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17/09/2030
EOD Running: Pro Generation
Rivaldo kaMagwaza vs Nicholas Steyn

Boxing Daily Report from the African Fusion promoted show at Standard Bank Arena, Johannesburg,  taking place on 28/08/2026:

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 semi final eliminator for the South Africa Super Lightweight title.  

Looking to impress the boxing fans in attendance and those watching live on SABC1, the two fighters competing in this 12 round matchup are Rivaldo kaMagwaza (9 - 5 - 2) who hails from Soweto, South Africa and Nicholas Steyn(16 - 7 - 2) from Johannesburg, South Africa.  Both kaMagwaza and Steyn weighed in at 140 pounds.  
The referee tonight is Aenas Van der Walt, and the three ringside judges are Luvolwethu Motupa, Bernardus Hertzog and Tshepo Nqakula.  

Round 1: 

Steyn switches the action to the outside.  kaMagwaza lands a cross.  
Steyn sidesteps to the left of his opponent and is on target with a right hook.  
Steyn tries to step out of his opponents range.  kaMagwaza quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and finds the target with a jab.  
kaMagwaza closes the distance and connects with a left hook.  
kaMagwaza is on target with a jab.  
Steyn pivots to the right of his opponent.  Steyn tries to land a jab, but his opponent parries the shot and counters with a cross.  
kaMagwaza tries to step out of his opponents range and is on target with a cross.  
kaMagwaza leans back on the ropes...he waves his opponent in!  Steyn is whaling away with hooks, but kaMagwaza keeps his defence tight.  
kaMagwaza advances into close range and hits home with a left uppercut.  
kaMagwaza is on target with a jab.  
At the end of Round 1, lets listen in on the corners...Steyn's trainer is telling his fighter he is being outworked and needs to throw more.  

Round 1 Statistics
kaMagwaza: 
Jabs Thrown: 17                            
Jabs Landed: 4                             
Power Shots Thrown: 15                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 30                            
Head Shots Landed: 9                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Steyn: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 7                             
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 9                             
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 2: 

kaMagwaza steps inside.  Steyn pivots to the right of his opponent and connects with a left hook.  
kaMagwaza hits home with a cross.  
Steyn attempts to land a jab, but kaMagwaza sidesteps and counters with a left hook.  
kaMagwaza is looking to close the distance and drives a left hook into his opponents ribs.  
Steyn is looking to keep his distance.  kaMagwaza lands a cross.  
kaMagwaza switches the action to the outside and is on target with a jab to Steyn's body.  
Steyn is on target with an overhand right.  
Steyn lands a left hook.  
At the end of Round 2, lets listen in on the corners...kaMagwaza's trainer is suggesting ways of getting through to his opponent.  kaMagwaza's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  

Round 2 Statistics
kaMagwaza: 
Jabs Thrown: 11                            
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 17                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 24                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Steyn: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 21                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 25                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 3: 

Steyn sidesteps to the left of his opponent and is on target with a left uppercut.  
Steyn steps away from his opponent.  kaMagwaza lands a cross.  
kaMagwaza switches the action to the outside.  Steyn hits home with a cross.  
Steyn is on target with a cross.  Steyn tries to land a right uppercut, but kaMagwaza sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
kaMagwaza gets on the inside and digs in a right hook to his opponents body.  
kaMagwaza steps away from his opponent and connects with an overhand right.  
Steyn sidesteps to the right of his opponent and lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
kaMagwaza switches the action to the outside and throws a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a left hook.  
Steyn drops his guard, and stalks his opponent...he wants his opponent to throw a shot.  kaMagwaza attempts to land a left uppercut, but Steyn sidesteps and counters with a right hook.  
Steyn sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  kaMagwaza throws a cross, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
kaMagwaza connects with a cross.  


Round 3 Statistics
kaMagwaza: 
Jabs Thrown: 9                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 15                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 20                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Steyn: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 15                            
Power Shots Landed: 8                             
Head Shots Thrown: 18                            
Head Shots Landed: 8                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 4: 

Steyn pivots to the right of his opponent and hits home with a cross.  
Steyn is on target with a right hook.  
kaMagwaza closes the distance.  Steyn tries to land a left uppercut, but kaMagwaza dodges the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Steyn lands a cross.  
kaMagwaza lands a straight 1 - 2.  
kaMagwaza strikes his opponents body with a jab.  
kaMagwaza closes the distance.  Steyn pivots to the right of his opponent and lands a right hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents head.  
Steyn pivots from in front of his opponent and hits home with a cross.  
At the end of Round 4, lets listen in on the corners...Steyn's trainer is advising how he could be more accurate.  

Round 4 Statistics
kaMagwaza: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 4                             
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 11                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Steyn: 
Jabs Thrown: 13                            
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 17                            
Power Shots Landed: 6                             
Head Shots Thrown: 28                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 5: 

Steyn is looking to keep the action on the outside and lands a cross.  
Steyn finds the target with a jab.  
kaMagwaza is on target with a cross.  
kaMagwaza closes the distance.  Steyn pivots to the right of his opponent.  kaMagwaza lands a right hook, left hook and a right hook to his opponents head.  
kaMagwaza tries to step out of his opponents range and lands an overhand right.  
kaMagwaza is on target with a cross.  
kaMagwaza lands a cross.  
Steyn lands a cross.  


Round 5 Statistics
kaMagwaza: 
Jabs Thrown: 15                            
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 17                            
Power Shots Landed: 7                             
Head Shots Thrown: 28                            
Head Shots Landed: 10                            
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Steyn: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 10                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 12                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 6: 

kaMagwaza lands a jab.  
Steyn throws a right hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a right hook.  
kaMagwaza connects with a left uppercut.  
kaMagwaza finds the target with a jab.  
kaMagwaza tries to land a left uppercut, but Steyn slips the shot and counters with a cross.  
kaMagwaza steps away from his opponent.  Steyn quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  kaMagwaza is on target with a jab.  


Round 6 Statistics
kaMagwaza: 
Jabs Thrown: 12                            
Jabs Landed: 4                             
Power Shots Thrown: 14                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 21                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Steyn: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 12                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 14                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 7: 

Steyn is on target with a cross.  
Steyn tries to keep the action at long range.  kaMagwaza is on target with a jab.  
Steyn quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  kaMagwaza lands a jab.  kaMagwaza attempts to land a cross, but Steyn sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
kaMagwaza is looking to close the distance.  Steyn pivots to the left of his opponent and connects with a right hook.  


Round 7 Statistics
kaMagwaza: 
Jabs Thrown: 11                            
Jabs Landed: 4                             
Power Shots Thrown: 10                            
Power Shots Landed: 0                             
Head Shots Thrown: 20                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Steyn: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 13                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 19                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 8: 

Steyn hits home with a cross.  
Steyn steps away from his opponent and connects with a cross.  
kaMagwaza lands a cross.  
kaMagwaza is looking to keep his distance and tries to land a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right uppercut.  


Round 8 Statistics
kaMagwaza: 
Jabs Thrown: 12                            
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 7                             
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 16                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Steyn: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 13                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 15                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 9: 

kaMagwaza hits home with a left hook.  
kaMagwaza hits home with a cross.  
kaMagwaza is looking to close the distance and lands a left hook.  
Steyn is looking to keep the action on the outside.  kaMagwaza is on target with a jab.  
kaMagwaza steps inside.  Steyn digs in a left uppercut to his opponents liver.  


Round 9 Statistics
kaMagwaza: 
Jabs Thrown: 9                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 8                             
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 14                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Steyn: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 11                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 10                            
Head Shots Landed: 0                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 10: 

kaMagwaza steps inside.  Steyn connects with a left hook.  
Steyn is on target with a left uppercut.  
kaMagwaza gets on the inside and is on target with a left uppercut.  
Steyn feints a right hook, but kaMagwaza does not fall for it and is on target with a left uppercut.  
Steyn connects with an overhand right.  
Steyn pivots from in front of his opponent and lands a jab.  
Steyn finds the target with a jab.  
Steyn tries to step out of his opponents range and hits home with a cross.  


Round 10 Statistics
kaMagwaza: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 6                             
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 12                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Steyn: 
Jabs Thrown: 9                             
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 16                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 23                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 11: 

kaMagwaza steps away from his opponent and connects with a cross.  
Steyn steps to the outside.  kaMagwaza lands an overhand right.  
Steyn hits home with a left uppercut.  
Steyn feints a jab, tricking kaMagwaza into throwing a right hook counter.  Steyn springs the trap, countering with  a cross.  
Steyn lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Steyn connects with a cross.  


Round 11 Statistics
kaMagwaza: 
Jabs Thrown: 11                            
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 10                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 21                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 0                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Steyn: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 18                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 19                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 12: 

Steyn feints a cross, fooling kaMagwaza into launching a cross counter.  Steyn avoids the shot and counters with a left hook to kaMagwaza's ribs.  
kaMagwaza lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Steyn steps away from his opponent.  kaMagwaza lands a cross.  
kaMagwaza connects with a cross.  
Steyn steps away from his opponent.  kaMagwaza hits home with a cross.  
kaMagwaza steps to the outside and attempts to land a jab, but Steyn slips the shot and counters with a right hook.  
kaMagwaza is looking to close the distance.  Steyn is on target with a right hook to kaMagwaza's body.  


Round 12 Statistics
kaMagwaza: 
Jabs Thrown: 11                            
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 16                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 25                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Steyn: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 10                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 13                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Round 1 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 2 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 3 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 4 Scores: 9 - 10  10 - 10  10 - 10
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: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 9 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 10 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 11 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 12 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 10  10 - 10


Final Scorecards: 115 - 113  116 - 114  116 - 114

The winner, by Unanimous Decision, from Soweto, South Africa.... Rivaldo kaMagwaza

Fight Statistics
kaMagwaza: 
Total Punches Thrown: 272                           
Total Punches Landed: 64                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 242                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 60                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 30                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 4                             
Total Power Shots Thrown: 139                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 38                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 133                           
Total Jabs Landed: 26                            

Steyn: 
Total Punches Thrown: 235                           
Total Punches Landed: 49                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 205                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 46                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 30                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 3                             
Total Power Shots Thrown: 163                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 40                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 72                            
Total Jabs Landed: 9