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29/06/2036
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Brett Rukutai vs Theo Barland

Boxing Daily Report from the Pacific and Andean Promotions promoted show at Logan Campbell Centre, Auckland,  taking place on 19/12/2035:

Clearly Pacific and Andean Promotions 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 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 Brett Rukutai (4 - 0) who hails from Auckland, New Zealand and Theo Barland(1 - 3 - 2) from Waitakere, New Zealand.  Rukutai weighed in at 234 pounds and 14 ounces, while Barland weighed in at 228 pounds and 2 ounces.  
The referee tonight is Mark Kinzey, and the three ringside judges are Justin Kahukakanui, George Brain and Mason Dunning.  

Round 1: 

Rukutai steps inside and connects with a left hook.  
Rukutai throws a right uppercut, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Barland is on target with a jab.  Barland throws a jab, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Rukutai steps inside.  Rukutai pivots to the left of his opponent and lands a left uppercut followed by a right uppercut to his opponents body.  
Rukutai digs in a right hook to his opponents body.  
Rukutai steps inside and drives a right hook into Barland's ribs.  
Rukutai finds the target with a stinging jab.  
Rukutai advances into close range and is on target with a right uppercut.  
Rukutai lands a cross.  
Rukutai lands a right uppercut to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  
Rukutai is on target with a right uppercut to his opponents ribcage.  
Rukutai lands a right uppercut to the body, a right uppercut to the head and a right hook to the body.  Rukutai ties up his opponent.  The ref separates the two fighters.  
Rukutai drives a stinging right uppercut into Barland's ribcage.  
Rukutai is looking to close the distance.  Rukutai pivots to the side of his opponent and drives a right hook into his opponents body.  
Rukutai lands a cross followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Barland tries to land a left uppercut, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
At the end of Round 1, lets listen in on the corners...Barland's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  

Round 1 Statistics
Rukutai: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 45                            
Power Shots Landed: 21                            
Head Shots Thrown: 25                            
Head Shots Landed: 12                            
Body Shots Thrown: 23                            
Body Shots Landed: 10                            

Barland: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 13                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 12                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 2: 

Barland advances into close range.  Rukutai lands two left hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Rukutai closes the distance.  Barland pivots from in front of his opponent.  Rukutai lands a right uppercut followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  Rukutai ties up his opponent.  As they grapple, Rukutai pushes his forearm into Barland's face.  The ref breaks Rukutai's hold and signals for the fight to continue.  
Rukutai drives a left hook into his opponents body.  
Rukutai lands a left hook to the body, a right hook to the body and a left hook to the head.  
Barland throws a right uppercut, but Rukutai clinches his opponent.  Rukutai pushes his forearm into Barland's face.  The ref breaks Rukutai's hold and signals for the fight to continue.  
Rukutai lands a right hook to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  Rukutai holds on to his opponent.  Rukutai pushes his forearm into Barland's face.  The ref halts the action and breaks the clinch.  He lectures Rukutai about fouling.  
Rukutai closes the distance.  Barland throws a left hook, but Rukutai clinches his opponent.  Rukutai uses his free hand to throw a hook, but it hits Barland behind the head. The referee warns Rukutai and breaks the clinch.  
Rukutai is looking to close the distance.  As Rukutai tries to work on the inside, the fighters heads come together!  The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as Barland dabs at his face checking for damage.  
Rukutai is on target with a right hook.  
Rukutai is looking to close the distance.  Barland pivots to the right of his opponent.  Rukutai digs in a left hook to Barland's ribs.  
Rukutai closes the distance and digs in a stinging right hook to Barland's body.  
At the end of Round 2, lets listen in on the corners...Barland's trainer is advising how he could be more accurate.  Barland's trainer is telling his fighter to increase his workrate.  

Round 2 Statistics
Rukutai: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 27                            
Power Shots Landed: 13                            
Head Shots Thrown: 12                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 16                            
Body Shots Landed: 8                             

Barland: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 14                            
Power Shots Landed: 0                             
Head Shots Thrown: 12                            
Head Shots Landed: 0                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 3: 

Rukutai advances into close range and lands a left hook to the body followed by a right uppercut to the head.  
Rukutai throws a right uppercut, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a cross.  
Barland throws a right hook, but Rukutai holds on to his opponent.  Rukutai leans on his opponent trying to wear him down. The ref breaks Rukutai's hold and signals for the fight to continue.  
Rukutai hits home with a left hook.  
Rukutai lands a left uppercut to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  
Rukutai steps inside and lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  
Rukutai lands a left hook to the body followed by a cross to the head.  
Rukutai lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Barland manages to force Rukutai into a corner.  Rukutai lands a right hook to the body followed by a cross to the head.  
Barland tries to land a jab, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  
At the end of Round 3, lets listen in on the corners...Rukutai's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  

Round 3 Statistics
Rukutai: 
Jabs Thrown: 0                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 28                            
Power Shots Landed: 16                            
Head Shots Thrown: 20                            
Head Shots Landed: 10                            
Body Shots Thrown: 8                             
Body Shots Landed: 6                             

Barland: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 17                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 16                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 4: 

Barland sidesteps to the right of his opponent and hits home with a left hook.  
Rukutai steps inside and digs in a left hook to Barland's ribs.  
Rukutai lands a right hook to the body followed by a left hook to the head.  
Rukutai lands a left hook.  
Rukutai closes the distance and connects with a right hook.  Rukutai ties up his opponent.  Rukutai leans on his opponent trying to wear him down. Rukutai is using his forearm in the clinch.  The ref halts the action and breaks the clinch.  He lectures Rukutai about fouling.  
Rukutai gets on the inside and lands a right uppercut to the body, and then to the head.  
Rukutai lands a right hook to the body, a right uppercut to the body and a right uppercut to the head.  
Rukutai is on target with a jab.  
Rukutai steps inside and drives a right hook into Barland's body.  
Rukutai drives a left uppercut into his opponents liver.  
Rukutai is on target with a left hook to Barland's ribs.  Rukutai attempts to land a right uppercut, but Barland sidesteps and counters with a cross.  


Round 4 Statistics
Rukutai: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 26                            
Power Shots Landed: 15                            
Head Shots Thrown: 15                            
Head Shots Landed: 8                             
Body Shots Thrown: 13                            
Body Shots Landed: 8                             

Barland: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 15                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 12                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 5: 

Rukutai is looking to close the distance.  Barland sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Rukutai is on target with a right uppercut to Barland's body.  
Rukutai walks his opponent into a corner.  Rukutai digs in a right uppercut to Barland's ribcage.  
Rukutai lands a right uppercut to the body followed by a left hook to the head.  
Rukutai closes the distance and is on target with a left hook to Barland's ribs.  
Rukutai digs in a left uppercut to Barland's body.  
Rukutai drives a right hook into his opponents body.  
Rukutai digs in a left hook to his opponents body.  
Rukutai lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Rukutai hits home with a right hook.  
Barland connects with a right hook.  
Rukutai advances into close range and lands a left hook followed by a right uppercut to his opponents body.  
Barland throws a left uppercut, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a right hook to Barland's body.  
Rukutai lands a left uppercut followed by a right uppercut to his opponents body.  


Round 5 Statistics
Rukutai: 
Jabs Thrown: 0                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 37                            
Power Shots Landed: 17                            
Head Shots Thrown: 15                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 22                            
Body Shots Landed: 13                            

Barland: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 18                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 15                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 7                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 6: 

Rukutai is on target with a right uppercut.  
Barland gets on the inside.  Rukutai is on target with a right uppercut to Barland's ribcage.  Rukutai ties up his opponent.  The ref breaks Rukutai's hold and signals for the fight to continue.  
Rukutai lands a right uppercut followed by a cross to his opponents head.  
Rukutai hits home with a right hook.  
Rukutai advances into close range and digs in a stinging right uppercut to Barland's body.  
Rukutai is on target with a right uppercut to his opponents ribcage.  
Rukutai lands consecutive right uppercuts to his opponents body.  
Rukutai lands a left uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  
Barland steps inside.  Rukutai is on target with a solid left hook to Barland's body.  Rukutai clinches his opponent.  Rukutai is leaning on his opponent in the clinch. The ref calls break and the two fighters separate.  
Barland sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Rukutai lands a cross.  
Rukutai is looking to close the distance and tries to land a left hook, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right hook.  
Rukutai lands a right uppercut followed by a left hook to his opponents body.  Rukutai clinches his opponent.  Rukutai is leaning on his opponent in the clinch. Barland uses his free hand to throw a hook, but it hits Rukutai behind the head. The referee separates the two fighters and warns Barland.  
Rukutai gets on the inside and connects with a right hook.  
Rukutai pivots from in front of his opponent and lands a left uppercut to the body, and then to the head.  
At the end of Round 6, lets listen in on the corners...Barland's trainer is telling his fighter to tighten his defence.  

Round 6 Statistics
Rukutai: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 34                            
Power Shots Landed: 19                            
Head Shots Thrown: 15                            
Head Shots Landed: 9                             
Body Shots Thrown: 21                            
Body Shots Landed: 11                            

Barland: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 17                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 10                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 9                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 7: 

Rukutai pivots to the right of his opponent and drives a left uppercut into Barland's ribs.  
Rukutai gets on the inside and drives a firm left uppercut into his opponents body.  
Rukutai closes the distance and lands a left hook.  
Rukutai sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Barland is on target with a jab.  
Rukutai steps inside and is on target with a left uppercut to his opponents ribs.  
Rukutai lands a right uppercut, right hook and a left hook to his opponents body.  
Rukutai manouvers Barland into a corner.  Barland lands two consecutive right uppercuts to his opponents head.  
Rukutai is on target with a left hook to his opponents body.  
Rukutai feints a cross and triggers a right hook counter from Barland.  Rukutai is waiting for the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Barland throws a left hook, but Rukutai ties up his opponent.  Rukutai leans on his opponent trying to wear him down. Rukutai tries to make the space to throw a hook, but hits Barland behind the head. 
Rukutai pivots to the left of his opponent.  Rukutai throws a left uppercut, but his opponent slips the punch.  Rukutai clinches his opponent.  As they grapple, Barland pushes his forearm into Rukutai's face.  The ref separates the two fighters.  
Rukutai lands a right hook.  
Barland sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Rukutai digs in a left hook to Barland's ribs.  
Rukutai is on target with a left hook to Barland's body.  
Barland throws a jab, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a cross.  
At the end of Round 7, lets listen in on the corners...Barland's trainer is telling his fighter to go out and knock out his opponent!  

Round 7 Statistics
Rukutai: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 26                            
Power Shots Landed: 15                            
Head Shots Thrown: 14                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 13                            
Body Shots Landed: 9                             

Barland: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 18                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 18                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 8: 

Rukutai lands a right hook followed by a right uppercut to his opponents body.  
Barland is looking to close the distance and manouvers his opponent onto the ropes.  Rukutai lands a left hook.  
Rukutai hits home with a right uppercut.  
Rukutai is on target with a left hook to Barland's liver.  
Rukutai lands a right hook.  
Rukutai gets on the inside and is on target with a sharp left hook to his opponents body.  
Rukutai lands a right uppercut.  
Rukutai lands a right hook.  
Rukutai lands a left hook to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  


Round 8 Statistics
Rukutai: 
Jabs Thrown: 0                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 22                            
Power Shots Landed: 13                            
Head Shots Thrown: 11                            
Head Shots Landed: 8                             
Body Shots Thrown: 11                            
Body Shots Landed: 5                             

Barland: 
Jabs Thrown: 0                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 11                            
Power Shots Landed: 0                             
Head Shots Thrown: 10                            
Head Shots Landed: 0                             
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 Auckland, New Zealand.... Brett Rukutai

Fight Statistics
Rukutai: 
Total Punches Thrown: 254                           
Total Punches Landed: 132                           
Total Head Shots Thrown: 127                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 62                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 127                           
Total Body Shots Landed: 70                            
Total Power Shots Thrown: 245                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 129                           
Total Jabs Thrown: 9                             
Total Jabs Landed: 3                             

Barland: 
Total Punches Thrown: 143                           
Total Punches Landed: 10                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 105                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 10                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 38                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 0                             
Total Power Shots Thrown: 123                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 8                             
Total Jabs Thrown: 20                            
Total Jabs Landed: 2