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02/02/2033
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Michael Burczyk vs James Sheilds

Boxing Daily Report from the AI USA-Illinois promoted show at Kieran Smolak Gym, Joliet,  taking place on 02/12/2025:

Clearly AI USA-Illinois 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 semi final eliminator for the USA-Illinois Super Lightweight title.  

Looking to impress the boxing fans in attendance, the two fighters competing in this 10 round matchup are Michael Burczyk (5 - 10(1) - 2) who hails from Joliet, USA and James Sheilds(10 - 9 - 3) from Rockford, USA.  Burczyk weighed in at 139 pounds and 14 ounces, while Sheilds weighed in at 140 pounds.  
The referee tonight is Jordan Protheroe, and the three ringside judges are Patrick Baker, Wayne Gregor and David Ridall.  

Round 1: 

Burczyk cuts off the ring, trapping Sheilds on the ropes.  Burczyk pivots to the right of his opponent.  Sheilds attempts to land a left hook, but Burczyk sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Burczyk lands a left uppercut.  
Burczyk closes the distance and is on target with a right uppercut to Sheilds's body.  
Burczyk lands a left hook followed by a right uppercut to his opponents head.  
Sheilds feints a right, and then is on target with a left uppercut.  
Sheilds lands a cross.  
Sheilds tries to step out of his opponents range and hits home with a cross.  
At the end of Round 1, lets listen in on the corners...Burczyk's trainer is telling his fighter he is being outworked and needs to throw more.  Burczyk's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  

Round 1 Statistics
Burczyk: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 17                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 14                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Sheilds: 
Jabs Thrown: 19                            
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 17                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 34                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 2: 

Sheilds is looking to keep his distance and connects with an overhand right.  
Burczyk steps inside and lands a left hook.  
Burczyk steps inside.  Sheilds pivots to the left of his opponent.  Burczyk connects with a left uppercut.  
Sheilds connects with a left hook.  
Burczyk connects with a left hook.  
At the end of Round 2, lets listen in on the corners...Burczyk's trainer is suggesting ways of getting through to his opponent.  Sheilds's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  

Round 2 Statistics
Burczyk: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 11                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 11                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Sheilds: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 16                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 18                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 3: 

Sheilds steps away from his opponent and is on target with a cross.  
Sheilds attempts to land a jab, but Burczyk blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  
Burczyk sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Sheilds lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Sheilds steps to the outside and lands a jab.  
Sheilds is looking to keep his distance and is on target with an overhand left.  
Burczyk is on target with a left hook.  
Burczyk lands a right hook to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  
Sheilds tries to step out of his opponents range and finds the target with a jab.  
Sheilds lands an overhand right.  
Sheilds steps away from his opponent.  Sheilds sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Burczyk is on target with a cross.  


Round 3 Statistics
Burczyk: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 18                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 17                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Sheilds: 
Jabs Thrown: 25                            
Jabs Landed: 6                             
Power Shots Thrown: 19                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 35                            
Head Shots Landed: 10                            
Body Shots Thrown: 9                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 4: 

Burczyk throws a left uppercut, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Burczyk attempts to land a left hook, but Sheilds sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Burczyk quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and is on target with a left hook.  
Burczyk drives a left uppercut into Sheilds's body.  
Sheilds lands a cross.  
Sheilds lands a cross.  
Sheilds tries to keep the action at long range and tries to land a jab, but Burczyk slips the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Burczyk advances into close range and is on target with a left hook.  
Burczyk is looking to close the distance and hits home with a left hook.  
Burczyk advances into close range and connects with a right hook.  
Sheilds hits home with an overhand right.  
Burczyk closes the distance.  Sheilds lands a right uppercut.  


Round 4 Statistics
Burczyk: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 32                            
Power Shots Landed: 6                             
Head Shots Thrown: 28                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Sheilds: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 20                            
Power Shots Landed: 6                             
Head Shots Thrown: 23                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 5: 

Burczyk advances into close range.  Sheilds is on target with a left hook.  
Burczyk tries to land a left hook, but his opponent dodges the shot and counters with a right hook to his opponents body.  
Sheilds steps to the outside.  Sheilds drops his guard, and stalks his opponent...he wants his opponent to throw a shot.  Burczyk lands an overhand left.  
Sheilds tries to land a jab, but Burczyk sidesteps and counters with a right hook to his opponents body.  
Sheilds steps away from his opponent.  Burczyk quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Sheilds hits home with an overhand right.  
Sheilds switches the action to the outside and lands a jab.  
At the end of Round 5, lets listen in on the corners...Sheilds's trainer is advising how he could be more accurate.  

Round 5 Statistics
Burczyk: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 15                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 15                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Sheilds: 
Jabs Thrown: 14                            
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 19                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 29                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 6: 

Sheilds sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Burczyk hits home with a right hook.  
Burczyk is looking to close the distance.  Burczyk sidesteps to the right of his opponent and connects with a right uppercut.  
Sheilds feints a left, and then connects with a right hook.  
Burczyk steps inside and walks his opponent down, trapping him in the corner.  Burczyk sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Sheilds lands a right uppercut.  
Burczyk gets on the inside.  Sheilds connects with a right hook.  


Round 6 Statistics
Burczyk: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 14                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 13                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Sheilds: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 14                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 19                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 7: 

Sheilds sidesteps to the right of his opponent and lands a right hook.  
Burczyk steps inside.  Sheilds sidesteps to the right of his opponent and is on target with a left hook.  
Burczyk sidesteps to the left of his opponent and connects with a right hook.  
Sheilds tries to keep the action at long range and attempts to land an overhand right, but Burczyk sidesteps and counters with a left uppercut.  
Sheilds lands a jab.  
Sheilds feints a left hook, and then connects with a right hook.  
Burczyk attempts to land a jab, but Sheilds blocks the shot and counters with a right hook to his opponents body.  
Sheilds tries to keep the action at long range and throws a jab, but his opponent parries the shot and counters with a left hook to his opponents ribs.  


Round 7 Statistics
Burczyk: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 14                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 11                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Sheilds: 
Jabs Thrown: 18                            
Jabs Landed: 4                             
Power Shots Thrown: 24                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 39                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 8: 

Sheilds connects with a cross.  
Sheilds tries to step out of his opponents range and finds the target with a jab.  
Burczyk lands a right hook.  
Burczyk is on target with a left hook.  
Sheilds switches the action to the outside and connects with an overhand right.  
Sheilds attempts to land a jab, but Burczyk sidesteps and counters with a right hook.  
Sheilds lands two consecutive left uppercuts to his opponents head.  
Burczyk connects with a left hook.  
Burczyk tries to land a right hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Sheilds steps to the outside and lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Sheilds feints a jab and triggers a left uppercut counter from Burczyk.  Sheilds is waiting for the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Burczyk advances into close range.  Sheilds pivots to the left of his opponent.  Burczyk lands a left hook to the head followed by a right uppercut to the body.  
At the end of Round 8, lets listen in on the corners...Sheilds's trainer is telling his fighter he is a mile in front and not to do anything stupid. 

Round 8 Statistics
Burczyk: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 16                            
Power Shots Landed: 6                             
Head Shots Thrown: 15                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Sheilds: 
Jabs Thrown: 23                            
Jabs Landed: 4                             
Power Shots Thrown: 19                            
Power Shots Landed: 6                             
Head Shots Thrown: 39                            
Head Shots Landed: 10                            
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 9: 

Sheilds feints a cross, and then is on target with a jab.  
Sheilds lands a cross.  
Burczyk steps inside and lands a left hook.  
Burczyk gets on the inside and cuts off the ring, trapping Sheilds on the ropes.  Burczyk digs in a left uppercut to Sheilds's liver.  
Sheilds steps to the outside and lands a cross.  
Burczyk advances into close range and hits home with a left hook.  
Sheilds lands a jab.  
Burczyk is looking to close the distance and is on target with a right hook to Sheilds's body.  
Sheilds is looking to keep his distance and lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
At the end of Round 9, lets listen in on the corners...Burczyk's trainer is telling his fighter he needs a knockout to win!  

Round 9 Statistics
Burczyk: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 19                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 15                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Sheilds: 
Jabs Thrown: 20                            
Jabs Landed: 5                             
Power Shots Thrown: 19                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 37                            
Head Shots Landed: 9                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 10: 

Sheilds is looking to keep the action on the outside and lands a jab to the body, and then to the head.  
Sheilds attempts to land a right hook, but Burczyk sidesteps and counters with a right hook.  
Sheilds switches the action to the outside and lands a cross.  
Burczyk is looking to close the distance and lands a right uppercut followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Burczyk closes the distance and walks his opponent down, trapping him on the ropes.  Burczyk lands a right hook.  
Sheilds is looking to keep his distance and is on target with a cross.  


Round 10 Statistics
Burczyk: 
Jabs Thrown: 0                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 14                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 14                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 0                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Sheilds: 
Jabs Thrown: 17                            
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 15                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 31                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
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: 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: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 7 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 8 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 9 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 10 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9


Final Scorecards: 93 - 97  93 - 97  93 - 97

The winner, by Unanimous Decision, from Rockford, USA.... James Sheilds

Fight Statistics
Burczyk: 
Total Punches Thrown: 184                           
Total Punches Landed: 40                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 153                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 32                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 31                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 8                             
Total Power Shots Thrown: 170                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 40                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 14                            
Total Jabs Landed: 0                             

Sheilds: 
Total Punches Thrown: 338                           
Total Punches Landed: 62                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 304                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 59                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 34                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 3                             
Total Power Shots Thrown: 182                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 37                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 156                           
Total Jabs Landed: 25