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12/08/2031
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James Cavanagh vs Zielen Michielssens

Boxing Daily Report from the Kurusu Promotions promoted show at Northampton Spencer FC, Northampton,  taking place on 31/07/2026:

Clearly Kurusu Promotions have made a mistake booking this venue with less than half the tickets sold, including those handed out as prizes by Boxing Daily.  
Next up we have one of the supporting contests of this show.  

Looking to impress the boxing fans in attendance, the two fighters competing in this 10 round matchup are James Cavanagh (8 - 12 - 3) who hails from Warrington, UK and Zielen Michielssens(2 - 17 - 4) from Ghent, Belgium.  Cavanagh weighed in at 130 pounds, while Michielssens weighed in at 129 pounds And 5 ounces.  
The referee tonight is Gareth Baldy, and the three ringside judges are Hugh Hyland, Mel Starratt and Robert Ewings.  

Round 1: 

Cavanagh advances into close range.  Michielssens pivots to the left of his opponent.  Cavanagh attempts to land a right hook, but Michielssens dodges the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Cavanagh lands a cross.  
Cavanagh lands a jab.  
Michielssens connects with a right hook.  
Cavanagh hits home with a left hook.  
Cavanagh digs in a left uppercut to Michielssens's liver.  
At the end of Round 1, lets listen in on the corners...Cavanagh's trainer is suggesting ways of getting through to his opponent.  Michielssens's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  

Round 1 Statistics
Cavanagh: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 17                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 19                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Michielssens: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 13                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 12                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 2: 

Michielssens is on target with a left hook to Cavanagh's ribs.  
Cavanagh lands a cross to his opponents body.  
Cavanagh walks his opponent into the red corner.  Michielssens throws a left hook, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a left hook.  
Cavanagh lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Michielssens is on target with a jab.  
Cavanagh tries to land a left hook, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a left uppercut.  
At the end of Round 2, lets listen in on the corners...Cavanagh's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  

Round 2 Statistics
Cavanagh: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 9                             
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 12                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Michielssens: 
Jabs Thrown: 9                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 15                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 19                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 3: 

Cavanagh advances into close range.  Cavanagh lands a left hook.  
Michielssens voluntarily retreats back onto the ropes...he waves his opponent in!  Cavanagh tries to tag Michielssens on the ropes, but his opponent blocks every shot!  Cavanagh is on target with a cross.  


Round 3 Statistics
Cavanagh: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 21                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 18                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

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

Round 4: 

Michielssens connects with a left uppercut.  
Cavanagh sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Michielssens is on target with a cross.  
Cavanagh closes the distance.  Michielssens lands a left hook.  
Cavanagh advances into close range and lands a right uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Michielssens hits home with a left hook.  The two boxers are fighting in-close, but their heads clash!  The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as Cavanagh dabs at his face checking for damage.  
Cavanagh lands a cross.  
Cavanagh lands a left hook.  
At the end of Round 4, lets listen in on the corners...Michielssens's trainer is advising how he could improve the accuracy of his work.  

Round 4 Statistics
Cavanagh: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 12                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 17                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Michielssens: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 13                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 17                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 5: 

Michielssens hits home with a left uppercut.  
Cavanagh is on target with a left hook to his opponents body.  
Cavanagh advances into close range.  Cavanagh sidesteps to the right of his opponent and hits home with a left hook.  
Cavanagh hits home with a left hook.  


Round 5 Statistics
Cavanagh: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 12                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 13                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Michielssens: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 18                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 20                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 6: 

Cavanagh drives a right hook into Michielssens's body.  
Cavanagh gets on the inside and is on target with a left uppercut.  
Cavanagh is looking to close the distance.  Michielssens hits home with a right hook.  
Michielssens is on target with a right hook to Cavanagh's body.  
Michielssens lands a right uppercut.  


Round 6 Statistics
Cavanagh: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 10                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 13                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Michielssens: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 14                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 12                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 7: 

Michielssens is looking to keep his distance.  Cavanagh attempts to land a cross, but Michielssens dodges the shot and counters with a cross.  
Michielssens tries to step out of his opponents range and lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Cavanagh sidesteps to the left of his opponent and connects with a left hook.  
Cavanagh gets on the inside.  Michielssens is on target with a right hook to his opponents ribs.  
Michielssens lands a straight 1 - 2.  


Round 7 Statistics
Cavanagh: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 17                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 17                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Michielssens: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 13                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 15                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 8: 

Michielssens is looking to keep his distance.  Cavanagh hits home with a cross.  
Cavanagh is looking to close the distance.  Michielssens is on target with a right hook.  
Michielssens is looking to keep his distance and connects with an overhand right.  
Michielssens connects with a left uppercut.  
Cavanagh advances into close range and lands a right hook.  


Round 8 Statistics
Cavanagh: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 13                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 16                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Michielssens: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 10                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 15                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 9: 

Cavanagh drives a left hook into Michielssens's body.  
Cavanagh lands a right hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents head.  
Cavanagh digs in a left hook to his opponents ribs.  
Michielssens connects with a left uppercut.  
Cavanagh advances into close range.  Michielssens digs in a left hook to Cavanagh's body.  
Cavanagh gets on the inside.  Michielssens is on target with a left hook.  


Round 9 Statistics
Cavanagh: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 16                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 14                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Michielssens: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 13                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 17                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 10: 

Cavanagh sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Michielssens connects with a cross.  
Michielssens steps to the outside.  Cavanagh is on target with a cross.  
Cavanagh advances into close range and hits home with a left hook.  
Cavanagh lands a left uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Michielssens connects with a left hook.  
Cavanagh feints a jab, and then is on target with a cross to Michielssens's body.  


Round 10 Statistics
Cavanagh: 
Jabs Thrown: 0                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 12                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 8                             
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Michielssens: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 6                             
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 9                             
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 1 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 2 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
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: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
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: 98 - 92  98 - 92  98 - 92

The winner, by Unanimous Decision, from Warrington, UK.... James Cavanagh

Fight Statistics
Cavanagh: 
Total Punches Thrown: 175                           
Total Punches Landed: 36                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 147                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 29                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 28                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 7                             
Total Power Shots Thrown: 139                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 30                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 36                            
Total Jabs Landed: 6                             

Michielssens: 
Total Punches Thrown: 183                           
Total Punches Landed: 28                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 153                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 24                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 30                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 4                             
Total Power Shots Thrown: 127                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 25                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 56                            
Total Jabs Landed: 3