Originally posted by Simguy on Sunday, 07-Nov-1999 16:04:56

Before: shocking mismatch manages to get the go ahead—Portman no where near close to being ready to box Shania although you won’t hear that from Natalie. Portman in snug red dance pants flared at the bottom, black push up; Shania in black push up, tiger striped dance pants.

During R1: Shania showing relaxed Tapia like form, bouncing in and out on Natalie, beating the youngster to the punch with combinations, but also countering viciously whenever Portman lets a punch go. Natalie clearly outclassed and not looking confident at the bell.

R2: Shania going to the youngster’s body with rapid fire left hooks, then stepping out to circle an survey, Portman with trembling lips, gloves low to slip, straighten to catch Natalie with a teeth clenching right uppercut that sends Portman’s mouth piece 3 feet straight into the air. Moment of shock as Portman soaks up the punch and falls in to clinch Shania, then slides to the canvas as twain shucks her. Twain catwalking away with a smile as Portman lies on her face in very bad shape, several anxious moments as attendants flood the ring, and Portman carried from the scene by her handlers.

After: Expected results, Portman just too slow, too inexperienced, too weak to compete. Twain did her part in looking as dominant as she should have, never gave Natalie a chance to gain confidence and makes things interesting.

Reposted by Archer 8/4/09.