Moments ago at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, jr. welterweight contender Thomas Dulorme scored a split decision victory over fellow jr. welterweight contender Hank Lundy. The fight was close, with Dulorme taking the early lead in the first half of the fight thanks to a knockdown in the first round, but Lundy came on strong in the second half of the fight. In the end, however, the judges scored it 96-93 (Lundy), 96-93 (Dulorme), 97-92 (Dulorme) in favor of Thomas Dulorme.
ROUND 1
Lundy comes out firing his jab. Dulorme lands a nice, quick jab. Left hook lands for Dulorme. Jab to the body gets in for Dulorme. Lundy lands a jab. HARD left hook to the body lands for Dulorme. Lundy jabs upstairs. Dulorme knocks him back with a jab. They trade some shots on the inside. HUGE overhand right lands for Dulorme and Lundy is down. He takes the count. Both fighters trade shots to end the round. Round to Dulorme.
Dulorme 10 Lundy 8
ROUND 2
They trade jabs. Again. Lundy lands a right upstairs. Another overhand right lands for Lundy. Dulorme jabs to the body. Lundy switches to southpaw. Right hand lands for Dulorme. Left lands for Dulorme. HARD right lands for Dulorme. They trade on the inside. Dulrome lands a nice right. Lundy answers with one of his own. Hard 1-2 to the body lands for Dulorme. Nice right to the body lands for Dulorme. Round to Dulorme.
Dulorme 20 Lundy 17
ROUND 3
They trade big shots in the center of the ring. Lundy lands a left hook to the body. Dulorme fires a right to the body. Lundy lands some shots on the inside. Right hand lands for Lundy. Nice uppercuts land for Dulorme. Lundy bulls forward and lands some hooks. They trade in the center again. Lundy trying to get inside more as he backs Dulorme up. Left hook lands for Lundy. Better round for Lundy.
Dulorme 29 Lundy 27
ROUND 4
They trade jabs. Lundy lands a hook to the body and a right upstairs. Dulorme digs two rights to the body. Lundy answers with a left to the body. Overhand right lands for Lundy. They trade shots in the center. Lundy walking Dulorme down. Nice left lands for Lundy. Dulorme lands a right. Jab lands for Dulorme. Lundy lands a jab. They trade to the body. Left lands for Lundy. Solid right lands for Dulorme. Left lands for Dulorme. They trade jabs. Close round, but I give it to Dulorme for landing the bigger shots.
Dulorme 39 Lundy 36
ROUND 5
Jab lands for Lundy. They trade jabs. HARD 1-2 lands for Dulorme. Lundy wings him with a left. Dulorme backs him up and lands a nice right. They trade jabs. Nice combination lands for Lundy, but he eats a right from Dulorme. Right hand lands for Dulorme. Nice left to the body lands for Dulorme. Lundy shakes his head as if it didn't bother him. Right hook lands for Dulorme. Round for Dulorme.
Dulorme 49 Lundy 45
ROUND 6
Nice 1-2 lands for Lundy. Dulorme lands a couple jabs. Lundy jumps on him in the corner and lands a series of shots. Dulorme ties him up. Lundy lands three punches along the ropes. They trade shots. Dulorme digs to the body. They trade jabs. Left hook lands for Lundy. Dulorme ties him up. Lundy lands a 1-2. Overhand right lands for Lundy. Dulorme holds on. Dulorme fires to the body. Lundy walks him down and gets inside. Short right hook lands for Dulorme. Uppercut lands for Dulorme. They trade on the inside. Right and a left hook at the bell lands for Lundy. Good round. Round to Lundy.
Dulorme 58 Lundy 55
ROUND 7
Lundy walking Dulorme down. Lundy lands a right and Dulorme ties up. Dulorme lands a couple of jabs. Jab lands for Lundy. Lundy digs to the body. Right hand from Lundy grazes Dulorme. Dulorme on his bike right now. Uppercut lands for Lundy. Lundy continues to walk down Dulorme. Right hook lands for Lundy. Left hand lands for Lundy. 1-2 lands for Lundy. Dulorme ties up. Another 1-2 lands for Lundy. Nice left hook lands for Lundy. Dulorme jabs and circles away. Another left lands for Lundy. Round to Lundy.
Dulorme 67 Lundy 65
ROUND 8
Lundy barking at Dulorme now. Lundy backs him to the ropes. Overhand right from Dulorme is partially blocked. Lundy headhunting a bit. They trade jabs. Lundy loading up on a big swing, but misses. Now Lundy lands a right. Dulorme ties him up. Nice right lands for Dulorme. They trade jabs. Lundy lands a jab. Round to Dulorme.
Dulorme 77 Lundy 74
ROUND 9
They trade jabs. Lundy tries to work him along the ropes, but Dulorme ties up. Uppercut lands for Lundy. Jab lands for Dulorme. Lundy lands a jab and lands a 1-2 to the body. Nice 1-2 lands for Lundy. They trade jabs. Lundy tries to work him inside, but Dulorme ties him up. Left hook lands for Lundy. Round to Lundy.
Dulorme 86 Lundy 84
ROUND 10
Jab lands for Lundy. Lundy lands a left hook to the body and a right upstairs. Lundy works him on the inside. Left lands for Lundy. Another left hook lands for Lundy. Lundy works the body. Left hook lands upstairs for Lundy. Dulorme not firing back. Lundy works him against the ropes. Left hook lands again for Lundy. Nice right lands for Dulorme. Lundy eats it and jumps back on him. 1-2 lands for Lundy. Dulorme on the retreat. Right and a left lands for Lundy. Lundy walking right to him with his hands down. Left lands for Lundy. Dulorme lands a right to the body. Round to Lundy.
Dulorme 95 Lundy 94
Official judges scorecards: 96-93 (Lundy), 96-93 (Dulorme), 97-92 (Dulorme)
THE WINNER BY SPLIT DECISION...THOMAS DULORME
COMPUBOX NUMBERS
Dulorme total punches: 152/447
Lundy total punches: 151/451
Dulorme power punches: 81/194
Lundy power punches: 110/265
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