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22/06/2031
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Billy Matshanga vs Xhosas Ntuli

Boxing Daily Report from the AI South Africa-KwaZulu-Natal promoted show at Umlazi Malherbe, Umlazi,  taking place on 10/07/2029:

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.  On the line tonight is the South Africa-Western Cape Bantamweight title.  

Looking to impress the boxing fans in attendance, the two fighters competing in this 10 round matchup are Billy Matshanga (7(3) - 0) who hails from Cape Town, South Africa and Xhosas Ntuli(2 - 0) from Mitchells Plain, South Africa.  Matshanga weighed in at 118 pounds, while Ntuli weighed in at 117 pounds And 13 ounces.  
The referee tonight is Jackson Motshekga, and the three ringside judges are Musa Majola, Justus De Vries and Amon Makwetla.  

Round 1: 

Matshanga finds the target with a ramrod jab.  
Matshanga tries to step out of his opponents range and lands a sharp jab.  
Matshanga lands a jab.  Matshanga attempts to land a jab, but Ntuli sidesteps and counters with a left hook.  
Matshanga is on target with a stinging cross.  
Matshanga lands a jab to the head, a jab to the body and a cross to the head.  
Matshanga is on target with a firm cross.  
Matshanga is looking to keep the action on the outside and lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Ntuli throws an overhand left, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a cross.  
Matshanga lands a jab, overhand right and an overhand left to his opponents head.  
Ntuli is on target with a left hook.  Ntuli tries to land a jab, but Matshanga sidesteps and counters with a stinging cross.  
Matshanga hits home with a hard jab.  
Matshanga feints a right hook, and then lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Matshanga steps away from his opponent and lands a solid overhand left.  
Matshanga lands with a stinging jab.  Matshanga tries to land a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a left hook.  
Matshanga lands a spiteful jab.  
Ntuli finds the target with a solid jab.  
Ntuli manouvers his opponent onto the ropes.  Ntuli lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Matshanga switches the action to the outside.  Matshanga circles his opponent with a low guard, waiting for his opponent to attack.  Ntuli attempts to land an overhand left, but Matshanga sidesteps and counters with a right hook.  
Ntuli lands a right hook.  
At the end of Round 1, lets listen in on the corners...Ntuli's trainer is advising how he could be more accurate.  

Round 1 Statistics
Matshanga: 
Jabs Thrown: 19                            
Jabs Landed: 11                            
Power Shots Thrown: 23                            
Power Shots Landed: 11                            
Head Shots Thrown: 39                            
Head Shots Landed: 21                            
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Ntuli: 
Jabs Thrown: 16                            
Jabs Landed: 4                             
Power Shots Thrown: 21                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 30                            
Head Shots Landed: 8                             
Body Shots Thrown: 7                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 2: 

Matshanga sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Ntuli finds the target with a jab.  Ntuli attempts to land a jab, but Matshanga blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  
Matshanga steps to the outside and lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Ntuli lands a solid jab.  
Ntuli tries to land a jab, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a firm right uppercut.  
Matshanga tries to step out of his opponents range.  Matshanga feints a jab, but Ntuli ignores the feint and responds with a left uppercut.  
Ntuli is looking to close the distance and walks his opponent onto the ropes.  Ntuli throws a left hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Ntuli throws a left hook, but the shot is blocked.  Matshanga clinches his opponent.  Ntuli uses his free hand to throw a body hook, but it lands on Matshanga's kidney. The ref separates the two fighters.  
Matshanga steps to the outside.  Ntuli snaps his opponents head back with a sharp jab.  
Matshanga is on target with a solid overhand right.  
Ntuli is looking to close the distance.  Matshanga drives a stinging left hook into his opponents body.  
Matshanga tries to land a jab, but Ntuli sidesteps and counters with a firm right uppercut to his opponents body.  
Ntuli advances into close range and throws a right hook, but Matshanga clinches his opponent.  As they grapple, Matshanga pushes his forearm into Ntuli's face.  The referee breaks the clinch and warns Matshanga to stop fouling.  
Matshanga drives a right hook into his opponents body.  
Ntuli sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Matshanga is on target with a jab to Ntuli's body.  
Ntuli pivots to the side of his opponent.  Matshanga lands a hard jab.  Matshanga tries to land a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a left uppercut.  
Matshanga lands a jab followed by a overhand right to his opponents head.  
Ntuli lands a firm cross.  
Matshanga waits at the mid-range with a lowered guard, waiting for his opponent to throw a punch.  Ntuli throws a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Matshanga lands with a stinging jab.  Matshanga attempts to land a jab, but Ntuli blocks the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Matshanga is looking to keep his distance and lands a jab.  
Matshanga lands a straight 1 - 2.  Matshanga attempts to land a jab, but Ntuli dodges the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Matshanga is on target with a spiteful jab.  
Ntuli throws a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a firm left uppercut.  
Ntuli is on target with a right uppercut.  
Matshanga finds the target with a spiteful jab.  
Ntuli lands an overhand right followed by a cross to his opponents head.  
Ntuli manages to force Matshanga onto the ropes.  Ntuli sidesteps to the right of his opponent and finds the target with a ramrod jab.  
Matshanga steps to the outside and lands a jab.  
At the end of Round 2, lets listen in on the corners...Ntuli's trainer is advising how he could improve his defence.  

Round 2 Statistics
Matshanga: 
Jabs Thrown: 18                            
Jabs Landed: 10                            
Power Shots Thrown: 19                            
Power Shots Landed: 11                            
Head Shots Thrown: 34                            
Head Shots Landed: 18                            
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Ntuli: 
Jabs Thrown: 21                            
Jabs Landed: 6                             
Power Shots Thrown: 22                            
Power Shots Landed: 9                             
Head Shots Thrown: 33                            
Head Shots Landed: 12                            
Body Shots Thrown: 10                            
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Round 3: 

Matshanga is on target with a sharp cross.  
Matshanga steps to the outside.  Ntuli lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Ntuli tries to land a cross, but Matshanga blocks the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Matshanga hits home with a firm cross.  
Ntuli attempts to land a jab, but Matshanga sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Ntuli lands a jab to the head followed by a right uppercut to the body.  
Matshanga tries to step out of his opponents range and hits home with a ramrod jab.  
Ntuli sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Matshanga connects with a right uppercut.  
Matshanga lands a left hook.  
Matshanga switches the action to the outside.  Matshanga drops his guard, and stalks his opponent...he wants his opponent to throw a shot.  Ntuli throws a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a left uppercut to his opponents body.  
Ntuli snaps his opponents head back with a hard jab.  
Matshanga tries to step out of his opponents range.  Ntuli tries to land an overhand right, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right uppercut to Ntuli's body.  
Ntuli walks his opponent down, trapping him on the ropes.  Ntuli digs in a left uppercut to his opponents liver.  
Matshanga steps to the outside.  Ntuli lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Matshanga lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Ntuli steps inside.  Matshanga attempts to land a right hook, but Ntuli slips the shot and counters with a cross.  
Matshanga lands a right hook to the body followed by a left hook to the head.  
Ntuli forces Matshanga to retreat onto the ropes.  Matshanga finds the target with a jab.  
Matshanga attempts to land a cross, but Ntuli sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Ntuli tries to land a jab, but Matshanga parries the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Matshanga lands a right hook to the body followed by a cross to the head.  
Matshanga switches the action to the outside.  Ntuli attempts to land an overhand left, but Matshanga sidesteps and counters with a left uppercut.  
Matshanga tries to step out of his opponents range and is on target with a jab.  Matshanga tries to land an overhand right, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a cross.  
Ntuli is on target with a cross.  


Round 3 Statistics
Matshanga: 
Jabs Thrown: 12                            
Jabs Landed: 5                             
Power Shots Thrown: 32                            
Power Shots Landed: 14                            
Head Shots Thrown: 37                            
Head Shots Landed: 15                            
Body Shots Thrown: 7                             
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Ntuli: 
Jabs Thrown: 16                            
Jabs Landed: 6                             
Power Shots Thrown: 18                            
Power Shots Landed: 7                             
Head Shots Thrown: 27                            
Head Shots Landed: 11                            
Body Shots Thrown: 7                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Round 4: 

Ntuli lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Ntuli closes the distance.  Matshanga lands a left hook to the head followed by a left uppercut to the body.  
Matshanga connects with a right hook.  
Ntuli walks Matshanga down, trapping him on the ropes.  Matshanga lands with a spiteful jab.  Matshanga attempts to land a cross, but Ntuli sidesteps and counters with a right hook.  
Matshanga tries to land a jab, but his opponent parries the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Matshanga tries to keep the action at long range and lands a cross to the head, a jab to the head and a jab to the body.  
Matshanga drives a cross into his opponents body.  
Matshanga tries to step out of his opponents range.  Matshanga waits at the mid-range with a lowered guard, waiting for his opponent to throw a punch.  Ntuli finds the target with a jab.  
Ntuli lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents body.  
Matshanga feints a cross, but Ntuli is not fooled and lands with a firm right uppercut to Matshanga's body.  
Matshanga pivots from in front of his opponent.  Matshanga is on target with a jab.  Matshanga throws a cross, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a cross.  
Matshanga steps away from his opponent.  Ntuli throws a cross, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a stinging right uppercut.  
Matshanga feints a left, and then drives a cross into his opponents body.  
Matshanga hits the target with a hard jab.  
Ntuli tries to land a jab, but his opponent dodges the shot and counters with a firm left uppercut.  
Matshanga lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Matshanga lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Matshanga lands a jab, cross and a jab to his opponents head.  
Matshanga hits home with a left hook.  
Matshanga is looking to keep the action on the outside.  Ntuli finds the target with a jab.  
Matshanga finds the target with a spiteful jab.  
Ntuli walks Matshanga onto the ropes.  Matshanga throws a cross, but his opponent dodges the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Matshanga pivots to the left of his opponent and lands with a ramrod jab.  
Matshanga steps to the outside and throws a cross, but his opponent dodges the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Matshanga pivots to the right of his opponent and lands a jab to the head, a right hook to the body and a left hook to the head.  


Round 4 Statistics
Matshanga: 
Jabs Thrown: 19                            
Jabs Landed: 12                            
Power Shots Thrown: 28                            
Power Shots Landed: 14                            
Head Shots Thrown: 40                            
Head Shots Landed: 21                            
Body Shots Thrown: 7                             
Body Shots Landed: 5                             

Ntuli: 
Jabs Thrown: 11                            
Jabs Landed: 4                             
Power Shots Thrown: 21                            
Power Shots Landed: 8                             
Head Shots Thrown: 25                            
Head Shots Landed: 9                             
Body Shots Thrown: 7                             
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Round 5: 

Matshanga is looking to keep his distance.  Ntuli is on target with a jab.  
Matshanga strikes his opponents body with a jab.  Matshanga throws a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a left uppercut.  
Matshanga pivots to the right of his opponent and hits home with a cross.  
Matshanga steps to the outside and lands a spiteful jab.  
Matshanga lands with a stiff jab.  Matshanga tries to land a cross, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right hook.  
Ntuli cuts off the ring, trapping Matshanga on the ropes.  Ntuli is on target with a left uppercut to Matshanga's body.  
Matshanga is looking to keep the action on the outside and lands a jab followed by a overhand right to his opponents head.  
Ntuli drops his hands, and waves his opponent in.  Matshanga is on target with a jab.  
Matshanga lands a jab.  
Matshanga snaps his opponents head back with a ramrod jab.  
Ntuli steps inside and cuts off the ring, trapping Matshanga on the ropes.  Ntuli pivots to the side of his opponent.  Ntuli connects with a firm left hook.  Matshanga holds on to his opponent.  Matshanga leans on his opponent using all his weight. The ref separates the two fighters.  
Ntuli quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Matshanga lands a straight 1 - 2.  Matshanga tries to land a cross, but Ntuli dodges the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Matshanga connects with a cross.  
Matshanga lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Matshanga steps away from his opponent.  Ntuli is on target with a jab.  
Matshanga tries to land a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a left hook to Matshanga's body.  
Ntuli attempts to land a jab, but Matshanga slips the shot and counters with a cross.  
Matshanga lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Matshanga attempts to land a jab, but Ntuli blocks the shot and counters with a sharp left hook.  
Ntuli hits home with an overhand right.  
Ntuli walks his opponent down, trapping him on the ropes.  Ntuli pivots to the side of his opponent.  Ntuli tries to land a jab, but Matshanga sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Ntuli gets on the inside.  Matshanga hits home with a left hook.  
Matshanga steps to the outside and lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Ntuli attempts to land a jab, but Matshanga sidesteps and counters with a left uppercut to Ntuli's body.  
Matshanga steps away from his opponent.  Ntuli lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Matshanga hits home with an overhand left.  
At the end of Round 5, lets listen in on the corners...Matshanga's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  

Round 5 Statistics
Matshanga: 
Jabs Thrown: 24                            
Jabs Landed: 13                            
Power Shots Thrown: 23                            
Power Shots Landed: 11                            
Head Shots Thrown: 41                            
Head Shots Landed: 22                            
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Ntuli: 
Jabs Thrown: 14                            
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 19                            
Power Shots Landed: 9                             
Head Shots Thrown: 27                            
Head Shots Landed: 10                            
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Round 6: 

Matshanga lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Ntuli is looking to close the distance.  Matshanga attempts to land a right hook, but Ntuli sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Matshanga tries to step out of his opponents range and lands a jab followed by a overhand left to his opponents head.  
Matshanga throws a cross, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a left uppercut to his opponents body.  
Matshanga sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Matshanga is on target with a cross.  Matshanga tries to land a jab, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Matshanga tries to step out of his opponents range.  Matshanga waits at the mid-range with a lowered guard, waiting for his opponent to throw a punch.  Ntuli lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Ntuli tries to land a cross, but Matshanga sidesteps and counters with a stinging right uppercut.  
Ntuli closes the distance and manages to force Matshanga onto the ropes.  Matshanga tries to land a right hook, but Ntuli blocks the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Ntuli attempts to land a cross, but Matshanga sidesteps and counters with a left uppercut.  
Ntuli closes the distance and walks his opponent down, trapping him on the ropes.  Ntuli lands a sharp left hook.  
Ntuli is on target with a right uppercut to his opponents body.  
Ntuli closes the distance.  Matshanga lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  
Matshanga tries to step out of his opponents range and lands with a spiteful jab.  
Ntuli walks Matshanga down, trapping him on the ropes.  Ntuli is on target with a firm left hook to his opponents body.  
Matshanga is looking to keep the action on the outside.  Ntuli lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Ntuli tries to land a jab, but Matshanga sidesteps and counters with a left hook.  
Matshanga steps to the outside and lands a ramrod jab.  
Matshanga attempts to land a jab, but Ntuli slips the shot and counters with a firm left hook to Matshanga's body.  
Ntuli manages to force Matshanga onto the ropes.  Matshanga is on target with a left hook.  
Matshanga lands a jab to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  
Matshanga is looking to keep the action on the outside and lands an overhand right, overhand left and a jab to his opponents head.  


Round 6 Statistics
Matshanga: 
Jabs Thrown: 15                            
Jabs Landed: 6                             
Power Shots Thrown: 27                            
Power Shots Landed: 12                            
Head Shots Thrown: 35                            
Head Shots Landed: 15                            
Body Shots Thrown: 7                             
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Ntuli: 
Jabs Thrown: 10                            
Jabs Landed: 5                             
Power Shots Thrown: 24                            
Power Shots Landed: 10                            
Head Shots Thrown: 26                            
Head Shots Landed: 11                            
Body Shots Thrown: 8                             
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Round 7: 

Matshanga steps to the outside.  Ntuli lands a cross.  Ntuli throws a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a stinging right hook.  
Matshanga sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Matshanga tries to land a jab, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a firm left uppercut.  
Ntuli finds the target with a jab.  
Ntuli manouvers Matshanga onto the ropes.  Ntuli lands a jab followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Matshanga tries to land a jab, but his opponent dodges the shot and counters with a firm left hook.  
Matshanga quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Matshanga attempts to land a cross, but Ntuli sidesteps and counters with a stinging right uppercut.  
Ntuli lands with a solid jab.  
Ntuli pivots from in front of his opponent and finds the target with a ramrod jab.  
Matshanga lands a stinging jab.  
Ntuli forces Matshanga to back into the ropes.  Ntuli is on target with a jab to his opponents body.  
Matshanga tries to keep the action at long range.  Matshanga feints a left, and then lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Matshanga feints a right hook, and then lands a cross followed by a right uppercut to his opponents head.  
Matshanga snaps his opponents head back with a stinging jab.  
Ntuli pivots to the left of his opponent and lands a cross.  
Matshanga connects with a cross.  
Ntuli manages to force Matshanga onto the ropes.  Ntuli sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Ntuli tries to land a right uppercut, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  


Round 7 Statistics
Matshanga: 
Jabs Thrown: 11                            
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 18                            
Power Shots Landed: 6                             
Head Shots Thrown: 25                            
Head Shots Landed: 9                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Ntuli: 
Jabs Thrown: 19                            
Jabs Landed: 6                             
Power Shots Thrown: 20                            
Power Shots Landed: 6                             
Head Shots Thrown: 32                            
Head Shots Landed: 10                            
Body Shots Thrown: 7                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Round 8: 

Ntuli steps inside.  Matshanga digs in a right hook to Ntuli's body.  Matshanga ties up his opponent.  Ntuli is using his forearm in the clinch.  The referee separates the two fighters and warns Ntuli.  
Ntuli sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Ntuli tries to land a jab, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a solid left hook.  
Matshanga feints a cross, but Ntuli does not fall for it and responds with a left hook.  
Ntuli advances into close range and forces Matshanga to retreat onto the ropes.  Matshanga lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Matshanga lands with a hard jab.  
Matshanga lands a jab followed by a overhand left to his opponents head.  
Matshanga tries to keep the action at long range and throws a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Matshanga lowers his hands, trying to provoke his opponent to attack.  Ntuli lands a cross.  
Matshanga drops his guard, and stalks his opponent...he wants his opponent to throw a shot.  Ntuli lands a hard jab.  Ntuli throws a cross, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Ntuli connects with a sharp overhand right.  
Ntuli gets on the inside.  Ntuli sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Matshanga hits home with a left uppercut.  
Ntuli steps inside and lands a right hook.  
Matshanga is looking to keep the action on the outside.  Ntuli sidesteps to the left of his opponent and drives a ramrod jab into his opponents face.  
Matshanga lands a ramrod jab.  
Matshanga is looking to keep the action on the outside.  Ntuli finds the target with a ramrod jab.  
Matshanga lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Matshanga is looking to keep the action on the outside.  Ntuli finds the target with a hard jab.  
Ntuli attempts to land a cross, but Matshanga sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Matshanga hits home with a cross.  
Matshanga lands a jab followed by a left uppercut to his opponents head.  
Matshanga switches the action to the outside.  Matshanga feints a jab, and then lands an overhand left followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
At the end of Round 8, lets listen in on the corners...Matshanga's trainer is telling his fighter to play it safe for the remainder of the fight. 

Round 8 Statistics
Matshanga: 
Jabs Thrown: 11                            
Jabs Landed: 6                             
Power Shots Thrown: 26                            
Power Shots Landed: 12                            
Head Shots Thrown: 32                            
Head Shots Landed: 16                            
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Ntuli: 
Jabs Thrown: 17                            
Jabs Landed: 4                             
Power Shots Thrown: 26                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 35                            
Head Shots Landed: 9                             
Body Shots Thrown: 8                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 9: 

Ntuli is on target with an overhand right.  
Ntuli attempts to land a jab, but Matshanga slips the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Ntuli lands a jab followed by a overhand right to his opponents head.  
Matshanga connects with an overhand right.  Matshanga attempts to land a cross, but Ntuli blocks the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Ntuli tries to land a jab, but Matshanga sidesteps and counters with a left hook.  
Matshanga lands a nasty cross.  DOWN GOES NTULI!  He is on his feet as the count reaches 4.  
Matshanga lands a ramrod jab.  
Ntuli closes the distance and forces Matshanga to back into the ropes.  Matshanga tries to land a left hook, but Ntuli blocks the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Matshanga tries to keep the action at long range.  Ntuli lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Ntuli attempts to land a jab, but Matshanga sidesteps and counters with a right uppercut.  
Matshanga waits at the mid-range with a lowered guard, waiting for his opponent to throw a punch.  Ntuli throws a jab, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a spiteful left hook.  IT LOOKS LIKE NTULI WAS HURT BY THAT SHOT!  Ntuli recovers before his opponent can take advantage. 
Ntuli sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Matshanga tries to land a right hook, but his opponent dodges the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Matshanga steps away from his opponent.  Matshanga drops his hands, and waves his opponent in.  Ntuli lands a jab to the body followed by a overhand right to the head.  
Ntuli steps inside.  Matshanga drives a solid right hook into his opponents body.  Matshanga ties up his opponent.  Ntuli leans on his opponent trying to wear him down. The ref separates the two fighters.  
Ntuli lands a jab to the body followed by a cross to the head.  
Matshanga is on target with a jab.  
Matshanga switches the action to the outside.  Matshanga feints a left, and then lands a jab to the head, a cross to the head and a cross to the body.  
Matshanga tries to step out of his opponents range and is on target with a hard jab.  Matshanga throws a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right hook.  
At the end of Round 9, lets listen in on the corners...Ntuli's trainer is telling his fighter he must go to war on his opponent!  

Round 9 Statistics
Matshanga: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 4                             
Power Shots Thrown: 29                            
Power Shots Landed: 9                             
Head Shots Thrown: 33                            
Head Shots Landed: 11                            
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Ntuli: 
Jabs Thrown: 18                            
Jabs Landed: 4                             
Power Shots Thrown: 25                            
Power Shots Landed: 9                             
Head Shots Thrown: 28                            
Head Shots Landed: 11                            
Body Shots Thrown: 15                            
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Round 10: 

Matshanga lands a cross to the body, and then to the head.  
Ntuli walks his opponent onto the ropes.  Matshanga is on target with a jab.  Matshanga attempts to land a jab, but Ntuli blocks the shot and counters with a sharp right hook to his opponents body.  
Matshanga lands a stiff jab.  
Matshanga tries to keep the action at long range.  Matshanga feints a left, and then is on target with a cross.  
Matshanga drops his hands, and waves his opponent in.  Ntuli lands with a ramrod jab.  
Matshanga lands a jab.  
Matshanga is looking to keep the action on the outside.  Ntuli throws a jab, but his opponent dodges the shot and counters with a firm right uppercut.  
Matshanga lands a jab to the body, and then to the head.  
Matshanga is on target with a hard jab.  
Ntuli lands a jab to the body, and then to the head.  
Matshanga hits home with a spiteful jab.  
Ntuli tries to land a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a left uppercut.  
Ntuli quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and hits home with a cross.  
Ntuli sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Matshanga lands a jab to the body, and then to the head.  
Matshanga switches the action to the outside and lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  Matshanga attempts to land an overhand right, but Ntuli slips the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Matshanga lands an overhand left, jab and a cross to his opponents head.  
Matshanga connects with a firm overhand right.  


Round 10 Statistics
Matshanga: 
Jabs Thrown: 19                            
Jabs Landed: 10                            
Power Shots Thrown: 22                            
Power Shots Landed: 10                            
Head Shots Thrown: 35                            
Head Shots Landed: 17                            
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Ntuli: 
Jabs Thrown: 14                            
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 10                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 20                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

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: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 8 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 9 Scores: 10 - 8  10 - 8  10 - 8
Round 10 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9


Final Scorecards: 99 - 90  99 - 90  99 - 90

The winner, by Unanimous Decision, from Cape Town, South Africa.... Billy Matshanga

Fight Statistics
Matshanga: 
Total Punches Thrown: 403                           
Total Punches Landed: 190                           
Total Head Shots Thrown: 351                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 165                           
Total Body Shots Thrown: 52                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 25                            
Total Power Shots Thrown: 247                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 110                           
Total Jabs Thrown: 156                           
Total Jabs Landed: 80                            

Ntuli: 
Total Punches Thrown: 362                           
Total Punches Landed: 115                           
Total Head Shots Thrown: 283                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 95                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 79                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 20                            
Total Power Shots Thrown: 206                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 70                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 156                           
Total Jabs Landed: 45