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06/08/2030
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Matviyko Barna vs Kir Kovalik

Boxing Daily Report from the AI Belarus-Central promoted show at Minsk Lipka, Minsk,  taking place on 24/11/2021:

Clearly AI Belarus-Central 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 final eliminator for the Belarus-Central Lightweight title.  

Looking to impress the boxing fans in attendance, the two fighters competing in this 10 round matchup are Matviyko Barna (3 - 1 - 1) who hails from Minsk, Belarus and Kir Kovalik(3 - 3 - 2) from Minsk, Belarus.  Barna weighed in at 135 pounds, while Kovalik weighed in at 134 pounds and 14 ounces.  
The referee tonight is Kolya Levitsky, and the three ringside judges are Igor Korolev, Borysko Umansky and Lazar Trofimov.  

Round 1: 

Barna steps to the outside and is on target with a cross.  
Barna connects with a cross.  
Kovalik finds the target with a jab.  
Kovalik lands two left hooks to the body, and one to the head.  
Barna steps to the outside and is on target with a cross.  
Kovalik gets on the inside and is on target with a left hook.  
Kovalik is looking to close the distance and throws a left hook, but is unable to find the target.  Kovalik clinches his opponent.  Kovalik pushes his forearm into Barna's face.  The ref calls break and the two fighters separate.  
At the end of Round 1, lets listen in on the corners...Barna's trainer is advising how he could improve the accuracy of his work.  Barna's trainer is telling his fighter he is being outworked and needs to throw more.  Barna's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  Kovalik's trainer is advising how he could be more accurate.  

Round 1 Statistics
Barna: 
Jabs Thrown: 13                            
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 7                             
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 19                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Kovalik: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 27                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 20                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 11                            
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 2: 

Barna lands a right hook to the body followed by a left uppercut to the head.  
Barna tries to keep the action at long range and connects with an overhand left.  
Kovalik lands a left uppercut.  
Kovalik hits home with a left hook.  
Kovalik connects with a right hook.  
Barna steps to the outside and lands a jab.  
Barna lands a cross.  
Kovalik closes the distance.  Barna throws a right hook, but Kovalik ties up his opponent.  Kovalik leans on his opponent trying to wear him down. Barna hits his opponent with a kidney shot within the clinch. 
Barna tries to step out of his opponents range and lands an overhand left.  
Kovalik steps inside and is on target with a right hook.  
Kovalik lands a left hook.  
Barna digs in a right hook to Kovalik's body.  


Round 2 Statistics
Barna: 
Jabs Thrown: 11                            
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 23                            
Power Shots Landed: 11                            
Head Shots Thrown: 31                            
Head Shots Landed: 11                            
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Kovalik: 
Jabs Thrown: 0                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 22                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 15                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 7                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 3: 

Barna hits home with a right hook.  
Barna steps away from his opponent and lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Kovalik hits home with a left hook.  
Barna tries to step out of his opponents range and tries to land an overhand left, but Kovalik sidesteps and counters with a left hook.  
Barna finds the target with a stiff jab.  
Barna steps to the outside and connects with an overhand left.  
Kovalik gets on the inside and walks his opponent down, trapping him on the ropes.  Kovalik pivots to the left of his opponent.  Kovalik lands a left uppercut.  Kovalik attempts to land a right hook, but Barna parries the shot and counters with a left uppercut to Kovalik's body.  
Barna steps away from his opponent and lands a jab to his opponents body.  


Round 3 Statistics
Barna: 
Jabs Thrown: 12                            
Jabs Landed: 4                             
Power Shots Thrown: 19                            
Power Shots Landed: 7                             
Head Shots Thrown: 27                            
Head Shots Landed: 9                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Kovalik: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 14                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 14                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 4: 

Kovalik closes the distance.  The two boxers are fighting in-close, but their heads clash!  The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as Barna dabs at his face checking for damage.  
Barna switches the action to the outside and strikes his opponents body with a jab.  
Barna drives a left uppercut into his opponents body.  
Barna tries to step out of his opponents range and is on target with a jab to Kovalik's body.  
Kovalik is looking to close the distance and digs in a right hook to his opponents body.  
Barna pivots to the side of his opponent and lands a left hook.  
Kovalik drives a right hook into his opponents body.  
Barna is looking to keep the action on the outside and lands an overhand left followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Barna hits home with a stiff jab.  


Round 4 Statistics
Barna: 
Jabs Thrown: 16                            
Jabs Landed: 6                             
Power Shots Thrown: 16                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 29                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Kovalik: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 14                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 13                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Round 5: 

Barna steps to the outside and lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Kovalik steps inside.  Barna hits home with a right uppercut.  
Barna is on target with a right hook.  Barna attempts to land a right hook, but Kovalik slips the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Kovalik hits home with a left hook.  
Barna tries to land an overhand left, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Kovalik is looking to close the distance.  Barna attempts to land a right hook, but Kovalik parries the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Barna connects with a left hook.  
Barna is on target with a right hook.  
Barna lands a straight 1 - 2.  
At the end of Round 5, lets listen in on the corners...Kovalik's trainer is telling his fighter to increase his workrate.  

Round 5 Statistics
Barna: 
Jabs Thrown: 27                            
Jabs Landed: 6                             
Power Shots Thrown: 26                            
Power Shots Landed: 8                             
Head Shots Thrown: 52                            
Head Shots Landed: 14                            
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Kovalik: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 11                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 12                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 0                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 6: 

Barna tries to land a jab, but his opponent parries the shot and counters with a cross.  
Barna finds the target with a jab.  
Kovalik lands a right uppercut.  
Kovalik pivots from in front of his opponent and hits home with a right hook.  
Barna is on target with a left uppercut.  
Kovalik closes the distance.  Barna throws a left hook, but Kovalik clinches his opponent.  As they grapple, Barna pushes his forearm into Kovalik's face.  The ref calls break and the two fighters separate.  
Barna tries to land a jab, but his opponent parries the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Barna strikes his opponents body with a jab.  
Barna lands a jab, overhand left and a cross to his opponents head.  
Barna tries to keep the action at long range and hits home with an overhand left.  
Barna tries to land a jab, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a left hook.  


Round 6 Statistics
Barna: 
Jabs Thrown: 26                            
Jabs Landed: 6                             
Power Shots Thrown: 19                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 40                            
Head Shots Landed: 8                             
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Kovalik: 
Jabs Thrown: 0                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 16                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 12                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 7: 

Kovalik is on target with a right hook to his opponents ribs.  
Barna connects with a left hook.  
Kovalik connects with a left hook.  
Barna switches the action to the outside and is on target with a jab.  
Barna steps away from his opponent and lands a sharp jab.  
Barna steps to the outside and is on target with a jab.  
Barna is looking to keep his distance and lands with a stiff jab.  
Barna connects with an overhand left.  
Kovalik is on target with a left hook.  


Round 7 Statistics
Barna: 
Jabs Thrown: 13                            
Jabs Landed: 6                             
Power Shots Thrown: 18                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 29                            
Head Shots Landed: 10                            
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Kovalik: 
Jabs Thrown: 0                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 18                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 12                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 8: 

Barna pivots to the side of his opponent and connects with a right hook.  
Barna steps away from his opponent.  Kovalik sidesteps to the left of his opponent and is on target with a cross.  
Kovalik walks his opponent into a corner.  Kovalik is on target with a right uppercut to his opponents body.  
Barna attempts to land an overhand left, but Kovalik sidesteps and counters with a left hook.  
Kovalik wants to work on the inside, but accidentally clashes heads with his opponent!  The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as Barna dabs at his face checking for damage.  
Barna pivots from in front of his opponent and lands a right hook.  
Kovalik hits home with a left hook.  


Round 8 Statistics
Barna: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 14                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 19                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 0                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Kovalik: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 17                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 12                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 9: 

Barna is looking to keep his distance and throws a jab, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Barna feints a cross, but Kovalik does not fall for it and responds with a left uppercut.  
Barna steps to the outside and lands a jab.  
Barna switches the action to the outside and is on target with a cross.  
Barna tries to keep the action at long range and hits home with an overhand left.  
Barna tries to keep the action at long range and attempts to land a cross, but Kovalik sidesteps and counters with a left hook.  
Barna pivots to the left of his opponent and connects with a left hook.  
Barna steps to the outside and lands with a sharp jab.  
Kovalik is looking to close the distance.  Barna is on target with a right hook.  
At the end of Round 9, lets listen in on the corners...Kovalik's trainer is telling his fighter he needs a knockout to win!  

Round 9 Statistics
Barna: 
Jabs Thrown: 20                            
Jabs Landed: 4                             
Power Shots Thrown: 19                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 37                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Kovalik: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 8                             
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 7                             
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 10: 

Kovalik gets on the inside.  Kovalik sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Kovalik throws a left hook, but his opponent avoids the punch.  Kovalik clinches his opponent.  Barna is using his forearm in the clinch.  The referee breaks the clinch and warns Barna to stop fouling.  
Barna drives a stiff jab into his opponents face.  
Kovalik sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Barna finds the target with a jab.  
Barna switches the action to the outside and lands a jab to Kovalik's body.  
Barna throws a left hook, but Kovalik clinches his opponent.  Kovalik leans on his opponent using all his weight. Kovalik tries to make the space to throw a hook, but hits Barna behind the head. The ref breaks Kovalik's hold and signals for the fight to continue.  
Kovalik digs in a left hook to Barna's body.  
Barna drives a stinging jab into his opponents face.  
Barna throws a jab, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Barna switches the action to the outside and lands a jab followed by a overhand left to his opponents head.  
Kovalik lands a right uppercut.  


Round 10 Statistics
Barna: 
Jabs Thrown: 24                            
Jabs Landed: 8                             
Power Shots Thrown: 12                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 32                            
Head Shots Landed: 9                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Kovalik: 
Jabs Thrown: 0                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 15                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 11                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

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


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

The winner, by Unanimous Decision, from Minsk, Belarus.... Matviyko Barna

Fight Statistics
Barna: 
Total Punches Thrown: 340                           
Total Punches Landed: 92                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 315                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 81                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 25                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 11                            
Total Power Shots Thrown: 173                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 48                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 167                           
Total Jabs Landed: 44                            

Kovalik: 
Total Punches Thrown: 173                           
Total Punches Landed: 38                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 128                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 32                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 45                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 6                             
Total Power Shots Thrown: 162                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 36                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 11                            
Total Jabs Landed: 2