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02/08/2030
EOD Running: Training
Dario Ballesteros vs Gonzalo Placencia

Boxing Daily Report from the AI Philippines-Bulacan promoted show at Santa Maria Gali, Santa Maria,  taking place on 29/05/2026:

The venue is completely packed out with the fans turning out in force to watch the fights on offer tonight.  
Next up is the main event of the show.  This is a final eliminator for the Philippines Minimumweight title.  

Looking to impress the boxing fans in attendance and those watching live on IBC, the two fighters competing in this 12 round matchup are Dario Ballesteros (13(2) - 4) who hails from Cebu City, Philippines and Gonzalo Placencia(14 - 2) from Santa Maria, Philippines.  Ballesteros weighed in at 105 pounds, while Placencia weighed in at 104 pounds and 14 ounces.  
The referee tonight is Montego Villalon, and the three ringside judges are Montego Villalon, Emilio Macalintal and Xavier Maniquis.  

Round 1: 

Placencia is looking to close the distance.  Ballesteros lands a left uppercut to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  
Ballesteros steps away from his opponent and lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Ballesteros digs in a left uppercut to Placencia's body.  
Placencia drives a right hook into Ballesteros's ribs.  
Placencia walks Ballesteros down, trapping him on the ropes.  Placencia lands a right hook followed by a cross to his opponents head.  
Ballesteros steps inside.  Ballesteros pivots to the right of his opponent and drives a right uppercut into his opponents body.  
Ballesteros is on target with a jab.  
Placencia cuts off the ring, trapping Ballesteros on the ropes.  Placencia drives a right hook into his opponents body.  
Ballesteros advances into close range and drives a firm left hook into Placencia's body.  
Placencia advances into close range.  Ballesteros lands a left hook.  
Placencia lands a double right hook to his opponents head.  
At the end of Round 1, lets listen in on the corners...Ballesteros's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  Placencia's trainer is suggesting ways of getting through to his opponent.  

Round 1 Statistics
Ballesteros: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 4                             
Power Shots Thrown: 15                            
Power Shots Landed: 7                             
Head Shots Thrown: 14                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 8                             
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Placencia: 
Jabs Thrown: 11                            
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 21                            
Power Shots Landed: 6                             
Head Shots Thrown: 25                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 7                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Round 2: 

Ballesteros is looking to keep his distance and lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Ballesteros is looking to keep the action on the outside and lands a jab followed by  two straights to his opponents head.  
Ballesteros lands a stinging cross.  
Ballesteros advances into close range.  The two boxers are fighting in-close, but their heads clash!  The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as Placencia dabs at his face checking for damage.  
Ballesteros switches the action to the outside and throws a cross, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right uppercut.  
Ballesteros is on target with a cross.  
Ballesteros lands a cross.  
Ballesteros is looking to close the distance.  Placencia is on target with a right uppercut to his opponents ribcage.  
Ballesteros advances into close range and is on target with a left hook.  
Placencia drives a left uppercut into Ballesteros's body.  
Ballesteros is looking to keep the action on the outside.  Placencia attempts to land a cross, but Ballesteros blocks the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Placencia attempts to land an overhand right, but Ballesteros sidesteps and counters with a right uppercut.  
Ballesteros tries to keep the action at long range and lands an overhand left.  
Ballesteros connects with a cross.  


Round 2 Statistics
Ballesteros: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 23                            
Power Shots Landed: 11                            
Head Shots Thrown: 25                            
Head Shots Landed: 14                            
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Placencia: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 26                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 21                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 13                            
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Round 3: 

Ballesteros drives a right uppercut into his opponents ribs.  
Ballesteros is on target with a jab.  
Placencia cuts off the ring, trapping Ballesteros on the ropes.  Placencia sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Placencia tries to land a right uppercut, but his opponent parries the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Placencia digs in a right uppercut to Ballesteros's ribs.  
Placencia connects with a cross.  
Ballesteros switches the action to the outside and hits home with an overhand left.  
Placencia advances into close range and walks Ballesteros into a corner.  Placencia drives a left hook into Ballesteros's liver.  
Placencia is on target with a left hook.  
Ballesteros is on target with a cross.  
Placencia manages to force Ballesteros onto the ropes.  Ballesteros lands a left hook to the body followed by a cross to the head.  
Ballesteros switches the action to the outside and lands a cross followed by  two jabs to his opponents head.  
Placencia advances into close range and throws a right uppercut, but his opponent parries the shot and counters with a solid right hook.  
Placencia is looking to close the distance.  Ballesteros connects with a left hook.  
Ballesteros drives a left uppercut into his opponents liver.  
Ballesteros is on target with a jab.  


Round 3 Statistics
Ballesteros: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 6                             
Power Shots Thrown: 23                            
Power Shots Landed: 10                            
Head Shots Thrown: 25                            
Head Shots Landed: 13                            
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Placencia: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 24                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 16                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 11                            
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Round 4: 

Ballesteros pivots to the left of his opponent and drives a left hook into his opponents body.  
Ballesteros lands a solid overhand left.  
Placencia lands a right hook, cross and a jab to his opponents head.  
Ballesteros closes the distance and digs in a right uppercut to Placencia's body.  
Ballesteros steps to the outside and hits home with a solid cross.  
Ballesteros connects with an overhand left.  
Ballesteros steps inside and lands consecutive left uppercuts to his opponents body.  
Ballesteros steps away from his opponent and lands a cross, overhand left and a cross to his opponents head.  
Ballesteros connects with a firm overhand left.  
Ballesteros lands a cross to his opponents body.  
Ballesteros throws an overhand left, but his opponent parries the shot and counters with a solid right uppercut.  
Ballesteros switches the action to the outside and lands an overhand left followed by  two straights to his opponents head.  
At the end of Round 4, lets listen in on the corners...Placencia's trainer is telling his fighter to tighten his defence.  

Round 4 Statistics
Ballesteros: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 23                            
Power Shots Landed: 15                            
Head Shots Thrown: 18                            
Head Shots Landed: 11                            
Body Shots Thrown: 9                             
Body Shots Landed: 5                             

Placencia: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 16                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 18                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 5: 

Placencia closes the distance and drives a right hook into Ballesteros's body.  
Ballesteros digs in a right hook to Placencia's ribcage.  
Placencia pivots to the side of his opponent and lands a cross to the body, a cross to the head and a right uppercut to the body.  
Ballesteros tries to keep the action at long range and is on target with a sharp cross.  
Ballesteros sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Placencia lands a jab.  
Placencia quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and is on target with a right hook to his opponents body.  
Ballesteros attempts to land a left hook, but Placencia parries the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Placencia is on target with a cross.  
Ballesteros tries to land a jab, but his opponent dodges the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Placencia lands a right uppercut to the body followed by a cross to the head.  
Ballesteros tries to keep the action at long range and is on target with a jab.  
Ballesteros finds the target with a jab.  


Round 5 Statistics
Ballesteros: 
Jabs Thrown: 12                            
Jabs Landed: 7                             
Power Shots Thrown: 12                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 18                            
Head Shots Landed: 8                             
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Placencia: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 19                            
Power Shots Landed: 10                            
Head Shots Thrown: 14                            
Head Shots Landed: 8                             
Body Shots Thrown: 9                             
Body Shots Landed: 5                             

Round 6: 

Ballesteros steps to the outside.  Ballesteros sidesteps to the left of his opponent and connects with a sharp cross.  
Ballesteros hits home with a cross.  
Ballesteros lands a left uppercut to the body followed by a right uppercut to the head.  
Placencia sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Ballesteros throws a cross, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Placencia steps inside.  Ballesteros is on target with a left hook to his opponents ribs.  
Placencia hits home with a right uppercut.  
Ballesteros steps inside and throws a left hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Ballesteros is looking to keep his distance and lands an overhand left followed by a cross to his opponents head.  
Placencia quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Ballesteros connects with a stinging overhand right.  
Placencia attempts to land a cross, but Ballesteros blocks the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Ballesteros sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Ballesteros attempts to land a right hook, but Placencia blocks the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Ballesteros advances into close range and is on target with a stinging right uppercut to Placencia's body.  
Ballesteros steps to the outside and finds the target with a stiff jab.  
Ballesteros advances into close range.  Placencia lands a right uppercut.  
Ballesteros is looking to keep his distance and lands a solid cross.  
Placencia lands a sharp jab.  
Ballesteros is looking to keep his distance and is on target with a sharp cross.  


Round 6 Statistics
Ballesteros: 
Jabs Thrown: 10                            
Jabs Landed: 6                             
Power Shots Thrown: 24                            
Power Shots Landed: 12                            
Head Shots Thrown: 26                            
Head Shots Landed: 15                            
Body Shots Thrown: 8                             
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Placencia: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 15                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 11                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 7: 

Ballesteros steps to the outside and is on target with an overhand left.  
Ballesteros lands a cross.  
Ballesteros hits home with a cross.  
Ballesteros tries to step out of his opponents range and lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Ballesteros tries to step out of his opponents range and strikes his opponents body with a cross.  
Ballesteros tries to step out of his opponents range and is on target with a jab.  
Placencia connects with a solid right hook.  
Ballesteros gets on the inside.  Placencia sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Ballesteros is on target with a left hook to his opponents body.  
Ballesteros tries to step out of his opponents range.  Ballesteros sidesteps to the left of his opponent and is on target with a sharp cross.  
Ballesteros steps to the outside and is on target with an overhand left.  
Ballesteros sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Placencia lands a right uppercut to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  
Placencia closes the distance.  Ballesteros attempts to land a left hook, but Placencia blocks the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Ballesteros lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Ballesteros sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Placencia hits home with a solid cross.  
Placencia quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Placencia tries to land a cross, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Ballesteros closes the distance and digs in a right uppercut to Placencia's body.  
Placencia drives a right uppercut into Ballesteros's body.  
Ballesteros tries to keep the action at long range and is on target with a cross.  
Ballesteros connects with a cross.  


Round 7 Statistics
Ballesteros: 
Jabs Thrown: 9                             
Jabs Landed: 6                             
Power Shots Thrown: 25                            
Power Shots Landed: 12                            
Head Shots Thrown: 24                            
Head Shots Landed: 15                            
Body Shots Thrown: 10                            
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Placencia: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 21                            
Power Shots Landed: 6                             
Head Shots Thrown: 19                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Round 8: 

Ballesteros is on target with an overhand right.  
Ballesteros tries to step out of his opponents range and lands three consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Placencia walks his opponent onto the ropes.  Placencia drives a left uppercut into Ballesteros's body.  
Placencia lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Placencia connects with a cross.  
Ballesteros hits home with a stinging cross.  
Placencia finds the target with a jab.  
Ballesteros is on target with a jab.  
Ballesteros drives a right uppercut into Placencia's ribs.  Ballesteros throws a right hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a left hook to Ballesteros's body.  
Placencia connects with a right hook.  
Ballesteros is on target with a jab.  
Ballesteros closes the distance.  Ballesteros sidesteps to the right of his opponent and lands two right hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Ballesteros digs in a left hook to Placencia's liver.  


Round 8 Statistics
Ballesteros: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 4                             
Power Shots Thrown: 23                            
Power Shots Landed: 9                             
Head Shots Thrown: 17                            
Head Shots Landed: 9                             
Body Shots Thrown: 14                            
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Placencia: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 16                            
Power Shots Landed: 6                             
Head Shots Thrown: 10                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 9                             
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Round 9: 

Placencia feints a jab, and then is on target with a left hook to Ballesteros's body.  
Placencia lands a right uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  
Ballesteros hits home with a solid jab.  
Ballesteros attempts to land a cross, but Placencia sidesteps and counters with a right hook to Ballesteros's body.  
Ballesteros steps away from his opponent and lands an overhand left.  
Ballesteros is looking to close the distance.  Ballesteros quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Placencia is on target with a left hook to his opponents body.  
Ballesteros steps away from his opponent and lands an overhand right followed by a cross to his opponents head.  
Ballesteros steps inside and attempts to land a left hook, but Placencia blocks the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Ballesteros lands a right hook, right uppercut and a left hook to his opponents body.  
Placencia closes the distance.  Ballesteros pivots to the right of his opponent.  Placencia lands a right hook.  
Ballesteros tries to step out of his opponents range.  Ballesteros sidesteps to the left of his opponent and lands two consecutive overhand lefts to his opponents head.  
Ballesteros lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Ballesteros lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Ballesteros tries to keep the action at long range and hits home with a cross.  
Ballesteros tries to keep the action at long range and lands a jab followed by a overhand left to his opponents head.  
Ballesteros is looking to close the distance and drives a left hook into his opponents ribs.  
Ballesteros steps away from his opponent and lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Ballesteros tries to land a cross, but Placencia sidesteps and counters with a sharp right uppercut.  


Round 9 Statistics
Ballesteros: 
Jabs Thrown: 9                             
Jabs Landed: 6                             
Power Shots Thrown: 30                            
Power Shots Landed: 16                            
Head Shots Thrown: 27                            
Head Shots Landed: 18                            
Body Shots Thrown: 12                            
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Placencia: 
Jabs Thrown: 0                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 17                            
Power Shots Landed: 8                             
Head Shots Thrown: 8                             
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 9                             
Body Shots Landed: 5                             

Round 10: 

Placencia steps inside.  Ballesteros drives a solid right hook into his opponents body.  
Placencia walks Ballesteros into a corner.  Placencia lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Ballesteros is on target with a solid right hook to his opponents ribcage.  Ballesteros throws a right uppercut, but his opponent parries the shot and counters with a cross.  
Ballesteros sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Ballesteros tries to land a right uppercut, but Placencia sidesteps and counters with a solid left uppercut.  
Ballesteros is looking to keep the action on the outside and lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Placencia connects with a stinging left hook.  
Ballesteros tries to step out of his opponents range and hits home with a cross.  
Ballesteros steps away from his opponent and connects with a cross.  
Placencia walks Ballesteros onto the ropes.  Ballesteros is on target with a right hook to Placencia's body.  
Placencia is looking to close the distance.  Ballesteros drives a left hook into his opponents body.  
Ballesteros connects with a sharp cross.  
Ballesteros is on target with a cross.  


Round 10 Statistics
Ballesteros: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 21                            
Power Shots Landed: 10                            
Head Shots Thrown: 13                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 11                            
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Placencia: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 16                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 16                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 11: 

Ballesteros advances into close range.  Placencia drives a left uppercut into his opponents body.  Placencia throws a left hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a solid cross.  
Ballesteros closes the distance and drives a left uppercut into Placencia's body.  
Placencia lands a right hook to the body followed by a cross to the head.  
Ballesteros gets on the inside.  Placencia lands consecutive left uppercuts to his opponents body.  
Placencia is looking to close the distance.  Ballesteros pivots to the side of his opponent and drives a right uppercut into his opponents ribcage.  
Placencia lands a cross to the head, a left uppercut to the body and a cross to the head.  
Ballesteros switches the action to the outside and lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Placencia steps inside.  Ballesteros hits home with a sharp right uppercut.  
Ballesteros advances into close range and drives a left hook into Placencia's body.  
Ballesteros attempts to land a left uppercut, but Placencia blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  
At the end of Round 11, lets listen in on the corners...Placencia's trainer is telling his fighter he must go to war on his opponent!  

Round 11 Statistics
Ballesteros: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 13                            
Power Shots Landed: 6                             
Head Shots Thrown: 12                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Placencia: 
Jabs Thrown: 0                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 24                            
Power Shots Landed: 9                             
Head Shots Thrown: 13                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 11                            
Body Shots Landed: 5                             

Round 12: 

Placencia lands a cross.  
Placencia sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Ballesteros throws a left uppercut, but his opponent parries the shot and counters with a stinging left uppercut.  
Placencia lands a right uppercut, right hook and a left uppercut to his opponents body.  
Ballesteros is looking to keep his distance and lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Placencia closes the distance and digs in a left hook to his opponents ribs.  
Placencia walks Ballesteros down, trapping him on the ropes.  Placencia drives a right uppercut into his opponents ribs.  
Placencia connects with a cross.  
Ballesteros drives a cross into his opponents body.  
Ballesteros tries to land a jab, but Placencia dodges the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Ballesteros switches the action to the outside and hits the target with a solid jab.  
Placencia forces Ballesteros to back into the ropes.  Placencia sidesteps to the left of his opponent and lands a solid cross.  
Placencia lands a solid cross.  
Placencia connects with a stinging right hook.  
Ballesteros lands a firm left hook.  
Ballesteros attempts to land a jab, but Placencia sidesteps and counters with a right uppercut.  


Round 12 Statistics
Ballesteros: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 11                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 12                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Placencia: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 31                            
Power Shots Landed: 13                            
Head Shots Thrown: 23                            
Head Shots Landed: 8                             
Body Shots Thrown: 12                            
Body Shots Landed: 5                             

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: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
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
Round 11 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 12 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10


Final Scorecards: 117 - 111  117 - 111  117 - 111

The winner, by Unanimous Decision, from Cebu City, Philippines.... Dario Ballesteros

Fight Statistics
Ballesteros: 
Total Punches Thrown: 331                           
Total Punches Landed: 160                           
Total Head Shots Thrown: 231                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 125                           
Total Body Shots Thrown: 100                           
Total Body Shots Landed: 35                            
Total Power Shots Thrown: 243                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 114                           
Total Jabs Thrown: 88                            
Total Jabs Landed: 46                            

Placencia: 
Total Punches Thrown: 293                           
Total Punches Landed: 90                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 194                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 59                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 99                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 31                            
Total Power Shots Thrown: 246                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 78                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 47                            
Total Jabs Landed: 12