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Roger Gibson vs Siyabonga Sono
Boxing Daily Report from the Ten Count Promotions promoted show at KC Stadium, Hull, taking place on 10/01/2026: 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 12 round matchup are Roger Gibson (14(3) - 2 - 1) who hails from Blackpool, UK and Siyabonga Sono(12 - 5) from Durban, South Africa. Gibson weighed in at 228 pounds And 14 ounces, while Sono weighed in at 239 pounds And 1 ounces. The referee tonight is Nathan Still, and the three ringside judges are David Duffy, Robert Macmillan and Dale Watkins. Round 1: Gibson lands a straight 1 - 2. Sono is looking to close the distance and is on target with a right hook. Sono steps inside. Sono drives a left hook into his opponents liver. Sono lands a ramrod jab. Sono steps inside and is on target with a right uppercut to Gibson's ribcage. Sono attempts to land a right hook, but Gibson slips the shot and counters with a right uppercut to Sono's body. Sono steps inside. Gibson digs in a right hook to Sono's ribs. Gibson digs in a stinging right hook to Sono's body. Gibson steps to the outside. Gibson quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and lands a jab to the body, and then to the head. Sono gets on the inside and is on target with a right hook to his opponents body. Sono walks his opponent down, trapping him on the ropes. Sono throws a right uppercut, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a stinging left hook to his opponents body. Sono tries to land a jab, but Gibson slips the shot and counters with a cross. Sono is looking to close the distance and connects with a right hook. Gibson switches the action to the outside and lands a double jab to his opponents head. Gibson tries to land a cross, but Sono slips the shot and counters with a left uppercut. Sono advances into close range and drives a firm right hook into Gibson's ribs. Gibson tries to keep the action at long range and lands a jab. Sono pivots to the side of his opponent. Gibson tries to land a left hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a cross. Gibson is looking to close the distance and lands two left hooks to his opponents ribs. Gibson tries to step out of his opponents range. Gibson feints a cross, and then lands two consecutive overhand rights to his opponents head. Gibson closes the distance. Sono lands a right uppercut followed by a left uppercut to his opponents head. Sono tries to land a right hook, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a left hook to his opponents body. At the end of Round 1, lets listen in on the corners...Sono's trainer is suggesting ways of getting through to his opponent. Round 1 Statistics Gibson: Jabs Thrown: 11 Jabs Landed: 8 Power Shots Thrown: 27 Power Shots Landed: 11 Head Shots Thrown: 20 Head Shots Landed: 11 Body Shots Thrown: 18 Body Shots Landed: 8 Sono: Jabs Thrown: 10 Jabs Landed: 1 Power Shots Thrown: 29 Power Shots Landed: 10 Head Shots Thrown: 27 Head Shots Landed: 7 Body Shots Thrown: 12 Body Shots Landed: 4 Round 2: Sono advances into close range and tries to land a right hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a left hook. Sono is looking to close the distance. Gibson is on target with a stinging right uppercut to his opponents body. Sono walks his opponent onto the ropes. Sono connects with a right hook. Sono lands a stinging jab. Sono attempts to land a cross, but Gibson sidesteps and counters with a sharp right uppercut. Gibson lands a double jab to his opponents body. Sono attempts to land a jab, but Gibson slips the shot and counters with a right uppercut. Gibson lands a jab. Gibson pivots to the right of his opponent and hits home with a left hook. Gibson is looking to close the distance and is on target with a solid left hook. Gibson lands an overhand right followed by a jab to his opponents head. Sono drives a jab into Gibson's body. Gibson tries to keep the action at long range and lands a double jab to his opponents head. Gibson steps to the outside. Gibson feints a cross, but Sono ignores the feint and responds with a cross. Gibson tries to step out of his opponents range. Sono is on target with a cross. At the end of Round 2, lets listen in on the corners...Sono's trainer is passing on some tactical advice. Round 2 Statistics Gibson: Jabs Thrown: 11 Jabs Landed: 7 Power Shots Thrown: 26 Power Shots Landed: 7 Head Shots Thrown: 24 Head Shots Landed: 11 Body Shots Thrown: 13 Body Shots Landed: 3 Sono: Jabs Thrown: 11 Jabs Landed: 2 Power Shots Thrown: 21 Power Shots Landed: 5 Head Shots Thrown: 27 Head Shots Landed: 6 Body Shots Thrown: 5 Body Shots Landed: 1 Round 3: Gibson closes the distance. Sono tries to land a right hook, but Gibson sidesteps and counters with a firm cross. Sono lands three consecutive right hooks to his opponents ribs. Gibson is looking to keep the action on the outside and tries to land a jab, but Sono blocks the shot and counters with a cross. Sono digs in a right uppercut to his opponents ribs. Sono gets on the inside. Gibson quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and is on target with a solid left uppercut to his opponents body. Gibson pivots to the side of his opponent and lands a right hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents body. Gibson lands a cross. Sono advances into close range and walks Gibson onto the ropes. Sono digs in a right uppercut to his opponents ribcage. Gibson pivots to the left of his opponent. Sono hits home with a cross. Gibson tries to step out of his opponents range. Sono attempts to land a jab, but Gibson slips the shot and counters with a right hook. Gibson quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent. Sono tries to land a jab, but Gibson blocks the shot and counters with a stinging cross. Gibson pivots to the left of his opponent and lands a jab to the body followed by a cross to the head. Gibson switches the action to the outside and lands a jab. Gibson tries to land a cross, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a right uppercut. Sono steps to the outside and attempts to land a jab, but Gibson sidesteps and counters with a firm left hook. Sono steps away from his opponent and lands a stinging jab. Round 3 Statistics Gibson: Jabs Thrown: 12 Jabs Landed: 6 Power Shots Thrown: 33 Power Shots Landed: 9 Head Shots Thrown: 27 Head Shots Landed: 10 Body Shots Thrown: 18 Body Shots Landed: 5 Sono: Jabs Thrown: 7 Jabs Landed: 1 Power Shots Thrown: 19 Power Shots Landed: 9 Head Shots Thrown: 18 Head Shots Landed: 5 Body Shots Thrown: 8 Body Shots Landed: 5 Round 4: Gibson is looking to keep his distance. Sono quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent. Gibson is on target with a cross. Sono lands a straight 1 - 2. Sono sidesteps to the right of his opponent. Gibson throws an overhand right, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a right uppercut. Sono closes the distance and forces Gibson to retreat onto the ropes. Sono lands a left hook. Gibson drives a jab into his opponents body. Sono lands an overhand right followed by a cross to his opponents head. Sono is on target with a right hook. Gibson is on target with a cross. Sono tries to land a cross, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a firm right uppercut. Sono advances into close range and lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head. Sono hits home with a left hook. Sono gets on the inside. Gibson attempts to land an uppercut to the solar plexus, but he strays low! The ref stops the action and gives Sono time to recover. Gibson hits home with a solid overhand right. Sono hits home with a right hook. Sono is looking to keep his distance and throws a jab, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a cross. Gibson lands a double jab to his opponents head. Sono advances into close range. Sono pivots to the right of his opponent. Gibson lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents body. Gibson switches the action to the outside and hits home with a solid cross. At the end of Round 4, lets listen in on the corners...Gibson's trainer is passing on some tactical advice. Round 4 Statistics Gibson: Jabs Thrown: 16 Jabs Landed: 8 Power Shots Thrown: 25 Power Shots Landed: 8 Head Shots Thrown: 31 Head Shots Landed: 13 Body Shots Thrown: 10 Body Shots Landed: 3 Sono: Jabs Thrown: 7 Jabs Landed: 1 Power Shots Thrown: 23 Power Shots Landed: 11 Head Shots Thrown: 27 Head Shots Landed: 11 Body Shots Thrown: 3 Body Shots Landed: 1 Round 5: Gibson tries to step out of his opponents range and is on target with a solid overhand left. Sono throws a jab, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a right hook. Sono advances into close range and lands two right hooks to his opponents ribs. Gibson is looking to keep the action on the outside and throws a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a left uppercut. Sono sidesteps to the right of his opponent. Gibson lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head. Gibson tries to keep the action at long range and is on target with a firm cross. Sono circles his opponent with a low guard, waiting for his opponent to attack. Gibson lands a stinging jab. Sono hits the target with a ramrod jab. Sono lands with a hard jab. Gibson steps away from his opponent. Sono lands a hard jab. Gibson is looking to keep his distance. Sono lands a solid cross to his opponents body. Sono hits home with an overhand left. Gibson lands a jab to the head, a left hook to the body and a cross to the head. Gibson tries to step out of his opponents range. Sono finds the target with a ramrod jab. Gibson lands an overhand right followed by a cross to his opponents head. Sono is on target with a right hook to Gibson's ribcage. Round 5 Statistics Gibson: Jabs Thrown: 11 Jabs Landed: 3 Power Shots Thrown: 26 Power Shots Landed: 8 Head Shots Thrown: 29 Head Shots Landed: 10 Body Shots Thrown: 8 Body Shots Landed: 1 Sono: Jabs Thrown: 17 Jabs Landed: 4 Power Shots Thrown: 18 Power Shots Landed: 6 Head Shots Thrown: 28 Head Shots Landed: 6 Body Shots Thrown: 7 Body Shots Landed: 4 Round 6: Sono closes the distance and lands a right hook. Gibson switches the action to the outside and is on target with a jab. Sono tries to land an overhand right, but Gibson sidesteps and counters with a firm right hook. Gibson quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent. Sono drives a stiff jab into his opponents face. Sono advances into close range. Sono pivots to the left of his opponent. Sono throws a left hook, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a sharp right hook. Gibson is looking to close the distance. Sono lands a right hook. Gibson feints a left hook, and then hits home with a sharp overhand left. Gibson steps away from his opponent. Gibson sidesteps to the left of his opponent and lands a cross to the head followed by a jab to the body. Gibson finds the target with a jab. Gibson is looking to keep his distance. Sono finds the target with a jab. Sono tries to land an overhand left, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a firm left uppercut. Sono hits the target with a spiteful jab. Gibson hits home with an overhand right. Gibson is looking to keep the action on the outside. Gibson sidesteps to the left of his opponent and lands a cross. Sono gets on the inside. Gibson throws an uppercut to the body, but lands well below the belt! The ref stops the action and gives Sono time to recover. Sono throws a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right hook. Gibson connects with a cross. Gibson steps to the outside and lands a jab to the body, and then to the head. Gibson lands a straight 1 - 2. Sono gets on the inside. Gibson drives a sharp left hook into his opponents body. Round 6 Statistics Gibson: Jabs Thrown: 20 Jabs Landed: 6 Power Shots Thrown: 29 Power Shots Landed: 11 Head Shots Thrown: 36 Head Shots Landed: 14 Body Shots Thrown: 13 Body Shots Landed: 3 Sono: Jabs Thrown: 8 Jabs Landed: 3 Power Shots Thrown: 19 Power Shots Landed: 2 Head Shots Thrown: 24 Head Shots Landed: 5 Body Shots Thrown: 3 Body Shots Landed: 0 Round 7: Sono manages to force Gibson onto the ropes. Sono is on target with a right uppercut to his opponents ribcage. Sono lands with a stiff jab. Sono is looking to keep the action on the outside and connects with a cross. Sono throws a jab, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a left hook. Sono lands a hard jab. Sono closes the distance and tries to land a right hook, but Gibson sidesteps and counters with a sharp left uppercut. Sono connects with a cross. Gibson tries to step out of his opponents range. Sono finds the target with a spiteful jab. Gibson lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head. Sono steps inside and tries to land a right uppercut, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a stinging left uppercut. Gibson steps to the outside and lands a jab followed by a overhand right to his opponents head. Gibson hits home with a cross. Sono steps inside. Gibson is on target with a stinging left hook. Gibson advances into close range. Sono tries to land a left hook, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a stinging right hook. Sono throws an overhand right, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a firm cross. Round 7 Statistics Gibson: Jabs Thrown: 9 Jabs Landed: 1 Power Shots Thrown: 27 Power Shots Landed: 10 Head Shots Thrown: 28 Head Shots Landed: 11 Body Shots Thrown: 8 Body Shots Landed: 0 Sono: Jabs Thrown: 9 Jabs Landed: 3 Power Shots Thrown: 21 Power Shots Landed: 4 Head Shots Thrown: 27 Head Shots Landed: 6 Body Shots Thrown: 3 Body Shots Landed: 1 Round 8: Sono is looking to close the distance. Gibson hits home with a firm left hook. Sono closes the distance and tries to land a right uppercut, but Gibson sidesteps and counters with a right hook. Gibson steps to the outside. Sono is on target with a hard jab. Sono attempts to land a jab, but Gibson dodges the shot and counters with a left uppercut. Gibson is on target with an overhand right. Gibson sidesteps to the right of his opponent. Sono throws a right hook, but his opponent parries the shot and counters with a sharp right uppercut to Sono's body. Gibson tries to step out of his opponents range. Sono is on target with a cross. Sono steps inside and manages to force Gibson onto the ropes. Sono lands a left uppercut to the body followed by a left hook to the head. Gibson digs in a left uppercut to his opponents liver. Sono is looking to close the distance and digs in a left hook to his opponents body. Gibson tries to step out of his opponents range and lands a jab. Sono hits home with a stinging jab. Sono forces Gibson to back into the ropes. Sono drives a solid right hook into Gibson's body. Gibson switches the action to the outside. Sono hits home with a cross. Round 8 Statistics Gibson: Jabs Thrown: 6 Jabs Landed: 2 Power Shots Thrown: 21 Power Shots Landed: 6 Head Shots Thrown: 20 Head Shots Landed: 5 Body Shots Thrown: 7 Body Shots Landed: 3 Sono: Jabs Thrown: 7 Jabs Landed: 2 Power Shots Thrown: 22 Power Shots Landed: 6 Head Shots Thrown: 24 Head Shots Landed: 5 Body Shots Thrown: 5 Body Shots Landed: 3 Round 9: Sono closes the distance and throws a left hook, but his opponent parries the shot and counters with a left hook. Sono tries to step out of his opponents range and tries to land a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a firm left hook. Sono steps inside and cuts off the ring, trapping Gibson on the ropes. Sono throws a right hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a firm left hook. Gibson steps away from his opponent. Gibson quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and lands a jab followed by a overhand right to his opponents head. Sono pivots to the side of his opponent. Sono is on target with a firm left hook to Gibson's body. Sono throws a left uppercut, but his opponent dodges the shot and counters with a left hook. Sono lands a right uppercut to the head, a right hook to the body and a right hook to the head. Sono attempts to land a jab, but Gibson sidesteps and counters with a solid right uppercut. Sono steps to the outside and throws an overhand left, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right hook. Sono closes the distance. Gibson lands a right hook. Sono tries to keep the action at long range and lands a jab. Sono tries to land a jab, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a cross. Sono attempts to land a jab, but Gibson sidesteps and counters with a stinging left uppercut. Gibson quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent. Sono attempts to land an overhand left, but Gibson parries the shot and counters with a firm left hook. Sono advances into close range and lands a right hook. Gibson is on target with a left uppercut to his opponents liver. Sono is on target with a right hook. Sono attempts to land a right hook, but Gibson slips the shot and counters with a stinging cross. Sono gets on the inside. Gibson pivots to the right of his opponent and is on target with a solid right hook. Gibson lowers his guard, attempting to draw a lead. Sono tries to land a jab, but Gibson sidesteps and counters with a right uppercut. Sono connects with a cross. Sono tries to land an overhand right, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a cross. Gibson quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and lands a jab followed by a overhand right to his opponents head. Sono is on target with a cross. Round 9 Statistics Gibson: Jabs Thrown: 7 Jabs Landed: 2 Power Shots Thrown: 28 Power Shots Landed: 17 Head Shots Thrown: 31 Head Shots Landed: 18 Body Shots Thrown: 4 Body Shots Landed: 1 Sono: Jabs Thrown: 16 Jabs Landed: 1 Power Shots Thrown: 28 Power Shots Landed: 9 Head Shots Thrown: 38 Head Shots Landed: 8 Body Shots Thrown: 6 Body Shots Landed: 2 Round 10: Sono throws a right hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a cross. Gibson closes the distance. Gibson pivots to the left of his opponent and lands a right hook to the body followed by a left hook to the head. Gibson is looking to keep his distance. Sono is on target with an overhand left. Sono hits the target with a ramrod jab. Gibson quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent. Gibson tries to land a cross, but Sono sidesteps and counters with a cross. Sono steps inside and lands a double left hook to his opponents head. Gibson connects with a cross. Gibson lands an overhand right followed by a jab to his opponents head. Sono sidesteps to the left of his opponent. Sono attempts to land a jab, but Gibson sidesteps and counters with a stinging left uppercut. Gibson lands with a stiff jab. Sono lands a cross. Gibson hits home with a stinging overhand left. Sono gets on the inside and lands a left hook. Sono tries to keep the action at long range. Sono feints a jab, but Gibson does not fall for it and responds with a left uppercut. At the end of Round 10, lets listen in on the corners...Gibson's trainer is telling his fighter he is a mile in front and not to do anything stupid. Round 10 Statistics Gibson: Jabs Thrown: 6 Jabs Landed: 3 Power Shots Thrown: 26 Power Shots Landed: 8 Head Shots Thrown: 23 Head Shots Landed: 10 Body Shots Thrown: 9 Body Shots Landed: 1 Sono: Jabs Thrown: 8 Jabs Landed: 1 Power Shots Thrown: 16 Power Shots Landed: 7 Head Shots Thrown: 21 Head Shots Landed: 8 Body Shots Thrown: 3 Body Shots Landed: 0 Round 11: Sono attempts to land a cross, but Gibson sidesteps and counters with a right hook. Gibson pivots to the left of his opponent and lands a cross to the head followed by a left hook to the body. Gibson quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and is on target with a stinging right uppercut to his opponents body. Gibson lands a firm cross. Sono hits the target with a spiteful jab. Gibson pivots from in front of his opponent and lands a double jab to his opponents head. Gibson walks Sono down, trapping him on the ropes. Gibson connects with a cross. Gibson pivots to the left of his opponent and hits home with a cross. Sono advances into close range. Gibson quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent. Gibson attempts to land a right hook, but Sono slips the shot and counters with a right hook to Gibson's body. Sono is looking to close the distance and lands a left hook. Sono steps inside and attempts to land a left hook, but Gibson parries the shot and counters with a left uppercut. Gibson drives a solid cross into his opponents body. Round 11 Statistics Gibson: Jabs Thrown: 8 Jabs Landed: 2 Power Shots Thrown: 29 Power Shots Landed: 9 Head Shots Thrown: 29 Head Shots Landed: 8 Body Shots Thrown: 8 Body Shots Landed: 3 Sono: Jabs Thrown: 10 Jabs Landed: 2 Power Shots Thrown: 18 Power Shots Landed: 2 Head Shots Thrown: 24 Head Shots Landed: 3 Body Shots Thrown: 4 Body Shots Landed: 1 Round 12: Gibson lands a solid cross. Sono tries to keep the action at long range and lands a double jab to his opponents head. Sono steps inside and is on target with a left hook to Gibson's body. Gibson pivots to the left of his opponent and hits home with a cross. Sono tries to keep the action at long range and hits home with a hard jab. Gibson quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and lands with a stinging jab. Gibson is on target with a jab. Gibson pivots to the side of his opponent and lands two straights followed by a jab to his opponents head. Sono lands a straight 1 - 2. Gibson connects with a right uppercut. Gibson pivots to the left of his opponent. Sono drives a jab into Gibson's body. Sono sidesteps to the right of his opponent. Gibson lands a jab, cross and a jab to his opponents head. Sono lands a left uppercut to the body followed by a jab to the head. Sono gets on the inside and throws a right hook, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a firm left uppercut. Sono drives a right hook into Gibson's ribs. Round 12 Statistics Gibson: Jabs Thrown: 15 Jabs Landed: 8 Power Shots Thrown: 24 Power Shots Landed: 7 Head Shots Thrown: 32 Head Shots Landed: 15 Body Shots Thrown: 7 Body Shots Landed: 0 Sono: Jabs Thrown: 12 Jabs Landed: 6 Power Shots Thrown: 13 Power Shots Landed: 5 Head Shots Thrown: 20 Head Shots Landed: 7 Body Shots Thrown: 5 Body Shots Landed: 4 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 9 - 10 Round 5 Scores: 9 - 10 9 - 10 9 - 10 Round 6 Scores: 10 - 9 10 - 9 10 - 9 Round 7 Scores: 10 - 9 10 - 9 10 - 9 Round 8 Scores: 10 - 10 9 - 10 9 - 10 Round 9 Scores: 10 - 9 10 - 9 10 - 9 Round 10 Scores: 10 - 9 10 - 9 10 - 9 Round 11 Scores: 10 - 9 10 - 9 10 - 9 Round 12 Scores: 10 - 9 10 - 9 10 - 9 Final Scorecards: 119 - 110 118 - 110 117 - 111 The winner, by Unanimous Decision, from Blackpool, UK.... Roger Gibson Fight Statistics Gibson: Total Punches Thrown: 453 Total Punches Landed: 167 Total Head Shots Thrown: 330 Total Head Shots Landed: 136 Total Body Shots Thrown: 123 Total Body Shots Landed: 31 Total Power Shots Thrown: 321 Total Power Shots Landed: 111 Total Jabs Thrown: 132 Total Jabs Landed: 56 Sono: Total Punches Thrown: 369 Total Punches Landed: 103 Total Head Shots Thrown: 305 Total Head Shots Landed: 77 Total Body Shots Thrown: 64 Total Body Shots Landed: 26 Total Power Shots Thrown: 247 Total Power Shots Landed: 76 Total Jabs Thrown: 122 Total Jabs Landed: 27