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15/08/2030
EOD Running: AI Actions
Laken Govender vs Marques Labi

Boxing Daily Report from the South African Boxers promoted show at Soweto Hall, Soweto,  taking place on 30/05/2027:

The venue is mostly sold out with the fans eager to turn out for tonights fights.  
Next up we have one of the supporting contests of this show.  

Looking to impress the boxing fans in attendance, the two fighters competing in this 6 round matchup are Laken Govender (1 - 0) who hails from Randburg, South Africa and Marques Labi(0 - 1) from Pretoria, South Africa.  Govender weighed in at 147 pounds, while Labi weighed in at 146 pounds and 13 ounces.  
The referee tonight is Aenas Van der Walt, and the three ringside judges are Charel Cilliers, Tshepo Nqakula and Tshepo Dikgacoi.  

Round 1: 

Govender feints a left, and then lands a ramrod jab.  
Labi tries to land a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right hook.  
Govender tries to step out of his opponents range and lands with a stinging jab.  
Govender lands a jab, cross and a jab to his opponents head.  
Govender switches the action to the outside and is on target with an overhand left.  
Govender steps away from his opponent and finds the target with a jab.  
Govender lands a jab.  
Govender lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Govender switches the action to the outside and lands three consecutive jabs to his opponents head.  
Govender lands with a ramrod jab.  
Govender snaps his opponents head back with a spiteful jab.  
Govender pivots from in front of his opponent and lands a solid jab.  
Govender lands a jab.  
Govender switches the action to the outside and lands three consecutive jabs to his opponents head.  
Labi closes the distance.  Govender lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Govender lands a right hook followed by  two left hooks to his opponents head.  Govender holds on to his opponent.  The ref breaks the clinch and signals for the action to continue.  
Govender switches the action to the outside and lands an overhand right followed by  two jabs to his opponents head.  
Govender is looking to keep his distance and hits home with a cross.  
Govender lands a jab.  
Govender quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Govender is looking to keep the action on the outside and tries to land a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a left hook.  
Govender is looking to keep his distance and is on target with a jab.  
Govender lands three consecutive jabs to his opponents head.  
Govender drives a jab into Labi's body.  
Govender leans back on the ropes...he waves his opponent in!  Labi steps in throwing power shots but is unable to land cleanly.  
At the end of Round 1, lets listen in on the corners...Labi's trainer is suggesting ways of getting through to his opponent.  Labi's trainer is telling his fighter to increase his workrate.  Labi's trainer is advising how he could improve his defence.  

Round 1 Statistics
Govender: 
Jabs Thrown: 43                            
Jabs Landed: 31                            
Power Shots Thrown: 18                            
Power Shots Landed: 10                            
Head Shots Thrown: 56                            
Head Shots Landed: 38                            
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Labi: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 13                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 16                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 2: 

Govender tries to step out of his opponents range and lands two straights followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Govender lands a ramrod jab.  
Govender connects with a cross.  
Govender lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Labi sidesteps to the left of his opponent and hits home with a cross.  
Govender lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Govender tries to step out of his opponents range and tries to land a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Govender steps away from his opponent and lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Labi attempts to land a right hook, but Govender slips the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Govender tries to keep the action at long range and hits home with a cross.  
Govender connects with an overhand right.  
Govender tries to keep the action at long range and hits home with a cross.  
Govender lands a solid jab.  
Govender lands an overhand right, cross and a jab to his opponents head.  
Govender is on target with a jab to Labi's body.  
Govender tries to keep the action at long range and finds the target with a jab.  


Round 2 Statistics
Govender: 
Jabs Thrown: 32                            
Jabs Landed: 13                            
Power Shots Thrown: 25                            
Power Shots Landed: 14                            
Head Shots Thrown: 49                            
Head Shots Landed: 24                            
Body Shots Thrown: 8                             
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Labi: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 17                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 18                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 3: 

Govender tries to keep the action at long range and lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Govender lands a cross followed by a overhand right to his opponents head.  
Govender hits home with a cross.  
Labi steps inside.  Govender is on target with a left hook to Labi's body.  
Govender lands two left hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Labi attempts to land a right hook, but Govender blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  
Labi steps inside.  Govender lands a right hook to the head, a left uppercut to the body and a left hook to the head.  
Govender connects with a cross.  
Govender lands an overhand left followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Govender switches the action to the outside and lands an overhand right followed by  two jabs to his opponents head.  
Govender lands a jab.  
Govender lands with a solid jab.  
Govender finds the target with a jab.  
Govender is looking to keep the action on the outside and hits home with an overhand right.  
Govender is on target with a jab.  
Labi closes the distance.  Govender lands a left hook to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  Govender ties up his opponent.  Govender is using his forearm in the clinch.  The ref breaks Govender's hold and signals for the fight to continue.  
Govender hits home with a left uppercut.  
Labi connects with a right hook.  


Round 3 Statistics
Govender: 
Jabs Thrown: 30                            
Jabs Landed: 13                            
Power Shots Thrown: 27                            
Power Shots Landed: 17                            
Head Shots Thrown: 46                            
Head Shots Landed: 25                            
Body Shots Thrown: 11                            
Body Shots Landed: 5                             

Labi: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 13                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 10                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 4: 

Govender switches the action to the outside and lands an overhand right followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Govender lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  
Govender steps away from his opponent and lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Govender lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Labi sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Govender is on target with a jab.  
Govender is on target with a stiff jab.  
Govender steps away from his opponent and lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Labi sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Govender lands a cross, overhand right and a jab to his opponents head.  
Labi is looking to close the distance.  Labi quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Govender lands a left uppercut followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  As Labi tries to work on the inside, the fighters heads come together!  The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as Govender dabs at his face checking for damage.  
Govender tries to step out of his opponents range and lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Govender lands a jab, overhand left and a jab to his opponents head.  
Govender steps to the outside and lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Govender lands with a stiff jab.  
Govender is on target with a stiff jab.  
Govender tries to step out of his opponents range and lands a cross.  
Govender lands with a hard jab.  
Labi throws a cross, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a left hook.  
Govender tries to step out of his opponents range and finds the target with a jab.  
Govender lands a right uppercut followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Labi drives a left hook into Govender's body.  
Govender is on target with a cross.  
Govender tries to keep the action at long range and lands a solid jab.  
Govender is on target with a jab.  
Govender switches the action to the outside and lands a solid jab.  
Govender lands a jab followed by  two straights to his opponents head.  
At the end of Round 4, lets listen in on the corners...Govender's trainer is advising his fighter to keep his distance and coast to the win. 

Round 4 Statistics
Govender: 
Jabs Thrown: 40                            
Jabs Landed: 26                            
Power Shots Thrown: 26                            
Power Shots Landed: 17                            
Head Shots Thrown: 64                            
Head Shots Landed: 41                            
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Labi: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 15                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 11                            
Head Shots Landed: 0                             
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 5: 

Labi digs in a right hook to Govender's ribcage.  
Labi closes the distance and attempts to land a left uppercut, but Govender slips the shot and counters with a cross.  
Govender lands a jab followed by a right uppercut to his opponents head.  
Govender drives a right uppercut into Labi's body.  
Labi sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Govender connects with a cross.  
Govender is on target with a cross.  
Labi quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and connects with a cross.  
Labi hits home with a right hook.  
Labi sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Govender is on target with a sharp jab.  
At the end of Round 5, lets listen in on the corners...Govender's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  Labi's trainer is telling his fighter to go out and knock out his opponent!  

Round 5 Statistics
Govender: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 11                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 15                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Labi: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 22                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 27                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 6: 

Labi is looking to close the distance.  Govender tries to land a left hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  
Govender is on target with a cross.  
Labi is on target with a cross.  
Govender is on target with a spiteful jab.  
Govender connects with a cross.  
Govender finds the target with a jab.  
Govender lands three consecutive jabs to his opponents head.  
Govender lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Govender hits home with a spiteful jab.  
Govender lands with a spiteful jab.  


Round 6 Statistics
Govender: 
Jabs Thrown: 27                            
Jabs Landed: 12                            
Power Shots Thrown: 10                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 33                            
Head Shots Landed: 14                            
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Labi: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 18                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 19                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
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


Final Scorecards: 60 - 54  60 - 54  60 - 54

The winner, by Unanimous Decision, from Randburg, South Africa.... Laken Govender

Fight Statistics
Govender: 
Total Punches Thrown: 297                           
Total Punches Landed: 163                           
Total Head Shots Thrown: 263                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 148                           
Total Body Shots Thrown: 34                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 15                            
Total Power Shots Thrown: 117                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 66                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 180                           
Total Jabs Landed: 97                            

Labi: 
Total Punches Thrown: 118                           
Total Punches Landed: 12                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 101                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 10                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 17                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 2                             
Total Power Shots Thrown: 98                            
Total Power Shots Landed: 10                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 20                            
Total Jabs Landed: 2