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05/08/2031
EOD Running: AI Actions
Sam Van der Sandt vs Mel Nkwinti

Boxing Daily Report from the AI South Africa-KwaZulu-Natal promoted show at Umlazi Motsoaledi, Umlazi,  taking place on 31/12/2028:

Clearly AI South Africa-KwaZulu-Natal 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 South Africa-KwaZulu-Natal Super Featherweight title.  

Looking to impress the boxing fans in attendance, the two fighters competing in this 10 round matchup are Sam Van der Sandt (14 - 7 - 2) who hails from Durban, South Africa and Mel Nkwinti(11 - 17 - 3) from Umlazi, South Africa.  Both Van der Sandt and Nkwinti weighed in at 130 pounds.  
The referee tonight is Rivaldo Nyauza, and the three ringside judges are Ollie Rensburg, Louis Muamba and Ebi Muthambi.  

Round 1: 

Van der Sandt is on target with an overhand right.  
Nkwinti closes the distance.  Van der Sandt drives a right hook into his opponents ribs.  
Van der Sandt hits home with a right uppercut.  
Van der Sandt switches the action to the outside and lands a cross followed by  two overhand rights to his opponents head.  
Nkwinti walks Van der Sandt onto the ropes.  Van der Sandt lands a right hook to the body followed by a cross to the head.  
Van der Sandt feints a right hook, and then lands an overhand right followed by a cross to his opponents head.  
Van der Sandt hits home with an overhand left.  
Van der Sandt is keeping his hands low...it looks like he wants his opponent to throw first.  Nkwinti tries to land a jab, but Van der Sandt blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  
Van der Sandt quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and connects with a cross.  
Van der Sandt steps to the outside and lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Nkwinti is looking to close the distance.  Van der Sandt drives a firm left hook into his opponents body.  
Van der Sandt drives a left hook into his opponents body.  
Van der Sandt lands a cross to the head followed by a jab to the body.  
Van der Sandt lands a sharp jab.  
Nkwinti is looking to close the distance.  Van der Sandt lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Van der Sandt is looking to keep his distance and hits home with a cross.  
Nkwinti steps inside and cuts off the ring, trapping Van der Sandt on the ropes.  Van der Sandt attempts to land an uppercut to the solar plexus, but he strays low!  The ref ignores Nkwinti's complaints and signals for the action to continue.  
Van der Sandt steps to the outside.  Van der Sandt feints a cross, and then lands a cross.  
Nkwinti closes the distance.  Van der Sandt pivots to the left of his opponent and lands a left hook to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  
At the end of Round 1, lets listen in on the corners...Nkwinti's trainer is advising how he could improve the accuracy of his work.  Nkwinti's trainer is telling his fighter he needs to be more active or he's going to get outworked.  Nkwinti's trainer is telling his fighter to tighten his defence.  

Round 1 Statistics
Van der Sandt: 
Jabs Thrown: 17                            
Jabs Landed: 12                            
Power Shots Thrown: 32                            
Power Shots Landed: 22                            
Head Shots Thrown: 34                            
Head Shots Landed: 26                            
Body Shots Thrown: 15                            
Body Shots Landed: 8                             

Nkwinti: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 7                             
Power Shots Landed: 0                             
Head Shots Thrown: 14                            
Head Shots Landed: 0                             
Body Shots Thrown: 0                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 2: 

Van der Sandt lands a jab to the head followed by a left uppercut to the body.  
Van der Sandt lands a jab to the head followed by a left uppercut to the body.  
Van der Sandt lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Van der Sandt is on target with a cross.  
Van der Sandt lands an overhand right, cross and an overhand right to his opponents head.  
Van der Sandt stalks forward with a low guard, trying to draw a lead from his opponent.  Nkwinti tries to land a jab, but Van der Sandt slips the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Van der Sandt is on target with a cross.  
Nkwinti closes the distance.  Van der Sandt lands a left hook, right uppercut and a right hook to his opponents body.  
Van der Sandt sidesteps to the left of his opponent and lands a left hook.  
Nkwinti gets on the inside.  Van der Sandt quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and lands two right hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Nkwinti advances into close range.  Van der Sandt is on target with a right hook.  
Van der Sandt steps away from his opponent and lands with a sharp jab.  
Van der Sandt is on target with a cross.  
Van der Sandt steps to the outside and drives a jab into Nkwinti's body.  
Van der Sandt steps to the outside and lands an overhand right followed by a cross to his opponents head.  He continues the combination and lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  


Round 2 Statistics
Van der Sandt: 
Jabs Thrown: 12                            
Jabs Landed: 7                             
Power Shots Thrown: 27                            
Power Shots Landed: 21                            
Head Shots Thrown: 27                            
Head Shots Landed: 20                            
Body Shots Thrown: 12                            
Body Shots Landed: 8                             

Nkwinti: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 9                             
Power Shots Landed: 0                             
Head Shots Thrown: 14                            
Head Shots Landed: 0                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 3: 

Van der Sandt tries to step out of his opponents range and is on target with an overhand right.  
Van der Sandt finds the target with a jab.  
Van der Sandt lands a jab.  
Van der Sandt is on target with a cross.  
Van der Sandt lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Nkwinti is looking to close the distance.  Van der Sandt pivots to the right of his opponent.  Van der Sandt throws a left hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  
Nkwinti forces Van der Sandt to retreat into a corner.  Van der Sandt digs in a left hook to Nkwinti's ribs.  
Nkwinti quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Van der Sandt is on target with a right hook to Nkwinti's body.  
Van der Sandt sidesteps to the right of his opponent and is on target with a jab.  
Van der Sandt tries to keep the action at long range and lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Van der Sandt steps to the outside.  Van der Sandt feints a jab, and then lands a cross.  
Van der Sandt lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Van der Sandt is on target with an overhand left.  
Van der Sandt steps away from his opponent and lands an overhand right.  
Van der Sandt is looking to keep the action on the outside and finds the target with a jab.  
Van der Sandt pivots to the side of his opponent and digs in a right hook to his opponents ribs.  
Van der Sandt is on target with a cross.  
Nkwinti walks Van der Sandt onto the ropes.  Nkwinti hits home with a cross.  


Round 3 Statistics
Van der Sandt: 
Jabs Thrown: 19                            
Jabs Landed: 10                            
Power Shots Thrown: 23                            
Power Shots Landed: 12                            
Head Shots Thrown: 30                            
Head Shots Landed: 18                            
Body Shots Thrown: 12                            
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Nkwinti: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 10                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 11                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 4: 

Nkwinti steps inside.  Van der Sandt lands two left hooks to the body, and one to the head.  
Van der Sandt sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Nkwinti throws a left hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Van der Sandt is looking to keep the action on the outside and lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Van der Sandt lands a jab to the head followed by a cross to the body.  
Van der Sandt steps to the outside and lands a cross followed by a overhand left to his opponents head.  
Van der Sandt tries to keep the action at long range.  Van der Sandt feints a left hook, and then lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Van der Sandt is on target with an overhand right.  
Nkwinti digs in a right uppercut to Van der Sandt's body.  
Van der Sandt steps away from his opponent and finds the target with a sharp jab.  
Nkwinti advances into close range.  Van der Sandt connects with a left hook.  
Van der Sandt lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Van der Sandt digs in a right hook to Nkwinti's body.  
Nkwinti is starting to lose his head here!   He steps inside, but then strikes Van der Sandt with a blatant low blow!  The ref stops the action and tells Nkwinti to keep his punches above the belt.  He gives Van der Sandt time to recover.  
Van der Sandt digs in a left hook to Nkwinti's body.  Van der Sandt attempts to land a cross, but Nkwinti slips the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Van der Sandt tries to step out of his opponents range and connects with a cross.  
Van der Sandt lands a jab followed by a overhand right to his opponents head.  
Nkwinti is on target with a left hook.  
Van der Sandt steps away from his opponent and lands a jab to the body, an overhand right to the head and a cross to the head.  
Van der Sandt is on target with a solid cross to his opponents body.  
Van der Sandt lands a jab to his opponents body.  
Van der Sandt switches the action to the outside and connects with a cross.  


Round 4 Statistics
Van der Sandt: 
Jabs Thrown: 17                            
Jabs Landed: 12                            
Power Shots Thrown: 31                            
Power Shots Landed: 20                            
Head Shots Thrown: 36                            
Head Shots Landed: 23                            
Body Shots Thrown: 12                            
Body Shots Landed: 9                             

Nkwinti: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 14                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 13                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 5: 

Van der Sandt pivots to the right of his opponent and lands a right hook to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  
Nkwinti cuts off the ring, trapping Van der Sandt on the ropes.  Van der Sandt lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Van der Sandt switches the action to the outside.  Van der Sandt sidesteps to the left of his opponent and drives a jab into Nkwinti's body.  
Van der Sandt hits home with an overhand right.  
Van der Sandt steps away from his opponent and lands an overhand right.  
Nkwinti steps inside and cuts off the ring, trapping Van der Sandt on the ropes.  Van der Sandt lands three consecutive right hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Van der Sandt steps to the outside and lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Van der Sandt hits the target with a stinging jab.  
Van der Sandt connects with a cross.  
Van der Sandt lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Van der Sandt lands a right hook to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  
Van der Sandt lands a jab, cross and a jab to his opponents head.  


Round 5 Statistics
Van der Sandt: 
Jabs Thrown: 13                            
Jabs Landed: 7                             
Power Shots Thrown: 20                            
Power Shots Landed: 15                            
Head Shots Thrown: 25                            
Head Shots Landed: 16                            
Body Shots Thrown: 8                             
Body Shots Landed: 6                             

Nkwinti: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 16                            
Power Shots Landed: 0                             
Head Shots Thrown: 17                            
Head Shots Landed: 0                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 6: 

Van der Sandt switches the action to the outside and lands with a stiff jab.  
Van der Sandt steps away from his opponent and lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Van der Sandt steps to the outside and is on target with a jab.  
Van der Sandt lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Van der Sandt lands a cross to the body, and then to the head.  
Van der Sandt lands a jab.  
Van der Sandt is on target with a jab.  
Van der Sandt is on target with a left hook to his opponents liver.  
Nkwinti advances into close range.  Van der Sandt lands a left hook.  Van der Sandt tries to land a left uppercut, but Nkwinti parries the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Nkwinti closes the distance.  Van der Sandt lands a left hook to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  
Nkwinti connects with a left uppercut.  


Round 6 Statistics
Van der Sandt: 
Jabs Thrown: 13                            
Jabs Landed: 10                            
Power Shots Thrown: 13                            
Power Shots Landed: 7                             
Head Shots Thrown: 22                            
Head Shots Landed: 14                            
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Nkwinti: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 8                             
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 13                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 0                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 7: 

Nkwinti closes the distance.  Van der Sandt digs in a left hook to Nkwinti's liver.  
Nkwinti throws a jab, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Van der Sandt connects with a cross.  
Nkwinti throws a right hook, but Van der Sandt holds on to his opponent.  Van der Sandt leans on his opponent using all his weight. As they grapple, Nkwinti pushes his forearm into Van der Sandt's face.  The ref separates the two fighters.  
Van der Sandt lowers his guard, attempting to draw a lead.  Nkwinti is on target with a cross.  
Van der Sandt is on target with a cross.  
Van der Sandt tries to step out of his opponents range and lands a jab followed by  two straights to his opponents head.  
Nkwinti is desperate to make more of an impact on his opponent.   He swings an uppercut into his opponents groin! The ref halts the action and sends Van der Sandt to the neutral corner.    He warns Nkwinti that he is heading for a point deduction.  
Van der Sandt is looking to keep the action on the outside and lands a jab followed by a overhand right to his opponents head.  
Nkwinti is looking to close the distance.  Van der Sandt drives a left uppercut into his opponents liver.  
Van der Sandt lands a cross.  
Van der Sandt tries to step out of his opponents range.  Van der Sandt feints a cross, and then lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Van der Sandt is on target with a cross.  


Round 7 Statistics
Van der Sandt: 
Jabs Thrown: 10                            
Jabs Landed: 5                             
Power Shots Thrown: 12                            
Power Shots Landed: 10                            
Head Shots Thrown: 18                            
Head Shots Landed: 12                            
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Nkwinti: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 12                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 12                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 8: 

Nkwinti gets on the inside.  Van der Sandt lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents body.  
Nkwinti forces Van der Sandt to back into the ropes.  Van der Sandt lands a right hook to the head followed by a left uppercut to the body.  
Van der Sandt lands a cross.  
Van der Sandt tries to keep the action at long range.  Van der Sandt feints a right hook, and then lands an overhand left.  
Van der Sandt switches the action to the outside and hits home with a cross.  
Van der Sandt lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Van der Sandt drives a stinging jab into his opponents face.  
Nkwinti is looking to close the distance.  Van der Sandt quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and connects with a left uppercut.  
Van der Sandt connects with a right uppercut.  
Van der Sandt switches the action to the outside and finds the target with a jab.  
Van der Sandt tries to keep the action at long range and is on target with an overhand right.  
Van der Sandt strikes his opponents body with a jab.  
Nkwinti manages to force Van der Sandt into the corner.  Van der Sandt hits home with a cross.  
Van der Sandt steps to the outside and connects with a cross.  
Van der Sandt hits home with a cross.  
Nkwinti gets on the inside.  Van der Sandt lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  
At the end of Round 8, lets listen in on the corners...Van der Sandt's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  

Round 8 Statistics
Van der Sandt: 
Jabs Thrown: 13                            
Jabs Landed: 10                            
Power Shots Thrown: 26                            
Power Shots Landed: 16                            
Head Shots Thrown: 28                            
Head Shots Landed: 20                            
Body Shots Thrown: 11                            
Body Shots Landed: 6                             

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

Round 9: 

Van der Sandt lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Van der Sandt pivots to the side of his opponent and connects with a left hook.  
Van der Sandt drives a cross into Nkwinti's body.  
Van der Sandt connects with a cross.  
Nkwinti connects with a left hook.  
Van der Sandt steps to the outside.  Van der Sandt feints a left hook, and then tries to land a jab, but Nkwinti blocks the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Van der Sandt drives a right hook into his opponents body.  
Van der Sandt connects with a left hook.  
Van der Sandt lands a cross followed by a overhand right to his opponents head.  
Nkwinti throws a left hook, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right uppercut.  
Van der Sandt steps away from his opponent and lands an overhand right followed by  two straights to his opponents head.  
Van der Sandt feints a right, and then lands a stiff jab.  
Nkwinti walks his opponent down, trapping him on the ropes.  Van der Sandt finds the target with a jab.  
Nkwinti advances into close range.  Van der Sandt is on target with a left hook to his opponents body.  
At the end of Round 9, lets listen in on the corners...Nkwinti's trainer is telling his fighter he must go to war on his opponent!  Nkwinti's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  

Round 9 Statistics
Van der Sandt: 
Jabs Thrown: 19                            
Jabs Landed: 5                             
Power Shots Thrown: 18                            
Power Shots Landed: 13                            
Head Shots Thrown: 30                            
Head Shots Landed: 14                            
Body Shots Thrown: 7                             
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Nkwinti: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 16                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 20                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 10: 

Nkwinti lands a left hook.  
Nkwinti closes the distance.  Van der Sandt is on target with a left uppercut to Nkwinti's body.  
Van der Sandt throws a left hook, but his opponent steps away from the punch.  Van der Sandt clinches his opponent.  Van der Sandt leans on his opponent trying to wear him down. Nkwinti hits his opponent with a kidney shot within the clinch. 
Van der Sandt lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents body.  
Van der Sandt is looking to keep his distance and lands a jab.  
Nkwinti manages to force Van der Sandt onto the ropes.  Van der Sandt lands a jab.  
Van der Sandt is looking to keep the action on the outside and lands two consecutive overhand lefts to his opponents head.  
Van der Sandt lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Nkwinti advances into close range.  Van der Sandt lands a right hook to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  
Van der Sandt tries to keep the action at long range and hits home with an overhand right.  
Van der Sandt circles his opponent with a low guard, waiting for his opponent to attack.  Nkwinti attempts to land a jab, but Van der Sandt sidesteps and counters with a right uppercut.  


Round 10 Statistics
Van der Sandt: 
Jabs Thrown: 12                            
Jabs Landed: 5                             
Power Shots Thrown: 16                            
Power Shots Landed: 10                            
Head Shots Thrown: 22                            
Head Shots Landed: 10                            
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 5                             

Nkwinti: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 8                             
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 12                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 0                             
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 Durban, South Africa.... Sam Van der Sandt

Fight Statistics
Van der Sandt: 
Total Punches Thrown: 363                           
Total Punches Landed: 229                           
Total Head Shots Thrown: 272                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 173                           
Total Body Shots Thrown: 91                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 56                            
Total Power Shots Thrown: 218                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 146                           
Total Jabs Thrown: 145                           
Total Jabs Landed: 83                            

Nkwinti: 
Total Punches Thrown: 155                           
Total Punches Landed: 11                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 141                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 10                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 14                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 1                             
Total Power Shots Thrown: 116                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 11                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 39                            
Total Jabs Landed: 0