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20/06/2031
EOD Running: Fight Offers
Siphelele Mokonyane vs Rich Van der Byl

Boxing Daily Report from the African Fusion promoted show at Popcocks Indoor Sports Arena, Johannesburg,  taking place on 19/09/2025:

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 10 round matchup are Siphelele Mokonyane (9 - 1) who hails from Johannesburg, South Africa and Rich Van der Byl(8 - 8 - 3) from Soweto, South Africa.  Mokonyane weighed in at 130 pounds, while Van der Byl weighed in at 129 pounds and 11 ounces.  
The referee tonight is Quannell Poku, and the three ringside judges are Ontibile Nyauza, Here Van Heerden and Quaashie Duncan.  

Round 1: 

Mokonyane advances into close range and digs in a left uppercut to Van der Byl's body.  
Mokonyane lands a right uppercut to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  
Van der Byl is looking to keep the action on the outside.  Mokonyane quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and lands a cross followed by a overhand left to his opponents head.  
Mokonyane lands a right uppercut followed by  two right hooks to his opponents body.  
Mokonyane is on target with a right uppercut.  
Mokonyane cuts off the ring, trapping Van der Byl on the ropes.  Mokonyane lands a right uppercut to the body, a left hook to the head and a right uppercut to the head.  
Mokonyane gets on the inside and lands a left hook to the head, a left hook to the body and a right uppercut to the head.  
Mokonyane drives a left uppercut into Van der Byl's body.  
Mokonyane closes the distance and attempts to land a right hook, but Van der Byl blocks the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Van der Byl pivots to the side of his opponent.  Mokonyane hits home with a stinging jab.  
Mokonyane lands a right uppercut to the body followed by a left uppercut to the head.  
Mokonyane lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  
At the end of Round 1, lets listen in on the corners...Van der Byl's trainer is advising how he could improve the accuracy of his work.  Van der Byl's trainer is telling his fighter he needs to be more active or he's going to get outworked.  Van der Byl's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  Van der Byl's trainer is advising how he could improve his defence.  

Round 1 Statistics
Mokonyane: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 37                            
Power Shots Landed: 20                            
Head Shots Thrown: 24                            
Head Shots Landed: 11                            
Body Shots Thrown: 17                            
Body Shots Landed: 10                            

Van der Byl: 
Jabs Thrown: 11                            
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 14                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 21                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 2: 

Mokonyane is looking to close the distance and lands two right hooks to his opponents ribs.  He follows up the attack and lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  
Mokonyane sidesteps to the right of his opponent and lands a solid right hook.  
Mokonyane walks Van der Byl down, trapping him in a corner.  Mokonyane is on target with a left uppercut.  
Mokonyane lands a left uppercut to the body followed by a right uppercut to the head.  
Mokonyane lands a left uppercut to the head, a left uppercut to the body and a right uppercut to the head.  
Mokonyane gets on the inside and lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Van der Byl tries to land a right hook, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right hook to Van der Byl's body.  
Mokonyane closes the distance and lands a right uppercut followed by  two left hooks to his opponents body.  
Mokonyane hits the target with a hard jab.  
Mokonyane feints a jab, and then digs in a right hook to his opponents body.  
Van der Byl pivots to the left of his opponent.  Van der Byl throws a right hook, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Van der Byl lands a cross.  
Van der Byl connects with a right uppercut.  
Mokonyane lands a right uppercut to the head, a right hook to the body and a right hook to the head.  


Round 2 Statistics
Mokonyane: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 31                            
Power Shots Landed: 22                            
Head Shots Thrown: 18                            
Head Shots Landed: 11                            
Body Shots Thrown: 17                            
Body Shots Landed: 13                            

Van der Byl: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 18                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 24                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 3: 

Mokonyane closes the distance and digs in a right hook to Van der Byl's body.  
Mokonyane is on target with a ramrod jab.  
Mokonyane closes the distance.  Mokonyane quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Mokonyane lands a left hook to the body, a right uppercut to the body and a left hook to the head.  Mokonyane holds on to his opponent.  Mokonyane leans on his opponent using all his weight. The ref breaks Mokonyane's hold and signals for the fight to continue.  
Mokonyane digs in a right uppercut to Van der Byl's body.  
Mokonyane digs in a left hook to Van der Byl's body.  
Mokonyane lands a left hook.  
Mokonyane digs in a right hook to his opponents body.  
Mokonyane lands a double right hook to his opponents head.  
Mokonyane gets on the inside and lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Mokonyane lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Mokonyane connects with a right hook.  
Mokonyane lands two left hooks to the body, and one to the head.  
Mokonyane lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents body.  
Mokonyane drives a left hook into Van der Byl's liver.  
Mokonyane hits home with a firm right uppercut.  
Mokonyane lands a right uppercut to the body, a left hook to the head and a right hook to the body.  
Mokonyane lands a right uppercut, left uppercut and a right uppercut to his opponents head.  Mokonyane clinches his opponent.  As they grapple, Mokonyane pushes his forearm into Van der Byl's face.  The referee breaks the clinch and warns Mokonyane to stop fouling.  
Mokonyane lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Mokonyane closes the distance and is on target with a right hook.  
Mokonyane closes the distance and lands a left hook.  
Mokonyane pivots to the right of his opponent and lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  


Round 3 Statistics
Mokonyane: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 52                            
Power Shots Landed: 34                            
Head Shots Thrown: 33                            
Head Shots Landed: 21                            
Body Shots Thrown: 20                            
Body Shots Landed: 14                            

Van der Byl: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 9                             
Power Shots Landed: 0                             
Head Shots Thrown: 10                            
Head Shots Landed: 0                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 4: 

Van der Byl tries to land a jab, but Mokonyane sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Van der Byl pivots to the side of his opponent.  Mokonyane lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Van der Byl tries to step out of his opponents range and lands a cross.  
Mokonyane gets on the inside and lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Mokonyane steps inside and lands a right uppercut to the body followed by two left hook's to the head.  
Mokonyane digs in a left hook to Van der Byl's liver.  
Mokonyane is on target with a left hook.  
Mokonyane lands a right uppercut to the body followed by a left hook to the head.  
Van der Byl steps to the outside and connects with a cross.  
Mokonyane gets on the inside and drives a solid right hook into his opponents ribs.  
Mokonyane drives a stinging right hook into his opponents ribs.  
Mokonyane lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  Mokonyane tries to land a left uppercut, but Van der Byl blocks the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Mokonyane steps inside.  Mokonyane quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and drives a left hook into his opponents body.  


Round 4 Statistics
Mokonyane: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 28                            
Power Shots Landed: 17                            
Head Shots Thrown: 16                            
Head Shots Landed: 8                             
Body Shots Thrown: 14                            
Body Shots Landed: 9                             

Van der Byl: 
Jabs Thrown: 13                            
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 20                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 28                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 5: 

Van der Byl attempts to land a jab, but Mokonyane blocks the shot and counters with a stinging left uppercut.  
Mokonyane is looking to close the distance.  Mokonyane sidesteps to the left of his opponent and lands a right hook to the body followed by a left hook to the head.  
Mokonyane drives a right hook into Van der Byl's body.  
Mokonyane lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  Mokonyane clinches his opponent.  The ref separates the two fighters.  
Mokonyane is on target with a right hook.  As the two fighters work on the inside, their heads come together!  The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as Van der Byl dabs at his face checking for damage.  
Mokonyane cuts off the ring, trapping Van der Byl in the red corner.  Mokonyane lands a left hook to the head followed by a right uppercut to the body.  
Van der Byl pivots to the side of his opponent.  Mokonyane hits home with a sharp right hook.  
Van der Byl attempts to land a right uppercut, but Mokonyane slips the shot and counters with a sharp cross.  
Mokonyane is looking to close the distance.  As Mokonyane tries to work on the inside, the fighters heads come together!  The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as Van der Byl dabs at his face checking for damage.  
Mokonyane hits home with a cross.  
Mokonyane is on target with a right hook to Van der Byl's body.  
Van der Byl is on target with a jab.  
Mokonyane advances into close range.  Van der Byl sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Mokonyane lands a left hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents head.  He continues the combination and lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Mokonyane is on target with a stinging right hook to his opponents body.  
Mokonyane lands a right hook to the head, a right uppercut to the head and a left hook to the body.  
Mokonyane lands a right uppercut to the body, a left uppercut to the head and a left hook to the head.  
Van der Byl throws a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a left uppercut.  
Mokonyane steps inside and is on target with a right hook.  
Mokonyane walks Van der Byl onto the ropes.  Mokonyane lands a right hook to the body followed by a left hook to the head.  He follows up the attack and lands a right hook followed by a right uppercut to his opponents head.  


Round 5 Statistics
Mokonyane: 
Jabs Thrown: 0                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 46                            
Power Shots Landed: 30                            
Head Shots Thrown: 33                            
Head Shots Landed: 21                            
Body Shots Thrown: 13                            
Body Shots Landed: 9                             

Van der Byl: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 23                            
Power Shots Landed: 0                             
Head Shots Thrown: 27                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 6: 

Mokonyane lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Mokonyane gets on the inside and drives a left hook into Van der Byl's body.  Mokonyane tries to land a left hook, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Mokonyane walks Van der Byl into the blue corner.  Mokonyane lands a left hook to the body, a left hook to the head and a left uppercut to the body.  
Mokonyane hits home with a left uppercut.  
Mokonyane is looking to close the distance and lands a left uppercut, left hook and a right hook to his opponents body.  
Mokonyane manages to force Van der Byl onto the ropes.  Mokonyane lands two left hooks followed by a right uppercut to his opponents head.  
Mokonyane lands a right uppercut to the body followed by a left uppercut to the head.  Mokonyane throws a right hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Van der Byl pivots to the right of his opponent.  Mokonyane hits home with a left hook.  
Mokonyane lands a right uppercut to the body followed by a left hook to the head.  
Mokonyane is on target with a stinging right hook.  
Mokonyane gets on the inside.  Mokonyane pivots from in front of his opponent.  Mokonyane lands a right uppercut to the head, a left uppercut to the body and a right hook to the body.  Mokonyane ties up his opponent.  Mokonyane leans on his opponent trying to wear him down. Mokonyane uses his free hand to throw a hook, but it hits Van der Byl behind the head. The ref halts the action and breaks the clinch.  He lectures Mokonyane about fouling.  
Van der Byl is looking to keep the action on the outside and throws an overhand right, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Mokonyane gets on the inside and drives a stinging right hook into Van der Byl's body.  
Mokonyane manouvers his opponent into the corner.  Mokonyane lands a left uppercut to the body followed by a right uppercut to the head.  
Mokonyane is on target with a right hook.  
Mokonyane pivots to the right of his opponent and lands a left uppercut to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  
Van der Byl sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Mokonyane lands a right hook followed by a right uppercut to his opponents head.  
Mokonyane lands a right hook to the body followed by a right uppercut to the head.  
Mokonyane digs in a right hook to Van der Byl's ribcage.  
Mokonyane finds the target with a solid jab.  
Mokonyane gets on the inside and drives a sharp right hook into Van der Byl's ribcage.  
Mokonyane lands two right hooks to the body, and one to the head.  
Mokonyane is on target with a right hook to Van der Byl's body.  
Mokonyane drives a right hook into his opponents body.  
Mokonyane is on target with a cross.  


Round 6 Statistics
Mokonyane: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 55                            
Power Shots Landed: 41                            
Head Shots Thrown: 32                            
Head Shots Landed: 21                            
Body Shots Thrown: 25                            
Body Shots Landed: 21                            

Van der Byl: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 12                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 17                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 0                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 7: 

Mokonyane lands two right hooks to the body, and one to the head.  
Mokonyane steps inside and lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Mokonyane advances into close range and lands a right hook to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  
Mokonyane is looking to close the distance and lands a right uppercut followed by a left uppercut to his opponents body.  
Mokonyane is on target with a sharp right hook.  
Mokonyane is on target with a left hook.  
Mokonyane hits home with a solid right hook.  
Mokonyane connects with a left uppercut.  
Van der Byl lands a cross to the head followed by a jab to the body.  
Mokonyane digs in a right hook to Van der Byl's ribs.  
Mokonyane gets on the inside and lands a right hook to the head, a left hook to the head and a right hook to the body.  
Mokonyane drives a right uppercut into his opponents body.  
Van der Byl steps to the outside and attempts to land a cross, but Mokonyane sidesteps and counters with a right hook.  


Round 7 Statistics
Mokonyane: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 35                            
Power Shots Landed: 19                            
Head Shots Thrown: 21                            
Head Shots Landed: 13                            
Body Shots Thrown: 15                            
Body Shots Landed: 7                             

Van der Byl: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 13                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 14                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 7                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 8: 

Mokonyane lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Mokonyane lands a right uppercut followed by a left hook to his opponents body.  
Mokonyane steps inside and lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  Mokonyane throws a right hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Mokonyane is on target with a right hook.  
Van der Byl steps away from his opponent.  Mokonyane feints a jab, but Van der Byl does not fall for it and responds with a left uppercut.  
Mokonyane gets on the inside and digs in a right hook to his opponents body.  
Mokonyane forces Van der Byl to back into the ropes.  Mokonyane lands a left hook to the body, a right hook to the body and a right uppercut to the head.  
Mokonyane is looking to close the distance.  Van der Byl pivots from in front of his opponent.  Mokonyane lands a left uppercut to the body, a left hook to the body and a right uppercut to the head.  
Mokonyane lands a right hook to the body followed by a cross to the head.  
Mokonyane lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  He continues the combination and lands a left hook to the body followed by a right uppercut to the head.  
Mokonyane lands a jab to the head followed by a cross to the body.  
Mokonyane drives a sharp right hook into his opponents body.  
Mokonyane lands a cross to the head, a right hook to the body and a left hook to the head.  
Mokonyane advances into close range and lands a right hook to the body, a left hook to the body and a left hook to the head.  
Mokonyane pivots from in front of his opponent.  Mokonyane lands a left uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  Mokonyane holds on to his opponent.  Mokonyane leans on his opponent trying to wear him down. The ref breaks the clinch and signals for the action to continue.  


Round 8 Statistics
Mokonyane: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 45                            
Power Shots Landed: 30                            
Head Shots Thrown: 19                            
Head Shots Landed: 12                            
Body Shots Thrown: 28                            
Body Shots Landed: 19                            

Van der Byl: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 11                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 15                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 9: 

Mokonyane digs in a right uppercut to Van der Byl's body.  
Mokonyane steps inside and is on target with a right uppercut to his opponents ribcage.  
Mokonyane closes the distance and lands a right uppercut.  
Mokonyane is looking to close the distance and lands a right hook to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  
Van der Byl throws a left hook, but Mokonyane clinches his opponent.  Mokonyane is using his forearm in the clinch.  The ref halts the action and breaks the clinch.  He lectures Mokonyane about fouling.  
Mokonyane advances into close range and lands a right hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents body.  
Mokonyane lands a right hook to the head followed by a right uppercut to the body.  
Van der Byl attempts to land an uppercut to the solar plexus, but he strays low!  The ref ignores Mokonyane's complaints and signals for the action to continue.  
Mokonyane digs in a right hook to Van der Byl's ribs.  
Mokonyane advances into close range and lands a left uppercut to the body followed by a right uppercut to the head.  Mokonyane clinches his opponent.  Mokonyane leans on his opponent trying to wear him down. The ref breaks the clinch and signals for the action to continue.  
Mokonyane steps inside and drives a firm right uppercut into his opponents body.  
Mokonyane advances into close range and drives a right uppercut into Van der Byl's ribcage.  
Van der Byl pivots to the left of his opponent.  Mokonyane lands a cross.  
Mokonyane is looking to close the distance.  Mokonyane sidesteps to the right of his opponent and lands a left uppercut to the body followed by a right uppercut to the head.  
Mokonyane gets on the inside and lands two right hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Mokonyane steps inside and is on target with a stinging left hook.  
Mokonyane gets on the inside and lands a right hook.  


Round 9 Statistics
Mokonyane: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 37                            
Power Shots Landed: 21                            
Head Shots Thrown: 15                            
Head Shots Landed: 9                             
Body Shots Thrown: 24                            
Body Shots Landed: 13                            

Van der Byl: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 18                            
Power Shots Landed: 0                             
Head Shots Thrown: 20                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 10: 

Mokonyane gets on the inside and hits home with a left uppercut.  
Mokonyane advances into close range and digs in a left hook to Van der Byl's body.  
Mokonyane is looking to close the distance and lands two right hook's to the head followed by a right uppercut to the body.  
Van der Byl is on target with a left hook to his opponents body.  
Mokonyane steps inside and lands two left hooks to the body, and one to the head.  
Van der Byl steps to the outside and connects with an overhand right.  
Mokonyane is looking to close the distance and lands a left uppercut to the body, a right hook to the head and a right hook to the body.  
Mokonyane lands a left hook, right uppercut and a right hook to his opponents body.  
Mokonyane lands three consecutive right hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Mokonyane lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  Van der Byl wants to work on the inside, but accidentally clashes heads with his opponent!  The ref acknowledges the accidental headclash but allows the action to continue.  Mokonyane has been damaged by that accidental headbutt.  That has caused minor swelling  around the left eye.  
Mokonyane manages to force Van der Byl onto the ropes.  Mokonyane lands three consecutive left hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Mokonyane lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Mokonyane walks Van der Byl into the blue corner.  Mokonyane lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents body.  
Mokonyane is looking to close the distance and is on target with a solid left uppercut.  


Round 10 Statistics
Mokonyane: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 40                            
Power Shots Landed: 27                            
Head Shots Thrown: 18                            
Head Shots Landed: 9                             
Body Shots Thrown: 23                            
Body Shots Landed: 18                            

Van der Byl: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 16                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 22                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

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 Johannesburg, South Africa.... Siphelele Mokonyane

Fight Statistics
Mokonyane: 
Total Punches Thrown: 425                           
Total Punches Landed: 269                           
Total Head Shots Thrown: 229                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 136                           
Total Body Shots Thrown: 196                           
Total Body Shots Landed: 133                           
Total Power Shots Thrown: 406                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 261                           
Total Jabs Thrown: 19                            
Total Jabs Landed: 8                             

Van der Byl: 
Total Punches Thrown: 227                           
Total Punches Landed: 18                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 198                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 15                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 29                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 3                             
Total Power Shots Thrown: 154                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 13                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 73                            
Total Jabs Landed: 5