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21/08/2030
EOD Running: AI Actions
Jamar Phiri vs Chata Matlala

Boxing Daily Report from the AI South Africa-Gauteng promoted show at Katlehong Ngoubiol, Katlehong,  taking place on 31/12/2026:

There are a few empty seats out here tonight, but this is a respectable turnout for the show.  
Next up is the main event of the show.  This is a semi final eliminator for the South Africa Super Featherweight 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 Jamar Phiri (18 - 7 - 1) who hails from Khayelitsha, South Africa and Chata Matlala(15 - 10(1) - 2) from Tembisa, South Africa.  Both Phiri and Matlala weighed in at 130 pounds.  
The referee tonight is Phumelele Mkhize, and the three ringside judges are Simba Bariagher, Mahdi Jamin and Amon Makwetla.  

Round 1: 

Phiri is looking to close the distance and lands a double left hook to his opponents head.  
Phiri closes the distance and connects with a right hook.  
Phiri lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Phiri pivots from in front of his opponent and digs in a left uppercut to his opponents body.  
Phiri advances into close range and lands two left hook's to the head followed by a left uppercut to the body.  
Phiri pivots to the side of his opponent and lands a left hook.  
Phiri lands a cross.  
Phiri steps inside and is on target with a sharp left hook to Matlala's body.  
Phiri sidesteps to the left of his opponent and lands a right uppercut to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  
Phiri manouvers his opponent onto the ropes.  Phiri lands a right hook to the head followed by a left uppercut to the body.  
Phiri quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Matlala throws a right hook, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Phiri is on target with a right hook to Matlala's ribcage.  
Matlala tries to land a jab, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Phiri advances into close range and lands a left uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  
Phiri lands a left uppercut, right hook and a left hook to his opponents head.  
Phiri tries to land a right uppercut, but Matlala slips the shot and counters with a cross.  
Phiri is on target with a left hook to Matlala's body.  
Phiri closes the distance and hits home with a left hook.  
At the end of Round 1, lets listen in on the corners...Matlala's trainer is suggesting ways of getting through to his opponent.  Matlala's trainer is telling his fighter he needs to be more active or he's going to get outworked.  Matlala's trainer is advising how he could improve his defence.  

Round 1 Statistics
Phiri: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 41                            
Power Shots Landed: 26                            
Head Shots Thrown: 30                            
Head Shots Landed: 18                            
Body Shots Thrown: 18                            
Body Shots Landed: 9                             

Matlala: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 15                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 18                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 2: 

Phiri gets on the inside and lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  He continues the combination and lands a right hook to the body followed by a left uppercut to the head.  
Matlala steps to the outside and lands with a stinging jab.  
Phiri gets on the inside and lands a sharp left uppercut.  
Phiri advances into close range and lands a right uppercut to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  
Phiri gets on the inside and drives a left hook into his opponents body.  
Phiri lands a left uppercut followed by a left hook to his opponents body.  
Phiri feints a cross, and then drives a left hook into Matlala's body.  
Phiri lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents body.  
Matlala attempts to land a right uppercut, but Phiri slips the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Phiri closes the distance and lands a right uppercut to the head, a left hook to the head and a left hook to the body.  
Matlala tries to keep the action at long range.  Phiri sidesteps to the right of his opponent and is on target with a cross.  
Phiri lands two consecutive straights to his opponents body.  
Phiri closes the distance.  Phiri sidesteps to the right of his opponent and drives a right hook into his opponents body.  
Phiri lands two left hooks to the body, and one to the head.  
Phiri is on target with a jab.  
Phiri advances into close range and is on target with a sharp left hook to Matlala's liver.  
Phiri lands a left hook, right hook and a left hook to his opponents body.  
Matlala steps to the outside and hits home with a stinging jab.  
At the end of Round 2, lets listen in on the corners...Matlala's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  

Round 2 Statistics
Phiri: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 40                            
Power Shots Landed: 28                            
Head Shots Thrown: 24                            
Head Shots Landed: 12                            
Body Shots Thrown: 22                            
Body Shots Landed: 17                            

Matlala: 
Jabs Thrown: 15                            
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 11                            
Power Shots Landed: 0                             
Head Shots Thrown: 25                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 3: 

Phiri lands a cross.  
Matlala attempts to land a cross, but Phiri sidesteps and counters with a right hook.  
Phiri lands a jab followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Phiri lands a left uppercut to the body, a left hook to the head and a right hook to the body.  
Matlala throws a jab, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Phiri steps inside and connects with a right hook.  
Phiri is looking to close the distance and drives a right hook into his opponents ribs.  
Phiri closes the distance.  Phiri sidesteps to the right of his opponent and hits home with a right uppercut.  
Matlala steps to the outside and tries to land a jab, but Phiri sidesteps and counters with a solid right hook.  
Phiri gets on the inside.  Matlala sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Phiri is on target with a left hook.  
Phiri is on target with a left hook to his opponents ribs.  
Phiri steps inside and lands a left hook followed by a right uppercut to his opponents body.  


Round 3 Statistics
Phiri: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 32                            
Power Shots Landed: 15                            
Head Shots Thrown: 23                            
Head Shots Landed: 11                            
Body Shots Thrown: 14                            
Body Shots Landed: 6                             

Matlala: 
Jabs Thrown: 16                            
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 10                            
Power Shots Landed: 0                             
Head Shots Thrown: 26                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 0                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 4: 

Phiri gets on the inside.  Phiri pivots to the right of his opponent and lands two left hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Matlala feints a left hook, and then lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Matlala steps away from his opponent and hits the target with a solid jab.  
Phiri gets on the inside and digs in a stinging right hook to Matlala's body.  
Phiri is on target with a right hook to Matlala's ribcage.  
Phiri walks Matlala down, trapping him in the corner.  Phiri drives a right hook into Matlala's body.  
Phiri sidesteps to the right of his opponent and lands two right hook's to the body followed by a left hook to the head.  
Phiri lands a right uppercut to the body followed by a right hook to the head.  He then lands a left uppercut to the body followed by a left hook to the head.  
Phiri drives a left hook into his opponents body.  
Phiri lands three consecutive left hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Phiri hits home with a right hook.  
Phiri gets on the inside and digs in a firm left hook to Matlala's liver.  
Phiri finds the target with a jab.  
Matlala is on target with a sharp jab.  
Phiri gets on the inside and lands a right hook to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  
Phiri lands a left hook to the head, a right hook to the body and a left hook to the head.  


Round 4 Statistics
Phiri: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 41                            
Power Shots Landed: 23                            
Head Shots Thrown: 18                            
Head Shots Landed: 8                             
Body Shots Thrown: 26                            
Body Shots Landed: 16                            

Matlala: 
Jabs Thrown: 10                            
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 20                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 29                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 5: 

Phiri advances into close range and drives a right hook into his opponents body.  
Phiri is on target with a cross to his opponents body.  
Matlala is looking to keep the action on the outside.  Phiri feints a jab, and then attempts to land a cross, but Matlala sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Phiri steps inside and drives a left uppercut into his opponents body.  
Phiri hits home with a right hook.  
Phiri advances into close range and lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  He follows up the attack and lands a right uppercut to the body followed by a left hook to the head.  
Phiri is looking to close the distance and lands a left hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents head.  
Phiri connects with a left hook.  
Matlala manouvers his opponent onto the ropes.  Matlala pivots to the side of his opponent and finds the target with a jab.  
Phiri steps inside and hits home with a right hook.  
Phiri gets on the inside and hits home with a right hook.  
Phiri lands a left hook to the body followed by a right hook to the head.  
Phiri walks his opponent into a neutral corner.  Phiri quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and is on target with a right hook.  
Phiri lands a left uppercut to the body, a left hook to the body and a left hook to the head.  
Phiri lands a right uppercut to the body, a right hook to the head and a left hook to the body.  
Phiri hits home with a stinging right hook.  


Round 5 Statistics
Phiri: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 38                            
Power Shots Landed: 23                            
Head Shots Thrown: 27                            
Head Shots Landed: 14                            
Body Shots Thrown: 17                            
Body Shots Landed: 10                            

Matlala: 
Jabs Thrown: 14                            
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 17                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 29                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 6: 

Phiri lands a left uppercut to the body, a left hook to the body and a right hook to the head.  
Phiri hits home with a left hook.  
Phiri forces Matlala to back into the ropes.  As the two fighters work on the inside, their heads come together!  The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as Matlala dabs at his face checking for damage.  
Phiri is on target with a right hook to his opponents body.  
Phiri steps inside and lands a left uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  
Matlala tries to land a jab, but Phiri sidesteps and counters with a right hook.  
Phiri advances into close range.  Matlala sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Phiri drives a right hook into Matlala's ribcage.  Phiri tries to land a right uppercut, but Matlala slips the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Phiri is on target with a left hook to Matlala's liver.  
Phiri is looking to close the distance and lands a double left hook to his opponents head.  
Phiri hits home with a left hook.  
Phiri is on target with a firm left hook.  
Phiri closes the distance and lands two left hooks to his opponents ribs.  He then lands a left uppercut followed by a left hook to his opponents body.  
Phiri lands two left hooks to the body, and one to the head.  
Phiri closes the distance and hits home with a left hook.  
Phiri lands a right hook to the body followed by a left hook to the head.  Phiri tries to land a left hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Phiri is looking to close the distance.  Phiri pivots from in front of his opponent and lands a right hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents body.  
Phiri closes the distance and hits home with a left uppercut.  


Round 6 Statistics
Phiri: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 44                            
Power Shots Landed: 27                            
Head Shots Thrown: 21                            
Head Shots Landed: 12                            
Body Shots Thrown: 26                            
Body Shots Landed: 16                            

Matlala: 
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                             

Round 7: 

Phiri closes the distance.  Phiri quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and lands two left hooks to his opponents ribs.  He then lands a left hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents head.  
Phiri steps inside and drives a left hook into his opponents body.  
Phiri closes the distance and digs in a right hook to his opponents ribs.  
Phiri gets on the inside and lands a double left hook to his opponents head.  
Phiri lands a right hook to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  
Phiri closes the distance and drives a right hook into his opponents body.  
Phiri lands a left hook to the body followed by a left uppercut to the head.  
Phiri closes the distance and lands a left uppercut to the head, a left hook to the head and a left uppercut to the body.  
Phiri drives a stinging right hook into Matlala's body.  Phiri clinches his opponent.  Phiri pushes his forearm into Matlala's face.  The referee separates the two fighters and warns Phiri.  
Phiri digs in a firm left hook to Matlala's body.  


Round 7 Statistics
Phiri: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 27                            
Power Shots Landed: 18                            
Head Shots Thrown: 19                            
Head Shots Landed: 8                             
Body Shots Thrown: 13                            
Body Shots Landed: 10                            

Matlala: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 14                            
Power Shots Landed: 0                             
Head Shots Thrown: 17                            
Head Shots Landed: 0                             
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 8: 

Matlala finds the target with a jab.  
Phiri sidesteps to the right of his opponent and lands a right uppercut.  
Phiri walks Matlala down, trapping him in a neutral corner.  Phiri drives a left uppercut into Matlala's liver.  
Phiri steps inside and is on target with a right hook.  
Phiri hits home with a left hook.  
Phiri gets on the inside and digs in a right hook to his opponents body.  
Phiri gets on the inside and connects with a right hook.  
Phiri lands a right uppercut followed by a left hook to his opponents body.  
Phiri gets on the inside and lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Phiri feints a right, and then is on target with a left uppercut to his opponents body.  
Matlala tries to keep the action at long range.  Phiri sidesteps to the right of his opponent and lands an overhand left followed by a cross to his opponents head.  
Phiri lands a right hook.  
Phiri gets on the inside and hits home with a left uppercut.  
Phiri digs in a right hook to Matlala's ribs.  


Round 8 Statistics
Phiri: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 31                            
Power Shots Landed: 16                            
Head Shots Thrown: 20                            
Head Shots Landed: 10                            
Body Shots Thrown: 13                            
Body Shots Landed: 7                             

Matlala: 
Jabs Thrown: 11                            
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 12                            
Power Shots Landed: 0                             
Head Shots Thrown: 19                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 9: 

Phiri feints a right hook, and then finds the target with a jab.  
Phiri advances into close range and connects with a left hook.  Phiri ties up his opponent.  Phiri is using his forearm in the clinch.  The referee separates the two fighters and warns Phiri.  
Phiri steps inside and lands a right hook to the body followed by a right uppercut to the head.  He continues the combination and lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents body.  
Phiri feints a jab and triggers a cross counter from Matlala.  Phiri is waiting for the shot and counters with a cross.  
Phiri is looking to close the distance and is on target with a left hook to his opponents ribs.  
Phiri is looking to close the distance and lands a left uppercut followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Phiri connects with a solid left hook.  
Phiri gets on the inside and lands a right hook to the head, a left hook to the head and a left hook to the body.  
Phiri closes the distance and lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Matlala tries to step out of his opponents range.  Phiri feints a jab, and then lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Matlala lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Phiri throws a right hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  
Phiri steps inside and is on target with a left hook to Matlala's ribs.  
Phiri lands a jab followed by a right uppercut to his opponents head.  
Phiri steps inside and lands a left uppercut followed by a right uppercut to his opponents body.  
Phiri is looking to close the distance and is on target with a right hook to his opponents body.  


Round 9 Statistics
Phiri: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 5                             
Power Shots Thrown: 33                            
Power Shots Landed: 21                            
Head Shots Thrown: 23                            
Head Shots Landed: 16                            
Body Shots Thrown: 16                            
Body Shots Landed: 10                            

Matlala: 
Jabs Thrown: 11                            
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 12                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 22                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 10: 

Phiri drives a right hook into Matlala's ribs.  
Matlala pivots to the left of his opponent.  Phiri drives a solid right hook into Matlala's body.  
Phiri drives a right hook into his opponents ribs.  
Matlala is looking to keep the action on the outside and tries to land an overhand right, but Phiri slips the shot and counters with a cross.  
Phiri sidesteps to the right of his opponent and connects with a firm right uppercut.  
Phiri gets on the inside and throws a left hook, but the shot is blocked.  Phiri clinches his opponent.  Phiri leans on his opponent trying to wear him down. The ref breaks the clinch and signals for the action to continue.  
Phiri steps inside and lands a left uppercut followed by a right uppercut to his opponents head.  He follows up the attack and lands a left uppercut followed by a right uppercut to his opponents head.  


Round 10 Statistics
Phiri: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 15                            
Power Shots Landed: 9                             
Head Shots Thrown: 15                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

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

Round 11: 

Phiri closes the distance and digs in a right hook to Matlala's body.  
Phiri cuts off the ring, trapping Matlala in the corner.  Phiri digs in a right hook to Matlala's body.  
Phiri lands a double right hook to his opponents head.  He then lands a left uppercut to the body followed by a left hook to the head.  
Phiri lands a right hook to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  
Phiri lands a right hook to the body, a left hook to the body and a right uppercut to the head.  
Phiri digs in a right uppercut to his opponents body.  
Phiri is on target with a firm right uppercut to his opponents body.  
Phiri is looking to close the distance and is on target with a right hook to his opponents body.  
Phiri drives a right uppercut into his opponents body.  
Phiri digs in a firm right hook to his opponents body.  
Phiri lands a right hook followed by a right uppercut to his opponents body.  
Phiri lands two left hooks to the body, and one to the head.  
Phiri walks Matlala down, trapping him on the ropes.  Phiri lands a right uppercut.  
Phiri gets on the inside and lands a left hook to the head, a left hook to the body and a right hook to the head.  
Phiri lands a right uppercut followed by a left hook to his opponents body.  
Matlala throws a left hook, but Phiri ties up his opponent.  Phiri is leaning on his opponent in the clinch. The ref calls break and the two fighters separate.  
Phiri lands a jab.  


Round 11 Statistics
Phiri: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 45                            
Power Shots Landed: 27                            
Head Shots Thrown: 24                            
Head Shots Landed: 12                            
Body Shots Thrown: 24                            
Body Shots Landed: 17                            

Matlala: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 7                             
Power Shots Landed: 0                             
Head Shots Thrown: 7                             
Head Shots Landed: 0                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 12: 

Matlala drops his hands, and waves his opponent in.  Phiri throws a short cross to the body, but lands low!  The ref stops the action and gives Matlala time to recover.  
Matlala switches the action to the outside.  Phiri feints a jab, and then is on target with a solid cross.  
Matlala cuts off the ring, trapping Phiri on the ropes.  Phiri finds the target with a jab.  
Phiri forces Matlala to back into the ropes.  Phiri connects with a solid left uppercut.  
Phiri lands a double right hook to his opponents head.  
Phiri is on target with a right hook.  
Phiri lands a firm right uppercut.  
Phiri is on target with a left hook to Matlala's liver.  Phiri ties up his opponent.  Phiri is leaning on his opponent in the clinch. The ref breaks Phiri's hold and signals for the fight to continue.  
Phiri connects with a firm right hook.  
Phiri lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Phiri drives a right hook into Matlala's ribcage.  


Round 12 Statistics
Phiri: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 25                            
Power Shots Landed: 11                            
Head Shots Thrown: 19                            
Head Shots Landed: 10                            
Body Shots Thrown: 12                            
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Matlala: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 11                            
Power Shots Landed: 0                             
Head Shots Thrown: 13                            
Head Shots Landed: 0                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
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 Khayelitsha, South Africa.... Jamar Phiri

Fight Statistics
Phiri: 
Total Punches Thrown: 469                           
Total Punches Landed: 260                           
Total Head Shots Thrown: 263                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 137                           
Total Body Shots Thrown: 206                           
Total Body Shots Landed: 123                           
Total Power Shots Thrown: 412                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 244                           
Total Jabs Thrown: 57                            
Total Jabs Landed: 16                            

Matlala: 
Total Punches Thrown: 259                           
Total Punches Landed: 22                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 235                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 21                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 24                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 1                             
Total Power Shots Thrown: 145                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 7                             
Total Jabs Thrown: 114                           
Total Jabs Landed: 15