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23/07/2031
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Giorgio Zucco vs Gianni De Piccoli

Boxing Daily Report from the Tim Novak promoted show at Florence Turro, Florence,  taking place on 20/01/2029:

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.  On the line tonight is the Italy-Campania Featherweight title.  

Looking to impress the boxing fans in attendance, the two fighters competing in this 10 round matchup are Giorgio Zucco (22 - 0) who hails from Naples, Italy and Gianni De Piccoli(8 - 11 - 6) from Naples, Italy.  Zucco weighed in at 126 pounds, while De Piccoli weighed in at 125 pounds and 8 ounces.  
The referee tonight is Liberatore Donini, and the three ringside judges are Nico Fisco, Adriano Fabio and Valerio Cuffaro.  

Round 1: 

De Piccoli throws a left hook, but Zucco ties up his opponent.  Zucco tries to make the space to throw a hook, but hits De Piccoli behind the head. The referee warns Zucco and breaks the clinch.  
Zucco throws a right uppercut, but is unable to find the target.  Zucco clinches his opponent.  As they grapple, Zucco pushes his forearm into De Piccoli's face.  The referee breaks the clinch and warns Zucco to stop fouling.  
Zucco drives a right hook into De Piccoli's body.  
Zucco hits home with a cross.  
Zucco is looking to close the distance.  De Piccoli throws a right hook, but Zucco ties up his opponent.  Zucco leans on his opponent using all his weight. The ref breaks the clinch and signals for the action to continue.  
Zucco walks De Piccoli into the corner.  Zucco drives a left uppercut into De Piccoli's ribs.  
Zucco connects with a right hook.  
Zucco hits home with a right hook.  
De Piccoli goes for the bodyshot, but lands south of the border!  The ref ignores Zucco's complaints and signals for the action to continue.  
Zucco cuts off the ring, trapping De Piccoli in a neutral corner.  Zucco lands a right hook.  
Zucco is on target with a right uppercut.  
Zucco hits home with a right hook.  
Zucco lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Zucco connects with a right hook.  
At the end of Round 1, lets listen in on the corners...De Piccoli's trainer is telling his fighter to increase his workrate.  De Piccoli's trainer is telling his fighter to tighten his defence.  

Round 1 Statistics
Zucco: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 43                            
Power Shots Landed: 29                            
Head Shots Thrown: 32                            
Head Shots Landed: 22                            
Body Shots Thrown: 12                            
Body Shots Landed: 8                             

De Piccoli: 
Jabs Thrown: 0                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 22                            
Power Shots Landed: 0                             
Head Shots Thrown: 16                            
Head Shots Landed: 0                             
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 2: 

Zucco closes the distance and connects with a right hook.  
De Piccoli throws a right hook, but Zucco ties up his opponent.  Zucco tries to make the space to throw a hook, but hits De Piccoli's kidney. The referee breaks the clinch and warns Zucco to stop fouling.  
Zucco walks De Piccoli onto the ropes.  Zucco is on target with a left uppercut.  
Zucco is looking to close the distance and throws a left uppercut, but is not on target.  Zucco clinches his opponent.  Zucco is leaning on his opponent in the clinch. The ref breaks Zucco's hold and signals for the fight to continue.  
Zucco lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Zucco lands a left uppercut.  
Zucco walks De Piccoli down, trapping him in a corner.  Zucco lands a right hook to the head followed by a left uppercut to the body.  
Zucco drives a left uppercut into his opponents body.  Zucco attempts to land a right uppercut, but De Piccoli blocks the shot and counters with a left uppercut to Zucco's body.  
Zucco gets on the inside and lands a right hook.  
Zucco lands a left hook.  
De Piccoli advances into close range and walks Zucco onto the ropes.  Zucco lands a double left hook to his opponents head.  
Zucco is on target with a left uppercut.  
De Piccoli steps inside.  Zucco sidesteps to the left of his opponent and lands two right hook's to the body followed by a left hook to the head.  


Round 2 Statistics
Zucco: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 44                            
Power Shots Landed: 27                            
Head Shots Thrown: 34                            
Head Shots Landed: 19                            
Body Shots Thrown: 12                            
Body Shots Landed: 8                             

De Piccoli: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 15                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 13                            
Head Shots Landed: 0                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 3: 

De Piccoli attempts to land a cross, but Zucco slips the shot and counters with a cross.  
Zucco hits home with a left hook.  
Zucco lands a left hook followed by a cross to his opponents head.  
Zucco manages to force De Piccoli into a corner.  Zucco is on target with a right hook.  
De Piccoli pivots to the side of his opponent and is on target with a left hook to Zucco's liver.  
Zucco lands a left hook.  
De Piccoli digs in a left hook to his opponents body.  
Zucco is on target with a left hook to De Piccoli's body.  
Zucco digs in a left hook to De Piccoli's body.  
De Piccoli throws a left hook, but Zucco ties up his opponent.  Zucco leans on his opponent using all his weight. The ref breaks Zucco's hold and signals for the fight to continue.  
Zucco is on target with a left hook to his opponents body.  
Zucco digs in a right hook to De Piccoli's ribs.  
Zucco drives a right uppercut into his opponents body.  
Zucco walks De Piccoli into a corner.  Zucco connects with a left hook.  
At the end of Round 3, lets listen in on the corners...De Piccoli's trainer is advising how he could be more accurate.  

Round 3 Statistics
Zucco: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 39                            
Power Shots Landed: 27                            
Head Shots Thrown: 24                            
Head Shots Landed: 17                            
Body Shots Thrown: 17                            
Body Shots Landed: 10                            

De Piccoli: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 14                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 10                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Round 4: 

Zucco hits home with a right hook.  
Zucco is on target with a left hook to his opponents body.  
De Piccoli connects with a left uppercut.  
Zucco gets on the inside.  De Piccoli attempts to land a right hook, but Zucco sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Zucco is on target with a right hook.  
Zucco closes the distance and is on target with a left uppercut.  
Zucco digs in a left hook to De Piccoli's ribs.  Zucco tries to land a jab, but De Piccoli slips the shot and counters with a cross.  
Zucco lands a left hook to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  
De Piccoli is on target with a right uppercut to Zucco's ribcage.  
Zucco walks his opponent into the corner.  Zucco lands a left hook.  
Zucco drives a left hook into his opponents body.  Zucco clinches his opponent.  Zucco tries to make the space to throw a hook, but hits De Piccoli behind the head. The referee warns Zucco and breaks the clinch.  
De Piccoli is on target with a left hook.  


Round 4 Statistics
Zucco: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 29                            
Power Shots Landed: 20                            
Head Shots Thrown: 25                            
Head Shots Landed: 14                            
Body Shots Thrown: 9                             
Body Shots Landed: 6                             

De Piccoli: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 18                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 18                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 5: 

Zucco lands a left hook, right hook and a left hook to his opponents body.  
Zucco hits home with a right uppercut.  
Zucco quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and connects with a right hook.  
Zucco is looking to close the distance and lands a right uppercut to the head, a right hook to the body and a left hook to the head.  
Zucco lands a right hook to the head followed by a right uppercut to the body.  
Zucco lands a right uppercut followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Zucco pivots to the right of his opponent and is on target with a left hook to his opponents body.  As the two fighters work on the inside, their heads come together!  The ref acknowledges the accidental headclash but allows the action to continue.  Zucco has come off worse after that clash of heads.  That has caused slight swelling  around the left eye.  
Zucco gets on the inside and lands a right hook.  
Zucco throws an uppercut to the body, but lands well below the belt!  The ref stops the action.  The ref sends De Piccoli to the neutral corner.  He lectures Zucco but does not take away a point.  
Zucco is looking to close the distance and lands a left hook to the body followed by a right hook to the head.  
Zucco finds the target with a jab.  
Zucco lands a left hook to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  
Zucco is looking to close the distance and lands a right hook, left uppercut and a left hook to his opponents head.  
Zucco quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  De Piccoli throws a left hook, but Zucco holds on to his opponent.  Zucco is using his forearm in the clinch.  The referee breaks the clinch and warns Zucco to stop fouling.  
Zucco lands three consecutive left hooks to his opponents head.  
Zucco throws a left hook, but is unable to get through his opponents guard.  Zucco holds on to his opponent.  Zucco leans on his opponent using all his weight. The referee breaks the clinch and warns Zucco to stop holding.  
De Piccoli lands a left hook.  
De Piccoli lands a left hook.  
Zucco lands a double left hook to his opponents head.  
Zucco lands a right hook to the body followed by a left hook to the head.  
At the end of Round 5, lets listen in on the corners...De Piccoli's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  

Round 5 Statistics
Zucco: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 64                            
Power Shots Landed: 44                            
Head Shots Thrown: 44                            
Head Shots Landed: 32                            
Body Shots Thrown: 22                            
Body Shots Landed: 13                            

De Piccoli: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 12                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 11                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 6: 

Zucco sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Zucco lands a right hook.  Zucco clinches his opponent.  As they grapple, Zucco pushes his forearm into De Piccoli's face.  The referee breaks the clinch and warns Zucco to stop fouling.  
Zucco is on target with a right hook to De Piccoli's body.  
Zucco throws a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right hook.  
Zucco digs in a left hook to his opponents body.  
De Piccoli tries to land a jab, but Zucco sidesteps and counters with a left uppercut.  
Zucco is on target with a right hook.  
Zucco gets on the inside.  Zucco pivots to the right of his opponent and lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Zucco sidesteps to the right of his opponent and is on target with a jab.  
Zucco is looking to close the distance and hits home with a left hook.  
Zucco throws a left hook, but his opponent sidesteps.  Zucco ties up his opponent.  The referee separates the two fighters and warns Zucco to stop holding.  
Zucco lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Zucco pivots to the right of his opponent and snaps his opponents head back with a spiteful jab.  


Round 6 Statistics
Zucco: 
Jabs Thrown: 10                            
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 37                            
Power Shots Landed: 18                            
Head Shots Thrown: 37                            
Head Shots Landed: 17                            
Body Shots Thrown: 10                            
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

De Piccoli: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 17                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 12                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 7: 

Zucco closes the distance and is on target with a left hook.  
Zucco lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Zucco closes the distance and lands a right uppercut.  
De Piccoli throws a right hook, but Zucco ties up his opponent.  The referee breaks up the clinch and lectures Zucco to stop holding.  
De Piccoli gets on the inside.  Zucco lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Zucco advances into close range.  Zucco sidesteps to the left of his opponent and lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Zucco digs in a left hook to his opponents ribs.  
De Piccoli lands a left hook.  
Zucco pivots to the right of his opponent and hits home with a right hook.  


Round 7 Statistics
Zucco: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 33                            
Power Shots Landed: 21                            
Head Shots Thrown: 25                            
Head Shots Landed: 15                            
Body Shots Thrown: 10                            
Body Shots Landed: 6                             

De Piccoli: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 17                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 15                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 8: 

Zucco drives a stinging jab into his opponents face.  
Zucco connects with a left hook.  
Zucco hits home with a left hook.  
Zucco lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Zucco tries to land a jab, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Zucco gets on the inside and lands two left hooks to the body, and one to the head.  
Zucco is looking to close the distance and digs in a right hook to his opponents body.  
Zucco walks his opponent down, trapping him in the corner.  Zucco is on target with a left hook.  


Round 8 Statistics
Zucco: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 29                            
Power Shots Landed: 16                            
Head Shots Thrown: 24                            
Head Shots Landed: 12                            
Body Shots Thrown: 9                             
Body Shots Landed: 5                             

De Piccoli: 
Jabs Thrown: 0                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 11                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 10                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 9: 

Zucco lands a left hook to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  
Zucco connects with a left hook.  
Zucco lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents body.  
Zucco gets on the inside.  The two boxers are fighting in-close, but their heads clash!  The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as Zucco dabs at his face checking for damage.  
Zucco digs in a left hook to his opponents body.  
Zucco is on target with a left hook.  
Zucco finds the target with a solid jab.  
Zucco hits home with a spiteful jab.  
De Piccoli hits home with a left hook.  
Zucco lands a right uppercut to the body, a left hook to the head and a right hook to the head.  
Zucco steps inside and hits home with a right hook.  
At the end of Round 9, lets listen in on the corners...De Piccoli's trainer is telling his fighter he needs a knockout to win!  

Round 9 Statistics
Zucco: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 34                            
Power Shots Landed: 23                            
Head Shots Thrown: 25                            
Head Shots Landed: 14                            
Body Shots Thrown: 13                            
Body Shots Landed: 11                            

De Piccoli: 
Jabs Thrown: 0                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 11                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 9                             
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 10: 

Zucco lands a right hook.  
Zucco lands a left uppercut.  
Zucco quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and lands two left hooks followed by a left uppercut to his opponents head.  
Zucco lands a left uppercut followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
De Piccoli steps inside.  Zucco lands a left hook to the head, a right uppercut to the head and a left uppercut to the body.  
Zucco lands a left hook.  
Zucco digs in a left hook to his opponents body.  
Zucco is on target with a left hook.  
Zucco lands a left hook.  
Zucco connects with a right hook.  


Round 10 Statistics
Zucco: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 46                            
Power Shots Landed: 30                            
Head Shots Thrown: 38                            
Head Shots Landed: 23                            
Body Shots Thrown: 12                            
Body Shots Landed: 7                             

De Piccoli: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 6                             
Power Shots Landed: 0                             
Head Shots Thrown: 6                             
Head Shots Landed: 0                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
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 Naples, Italy.... Giorgio Zucco

Fight Statistics
Zucco: 
Total Punches Thrown: 434                           
Total Punches Landed: 263                           
Total Head Shots Thrown: 308                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 185                           
Total Body Shots Thrown: 126                           
Total Body Shots Landed: 78                            
Total Power Shots Thrown: 398                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 255                           
Total Jabs Thrown: 36                            
Total Jabs Landed: 8                             

De Piccoli: 
Total Punches Thrown: 152                           
Total Punches Landed: 15                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 120                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 11                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 32                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 4                             
Total Power Shots Thrown: 143                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 13                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 9                             
Total Jabs Landed: 2