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18/06/2031
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Nhlakanipho Ekstein vs Puleng Mashaba

Boxing Daily Report from the South African Boxers promoted show at Standard Bank Arena, Johannesburg,  taking place on 31/07/2027:

There are a few empty seats out here tonight, but this is a respectable turnout for the show.  
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 Nhlakanipho Ekstein (2 - 0) who hails from Soweto, South Africa and Puleng Mashaba(0 - 0) from Germiston, South Africa.  Ekstein weighed in at 126 pounds, while Mashaba weighed in at 125 pounds and 5 ounces.  
The referee tonight is Thomas Kotze, and the three ringside judges are Lemme Van der Linde, Uba Akamenya and Michael Karabaja.  

Round 1: 

Ekstein advances into close range and digs in a right hook to his opponents body.  
Ekstein lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  Ekstein ties up his opponent.  As they grapple, Ekstein pushes his forearm into Mashaba's face.  The ref halts the action and breaks the clinch.  He lectures Ekstein about fouling.  
Ekstein lands a cross.  
Ekstein closes the distance and lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Ekstein lands with a stiff jab.  
Ekstein lands a cross.  
Ekstein closes the distance.  Ekstein pivots to the side of his opponent and connects with a left hook.  
Mashaba attempts to land a cross, but Ekstein blocks the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Ekstein lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Ekstein sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Mashaba tries to land a left hook, but Ekstein blocks the shot and counters with a stinging right uppercut to his opponents body.  
Ekstein pivots to the side of his opponent and is on target with a right hook.  
Ekstein digs in a right hook to Mashaba's ribs.  
Mashaba is looking to keep his distance.  Ekstein sidesteps to the left of his opponent and lands a jab.  
Mashaba lands a left hook.  
Ekstein gets on the inside.  Ekstein pivots to the right of his opponent.  Ekstein throws a right hook, but the shot lands on his opponents guard.  Ekstein clinches his opponent.  Ekstein is leaning on his opponent in the clinch. The ref separates the two fighters.  
Ekstein hits home with a left hook.  Ekstein ties up his opponent.  Ekstein leans on his opponent trying to wear him down. The ref separates the two fighters.  
Ekstein drives a stinging right hook into Mashaba's body.  
Ekstein lands a right uppercut to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  
At the end of Round 1, lets listen in on the corners...Mashaba's trainer is telling his fighter to increase his workrate.  Mashaba's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  

Round 1 Statistics
Ekstein: 
Jabs Thrown: 14                            
Jabs Landed: 6                             
Power Shots Thrown: 33                            
Power Shots Landed: 18                            
Head Shots Thrown: 32                            
Head Shots Landed: 17                            
Body Shots Thrown: 15                            
Body Shots Landed: 7                             

Mashaba: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 16                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 16                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 2: 

Ekstein is looking to close the distance and lands a right uppercut to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  
Ekstein lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  Ekstein clinches his opponent.  Ekstein leans on his opponent using all his weight. The ref separates the two fighters.  
Ekstein digs in a left uppercut to his opponents body.  
Ekstein hits home with a left hook.  
Ekstein pivots to the side of his opponent and lands a left uppercut followed by a left hook to his opponents body.  
Ekstein is on target with a left uppercut.  
Ekstein feints a jab, but Mashaba ignores the feint and lands with a left hook.  
Ekstein steps inside.  Ekstein pivots from in front of his opponent.  Mashaba throws a right uppercut, but Ekstein holds on to his opponent.  Ekstein leans on his opponent using all his weight. The ref breaks the clinch and signals for the action to continue.  
Ekstein drives a firm right hook into Mashaba's body.  
Ekstein steps inside.  Ekstein lands a left uppercut followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Ekstein gets on the inside.  Ekstein pivots from in front of his opponent.  Ekstein throws a left hook, but his opponent steps away from the shot.  Ekstein clinches his opponent.  The ref breaks Ekstein's hold and signals for the fight to continue.  
Mashaba is looking to keep his distance.  Ekstein quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and connects with a cross.  
Mashaba is looking to keep the action on the outside.  Ekstein feints a jab, tricking Mashaba into countering with a right uppercut.  Ekstein springs the trap, countering with  a right hook.  


Round 2 Statistics
Ekstein: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 29                            
Power Shots Landed: 14                            
Head Shots Thrown: 18                            
Head Shots Landed: 8                             
Body Shots Thrown: 16                            
Body Shots Landed: 8                             

Mashaba: 
Jabs Thrown: 10                            
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 17                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 26                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 3: 

Ekstein closes the distance and lands a double right hook to his opponents head.  
Ekstein pivots to the left of his opponent and drives a left hook into his opponents body.  
Ekstein sidesteps to the right of his opponent and is on target with a left uppercut to his opponents body.  
Ekstein connects with a right hook.  
Ekstein advances into close range.  Ekstein pivots to the right of his opponent and lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  
Ekstein pivots from in front of his opponent and is on target with a right hook to his opponents ribs.  
Mashaba stalks forward with a low guard, trying to draw a lead from his opponent.  Ekstein drives a stiff jab into his opponents face.  
Ekstein advances into close range and lands a right uppercut to the head followed by two left hook's to the body.  
Mashaba tries to land an overhand right, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a firm left hook to Mashaba's liver.  
Ekstein gets on the inside and is on target with a right hook.  
Ekstein lands a right uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  
Mashaba throws a right hook, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Ekstein lands a right hook.  
Ekstein hits home with a left uppercut.  
Ekstein is looking to close the distance and digs in a right hook to his opponents body.  
Ekstein walks Mashaba down, trapping him in the red corner.  Ekstein pivots to the left of his opponent and is on target with a left hook to his opponents liver.  


Round 3 Statistics
Ekstein: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 50                            
Power Shots Landed: 25                            
Head Shots Thrown: 32                            
Head Shots Landed: 14                            
Body Shots Thrown: 22                            
Body Shots Landed: 12                            

Mashaba: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 16                            
Power Shots Landed: 0                             
Head Shots Thrown: 19                            
Head Shots Landed: 0                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 4: 

Ekstein sidesteps to the left of his opponent and hits home with a cross.  
Ekstein is looking to close the distance.  Ekstein pivots to the left of his opponent and lands three consecutive left hooks to his opponents head.  
Ekstein lands a left hook to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  He continues the combination and lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Ekstein pivots to the left of his opponent and hits the target with a stiff jab.  
Ekstein lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Mashaba throws a right hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a left hook.  
As the two fighters work on the inside, their heads come together!  The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as Ekstein dabs at his face checking for damage.  
Mashaba throws a right hook, but Ekstein holds on to his opponent.  The ref breaks the clinch and signals for the action to continue.  
Ekstein gets on the inside.  Ekstein sidesteps to the right of his opponent and lands a left hook to the head, a left hook to the body and a right hook to the head.  
Ekstein retreats back to the ropes, and waits for his opponent to attack.  Mashaba is whaling away with hooks, but Ekstein keeps his defence tight.  
Ekstein drives a solid right hook into Mashaba's body.  
Ekstein is looking to close the distance and connects with a left hook.  
Ekstein advances into close range and hits home with a left hook.  Ekstein holds on to his opponent.  Ekstein leans on his opponent using all his weight. The referee separates the two fighters and warns Ekstein to stop holding.  
Ekstein throws a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right uppercut.  
Ekstein is looking to close the distance and drives a left hook into Mashaba's body.  
At the end of Round 4, lets listen in on the corners...Ekstein's trainer is advising his fighter to keep his distance and coast to the win. Mashaba's trainer is advising how he could improve his defence.  

Round 4 Statistics
Ekstein: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 28                            
Power Shots Landed: 17                            
Head Shots Thrown: 24                            
Head Shots Landed: 15                            
Body Shots Thrown: 9                             
Body Shots Landed: 5                             

Mashaba: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 17                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 21                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 5: 

Ekstein finds the target with a jab.  
Ekstein finds the target with a jab.  
Ekstein hits home with a cross.  
Mashaba throws a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Mashaba sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Ekstein finds the target with a jab.  
Mashaba is looking to keep his distance and throws a jab, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Mashaba attempts to land a left uppercut, but Ekstein slips the shot and counters with a cross.  
Ekstein lands with a stinging jab.  


Round 5 Statistics
Ekstein: 
Jabs Thrown: 12                            
Jabs Landed: 6                             
Power Shots Thrown: 6                             
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 15                            
Head Shots Landed: 9                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Mashaba: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 11                            
Power Shots Landed: 0                             
Head Shots Thrown: 17                            
Head Shots Landed: 0                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 6: 

Ekstein lands a stiff jab.  
Ekstein lands a right uppercut to the body followed by a jab to the head.  
Mashaba throws a right hook, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a left uppercut.  
Ekstein is on target with a cross.  


Round 6 Statistics
Ekstein: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 13                            
Power Shots Landed: 6                             
Head Shots Thrown: 17                            
Head Shots Landed: 8                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Mashaba: 
Jabs Thrown: 10                            
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 20                            
Power Shots Landed: 0                             
Head Shots Thrown: 27                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
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 Soweto, South Africa.... Nhlakanipho Ekstein

Fight Statistics
Ekstein: 
Total Punches Thrown: 206                           
Total Punches Landed: 105                           
Total Head Shots Thrown: 138                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 71                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 68                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 34                            
Total Power Shots Thrown: 159                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 84                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 47                            
Total Jabs Landed: 21                            

Mashaba: 
Total Punches Thrown: 137                           
Total Punches Landed: 4                             
Total Head Shots Thrown: 126                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Total Body Shots Thrown: 11                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 0                             
Total Power Shots Thrown: 97                            
Total Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Total Jabs Thrown: 40                            
Total Jabs Landed: 1