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11/05/2031
EOD Running: ProTraining
Greg Bethell vs Charlie Kaponga

Boxing Daily Report from the T5 Promotions promoted show at Auckland Cumby, Auckland,  taking place on 26/09/2028:

Clearly T5 Promotions 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 New Zealand Featherweight title.  

Looking to impress the boxing fans in attendance and those watching live on Prime, the two fighters competing in this 12 round matchup are Greg Bethell (12 - 6(1) - 3) who hails from Waitakere, New Zealand and Charlie Kaponga(10 - 14 - 1) from Wellington, New Zealand.  Bethell weighed in at 125 pounds And 1 ounces, while Kaponga weighed in at 126 pounds.  
The referee tonight is Robert Haturini, and the three ringside judges are Mark Kinzey, Jack Hislop and Opi Ngaikiha.  

Round 1: 

Bethell lands a jab to the head followed by a cross to the body.  
Bethell pivots to the left of his opponent.  Kaponga lands a right uppercut.  Kaponga throws a left uppercut, but his opponent parries the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Kaponga lands a left hook to the body followed by a right hook to the head.  
Bethell walks Kaponga into the red corner.  Kaponga is on target with a right hook.  
Bethell is on target with a right hook.  
Bethell strikes his opponents body with a jab.  
Bethell advances into close range.  Kaponga hits home with a right hook.  
Bethell steps away from his opponent and lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Bethell tries to step out of his opponents range and hits home with a cross.  
Kaponga sidesteps to the left of his opponent and connects with a right uppercut.  


Round 1 Statistics
Bethell: 
Jabs Thrown: 10                            
Jabs Landed: 4                             
Power Shots Thrown: 13                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 20                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Kaponga: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 18                            
Power Shots Landed: 6                             
Head Shots Thrown: 17                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 2: 

Kaponga lands a right hook.  
Bethell sidesteps to the right of his opponent and is on target with a right hook.  
Kaponga feints a right hook, and then is on target with a cross.  
Kaponga is on target with a cross.  
Bethell closes the distance.  Bethell wants to work on the inside, but accidentally clashes heads with his opponent!  The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as Kaponga dabs at his face checking for damage.  
Bethell hits home with a right hook.  Bethell throws a left hook, but his opponent parries the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Kaponga walks Bethell down, trapping him in a neutral corner.  Kaponga finds the target with a jab.  
Bethell steps to the outside.  Bethell quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and lands a cross.  
Bethell switches the action to the outside and throws a jab, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a right hook.  
At the end of Round 2, lets listen in on the corners...Bethell's trainer is advising how he could be more accurate.  Bethell's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  

Round 2 Statistics
Bethell: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 22                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 25                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Kaponga: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 22                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 17                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 9                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 3: 

Bethell switches the action to the outside and hits home with a cross.  
Kaponga gets on the inside and lands a left hook.  
Kaponga attempts to land a left hook, but Bethell blocks the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Bethell throws a cross, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a left hook.  
Bethell is looking to keep his distance and hits home with a cross.  
Bethell is on target with a right hook to his opponents body.  
Kaponga digs in a left uppercut to Bethell's ribs.  Kaponga tries to land a right hook, but Bethell blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  
Bethell advances into close range.  Kaponga throws a short cross to the body, but lands low!  The ref ignores Bethell's complaints and signals for the action to continue.  
Bethell steps to the outside and connects with a cross.  


Round 3 Statistics
Bethell: 
Jabs Thrown: 9                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 22                            
Power Shots Landed: 6                             
Head Shots Thrown: 27                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Kaponga: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 13                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 9                             
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 4: 

Bethell hits home with a cross.  
Bethell hits home with a right uppercut.  
Bethell steps inside.  Kaponga hits home with a left hook.  
Kaponga throws a cross, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Kaponga connects with a cross.  
Bethell pivots to the right of his opponent and hits home with a right hook.  
Bethell hits home with a left hook.  
Bethell pivots from in front of his opponent.  Kaponga lands a cross.  
Bethell steps to the outside and connects with a cross.  
Kaponga manages to force Bethell into the red corner.  Kaponga connects with a left hook.  


Round 4 Statistics
Bethell: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 19                            
Power Shots Landed: 6                             
Head Shots Thrown: 23                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Kaponga: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 17                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 16                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 7                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 5: 

Bethell pivots to the right of his opponent.  Kaponga hits home with a right hook.  
Kaponga steps inside.  Bethell pivots to the right of his opponent.  Kaponga hits home with a right hook.  
Bethell connects with a left hook.  
Kaponga closes the distance.  Kaponga sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Bethell lands a left hook.  
Bethell is on target with a right hook.  
Bethell steps away from his opponent and throws a cross, but his opponent dodges the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Kaponga connects with a right hook.  
Bethell steps to the outside and lands an overhand right.  
At the end of Round 5, lets listen in on the corners...Kaponga's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  

Round 5 Statistics
Bethell: 
Jabs Thrown: 12                            
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 16                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 28                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 0                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Kaponga: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 15                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 16                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 6: 

Kaponga is looking to close the distance.  Kaponga pivots to the right of his opponent and is on target with a left hook.  
Kaponga manouvers Bethell into a neutral corner.  Bethell lands a cross to the head followed by a jab to the body.  
Kaponga strikes his opponents body with a cross.  
Kaponga is looking to close the distance and hits home with a left hook.  
Kaponga cuts off the ring, trapping Bethell on the ropes.  Kaponga tries to land a left hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Kaponga lands a left hook.  
Kaponga connects with a right hook.  
Kaponga is looking to close the distance.  Bethell hits home with a left hook.  
Bethell hits home with a left hook.  


Round 6 Statistics
Bethell: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 23                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 25                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Kaponga: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 25                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 20                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 7: 

Bethell sidesteps to the left of his opponent and hits home with a left hook.  
Bethell is looking to keep his distance and connects with a cross.  
Kaponga throws a cross, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Bethell steps inside.  Bethell sidesteps to the left of his opponent and connects with a right hook.  
Bethell is looking to keep his distance and tries to land an overhand right, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Kaponga advances into close range and hits home with a left hook.  
Kaponga connects with a left hook.  
Bethell closes the distance and hits home with a left hook.  
Bethell walks Kaponga down, trapping him in a corner.  Kaponga drives a left hook into Bethell's ribs.  


Round 7 Statistics
Bethell: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 27                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 29                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Kaponga: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 22                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 22                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 8: 

Bethell throws a cross, but his opponent dodges the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Bethell lands a right uppercut followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Bethell switches the action to the outside.  Bethell sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Kaponga lands an overhand left.  
Bethell is looking to close the distance and attempts to land a right uppercut, but Kaponga dodges the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Bethell is on target with a jab.  
Bethell steps to the outside and lands a jab.  
Kaponga connects with a cross.  
Kaponga drives a right hook into his opponents body.  
Bethell pivots to the side of his opponent.  Kaponga connects with a left hook.  
Kaponga advances into close range and drives a left hook into Bethell's body.  Kaponga throws a right hook, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a cross.  


Round 8 Statistics
Bethell: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 4                             
Power Shots Thrown: 20                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 24                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Kaponga: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 20                            
Power Shots Landed: 7                             
Head Shots Thrown: 20                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Round 9: 

Kaponga tries to land a left hook, but Bethell slips the shot and counters with a right hook to his opponents ribs.  
Bethell gets on the inside.  Kaponga is on target with a right hook.  
Bethell manages to force Kaponga into the corner.  Bethell hits home with a cross.  
Bethell tries to keep the action at long range and lands a cross.  
Bethell steps inside and connects with a left hook.  
Bethell closes the distance and is on target with a right hook.  
Kaponga closes the distance and drives a right hook into his opponents body.  
Kaponga drives a left hook into Bethell's body.  
Bethell drops his guard, and stalks his opponent...he wants his opponent to throw a shot.  Kaponga digs in a right uppercut to his opponents body.  
Kaponga pivots to the left of his opponent and hits home with a right hook.  
At the end of Round 9, lets listen in on the corners...Kaponga's trainer is advising how he could be more accurate.  

Round 9 Statistics
Bethell: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 15                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 15                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Kaponga: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 15                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 13                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Round 10: 

Kaponga connects with a right hook.  
Bethell feints a jab, but Kaponga ignores the feint and is on target with a cross.  
Kaponga hits home with a right hook.  


Round 10 Statistics
Bethell: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 7                             
Power Shots Landed: 0                             
Head Shots Thrown: 7                             
Head Shots Landed: 0                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Kaponga: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 15                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 13                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 11: 

Kaponga attempts to land a cross, but Bethell blocks the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Bethell gets on the inside.  Kaponga is on target with a right hook.  
Bethell is looking to keep his distance and lands an overhand left.  
Kaponga lands a right uppercut followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Bethell attempts to land a right hook, but Kaponga slips the shot and counters with a cross.  
Kaponga connects with a left hook.  


Round 11 Statistics
Bethell: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 16                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 21                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Kaponga: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 24                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 23                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 12: 

Bethell is looking to keep the action on the outside and is on target with a jab.  
Bethell drives a left hook into Kaponga's ribs.  
Bethell is on target with a left hook.  
Bethell sidesteps to the left of his opponent and lands a left hook followed by a right uppercut to his opponents head.  


Round 12 Statistics
Bethell: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 14                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 14                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Kaponga: 
Jabs Thrown: 0                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 6                             
Power Shots Landed: 0                             
Head Shots Thrown: 5                             
Head Shots Landed: 0                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 1 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 2 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 3 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 4 Scores: 9 - 10  10 - 10  10 - 10
Round 5 Scores: 9 - 10  10 - 10  10 - 10
Round 6 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 7 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 8 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 9 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 10 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 11 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 12 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9


Final Scorecards: 115 - 113  117 - 113  117 - 113

The winner, by Unanimous Decision, from Waitakere, New Zealand.... Greg Bethell

Fight Statistics
Bethell: 
Total Punches Thrown: 286                           
Total Punches Landed: 57                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 258                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 51                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 28                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 6                             
Total Power Shots Thrown: 214                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 46                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 72                            
Total Jabs Landed: 11                            

Kaponga: 
Total Punches Thrown: 248                           
Total Punches Landed: 57                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 191                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 48                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 57                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 9                             
Total Power Shots Thrown: 212                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 51                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 36                            
Total Jabs Landed: 6