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22/02/2035
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Viktor Popovich vs Luka Kovalik

Boxing Daily Report from the AI Russia-Saint Petersburg promoted show at Saint Petersburg Lampeev, Saint Petersburg,  taking place on 04/04/2034:

Clearly AI Russia-Saint Petersburg have made a mistake booking this venue with less than half the tickets sold, including those handed out as prizes by Boxing Daily.  
Next up is the main event of the show.  This is a semi final eliminator for the Russia-Saint Petersburg Super Flyweight title.  

Looking to impress the boxing fans in attendance, the two fighters competing in this 10 round matchup are Viktor Popovich (12 - 20 - 3) who hails from Saint Petersburg, Russia and Luka Kovalik(8 - 9(1)) from Saint Petersburg, Russia.  Popovich weighed in at 115 pounds, while Kovalik weighed in at 114 pounds and 2 ounces.  
The referee tonight is Kir Panov, and the three ringside judges are Mikhail Ivlev, Mikhail Kazakov and Viktor Primack.  

Round 1: 

Kovalik is on target with a cross.  
Kovalik attempts to land a cross, but Popovich blocks the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Kovalik pivots from in front of his opponent and lands a left hook.  
Kovalik connects with a left hook.  
Popovich tries to step out of his opponents range and lands a cross.  
Popovich quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and hits home with a cross.  
Popovich backs onto the ropes...he is waving his opponent in!  Kovalik tries to tag Popovich on the ropes, but his opponent blocks every shot!  
Popovich tries to step out of his opponents range.  Kovalik lands an overhand right followed by a cross to his opponents head.  
Kovalik connects with an overhand right.  


Round 1 Statistics
Popovich: 
Jabs Thrown: 13                            
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 12                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 22                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Kovalik: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 19                            
Power Shots Landed: 6                             
Head Shots Thrown: 25                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 2: 

Popovich is looking to close the distance.  Kovalik is on target with a right hook to his opponents body.  
Popovich tries to step out of his opponents range and throws a jab, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Popovich steps inside.  Kovalik sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Kovalik throws a right hook, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a cross.  
At the end of Round 2, lets listen in on the corners...Popovich's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  

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

Kovalik: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 12                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 18                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 3: 

Kovalik sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Popovich throws a jab, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Popovich gets on the inside and is on target with a left hook.  
Popovich gets on the inside.  Kovalik connects with a right hook.  
Popovich tries to land a left uppercut, but Kovalik parries the shot and counters with a cross.  
Kovalik is on target with a jab.  
Kovalik tries to keep the action at long range.  Popovich lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Popovich is on target with a left hook.  
Kovalik pivots to the side of his opponent and hits home with a cross.  
At the end of Round 3, lets listen in on the corners...Kovalik's trainer is advising how he could be more accurate.  

Round 3 Statistics
Popovich: 
Jabs Thrown: 12                            
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 15                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 25                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Kovalik: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 9                             
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 17                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 0                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 4: 

Popovich gets on the inside.  Kovalik pivots to the side of his opponent and lands a right uppercut followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Popovich is looking to close the distance.  Kovalik pivots to the side of his opponent.  Popovich is on target with a left hook.  
Kovalik steps away from his opponent.  Popovich is on target with a cross.  
Popovich closes the distance.  Kovalik is on target with a left hook.  
Kovalik pivots from in front of his opponent and hits home with a cross.  
Popovich steps away from his opponent.  Kovalik sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Kovalik attempts to land a cross, but Popovich blocks the shot and counters with a left hook to Kovalik's liver.  
Kovalik pivots to the side of his opponent.  Popovich lands a jab.  
Popovich steps inside and is on target with a right hook to Kovalik's ribcage.  
Kovalik is on target with a cross.  
Kovalik pivots from in front of his opponent and is on target with a cross.  
Popovich is on target with a cross.  
Kovalik lands a cross.  
Popovich is on target with a cross.  
Popovich is looking to close the distance.  Kovalik pivots to the side of his opponent.  Kovalik throws a left hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  
At the end of Round 4, lets listen in on the corners...Popovich's trainer is advising how he could improve the accuracy of his work.  

Round 4 Statistics
Popovich: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 12                            
Power Shots Landed: 7                             
Head Shots Thrown: 17                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Kovalik: 
Jabs Thrown: 9                             
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 21                            
Power Shots Landed: 7                             
Head Shots Thrown: 28                            
Head Shots Landed: 10                            
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 5: 

Kovalik tries to step out of his opponents range and hits home with a cross.  
Kovalik is on target with a left hook to his opponents ribs.  
Popovich lands a cross.  
Popovich lands a cross.  
Kovalik sidesteps to the right of his opponent and finds the target with a jab.  
Kovalik feints a jab, but Popovich is not fooled and responds with a right hook.  
Kovalik quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Popovich throws a cross, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Popovich lands a cross.  
Popovich is on target with a jab.  


Round 5 Statistics
Popovich: 
Jabs Thrown: 10                            
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 16                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 23                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Kovalik: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 9                             
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 13                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 6: 

Popovich hits home with a right hook.  
Popovich is on target with a cross.  
Kovalik quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Popovich tries to land a jab, but Kovalik parries the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Popovich gets on the inside and attempts to land a left hook, but Kovalik slips the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Popovich steps away from his opponent.  Kovalik lands a jab.  
Popovich tries to land a jab, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  
Kovalik steps away from his opponent and lands a cross.  
Kovalik pivots to the left of his opponent.  Popovich connects with a left uppercut.  
Popovich advances into close range.  Kovalik sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Popovich tries to land a left hook, but his opponent dodges the shot and counters with a cross.  
Kovalik connects with a right hook.  
Popovich steps to the outside.  Kovalik is on target with a cross.  
Popovich steps away from his opponent.  Kovalik sidesteps to the right of his opponent and lands a jab.  


Round 6 Statistics
Popovich: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 11                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 13                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Kovalik: 
Jabs Thrown: 9                             
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 24                            
Power Shots Landed: 7                             
Head Shots Thrown: 33                            
Head Shots Landed: 10                            
Body Shots Thrown: 0                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 7: 

Popovich tries to land a cross, but Kovalik sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Popovich steps to the outside and attempts to land a cross, but Kovalik sidesteps and counters with a left hook.  
Popovich hits home with a left hook.  


Round 7 Statistics
Popovich: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 10                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 16                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Kovalik: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 8                             
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 9                             
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 8: 

Popovich is looking to close the distance and is on target with a left hook.  
Kovalik quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and connects with a left uppercut.  
Popovich is on target with a jab.  
Popovich throws a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a left hook.  
Popovich connects with a cross.  


Round 8 Statistics
Popovich: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 15                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 18                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Kovalik: 
Jabs Thrown: 9                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 16                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 23                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 9: 

Popovich hits home with a cross.  
Kovalik pivots to the left of his opponent and connects with a left hook.  
Kovalik pivots to the side of his opponent.  Popovich tries to land a right uppercut, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Kovalik pivots from in front of his opponent and connects with a left hook.  
At the end of Round 9, lets listen in on the corners...Kovalik's trainer is advising his fighter to keep his distance and coast to the win. 

Round 9 Statistics
Popovich: 
Jabs Thrown: 9                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 13                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 18                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Kovalik: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 11                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 17                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 0                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 10: 

Popovich gets on the inside.  Kovalik sidesteps to the left of his opponent and hits home with a left hook.  
Popovich is looking to keep the action on the outside.  Kovalik quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Popovich hits home with an overhand right.  
Popovich is looking to close the distance.  Kovalik pivots from in front of his opponent.  Kovalik throws a right hook, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right hook.  
Kovalik steps to the outside and connects with a cross.  
Kovalik quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Popovich lands an overhand left.  
Kovalik steps to the outside and is on target with an overhand right.  
Kovalik quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and connects with an overhand right.  
Popovich steps inside.  Kovalik drives a left hook into his opponents body.  
Kovalik steps to the outside.  Kovalik quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Popovich is on target with a cross.  
Popovich attempts to land a jab, but Kovalik sidesteps and counters with a left hook.  


Round 10 Statistics
Popovich: 
Jabs Thrown: 13                            
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 10                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 23                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 0                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Kovalik: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 14                            
Power Shots Landed: 6                             
Head Shots Thrown: 17                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

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: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
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: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 9 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 10 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10


Final Scorecards: 92 - 98  92 - 98  92 - 98

The winner, by Unanimous Decision, from Saint Petersburg, Russia.... Luka Kovalik

Fight Statistics
Popovich: 
Total Punches Thrown: 223                           
Total Punches Landed: 36                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 200                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 34                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 23                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 2                             
Total Power Shots Thrown: 128                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 29                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 95                            
Total Jabs Landed: 7                             

Kovalik: 
Total Punches Thrown: 217                           
Total Punches Landed: 54                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 200                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 51                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 17                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 3                             
Total Power Shots Thrown: 143                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 42                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 74                            
Total Jabs Landed: 12