Butler's Ryan Covert, right, fighting for the first time in nine years, connects with a right hand against Steve Tyner in their heavyweight bout Saturday night at the Family Sports Center.

BUTLER TWP — Mixed reviews in the ring, a supportive crowd outside of it.

Butler Cubs boxers Donovan Malovich and Bobby Osterreider made their professional boxing debuts Saturday night at the Family Sports Center while Ryan Covert fought for the first time in nine years.

All of the bouts were four rounds.

Osterreider, 27, won by unanimous decision over Quwanda Williams of Cleveland, Ohio. He knocked Williams down with a straight right hand midway through the third round.

Malovich, 18, suffered a bloodied nose in his bout with William Davis of St. Louis, Mo. but fought him to a draw.

Covert, 38, lost a unanimous decision to veteran heavyweight Steve Tyner of Akron, Ohio.

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