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(Super-Middleweight) Gennady Kovalev and Melvin Banks fought to a majority decision draw: 120-120, 120-120, 120-119.

Match Friday, March 2, 2018

In this corner, standing 5 feet and 10 inches (178 centimeters) tall weighing in at 166 pounds (75 kilograms) is Gennady Kovalev!!

In this corner, standing 5 feet and 8 inches (173 centimeters) tall weighing in at 168 pounds (76 kilograms) is Melvin Banks!!

The referee for this bout will be Dalby Shirley.

ROUND 1

Kovalev covers up.
Banks covers up.

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-Kovalev charges with a pair of left blows to the jaw, but comes up empty.
-Banks probes with a left right to the head, but to no avail.
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The fighters circle.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Gennady Kovalev landed 3 of 8 punches, and Melvin Banks landed 3 of 8 punches.

This round was a 10-10 tie.

This fight is too close to call.

Kovalev doesn't want to stop fighting!

Banks doesn't want to stop fighting!

ROUND 2

Kovalev covers up.
Banks covers up.

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The fighters start chatting with members of the press.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Gennady Kovalev landed 3 of 8 punches, and Melvin Banks landed 3 of 8 punches.

This round was a 10-10 tie.

This fight is too close to call.

Kovalev doesn't want to stop fighting!

Banks doesn't want to stop fighting!

ROUND 3

Kovalev covers up.
Banks covers up.

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-Banks throws a right jab to the chest, but Kovalev hides behind his gloves.
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-Kovalev charges with a left cross to the mouth, but Banks ducks.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Gennady Kovalev landed 3 of 8 punches, and Melvin Banks landed 3 of 8 punches.

This round was a 10-10 tie.

This fight is too close to call.

Kovalev doesn't want to stop fighting!

Banks doesn't want to stop fighting!

ROUND 4

Kovalev covers up.
Banks covers up.

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BELL

According to the commentator:

Gennady Kovalev landed 3 of 8 punches, and Melvin Banks landed 3 of 8 punches.

This round was a 10-10 tie.

This fight is too close to call.

Kovalev doesn't want to stop fighting!

Banks doesn't want to stop fighting!

ROUND 5

Kovalev covers up.
Banks covers up.

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-Kovalev lunges with a series of blows to the ribs, but Banks steps aside and laughs.
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The fighters study each other.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Gennady Kovalev landed 3 of 8 punches, and Melvin Banks landed 3 of 8 punches.

This round was a 10-10 tie.

This fight is too close to call.

Kovalev doesn't want to stop fighting!

Banks doesn't want to stop fighting!

ROUND 6

Kovalev covers up.
Banks covers up.

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-Banks throws a series of blows to the nose, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
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The fighters stop to pull up their trunks.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Gennady Kovalev landed 3 of 8 punches, and Melvin Banks landed 3 of 8 punches.

This round was a 10-10 tie.

This fight is too close to call.

Kovalev doesn't want to stop fighting!

Banks doesn't want to stop fighting!

ROUND 7

Kovalev covers up.
Banks covers up.

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-Banks launches a volley of right blows to the jaw, but Kovalev steps aside and laughs.
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-Kovalev probes with a left jab to the eye, but to no avail.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Gennady Kovalev landed 3 of 8 punches, and Melvin Banks landed 3 of 8 punches.

This round was a 10-10 tie.

This fight is too close to call.

Kovalev doesn't want to stop fighting!

Banks doesn't want to stop fighting!

ROUND 8

Kovalev covers up.
Banks covers up.

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The fighters stop to pull up their trunks.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Gennady Kovalev landed 3 of 8 punches, and Melvin Banks landed 3 of 8 punches.

This round was a 10-10 tie.

This fight is too close to call.

Kovalev doesn't want to stop fighting!

Banks doesn't want to stop fighting!

ROUND 9

Kovalev covers up.
Banks covers up.

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-Kovalev attempts a series of shots to the face, but Banks quickly backs away.
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The fighters start chatting with members of the press.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Gennady Kovalev landed 3 of 8 punches, and Melvin Banks landed 3 of 8 punches.

This round was a 10-10 tie.

This fight is too close to call.

Kovalev doesn't want to stop fighting!

Banks doesn't want to stop fighting!

ROUND 10

Kovalev covers up.
Banks covers up.

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-Kovalev attempts a roundhouse to the ribs, but loses his balance.
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The fighters eye each other warily.
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The fighters start chatting with members of the press.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Gennady Kovalev landed 3 of 8 punches, and Melvin Banks landed 3 of 7 punches.

This round was a 10-10 tie.

This fight is too close to call.

Kovalev doesn't want to stop fighting!

Banks doesn't want to stop fighting!

ROUND 11

Kovalev covers up.
Banks covers up.

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+Kovalev wallops Banks with a head butt! The referee sees it and issues a warning!
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-Banks probes with a series of left punches to the solar plexus, but Kovalev ducks.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Gennady Kovalev landed 3 of 7 punches, and Melvin Banks landed 3 of 8 punches.

This round was a 10-10 tie.

This fight is too close to call.

Kovalev doesn't want to stop fighting!

Banks doesn't want to stop fighting!

ROUND 12

Kovalev covers up.
Banks covers up.

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-Kovalev attempts a volley of right shots to the mouth, but Banks narrowly avoids it
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-Banks probes with a series of shots to the chin, but flails uselessly.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Gennady Kovalev landed 3 of 8 punches, and Melvin Banks landed 3 of 8 punches.

This round was a 10-10 tie.

This fight is too close to call.

Kovalev doesn't want to stop fighting!

Banks 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: A 10-10 tie.
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: A Draw.

Judge Leinbach scores the fight as follows:

Round 1: A 10-10 tie.
Round 2: A 10-10 tie.
Round 3: A 10-10 tie.
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: A Draw.

Roy Jones Jr scores the fight as follows:

Round 1: A 10-10 tie.
Round 2: A 10-10 tie.
Round 3: A 10-10 tie.
Round 4: A 10-10 tie.
Round 5: A 10-10 tie.
Round 6: Gennady Kovalev 10-9
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: Gennady Kovalev 120-119

The bout is declared a draw!