JOHNNY NEWTON VS MICHAEL SINCLAIR TRILOGY

Round 2: Johnny Newton (33-0) scores a Knockdown on Michael Sinclair (9-0)

On August 11th, 1987, the Madison Square Garden Arena in New York City hosted what was then the highest-paid boxing match of all time between heavyweight champion Johnny Newton (33-0) and challenger Michael Sinclair (9-0). The hype leading up to the fight was unreal, with the sold-out arena buzzing with anticipation.

## Fight Night

The fight was for the heavyweight championship of the world and was scheduled for 12 rounds.

### Round One

The first round saw Michael coming out aggressive and winning the round.

### Round Two

In the second round, Johnny scored a knockdown but Sinclair slowly got up, determined to continue the fight.

### Round 6

In round six, Sinclair landed a devastating right hook that caused Johnny to stumble and fall, but he managed to get up at the count of nine.

### Round 10

Round ten saw both fighters scoring knockdowns on each other, with Johnny landing a right hook and Sinclair an uppercut. Sinclair also had two points deducted.

### Round 12

The fight ended in round 12, with the judges scoring the rounds as follows: Michael won rounds one, three, four, six, nine, and eleven, while Johnny won rounds two, five, seven, eight, ten, and twelve.

### After the Fight

Johnny emerged as the winner, but Michael demanded a rematch, claiming that if he had not received those two point deductions, he would have won the fight.

### Post Fight

At the post-fight press conference, Johnny and his team expressed their satisfaction with the result, with Johnny thanking his fans for their unwavering support. Michael and his team, on the other hand, were disappointed with the loss and vowed to come back stronger in the rematch.

Both coaches praised their fighters for their performances, with Johnny's coach stating that he was proud of his fighter for his resilience in getting up after being knocked down, while Michael's coach stated that his fighter had shown tremendous heart and determination throughout the fight.

The rematch between Johnny and Michael would go down in history as one of the greatest boxing matches of all time, with both fighters leaving everything in the ring.

### Results

Michael Sinclair knocked out Johnny Newton in Round 6

## Fight 2

On December 20th, 1989, the highly anticipated rematch between Johnny Newton (35-0) and Michael Sinclair (13-1) took place at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. The Heavyweight Championship was on the line, and the sold-out arena was buzzing with excitement. Celebrities were in attendance, and fans were eager to see the outcome of this much-awaited bout.

The fight was scheduled for 15 rounds.

### Round One

In round one, Johnny knocked down Michael with a powerful left hook, earning him the round. The judges scored it 10-8 in favor of Johnny.

### Round 2

Round two was similar, with Johnny dominating Michael, and the judges scored it 10-9 in Johnny's favor.

### Round 3

In round three, Johnny knocked down Michael again, this time with a left hook. The judges scored it 10-8 in Johnny's favor.

### Round 4

Michael managed to win round four, with the judges scoring it 10-9 in his favor.

### Round 5

Round five saw Johnny knock down Michael twice with a right uppercut and right hook, and the judges scored it 10-7.

### Round 6

However, in a shocking turn of events, Michael found an opening in round six and knocked out Johnny with a right hook, ending the fight immediately.

### Post Fight

In the post-fight conference, Michael was ecstatic with his win, calling it the greatest moment of his career. He thanked his team and his fans and expressed his desire to take on all comers as he defended his Heavyweight Championship.

> Reporter 1: Johnny, tough loss tonight. Can you walk us through what happened in there?
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> Johnny: Yeah, I got caught with a good shot. That's boxing for you. It was a great fight, Michael is a tough competitor.
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> Reporter 2: Michael, congratulations on the win. How does it feel to be the new heavyweight champion of the world?
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> Michael: It feels great. I knew I had to come out strong tonight and I did. I trained hard for this and I'm happy it paid off.
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> Reporter 3: Michael, there's been a lot of talk about a possible third fight. Are you interested in a rematch with Johnny?
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> Michael: Absolutely. I know Johnny is a great fighter and I'd be happy to step into the ring with him again.
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> Reporter 4: Johnny, you've mentioned wanting a rematch with Michael. Is that something you're still interested in?
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> Johnny: Of course. I don't feel like I was able to show what I'm really capable of in there tonight. I know I can beat him and I want another chance to prove it.
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> Reporter 5: To both coaches, what did you think of your fighter's performance tonight?
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> Johnny's coach: Obviously we're disappointed with the result. But Johnny fought hard and we'll be back stronger.
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> Michael's coach: I'm extremely proud of Michael. He executed our game plan perfectly and got the job done. We'll start preparing for the rematch right away.
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### The Rematch

Johnny, on the other hand, was devastated but remained determined to redeem himself. He requested a rematch just seven days later to end the trilogy between the two fighters. Both coaches expressed admiration for their fighters and vowed to work harder to prepare them for future fights.

## NEWTON VS SINCLAIR III: "Unfinished Business"

### Results

Johnny Newton wins by Knockout in Round 12

## Fight 3

On October 8th, 1995, in the iconic MGM Grand arena in Las Vegas, the much-awaited boxing match between Michael Sinclair (38-9) and Johnny Newton (47-1) was about to begin. The fight, scheduled for 12 rounds, was the talk of the town, and the arena was packed with fans eager to witness the final showdown between these two legends.

### Round 1

As the bell rang, Michael Sinclair came out strong, throwing jabs and hooks at Johnny Newton, but Johnny managed to dodge them all. In round one, Johnny counterattacked with a left hook, and Michael stumbled, giving Johnny the edge. The judges scored the round 10-9 in favor of Johnny.

### Round 2

In round two, Johnny came out with more confidence, taking control of the ring and landing punches at Michael, who tried to counter but was outmatched. The judges scored the round 10-9 in favor of Johnny.

### Round 3

In round three, Johnny continued his winning streak, landing a hard punch on Michael's jaw that almost sent him to the ground. Michael managed to stay on his feet but was visibly shaken. The judges scored the round 10-9 in favor of Johnny.

### Round 4

In round four, Michael finally found his footing and started landing punches on Johnny, making the round more even. The judges scored the round 10-9 in favor of Michael.

### Round 5

In round five, Johnny took back control, landing two powerful hooks that sent Michael down to the canvas. The judges scored the round 10-8 in favor of Johnny.

### Round 6

In round six, Michael was determined to turn the fight around, throwing punches at Johnny with all his might, but Johnny's defense was too strong, and he managed to avoid most of the punches. The judges scored the round 10-9 in favor of Johnny.

### Round 7

In round seven, Johnny landed a right cross that sent Michael reeling back, and then followed up with a flurry of punches. The judges scored the round 10-9 in favor of Johnny.

### Round 8

In round eight, Michael tried to mount a comeback, but Johnny's quick reflexes and powerful punches kept him at bay. The judges scored the round 10-9 in favor of Johnny.

### Round 9

In round nine, Michael came out swinging, landing some good punches on Johnny, who was forced to retreat. The judges scored the round 10-9 in favor of Michael.

### Round 10

In round ten, both boxers threw punches at each other, and both of them ended up on the canvas after landing simultaneous punches. The judges scored the round 10-9 in favor of Johnny.

### Round 11

In round eleven, Michael landed a devastating body shot on Johnny, who fell to the ground in pain. The crowd gasped as Johnny struggled to get up, but he managed to beat the count. The judges scored the round 10-9 in favor of Michael.

### Round 12

In the twelfth and final round, both fighters gave it their all, knowing that the championship was on the line. Michael came out strong, but Johnny managed to dodge his punches and land a powerful right hook on Michael's jaw, sending him down to the canvas. The referee started the count, and Michael struggled to get up, but he was unable to beat the count, giving Johnny the victory.

### Post Fight

After the match, Johnny praised Michael for his tenacity and fighting spirit, saying that he was a worthy opponent. Johnny, dedicated the win to his family and fans, saying that he wouldn't be where he was without their support. The crowd erupted in applause as Johnny lifted the championship belt, proving once again that he was the heavyweight champion of the world.