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07/05/2031
EOD Running: TitleProcessing
Anele Govender vs Bryan Van der Byl

Boxing Daily Report from the AI South Africa-Western Cape promoted show at Mitchells Plain Van Blerk, Mitchells Plain,  taking place on 30/08/2028:

The venue is completely packed out with the fans turning out in force to watch the fights on offer tonight.  
Next up is the main event of the show.  This is a mandatory fight for the South Africa-Western Cape Welterweight title.  

Looking to impress the boxing fans in attendance and those watching live on AIT Sports, the two fighters competing in this 10 round matchup are Anele Govender (13 - 9 - 6) who hails from Mitchells Plain, South Africa and Bryan Van der Byl(13(1) - 1 - 1) from Mitchells Plain, South Africa.  Both Govender and Van der Byl weighed in at 147 pounds.  
The referee tonight is Madisha Mini, and the three ringside judges are La Vonn Dorkenoo, Rob Ndombe and Xhosas Serero.  

Round 1: 

Van der Byl lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Van der Byl throws a right uppercut, but his opponent parries the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Van der Byl is on target with a right uppercut.  
Van der Byl advances into close range and digs in a right uppercut to his opponents body.  
Govender attempts to land a left hook, but Van der Byl slips the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Govender attempts to land an uppercut to the solar plexus, but he strays low!  The ref ignores Van der Byl's complaints and signals for the action to continue.  
Van der Byl strikes his opponents body with a sharp cross.  
Van der Byl closes the distance and lands a left hook to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  
Van der Byl advances into close range.  Govender hits home with a left hook.  
Govender pivots to the right of his opponent and drives a left uppercut into his opponents body.  
Van der Byl closes the distance and lands a right uppercut followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  Van der Byl clinches his opponent.  Van der Byl pushes his forearm into Govender's face.  The ref calls break and the two fighters separate.  
Van der Byl is looking to close the distance and attempts to land a right hook, but Govender sidesteps and counters with a left uppercut.  
Govender steps away from his opponent.  Van der Byl lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Govender is looking to keep the action on the outside.  Van der Byl lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
At the end of Round 1, lets listen in on the corners...Govender's trainer is telling his fighter he is being outworked and needs to throw more.  

Round 1 Statistics
Govender: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 19                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 17                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Van der Byl: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 33                            
Power Shots Landed: 14                            
Head Shots Thrown: 23                            
Head Shots Landed: 10                            
Body Shots Thrown: 12                            
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Round 2: 

Van der Byl pivots from in front of his opponent and lands a left uppercut.  Van der Byl wants to work on the inside, but accidentally clashes heads with his opponent!  The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as Govender dabs at his face checking for damage.  
Van der Byl steps inside and is on target with a stinging left uppercut to his opponents liver.  
Van der Byl gets on the inside and tries to land a left hook, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Van der Byl is on target with a right hook to his opponents body.  Van der Byl ties up his opponent.  Van der Byl is using his forearm in the clinch.  The referee breaks the clinch and warns Van der Byl to stop fouling.  
Van der Byl drives a left hook into Govender's body.  
Govender hits home with a left hook.  
Govender tries to land a jab, but Van der Byl sidesteps and counters with a right hook.  
Van der Byl advances into close range and lands a right uppercut to the body, a right hook to the body and a left hook to the head.  
Van der Byl is on target with a right hook to Govender's body.  
Van der Byl is on target with a left uppercut to Govender's liver.  
Govender attempts to land an uppercut to the solar plexus, but he strays low!  The ref ignores Van der Byl's complaints and signals for the action to continue.  
Govender steps to the outside and lands a cross.  
Van der Byl steps inside and lands a double right hook to his opponents head.  Van der Byl clinches his opponent.  Van der Byl is leaning on his opponent in the clinch. Van der Byl tries to make the space to throw a hook, but hits Govender behind the head. The ref breaks Van der Byl's hold and signals for the fight to continue.  
Van der Byl lands a right uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  
Van der Byl is on target with a right hook to his opponents body.  
Govender hits home with a cross.  
Van der Byl advances into close range and lands a left hook followed by a right uppercut to his opponents body.  
At the end of Round 2, lets listen in on the corners...Govender's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  

Round 2 Statistics
Govender: 
Jabs Thrown: 9                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 16                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 19                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Van der Byl: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 36                            
Power Shots Landed: 17                            
Head Shots Thrown: 14                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 25                            
Body Shots Landed: 12                            

Round 3: 

Van der Byl lands a left hook to the body followed by a right uppercut to the head.  
Van der Byl forces Govender to retreat into a corner.  Van der Byl digs in a solid left hook to his opponents ribs.  
Govender tries to keep the action at long range.  Van der Byl lands an overhand left followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Van der Byl steps inside and lands a left hook to the body, a right uppercut to the body and a left hook to the head.  
Govender is looking to keep the action on the outside.  Van der Byl hits home with a cross.  
Van der Byl is looking to close the distance and lands a right hook, right uppercut and a left hook to his opponents body.  
Van der Byl manouvers Govender into a neutral corner.  Van der Byl lands a right uppercut followed by a left uppercut to his opponents body.  
Van der Byl drives a left hook into Govender's body.  
Van der Byl is on target with a right hook.  
Van der Byl closes the distance and digs in a left uppercut to his opponents body.  Van der Byl tries to land a left hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a left uppercut to Van der Byl's liver.  
Van der Byl is looking to close the distance and lands a right hook.  
Van der Byl hits home with a right hook.  
Govender steps to the outside and hits home with an overhand right.  
Govender tries to keep the action at long range.  Van der Byl lands a cross.  
Van der Byl closes the distance and lands a left uppercut to the body, a left uppercut to the head and a left hook to the body.  
At the end of Round 3, lets listen in on the corners...Govender's trainer is suggesting ways of getting through to his opponent.  

Round 3 Statistics
Govender: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 16                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 15                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Van der Byl: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 38                            
Power Shots Landed: 22                            
Head Shots Thrown: 23                            
Head Shots Landed: 10                            
Body Shots Thrown: 18                            
Body Shots Landed: 13                            

Round 4: 

Govender attempts to land a cross, but Van der Byl dodges the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Van der Byl steps inside and drives a right hook into his opponents ribcage.  
Van der Byl lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents body.  Van der Byl throws a right uppercut, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a left hook.  
Van der Byl walks his opponent down, trapping him in the corner.  Van der Byl lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Govender tries to keep the action at long range.  Van der Byl is on target with a cross.  
Van der Byl is on target with a right hook to Govender's body.  
Van der Byl is looking to close the distance and throws a right hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a right hook to Van der Byl's body.  
Van der Byl walks his opponent onto the ropes.  Van der Byl digs in a sharp left hook to Govender's body.  
Van der Byl is on target with a right hook to Govender's ribs.  Van der Byl holds on to his opponent.  Van der Byl leans on his opponent trying to wear him down. The ref separates the two fighters.  
Van der Byl hits home with a cross.  
Van der Byl lands a cross.  
Van der Byl closes the distance and digs in a right hook to his opponents ribs.  
Govender steps to the outside.  Van der Byl lands a jab.  
Van der Byl lands a cross.  
Van der Byl digs in a right hook to Govender's ribs.  
Govender is keeping his hands low...it looks like he wants his opponent to throw first.  Van der Byl drives a right hook into Govender's body.  
Van der Byl lands a right uppercut to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  
Van der Byl manouvers his opponent into the corner.  Van der Byl quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and lands a right hook followed by a right uppercut to his opponents body.  


Round 4 Statistics
Govender: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 14                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 14                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Van der Byl: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 43                            
Power Shots Landed: 20                            
Head Shots Thrown: 26                            
Head Shots Landed: 8                             
Body Shots Thrown: 20                            
Body Shots Landed: 13                            

Round 5: 

Van der Byl is on target with a left hook to Govender's body.  
Van der Byl lands two right hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Van der Byl is on target with a left uppercut to Govender's body.  
Van der Byl walks his opponent onto the ropes.  Van der Byl drives a left hook into Govender's body.  
Govender steps away from his opponent and tries to land a jab, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Van der Byl is looking to close the distance and throws a left uppercut, but his opponent parries the shot.  Van der Byl ties up his opponent.  Govender uses his free hand to throw a body hook, but it lands on Van der Byl's kidney. Van der Byl leans on his opponent using all his weight. Van der Byl hits his opponent with a kidney shot within the clinch. The ref breaks Van der Byl's hold and signals for the fight to continue.  
Govender tries to step out of his opponents range.  Van der Byl connects with a cross.  
Van der Byl is looking to close the distance.  Govender hits home with a left hook.  
Van der Byl gets on the inside.  Van der Byl sidesteps to the right of his opponent and lands a left hook to the body followed by a right uppercut to the head.  
Van der Byl connects with a left uppercut.  Van der Byl attempts to land a right hook, but Govender sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Van der Byl lands a right uppercut.  
Van der Byl lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Govender quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Van der Byl lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Van der Byl closes the distance and manages to force Govender onto the ropes.  Van der Byl digs in a stinging left hook to Govender's body.  


Round 5 Statistics
Govender: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 20                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 22                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Van der Byl: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 30                            
Power Shots Landed: 16                            
Head Shots Thrown: 15                            
Head Shots Landed: 9                             
Body Shots Thrown: 18                            
Body Shots Landed: 8                             

Round 6: 

Van der Byl throws a left uppercut, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Van der Byl drives a right uppercut into his opponents ribcage.  
Van der Byl lands a right hook, left hook and a right hook to his opponents body.  
Govender lands a jab to Van der Byl's body.  
Van der Byl advances into close range and drives a left hook into his opponents body.  Van der Byl clinches his opponent.  Van der Byl leans on his opponent using all his weight. The ref breaks Van der Byl's hold and signals for the fight to continue.  
Van der Byl lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Van der Byl drives a right uppercut into Govender's ribcage.  
Van der Byl advances into close range.  Govender is on target with a left hook.  
Van der Byl is on target with a right hook to his opponents ribs.  
Van der Byl manages to force Govender onto the ropes.  Van der Byl sidesteps to the right of his opponent and lands a right uppercut followed by a left hook to his opponents body.  
Van der Byl closes the distance and drives a left hook into his opponents ribs.  
Govender hits home with a right hook.  
Van der Byl drives a left hook into Govender's body.  
Van der Byl finds the target with a stinging jab.  
Van der Byl lands a right uppercut to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  
Van der Byl walks his opponent into a corner.  Van der Byl is on target with a solid left uppercut to his opponents body.  
Van der Byl drives a right hook into Govender's body.  


Round 6 Statistics
Govender: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 19                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 21                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Van der Byl: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 40                            
Power Shots Landed: 17                            
Head Shots Thrown: 14                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 29                            
Body Shots Landed: 15                            

Round 7: 

Van der Byl drives a firm right uppercut into his opponents body.  
Van der Byl advances into close range and manouvers his opponent onto the ropes.  Van der Byl digs in a right hook to his opponents ribcage.  
Govender is looking to keep his distance.  Van der Byl is on target with a cross.  
Van der Byl lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Van der Byl advances into close range and drives a right hook into Govender's body.  
Van der Byl lands a left uppercut followed by a right uppercut to his opponents body.  


Round 7 Statistics
Govender: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 15                            
Power Shots Landed: 0                             
Head Shots Thrown: 19                            
Head Shots Landed: 0                             
Body Shots Thrown: 0                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Van der Byl: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 27                            
Power Shots Landed: 8                             
Head Shots Thrown: 14                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 16                            
Body Shots Landed: 5                             

Round 8: 

Govender tries to keep the action at long range.  Van der Byl lands a jab.  
Van der Byl walks Govender into the blue corner.  Van der Byl pivots to the side of his opponent and drives a right hook into his opponents body.  
Van der Byl digs in a right hook to Govender's body.  
Van der Byl closes the distance and lands two left hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Van der Byl manages to force Govender into the corner.  Govender tries to land a right hook, but Van der Byl slips the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Govender tries to keep the action at long range.  Van der Byl tries to land a jab, but Govender blocks the shot and counters with a left uppercut to his opponents body.  
Van der Byl lands a cross.  
Govender switches the action to the outside.  Van der Byl lands with a spiteful jab.  
Van der Byl lands a right hook to the head, a left uppercut to the body and a right hook to the head.  


Round 8 Statistics
Govender: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 10                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 9                             
Head Shots Landed: 0                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Van der Byl: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 22                            
Power Shots Landed: 9                             
Head Shots Thrown: 18                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 10                            
Body Shots Landed: 5                             

Round 9: 

Govender switches the action to the outside.  Van der Byl lands a cross.  
Van der Byl walks his opponent down, trapping him in the blue corner.  Govender is on target with a left hook.  
Van der Byl digs in a right uppercut to Govender's body.  
Van der Byl closes the distance and is on target with a right uppercut.  Van der Byl attempts to land a right hook, but Govender blocks the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Van der Byl drives a right hook into his opponents ribcage.  
Govender quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Govender throws a right hook, but is unable to get through his opponents guard.  Van der Byl holds on to his opponent.  Van der Byl is leaning on his opponent in the clinch. The ref calls break and the two fighters separate.  
Van der Byl walks Govender down, trapping him in the red corner.  Van der Byl lands a right hook to the body followed by a left hook to the head.  
Van der Byl cuts off the ring, trapping Govender on the ropes.  Van der Byl drives a right uppercut into Govender's body.  Van der Byl attempts to land a right hook, but Govender blocks the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Van der Byl manages to force Govender into a corner.  As Van der Byl tries to work on the inside, the fighters heads come together!  The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as Govender dabs at his face checking for damage.  
Van der Byl is looking to close the distance.  Govender throws a right hook, but Van der Byl holds on to his opponent.  Van der Byl throws a hook within the clinch but hits his opponent behind the head. 
Van der Byl lands a right hook followed by a jab to his opponents head.  


Round 9 Statistics
Govender: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 20                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 17                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Van der Byl: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 29                            
Power Shots Landed: 8                             
Head Shots Thrown: 17                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 14                            
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Round 10: 

Van der Byl lands a left hook.  
Van der Byl lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Govender tries to step out of his opponents range.  Van der Byl is on target with a cross.  
Van der Byl closes the distance and drives a right hook into Govender's ribs.  
Van der Byl lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  He follows up the attack and lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Van der Byl steps inside and manouvers Govender into the corner.  Van der Byl lands two left hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Van der Byl hits home with a sharp jab.  
Van der Byl gets on the inside.  Govender drives a right hook into Van der Byl's ribcage.  
Van der Byl digs in a solid right hook to his opponents ribs.  
Van der Byl walks Govender into the corner.  Govender attempts to land a left uppercut, but Van der Byl sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Van der Byl lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents body.  
Van der Byl lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Van der Byl sidesteps to the left of his opponent and lands two left hooks to his opponents ribs.  


Round 10 Statistics
Govender: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 13                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 11                            
Head Shots Landed: 0                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Van der Byl: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 25                            
Power Shots Landed: 19                            
Head Shots Thrown: 13                            
Head Shots Landed: 8                             
Body Shots Thrown: 15                            
Body Shots Landed: 12                            

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 Mitchells Plain, South Africa.... Bryan Van der Byl

Fight Statistics
Govender: 
Total Punches Thrown: 199                           
Total Punches Landed: 23                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 164                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 17                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 35                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 6                             
Total Power Shots Thrown: 162                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 22                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 37                            
Total Jabs Landed: 1                             

Van der Byl: 
Total Punches Thrown: 354                           
Total Punches Landed: 160                           
Total Head Shots Thrown: 177                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 69                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 177                           
Total Body Shots Landed: 91                            
Total Power Shots Thrown: 323                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 150                           
Total Jabs Thrown: 31                            
Total Jabs Landed: 10