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(Super-Middleweight) Melvin Banks and Agbeko fought to a unanimous decision draw: 115-115, 115-115, 115-115.

Match Friday, September 29, 2017

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

In this corner, standing 6 feet(183 centimeters) tall weighing in at 168 pounds (76 kilograms) is Agbeko!!

The referee for this bout will be Jay Nady.

ROUND 1

Banks covers up.
Agbeko is using the ring. (using the ring)

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-Agbeko charges with a flurry of right blows to the solar plexus, but Banks covers himself well.
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-Agbeko tries a volley of left punches to the stomach, but flails uselessly.
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-Agbeko throws a volley of left punches to the stomach, but to no avail.
-Agbeko attacks with a flurry of punches to the stomach, but to no avail.
-Agbeko launches a barrage of right punches to the ribs, but comes up empty.
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-Agbeko fires a barrage of left punches to the ribs, but fails to score.
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-Agbeko throws a barrage of right punches to the solar plexus, but Banks stays away from it.
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+Banks hits with a barrage of painful shots to the chin.
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-Agbeko throws a flurry of right punches to the chest, but misses.
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-Agbeko lashes out with a barrage of left punches to the ribs, but Banks backs out of it.
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-Agbeko paws a barrage of left punches to the chest, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Melvin Banks landed 8 of 8 punches, and Agbeko landed 2 of 40 punches.

Agbeko won the round 10-9

Agbeko is winning the fight 10-9


Banks doesn't want to stop fighting!

Agbeko doesn't want to stop fighting!



ROUND 2

Banks covers up.
Agbeko is using the ring. (using the ring)

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-Agbeko launches a pair of left punches to the ribs, but Banks ties him up.
-Agbeko paws a jab to the solar plexus, but fails to score.
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-Agbeko lunges with a pair of punches to the stomach, but Banks deftly avoits it.
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+Banks staggers Agbeko with a flurry of off balance punches to the mouth.
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-Agbeko probes with a volley of left punches to the chest, but Banks hides behind his gloves.
-Agbeko probes with a volley of left punches to the ribs, but Banks covers himself well.
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-Agbeko launches a flurry of right blows to the solar plexus, but only hits air.
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-Agbeko fires a barrage of left blows to the chest, but falls short.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Melvin Banks landed 8 of 8 punches, and Agbeko landed 2 of 41 punches.

Agbeko won the round 10-9

Agbeko is winning the fight 20-18


Banks doesn't want to stop fighting!

Agbeko doesn't even want to rest!



ROUND 3

Banks covers up.
Agbeko is using the ring. (using the ring)

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-Agbeko throws a barrage of left punches to the ribs, but falls short.
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-Agbeko tries to land a pair of right punches to the ribs, but only hits air.
-Agbeko tries a barrage of blows to the stomach, but comes up empty.
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-Agbeko paws a volley of right punches to the solar plexus, but to no avail.
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-Agbeko attempts a barrage of punches to the solar plexus, but misses completely.
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-Agbeko attempts a pair of right punches to the chest, but Banks quickly backs away.
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-Agbeko charges with a volley of right punches to the ribs, but flails uselessly.
-Agbeko launches a volley of punches to the stomach, but Banks covers himself well.
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+Banks backs up Agbeko with a flurry of light shots to the temple.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Melvin Banks landed 8 of 9 punches, and Agbeko landed 2 of 41 punches.

Agbeko won the round 10-9

Agbeko is winning the fight 30-27


Banks doesn't want to stop fighting!

Agbeko doesn't even want to rest!



ROUND 4

Banks covers up.
Agbeko is using the ring. (using the ring)

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+Banks scores with a series of blows to the chest! Agbeko ignores it.
-Agbeko tries to land a series of right punches to the stomach, but is ineffective.
-Agbeko charges with a flurry of punches to the chest, but only hits air.
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-Agbeko attempts a volley of right punches to the ribs, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
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-Agbeko throws a pair of punches to the ribs, but misses completely.
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-Agbeko tries to land a volley of right punches to the stomach, but Banks ducks just in time.
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-Agbeko paws a series of right punches to the chest, but Banks backs out of it.
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-Agbeko attacks with a jab to the solar plexus, but Banks backs out of it.
-Agbeko probes with a flurry of left punches to the solar plexus, but fails to score.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Melvin Banks landed 8 of 8 punches, and Agbeko landed 2 of 39 punches.

Agbeko won the round 10-9

Agbeko is winning the fight 40-36


Banks doesn't want to stop fighting!

Agbeko remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.



ROUND 5

Banks covers up.
Agbeko is using the ring. (using the ring)

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-Agbeko paws a volley of right punches to the chest, but comes up empty.
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-Agbeko tries a flurry of left shots to the ribs, but to no avail.
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-Agbeko launches a barrage of right punches to the chest, but flails uselessly.
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-Agbeko lashes out with a barrage of right punches to the ribs, but Banks escapes.
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-Agbeko attempts a barrage of punches to the stomach, but he's too slow.
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+Banks backs up Agbeko with a barrage of wild punches to the face.
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+Banks hits with a series of nasty punches to the nose.
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-Agbeko tries to land a pair of left punches to the stomach, but flails uselessly.
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-Agbeko paws a barrage of blows to the chest, but loses his balance.
-Agbeko attempts a series of left punches to the ribs, but Banks leaps aside.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Melvin Banks landed 8 of 8 punches, and Agbeko landed 1 of 41 punches.

This round was a 10-10 tie.

Agbeko is winning the fight 50-46


Banks doesn't want to stop fighting!

Agbeko remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.



ROUND 6

Banks covers up.
Agbeko is using the ring. (using the ring)

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+Banks strikes with a volley of blows to the mouth. Agbeko covers up.
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-Agbeko throws a pair of left punches to the chest, but to no avail.
-Agbeko probes with a series of right punches to the ribs, but falls short.
-Agbeko fires a flurry of right blows to the chest, but Banks steps aside.
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-Agbeko throws a flurry of blows to the ribs, but only hits air.
-Agbeko attacks with a series of right punches to the ribs, but Banks hides behind his gloves.
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-Agbeko tries a pair of punches to the stomach, but Banks deftly avoits it.
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-Agbeko lashes out with a pair of punches to the ribs, but loses his balance.
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-Agbeko attempts a series of right blows to the solar plexus, but Banks quickly backs away.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Melvin Banks landed 8 of 8 punches, and Agbeko landed 1 of 36 punches.

This round was a 10-10 tie.

Agbeko is winning the fight 60-56


Banks doesn't want to stop fighting!

Agbeko grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.



ROUND 7

Banks covers up.
Agbeko is using the ring. (using the ring)

-Agbeko tries a roundhouse to the ribs, but Banks quickly backs away.
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-Agbeko attacks with a flurry of punches to the stomach, but Banks takes it in the forearms.
-Agbeko attempts a series of left punches to the chest, but only hits air.
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-Agbeko throws a barrage of punches to the stomach, but goes wide.
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-Agbeko throws a roundhouse to the stomach, but Banks backs out of it.
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-Agbeko charges with a volley of punches to the ribs, but Banks leaps aside.
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-Agbeko tries a pair of right punches to the chest, but goes wide.
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-Agbeko charges with a left jab to the stomach, but Banks quickly backs away.
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+Banks wakes up the fans with a cross to the chin. Agbeko retreats to the far corner.
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-Agbeko attacks with a flurry of right punches to the ribs, but Banks backs out of it.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Melvin Banks landed 8 of 9 punches, and Agbeko landed 1 of 41 punches.

Agbeko won the round 10-9

Agbeko is winning the fight 70-65


Banks doesn't want to stop fighting!

Agbeko grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.



ROUND 8

Banks covers up.
Agbeko is using the ring. (using the ring)

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+Banks belts Agbeko with a vicious jab to the chest. Agbeko quickly recovers.
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-Agbeko attempts a volley of punches to the solar plexus, but only hits air.
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-Agbeko fires a pair of punches to the stomach, but comes up empty.
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-Agbeko tries to land a barrage of right punches to the chest, but Banks beats a hasty retreat.
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-Agbeko charges with a barrage of right punches to the ribs, but Banks ducks.
-Agbeko paws a series of punches to the chest, but misses completely.
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-Agbeko attempts a right straight right to the ribs, but Banks leaps aside.
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-Agbeko attacks with a series of right punches to the chest, but Banks escapes.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Melvin Banks landed 8 of 9 punches, and Agbeko landed 1 of 39 punches.

Melvin Banks won the round 10-9

Agbeko is winning the fight 79-75


Banks doesn't want to stop fighting!

Agbeko grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.



ROUND 9

Banks covers up.
Agbeko is using the ring. (using the ring)

-Agbeko attempts a barrage of right punches to the solar plexus, but Banks stays away from it.
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-Agbeko tries to land a barrage of punches to the stomach, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
-Agbeko attacks with a volley of punches to the solar plexus, but Banks stays away from it.
-Agbeko launches a pair of punches to the ribs, but Banks steps aside.
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-Agbeko throws a volley of punches to the chest, but Banks steps aside and laughs.
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-Agbeko attempts a volley of punches to the ribs, but he's too slow.
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+Banks tags Agbeko with a painful jab to the jaw. Agbeko falls against the ropes!
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-Agbeko probes with a right jab to the chest, but Banks takes it in the forearms.
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-Agbeko launches a series of right punches to the chest, but Banks ducks just in time.
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-Agbeko tries a flurry of punches to the stomach, but Banks leaps aside.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Melvin Banks landed 8 of 9 punches, and Agbeko landed 1 of 38 punches.

Melvin Banks won the round 10-9

Agbeko is winning the fight 88-85


Banks doesn't want to stop fighting!

Agbeko grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.



ROUND 10

Banks covers up.
Agbeko is using the ring. (using the ring)

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-Agbeko fires a right jab to the ribs, but goes wide.
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+Banks drills Agbeko with a volley of punches to the nose.
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-Agbeko tries a straight right to the stomach, but is ineffective.
-Agbeko charges with a roundhouse to the stomach, but fails to score.
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-Agbeko tries to land a pair of right punches to the stomach, but comes up empty.
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-Agbeko attempts a barrage of blows to the chest, but loses his balance.
-Agbeko probes with a pair of punches to the ribs, but Banks leaps aside.
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-Agbeko throws a series of punches to the stomach, but Banks blocks.
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-Agbeko paws a flurry of left punches to the solar plexus, but Banks narrowly avoids it
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Melvin Banks landed 8 of 8 punches, and Agbeko landed 1 of 38 punches.

Melvin Banks won the round 10-9

Agbeko is winning the fight 97-95


Banks doesn't want to stop fighting!

Agbeko is obviously tired.



ROUND 11

Banks covers up.
Agbeko is using the ring. (using the ring)

-Agbeko throws a pair of punches to the ribs, but Banks takes it in the forearms.
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-Agbeko throws a flurry of right punches to the solar plexus, but Banks leaps aside.
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-Agbeko charges with a flurry of right punches to the ribs, but Banks steps aside.
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-Agbeko paws a barrage of punches to the stomach, but comes up empty.
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-Agbeko launches a series of punches to the chest, but Banks narrowly avoids it
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-Agbeko attacks with a pair of punches to the solar plexus, but only hits air.
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-Agbeko tries a flurry of punches to the ribs, but Banks hides behind his gloves.
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-Agbeko tries a flurry of left punches to the solar plexus, but Banks narrowly avoids it
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+Banks thumps Agbeko with a flurry of punches to the ribs.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Melvin Banks landed 8 of 8 punches, and Agbeko landed 1 of 40 punches.

Melvin Banks won the round 10-9

Agbeko is winning the fight 106-105


Banks doesn't want to stop fighting!

Agbeko is obviously tired.



ROUND 12

Banks covers up.
Agbeko is using the ring. (using the ring)

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-Agbeko throws a barrage of right punches to the stomach, but Banks deftly avoits it.
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-Agbeko charges with a pair of blows to the solar plexus, but Banks takes it in the forearms.
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-Agbeko throws a pair of left shots to the stomach, but is ineffective.
+Banks pounds Agbeko with a barrage of punches to the solar plexus.
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-Agbeko attacks with a series of right punches to the ribs, but falls short.
-Agbeko throws a series of punches to the stomach, but Banks beats a hasty retreat.
-Agbeko tries a barrage of left blows to the stomach, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
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-Agbeko probes with a flurry of right punches to the chest, but Banks leaps aside.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Melvin Banks landed 8 of 9 punches, and Agbeko landed 1 of 40 punches.

Melvin Banks won the round 10-9

This fight is too close to call.


Banks doesn't want to stop fighting!

Agbeko is obviously tired.




The judges decisions are:


Judge Guimond scores the fight as follows:

Round 1: Agbeko 10-9
Round 2: Agbeko 10-9
Round 3: Agbeko 10-9
Round 4: Agbeko 10-9
Round 5: A 10-10 tie.
Round 6: A 10-10 tie.
Round 7: Agbeko 10-9
Round 8: Melvin Banks 10-9
Round 9: Melvin Banks 10-9
Round 10: Melvin Banks 10-9
Round 11: Melvin Banks 10-9
Round 12: Melvin Banks 10-9

Total Score: A Draw.

Judge Leinbach scores the fight as follows:

Round 1: Agbeko 10-9
Round 2: Agbeko 10-9
Round 3: Agbeko 10-9
Round 4: Agbeko 10-9
Round 5: A 10-10 tie.
Round 6: A 10-10 tie.
Round 7: Agbeko 10-9
Round 8: Melvin Banks 10-9
Round 9: Melvin Banks 10-9
Round 10: Melvin Banks 10-9
Round 11: Melvin Banks 10-9
Round 12: Melvin Banks 10-9

Total Score: A Draw.

Larry Holmes scores the fight as follows:

Round 1: Agbeko 10-9
Round 2: Agbeko 10-9
Round 3: Agbeko 10-9
Round 4: Agbeko 10-9
Round 5: A 10-10 tie.
Round 6: A 10-10 tie.
Round 7: Agbeko 10-9
Round 8: Melvin Banks 10-9
Round 9: Melvin Banks 10-9
Round 10: Melvin Banks 10-9
Round 11: Melvin Banks 10-9
Round 12: Melvin Banks 10-9

Total Score: A Draw.
The bout is declared a draw!