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31/08/2031
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Hope Sanusi vs Gbolahan Gadzama

Boxing Daily Report from the AI Nigeria-Osun State promoted show at Ife Haq, Ife,  taking place on 25/02/2027:

The venue is mostly sold out with the fans eager to turn out for tonights fights.  
Next up is the main event of the show.  This is a final eliminator for the Nigeria Lightweight 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 Hope Sanusi (11(1) - 1) who hails from Ilesa, Nigeria and Gbolahan Gadzama(18(3) - 2) from Ilesa, Nigeria.  Sanusi weighed in at 134 pounds and 14 ounces, while Gadzama weighed in at 135 pounds.  
The referee tonight is Godfrey Nduka, and the three ringside judges are Haider Zahra, Mudashiru Ebor and Rehman Laham.  

Round 1: 

Sanusi is looking to close the distance and drives a right hook into Gadzama's body.  
Sanusi drives a left hook into his opponents liver.  
Gadzama tries to land a cross, but his opponent parries the shot and counters with a right uppercut to Gadzama's body.  
Sanusi closes the distance.  Gadzama is on target with a stinging right hook.  
Gadzama gets on the inside and forces Sanusi to back into the ropes.  Sanusi is on target with a right hook to Gadzama's ribcage.  
Sanusi tries to land a left uppercut, but Gadzama parries the shot and counters with a sharp left hook.  
Sanusi hits home with a solid cross.  
Sanusi gets on the inside and digs in a solid left hook to his opponents ribs.  
Sanusi is on target with a solid left hook to his opponents ribs.  
Sanusi is on target with a left hook.  
Gadzama is on target with a left hook to his opponents ribs.  
Sanusi is on target with a right hook to Gadzama's ribcage.  Sanusi tries to land a left hook, but Gadzama blocks the shot and counters with a firm right uppercut.  
Gadzama is on target with a right hook.  
Sanusi walks Gadzama onto the ropes.  Sanusi lands a double right hook to his opponents head.  
Gadzama is on target with a left uppercut to his opponents body.  
Gadzama hits home with a solid right hook.  
Sanusi is on target with a solid right hook to Gadzama's body.  
Gadzama lands a jab.  
Sanusi steps inside.  Gadzama digs in a right hook to his opponents body.  
At the end of Round 1, lets listen in on the corners...Gadzama's trainer is advising how he could be more accurate.  

Round 1 Statistics
Sanusi: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 37                            
Power Shots Landed: 12                            
Head Shots Thrown: 20                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 21                            
Body Shots Landed: 8                             

Gadzama: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 33                            
Power Shots Landed: 8                             
Head Shots Thrown: 23                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 14                            
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Round 2: 

Sanusi drives a solid left hook into his opponents body.  
Gadzama lands a left uppercut.  
Sanusi is looking to close the distance.  Gadzama connects with a solid right hook.  
Sanusi lands a stinging left hook.  
Gadzama is on target with a right hook to his opponents body.  
Sanusi sidesteps to the right of his opponent and hits home with a stinging cross.  
Sanusi snaps his opponents head back with a stinging jab.  
Sanusi is looking to close the distance.  Gadzama throws a right hook, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a sharp left hook to his opponents ribs.  
Sanusi is looking to close the distance and lands a left hook to the body followed by a right hook to the head.  
Sanusi steps inside.  Gadzama hits home with a right hook.  
Gadzama throws a right hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
At the end of Round 2, lets listen in on the corners...Sanusi's trainer is suggesting ways of getting through to his opponent.  

Round 2 Statistics
Sanusi: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 25                            
Power Shots Landed: 7                             
Head Shots Thrown: 20                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 10                            
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Gadzama: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 31                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 17                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 15                            
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 3: 

Sanusi lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Gadzama attempts to land a cross, but Sanusi sidesteps and counters with a stinging right hook.  
Gadzama lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Sanusi is on target with a right uppercut.  
Sanusi drives a sharp right hook into Gadzama's ribcage.  
Gadzama gets on the inside and is on target with a left hook to his opponents liver.  
Sanusi steps inside and lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Sanusi hits home with a left hook.  
Sanusi lands a right hook.  
Sanusi lands a spiteful jab.  
Sanusi lands two left hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Sanusi connects with a solid left hook.  
Sanusi lands two left hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Sanusi walks his opponent down, trapping him on the ropes.  Sanusi lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Gadzama hits home with a sharp cross.  
Sanusi is on target with a firm right hook to Gadzama's ribs.  
Gadzama tries to land a right hook, but Sanusi sidesteps and counters with a right hook.  
Gadzama gets on the inside.  Gadzama throws a short cross to the body, but lands low!  The ref stops the action.  The ref sends Sanusi to the neutral corner.  He warns Gadzama to stop fouling or he'll lose a point.  
Gadzama connects with a sharp cross.  


Round 3 Statistics
Sanusi: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 27                            
Power Shots Landed: 18                            
Head Shots Thrown: 19                            
Head Shots Landed: 12                            
Body Shots Thrown: 13                            
Body Shots Landed: 7                             

Gadzama: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 25                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 16                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 10                            
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 4: 

Sanusi gets on the inside and lands a stinging left hook.  
Gadzama lands a solid jab.  
Sanusi throws a left hook, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a sharp left uppercut.  
Sanusi is looking to close the distance and lands a right uppercut.  
Sanusi finds the target with a jab.  
Gadzama is on target with a right hook to Sanusi's body.  
Sanusi digs in a right uppercut to his opponents ribs.  
Gadzama digs in a left uppercut to Sanusi's liver.  
Sanusi closes the distance and hits home with a left uppercut.  
Sanusi lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  
Sanusi closes the distance and drives a left uppercut into Gadzama's ribs.  


Round 4 Statistics
Sanusi: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 28                            
Power Shots Landed: 7                             
Head Shots Thrown: 17                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 14                            
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Gadzama: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 26                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 16                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 12                            
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Round 5: 

Sanusi hits home with a hard jab.  
Sanusi lands with a ramrod jab.  
Gadzama digs in a solid right hook to his opponents body.  
Sanusi walks his opponent onto the ropes.  Gadzama lands a cross to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  
Gadzama digs in a stinging right hook to Sanusi's ribs.  
Gadzama walks his opponent down, trapping him on the ropes.  Sanusi throws a left hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Sanusi digs in a stinging right hook to his opponents ribs.  
Gadzama lands a sharp right hook.  
Gadzama closes the distance.  Sanusi is on target with a sharp right hook.  
Sanusi digs in a stinging left hook to his opponents body.  
Sanusi lands a left hook to the body followed by a jab to the head.  
Sanusi walks his opponent onto the ropes.  Sanusi is on target with a right hook to his opponents body.  
Sanusi drives a sharp left hook into Gadzama's body.  
Gadzama is on target with a firm right hook to his opponents body.  
Sanusi digs in a firm left hook to his opponents body.  
Sanusi digs in a stinging left uppercut to his opponents liver.  The two boxers are fighting in-close, but their heads clash!  The ref acknowledges the accidental headclash but allows the action to continue.  Sanusi has taken some damage from that accidental headbutt.  That has caused swelling  around the right eye.  
Sanusi lands a right hook to the body, a left hook to the body and a left uppercut to the head.  
Gadzama drives a right hook into his opponents body.  
Gadzama lands a stinging jab.  
Gadzama is on target with a jab.  
Sanusi sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Sanusi attempts to land a left hook, but Gadzama blocks the shot and counters with a sharp left hook to his opponents ribs.  
Gadzama is on target with a right hook to his opponents ribs.  
Gadzama quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Sanusi is on target with a firm left hook.  
Sanusi throws an uppercut to the body, but lands well below the belt!  The ref stops the action.  The ref sends Gadzama to the neutral corner.  He warns Sanusi to stop fouling or he'll lose a point.  
Gadzama hits home with a firm right hook.  
Sanusi hits home with a cross.  


Round 5 Statistics
Sanusi: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 35                            
Power Shots Landed: 13                            
Head Shots Thrown: 15                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 23                            
Body Shots Landed: 9                             

Gadzama: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 27                            
Power Shots Landed: 11                            
Head Shots Thrown: 15                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 16                            
Body Shots Landed: 7                             

Round 6: 

Sanusi lands a right uppercut to the body followed by a right hook to the head.  
Sanusi quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and lands a left uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Sanusi is on target with a left hook to Gadzama's body.  
Sanusi is looking to close the distance and digs in a left hook to Gadzama's body.  
Sanusi is on target with a left hook to Gadzama's liver.  
Sanusi attempts to land a jab, but Gadzama slips the shot and counters with a firm right uppercut.  
Sanusi hits home with a cross.  
Sanusi closes the distance.  Gadzama quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Sanusi throws a left hook, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a solid left hook.  
Gadzama is on target with a cross.  
Sanusi lands a cross.  
Sanusi is looking to close the distance.  Gadzama is on target with a right hook to Sanusi's ribcage.  Gadzama attempts to land a right hook, but Sanusi slips the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Gadzama lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents body.  Gadzama tries to land a right uppercut, but Sanusi blocks the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Gadzama sidesteps to the right of his opponent and is on target with a firm left hook to Sanusi's body.  
Gadzama lands a firm right hook.  
Gadzama steps inside.  Sanusi digs in a right hook to Gadzama's body.  
Gadzama walks Sanusi down, trapping him in a neutral corner.  Gadzama drives a left hook into his opponents body.  
Gadzama closes the distance.  Sanusi drives a stinging right uppercut into his opponents ribcage.  


Round 6 Statistics
Sanusi: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 35                            
Power Shots Landed: 13                            
Head Shots Thrown: 21                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 19                            
Body Shots Landed: 6                             

Gadzama: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 35                            
Power Shots Landed: 9                             
Head Shots Thrown: 20                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 16                            
Body Shots Landed: 5                             

Round 7: 

Gadzama lands three consecutive left hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Sanusi lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Sanusi closes the distance and attempts to land a left uppercut, but Gadzama parries the shot and counters with a cross.  
Gadzama is on target with a right hook to his opponents ribs.  
Sanusi sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Gadzama throws a cross, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Sanusi gets on the inside.  Sanusi sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Sanusi attempts to land a left hook, but Gadzama blocks the shot and counters with a sharp cross.  
Gadzama attempts to land a left hook, but Sanusi blocks the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Gadzama is on target with a left hook to his opponents body.  
Gadzama walks his opponent down, trapping him on the ropes.  Sanusi lands a cross.  
Sanusi lands a jab to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  
Sanusi advances into close range and digs in a sharp left hook to Gadzama's body.  
Sanusi steps inside and drives a left uppercut into Gadzama's body.  
Sanusi pivots to the left of his opponent and connects with a cross.  


Round 7 Statistics
Sanusi: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 25                            
Power Shots Landed: 8                             
Head Shots Thrown: 19                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 10                            
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Gadzama: 
Jabs Thrown: 0                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 27                            
Power Shots Landed: 7                             
Head Shots Thrown: 13                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 14                            
Body Shots Landed: 5                             

Round 8: 

Gadzama lands two left hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Sanusi hits home with a sharp left uppercut.  
Gadzama hits home with a right uppercut.  
Sanusi lands a solid cross.  
Sanusi closes the distance and drives a sharp right hook into Gadzama's body.  
Sanusi steps inside.  Gadzama tries to land a left hook, but Sanusi blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  
Gadzama drives a right hook into Sanusi's body.  
Sanusi steps inside.  Gadzama digs in a stinging right hook to his opponents body.  
Gadzama digs in a left hook to his opponents body.  
Sanusi pivots to the left of his opponent and digs in a right hook to Gadzama's body.  
Sanusi closes the distance.  Gadzama digs in a left uppercut to his opponents liver.  
Sanusi gets on the inside and is on target with a left hook to his opponents body.  
Sanusi throws a jab, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Sanusi is looking to close the distance and drives a firm left hook into Gadzama's ribs.  


Round 8 Statistics
Sanusi: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 22                            
Power Shots Landed: 7                             
Head Shots Thrown: 14                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 12                            
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Gadzama: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 30                            
Power Shots Landed: 8                             
Head Shots Thrown: 14                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 17                            
Body Shots Landed: 6                             

Round 9: 

Sanusi advances into close range.  Gadzama sidesteps to the left of his opponent and lands a solid right uppercut.  
Gadzama gets on the inside.  Sanusi attempts to land a left hook, but Gadzama blocks the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Sanusi walks Gadzama onto the ropes.  Sanusi digs in a left uppercut to his opponents body.  
Sanusi hits home with a cross.  
Sanusi hits home with a left hook.  
Sanusi connects with a solid cross.  
Sanusi is looking to close the distance.  Gadzama drives a left hook into his opponents liver.  
Sanusi sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Sanusi goes for the bodyshot, but lands south of the border!  The ref stops the action and gives Gadzama time to recover.  
Gadzama pivots to the side of his opponent and lands a jab.  
Sanusi gets on the inside and hits home with a right hook.  


Round 9 Statistics
Sanusi: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 21                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 18                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 8                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Gadzama: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 13                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 7                             
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 8                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 10: 

Sanusi throws a left hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  
Sanusi closes the distance and lands a right uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Sanusi lands a left uppercut followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Sanusi drives a sharp left hook into his opponents body.  
Sanusi drives a solid left hook into Gadzama's body.  
Sanusi throws a left hook, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a sharp left hook.  
Sanusi hits the target with a sharp jab.  
Sanusi lands a left hook to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  
Sanusi is on target with a solid cross to Gadzama's body.  
Gadzama gets on the inside and is on target with a left hook to Sanusi's body.  
Sanusi lands a left hook.  
Sanusi cuts off the ring, trapping Gadzama on the ropes.  Sanusi lands a right hook.  
Sanusi lands a hard jab.  Sanusi attempts to land a jab, but Gadzama sidesteps and counters with a sharp right hook.  
Sanusi steps inside.  Sanusi quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and is on target with a left uppercut to Gadzama's body.  
Sanusi lands a right uppercut followed by a left hook to his opponents body.  As the two fighters work on the inside, their heads come together!  The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as Gadzama dabs at his face checking for damage.  


Round 10 Statistics
Sanusi: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 38                            
Power Shots Landed: 14                            
Head Shots Thrown: 24                            
Head Shots Landed: 9                             
Body Shots Thrown: 19                            
Body Shots Landed: 7                             

Gadzama: 
Jabs Thrown: 0                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 18                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 9                             
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 9                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 11: 

Sanusi hits home with a solid left uppercut.  
Gadzama tries to land a right hook, but Sanusi dodges the shot and counters with a cross.  
Gadzama quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Sanusi lands a solid jab.  
Sanusi gets on the inside.  Gadzama is on target with a sharp right hook.  
Sanusi is on target with a right hook to Gadzama's body.  
Sanusi digs in a stinging left hook to his opponents ribs.  
Gadzama drives a stinging right hook into Sanusi's body.  
Sanusi digs in a right hook to his opponents body.  
Sanusi lands a left hook.  
Sanusi closes the distance.  Gadzama connects with a stinging right hook.  
Sanusi connects with a right hook.  
Gadzama wants to work on the inside, but accidentally clashes heads with his opponent!  The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as Sanusi dabs at his face checking for damage.  
At the end of Round 11, lets listen in on the corners...Gadzama's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  

Round 11 Statistics
Sanusi: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 22                            
Power Shots Landed: 7                             
Head Shots Thrown: 11                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 12                            
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Gadzama: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 15                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 7                             
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 9                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 12: 

Sanusi closes the distance and connects with a stinging left hook.  
Sanusi is on target with a ramrod jab.  
Sanusi throws a left hook, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Sanusi is on target with a jab.  
Sanusi closes the distance and is on target with a firm left hook to his opponents body.  
Sanusi digs in a right uppercut to his opponents body.  
Sanusi closes the distance and is on target with a right hook to Gadzama's body.  
Gadzama hits home with a sharp cross.  
Sanusi lands a spiteful jab.  
Gadzama is looking to close the distance.  Sanusi is on target with a left hook.  
Gadzama tries to land a left hook, but Sanusi slips the shot and counters with a left uppercut to his opponents ribs.  


Round 12 Statistics
Sanusi: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 21                            
Power Shots Landed: 6                             
Head Shots Thrown: 12                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 14                            
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Gadzama: 
Jabs Thrown: 0                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 13                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 8                             
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

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: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 9 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
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: 118 - 110  118 - 110  118 - 110

The winner, by Unanimous Decision, from Ilesa, Nigeria.... Hope Sanusi

Fight Statistics
Sanusi: 
Total Punches Thrown: 385                           
Total Punches Landed: 131                           
Total Head Shots Thrown: 210                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 72                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 175                           
Total Body Shots Landed: 59                            
Total Power Shots Thrown: 336                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 117                           
Total Jabs Thrown: 49                            
Total Jabs Landed: 14                            

Gadzama: 
Total Punches Thrown: 310                           
Total Punches Landed: 73                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 165                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 40                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 145                           
Total Body Shots Landed: 33                            
Total Power Shots Thrown: 293                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 67                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 17                            
Total Jabs Landed: 6