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19/08/2030
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Michael Shanklin vs Lewis Leslie

Boxing Daily Report from the AI New Zealand-Canterbury promoted show at Christchurch Cathey, Christchurch,  taking place on 18/07/2026:

There are a few empty seats out here tonight, but this is a respectable turnout for the show.  
Next up is the main event of the show.  This is a final eliminator for the New Zealand-Canterbury Cruiserweight title.  

Looking to impress the boxing fans in attendance, the two fighters competing in this 10 round matchup are Michael Shanklin (8 - 8(1) - 4) who hails from Christchurch, New Zealand and Lewis Leslie(4 - 7 - 3) from Christchurch, New Zealand.  Shanklin weighed in at 199 pounds and 3 ounces, while Leslie weighed in at 200 pounds.  
The referee tonight is Dave Sprouse, and the three ringside judges are Harry Callison, Ruki Kohu and Ruki Kohu.  

Round 1: 

Shanklin is on target with a jab.  
Shanklin closes the distance and throws a left hook, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Leslie steps inside and digs in a left uppercut to his opponents ribs.  
Shanklin sidesteps to the left of his opponent and hits home with a cross.  
Shanklin is on target with a cross to Leslie's body.  
Leslie is on target with a right hook to his opponents body.  
Shanklin digs in a left uppercut to Leslie's body.  
Shanklin hits home with a cross.  
At the end of Round 1, lets listen in on the corners...Shanklin's trainer is advising how he could improve the accuracy of his work.  

Round 1 Statistics
Shanklin: 
Jabs Thrown: 10                            
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 17                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 23                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Leslie: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 13                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 9                             
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Round 2: 

Shanklin hits home with a cross.  
Shanklin steps to the outside and connects with a cross.  
The two boxers are fighting in-close, but their heads clash!  The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as Leslie dabs at his face checking for damage.  
Leslie is on target with a right hook.  Leslie tries to land a cross, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  


Round 2 Statistics
Shanklin: 
Jabs Thrown: 10                            
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 13                            
Power Shots Landed: 6                             
Head Shots Thrown: 22                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Leslie: 
Jabs Thrown: 10                            
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 18                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 24                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 3: 

Leslie steps inside and hits home with a left hook.  
Leslie is on target with a cross to Shanklin's body.  
Leslie tries to land a right hook, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Shanklin tries to keep the action at long range and connects with a cross.  
At the end of Round 3, lets listen in on the corners...Leslie's trainer is advising how he could be more accurate.  

Round 3 Statistics
Shanklin: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 16                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 20                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Leslie: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 17                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 14                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 4: 

Leslie connects with a right hook.  
Leslie hits home with a cross.  
Leslie gets on the inside.  Shanklin hits home with a right hook.  
Shanklin lands a cross.  
Shanklin steps away from his opponent and lands an overhand left followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
At the end of Round 4, lets listen in on the corners...Shanklin's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  

Round 4 Statistics
Shanklin: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 20                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 19                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Leslie: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 10                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 13                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 0                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 5: 

Leslie closes the distance and is on target with a right hook.  
Shanklin pivots to the right of his opponent.  Shanklin attempts to land a left hook, but Leslie blocks the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Shanklin is looking to keep his distance and lands a cross followed by  two overhand rights to his opponents head.  


Round 5 Statistics
Shanklin: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 10                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 13                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Leslie: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 15                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 14                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 6: 

Shanklin is looking to keep his distance and hits home with an overhand left.  
Shanklin walks his opponent down, trapping him in the corner.  Shanklin lands a cross followed by a left uppercut to his opponents head.  
Shanklin advances into close range and hits home with a right hook.  
Shanklin walks his opponent down, trapping him in the corner.  Leslie tries to land a right hook, but Shanklin blocks the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Shanklin is on target with a right hook.  
Leslie finds the target with a jab.  
Leslie gets on the inside and digs in a left hook to his opponents body.  
Shanklin connects with a cross.  


Round 6 Statistics
Shanklin: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 25                            
Power Shots Landed: 11                            
Head Shots Thrown: 25                            
Head Shots Landed: 12                            
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Leslie: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 18                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 16                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 7: 

Shanklin advances into close range.  Shanklin sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Shanklin throws a left hook, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Leslie is looking to close the distance.  Leslie goes for the bodyshot, but lands south of the border!  The ref ignores Shanklin's complaints and signals for the action to continue.  
Leslie connects with a right hook.  
Leslie connects with a left uppercut.  
Leslie connects with a right hook.  
Leslie gets on the inside.  Shanklin lands a left hook.  
Leslie is on target with a left hook to Shanklin's body.  
Leslie steps inside.  Shanklin hits home with a right hook.  


Round 7 Statistics
Shanklin: 
Jabs Thrown: 9                             
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 15                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 22                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Leslie: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 13                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 14                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 8: 

Leslie attempts to land a right hook, but Shanklin blocks the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Leslie quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Shanklin connects with a right uppercut.  
Leslie is on target with a cross.  
Shanklin pivots to the right of his opponent and is on target with a jab.  
Shanklin steps inside and attempts to land a left uppercut, but Leslie slips the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Shanklin steps to the outside and lands two consecutive overhand rights to his opponents head.  


Round 8 Statistics
Shanklin: 
Jabs Thrown: 10                            
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 13                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 21                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Leslie: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 8                             
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 8                             
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 9: 

Leslie connects with a cross.  
Leslie manages to force Shanklin into the corner.  Leslie attempts to land a cross, but Shanklin blocks the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Leslie is looking to close the distance.  Shanklin throws a right uppercut, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Shanklin switches the action to the outside and lands a cross.  
Leslie pivots to the right of his opponent.  Shanklin is on target with a left hook to his opponents liver.  
At the end of Round 9, lets listen in on the corners...Leslie's trainer is telling his fighter he needs a knockout to win!  

Round 9 Statistics
Shanklin: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 15                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 19                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Leslie: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 15                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 16                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 10: 

Shanklin is on target with a right hook.  


Round 10 Statistics
Shanklin: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 6                             
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 9                             
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Leslie: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 13                            
Power Shots Landed: 0                             
Head Shots Thrown: 14                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
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: 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: 99 - 91  99 - 91  99 - 91

The winner, by Unanimous Decision, from Christchurch, New Zealand.... Michael Shanklin

Fight Statistics
Shanklin: 
Total Punches Thrown: 221                           
Total Punches Landed: 59                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 193                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 54                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 28                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 5                             
Total Power Shots Thrown: 150                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 47                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 71                            
Total Jabs Landed: 12                            

Leslie: 
Total Punches Thrown: 177                           
Total Punches Landed: 22                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 142                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 17                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 35                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 5                             
Total Power Shots Thrown: 140                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 20                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 37                            
Total Jabs Landed: 2