User Name:
Password:
Remember:  
Forgotten Password
Not Registered? Sign Up Now!
*
*
Twitter
 
Facebook
 
Discord
 
Email
Forum |
How To Play |
Accessibility
23/07/2031
EOD Running: Rankings
↓
Home ↓
Overview
Features
Affiliate
Donate
The Office ↓
Overview
Finance
Contract Summary
Title Summary
Recent Fights
The Gym
Promoter Options
Shows ↓
Schedule Show
List Shows
Find Show
Find Venue
My Stable
Rankings ↓
Fighter Rankings
Purse Bids
Pro Tournaments
Promoter Rankings
All Time/HOF
Career Earnings
eBoxing Promoter Records
Amateurs ↓
Rankings
Tournaments
Scouting ↓
Search
Scouting
Shortlist
Fight Offers ↓
Fight Offers Sent
Fight Offers Received
Contract Offers ↓
Offers Sent
Offers Received
Media ↓
TV Deals
The News
Diary
Leon Smyth vs Barry Findley
Boxing Daily Report from the AI UK-Southern England promoted show at Royal Bath Hotel, Bournemouth, taking place on 21/02/2022: The venue is completely packed out with the fans turning out in force to watch the fights on offer tonight. Next up is the main event of the show. This is a final eliminator for the British Heavyweight title. Looking to impress the boxing fans in attendance and those watching live on Eurosport UK, the two fighters competing in this 12 round matchup are Leon Smyth (10 - 1) who hails from London, UK and Barry Findley(5 - 0 - 2) from Cambridge, UK. Smyth weighed in at 232 pounds And 5 ounces, while Findley weighed in at 253 pounds And 8 ounces. The referee tonight is Alec Monday, and the three ringside judges are Bruce Milne, Keith Gruffudd and Lee Wynne. Round 1: Smyth pivots to the right of his opponent. Smyth attempts to land a jab, but Findley slips the shot and counters with a left hook. Smyth is on target with a cross. Smyth steps away from his opponent and lands with a stinging jab. Smyth lands a right uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents body. Smyth feints a cross, and then finds the target with a jab. Smyth advances into close range. Smyth sidesteps to the left of his opponent and connects with a right hook. Smyth hits home with a cross. Smyth is looking to keep the action on the outside. Findley quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent. Smyth lands a cross. Smyth sidesteps to the right of his opponent and drives a right hook into his opponents ribs. Smyth switches the action to the outside and hits home with a solid cross. Smyth gets on the inside and tries to land a left hook, but Findley blocks the shot and counters with a right uppercut. Findley attempts to land a jab, but Smyth blocks the shot and counters with a cross. Smyth tries to keep the action at long range and lands a firm cross. Smyth sidesteps to the right of his opponent. Findley hits home with a stiff jab. Smyth closes the distance. Smyth pivots from in front of his opponent. Smyth throws a left hook, but his opponent dodges the shot and counters with a right hook. Smyth hits home with a right hook. Smyth pivots to the right of his opponent and digs in a right uppercut to Findley's body. Smyth forces Findley to retreat onto the ropes. Smyth digs in a left uppercut to his opponents liver. Findley attempts to land a jab, but Smyth dodges the shot and counters with a right uppercut. Smyth pivots from in front of his opponent and connects with a cross. At the end of Round 1, lets listen in on the corners...Findley's trainer is telling his fighter he needs to be more active or he's going to get outworked. Findley's trainer is telling his fighter to tighten his defence. Round 1 Statistics Smyth: Jabs Thrown: 9 Jabs Landed: 3 Power Shots Thrown: 24 Power Shots Landed: 15 Head Shots Thrown: 24 Head Shots Landed: 13 Body Shots Thrown: 9 Body Shots Landed: 5 Findley: Jabs Thrown: 8 Jabs Landed: 2 Power Shots Thrown: 11 Power Shots Landed: 3 Head Shots Thrown: 15 Head Shots Landed: 5 Body Shots Thrown: 4 Body Shots Landed: 0 Round 2: Smyth steps inside. Smyth sidesteps to the right of his opponent and lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents head. Smyth sidesteps to the right of his opponent and is on target with a right hook to his opponents body. Smyth switches the action to the outside and lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head. Smyth steps inside and is on target with a left hook. Smyth voluntarily retreats back onto the ropes...he waves his opponent in! Findley steps in throwing power shots but is unable to land cleanly. Smyth gets on the inside and lands a left uppercut to the body, a left hook to the body and a left hook to the head. Findley tries to land a jab, but Smyth sidesteps and counters with a right uppercut to Findley's body. Findley sidesteps to the left of his opponent. Smyth tries to land a jab, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a cross. Findley pivots to the side of his opponent. Findley throws a jab, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a firm right hook. Findley attempts to land a jab, but Smyth sidesteps and counters with a sharp cross. Smyth advances into close range. Findley sidesteps to the left of his opponent. Smyth lands two left hooks to his opponents ribs. Smyth gets on the inside and lands a right uppercut to the head followed by two left hook's to the body. Smyth lands a right hook to the head, a right hook to the body and a left hook to the head. Findley hits home with a left uppercut. At the end of Round 2, lets listen in on the corners...Smyth's trainer is passing on some tactical advice. Findley's trainer is advising how he could improve the accuracy of his work. Round 2 Statistics Smyth: Jabs Thrown: 4 Jabs Landed: 0 Power Shots Thrown: 29 Power Shots Landed: 20 Head Shots Thrown: 19 Head Shots Landed: 11 Body Shots Thrown: 14 Body Shots Landed: 9 Findley: Jabs Thrown: 15 Jabs Landed: 1 Power Shots Thrown: 22 Power Shots Landed: 2 Head Shots Thrown: 30 Head Shots Landed: 3 Body Shots Thrown: 7 Body Shots Landed: 0 Round 3: Smyth closes the distance and digs in a left hook to Findley's body. Smyth tries to land a right hook, but Findley sidesteps and counters with a right hook. Findley sidesteps to the left of his opponent. Smyth tries to land a jab, but Findley sidesteps and counters with a cross. Smyth is looking to close the distance. Findley pivots to the right of his opponent. Smyth lands a left hook followed by a right uppercut to his opponents head. Findley attempts to land a jab, but Smyth blocks the shot and counters with a firm left hook. Smyth steps inside and lands a left hook to the body, a right uppercut to the head and a right hook to the body. Smyth steps inside and drives a left hook into his opponents body. Smyth switches the action to the outside. Findley lands a cross. Findley tries to step out of his opponents range and tries to land a jab, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a right uppercut. Findley sidesteps to the left of his opponent. Smyth is on target with a stinging left hook. Smyth lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents head. Findley lands a straight 1 - 2. Smyth is looking to close the distance and lands two right hooks to his opponents ribs. Smyth is looking to close the distance and lands a left hook to the body followed by a right hook to the head. Smyth lands a left uppercut followed by a left hook to his opponents body. Smyth is looking to keep the action on the outside and lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head. Findley drops his guard, and stalks his opponent...he wants his opponent to throw a shot. Smyth attempts to land a left hook, but Findley dodges the shot and counters with a cross. Smyth steps inside and connects with a right hook. Round 3 Statistics Smyth: Jabs Thrown: 5 Jabs Landed: 2 Power Shots Thrown: 32 Power Shots Landed: 20 Head Shots Thrown: 22 Head Shots Landed: 13 Body Shots Thrown: 15 Body Shots Landed: 9 Findley: Jabs Thrown: 8 Jabs Landed: 1 Power Shots Thrown: 22 Power Shots Landed: 5 Head Shots Thrown: 26 Head Shots Landed: 6 Body Shots Thrown: 4 Body Shots Landed: 0 Round 4: Smyth steps inside and drives a left hook into Findley's body. Findley pivots from in front of his opponent and connects with a cross. Findley pivots from in front of his opponent. Smyth connects with a left hook. Smyth wants to work on the inside, but accidentally clashes heads with his opponent! The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as Findley dabs at his face checking for damage. Findley pivots to the left of his opponent. Smyth lands a solid jab. Smyth lands a left uppercut. Smyth gets on the inside and is on target with a right hook to his opponents ribs. Smyth hits home with a right hook. Smyth closes the distance and lands two left hooks to his opponents ribs. Findley feints a right hook, and then is on target with a cross. Findley sidesteps to the right of his opponent and hits home with a left hook. Findley pivots to the right of his opponent. Findley attempts to land a jab, but Smyth blocks the shot and counters with a solid cross. Round 4 Statistics Smyth: Jabs Thrown: 2 Jabs Landed: 1 Power Shots Thrown: 19 Power Shots Landed: 8 Head Shots Thrown: 13 Head Shots Landed: 5 Body Shots Thrown: 8 Body Shots Landed: 4 Findley: Jabs Thrown: 14 Jabs Landed: 0 Power Shots Thrown: 27 Power Shots Landed: 3 Head Shots Thrown: 37 Head Shots Landed: 3 Body Shots Thrown: 4 Body Shots Landed: 0 Round 5: Smyth gets on the inside. Findley pivots to the left of his opponent. Smyth is on target with a left hook to Findley's body. Smyth throws a left hook, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a left hook. Findley pivots from in front of his opponent. Findley drives a stinging jab into his opponents face. Findley tries to land a jab, but Smyth sidesteps and counters with a right uppercut. Smyth lands a right hook to the body followed by a left hook to the head. Findley hits home with a cross. Smyth closes the distance. Findley quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent. Smyth connects with a left hook. Smyth connects with a right hook. Findley quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent. Findley attempts to land an uppercut to the solar plexus, but he strays low! The ref ignores Smyth's complaints and signals for the action to continue. Smyth advances into close range and lands a left hook to the body followed by a right hook to the head. Smyth connects with a firm left hook. Findley pivots from in front of his opponent. Smyth hits home with a right hook. Smyth closes the distance. Findley pivots from in front of his opponent. Smyth is on target with a right hook. Smyth drives a left hook into his opponents body. Smyth is on target with a left hook to his opponents body. Smyth is looking to close the distance. Findley pivots to the right of his opponent. Smyth lands a left hook. Findley attempts to land a left hook, but Smyth dodges the shot and counters with a left uppercut to Findley's ribs. Findley steps to the outside and hits home with an overhand right. Round 5 Statistics Smyth: Jabs Thrown: 5 Jabs Landed: 0 Power Shots Thrown: 27 Power Shots Landed: 15 Head Shots Thrown: 17 Head Shots Landed: 9 Body Shots Thrown: 15 Body Shots Landed: 6 Findley: Jabs Thrown: 12 Jabs Landed: 3 Power Shots Thrown: 25 Power Shots Landed: 3 Head Shots Thrown: 30 Head Shots Landed: 6 Body Shots Thrown: 7 Body Shots Landed: 0 Round 6: Findley hits home with a stinging jab. Smyth advances into close range and is on target with a left hook. Smyth hits home with a cross. Smyth is looking to close the distance and drives a left uppercut into Findley's ribs. Findley pivots to the side of his opponent and is on target with a left hook to Smyth's ribs. Findley pivots to the left of his opponent. Smyth throws a left hook, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a right uppercut. Smyth is on target with a solid right hook. Findley quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent. Findley tries to land a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right uppercut. Findley pivots to the right of his opponent. Smyth lands a left hook to the body followed by a left uppercut to the head. Findley pivots to the left of his opponent. Smyth hits home with a sharp left hook. Smyth is looking to close the distance. Findley is on target with a left uppercut. Smyth lands a left hook to the head followed by a right hook to the body. Smyth advances into close range. Findley sidesteps to the right of his opponent. Smyth lands a right hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents body. Findley quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent. Findley tries to land a cross, but Smyth parries the shot and counters with a right hook. Findley sidesteps to the left of his opponent and connects with a cross. Smyth digs in a right hook to Findley's ribs. Smyth advances into close range. Findley pivots to the right of his opponent. Smyth drives a right hook into Findley's body. Findley sidesteps to the left of his opponent and lands a jab. Smyth closes the distance and drives a right hook into Findley's body. Smyth digs in a left hook to his opponents ribs. Round 6 Statistics Smyth: Jabs Thrown: 6 Jabs Landed: 1 Power Shots Thrown: 27 Power Shots Landed: 17 Head Shots Thrown: 19 Head Shots Landed: 9 Body Shots Thrown: 14 Body Shots Landed: 9 Findley: Jabs Thrown: 7 Jabs Landed: 2 Power Shots Thrown: 20 Power Shots Landed: 4 Head Shots Thrown: 25 Head Shots Landed: 5 Body Shots Thrown: 2 Body Shots Landed: 1 Round 7: Findley hits home with a stinging jab. Smyth advances into close range. Findley sidesteps to the left of his opponent. Smyth is on target with a stinging right hook. Smyth advances into close range. Findley pivots from in front of his opponent. Smyth hits home with a right hook. Smyth is on target with a cross. Smyth lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents head. Findley pivots to the side of his opponent and hits home with a right hook. Smyth is on target with a sharp jab. Findley pivots to the left of his opponent and lands a jab. Smyth advances into close range. Findley pivots to the side of his opponent. Smyth lands two left hooks to his opponents ribs. Findley lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head. Smyth lands a stinging right hook. Round 7 Statistics Smyth: Jabs Thrown: 5 Jabs Landed: 1 Power Shots Thrown: 19 Power Shots Landed: 8 Head Shots Thrown: 15 Head Shots Landed: 7 Body Shots Thrown: 9 Body Shots Landed: 2 Findley: Jabs Thrown: 8 Jabs Landed: 3 Power Shots Thrown: 18 Power Shots Landed: 2 Head Shots Thrown: 26 Head Shots Landed: 5 Body Shots Thrown: 0 Body Shots Landed: 0 Round 8: Findley sidesteps to the left of his opponent. Smyth lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents head. Smyth is looking to close the distance and lands a firm right hook. Smyth lands a left hook to the body followed by a right uppercut to the head. Findley sidesteps to the right of his opponent. Findley tries to land a right hook, but Smyth blocks the shot and counters with a right hook. Smyth lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head. Smyth gets on the inside and drives a right hook into Findley's body. Smyth is on target with a left uppercut to his opponents liver. Smyth gets on the inside and is on target with a left hook. Findley is looking to keep his distance and finds the target with a jab. Findley pivots to the right of his opponent. Smyth lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head. Smyth digs in a left hook to Findley's body. Findley is keeping his hands low...it looks like he wants his opponent to throw first. Smyth throws a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right uppercut. Smyth advances into close range and is on target with a right hook to Findley's body. Smyth drives a left uppercut into his opponents body. Smyth advances into close range. Findley pivots to the left of his opponent. Findley throws a left hook, but Smyth clinches his opponent. As they grapple, Smyth pushes his forearm into Findley's face. The referee warns Smyth and breaks the clinch. Round 8 Statistics Smyth: Jabs Thrown: 3 Jabs Landed: 0 Power Shots Thrown: 24 Power Shots Landed: 16 Head Shots Thrown: 17 Head Shots Landed: 8 Body Shots Thrown: 10 Body Shots Landed: 8 Findley: Jabs Thrown: 16 Jabs Landed: 1 Power Shots Thrown: 18 Power Shots Landed: 1 Head Shots Thrown: 31 Head Shots Landed: 2 Body Shots Thrown: 3 Body Shots Landed: 0 Round 9: Smyth steps inside. Findley pivots from in front of his opponent. Smyth is on target with a left hook to Findley's ribs. Smyth lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents head. Smyth lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head. Findley quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent. Smyth lands a left uppercut to the head followed by a left hook to the body. Smyth steps inside and connects with a solid left hook. Smyth steps inside. Findley sidesteps to the right of his opponent. Smyth lands a left hook to the head followed by a right hook to the body. Smyth clinches his opponent. Smyth tries to make the space to throw a hook, but hits Findley behind the head. Findley pivots to the right of his opponent. Findley tries to land a jab, but Smyth slips the shot and counters with a left uppercut. Smyth lands a left hook. Smyth closes the distance. Findley pivots from in front of his opponent. Smyth drives a left hook into Findley's body. Smyth lands a left hook to the head followed by a right hook to the body. Smyth is looking to close the distance and drives a left hook into his opponents body. Smyth gets on the inside. Findley sidesteps to the left of his opponent. Findley throws a right uppercut, but Smyth holds on to his opponent. Smyth leans on his opponent using all his weight. The ref breaks the clinch and signals for the action to continue. Findley throws a left uppercut, but Smyth ties up his opponent. Findley throws a hook within the clinch but hits his opponent behind the head. Round 9 Statistics Smyth: Jabs Thrown: 2 Jabs Landed: 0 Power Shots Thrown: 24 Power Shots Landed: 16 Head Shots Thrown: 17 Head Shots Landed: 9 Body Shots Thrown: 9 Body Shots Landed: 7 Findley: Jabs Thrown: 6 Jabs Landed: 0 Power Shots Thrown: 25 Power Shots Landed: 0 Head Shots Thrown: 30 Head Shots Landed: 0 Body Shots Thrown: 1 Body Shots Landed: 0 Round 10: Smyth closes the distance. Findley pivots to the side of his opponent. Smyth lands a left hook to the body followed by a right hook to the head. Smyth closes the distance and lands a right hook to the body followed by a left hook to the head. Smyth advances into close range and lands a right hook to the head, a right hook to the body and a left uppercut to the body. Findley feints a left hook, and then throws a cross, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a left hook. Findley hits the target with a sharp jab. Smyth is looking to close the distance. Findley sidesteps to the right of his opponent. Smyth is on target with a left hook. Findley pivots to the side of his opponent. Smyth lands a right hook to the body followed by a left hook to the head. Smyth closes the distance and lands a left uppercut followed by a left hook to his opponents head. Findley drops his hands, and waves his opponent in. Smyth lands a stinging cross. Smyth steps inside. Findley quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent. Smyth lands a right uppercut. Findley throws a jab, but his opponent dodges the shot and counters with a cross. Smyth advances into close range. Findley pivots from in front of his opponent. Smyth digs in a right hook to Findley's body. Findley steps to the outside and is on target with an overhand left. Smyth hits home with a solid right hook. Round 10 Statistics Smyth: Jabs Thrown: 3 Jabs Landed: 0 Power Shots Thrown: 29 Power Shots Landed: 18 Head Shots Thrown: 21 Head Shots Landed: 12 Body Shots Thrown: 11 Body Shots Landed: 6 Findley: Jabs Thrown: 12 Jabs Landed: 1 Power Shots Thrown: 21 Power Shots Landed: 1 Head Shots Thrown: 30 Head Shots Landed: 2 Body Shots Thrown: 3 Body Shots Landed: 0 Round 11: Smyth is looking to close the distance and connects with a left hook. Smyth advances into close range and is on target with a left hook. Smyth advances into close range and is on target with a right hook to his opponents body. Smyth hits home with a left hook. As Findley tries to work on the inside, the fighters heads come together! The ref acknowledges the accidental headclash but allows the action to continue. Smyth has been damaged by the clash of heads. That has caused minor swelling around the right eye. Smyth connects with a left uppercut. Smyth lands a right hook to the head followed by a left hook to the body. Smyth steps inside and lands a right hook to the head followed by a left uppercut to the body. Findley pivots to the right of his opponent. Smyth is on target with a jab. Smyth is on target with a right hook to his opponents body. Smyth steps inside and digs in a right hook to his opponents ribs. Smyth throws a right hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a right hook. At the end of Round 11, lets listen in on the corners...Findley's trainer is telling his fighter he needs a knockout to win! Round 11 Statistics Smyth: Jabs Thrown: 5 Jabs Landed: 1 Power Shots Thrown: 19 Power Shots Landed: 11 Head Shots Thrown: 17 Head Shots Landed: 7 Body Shots Thrown: 7 Body Shots Landed: 5 Findley: Jabs Thrown: 11 Jabs Landed: 0 Power Shots Thrown: 16 Power Shots Landed: 1 Head Shots Thrown: 25 Head Shots Landed: 1 Body Shots Thrown: 2 Body Shots Landed: 0 Round 12: Findley steps to the outside. Findley lowers his guard, attempting to draw a lead. Smyth is on target with a cross. Findley is on target with a right hook. Smyth lands a left uppercut to the body followed by a left hook to the head. Smyth hits home with a solid cross. Smyth is looking to close the distance. Findley pivots to the right of his opponent. Smyth lands a firm left hook. Findley pivots to the right of his opponent and lands a left hook. Smyth lands a straight 1 - 2. Findley quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent. Smyth hits home with a left uppercut. Smyth holds on to his opponent. Smyth leans on his opponent trying to wear him down. The ref breaks Smyth's hold and signals for the fight to continue. Smyth hits home with a sharp left hook. Smyth lands a right hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents body. Smyth drives a left hook into his opponents ribs. Findley is on target with a right hook. Smyth lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents body. Smyth clinches his opponent. Smyth is leaning on his opponent in the clinch. Smyth tries to make the space to throw a hook, but hits Findley behind the head. Round 12 Statistics Smyth: Jabs Thrown: 2 Jabs Landed: 1 Power Shots Thrown: 21 Power Shots Landed: 13 Head Shots Thrown: 11 Head Shots Landed: 8 Body Shots Thrown: 12 Body Shots Landed: 6 Findley: Jabs Thrown: 2 Jabs Landed: 0 Power Shots Thrown: 18 Power Shots Landed: 3 Head Shots Thrown: 19 Head Shots Landed: 3 Body Shots Thrown: 1 Body Shots Landed: 0 Round 1 Scores: 10 - 9 10 - 9 10 - 9 Round 2 Scores: 10 - 9 10 - 9 10 - 9 Round 3 Scores: 10 - 9 10 - 9 10 - 9 Round 4 Scores: 10 - 9 10 - 9 10 - 9 Round 5 Scores: 10 - 9 10 - 9 10 - 9 Round 6 Scores: 10 - 9 10 - 9 10 - 9 Round 7 Scores: 10 - 9 10 - 9 10 - 10 Round 8 Scores: 10 - 9 10 - 9 10 - 9 Round 9 Scores: 10 - 9 10 - 9 10 - 9 Round 10 Scores: 10 - 9 10 - 9 10 - 9 Round 11 Scores: 10 - 9 10 - 9 10 - 9 Round 12 Scores: 10 - 9 10 - 9 10 - 9 Final Scorecards: 120 - 108 120 - 108 120 - 109 The winner, by Unanimous Decision, from London, UK.... Leon Smyth Fight Statistics Smyth: Total Punches Thrown: 345 Total Punches Landed: 187 Total Head Shots Thrown: 212 Total Head Shots Landed: 111 Total Body Shots Thrown: 133 Total Body Shots Landed: 76 Total Power Shots Thrown: 294 Total Power Shots Landed: 177 Total Jabs Thrown: 51 Total Jabs Landed: 10 Findley: Total Punches Thrown: 362 Total Punches Landed: 42 Total Head Shots Thrown: 324 Total Head Shots Landed: 41 Total Body Shots Thrown: 38 Total Body Shots Landed: 1 Total Power Shots Thrown: 243 Total Power Shots Landed: 28 Total Jabs Thrown: 119 Total Jabs Landed: 14