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Laken Govender vs Hayden Masango
Boxing Daily Report from the South African Boxers promoted show at Standard Bank Arena, Johannesburg, taking place on 23/03/2029: The venue is mostly sold out with the fans eager to turn out for tonights fights. Next up we have one of the supporting contests of this show. Looking to impress the boxing fans in attendance and those watching live on SABC1, the two fighters competing in this 10 round matchup are Laken Govender (11 - 0) who hails from Randburg, South Africa and Hayden Masango(10 - 6) from Roodepoort, South Africa. Both Govender and Masango weighed in at 147 pounds. The referee tonight is Voshon Adams, and the three ringside judges are Justus De Vries, John Kisombo and Uba Akamenya. Round 1: Govender is on target with a stinging jab. Masango gets on the inside. Govender pivots from in front of his opponent. Govender is on target with a left hook to Masango's liver. Govender ties up his opponent. Govender is using his forearm in the clinch. The ref separates the two fighters. Govender switches the action to the outside. Masango tries to land an overhand left, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a solid cross. Govender switches the action to the outside and lands a hard jab. Govender lands with a sharp jab. Govender lands a jab to the head, a cross to the body and a cross to the head. Govender lands a double jab to his opponents head. Masango is looking to close the distance. Govender pivots to the side of his opponent and connects with a right uppercut. Govender contemptuously drops his hands, trying to provoke his opponent. Masango tries to land a jab, but Govender sidesteps and counters with a left hook to his opponents body. Govender hits home with a sharp right hook. Govender is looking to keep the action on the outside and hits home with a cross. Masango is looking to close the distance and forces Govender to back into the ropes. Govender lands a left hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents head. Govender holds on to his opponent. Masango leans on his opponent using all his weight. Govender is using his forearm in the clinch. The referee separates the two fighters and warns Govender. Govender lands a double left hook to his opponents head. Govender tries to keep the action at long range and lands a jab, cross and an overhand left to his opponents head. Govender lands a double jab to his opponents head. Govender finds the target with a jab. Govender tries to step out of his opponents range and connects with a solid cross. Govender lands an overhand right, jab and a cross to his opponents head. Govender lands a straight 1 - 2. At the end of Round 1, lets listen in on the corners...Masango's trainer is telling his fighter he is being outworked and needs to throw more. Round 1 Statistics Govender: Jabs Thrown: 24 Jabs Landed: 17 Power Shots Thrown: 24 Power Shots Landed: 18 Head Shots Thrown: 43 Head Shots Landed: 32 Body Shots Thrown: 5 Body Shots Landed: 3 Masango: Jabs Thrown: 2 Jabs Landed: 0 Power Shots Thrown: 8 Power Shots Landed: 0 Head Shots Thrown: 10 Head Shots Landed: 0 Body Shots Thrown: 0 Body Shots Landed: 0 Round 2: Masango closes the distance. Govender drives a left hook into his opponents body. Govender ties up his opponent. Govender is leaning on his opponent in the clinch. The ref separates the two fighters. Govender steps to the outside. Govender sidesteps to the right of his opponent. Govender attempts to land a jab, but Masango dodges the shot and counters with a left uppercut. Masango advances into close range. Govender connects with a solid left hook. Masango attempts to land a left hook, but Govender dodges the shot and counters with a right uppercut to Masango's body. Govender tries to keep the action at long range and lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head. Govender drops his hands, and waves his opponent in. Masango attempts to land a cross, but Govender slips the shot and counters with a right hook. Govender lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head. Govender switches the action to the outside and finds the target with a solid jab. Govender feints a cross, and then lands a ramrod jab. Masango steps inside and manouvers Govender onto the ropes. Govender lands a left hook to the body, a left uppercut to the head and a right hook to the body. Masango strikes his opponents body with a cross. Govender hits home with a hard jab. Govender connects with a cross. Masango lands a right uppercut. Govender lands a cross followed by two jabs to his opponents head. Round 2 Statistics Govender: Jabs Thrown: 17 Jabs Landed: 6 Power Shots Thrown: 17 Power Shots Landed: 13 Head Shots Thrown: 27 Head Shots Landed: 15 Body Shots Thrown: 7 Body Shots Landed: 4 Masango: Jabs Thrown: 8 Jabs Landed: 0 Power Shots Thrown: 11 Power Shots Landed: 3 Head Shots Thrown: 16 Head Shots Landed: 2 Body Shots Thrown: 3 Body Shots Landed: 1 Round 3: Govender tries to step out of his opponents range. Govender feints a cross, and then lands a jab to the body, and then to the head. Govender lands a jab, cross and a jab to his opponents head. Govender connects with an overhand right. Govender lands with a ramrod jab. Govender steps to the outside and lands with a stiff jab. Masango closes the distance. Govender lands a left hook to the body, a left uppercut to the head and a left hook to the body. Govender holds on to his opponent. Govender is leaning on his opponent in the clinch. The ref calls break and the two fighters separate. Govender is on target with a cross. Masango advances into close range. Govender lands a double left hook to his opponents head. Govender switches the action to the outside and lands a double jab to his opponents head. Govender feints a left hook, and then hits home with a cross. Govender switches the action to the outside. Masango tries to land a cross, but Govender blocks the shot and counters with a sharp cross. Govender lands a solid jab. Govender is looking to keep his distance and lands a jab. Govender walks Masango onto the ropes. Govender lands a right uppercut followed by a cross to his opponents head. Govender steps away from his opponent and lands a jab, cross and an overhand right to his opponents head. Masango steps inside. Govender pivots to the right of his opponent and digs in a right hook to Masango's body. Masango advances into close range. Masango throws a short cross to the body, but lands low! The ref ignores Govender's complaints and signals for the action to continue. At the end of Round 3, lets listen in on the corners...Masango's trainer is passing on some tactical advice. Masango's trainer is advising how he could improve his defence. Round 3 Statistics Govender: Jabs Thrown: 18 Jabs Landed: 12 Power Shots Thrown: 21 Power Shots Landed: 15 Head Shots Thrown: 32 Head Shots Landed: 23 Body Shots Thrown: 7 Body Shots Landed: 4 Masango: Jabs Thrown: 4 Jabs Landed: 0 Power Shots Thrown: 20 Power Shots Landed: 0 Head Shots Thrown: 22 Head Shots Landed: 0 Body Shots Thrown: 2 Body Shots Landed: 0 Round 4: Masango attempts to land a cross, but Govender blocks the shot and counters with a left hook to Masango's liver. Masango quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent. Govender lands a jab, left hook and a cross to his opponents head. Masango lands a cross. Govender lands three consecutive jabs to his opponents head. Govender finds the target with a jab. Masango gets on the inside and manages to force Govender onto the ropes. Govender lands a left hook to the head followed by a right hook to the body. Govender drops his hands, and waves his opponent in. Masango tries to land a jab, but Govender blocks the shot and counters with a right uppercut to his opponents body. Govender tries to step out of his opponents range and lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head. Govender is looking to keep the action on the outside and lands an overhand right followed by a cross to his opponents head. Govender lands a jab to the head followed by a right uppercut to the body. Masango connects with a right hook. Masango steps inside. Govender quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and digs in a left uppercut to Masango's body. Masango wants to work on the inside, but accidentally clashes heads with his opponent! The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as Govender dabs at his face checking for damage. Govender pivots to the right of his opponent and is on target with a jab. Govender switches the action to the outside and hits the target with a solid jab. Govender throws a jab, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a cross. Masango gets on the inside. Govender connects with a left hook. Govender quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent. Masango throws a cross, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a left uppercut. Masango advances into close range and forces Govender to retreat onto the ropes. Govender hits home with a right hook. At the end of Round 4, lets listen in on the corners...Masango's trainer is advising how he could improve the accuracy of his work. Round 4 Statistics Govender: Jabs Thrown: 19 Jabs Landed: 11 Power Shots Thrown: 28 Power Shots Landed: 15 Head Shots Thrown: 37 Head Shots Landed: 21 Body Shots Thrown: 10 Body Shots Landed: 5 Masango: Jabs Thrown: 5 Jabs Landed: 0 Power Shots Thrown: 19 Power Shots Landed: 3 Head Shots Thrown: 21 Head Shots Landed: 3 Body Shots Thrown: 3 Body Shots Landed: 0 Round 5: Masango is looking to close the distance. Govender connects with a sharp right hook. Govender pivots from in front of his opponent. Masango attempts to land a left hook, but Govender sidesteps and counters with a sharp left uppercut. Govender lands a double jab to his opponents head. Masango lands a cross. Govender connects with a solid right hook. Masango advances into close range. Govender drives a left hook into his opponents body. Govender is looking to keep the action on the outside and lands a jab. Masango is looking to close the distance. Govender pivots to the left of his opponent and lands two right hooks to his opponents ribs. Masango manages to force Govender onto the ropes. Govender lands a spiteful jab. Govender pivots to the right of his opponent and connects with a cross. Govender is looking to keep his distance and lands a straight 1 - 2. He then lands a jab to the body, and then to the head. Govender lands a double jab to his opponents head. Masango steps inside. Govender quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent. Masango throws a right uppercut, but Govender holds on to his opponent. Govender is leaning on his opponent in the clinch. The ref breaks the clinch and signals for the action to continue. Govender switches the action to the outside and is on target with a ramrod jab. Masango manouvers his opponent onto the ropes. Masango is on target with a cross. Masango throws a jab, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a left uppercut. Round 5 Statistics Govender: Jabs Thrown: 17 Jabs Landed: 12 Power Shots Thrown: 14 Power Shots Landed: 9 Head Shots Thrown: 26 Head Shots Landed: 17 Body Shots Thrown: 5 Body Shots Landed: 4 Masango: Jabs Thrown: 1 Jabs Landed: 0 Power Shots Thrown: 11 Power Shots Landed: 2 Head Shots Thrown: 8 Head Shots Landed: 2 Body Shots Thrown: 4 Body Shots Landed: 0 Round 6: Govender is looking to keep his distance and lands a jab to his opponents body. Govender tries to keep the action at long range and lands a cross. Govender lands a cross. Govender leans back on the ropes...he waves his opponent in! Masango is whaling away with hooks, but Govender keeps his defence tight. Govender is looking to keep the action on the outside. Masango quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent. Govender lands a cross to the head followed by a jab to the body. Govender steps away from his opponent and lands a double jab to his opponents head. Govender tries to step out of his opponents range and lands two jabs followed by a cross to his opponents head. Govender lands a straight 1 - 2. Masango sidesteps to the right of his opponent. Govender is on target with a spiteful jab. Govender steps to the outside and lands with a solid jab. Masango gets on the inside. Masango sidesteps to the right of his opponent. Govender is on target with a left hook. Masango steps inside. Masango sidesteps to the right of his opponent. Govender drives a left hook into his opponents ribs. Masango throws a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right uppercut. Masango steps inside. Govender lands two left hooks followed by a left uppercut to his opponents head. Govender lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head. Masango drives a left uppercut into Govender's ribs. Govender lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head. Masango gets on the inside. Masango is starting to lose his temper here. He pushes his head into Govender's face...that looked intentional! The ref halts the action and sends Govender to the neutral corner. He tells Masango to stop fouling or face a points deduction. Govender snaps his opponents head back with a spiteful jab. Masango gets on the inside. Govender lands a left hook, right hook and a left hook to his opponents head. Govender steps away from his opponent and is on target with an overhand left. Round 6 Statistics Govender: Jabs Thrown: 22 Jabs Landed: 15 Power Shots Thrown: 25 Power Shots Landed: 17 Head Shots Thrown: 39 Head Shots Landed: 28 Body Shots Thrown: 8 Body Shots Landed: 4 Masango: Jabs Thrown: 7 Jabs Landed: 1 Power Shots Thrown: 18 Power Shots Landed: 1 Head Shots Thrown: 22 Head Shots Landed: 1 Body Shots Thrown: 3 Body Shots Landed: 1 Round 7: Govender lands with a solid jab. Govender lands a jab to the head followed by a left uppercut to the body. Govender is on target with a solid left hook. Govender is on target with a jab to his opponents body. Masango tries to land a jab, but Govender sidesteps and counters with a cross. Masango is on target with a left uppercut. Govender is looking to keep his distance and lands a solid overhand left. Masango steps inside. Govender is on target with a left hook to his opponents body. Govender lands with a spiteful jab. Govender tries to land a left uppercut, but Masango blocks the shot and counters with a right hook to his opponents ribs. Masango is looking to close the distance. Govender hits home with a right uppercut. Govender switches the action to the outside and lands with a hard jab. Masango is looking to close the distance. Govender lands a left hook to the head, a left hook to the body and a left uppercut to the body. Govender tries to keep the action at long range and lands a double jab to his opponents head. Govender lands a solid cross. Masango steps inside. Govender lands a left hook to the head, a right hook to the body and a left hook to the head. Govender is looking to keep the action on the outside and lands a straight 1 - 2. Masango pivots from in front of his opponent. Govender hits home with a sharp jab. Govender switches the action to the outside and lands a jab followed by a overhand right to his opponents head. Round 7 Statistics Govender: Jabs Thrown: 19 Jabs Landed: 12 Power Shots Thrown: 28 Power Shots Landed: 15 Head Shots Thrown: 36 Head Shots Landed: 21 Body Shots Thrown: 11 Body Shots Landed: 6 Masango: Jabs Thrown: 2 Jabs Landed: 0 Power Shots Thrown: 11 Power Shots Landed: 2 Head Shots Thrown: 11 Head Shots Landed: 1 Body Shots Thrown: 2 Body Shots Landed: 1 Round 8: Govender strikes his opponents body with a cross. Govender is on target with a cross. Govender lands a double jab to his opponents head. Govender steps away from his opponent and lands two jabs followed by an overhand left to his opponents head. Govender lands a jab to the head followed by a cross to the body. Govender lands a jab followed by a overhand left to his opponents head. Govender is looking to keep the action on the outside and lands with a sharp jab. Govender steps to the outside and connects with a firm cross. Masango closes the distance. Govender hits home with a right uppercut. Govender steps away from his opponent and lands a jab. Masango closes the distance. Govender is on target with a left hook to his opponents body. Govender clinches his opponent. Govender is leaning on his opponent in the clinch. The ref calls break and the two fighters separate. Govender is looking to keep the action on the outside and lands a straight 1 - 2. Govender snaps his opponents head back with a ramrod jab. At the end of Round 8, lets listen in on the corners...Govender's trainer is telling his fighter he is a mile in front and not to do anything stupid. Round 8 Statistics Govender: Jabs Thrown: 23 Jabs Landed: 18 Power Shots Thrown: 20 Power Shots Landed: 9 Head Shots Thrown: 38 Head Shots Landed: 23 Body Shots Thrown: 5 Body Shots Landed: 4 Masango: Jabs Thrown: 0 Jabs Landed: 0 Power Shots Thrown: 10 Power Shots Landed: 0 Head Shots Thrown: 10 Head Shots Landed: 0 Body Shots Thrown: 0 Body Shots Landed: 0 Round 9: Masango is looking to close the distance and throws a right uppercut, but Govender holds on to his opponent. Govender leans on his opponent using all his weight. The ref breaks Govender's hold and signals for the fight to continue. Masango attempts to land a cross, but Govender sidesteps and counters with a right uppercut. Govender lands a sharp cross. Govender throws a cross, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a right hook. Govender is on target with a sharp left uppercut. Govender lands a cross. Govender lands a jab to the body, and then to the head. Govender lands a jab. Govender lands with a ramrod jab. Govender lands a double left hook to his opponents head. Masango is looking to close the distance. Govender lands a right hook to the head followed by a left uppercut to the body. Govender is on target with a left uppercut. Masango tries to land a left uppercut, but Govender sidesteps and counters with a cross. Masango advances into close range. Govender lands a left uppercut to the head followed by a left hook to the body. Govender hits the target with a spiteful jab. At the end of Round 9, lets listen in on the corners...Masango's trainer is telling his fighter to go out and knock out his opponent! Round 9 Statistics Govender: Jabs Thrown: 23 Jabs Landed: 7 Power Shots Thrown: 17 Power Shots Landed: 12 Head Shots Thrown: 36 Head Shots Landed: 16 Body Shots Thrown: 4 Body Shots Landed: 3 Masango: Jabs Thrown: 1 Jabs Landed: 0 Power Shots Thrown: 12 Power Shots Landed: 1 Head Shots Thrown: 10 Head Shots Landed: 1 Body Shots Thrown: 3 Body Shots Landed: 0 Round 10: Masango connects with a left uppercut. Masango closes the distance. Govender hits home with a right hook. Masango attempts to land a cross, but Govender blocks the shot and counters with a right hook. Govender lands a jab. Govender is on target with a firm right uppercut. Masango is looking to close the distance. Govender connects with a left uppercut. Govender lands three consecutive right hooks to his opponents ribs. Masango closes the distance. Govender lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents body. Masango hits home with a cross. Govender lands a stinging jab. Round 10 Statistics Govender: Jabs Thrown: 12 Jabs Landed: 2 Power Shots Thrown: 23 Power Shots Landed: 9 Head Shots Thrown: 27 Head Shots Landed: 6 Body Shots Thrown: 8 Body Shots Landed: 5 Masango: Jabs Thrown: 2 Jabs Landed: 0 Power Shots Thrown: 12 Power Shots Landed: 2 Head Shots Thrown: 11 Head Shots Landed: 2 Body Shots Thrown: 3 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 Randburg, South Africa.... Laken Govender Fight Statistics Govender: Total Punches Thrown: 411 Total Punches Landed: 244 Total Head Shots Thrown: 341 Total Head Shots Landed: 202 Total Body Shots Thrown: 70 Total Body Shots Landed: 42 Total Power Shots Thrown: 217 Total Power Shots Landed: 132 Total Jabs Thrown: 194 Total Jabs Landed: 112 Masango: Total Punches Thrown: 164 Total Punches Landed: 15 Total Head Shots Thrown: 141 Total Head Shots Landed: 12 Total Body Shots Thrown: 23 Total Body Shots Landed: 3 Total Power Shots Thrown: 132 Total Power Shots Landed: 14 Total Jabs Thrown: 32 Total Jabs Landed: 1