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01/10/2030
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Paul McGrath vs Ian MacTaggart

Boxing Daily Report from the United Boxing promoted show at Bradford Ice Arena, Bradford,  taking place on 08/12/2028:

Clearly United Boxing 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.  

Looking to impress the boxing fans in attendance, the two fighters competing in this 6 round matchup are Paul McGrath (5 - 0) who hails from Doncaster, UK and Ian MacTaggart(2 - 2 - 1) from Edinburgh, UK.  Both McGrath and MacTaggart weighed in at 129 pounds And 7 ounces.  
The referee tonight is Connor McGowan, and the three ringside judges are Glynn James, Timothy Yates and Dale Watkins.  

Round 1: 

McGrath lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
MacTaggart steps away from his opponent.  McGrath lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
McGrath steps inside and forces MacTaggart to retreat onto the ropes.  McGrath lands a double right hook to his opponents head.  
MacTaggart pivots to the left of his opponent.  McGrath lands a cross.  
MacTaggart sidesteps to the right of his opponent and is on target with a cross.  
MacTaggart tries to keep the action at long range.  McGrath lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
MacTaggart is on target with a left hook to McGrath's body.  
McGrath lands a right hook to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  McGrath clinches his opponent.  McGrath is using his forearm in the clinch.  The ref halts the action and breaks the clinch.  He lectures McGrath about fouling.  
McGrath lands two left hook's to the body followed by a right hook to the head.  
McGrath hits home with a stinging right uppercut.  McGrath clinches his opponent.  McGrath pushes his forearm into MacTaggart's face.  The referee breaks the clinch and warns McGrath to stop fouling.  
McGrath throws a left hook, but is unable to find the target.  McGrath holds on to his opponent.  The ref breaks McGrath's hold and signals for the fight to continue.  
McGrath pivots from in front of his opponent and is on target with a right hook.  The two boxers are fighting in-close, but their heads clash!  The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as McGrath dabs at his face checking for damage.  
MacTaggart pivots to the left of his opponent and digs in a left hook to McGrath's body.  
MacTaggart pivots to the right of his opponent.  McGrath is on target with a cross.  
McGrath hits home with a left uppercut.  
McGrath advances into close range.  McGrath sidesteps to the right of his opponent and hits home with a left hook.  As MacTaggart tries to work on the inside, the fighters heads come together!  The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as McGrath dabs at his face checking for damage.  
At the end of Round 1, lets listen in on the corners...MacTaggart's trainer is telling his fighter to increase his workrate.  

Round 1 Statistics
McGrath: 
Jabs Thrown: 20                            
Jabs Landed: 6                             
Power Shots Thrown: 31                            
Power Shots Landed: 17                            
Head Shots Thrown: 45                            
Head Shots Landed: 20                            
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

MacTaggart: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 11                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 15                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Round 2: 

McGrath lands a firm left hook.  
McGrath connects with a right uppercut.  
McGrath gets on the inside.  McGrath pivots to the side of his opponent and hits home with a left hook.  
McGrath connects with a left uppercut.  
McGrath is on target with a cross.  
McGrath digs in a left uppercut to MacTaggart's body.  
McGrath connects with a firm right uppercut.  
MacTaggart switches the action to the outside.  McGrath lands a jab.  
McGrath is on target with a stinging right hook to his opponents body.  McGrath holds on to his opponent.  McGrath leans on his opponent trying to wear him down. The ref breaks the clinch and signals for the action to continue.  
McGrath advances into close range and is on target with a right uppercut.  McGrath clinches his opponent.  McGrath tries to make the space to throw a hook, but hits MacTaggart behind the head. The referee warns McGrath and breaks the clinch.  
McGrath lands a stinging cross.  
MacTaggart throws a left hook, but McGrath holds on to his opponent.  McGrath leans on his opponent using all his weight. The ref separates the two fighters.  
McGrath lands a left uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
McGrath walks his opponent onto the ropes.  McGrath lands a right hook to the body followed by a left uppercut to the head.  
McGrath lands a sharp left uppercut.  
McGrath gets on the inside and drives a right hook into his opponents body.  
MacTaggart pivots to the left of his opponent.  McGrath lands a right uppercut, left hook and a right hook to his opponents head.  
McGrath closes the distance and lands a left hook.  
McGrath lands a left hook to the head followed by a left uppercut to the body.  
At the end of Round 2, lets listen in on the corners...MacTaggart's trainer is advising how he could improve the accuracy of his work.  MacTaggart's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  

Round 2 Statistics
McGrath: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 38                            
Power Shots Landed: 22                            
Head Shots Thrown: 32                            
Head Shots Landed: 18                            
Body Shots Thrown: 8                             
Body Shots Landed: 5                             

MacTaggart: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 11                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 10                            
Head Shots Landed: 0                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 3: 

McGrath lands a left hook.  
McGrath steps inside and lands a right hook to the body, a right hook to the head and a left hook to the head.  
McGrath connects with a left hook.  
McGrath lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
MacTaggart finds the target with a jab.  
McGrath connects with a cross.  
McGrath walks MacTaggart down, trapping him in the corner.  McGrath lands a left uppercut followed by  two right hooks to his opponents head.  McGrath holds on to his opponent.  McGrath uses his free hand to throw a hook, but it hits MacTaggart behind the head. The ref halts the action and breaks the clinch.  He lectures McGrath about fouling.  
McGrath lands a right hook to the body followed by a left hook to the head.  
McGrath connects with a sharp left hook.  
McGrath lands a left hook, left uppercut and a right hook to his opponents head.  
McGrath lands a right hook to the head followed by a left uppercut to the body.  
McGrath steps inside and is on target with a left uppercut.  
McGrath closes the distance and connects with a left hook.  
McGrath lands a double right hook to his opponents head.  
McGrath lands a straight 1 - 2.  
McGrath closes the distance and drives a left hook into his opponents body.  
McGrath lands a left uppercut followed by a right uppercut to his opponents head.  


Round 3 Statistics
McGrath: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 43                            
Power Shots Landed: 27                            
Head Shots Thrown: 37                            
Head Shots Landed: 24                            
Body Shots Thrown: 9                             
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

MacTaggart: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 8                             
Power Shots Landed: 0                             
Head Shots Thrown: 13                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 4: 

McGrath pivots to the right of his opponent and lands a right hook.  
McGrath sidesteps to the right of his opponent and lands a left hook.  
MacTaggart switches the action to the outside.  McGrath hits home with an overhand left.  
MacTaggart is looking to keep his distance.  McGrath is on target with a jab.  
McGrath lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
MacTaggart tries to keep the action at long range.  McGrath hits home with a cross.  
McGrath walks his opponent into the corner.  McGrath lands a right uppercut to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  
McGrath steps inside.  McGrath sidesteps to the left of his opponent and connects with a right hook.  
McGrath lands a left hook to the body followed by a right uppercut to the head.  
McGrath lands a right hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents body.  
MacTaggart pivots to the right of his opponent and connects with a cross.  
McGrath closes the distance and lands a left uppercut.  McGrath holds on to his opponent.  McGrath leans on his opponent using all his weight. The ref separates the two fighters.  
McGrath advances into close range.  MacTaggart tries to land a left hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
MacTaggart steps away from his opponent.  McGrath hits home with an overhand left.  
McGrath lands a right uppercut to the body followed by a jab to the head.  
McGrath steps inside and forces MacTaggart to retreat into the corner.  McGrath is on target with a left hook.  


Round 4 Statistics
McGrath: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 31                            
Power Shots Landed: 18                            
Head Shots Thrown: 30                            
Head Shots Landed: 16                            
Body Shots Thrown: 7                             
Body Shots Landed: 5                             

MacTaggart: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 19                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 17                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 9                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Round 5: 

McGrath lands two right hooks to the body, and one to the head.  
McGrath is on target with a left hook.  
MacTaggart tries to step out of his opponents range.  McGrath lands a cross, jab and an overhand right to his opponents head.  
McGrath is looking to close the distance and hits home with a firm right hook.  
MacTaggart is looking to keep his distance.  McGrath tries to land a jab, but MacTaggart sidesteps and counters with a right hook.  
McGrath lands a cross followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
MacTaggart finds the target with a jab.  
McGrath advances into close range and lands a left uppercut to the head, a left hook to the body and a left uppercut to the head.  
MacTaggart is on target with a left hook to McGrath's ribs.  
McGrath closes the distance and lands two consecutive right uppercuts to his opponents head.  
McGrath advances into close range and is on target with a stinging right hook.  
McGrath lands a left uppercut to the head, a right uppercut to the head and a right uppercut to the body.  
At the end of Round 5, lets listen in on the corners...MacTaggart's trainer is telling his fighter to go out and knock out his opponent!  MacTaggart's trainer is advising how he could improve his defence.  

Round 5 Statistics
McGrath: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 30                            
Power Shots Landed: 18                            
Head Shots Thrown: 25                            
Head Shots Landed: 15                            
Body Shots Thrown: 7                             
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

MacTaggart: 
Jabs Thrown: 9                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 8                             
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 14                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 6: 

McGrath lands a solid left hook.  
McGrath closes the distance.  McGrath sidesteps to the left of his opponent and connects with a right hook.  
McGrath connects with a left hook.  
McGrath is on target with a right hook.  
McGrath steps inside and lands a left hook to the body followed by a right uppercut to the head.  
MacTaggart pivots from in front of his opponent and hits home with a left hook.  
MacTaggart lands a jab.  
McGrath is looking to close the distance.  MacTaggart throws a right hook, but McGrath ties up his opponent.  McGrath is leaning on his opponent in the clinch. The referee breaks up the clinch and lectures McGrath to stop holding.  
McGrath lands a sharp left hook.  
McGrath advances into close range.  MacTaggart pivots to the left of his opponent.  McGrath lands a left hook to the body, a right hook to the head and a left hook to the head.  


Round 6 Statistics
McGrath: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 20                            
Power Shots Landed: 10                            
Head Shots Thrown: 18                            
Head Shots Landed: 8                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

MacTaggart: 
Jabs Thrown: 9                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 11                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 16                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
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


Final Scorecards: 60 - 54  60 - 54  60 - 54

The winner, by Unanimous Decision, from Doncaster, UK.... Paul McGrath

Fight Statistics
McGrath: 
Total Punches Thrown: 228                           
Total Punches Landed: 124                           
Total Head Shots Thrown: 187                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 101                           
Total Body Shots Thrown: 41                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 23                            
Total Power Shots Thrown: 193                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 112                           
Total Jabs Thrown: 35                            
Total Jabs Landed: 12                            

MacTaggart: 
Total Punches Thrown: 110                           
Total Punches Landed: 15                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 85                            
Total Head Shots Landed: 9                             
Total Body Shots Thrown: 25                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 6                             
Total Power Shots Thrown: 68                            
Total Power Shots Landed: 9                             
Total Jabs Thrown: 42                            
Total Jabs Landed: 6