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24/05/2031
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Arran Groves vs Mike Samson

Boxing Daily Report from the AI USA-Alabama promoted show at Birmingham Rayburn, Birmingham,  taking place on 24/07/2027:

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 semi final eliminator for the USA-Deep South Super Featherweight title.  

Looking to impress the boxing fans in attendance, the two fighters competing in this 10 round matchup are Arran Groves (10 - 4 - 2) who hails from Mobile, USA and Mike Samson(15 - 2) from Lafayette, USA.  Both Groves and Samson weighed in at 130 pounds.  
The referee tonight is James Younie, and the three ringside judges are Seth Livingston, Jonathan Dunn and Oliver Guilliams.  

Round 1: 

Samson advances into close range and drives a left hook into Groves's liver.  
Samson lands two right hooks to the body, and one to the head.  
Samson is on target with a right uppercut to his opponents body.  
Groves switches the action to the outside.  Samson is on target with a stiff jab.  
Samson closes the distance.  Groves throws a left hook, but Samson holds on to his opponent.  Samson leans on his opponent trying to wear him down. Samson pushes his forearm into Groves's face.  The ref separates the two fighters.  
Samson gets on the inside and lands a left uppercut to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  
Samson lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Samson forces Groves to back into the ropes.  Samson quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Samson attempts to land a right hook, but Groves sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Samson lands a left hook to the head followed by two right uppercut's to the body.  As Samson tries to work on the inside, the fighters heads come together!  The ref acknowledges the accidental headclash but allows the action to continue.    That accidental headbutt has resulted in some damage to Groves.  That has caused slight swelling  around the right eye.  
Groves tries to step out of his opponents range.  Samson connects with a cross.  
Samson drives a right hook into his opponents body.  
Samson sidesteps to the right of his opponent and lands a right hook.  
Samson lands a right hook to the head followed by a right uppercut to the body.  
Samson lands a cross.  
Samson steps inside.  Samson pivots to the left of his opponent and lands a left hook to the body, a right hook to the head and a left uppercut to the head.  
Samson steps inside and is on target with a right hook to his opponents body.  
Samson lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  Samson ties up his opponent.  Samson is using his forearm in the clinch.  The ref calls break and the two fighters separate.  
At the end of Round 1, lets listen in on the corners...Groves's trainer is telling his fighter he needs to be more active or he's going to get outworked.  Groves's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  

Round 1 Statistics
Groves: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 11                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 13                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Samson: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 38                            
Power Shots Landed: 24                            
Head Shots Thrown: 24                            
Head Shots Landed: 14                            
Body Shots Thrown: 17                            
Body Shots Landed: 12                            

Round 2: 

Groves is looking to keep the action on the outside.  Samson lands a cross, jab and an overhand right to his opponents head.  
Samson is looking to close the distance.  Samson pivots to the right of his opponent and drives a left hook into his opponents ribs.  Samson wants to work on the inside, but accidentally clashes heads with his opponent!  The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as Groves dabs at his face checking for damage.  
Samson lands a left uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  
Groves tries to keep the action at long range.  Samson lands with a stiff jab.  
Samson drives a left uppercut into Groves's body.  
Samson is on target with a left hook.  
Samson lands a left hook, right hook and a left hook to his opponents body.  
Groves tries to land a jab, but Samson sidesteps and counters with a right uppercut.  
Samson steps inside and forces Groves to back into the corner.  Samson drives a right hook into his opponents body.  Samson clinches his opponent.  Samson pushes his forearm into Groves's face.  The referee separates the two fighters and warns Samson.  
Samson is on target with a left uppercut to Groves's ribs.  
Samson is on target with a left hook.  
Samson lands a left hook to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  
Samson forces Groves to back into the corner.  Samson is on target with a left hook to Groves's liver.  Samson wants to work on the inside, but accidentally clashes heads with his opponent!  The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as Groves dabs at his face checking for damage.  
Samson is on target with a right hook to his opponents body.  
Samson manages to force Groves into the red corner.  Samson lands a right hook followed by a right uppercut to his opponents body.  Samson holds on to his opponent.  Samson leans on his opponent using all his weight. The ref breaks Samson's hold and signals for the fight to continue.  
Samson lands a right hook.  
Samson is looking to close the distance and drives a left hook into his opponents liver.  
At the end of Round 2, lets listen in on the corners...Groves's trainer is advising how he could be more accurate.  

Round 2 Statistics
Groves: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 12                            
Power Shots Landed: 0                             
Head Shots Thrown: 11                            
Head Shots Landed: 0                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Samson: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 35                            
Power Shots Landed: 22                            
Head Shots Thrown: 19                            
Head Shots Landed: 9                             
Body Shots Thrown: 20                            
Body Shots Landed: 15                            

Round 3: 

Samson lands a jab.  
Samson is on target with a right hook to his opponents body.  
Samson drives a left hook into Groves's body.  
Samson advances into close range.  Samson lands a left uppercut to the body, and then to the head.  Groves wants to work on the inside, but accidentally clashes heads with his opponent!  The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as Samson dabs at his face checking for damage.  
Samson manouvers his opponent into the red corner.  Samson lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  
Samson connects with a left hook.  
Samson digs in a right uppercut to his opponents ribcage.  
Samson lands a right hook followed by a right uppercut to his opponents body.  Samson clinches his opponent.  Samson leans on his opponent trying to wear him down. The ref calls break and the two fighters separate.  
Groves throws a right hook, but Samson ties up his opponent.  Samson leans on his opponent trying to wear him down. The ref calls break and the two fighters separate.  
Samson lands a right hook to the body followed by a right uppercut to the head.  
Samson lands a left hook.  
Samson gets on the inside and drives a left hook into Groves's body.  
Samson lands two left hooks to the body, and one to the head.  
Samson lands a right hook to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  He continues the combination and lands a left uppercut to the body followed by a right hook to the head.  
Samson lands a left hook to the body followed by a right hook to the head.  
Samson drives a left hook into Groves's body.  


Round 3 Statistics
Groves: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 14                            
Power Shots Landed: 0                             
Head Shots Thrown: 14                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Samson: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 33                            
Power Shots Landed: 24                            
Head Shots Thrown: 17                            
Head Shots Landed: 12                            
Body Shots Thrown: 22                            
Body Shots Landed: 15                            

Round 4: 

Groves connects with an overhand right.  
Groves steps away from his opponent.  Samson throws a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Samson connects with a cross.  
Samson lands a left hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents body.  
Samson tries to land a left hook, but Groves blocks the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Samson lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Samson hits home with a left uppercut.  
Samson walks his opponent into a corner.  Groves throws a right hook, but Samson holds on to his opponent.  Samson is leaning on his opponent in the clinch. The ref breaks Samson's hold and signals for the fight to continue.  
Samson lands three consecutive left hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Samson walks his opponent down, trapping him in the blue corner.  Samson sidesteps to the right of his opponent and is on target with a right hook to his opponents body.  
Samson lands three consecutive right hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Samson lands a left hook, right uppercut and a left uppercut to his opponents body.  Samson clinches his opponent.  Samson hits his opponent with a kidney shot within the clinch. The ref halts the action and breaks the clinch.  He lectures Samson about fouling.  
Samson connects with a cross.  Samson throws a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right uppercut.  
Groves sidesteps to the left of his opponent and is on target with a cross.  
Samson is looking to close the distance and is on target with a right hook to his opponents ribs.  
Samson sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Groves throws a right hook, but Samson ties up his opponent.  Samson leans on his opponent trying to wear him down. Groves throws a hook within the clinch but hits his opponent behind the head. 
Samson is looking to close the distance.  Samson pivots to the left of his opponent and hits home with a left hook.  
Samson lands a left uppercut followed by a left hook to his opponents body.  
Groves steps to the outside.  Samson hits home with an overhand left.  
Samson is on target with a right uppercut to Groves's body.  
At the end of Round 4, lets listen in on the corners...Groves's trainer is telling his fighter to tighten his defence.  

Round 4 Statistics
Groves: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 16                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 21                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Samson: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 41                            
Power Shots Landed: 23                            
Head Shots Thrown: 20                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 25                            
Body Shots Landed: 16                            

Round 5: 

Groves is looking to keep his distance and hits home with a cross.  
Samson feints a left, and then hits home with a cross.  
Samson closes the distance.  Samson sidesteps to the left of his opponent and lands a right uppercut followed by a left hook to his opponents body.  
Samson is looking to close the distance.  Groves pivots to the side of his opponent.  Samson hits home with a left hook.  
Groves attempts to land a cross, but Samson slips the shot and counters with a cross.  
Samson is looking to close the distance.  Groves pivots from in front of his opponent.  Samson connects with a right uppercut.  
Samson lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents body.  
Groves tries to keep the action at long range.  Samson is on target with a cross.  
Samson drives a right hook into Groves's body.  
Groves tries to keep the action at long range.  Groves feints a cross, and then tries to land a jab, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Samson is looking to close the distance and lands a right hook.  Samson clinches his opponent.  Samson is leaning on his opponent in the clinch. The referee breaks up the clinch and lectures Samson to stop holding.  
Samson is on target with a right hook to his opponents body.  
Samson manages to force Groves onto the ropes.  Samson drives a left uppercut into his opponents liver.  
Groves is looking to keep his distance and attempts to land a jab, but Samson blocks the shot and counters with a left hook to his opponents body.  
Samson lands a right hook.  
Samson is looking to close the distance.  Samson quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and is on target with a left hook to his opponents ribs.  
Groves steps away from his opponent and hits home with an overhand right.  
Samson is looking to close the distance and lands two left hooks to his opponents ribs.  


Round 5 Statistics
Groves: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 14                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 18                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Samson: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 24                            
Power Shots Landed: 19                            
Head Shots Thrown: 14                            
Head Shots Landed: 8                             
Body Shots Thrown: 13                            
Body Shots Landed: 11                            

Round 6: 

Groves steps away from his opponent and is on target with a jab.  
Samson gets on the inside and lands a right uppercut followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Samson steps inside and lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  
Samson lands a right hook to the body followed by a left uppercut to the head.  
Samson is on target with a left uppercut to Groves's body.  
Samson is on target with a left hook to Groves's body.  
Samson lands a left hook to the body, a left uppercut to the body and a right hook to the head.  
Samson lands two left hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Samson is looking to close the distance and digs in a right hook to Groves's ribcage.  
Samson digs in a left uppercut to his opponents ribs.  The two boxers are fighting in-close, but their heads clash!  The ref acknowledges the accidental headclash but allows the action to continue.  Groves has been damaged by that accidental headbutt.  That has caused a slight cut above.  
Samson steps inside and lands a left hook to the body, a left hook to the head and a left uppercut to the body.  
Samson walks Groves down, trapping him on the ropes.  Groves is on target with a cross.  
Samson gets on the inside and digs in a right uppercut to his opponents ribs.  
Samson digs in a right hook to Groves's body.  
Samson digs in a right hook to Groves's body.  
Samson sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Samson lands two right hooks to the body, and one to the head.  Samson attempts to land a right hook, but Groves blocks the shot and counters with a right hook.  


Round 6 Statistics
Groves: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 18                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 23                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Samson: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 44                            
Power Shots Landed: 24                            
Head Shots Thrown: 19                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 28                            
Body Shots Landed: 18                            

Round 7: 

Groves is on target with an overhand left.  
Samson advances into close range and lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Samson is on target with a right hook to Groves's ribs.  The two boxers are fighting in-close, but their heads clash!  The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as Samson dabs at his face checking for damage.  
Samson closes the distance and manouvers his opponent into a neutral corner.  Samson lands three consecutive right hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Samson lands a left uppercut to the body, and then to the head.  
Groves finds the target with a jab.  
Samson steps inside and manouvers his opponent onto the ropes.  Samson lands a left hook to the head, a left uppercut to the body and a right hook to the head.  
Groves throws a left hook, but Samson holds on to his opponent.  Samson is using his forearm in the clinch.  The referee breaks the clinch and warns Samson to stop fouling.  
Samson digs in a left hook to Groves's body.  
Samson lands a right hook to the head followed by two left hook's to the body.  
Samson lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Samson connects with a left hook.  
Samson lands two left hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Samson lands a left hook, right hook and a right uppercut to his opponents body.  


Round 7 Statistics
Groves: 
Jabs Thrown: 10                            
Jabs Landed: 4                             
Power Shots Thrown: 16                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 23                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Samson: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 36                            
Power Shots Landed: 23                            
Head Shots Thrown: 15                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 23                            
Body Shots Landed: 16                            

Round 8: 

Samson lands two left hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Samson lands a left hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents body.  Samson clinches his opponent.  Samson uses his free hand to throw a hook, but it hits Groves behind the head. 
Samson lands a left uppercut.  
Samson lands two left hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Samson steps inside and manouvers his opponent into the corner.  Samson hits home with a left hook.  
Samson lands a right uppercut followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Groves steps to the outside and connects with a cross.  
Samson walks his opponent down, trapping him on the ropes.  Samson is on target with a right hook to his opponents body.  
Samson finds the target with a sharp jab.  
Groves steps away from his opponent and is on target with a jab.  Groves tries to land an overhand left, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  
Samson lands a left uppercut to the body followed by a left hook to the head.  He then lands two left hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Samson forces Groves to retreat into the corner.  Samson lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Samson connects with a right hook.  
Samson is on target with a right uppercut to Groves's ribcage.  
Samson sidesteps to the right of his opponent and lands a right uppercut to the body followed by a right hook to the head.  
Samson lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Samson lands a left hook to the head followed by a right uppercut to the body.  


Round 8 Statistics
Groves: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 12                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 13                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Samson: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 42                            
Power Shots Landed: 26                            
Head Shots Thrown: 20                            
Head Shots Landed: 12                            
Body Shots Thrown: 23                            
Body Shots Landed: 15                            

Round 9: 

Samson forces Groves to back into the corner.  Samson pivots to the left of his opponent and lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Groves steps away from his opponent.  Samson lands a cross, jab and a cross to his opponents head.  
Samson closes the distance and cuts off the ring, trapping Groves on the ropes.  Samson is on target with a left hook to his opponents body.  
Samson is looking to close the distance and lands two left hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Groves tries to keep the action at long range and is on target with a jab.  
Samson sidesteps to the right of his opponent and hits home with a right uppercut.  
Samson digs in a left hook to Groves's body.  
Samson lands a left hook to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  
Groves is looking to keep the action on the outside.  Samson lands a hard jab.  
Samson advances into close range and lands a left hook to the head, a left hook to the body and a left uppercut to the body.  
Samson walks his opponent down, trapping him in the red corner.  Samson lands a left hook to the body, a left uppercut to the head and a left hook to the body.  
Samson lands a left uppercut to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  
Samson lands a right hook followed by a right uppercut to his opponents body.  
Groves steps away from his opponent.  Samson is on target with a spiteful jab.  
At the end of Round 9, lets listen in on the corners...Groves's trainer is telling his fighter he needs a knockout to win!  

Round 9 Statistics
Groves: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 12                            
Power Shots Landed: 0                             
Head Shots Thrown: 10                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Samson: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 32                            
Power Shots Landed: 21                            
Head Shots Thrown: 18                            
Head Shots Landed: 12                            
Body Shots Thrown: 19                            
Body Shots Landed: 12                            

Round 10: 

Samson is on target with a spiteful jab.  
Samson steps inside and lands a right hook to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  Samson throws a right hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  
Samson lands a double left hook to his opponents head.  
As the two fighters work on the inside, their heads come together!  The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as Groves dabs at his face checking for damage.  
Groves throws a right hook, but Samson ties up his opponent.  Samson uses his free hand to throw a hook, but it hits Groves behind the head. The ref halts the action and breaks the clinch.  He lectures Samson about fouling.  
Samson lands a left hook followed by a right uppercut to his opponents body.  
Samson lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  Samson clinches his opponent.  Samson throws a hook within the clinch but hits his opponent behind the head. 
Samson steps inside and drives a left hook into Groves's body.  
Samson gets on the inside and digs in a left uppercut to his opponents ribs.  
Samson lands two left hooks to the body, and one to the head.  
Samson lands a left hook.  
Samson closes the distance and connects with a right hook.  
Samson closes the distance and lands a right uppercut to the body, a right hook to the head and a right hook to the body.  


Round 10 Statistics
Groves: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 14                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 11                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Samson: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 29                            
Power Shots Landed: 18                            
Head Shots Thrown: 12                            
Head Shots Landed: 9                             
Body Shots Thrown: 18                            
Body Shots Landed: 10                            

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


Final Scorecards: 90 - 100  90 - 100  90 - 100

The winner, by Unanimous Decision, from Lafayette, USA.... Mike Samson

Fight Statistics
Groves: 
Total Punches Thrown: 186                           
Total Punches Landed: 24                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 157                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 24                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 29                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 0                             
Total Power Shots Thrown: 139                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 13                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 47                            
Total Jabs Landed: 11                            

Samson: 
Total Punches Thrown: 386                           
Total Punches Landed: 236                           
Total Head Shots Thrown: 178                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 96                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 208                           
Total Body Shots Landed: 140                           
Total Power Shots Thrown: 354                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 224                           
Total Jabs Thrown: 32                            
Total Jabs Landed: 12