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12/05/2031
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Phil Mnkandla vs Usi Nkomo

Boxing Daily Report from the African Fusion promoted show at The Heart Stadium, Chitungwiza,  taking place on 03/02/2029:

The venue is completely packed out with the fans turning out in force to watch the fights on offer tonight.  
Next up we have one of the supporting contests of this show.  This is a semi final eliminator for the Zimbabwe-Harare Super Featherweight title.  

Looking to impress the boxing fans in attendance, the two fighters competing in this 10 round matchup are Phil Mnkandla (7 - 12 - 4) who hails from Chitungwiza, Zimbabwe and Usi Nkomo(11 - 12(1)) from Harare, Zimbabwe.  Both Mnkandla and Nkomo weighed in at 130 pounds.  
The referee tonight is Josh Tiripano, and the three ringside judges are James Mupariwa, Colin Kabweza and Darryl Sibanda.  

Round 1: 

Nkomo connects with a right hook.  
Nkomo lands a left hook followed by  two right hooks to his opponents head.  
Nkomo is looking to close the distance.  Mnkandla pivots to the side of his opponent.  Nkomo lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Nkomo steps inside and hits home with a right hook.  
Nkomo lands a right uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Nkomo lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Nkomo lands a right uppercut followed by  two left hooks to his opponents head.  Nkomo clinches his opponent.  As they grapple, Nkomo pushes his forearm into Mnkandla's face.  The ref breaks the clinch and signals for the action to continue.  
Nkomo lands a right hook.  
Nkomo digs in a right hook to his opponents body.  
Nkomo lands a right uppercut to the body followed by a left hook to the head.  
Mnkandla switches the action to the outside and lands a cross.  
Mnkandla advances into close range.  Nkomo lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Nkomo is looking to close the distance and lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Nkomo lands a right uppercut to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  He follows up the attack and lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Nkomo connects with a left hook.  
Nkomo is looking to close the distance and is on target with a right hook.  
Mnkandla tries to land a cross, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
At the end of Round 1, lets listen in on the corners...Mnkandla's trainer is telling his fighter he needs to be more active or he's going to get outworked.  Mnkandla's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  

Round 1 Statistics
Mnkandla: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 10                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 10                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Nkomo: 
Jabs Thrown: 0                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 51                            
Power Shots Landed: 35                            
Head Shots Thrown: 42                            
Head Shots Landed: 30                            
Body Shots Thrown: 9                             
Body Shots Landed: 5                             

Round 2: 

Mnkandla attempts to land a left hook, but Nkomo dodges the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Mnkandla closes the distance.  Nkomo lands a right hook to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  
Nkomo advances into close range and digs in a left hook to his opponents body.  Nkomo attempts to land a right hook, but Mnkandla sidesteps and counters with a left uppercut.  
Mnkandla hits home with a cross.  
Mnkandla is looking to keep the action on the outside and is on target with a cross.  
Nkomo advances into close range and lands two left hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Nkomo walks Mnkandla into the corner.  Nkomo quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and connects with a left hook.  
Nkomo sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Mnkandla throws a right uppercut, but Nkomo holds on to his opponent.  Nkomo is leaning on his opponent in the clinch. The ref separates the two fighters.  
Mnkandla is looking to keep his distance.  Nkomo hits home with an overhand left.  
Mnkandla is on target with a right uppercut.  
Nkomo drops his guard, and stalks his opponent...he wants his opponent to throw a shot.  Mnkandla lands a cross.  Mnkandla attempts to land a cross, but Nkomo blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  
Nkomo hits home with a left hook.  
Nkomo lands a left hook to the head followed by a left uppercut to the body.  
Mnkandla steps to the outside.  Nkomo is on target with a jab.  
Mnkandla gets on the inside.  Nkomo lands a double left hook to his opponents head.  
Nkomo is on target with a left uppercut.  
Mnkandla attempts to land a left hook, but Nkomo blocks the shot and counters with a right hook.  


Round 2 Statistics
Mnkandla: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 24                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 25                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 0                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Nkomo: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 39                            
Power Shots Landed: 22                            
Head Shots Thrown: 33                            
Head Shots Landed: 18                            
Body Shots Thrown: 8                             
Body Shots Landed: 5                             

Round 3: 

Mnkandla pivots to the left of his opponent.  Mnkandla throws a left hook, but Nkomo ties up his opponent.  The ref breaks the clinch and signals for the action to continue.  
Nkomo steps inside.  Mnkandla throws a left hook, but Nkomo holds on to his opponent.  As they grapple, Nkomo pushes his forearm into Mnkandla's face.  The referee breaks the clinch and warns Nkomo to stop fouling.  
Nkomo closes the distance and forces Mnkandla to retreat onto the ropes.  Nkomo lands a left hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents head.  
Nkomo hits home with a left hook.  
Nkomo advances into close range and is on target with a right hook to his opponents ribcage.  
Mnkandla is looking to close the distance.  Nkomo connects with a right hook.  
Nkomo closes the distance and lands two left uppercut's to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  Nkomo clinches his opponent.  Nkomo is leaning on his opponent in the clinch. The ref breaks the clinch and signals for the action to continue.  
Mnkandla steps to the outside.  Nkomo lands an overhand left.  
Nkomo steps inside and is on target with a right hook.  
Nkomo is on target with a cross.  
Mnkandla advances into close range.  Nkomo lands a right hook followed by a right uppercut to his opponents body.  
Nkomo steps inside.  Nkomo sidesteps to the right of his opponent and lands a left uppercut.  
Nkomo lands a double right hook to his opponents head.  
Nkomo lands a left hook.  Nkomo holds on to his opponent.  Nkomo leans on his opponent trying to wear him down. The ref calls break and the two fighters separate.  
At the end of Round 3, lets listen in on the corners...Mnkandla's trainer is advising how he could improve the accuracy of his work.  

Round 3 Statistics
Mnkandla: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 12                            
Power Shots Landed: 0                             
Head Shots Thrown: 12                            
Head Shots Landed: 0                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Nkomo: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 31                            
Power Shots Landed: 20                            
Head Shots Thrown: 27                            
Head Shots Landed: 15                            
Body Shots Thrown: 7                             
Body Shots Landed: 6                             

Round 4: 

Nkomo is on target with a right hook.  
Mnkandla is looking to close the distance.  Nkomo is on target with a right uppercut.  
Nkomo connects with a left uppercut.  
Nkomo lands a right hook.  Nkomo holds on to his opponent.  Nkomo leans on his opponent using all his weight. The ref separates the two fighters.  
Nkomo lands a left hook to the body followed by a right hook to the head.  
Nkomo lands a left hook to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  
Mnkandla advances into close range.  Nkomo lands a left hook.  
Nkomo gets on the inside.  As Mnkandla tries to work on the inside, the fighters heads come together!  The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as Nkomo dabs at his face checking for damage.  
Nkomo feints a left hook, and then digs in a left uppercut to his opponents body.  
Nkomo lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Nkomo closes the distance and hits home with a right uppercut.  
Nkomo lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Nkomo lands a double right hook to his opponents head.  
Nkomo closes the distance and lands a left uppercut to the body, a right hook to the head and a left hook to the head.  
Nkomo lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  
At the end of Round 4, lets listen in on the corners...Mnkandla's trainer is advising how he could stop so many clean shots getting through.  

Round 4 Statistics
Mnkandla: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 10                            
Power Shots Landed: 0                             
Head Shots Thrown: 11                            
Head Shots Landed: 0                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Nkomo: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 40                            
Power Shots Landed: 24                            
Head Shots Thrown: 29                            
Head Shots Landed: 17                            
Body Shots Thrown: 12                            
Body Shots Landed: 7                             

Round 5: 

Nkomo advances into close range and lands a double left hook to his opponents head.  He follows up the attack and lands a double left hook to his opponents head.  
Nkomo lands a left hook to the body followed by a right hook to the head.  
Nkomo connects with a left hook.  
Nkomo lands a double right hook to his opponents head.  
Nkomo pivots from in front of his opponent and hits home with a left hook.  
Nkomo connects with a right hook.  
Nkomo is on target with a right hook to Mnkandla's body.  
Mnkandla gets on the inside.  Nkomo lands a right hook to the body, a left hook to the head and a right hook to the head.  
Nkomo lands a left hook to the body, a right hook to the head and a left hook to the head.  
Nkomo advances into close range and drives a left hook into his opponents body.  
Nkomo steps inside.  Mnkandla quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Nkomo is on target with a right hook.  
Mnkandla steps to the outside.  Mnkandla sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Nkomo lands a cross.  
Nkomo gets on the inside and lands two right hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Nkomo connects with a left uppercut.  
Mnkandla tries to step out of his opponents range.  Nkomo lands a cross.  


Round 5 Statistics
Mnkandla: 
Jabs Thrown: 0                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 12                            
Power Shots Landed: 0                             
Head Shots Thrown: 12                            
Head Shots Landed: 0                             
Body Shots Thrown: 0                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Nkomo: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 47                            
Power Shots Landed: 29                            
Head Shots Thrown: 40                            
Head Shots Landed: 21                            
Body Shots Thrown: 10                            
Body Shots Landed: 8                             

Round 6: 

Nkomo is on target with a right hook to his opponents ribs.  
Mnkandla lands a cross.  
Nkomo advances into close range.  Nkomo pivots to the right of his opponent andAs Nkomo tries to work on the inside, the fighters heads come together!  The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as Mnkandla dabs at his face checking for damage.  Mnkandla has been damaged by that accidental headbutt.  That has caused minor swelling  around the left eye.  
Mnkandla is looking to keep his distance and attempts to land a cross, but Nkomo slips the shot and counters with a cross.  
Nkomo advances into close range and manages to force Mnkandla onto the ropes.  Nkomo lands a left hook to the body followed by a right uppercut to the head.  
Nkomo is on target with a right uppercut.  Nkomo throws a right hook, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right hook.  
Nkomo lands a right hook, left hook and a right hook to his opponents head.  
Mnkandla gets on the inside.  Nkomo lands a right hook.  
Nkomo attempts to land a right hook, but Mnkandla slips the shot and counters with a cross.  
Nkomo advances into close range and lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Nkomo throws a left hook, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  


Round 6 Statistics
Mnkandla: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 18                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 20                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Nkomo: 
Jabs Thrown: 0                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 25                            
Power Shots Landed: 13                            
Head Shots Thrown: 20                            
Head Shots Landed: 10                            
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Round 7: 

Nkomo connects with a left hook.  
Nkomo connects with a cross.  
Nkomo advances into close range and connects with a right hook.  
Nkomo digs in a right uppercut to his opponents body.  Nkomo tries to land a left hook, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Nkomo forces Mnkandla to retreat onto the ropes.  Nkomo lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  
Nkomo is on target with a left uppercut.  
Nkomo steps inside and lands a right hook to the head, a left hook to the body and a left hook to the head.  
Nkomo gets on the inside and hits home with a left hook.  
Nkomo lands a double right hook to his opponents head.  


Round 7 Statistics
Mnkandla: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 7                             
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 10                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Nkomo: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 31                            
Power Shots Landed: 16                            
Head Shots Thrown: 29                            
Head Shots Landed: 12                            
Body Shots Thrown: 7                             
Body Shots Landed: 5                             

Round 8: 

Nkomo connects with a cross.  
Mnkandla switches the action to the outside and lands a jab.  
Nkomo is on target with a right hook.  
Nkomo is on target with a right hook.  
Nkomo manouvers Mnkandla onto the ropes.  Nkomo lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Mnkandla steps to the outside.  Nkomo hits home with a cross.  
Nkomo steps inside and is on target with a right hook.  Nkomo attempts to land a right hook, but Mnkandla blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  
Nkomo lands a left hook.  
Nkomo lands a jab followed by  two straights to his opponents head.  
Mnkandla tries to step out of his opponents range and attempts to land a cross, but Nkomo blocks the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Nkomo advances into close range and hits home with a right hook.  
Nkomo manouvers Mnkandla onto the ropes.  Nkomo connects with a right uppercut.  
Nkomo lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Mnkandla is looking to keep the action on the outside.  Mnkandla sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Nkomo connects with a cross.  
Nkomo walks Mnkandla down, trapping him on the ropes.  Mnkandla throws a right uppercut, but Nkomo holds on to his opponent.  Nkomo uses his free hand to throw a body hook, but it lands on Mnkandla's kidney. The referee separates the two fighters and warns Nkomo to stop holding.  
Nkomo lands a double right hook to his opponents head.  
Nkomo closes the distance and throws a right hook, but his opponent parries the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Mnkandla is looking to keep the action on the outside.  Nkomo lands a cross.  


Round 8 Statistics
Mnkandla: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 15                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 17                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 0                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Nkomo: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 37                            
Power Shots Landed: 23                            
Head Shots Thrown: 34                            
Head Shots Landed: 24                            
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 9: 

Nkomo gets on the inside and drives a left hook into his opponents body.  
Nkomo quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and lands a right uppercut.  
Nkomo is on target with a cross.  
Nkomo connects with a cross.  
Nkomo advances into close range and lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Mnkandla steps to the outside.  Nkomo hits home with a cross.  
Nkomo lands a cross.  
Nkomo lands a right hook.  
Nkomo tries to land a cross, but his opponent parries the shot and counters with a cross.  
Mnkandla closes the distance and throws a left hook, but Nkomo holds on to his opponent.  Nkomo leans on his opponent trying to wear him down. Nkomo uses his free hand to throw a hook, but it hits Mnkandla behind the head. The ref breaks Nkomo's hold and signals for the fight to continue.  
Nkomo lands a right hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents head.  
Nkomo walks Mnkandla down, trapping him on the ropes.  Nkomo lands a right hook followed by  two left hooks to his opponents head.  


Round 9 Statistics
Mnkandla: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 12                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 14                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 0                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Nkomo: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 31                            
Power Shots Landed: 17                            
Head Shots Thrown: 28                            
Head Shots Landed: 15                            
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Round 10: 

Mnkandla quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Nkomo is on target with a cross.  
Nkomo closes the distance and lands a right uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Nkomo closes the distance and is on target with a right uppercut.  
Nkomo lands a right hook to the body followed by a left uppercut to the head.  
Mnkandla steps inside.  Nkomo lands a right hook, left uppercut and a right hook to his opponents head.  
Nkomo is looking to close the distance and is on target with a left hook.  
Mnkandla tries to step out of his opponents range and lands a cross.  
Nkomo cuts off the ring, trapping Mnkandla on the ropes.  Nkomo lands a left hook to the body followed by a right hook to the head.  
Nkomo gets on the inside and lands a right hook to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  
Nkomo sidesteps to the right of his opponent and is on target with a left hook.  
Mnkandla steps away from his opponent.  Nkomo connects with an overhand left.  
Nkomo lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  


Round 10 Statistics
Mnkandla: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 15                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 15                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Nkomo: 
Jabs Thrown: 0                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 30                            
Power Shots Landed: 20                            
Head Shots Thrown: 22                            
Head Shots Landed: 15                            
Body Shots Thrown: 8                             
Body Shots Landed: 5                             

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 Harare, Zimbabwe.... Usi Nkomo

Fight Statistics
Mnkandla: 
Total Punches Thrown: 154                           
Total Punches Landed: 16                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 146                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 16                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 8                             
Total Body Shots Landed: 0                             
Total Power Shots Thrown: 135                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 15                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 19                            
Total Jabs Landed: 1                             

Nkomo: 
Total Punches Thrown: 380                           
Total Punches Landed: 224                           
Total Head Shots Thrown: 304                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 177                           
Total Body Shots Thrown: 76                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 47                            
Total Power Shots Thrown: 362                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 219                           
Total Jabs Thrown: 18                            
Total Jabs Landed: 5