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06/05/2031
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Mark Bamfokwakye vs Gethin Akafia

Boxing Daily Report from the Busia Promotions promoted show at Usi Afful Gym, Kumasi,  taking place on 17/02/2022:

Clearly Busia 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 is the main event of the show.  This is a final eliminator for the Ghana-Ashanti Lightweight title.  

Looking to impress the boxing fans in attendance, the two fighters competing in this 10 round matchup are Mark Bamfokwakye (7 - 3) who hails from Kumasi, Ghana and Gethin Akafia(7 - 4 - 1) from Kumasi, Ghana.  Bamfokwakye weighed in at 135 pounds, while Akafia weighed in at 134 pounds and 13 ounces.  
The referee tonight is Connor Salifu, and the three ringside judges are Ibrahim Siddiqi, Paul Kwakye and Tamarius Ankomah.  

Round 1: 

Bamfokwakye pivots to the left of his opponent and finds the target with a jab.  
Bamfokwakye lands with a stinging jab.  
Bamfokwakye tries to land a cross, but Akafia slips the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Bamfokwakye lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Bamfokwakye lands a right uppercut followed by a cross to his opponents head.  
Bamfokwakye lands a jab to the body followed by a cross to the head.  


Round 1 Statistics
Bamfokwakye: 
Jabs Thrown: 16                            
Jabs Landed: 9                             
Power Shots Thrown: 14                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 28                            
Head Shots Landed: 11                            
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Akafia: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 19                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 25                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 2: 

Bamfokwakye drives a firm right hook into Akafia's body.  
Akafia throws a cross, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right uppercut.  
Bamfokwakye lands with a solid jab.  
Bamfokwakye finds the target with a stiff jab.  
Bamfokwakye is looking to keep the action on the outside.  Bamfokwakye quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and lands a solid jab.  
Bamfokwakye is on target with a cross to his opponents body.  
Bamfokwakye steps to the outside and lands two consecutive overhand lefts to his opponents head.  
Bamfokwakye lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Bamfokwakye connects with a firm cross.  
Akafia lands a cross followed by a left uppercut to his opponents head.  
Akafia lands a left hook.  
Bamfokwakye is on target with a firm right uppercut.  
Bamfokwakye hits home with a cross.  
At the end of Round 2, lets listen in on the corners...Akafia's trainer is suggesting ways of getting through to his opponent.  

Round 2 Statistics
Bamfokwakye: 
Jabs Thrown: 15                            
Jabs Landed: 8                             
Power Shots Thrown: 14                            
Power Shots Landed: 8                             
Head Shots Thrown: 26                            
Head Shots Landed: 14                            
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Akafia: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 19                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 21                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 3: 

Bamfokwakye tries to keep the action at long range and lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Akafia sidesteps to the right of his opponent and finds the target with a stiff jab.  
Bamfokwakye lands a firm overhand right.  
Akafia pivots to the right of his opponent.  Bamfokwakye lands a jab.  
Bamfokwakye lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Bamfokwakye lands two consecutive overhand rights to his opponents head.  
Bamfokwakye switches the action to the outside and finds the target with a jab.  
Akafia lands a jab.  
Bamfokwakye is on target with a cross.  
Akafia lands a cross.  
Bamfokwakye lands a jab followed by a right uppercut to his opponents head.  
Bamfokwakye quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and is on target with a jab.  
Akafia attempts to land a cross, but Bamfokwakye sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Akafia walks Bamfokwakye onto the ropes.  Bamfokwakye throws a cross, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right uppercut.  
Bamfokwakye connects with an overhand right.  


Round 3 Statistics
Bamfokwakye: 
Jabs Thrown: 18                            
Jabs Landed: 9                             
Power Shots Thrown: 18                            
Power Shots Landed: 10                            
Head Shots Thrown: 31                            
Head Shots Landed: 18                            
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Akafia: 
Jabs Thrown: 9                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 19                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 24                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 4: 

Bamfokwakye steps to the outside and connects with an overhand right.  
Akafia tries to land a jab, but Bamfokwakye sidesteps and counters with a right uppercut.  
Bamfokwakye lands a cross.  
Bamfokwakye quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and lands a jab.  
Bamfokwakye lands a cross followed by  two jabs to his opponents head.  
Akafia lands a cross followed by a left uppercut to his opponents head.  
Bamfokwakye steps to the outside and hits home with a firm overhand left.  
Bamfokwakye is on target with a sharp jab.  
Bamfokwakye lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Bamfokwakye finds the target with a jab.  
Bamfokwakye snaps his opponents head back with a stinging jab.  
Bamfokwakye is looking to keep the action on the outside and hits home with an overhand right.  
Bamfokwakye is on target with a cross.  
Bamfokwakye lands a firm overhand right.  
Bamfokwakye is on target with a solid cross.  
Bamfokwakye tries to land a jab, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Akafia manages to force Bamfokwakye into a corner.  Akafia connects with a cross.  
At the end of Round 4, lets listen in on the corners...Bamfokwakye's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  

Round 4 Statistics
Bamfokwakye: 
Jabs Thrown: 17                            
Jabs Landed: 11                            
Power Shots Thrown: 27                            
Power Shots Landed: 10                            
Head Shots Thrown: 42                            
Head Shots Landed: 21                            
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Akafia: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 16                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 23                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 5: 

Bamfokwakye tries to step out of his opponents range and connects with a firm overhand left.  
Akafia tries to land a jab, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a stinging left hook.  
Bamfokwakye switches the action to the outside and lands a cross followed by  two overhand rights to his opponents head.  
Bamfokwakye steps to the outside and lands a sharp cross.  
Bamfokwakye finds the target with a jab.  
Bamfokwakye is on target with a cross.  
Bamfokwakye lands a jab followed by a overhand right to his opponents head.  
Bamfokwakye lands a firm overhand right.  
Akafia forces Bamfokwakye to retreat onto the ropes.  Bamfokwakye connects with a stinging cross.  
Bamfokwakye is on target with a jab to his opponents body.  
Bamfokwakye lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Bamfokwakye is looking to keep his distance.  Bamfokwakye feints a jab, but Akafia ignores the feint and is on target with a left hook.  
Bamfokwakye tries to keep the action at long range.  Akafia throws a cross, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Bamfokwakye circles his opponent with a low guard, waiting for his opponent to attack.  Akafia connects with a cross.  
Bamfokwakye steps to the outside and connects with a solid overhand left.  
Bamfokwakye hits home with a cross.  
Bamfokwakye quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and lands a left uppercut followed by a right uppercut to his opponents head.  
At the end of Round 5, lets listen in on the corners...Akafia's trainer is telling his fighter to increase his workrate.  

Round 5 Statistics
Bamfokwakye: 
Jabs Thrown: 16                            
Jabs Landed: 8                             
Power Shots Thrown: 30                            
Power Shots Landed: 16                            
Head Shots Thrown: 42                            
Head Shots Landed: 23                            
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Akafia: 
Jabs Thrown: 11                            
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 7                             
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 15                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 6: 

Bamfokwakye lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Bamfokwakye hits home with a solid overhand right.  
Bamfokwakye sidesteps to the left of his opponent and lands a sharp cross.  
Bamfokwakye lands with a stinging jab.  
Bamfokwakye hits home with a stinging jab.  
Akafia attempts to land a jab, but Bamfokwakye slips the shot and counters with a firm right uppercut.  
Bamfokwakye hits home with a solid left hook.  
Bamfokwakye lands an overhand left followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Akafia lands a jab followed by a right uppercut to his opponents head.  Akafia tries to land a cross, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  
Bamfokwakye steps away from his opponent and lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Bamfokwakye is on target with a cross.  
Akafia manages to force Bamfokwakye into the blue corner.  Bamfokwakye attempts to land a left hook, but Akafia slips the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  


Round 6 Statistics
Bamfokwakye: 
Jabs Thrown: 10                            
Jabs Landed: 9                             
Power Shots Thrown: 18                            
Power Shots Landed: 9                             
Head Shots Thrown: 26                            
Head Shots Landed: 18                            
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Akafia: 
Jabs Thrown: 15                            
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 17                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 28                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 7: 

Akafia throws a short cross to the body, but lands low!  The ref stops the action and gives Bamfokwakye time to recover.  
Bamfokwakye feints a left hook, but Akafia does not fall for it and lands with a left uppercut.  
Bamfokwakye is looking to keep his distance.  Bamfokwakye sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Akafia tries to land an overhand right, but Bamfokwakye parries the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Bamfokwakye steps to the outside and lands an overhand left, cross and a jab to his opponents head.  
Akafia tries to step out of his opponents range and lands an overhand right.  
Akafia tries to keep the action at long range and lands a jab.  
Bamfokwakye lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Bamfokwakye tries to step out of his opponents range and drives a jab into Akafia's body.  
Bamfokwakye is on target with a firm right hook.  
Akafia tries to land a cross, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a stinging left hook.  
Akafia lands a jab.  
Bamfokwakye hits home with a cross.  
Akafia lands with a solid jab.  
At the end of Round 7, lets listen in on the corners...Akafia's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  Akafia's trainer is advising how he could stop so many clean shots getting through.  

Round 7 Statistics
Bamfokwakye: 
Jabs Thrown: 12                            
Jabs Landed: 4                             
Power Shots Thrown: 13                            
Power Shots Landed: 6                             
Head Shots Thrown: 22                            
Head Shots Landed: 9                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Akafia: 
Jabs Thrown: 22                            
Jabs Landed: 4                             
Power Shots Thrown: 18                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 38                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 8: 

Bamfokwakye tries to step out of his opponents range and is on target with a cross.  
Akafia tries to keep the action at long range and throws a cross, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a stinging right hook.  
Bamfokwakye pivots to the right of his opponent.  Akafia lands with a solid jab.  Akafia attempts to land a cross, but Bamfokwakye dodges the shot and counters with a sharp right uppercut.  
Akafia tries to step out of his opponents range and attempts to land a jab, but Bamfokwakye sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Bamfokwakye lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Bamfokwakye steps away from his opponent and lands a jab followed by  two straights to his opponents head.  
Bamfokwakye is looking to keep his distance and lands two consecutive overhand rights to his opponents head.  
Bamfokwakye switches the action to the outside and hits home with a firm cross.  
Akafia hits home with an overhand left.  
Bamfokwakye lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Bamfokwakye feints a cross, and then finds the target with a jab.  
Bamfokwakye lands with a solid jab.  


Round 8 Statistics
Bamfokwakye: 
Jabs Thrown: 15                            
Jabs Landed: 9                             
Power Shots Thrown: 17                            
Power Shots Landed: 10                            
Head Shots Thrown: 29                            
Head Shots Landed: 19                            
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Akafia: 
Jabs Thrown: 12                            
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 15                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 25                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 9: 

Bamfokwakye switches the action to the outside and lands two overhand lefts followed by a cross to his opponents head.  
Akafia hits the target with a solid jab.  
Bamfokwakye steps away from his opponent and is on target with a solid cross.  
Bamfokwakye lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Bamfokwakye feints a right hook, and then lands with a sharp jab.  
Bamfokwakye finds the target with a jab.  
Bamfokwakye lands a cross.  
Akafia quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and drives a right uppercut into his opponents body.  
Akafia tries to step out of his opponents range and connects with an overhand left.  
Akafia sidesteps to the right of his opponent and is on target with a cross.  
Akafia quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and connects with a cross.  
Akafia feints a jab, fooling Bamfokwakye into throwing a left uppercut counter.  Akafia springs the trap, countering with  a cross.  
Bamfokwakye lands a stinging right uppercut.  
Bamfokwakye finds the target with a jab.  
Bamfokwakye is on target with a cross.  
Bamfokwakye is looking to keep his distance and connects with an overhand left.  
At the end of Round 9, lets listen in on the corners...Bamfokwakye's trainer is advising his fighter to keep his distance and coast to the win. 

Round 9 Statistics
Bamfokwakye: 
Jabs Thrown: 13                            
Jabs Landed: 5                             
Power Shots Thrown: 19                            
Power Shots Landed: 9                             
Head Shots Thrown: 29                            
Head Shots Landed: 13                            
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Akafia: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 10                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 16                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 10: 

Akafia pivots to the left of his opponent.  Bamfokwakye is on target with a firm left hook.  
Bamfokwakye lands a cross to the body, and then to the head.  
Bamfokwakye quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Akafia connects with a left uppercut.  
Akafia steps inside.  Bamfokwakye is on target with a stinging left hook.  
Bamfokwakye is looking to keep his distance.  Bamfokwakye quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and lands a jab to the body, a jab to the head and a cross to the head.  
Akafia is looking to close the distance.  Bamfokwakye hits home with a solid left uppercut.  
Bamfokwakye steps away from his opponent and lands an overhand right followed by a cross to his opponents head.  
Bamfokwakye lands a cross followed by a overhand left to his opponents head.  
Bamfokwakye tries to step out of his opponents range.  Bamfokwakye sidesteps to the right of his opponent and finds the target with a jab.  
Bamfokwakye is looking to keep his distance and is on target with a cross.  
Akafia manages to force Bamfokwakye into a corner.  Bamfokwakye tries to land a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a left uppercut.  
Bamfokwakye tries to step out of his opponents range and lands a jab, cross and a jab to his opponents head.  


Round 10 Statistics
Bamfokwakye: 
Jabs Thrown: 13                            
Jabs Landed: 6                             
Power Shots Thrown: 16                            
Power Shots Landed: 12                            
Head Shots Thrown: 27                            
Head Shots Landed: 16                            
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Akafia: 
Jabs Thrown: 9                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 12                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 19                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
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
Round 9 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 10 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9


Final Scorecards: 100 - 90  100 - 90  100 - 90

The winner, by Unanimous Decision, from Kumasi, Ghana.... Mark Bamfokwakye

Fight Statistics
Bamfokwakye: 
Total Punches Thrown: 331                           
Total Punches Landed: 171                           
Total Head Shots Thrown: 302                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 162                           
Total Body Shots Thrown: 29                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 9                             
Total Power Shots Thrown: 186                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 93                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 145                           
Total Jabs Landed: 78                            

Akafia: 
Total Punches Thrown: 258                           
Total Punches Landed: 34                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 234                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 33                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 24                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 1                             
Total Power Shots Thrown: 152                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 24                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 106                           
Total Jabs Landed: 10