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19/06/2031
EOD Running: AI Actions
Paul Matombo vs Ian Nyumbu

Boxing Daily Report from the Harare Boxing Club promoted show at Chitungwiza Raza, Chitungwiza,  taking place on 01/11/2027:

There are a few empty seats out here tonight, but this is a respectable turnout for the show.  
Next up is the main event of the show.  This is a final eliminator for the Zimbabwe-Harare Super Welterweight title.  

Looking to impress the boxing fans in attendance, the two fighters competing in this 10 round matchup are Paul Matombo (11 - 3 - 1) who hails from Harare, Zimbabwe and Ian Nyumbu(15(1) - 8 - 2) from Harare, Zimbabwe.  Both Matombo and Nyumbu weighed in at 154 pounds.  
The referee tonight is Quintavius Mubako, and the three ringside judges are Patrick Chung, Sammy Mukoneweshuro and Lado Nkala.  

Round 1: 

Nyumbu sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Matombo lands three consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Matombo hits home with a left hook.  
Nyumbu digs in a sharp right hook to his opponents ribs.  
Nyumbu manages to force Matombo onto the ropes.  Matombo throws a cross, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Matombo connects with a cross.  
Matombo digs in a left hook to his opponents liver.  
Nyumbu tries to land a cross, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right hook.  
Matombo switches the action to the outside and connects with an overhand right.  
Nyumbu gets on the inside.  Matombo lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Matombo is looking to close the distance.  Nyumbu lands two right hooks to the body, and one to the head.  
Nyumbu hits home with a cross.  
Nyumbu is on target with a jab to Matombo's body.  
Matombo connects with a cross.  
Nyumbu closes the distance.  Matombo tries to land a right hook, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a left hook.  
Matombo advances into close range.  Nyumbu pivots from in front of his opponent and drives a firm left uppercut into Matombo's body.  
Nyumbu connects with a left hook.  
Nyumbu lands a left hook to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  
Matombo hits home with a right uppercut.  
Nyumbu steps away from his opponent.  Matombo lands an overhand right followed by a cross to his opponents head.  Matombo attempts to land an overhand right, but Nyumbu sidesteps and counters with a right uppercut.  


Round 1 Statistics
Matombo: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 34                            
Power Shots Landed: 14                            
Head Shots Thrown: 31                            
Head Shots Landed: 14                            
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Nyumbu: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 30                            
Power Shots Landed: 12                            
Head Shots Thrown: 24                            
Head Shots Landed: 8                             
Body Shots Thrown: 10                            
Body Shots Landed: 5                             

Round 2: 

Matombo snaps his opponents head back with a hard jab.  
Matombo lands an overhand right followed by a cross to his opponents head.  Matombo attempts to land a jab, but Nyumbu sidesteps and counters with a left hook.  
Nyumbu is looking to close the distance and is on target with a right uppercut.  
Nyumbu lands a right uppercut.  
Nyumbu hits home with a cross.  
Nyumbu gets on the inside.  Nyumbu pivots to the left of his opponent.  Matombo tries to land a left hook, but his opponent dodges the shot and counters with a right uppercut to Matombo's body.  
Nyumbu throws a left hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Matombo connects with a cross.  
Matombo is looking to keep the action on the outside and lands a jab followed by a overhand left to his opponents head.  
Matombo stalks forward with a low guard, trying to draw a lead from his opponent.  Nyumbu finds the target with a solid jab.  
Matombo attempts to land a cross, but Nyumbu sidesteps and counters with a left hook.  
Matombo lands a jab, overhand right and a cross to his opponents head.  
Nyumbu attempts to land a right hook, but Matombo slips the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Nyumbu lands a left uppercut to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  
Nyumbu pivots to the right of his opponent and connects with a left hook.  
Nyumbu steps to the outside.  Matombo hits the target with a sharp jab.  
Matombo quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and lands a cross.  
At the end of Round 2, lets listen in on the corners...Nyumbu's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  

Round 2 Statistics
Matombo: 
Jabs Thrown: 11                            
Jabs Landed: 5                             
Power Shots Thrown: 24                            
Power Shots Landed: 9                             
Head Shots Thrown: 33                            
Head Shots Landed: 14                            
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Nyumbu: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 27                            
Power Shots Landed: 9                             
Head Shots Thrown: 26                            
Head Shots Landed: 9                             
Body Shots Thrown: 8                             
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Round 3: 

Matombo is looking to close the distance.  Nyumbu lands a double left hook to his opponents head.  
Matombo pivots to the side of his opponent and is on target with a left hook.  
Nyumbu tries to land a right hook, but Matombo slips the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Nyumbu gets on the inside and walks Matombo onto the ropes.  Nyumbu lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Nyumbu connects with a left hook.  Nyumbu throws a left uppercut, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Nyumbu connects with a right hook.  
Matombo tries to keep the action at long range and finds the target with a jab.  
Matombo throws a left hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Matombo lands a jab to the body followed by a cross to the head.  
Nyumbu hits home with a left hook.  Nyumbu wants to work on the inside, but accidentally clashes heads with his opponent!  The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as Matombo dabs at his face checking for damage.  
Matombo is looking to keep his distance and lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Nyumbu lands a right hook to the head followed by a left uppercut to the body.  Nyumbu tries to land a left hook, but Matombo blocks the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Matombo switches the action to the outside and lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Nyumbu closes the distance.  Nyumbu is on target with a right hook.  Matombo wants to work on the inside, but accidentally clashes heads with his opponent!  The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as Nyumbu dabs at his face checking for damage.  Nyumbu has taken some damage from that accidental headbutt.  That has caused slight damage to the nose.  
Nyumbu forces Matombo to back into the ropes.  Matombo wants to work on the inside, but accidentally clashes heads with his opponent!  The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as Nyumbu dabs at his face checking for damage.  
Matombo pivots to the right of his opponent and digs in a right hook to Nyumbu's ribcage.  
Nyumbu manouvers Matombo onto the ropes.  Matombo connects with a right hook.  
Matombo is on target with a left hook to Nyumbu's body.  


Round 3 Statistics
Matombo: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 26                            
Power Shots Landed: 11                            
Head Shots Thrown: 27                            
Head Shots Landed: 11                            
Body Shots Thrown: 7                             
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Nyumbu: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 25                            
Power Shots Landed: 11                            
Head Shots Thrown: 24                            
Head Shots Landed: 10                            
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 4: 

Nyumbu lands a ramrod jab.  
Matombo tries to step out of his opponents range and lands with a spiteful jab.  
Matombo finds the target with a jab.  
Nyumbu sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Matombo hits home with a cross.  
Nyumbu attempts to land a jab, but Matombo blocks the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Matombo is looking to keep his distance.  Nyumbu lands a cross, jab and a cross to his opponents head.  
Nyumbu advances into close range and lands a right uppercut to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  
Matombo steps away from his opponent.  Nyumbu sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Matombo lands with a stinging jab.  
Nyumbu steps away from his opponent and attempts to land a jab, but Matombo slips the shot and counters with a cross.  
Nyumbu lands a right hook to the body followed by a cross to the head.  
Nyumbu closes the distance.  Matombo digs in a left hook to his opponents liver.  Matombo attempts to land a left uppercut, but Nyumbu sidesteps and counters with a left uppercut.  
Nyumbu walks Matombo onto the ropes.  Nyumbu lands two left hooks to the body, and one to the head.  
Nyumbu attempts to land a cross, but Matombo sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Matombo is looking to close the distance.  Nyumbu pivots to the right of his opponent.  Matombo hits home with a left hook.  
Matombo tries to keep the action at long range.  Matombo feints a cross, and then connects with an overhand right.  Matombo attempts to land an overhand right, but Nyumbu slips the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Nyumbu closes the distance.  Matombo hits home with a right hook.  
Matombo tries to keep the action at long range.  Nyumbu is on target with an overhand right.  
Matombo tries to keep the action at long range.  Nyumbu sidesteps to the left of his opponent and lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  


Round 4 Statistics
Matombo: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 5                             
Power Shots Thrown: 26                            
Power Shots Landed: 8                             
Head Shots Thrown: 28                            
Head Shots Landed: 12                            
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Nyumbu: 
Jabs Thrown: 10                            
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 24                            
Power Shots Landed: 14                            
Head Shots Thrown: 28                            
Head Shots Landed: 14                            
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Round 5: 

Nyumbu digs in a sharp left hook to Matombo's body.  Nyumbu attempts to land a right hook, but Matombo slips the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Nyumbu forces Matombo to back into the ropes.  Nyumbu hits home with a right hook.  
Nyumbu is on target with a left hook to Matombo's body.  
Matombo is looking to keep the action on the outside and lands a cross.  
Matombo lands with a solid jab.  
Nyumbu is looking to close the distance.  Matombo sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Nyumbu hits home with a right hook.  
Nyumbu connects with a right hook.  
Matombo tries to keep the action at long range and lands a cross to the body, and then to the head.  
Nyumbu pivots to the left of his opponent and lands a left hook followed by  two right hooks to his opponents head.  
Nyumbu walks his opponent down, trapping him in the corner.  Nyumbu is on target with a right hook.  
Matombo connects with a right hook.  
Matombo throws a left uppercut, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right hook.  
Matombo is looking to keep the action on the outside and lands an overhand left.  
Matombo is looking to keep his distance.  Matombo sidesteps to the left of his opponent and is on target with a cross to his opponents body.  
At the end of Round 5, lets listen in on the corners...Matombo's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  

Round 5 Statistics
Matombo: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 24                            
Power Shots Landed: 7                             
Head Shots Thrown: 25                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Nyumbu: 
Jabs Thrown: 0                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 31                            
Power Shots Landed: 10                            
Head Shots Thrown: 20                            
Head Shots Landed: 8                             
Body Shots Thrown: 11                            
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Round 6: 

Matombo is looking to keep the action on the outside.  Nyumbu hits home with a cross.  
Nyumbu feints a left hook, and then lands a jab.  
Matombo sidesteps to the right of his opponent and lands a cross.  
Matombo is looking to keep the action on the outside.  Nyumbu sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Matombo lands an overhand right followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Matombo connects with a cross.  
Nyumbu gets on the inside and lands a right uppercut.  
Matombo lands a cross to the body followed by a jab to the head.  
Matombo is looking to keep his distance.  Matombo feints a right hook, and then hits home with a cross.  
Nyumbu gets on the inside and attempts to land a right hook, but Matombo sidesteps and counters with a left uppercut.  
Nyumbu pivots to the left of his opponent and is on target with a right hook.  
Nyumbu advances into close range and lands a left uppercut, left hook and a right hook to his opponents head.  
Nyumbu gets on the inside.  Nyumbu quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Matombo lands a left hook.  
Nyumbu steps inside and drives a left hook into Matombo's body.  
Matombo switches the action to the outside.  Matombo sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Nyumbu attempts to land an overhand left, but Matombo slips the shot and counters with a left uppercut to Nyumbu's body.  
Nyumbu steps inside and manages to force Matombo into a corner.  Nyumbu lands two left hooks to the body, and one to the head.  
Matombo closes the distance.  Matombo quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and connects with a left hook.  
Nyumbu digs in a firm right hook to his opponents ribs.  
Matombo lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Nyumbu pivots from in front of his opponent and drives a right uppercut into Matombo's body.  


Round 6 Statistics
Matombo: 
Jabs Thrown: 12                            
Jabs Landed: 4                             
Power Shots Thrown: 25                            
Power Shots Landed: 11                            
Head Shots Thrown: 32                            
Head Shots Landed: 12                            
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Nyumbu: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 35                            
Power Shots Landed: 12                            
Head Shots Thrown: 30                            
Head Shots Landed: 10                            
Body Shots Thrown: 10                            
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Round 7: 

Nyumbu closes the distance.  Matombo connects with a left hook.  
Nyumbu is looking to close the distance.  Matombo connects with a left hook.  Matombo tries to land a left hook, but Nyumbu dodges the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Nyumbu tries to step out of his opponents range and lands a stiff jab.  
Matombo lands a jab.  
Matombo is looking to keep the action on the outside.  Nyumbu hits home with an overhand left.  
Nyumbu lands a cross.  
Matombo is looking to keep his distance and snaps his opponents head back with a ramrod jab.  
Nyumbu lands a double right hook to his opponents head.  
Nyumbu is looking to close the distance and forces Matombo to retreat onto the ropes.  Matombo lands a left uppercut to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  
Matombo goes for the bodyshot, but lands south of the border!  The ref ignores Nyumbu's complaints and signals for the action to continue.  
Nyumbu steps to the outside.  Matombo sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Nyumbu connects with a cross.  
Matombo lands a left hook to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  
Nyumbu closes the distance.  Matombo tries to land a right hook, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a solid right hook to his opponents ribs.  
Matombo switches the action to the outside and lands an overhand right.  
Matombo throws a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right hook.  
Matombo steps to the outside and connects with a cross.  


Round 7 Statistics
Matombo: 
Jabs Thrown: 12                            
Jabs Landed: 4                             
Power Shots Thrown: 30                            
Power Shots Landed: 8                             
Head Shots Thrown: 35                            
Head Shots Landed: 10                            
Body Shots Thrown: 7                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Nyumbu: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 22                            
Power Shots Landed: 8                             
Head Shots Thrown: 27                            
Head Shots Landed: 8                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 8: 

Matombo quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and connects with an overhand right.  
Matombo steps to the outside and lands three consecutive jabs to his opponents head.  
Matombo lands a left hook.  
Matombo connects with a left hook.  
Nyumbu is on target with a right uppercut.  
Matombo is on target with a left uppercut to Nyumbu's liver.  
Nyumbu lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  Nyumbu throws a cross, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Matombo steps away from his opponent.  Nyumbu lands an overhand left.  
Nyumbu gets on the inside.  Matombo hits home with a left hook.  
Nyumbu lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Nyumbu walks his opponent onto the ropes.  Matombo is on target with a left hook.  
Nyumbu tries to land a left hook, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right hook.  
Matombo lands a right hook.  
Matombo lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  Matombo throws a right hook, but his opponent dodges the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Nyumbu lands a left hook.  
Matombo connects with a right hook.  Matombo attempts to land a left hook, but Nyumbu slips the shot and counters with a cross.  
Nyumbu is looking to close the distance.  Nyumbu sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Matombo lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Nyumbu advances into close range and lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  
Matombo tries to land a jab, but Nyumbu sidesteps and counters with a right hook.  
Nyumbu advances into close range and walks Matombo down, trapping him on the ropes.  Nyumbu is on target with a right hook.  


Round 8 Statistics
Matombo: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 4                             
Power Shots Thrown: 35                            
Power Shots Landed: 14                            
Head Shots Thrown: 32                            
Head Shots Landed: 16                            
Body Shots Thrown: 10                            
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Nyumbu: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 30                            
Power Shots Landed: 13                            
Head Shots Thrown: 24                            
Head Shots Landed: 11                            
Body Shots Thrown: 8                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Round 9: 

Matombo lands a cross.  
Matombo connects with a cross.  
Matombo tries to step out of his opponents range.  Nyumbu hits home with a cross.  
Matombo lands a jab, overhand left and a jab to his opponents head.  Matombo attempts to land a cross, but Nyumbu slips the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Nyumbu throws a jab, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a cross.  
Nyumbu closes the distance.  Matombo attempts to land a left hook, but Nyumbu parries the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Nyumbu quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Matombo tries to land a left hook, but Nyumbu slips the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Nyumbu connects with a left hook.  
Matombo tries to step out of his opponents range.  Nyumbu lands a jab.  
Matombo drives a jab into his opponents body.  
Matombo lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Nyumbu gets on the inside and is on target with a right hook to Matombo's ribcage.  
Nyumbu advances into close range.  Matombo connects with a left hook.  
Matombo is looking to close the distance and digs in a right hook to his opponents body.  
Matombo lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Matombo lands a straight 1 - 2.  He continues the combination and lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Nyumbu is on target with a left hook.  
Nyumbu walks Matombo onto the ropes.  Nyumbu is on target with a left hook.  
Nyumbu lands two right hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Nyumbu quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Matombo lands a right uppercut.  
Matombo switches the action to the outside and hits home with a spiteful jab.  
Nyumbu gets on the inside.  Matombo is on target with a left hook.  


Round 9 Statistics
Matombo: 
Jabs Thrown: 12                            
Jabs Landed: 7                             
Power Shots Thrown: 25                            
Power Shots Landed: 13                            
Head Shots Thrown: 32                            
Head Shots Landed: 18                            
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Nyumbu: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 24                            
Power Shots Landed: 10                            
Head Shots Thrown: 15                            
Head Shots Landed: 8                             
Body Shots Thrown: 13                            
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Round 10: 

Matombo lands an overhand right followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Matombo steps inside.  Nyumbu lands a right uppercut.  
Nyumbu is on target with a jab.  
Matombo hits home with a cross.  
Nyumbu lands a left hook to the head followed by a right uppercut to the body.  
Nyumbu drives a stinging right hook into his opponents ribs.  As the two fighters work on the inside, their heads come together!  The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as Nyumbu dabs at his face checking for damage.  
Nyumbu drives a right uppercut into Matombo's body.  
Matombo steps inside and is on target with a right hook to his opponents body.  
Matombo is looking to keep his distance and lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Nyumbu advances into close range and lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  
Matombo lands a jab.  


Round 10 Statistics
Matombo: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 4                             
Power Shots Thrown: 19                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 22                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Nyumbu: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 24                            
Power Shots Landed: 7                             
Head Shots Thrown: 18                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 10                            
Body Shots Landed: 5                             

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


Final Scorecards: 97 - 93  97 - 93  97 - 93

The winner, by Unanimous Decision, from Harare, Zimbabwe.... Paul Matombo

Fight Statistics
Matombo: 
Total Punches Thrown: 355                           
Total Punches Landed: 139                           
Total Head Shots Thrown: 297                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 121                           
Total Body Shots Thrown: 58                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 18                            
Total Power Shots Thrown: 268                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 99                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 87                            
Total Jabs Landed: 40                            

Nyumbu: 
Total Punches Thrown: 318                           
Total Punches Landed: 118                           
Total Head Shots Thrown: 236                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 89                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 82                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 29                            
Total Power Shots Thrown: 272                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 106                           
Total Jabs Thrown: 46                            
Total Jabs Landed: 12