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14/06/2031
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Michael Kathrada vs Shaun Bukaka

Boxing Daily Report from the AI South Africa-Eastern Cape promoted show at iBhayi Sotyu, iBhayi,  taking place on 27/12/2026:

The venue is completely packed out with the fans turning out in force to watch the fights on offer tonight.  
Next up is the main event of the show.  On the line tonight is the South Africa Middleweight title.  

Looking to impress the boxing fans in attendance, the two fighters competing in this 12 round matchup are Michael Kathrada (12 - 9 - 2) who hails from Port Elizabeth, South Africa and Shaun Bukaka(5 - 8 - 4) from Soweto, South Africa.  Kathrada weighed in at 159 pounds and 8 ounces, while Bukaka weighed in at 160 pounds.  
The referee tonight is Wasaki Mogoeng, and the three ringside judges are Cody Fuani, Simba Bariagher and Kian Bhengu.  

Round 1: 

Bukaka manages to force Kathrada onto the ropes.  Kathrada tries to land a left hook, but Bukaka slips the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Kathrada connects with a cross.  
Kathrada feints a cross, but Bukaka does not fall for it and is on target with a left uppercut.  
Kathrada lands a cross.  
Kathrada steps away from his opponent and lands a jab.  
Bukaka pivots from in front of his opponent and finds the target with a jab.  
Kathrada switches the action to the outside.  Kathrada feints a right hook, but Bukaka does not fall for it and lands with a left uppercut.  
Bukaka gets on the inside and is on target with a left hook.  
Bukaka steps back and leans on the ropes with his guard up.  Kathrada tries to tag Bukaka on the ropes, but his opponent blocks every shot!  


Round 1 Statistics
Kathrada: 
Jabs Thrown: 16                            
Jabs Landed: 5                             
Power Shots Thrown: 16                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 29                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Bukaka: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 17                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 18                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 2: 

Bukaka lands a left hook.  
Kathrada steps to the outside and lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Bukaka closes the distance.  Kathrada pivots to the right of his opponent and is on target with a left hook.  
Kathrada sidesteps to the left of his opponent and lands a cross.  
Kathrada tries to keep the action at long range and tries to land a jab, but Bukaka sidesteps and counters with a right hook.  
Kathrada feints a jab, fooling Bukaka into launching a cross counter.  Kathrada is waiting for the shot and counters with a right hook to his opponents ribs.  
Kathrada tries to land a cross, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  
Kathrada is looking to keep his distance and hits home with an overhand right.  
Kathrada hits home with a cross.  
Kathrada connects with an overhand left.  
Kathrada lands a cross.  
Kathrada finds the target with a jab.  
Kathrada lands a cross.  
Kathrada lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Kathrada connects with a cross.  
Bukaka tries to keep the action at long range.  Kathrada lands a cross.  
Kathrada lands an overhand left followed by a overhand right to his opponents head.  
Bukaka closes the distance and throws a left hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  


Round 2 Statistics
Kathrada: 
Jabs Thrown: 23                            
Jabs Landed: 8                             
Power Shots Thrown: 36                            
Power Shots Landed: 14                            
Head Shots Thrown: 56                            
Head Shots Landed: 21                            
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Bukaka: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 13                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 11                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 3: 

Kathrada is looking to keep his distance.  Kathrada sidesteps to the right of his opponent and connects with a cross.  
Kathrada quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and is on target with a jab.  
Kathrada connects with an overhand right.  
Kathrada is looking to keep his distance and lands a jab.  
Kathrada steps to the outside and lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Bukaka steps inside.  Kathrada connects with a right hook.  
Kathrada sidesteps to the right of his opponent and finds the target with a jab.  
Kathrada is looking to keep the action on the outside and hits home with a cross.  
Kathrada sidesteps to the right of his opponent and lands an overhand right followed by a cross to his opponents head.  
At the end of Round 3, lets listen in on the corners...Bukaka's trainer is suggesting ways of getting through to his opponent.  

Round 3 Statistics
Kathrada: 
Jabs Thrown: 15                            
Jabs Landed: 5                             
Power Shots Thrown: 25                            
Power Shots Landed: 8                             
Head Shots Thrown: 40                            
Head Shots Landed: 13                            
Body Shots Thrown: 0                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Bukaka: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 6                             
Power Shots Landed: 0                             
Head Shots Thrown: 7                             
Head Shots Landed: 0                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 4: 

Kathrada steps to the outside and tries to land a cross, but Bukaka parries the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Kathrada tries to keep the action at long range and lands a cross.  
Kathrada steps to the outside and hits home with a cross.  
Kathrada connects with a cross.  
Kathrada switches the action to the outside and connects with a cross.  
Kathrada lands an overhand left followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Kathrada finds the target with a jab.  
Kathrada throws a jab, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  
Kathrada steps away from his opponent and lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
At the end of Round 4, lets listen in on the corners...Kathrada's trainer is advising how he could improve the accuracy of his work.  Bukaka's trainer is telling his fighter he is being outworked and needs to throw more.  

Round 4 Statistics
Kathrada: 
Jabs Thrown: 22                            
Jabs Landed: 5                             
Power Shots Thrown: 30                            
Power Shots Landed: 7                             
Head Shots Thrown: 48                            
Head Shots Landed: 11                            
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Bukaka: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 12                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 11                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 5: 

Kathrada steps away from his opponent and drives a jab into his opponents body.  
Bukaka is looking to keep his distance.  Kathrada is on target with a cross.  
Kathrada throws a jab, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a cross.  
Kathrada steps to the outside and lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Kathrada steps away from his opponent.  Kathrada sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Bukaka is on target with an overhand right.  
Kathrada finds the target with a jab.  
Bukaka advances into close range.  Kathrada sidesteps to the right of his opponent and lands a right hook.  
Kathrada lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Kathrada lands a jab.  
Kathrada steps to the outside and hits home with a cross.  
Kathrada lands a cross.  
Kathrada lands a cross followed by a overhand right to his opponents head.  
Kathrada connects with a cross.  
Kathrada hits home with a cross.  
Kathrada steps to the outside.  Kathrada sidesteps to the right of his opponent and finds the target with a jab.  
Kathrada hits home with an overhand right.  
Bukaka lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
At the end of Round 5, lets listen in on the corners...Bukaka's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  

Round 5 Statistics
Kathrada: 
Jabs Thrown: 22                            
Jabs Landed: 13                            
Power Shots Thrown: 26                            
Power Shots Landed: 11                            
Head Shots Thrown: 44                            
Head Shots Landed: 23                            
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Bukaka: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 10                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 9                             
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 6: 

Kathrada tries to keep the action at long range and lands a cross.  
Kathrada switches the action to the outside and hits home with a cross.  
Kathrada lands an overhand right.  
Kathrada hits home with a left uppercut.  
Kathrada lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Kathrada pivots to the right of his opponent.  Bukaka connects with a cross.  
Kathrada is looking to keep the action on the outside and finds the target with a jab.  
Kathrada steps away from his opponent and connects with a cross.  
Kathrada is looking to keep his distance and lands an overhand right.  
Kathrada hits home with a cross.  
Bukaka is looking to close the distance.  Kathrada quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Bukaka lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Kathrada sidesteps to the right of his opponent and is on target with a cross.  
Kathrada hits home with a cross.  
Kathrada switches the action to the outside and finds the target with a jab.  


Round 6 Statistics
Kathrada: 
Jabs Thrown: 18                            
Jabs Landed: 4                             
Power Shots Thrown: 25                            
Power Shots Landed: 11                            
Head Shots Thrown: 43                            
Head Shots Landed: 15                            
Body Shots Thrown: 0                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Bukaka: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 11                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 13                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 7: 

Kathrada throws a jab, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Kathrada is looking to keep the action on the outside and lands a cross.  
Kathrada is looking to keep the action on the outside and connects with an overhand left.  
Kathrada switches the action to the outside.  Kathrada quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and connects with a cross.  
Kathrada quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Bukaka hits home with an overhand right.  
Bukaka steps away from his opponent.  Kathrada lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Bukaka gets on the inside.  Kathrada sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Bukaka lands a left hook to the body followed by a right hook to the head.  
Kathrada pivots to the side of his opponent and is on target with a cross.  


Round 7 Statistics
Kathrada: 
Jabs Thrown: 11                            
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 22                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 29                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Bukaka: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 15                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 16                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 8: 

Bukaka advances into close range.  Kathrada sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Bukaka lands a left uppercut.  
Kathrada switches the action to the outside and is on target with a cross.  
Bukaka closes the distance.  Kathrada connects with a left hook.  
Kathrada hits home with a cross.  
Kathrada connects with an overhand left.  
Bukaka is looking to close the distance.  Kathrada pivots from in front of his opponent.  Bukaka lands a left hook.  
Kathrada lands a left hook.  
Kathrada sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Bukaka lands a jab.  
Kathrada lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  


Round 8 Statistics
Kathrada: 
Jabs Thrown: 12                            
Jabs Landed: 5                             
Power Shots Thrown: 17                            
Power Shots Landed: 6                             
Head Shots Thrown: 28                            
Head Shots Landed: 11                            
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Bukaka: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 10                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 11                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 9: 

Kathrada tries to keep the action at long range and lands a jab.  
Kathrada steps away from his opponent and lands an overhand right.  
Bukaka steps to the outside.  Kathrada sidesteps to the left of his opponent and is on target with a jab.  
Kathrada pivots to the left of his opponent.  Bukaka hits home with a right hook.  
Kathrada pivots from in front of his opponent.  Bukaka connects with a cross.  
Kathrada quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Bukaka connects with a cross.  
Bukaka connects with a cross.  
Kathrada steps away from his opponent and finds the target with a jab.  
Kathrada hits home with a cross.  


Round 9 Statistics
Kathrada: 
Jabs Thrown: 18                            
Jabs Landed: 4                             
Power Shots Thrown: 14                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 28                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Bukaka: 
Jabs Thrown: 9                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 12                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 18                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 10: 

Kathrada steps to the outside and lands an overhand left followed by a cross to his opponents head.  
Bukaka is looking to keep the action on the outside.  Kathrada is on target with a jab.  
Kathrada pivots to the left of his opponent.  Kathrada throws a jab, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  
Bukaka tries to step out of his opponents range.  Kathrada sidesteps to the left of his opponent and lands a cross.  
Bukaka is on target with a cross.  
Kathrada steps away from his opponent.  Kathrada sidesteps to the right of his opponent and lands a cross.  
Kathrada attempts to land a jab, but Bukaka sidesteps and counters with a left hook.  
Kathrada steps away from his opponent and connects with a cross.  
At the end of Round 10, lets listen in on the corners...Kathrada's trainer is telling his fighter he is a mile in front and not to do anything stupid. 

Round 10 Statistics
Kathrada: 
Jabs Thrown: 10                            
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 23                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 31                            
Head Shots Landed: 8                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Bukaka: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 10                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 11                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 11: 

Kathrada is looking to keep the action on the outside and hits home with a cross.  Kathrada throws a cross, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Bukaka is looking to close the distance and throws a right hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Kathrada lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Bukaka closes the distance and hits home with a right hook.  
Kathrada steps to the outside and hits home with a cross.  
Kathrada lands a cross.  
Kathrada feints a jab, and then hits home with a cross.  
Bukaka advances into close range and tries to land a left uppercut, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a cross.  
Bukaka advances into close range.  Kathrada connects with a right hook.  
Kathrada lands a cross to the body, and then to the head.  
Kathrada sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Bukaka is on target with a cross.  
Kathrada hits home with a cross.  
Kathrada lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Kathrada connects with a cross.  
At the end of Round 11, lets listen in on the corners...Bukaka's trainer is telling his fighter to go out and knock out his opponent!  

Round 11 Statistics
Kathrada: 
Jabs Thrown: 15                            
Jabs Landed: 4                             
Power Shots Thrown: 30                            
Power Shots Landed: 13                            
Head Shots Thrown: 42                            
Head Shots Landed: 16                            
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Bukaka: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 17                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 18                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 12: 

Kathrada lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Kathrada lands a cross.  
Kathrada hits home with a cross.  
Kathrada throws an overhand right, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Kathrada tries to step out of his opponents range and is on target with a jab to Bukaka's body.  
Kathrada is looking to keep his distance and connects with a cross.  
Kathrada is on target with a jab.  
Kathrada lands a jab.  
Kathrada lands a cross.  
Kathrada finds the target with a jab.  
Kathrada switches the action to the outside and lands a jab to the body, and then to the head.  
Kathrada switches the action to the outside and is on target with a cross.  
Kathrada quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and lands a cross to Bukaka's body.  
Kathrada is looking to keep his distance.  Kathrada sidesteps to the left of his opponent and lands an overhand right.  
Kathrada sidesteps to the right of his opponent and hits home with a cross.  


Round 12 Statistics
Kathrada: 
Jabs Thrown: 20                            
Jabs Landed: 12                            
Power Shots Thrown: 26                            
Power Shots Landed: 9                             
Head Shots Thrown: 42                            
Head Shots Landed: 18                            
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

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

Round 1 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
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: 119 - 109  119 - 109  119 - 109

The winner, by Unanimous Decision, from Port Elizabeth, South Africa.... Michael Kathrada

Fight Statistics
Kathrada: 
Total Punches Thrown: 492                           
Total Punches Landed: 163                           
Total Head Shots Thrown: 460                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 156                           
Total Body Shots Thrown: 32                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 7                             
Total Power Shots Thrown: 290                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 93                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 202                           
Total Jabs Landed: 70                            

Bukaka: 
Total Punches Thrown: 190                           
Total Punches Landed: 42                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 153                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 37                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 37                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 5                             
Total Power Shots Thrown: 145                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 35                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 45                            
Total Jabs Landed: 7