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15/04/2031
EOD Running: Training
Hernan Merlin vs Carlos Sahagun

Boxing Daily Report from the AI Peru-Lima promoted show at Coliseo Mauro Mina 'La Bombonera', Lima,  taking place on 23/02/2026:

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.  This is a final eliminator for the Peru-Lima Super Featherweight title.  

Looking to impress the boxing fans in attendance, the two fighters competing in this 10 round matchup are Hernan Merlin (10 - 3) who hails from Lima, Peru and Carlos Sahagun(7 - 8) from Lima, Peru.  Merlin weighed in at 129 pounds and 14 ounces, while Sahagun weighed in at 130 pounds.  
The referee tonight is Macario Chaparro, and the three ringside judges are Guillermo Rodriguez, Xaverius Apostol and Bronco Aday.  

Round 1: 

Merlin connects with a firm overhand right.  
Merlin switches the action to the outside and lands an overhand left followed by a cross to his opponents head.  
Merlin lands a jab to the head, a cross to the body and an overhand left to the head.  
Merlin hits home with a sharp cross.  
Merlin tries to step out of his opponents range and lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Merlin quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and hits home with a sharp jab.  
Merlin lands a cross to Sahagun's body.  
Merlin lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Merlin switches the action to the outside and finds the target with a jab.  
Sahagun walks his opponent into a corner.  Sahagun pivots to the left of his opponent.  Merlin is on target with a cross.  
Merlin switches the action to the outside and is on target with a cross.  
Merlin tries to keep the action at long range.  Merlin feints a left, and then lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Merlin lands a jab to the body, and then to the head.  
Merlin lands a cross followed by a overhand right to his opponents head.  
At the end of Round 1, lets listen in on the corners...Sahagun's trainer is advising how he could be more accurate.  Sahagun's trainer is telling his fighter to increase his workrate.  Sahagun's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  Sahagun's trainer is advising how he could improve his defence.  

Round 1 Statistics
Merlin: 
Jabs Thrown: 20                            
Jabs Landed: 16                            
Power Shots Thrown: 25                            
Power Shots Landed: 15                            
Head Shots Thrown: 39                            
Head Shots Landed: 27                            
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Sahagun: 
Jabs Thrown: 11                            
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 5                             
Power Shots Landed: 0                             
Head Shots Thrown: 14                            
Head Shots Landed: 0                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 2: 

Merlin lands a jab followed by  two straights to his opponents head.  
Merlin lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Merlin feints a cross, but Sahagun does not fall for it and is on target with a cross.  
Merlin connects with a left uppercut.  
Merlin steps to the outside and lands with a stiff jab.  
Merlin tries to keep the action at long range and connects with a cross.  
Merlin switches the action to the outside and hits home with an overhand right.  
Merlin drops his guard, and stalks his opponent...he wants his opponent to throw a shot.  Sahagun attempts to land a jab, but Merlin sidesteps and counters with a left uppercut.  
Merlin is looking to keep his distance and hits home with an overhand left.  


Round 2 Statistics
Merlin: 
Jabs Thrown: 13                            
Jabs Landed: 8                             
Power Shots Thrown: 12                            
Power Shots Landed: 8                             
Head Shots Thrown: 24                            
Head Shots Landed: 16                            
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Sahagun: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 8                             
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 9                             
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 3: 

Merlin is on target with a left hook to his opponents body.  
Merlin steps to the outside and lands an overhand right followed by a cross to his opponents head.  He then lands a jab to the body followed by a overhand right to the head.  
Merlin finds the target with a jab.  
Merlin finds the target with a jab.  
Merlin attempts to land an uppercut to the solar plexus, but he strays low!  The ref stops the action and gives Sahagun time to recover.  
Sahagun steps inside.  Merlin lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Merlin sidesteps to the right of his opponent and lands a jab to the head, a jab to the body and an overhand right to the head.  
Sahagun advances into close range.  Merlin connects with a left uppercut.  
Merlin hits home with an overhand left.  
Sahagun connects with a cross.  
Sahagun pivots to the side of his opponent.  Sahagun attempts to land a right hook, but Merlin sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Merlin is looking to keep his distance and lands an overhand left followed by a cross to his opponents head.  
Merlin steps to the outside and lands a cross.  
Sahagun pivots to the side of his opponent.  Merlin drives a right hook into his opponents body.  


Round 3 Statistics
Merlin: 
Jabs Thrown: 15                            
Jabs Landed: 6                             
Power Shots Thrown: 26                            
Power Shots Landed: 14                            
Head Shots Thrown: 30                            
Head Shots Landed: 15                            
Body Shots Thrown: 11                            
Body Shots Landed: 5                             

Sahagun: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 7                             
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 15                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 0                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 4: 

Sahagun hits home with a cross.  
Merlin feints a jab, tricking Sahagun into throwing a left uppercut counter.  Merlin is waiting for the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Merlin steps to the outside and lands a cross followed by  two overhand lefts to his opponents head.  
Merlin lands an overhand left followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Merlin lands two consecutive overhand rights to his opponents head.  
Merlin lands with a sharp jab.  
Merlin is on target with a jab.  
Merlin lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Merlin switches the action to the outside and lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Merlin lands an overhand left followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Merlin lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Merlin lands a firm overhand right.  
Merlin is on target with a cross.  
Merlin lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Sahagun pivots from in front of his opponent and is on target with a cross.  
Merlin hits home with a sharp jab.  
Merlin is looking to keep the action on the outside and lands an overhand right, jab and an overhand right to his opponents head.  


Round 4 Statistics
Merlin: 
Jabs Thrown: 17                            
Jabs Landed: 11                            
Power Shots Thrown: 23                            
Power Shots Landed: 17                            
Head Shots Thrown: 35                            
Head Shots Landed: 28                            
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Sahagun: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 9                             
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 14                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 5: 

Merlin waits at the mid-range with a lowered guard, waiting for his opponent to throw a punch.  Sahagun tries to land a jab, but Merlin sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Merlin lands a cross.  
Merlin tries to keep the action at long range and is on target with a jab.  
Sahagun forces Merlin to back into the corner.  Sahagun lands a cross.  
Merlin lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Merlin pivots to the right of his opponent and snaps his opponents head back with a solid jab.  
Merlin strikes his opponents body with a jab.  
Merlin hits home with a cross.  
Merlin connects with a sharp cross.  
Merlin feints a cross, but Sahagun ignores the feint and lands with a right hook.  
Sahagun steps away from his opponent.  Merlin lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Merlin lands a sharp cross.  
Merlin lands an overhand right followed by a cross to his opponents head.  
Merlin attempts to land a jab, but Sahagun blocks the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Merlin steps away from his opponent and lands a cross to his opponents body.  
Merlin feints a right hook, but Sahagun is not fooled and responds with a right uppercut.  


Round 5 Statistics
Merlin: 
Jabs Thrown: 21                            
Jabs Landed: 12                            
Power Shots Thrown: 20                            
Power Shots Landed: 10                            
Head Shots Thrown: 35                            
Head Shots Landed: 18                            
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Sahagun: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 11                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 14                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 6: 

Merlin feints a cross, but Sahagun ignores the feint and lands with a right uppercut.  
Merlin lands a jab followed by a overhand right to his opponents head.  
Merlin lands a jab to the body, a cross to the head and a jab to the head.  
Merlin lands a jab to the body, and then to the head.  
Merlin lands an overhand left followed by a cross to his opponents head.  
Sahagun pivots to the right of his opponent.  Merlin is on target with a cross.  
Sahagun is looking to keep his distance.  Merlin hits home with a firm overhand left.  
Merlin lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Merlin tries to keep the action at long range and lands a jab to the body, and then to the head.  
Merlin lands with a sharp jab.  
Merlin hits home with a solid jab.  
Merlin lands with a solid jab.  
Merlin tries to step out of his opponents range and hits the target with a stinging jab.  
Merlin lands a solid jab.  
Sahagun steps to the outside.  Merlin lands an overhand right followed by a cross to his opponents head.  


Round 6 Statistics
Merlin: 
Jabs Thrown: 29                            
Jabs Landed: 19                            
Power Shots Thrown: 16                            
Power Shots Landed: 9                             
Head Shots Thrown: 39                            
Head Shots Landed: 25                            
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Sahagun: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 12                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 17                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 7: 

Sahagun feints a left hook, and then drives a jab into Merlin's body.  
Merlin feints a left hook, but Sahagun ignores the feint and responds with a right hook.  
Merlin steps away from his opponent and is on target with a stinging jab.  
Merlin feints a right hook, and then lands with a stiff jab.  
Merlin tries to keep the action at long range and lands a jab to the body followed by a overhand left to the head.  
Sahagun walks his opponent onto the ropes.  Sahagun pivots to the left of his opponent.  Merlin is on target with a left hook to his opponents liver.  
Merlin hits home with a cross.  
Merlin lands a jab followed by a overhand left to his opponents head.  
Merlin is looking to keep his distance and lands a jab.  
Merlin hits home with a left hook.  Merlin goes for the bodyshot, but lands south of the border!  The ref stops the action and gives Sahagun time to recover.  
Merlin lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Sahagun sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Merlin lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Merlin finds the target with a jab.  


Round 7 Statistics
Merlin: 
Jabs Thrown: 17                            
Jabs Landed: 9                             
Power Shots Thrown: 14                            
Power Shots Landed: 10                            
Head Shots Thrown: 26                            
Head Shots Landed: 16                            
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Sahagun: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 10                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 12                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 8: 

Merlin is looking to keep his distance and lands a jab.  
Sahagun steps inside.  Sahagun sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Merlin lands a left hook.  
Merlin steps away from his opponent and is on target with an overhand left.  
Merlin lands an overhand right followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Merlin connects with a stinging cross.  
Sahagun connects with a cross.  
Sahagun lands a jab.  
Sahagun sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Merlin lands a stiff jab.  
Merlin is on target with a jab to Sahagun's body.  
Merlin lands three consecutive jabs to his opponents head.  
Merlin lands an overhand right followed by a jab to his opponents head.  Merlin tries to land a cross, but Sahagun blocks the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Merlin is on target with a solid cross.  
At the end of Round 8, lets listen in on the corners...Merlin's trainer is telling his fighter he is winning comfortably and should get on his bike for the remainder of the fight.  

Round 8 Statistics
Merlin: 
Jabs Thrown: 16                            
Jabs Landed: 12                            
Power Shots Thrown: 15                            
Power Shots Landed: 6                             
Head Shots Thrown: 25                            
Head Shots Landed: 16                            
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Sahagun: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 14                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 16                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 9: 

Merlin lands a jab.  
Merlin lands a cross followed by a overhand right to his opponents head.  
Sahagun throws a right hook, but Merlin clinches his opponent.  Merlin is using his forearm in the clinch.  The ref breaks the clinch and signals for the action to continue.  
Sahagun manouvers his opponent onto the ropes.  Merlin lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Sahagun lands a cross followed by a left uppercut to his opponents head.  
Sahagun is on target with a right hook.  
Merlin lands a jab followed by  two straights to his opponents head.  
Merlin hits home with an overhand right.  
Merlin lands a cross to the body, and then to the head.  
Sahagun walks Merlin down, trapping him on the ropes.  Sahagun attempts to land a jab, but Merlin dodges the shot and counters with a right hook.  
At the end of Round 9, lets listen in on the corners...Merlin's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  Sahagun's trainer is telling his fighter he must go to war on his opponent!  

Round 9 Statistics
Merlin: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 11                            
Power Shots Landed: 9                             
Head Shots Thrown: 17                            
Head Shots Landed: 11                            
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Sahagun: 
Jabs Thrown: 9                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 15                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 22                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 10: 

Merlin lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Sahagun advances into close range.  Merlin pivots to the side of his opponent.  Sahagun is on target with a right hook.  
Merlin feints a cross, fooling Sahagun into throwing a right uppercut counter.  Merlin springs the trap and counters with  a left hook to Sahagun's ribs.  
Merlin is looking to keep his distance and finds the target with a sharp jab.  
Sahagun throws a left hook, but Merlin clinches his opponent.  Merlin is leaning on his opponent in the clinch. Merlin is using his forearm in the clinch.  The ref calls break and the two fighters separate.  
Merlin lands a cross.  
Merlin tries to step out of his opponents range.  Sahagun quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Merlin lands a cross.  
Merlin lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  He follows up the attack and lands a cross followed by a overhand left to his opponents head.  
Merlin steps away from his opponent.  Merlin waits at the mid-range with a lowered guard, waiting for his opponent to throw a punch.  Sahagun attempts to land an uppercut to the solar plexus, but he strays low!  The ref stops the action and gives Merlin time to recover.  
Sahagun gets on the inside and throws a left uppercut, but Merlin clinches his opponent.  Merlin leans on his opponent trying to wear him down. The ref calls break and the two fighters separate.  


Round 10 Statistics
Merlin: 
Jabs Thrown: 9                             
Jabs Landed: 6                             
Power Shots Thrown: 13                            
Power Shots Landed: 7                             
Head Shots Thrown: 17                            
Head Shots Landed: 12                            
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Sahagun: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 15                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 18                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
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
Round 9 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 10 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9


Final Scorecards: 100 - 90  100 - 90  100 - 90

The winner, by Unanimous Decision, from Lima, Peru.... Hernan Merlin

Fight Statistics
Merlin: 
Total Punches Thrown: 340                           
Total Punches Landed: 207                           
Total Head Shots Thrown: 287                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 184                           
Total Body Shots Thrown: 53                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 23                            
Total Power Shots Thrown: 175                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 105                           
Total Jabs Thrown: 165                           
Total Jabs Landed: 102                           

Sahagun: 
Total Punches Thrown: 174                           
Total Punches Landed: 21                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 151                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 20                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 23                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 1                             
Total Power Shots Thrown: 106                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 16                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 68                            
Total Jabs Landed: 5