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20/07/2044
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Mykhaylo Marko vs Nikola á Balev

Boxing Daily Report from the Ognjen promoted show at Arena Zagreb, Zagreb,  taking place on 13/05/2043:

The venue is completely packed out with the fans turning out in force to watch the fights on offer tonight.  
Next up we have one of the supporting contests of this show.  

Looking to impress the boxing fans in attendance, the two fighters competing in this 8 round matchup are Mykhaylo Marko (3(2) - 0) who hails from Mogilev, Belarus and Nikola á Balev(2 - 1 - 1) from Sofia, Bulgaria.  Marko weighed in at 129 pounds And 9 ounces, while Balev weighed in at 130 pounds.  
The referee tonight is Tomislav Samardžija, and the three ringside judges are Jeronim Rajic, Miloš Stipetic and Danko Žic.  

Round 1: 

Balev advances into close range.  Marko lands a left hook to the body followed by a left uppercut to the head.  Marko holds on to his opponent.  Marko is leaning on his opponent in the clinch. The ref separates the two fighters.  
Marko steps inside and lands a right hook to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  
Marko connects with a left hook.  Marko ties up his opponent.  As they grapple, Marko pushes his forearm into Balev's face.  The referee separates the two fighters and warns Marko.  
Marko connects with a cross.  
Balev connects with a cross.  
Marko advances into close range and walks Balev into a neutral corner.  Marko drives a right hook into his opponents ribs.  
Marko hits home with a right hook.  
Marko is on target with a right hook to his opponents body.  
Marko gets on the inside and lands a double left hook to his opponents head.  
Balev advances into close range.  Marko quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and lands a left uppercut followed by a left hook to his opponents body.  
Marko hits home with a cross.  
Marko drops his hands, and waves his opponent in.  Balev finds the target with a jab.  
Marko advances into close range and lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Marko lands a left hook to the body followed by a right hook to the head.  Marko ties up his opponent.  Marko leans on his opponent trying to wear him down. The ref calls break and the two fighters separate.  
Marko is on target with a left hook to his opponents body.  
Marko sidesteps to the right of his opponent and lands a left hook followed by a right uppercut to his opponents head.  
At the end of Round 1, lets listen in on the corners...Balev's trainer is advising how he could improve the accuracy of his work.  Balev's trainer is telling his fighter he needs to be more active or he's going to get outworked.  Balev's trainer is advising how he could stop so many clean shots getting through.  

Round 1 Statistics
Marko: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 37                            
Power Shots Landed: 21                            
Head Shots Thrown: 18                            
Head Shots Landed: 12                            
Body Shots Thrown: 22                            
Body Shots Landed: 9                             

Balev: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 14                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 16                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 2: 

Marko is on target with a sharp right hook.  
Marko steps inside and lands a left uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  
Marko closes the distance.  Balev attempts to land a right hook, but Marko sidesteps and counters with a left hook.  
Marko manouvers Balev onto the ropes.  Marko is on target with a cross to his opponents body.  
Marko is looking to close the distance and is on target with a left hook.  
Marko drives a left uppercut into his opponents ribs.  
Marko forces Balev to back into a neutral corner.  Marko digs in a right hook to Balev's body.  
Marko lands a left uppercut to the head, a right hook to the body and a right hook to the head.  
Marko lands a right hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents head.  
Marko throws a left hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a right hook to his opponents body.  
Marko is on target with a left hook.  
Marko is on target with a left hook.  
Marko lands a left uppercut to the body followed by a jab to the head.  
Marko is looking to close the distance and lands two left hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Balev attempts to land a cross, but Marko slips the shot and counters with a cross.  
Balev tries to land a jab, but Marko blocks the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Marko closes the distance and lands a right uppercut.  
Marko lands a left hook to the body followed by a right uppercut to the head.  
Marko lands a right hook to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  
Marko lands a double left hook to his opponents head.  
Marko lands a right hook to the head followed by a left uppercut to the body.  


Round 2 Statistics
Marko: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 44                            
Power Shots Landed: 32                            
Head Shots Thrown: 27                            
Head Shots Landed: 19                            
Body Shots Thrown: 21                            
Body Shots Landed: 15                            

Balev: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 11                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 11                            
Head Shots Landed: 0                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 3: 

Marko lands a right hook to the body followed by a left uppercut to the head.  
Marko lands a left hook.  
Marko lands a jab.  
Marko steps inside and drives a left hook into his opponents liver.  
Marko connects with a right hook.  
Balev pivots from in front of his opponent.  Marko lands a jab followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Balev walks his opponent down, trapping him on the ropes.  Marko is on target with a cross.  
Marko advances into close range and connects with a right hook.  
Marko is on target with a left hook to his opponents body.  
Marko closes the distance and is on target with a right hook.  
Marko quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  
Balev sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Marko hits home with a left hook.  
Marko steps inside.  Marko sidesteps to the right of his opponent and drives a left hook into Balev's liver.  
Marko lands a double right hook to his opponents head.  
Marko finds the target with a jab.  
Marko is on target with a jab.  
Marko feints a cross, and then drives a right uppercut into Balev's ribs.  
Marko steps inside.  Marko quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and is on target with a right hook to Balev's ribcage.  
Marko closes the distance and lands a right uppercut to the body, and then to the head.  


Round 3 Statistics
Marko: 
Jabs Thrown: 10                            
Jabs Landed: 5                             
Power Shots Thrown: 40                            
Power Shots Landed: 24                            
Head Shots Thrown: 23                            
Head Shots Landed: 16                            
Body Shots Thrown: 27                            
Body Shots Landed: 13                            

Balev: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 4                             
Power Shots Landed: 0                             
Head Shots Thrown: 5                             
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 4: 

Marko drives a left hook into Balev's body.  
Marko advances into close range and digs in a right hook to his opponents ribcage.  Marko holds on to his opponent.  Balev uses his free hand to throw a hook, but it hits Marko behind the head. The ref breaks the clinch and signals for the action to continue.  
Balev is looking to close the distance.  Marko is on target with a left hook.  Marko holds on to his opponent.  Marko is leaning on his opponent in the clinch. Marko throws a hook within the clinch but hits his opponent behind the head. The referee breaks the clinch and warns Marko to stop fouling.  
Marko lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Marko connects with a left hook.  
Marko connects with a left hook.  
Marko digs in a left hook to Balev's ribs.  
Marko walks Balev down, trapping him in the corner.  Marko is on target with a left hook to Balev's body.  Marko ties up his opponent.  Marko is leaning on his opponent in the clinch. The ref calls break and the two fighters separate.  
Marko is on target with a right hook.  
Marko drives a left hook into Balev's liver.  
Marko lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Marko drives a left uppercut into his opponents body.  
Balev forces Marko to retreat onto the ropes.  Marko drives a left hook into his opponents body.  
Marko is on target with a right hook.  
Marko digs in a right hook to his opponents body.  
Marko is on target with a solid left uppercut.  
Marko gets on the inside and hits home with a left hook.  
Marko lands a left hook to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  
Marko steps inside and lands a left hook.  


Round 4 Statistics
Marko: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 47                            
Power Shots Landed: 24                            
Head Shots Thrown: 21                            
Head Shots Landed: 12                            
Body Shots Thrown: 29                            
Body Shots Landed: 13                            

Balev: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 6                             
Power Shots Landed: 0                             
Head Shots Thrown: 8                             
Head Shots Landed: 0                             
Body Shots Thrown: 0                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 5: 

Marko drives a left hook into his opponents ribs.  
Marko drives a left hook into Balev's body.  
Marko advances into close range and lands a left hook to the body followed by a left uppercut to the head.  Marko ties up his opponent.  Marko leans on his opponent trying to wear him down. The ref breaks Marko's hold and signals for the fight to continue.  
Marko advances into close range and is on target with a left hook to his opponents liver.  
Marko advances into close range and lands a left hook to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  
Marko lands two left hooks to the body, and one to the head.  
Marko lands a right uppercut to the head, a left hook to the head and a left uppercut to the body.  
Marko pivots from in front of his opponent and is on target with a right hook to his opponents body.  
Marko drives a right uppercut into his opponents ribcage.  
Marko walks Balev down, trapping him in a corner.  Marko quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and is on target with a left hook to Balev's body.  As the two fighters work on the inside, their heads come together!  The ref acknowledges the accidental headclash but allows the action to continue.  Marko has taken some damage from that accidental headbutt.  That has caused slight damage to the nose.  
Marko lands a right hook, right uppercut and a left hook to his opponents body.  
Marko connects with a right uppercut.  
Marko drives a right hook into Balev's body.  Marko wants to work on the inside, but accidentally clashes heads with his opponent!  The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as Balev dabs at his face checking for damage.  Balev has come off worse after that clash of heads.  That has caused minor swelling  around the right eye.  
At the end of Round 5, lets listen in on the corners...Balev's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  

Round 5 Statistics
Marko: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 36                            
Power Shots Landed: 24                            
Head Shots Thrown: 13                            
Head Shots Landed: 8                             
Body Shots Thrown: 26                            
Body Shots Landed: 18                            

Balev: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 13                            
Power Shots Landed: 0                             
Head Shots Thrown: 13                            
Head Shots Landed: 0                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 6: 

Marko drives a left hook into his opponents body.  
Marko lands a cross.  
Marko digs in a right hook to his opponents body.  
Balev steps inside.  Marko is on target with a left hook to his opponents liver.  
Balev closes the distance.  Marko drives a left hook into his opponents body.  
Marko lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents body.  
Marko walks Balev down, trapping him on the ropes.  Marko sidesteps to the left of his opponent and lands a left uppercut to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  
Marko connects with a cross.  
Marko advances into close range and lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Marko lands a right hook to the body, a right hook to the head and a left hook to the body.  Marko holds on to his opponent.  Marko leans on his opponent trying to wear him down. The ref calls break and the two fighters separate.  
Marko lands a right hook to the body followed by a left uppercut to the head.  


Round 6 Statistics
Marko: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 39                            
Power Shots Landed: 23                            
Head Shots Thrown: 17                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 25                            
Body Shots Landed: 16                            

Balev: 
Jabs Thrown: 0                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 13                            
Power Shots Landed: 0                             
Head Shots Thrown: 13                            
Head Shots Landed: 0                             
Body Shots Thrown: 0                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 7: 

Balev is looking to close the distance.  Marko lands a left uppercut followed by a left hook to his opponents body.  
Marko sidesteps to the right of his opponent and lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Marko hits home with a left hook.  
Balev advances into close range.  Marko sidesteps to the right of his opponent and drives a left uppercut into Balev's body.  
Marko sidesteps to the right of his opponent and hits home with a left hook.  
Marko is looking to close the distance.  Balev throws a left hook, but Marko clinches his opponent.  Marko leans on his opponent trying to wear him down. The ref calls break and the two fighters separate.  
Marko hits home with a left hook.  
Balev is looking to close the distance.  Marko lands two left hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Marko steps inside and digs in a right hook to his opponents body.  
Marko lands a right hook to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  
Marko cuts off the ring, trapping Balev in a neutral corner.  Marko hits home with a cross.  
At the end of Round 7, lets listen in on the corners...Balev's trainer is telling his fighter he needs a knockout to win!  

Round 7 Statistics
Marko: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 23                            
Power Shots Landed: 15                            
Head Shots Thrown: 13                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 12                            
Body Shots Landed: 8                             

Balev: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 7                             
Power Shots Landed: 0                             
Head Shots Thrown: 7                             
Head Shots Landed: 0                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 8: 

As Balev tries to work on the inside, the fighters heads come together!  The ref acknowledges the accidental headclash but allows the action to continue.    That accidental headbutt has resulted in some damage to Marko.  That has caused minor swelling  around the right eye.  
Marko is on target with a left hook to his opponents body.  
Marko closes the distance and lands a left uppercut to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  
Marko lands a jab followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Balev gets on the inside.  Marko drives a right hook into Balev's body.  
Balev lands a solid cross.  
Balev closes the distance.  Marko is on target with a left hook.  Marko attempts to land a right uppercut, but Balev blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  
Marko advances into close range.  Marko pivots to the side of his opponent and digs in a right hook to Balev's ribs.  
Marko lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  Marko wants to work on the inside, but accidentally clashes heads with his opponent!  The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as Balev dabs at his face checking for damage.  


Round 8 Statistics
Marko: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 20                            
Power Shots Landed: 11                            
Head Shots Thrown: 10                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 13                            
Body Shots Landed: 7                             

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

Round 1 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
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: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9


Final Scorecards: 80 - 72  80 - 72  80 - 72

The winner, by Unanimous Decision, from Mogilev, Belarus.... Mykhaylo Marko

Fight Statistics
Marko: 
Total Punches Thrown: 317                           
Total Punches Landed: 185                           
Total Head Shots Thrown: 142                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 86                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 175                           
Total Body Shots Landed: 99                            
Total Power Shots Thrown: 286                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 174                           
Total Jabs Thrown: 31                            
Total Jabs Landed: 11                            

Balev: 
Total Punches Thrown: 87                            
Total Punches Landed: 6                             
Total Head Shots Thrown: 80                            
Total Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Total Body Shots Thrown: 7                             
Total Body Shots Landed: 1                             
Total Power Shots Thrown: 76                            
Total Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Total Jabs Thrown: 11                            
Total Jabs Landed: 2