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16/08/2033
EOD Running: AI Actions
Ian Kabwela vs Anele Mbeki

Boxing Daily Report from the AI South Africa-KwaZulu-Natal promoted show at Umlazi Theron, Umlazi,  taking place on 31/07/2026:

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 semi final eliminator for the South Africa-KwaZulu-Natal Heavyweight title.  

Looking to impress the boxing fans in attendance, the two fighters competing in this 10 round matchup are Ian Kabwela (13 - 4 - 2) who hails from Umlazi, South Africa and Anele Mbeki(11 - 3 - 1) from Durban, South Africa.  Kabwela weighed in at 226 pounds, while Mbeki weighed in at 225 pounds And 12 ounces.  
The referee tonight is Cody Fuani, and the three ringside judges are James Kingdiadia, Corey Nzimande and Ebi Muthambi.  

Round 1: 

Mbeki hits home with a stinging jab.  
Mbeki gets on the inside and lands a left hook.  Mbeki ties up his opponent.  Mbeki is using his forearm in the clinch.  The ref breaks Mbeki's hold and signals for the fight to continue.  
Mbeki is looking to close the distance and lands a right hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents head.  
Mbeki is looking to close the distance and digs in a solid left uppercut to his opponents body.  
Mbeki digs in a right hook to Kabwela's ribs.  
Mbeki lands a right uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Mbeki is on target with a right uppercut to Kabwela's ribcage.  
Kabwela is looking to keep his distance.  Kabwela quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Mbeki hits home with a cross.  
Kabwela hits home with a cross.  
Mbeki gets on the inside.  Mbeki is on target 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 Kabwela dabs at his face checking for damage.  
Mbeki quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Mbeki lands a left hook, left uppercut and a right hook to his opponents head.  Mbeki ties up his opponent.  As they grapple, Mbeki pushes his forearm into Kabwela's face.  The ref halts the action and breaks the clinch.  He lectures Mbeki about fouling.  
Mbeki walks his opponent down, trapping him on the ropes.  Mbeki digs in a stinging right hook to Kabwela's body.  
Mbeki lands a right uppercut, right hook and a left hook to his opponents head.  
Kabwela switches the action to the outside and lands a jab.  
Mbeki steps inside.  Kabwela pivots to the right of his opponent.  Kabwela throws a left hook, but Mbeki ties up his opponent.  Mbeki leans on his opponent trying to wear him down. The ref separates the two fighters.  
Mbeki is on target with a left hook.  
Mbeki manages to force Kabwela into a corner.  Mbeki lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Mbeki lands a left hook.  
Kabwela throws a right uppercut, but Mbeki clinches his opponent.  Mbeki leans on his opponent using all his weight. The ref separates the two fighters.  
Mbeki throws a short cross to the body, but lands low!  The ref stops the action and gives Kabwela time to recover.  
At the end of Round 1, lets listen in on the corners...Kabwela's trainer is advising how he could improve the accuracy of his work.  Kabwela's trainer is telling his fighter to increase his workrate.  Kabwela's trainer is advising how he could stop so many clean shots getting through.  

Round 1 Statistics
Kabwela: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 14                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 15                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Mbeki: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 28                            
Power Shots Landed: 21                            
Head Shots Thrown: 22                            
Head Shots Landed: 17                            
Body Shots Thrown: 9                             
Body Shots Landed: 5                             

Round 2: 

Mbeki drives a right hook into Kabwela's body.  
Mbeki gets on the inside.  Mbeki lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents body.  The two boxers are fighting in-close, but their heads clash!  The ref acknowledges the accidental headclash but allows the action to continue.  Mbeki has come off worse after that clash of heads.  That has caused slight swelling  around the left eye.  
Mbeki is looking to close the distance and lands a double left hook to his opponents head.  
Kabwela throws a left hook, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a cross.  
Mbeki is looking to close the distance and lands a right hook.  
Mbeki lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Kabwela is looking to keep the action on the outside and throws a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a firm right uppercut.  
Mbeki gets on the inside.  Mbeki sidesteps to the right of his opponent and connects with a left hook.  
Mbeki pivots to the left of his opponent and lands a double left hook to his opponents head.  
Mbeki throws a left hook, but his opponent sidesteps.  Mbeki holds on to his opponent.  Mbeki pushes his forearm into Kabwela's face.  The referee separates the two fighters and warns Mbeki.  
Mbeki lands two right hooks followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Kabwela connects with a cross.  
Mbeki advances into close range and throws a left hook, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a cross.  
Mbeki gets on the inside and hits home with a solid right hook.  
Mbeki is on target with a firm right hook to Kabwela's body.  


Round 2 Statistics
Kabwela: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 9                             
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 9                             
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Mbeki: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 35                            
Power Shots Landed: 18                            
Head Shots Thrown: 28                            
Head Shots Landed: 14                            
Body Shots Thrown: 12                            
Body Shots Landed: 5                             

Round 3: 

Mbeki closes the distance and lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Mbeki hits home with a right hook.  
Kabwela is looking to keep the action on the outside.  Mbeki is on target with a sharp overhand right.  
Mbeki forces Kabwela to retreat onto the ropes.  Mbeki connects with a left uppercut.  
Mbeki lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Mbeki is on target with a left hook.  Mbeki holds on to his opponent.  Mbeki leans on his opponent using all his weight. The ref breaks Mbeki's hold and signals for the fight to continue.  
Mbeki sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Kabwela hits home with a left hook.  Mbeki holds on to his opponent.  Mbeki leans on his opponent trying to wear him down. The ref breaks the clinch and signals for the action to continue.  
Mbeki advances into close range and forces Kabwela to back into the ropes.  Mbeki connects with a left uppercut.  
Mbeki digs in a left hook to Kabwela's body.  
Kabwela is looking to keep the action on the outside.  Mbeki drives a firm cross into his opponents body.  
Mbeki closes the distance and lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  Mbeki holds on to his opponent.  Mbeki leans on his opponent using all his weight. The ref breaks Mbeki's hold and signals for the fight to continue.  
Mbeki forces Kabwela to back into the ropes.  Mbeki connects with a cross.  
Mbeki lands two right hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Mbeki lands a right uppercut to the body followed by a right hook to the head.  
Mbeki walks his opponent onto the ropes.  Mbeki is on target with a left uppercut to his opponents body.  
Kabwela throws a right hook, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a left uppercut to Kabwela's liver.  
Mbeki hits home with a right hook.  
Kabwela hits home with a right hook.  
Mbeki lands a right hook to the head, a left hook to the body and a right uppercut to the head.  
At the end of Round 3, lets listen in on the corners...Kabwela's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  

Round 3 Statistics
Kabwela: 
Jabs Thrown: 0                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 15                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 11                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Mbeki: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 42                            
Power Shots Landed: 24                            
Head Shots Thrown: 30                            
Head Shots Landed: 15                            
Body Shots Thrown: 14                            
Body Shots Landed: 10                            

Round 4: 

Mbeki drives a right hook into Kabwela's body.  
Mbeki lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Mbeki gets on the inside and lands a right hook to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  
Kabwela throws a right hook, but Mbeki holds on to his opponent.  Mbeki leans on his opponent trying to wear him down. The ref breaks Mbeki's hold and signals for the fight to continue.  
Mbeki drives a firm left hook into Kabwela's body.  
Mbeki forces Kabwela to retreat onto the ropes.  Mbeki tries to land a right hook, but Kabwela sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Mbeki gets on the inside and forces Kabwela to back into the corner.  Mbeki hits home with a sharp right hook.  
Mbeki is looking to close the distance and is on target with a right hook to his opponents body.  
Mbeki lands a right hook.  


Round 4 Statistics
Kabwela: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 12                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 15                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Mbeki: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 20                            
Power Shots Landed: 9                             
Head Shots Thrown: 13                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 10                            
Body Shots Landed: 5                             

Round 5: 

Kabwela is looking to keep his distance.  Mbeki is on target with a cross.  
Mbeki steps inside.  Kabwela sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Mbeki is on target with a left hook to his opponents ribs.  
Mbeki cuts off the ring, trapping Kabwela in the corner.  Mbeki lands a right hook to the body, a right hook to the head and a left uppercut to the head.  
Kabwela tries to land a left hook, but his opponent parries the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Mbeki throws a cross, but his opponent parries the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Kabwela throws a left hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a right hook to Kabwela's ribs.  
Mbeki gets on the inside.  Kabwela throws a right hook, but Mbeki ties up his opponent.  As they grapple, Mbeki pushes his forearm into Kabwela's face.  The referee warns Mbeki and breaks the clinch.  
Kabwela tries to step out of his opponents range and connects with a cross.  
Kabwela steps to the outside.  Mbeki lands a cross.  
Mbeki gets on the inside.  Kabwela lands a right hook.  
Mbeki advances into close range and lands two consecutive right uppercuts to his opponents head.  
Kabwela tries to step out of his opponents range and hits home with a cross.  
Kabwela tries to step out of his opponents range and throws a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Kabwela tries to step out of his opponents range.  Mbeki lands an overhand right followed by a cross to his opponents head.  
Kabwela throws a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a cross.  


Round 5 Statistics
Kabwela: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 15                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 18                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Mbeki: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 28                            
Power Shots Landed: 14                            
Head Shots Thrown: 25                            
Head Shots Landed: 11                            
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Round 6: 

Mbeki lands a double right hook to his opponents head.  
Mbeki gets on the inside and hits home with a solid left hook.  Mbeki ties up his opponent.  Mbeki tries to make the space to throw a hook, but hits Kabwela behind the head. Mbeki is leaning on his opponent in the clinch. The referee separates the two fighters and warns Mbeki to stop holding.  
Mbeki lands a right hook.  Mbeki ties up his opponent.  Mbeki uses his free hand to throw a hook, but it hits Kabwela behind the head. 
Mbeki advances into close range.  Mbeki quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and drives a right hook into his opponents body.  
Kabwela is looking to keep his distance and hits home with a cross.  
Kabwela lands a jab.  
Mbeki gets on the inside and lands a right uppercut to the body followed by a right hook to the head.  
Kabwela steps away from his opponent.  Mbeki lands two consecutive overhand rights to his opponents head.  
Mbeki connects with a firm cross.  
Mbeki closes the distance and lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Mbeki steps inside and is on target with a sharp right hook.  
Mbeki gets on the inside and lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Mbeki gets on the inside and walks his opponent down, trapping him in the corner.  Mbeki is on target with a right hook.  


Round 6 Statistics
Kabwela: 
Jabs Thrown: 9                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 13                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 18                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Mbeki: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 27                            
Power Shots Landed: 16                            
Head Shots Thrown: 24                            
Head Shots Landed: 14                            
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Round 7: 

Kabwela is looking to keep the action on the outside.  Mbeki attempts to land a jab, but Kabwela slips the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Kabwela steps to the outside.  Mbeki connects with a cross.  
Kabwela connects with a cross.  
Mbeki gets on the inside and digs in a left hook to Kabwela's body.  
Mbeki connects with a left hook.  
Mbeki steps inside and lands a left hook.  
Mbeki drives a left uppercut into his opponents body.  
Mbeki forces Kabwela to retreat into a corner.  Mbeki lands a right uppercut to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  
Mbeki lands a right hook.  
Kabwela sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  As the two fighters work on the inside, their heads come together!  The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as Kabwela dabs at his face checking for damage.  
Kabwela sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Mbeki lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Mbeki drives a stinging right hook into his opponents body.  


Round 7 Statistics
Kabwela: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 13                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 13                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Mbeki: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 24                            
Power Shots Landed: 11                            
Head Shots Thrown: 19                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 7                             
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Round 8: 

Kabwela is looking to keep his distance.  Mbeki hits home with a solid jab.  
Mbeki walks his opponent down, trapping him in the corner.  Mbeki lands a left hook.  
Mbeki quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and lands a right hook to the body followed by a right uppercut to the head.  
Mbeki digs in a right hook to his opponents body.  
Mbeki lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Mbeki lands a right hook to the body, a left hook to the body and a left hook to the head.  
Mbeki walks Kabwela onto the ropes.  Mbeki lands a right hook to the body, a left hook to the head and a left uppercut to the head.  
Mbeki is on target with a left hook.  
Mbeki gets on the inside.  Mbeki quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and lands a right hook to the head, a right hook to the body and a left hook to the head.  
Mbeki is looking to close the distance.  Kabwela pivots from in front of his opponent.  Mbeki lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Mbeki quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and is on target with a right hook.  
Mbeki advances into close range and manouvers his opponent into the corner.  Mbeki digs in a right hook to Kabwela's ribs.  
Mbeki closes the distance and drives a left hook into Kabwela's ribs.  
Mbeki manages to force Kabwela onto the ropes.  Mbeki lands a right uppercut followed by a left hook to his opponents body.  


Round 8 Statistics
Kabwela: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 11                            
Power Shots Landed: 0                             
Head Shots Thrown: 12                            
Head Shots Landed: 0                             
Body Shots Thrown: 0                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Mbeki: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 35                            
Power Shots Landed: 23                            
Head Shots Thrown: 24                            
Head Shots Landed: 13                            
Body Shots Thrown: 15                            
Body Shots Landed: 11                            

Round 9: 

The two boxers are fighting in-close, but their heads clash!  The ref acknowledges the accidental headclash but allows the action to continue.    That accidental headbutt has resulted in some damage to Kabwela.  That has caused minor swelling  around the left eye.  
Mbeki is looking to close the distance.  Mbeki pivots to the right of his opponent.  Mbeki throws a left hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Mbeki advances into close range and throws a right uppercut, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Mbeki walks Kabwela down, trapping him in a neutral corner.  Mbeki drives a right hook into Kabwela's body.  
Mbeki hits home with a left hook.  
Kabwela sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Mbeki hits home with a left hook.  
Mbeki hits home with a left hook.  
Mbeki steps inside and digs in a right uppercut to Kabwela's body.  
Kabwela tries to step out of his opponents range.  Mbeki quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and hits home with a cross.  
Mbeki closes the distance and lands a right hook.  
Mbeki lands a left uppercut followed by a right uppercut to his opponents body.  
Mbeki drives a right uppercut into Kabwela's body.  
At the end of Round 9, lets listen in on the corners...Kabwela's trainer is telling his fighter to go out and knock out his opponent!  

Round 9 Statistics
Kabwela: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 10                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 12                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 0                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Mbeki: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 22                            
Power Shots Landed: 10                            
Head Shots Thrown: 14                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 11                            
Body Shots Landed: 5                             

Round 10: 

Mbeki drives a right uppercut into his opponents body.  
Kabwela pivots from in front of his opponent.  Mbeki lands a double right hook to his opponents head.  
Mbeki gets on the inside and hits home with a right hook.  
Mbeki steps inside and manages to force Kabwela into a corner.  Mbeki hits home with a right hook.  
Mbeki is looking to close the distance and manouvers his opponent into a corner.  Mbeki is on target with a left hook.  
Mbeki lands a right hook, right uppercut and a left hook to his opponents head.  
Mbeki lands a right uppercut to the body followed by a right hook to the head.  
Mbeki drives a left hook into his opponents liver.  
Kabwela tries to step out of his opponents range.  Mbeki attempts to land a cross, but Kabwela slips the shot and counters with a left uppercut to his opponents body.  
Mbeki lands a left hook to the body followed by a left uppercut to the head.  
Mbeki is on target with a left hook.  
Mbeki lands a right uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Kabwela is looking to keep the action on the outside.  Mbeki connects with a sharp overhand left.  
Mbeki lands a right uppercut to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  


Round 10 Statistics
Kabwela: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 13                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 11                            
Head Shots Landed: 0                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Mbeki: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 39                            
Power Shots Landed: 20                            
Head Shots Thrown: 30                            
Head Shots Landed: 15                            
Body Shots Thrown: 10                            
Body Shots Landed: 5                             

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


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

The winner, by Unanimous Decision, from Durban, South Africa.... Anele Mbeki

Fight Statistics
Kabwela: 
Total Punches Thrown: 156                           
Total Punches Landed: 22                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 134                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 21                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 22                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 1                             
Total Power Shots Thrown: 125                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 16                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 31                            
Total Jabs Landed: 6                             

Mbeki: 
Total Punches Thrown: 327                           
Total Punches Landed: 170                           
Total Head Shots Thrown: 229                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 115                           
Total Body Shots Thrown: 98                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 55                            
Total Power Shots Thrown: 300                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 166                           
Total Jabs Thrown: 27                            
Total Jabs Landed: 4