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14/05/2034
EOD Running: Pre Show
Georgiy Benko vs Mikhail Kostyk

Boxing Daily Report from the Kpegah Promotions promoted show at Zaporizhia Rafalko, Zaporizhia,  taking place on 12/06/2032:

The venue is completely packed out with the fans turning out in force to watch the fights on offer tonight.  
Next up is the main event of the show.  This is a semi final eliminator for the Ukraine Flyweight title.  

Looking to impress the boxing fans in attendance and those watching live on Eurosport, the two fighters competing in this 12 round matchup are Georgiy Benko (16 - 8(2) - 2) who hails from Zaporizhia, Ukraine and Mikhail Kostyk(18(4) - 11 - 1) from Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine.  Benko weighed in at 112 pounds, while Kostyk weighed in at 111 pounds And 11 ounces.  
The referee tonight is Konstantin Pavelko, and the three ringside judges are Dimi Polansky, Vanko Holub and Sergei Terentiev.  

Round 1: 

Benko tries to keep the action at long range and is on target with a jab.  
Kostyk gets on the inside and lands a right hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents head.  He then lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Kostyk connects with a firm cross.  Kostyk tries to land a right hook, but Benko blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  
Kostyk advances into close range and lands two left hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Benko throws a jab, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Kostyk manages to force Benko onto the ropes.  Kostyk lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Benko pivots to the side of his opponent.  Kostyk lands a left hook to the body, a left uppercut to the head and a right uppercut to the body.  
Kostyk is looking to close the distance and cuts off the ring, trapping Benko in a corner.  Kostyk pivots from in front of his opponent and lands a right hook, right uppercut and a right hook to his opponents body.  
Kostyk lands a sharp left hook.  
Kostyk drives a right uppercut into his opponents body.  
Kostyk closes the distance and lands consecutive right uppercuts to his opponents body.  
Kostyk closes the distance and digs in a left uppercut to Benko's liver.  
Kostyk lands a left hook followed by a right uppercut to his opponents body.  
Kostyk walks his opponent down, trapping him in a corner.  Kostyk digs in a stinging right hook to Benko's body.  
Kostyk is on target with a right uppercut to Benko's body.  
Kostyk lands a left hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents body.  
Kostyk hits home with a right uppercut.  
Benko throws a jab, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Kostyk gets on the inside and lands two right hooks to the body, and one to the head.  
At the end of Round 1, lets listen in on the corners...Benko's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  

Round 1 Statistics
Benko: 
Jabs Thrown: 19                            
Jabs Landed: 5                             
Power Shots Thrown: 16                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 31                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Kostyk: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 43                            
Power Shots Landed: 32                            
Head Shots Thrown: 15                            
Head Shots Landed: 12                            
Body Shots Thrown: 29                            
Body Shots Landed: 20                            

Round 2: 

Benko tries to land a cross, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right hook to Benko's body.  
Benko hits home with a cross.  
Kostyk walks Benko onto the ropes.  Kostyk connects with a right hook.  
Kostyk pivots from in front of his opponent and digs in a right hook to his opponents ribs.  
Kostyk digs in a left hook to his opponents body.  
Kostyk lands a right uppercut to the head followed by two left hook's to the body.  
Kostyk is looking to close the distance and lands a left hook followed by a right uppercut to his opponents body.  
Kostyk pivots to the side of his opponent and digs in a sharp left hook to Benko's ribs.  
Kostyk lands a stinging left hook.  
Kostyk drives a sharp right hook into his opponents body.  
Kostyk steps inside and manouvers Benko into a neutral corner.  Kostyk is on target with a sharp right uppercut to Benko's ribcage.  
Kostyk digs in a left hook to Benko's liver.  
Kostyk steps inside.  Benko pivots from in front of his opponent.  Kostyk lands a left hook to the body followed by a right hook to the head.  
Benko pivots from in front of his opponent.  Kostyk lands a left uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Kostyk digs in a right hook to his opponents body.  
Kostyk walks his opponent down, trapping him on the ropes.  Kostyk drives a sharp left hook into Benko's body.  
Kostyk lands a right hook to the body followed by a left hook to the head.  
Kostyk is looking to close the distance and forces Benko to retreat into the blue corner.  Kostyk lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Kostyk sidesteps to the right of his opponent and is on target with a right hook to Benko's ribcage.  
Kostyk quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and lands a right hook to the body, a left hook to the head and a right hook to the head.  
Kostyk lands a left uppercut to the body followed by a left hook to the head.  


Round 2 Statistics
Benko: 
Jabs Thrown: 11                            
Jabs Landed: 4                             
Power Shots Thrown: 18                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 27                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Kostyk: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 42                            
Power Shots Landed: 30                            
Head Shots Thrown: 17                            
Head Shots Landed: 11                            
Body Shots Thrown: 26                            
Body Shots Landed: 19                            

Round 3: 

Benko is looking to keep his distance and is on target with a cross.  
Kostyk closes the distance and drives a left hook into Benko's body.  
Kostyk hits home with a sharp left hook.  
Kostyk lands a right uppercut to the body followed by a right hook to the head.  
Kostyk drives a solid right uppercut into Benko's body.  
Benko steps to the outside and tries to land a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a stinging left hook.  
Kostyk is on target with a cross.  
Kostyk lands a left uppercut followed by  two left hooks to his opponents body.  
Benko steps to the outside and lands a jab.  Benko tries to land a jab, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Kostyk steps inside and digs in a right hook to Benko's ribs.  
Kostyk throws a left uppercut, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a left uppercut.  
Benko is looking to keep his distance.  Kostyk lowers his hands, trying to provoke his opponent to attack.  Benko is on target with a jab.  Benko throws a jab, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a sharp right hook.  
Benko is on target with an overhand right.  
Benko lands a cross.  
Benko throws a jab, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a stinging left hook.  
Kostyk advances into close range and is on target with a solid right hook to his opponents body.  
Kostyk drives a left hook into Benko's body.  
Benko steps to the outside and tries to land a jab, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Kostyk advances into close range and manouvers his opponent onto the ropes.  Kostyk lands a double left hook to his opponents head.  
At the end of Round 3, lets listen in on the corners...Benko's trainer is suggesting ways of getting through to his opponent.  

Round 3 Statistics
Benko: 
Jabs Thrown: 19                            
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 21                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 37                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Kostyk: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 33                            
Power Shots Landed: 19                            
Head Shots Thrown: 18                            
Head Shots Landed: 10                            
Body Shots Thrown: 17                            
Body Shots Landed: 9                             

Round 4: 

Kostyk gets on the inside and lands a left hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents body.  
Kostyk gets on the inside and drives a right hook into Benko's body.  
Kostyk lands a left uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  Kostyk clinches his opponent.  Kostyk throws a hook within the clinch but hits his opponent behind the head. The referee separates the two fighters and warns Kostyk.  
Benko tries to keep the action at long range and hits home with a cross.  
Kostyk steps inside and cuts off the ring, trapping Benko on the ropes.  Benko attempts to land a left hook, but Kostyk sidesteps and counters with a stinging cross.  
Kostyk is on target with a stinging left hook.  
Kostyk digs in a left hook to Benko's body.  
Benko sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Kostyk digs in a sharp left hook to his opponents liver.  
Kostyk advances into close range and throws a left hook, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right hook.  
Kostyk gets on the inside and forces Benko to back into the ropes.  Kostyk lands a right hook to the head followed by a left uppercut to the body.  
Kostyk connects with a left hook.  
Benko lands an overhand left.  
Kostyk advances into close range and digs in a left hook to Benko's body.  
Kostyk hits home with a left hook.  
Kostyk gets on the inside and digs in a left hook to his opponents body.  


Round 4 Statistics
Benko: 
Jabs Thrown: 13                            
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 14                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 25                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Kostyk: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 29                            
Power Shots Landed: 15                            
Head Shots Thrown: 15                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 16                            
Body Shots Landed: 10                            

Round 5: 

Kostyk closes the distance and manouvers Benko into the corner.  Kostyk lands three consecutive right hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Benko is looking to keep the action on the outside and tries to land a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a firm cross.  
Kostyk lands a right uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  He continues the combination and lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  
Kostyk gets on the inside.  Kostyk quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Kostyk throws a left hook, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Kostyk forces Benko to back into the corner.  Kostyk pivots from in front of his opponent and lands a double right hook to his opponents head.  
Benko is looking to keep the action on the outside and attempts to land a jab, but Kostyk parries the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Benko is on target with a cross.  
Kostyk closes the distance and lands a left uppercut to the body, a right hook to the head and a left uppercut to the head.  
Kostyk walks his opponent into the blue corner.  Kostyk lands a right uppercut to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  
Kostyk is on target with a left hook to Benko's ribs.  
Kostyk walks his opponent down, trapping him on the ropes.  Kostyk lands a right hook to the head followed by a left uppercut to the body.  
Kostyk quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and lands two right hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Kostyk is looking to close the distance and lands a right hook to the head, a right hook to the body and a left hook to the head.  
Benko is looking to keep his distance and lands a jab.  
Kostyk gets on the inside and digs in a firm left hook to Benko's ribs.  
At the end of Round 5, lets listen in on the corners...Benko's trainer is advising how he could improve his defence.  

Round 5 Statistics
Benko: 
Jabs Thrown: 18                            
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 14                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 31                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Kostyk: 
Jabs Thrown: 0                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 42                            
Power Shots Landed: 25                            
Head Shots Thrown: 17                            
Head Shots Landed: 10                            
Body Shots Thrown: 25                            
Body Shots Landed: 15                            

Round 6: 

Benko throws a cross, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a stinging cross.  
Kostyk closes the distance and drives a right hook into his opponents ribcage.  
Benko is looking to keep the action on the outside.  Kostyk feints a jab, and then throws a cross, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Kostyk advances into close range and drives a sharp left hook into his opponents body.  
Benko tries to keep the action at long range.  Kostyk feints a left hook, but Benko does not fall for it and is on target with a right uppercut.  
Kostyk hits home with a left uppercut.  Kostyk clinches his opponent.  As they grapple, Benko pushes his forearm into Kostyk's face.  The ref separates the two fighters.  
Benko attempts to land a right hook, but Kostyk blocks the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Kostyk drives a left hook into Benko's ribs.  The two boxers are fighting in-close, but their heads clash!  The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as Benko dabs at his face checking for damage.  
Kostyk lands two left hooks to the body, and one to the head.  
Kostyk digs in a right uppercut to his opponents ribcage.  
Kostyk is looking to close the distance.  Kostyk sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Benko hits home with a right hook.  


Round 6 Statistics
Benko: 
Jabs Thrown: 15                            
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 22                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 32                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Kostyk: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 21                            
Power Shots Landed: 10                            
Head Shots Thrown: 12                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 12                            
Body Shots Landed: 6                             

Round 7: 

Kostyk steps inside and is on target with a stinging left hook.  
Benko throws a right hook, but Kostyk ties up his opponent.  Kostyk is leaning on his opponent in the clinch. The ref separates the two fighters.  
Kostyk walks his opponent into a corner.  Kostyk digs in a sharp right hook to his opponents ribs.  
Kostyk lands a right uppercut to the body followed by a right hook to the head.  
Kostyk digs in a right hook to Benko's body.  
Kostyk lands a left hook to the body, a cross to the body and a cross to the head.  
Kostyk steps inside and lands a left hook to the body followed by a right hook to the head.  HE HAS HIS OPPONENT IN TROUBLE!  Benko almost instantly recovers. 
Kostyk lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  
Kostyk advances into close range and lands a right uppercut to the head followed by two right hook's to the body.  
Kostyk sidesteps to the right of his opponent and is on target with a right hook to Benko's body.  
Kostyk is on target with a right hook to his opponents body.  
Kostyk connects with a stinging right hook.  
Kostyk digs in a right uppercut to his opponents body.  
Kostyk is on target with a right hook to Benko's body.  Kostyk clinches his opponent.  Kostyk is using his forearm in the clinch.  The ref halts the action and breaks the clinch.  He lectures Kostyk about fouling.  
Kostyk is on target with a left hook to his opponents body.  
Benko throws a right hook, but Kostyk holds on to his opponent.  Kostyk leans on his opponent using all his weight. The ref breaks Kostyk's hold and signals for the fight to continue.  
Kostyk forces Benko to back into the blue corner.  Kostyk lands a left uppercut followed by  two right hooks to his opponents body.  
Benko is on target with a left hook.  
Kostyk closes the distance and lands a left uppercut to the head, a left hook to the body and a left uppercut to the body.  
Kostyk digs in a forceful left hook to his opponents body.  BENKO WAS STUNNED BY THAT SHOT!  As Kostyk tries to work on the inside, the fighters heads come together!  The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as Benko dabs at his face checking for damage.  Benko recovers before his opponent can take advantage. 
Kostyk lands a right hook to the head, a right hook to the body and a left hook to the body.  
Benko tries to keep the action at long range.  Benko quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Kostyk lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Benko is on target with a jab to Kostyk's body.  
Kostyk advances into close range and lands two left hooks to the body, and one to the head.  


Round 7 Statistics
Benko: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 18                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 18                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Kostyk: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 52                            
Power Shots Landed: 35                            
Head Shots Thrown: 19                            
Head Shots Landed: 11                            
Body Shots Thrown: 34                            
Body Shots Landed: 25                            

Round 8: 

Kostyk gets on the inside.  Benko throws a right uppercut, but his opponent parries the shot and counters with a cross.  
Kostyk drives a left hook into his opponents body.  
Benko tries to keep the action at long range and is on target with a jab.  
Kostyk manouvers Benko into the corner.  Kostyk is on target with a right hook to Benko's body.  
Kostyk is looking to close the distance.  Kostyk sidesteps to the left of his opponent and is on target with a left hook to Benko's body.  
Kostyk gets on the inside and lands a left hook, right hook and a left hook to his opponents body.  
Kostyk walks his opponent down, trapping him on the ropes.  Kostyk lands a left uppercut to the body, a right hook to the body and a left hook to the head.  
Kostyk is looking to close the distance.  Kostyk sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Benko throws a left hook, but Kostyk clinches his opponent.  Kostyk is leaning on his opponent in the clinch. The ref breaks the clinch and signals for the action to continue.  
Kostyk lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents body.  
Kostyk lands a right uppercut to the body, a right hook to the head and a left hook to the head.  
Kostyk lands a right uppercut to the head, a right hook to the body and a left uppercut to the head.  
Kostyk lands a right hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents head.  
Kostyk advances into close range and hits home with a sharp left hook.  
Benko switches the action to the outside and tries to land a jab, but Kostyk blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  
Kostyk feints a left hook, and then is on target with a cross.  
Benko steps to the outside and throws a cross, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a left uppercut.  


Round 8 Statistics
Benko: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 15                            
Power Shots Landed: 0                             
Head Shots Thrown: 15                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 7                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Kostyk: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 37                            
Power Shots Landed: 24                            
Head Shots Thrown: 22                            
Head Shots Landed: 12                            
Body Shots Thrown: 17                            
Body Shots Landed: 12                            

Round 9: 

Kostyk is on target with a left hook to Benko's ribs.  
Kostyk advances into close range and is on target with a right hook to Benko's body.  
Kostyk advances into close range and digs in a stinging left hook to his opponents ribs.  
Kostyk closes the distance and lands a left uppercut followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Kostyk is on target with a weighty left uppercut to his opponents ribs.  BENKO HAS BEEN KNOCKED DOWN!  He beats the count, getting up at 7.  
Benko attempts to land a left hook, but Kostyk blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  
Kostyk lands a right hook to the head followed by a left uppercut to the body.  As Kostyk tries to work on the inside, the fighters heads come together!  The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as Benko dabs at his face checking for damage.  
Kostyk digs in a solid left hook to Benko's ribs.  
Benko tries to keep the action at long range and lands a cross.  
Kostyk is looking to close the distance and digs in a right hook to Benko's body.  
Benko steps to the outside and hits home with a cross.  
Kostyk closes the distance and lands a left hook to the body followed by a right uppercut to the head.  


Round 9 Statistics
Benko: 
Jabs Thrown: 10                            
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 19                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 23                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Kostyk: 
Jabs Thrown: 0                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 23                            
Power Shots Landed: 13                            
Head Shots Thrown: 10                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 13                            
Body Shots Landed: 8                             

Round 10: 

Benko switches the action to the outside and is on target with an overhand left.  
Kostyk advances into close range and lands a double right hook to his opponents head, AND SENDS BENKO TO THE CANVAS!  He is still struggling to his feet as the count reaches 10!  The winner by KO is Kostyk!  


Round 10 Statistics
Benko: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 2                             
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 6                             
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 0                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Kostyk: 
Jabs Thrown: 0                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 4                             
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 2                             
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 1 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 2 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 3 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 4 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 5 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 6 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 7 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 8 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 9 Scores: 8 - 10  8 - 10  8 - 10


Fight Statistics
Benko: 
Total Punches Thrown: 280                           
Total Punches Landed: 39                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 245                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 38                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 35                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 1                             
Total Power Shots Thrown: 159                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 18                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 121                           
Total Jabs Landed: 21                            

Kostyk: 
Total Punches Thrown: 338                           
Total Punches Landed: 207                           
Total Head Shots Thrown: 147                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 83                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 191                           
Total Body Shots Landed: 124                           
Total Power Shots Thrown: 326                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 205                           
Total Jabs Thrown: 12                            
Total Jabs Landed: 2