Public Fight Report
(Cruiserweight) Kovalev defeated David Yelkov by knockout (KO) in round 9.Match Saturday, April 23, 2016In this corner, standing 6 feet and 5 inches (196 centimeters) tall weighing in at 200 pounds (91 kilograms) is David Yelkov!!
In this corner, standing 5 feet and 5 inches (165 centimeters) tall weighing in at 181 pounds (82 kilograms) is Kovalev !!
The referee for this bout will be Mills Lane.
ROUND 1
Yelkov stays outside and uses his jab.
Kovalev clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Yelkov tries to attack, but Kovalev hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Yelkov pounds Kovalev with a barrage of nice punches to the chest!
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+Yelkov jars Kovalev with a flurry of powerful punches to the ribs. Kovalev grimaces in pain.
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+Kovalev whacks Yelkov with a barrage of loud blows to the eye. Yelkov falls against the ropes!
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Yelkov tries to attack, but Kovalev hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Kovalev wakes up the fans with a barrage of shots to the eye.
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Yelkov tries to attack, but Kovalev hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Yelkov tries to attack, but Kovalev hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Yelkov lashes out with a flurry of strong blows to the stomach.
+Yelkov connects with a flurry of vicious punches to the solar plexus.
-Kovalev launches a volley of shots to the mouth, but flails uselessly.
+Yelkov connects with a barrage of hard punches to the solar plexus!
+Kovalev hits Yelkov with a heavy sweeping right to the chin.
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+Yelkov hits with a left to the stomach!
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BELL
According to the commentator:
David Yelkov landed 41 of 42 punches, and Kovalev landed 17 of 25 punches.
David Yelkov won the round 10-9
David Yelkov is winning the fight 10-9
Yelkov doesn't even want to rest!
Kovalev doesn't want to stop fighting!
ROUND 2
Yelkov stays outside and uses his jab.
Kovalev clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
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+Yelkov lands a jab to the stomach! Kovalev falls against the ropes!
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Yelkov tries to attack, but Kovalev hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Yelkov hits with a barrage of painful punches to the chest.
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+Yelkov thumps Kovalev with a series of furious punches to the chest. Kovalev laughs!
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+Kovalev throws a flurry of punches to the stomach.
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Yelkov tries to attack, but Kovalev hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Yelkov stuns Kovalev with a cross to the solar plexus.
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Yelkov tries to attack, but Kovalev hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Yelkov tries to attack, but Kovalev hangs on until the referee separates them.
Yelkov tries to attack, but Kovalev hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Yelkov hits with a sweeping right to the ribs. Kovalev doesn't notice.
-Kovalev fires a series of blows to the ribs, but misses.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
David Yelkov landed 33 of 43 punches, and Kovalev landed 9 of 15 punches.
David Yelkov won the round 10-9
David Yelkov is winning the fight 20-18
Yelkov doesn't even want to rest!
Kovalev doesn't even want to rest!
ROUND 3
Yelkov stays outside and uses his jab.
Kovalev clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
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+Yelkov grazes Kovalev with a flurry of hard punches to the stomach!!
+Kovalev annoys Yelkov with a flurry of shots to the solar plexus.
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Yelkov tries to attack, but Kovalev hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Yelkov scores with a pair of punches to the solar plexus.
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+Yelkov hurts Kovalev with a pair of punches to the solar plexus.
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+Yelkov hammers Kovalev with a vicious jab to the ribs. Kovalev falls against the ropes!
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Yelkov tries to attack, but Kovalev hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Yelkov tries to attack, but Kovalev hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Yelkov lashes out with a pair of right punches to the stomach, but misses completely.
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-Kovalev charges with a pair of blows to the chest, but Yelkov blocks.
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Yelkov tries to attack, but Kovalev hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Yelkov staggers Kovalev with a stiff jab to the chest!!
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+Yelkov attacks with a solid straight right to the solar plexus.
BELL
According to the commentator:
David Yelkov landed 34 of 42 punches, and Kovalev landed 9 of 16 punches.
David Yelkov won the round 10-9
David Yelkov is winning the fight 30-27
Yelkov remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
Kovalev doesn't even want to rest!
ROUND 4
Yelkov stays outside and uses his jab.
Kovalev clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
+Yelkov hits with a barrage of blows to the ribs!
Yelkov tries to attack, but Kovalev hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Kovalev pokes Yelkov with a volley of off balance punches to the ribs.
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Yelkov tries to attack, but Kovalev hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Yelkov tries to attack, but Kovalev hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Yelkov throws a volley of punches to the stomach, but Kovalev narrowly avoids it
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+Yelkov strikes with a flurry of shots to the chest.
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Yelkov tries to attack, but Kovalev hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Kovalev hits with a barrage of strong shots to the chest.
+Yelkov fires a volley of off balance punches to the stomach!
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+Yelkov tags Kovalev with a barrage of stiff punches to the ribs.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
David Yelkov landed 31 of 39 punches, and Kovalev landed 12 of 15 punches.
David Yelkov won the round 10-9
David Yelkov is winning the fight 40-36
Yelkov grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.
Kovalev remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
ROUND 5
Yelkov stays outside and uses his jab.
Kovalev clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
+Yelkov tattoos Kovalev with a flurry of punches to the ribs. Kovalev gets mad!
+Yelkov attacks with a barrage of quick punches to the stomach. Kovalev falls against the ropes!
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-Yelkov fires a series of left punches to the ribs, but Kovalev ties him up.
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Yelkov tries to attack, but Kovalev hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Kovalev launches a flurry of punches to the solar plexus, but Yelkov ducks just in time.
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Yelkov tries to attack, but Kovalev hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Yelkov attacks with a barrage of blows to the chest.
+Yelkov attacks with a quick jab to the chest!! Kovalev doesn't seem bothered.
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-Kovalev tries a cross to the chest, but Yelkov steps aside and laughs.
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+Kovalev annoys Yelkov with a barrage of mean punches to the ribs.
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Yelkov tries to attack, but Kovalev hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Yelkov pops Kovalev with a pair of punches to the stomach. Kovalev beats a hasty retreat.
+Yelkov rocks Kovalev with a flurry of punches to the stomach!
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Yelkov tries to attack, but Kovalev hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Yelkov pummels Kovalev with a volley of heavy punches to the solar plexus.
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+Kovalev lashes out with a volley of blows to the stomach. Yelkov hangs on until the referee breaks them up.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
David Yelkov landed 28 of 37 punches, and Kovalev landed 14 of 23 punches.
David Yelkov won the round 10-9
David Yelkov is winning the fight 50-45
Yelkov is obviously tired.
Kovalev remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
ROUND 6
Yelkov stays outside and uses his jab.
Kovalev clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
+Kovalev pummels Yelkov with a flurry of blows to the solar plexus.
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Yelkov tries to attack, but Kovalev hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Kovalev tries a flurry of punches to the solar plexus, but comes up empty.
Yelkov tries to attack, but Kovalev hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Yelkov smacks Kovalev with a volley of solid punches to the ribs!
Yelkov tries to attack, but Kovalev hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Yelkov throws a left sweeping right to the ribs, but misses completely.
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+Kovalev shakes Yelkov with a volley of blows to the ribs.
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+Yelkov wakes up the fans with a series of nice punches to the stomach. Kovalev sneers "My little sister can hit harder than you!"
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+Yelkov hits with a flurry of glancing punches to the stomach. Kovalev grimaces in pain.
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+Kovalev lands a heavy straight right to the stomach.
+Yelkov wallops Kovalev with a hook to the ribs. Kovalev shakes his head to clear it.
+ The fighters swap punches to the eye.
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Yelkov tries to attack, but Kovalev hangs on until the referee separates them.
Yelkov tries to attack, but Kovalev hangs on until the referee separates them.
Yelkov tries to attack, but Kovalev hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Yelkov tosses a barrage of punches to the solar plexus. Kovalev sneers "My grandmother can hit harder than that!"
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BELL
According to the commentator:
David Yelkov landed 34 of 49 punches, and Kovalev landed 18 of 23 punches.
David Yelkov won the round 10-9
David Yelkov is winning the fight 60-54
Yelkov is slowing down.
Kovalev remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
ROUND 7
Yelkov stays outside and uses his jab.
Kovalev clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Yelkov tries to attack, but Kovalev hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Yelkov tries to attack, but Kovalev hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Yelkov tries to attack, but Kovalev hangs on until the referee separates them.
Yelkov tries to attack, but Kovalev hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Kovalev rocks Yelkov with a volley of punches to the solar plexus.
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Yelkov tries to attack, but Kovalev hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Kovalev tries a series of punches to the chest, but Yelkov escapes.
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+Kovalev clocks Yelkov with a flurry of light blows to the solar plexus.
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+Yelkov annoys Kovalev with a flurry of punches to the ribs. Kovalev ignores it.
+Yelkov wallops Kovalev with a series of painful punches to the chest. Kovalev shakes his head to clear it.
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+Kovalev hammers Yelkov with a barrage of nice punches to the stomach.
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Yelkov tries to attack, but Kovalev hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Yelkov pounds Kovalev with a volley of stiff punches to the chest. Kovalev backpedals to his own corner.
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+Yelkov wakes up the fans with a hook to the ribs.
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-Yelkov throws a pair of punches to the stomach, but Kovalev hides behind his gloves.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
David Yelkov landed 34 of 48 punches, and Kovalev landed 17 of 26 punches.
Kovalev won the round 10-9
David Yelkov is winning the fight 69-64
Yelkov is slowing down.
Kovalev remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
ROUND 8
Yelkov stays outside and uses his jab.
Kovalev clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
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+Kovalev fires a barrage of powerful blows to the ribs.
+Kovalev attacks with a volley of mean shots to the chest.
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+Yelkov hits with a sweeping right to the ribs.
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+Yelkov suprises Kovalev with a flurry of punches to the stomach.
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+Yelkov catches Kovalev with a flurry of heavy punches to the ribs.
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+Yelkov punches Kovalev with a flurry of punches to the ribs.
+Yelkov strikes with a left to the stomach.
Yelkov tries to attack, but Kovalev hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Kovalev tries a pair of right shots to the solar plexus, but comes up empty.
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+Yelkov jars Kovalev with a pair of powerful punches to the stomach.
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Yelkov tries to attack, but Kovalev hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Yelkov tries to attack, but Kovalev hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Yelkov tries to attack, but Kovalev hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Kovalev grazes Yelkov with a flurry of punches to the stomach.
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Yelkov tries to attack, but Kovalev hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Yelkov probes with a pair of left punches to the stomach, but misses.
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Yelkov tries to attack, but Kovalev hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Yelkov fires a sweeping right to the ribs, but Kovalev escapes.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
David Yelkov landed 28 of 47 punches, and Kovalev landed 18 of 24 punches.
Kovalev won the round 10-9
David Yelkov is winning the fight 78-74
Yelkov looks exhausted.
Kovalev remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
ROUND 9
Yelkov stays outside and uses his jab.
Kovalev fights inside. (inside)
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+Yelkov wallops Kovalev with a series of nice punches to the ribs.
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+Kovalev throws a volley of blows to the temple. Yelkov is hurt!
Kovalev lands a sudden uppercut and Yelkov is knocked down!!
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He's Out!
Kovalev wins by a Knock Out!!
BELL
Yelkov collapses limply onto his stool. He has cut below the right eye. He has swelling above the right eye. He has a bloody nose.
Kovalev remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
Judge Guimond had the fight scored as follows:
Round 1: David Yelkov 10-9
Round 2: David Yelkov 10-9
Round 3: David Yelkov 10-9
Round 4: David Yelkov 10-9
Round 5: David Yelkov 10-9
Round 6: David Yelkov 10-9
Round 7: Kovalev 10-9
Round 8: Kovalev 10-9
Judge Leinbach had the fight scored as follows:
Round 1: David Yelkov 10-9
Round 2: David Yelkov 10-9
Round 3: David Yelkov 10-9
Round 4: David Yelkov 10-9
Round 5: David Yelkov 10-9
Round 6: David Yelkov 10-9
Round 7: David Yelkov 10-9
Round 8: Kovalev 10-9
Larry Holmes had the fight scored as follows:
Round 1: David Yelkov 10-9
Round 2: David Yelkov 10-9
Round 3: David Yelkov 10-9
Round 4: David Yelkov 10-9
Round 5: David Yelkov 10-9
Round 6: David Yelkov 10-9
Round 7: David Yelkov 10-9
Round 8: Kovalev 10-9
Kovalev wins by a knockout!
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