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23/02/2037
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Ian Busasa vs Jean-Franþois Hertzog

Boxing Daily Report from the AI South Africa-KwaZulu-Natal promoted show at Uzoma Adade Gym, Durban,  taking place on 01/10/2036:

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.  This is a semi final eliminator for the South Africa-KwaZulu-Natal Super Lightweight title.  

Looking to impress the boxing fans in attendance, the two fighters competing in this 10 round matchup are Ian Busasa (9 - 17 - 4) who hails from Durban, South Africa and Jean-Franþois Hertzog(11 - 10(1) - 2) from Durban, South Africa.  Busasa weighed in at 139 pounds and 13 ounces, while Hertzog weighed in at 140 pounds.  
The referee tonight is Cody Fuani, and the three ringside judges are Verlyn Selasee, Thuso Ledwaba and John Dimbisi.  

Round 1: 

Hertzog lands a left hook.  
Hertzog closes the distance and lands a left hook.  
Hertzog gets on the inside and tries to land a left hook, but Busasa dodges the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Busasa tries to step out of his opponents range and hits home with an overhand right.  
At the end of Round 1, lets listen in on the corners...Hertzog's trainer is telling his fighter to increase his workrate.  

Round 1 Statistics
Busasa: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 15                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 14                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Hertzog: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 8                             
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 11                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 2: 

Busasa tries to land a jab, but Hertzog dodges the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Busasa connects with a cross.  
Busasa hits home with a cross.  
Busasa attempts to land an uppercut to the solar plexus, but he strays low!  The ref ignores Hertzog's complaints and signals for the action to continue.  
Hertzog hits home with a left hook.  
Hertzog gets on the inside and hits home with a right uppercut.  
Hertzog is looking to close the distance.  Busasa sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Hertzog connects with a right uppercut.  
At the end of Round 2, lets listen in on the corners...Busasa's trainer is advising how he could be more accurate.  

Round 2 Statistics
Busasa: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 12                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 16                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Hertzog: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 21                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 16                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 8                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 3: 

Hertzog advances into close range.  Busasa connects with a right hook.  
Busasa is on target with a cross.  
Hertzog is on target with a left hook to Busasa's ribs.  
Hertzog walks Busasa onto the ropes.  Hertzog lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Busasa steps away from his opponent.  Hertzog connects with a cross.  
Hertzog advances into close range and connects with a left hook.  
Busasa connects with a left hook.  
Busasa lands a cross.  
At the end of Round 3, lets listen in on the corners...Busasa's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  

Round 3 Statistics
Busasa: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 19                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 20                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 7                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Hertzog: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 22                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 25                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 4: 

Hertzog gets on the inside and drives a left uppercut into his opponents body.  
Busasa pivots to the side of his opponent.  Hertzog connects with a right hook.  
Hertzog is looking to close the distance and digs in a left hook to his opponents ribs.  
Busasa quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Hertzog attempts to land a right hook, but Busasa sidesteps and counters with a left hook to Hertzog's body.  


Round 4 Statistics
Busasa: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 13                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 9                             
Head Shots Landed: 0                             
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Hertzog: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 16                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 13                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Round 5: 

Hertzog steps inside.  Hertzog sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Busasa connects with a right hook.  
Hertzog walks Busasa down, trapping him on the ropes.  Hertzog connects with a right hook.  
Hertzog is looking to close the distance.  Busasa pivots to the right of his opponent.  Hertzog digs in a left hook to his opponents body.  
Hertzog lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Hertzog sidesteps to the left of his opponent and connects with a left hook.  
Busasa is on target with a cross.  
Hertzog gets on the inside.  Busasa pivots from in front of his opponent.  Hertzog digs in a left hook to Busasa's ribs.  


Round 5 Statistics
Busasa: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 10                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 11                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Hertzog: 
Jabs Thrown: 0                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 20                            
Power Shots Landed: 6                             
Head Shots Thrown: 10                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 10                            
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Round 6: 

Hertzog hits home with a left hook.  Hertzog tries to land a left hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Busasa digs in a right hook to Hertzog's ribs.  
Busasa goes for the bodyshot, but lands south of the border!  The ref stops the action.  The ref sends Hertzog to the neutral corner.  He tells Busasa he will lose a point if he continues to foul.  
Hertzog drives a left hook into his opponents body.  
Hertzog gets on the inside.  Busasa attempts to land a right hook, but Hertzog slips the shot and counters with a left hook to his opponents ribs.  
Busasa is on target with a left hook.  
Hertzog advances into close range.  Busasa digs in a left hook to his opponents ribs.  


Round 6 Statistics
Busasa: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 16                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 13                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 8                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Hertzog: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 21                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 17                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 7                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Round 7: 

Hertzog lands a jab.  
Hertzog steps inside and hits home with a left uppercut.  
Hertzog manouvers his opponent onto the ropes.  Hertzog digs in a right hook to his opponents ribcage.  
Busasa tries to keep the action at long range and is on target with a cross.  
Hertzog is looking to close the distance and is on target with a left hook.  
Hertzog pivots to the right of his opponent and hits home with a right hook.  
Busasa switches the action to the outside.  Busasa feints a cross, and then strikes his opponents body with a jab.  


Round 7 Statistics
Busasa: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 11                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 11                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Hertzog: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 19                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 17                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 8: 

Busasa is on target with a cross.  
Hertzog throws a right hook, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a left hook.  
Busasa drives a left hook into Hertzog's body.  


Round 8 Statistics
Busasa: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 13                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 17                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Hertzog: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 15                            
Power Shots Landed: 0                             
Head Shots Thrown: 16                            
Head Shots Landed: 0                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 9: 

Hertzog advances into close range and digs in a left hook to Busasa's liver.  
Hertzog closes the distance and walks his opponent into a corner.  Hertzog lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Hertzog lands a left hook.  
Busasa steps away from his opponent and lands an overhand right.  
Busasa steps to the outside.  Hertzog circles his opponent with a low guard, waiting for his opponent to attack.  Busasa connects with an overhand right.  
At the end of Round 9, lets listen in on the corners...Hertzog's trainer is advising how he could improve the accuracy of his work.  

Round 9 Statistics
Busasa: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 13                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 19                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Hertzog: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 19                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 16                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 10: 

Busasa tries to step out of his opponents range and finds the target with a jab.  
Hertzog closes the distance and forces Busasa to back into a neutral corner.  Hertzog is on target with a right uppercut.  
Busasa steps to the outside and connects with an overhand left.  
Hertzog steps inside.  The two boxers are fighting in-close, but their heads clash!  The ref acknowledges the accidental headclash but allows the action to continue.    That accidental headbutt has resulted in some damage to Busasa.  That has caused slight swelling  around the right eye.  
Hertzog closes the distance.  Busasa pivots from in front of his opponent.  Busasa throws a right hook, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right hook.  
Busasa switches the action to the outside.  Busasa sidesteps to the left of his opponent and lands a cross to Hertzog's body.  
Hertzog pivots to the left of his opponent and connects with a right hook.  
Hertzog connects with a left hook.  
Hertzog forces Busasa to back into the red corner.  Busasa lands a double left hook to his opponents head.  
Hertzog closes the distance.  Busasa lands a left uppercut.  


Round 10 Statistics
Busasa: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 21                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 25                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Hertzog: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 19                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 22                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

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


Final Scorecards: 94 - 96  94 - 96  94 - 97

The winner, by Unanimous Decision, from Durban, South Africa.... Jean-Franþois Hertzog

Fight Statistics
Busasa: 
Total Punches Thrown: 196                           
Total Punches Landed: 33                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 155                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 25                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 41                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 8                             
Total Power Shots Thrown: 143                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 26                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 53                            
Total Jabs Landed: 7                             

Hertzog: 
Total Punches Thrown: 215                           
Total Punches Landed: 39                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 163                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 30                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 52                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 9                             
Total Power Shots Thrown: 180                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 35                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 35                            
Total Jabs Landed: 4