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23/07/2031
EOD Running: Rankings
Rashid Zaher vs Ilhami Erdogan

Boxing Daily Report from the UAE Boxing promoted show at DSC Hockey Stadium, Dubai,  taking place on 07/02/2026:

The venue is mostly sold out with the fans eager to turn out for tonights fights.  
Next up we have one of the supporting contests of this show.  This is a semi final eliminator for the Middle East Heavyweight title.  

Looking to impress the boxing fans in attendance and those watching live on Al Jazeera Sports, the two fighters competing in this 12 round matchup are Rashid Zaher (17 - 1) who hails from Al Ain, UAE and Ilhami Erdogan(18(1) - 3 - 1) from Gaziantep, Turkey.  Zaher weighed in at 226 pounds and 8 ounces, while Erdogan weighed in at 234 pounds and 13 ounces.  
The referee tonight is Sajid Khalil, and the three ringside judges are Majid Alshehri, Obaid Awan and Syed Gazal.  

Round 1: 

Erdogan attempts to land a cross, but Zaher sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Erdogan is on target with a left hook.  
Erdogan manouvers Zaher into a corner.  Zaher drives a right hook into his opponents body.  
Zaher is on target with a right hook to his opponents body.  
Zaher finds the target with a jab.  
Erdogan steps inside and lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  
Zaher steps to the outside.  Erdogan lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Zaher is on target with a cross.  
Erdogan closes the distance and walks his opponent down, trapping him on the ropes.  Erdogan is on target with a right uppercut to Zaher's ribcage.  
Zaher quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Erdogan is on target with a left hook to his opponents ribs.  
Zaher tries to keep the action at long range.  Erdogan is on target with a cross to his opponents body.  Erdogan tries to land a jab, but Zaher blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  
At the end of Round 1, lets listen in on the corners...Zaher's trainer is advising how he could be more accurate.  Erdogan's trainer is telling his fighter he needs to be more active or he's going to get outworked.  

Round 1 Statistics
Zaher: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 34                            
Power Shots Landed: 8                             
Head Shots Thrown: 19                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 19                            
Body Shots Landed: 5                             

Erdogan: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 17                            
Power Shots Landed: 6                             
Head Shots Thrown: 8                             
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 12                            
Body Shots Landed: 5                             

Round 2: 

Zaher connects with a cross.  
Erdogan lands a firm cross.  
Zaher lands a cross.  
Zaher strikes his opponents body with a jab.  
Zaher tries to step out of his opponents range and lands a cross.  
Zaher hits home with a cross.  
Zaher pivots to the left of his opponent and lands three consecutive jabs to his opponents head.  
Zaher steps away from his opponent and attempts to land a jab, but Erdogan slips the shot and counters with a left hook to Zaher's body.  
Erdogan gets on the inside.  Erdogan pivots to the right of his opponent and is on target with a right hook.  
Zaher pivots from in front of his opponent and lands a right hook to the body followed by a left uppercut to the head.  
Zaher pivots to the side of his opponent and digs in a left hook to Erdogan's ribs.  
Zaher lands a left hook to the body followed by a right hook to the head.  
Zaher tries to keep the action at long range and lands a cross, jab and a cross to his opponents head.  
Zaher steps to the outside.  Erdogan throws a cross, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  


Round 2 Statistics
Zaher: 
Jabs Thrown: 13                            
Jabs Landed: 5                             
Power Shots Thrown: 33                            
Power Shots Landed: 12                            
Head Shots Thrown: 33                            
Head Shots Landed: 13                            
Body Shots Thrown: 13                            
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Erdogan: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 23                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 19                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 9                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 3: 

Erdogan connects with a left hook.  
Erdogan closes the distance and walks his opponent down, trapping him on the ropes.  Erdogan lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Zaher lands a jab.  Zaher attempts to land a jab, but Erdogan sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Zaher lands a jab followed by a overhand right to his opponents head.  
Erdogan closes the distance.  Zaher pivots to the left of his opponent.  Zaher attempts to land a left hook, but Erdogan parries the shot and counters with a right uppercut to his opponents ribs.  
Zaher switches the action to the outside and tries to land a cross, but Erdogan slips the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Erdogan advances into close range and tries to land a right hook, but Zaher sidesteps and counters with a right hook.  
Erdogan drives a right uppercut into his opponents body.  Erdogan tries to land a right hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Zaher tries to keep the action at long range and lands with a ramrod jab.  
Erdogan sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Zaher lands a left hook.  
Erdogan quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Erdogan throws a right hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Erdogan throws a left hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Zaher attempts to land a left hook, but Erdogan blocks the shot and counters with a firm right hook.  
Erdogan is on target with a right hook to his opponents body.  
Erdogan throws a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right hook.  
Erdogan lands a cross to Zaher's body.  
Erdogan is looking to close the distance and digs in a left hook to Zaher's body.  
At the end of Round 3, lets listen in on the corners...Zaher's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  Erdogan's trainer is advising how he could improve the accuracy of his work.  

Round 3 Statistics
Zaher: 
Jabs Thrown: 9                             
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 18                            
Power Shots Landed: 8                             
Head Shots Thrown: 20                            
Head Shots Landed: 10                            
Body Shots Thrown: 7                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Erdogan: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 32                            
Power Shots Landed: 11                            
Head Shots Thrown: 18                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 18                            
Body Shots Landed: 6                             

Round 4: 

Zaher tries to step out of his opponents range.  Erdogan lands a stinging jab.  
Zaher switches the action to the outside.  Zaher feints a left hook, and then is on target with a cross.  
Erdogan lands 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 Erdogan dabs at his face checking for damage.  Erdogan has taken some damage from that accidental headbutt.  That has caused slight swelling  around the right eye.  
Erdogan sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Zaher lands with a stinging jab.  
Erdogan digs in a right hook to his opponents body.  
Zaher switches the action to the outside.  Erdogan attempts to land a cross, but Zaher blocks the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Erdogan attempts to land a jab, but Zaher sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Erdogan walks Zaher down, trapping him on the ropes.  Zaher lands a right hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents body.  
Erdogan gets on the inside.  Zaher sidesteps to the left of his opponent and lands a right hook to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  
Erdogan lands a stinging jab.  


Round 4 Statistics
Zaher: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 29                            
Power Shots Landed: 9                             
Head Shots Thrown: 25                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 12                            
Body Shots Landed: 5                             

Erdogan: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 20                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 20                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 7                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 5: 

Erdogan tries to land a jab, but Zaher slips the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Erdogan steps inside.  Zaher pivots from in front of his opponent and is on target with a right uppercut to his opponents body.  
Erdogan is looking to close the distance and is on target with a right hook.  
Zaher tries to step out of his opponents range and lands an overhand left, cross and an overhand left to his opponents head.  
Erdogan closes the distance.  Zaher pivots to the side of his opponent.  Erdogan tries to land a left hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Zaher throws a left hook, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a solid right hook.  
Erdogan forces Zaher to retreat into the corner.  Erdogan hits the target with a sharp jab.  
Erdogan is looking to close the distance and lands a right hook to the body followed by a left hook to the head.  
Erdogan walks his opponent down, trapping him on the ropes.  Erdogan is on target with a left hook to Zaher's body.  Erdogan attempts to land a cross, but Zaher sidesteps and counters with a right uppercut.  
Zaher quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and is on target with a jab.  
Erdogan advances into close range and lands two left hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Erdogan closes the distance and is on target with a left hook to Zaher's liver.  
Zaher tries to step out of his opponents range and lands a jab.  
Erdogan is on target with a left uppercut to Zaher's liver.  
Zaher is looking to keep the action on the outside.  Erdogan throws a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right hook.  


Round 5 Statistics
Zaher: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 4                             
Power Shots Thrown: 24                            
Power Shots Landed: 9                             
Head Shots Thrown: 25                            
Head Shots Landed: 11                            
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Erdogan: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 31                            
Power Shots Landed: 9                             
Head Shots Thrown: 17                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 18                            
Body Shots Landed: 6                             

Round 6: 

Erdogan closes the distance.  Zaher drives a left hook into Erdogan's body.  
Erdogan walks his opponent down, trapping him on the ropes.  Zaher digs in a right hook to his opponents body.  
Erdogan connects with a right hook.  
Erdogan is on target with a right hook to his opponents ribcage.  
Zaher switches the action to the outside and hits home with a cross.  
Erdogan closes the distance.  Zaher throws a right hook, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a solid cross.  
Erdogan is looking to close the distance and drives a left hook into Zaher's body.  
Zaher tries to step out of his opponents range.  Erdogan connects with a cross.  
Erdogan gets on the inside and hits home with a right hook.  
Erdogan lands a jab followed by a overhand left to his opponents head.  
Zaher steps to the outside and lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Zaher lands a sharp jab.  
Zaher leans back on the ropes...he waves his opponent in!  Erdogan is whaling away with hooks, but Zaher keeps his defence tight.  Erdogan lands a cross to his opponents body.  


Round 6 Statistics
Zaher: 
Jabs Thrown: 9                             
Jabs Landed: 5                             
Power Shots Thrown: 23                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 18                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 14                            
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Erdogan: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 21                            
Power Shots Landed: 8                             
Head Shots Thrown: 14                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 11                            
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Round 7: 

Zaher lands with a stiff jab.  
Zaher lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Zaher tries to step out of his opponents range and lands two straights to the head followed by a jab to the body.  
Zaher lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Erdogan steps inside.  Zaher lands two left hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Zaher is looking to keep his distance and is on target with a jab to his opponents body.  
Zaher tries to land a left hook, but Erdogan slips the shot and counters with a sharp right hook.  
Zaher switches the action to the outside.  Erdogan lands an overhand left followed by a cross to his opponents head.  
Erdogan lands a right hook.  
Erdogan advances into close range and digs in a left hook to Zaher's body.  
Erdogan advances into close range.  Erdogan sidesteps to the right of his opponent and digs in a left hook to his opponents body.  
Zaher hits home with a right hook.  
Erdogan attempts to land a cross, but Zaher slips the shot and counters with a cross.  
Erdogan gets on the inside and digs in a right hook to his opponents ribcage.  
Zaher is looking to keep his distance and drives a jab into Erdogan's body.  
Erdogan quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Zaher lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Erdogan advances into close range.  Zaher attempts to land a right hook, but Erdogan slips the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Erdogan hits home with a cross.  Erdogan tries to land a cross, but Zaher parries the shot and counters with a left uppercut to his opponents ribs.  


Round 7 Statistics
Zaher: 
Jabs Thrown: 13                            
Jabs Landed: 8                             
Power Shots Thrown: 27                            
Power Shots Landed: 13                            
Head Shots Thrown: 28                            
Head Shots Landed: 12                            
Body Shots Thrown: 12                            
Body Shots Landed: 9                             

Erdogan: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 23                            
Power Shots Landed: 9                             
Head Shots Thrown: 18                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Round 8: 

Erdogan tries to land a cross, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Erdogan drives a left hook into Zaher's ribs.  
Zaher lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Erdogan is on target with a cross.  
Erdogan lands a cross, jab and an overhand right to his opponents head.  
Zaher steps away from his opponent and lands three consecutive jabs to his opponents head.  Zaher tries to land a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Erdogan drives a left uppercut into Zaher's body.  
Erdogan steps inside and lands a left hook to the body followed by a right hook to the head.  
Zaher steps to the outside and throws a jab, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a right hook to Zaher's body.  
Erdogan lands a stinging cross.  
Erdogan advances into close range and digs in a right hook to Zaher's body.  
Erdogan tries to land a jab, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Erdogan closes the distance and is on target with a left hook to Zaher's body.  Erdogan throws a right hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  
Erdogan is looking to close the distance.  Zaher digs in a right hook to Erdogan's body.  
Zaher steps to the outside and strikes his opponents body with a jab.  
Erdogan is on target with a ramrod jab.  
Zaher finds the target with a jab.  
Zaher hits home with a cross.  


Round 8 Statistics
Zaher: 
Jabs Thrown: 12                            
Jabs Landed: 7                             
Power Shots Thrown: 12                            
Power Shots Landed: 6                             
Head Shots Thrown: 17                            
Head Shots Landed: 10                            
Body Shots Thrown: 7                             
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Erdogan: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 24                            
Power Shots Landed: 12                            
Head Shots Thrown: 17                            
Head Shots Landed: 8                             
Body Shots Thrown: 10                            
Body Shots Landed: 6                             

Round 9: 

Erdogan closes the distance.  Zaher is on target with a left hook to Erdogan's body.  
Zaher throws a left hook, but his opponent parries the shot and counters with a left uppercut to his opponents ribs.  
Zaher lands with a stinging jab.  
Zaher is on target with a right hook to Erdogan's body.  
Erdogan lands a right hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents body.  
Zaher lands a right hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents body.  
Erdogan gets on the inside.  Zaher is on target with a left hook.  
Zaher tries to keep the action at long range and is on target with a cross.  
Erdogan steps inside and attempts to land a right hook, but Zaher blocks the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Zaher is on target with a jab to Erdogan's body.  
Erdogan sidesteps to the right of his opponent and connects with a firm cross.  
Zaher is on target with a right hook to his opponents ribcage.  
Erdogan attempts to land a right hook, but Zaher parries the shot and counters with a cross.  
Erdogan steps inside.  Erdogan drives a left hook into his opponents ribs.  As the two fighters work on the inside, their heads come together!  The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as Zaher dabs at his face checking for damage.  
Erdogan drives a right hook into his opponents ribcage.  
Zaher is looking to keep the action on the outside.  Erdogan connects with a cross.  
Zaher lands a cross to the head followed by a jab to the body.  


Round 9 Statistics
Zaher: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 4                             
Power Shots Thrown: 25                            
Power Shots Landed: 11                            
Head Shots Thrown: 13                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 17                            
Body Shots Landed: 8                             

Erdogan: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 21                            
Power Shots Landed: 7                             
Head Shots Thrown: 7                             
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 15                            
Body Shots Landed: 5                             

Round 10: 

Erdogan closes the distance.  Zaher is on target with a right hook to Erdogan's body.  
Erdogan drives a right hook into his opponents body.  
Erdogan closes the distance.  Erdogan sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Zaher connects with a right hook.  
Zaher switches the action to the outside.  Erdogan throws an overhand right, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right uppercut to Erdogan's body.  
Zaher drives a right uppercut into Erdogan's ribcage.  
Zaher lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Erdogan advances into close range and drives a right hook into Zaher's body.  
Erdogan gets on the inside.  Zaher lands a right hook.  
Zaher lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Erdogan steps inside and drives a right hook into his opponents ribcage.  
Zaher digs in a left hook to Erdogan's body.  
Erdogan hits home with a firm right hook.  Erdogan tries to land a right hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  
Erdogan tries to land a cross, but Zaher dodges the shot and counters with a cross.  
Zaher lands a hard jab.  
Erdogan is on target with a right hook to Zaher's body.  
Erdogan is on target with a left hook to Zaher's body.  
Zaher steps away from his opponent.  Erdogan lands a straight 1 - 2.  
At the end of Round 10, lets listen in on the corners...Zaher's trainer is telling his fighter he is winning comfortably and should get on his bike for the remainder of the fight.  

Round 10 Statistics
Zaher: 
Jabs Thrown: 11                            
Jabs Landed: 5                             
Power Shots Thrown: 22                            
Power Shots Landed: 10                            
Head Shots Thrown: 23                            
Head Shots Landed: 11                            
Body Shots Thrown: 10                            
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Erdogan: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 24                            
Power Shots Landed: 7                             
Head Shots Thrown: 12                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 14                            
Body Shots Landed: 5                             

Round 11: 

Zaher lands an overhand right followed by a overhand left to his opponents head.  
Erdogan is looking to close the distance and digs in a right hook to Zaher's body.  
Erdogan gets on the inside and is on target with a left uppercut.  
Erdogan advances into close range.  Zaher is on target with a left hook.  
Erdogan is on target with a left hook to Zaher's ribs.  
Erdogan is on target with a right hook to his opponents body.  
Zaher switches the action to the outside and connects with a cross.  
Zaher connects with an overhand left.  
Erdogan steps inside.  Zaher digs in a left uppercut to his opponents body.  
Erdogan is on target with a left hook to his opponents liver.  


Round 11 Statistics
Zaher: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 11                            
Power Shots Landed: 7                             
Head Shots Thrown: 13                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Erdogan: 
Jabs Thrown: 0                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 14                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 4                             
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 10                            
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Round 12: 

Erdogan is looking to close the distance.  Erdogan pivots to the left of his opponent.  Zaher tries to land a left hook, but his opponent parries the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Erdogan drives a right hook into Zaher's ribs.  
Zaher is looking to keep the action on the outside.  Erdogan feints a jab, and then is on target with a cross.  
Erdogan closes the distance and is on target with a right hook to his opponents body.  
Zaher is looking to keep the action on the outside.  Erdogan sidesteps to the right of his opponent and hits the target with a spiteful jab.  
Erdogan steps inside.  Zaher lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents body.  
Erdogan is looking to close the distance.  Zaher connects with a left hook.  
Zaher switches the action to the outside.  Erdogan is on target with a cross to his opponents body.  
Zaher lands a jab to his opponents body.  
Zaher steps away from his opponent and lands a cross.  
Zaher attempts to land a right hook, but Erdogan blocks the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Zaher lands with a sharp jab.  


Round 12 Statistics
Zaher: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 19                            
Power Shots Landed: 6                             
Head Shots Thrown: 16                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 11                            
Body Shots Landed: 5                             

Erdogan: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 16                            
Power Shots Landed: 6                             
Head Shots Thrown: 11                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Round 1 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 10  10 - 9
Round 2 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 3 Scores: 10 - 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 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
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
Round 11 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 12 Scores: 10 - 9  9 - 10  10 - 10


Final Scorecards: 120 - 110  117 - 112  118 - 111

The winner, by Unanimous Decision, from Al Ain, UAE.... Rashid Zaher

Fight Statistics
Zaher: 
Total Punches Thrown: 380                           
Total Punches Landed: 151                           
Total Head Shots Thrown: 250                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 99                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 130                           
Total Body Shots Landed: 52                            
Total Power Shots Thrown: 277                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 104                           
Total Jabs Thrown: 103                           
Total Jabs Landed: 47                            

Erdogan: 
Total Punches Thrown: 301                           
Total Punches Landed: 95                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 165                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 47                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 136                           
Total Body Shots Landed: 48                            
Total Power Shots Thrown: 266                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 85                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 35                            
Total Jabs Landed: 10