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22/06/2031
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Rory Roche vs David Saomba

Boxing Daily Report from the Ten Count Promotions promoted show at Wembley Stadium, London,  taking place on 28/02/2026:

The venue is completely packed out with the fans turning out in force to watch the fights on offer tonight.  
Next up we have one of the supporting contests of this show.  

Looking to impress the boxing fans in attendance and those watching live on Sky Sports, the two fighters competing in this 12 round matchup are Rory Roche (28(8) - 1(1)) who hails from Tallaght, Ireland and David Saomba(12 - 1) from Harare, Zimbabwe.  Both Roche and Saomba weighed in at 140 pounds.  
The referee tonight is Gethin Kavanah, and the three ringside judges are Dai Winstone, Sammy Farrell and Davie Adduce.  

Round 1: 

Roche advances into close range.  Saomba connects with a right hook.  
Saomba tries to step out of his opponents range.  Roche hits home with a solid cross.  
Roche lands a cross to the body, a jab to the head and a cross to the head.  
Roche advances into close range.  Saomba pivots to the left of his opponent.  Saomba tries to land a right hook, but Roche blocks the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Roche closes the distance and connects with a sharp left hook.  
Roche throws a left hook, but his opponent slips the shot.  Roche holds on to his opponent.  Saomba is using his forearm in the clinch.  The ref calls break and the two fighters separate.  
Roche sidesteps to the right of his opponent and lands a jab to the head, a left hook to the body and a cross to the head.  
Roche steps inside and throws a right uppercut, but his opponent slips the punch.  Roche clinches his opponent.  As they grapple, Roche pushes his forearm into Saomba's face.  The referee separates the two fighters and warns Roche.  
Saomba switches the action to the outside.  Roche hits home with a cross.  
Roche pivots to the right of his opponent and lands a left uppercut to the body, a right hook to the head and a left uppercut to the head.  
Roche lands a left uppercut to the body, and then to the head.  
Roche advances into close range.  Roche pivots to the right of his opponent.  Saomba connects with a right hook.  
Roche lands a double right hook to his opponents head.  
Roche lands with a solid jab.  
Roche is looking to close the distance.  Roche quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and is on target with a stinging left hook.  
Roche pivots to the right of his opponent and is on target with a stinging right uppercut to his opponents ribcage.  
Roche connects with a cross.  
Roche steps away from his opponent.  Saomba throws a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Roche advances into close range.  Saomba is on target with a left hook.  
Saomba is on target with a left hook.  
Roche manages to force Saomba onto the ropes.  Roche hits home with a left uppercut.  
Saomba throws a left hook, but Roche clinches his opponent.  Roche hits his opponent with a kidney shot within the clinch. Roche leans on his opponent trying to wear him down. The ref breaks Roche's hold and signals for the fight to continue.  
Roche lands a left uppercut to the head followed by a right uppercut to the body.  
Saomba throws a left uppercut, but Roche clinches his opponent.  Roche uses his free hand to throw a body hook, but it lands on Saomba's kidney. Roche hits his opponent with a kidney shot within the clinch. Saomba is using his forearm in the clinch.  The ref breaks the clinch and signals for the action to continue.  
At the end of Round 1, lets listen in on the corners...Saomba's trainer is suggesting ways of getting through to his opponent.  Saomba's trainer is telling his fighter he is being outworked and needs to throw more.  Saomba's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  

Round 1 Statistics
Roche: 
Jabs Thrown: 13                            
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 36                            
Power Shots Landed: 22                            
Head Shots Thrown: 36                            
Head Shots Landed: 19                            
Body Shots Thrown: 13                            
Body Shots Landed: 6                             

Saomba: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 26                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 14                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 15                            
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 2: 

Roche closes the distance.  Roche sidesteps to the right of his opponent and lands three consecutive right hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Roche is on target with a cross.  
Saomba is on target with a jab to Roche's body.  
Roche quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and is on target with a cross.  
Roche leans back on the ropes...he waves his opponent in!  Saomba is whaling away with hooks, but Roche keeps his defence tight.  
Roche steps inside.  Saomba attempts to land a right uppercut, but Roche blocks the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Saomba switches the action to the outside.  Saomba sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Saomba lands a cross.  Saomba throws a cross, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a sharp left hook.  
Saomba is on target with a cross.  
Roche lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Roche lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Roche hits home with a left hook.  
Roche is looking to close the distance and lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Roche lands a right hook.  
Roche hits home with a right uppercut.  As Roche tries to work on the inside, the fighters heads come together!  The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as Saomba dabs at his face checking for damage.  
Roche lands a double left hook to his opponents head.  
Roche steps inside and lands a right uppercut to the head followed by a left uppercut to the body.  
Roche closes the distance and drives a right hook into his opponents body.  
Saomba connects with a left hook.  
Saomba hits home with a cross.  
At the end of Round 2, lets listen in on the corners...Saomba's trainer is advising how he could improve his defence.  

Round 2 Statistics
Roche: 
Jabs Thrown: 11                            
Jabs Landed: 6                             
Power Shots Thrown: 35                            
Power Shots Landed: 18                            
Head Shots Thrown: 33                            
Head Shots Landed: 18                            
Body Shots Thrown: 13                            
Body Shots Landed: 6                             

Saomba: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 28                            
Power Shots Landed: 7                             
Head Shots Thrown: 18                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 15                            
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Round 3: 

Roche gets on the inside.  Saomba pivots from in front of his opponent.  Saomba throws a left hook, but Roche holds on to his opponent.  Roche leans on his opponent trying to wear him down. Saomba uses his free hand to throw a hook, but it hits Roche behind the head. The ref breaks Roche's hold and signals for the fight to continue.  
Saomba throws a cross, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a sharp right uppercut.  
Roche is looking to keep his distance and throws a jab, but his opponent dodges the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Saomba pivots to the right of his opponent and lands with a stiff jab.  
Saomba pivots to the right of his opponent.  Roche hits the target with a hard jab.  Roche throws a cross, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  
Saomba lands a cross.  
Saomba is on target with a cross.  
Saomba is on target with a cross.  
Roche advances into close range.  Saomba sidesteps to the left of his opponent and hits home with a right hook.  
Saomba sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Saomba tries to land a cross, but Roche sidesteps and counters with a firm left uppercut.  
Saomba throws a right hook, but Roche ties up his opponent.  Saomba is using his forearm in the clinch.  The referee breaks the clinch and warns Saomba to stop fouling.  
Saomba pivots to the side of his opponent.  Saomba throws a left hook, but his opponent parries the shot and counters with a right uppercut to his opponents body.  
Saomba sidesteps to the left of his opponent and lands a left hook.  
Saomba tries to land a jab, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a left hook to Saomba's body.  
Saomba feints a jab, and then tries to land a cross, but Roche parries the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Roche steps inside.  Saomba pivots to the left of his opponent.  Saomba attempts to land a right hook, but Roche blocks the shot and counters with a right uppercut to his opponents body.  
Saomba tries to land a right hook, but Roche blocks the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Saomba is on target with a right hook.  Roche clinches his opponent.  Roche leans on his opponent using all his weight. The ref breaks Roche's hold and signals for the fight to continue.  
Saomba is looking to keep his distance.  Roche lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Saomba sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Saomba tries to land a jab, but Roche sidesteps and counters with a right hook to his opponents body.  
Roche tries to keep the action at long range.  Saomba tries to land a jab, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Roche lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
At the end of Round 3, lets listen in on the corners...Roche's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  

Round 3 Statistics
Roche: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 22                            
Power Shots Landed: 12                            
Head Shots Thrown: 23                            
Head Shots Landed: 11                            
Body Shots Thrown: 7                             
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Saomba: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 44                            
Power Shots Landed: 13                            
Head Shots Thrown: 31                            
Head Shots Landed: 10                            
Body Shots Thrown: 20                            
Body Shots Landed: 5                             

Round 4: 

Roche lands a sharp jab.  
Saomba tries to keep the action at long range.  Roche is on target with a cross.  
Roche lands a cross.  
Saomba tries to step out of his opponents range.  Saomba sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Roche lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Saomba is looking to keep his distance.  Roche connects with a cross.  
Roche lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Saomba pivots to the side of his opponent and is on target with a cross.  
Roche lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Roche is looking to close the distance and lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  
Roche lands a left uppercut to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  
Saomba pivots to the right of his opponent and lands a stiff jab.  
Roche drives a sharp left hook into Saomba's liver.  
Roche is on target with a jab.  
Saomba sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Saomba attempts to land a cross, but Roche sidesteps and counters with a firm cross.  
Saomba pivots from in front of his opponent and connects with a cross.  
Roche gets on the inside.  Saomba pivots to the left of his opponent and hits home with a right hook.  
Saomba tries to keep the action at long range.  Roche lands a hard jab.  Roche throws an overhand right, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Roche closes the distance and throws a right uppercut, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Saomba pivots to the right of his opponent.  Saomba throws a left uppercut, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Saomba hits home with a cross.  
Saomba pivots to the side of his opponent and connects with a cross.  
Roche throws a jab, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  


Round 4 Statistics
Roche: 
Jabs Thrown: 15                            
Jabs Landed: 8                             
Power Shots Thrown: 30                            
Power Shots Landed: 12                            
Head Shots Thrown: 35                            
Head Shots Landed: 16                            
Body Shots Thrown: 10                            
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Saomba: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 31                            
Power Shots Landed: 14                            
Head Shots Thrown: 23                            
Head Shots Landed: 9                             
Body Shots Thrown: 12                            
Body Shots Landed: 6                             

Round 5: 

Saomba pivots to the left of his opponent.  Saomba throws a right hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Roche tries to land a left hook, but Saomba sidesteps and counters with a left uppercut.  
Saomba pivots to the side of his opponent.  Roche lands a right hook.  
Roche lands a double right hook to his opponents head.  
Saomba steps to the outside and finds the target with a stinging jab.  
Roche gets on the inside.  Saomba pivots from in front of his opponent.  Roche attempts to land a right hook, but Saomba blocks the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Roche gets on the inside and hits home with a left uppercut.  
Roche throws a left hook, but his opponent parries the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Saomba sidesteps to the left of his opponent and hits home with a right hook.  
Roche hits home with a right hook.  
Roche lands a cross.  
Roche closes the distance.  Saomba pivots to the left of his opponent.  Roche lands a left hook followed by  two right hooks to his opponents body.  
Saomba lowers his hands, trying to provoke his opponent to attack.  Roche is on target with a cross.  
Saomba pivots to the right of his opponent.  Roche hits home with a hard jab.  
Saomba lands a cross.  Saomba attempts to land a cross, but Roche slips the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Roche gets on the inside and throws a left hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  
Saomba pivots to the side of his opponent.  Roche is on target with a left hook to Saomba's body.  
Roche gets on the inside.  Saomba quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Roche is on target with a left hook.  Roche throws a left hook, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a left hook.  


Round 5 Statistics
Roche: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 35                            
Power Shots Landed: 14                            
Head Shots Thrown: 31                            
Head Shots Landed: 11                            
Body Shots Thrown: 12                            
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Saomba: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 35                            
Power Shots Landed: 9                             
Head Shots Thrown: 28                            
Head Shots Landed: 8                             
Body Shots Thrown: 11                            
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Round 6: 

Saomba tries to step out of his opponents range.  Saomba sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Saomba is on target with a spiteful jab.  Saomba tries to land a cross, but Roche slips the shot and counters with a solid right uppercut.  
Saomba hits home with an overhand right.  
Roche gets on the inside.  Saomba throws a left hook, but Roche clinches his opponent.  Roche hits his opponent with a kidney shot within the clinch. 
Roche drives a left uppercut into his opponents body.  
Roche digs in a right hook to his opponents ribcage.  
Roche is on target with a cross.  
Roche steps inside and drives a left hook into his opponents body.  
Roche gets on the inside.  Saomba attempts to land a right hook, but Roche blocks the shot and counters with a sharp cross.  
Roche lands a left hook.  
Saomba pivots to the side of his opponent.  Saomba throws a jab, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Roche lands a left uppercut to the body followed by a cross to the head.  Roche tries to land a cross, but Saomba slips the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Roche gets on the inside and tries to land a right hook, but Saomba blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  
Roche lands a cross.  
Saomba connects with a cross.  
Saomba steps away from his opponent and is on target with a cross.  
Roche closes the distance and hits home with a firm left hook.  
Roche lands a right hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents head.  


Round 6 Statistics
Roche: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 30                            
Power Shots Landed: 14                            
Head Shots Thrown: 21                            
Head Shots Landed: 10                            
Body Shots Thrown: 11                            
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Saomba: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 34                            
Power Shots Landed: 10                            
Head Shots Thrown: 19                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 19                            
Body Shots Landed: 5                             

Round 7: 

Roche is on target with a sharp right hook to Saomba's ribcage.  
Saomba pivots to the right of his opponent.  Roche throws a left uppercut, but his opponent steps away from the shot.  Roche holds on to his opponent.  Roche is leaning on his opponent in the clinch. The ref calls break and the two fighters separate.  
Saomba throws a cross, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Roche gets on the inside and is on target with a left hook.  Roche attempts to land a left hook, but Saomba sidesteps and counters with a left uppercut.  
Roche lands a stinging jab.  
Roche throws a right hook, but his opponent slips the punch.  Roche ties up his opponent.  Roche tries to make the space to throw a hook, but hits Saomba's kidney. 
Roche steps inside.  Saomba throws a right uppercut, but Roche ties up his opponent.  Roche is leaning on his opponent in the clinch. Saomba uses his free hand to throw a body hook, but it lands on Roche's kidney. The ref halts the action and breaks the clinch.  He lectures Saomba about fouling.  
Roche lands a left hook to the head, a right hook to the body and a left hook to the head.  
Saomba sidesteps to the left of his opponent and is on target with a left uppercut.  
Roche lands a right uppercut to the body followed by a jab to the head.  
Saomba sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Saomba hits home with a cross.  Saomba throws a left hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a solid cross.  
Saomba lands a cross followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Saomba lands two straights followed by a left uppercut to his opponents head.  
Roche gets on the inside.  Saomba pivots to the left of his opponent.  Roche is on target with a left hook to Saomba's body.  
Roche advances into close range.  Saomba pivots to the right of his opponent.  Saomba throws a right hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a right uppercut to his opponents ribs.  
Roche is looking to close the distance and lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Roche is on target with a left hook.  


Round 7 Statistics
Roche: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 32                            
Power Shots Landed: 13                            
Head Shots Thrown: 23                            
Head Shots Landed: 10                            
Body Shots Thrown: 12                            
Body Shots Landed: 5                             

Saomba: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 39                            
Power Shots Landed: 12                            
Head Shots Thrown: 29                            
Head Shots Landed: 8                             
Body Shots Thrown: 18                            
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Round 8: 

Roche is on target with a left uppercut.  
Saomba is looking to keep his distance.  Saomba quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Roche is on target with a cross.  
Roche lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Saomba pivots to the side of his opponent.  Saomba tries to land a right hook, but Roche sidesteps and counters with a left hook.  
Roche lands a cross to the head followed by a jab to the body.  
Saomba lands a solid jab.  
Saomba sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Saomba throws a left hook, but Roche ties up his opponent.  Roche throws a hook within the clinch but hits his opponent behind the head. Roche leans on his opponent trying to wear him down. Roche hits his opponent with a kidney shot within the clinch. The ref separates the two fighters.  
Saomba lowers his guard, attempting to draw a lead.  Roche lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Saomba quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Saomba tries to land a right uppercut, but Roche blocks the shot and counters with a firm left hook to Saomba's body.  
Roche is looking to close the distance and lands a left hook.  
Saomba steps to the outside.  Roche throws a cross, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a left hook.  
Saomba lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Roche lands a jab to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  
Roche lands a stinging left hook.  Roche attempts to land a right hook, but Saomba sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Saomba lands a jab.  
Roche steps inside.  Saomba pivots to the right of his opponent.  Roche hits home with a stinging left hook.  
Saomba tries to keep the action at long range.  Roche lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Roche attempts to land a left hook, but Saomba blocks the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Saomba sidesteps to the left of his opponent and hits home with a right hook.  
Roche hits home with a sharp left hook.  


Round 8 Statistics
Roche: 
Jabs Thrown: 11                            
Jabs Landed: 5                             
Power Shots Thrown: 29                            
Power Shots Landed: 13                            
Head Shots Thrown: 33                            
Head Shots Landed: 15                            
Body Shots Thrown: 7                             
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Saomba: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 27                            
Power Shots Landed: 7                             
Head Shots Thrown: 21                            
Head Shots Landed: 8                             
Body Shots Thrown: 11                            
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 9: 

Saomba quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Roche lands a solid right hook.  
Saomba throws a jab, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Saomba is on target with a left hook.  
Roche advances into close range.  Saomba throws a left hook, but Roche ties up his opponent.  Roche is leaning on his opponent in the clinch. The ref separates the two fighters.  
Roche is looking to close the distance.  Saomba sidesteps to the left of his opponent and hits home with a left hook.  
Roche switches the action to the outside and lands two jabs followed by a cross to his opponents head.  
Saomba pivots from in front of his opponent.  Saomba attempts to land a jab, but Roche dodges the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Roche is on target with a WICKED right hook.  IT LOOKS LIKE SAOMBA WAS HURT BY THAT SHOT!  
Saomba could be stopped here, if Roche can find the right shot!  Roche lands two consecutive left uppercuts to his opponents head, AND SENDS SAOMBA SPRAWLING TO THE CANVAS!  He beats the count, getting up at 7.  
Roche lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents head, AND SAOMBA IS DOWN!  The count reaches 10, but Saomba is unable to get up!  The winner by KO is Roche!  


Round 9 Statistics
Roche: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 21                            
Power Shots Landed: 9                             
Head Shots Thrown: 23                            
Head Shots Landed: 11                            
Body Shots Thrown: 0                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Saomba: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 17                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 14                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 1 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 2 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 3 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 4 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 5 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 6 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 7 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 8 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9


Fight Statistics
Roche: 
Total Punches Thrown: 343                           
Total Punches Landed: 157                           
Total Head Shots Thrown: 258                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 121                           
Total Body Shots Thrown: 85                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 36                            
Total Power Shots Thrown: 270                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 127                           
Total Jabs Thrown: 73                            
Total Jabs Landed: 30                            

Saomba: 
Total Punches Thrown: 324                           
Total Punches Landed: 87                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 197                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 59                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 127                           
Total Body Shots Landed: 28                            
Total Power Shots Thrown: 281                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 79                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 43                            
Total Jabs Landed: 8