Public Fight Report
(Lightweight) John 'Psycho' Harris defeated Francois Bottler by unanimous decision: 116-109, 118-110, 115-110.Match Wednesday, June 07, 2000In this corner, standing 5 feet and 1 inch (155 centimeters) tall weighing in at 135 pounds (61 kilograms) is Francois Bottler!!
In this corner, standing 5 feet and 7 inches (170 centimeters) tall weighing in at 135 pounds (61 kilograms) is John 'Psycho' Harris!!
The referee for this bout will be Joe Cortez.
ROUND 1
Bottler clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Harris is backpedaling. (using the ring)
-Bottler probes with a right to the chest, but is ineffective.
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-Bottler probes with a pair of blows to the solar plexus, but goes wide.
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Harris tries to attack, but Bottler hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Bottler scores with a barrage of hard blows to the stomach.
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+Harris lands a pair of hard punches to the eye. Bottler sneers "My little sister can hit harder than you!"
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+Bottler hits with a powerful left to the ribs.
Harris tries to attack, but Bottler hangs on until the referee separates them.
Harris tries to attack, but Bottler hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Harris suprises Bottler with a flurry of punches to the chin! Bottler beats a hasty retreat.
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+Harris strikes with a flurry of punches to the mouth.
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-Harris charges with a volley of punches to the face, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
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+Harris wakes up the fans with a flurry of quick punches to the head. Bottler hangs on until the referee breaks them up.
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-Bottler launches a volley of right blows to the solar plexus, but Harris stays away from it.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Francois Bottler landed 12 of 34 punches, and John 'Psycho' Harris landed 20 of 32 punches.
John 'Psycho' Harris won the round 10-9
John 'Psycho' Harris is winning the fight 10-9
Bottler doesn't want to stop fighting!
Harris doesn't want to stop fighting!
ROUND 2
Bottler clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Harris is backpedaling. (using the ring)
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-Bottler probes with a volley of left punches to the stomach, but Harris hides behind his gloves.
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+Bottler scores with a flurry of shots to the solar plexus. Harris seems wobbly!
+Harris hammers Bottler with a barrage of quick punches to the stomach.
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+Harris hits with a solid jab to the chest.
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+Harris shakes Bottler with a flurry of punches to the ribs. Bottler sneers "My grandmother can hit harder than that!"
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Harris tries to attack, but Bottler hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Harris tries to attack, but Bottler hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Bottler lashes out with a barrage of right shots to the chest, but fails to score.
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-Bottler attacks with a pair of shots to the solar plexus, but fails to score.
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-Bottler fires a left uppercut to the solar plexus, but comes up empty.
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Harris tries to attack, but Bottler hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Harris tries to attack, but Bottler hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Harris throws a series of punches to the chest!
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+Harris pokes Bottler with a pair of punches to the chest.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Francois Bottler landed 10 of 33 punches, and John 'Psycho' Harris landed 22 of 32 punches.
John 'Psycho' Harris won the round 10-9
John 'Psycho' Harris is winning the fight 20-18
Bottler doesn't even want to rest!
Harris doesn't even want to rest!
ROUND 3
Bottler clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Harris is backpedaling. (using the ring)
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Harris tries to attack, but Bottler hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Bottler paws a left uppercut to the chest, but fails to score.
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Harris tries to attack, but Bottler hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Harris tries to attack, but Bottler hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Bottler tosses a pair of commanding punches to the ribs.
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Harris tries to attack, but Bottler hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Harris lands a flurry of loud punches to the ribs. Bottler shakes his head to clear it.
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-Bottler attempts a flurry of punches to the chest, but loses his balance.
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Harris tries to attack, but Bottler hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Bottler throws a left straight right to the chest, but Harris quickly backs away.
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-Harris lashes out with a pair of punches to the chest, but to no avail.
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+Harris hammers Bottler with a volley of punches to the chest.
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+Harris tags Bottler with a pair of punches to the stomach!
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+Bottler smashes Harris with a volley of shots to the chest!
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Francois Bottler landed 10 of 34 punches, and John 'Psycho' Harris landed 17 of 32 punches.
Francois Bottler won the round 10-9
John 'Psycho' Harris is winning the fight 29-28
Bottler doesn't even want to rest!
Harris remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
ROUND 4
Bottler clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Harris is backpedaling. (using the ring)
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-Bottler throws a volley of punches to the chest, but misses completely.
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-Bottler probes with a flurry of blows to the ribs, but only hits air.
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-Bottler tries a roundhouse to the chest, but to no avail.
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Harris tries to attack, but Bottler hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Bottler pounds Harris with a series of stinging punches to the ribs.
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Harris tries to attack, but Bottler hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Bottler lashes out with a barrage of punches to the chest, but is ineffective.
-Harris paws a volley of left punches to the ribs, but misses.
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-Harris paws a volley of punches to the chest, but Bottler backs out of it.
+Harris backs up Bottler with a pair of wild punches to the stomach.
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+Harris stuns Bottler with a barrage of powerful punches to the chest.
Harris tries to attack, but Bottler hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Bottler attacks with a barrage of punches to the ribs, but Harris backs out of it.
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Harris tries to attack, but Bottler hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Harris smashes Bottler with a off balance sweeping right to the ribs.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Francois Bottler landed 9 of 34 punches, and John 'Psycho' Harris landed 17 of 31 punches.
John 'Psycho' Harris won the round 10-9
John 'Psycho' Harris is winning the fight 39-37
Bottler doesn't even want to rest!
Harris remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
ROUND 5
Bottler clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Harris is backpedaling. (using the ring)
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-Harris throws a flurry of punches to the jaw, but Bottler covers himself well.
-Bottler throws a series of blows to the solar plexus, but Harris hides behind his gloves.
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-Bottler launches a barrage of punches to the ribs, but he's too slow.
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Harris tries to attack, but Bottler hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Bottler pops Harris with a glancing hook to the ribs.
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+Harris tags Bottler with a barrage of nice punches to the chin.
+Bottler hits Harris with a cross to the solar plexus!
-Bottler attempts a series of left punches to the stomach, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
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-Harris lashes out with a series of left punches to the eye, but to no avail.
+Harris hits with a pair of punches to the head. Bottler grimaces in pain.
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-Bottler throws a barrage of right blows to the chest, but Harris ducks just in time.
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Harris tries to attack, but Bottler hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Harris tries to attack, but Bottler hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Harris launches a pair of punches to the mouth, but Bottler narrowly avoids it
+Harris lands a volley of loud punches to the face.
BELL
According to the commentator:
Francois Bottler landed 11 of 33 punches, and John 'Psycho' Harris landed 17 of 32 punches.
Francois Bottler won the round 10-9
John 'Psycho' Harris is winning the fight 48-47
Bottler doesn't even want to rest!
Harris remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
ROUND 6
Bottler clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Harris is backpedaling. (using the ring)
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-Bottler attacks with a barrage of right punches to the stomach, but Harris leaps aside.
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Harris tries to attack, but Bottler hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Harris throws a series of stiff punches to the eye. Bottler gets mad!
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+Bottler slams Harris with a series of painful punches to the chest!!
Harris tries to attack, but Bottler hangs on until the referee separates them.
Harris tries to attack, but Bottler hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Harris tries to attack, but Bottler hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Harris jolts Bottler with a flurry of shots to the jaw.
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-Bottler attacks with a pair of left punches to the chest, but Harris narrowly avoids it
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+Harris drills Bottler with a pair of punches to the jaw.
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+Bottler lands a pair of commanding punches to the solar plexus!!
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-Harris launches a volley of right punches to the nose, but misses completely.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Francois Bottler landed 10 of 34 punches, and John 'Psycho' Harris landed 15 of 33 punches.
This round was a 10-10 tie.
John 'Psycho' Harris is winning the fight 58-57
Bottler remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
Harris grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.
ROUND 7
Bottler clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Harris is backpedaling. (using the ring)
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Harris tries to attack, but Bottler hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Harris lashes out with a series of right punches to the chin, but to no avail.
+Bottler whacks Harris with a series of mean punches to the chest.
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+Harris hammers Bottler with a flurry of punches to the mouth!
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-Bottler attempts a right hook to the stomach, but he's too slow.
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Harris tries to attack, but Bottler hangs on until the referee separates them.
Harris tries to attack, but Bottler hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Bottler lunges with a volley of left punches to the stomach, but only hits air.
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Harris tries to attack, but Bottler hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Harris shakes Bottler with a pair of punches to the jaw.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Francois Bottler landed 10 of 32 punches, and John 'Psycho' Harris landed 17 of 33 punches.
Francois Bottler won the round 10-9
This fight is too close to call.
Bottler remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
Harris grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.
ROUND 8
Bottler fights inside. (inside)
Harris is backpedaling. (using the ring)
+Harris tags Bottler with a jab to the face.
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+Harris drills Bottler with a volley of furious punches to the eye.
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+Harris punches Bottler with a vicious jab to the face.
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-Harris lashes out with a flurry of shots to the temple, but Bottler backs out of it.
-Bottler attempts a roundhouse to the solar plexus, but goes wide.
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-Bottler throws a pair of shots to the ribs, but is ineffective.
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-Bottler tries to land a right uppercut to the chest, but Harris ducks.
+Harris scores with a series of blows to the nose. Bottler hangs on until the referee breaks them up.
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-Harris probes with a barrage of punches to the nose, but Bottler leaps aside.
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+Harris whacks Bottler with a flurry of strong punches to the nose. Bottler quickly recovers.
-Bottler lunges with a volley of punches to the chest, but Harris ducks just in time.
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-Bottler paws a barrage of blows to the solar plexus, but Harris hides behind his gloves.
+Bottler punches Harris with a series of painful blows to the stomach.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Francois Bottler landed 12 of 39 punches, and John 'Psycho' Harris landed 30 of 38 punches.
John 'Psycho' Harris won the round 10-9
John 'Psycho' Harris is winning the fight 77-76
Bottler remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
Harris is obviously tired.
ROUND 9
Bottler grabs his opponent and pounds him. (clinching)
Harris is backpedaling. (using the ring)
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+Harris shakes Bottler with a volley of quick punches to the eye.
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+Bottler staggers Harris with a pair of heavy shots to the ribs.
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+Harris grazes Bottler with a flurry of shots to the head!! Bottler shakes his head to clear it.
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Harris tries to attack, but Bottler hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Harris throws a flurry of painful blows to the nose.
-Bottler charges with a flurry of punches to the solar plexus, but Harris hides behind his gloves.
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-Harris charges with a barrage of punches to the nose, but Bottler beats a hasty retreat.
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-Bottler fires a left cross to the ribs, but Harris escapes.
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-Bottler tries to land a pair of blows to the ribs, but is ineffective.
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+Bottler pummels Harris with a barrage of punches to the stomach.
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Harris tries to attack, but Bottler hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Bottler tries to land a left straight right to the stomach, but Harris ducks.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Francois Bottler landed 10 of 29 punches, and John 'Psycho' Harris landed 18 of 31 punches.
This round was a 10-10 tie.
John 'Psycho' Harris is winning the fight 87-86
Bottler remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
Harris is obviously tired.
ROUND 10
Bottler is a raging bull!. (all-out)
Harris is backpedaling. (using the ring)
-Bottler tries a pair of hooks to the ribs, but misses.
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+Harris grazes Bottler with a series of furious punches to the temple.
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+Bottler jolts Harris with a volley of uppercuts to the solar plexus.
+Harris hits Bottler with a sweeping right to the face. Bottler laughs!
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+Harris hammers Bottler with a painful left to the mouth. Bottler gets mad!
Harris lands a slow motion blow to the temple and Bottler falls senseless!!
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Bottler struggles to his feet and the fight goes on.
+Bottler belts Harris with a hard hook to the stomach. Harris shakes his head to clear it.
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+Bottler slams Harris with a barrage of strong hooks to the stomach!
+Bottler tattoos Harris with a series of loud crosses to the solar plexus. Harris sneers "My grandmother can hit harder than that!"
+Harris connects with a pair of punches to the eye!
-Bottler tries a series of right punches to the solar plexus, but Harris ducks just in time.
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-Harris throws a volley of left punches to the face, but Bottler escapes.
-Harris attacks with a barrage of punches to the head, but Bottler steps aside and laughs.
-Bottler lashes out with a pair of blows to the chest, but he's too slow.
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-Bottler probes with a flurry of left punches to the stomach, but Harris leaps aside.
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-Bottler lunges with a flurry of crosses to the solar plexus, but Harris hides behind his gloves.
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+Harris wallops Bottler with a mean right to the mouth. Bottler doesn't notice.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Francois Bottler landed 13 of 40 punches, and John 'Psycho' Harris landed 32 of 40 punches.
John 'Psycho' Harris won the round 10-8
John 'Psycho' Harris is winning the fight 97-94
Bottler grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool. He has a bloody nose.
Harris is slowing down.
ROUND 11
Bottler is a raging bull!. (all-out)
Harris is backpedaling. (using the ring)
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+Bottler tosses a series of mean shots to the stomach. Harris doesn't seem bothered.
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+Bottler throws a glancing uppercut to the stomach.
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-Bottler paws a left roundhouse to the chest, but falls short.
-Bottler probes with a series of right shots to the ribs, but comes up empty.
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+Harris wallops Bottler with a furious jab to the eye.
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+Harris wallops Bottler with a barrage of punches to the chin.
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+Harris punches Bottler with a flurry of nice punches to the temple.
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-Bottler lashes out with a roundhouse to the stomach, but is ineffective.
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-Bottler attacks with a barrage of left shots to the solar plexus, but Harris ducks.
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+Harris throws a series of quick punches to the eye.
Harris lands a devestating right blow to the head and Bottler drops like a stone!!
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Bottler struggles to his feet and the fight goes on.
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+Harris hammers Bottler with a series of punches to the chin.
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-Harris paws a right to the mouth, but Bottler hides behind his gloves.
-Bottler attempts a series of left punches to the ribs, but goes wide.
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+Bottler pokes Harris with a series of roundhouses to the stomach!
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Francois Bottler landed 10 of 42 punches, and John 'Psycho' Harris landed 23 of 34 punches.
John 'Psycho' Harris won the round 10-8
John 'Psycho' Harris is winning the fight 107-102
Bottler is obviously tired. He has a fractured nose.
Harris looks exhausted. He has minor cut above the right eye.
ROUND 12
Bottler throws everything he's got! (all-out)
Harris is backpedaling. (using the ring)
+Bottler pummels Harris with a volley of glancing punches to the temple.
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-Bottler launches a flurry of left hooks to the jaw, but misses.
+Bottler slams Harris with a volley of light shots to the mouth!
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+Harris annoys Bottler with a series of stinging crosses to the chin.
Harris lands a mighty uppercut and Bottler's knees buckle -- he topples to the canvas!!
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Bottler struggles to his feet and the fight goes on.
-Bottler lashes out with a flurry of blows to the chin, but loses his balance.
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+Harris thumps Bottler with a barrage of nasty roundhouses to the eye! Bottler retreats to the far corner.
Harris lands a vicious punch in the nose and Bottler falls senseless!!
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Bottler struggles to his feet and the fight goes on.
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-Bottler throws a flurry of right punches to the chin, but Harris ducks just in time.
+Harris takes charge with a solid left to the face. Bottler backpedals to his own corner.
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+Bottler nails Harris with a volley of powerful hooks to the mouth.
+Bottler jars Harris with a hook to the mouth.
Bottler lands a tremendous left uppercut and Harris lands flat on his back!!
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Harris struggles to his feet and the fight goes on.
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-Harris charges with a pair of shots to the chin, but Bottler takes it in the forearms.
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+Harris lands a nice straight right to the mouth.
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-Bottler throws a barrage of left roundhouses to the eye, but Harris ducks.
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+Bottler suprises Harris with a cross to the face.
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-Bottler fires a flurry of right blows to the face, but Harris hides behind his gloves.
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+Harris wallops Bottler with a pair of punches to the face. Bottler sneers "Is that the best you can do?"
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-Bottler attempts a volley of punches to the nose, but only hits air.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Francois Bottler landed 10 of 41 punches, and John 'Psycho' Harris landed 26 of 33 punches.
John 'Psycho' Harris won the round 10-8
John 'Psycho' Harris is winning the fight 117-110
Bottler is slowing down. He has a fractured nose.
Harris looks exhausted. He has minor cut above the right eye. He has swelling above the right eye. He has a broken tooth.
The judges decisions are:
Judge Guimond scores the fight as follows:
Round 1: John 'Psycho' Harris 10-9
Round 2: John 'Psycho' Harris 10-9
Round 3: Francois Bottler 10-9
Round 4: John 'Psycho' Harris 10-9
Round 5: Francois Bottler 10-9
Round 6: Francois Bottler 10-9
Round 7: John 'Psycho' Harris 10-9
Round 8: John 'Psycho' Harris 10-9
Round 9: Francois Bottler 10-9
Round 10: John 'Psycho' Harris 10-8
Round 11: John 'Psycho' Harris 10-8
Round 12: John 'Psycho' Harris 10-8
Total Score: John 'Psycho' Harris 116-109
Judge Leinbach scores the fight as follows:
Round 1: A 10-10 tie.
Round 2: John 'Psycho' Harris 10-9
Round 3: A 10-10 tie.
Round 4: A 10-10 tie.
Round 5: Francois Bottler 10-9
Round 6: Francois Bottler 10-9
Round 7: John 'Psycho' Harris 10-9
Round 8: John 'Psycho' Harris 10-9
Round 9: John 'Psycho' Harris 10-9
Round 10: John 'Psycho' Harris 10-8
Round 11: John 'Psycho' Harris 10-8
Round 12: John 'Psycho' Harris 10-8
Total Score: John 'Psycho' Harris 118-110
Roy Jones Jr scores the fight as follows:
Round 1: John 'Psycho' Harris 10-9
Round 2: John 'Psycho' Harris 10-9
Round 3: Francois Bottler 10-9
Round 4: John 'Psycho' Harris 10-9
Round 5: Francois Bottler 10-9
Round 6: Francois Bottler 10-9
Round 7: Francois Bottler 10-9
Round 8: John 'Psycho' Harris 10-9
Round 9: Francois Bottler 10-9
Round 10: John 'Psycho' Harris 10-8
Round 11: John 'Psycho' Harris 10-8
Round 12: John 'Psycho' Harris 10-8
Total Score: John 'Psycho' Harris 115-110
John 'Psycho' Harris wins by decision!
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