Public Fight Report
(Super-Middleweight) Melvin Banks defeated Ippo Makunoichi by unanimous decision: 120-117, 120-119, 120-119.Match Friday, March 24, 2017In this corner, standing 5 feet and 8 inches (173 centimeters) tall weighing in at 159 pounds (72 kilograms) is Melvin Banks!!
In this corner, standing 6 feet(183 centimeters) tall weighing in at 153 pounds (69 kilograms) is Ippo Makunoichi!!
The referee for this bout will be Mills Lane.
ROUND 1
Banks covers up.
Makunoichi covers up.
-Makunoichi paws a series of right blows to the mouth, but Banks deftly avoits it.
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The fighters eye each other warily.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Melvin Banks landed 3 of 8 punches, and Ippo Makunoichi landed 3 of 9 punches.
This round was a 10-10 tie.
This fight is too close to call.
Banks doesn't want to stop fighting!
Makunoichi doesn't want to stop fighting!
ROUND 2
Banks covers up.
Makunoichi covers up.
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The fighters study each other.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Melvin Banks landed 3 of 8 punches, and Ippo Makunoichi landed 3 of 8 punches.
This round was a 10-10 tie.
This fight is too close to call.
Banks doesn't want to stop fighting!
Makunoichi doesn't want to stop fighting!
ROUND 3
Banks covers up.
Makunoichi covers up.
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-Makunoichi lashes out with a pair of punches to the chest, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
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The fighters circle.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Melvin Banks landed 3 of 9 punches, and Ippo Makunoichi landed 2 of 8 punches.
This round was a 10-10 tie.
This fight is too close to call.
Banks doesn't want to stop fighting!
Makunoichi doesn't want to stop fighting!
ROUND 4
Banks covers up.
Makunoichi covers up.
-Makunoichi probes with a series of right punches to the jaw, but goes wide.
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-Banks throws a series of blows to the eye, but Makunoichi quickly backs away.
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The fighters study each other.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Melvin Banks landed 3 of 8 punches, and Ippo Makunoichi landed 3 of 8 punches.
This round was a 10-10 tie.
This fight is too close to call.
Banks doesn't want to stop fighting!
Makunoichi doesn't want to stop fighting!
ROUND 5
Banks covers up.
Makunoichi covers up.
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-Makunoichi paws a pair of punches to the face, but Banks blocks.
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-Banks tries a series of punches to the head, but loses his balance.
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The fighters study each other.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Melvin Banks landed 3 of 8 punches, and Ippo Makunoichi landed 3 of 8 punches.
This round was a 10-10 tie.
This fight is too close to call.
Banks doesn't want to stop fighting!
Makunoichi doesn't want to stop fighting!
ROUND 6
Banks covers up.
Makunoichi covers up.
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-Makunoichi attempts a flurry of shots to the chin, but misses completely.
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The fighters circle.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Melvin Banks landed 3 of 8 punches, and Ippo Makunoichi landed 3 of 8 punches.
This round was a 10-10 tie.
This fight is too close to call.
Banks doesn't want to stop fighting!
Makunoichi doesn't want to stop fighting!
ROUND 7
Banks covers up.
Makunoichi covers up.
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-Makunoichi tries a pair of left punches to the chest, but Banks deftly avoits it.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Melvin Banks landed 3 of 8 punches, and Ippo Makunoichi landed 3 of 8 punches.
This round was a 10-10 tie.
This fight is too close to call.
Banks doesn't want to stop fighting!
Makunoichi doesn't want to stop fighting!
ROUND 8
Banks covers up.
Makunoichi covers up.
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-Makunoichi tries a pair of punches to the nose, but misses.
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The fighters circle.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Melvin Banks landed 3 of 8 punches, and Ippo Makunoichi landed 3 of 9 punches.
This round was a 10-10 tie.
This fight is too close to call.
Banks doesn't want to stop fighting!
Makunoichi doesn't want to stop fighting!
ROUND 9
Banks covers up.
Makunoichi covers up.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Melvin Banks landed 3 of 8 punches, and Ippo Makunoichi landed 3 of 8 punches.
Ippo Makunoichi won the round 10-9
Ippo Makunoichi is winning the fight 90-89
Banks doesn't want to stop fighting!
Makunoichi doesn't want to stop fighting!
ROUND 10
Banks covers up.
Makunoichi covers up.
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-Banks probes with a series of shots to the mouth, but Makunoichi ducks just in time.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Melvin Banks landed 3 of 8 punches, and Ippo Makunoichi landed 3 of 8 punches.
This round was a 10-10 tie.
Ippo Makunoichi is winning the fight 100-99
Banks doesn't want to stop fighting!
Makunoichi doesn't want to stop fighting!
ROUND 11
Banks covers up.
Makunoichi covers up.
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-Banks attempts a barrage of left blows to the chin, but misses completely.
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-Makunoichi attempts a flurry of left shots to the mouth, but Banks takes it in the forearms.
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The fighters circle.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Melvin Banks landed 3 of 8 punches, and Ippo Makunoichi landed 3 of 8 punches.
This round was a 10-10 tie.
Ippo Makunoichi is winning the fight 110-109
Banks doesn't want to stop fighting!
Makunoichi doesn't want to stop fighting!
ROUND 12
Banks covers up.
Makunoichi covers up.
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-Banks fires a barrage of right blows to the chin, but Makunoichi narrowly avoids it
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-Makunoichi launches a left left to the face, but fails to score.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Melvin Banks landed 3 of 8 punches, and Ippo Makunoichi landed 3 of 8 punches.
This round was a 10-10 tie.
Ippo Makunoichi is winning the fight 120-119
Banks doesn't want to stop fighting!
Makunoichi doesn't want to stop fighting!
The judges decisions are:
Judge Guimond scores the fight as follows:
Round 1: A 10-10 tie.
Round 2: A 10-10 tie.
Round 3: Melvin Banks 10-9
Round 4: A 10-10 tie.
Round 5: A 10-10 tie.
Round 6: Melvin Banks 10-9
Round 7: Melvin Banks 10-9
Round 8: A 10-10 tie.
Round 9: A 10-10 tie.
Round 10: A 10-10 tie.
Round 11: A 10-10 tie.
Round 12: A 10-10 tie.
Total Score: Melvin Banks 120-117
Judge Leinbach scores the fight as follows:
Round 1: A 10-10 tie.
Round 2: A 10-10 tie.
Round 3: Melvin Banks 10-9
Round 4: A 10-10 tie.
Round 5: A 10-10 tie.
Round 6: A 10-10 tie.
Round 7: A 10-10 tie.
Round 8: A 10-10 tie.
Round 9: A 10-10 tie.
Round 10: A 10-10 tie.
Round 11: A 10-10 tie.
Round 12: A 10-10 tie.
Total Score: Melvin Banks 120-119
Larry Holmes scores the fight as follows:
Round 1: A 10-10 tie.
Round 2: A 10-10 tie.
Round 3: Melvin Banks 10-9
Round 4: A 10-10 tie.
Round 5: A 10-10 tie.
Round 6: A 10-10 tie.
Round 7: A 10-10 tie.
Round 8: A 10-10 tie.
Round 9: A 10-10 tie.
Round 10: A 10-10 tie.
Round 11: A 10-10 tie.
Round 12: A 10-10 tie.
Total Score: Melvin Banks 120-119
Melvin Banks wins by decision!
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