Public Fight Report
(Super-Middleweight) Gennady Kovalev defeated Ippo Makunoichi by unanimous decision: 120-112, 120-109, 120-110.Match Friday, May 11, 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 163 pounds (74 kilograms) is Ippo Makunoichi!!
The referee for this bout will be Richard Steele.
ROUND 1
Kovalev covers up.
Makunoichi covers up.
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-Makunoichi attempts a barrage of shots to the face, but to no avail.
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-Kovalev attempts a barrage of left shots to the stomach, but Makunoichi beats a hasty retreat.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Gennady Kovalev landed 2 of 8 punches, and Ippo Makunoichi landed 1 of 8 punches.
Gennady Kovalev won the round 10-9
Gennady Kovalev is winning the fight 10-9
Kovalev doesn't want to stop fighting!
Makunoichi doesn't want to stop fighting!
ROUND 2
Kovalev covers up.
Makunoichi covers up.
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-Makunoichi launches a barrage of shots to the eye, but Kovalev ducks just in time.
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-Kovalev attacks with a pair of right punches to the mouth, but Makunoichi beats a hasty retreat.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Gennady Kovalev landed 2 of 8 punches, and Ippo Makunoichi landed 1 of 7 punches.
Gennady Kovalev won the round 10-9
Gennady Kovalev is winning the fight 20-18
Kovalev doesn't want to stop fighting!
Makunoichi doesn't want to stop fighting!
ROUND 3
Kovalev covers up.
Makunoichi covers up.
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-Kovalev probes with a left roundhouse to the mouth, but Makunoichi steps aside and laughs.
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-Makunoichi attacks with a series of right blows to the chest, but Kovalev backs out of it.
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The fighters circle.
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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 2 of 9 punches, and Ippo Makunoichi landed 1 of 8 punches.
Gennady Kovalev won the round 10-9
Gennady Kovalev is winning the fight 30-27
Kovalev doesn't want to stop fighting!
Makunoichi doesn't want to stop fighting!
ROUND 4
Kovalev covers up.
Makunoichi covers up.
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-Kovalev probes with a hook to the ribs, but Makunoichi backs out of it.
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-Makunoichi tries a pair of right blows to the jaw, but Kovalev steps aside.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Gennady Kovalev landed 2 of 8 punches, and Ippo Makunoichi landed 1 of 8 punches.
Gennady Kovalev won the round 10-9
Gennady Kovalev is winning the fight 40-36
Kovalev doesn't want to stop fighting!
Makunoichi doesn't want to stop fighting!
ROUND 5
Kovalev covers up.
Makunoichi covers up.
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-Makunoichi paws a jab to the solar plexus, but Kovalev ducks just in time.
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-Kovalev lashes out with a roundhouse to the mouth, but Makunoichi steps aside and laughs.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Gennady Kovalev landed 2 of 8 punches, and Ippo Makunoichi landed 1 of 8 punches.
Gennady Kovalev won the round 10-9
Gennady Kovalev is winning the fight 50-45
Kovalev doesn't want to stop fighting!
Makunoichi doesn't want to stop fighting!
ROUND 6
Kovalev covers up.
Makunoichi covers up.
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-Makunoichi tries a pair of right punches to the eye, but Kovalev leaps aside.
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-Kovalev tries a flurry of right punches to the chin, but Makunoichi blocks.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Gennady Kovalev landed 2 of 8 punches, and Ippo Makunoichi landed 1 of 8 punches.
Gennady Kovalev won the round 10-9
Gennady Kovalev is winning the fight 60-54
Kovalev doesn't want to stop fighting!
Makunoichi doesn't want to stop fighting!
ROUND 7
Kovalev covers up.
Makunoichi covers up.
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-Makunoichi lunges with a pair of left shots to the temple, but Kovalev quickly backs away.
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-Kovalev charges with a barrage of left punches to the temple, but misses.
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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 Ippo Makunoichi landed 1 of 8 punches.
Gennady Kovalev won the round 10-9
Gennady Kovalev is winning the fight 70-63
Kovalev doesn't want to stop fighting!
Makunoichi doesn't want to stop fighting!
ROUND 8
Kovalev covers up.
Makunoichi covers up.
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-Kovalev attempts a series of right blows to the ribs, but Makunoichi hides behind his gloves.
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-Makunoichi fires a volley of shots to the stomach, but goes wide.
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The fighters eye each other warily.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Gennady Kovalev landed 2 of 9 punches, and Ippo Makunoichi landed 1 of 7 punches.
Gennady Kovalev won the round 10-9
Gennady Kovalev is winning the fight 80-72
Kovalev doesn't want to stop fighting!
Makunoichi doesn't want to stop fighting!
ROUND 9
Kovalev covers up.
Makunoichi covers up.
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-Makunoichi attempts a volley of blows to the head, but goes wide.
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-Kovalev attempts a series of left shots to the chin, but misses.
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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 Ippo Makunoichi landed 1 of 8 punches.
This round was a 10-10 tie.
Gennady Kovalev is winning the fight 90-82
Kovalev doesn't want to stop fighting!
Makunoichi doesn't want to stop fighting!
ROUND 10
Kovalev covers up.
Makunoichi covers up.
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-Kovalev attacks with a pair of shots to the nose, but Makunoichi ducks just in time.
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-Makunoichi fires a barrage of left shots to the head, 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 8 punches, and Ippo Makunoichi landed 1 of 8 punches.
Gennady Kovalev won the round 10-9
Gennady Kovalev is winning the fight 100-91
Kovalev doesn't want to stop fighting!
Makunoichi doesn't want to stop fighting!
ROUND 11
Kovalev covers up.
Makunoichi covers up.
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-Kovalev probes with a series of right punches to the chin, but fails to score.
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-Makunoichi attacks with a volley of shots to the stomach, but Kovalev backs out of it.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Gennady Kovalev landed 2 of 8 punches, and Ippo Makunoichi landed 1 of 8 punches.
Gennady Kovalev won the round 10-9
Gennady Kovalev is winning the fight 110-100
Kovalev doesn't want to stop fighting!
Makunoichi doesn't want to stop fighting!
ROUND 12
Kovalev covers up.
Makunoichi covers up.
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-Kovalev probes with a flurry of left blows to the nose, but Makunoichi covers himself well.
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-Makunoichi charges with a pair of shots to the nose, but falls short.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Gennady Kovalev landed 2 of 8 punches, and Ippo Makunoichi landed 1 of 8 punches.
Gennady Kovalev won the round 10-9
Gennady Kovalev is winning the fight 120-109
Kovalev 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: Gennady Kovalev 10-9
Round 3: Gennady Kovalev 10-9
Round 4: Gennady Kovalev 10-9
Round 5: A 10-10 tie.
Round 6: Gennady Kovalev 10-9
Round 7: Gennady Kovalev 10-9
Round 8: A 10-10 tie.
Round 9: Gennady Kovalev 10-9
Round 10: Gennady Kovalev 10-9
Round 11: A 10-10 tie.
Round 12: Gennady Kovalev 10-9
Total Score: Gennady Kovalev 120-112
Judge Leinbach scores the fight as follows:
Round 1: Gennady Kovalev 10-9
Round 2: Gennady Kovalev 10-9
Round 3: Gennady Kovalev 10-9
Round 4: Gennady Kovalev 10-9
Round 5: A 10-10 tie.
Round 6: Gennady Kovalev 10-9
Round 7: Gennady Kovalev 10-9
Round 8: Gennady Kovalev 10-9
Round 9: Gennady Kovalev 10-9
Round 10: Gennady Kovalev 10-9
Round 11: Gennady Kovalev 10-9
Round 12: Gennady Kovalev 10-9
Total Score: Gennady Kovalev 120-109
Larry Holmes scores the fight as follows:
Round 1: Gennady Kovalev 10-9
Round 2: Gennady Kovalev 10-9
Round 3: Gennady Kovalev 10-9
Round 4: Gennady Kovalev 10-9
Round 5: Gennady Kovalev 10-9
Round 6: A 10-10 tie.
Round 7: Gennady Kovalev 10-9
Round 8: Gennady Kovalev 10-9
Round 9: Gennady Kovalev 10-9
Round 10: Gennady Kovalev 10-9
Round 11: A 10-10 tie.
Round 12: Gennady Kovalev 10-9
Total Score: Gennady Kovalev 120-110
Gennady Kovalev wins by decision!
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