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04/08/2030
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Salim Zvinavashe vs Tobias Nhema

Boxing Daily Report from the AI Zimbabwe-Bulawayo promoted show at Bulawayo Matonga, Bulawayo,  taking place on 04/12/2025:

There are a few empty seats out here tonight, but this is a respectable turnout for the show.  
Next up is the main event of the show.  This is a semi final eliminator for the Zimbabwe Featherweight title.  

Looking to impress the boxing fans in attendance and those watching live on Joy TV, the two fighters competing in this 12 round matchup are Salim Zvinavashe (11 - 1(1) - 1) who hails from Bulawayo, Zimbabwe and Tobias Nhema(9 - 2 - 1) from Harare, Zimbabwe.  Zvinavashe weighed in at 125 pounds and 12 ounces, while Nhema weighed in at 126 pounds.  
The referee tonight is Arran Sibanda, and the three ringside judges are Kaleb Muzanenhamo, Chiamaka Matsikenyeri and Noah Chipendo.  

Round 1: 

Nhema attempts to land a jab, but Zvinavashe slips the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Zvinavashe gets on the inside.  Zvinavashe quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Nhema connects with a left hook.  As Nhema tries to work on the inside, the fighters heads come together!  The ref acknowledges the accidental headclash but allows the action to continue.  Zvinavashe has come off worse after that clash of heads.  That has caused minor swelling  around the right eye.  
Zvinavashe is looking to keep the action on the outside and attempts to land a jab, but Nhema slips the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Zvinavashe lands a jab.  
Nhema manages to force Zvinavashe into a corner.  Nhema lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Nhema is on target with a cross.  
Zvinavashe is looking to close the distance.  Zvinavashe pivots to the left of his opponent and digs in a left uppercut to Nhema's body.  
Zvinavashe connects with a left hook.  
Zvinavashe is looking to keep his distance and is on target with a jab.  
Nhema sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Nhema is on target with a cross.  Nhema tries to land a left uppercut, but Zvinavashe slips the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Zvinavashe pivots to the right of his opponent.  Nhema tries to land a left hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Zvinavashe is looking to keep his distance and lands a jab.  
Nhema digs in a right uppercut to Zvinavashe's body.  
Nhema is looking to close the distance and hits home with a left hook.  
Nhema tries to land a left hook, but his opponent parries the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  


Round 1 Statistics
Zvinavashe: 
Jabs Thrown: 11                            
Jabs Landed: 4                             
Power Shots Thrown: 18                            
Power Shots Landed: 6                             
Head Shots Thrown: 25                            
Head Shots Landed: 9                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Nhema: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 33                            
Power Shots Landed: 9                             
Head Shots Thrown: 30                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 10                            
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Round 2: 

Zvinavashe is on target with a jab.  
Nhema lands a hard jab.  
Nhema lands a jab followed by a right uppercut to his opponents head.  
Zvinavashe gets on the inside.  Zvinavashe sidesteps to the left of his opponent and lands a right uppercut.  
Zvinavashe digs in a right uppercut to Nhema's ribcage.  Zvinavashe throws a cross, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Zvinavashe is on target with a cross.  
Nhema is on target with a right uppercut.  
Zvinavashe closes the distance.  Nhema lands two left hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Zvinavashe lands a left hook.  
Zvinavashe tries to land a left hook, but his opponent parries the shot and counters with a sharp left uppercut.  
At the end of Round 2, lets listen in on the corners...Zvinavashe's trainer is advising how he could improve the accuracy of his work.  Nhema's trainer is advising how he could be more accurate.  

Round 2 Statistics
Zvinavashe: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 21                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 20                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 7                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Nhema: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 22                            
Power Shots Landed: 6                             
Head Shots Thrown: 18                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 8                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Round 3: 

Nhema lands a left hook followed by  two straights to his opponents head.  
Zvinavashe attempts to land a left hook, but Nhema slips the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Zvinavashe sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Nhema drives a right uppercut into his opponents ribs.  
Nhema connects with a right uppercut.  
Zvinavashe gets on the inside and lands a right hook.  
Nhema lands a right hook.  
Zvinavashe lands a jab followed by a right uppercut to his opponents head.  
Nhema lands a cross.  
Zvinavashe tries to step out of his opponents range.  Nhema tries to land a cross, but Zvinavashe blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  
Nhema closes the distance.  Zvinavashe attempts to land a right hook, but Nhema sidesteps and counters with a right uppercut to his opponents body.  
Zvinavashe hits home with a cross.  
Zvinavashe pivots to the side of his opponent and is on target with a jab.  


Round 3 Statistics
Zvinavashe: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 22                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 21                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Nhema: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 29                            
Power Shots Landed: 9                             
Head Shots Thrown: 26                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Round 4: 

Zvinavashe hits home with a cross.  
Zvinavashe is looking to keep his distance and lands a jab.  
Zvinavashe pivots to the left of his opponent and digs in a left uppercut to his opponents liver.  
Nhema lands a sharp left hook.  
Zvinavashe lands a solid jab.  
Zvinavashe is on target with a cross.  
Nhema lands a cross.  
Zvinavashe tries to land a left hook, but Nhema slips the shot and counters with a right uppercut to his opponents ribs.  
Zvinavashe is looking to close the distance and lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Zvinavashe hits home with a right hook.  
Zvinavashe advances into close range and manouvers his opponent into a neutral corner.  Zvinavashe hits home with a right uppercut.  
Nhema lands a jab followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Zvinavashe hits home with a cross.  
Zvinavashe steps inside and digs in a right uppercut to his opponents ribcage.  
Nhema lands a solid left hook.  
At the end of Round 4, lets listen in on the corners...Nhema's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  

Round 4 Statistics
Zvinavashe: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 33                            
Power Shots Landed: 9                             
Head Shots Thrown: 30                            
Head Shots Landed: 8                             
Body Shots Thrown: 8                             
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Nhema: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 28                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 25                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 8                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 5: 

Nhema finds the target with a jab.  
Zvinavashe lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Zvinavashe lands a jab.  
Nhema hits home with a cross.  
Nhema connects with a firm cross.  
Zvinavashe strikes his opponents body with a cross.  
Nhema walks Zvinavashe down, trapping him on the ropes.  Zvinavashe hits home with a stinging jab.  
Zvinavashe drives a sharp jab into his opponents face.  
Zvinavashe switches the action to the outside.  Nhema connects with an overhand right.  Nhema tries to land a cross, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right hook.  
Zvinavashe hits home with a left hook.  
Zvinavashe drives a right hook into his opponents body.  Nhema wants to work on the inside, but accidentally clashes heads with his opponent!  The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as Zvinavashe dabs at his face checking for damage.  
At the end of Round 5, lets listen in on the corners...Zvinavashe's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  

Round 5 Statistics
Zvinavashe: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 20                            
Power Shots Landed: 6                             
Head Shots Thrown: 20                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Nhema: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 30                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 26                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 7                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 6: 

Nhema attempts to land a right hook, but Zvinavashe dodges the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Nhema attempts to land a right uppercut, but Zvinavashe blocks the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Nhema closes the distance and connects with a left hook.  
Zvinavashe pivots to the side of his opponent and connects with a left uppercut.  
Zvinavashe pivots to the right of his opponent and digs in a left hook to his opponents body.  
Zvinavashe pivots to the left of his opponent and lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Zvinavashe lands a left hook.  
Zvinavashe lands a left uppercut.  
Nhema connects with a left hook.  
Zvinavashe closes the distance.  Nhema connects with a firm left uppercut.  
Nhema connects with a right hook.  
Zvinavashe advances into close range.  Zvinavashe pivots to the left of his opponent and lands a right hook.  
Zvinavashe pivots from in front of his opponent.  Nhema lands a right hook followed by a cross to his opponents head.  
Zvinavashe closes the distance.  Nhema throws a right hook, but his opponent dodges the shot and counters with a right uppercut to Nhema's ribcage.  


Round 6 Statistics
Zvinavashe: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 26                            
Power Shots Landed: 10                            
Head Shots Thrown: 19                            
Head Shots Landed: 8                             
Body Shots Thrown: 8                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Nhema: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 27                            
Power Shots Landed: 6                             
Head Shots Thrown: 22                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 7: 

Zvinavashe pivots to the right of his opponent.  Zvinavashe connects with a left uppercut.  Zvinavashe throws a left hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  
Zvinavashe gets on the inside and cuts off the ring, trapping Nhema in a neutral corner.  Zvinavashe sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Nhema lands a right uppercut.  
Nhema is on target with a stinging left uppercut.  
Zvinavashe drops his guard, and stalks his opponent...he wants his opponent to throw a shot.  Nhema hits home with a solid jab.  
Zvinavashe pivots from in front of his opponent.  Nhema connects with a cross.  
Zvinavashe closes the distance and lands a left hook.  
Nhema digs in a left hook to his opponents body.  
Zvinavashe closes the distance.  Zvinavashe pivots to the left of his opponent.  Nhema digs in a left uppercut to his opponents body.  
Nhema throws a cross, but his opponent dodges the shot and counters with a right hook to his opponents ribs.  
Zvinavashe steps away from his opponent and drives a cross into his opponents body.  
Zvinavashe throws a right uppercut, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Zvinavashe advances into close range.  Nhema is on target with a left hook.  
Zvinavashe is on target with a jab.  
Zvinavashe is looking to close the distance.  Nhema lands a left hook.  
Zvinavashe quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and lands a jab to Nhema's body.  


Round 7 Statistics
Zvinavashe: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 16                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 16                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 8                             
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Nhema: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 28                            
Power Shots Landed: 9                             
Head Shots Thrown: 24                            
Head Shots Landed: 10                            
Body Shots Thrown: 9                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Round 8: 

Zvinavashe quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Nhema closes the distance and digs in a right hook to Zvinavashe's ribcage.  
Zvinavashe is looking to keep the action on the outside.  Zvinavashe lowers his guard, attempting to draw a lead.  Nhema connects with a firm overhand left.  
Nhema lands with a stiff jab.  Nhema tries to land a jab, but Zvinavashe slips the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Zvinavashe closes the distance.  Nhema lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Zvinavashe connects with a left hook.  
Nhema is on target with a left hook.  
Zvinavashe steps to the outside.  Nhema lands a jab to the head followed by a cross to the body.  
Zvinavashe pivots to the side of his opponent.  Nhema hits home with a stinging cross.  
Nhema connects with a cross.  
Zvinavashe closes the distance and walks his opponent down, trapping him in the corner.  Zvinavashe pivots to the right of his opponent and is on target with a right hook.  
Nhema advances into close range.  Zvinavashe lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Nhema advances into close range.  Zvinavashe lands a right hook.  
Nhema hits home with a left hook.  
Nhema lands a stinging left hook.  
Zvinavashe pivots to the side of his opponent and lands a cross.  
Zvinavashe advances into close range and lands two left hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Zvinavashe pivots to the right of his opponent.  Zvinavashe attempts to land a left hook, but Nhema sidesteps and counters with a right uppercut.  
Zvinavashe pivots from in front of his opponent.  Nhema is on target with a cross.  


Round 8 Statistics
Zvinavashe: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 24                            
Power Shots Landed: 9                             
Head Shots Thrown: 21                            
Head Shots Landed: 8                             
Body Shots Thrown: 8                             
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Nhema: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 29                            
Power Shots Landed: 13                            
Head Shots Thrown: 31                            
Head Shots Landed: 12                            
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Round 9: 

Nhema throws a left hook, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a left uppercut.  
Nhema is on target with a cross.  
Zvinavashe is on target with a jab.  
Zvinavashe switches the action to the outside.  Nhema connects with an overhand left.  
Nhema connects with a left hook.  
Nhema is looking to close the distance and drives a left hook into his opponents body.  
Zvinavashe quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Nhema is on target with a right hook to Zvinavashe's body.  As the two fighters work on the inside, their heads come together!  The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as Zvinavashe dabs at his face checking for damage.  
Zvinavashe connects with a cross.  
Nhema attempts to land a cross, but Zvinavashe sidesteps and counters with a right uppercut.  
Zvinavashe closes the distance.  Zvinavashe pivots from in front of his opponent and drives a left uppercut into Nhema's ribs.  
Nhema pivots to the right of his opponent and lands a cross to the body, and then to the head.  
Zvinavashe lands a right hook to the body followed by a left hook to the head.  


Round 9 Statistics
Zvinavashe: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 17                            
Power Shots Landed: 6                             
Head Shots Thrown: 18                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Nhema: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 23                            
Power Shots Landed: 8                             
Head Shots Thrown: 20                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 7                             
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Round 10: 

Zvinavashe pivots to the right of his opponent.  Zvinavashe attempts to land a left uppercut, but Nhema sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Zvinavashe pivots to the side of his opponent and lands a left uppercut.  
Zvinavashe is looking to close the distance.  Zvinavashe pivots to the side of his opponent and connects with a right uppercut.  
Zvinavashe feints a cross, and then lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Zvinavashe tries to step out of his opponents range.  Nhema attempts to land a jab, but Zvinavashe sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Zvinavashe advances into close range.  Zvinavashe pivots to the side of his opponent.  Nhema is on target with a solid left uppercut.  
Nhema is looking to close the distance.  Zvinavashe pivots to the left of his opponent and is on target with a right hook to his opponents body.  
Zvinavashe lands with a stiff jab.  
Zvinavashe pivots to the right of his opponent and lands a cross.  
Zvinavashe is looking to keep the action on the outside.  Nhema lands with a sharp jab.  
Zvinavashe closes the distance and connects with a right hook.  
Zvinavashe closes the distance.  Zvinavashe sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Nhema lands a solid right hook.  
Zvinavashe tries to keep the action at long range.  Nhema attempts to land a cross, but Zvinavashe slips the shot and counters with a right hook.  


Round 10 Statistics
Zvinavashe: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 17                            
Power Shots Landed: 9                             
Head Shots Thrown: 21                            
Head Shots Landed: 8                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Nhema: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 18                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 17                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 11: 

Nhema is on target with a jab.  
Zvinavashe finds the target with a jab.  
Zvinavashe lands a jab followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Nhema is on target with a left hook to Zvinavashe's liver.  
Nhema is on target with a cross.  
Zvinavashe lands a right hook to the head followed by a left uppercut to the body.  
Nhema closes the distance.  Zvinavashe connects with a left hook.  
Zvinavashe attempts to land a jab, but Nhema slips the shot and counters with a right hook to Zvinavashe's ribs.  
Nhema is on target with a ramrod jab.  
Zvinavashe pivots from in front of his opponent and lands a left uppercut followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Nhema lands a right uppercut.  Nhema attempts to land a right hook, but Zvinavashe slips the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Nhema gets on the inside.  Zvinavashe sidesteps to the right of his opponent and digs in a left hook to his opponents body.  
Zvinavashe lands a left hook.  
Nhema lands a left hook followed by a right uppercut to his opponents head.  


Round 11 Statistics
Zvinavashe: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 4                             
Power Shots Thrown: 23                            
Power Shots Landed: 9                             
Head Shots Thrown: 29                            
Head Shots Landed: 11                            
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Nhema: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 4                             
Power Shots Thrown: 18                            
Power Shots Landed: 6                             
Head Shots Thrown: 20                            
Head Shots Landed: 8                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Round 12: 

Zvinavashe pivots to the side of his opponent and lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Zvinavashe closes the distance.  Nhema hits home with a left hook.  
Nhema manages to force Zvinavashe onto the ropes.  Zvinavashe lands a right hook.  
Nhema lands a cross.  
Nhema is looking to close the distance.  Zvinavashe pivots to the right of his opponent and connects with a right hook.  
Zvinavashe quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and is on target with a jab.  
Zvinavashe steps away from his opponent.  Nhema lands a straight 1 - 2.  


Round 12 Statistics
Zvinavashe: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 23                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 26                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Nhema: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 21                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 18                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 1 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 2 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 3 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 4 Scores: 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: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 8 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 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: 117 - 111  117 - 111  117 - 112

The winner, by Unanimous Decision, from Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.... Salim Zvinavashe

Fight Statistics
Zvinavashe: 
Total Punches Thrown: 334                           
Total Punches Landed: 107                           
Total Head Shots Thrown: 266                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 86                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 68                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 21                            
Total Power Shots Thrown: 260                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 80                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 74                            
Total Jabs Landed: 27                            

Nhema: 
Total Punches Thrown: 356                           
Total Punches Landed: 98                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 277                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 80                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 79                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 18                            
Total Power Shots Thrown: 306                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 80                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 50                            
Total Jabs Landed: 18