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03/11/2030
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Paul Finn vs Rich Byrne

Boxing Daily Report from the AI Ireland-Munster promoted show at Limerick Finnegan, Limerick,  taking place on 23/08/2028:

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 Irish-Munster Super Bantamweight title.  

Looking to impress the boxing fans in attendance, the two fighters competing in this 10 round matchup are Paul Finn (12 - 0 - 1(NC)) who hails from Waterford, Ireland and Rich Byrne(4 - 0) from Cork, Ireland.  Finn weighed in at 122 pounds, while Byrne weighed in at 121 pounds and 12 ounces.  
The referee tonight is Conor McCrory, and the three ringside judges are Shamus Brogan, Kieran Mulloy and Carl Kelly.  

Round 1: 

Finn attempts to land a jab, but Byrne sidesteps and counters with a sharp left hook.  
Byrne connects with a cross.  
Finn connects with a cross.  
Finn is looking to keep his distance.  Finn lowers his hands, trying to provoke his opponent to attack.  Byrne attempts to land a jab, but Finn sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Byrne switches the action to the outside.  Finn hits home with a cross.  
Finn lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Finn lands a spiteful jab.  Finn tries to land a cross, but Byrne slips the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Finn snaps his opponents head back with a spiteful jab.  
Finn tries to step out of his opponents range and is on target with a cross.  
Byrne throws a jab, but his opponent parries the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Finn steps to the outside and lands a double jab to his opponents head.  He then lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Byrne manouvers Finn onto the ropes.  Byrne waits at the mid-range with a lowered guard, waiting for his opponent to throw a punch.  Finn lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Finn lands with a hard jab.  
Finn hits the target with a hard jab.  
Finn lands a jab followed by a overhand right to his opponents head.  
Finn lands a cross followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Finn switches the action to the outside and lands a double jab to his opponents head.  He continues the combination and lands an overhand left followed by a overhand right to his opponents head.  
Byrne lands a cross followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Finn switches the action to the outside and finds the target with a jab.  
Finn lands a jab to the head, a jab to the body and a cross to the head.  
Finn lands a jab.  
Byrne attempts to land a cross, but Finn dodges the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Byrne lands a stinging jab.  
Finn hits home with a cross.  
Finn lands a straight 1 - 2.  He continues the combination and lands an overhand left followed by a cross to his opponents head.  
At the end of Round 1, lets listen in on the corners...Finn's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  Byrne's trainer is advising how he could be more accurate.  Byrne's trainer is telling his fighter he needs to be more active or he's going to get outworked.  Byrne's trainer is telling his fighter to tighten his defence.  

Round 1 Statistics
Finn: 
Jabs Thrown: 31                            
Jabs Landed: 19                            
Power Shots Thrown: 29                            
Power Shots Landed: 19                            
Head Shots Thrown: 57                            
Head Shots Landed: 37                            
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Byrne: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 16                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 23                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 0                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 2: 

Finn lands a jab, overhand right and a jab to his opponents head.  
Finn is looking to close the distance.  Byrne lands a right hook to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  Finn holds on to his opponent.  As they grapple, Finn pushes his forearm into Byrne's face.  The ref calls break and the two fighters separate.  
Finn is looking to keep the action on the outside and hits home with an overhand left.  
Finn steps to the outside and connects with a cross.  
Finn advances into close range and lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  He then lands a double left hook to his opponents head.  
Finn is looking to keep his distance and lands an overhand right.  
Finn closes the distance and lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  Finn tries to land a right hook, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a left hook.  
Finn switches the action to the outside and lands a jab followed by a overhand right to his opponents head.  
Finn lands a solid jab.  
Finn lands a jab followed by a overhand right to his opponents head.  
Byrne hits home with a solid cross.  
Finn sidesteps to the right of his opponent and lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Finn tries to land a left hook, but Byrne slips the shot and counters with a firm right uppercut.  
Finn throws a cross, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a cross.  
Byrne throws an uppercut to the body, but lands well below the belt!  The ref ignores Finn's complaints and signals for the action to continue.  
Finn tries to keep the action at long range and lands a cross.  
Finn tries to step out of his opponents range and lands a jab.  
Finn feints a right hook, and then lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Finn hits home with a cross.  
Finn lands a cross.  
Finn lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  


Round 2 Statistics
Finn: 
Jabs Thrown: 21                            
Jabs Landed: 11                            
Power Shots Thrown: 34                            
Power Shots Landed: 19                            
Head Shots Thrown: 50                            
Head Shots Landed: 29                            
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Byrne: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 20                            
Power Shots Landed: 6                             
Head Shots Thrown: 16                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 3: 

Finn is looking to keep the action on the outside and lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Finn is looking to close the distance and lands two left hooks to the body, and one to the head.  Finn ties up his opponent.  Finn pushes his forearm into Byrne's face.  The referee separates the two fighters and warns Finn.  
Finn tries to keep the action at long range.  Finn feints a jab, and then connects with a cross.  
Finn lands with a spiteful jab.  
Finn lands a jab followed by a overhand right to his opponents head.  
Finn lands a stiff jab.  
Byrne drives a right uppercut into Finn's body.  
Finn tries to land a jab, but Byrne dodges the shot and counters with a sharp right uppercut.  
Finn steps to the outside.  Finn sidesteps to the right of his opponent and hits home with an overhand right.  
Finn sidesteps to the right of his opponent and lands a ramrod jab.  
Finn hits home with a cross.  
Finn steps away from his opponent and finds the target with a jab.  
Finn lands an overhand left followed by  two straights to his opponents head.  
Byrne manages to force Finn onto the ropes.  Byrne hits home with a right hook.  
Finn lands a jab followed by  two left hooks to his opponents head.  Finn tries to land a jab, but Byrne blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  
Finn switches the action to the outside and lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  He continues the combination and lands a cross to the body followed by a overhand right to the head.  
Finn lands two jabs followed by a cross to his opponents head.  
Byrne forces Finn to retreat onto the ropes.  Byrne lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Finn hits the target with a stiff jab.  
Finn tries to step out of his opponents range and lands an overhand right, jab and a cross to his opponents head.  
Finn hits home with a left hook.  
Finn sidesteps to the left of his opponent and finds the target with a jab.  


Round 3 Statistics
Finn: 
Jabs Thrown: 17                            
Jabs Landed: 11                            
Power Shots Thrown: 29                            
Power Shots Landed: 22                            
Head Shots Thrown: 42                            
Head Shots Landed: 30                            
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Byrne: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 20                            
Power Shots Landed: 6                             
Head Shots Thrown: 20                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 4: 

Finn is on target with a cross.  
Finn lands a jab to Byrne's body.  
Finn is on target with an overhand right.  
Byrne manages to force Finn onto the ropes.  Finn lands a left hook followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Finn is on target with a jab.  
Finn feints a left, and then lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Finn hits the target with a stiff jab.  
Finn lands a left hook followed by a jab to his opponents head.  Finn attempts to land a left hook, but Byrne blocks the shot and counters with a left hook to Finn's ribs.  
Finn tries to step out of his opponents range and lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Byrne manages to force Finn onto the ropes.  Finn lands a jab.  
Finn throws a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Finn steps away from his opponent and lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Finn lands three consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Finn steps away from his opponent and lands a jab.  
Finn lowers his hands, trying to provoke his opponent to attack.  Byrne hits home with a cross.  
Finn steps away from his opponent.  Finn quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and is on target with a jab.  
Finn finds the target with a jab.  
Byrne cuts off the ring, trapping Finn on the ropes.  Byrne quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and hits home with a right uppercut.  
Finn is looking to keep the action on the outside.  Finn feints a right, and then lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Finn lands a jab followed by a overhand left to his opponents head.  
Finn switches the action to the outside and lands an overhand right.  
Finn tries to step out of his opponents range.  Finn sidesteps to the right of his opponent and lands an overhand right followed by a cross to his opponents head.  
Finn switches the action to the outside and lands an overhand left followed by a cross to his opponents head.  He follows up the attack and lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Finn connects with a left hook.  


Round 4 Statistics
Finn: 
Jabs Thrown: 33                            
Jabs Landed: 18                            
Power Shots Thrown: 26                            
Power Shots Landed: 18                            
Head Shots Thrown: 55                            
Head Shots Landed: 35                            
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Byrne: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 12                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 13                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 5: 

Finn is looking to keep the action on the outside.  Byrne quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Finn lands with a stiff jab.  
Finn sidesteps to the right of his opponent and finds the target with a jab.  
Finn lowers his guard, attempting to draw a lead.  Byrne throws a jab, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Finn lands a jab.  
Finn switches the action to the outside and hits home with a hard jab.  
Finn sidesteps to the left of his opponent and hits home with an overhand right.  
Finn is looking to close the distance and drives a right hook into Byrne's ribs.  Finn clinches his opponent.  Finn leans on his opponent using all his weight. The ref breaks Finn's hold and signals for the fight to continue.  
Finn steps to the outside and lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Byrne finds the target with a stiff jab.  
Finn is looking to keep the action on the outside and lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Finn connects with a cross.  
Byrne is on target with a jab.  Byrne throws a short cross to the body, but lands low!  The ref ignores Finn's complaints and signals for the action to continue.  
Finn hits home with an overhand right.  
Byrne pivots to the side of his opponent.  Finn hits home with a right hook.  Finn throws a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a left hook.  
Byrne feints a jab, but Finn is not fooled and is on target with a right hook.  
Byrne tries to keep the action at long range.  Finn lands two straights followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Finn tries to land a cross, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a left uppercut to Finn's body.  
Finn lands an overhand right followed by a cross to his opponents head.  
Finn lands with a hard jab.  Finn attempts to land a jab, but Byrne slips the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Finn feints a right, and then lands a cross followed by a overhand right to his opponents head.  
Finn lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Finn lands a cross followed by  two jabs to his opponents head.  
Byrne steps away from his opponent.  Finn lands a cross.  
Byrne lands a left uppercut.  
Finn steps to the outside and lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Finn lowers his hands, trying to provoke his opponent to attack.  Byrne attempts to land a right hook, but Finn sidesteps and counters with a right uppercut to Byrne's body.  


Round 5 Statistics
Finn: 
Jabs Thrown: 24                            
Jabs Landed: 17                            
Power Shots Thrown: 29                            
Power Shots Landed: 20                            
Head Shots Thrown: 51                            
Head Shots Landed: 35                            
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Byrne: 
Jabs Thrown: 9                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 16                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 20                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 6: 

Byrne is on target with a right hook to his opponents ribcage.  
Finn switches the action to the outside and lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Finn is looking to keep the action on the outside.  Finn quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Finn lands a left hook to the head, a jab to the body and a jab to the head.  
Finn steps to the outside and lands a cross followed by a overhand right to his opponents head.  
Finn tries to keep the action at long range and lands a jab followed by a overhand right to his opponents head.  
Finn lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Finn is looking to close the distance.  Byrne lands a sharp left hook.  
Byrne steps away from his opponent.  Finn quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and lands with a sharp jab.  
Finn gets on the inside and lands a left hook.  
Finn lands a cross.  
Finn tries to keep the action at long range and hits home with an overhand left.  
Byrne tries to land a cross, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a left hook.  
Byrne lands a cross.  
Finn tries to land a jab, but his opponent dodges the shot and counters with a stinging right hook.  
Finn lands an overhand left.  
Finn lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Finn lands a cross.  
Finn is looking to keep his distance and hits home with an overhand right.  
Finn hits home with a spiteful jab.  


Round 6 Statistics
Finn: 
Jabs Thrown: 20                            
Jabs Landed: 15                            
Power Shots Thrown: 26                            
Power Shots Landed: 12                            
Head Shots Thrown: 42                            
Head Shots Landed: 26                            
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Byrne: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 23                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 24                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 7: 

Finn connects with a cross.  
Byrne attempts to land a cross, but Finn blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  
Finn tries to keep the action at long range and lands a ramrod jab.  
Finn hits the target with a hard jab.  
Finn tries to keep the action at long range.  Finn quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Byrne throws a cross, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a left uppercut.  
Finn sidesteps to the left of his opponent and lands two jabs followed by a cross to his opponents head.  
Finn is on target with a cross.  
Byrne connects with a cross.  
Finn lands two jabs followed by a cross to his opponents head.  
Finn tries to keep the action at long range and lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Finn lands three consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Finn is on target with a left hook to Byrne's body.  
Finn lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Finn lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Finn is on target with a cross.  


Round 7 Statistics
Finn: 
Jabs Thrown: 10                            
Jabs Landed: 8                             
Power Shots Thrown: 22                            
Power Shots Landed: 15                            
Head Shots Thrown: 31                            
Head Shots Landed: 22                            
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Byrne: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 13                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 13                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 8: 

Finn hits home with an overhand left.  
Finn sidesteps to the left of his opponent and lands a left hook followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Finn is looking to keep the action on the outside and is on target with a jab.  
Finn drives a right uppercut into Byrne's body.  
Finn switches the action to the outside and lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Finn lands a jab to the head, a cross to the head and a left hook to the body.  
Finn lands a spiteful jab.  
Finn hits home with a cross.  
Finn closes the distance.  Finn pivots to the left of his opponent and lands a double right hook to his opponents head.  
Finn is looking to keep his distance and lands a cross.  
Byrne hits home with a left uppercut.  
Finn tries to step out of his opponents range and lands an overhand right followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Finn is looking to keep his distance and lands a stiff jab.  
Finn lands a left hook followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Finn hits home with a right hook.  
Finn steps inside and connects with a left uppercut.  
Byrne throws a jab, but his opponent dodges the shot and counters with a cross.  
Finn steps to the outside and lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Finn is on target with a cross.  
At the end of Round 8, lets listen in on the corners...Finn's trainer is telling his fighter to play it safe for the remainder of the fight. 

Round 8 Statistics
Finn: 
Jabs Thrown: 21                            
Jabs Landed: 12                            
Power Shots Thrown: 24                            
Power Shots Landed: 17                            
Head Shots Thrown: 40                            
Head Shots Landed: 27                            
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Byrne: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 11                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 11                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 9: 

Finn throws a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a left uppercut.  
Byrne drives a right hook into his opponents body.  
Byrne is on target with a right hook to his opponents body.  Finn holds on to his opponent.  Byrne is using his forearm in the clinch.  The ref separates the two fighters.  
Finn walks Byrne down, trapping him in the corner.  Byrne hits home with a right hook.  Finn holds on to his opponent.  Finn uses his free hand to throw a body hook, but it lands on Byrne's kidney. Byrne leans on his opponent using all his weight. The ref calls break and the two fighters separate.  
Finn sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Finn lands a left uppercut to the body followed by a right hook to the head.  Finn ties up his opponent.  Finn is leaning on his opponent in the clinch. The ref calls break and the two fighters separate.  
Finn closes the distance.  Byrne throws a left hook, but Finn ties up his opponent.  Finn leans on his opponent trying to wear him down. The ref breaks Finn's hold and signals for the fight to continue.  
Byrne throws a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a left uppercut.  
Finn lands a double right hook to his opponents head.  Finn clinches his opponent.  As they grapple, Byrne pushes his forearm into Finn's face.  The referee warns Byrne and breaks the clinch.  
Finn walks Byrne onto the ropes.  Finn lands a double left hook to his opponents head.  Finn ties up his opponent.  Byrne leans on his opponent using all his weight. The referee breaks the clinch and warns Finn to stop holding.  
Finn is on target with a left hook.  
Finn lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
At the end of Round 9, lets listen in on the corners...Byrne's trainer is telling his fighter he needs a knockout to win!  Byrne's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  

Round 9 Statistics
Finn: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 21                            
Power Shots Landed: 10                            
Head Shots Thrown: 22                            
Head Shots Landed: 10                            
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Byrne: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 26                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 25                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 7                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Round 10: 

Finn lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Finn quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and is on target with a left hook to his opponents ribs.  Byrne wants to work on the inside, but accidentally clashes heads with his opponent!  The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as Finn dabs at his face checking for damage.  
Finn is on target with a jab.  
Finn lands a left hook.  
Finn lands with a solid jab.  
Byrne throws a cross, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right hook.  
Finn gets on the inside.  Byrne throws a left hook, but his opponent parries the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Finn lands a left hook followed by  two right hooks to his opponents head.  
Finn steps inside and attempts to land a right hook, but Byrne slips the shot and counters with a cross.  
Finn lands a cross followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Finn tries to land a cross, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Finn walks Byrne down, trapping him on the ropes.  Finn pivots to the side of his opponent and lands a double right hook to his opponents head.  
Finn throws a right hook, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a left hook.  
Finn closes the distance.  Finn quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and is on target with a left hook.  
Byrne pivots to the left of his opponent and lands a left hook.  
Finn is on target with a right hook to his opponents body.  


Round 10 Statistics
Finn: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 4                             
Power Shots Thrown: 25                            
Power Shots Landed: 13                            
Head Shots Thrown: 29                            
Head Shots Landed: 15                            
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Byrne: 
Jabs Thrown: 0                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 16                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 11                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
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
Round 9 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 10 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9


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

The winner, by Unanimous Decision, from Waterford, Ireland.... Paul Finn

Fight Statistics
Finn: 
Total Punches Thrown: 452                           
Total Punches Landed: 281                           
Total Head Shots Thrown: 419                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 266                           
Total Body Shots Thrown: 33                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 15                            
Total Power Shots Thrown: 265                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 165                           
Total Jabs Thrown: 187                           
Total Jabs Landed: 116                           

Byrne: 
Total Punches Thrown: 220                           
Total Punches Landed: 45                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 176                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 38                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 44                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 7                             
Total Power Shots Thrown: 173                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 39                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 47                            
Total Jabs Landed: 6