Public Fight Report
(Super-Middleweight) Gennady Kovalev and geoff the destroyer fought to a split decision draw: 119-119, 119-120, 119-118.Match Friday, April 27, 2018In 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 6 feet(183 centimeters) tall weighing in at 168 pounds (76 kilograms) is geoff the destroyer!!
The referee for this bout will be Richard Steele.
ROUND 1
Kovalev covers up.
Geoff covers up.
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-Kovalev attacks with a series of shots to the jaw, but Geoff steps aside and laughs.
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-Geoff charges with a volley of blows to the solar plexus, but Kovalev quickly backs away.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Gennady Kovalev landed 2 of 9 punches, and geoff the destroyer landed 2 of 8 punches.
This round was a 10-10 tie.
This fight is too close to call.
Kovalev doesn't want to stop fighting!
Geoff doesn't want to stop fighting!
ROUND 2
Kovalev covers up.
Geoff covers up.
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-Kovalev fires a sweeping right to the solar plexus, but Geoff narrowly avoids it
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-Geoff lashes out with a flurry of blows to the face, but loses his balance.
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The fighters eye each other warily.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Gennady Kovalev landed 2 of 8 punches, and geoff the destroyer landed 2 of 8 punches.
This round was a 10-10 tie.
This fight is too close to call.
Kovalev doesn't want to stop fighting!
Geoff doesn't want to stop fighting!
ROUND 3
Kovalev covers up.
Geoff covers up.
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-Kovalev throws a pair of left blows to the face, but Geoff blocks.
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The fighters study each other.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Gennady Kovalev landed 2 of 8 punches, and geoff the destroyer landed 2 of 8 punches.
Gennady Kovalev won the round 10-9
Gennady Kovalev is winning the fight 30-29
Kovalev doesn't want to stop fighting!
Geoff doesn't want to stop fighting!
ROUND 4
Kovalev covers up.
Geoff covers up.
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+Geoff attacks with Kovalev with an illegal rabbit punch! The referee sees it and issues a warning!
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-Kovalev tries to land a pair of blows to the temple, but Geoff ties him up.
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-Geoff throws a series of blows to the jaw, but Kovalev ducks just in time.
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The fighters stop to pull up their trunks.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Gennady Kovalev landed 2 of 8 punches, and geoff the destroyer landed 3 of 8 punches.
geoff the destroyer won the round 10-9
This fight is too close to call.
Kovalev doesn't want to stop fighting!
Geoff doesn't want to stop fighting!
ROUND 5
Kovalev covers up.
Geoff covers up.
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-Geoff probes with a pair of punches to the nose, but Kovalev steps aside and laughs.
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-Kovalev paws a left jab to the mouth, but only hits air.
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The fighters eye each other warily.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Gennady Kovalev landed 2 of 8 punches, and geoff the destroyer landed 2 of 9 punches.
This round was a 10-10 tie.
This fight is too close to call.
Kovalev doesn't want to stop fighting!
Geoff doesn't want to stop fighting!
ROUND 6
Kovalev covers up.
Geoff covers up.
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-Geoff probes with a pair of left shots to the temple, but Kovalev ties him up.
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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 geoff the destroyer 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!
Geoff doesn't want to stop fighting!
ROUND 7
Kovalev covers up.
Geoff covers up.
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-Geoff launches a volley of punches to the ribs, but Kovalev escapes.
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-Kovalev attempts a volley of right blows to the temple, but comes up empty.
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The fighters stop to pull up their trunks.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Gennady Kovalev landed 2 of 8 punches, and geoff the destroyer landed 2 of 8 punches.
Gennady Kovalev won the round 10-9
Gennady Kovalev is winning the fight 69-68
Kovalev doesn't want to stop fighting!
Geoff doesn't want to stop fighting!
ROUND 8
Kovalev covers up.
Geoff covers up.
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-Kovalev lashes out with a roundhouse to the eye, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
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The fighters study each other.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Gennady Kovalev landed 2 of 8 punches, and geoff the destroyer landed 2 of 8 punches.
This round was a 10-10 tie.
Gennady Kovalev is winning the fight 79-78
Kovalev doesn't want to stop fighting!
Geoff doesn't want to stop fighting!
ROUND 9
Kovalev covers up.
Geoff covers up.
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-Kovalev attacks with a barrage of right blows to the mouth, but Geoff covers himself well.
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-Geoff charges with a volley of right blows to the temple, but Kovalev escapes.
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The fighters study each other.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Gennady Kovalev landed 2 of 7 punches, and geoff the destroyer landed 2 of 7 punches.
This round was a 10-10 tie.
Gennady Kovalev is winning the fight 89-88
Kovalev doesn't want to stop fighting!
Geoff doesn't want to stop fighting!
ROUND 10
Kovalev covers up.
Geoff covers up.
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-Kovalev tries to land a barrage of right punches 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 2 of 8 punches, and geoff the destroyer landed 2 of 8 punches.
This round was a 10-10 tie.
Gennady Kovalev is winning the fight 99-98
Kovalev doesn't want to stop fighting!
Geoff doesn't want to stop fighting!
ROUND 11
Kovalev covers up.
Geoff covers up.
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-Geoff paws a flurry of right blows to the face, but he's too slow.
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-Kovalev throws a series of shots to the head, but Geoff quickly backs away.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Gennady Kovalev landed 2 of 8 punches, and geoff the destroyer landed 2 of 8 punches.
This round was a 10-10 tie.
Gennady Kovalev is winning the fight 109-108
Kovalev doesn't want to stop fighting!
Geoff doesn't want to stop fighting!
ROUND 12
Kovalev covers up.
Geoff covers up.
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-Geoff tries to land a pair of blows to the stomach, but Kovalev quickly backs away.
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-Kovalev attempts a volley of right shots to the temple, but Geoff narrowly avoids it
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The fighters eye each other warily.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Gennady Kovalev landed 2 of 8 punches, and geoff the destroyer landed 2 of 8 punches.
This round was a 10-10 tie.
Gennady Kovalev is winning the fight 119-118
Kovalev doesn't want to stop fighting!
Geoff 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: geoff the destroyer 10-9
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: Gennady Kovalev 10-9
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: geoff the destroyer 10-9
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: geoff the destroyer 120-119
Larry Holmes 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: geoff the destroyer 10-9
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: Gennady Kovalev 10-9
Round 10: A 10-10 tie.
Round 11: A 10-10 tie.
Round 12: Gennady Kovalev 10-9
Total Score: Gennady Kovalev 119-118
The bout is declared a draw!
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