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23/05/2031
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Sean Fitzgerald vs Michael Merricks

Boxing Daily Report from the AI USA-Wisconsin promoted show at Jamie Lessels Gym, Madison,  taking place on 14/11/2026:

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 USA-Wisconsin Middleweight title.  

Looking to impress the boxing fans in attendance, the two fighters competing in this 10 round matchup are Sean Fitzgerald (15(2) - 0) who hails from Milwaukee, USA and Michael Merricks(4 - 1 - 1) from Milwaukee, USA.  Both Fitzgerald and Merricks weighed in at 160 pounds.  
The referee tonight is Davie Ugbusien, and the three ringside judges are Rex Applegarth, Chris Bobet and Imran Ansari.  

Round 1: 

Fitzgerald steps inside and lands a firm left hook.  
Fitzgerald advances into close range and digs in a stinging left uppercut to his opponents body.  
Fitzgerald is on target with a right hook to Merricks's body.  
Fitzgerald gets on the inside.  Fitzgerald pivots from in front of his opponent and lands a right hook to the body followed by a left hook to the head.  
Fitzgerald tries to land a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right uppercut to Fitzgerald's ribcage.  
Merricks is looking to keep the action on the outside and tries to land a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a stinging cross.  
Fitzgerald is on target with a firm left hook to Merricks's ribs.  
Fitzgerald digs in a right hook to his opponents body.  Fitzgerald throws a left uppercut, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Fitzgerald walks his opponent onto the ropes.  Fitzgerald digs in a left hook to his opponents body.  
Fitzgerald lands a left hook to the body followed by a jab to the head.  
Merricks hits home with a left hook.  
Merricks is looking to keep his distance.  Fitzgerald lands a sharp cross.  
Fitzgerald advances into close range.  Fitzgerald is on target with a left hook to Merricks's liver.  As Fitzgerald tries to work on the inside, the fighters heads come together!  The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as Merricks dabs at his face checking for damage.  
Merricks is on target with a spiteful jab.  
Fitzgerald is looking to close the distance and lands a left hook to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  
Merricks lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Fitzgerald digs in a left hook to Merricks's ribs.  
Fitzgerald is on target with a left hook to Merricks's body.  
At the end of Round 1, lets listen in on the corners...Merricks's trainer is suggesting ways of getting through to his opponent.  

Round 1 Statistics
Fitzgerald: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 31                            
Power Shots Landed: 16                            
Head Shots Thrown: 17                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 21                            
Body Shots Landed: 11                            

Merricks: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 20                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 20                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 7                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 2: 

Fitzgerald steps inside.  Merricks lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Fitzgerald closes the distance and is on target with a left uppercut to Merricks's liver.  
Fitzgerald drives a left uppercut into his opponents ribs.  
Merricks switches the action to the outside and lands a hard jab.  
Fitzgerald gets on the inside and attempts to land a left uppercut, but Merricks slips the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Merricks lands a jab.  
Merricks tries to keep the action at long range.  Fitzgerald connects with a cross.  
Merricks quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Fitzgerald tries to land a right hook, but Merricks parries the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Fitzgerald steps inside and is on target with a right hook to his opponents body.  
Merricks lands a stinging jab.  
Merricks quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and lands a jab.  
Fitzgerald advances into close range and lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  Fitzgerald tries to land a left hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  
Merricks lands a jab to Fitzgerald's body.  
Fitzgerald lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents body.  
Fitzgerald is looking to close the distance.  Merricks pivots from in front of his opponent.  Fitzgerald lands a right uppercut to the body, a left uppercut to the body and a left hook to the head.  
Merricks tries to step out of his opponents range.  Fitzgerald feints a cross, and then finds the target with a jab.  
Fitzgerald finds the target with a jab.  
Fitzgerald drives a firm right uppercut into Merricks's ribcage.  
Merricks tries to keep the action at long range.  Fitzgerald lands three consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Fitzgerald gets on the inside.  Merricks connects with a right hook.  
Merricks tries to step out of his opponents range.  Fitzgerald lands a cross followed by a overhand left to his opponents head.  
Merricks finds the target with a jab.  
Fitzgerald gets on the inside and drives a left uppercut into Merricks's body.  
Merricks lands a straight 1 - 2.  


Round 2 Statistics
Fitzgerald: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 40                            
Power Shots Landed: 18                            
Head Shots Thrown: 26                            
Head Shots Landed: 10                            
Body Shots Thrown: 21                            
Body Shots Landed: 10                            

Merricks: 
Jabs Thrown: 12                            
Jabs Landed: 9                             
Power Shots Thrown: 21                            
Power Shots Landed: 7                             
Head Shots Thrown: 25                            
Head Shots Landed: 14                            
Body Shots Thrown: 8                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Round 3: 

Merricks finds the target with a hard jab.  
Fitzgerald lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Fitzgerald lands with a stiff jab.  
Fitzgerald connects with a sharp right hook.  
Merricks lands three consecutive jabs to his opponents head.  
Fitzgerald gets on the inside and is on target with a left hook to his opponents body.  
Fitzgerald forces Merricks to retreat into a corner.  Fitzgerald is on target with a stinging right hook to his opponents ribcage.  
Fitzgerald manages to force Merricks onto the ropes.  Fitzgerald lands a left hook to the body, a right hook to the head and a left hook to the head.  
Fitzgerald is looking to close the distance.  Merricks sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Fitzgerald lands a left hook to the head, a left hook to the body and a right hook to the body.  
Fitzgerald steps inside.  Merricks digs in a left hook to Fitzgerald's body.  
Fitzgerald is on target with a jab.  
Merricks lands with a stinging jab.  
Fitzgerald gets on the inside and throws a right hook, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right uppercut.  
Fitzgerald closes the distance.  Merricks lands a double left hook to his opponents head.  
The two boxers are fighting in-close, but their heads clash!  The ref acknowledges the accidental headclash but allows the action to continue.  Merricks has come off worse after that clash of heads.  That has caused minor swelling  around the right eye.  
Merricks lands a left hook followed by a cross to his opponents head.  Merricks throws a cross, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Fitzgerald connects with a sharp right hook.  
Merricks pivots from in front of his opponent and lands a double jab to his opponents head.  


Round 3 Statistics
Fitzgerald: 
Jabs Thrown: 9                             
Jabs Landed: 5                             
Power Shots Thrown: 25                            
Power Shots Landed: 11                            
Head Shots Thrown: 20                            
Head Shots Landed: 11                            
Body Shots Thrown: 14                            
Body Shots Landed: 5                             

Merricks: 
Jabs Thrown: 9                             
Jabs Landed: 7                             
Power Shots Thrown: 30                            
Power Shots Landed: 6                             
Head Shots Thrown: 28                            
Head Shots Landed: 12                            
Body Shots Thrown: 11                            
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 4: 

Fitzgerald steps inside and lands three consecutive right hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Fitzgerald closes the distance and is on target with a left hook to Merricks's body.  
Fitzgerald tries to land a right hook, but Merricks blocks the shot and counters with a right hook to Fitzgerald's body.  
Merricks sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Fitzgerald is on target with a left hook to his opponents liver.  
Fitzgerald lands two left hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Merricks finds the target with a jab.  
Merricks tries to keep the action at long range.  Fitzgerald lands a jab.  
Fitzgerald lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Fitzgerald gets on the inside.  Merricks pivots from in front of his opponent.  Merricks throws a right uppercut, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a left hook.  
Fitzgerald manages to force Merricks into the corner.  Fitzgerald throws a right hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Fitzgerald advances into close range.  Merricks pivots to the right of his opponent.  Fitzgerald lands a left hook to the head followed by a right uppercut to the body.  
Merricks pivots to the side of his opponent and lands a right uppercut followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Fitzgerald advances into close range and connects with a solid left hook.  
Fitzgerald lands a left uppercut followed by  two jabs to his opponents head.  
Merricks steps away from his opponent.  Fitzgerald lands an overhand right followed by  two jabs to his opponents head.  
Fitzgerald closes the distance.  Merricks lands a left uppercut followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  


Round 4 Statistics
Fitzgerald: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 7                             
Power Shots Thrown: 36                            
Power Shots Landed: 14                            
Head Shots Thrown: 21                            
Head Shots Landed: 13                            
Body Shots Thrown: 23                            
Body Shots Landed: 8                             

Merricks: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 22                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 22                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 5: 

Fitzgerald connects with a firm left hook.  
Fitzgerald manages to force Merricks onto the ropes.  Fitzgerald lands two right hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Fitzgerald lands with a stinging jab.  
Fitzgerald lands a left hook to the body followed by a right uppercut to the head.  
Fitzgerald is looking to close the distance.  Fitzgerald pivots to the right of his opponent and drives a left uppercut into Merricks's body.  
Merricks pivots to the right of his opponent.  Fitzgerald lands a sharp left hook.  
Fitzgerald is looking to close the distance and is on target with a left hook to Merricks's liver.  
Fitzgerald snaps his opponents head back with a hard jab.  
Fitzgerald closes the distance.  Merricks pivots to the side of his opponent.  Fitzgerald lands a right hook to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  
Merricks pivots from in front of his opponent.  Fitzgerald digs in a right uppercut to his opponents ribcage.  
Fitzgerald lands two left hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Fitzgerald digs in a left hook to Merricks's body.  
Fitzgerald is looking to close the distance.  Merricks connects with a right hook.  
Fitzgerald drives a left hook into Merricks's body.  
Fitzgerald gets on the inside.  Merricks lands a right hook.  
Fitzgerald lands two right hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Fitzgerald lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
At the end of Round 5, lets listen in on the corners...Merricks's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  

Round 5 Statistics
Fitzgerald: 
Jabs Thrown: 9                             
Jabs Landed: 5                             
Power Shots Thrown: 39                            
Power Shots Landed: 17                            
Head Shots Thrown: 19                            
Head Shots Landed: 9                             
Body Shots Thrown: 29                            
Body Shots Landed: 13                            

Merricks: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 18                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 16                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 6: 

Merricks attempts to land a right uppercut, but Fitzgerald dodges the shot and counters with a firm right uppercut.  
Fitzgerald steps inside.  Merricks pivots to the left of his opponent.  Fitzgerald lands a left hook to the head followed by a left uppercut to the body.  
Fitzgerald manouvers his opponent onto the ropes.  Merricks connects with a left hook.  
Fitzgerald is on target with a right uppercut.  
Merricks connects with a cross.  
Fitzgerald steps inside and lands two left hooks to his opponents ribs.  He then lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Fitzgerald pivots from in front of his opponent and hits home with a stinging cross.  
Fitzgerald connects with a sharp left uppercut.  
Fitzgerald walks Merricks onto the ropes.  Fitzgerald lands a right hook to the body followed by a right uppercut to the head.  
Fitzgerald hits home with a sharp right hook.  
Merricks tries to land a left hook, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a firm cross.  
Fitzgerald hits home with a left hook.  
Fitzgerald gets on the inside and lands two left hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Fitzgerald attempts to land a cross, but Merricks blocks the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Fitzgerald gets on the inside and lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  


Round 6 Statistics
Fitzgerald: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 41                            
Power Shots Landed: 19                            
Head Shots Thrown: 31                            
Head Shots Landed: 11                            
Body Shots Thrown: 16                            
Body Shots Landed: 8                             

Merricks: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 20                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 21                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 7: 

Fitzgerald advances into close range.  Merricks pivots from in front of his opponent and is on target with a left hook.  
Merricks lands a jab.  
Fitzgerald snaps his opponents head back with a stinging jab.  
Fitzgerald digs in a left hook to his opponents liver.  
Fitzgerald is looking to close the distance.  Merricks drives a left hook into his opponents ribs.  
Fitzgerald lands a left uppercut to the body, a left hook to the head and a right hook to the head.  
Merricks steps to the outside and throws a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right uppercut.  
Merricks pivots to the right of his opponent.  Fitzgerald lands three consecutive left hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Fitzgerald is on target with a left hook.  
Merricks stalks forward with a low guard, trying to draw a lead from his opponent.  Fitzgerald lands a left hook followed by a cross to his opponents head.  
Fitzgerald hits home with a left hook.  


Round 7 Statistics
Fitzgerald: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 37                            
Power Shots Landed: 12                            
Head Shots Thrown: 26                            
Head Shots Landed: 9                             
Body Shots Thrown: 16                            
Body Shots Landed: 5                             

Merricks: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 20                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 18                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 8                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 8: 

Fitzgerald connects with a right hook.  
Merricks lands a left hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents head.  
Merricks connects with a left hook.  
Fitzgerald lands a sharp jab.  
Fitzgerald lands a cross.  
Fitzgerald closes the distance and lands a right uppercut, right hook and a right uppercut to his opponents body.  
Merricks throws a left hook, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a solid cross.  
Fitzgerald steps inside and digs in a right hook to his opponents ribcage.  
Fitzgerald lands a jab to the head, a cross to the head and a left hook to the body.  
Merricks sidesteps to the left of his opponent and lands a jab.  
Merricks steps to the outside.  Fitzgerald throws a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Merricks is looking to keep his distance.  Fitzgerald lands a jab followed by a overhand right to his opponents head.  


Round 8 Statistics
Fitzgerald: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 4                             
Power Shots Thrown: 17                            
Power Shots Landed: 10                            
Head Shots Thrown: 14                            
Head Shots Landed: 9                             
Body Shots Thrown: 10                            
Body Shots Landed: 5                             

Merricks: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 19                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 19                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 9: 

Fitzgerald lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Merricks sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Fitzgerald lands a jab to the head, a left hook to the body and a cross to the head.  
Merricks lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Merricks throws a right uppercut, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a cross.  
Fitzgerald gets on the inside.  Merricks pivots to the right of his opponent.  Fitzgerald lands a double left hook to his opponents head.  
Fitzgerald tries to land a cross, but his opponent dodges the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Fitzgerald pivots to the side of his opponent and hits home with a sharp cross.  
Merricks forces Fitzgerald to retreat into the corner.  Merricks pivots to the left of his opponent.  Fitzgerald tries to land a jab, but Merricks sidesteps and counters with a right uppercut.  
Merricks is looking to keep the action on the outside and lands an overhand left.  
Merricks pivots to the left of his opponent.  Merricks tries to land a left hook, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Merricks pivots to the left of his opponent.  Fitzgerald drives a stinging left hook into Merricks's body.  
Fitzgerald connects with a stinging right hook.  
Merricks sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Fitzgerald is on target with a stinging left hook to Merricks's liver.  
Fitzgerald sidesteps to the left of his opponent and lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Merricks tries to keep the action at long range.  Fitzgerald lands a solid cross.  Fitzgerald tries to land a cross, but Merricks sidesteps and counters with a left uppercut.  
Fitzgerald closes the distance.  Fitzgerald sidesteps to the left of his opponent and lands a left uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  
At the end of Round 9, lets listen in on the corners...Merricks's trainer is telling his fighter he needs a knockout to win!  

Round 9 Statistics
Fitzgerald: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 29                            
Power Shots Landed: 15                            
Head Shots Thrown: 24                            
Head Shots Landed: 13                            
Body Shots Thrown: 11                            
Body Shots Landed: 5                             

Merricks: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 26                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 26                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 10: 

Merricks drives a stiff jab into his opponents face.  
Fitzgerald gets on the inside.  Fitzgerald sidesteps to the right of his opponent and lands two left uppercut's to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  
Fitzgerald lands a cross.  
Merricks sidesteps to the left of his opponent and drives a left uppercut into Fitzgerald's body.  
Fitzgerald walks his opponent into the corner.  Fitzgerald lands a right uppercut, right hook and a left uppercut to his opponents body.  
Fitzgerald sidesteps to the right of his opponent and lands a left hook to the body followed by a right hook to the head.  
Merricks finds the target with a solid jab.  
Merricks finds the target with a sharp jab.  
Merricks pivots from in front of his opponent and lands a hard jab.  
Merricks lands a cross followed by a right uppercut to his opponents head.  
Merricks manouvers Fitzgerald into the corner.  Merricks pivots to the left of his opponent.  Merricks tries to land a jab, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Merricks attempts to land a left uppercut, but Fitzgerald dodges the shot and counters with a solid left hook to his opponents body.  
Merricks forces Fitzgerald to back into the ropes.  Merricks sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Fitzgerald digs in a firm right hook to his opponents body.  
Fitzgerald is looking to close the distance and lands a left hook.  
Merricks is on target with a stinging jab.  


Round 10 Statistics
Fitzgerald: 
Jabs Thrown: 0                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 24                            
Power Shots Landed: 13                            
Head Shots Thrown: 12                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 12                            
Body Shots Landed: 7                             

Merricks: 
Jabs Thrown: 19                            
Jabs Landed: 6                             
Power Shots Thrown: 17                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 29                            
Head Shots Landed: 8                             
Body Shots Thrown: 7                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 1 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 2 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 3 Scores: 10 - 10  10 - 10  10 - 10
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


Final Scorecards: 99 - 92  99 - 92  99 - 92

The winner, by Unanimous Decision, from Milwaukee, USA.... Sean Fitzgerald

Fight Statistics
Fitzgerald: 
Total Punches Thrown: 383                           
Total Punches Landed: 174                           
Total Head Shots Thrown: 210                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 97                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 173                           
Total Body Shots Landed: 77                            
Total Power Shots Thrown: 319                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 145                           
Total Jabs Thrown: 64                            
Total Jabs Landed: 29                            

Merricks: 
Total Punches Thrown: 289                           
Total Punches Landed: 71                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 224                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 63                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 65                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 8                             
Total Power Shots Thrown: 213                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 40                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 76                            
Total Jabs Landed: 31