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Round 12Both fighters reluctantly touched gloves to start the final round. De La Hoya got his feet tangled and stumbled at 30 seconds, bringing a roar from the crowd. Trinidad did not take advantage as the crowd shouted "Tito, Tito."Trinidad got in two good right hands, then another at 1 minute. Action slowed. De La Hoya was doing little punching, but then landed two stiff jabs. De La Hoya got in a short right to the head, then another. De La Hoya got in two more jabs. Trinidad got in a right hand and De La Hoya went backward with 50 seconds left. De La Hoya appeared to be out of gas, but stayed out of danger. De La Hoya got in two punches to the head, then they exchanged punches. Trinidad's Round.
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