In a back-and-forth title showdown, Detroit's Tony Harrison (28-2, 21 KOs) pulled off the upset to win a narrow unanimous decision over Jermell Charlo (31-1, 15 KOs) and capture the WBC Super Welterweight Championship.
Harrison was effective with his jab as he attempted to keep the power-punching Charlo at bay. Harrison landed his biggest punch of the fight in round five when a straight left appeared to temporarily stun Charlo.
Charlo was able to land several effective power punches throughout the 12 rounds, including an overhand right late in round five that wobbled Harrison. Round nine saw both men land significant shots, which lead to an exchange where Charlo urged Harrison to keep coming forward.
Harrison was caught off balance in round 11 and again in round 12 by Charlo power punches, but was able to use his movement and hold at key times to survive both rounds. After 12 rounds of action the judges preferred Harrison's jab, movement and counters to the forward-charging power punches of Charlo.
All three judges scored the fight for Harrison, by scores of 116-112 and 115-113 twice. Per CompuBox, Harrison connected on 34 percent of his punches throughout the fight to Charlo's 29 percent clip, while Charlo out landed Harrison 160 to 128, plus a 108 to 71 advantage in power punches landed.
After the fight, Harrison indicated he would be willing to give Charlo a rematch while Charlo immediately stated his intention to get his belt back.
Tony Harrison vs. Jermell Charlo Official Scorecards - Photo
Comments
CatrOSun Dec 23, 2018, 6:40 PM UTC
I scored it 115 - 113 I tried to give charlo rounds but it was hard and the rounds were close. His only gripe which has always been a traditional bias by the judges is he didn’t really take the belt from the champ! But he won on the score cards..
DuckAdonisSun Dec 23, 2018, 5:56 PM UTC
Here are the facts
Round 1- all 3 judges scored it 10-9 for Charlo
Round 2- all 3 judges scored it 10-9 for Harrison
Round 3- two judges scored it for Charlo and 1 for Harrison
Round 4- all 3 judges scored it for Harrison
Round 5- two judges scored it for Charlo, 1 for Harrison
Round 6- all 3 judges scored it for Harrison
Round 7- all 3 judges scored it for Harrison
Round 8- all 3 judges scored it for Charlo
Round 9- all 3 judges scored it for Harrison
Round 10- all 3 judges scored it for Harrison
Round 11- two judges scored it for Harrison, 1 scored it for charlo
Round 12- all 3 judges scored it for Charlo
So according to the judges Harrison clearly won rounds 2,4,6,7,9,10
And Charlo clearly won rounds 1,8,12
The judges were split on rounds 3,5,11
If u give one of the split rounds to Harrison you have it 115-113 for Harrison and if you give him 2 of the split rounds you have him winning 116-112. The rounds that they gave Harrison didn't look shady to me as I had Harrison winning rounds 4,7,9,10. Might have to go and rewatch rounds 2 and 6 as well as the split rounds
7not8Sun Dec 23, 2018, 5:40 PM UTC
Harrison won a lot of the early rounds mostly because of his beautiful jab, movement, & his ability to make Jermell miss. Jermell was looking for the one big shot the entire fight while telegraphing his right hand all night. The commentators was the worst I've every seen! Lennox Lewis needs to be fire! They were giving the twins credit for missing. Korobov beat Jermall but no one is talking about that! One judge barely gave Korobov one round and he kept Jermall at bay most of the fight with his straight right and counter punching. PBC judging and commentators are the worst in boxing.
I agree with everything you posted but think that you meant that Korobov kept Charlo at bay with his straight left not his straight right.
TreJacSun Dec 23, 2018, 10:39 AM UTC
Harrison won a lot of the early rounds mostly because of his beautiful jab, movement, & his ability to make Jermell miss. Jermell was looking for the one big shot the entire fight while telegraphing his right hand all night. The commentators was the worst I've every seen! Lennox Lewis needs to be fire! They were giving the twins credit for missing. Korobov beat Jermall but no one is talking about that! One judge barely gave Korobov one round and he kept Jermall at bay most of the fight with his straight right and counter punching. PBC judging and commentators are the worst in boxing.
robbyheartbabySun Dec 23, 2018, 8:31 AM UTC
Why is more not being reported on the robbery against Korobov?