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09/08/2031
EOD Running: ProTraining
Thulani Shabangu vs Brendan Tshimpumpu

Boxing Daily Report from the South African Boxers promoted show at L C deVilliers Oval, Pretoria,  taking place on 10/04/2028:

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 and those watching live on AIT Sports, the two fighters competing in this 8 round matchup are Thulani Shabangu (9 - 0) who hails from Johannesburg, South Africa and Brendan Tshimpumpu(2 - 1) from Pretoria, South Africa.  Both Shabangu and Tshimpumpu weighed in at 130 pounds.  
The referee tonight is Dillon Strydom, and the three ringside judges are Xhosas Kwadwo, Johnny Kamalebo and Siphelele Nhlapo.  

Round 1: 

Shabangu connects with a cross.  Shabangu tries to land a jab, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Shabangu lands a jab.  
Shabangu is looking to close the distance and lands a double left hook to his opponents head.  
Tshimpumpu tries to step out of his opponents range.  Shabangu lands a jab followed by  two straights to his opponents head.  
Shabangu is looking to close the distance and manouvers Tshimpumpu onto the ropes.  Shabangu lands a right hook.  
Shabangu sidesteps to the left of his opponent and lands a cross to the head followed by a jab to the body.  
Shabangu advances into close range and lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  He continues the combination and lands a double left hook to his opponents head.  
Shabangu lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  He follows up the attack and lands a left hook to the head followed by a left uppercut to the body.  
Shabangu manouvers Tshimpumpu onto the ropes.  Shabangu connects with a left hook.  
Tshimpumpu pivots from in front of his opponent.  Tshimpumpu throws a right hook, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Tshimpumpu is looking to keep his distance.  Shabangu lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Shabangu is looking to close the distance.  Shabangu sidesteps to the left of his opponent and is on target with a left hook.  
Shabangu finds the target with a jab.  
Shabangu lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Shabangu gets on the inside.  Shabangu sidesteps to the left of his opponent and lands a right hook to the body followed by a left uppercut to the head.  
Shabangu is on target with a jab.  
Shabangu advances into close range and lands a right hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents head.  He continues the combination and lands a left hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents head.  
Shabangu is looking to close the distance and walks Tshimpumpu into the corner.  Shabangu lands a left hook to the head, a right hook to the body and a right hook to the head.  
Shabangu connects with a left hook.  
Shabangu lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
At the end of Round 1, lets listen in on the corners...Tshimpumpu's trainer is suggesting ways of getting through to his opponent.  Tshimpumpu's trainer is telling his fighter he is being outworked and needs to throw more.  Tshimpumpu's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  Tshimpumpu's trainer is advising how he could stop so many clean shots getting through.  

Round 1 Statistics
Shabangu: 
Jabs Thrown: 16                            
Jabs Landed: 8                             
Power Shots Thrown: 39                            
Power Shots Landed: 31                            
Head Shots Thrown: 50                            
Head Shots Landed: 35                            
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Tshimpumpu: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 21                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 22                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 2: 

Shabangu lands a right uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Shabangu closes the distance and lands a double left hook to his opponents head.  
Shabangu steps inside and lands a left hook to the body, a right uppercut to the head and a left hook to the head.  
Shabangu pivots to the right of his opponent and lands a hard jab.  
Shabangu advances into close range.  Shabangu pivots to the left of his opponent and is on target with a left hook.  
Tshimpumpu hits home with a firm right hook.  
Tshimpumpu connects with a right hook.  
Shabangu gets on the inside and hits home with a left uppercut.  
Shabangu lands a left hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents head.  
Shabangu manouvers his opponent into the corner.  Shabangu pivots from in front of his opponent and lands a left uppercut to the body, a left hook to the head and a right hook to the head.  
Shabangu is looking to close the distance and connects with a right hook.  
Shabangu steps inside.  Shabangu sidesteps to the right of his opponent and lands a right uppercut.  
Shabangu lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Shabangu is on target with a right hook.  
Shabangu lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  Shabangu wants to work on the inside, but accidentally clashes heads with his opponent!  The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as Tshimpumpu dabs at his face checking for damage.  
Shabangu lands a cross followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Shabangu is looking to close the distance and drives a right hook into his opponents body.  
Tshimpumpu steps to the outside.  Shabangu sidesteps to the left of his opponent and is on target with a jab.  
Shabangu connects with a left hook.  
Shabangu tries to land a jab, but Tshimpumpu sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Shabangu steps inside and lands a right hook followed by  two left hooks to his opponents head.  


Round 2 Statistics
Shabangu: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 42                            
Power Shots Landed: 28                            
Head Shots Thrown: 37                            
Head Shots Landed: 27                            
Body Shots Thrown: 9                             
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Tshimpumpu: 
Jabs Thrown: 9                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 12                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 18                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 3: 

Shabangu gets on the inside and lands a double left hook to his opponents head.  
Tshimpumpu connects with a sharp right hook.  
Shabangu is looking to close the distance and lands a right hook to the body followed by a left hook to the head.  He then lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Shabangu lands a right uppercut, left uppercut and a left hook to his opponents head.  
Tshimpumpu tries to land a cross, but Shabangu sidesteps and counters with a right uppercut.  
Shabangu gets on the inside and drives a left hook into his opponents body.  
Shabangu lands a left uppercut to the head, a right hook to the head and a left hook to the body.  
Shabangu quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and connects with a right hook.  
Shabangu steps inside and lands a left uppercut followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Shabangu lands a double right hook to his opponents head.  
Tshimpumpu connects with a solid right hook.  
Shabangu lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Shabangu steps inside and lands three consecutive left hooks to his opponents head.  
Tshimpumpu quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and hits home with a stinging left uppercut.  
Tshimpumpu hits home with a stinging cross.  
Shabangu is on target with a left hook.  
Shabangu lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Shabangu forces Tshimpumpu to retreat into the blue corner.  Shabangu drives a right hook into Tshimpumpu's ribcage.  
Tshimpumpu tries to step out of his opponents range.  Shabangu connects with a cross.  
Tshimpumpu steps away from his opponent.  Shabangu lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Shabangu advances into close range and lands a left uppercut followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Shabangu manouvers his opponent onto the ropes.  Shabangu hits home with a left uppercut.  


Round 3 Statistics
Shabangu: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 4                             
Power Shots Thrown: 41                            
Power Shots Landed: 31                            
Head Shots Thrown: 41                            
Head Shots Landed: 31                            
Body Shots Thrown: 7                             
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Tshimpumpu: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 23                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 27                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 4: 

Shabangu hits home with a left hook.  
Shabangu forces Tshimpumpu to retreat into the corner.  Shabangu is on target with a right hook to Tshimpumpu's body.  
Shabangu is looking to close the distance and drives a firm left hook into Tshimpumpu's body.  
Shabangu cuts off the ring, trapping Tshimpumpu on the ropes.  Shabangu lands a left uppercut to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  
Shabangu lands a right hook to the body, a right uppercut to the head and a left hook to the head.  
Shabangu lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Tshimpumpu steps to the outside.  Tshimpumpu contemptuously drops his hands, trying to provoke his opponent.  Shabangu lands a jab followed by a overhand left to his opponents head.  
Shabangu lands a jab followed by a left uppercut to his opponents head.  
Shabangu lands with a spiteful jab.  
Tshimpumpu attempts to land a jab, but Shabangu sidesteps and counters with a right uppercut.  
Shabangu steps inside and hits home with a left hook.  
Tshimpumpu throws a right hook, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Shabangu lands two left hook's to the head followed by a left uppercut to the body.  
Shabangu walks his opponent down, trapping him in the corner.  Shabangu lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Shabangu connects with a left hook.  


Round 4 Statistics
Shabangu: 
Jabs Thrown: 9                             
Jabs Landed: 4                             
Power Shots Thrown: 30                            
Power Shots Landed: 20                            
Head Shots Thrown: 29                            
Head Shots Landed: 18                            
Body Shots Thrown: 10                            
Body Shots Landed: 6                             

Tshimpumpu: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 7                             
Power Shots Landed: 0                             
Head Shots Thrown: 9                             
Head Shots Landed: 0                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 5: 

Shabangu steps inside and lands a right hook to the body followed by two left hook's to the head.  
Tshimpumpu switches the action to the outside.  Shabangu feints a left hook, and then hits the target with a solid jab.  
Shabangu drives a left hook into his opponents liver.  
Shabangu connects with a right hook.  
Shabangu gets on the inside and lands a right hook followed by a right uppercut to his opponents head.  He continues the combination and lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Shabangu gets on the inside and lands a left uppercut to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  He continues the combination and lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Shabangu is on target with a stinging left hook to Tshimpumpu's ribs.  
Tshimpumpu steps to the outside.  Shabangu drives a spiteful jab into his opponents face.  
Shabangu advances into close range.  Tshimpumpu tries to land a right hook, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Tshimpumpu steps to the outside.  Shabangu lands a cross.  
Shabangu closes the distance and lands a right hook to the body followed by a left uppercut to the head.  
Shabangu lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Shabangu lands a right hook to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  
Shabangu advances into close range.  Shabangu sidesteps to the right of his opponent and lands a right hook followed by  two left hooks to his opponents head.  
Tshimpumpu tries to step out of his opponents range.  Shabangu hits home with an overhand left.  
Shabangu steps inside and lands a right hook.  
Shabangu manouvers his opponent into a corner.  Shabangu lands a right uppercut followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Shabangu closes the distance.  Tshimpumpu pivots to the left of his opponent.  Tshimpumpu attempts to land a left hook, but Shabangu blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  
Shabangu is on target with a right hook.  
Shabangu steps inside and lands a left hook.  


Round 5 Statistics
Shabangu: 
Jabs Thrown: 10                            
Jabs Landed: 4                             
Power Shots Thrown: 45                            
Power Shots Landed: 32                            
Head Shots Thrown: 47                            
Head Shots Landed: 29                            
Body Shots Thrown: 8                             
Body Shots Landed: 7                             

Tshimpumpu: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 9                             
Power Shots Landed: 0                             
Head Shots Thrown: 11                            
Head Shots Landed: 0                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 6: 

Tshimpumpu steps away from his opponent.  Shabangu feints a cross, fooling Tshimpumpu into launching a cross counter.  Shabangu springs the trap and counters with  a cross.  
Shabangu is looking to close the distance and manages to force Tshimpumpu into the blue corner.  Shabangu connects with a left uppercut.  
Tshimpumpu is getting frustrated here.   He catches his opponent with what looks like an intentional butt!  The ref takes no action over the foul, despite complaints from Shabangu.  
Shabangu closes the distance and is on target with a right hook.  
Shabangu lands three consecutive jabs to his opponents head.  
Shabangu is looking to close the distance and lands two left hooks followed by a left uppercut to his opponents head.  Shabangu holds on to his opponent.  Tshimpumpu leans on his opponent using all his weight. Shabangu pushes his forearm into Tshimpumpu's face.  The ref calls break and the two fighters separate.  
Shabangu lands a left uppercut to the body followed by a right uppercut to the head.  
Tshimpumpu tries to step out of his opponents range.  Shabangu lands with a sharp jab.  
Shabangu connects with a cross.  
Shabangu advances into close range and lands three consecutive right hooks to his opponents head.  


Round 6 Statistics
Shabangu: 
Jabs Thrown: 9                             
Jabs Landed: 4                             
Power Shots Thrown: 19                            
Power Shots Landed: 12                            
Head Shots Thrown: 26                            
Head Shots Landed: 15                            
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Tshimpumpu: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 10                            
Power Shots Landed: 0                             
Head Shots Thrown: 12                            
Head Shots Landed: 0                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 7: 

Shabangu tries to keep the action at long range.  Shabangu quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Shabangu attempts to land a jab, but Tshimpumpu blocks the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Shabangu is looking to close the distance and hits home with a left uppercut.  
Shabangu finds the target with a jab.  
Shabangu advances into close range and drives a left hook into Tshimpumpu's liver.  
Shabangu lands a left hook to the body followed by a right uppercut to the head.  
Shabangu closes the distance and lands a right hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents head.  
Shabangu is on target with a right uppercut.  
Shabangu hits home with a right hook.  
Shabangu lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Tshimpumpu sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Shabangu connects with a cross.  
Tshimpumpu hits home with a solid cross.  
You can sense Tshimpumpu is getting frustrated in there.   He steps in close and swings a low uppercut into Shabangu's groin!  The ref doesnt appear to have noticed the foul and signals for the action to continue.  
Shabangu advances into close range and lands a left uppercut followed by  two right hooks to his opponents head.  
Shabangu is looking to keep the action on the outside and is on target with an overhand right.  
Shabangu lands a left hook to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  
Shabangu finds the target with a hard jab.  
Shabangu is looking to close the distance and lands a left hook.  


Round 7 Statistics
Shabangu: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 24                            
Power Shots Landed: 18                            
Head Shots Thrown: 27                            
Head Shots Landed: 17                            
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Tshimpumpu: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 12                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 17                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 8: 

Shabangu lands a double left hook to his opponents head.  
Shabangu lands two right hooks to the body, and one to the head.  
Shabangu advances into close range and lands a left uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Shabangu is on target with a right uppercut.  
Shabangu connects with a right hook.  
Shabangu steps inside.  Tshimpumpu pivots to the right of his opponent.  Shabangu lands a left hook followed by a right uppercut to his opponents head.  
Tshimpumpu is starting to lose his head here!    He throws a hook, and catches Shabangu low!  The ref doesnt appear to have noticed the foul and signals for the action to continue.  
Shabangu closes the distance and connects with a left uppercut.  
Shabangu lands a left hook.  
Shabangu lands a right uppercut followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Shabangu hits home with a left hook.  
Tshimpumpu steps to the outside.  Shabangu lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Tshimpumpu is getting frustrated here.   He throws a low uppercut...that landed well below the belt! The ref halts the action and sends Shabangu to the neutral corner.    He warns Tshimpumpu that he is heading for a point deduction.  
Shabangu connects with a right uppercut.  


Round 8 Statistics
Shabangu: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 28                            
Power Shots Landed: 18                            
Head Shots Thrown: 33                            
Head Shots Landed: 18                            
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Tshimpumpu: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 6                             
Power Shots Landed: 0                             
Head Shots Thrown: 7                             
Head Shots Landed: 0                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
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
Round 7 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 8 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9


Final Scorecards: 80 - 72  80 - 72  80 - 72

The winner, by Unanimous Decision, from Johannesburg, South Africa.... Thulani Shabangu

Fight Statistics
Shabangu: 
Total Punches Thrown: 337                           
Total Punches Landed: 219                           
Total Head Shots Thrown: 290                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 190                           
Total Body Shots Thrown: 47                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 29                            
Total Power Shots Thrown: 268                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 190                           
Total Jabs Thrown: 69                            
Total Jabs Landed: 29                            

Tshimpumpu: 
Total Punches Thrown: 136                           
Total Punches Landed: 12                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 123                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 11                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 13                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 1                             
Total Power Shots Thrown: 100                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 10                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 36                            
Total Jabs Landed: 2