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23/07/2031
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Aftab Akhter vs Tabari Nkwinti

Boxing Daily Report from the AI South Africa-Gauteng promoted show at Barnyard Theatre, Johannesburg,  taking place on 03/05/2027:

Clearly AI South Africa-Gauteng have made a mistake booking this venue with less than half the tickets sold, including those handed out as prizes by Boxing Daily.  
Next up is the main event of the show.  This is a semi final eliminator for the African 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 Aftab Akhter (15(3) - 7) who hails from Kano, Nigeria and Tabari Nkwinti(18(5) - 5 - 4) from Soweto, South Africa.  Both Akhter and Nkwinti weighed in at 126 pounds.  
The referee tonight is David Khumalo, and the three ringside judges are Arali Kessels, Vuyisile Sekola and Here Van Heerden.  

Round 1: 

Nkwinti advances into close range.  Akhter digs in a left hook to Nkwinti's body.  
Akhter sidesteps to the right of his opponent and is on target with a left hook to his opponents body.  
Akhter is looking to keep the action on the outside and lands a jab to the body followed by a overhand left to the head.  
Nkwinti throws a jab, but his opponent parries the shot and counters with a cross.  
Akhter lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  
Nkwinti lands a left uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Akhter switches the action to the outside.  Nkwinti attempts to land a cross, but Akhter sidesteps and counters with a left uppercut.  
Akhter steps away from his opponent and lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Akhter finds the target with a sharp jab.  
Nkwinti is looking to close the distance.  Akhter connects with a left hook.  
Akhter quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Nkwinti lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  
Akhter hits home with a cross.  
Akhter lands a jab followed by a overhand right to his opponents head.  
Nkwinti sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Akhter attempts to land a left hook, but Nkwinti sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Nkwinti walks Akhter down, trapping him on the ropes.  Akhter tries to land a left hook, but Nkwinti dodges the shot and counters with a firm left hook.  
Akhter hits home with a left hook.  
Nkwinti pivots from in front of his opponent and lands a right hook to the body followed by a right uppercut to the head.  
Nkwinti advances into close range and manages to force Akhter onto the ropes.  Nkwinti sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Nkwinti attempts to land a left hook, but Akhter dodges the shot and counters with a cross.  
Akhter lands a right hook.  
Nkwinti sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Akhter lands a straight 1 - 2.  
At the end of Round 1, lets listen in on the corners...Nkwinti's trainer is telling his fighter he needs to be more active or he's going to get outworked.  

Round 1 Statistics
Akhter: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 5                             
Power Shots Thrown: 38                            
Power Shots Landed: 16                            
Head Shots Thrown: 29                            
Head Shots Landed: 16                            
Body Shots Thrown: 17                            
Body Shots Landed: 5                             

Nkwinti: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 22                            
Power Shots Landed: 8                             
Head Shots Thrown: 20                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Round 2: 

Akhter tries to keep the action at long range and lands with a hard jab.  
The two boxers are fighting in-close, but their heads clash!  The ref acknowledges the accidental headclash but allows the action to continue.    That accidental headbutt has resulted in some damage to Akhter.  That has caused slight swelling  around the left eye.  
Akhter steps away from his opponent and lands an overhand right to the head followed by a jab to the body.  
Nkwinti gets on the inside.  Akhter lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Akhter is on target with a left hook to Nkwinti's body.  
Akhter lands a right hook.  
Nkwinti lands a right uppercut.  
Nkwinti manouvers Akhter onto the ropes.  Nkwinti is on target with a right uppercut.  
Akhter is looking to keep the action on the outside and lands an overhand left, jab and an overhand right to his opponents head.  
Nkwinti gets on the inside and attempts to land a right hook, but Akhter slips the shot and counters with a cross.  
Nkwinti advances into close range.  Akhter drives a left hook into his opponents body.  
Akhter switches the action to the outside and lands a cross.  
Akhter lands two consecutive overhand rights to his opponents head.  
Nkwinti gets on the inside.  Nkwinti pivots to the side of his opponent.  Akhter connects with a right hook.  
Akhter is looking to keep the action on the outside.  Nkwinti lands a cross.  
Nkwinti advances into close range.  Akhter lands a right hook.  
Nkwinti connects with a right hook.  Nkwinti attempts to land a left hook, but Akhter blocks the shot and counters with a right uppercut to Nkwinti's body.  
Akhter lands two consecutive overhand rights to his opponents head.  
At the end of Round 2, lets listen in on the corners...Akhter's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  Nkwinti's trainer is advising how he could improve the accuracy of his work.  

Round 2 Statistics
Akhter: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 38                            
Power Shots Landed: 17                            
Head Shots Thrown: 27                            
Head Shots Landed: 16                            
Body Shots Thrown: 15                            
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Nkwinti: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 21                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 19                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 3: 

Akhter lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Akhter is looking to keep his distance.  Akhter quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and lands an overhand left.  
Akhter lands a cross followed by a left uppercut to his opponents head.  
Nkwinti closes the distance and tries to land a right hook, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a left hook.  
Akhter steps to the outside and connects with an overhand left.  
Nkwinti steps inside and lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Nkwinti lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Nkwinti lands a right uppercut to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  
Akhter is looking to keep his distance and lands a jab, cross and a jab to his opponents head.  
Nkwinti drives a left uppercut into his opponents body.  
Nkwinti drives a right hook into Akhter's ribs.  Nkwinti attempts to land a right hook, but Akhter blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  
Akhter attempts to land a right hook, but Nkwinti blocks the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Akhter lands two jabs followed by a cross to his opponents head.  
Akhter lands a ramrod jab.  
Nkwinti tries to land a jab, but Akhter slips the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Nkwinti steps inside and walks Akhter down, trapping him on the ropes.  Nkwinti throws a right uppercut, but his opponent dodges the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Akhter tries to keep the action at long range and strikes his opponents body with a jab.  
Akhter is looking to keep the action on the outside and lands a cross.  
Nkwinti gets on the inside.  Akhter lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Akhter is looking to keep his distance.  Akhter feints a right hook, and then lands an overhand right followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Nkwinti advances into close range and walks Akhter onto the ropes.  Nkwinti hits home with a firm left hook.  
Nkwinti lands a left uppercut followed by a right uppercut to his opponents head.  
Nkwinti is looking to close the distance and lands a right uppercut followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Akhter is looking to keep his distance and tries to land a jab, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a sharp left uppercut.  


Round 3 Statistics
Akhter: 
Jabs Thrown: 11                            
Jabs Landed: 7                             
Power Shots Thrown: 32                            
Power Shots Landed: 17                            
Head Shots Thrown: 33                            
Head Shots Landed: 21                            
Body Shots Thrown: 10                            
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Nkwinti: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 41                            
Power Shots Landed: 15                            
Head Shots Thrown: 36                            
Head Shots Landed: 11                            
Body Shots Thrown: 10                            
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Round 4: 

Nkwinti closes the distance.  Nkwinti quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and is on target with a right hook.  
Akhter tries to step out of his opponents range and lands a cross to the head followed by a jab to the body.  
Nkwinti closes the distance and lands a stinging right uppercut.  
Akhter lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Nkwinti advances into close range.  Akhter hits home with a left hook.  Akhter attempts to land a left hook, but Nkwinti slips the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Akhter lands a cross.  
Nkwinti walks his opponent down, trapping him on the ropes.  Nkwinti drives a right hook into Akhter's ribcage.  
Nkwinti is looking to close the distance and manouvers Akhter onto the ropes.  Nkwinti lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Akhter lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Nkwinti steps inside and digs in a firm left hook to his opponents body.  
Akhter lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Akhter lands an overhand right followed by a cross to his opponents head.  
Akhter switches the action to the outside and is on target with a cross.  
Nkwinti closes the distance.  Akhter lands a left hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents head.  
Akhter lands a left hook to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  
Nkwinti gets on the inside and manouvers Akhter onto the ropes.  Akhter is on target with a right hook to Nkwinti's ribcage.  
Nkwinti tries to land a right hook, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right uppercut.  
Akhter hits home with a left uppercut.  
Akhter connects with a left hook.  


Round 4 Statistics
Akhter: 
Jabs Thrown: 9                             
Jabs Landed: 4                             
Power Shots Thrown: 37                            
Power Shots Landed: 18                            
Head Shots Thrown: 32                            
Head Shots Landed: 17                            
Body Shots Thrown: 14                            
Body Shots Landed: 5                             

Nkwinti: 
Jabs Thrown: 0                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 27                            
Power Shots Landed: 7                             
Head Shots Thrown: 18                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 9                             
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Round 5: 

Akhter lands a hard jab.  
Nkwinti is on target with a sharp left hook.  
Nkwinti lands a jab.  
Nkwinti is looking to close the distance.  Akhter digs in a left uppercut to his opponents ribs.  
Akhter steps to the outside and lands a stiff jab.  
Akhter finds the target with a stinging jab.  
Nkwinti closes the distance and attempts to land a left hook, but Akhter blocks the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Akhter is looking to keep the action on the outside.  Nkwinti is on target with a spiteful jab.  
Nkwinti walks his opponent down, trapping him on the ropes.  Nkwinti connects with a right uppercut.  
Nkwinti lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Nkwinti gets on the inside.  Akhter is on target with a right uppercut.  
Akhter steps away from his opponent and is on target with a cross.  
Akhter feints a left, and then is on target with a cross.  
Nkwinti lands a left hook to the body, a left hook to the head and a left uppercut to the head.  
Akhter pivots to the left of his opponent and is on target with a right uppercut.  
Akhter steps to the outside and lands a cross to the body followed by a overhand right to the head.  
Nkwinti drives a solid right hook into his opponents body.  Nkwinti attempts to land a left hook, but Akhter dodges the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Akhter quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and digs in a left hook to his opponents liver.  


Round 5 Statistics
Akhter: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 4                             
Power Shots Thrown: 32                            
Power Shots Landed: 10                            
Head Shots Thrown: 23                            
Head Shots Landed: 11                            
Body Shots Thrown: 15                            
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Nkwinti: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 35                            
Power Shots Landed: 8                             
Head Shots Thrown: 29                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 8                             
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Round 6: 

Akhter steps to the outside and hits home with a sharp jab.  
Akhter lands a jab, cross and a jab to his opponents head.  
Nkwinti lands a jab, right hook and a cross to his opponents head.  
Akhter tries to step out of his opponents range.  Nkwinti connects with an overhand right.  
Nkwinti advances into close range.  Akhter digs in a right hook to his opponents body.  
Akhter throws a jab, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a stinging cross.  
Nkwinti gets on the inside.  Akhter is on target with a left hook.  
Akhter steps away from his opponent and lands a jab.  
Akhter lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Nkwinti gets on the inside and manages to force Akhter into the red corner.  Nkwinti drives a stinging left hook into his opponents body.  
Akhter attempts to land a right hook, but Nkwinti blocks the shot and counters with a left hook to Akhter's body.  
Akhter is on target with a right hook.  
Nkwinti is on target with a right hook.  Nkwinti throws a left uppercut, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Akhter lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Akhter lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Nkwinti steps inside.  Akhter digs in a left hook to Nkwinti's body.  
Akhter attempts to land a cross, but Nkwinti dodges the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Nkwinti advances into close range.  Akhter digs in a left hook to his opponents ribs.  
Nkwinti gets on the inside.  Akhter is on target with a left hook to his opponents ribs.  
Akhter lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Akhter digs in a left hook to his opponents body.  
Nkwinti drives a left hook into Akhter's liver.  
Akhter digs in a right hook to his opponents ribcage.  
Nkwinti advances into close range.  Akhter is on target with a left hook to Nkwinti's body.  
Nkwinti walks his opponent down, trapping him on the ropes.  Akhter tries to land a left hook, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  


Round 6 Statistics
Akhter: 
Jabs Thrown: 12                            
Jabs Landed: 10                            
Power Shots Thrown: 41                            
Power Shots Landed: 16                            
Head Shots Thrown: 35                            
Head Shots Landed: 17                            
Body Shots Thrown: 18                            
Body Shots Landed: 9                             

Nkwinti: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 21                            
Power Shots Landed: 10                            
Head Shots Thrown: 18                            
Head Shots Landed: 8                             
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Round 7: 

Nkwinti quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and is on target with a sharp right hook.  
Nkwinti cuts off the ring, trapping Akhter on the ropes.  Nkwinti is on target with a right hook.  
Akhter steps away from his opponent and lands a jab to the body followed by a overhand right to the head.  
Nkwinti closes the distance.  Akhter lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents body.  
Akhter lands with a spiteful jab.  
Nkwinti closes the distance and forces Akhter to back into the ropes.  Akhter lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Akhter switches the action to the outside and lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Akhter tries to land a left hook, but Nkwinti dodges the shot and counters with a solid left hook.  
Nkwinti steps inside.  Akhter is on target with a right hook.  
Akhter lands a jab to the body, and then to the head.  
Akhter lands three consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Nkwinti closes the distance.  Akhter digs in a right hook to Nkwinti's ribcage.  
Nkwinti quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and hits home with a right hook.  
Nkwinti advances into close range.  Akhter digs in a right hook to his opponents body.  
Nkwinti steps inside and lands a left hook.  
Akhter is looking to keep the action on the outside.  Nkwinti is on target with a cross.  
Akhter steps away from his opponent and lands an overhand right followed by  two straights to his opponents head.  
Akhter hits home with an overhand right.  


Round 7 Statistics
Akhter: 
Jabs Thrown: 12                            
Jabs Landed: 8                             
Power Shots Thrown: 39                            
Power Shots Landed: 15                            
Head Shots Thrown: 32                            
Head Shots Landed: 16                            
Body Shots Thrown: 19                            
Body Shots Landed: 7                             

Nkwinti: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 21                            
Power Shots Landed: 6                             
Head Shots Thrown: 20                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 7                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 8: 

Nkwinti digs in a right uppercut to Akhter's body.  
Akhter steps away from his opponent and lands an overhand left followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Akhter steps away from his opponent.  Akhter quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and lands with a stiff jab.  
Akhter connects with a cross.  
Akhter tries to keep the action at long range and tries to land an overhand left, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Nkwinti advances into close range and is on target with a solid right hook.  
Nkwinti connects with a firm cross.  
Nkwinti advances into close range and attempts to land a right uppercut, but Akhter blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  
Akhter switches the action to the outside and drives a jab into his opponents body.  
Nkwinti gets on the inside.  Akhter pivots to the side of his opponent.  Nkwinti tries to land a right hook, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Nkwinti closes the distance and is on target with a stinging right uppercut to Akhter's body.  
Nkwinti lands a right uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  
Akhter connects with an overhand right.  
Akhter snaps his opponents head back with a hard jab.  
Nkwinti is looking to close the distance.  Akhter lands a left hook.  
Nkwinti lands a left hook.  


Round 8 Statistics
Akhter: 
Jabs Thrown: 14                            
Jabs Landed: 7                             
Power Shots Thrown: 25                            
Power Shots Landed: 6                             
Head Shots Thrown: 28                            
Head Shots Landed: 11                            
Body Shots Thrown: 11                            
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Nkwinti: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 31                            
Power Shots Landed: 8                             
Head Shots Thrown: 20                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 13                            
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Round 9: 

Akhter lands with a sharp jab.  
Akhter is looking to keep his distance.  Akhter sidesteps to the left of his opponent and lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Nkwinti closes the distance and drives a sharp right hook into his opponents ribs.  
Akhter is on target with a left hook.  
Akhter is looking to keep his distance.  Nkwinti tries to land a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Nkwinti is looking to close the distance and walks Akhter down, trapping him on the ropes.  Nkwinti is on target with a firm left hook to Akhter's liver.  
Akhter lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Akhter lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  


Round 9 Statistics
Akhter: 
Jabs Thrown: 10                            
Jabs Landed: 5                             
Power Shots Thrown: 14                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 21                            
Head Shots Landed: 10                            
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Nkwinti: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 12                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 10                            
Head Shots Landed: 0                             
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Round 10: 

Nkwinti steps inside.  Akhter pivots to the left of his opponent.  Nkwinti connects with a firm right hook.  
Nkwinti forces Akhter to back into the ropes.  Nkwinti hits home with a right uppercut.  
Akhter steps away from his opponent and is on target with a cross.  
Nkwinti throws a right hook, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Nkwinti connects with a right hook.  
Nkwinti lands a left hook followed by a right uppercut to his opponents body.  
Nkwinti sidesteps to the left of his opponent and connects with a firm left hook.  
Nkwinti lands two consecutive right uppercuts to his opponents head.  
Nkwinti gets on the inside.  Akhter connects with a right hook.  
Nkwinti lands a cross followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Nkwinti advances into close range.  Nkwinti sidesteps to the right of his opponent and is on target with a solid right hook to Akhter's body.  
Akhter is looking to keep the action on the outside and lands a jab.  
Nkwinti advances into close range.  Akhter is on target with a left hook.  
Nkwinti forces Akhter to retreat onto the ropes.  Nkwinti throws a left uppercut, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  
Nkwinti advances into close range and hits home with a firm right hook.  
Akhter steps away from his opponent.  Akhter sidesteps to the left of his opponent and is on target with a jab.  
At the end of Round 10, lets listen in on the corners...Akhter's trainer is advising his fighter to keep his distance and coast to the win. 

Round 10 Statistics
Akhter: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 5                             
Power Shots Thrown: 22                            
Power Shots Landed: 6                             
Head Shots Thrown: 21                            
Head Shots Landed: 9                             
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Nkwinti: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 36                            
Power Shots Landed: 12                            
Head Shots Thrown: 30                            
Head Shots Landed: 9                             
Body Shots Thrown: 11                            
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Round 11: 

Akhter steps away from his opponent and lands a cross.  
Akhter feints a left hook, and then is on target with a jab.  
Akhter lands an overhand right followed by a overhand left to his opponents head.  
Akhter steps to the outside and lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  He then lands an overhand right to the head followed by a jab to the body.  
Nkwinti is looking to close the distance and throws a left hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Akhter switches the action to the outside.  Nkwinti tries to land a jab, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Nkwinti lands a jab.  
Akhter is on target with a jab.  
Nkwinti gets on the inside and walks his opponent down, trapping him on the ropes.  Akhter connects with a left hook.  
Akhter drives a right hook into his opponents ribs.  
Nkwinti closes the distance.  Akhter is on target with a left hook to his opponents ribs.  
Nkwinti closes the distance and lands a right uppercut.  
Akhter switches the action to the outside and is on target with an overhand right.  
Nkwinti closes the distance and lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
At the end of Round 11, lets listen in on the corners...Nkwinti's trainer is telling his fighter he must go to war on his opponent!  

Round 11 Statistics
Akhter: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 4                             
Power Shots Thrown: 20                            
Power Shots Landed: 11                            
Head Shots Thrown: 17                            
Head Shots Landed: 12                            
Body Shots Thrown: 8                             
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Nkwinti: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 7                             
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 11                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 12: 

Nkwinti is looking to close the distance.  Akhter pivots to the side of his opponent.  Nkwinti drives a firm right hook into Akhter's body.  
Nkwinti drives a firm right hook into Akhter's body.  
Akhter digs in a left hook to his opponents body.  
Nkwinti forces Akhter to retreat onto the ropes.  Nkwinti hits home with a left hook.  
Nkwinti lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Nkwinti attempts to land a cross, but Akhter sidesteps and counters with a left uppercut.  
Nkwinti is looking to close the distance.  Akhter pivots to the right of his opponent.  Nkwinti drives a sharp left uppercut into Akhter's body.  
Nkwinti advances into close range and cuts off the ring, trapping Akhter on the ropes.  Akhter drives a right hook into Nkwinti's ribcage.  
Akhter is looking to keep his distance and is on target with an overhand right.  
Akhter lands a ramrod jab.  
Akhter hits home with a cross.  
Akhter feints a right, and then lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Akhter lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Nkwinti advances into close range.  Akhter lands a right hook to the head followed by a right uppercut to the body.  
Nkwinti attempts to land a jab, but Akhter sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Nkwinti steps inside.  Akhter pivots to the right of his opponent.  Nkwinti lands a right uppercut to the body followed by a right hook to the head.  


Round 12 Statistics
Akhter: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 22                            
Power Shots Landed: 10                            
Head Shots Thrown: 18                            
Head Shots Landed: 10                            
Body Shots Thrown: 7                             
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Nkwinti: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 26                            
Power Shots Landed: 8                             
Head Shots Thrown: 19                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 10                            
Body Shots Landed: 5                             

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 Kano, Nigeria.... Aftab Akhter

Fight Statistics
Akhter: 
Total Punches Thrown: 459                           
Total Punches Landed: 212                           
Total Head Shots Thrown: 316                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 166                           
Total Body Shots Thrown: 143                           
Total Body Shots Landed: 46                            
Total Power Shots Thrown: 360                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 147                           
Total Jabs Thrown: 99                            
Total Jabs Landed: 65                            

Nkwinti: 
Total Punches Thrown: 338                           
Total Punches Landed: 95                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 250                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 65                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 88                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 30                            
Total Power Shots Thrown: 300                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 91                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 38                            
Total Jabs Landed: 4