round 10-9

Merle Lipschitz is winning the fight 77-75


Lipschitz remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.

Jackson is obviously tired.



ROUND 9

Lipschitz is backpedaling. (using the ring)
Jackson clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)

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-Jackson launches a volley of punches to the chest, but Lipschitz steps aside and laughs.
Lipschitz tries to attack, but Jackson hangs on until the referee separates them.
Lipschitz tries to attack, but Jackson hangs on until the referee separates them.

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+Jackson hammers Lipschitz with a volley of heavy punches to the stomach.
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-Jackson tries a series of left blows to the chest, but goes wide.
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Lipschitz tries to attack, but Jackson hangs on until the referee separates them.

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Lipschitz tries to attack, but Jackson hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Lipschitz shakes Jackson with a left to the solar plexus. Jackson doesn't notice.
Lipschitz tries to attack, but Jackson hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Lipschitz paws a barrage of shots to the chest, but falls short.
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Lipschitz tries to attack, but Jackson hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Lipschitz tries to attack, but Jackson hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Jackson lashes out with a barrage of right punches to the chest, but falls short.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Merle Lipschitz landed 10 of 22 punches, and Katanga Jackson landed 7 of 24 punches.

Merle Lipschitz won the round 10-9

Merle Lipschitz is winning the fight 87-84


Lipschitz remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.

Jackson is obviously tired.



ROUND 10

Lipschitz is backpedaling. (using the ring)
Jackson clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)

-Jackson fires a series of blows to the solar plexus, but Lipschitz blocks.
+Jackson pounds Lipschitz with a volley of heavy punches to the solar plexus.
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Lipschitz tries to attack, but Jackson hangs on until the referee separates them.
Lipschitz tries to attack, but Jackson hangs on until the referee separates them.
Lipschitz tries to attack, but Jackson hangs on until the referee separates them.

Lipschitz tries to attack, but Jackson hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Jackson lashes out with a series of right shots to the chest, but Lipschitz ducks.
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Lipschitz tries to attack, but Jackson hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Lipschitz attacks with a flurry of left punches to the nose, but to no avail.
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Lipschitz tries to attack, but Jackson hangs on until the referee separates them.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Merle Lipschitz landed 5 of 16 punches, and Katanga Jackson landed 7 of 23 punches.

Katanga Jackson won the round 10-9

Merle Lipschitz is winning the fight 96-94


Lipschitz remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.

Jackson is obviously tired.



ROUND 11

Lipschitz is backpedaling. (using the ring)
Jackson clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)

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Lipschitz tries to attack, but Jackson hangs on until the referee separates them.
Lipschitz tries to attack, but Jackson hangs on until the referee separates them.
Lipschitz tries to attack, but Jackson hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Lipschitz tries to attack, but Jackson hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Lipschitz tags Jackson with a flurry of heavy shots to the stomach.
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Lipschitz tries to attack, but Jackson hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Lipschitz paws a volley of punches to the solar plexus, but Jackson ducks just in time.
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-Lipschitz throws a pair of right punches to the chest, but fails to score.
+Jackson wakes up the fans with a sweeping right to the stomach! Lipschitz backpedals to his own corner.
-Jackson launches a series of left punches to the solar plexus, but Lipschitz steps aside.
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-Jackson attacks with a barrage of right blows to the chest, but falls short.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Merle Lipschitz landed 10 of 22 punches, and Katanga Jackson landed 7 of 24 punches.

Merle Lipschitz won the round 10-9

Merle Lipschitz is winning the fight 106-103


Lipschitz remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.

Jackson is obviously tired.



ROUND 12

Lipschitz is backpedaling. (using the ring)
Jackson clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)

-Jackson lashes out with a series of punches to the stomach, but loses his balance.
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+Jackson tosses a pair of light blows to the stomach.
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+Lipschitz throws a flurry of punches to the jaw.
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-Jackson launches a flurry of right punches to the stomach, but he's too slow.
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Lipschitz tries to attack, but Jackson hangs on until the referee separates them.
Lipschitz tries to attack, but Jackson hangs on until the referee separates them.
Lipschitz tries to attack, but Jackson hangs on until the referee separates them.

Lipschitz tries to attack, but Jackson hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Lipschitz tries to attack, but Jackson hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Lipschitz tries to attack, but Jackson hangs on until the referee separates them.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Merle Lipschitz landed 6 of 16 punches, and Katanga Jackson landed 6 of 26 punches.

Katanga Jackson won the round 10-9

Merle Lipschitz is winning the fight 115-113


Lipschitz remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.

Jackson is obviously tired.




The judges decisions are:


Judge Guimond scores the fight as follows:

Round 1: Katanga Jackson 10-9
Round 2: Katanga Jackson 10-9
Round 3: Merle Lipschitz 10-9
Round 4: Katanga Jackson 10-9
Round 5: Merle Lipschitz 10-9
Round 6: Merle Lipschitz 10-9
Round 7: Merle Lipschitz 10-9
Round 8: Katanga Jackson 10-9
Round 9: Merle Lipschitz 10-9
Round 10: Katanga Jackson 10-9
Round 11: Merle Lipschitz 10-9
Round 12: Katanga Jackson 10-9

Total Score: A Draw.

Judge Leinbach scores the fight as follows:

Round 1: Merle Lipschitz 10-9
Round 2: Katanga Jackson 10-9
Round 3: Merle Lipschitz 10-9
Round 4: A 10-10 tie.
Round 5: Merle Lipschitz 10-9
Round 6: Merle Lipschitz 10-9
Round 7: Merle Lipschitz 10-9
Round 8: Katanga Jackson 10-9
Round 9: Merle Lipschitz 10-9
Round 10: Katanga Jackson 10-9
Round 11: Merle Lipschitz 10-9
Round 12: Katanga Jackson 10-9

Total Score: Merle Lipschitz 116-113


Sean O'Grady scores the fight as follows:

Round 1: Merle Lipschitz 10-9
Round 2: Katanga Jackson 10-9
Round 3: Merle Lipschitz 10-9
Round 4: A 10-10 tie.
Round 5: Merle Lipschitz 10-9
Round 6: Merle Lipschitz 10-9
Round 7: Merle Lipschitz 10-9
Round 8: Katanga Jackson 10-9
Round 9: Merle Lipschitz 10-9
Round 10: Katanga Jackson 10-9
Round 11: Merle Lipschitz 10-9
Round 12: Katanga Jackson 10-9

Total Score: Merle Lipschitz 116-113

Merle Lipschitz wins by decision!