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05/05/2031
EOD Running: Training
Dele Akwu vs Izunna Oparaku

Boxing Daily Report from the AI Nigeria-Kaduna State promoted show at Kaduna Islam, Kaduna,  taking place on 26/06/2028:

Clearly AI Nigeria-Kaduna State have made a mistake booking this venue with less than half the tickets sold, including those handed out as prizes by Boxing Daily.  
Next up is the main event of the show.  This is a semi final eliminator for the Nigeria-Kaduna State Lightweight title.  

Looking to impress the boxing fans in attendance, the two fighters competing in this 10 round matchup are Dele Akwu (7 - 5(1) - 3) who hails from Zaria, Nigeria and Izunna Oparaku(10 - 0) from Kaduna, Nigeria.  Both Akwu and Oparaku weighed in at 135 pounds.  
The referee tonight is Antwan Okonkwo, and the three ringside judges are Umair Farooq, Bature Moshood and Haaris Rahmani.  

Round 1: 

Oparaku lands two right hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Oparaku walks Akwu onto the ropes.  Oparaku sidesteps to the left of his opponent and lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Oparaku lands a right hook followed by a right uppercut to his opponents body.  
Oparaku is on target with a left hook to Akwu's body.  
Oparaku walks Akwu into the blue corner.  Oparaku lands two left hook's to the body followed by a right hook to the head.  
Oparaku manages to force Akwu onto the ropes.  Akwu throws a left hook, but is unable to get through his opponents guard.  Oparaku holds on to his opponent.  As they grapple, Oparaku pushes his forearm into Akwu's face.  The ref breaks Oparaku's hold and signals for the fight to continue.  
Oparaku is on target with a left uppercut to his opponents body.  Oparaku clinches his opponent.  Oparaku leans on his opponent trying to wear him down. Oparaku is using his forearm in the clinch.  The ref calls break and the two fighters separate.  
Oparaku lands a right hook followed by a right uppercut to his opponents body.  
Oparaku lands three consecutive right hooks to his opponents ribs.  Oparaku clinches his opponent.  Oparaku is leaning on his opponent in the clinch. The ref separates the two fighters.  
Oparaku hits home with a cross.  
Oparaku lands a right uppercut to the body followed by a right hook to the head.  He continues the combination and lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Oparaku is on target with a right uppercut to his opponents body.  Oparaku holds on to his opponent.  Akwu pushes his forearm into Oparaku's face.  The ref separates the two fighters.  
Oparaku closes the distance and is on target with a right uppercut to Akwu's body.  
Oparaku lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  
Oparaku lands a right hook followed by  two left uppercuts to his opponents body.  
Oparaku walks Akwu into the corner.  Oparaku lands a left hook to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  
Oparaku is on target with a right hook to his opponents body.  
Akwu steps to the outside.  Oparaku is on target with an overhand right.  
Oparaku lands a jab to the head, a cross to the body and a cross to the head.  
At the end of Round 1, lets listen in on the corners...Akwu's trainer is advising how he could be more accurate.  Akwu's trainer is telling his fighter he needs to be more active or he's going to get outworked.  Akwu's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  Akwu's trainer is telling his fighter to tighten his defence.  

Round 1 Statistics
Akwu: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 15                            
Power Shots Landed: 0                             
Head Shots Thrown: 15                            
Head Shots Landed: 0                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Oparaku: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 50                            
Power Shots Landed: 34                            
Head Shots Thrown: 18                            
Head Shots Landed: 9                             
Body Shots Thrown: 35                            
Body Shots Landed: 26                            

Round 2: 

Oparaku advances into close range and lands a left hook to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  He continues the combination and lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents body.  
Oparaku closes the distance and lands a left hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents body.  
Oparaku is on target with a left hook to Akwu's body.  
Oparaku lands two right hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Oparaku is on target with a left hook to his opponents liver.  Oparaku throws a left hook, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right uppercut.  
Oparaku is on target with a right hook to his opponents body.  
Oparaku lands a solid jab.  
Oparaku manouvers Akwu into the corner.  Oparaku quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Akwu is on target with a right uppercut.  
Oparaku hits home with a right hook.  
Akwu pivots to the left of his opponent.  Oparaku digs in a left hook to Akwu's body.  
Oparaku lands with a solid jab.  
Oparaku is looking to close the distance and drives a left hook into Akwu's body.  
Oparaku lands a right hook to the head, a right uppercut to the head and a right hook to the body.  
Oparaku lands a left uppercut, left hook and a right hook to his opponents body.  


Round 2 Statistics
Akwu: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 17                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 23                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Oparaku: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 31                            
Power Shots Landed: 20                            
Head Shots Thrown: 14                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 24                            
Body Shots Landed: 16                            

Round 3: 

Oparaku drives a left hook into Akwu's body.  
Akwu lands a jab.  
Oparaku lands a left uppercut.  
Oparaku pivots from in front of his opponent and digs in a left hook to Akwu's body.  
Oparaku quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and is on target with a right uppercut to Akwu's body.  
Oparaku is looking to close the distance.  Akwu pivots to the left of his opponent.  Oparaku is on target with a right hook to his opponents ribcage.  
Oparaku lands two left hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Akwu switches the action to the outside and hits home with a cross.  
Oparaku lands a left hook to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  
Akwu is looking to keep his distance.  Oparaku connects with a cross.  
Oparaku gets on the inside and cuts off the ring, trapping Akwu on the ropes.  Oparaku sidesteps to the left of his opponent and digs in a right hook to Akwu's ribs.  
Oparaku lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  
Oparaku is on target with a right uppercut to Akwu's body.  
Akwu is on target with an overhand right.  
Akwu steps to the outside and lands a cross.  
Oparaku lands a left hook to the head, a left uppercut to the head and a right hook to the body.  


Round 3 Statistics
Akwu: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 19                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 21                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Oparaku: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 27                            
Power Shots Landed: 17                            
Head Shots Thrown: 12                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 17                            
Body Shots Landed: 12                            

Round 4: 

Oparaku lands a left hook.  
Oparaku is looking to close the distance.  Oparaku pivots from in front of his opponent and connects with a right hook.  
Oparaku digs in a right uppercut to his opponents body.  
Akwu steps to the outside and finds the target with a jab.  
Oparaku lands a cross.  Oparaku attempts to land a jab, but Akwu dodges the shot and counters with a cross.  
Oparaku lands a left hook to the head, a left hook to the body and a right hook to the head.  Oparaku clinches his opponent.  Oparaku pushes his forearm into Akwu's face.  The ref breaks the clinch and signals for the action to continue.  
Oparaku connects with a cross.  
Oparaku manages to force Akwu onto the ropes.  Oparaku lands a left uppercut to the body, a left hook to the head and a right uppercut to the body.  
Oparaku lands a left hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents body.  Oparaku clinches his opponent.  Oparaku is leaning on his opponent in the clinch. Oparaku tries to make the space to throw a hook, but hits Akwu's kidney. The referee warns Oparaku and breaks the clinch.  
Oparaku lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Akwu is on target with a jab to Oparaku's body.  
Oparaku steps inside and lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  
Oparaku lands a right hook to the body, a left uppercut to the head and a right uppercut to the body.  
Oparaku walks his opponent down, trapping him in a corner.  Oparaku lands a right uppercut, right hook and a left hook to his opponents body.  Oparaku clinches his opponent.  As they grapple, Akwu pushes his forearm into Oparaku's face.  The ref breaks Oparaku's hold and signals for the fight to continue.  
Oparaku attempts to land a right uppercut, but Akwu parries the shot and counters with a cross.  
Oparaku lands a left uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  
Oparaku pivots to the left of his opponent.  Oparaku lands a right hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents body.  Oparaku ties up his opponent.  Oparaku is using his forearm in the clinch.  The referee breaks the clinch and warns Oparaku to stop fouling.  
Oparaku quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and is on target with a left hook to his opponents body.  
Oparaku lands a left uppercut followed by a left hook to his opponents body.  
Akwu pivots to the left of his opponent.  Oparaku lands a double right hook to his opponents head.  
Akwu tries to keep the action at long range.  Oparaku hits the target with a solid jab.  
Oparaku advances into close range and manouvers his opponent into a corner.  Oparaku is on target with a left uppercut to his opponents ribs.  
Oparaku lands a right hook.  


Round 4 Statistics
Akwu: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 13                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 13                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Oparaku: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 58                            
Power Shots Landed: 34                            
Head Shots Thrown: 22                            
Head Shots Landed: 13                            
Body Shots Thrown: 42                            
Body Shots Landed: 22                            

Round 5: 

Oparaku lands a right uppercut followed by a left hook to his opponents body.  
Oparaku lands two right hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Oparaku advances into close range and lands a left hook to the head, a right uppercut to the head and a right hook to the body.  
Akwu throws a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right hook.  
Oparaku forces Akwu to back into the red corner.  Oparaku lands a left uppercut, right hook and a right uppercut to his opponents body.  
Oparaku is on target with a right uppercut.  
Oparaku lands two right hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Akwu digs in a left hook to his opponents body.  
Oparaku hits home with a cross.  
Oparaku lands a left uppercut followed by  two left hooks to his opponents body.  
Oparaku pivots to the right of his opponent and drives a left hook into Akwu's ribs.  


Round 5 Statistics
Akwu: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 12                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 15                            
Head Shots Landed: 0                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Oparaku: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 30                            
Power Shots Landed: 19                            
Head Shots Thrown: 14                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 19                            
Body Shots Landed: 14                            

Round 6: 

Oparaku lands a left uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  
Oparaku lands a solid jab.  
Oparaku gets on the inside and digs in a right hook to his opponents body.  
Oparaku steps inside and manages to force Akwu into the corner.  Oparaku lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Oparaku advances into close range and lands a left hook, right hook and a left hook to his opponents body.  
Oparaku lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  
Oparaku pivots to the right of his opponent and digs in a right hook to Akwu's ribcage.  
Oparaku connects with a right hook.  
Oparaku hits home with a right uppercut.  
Oparaku steps inside and lands two right hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Oparaku lands two right hooks to his opponents ribs.  


Round 6 Statistics
Akwu: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 12                            
Power Shots Landed: 0                             
Head Shots Thrown: 11                            
Head Shots Landed: 0                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Oparaku: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 28                            
Power Shots Landed: 17                            
Head Shots Thrown: 14                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 20                            
Body Shots Landed: 14                            

Round 7: 

Oparaku advances into close range and lands a left hook to the body followed by a right hook to the head.  
Oparaku lands a right hook to the head, a right hook to the body and a left uppercut to the head.  
Oparaku drives a left uppercut into Akwu's body.  
Oparaku lands a right hook to the body followed by a left hook to the head.  
Oparaku lands a left hook to the body followed by a right hook to the head.  He then lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Oparaku hits home with a right hook.  
Oparaku digs in a left hook to his opponents body.  
Oparaku digs in a right hook to Akwu's body.  
Oparaku advances into close range and lands a left hook, right uppercut and a left uppercut to his opponents body.  
Akwu tries to keep the action at long range and attempts to land a jab, but Oparaku slips the shot and counters with a cross.  
Oparaku steps inside and lands a left uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  
Oparaku lands a left uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  
Akwu tries to step out of his opponents range and lands an overhand left.  
Oparaku steps inside and digs in a left hook to Akwu's body.  
Oparaku hits home with a cross.  


Round 7 Statistics
Akwu: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 14                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 19                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Oparaku: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 42                            
Power Shots Landed: 25                            
Head Shots Thrown: 19                            
Head Shots Landed: 9                             
Body Shots Thrown: 25                            
Body Shots Landed: 16                            

Round 8: 

Akwu quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Akwu throws a right hook, but Oparaku ties up his opponent.  Oparaku is leaning on his opponent in the clinch. The ref breaks the clinch and signals for the action to continue.  
Oparaku steps inside and cuts off the ring, trapping Akwu on the ropes.  Oparaku lands a right hook to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  
Akwu steps away from his opponent.  Oparaku finds the target with a jab.  
Akwu steps away from his opponent.  Oparaku connects with a cross.  
Oparaku gets on the inside and lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Oparaku closes the distance and cuts off the ring, trapping Akwu in the blue corner.  Oparaku digs in a left hook to his opponents body.  
Oparaku pivots from in front of his opponent.  Akwu tries to land a left hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Oparaku steps inside and is on target with a right hook to Akwu's body.  
Oparaku drives a right hook into his opponents body.  
Oparaku digs in a right hook to Akwu's body.  
Oparaku throws a left hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  


Round 8 Statistics
Akwu: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 16                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 17                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Oparaku: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 20                            
Power Shots Landed: 10                            
Head Shots Thrown: 15                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 12                            
Body Shots Landed: 6                             

Round 9: 

Oparaku lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Oparaku advances into close range and lands a right hook followed by a right uppercut to his opponents body.  He continues the combination and lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Akwu pivots to the side of his opponent.  Akwu throws a left hook, but Oparaku ties up his opponent.  Oparaku leans on his opponent trying to wear him down. The ref calls break and the two fighters separate.  
Akwu hits home with a cross.  
Akwu hits home with a cross.  Akwu attempts to land a jab, but Oparaku slips the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Akwu is looking to keep his distance.  Oparaku lands with a sharp jab.  
Akwu steps away from his opponent and is on target with an overhand right.  
Oparaku advances into close range and lands a right hook followed by  two left hooks to his opponents body.  


Round 9 Statistics
Akwu: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 13                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 18                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 0                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Oparaku: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 13                            
Power Shots Landed: 9                             
Head Shots Thrown: 10                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 6                             

Round 10: 

Oparaku advances into close range and lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Akwu tries to keep the action at long range and attempts to land a jab, but Oparaku dodges the shot and counters with a cross.  
Oparaku lands a right hook to the body followed by a left hook to the head.  
Oparaku closes the distance and manages to force Akwu into the blue corner.  Oparaku sidesteps to the right of his opponent and lands a right uppercut followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Oparaku quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and lands consecutive left uppercuts to his opponents body.  
Oparaku lands a left uppercut.  
Oparaku lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  
Oparaku lands two left hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Oparaku is looking to close the distance and is on target with a right hook to Akwu's body.  
Akwu throws a left hook, but Oparaku ties up his opponent.  Oparaku is leaning on his opponent in the clinch. The referee breaks the clinch and warns Oparaku to stop holding.  
Oparaku connects with a right hook.  
Oparaku lands a left hook to the body, a right hook to the body and a left hook to the head.  
Oparaku lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Oparaku lands a left hook to the body, a left hook to the head and a left uppercut to the body.  
Oparaku sidesteps to the right of his opponent and lands a left uppercut to the body followed by a right uppercut to the head.  
Oparaku cuts off the ring, trapping Akwu on the ropes.  Oparaku connects with a right uppercut.  
Oparaku lands two left hook's to the body followed by a right hook to the head.  
Oparaku steps inside and lands a right hook to the head, a left uppercut to the body and a right uppercut to the body.  


Round 10 Statistics
Akwu: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 7                             
Power Shots Landed: 0                             
Head Shots Thrown: 8                             
Head Shots Landed: 0                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Oparaku: 
Jabs Thrown: 0                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 48                            
Power Shots Landed: 33                            
Head Shots Thrown: 18                            
Head Shots Landed: 14                            
Body Shots Thrown: 30                            
Body Shots Landed: 19                            

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 Kaduna, Nigeria.... Izunna Oparaku

Fight Statistics
Akwu: 
Total Punches Thrown: 183                           
Total Punches Landed: 19                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 160                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 17                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 23                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 2                             
Total Power Shots Thrown: 138                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 13                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 45                            
Total Jabs Landed: 6                             

Oparaku: 
Total Punches Thrown: 386                           
Total Punches Landed: 229                           
Total Head Shots Thrown: 156                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 78                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 230                           
Total Body Shots Landed: 151                           
Total Power Shots Thrown: 347                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 218                           
Total Jabs Thrown: 39                            
Total Jabs Landed: 11