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Bryan James vs Dembe Chimbetu
Boxing Daily Report from the AI Zimbabwe-Bulawayo promoted show at Bulawayo Arubi, Bulawayo, taking place on 03/01/2026: 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 Super 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 Bryan James (8 - 9(1) - 3) who hails from Harare, Zimbabwe and Dembe Chimbetu(5 - 0) from Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. Both James and Chimbetu weighed in at 130 pounds. The referee tonight is Matt Quilliam, and the three ringside judges are Joey Mumbengegwi, Joseph Tongogara and Mark Nyambuya. Round 1: Chimbetu gets on the inside. Chimbetu pivots from in front of his opponent and is on target with a left uppercut. Chimbetu feints a jab, fooling James into launching a left uppercut counter. Chimbetu springs the trap, countering with a solid left hook. Chimbetu connects with a sharp left hook. James lands a cross. Chimbetu lands a double left hook to his opponents head. James advances into close range. Chimbetu lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents head. James is looking to keep his distance. Chimbetu connects with an overhand left. Chimbetu attempts to land a jab, but James sidesteps and counters with a right uppercut. Chimbetu lands a left hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents head. James advances into close range. Chimbetu lands a left hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents head. James tries to step out of his opponents range. Chimbetu lands an overhand left followed by a cross to his opponents head. Chimbetu is looking to close the distance. James sidesteps to the left of his opponent. Chimbetu lands a right uppercut followed by a left hook to his opponents head. James tries to step out of his opponents range. Chimbetu quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and lands an overhand left followed by a jab to his opponents head. Chimbetu is looking to close the distance and manouvers his opponent onto the ropes. Chimbetu quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and connects with a stinging left hook. Chimbetu lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents head. Chimbetu lands a cross, jab and a cross to his opponents head. Chimbetu gets on the inside. Chimbetu quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and lands a left hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents head. Chimbetu lands a jab followed by a right uppercut to his opponents head. Chimbetu lands a hard jab. Chimbetu is looking to close the distance. Chimbetu pivots to the right of his opponent and connects with a left uppercut. At the end of Round 1, lets listen in on the corners...James's trainer is suggesting ways of getting through to his opponent. James's trainer is passing on some tactical advice. Round 1 Statistics James: Jabs Thrown: 3 Jabs Landed: 0 Power Shots Thrown: 14 Power Shots Landed: 2 Head Shots Thrown: 16 Head Shots Landed: 2 Body Shots Thrown: 1 Body Shots Landed: 0 Chimbetu: Jabs Thrown: 9 Jabs Landed: 4 Power Shots Thrown: 35 Power Shots Landed: 26 Head Shots Thrown: 41 Head Shots Landed: 30 Body Shots Thrown: 3 Body Shots Landed: 0 Round 2: Chimbetu pivots to the right of his opponent and lands a left uppercut to the head, a left uppercut to the body and a right hook to the body. James steps away from his opponent. Chimbetu is on target with a jab to his opponents body. James advances into close range. Chimbetu hits home with a right hook. Chimbetu hits home with a stinging left hook. Chimbetu hits home with a ramrod jab. Chimbetu gets on the inside. Chimbetu sidesteps to the left of his opponent and is on target with a right hook. Chimbetu is looking to close the distance and lands a left hook. Chimbetu is looking to keep the action on the outside and lands a hard jab. Chimbetu is on target with a right hook to James's ribcage. Chimbetu pivots to the right of his opponent and lands two right hooks to the body, and one to the head. Chimbetu advances into close range. Chimbetu quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and hits home with a firm left hook. At the end of Round 2, lets listen in on the corners...James's trainer is telling his fighter he needs to be more active or he's going to get outworked. James's trainer is advising how he could stop so many clean shots getting through. Round 2 Statistics James: Jabs Thrown: 8 Jabs Landed: 1 Power Shots Thrown: 13 Power Shots Landed: 0 Head Shots Thrown: 17 Head Shots Landed: 0 Body Shots Thrown: 4 Body Shots Landed: 1 Chimbetu: Jabs Thrown: 14 Jabs Landed: 3 Power Shots Thrown: 31 Power Shots Landed: 12 Head Shots Thrown: 34 Head Shots Landed: 10 Body Shots Thrown: 11 Body Shots Landed: 5 Round 3: Chimbetu tries to keep the action at long range and lands an overhand left followed by a overhand right to his opponents head. Chimbetu is looking to close the distance. Chimbetu sidesteps to the right of his opponent. James tries to land a left hook, but Chimbetu slips the shot and counters with a firm left uppercut. Chimbetu lands a jab followed by a overhand right to his opponents head. James hits home with an overhand right. Chimbetu steps inside. Chimbetu pivots to the left of his opponent and is on target with a left hook. Chimbetu steps inside and digs in a left hook to James's body. Chimbetu is on target with a right hook to his opponents body. Chimbetu is looking to close the distance and is on target with a left hook. Chimbetu advances into close range and lands a right hook. James is on target with a cross. Chimbetu gets on the inside and hits home with a left hook. Chimbetu lands a cross. Chimbetu closes the distance and lands a right uppercut followed by two right hooks to his opponents head. Chimbetu is on target with a left hook to his opponents ribs. Chimbetu is looking to keep the action on the outside. James hits home with a cross. James advances into close range. Chimbetu digs in a left hook to his opponents body. Chimbetu digs in a right hook to his opponents ribcage. Chimbetu ties up his opponent. Chimbetu is using his forearm in the clinch. The ref separates the two fighters. Chimbetu lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head. Chimbetu gets on the inside and lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents head. Chimbetu lands a firm left hook. Chimbetu forces James to retreat into a corner. Chimbetu connects with a left hook. Round 3 Statistics James: Jabs Thrown: 2 Jabs Landed: 0 Power Shots Thrown: 22 Power Shots Landed: 3 Head Shots Thrown: 23 Head Shots Landed: 3 Body Shots Thrown: 1 Body Shots Landed: 0 Chimbetu: Jabs Thrown: 12 Jabs Landed: 3 Power Shots Thrown: 40 Power Shots Landed: 23 Head Shots Thrown: 42 Head Shots Landed: 20 Body Shots Thrown: 10 Body Shots Landed: 6 Round 4: Chimbetu lands a left uppercut to the body followed by a right uppercut to the head. Chimbetu lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents head. Chimbetu pivots to the left of his opponent and lands a right hook, left hook and a right hook to his opponents head. Chimbetu lands a right uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents head. James is looking to close the distance. Chimbetu lands a left hook, right hook and a left hook to his opponents head. Chimbetu lands a left uppercut to the body followed by a left hook to the head. Chimbetu forces James to retreat into the red corner. Chimbetu drives a right hook into James's body. Chimbetu tries to land a right hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a left hook. Chimbetu lands a right hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents head. Chimbetu lands two left hooks to the body, and one to the head. Chimbetu steps to the outside and lands an overhand right followed by a jab to his opponents head. Chimbetu quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and hits home with a left hook. James manages to force Chimbetu into the corner. Chimbetu lands with a spiteful jab. James circles his opponent with a low guard, waiting for his opponent to attack. Chimbetu is on target with a jab. Chimbetu finds the target with a jab. Chimbetu lands a jab followed by a left uppercut to his opponents head. James closes the distance. Chimbetu lands a double left hook to his opponents head. Chimbetu is looking to close the distance and lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents head. Round 4 Statistics James: Jabs Thrown: 8 Jabs Landed: 0 Power Shots Thrown: 19 Power Shots Landed: 1 Head Shots Thrown: 19 Head Shots Landed: 1 Body Shots Thrown: 8 Body Shots Landed: 0 Chimbetu: Jabs Thrown: 13 Jabs Landed: 5 Power Shots Thrown: 45 Power Shots Landed: 27 Head Shots Thrown: 52 Head Shots Landed: 27 Body Shots Thrown: 6 Body Shots Landed: 5 Round 5: Chimbetu steps inside and drives a right hook into James's ribcage. Chimbetu switches the action to the outside. James throws a jab, but his opponent dodges the shot and counters with a right hook. Chimbetu finds the target with a jab. Chimbetu steps to the outside. Chimbetu feints a left hook, but James does not fall for it and is on target with a left hook to Chimbetu's liver. Chimbetu steps inside and connects with a left hook. James steps to the outside. Chimbetu feints a jab, but James does not fall for it and responds with a right uppercut. Chimbetu gets on the inside. Chimbetu sidesteps to the right of his opponent. James throws a right hook, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a left hook. Chimbetu sidesteps to the right of his opponent and lands two left hooks to his opponents ribs. Chimbetu pivots to the right of his opponent and is on target with a right hook. Chimbetu steps to the outside and lands a jab followed by a overhand left to his opponents head. Chimbetu sidesteps to the left of his opponent and is on target with a sharp left hook. James is looking to keep his distance. Chimbetu feints a cross, but James ignores the feint and is on target with a right uppercut. James switches the action to the outside and is on target with a cross. James throws a cross, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a cross. Chimbetu steps inside and lands a double left hook to his opponents head. Chimbetu digs in a left hook to his opponents body. Chimbetu closes the distance and lands a right hook to the head, a left uppercut to the head and a left hook to the body. Chimbetu closes the distance and manouvers James into a corner. Chimbetu lands a right uppercut, left hook and a right hook to his opponents head. Chimbetu digs in a right hook to his opponents body. Round 5 Statistics James: Jabs Thrown: 10 Jabs Landed: 3 Power Shots Thrown: 13 Power Shots Landed: 4 Head Shots Thrown: 19 Head Shots Landed: 6 Body Shots Thrown: 4 Body Shots Landed: 1 Chimbetu: Jabs Thrown: 6 Jabs Landed: 2 Power Shots Thrown: 30 Power Shots Landed: 20 Head Shots Thrown: 28 Head Shots Landed: 16 Body Shots Thrown: 8 Body Shots Landed: 6 Round 6: Chimbetu lands a left uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents head. Chimbetu lands a right hook to the head, a left hook to the head and a left uppercut to the body. Chimbetu lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents head. Chimbetu steps to the outside and lands a firm cross. Chimbetu hits the target with a stinging jab. Chimbetu lands a double jab to his opponents head. Chimbetu is looking to close the distance and lands a left hook to the head, a right uppercut to the body and a right hook to the head. Chimbetu lands a left uppercut. Chimbetu advances into close range. Chimbetu pivots from in front of his opponent and is on target with a left hook. Chimbetu sidesteps to the right of his opponent and hits home with a solid right hook. Chimbetu quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent. James is on target with a left uppercut. Chimbetu is looking to close the distance and lands a right hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents head. Chimbetu closes the distance and lands a double left hook to his opponents head. Chimbetu lands a straight 1 - 2. Chimbetu steps inside and lands a left hook to the head followed by a left uppercut to the body. He follows up the attack and lands a double left hook to his opponents head. Chimbetu steps inside and lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head. Chimbetu is looking to close the distance and lands a left hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents head. He follows up the attack and lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents head. Round 6 Statistics James: Jabs Thrown: 3 Jabs Landed: 0 Power Shots Thrown: 8 Power Shots Landed: 1 Head Shots Thrown: 6 Head Shots Landed: 1 Body Shots Thrown: 5 Body Shots Landed: 0 Chimbetu: Jabs Thrown: 7 Jabs Landed: 4 Power Shots Thrown: 39 Power Shots Landed: 29 Head Shots Thrown: 39 Head Shots Landed: 29 Body Shots Thrown: 7 Body Shots Landed: 4 Round 7: Chimbetu lands a left hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents head. Chimbetu lands a right hook. Chimbetu switches the action to the outside and is on target with a cross. Chimbetu connects with a cross. Chimbetu closes the distance. Chimbetu sidesteps to the right of his opponent and lands a left hook followed by two right hooks to his opponents head. Chimbetu lands a left uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents head. Chimbetu tries to land a left hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a cross. Chimbetu hits home with a right hook. Chimbetu ties up his opponent. Chimbetu leans on his opponent using all his weight. The ref separates the two fighters. Chimbetu steps inside and is on target with a right hook to James's body. Chimbetu advances into close range. Chimbetu sidesteps to the right of his opponent and lands a left hook, right uppercut and a right hook to his opponents head. James hits home with a left uppercut. Round 7 Statistics James: Jabs Thrown: 6 Jabs Landed: 1 Power Shots Thrown: 14 Power Shots Landed: 2 Head Shots Thrown: 17 Head Shots Landed: 2 Body Shots Thrown: 3 Body Shots Landed: 1 Chimbetu: Jabs Thrown: 7 Jabs Landed: 0 Power Shots Thrown: 22 Power Shots Landed: 15 Head Shots Thrown: 25 Head Shots Landed: 14 Body Shots Thrown: 4 Body Shots Landed: 1 Round 8: James tries to keep the action at long range. Chimbetu hits home with an overhand right. Chimbetu lands an overhand right followed by a cross to his opponents head. Chimbetu lands with a ramrod jab. Chimbetu hits home with a stiff jab. Chimbetu is looking to close the distance and lands a double left hook to his opponents head. Chimbetu pivots to the left of his opponent. James is on target with a left hook. Chimbetu lands a jab followed by a left hook to his opponents head. Chimbetu is looking to close the distance and digs in a left hook to James's body. Chimbetu closes the distance and attempts to land a left hook, but James slips the shot and counters with a cross. Chimbetu lands with a ramrod jab. Chimbetu is looking to keep the action on the outside and lands an overhand right. Chimbetu lands a right hook to the body, a left hook to the head and a left uppercut to the head. James lands a jab followed by a right uppercut to his opponents head. Chimbetu hits home with a left uppercut. Chimbetu is on target with a left hook. Chimbetu steps inside and lands a right hook followed by two left hooks to his opponents head. James steps inside. Chimbetu hits home with a right uppercut. Chimbetu lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents head. Round 8 Statistics James: Jabs Thrown: 6 Jabs Landed: 1 Power Shots Thrown: 20 Power Shots Landed: 3 Head Shots Thrown: 20 Head Shots Landed: 4 Body Shots Thrown: 6 Body Shots Landed: 0 Chimbetu: Jabs Thrown: 10 Jabs Landed: 4 Power Shots Thrown: 31 Power Shots Landed: 19 Head Shots Thrown: 36 Head Shots Landed: 21 Body Shots Thrown: 5 Body Shots Landed: 2 Round 9: Chimbetu pivots to the side of his opponent and hits home with a left hook. Chimbetu pivots to the left of his opponent and lands three consecutive left hooks to his opponents head. Chimbetu lands a right hook to the head followed by two left hook's to the body. Chimbetu digs in a left hook to James's ribs. Chimbetu lands a left uppercut to the body followed by a right hook to the head. James tries to step out of his opponents range. Chimbetu feints a cross, and then is on target with an overhand left. Chimbetu connects with a cross. Chimbetu pivots from in front of his opponent and lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents head. Chimbetu hits the target with a sharp jab. James switches the action to the outside. Chimbetu sidesteps to the left of his opponent and lands a cross. Chimbetu lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head. Chimbetu closes the distance. Chimbetu pivots to the left of his opponent and lands a left uppercut, left hook and a right hook to his opponents head. Chimbetu waits at the mid-range with a lowered guard, waiting for his opponent to throw a punch. James throws a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a sharp left hook. Round 9 Statistics James: Jabs Thrown: 2 Jabs Landed: 0 Power Shots Thrown: 7 Power Shots Landed: 0 Head Shots Thrown: 8 Head Shots Landed: 0 Body Shots Thrown: 1 Body Shots Landed: 0 Chimbetu: Jabs Thrown: 11 Jabs Landed: 1 Power Shots Thrown: 32 Power Shots Landed: 21 Head Shots Thrown: 37 Head Shots Landed: 18 Body Shots Thrown: 6 Body Shots Landed: 4 Round 10: James closes the distance. Chimbetu lands a double right hook to his opponents head. Chimbetu hits home with a right hook. Chimbetu throws a left uppercut, but his opponent parries the shot and counters with a right uppercut. Chimbetu hits home with a left hook. James steps inside. Chimbetu pivots to the side of his opponent. Chimbetu throws a left hook, but the shot lands on his opponents guard. Chimbetu clinches his opponent. Chimbetu leans on his opponent trying to wear him down. The ref calls break and the two fighters separate. Chimbetu lands a left hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents head. Chimbetu lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents head. Chimbetu walks James down, trapping him in the blue corner. Chimbetu pivots to the left of his opponent and lands a right hook. Chimbetu tries to keep the action at long range. James tries to land a jab, but his opponent dodges the shot and counters with a right uppercut. Chimbetu advances into close range and lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head. Chimbetu tries to land a jab, but James sidesteps and counters with a right hook. James steps to the outside. Chimbetu connects with an overhand right. Chimbetu lands three consecutive right hooks to his opponents head. Chimbetu pivots to the right of his opponent. James attempts to land a right hook, but Chimbetu dodges the shot and counters with a left hook. Chimbetu lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents head. At the end of Round 10, lets listen in on the corners...Chimbetu'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 James: Jabs Thrown: 6 Jabs Landed: 1 Power Shots Thrown: 16 Power Shots Landed: 2 Head Shots Thrown: 19 Head Shots Landed: 3 Body Shots Thrown: 3 Body Shots Landed: 0 Chimbetu: Jabs Thrown: 5 Jabs Landed: 1 Power Shots Thrown: 35 Power Shots Landed: 19 Head Shots Thrown: 34 Head Shots Landed: 18 Body Shots Thrown: 6 Body Shots Landed: 2 Round 11: James lands a cross. James gets on the inside. Chimbetu lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents head. James quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent. Chimbetu lands a double jab to his opponents head. Chimbetu connects with a cross. Chimbetu lands a double jab to his opponents head. James is on target with a jab to his opponents body. Chimbetu strikes his opponents body with a jab. Chimbetu lands a solid overhand left. At the end of Round 11, lets listen in on the corners...James's trainer is telling his fighter he needs a knockout to win! Round 11 Statistics James: Jabs Thrown: 8 Jabs Landed: 4 Power Shots Thrown: 14 Power Shots Landed: 1 Head Shots Thrown: 13 Head Shots Landed: 3 Body Shots Thrown: 9 Body Shots Landed: 2 Chimbetu: Jabs Thrown: 12 Jabs Landed: 5 Power Shots Thrown: 16 Power Shots Landed: 4 Head Shots Thrown: 23 Head Shots Landed: 8 Body Shots Thrown: 5 Body Shots Landed: 1 Round 12: Chimbetu connects with a cross. James is on target with a jab. Chimbetu feints a jab and triggers a left hook counter from James. Chimbetu avoids the shot and counters with a right hook. Chimbetu steps away from his opponent and lands an overhand left, cross and a jab to his opponents head. Chimbetu tries to step out of his opponents range. Chimbetu feints a jab, tricking James into throwing a cross counter. Chimbetu springs the trap, countering with a left hook. Chimbetu connects with a cross. James is looking to close the distance. Chimbetu is on target with a left hook. Chimbetu tries to keep the action at long range and hits the target with a sharp jab. James advances into close range. Chimbetu hits home with a left hook. Chimbetu connects with a cross. Chimbetu is on target with a jab. Chimbetu attempts to land a jab, but James blocks the shot and counters with a left uppercut. James advances into close range. Chimbetu lands a right hook to the head, a right uppercut to the head and a right hook to the body. Chimbetu lands a jab. Chimbetu is on target with a firm overhand right. James advances into close range and walks Chimbetu onto the ropes. Chimbetu lands a stinging left uppercut. Chimbetu holds on to his opponent. Chimbetu is using his forearm in the clinch. The referee separates the two fighters and warns Chimbetu. Round 12 Statistics James: Jabs Thrown: 7 Jabs Landed: 1 Power Shots Thrown: 13 Power Shots Landed: 1 Head Shots Thrown: 17 Head Shots Landed: 2 Body Shots Thrown: 3 Body Shots Landed: 0 Chimbetu: Jabs Thrown: 13 Jabs Landed: 5 Power Shots Thrown: 26 Power Shots Landed: 14 Head Shots Thrown: 35 Head Shots Landed: 18 Body Shots Thrown: 4 Body Shots Landed: 1 Round 1 Scores: 9 - 10 9 - 10 9 - 10 Round 2 Scores: 9 - 10 9 - 10 9 - 10 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: 9 - 10 9 - 10 9 - 10 Round 11 Scores: 9 - 10 9 - 10 9 - 10 Round 12 Scores: 9 - 10 9 - 10 9 - 10 Final Scorecards: 108 - 120 108 - 120 108 - 120 The winner, by Unanimous Decision, from Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.... Dembe Chimbetu Fight Statistics James: Total Punches Thrown: 242 Total Punches Landed: 32 Total Head Shots Thrown: 194 Total Head Shots Landed: 27 Total Body Shots Thrown: 48 Total Body Shots Landed: 5 Total Power Shots Thrown: 173 Total Power Shots Landed: 20 Total Jabs Thrown: 69 Total Jabs Landed: 12 Chimbetu: Total Punches Thrown: 501 Total Punches Landed: 266 Total Head Shots Thrown: 426 Total Head Shots Landed: 229 Total Body Shots Thrown: 75 Total Body Shots Landed: 37 Total Power Shots Thrown: 382 Total Power Shots Landed: 229 Total Jabs Thrown: 119 Total Jabs Landed: 37