Public Fight Report
(Super-Middleweight) Warren kross defeated Gennady Kovalev by unanimous decision: 115-112, 115-112, 115-112.Match Friday, March 23, 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 5 feet and 7 inches (170 centimeters) tall weighing in at 168 pounds (76 kilograms) is Warren kross!!
The referee for this bout will be Richard Steele.
ROUND 1
Kovalev covers up.
Kross fights inside. (inside)
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-Kross tries a series of left shots to the ribs, but fails to score.
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+Kovalev throws a barrage of nasty punches to the chest.
-Kross fires a flurry of right blows to the ribs, but Kovalev covers himself well.
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+Kross strikes with a series of loud shots to the solar plexus.
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-Kross attacks with a right roundhouse to the solar plexus, but Kovalev narrowly avoids it
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Gennady Kovalev landed 7 of 7 punches, and Warren kross landed 7 of 24 punches.
Warren kross won the round 10-9
Warren kross is winning the fight 10-9
Kovalev doesn't want to stop fighting!
Kross remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
ROUND 2
Kovalev covers up.
Kross fights inside. (inside)
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+Kovalev lands a volley of shots to the solar plexus.
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-Kross throws a volley of left punches to the solar plexus, but Kovalev narrowly avoids it
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-Kross throws a flurry of left punches to the ribs, but comes up empty.
-Kross charges with a pair of left punches to the stomach, but flails uselessly.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Gennady Kovalev landed 8 of 9 punches, and Warren kross landed 5 of 23 punches.
Warren kross won the round 10-9
Warren kross is winning the fight 20-18
Kovalev doesn't want to stop fighting!
Kross grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.
ROUND 3
Kovalev covers up.
Kross fights inside. (inside)
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-Kross launches a pair of left shots to the stomach, but to no avail.
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+Kovalev hits with a volley of off balance punches to the chin.
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-Kross paws a series of right punches to the chest, but Kovalev covers himself well.
-Kross probes with a series of punches to the solar plexus, but Kovalev backs out of it.
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The fighters circle.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Gennady Kovalev landed 7 of 7 punches, and Warren kross landed 4 of 23 punches.
Warren kross won the round 10-9
Warren kross is winning the fight 30-27
Kovalev doesn't want to stop fighting!
Kross is slowing down.
ROUND 4
Kovalev covers up.
Kross fights inside. (inside)
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+Kovalev punches Kross with a barrage of strong shots to the chin.
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-Kross tries to land a volley of left punches to the chest, but comes up empty.
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-Kross paws a left straight right to the stomach, but Kovalev escapes.
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-Kross probes with a flurry of blows to the chest, but misses completely.
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The fighters eye each other warily.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Gennady Kovalev landed 8 of 8 punches, and Warren kross landed 4 of 24 punches.
Warren kross won the round 10-9
Warren kross is winning the fight 40-36
Kovalev doesn't want to stop fighting!
Kross is slowing down.
ROUND 5
Kovalev covers up.
Kross covers up.
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-Kross lunges with a pair of punches to the stomach, but Kovalev stays away from it.
+Kovalev hits with a powerful left to the chin.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Gennady Kovalev landed 8 of 8 punches, and Warren kross landed 1 of 8 punches.
Gennady Kovalev won the round 10-9
Warren kross is winning the fight 49-46
Kovalev doesn't want to stop fighting!
Kross is slowing down.
ROUND 6
Kovalev covers up.
Kross covers up.
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+Kovalev tosses a flurry of loud punches to the jaw.
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-Kross lashes out with a pair of blows to the solar plexus, but flails uselessly.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Gennady Kovalev landed 8 of 8 punches, and Warren kross landed 1 of 7 punches.
Gennady Kovalev won the round 10-9
Warren kross is winning the fight 58-56
Kovalev doesn't want to stop fighting!
Kross is slowing down.
ROUND 7
Kovalev covers up.
Kross clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
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Kovalev tries to attack, but Kross hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Kovalev tries to attack, but Kross hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Kovalev tries to attack, but Kross hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Kovalev tries to attack, but Kross hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Kross tries a series of punches to the solar plexus, but Kovalev narrowly avoids it
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-Kross lashes out with a barrage of blows to the ribs, but Kovalev quickly backs away.
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The fighters eye each other warily.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Gennady Kovalev landed 5 of 8 punches, and Warren kross landed 2 of 15 punches.
Warren kross won the round 10-9
Warren kross is winning the fight 68-65
Kovalev doesn't want to stop fighting!
Kross is obviously tired.
ROUND 8
Kovalev covers up.
Kross clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
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Kovalev tries to attack, but Kross hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Kovalev tries to attack, but Kross hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Kross launches a barrage of right punches to the chest, but Kovalev ducks.
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Kovalev tries to attack, but Kross hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Kross probes with a barrage of left blows to the stomach, but Kovalev leaps aside.
-Kross paws a series of left shots to the solar plexus, but misses.
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+Kovalev grazes Kross with a series of shots to the chin!
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Kovalev tries to attack, but Kross hangs on until the referee separates them.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Gennady Kovalev landed 5 of 8 punches, and Warren kross landed 2 of 16 punches.
Warren kross won the round 10-9
Warren kross is winning the fight 78-74
Kovalev doesn't want to stop fighting!
Kross is obviously tired.
ROUND 9
Kovalev covers up.
Kross covers up.
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+Kovalev attacks with a pair of heavy punches to the eye!
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-Kross paws a series of blows to the face, but Kovalev hides behind his gloves.
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The fighters study each other.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Gennady Kovalev landed 8 of 9 punches, and Warren kross landed 2 of 9 punches.
Gennady Kovalev won the round 10-9
Warren kross is winning the fight 87-84
Kovalev doesn't want to stop fighting!
Kross is obviously tired.
ROUND 10
Kovalev covers up.
Kross clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Kovalev tries to attack, but Kross hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Kovalev tries to attack, but Kross hangs on until the referee separates them.
Kovalev tries to attack, but Kross hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Kross fires a left hook to the face, but is ineffective.
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Kovalev tries to attack, but Kross hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Kross probes with a flurry of right blows to the mouth, but he's too slow.
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+Kross connects with a glancing roundhouse to the chin.
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-Kross attempts a right left to the chest, but Kovalev escapes.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Gennady Kovalev landed 4 of 9 punches, and Warren kross landed 5 of 22 punches.
Warren kross won the round 10-9
Warren kross is winning the fight 97-93
Kovalev doesn't want to stop fighting!
Kross is obviously tired.
ROUND 11
Kovalev covers up.
Kross comes out fighting.
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-Kross attempts a volley of blows to the head, but Kovalev stays away from it.
+Kross hits Kovalev with a flurry of off balance blows to the ribs.
-Kross attempts a pair of left punches to the chin, but flails uselessly.
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-Kross attempts a pair of punches to the chest, but Kovalev leaps aside.
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-Kross probes with a flurry of right blows to the eye, but loses his balance.
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-Kross throws a barrage of shots to the head, but to no avail.
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+Kovalev lands a volley of blows to the head. Kross sneers "Is that the best you can do?"
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-Kross attempts a series of right blows to the chin, but misses completely.
-Kross fires a series of punches to the mouth, but Kovalev deftly avoits it.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Gennady Kovalev landed 8 of 8 punches, and Warren kross landed 8 of 41 punches.
Warren kross won the round 10-9
Warren kross is winning the fight 107-102
Kovalev doesn't want to stop fighting!
Kross looks exhausted.
ROUND 12
Kovalev covers up.
Kross comes out fighting.
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+Kovalev takes charge with a series of punches to the chest.
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-Kross tries to land a volley of punches to the head, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
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-Kross probes with a cross to the eye, but Kovalev blocks.
+Kross wakes up the fans with a volley of wild punches to the solar plexus!!
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-Kross attacks with a flurry of left blows to the jaw, but Kovalev narrowly avoids it
+Kovalev tosses a stiff left to the nose. Kross asks for time to wipe off the blood.
Kovalev lands a bone crushing punch in the nose and Kross is knocked off his feet!!
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Kross struggles to his feet and the fight goes on.
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-Kross fires a flurry of blows to the mouth, but he's too slow.
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+Kross hits with a pair of commanding punches to the chin. Kovalev retreats to the far corner.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Gennady Kovalev landed 7 of 7 punches, and Warren kross landed 6 of 38 punches.
Gennady Kovalev won the round 10-8
Warren kross is winning the fight 115-112
Kovalev doesn't even want to rest!
Kross receives medical attention from his trainer.
The judges decisions are:
Judge Guimond scores the fight as follows:
Round 1: Warren kross 10-9
Round 2: Warren kross 10-9
Round 3: Warren kross 10-9
Round 4: Warren kross 10-9
Round 5: Gennady Kovalev 10-9
Round 6: Gennady Kovalev 10-9
Round 7: Warren kross 10-9
Round 8: Warren kross 10-9
Round 9: Gennady Kovalev 10-9
Round 10: Warren kross 10-9
Round 11: Warren kross 10-9
Round 12: Gennady Kovalev 10-8
Total Score: Warren kross 115-112
Judge Leinbach scores the fight as follows:
Round 1: Warren kross 10-9
Round 2: Warren kross 10-9
Round 3: Warren kross 10-9
Round 4: Warren kross 10-9
Round 5: Gennady Kovalev 10-9
Round 6: Gennady Kovalev 10-9
Round 7: Warren kross 10-9
Round 8: Warren kross 10-9
Round 9: Gennady Kovalev 10-9
Round 10: Warren kross 10-9
Round 11: Warren kross 10-9
Round 12: Gennady Kovalev 10-8
Total Score: Warren kross 115-112
Roy Jones Jr scores the fight as follows:
Round 1: Warren kross 10-9
Round 2: Warren kross 10-9
Round 3: Warren kross 10-9
Round 4: Warren kross 10-9
Round 5: Gennady Kovalev 10-9
Round 6: Gennady Kovalev 10-9
Round 7: Warren kross 10-9
Round 8: Warren kross 10-9
Round 9: Gennady Kovalev 10-9
Round 10: Warren kross 10-9
Round 11: Warren kross 10-9
Round 12: Gennady Kovalev 10-8
Total Score: Warren kross 115-112
Warren kross wins by decision!
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