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22/05/2031
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Ian Nyumbu vs Paul Sibanda

Boxing Daily Report from the Harare Boxing Club promoted show at Harare Nyabusha, Harare,  taking place on 08/02/2027:

There are plenty of empty seats out here tonight, with the show nowhere near close to selling out.  
Next up is the main event of the show.  This is a final eliminator for the Zimbabwe-Harare Super Welterweight title.  

Looking to impress the boxing fans in attendance, the two fighters competing in this 10 round matchup are Ian Nyumbu (14 - 7 - 2) who hails from Harare, Zimbabwe and Paul Sibanda(15 - 2 - 2) from Harare, Zimbabwe.  Both Nyumbu and Sibanda weighed in at 154 pounds.  
The referee tonight is Chris Tholet, and the three ringside judges are John Ngoma, Rex Nyabusha and Kai Sithole.  

Round 1: 

Nyumbu attempts to land a cross, but Sibanda slips the shot and counters with a right hook to his opponents ribcage.  
Sibanda is looking to close the distance.  Sibanda hits home with a firm right hook.  Nyumbu wants to work on the inside, but accidentally clashes heads with his opponent!  The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as Sibanda dabs at his face checking for damage.  
Sibanda is looking to close the distance and forces Nyumbu to back into the ropes.  Sibanda quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Sibanda sidesteps to the left of his opponent and is on target with a right hook to Nyumbu's body.  
Sibanda lands a double right hook to his opponents head.  
Nyumbu lands a sharp left hook.  
Sibanda lands a right uppercut followed by a left hook to his opponents body.  
Sibanda manouvers his opponent onto the ropes.  Sibanda digs in a right hook to his opponents ribs.  
Sibanda gets on the inside and lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Nyumbu tries to step out of his opponents range.  Nyumbu quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and lands a solid jab.  
Sibanda sidesteps to the right of his opponent and drives a right hook into Nyumbu's body.  
Sibanda steps inside and is on target with a right uppercut to Nyumbu's body.  
Nyumbu is looking to keep the action on the outside and lands a jab.  
Sibanda advances into close range and lands a stinging left uppercut.  
Sibanda is looking to close the distance and lands a left hook to the head, a left hook to the body and a left uppercut to the body.  Sibanda tries to land a right uppercut, but Nyumbu parries the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Sibanda quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Nyumbu connects with a sharp right hook.  
Nyumbu hits home with a sharp right hook.  
Nyumbu drives a firm right uppercut into Sibanda's ribs.  
Sibanda manouvers Nyumbu onto the ropes.  Sibanda tries to land a left hook, but Nyumbu sidesteps and counters with a sharp left hook.  
At the end of Round 1, lets listen in on the corners...Nyumbu's trainer is suggesting ways of getting through to his opponent.  Nyumbu's trainer is telling his fighter to increase his workrate.  Nyumbu's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  

Round 1 Statistics
Nyumbu: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 26                            
Power Shots Landed: 6                             
Head Shots Thrown: 26                            
Head Shots Landed: 8                             
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Sibanda: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 42                            
Power Shots Landed: 18                            
Head Shots Thrown: 24                            
Head Shots Landed: 9                             
Body Shots Thrown: 23                            
Body Shots Landed: 11                            

Round 2: 

Sibanda attempts to land a left hook, but Nyumbu blocks the shot and counters with a firm right hook.  
Sibanda advances into close range.  Nyumbu sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Sibanda drives a firm left hook into his opponents body.  Sibanda attempts to land a left hook, but Nyumbu blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  
Nyumbu lands a right hook to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  
Nyumbu throws a left uppercut, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a sharp right uppercut.  
Sibanda is looking to close the distance.  Nyumbu connects with a right hook.  Nyumbu attempts to land a left hook, but Sibanda slips the shot and counters with a cross.  
Sibanda is on target with a left uppercut to Nyumbu's ribs.  
Nyumbu digs in a firm right hook to Sibanda's body.  As Sibanda tries to work on the inside, the fighters heads come together!  The ref acknowledges the accidental headclash but allows the action to continue.    It looks like the clash of heads has caused some damage to Nyumbu.  That has caused minor swelling  around the right eye.  
Sibanda is on target with a right uppercut to his opponents body.  
Nyumbu tries to land a right hook, but Sibanda sidesteps and counters with a right hook.  
Nyumbu hits home with a cross.  
Sibanda is on target with a cross.  
Sibanda closes the distance and is on target with a right hook to his opponents body.  
Nyumbu is looking to keep the action on the outside and lands an overhand right followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Nyumbu is on target with a stinging overhand left.  
Sibanda closes the distance.  Nyumbu connects with a left hook.  
Sibanda drives a left hook into Nyumbu's body.  
Nyumbu hits the target with a ramrod jab.  
Nyumbu lands a cross.  
Nyumbu is looking to keep his distance.  Sibanda connects with an overhand right.  


Round 2 Statistics
Nyumbu: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 26                            
Power Shots Landed: 11                            
Head Shots Thrown: 25                            
Head Shots Landed: 12                            
Body Shots Thrown: 7                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Sibanda: 
Jabs Thrown: 0                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 32                            
Power Shots Landed: 10                            
Head Shots Thrown: 18                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 14                            
Body Shots Landed: 5                             

Round 3: 

Sibanda is looking to close the distance and attempts to land a left uppercut, but Nyumbu sidesteps and counters with a sharp left hook.  
Nyumbu tries to step out of his opponents range.  Sibanda sidesteps to the left of his opponent and hits home with a solid cross.  
Nyumbu lands a solid jab.  
Sibanda gets on the inside.  Nyumbu pivots from in front of his opponent.  Sibanda lands a left hook.  
Sibanda throws a left hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  
Sibanda lands a left uppercut to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  
Nyumbu lands two right hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Sibanda lands a double left hook to his opponents head.  
Sibanda is on target with a sharp right hook to Nyumbu's ribs.  
Sibanda is on target with a right hook to Nyumbu's body.  
Sibanda hits home with a left uppercut.  
Nyumbu steps to the outside.  Nyumbu sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Sibanda lands a cross.  
Sibanda manouvers Nyumbu onto the ropes.  Nyumbu connects with a left hook.  
Nyumbu tries to keep the action at long range.  Nyumbu sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Sibanda tries to land a jab, but Nyumbu sidesteps and counters with a left hook.  
Sibanda is looking to close the distance.  Nyumbu tries to land a right hook, but his opponent parries the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Nyumbu hits home with a solid overhand left.  
Sibanda closes the distance and tries to land a right hook, but Nyumbu blocks the shot and counters with a firm right uppercut.  
Sibanda closes the distance and is on target with a solid left hook to Nyumbu's body.  


Round 3 Statistics
Nyumbu: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 25                            
Power Shots Landed: 8                             
Head Shots Thrown: 20                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 8                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Sibanda: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 36                            
Power Shots Landed: 12                            
Head Shots Thrown: 24                            
Head Shots Landed: 8                             
Body Shots Thrown: 16                            
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Round 4: 

Sibanda lands three consecutive left hooks to his opponents head.  
Nyumbu is looking to keep the action on the outside and is on target with an overhand left.  
Sibanda gets on the inside and attempts to land a right hook, but Nyumbu blocks the shot and counters with a solid right hook.  
The two boxers are fighting in-close, but their heads clash!  The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as Nyumbu dabs at his face checking for damage.  
Nyumbu tries to keep the action at long range and attempts to land a jab, but Sibanda slips the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Nyumbu tries to keep the action at long range and lands a cross followed by a overhand left to his opponents head.  Nyumbu throws an overhand left, but his opponent dodges the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Sibanda is looking to close the distance and drives a left hook into his opponents ribs.  Sibanda attempts to land a right hook, but Nyumbu blocks the shot and counters with a stinging cross.  
Sibanda is looking to close the distance and lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents body.  
Sibanda manouvers Nyumbu onto the ropes.  Nyumbu drives a right uppercut into his opponents body.  
Nyumbu is looking to keep his distance and is on target with a sharp cross.  
Sibanda steps inside and lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents body.  
Sibanda lands a left hook to the body followed by a right hook to the head.  
Nyumbu lands a cross to the body followed by a overhand left to the head.  


Round 4 Statistics
Nyumbu: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 30                            
Power Shots Landed: 9                             
Head Shots Thrown: 26                            
Head Shots Landed: 8                             
Body Shots Thrown: 9                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Sibanda: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 25                            
Power Shots Landed: 12                            
Head Shots Thrown: 14                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 12                            
Body Shots Landed: 6                             

Round 5: 

Sibanda advances into close range.  Nyumbu digs in a sharp right hook to Sibanda's ribs.  
Sibanda attempts to land a left hook, but Nyumbu slips the shot and counters with a solid left hook.  
Sibanda connects with a stinging left hook.  
Sibanda is looking to close the distance and lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Sibanda manouvers Nyumbu onto the ropes.  Sibanda lands a right hook to the head, a left uppercut to the head and a right hook to the body.  
Nyumbu is looking to keep his distance.  Sibanda attempts to land a cross, but Nyumbu blocks the shot and counters with a stinging cross.  
Nyumbu lands a cross.  
Nyumbu lands a solid cross.  
Sibanda is on target with a left hook to Nyumbu's liver.  
Sibanda closes the distance.  Nyumbu sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Sibanda lands a right hook.  
Nyumbu sidesteps to the left of his opponent and connects with a firm cross.  
Nyumbu switches the action to the outside and lands with a hard jab.  
Sibanda lands a left hook.  
Sibanda is on target with a right hook to his opponents body.  
Sibanda walks Nyumbu down, trapping him in a corner.  Sibanda throws a right hook, but his opponent parries the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Sibanda lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Sibanda lands a right hook to the head followed by a right uppercut to the body.  Sibanda tries to land a left hook, but Nyumbu blocks the shot and counters with a firm cross.  
Nyumbu is on target with a right hook to Sibanda's ribcage.  
Nyumbu is looking to keep his distance.  Sibanda throws a jab, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Sibanda throws a cross, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Nyumbu lands two straights followed by a jab to his opponents head.  


Round 5 Statistics
Nyumbu: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 30                            
Power Shots Landed: 13                            
Head Shots Thrown: 28                            
Head Shots Landed: 14                            
Body Shots Thrown: 7                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Sibanda: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 44                            
Power Shots Landed: 14                            
Head Shots Thrown: 27                            
Head Shots Landed: 9                             
Body Shots Thrown: 24                            
Body Shots Landed: 5                             

Round 6: 

Sibanda gets on the inside.  Nyumbu is on target with a right hook.  
Sibanda pivots to the left of his opponent.  Sibanda drives a left uppercut into Nyumbu's ribs.  Sibanda throws a left uppercut, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Sibanda is on target with a right hook to Nyumbu's body.  
Sibanda closes the distance and drives a left hook into Nyumbu's body.  
Sibanda advances into close range and forces Nyumbu to retreat onto the ropes.  Nyumbu digs in a right hook to his opponents ribcage.  
Sibanda lands two right hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Sibanda attempts to land a right uppercut, but Nyumbu sidesteps and counters with a solid left uppercut.  
Nyumbu lands with a spiteful jab.  
Sibanda advances into close range and lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents body.  
Nyumbu tries to step out of his opponents range.  Sibanda waits at the mid-range with a lowered guard, waiting for his opponent to throw a punch.  Nyumbu lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Nyumbu tries to land a cross, but Sibanda sidesteps and counters with a left uppercut.  
Sibanda closes the distance and drives a right hook into Nyumbu's body.  
Nyumbu is looking to keep his distance and is on target with a jab.  
Sibanda gets on the inside and walks his opponent onto the ropes.  Sibanda is on target with a left uppercut to Nyumbu's body.  Sibanda throws a right hook, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Nyumbu steps to the outside.  Nyumbu sidesteps to the right of his opponent and lands with a solid jab.  
Nyumbu pivots to the side of his opponent.  Nyumbu attempts to land an uppercut to the solar plexus, but he strays low!  The ref stops the action and gives Sibanda time to recover.  
Sibanda manouvers his opponent onto the ropes.  Sibanda drives a right hook into Nyumbu's ribs.  
Nyumbu lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  


Round 6 Statistics
Nyumbu: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 4                             
Power Shots Thrown: 24                            
Power Shots Landed: 9                             
Head Shots Thrown: 26                            
Head Shots Landed: 11                            
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Sibanda: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 34                            
Power Shots Landed: 11                            
Head Shots Thrown: 18                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 21                            
Body Shots Landed: 10                            

Round 7: 

Sibanda gets on the inside and connects with a right uppercut.  
Nyumbu steps away from his opponent and lands a jab.  
Nyumbu switches the action to the outside.  Sibanda attempts to land a cross, but Nyumbu parries the shot and counters with a right uppercut to his opponents body.  
Nyumbu is on target with a cross.  
Sibanda is looking to close the distance and is on target with a left hook to his opponents body.  
Sibanda steps inside and drives a left uppercut into Nyumbu's ribs.  Sibanda attempts to land a right uppercut, but Nyumbu blocks the shot and counters with a firm left uppercut.  
Sibanda closes the distance and manouvers his opponent onto the ropes.  Nyumbu attempts to land a left hook, but Sibanda parries the shot and counters with a cross.  
Nyumbu pivots from in front of his opponent.  Sibanda drives a right hook into Nyumbu's ribs.  
Sibanda closes the distance and lands a left hook.  
Sibanda steps inside and cuts off the ring, trapping Nyumbu on the ropes.  Sibanda lands a right hook followed by a right uppercut to his opponents body.  
Sibanda steps inside and drives a left hook into Nyumbu's ribs.  


Round 7 Statistics
Nyumbu: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 20                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 13                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 8                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Sibanda: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 26                            
Power Shots Landed: 9                             
Head Shots Thrown: 15                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 15                            
Body Shots Landed: 6                             

Round 8: 

Nyumbu lands a jab to the body followed by a cross to the head.  
Sibanda is on target with an overhand left.  
Nyumbu tries to land a jab, but Sibanda slips the shot and counters with a left hook to his opponents liver.  
Sibanda gets on the inside and is on target with a right uppercut to Nyumbu's ribcage.  
Sibanda gets on the inside and cuts off the ring, trapping Nyumbu in a neutral corner.  Nyumbu lands a left hook.  
Nyumbu switches the action to the outside.  Sibanda lands a cross.  
Sibanda closes the distance and lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Sibanda connects with a sharp left hook.  
Sibanda lands a left hook to the head, a right uppercut to the body and a left uppercut to the body.  
Nyumbu tries to keep the action at long range.  Sibanda is on target with a cross.  
Sibanda gets on the inside and walks his opponent onto the ropes.  Sibanda lands a left uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  
Sibanda attempts to land a right hook, but Nyumbu blocks the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Sibanda is looking to close the distance.  Nyumbu lands a firm left uppercut.  


Round 8 Statistics
Nyumbu: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 16                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 18                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Sibanda: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 29                            
Power Shots Landed: 13                            
Head Shots Thrown: 16                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 15                            
Body Shots Landed: 7                             

Round 9: 

Sibanda walks Nyumbu into a corner.  Nyumbu throws a right hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a right uppercut to his opponents ribcage.  
Nyumbu lands a jab to the body followed by a cross to the head.  
Sibanda advances into close range and attempts to land a right hook, but Nyumbu dodges the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Sibanda drives a left hook into Nyumbu's ribs.  
Nyumbu is on target with a solid left hook.  
Nyumbu switches the action to the outside.  Nyumbu feints a cross, and then lands a jab followed by a overhand right to his opponents head.  
Nyumbu is looking to keep the action on the outside.  Sibanda lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Sibanda closes the distance and lands a left uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  
Sibanda is looking to close the distance and lands a right hook to the body followed by a left hook to the head.  He continues the combination and lands a left hook to the body followed by a right hook to the head.  
Nyumbu lands with a stiff jab.  


Round 9 Statistics
Nyumbu: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 4                             
Power Shots Thrown: 21                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 18                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 10                            
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Sibanda: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 21                            
Power Shots Landed: 9                             
Head Shots Thrown: 17                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 8                             
Body Shots Landed: 6                             

Round 10: 

Sibanda feints a jab, and then lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Sibanda throws a left uppercut, but his opponent parries the shot and counters with a stinging left uppercut.  
Sibanda steps inside and walks his opponent onto the ropes.  Nyumbu digs in a right hook to Sibanda's ribcage.  
Nyumbu lands a stinging right hook.  Nyumbu attempts to land a right uppercut, but Sibanda slips the shot and counters with a stinging left uppercut.  
Nyumbu tries to keep the action at long range.  Sibanda lands a cross.  
Sibanda walks Nyumbu down, trapping him on the ropes.  Nyumbu lands a hard jab.  
Sibanda closes the distance and lands a right uppercut.  Sibanda tries to land a left hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a stinging left hook.  
Nyumbu tries to step out of his opponents range and is on target with a stinging cross.  
Nyumbu lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Sibanda gets on the inside and lands a left uppercut to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  
Nyumbu steps to the outside and lands a jab to the body, and then to the head.  
Sibanda gets on the inside and is on target with a left hook to his opponents liver.  
Sibanda advances into close range and is on target with a sharp right uppercut to his opponents ribs.  
Sibanda is on target with a sharp right uppercut to his opponents ribcage.  
Sibanda attempts to land a jab, but Nyumbu sidesteps and counters with a solid left hook.  
Nyumbu lowers his guard, attempting to draw a lead.  Sibanda tries to land a right uppercut, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a solid left hook.  
Sibanda drives a firm left hook into his opponents body.  


Round 10 Statistics
Nyumbu: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 6                             
Power Shots Thrown: 17                            
Power Shots Landed: 8                             
Head Shots Thrown: 23                            
Head Shots Landed: 12                            
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Sibanda: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 21                            
Power Shots Landed: 11                            
Head Shots Thrown: 15                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 10                            
Body Shots Landed: 5                             

Round 1 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 2 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 3 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 4 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 5 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 6 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 7 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 8 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 9 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 10 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9


Final Scorecards: 94 - 96  94 - 96  94 - 96

The winner, by Unanimous Decision, from Harare, Zimbabwe.... Paul Sibanda

Fight Statistics
Nyumbu: 
Total Punches Thrown: 289                           
Total Punches Landed: 102                           
Total Head Shots Thrown: 223                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 86                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 66                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 16                            
Total Power Shots Thrown: 235                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 75                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 54                            
Total Jabs Landed: 27                            

Sibanda: 
Total Punches Thrown: 346                           
Total Punches Landed: 122                           
Total Head Shots Thrown: 188                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 57                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 158                           
Total Body Shots Landed: 65                            
Total Power Shots Thrown: 310                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 119                           
Total Jabs Thrown: 36                            
Total Jabs Landed: 3