Public Fight Report
(Cruiserweight) "Country Time" Lemon Abe defeated Art O`Blarney by split decision: 114-115, 115-114, 115-114.Match Thursday, April 01, 1999In this corner, standing 5 feet and 7 inches (170 centimeters) tall weighing in at 190 pounds (86 kilograms) is Art O`Blarney!!
In this corner, standing 5 feet and 6 inches (168 centimeters) tall weighing in at 190 pounds (86 kilograms) is "Country Time" Lemon Abe!!
The referee for this bout will be Richard Steele.
ROUND 1
Blarney tries to cut off the ring. (cutting off the ring)
Country Time clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Blarney tries to attack, but Country Time hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Country Time lashes out with a barrage of right blows to the ribs, but misses.
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Blarney tries to attack, but Country Time hangs on until the referee separates them.
Blarney tries to attack, but Country Time hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Blarney launches a uppercut to the head, but Country Time hides behind his gloves.
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+Country Time hits Blarney with a pair of punches to the ribs.
-Blarney probes with a barrage of right combinations to the temple, but falls short.
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+Blarney tags Country Time with a barrage of hard combinations to the jaw. Country Time doesn't notice.
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+Blarney tattoos Country Time with a series of combinations to the mouth. Country Time hangs on until the referee breaks them up.
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Blarney tries to attack, but Country Time hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Country Time hammers Blarney with a roundhouse to the ribs!
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Blarney tries to attack, but Country Time hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Country Time fires a right uppercut to the chest, but Blarney backs out of it.
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+Blarney hits with a volley of punches to the temple.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Art O`Blarney landed 18 of 29 punches, and "Country Time" Lemon Abe landed 22 of 32 punches.
"Country Time" Lemon Abe won the round 10-9
"Country Time" Lemon Abe is winning the fight 10-9
Blarney doesn't want to stop fighting!
Country Time doesn't want to stop fighting!
ROUND 2
Blarney tries to cut off the ring. (cutting off the ring)
Country Time clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
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+Blarney shakes Country Time with a series of combinations to the eye.
Blarney tries to attack, but Country Time hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Blarney jars Country Time with a pair of off balance combinations to the chin.
-Country Time attacks with a pair of blows to the ribs, but comes up empty.
+Blarney hammers Country Time with a furious hook to the face.
Blarney tries to attack, but Country Time hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Blarney probes with a pair of punches to the head, but Country Time hides behind his gloves.
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+Country Time tags Blarney with a barrage of nasty punches to the stomach.
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+Country Time throws a quick straight right to the solar plexus.
+Blarney backs up Country Time with a volley of nice blows to the jaw.
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Blarney tries to attack, but Country Time hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Country Time thumps Blarney with a pair of hard shots to the chest.
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-Blarney paws a series of right punches to the chin, but comes up empty.
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-Country Time fires a series of right shots to the chest, but Blarney blocks.
Blarney tries to attack, but Country Time hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Blarney staggers Country Time with a flurry of nasty punches to the eye.
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-Country Time launches a series of left punches to the solar plexus, but Blarney quickly backs away.
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+Blarney belts Country Time with a pair of nice combinations to the mouth.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Art O`Blarney landed 26 of 40 punches, and "Country Time" Lemon Abe landed 15 of 31 punches.
Art O`Blarney won the round 10-9
This fight is too close to call.
Blarney doesn't even want to rest!
Country Time doesn't even want to rest!
ROUND 3
Blarney is using the ring. (using the ring)
Country Time clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
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-Country Time launches a pair of right blows to the solar plexus, but he's too slow.
+Blarney suprises Country Time with a series of punches to the head.
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Blarney tries to attack, but Country Time hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Country Time attempts a series of right punches to the ribs, but Blarney steps aside.
Blarney tries to attack, but Country Time hangs on until the referee separates them.
Blarney tries to attack, but Country Time hangs on until the referee separates them.
Blarney tries to attack, but Country Time hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Country Time backs up Blarney with a pair of commanding punches to the chest.
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Blarney tries to attack, but Country Time hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Blarney attacks with a pair of hard punches to the face.
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+Country Time tosses a barrage of wild blows to the chest. Blarney laughs!
Blarney tries to attack, but Country Time hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Country Time probes with a series of right punches to the chest, but goes wide.
+Country Time clocks Blarney with a barrage of shots to the stomach. Blarney shakes his head to clear it.
+Blarney shakes Country Time with a volley of wild punches to the jaw.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Art O`Blarney landed 18 of 30 punches, and "Country Time" Lemon Abe landed 18 of 32 punches.
Art O`Blarney won the round 10-9
Art O`Blarney is winning the fight 29-28
Blarney remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
Country Time doesn't even want to rest!
ROUND 4
Blarney tries to cut off the ring. (cutting off the ring)
Country Time clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
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-Country Time tries to land a left right to the ribs, but to no avail.
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+Blarney smacks Country Time with a series of heavy combinations to the eye.
-Country Time probes with a flurry of left punches to the solar plexus, but Blarney escapes.
Blarney tries to attack, but Country Time hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Country Time whacks Blarney with a hard roundhouse to the solar plexus!
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+Country Time strikes with a nasty hook to the solar plexus.
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Blarney tries to attack, but Country Time hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Blarney pummels Country Time with a pair of nasty punches to the chin.
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Blarney tries to attack, but Country Time hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Blarney tries to attack, but Country Time hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Blarney throws a series of right punches to the chin, but misses.
Blarney tries to attack, but Country Time hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Blarney pokes Country Time with a series of nasty shots to the eye.
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Blarney tries to attack, but Country Time hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Country Time smacks Blarney with a barrage of blows to the ribs. Blarney backpedals to his own corner.
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+ The fighters swap shots to the head.
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+Blarney strikes with a pair of nasty combinations to the head.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Art O`Blarney landed 22 of 41 punches, and "Country Time" Lemon Abe landed 20 of 35 punches.
"Country Time" Lemon Abe won the round 10-9
This fight is too close to call.
Blarney remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
Country Time remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
ROUND 5
Blarney is using the ring. (using the ring)
Country Time clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
+Blarney belts Country Time with a pair of nasty punches to the chin.
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+Blarney stuns Country Time with a volley of punches to the jaw. Country Time backpedals to his own corner.
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-Country Time probes with a series of left punches to the solar plexus, but to no avail.
+Country Time fires a pair of powerful shots to the solar plexus. Blarney hangs on until the referee breaks them up.
Blarney tries to attack, but Country Time hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Blarney tries to attack, but Country Time hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Blarney tries to attack, but Country Time hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Blarney probes with a right hook to the eye, but Country Time leaps aside.
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-Blarney charges with a straight right to the temple, but Country Time narrowly avoids it
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-Country Time paws a pair of blows to the stomach, but Blarney ties him up.
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+Blarney tattoos Country Time with a pair of shots to the eye.
+Blarney connects with a barrage of light punches to the head. Country Time retreats to the far corner.
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-Country Time probes with a right cross to the ribs, but misses.
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+Country Time suprises Blarney with a cross to the stomach.
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Blarney tries to attack, but Country Time hangs on until the referee separates them.
BELL
According to the commentator:
Art O`Blarney landed 26 of 47 punches, and "Country Time" Lemon Abe landed 18 of 34 punches.
Art O`Blarney won the round 10-9
Art O`Blarney is winning the fight 48-47
Blarney grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.
Country Time remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
ROUND 6
Blarney is using the ring. (using the ring)
Country Time clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
+Blarney whacks Country Time with a volley of light punches to the nose.
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-Blarney fires a barrage of left punches to the eye, but Country Time steps aside.
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Blarney tries to attack, but Country Time hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Blarney tries to attack, but Country Time hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Country Time tries to land a series of right punches to the ribs, but goes wide.
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-Blarney throws a volley of right punches to the face, but goes wide.
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+Country Time tags Blarney with an elbow! The referee sees it and issues a warning!
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-Blarney attacks with a pair of punches to the jaw, but Country Time deftly avoits it.
+Country Time catches Blarney with a nasty hook to the chest!! Blarney sneers "My grandmother can hit harder than that!"
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+Blarney fires a flurry of strong punches to the jaw.
-Country Time lashes out with a barrage of left punches to the stomach, but Blarney ties him up.
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Blarney tries to attack, but Country Time hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Blarney pounds Country Time with a flurry of punches to the jaw.
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+Country Time annoys Blarney with a flurry of shots to the chest.
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+Blarney jolts Country Time with a barrage of heavy punches to the head.
-Country Time probes with a barrage of left shots to the chest, but misses.
Blarney tries to attack, but Country Time hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Blarney charges with a volley of left blows to the chin, but Country Time deftly avoits it.
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+Country Time fires a flurry of punches to the chest. Blarney sneers "My little sister can hit harder than you!"
BELL
According to the commentator:
Art O`Blarney landed 26 of 46 punches, and "Country Time" Lemon Abe landed 17 of 30 punches.
This round was a 10-10 tie.
Art O`Blarney is winning the fight 58-57
Blarney grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.
Country Time remains standing while the trainer wipes him down. He has swelling above the left eye.
ROUND 7
Blarney is using the ring. (using the ring)
Country Time clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
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+Blarney stuns Country Time with a flurry of commanding punches to the chin.
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+Blarney hits Country Time with a flurry of vicious punches to the face.
Blarney tries to attack, but Country Time hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Country Time annoys Blarney with a flurry of punches to the stomach. Blarney grimaces in pain.
Blarney tries to attack, but Country Time hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Country Time lands a barrage of punches to the ribs.
-Blarney attempts a pair of punches to the eye, but he's too slow.
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Blarney tries to attack, but Country Time hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Blarney fires a barrage of blows to the face.
+Blarney connects with a barrage of strong punches to the eye.
+Blarney punches Country Time with a barrage of punches to the face. Country Time asks for time to wipe off the blood.
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Blarney tries to attack, but Country Time hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Country Time attempts a left uppercut to the stomach, but Blarney hides behind his gloves.
-Country Time probes with a flurry of right punches to the ribs, but Blarney blocks.
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-Blarney attempts a barrage of punches to the jaw, but Country Time takes it in the forearms.
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-Blarney paws a barrage of punches to the jaw, but comes up empty.
BELL
According to the commentator:
Art O`Blarney landed 19 of 40 punches, and "Country Time" Lemon Abe landed 17 of 33 punches.
"Country Time" Lemon Abe won the round 10-9
This fight is too close to call.
Blarney is obviously tired.
Country Time remains standing while the trainer wipes him down. He has swelling above the left eye. He has a bloody nose.
ROUND 8
Blarney is using the ring. (using the ring)
Country Time clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
+Country Time solidly lands a barrage of blows to the chest.
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-Country Time throws a flurry of blows to the solar plexus, but he's too slow.
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-Blarney throws a volley of punches to the nose, but flails uselessly.
Blarney tries to attack, but Country Time hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Blarney backs up Country Time with a series of shots to the temple.
+Blarney pummels Country Time with a pair of stinging punches to the mouth.
Blarney tries to attack, but Country Time hangs on until the referee separates them.
Blarney tries to attack, but Country Time hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Blarney tries to attack, but Country Time hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Blarney pounds Country Time with a series of nasty punches to the face. Country Time shakes his head to clear it.
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-Country Time attacks with a uppercut to the solar plexus, but Blarney backs out of it.
-Blarney tries a barrage of left punches to the mouth, but Country Time ducks.
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+Blarney wallops Country Time with a flurry of punches to the face.
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+Blarney belts Country Time with a series of nice punches to the chin.
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Blarney tries to attack, but Country Time hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Country Time nails Blarney with a barrage of furious punches to the stomach!
-Country Time probes with a barrage of blows to the solar plexus, but Blarney stays away from it.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Art O`Blarney landed 25 of 50 punches, and "Country Time" Lemon Abe landed 19 of 30 punches.
Art O`Blarney won the round 10-9
Art O`Blarney is winning the fight 77-76
Blarney is obviously tired.
Country Time remains standing while the trainer wipes him down. He has swelling above the left eye. He has a bloody nose.
ROUND 9
Blarney is using the ring. (using the ring)
Country Time clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
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+Country Time thumps Blarney with a mean hook to the ribs.
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-Blarney throws a series of right punches to the nose, but flails uselessly.
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-Country Time attempts a volley of right blows to the ribs, but Blarney leaps aside.
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+Blarney connects with a barrage of loud punches to the jaw. Country Time backpedals to his own corner.
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Blarney tries to attack, but Country Time hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Blarney tries to attack, but Country Time hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Blarney probes with a volley of right shots to the nose, but Country Time beats a hasty retreat.
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-Country Time tries a barrage of punches to the solar plexus, but Blarney covers himself well.
Blarney tries to attack, but Country Time hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Blarney pops Country Time with a series of furious punches to the jaw. Country Time is hurt!
+ The fighters trade shots to the nose.
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+Country Time annoys Blarney with a barrage of painful punches to the stomach.
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+Blarney jars Country Time with a furious jab to the mouth.
+Blarney hits Country Time with a flurry of punches to the jaw.
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-Blarney probes with a pair of right punches to the mouth, but fails to score.
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+Country Time tags Blarney with a pair of stinging shots to the chest. Blarney gets mad!
Blarney tries to attack, but Country Time hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Country Time hits with a flurry of strong punches to the solar plexus.
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Blarney tries to attack, but Country Time hangs on until the referee separates them.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Art O`Blarney landed 23 of 49 punches, and "Country Time" Lemon Abe landed 18 of 34 punches.
Art O`Blarney won the round 10-9
Art O`Blarney is winning the fight 87-85
Blarney is slowing down.
Country Time remains standing while the trainer wipes him down. He has swelling above the left eye. He has a bloody nose.
ROUND 10
Blarney is using the ring. (using the ring)
Country Time clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
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Blarney tries to attack, but Country Time hangs on until the referee separates them.
Blarney tries to attack, but Country Time hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Country Time throws a flurry of left shots to the nose, but only hits air.
-Blarney tries a pair of left punches to the head, but he's too slow.
+Country Time takes charge with a volley of punches to the jaw!!
-Blarney probes with a series of left blows to the nose, but Country Time takes it in the forearms.
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Blarney tries to attack, but Country Time hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Blarney lands Country Time with a head butt! The referee sees it and issues a warning!
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+Blarney hammers Country Time with a jab to the jaw.
+Blarney belts Country Time with a volley of strong punches to the temple.
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+Country Time hurts Blarney with a series of nasty punches to the head.
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Blarney tries to attack, but Country Time hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Blarney lashes out with a flurry of punches to the jaw, but Country Time quickly backs away.
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Blarney tries to attack, but Country Time hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Country Time charges with a volley of shots to the temple, but misses completely.
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-Blarney probes with a straight right to the head, but goes wide.
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+Blarney lands a flurry of painful punches to the temple.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Art O`Blarney landed 15 of 43 punches, and "Country Time" Lemon Abe landed 11 of 24 punches.
"Country Time" Lemon Abe won the round 10-9
Art O`Blarney is winning the fight 96-95
Blarney is obviously tired.
Country Time remains standing while the trainer wipes him down. He has swelling above the left eye. He has a bloody nose.
ROUND 11
Blarney is using the ring. (using the ring)
Country Time clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
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-Blarney lashes out with a series of shots to the mouth, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
Blarney tries to attack, but Country Time hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Country Time attempts a series of right punches to the nose, but loses his balance.
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Blarney tries to attack, but Country Time hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Blarney tries to attack, but Country Time hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Country Time attacks with a flurry of punches to the head, but flails uselessly.
Blarney tries to attack, but Country Time hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Blarney launches a flurry of punches to the eye, but to no avail.
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Blarney tries to attack, but Country Time hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Blarney hits Country Time with a straight right to the nose.
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Blarney tries to attack, but Country Time hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Blarney attempts a series of left shots to the nose, but loses his balance.
+Country Time connects with a volley of punches to the nose.
+Country Time rocks Blarney with a volley of stinging blows to the chin.
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+Blarney jars Country Time with a series of glancing punches to the mouth. Country Time doesn't seem bothered.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Art O`Blarney landed 11 of 33 punches, and "Country Time" Lemon Abe landed 14 of 25 punches.
"Country Time" Lemon Abe won the round 10-9
This fight is too close to call.
Blarney is obviously tired.
Country Time remains standing while the trainer wipes him down. He has swelling above the left eye. He has a bloody nose.
ROUND 12
Blarney is using the ring. (using the ring)
Country Time clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
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Blarney tries to attack, but Country Time hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Blarney suprises Country Time with a flurry of punches to the mouth.
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Blarney tries to attack, but Country Time hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Blarney lashes out with a series of punches to the nose, but goes wide.
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-Blarney lunges with a left right to the mouth, but Country Time hides behind his gloves.
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-Blarney lashes out with a pair of punches to the mouth, but Country Time covers himself well.
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Blarney tries to attack, but Country Time hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Country Time attempts a series of left punches to the mouth, but fails to score.
+Blarney connects with a volley of loud punches to the nose. Country Time laughs!
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-Country Time paws a volley of right punches to the mouth, but loses his balance.
-Blarney probes with a flurry of left punches to the jaw, but Country Time takes it in the forearms.
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+Blarney suprises Country Time with a volley of heavy punches to the mouth. Country Time retreats to the far corner.
Blarney tries to attack, but Country Time hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Blarney throws a pair of punches to the jaw, but Country Time beats a hasty retreat.
-Blarney charges with a pair of left punches to the eye, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
+Country Time thumps Blarney with a pair of quick punches to the eye.
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+Blarney hits Country Time with a powerful hook to the head! Country Time shakes his head to clear it.
Blarney tries to attack, but Country Time hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Country Time lands a volley of blows to the chin.
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+Country Time rocks Blarney with a series of blows to the temple.
-Blarney attempts a barrage of left punches to the eye, but to no avail.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Art O`Blarney landed 24 of 65 punches, and "Country Time" Lemon Abe landed 17 of 32 punches.
Art O`Blarney won the round 10-9
Art O`Blarney is winning the fight 115-114
Blarney is slowing down. He has minor cut above the right eye.
Country Time remains standing while the trainer wipes him down. He has swelling above the left eye. He has a bloody nose.
The judges decisions are:
Judge Guimond scores the fight as follows:
Round 1: "Country Time" Lemon Abe 10-9
Round 2: Art O`Blarney 10-9
Round 3: "Country Time" Lemon Abe 10-9
Round 4: Art O`Blarney 10-9
Round 5: Art O`Blarney 10-9
Round 6: A 10-10 tie.
Round 7: "Country Time" Lemon Abe 10-9
Round 8: Art O`Blarney 10-9
Round 9: Art O`Blarney 10-9
Round 10: "Country Time" Lemon Abe 10-9
Round 11: "Country Time" Lemon Abe 10-9
Round 12: Art O`Blarney 10-9
Total Score: Art O`Blarney 115-114
Judge Leinbach scores the fight as follows:
Round 1: "Country Time" Lemon Abe 10-9
Round 2: Art O`Blarney 10-9
Round 3: "Country Time" Lemon Abe 10-9
Round 4: A 10-10 tie.
Round 5: Art O`Blarney 10-9
Round 6: Art O`Blarney 10-9
Round 7: "Country Time" Lemon Abe 10-9
Round 8: "Country Time" Lemon Abe 10-9
Round 9: Art O`Blarney 10-9
Round 10: "Country Time" Lemon Abe 10-9
Round 11: "Country Time" Lemon Abe 10-9
Round 12: Art O`Blarney 10-9
Total Score: "Country Time" Lemon Abe 115-114
Roy Jones Jr scores the fight as follows:
Round 1: "Country Time" Lemon Abe 10-9
Round 2: Art O`Blarney 10-9
Round 3: "Country Time" Lemon Abe 10-9
Round 4: "Country Time" Lemon Abe 10-9
Round 5: Art O`Blarney 10-9
Round 6: A 10-10 tie.
Round 7: "Country Time" Lemon Abe 10-9
Round 8: "Country Time" Lemon Abe 10-9
Round 9: Art O`Blarney 10-9
Round 10: Art O`Blarney 10-9
Round 11: "Country Time" Lemon Abe 10-9
Round 12: Art O`Blarney 10-9
Total Score: "Country Time" Lemon Abe 115-114
"Country Time" Lemon Abe wins by decision!
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