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20/05/2031
EOD Running: ProTraining
Tlou Nzimande vs Bongi Mathoho

Boxing Daily Report from the AI South Africa-Gauteng promoted show at Pretoria Kindeke, Pretoria,  taking place on 01/10/2026:

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 Bantamweight title.  

Looking to impress the boxing fans in attendance and those watching live on AIT Sports, the two fighters competing in this 12 round matchup are Tlou Nzimande (12 - 0) who hails from Soweto, South Africa and Bongi Mathoho(11 - 10(1) - 2) from Pretoria, South Africa.  Both Nzimande and Mathoho weighed in at 118 pounds.  
The referee tonight is John Masina, and the three ringside judges are Peter Mbalula, Peter Mbalula and Vuyisile Sekola.  

Round 1: 

Nzimande steps to the outside and lands a cross.  
Mathoho advances into close range.  Nzimande hits home with a right hook.  
Nzimande pivots to the right of his opponent and lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Nzimande lands with a solid jab.  
Nzimande hits home with a cross.  
Mathoho tries to land a cross, but Nzimande blocks the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Nzimande finds the target with a jab.  
Nzimande tries to land a right hook, but Mathoho sidesteps and counters with a right uppercut.  
Nzimande lands a stiff jab.  
Nzimande closes the distance and lands two right hooks to the body, and one to the head.  
Nzimande pivots to the left of his opponent and lands two left uppercut's to the head followed by a right uppercut to the body.  
Nzimande hits home with a cross.  
Nzimande is on target with a right uppercut to Mathoho's body.  
Nzimande closes the distance.  Nzimande sidesteps to the right of his opponent and lands three consecutive left hooks to his opponents head.  
Nzimande drives a firm left hook into Mathoho's liver.  
At the end of Round 1, lets listen in on the corners...Mathoho's trainer is advising how he could be more accurate.  Mathoho's trainer is telling his fighter he is being outworked and needs to throw more.  Mathoho's trainer is advising how he could stop so many clean shots getting through.  

Round 1 Statistics
Nzimande: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 21                            
Power Shots Landed: 18                            
Head Shots Thrown: 21                            
Head Shots Landed: 15                            
Body Shots Thrown: 7                             
Body Shots Landed: 6                             

Mathoho: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 14                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 12                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 2: 

Nzimande pivots to the side of his opponent and digs in a firm right hook to Mathoho's ribs.  
Nzimande is looking to close the distance.  Nzimande sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Mathoho tries to land a right hook, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right hook.  
Nzimande connects with a solid left hook.  
Nzimande feints a jab, and then hits home with a stinging cross.  
Nzimande is looking to close the distance.  Nzimande sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Nzimande tries to land a right hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Nzimande lands two left hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Mathoho is looking to close the distance.  Nzimande connects with a left hook.  
Mathoho closes the distance.  Nzimande pivots to the left of his opponent and lands a right hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents body.  
Nzimande tries to step out of his opponents range.  Nzimande feints a right, and then lands an overhand right followed by a overhand left to his opponents head.  
Nzimande steps to the outside and is on target with an overhand left.  


Round 2 Statistics
Nzimande: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 19                            
Power Shots Landed: 12                            
Head Shots Thrown: 18                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 8                             
Body Shots Landed: 5                             

Mathoho: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 16                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 13                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 3: 

Nzimande is looking to close the distance and is on target with a left hook to Mathoho's body.  
Nzimande lands a cross.  
Mathoho steps inside.  Nzimande drives a stinging left hook into Mathoho's body.  
Mathoho sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Nzimande lands a cross.  
Nzimande gets on the inside and lands a left uppercut followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Nzimande is on target with a cross.  
Nzimande steps away from his opponent and connects with an overhand right.  
Nzimande advances into close range and connects with a left hook.  
Nzimande is on target with a left hook to Mathoho's ribs.  
Nzimande closes the distance and digs in a left hook to his opponents ribs.  
Nzimande gets on the inside and lands a right hook to the head followed by two left hook's to the body.  
Mathoho is on target with a right hook to Nzimande's body.  
Nzimande tries to step out of his opponents range and lands a cross followed by a overhand right to his opponents head.  
Nzimande gets on the inside.  Nzimande pivots from in front of his opponent.  Nzimande digs in a right hook to Mathoho's ribs.  Nzimande throws a right hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Nzimande is looking to keep the action on the outside and lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Nzimande pivots to the left of his opponent.  Nzimande digs in a right hook to his opponents ribs.  Nzimande tries to land a right hook, but his opponent parries the shot and counters with a left hook.  
At the end of Round 3, lets listen in on the corners...Mathoho's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  

Round 3 Statistics
Nzimande: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 4                             
Power Shots Thrown: 34                            
Power Shots Landed: 19                            
Head Shots Thrown: 28                            
Head Shots Landed: 15                            
Body Shots Thrown: 12                            
Body Shots Landed: 8                             

Mathoho: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 27                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 24                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 4: 

Mathoho is on target with a left hook.  
Mathoho is on target with a cross.  
Nzimande gets on the inside.  Nzimande pivots from in front of his opponent and lands a left hook to the head followed by a right uppercut to the body.  
Nzimande is looking to close the distance.  Nzimande pivots to the left of his opponent and lands a left uppercut followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Nzimande is looking to close the distance and lands a left hook followed by a right uppercut to his opponents head.  
Nzimande gets on the inside and connects with a left hook.  
Nzimande lowers his guard, attempting to draw a lead.  Mathoho lands a left uppercut.  
Nzimande throws a cross, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a left hook.  
Nzimande quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and lands a right hook to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  
Nzimande is looking to keep the action on the outside.  Nzimande feints a cross, and then lands a solid jab.  
Nzimande gets on the inside and lands a left hook to the head followed by a left uppercut to the body.  
Mathoho lands a left hook, right hook and a left hook to his opponents head.  
Nzimande lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Nzimande lands a jab.  
Mathoho hits home with a cross.  
Nzimande gets on the inside and is on target with a right hook.  


Round 4 Statistics
Nzimande: 
Jabs Thrown: 10                            
Jabs Landed: 4                             
Power Shots Thrown: 22                            
Power Shots Landed: 13                            
Head Shots Thrown: 27                            
Head Shots Landed: 14                            
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Mathoho: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 14                            
Power Shots Landed: 8                             
Head Shots Thrown: 17                            
Head Shots Landed: 8                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 5: 

Mathoho lands a jab.  
Mathoho hits home with a right hook.  
Nzimande pivots to the right of his opponent and digs in a left hook to his opponents body.  
Mathoho is on target with a right hook to Nzimande's ribs.  
Nzimande lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Nzimande pivots to the right of his opponent and lands a left uppercut to the body followed by a right hook to the head.  
Nzimande lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Mathoho tries to land a jab, but Nzimande blocks the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Nzimande advances into close range and lands a right hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents body.  
Mathoho steps inside.  Nzimande hits home with a left hook.  
Nzimande closes the distance and lands a left uppercut followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Nzimande lands a jab.  
Nzimande advances into close range and lands a right hook to the body followed by a left uppercut to the head.  
Nzimande closes the distance.  Nzimande sidesteps to the left of his opponent and hits home with a right uppercut.  
Nzimande steps to the outside and lands a cross followed by a overhand right to his opponents head.  
Nzimande is on target with a left hook.  


Round 5 Statistics
Nzimande: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 24                            
Power Shots Landed: 18                            
Head Shots Thrown: 19                            
Head Shots Landed: 14                            
Body Shots Thrown: 10                            
Body Shots Landed: 7                             

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

Round 6: 

Nzimande steps to the outside and hits home with a cross.  
Mathoho sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Nzimande is on target with a solid cross.  
Mathoho throws a short cross to the body, but lands low!  The ref ignores Nzimande's complaints and signals for the action to continue.  
Mathoho steps inside.  Nzimande pivots to the right of his opponent and lands a right hook.  
Mathoho hits home with a cross.  
Nzimande lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Nzimande sidesteps to the left of his opponent and connects with a right hook.  
Nzimande pivots from in front of his opponent and lands two left hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Mathoho attempts to land a jab, but Nzimande slips the shot and counters with a sharp cross.  
Nzimande steps inside and drives a left hook into Mathoho's liver.  
Nzimande closes the distance and hits home with a left hook.  
Nzimande advances into close range and is on target with a left hook to his opponents ribs.  
Nzimande connects with a left hook.  
Nzimande pivots from in front of his opponent and lands a left hook followed by a right uppercut to his opponents head.  


Round 6 Statistics
Nzimande: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 25                            
Power Shots Landed: 15                            
Head Shots Thrown: 22                            
Head Shots Landed: 11                            
Body Shots Thrown: 7                             
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

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

Round 7: 

Mathoho steps inside.  Nzimande lands a right hook to the body followed by a left hook to the head.  
Nzimande closes the distance and lands a firm left uppercut.  
Nzimande tries to step out of his opponents range and lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Nzimande pivots to the right of his opponent and lands a left hook to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  
Nzimande is on target with a left hook.  
Nzimande drives a left hook into his opponents body.  
Nzimande steps to the outside and lands an overhand right.  
Nzimande closes the distance and walks Mathoho down, trapping him in a corner.  Nzimande hits home with a sharp right hook.  
Nzimande closes the distance and is on target with a stinging right hook.  
Nzimande drives a left hook into Mathoho's body.  Mathoho wants to work on the inside, but accidentally clashes heads with his opponent!  The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as Nzimande dabs at his face checking for damage.  Nzimande has been damaged by the clash of heads.  That has caused slight swelling  around the right eye.  
Nzimande tries to keep the action at long range and lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Mathoho tries to land a right hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a sharp left hook.  


Round 7 Statistics
Nzimande: 
Jabs Thrown: 10                            
Jabs Landed: 5                             
Power Shots Thrown: 20                            
Power Shots Landed: 13                            
Head Shots Thrown: 20                            
Head Shots Landed: 14                            
Body Shots Thrown: 10                            
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Mathoho: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 6                             
Power Shots Landed: 0                             
Head Shots Thrown: 6                             
Head Shots Landed: 0                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 8: 

Nzimande hits home with a cross.  
Nzimande advances into close range and lands a right hook to the body followed by a right uppercut to the head.  
Nzimande pivots to the side of his opponent and hits home with a right hook.  
Nzimande steps inside and lands a left hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents body.  
Mathoho attempts to land a right hook, but Nzimande blocks the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Mathoho gets on the inside.  Nzimande pivots to the side of his opponent and lands a left hook to the body, a left hook to the head and a right uppercut to the head.  
Mathoho is looking to close the distance.  Nzimande digs in a right hook to his opponents ribs.  
Nzimande sidesteps to the right of his opponent and lands a double left hook to his opponents head.  
Mathoho sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Nzimande lands a left hook.  
Mathoho throws a jab, but his opponent dodges the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Nzimande steps away from his opponent and hits home with a cross.  
Mathoho advances into close range.  Nzimande lands a left uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  


Round 8 Statistics
Nzimande: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 29                            
Power Shots Landed: 18                            
Head Shots Thrown: 29                            
Head Shots Landed: 13                            
Body Shots Thrown: 7                             
Body Shots Landed: 5                             

Mathoho: 
Jabs Thrown: 9                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 25                            
Power Shots Landed: 0                             
Head Shots Thrown: 31                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 9: 

Nzimande is looking to close the distance.  Nzimande pivots to the left of his opponent and lands three consecutive left hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Nzimande is looking to keep his distance and connects with an overhand right.  
Nzimande sidesteps to the right of his opponent and is on target with a left uppercut to his opponents body.  
Nzimande drives a left hook into his opponents ribs.  
Nzimande pivots to the right of his opponent and drives a solid right uppercut into Mathoho's ribs.  
Nzimande lands a left hook to the head followed by a left uppercut to the body.  
Mathoho is looking to close the distance.  Nzimande pivots from in front of his opponent and lands a double left hook to his opponents head.  
Nzimande lands with a sharp jab.  
Nzimande steps inside and is on target with a solid left uppercut.  
Nzimande advances into close range and lands a right hook to the head, a left hook to the head and a right hook to the body.  
Nzimande drives a stiff jab into his opponents face.  
Nzimande throws a right hook, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a left uppercut.  


Round 9 Statistics
Nzimande: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 26                            
Power Shots Landed: 15                            
Head Shots Thrown: 21                            
Head Shots Landed: 10                            
Body Shots Thrown: 11                            
Body Shots Landed: 8                             

Mathoho: 
Jabs Thrown: 0                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 15                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 12                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 10: 

Nzimande lands a right uppercut to the body, a right hook to the body and a left hook to the head.  
Nzimande pivots to the left of his opponent and lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Nzimande tries to step out of his opponents range.  Nzimande feints a cross, and then lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Nzimande lowers his guard, attempting to draw a lead.  Mathoho lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Nzimande is looking to keep the action on the outside and lands a jab followed by a overhand left to his opponents head.  
Nzimande tries to step out of his opponents range and lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Nzimande advances into close range.  Nzimande sidesteps to the right of his opponent and lands a stinging right hook.  
Mathoho lands a right hook.  
Mathoho is on target with a right hook.  
At the end of Round 10, lets listen in on the corners...Nzimande's trainer is advising his fighter to keep his distance and coast to the win. 

Round 10 Statistics
Nzimande: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 5                             
Power Shots Thrown: 13                            
Power Shots Landed: 7                             
Head Shots Thrown: 14                            
Head Shots Landed: 9                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Mathoho: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 26                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 26                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 11: 

Nzimande lands with a stiff jab.  
Nzimande connects with a cross.  
Mathoho is looking to close the distance.  Nzimande lands a double left hook to his opponents head.  Nzimande ties up his opponent.  Nzimande uses his free hand to throw a hook, but it hits Mathoho behind the head. The ref separates the two fighters.  
Nzimande steps to the outside.  Mathoho sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Nzimande finds the target with a solid jab.  
Nzimande lands a stiff jab.  
Nzimande is on target with a left hook.  
Mathoho closes the distance and walks his opponent into the corner.  Nzimande lands two left hooks to his opponents ribs.  Nzimande ties up his opponent.  Nzimande is using his forearm in the clinch.  The ref calls break and the two fighters separate.  
At the end of Round 11, lets listen in on the corners...Nzimande's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  

Round 11 Statistics
Nzimande: 
Jabs Thrown: 9                             
Jabs Landed: 5                             
Power Shots Thrown: 13                            
Power Shots Landed: 6                             
Head Shots Thrown: 19                            
Head Shots Landed: 9                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Mathoho: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 6                             
Power Shots Landed: 0                             
Head Shots Thrown: 7                             
Head Shots Landed: 0                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 12: 

Nzimande hits home with a right hook.  
Nzimande feints a right hook, and then lands a jab to his opponents body.  
Nzimande is on target with a right hook.  
Nzimande is looking to keep his distance.  Nzimande feints a right hook, and then connects with a stinging overhand left.  Nzimande tries to land a cross, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a right hook to his opponents ribcage.  
Mathoho gets on the inside.  Nzimande throws a left uppercut, but the shot lands on his opponents guard.  Nzimande clinches his opponent.  Nzimande pushes his forearm into Mathoho's face.  The referee breaks the clinch and warns Nzimande to stop fouling.  
Mathoho walks his opponent down, trapping him in the corner.  Mathoho lands a cross.  
Nzimande lands a cross to Mathoho's body.  


Round 12 Statistics
Nzimande: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 15                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 18                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Mathoho: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 13                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 15                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

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


Final Scorecards: 120 - 108  120 - 108  120 - 108

The winner, by Unanimous Decision, from Soweto, South Africa.... Tlou Nzimande

Fight Statistics
Nzimande: 
Total Punches Thrown: 345                           
Total Punches Landed: 192                           
Total Head Shots Thrown: 256                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 135                           
Total Body Shots Thrown: 89                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 57                            
Total Power Shots Thrown: 261                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 158                           
Total Jabs Thrown: 84                            
Total Jabs Landed: 34                            

Mathoho: 
Total Punches Thrown: 227                           
Total Punches Landed: 27                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 192                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 24                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 35                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 3                             
Total Power Shots Thrown: 187                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 23                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 40                            
Total Jabs Landed: 4