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06/02/2031
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Bob Mutasa vs Nicholas Van Schalkwyk

Boxing Daily Report from the African Fusion promoted show at Harare Sports Club, Harare,  taking place on 28/07/2029:

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 Southern African Super Lightweight title.  

Looking to impress the boxing fans in attendance and those watching live on DStv, the two fighters competing in this 12 round matchup are Bob Mutasa (12(8) - 0) who hails from Chitungwiza, Zimbabwe and Nicholas Van Schalkwyk(9 - 8(1)) from Umlazi, South Africa.  Both Mutasa and Van Schalkwyk weighed in at 140 pounds.  
The referee tonight is Michael Chipeta, and the three ringside judges are Bradley Masunda, Dillon Mutasa and Onaedo Mupariwa.  

Round 1: 

Van Schalkwyk leans back on the ropes...he waves his opponent in!  Mutasa attempts to land a cross, but Van Schalkwyk sidesteps and counters with a right uppercut.  
Mutasa throws a left hook, but his opponent avoids the punch.  Mutasa holds on to his opponent.  Van Schalkwyk is using his forearm in the clinch.  The ref calls break and the two fighters separate.  
The two boxers are fighting in-close, but their heads clash!  The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as Van Schalkwyk dabs at his face checking for damage.  
Van Schalkwyk hits home with a left hook.  
Van Schalkwyk attempts to land a jab, but Mutasa slips the shot and counters with a cross.  
Mutasa lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Mutasa closes the distance.  Van Schalkwyk hits home with a right uppercut.  
Van Schalkwyk is on target with a left hook to his opponents ribs.  
Mutasa hits home with a left uppercut.  
Van Schalkwyk tries to land a jab, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Mutasa lands a right uppercut to the body followed by a left hook to the head.  
Mutasa lands with a hard jab.  
Mutasa tries to land a cross, but Van Schalkwyk sidesteps and counters with a left hook.  
Mutasa gets on the inside and hits home with a stinging right hook.  
Mutasa is looking to keep the action on the outside.  Van Schalkwyk attempts to land a jab, but Mutasa blocks the shot and counters with a stinging left uppercut.  
Van Schalkwyk is looking to close the distance.  Mutasa sidesteps to the left of his opponent and lands two right hooks to the body, and one to the head.  
Van Schalkwyk lands two jabs followed by a cross to his opponents head.  
Van Schalkwyk connects with a right uppercut.  
Mutasa lands a cross followed by a right uppercut to his opponents head.  
Mutasa closes the distance and hits home with a sharp left uppercut.  
Mutasa throws a right hook, but his opponent avoids the punch.  Mutasa holds on to his opponent.  As they grapple, Mutasa pushes his forearm into Van Schalkwyk's face.  The referee breaks the clinch and warns Mutasa to stop fouling.  
At the end of Round 1, lets listen in on the corners...Van Schalkwyk's trainer is advising how he could be more accurate.  Van Schalkwyk's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  

Round 1 Statistics
Mutasa: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 34                            
Power Shots Landed: 14                            
Head Shots Thrown: 28                            
Head Shots Landed: 13                            
Body Shots Thrown: 9                             
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Van Schalkwyk: 
Jabs Thrown: 11                            
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 31                            
Power Shots Landed: 8                             
Head Shots Thrown: 32                            
Head Shots Landed: 9                             
Body Shots Thrown: 10                            
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Round 2: 

Van Schalkwyk attempts to land an uppercut to the solar plexus, but he strays low!  The ref stops the action and gives Mutasa time to recover.  
Mutasa steps inside.  Mutasa pivots to the left of his opponent.  Van Schalkwyk attempts to land a right hook, but Mutasa sidesteps and counters with a right uppercut.  
Mutasa digs in a left hook to his opponents body.  Mutasa tries to land a right hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a sharp cross.  
Mutasa lands a left uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Mutasa is on target with a right hook.  Mutasa attempts to land a left uppercut, but Van Schalkwyk dodges the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Mutasa connects with a right hook.  
Mutasa lands a cross to the body, and then to the head.  
Van Schalkwyk is looking to close the distance.  Mutasa hits home with a sharp right hook.  Mutasa tries to land a left uppercut, but his opponent dodges the shot and counters with a solid right uppercut.  
Mutasa tries to step out of his opponents range.  Van Schalkwyk attempts to land a jab, but Mutasa dodges the shot and counters with a stinging left hook.  
Mutasa advances into close range and lands a left uppercut to the head followed by a right uppercut to the body.  
Mutasa pivots from in front of his opponent.  Mutasa drives a left hook into his opponents ribs.  Mutasa attempts to land a cross, but Van Schalkwyk slips the shot and counters with a left hook to his opponents ribs.  
Mutasa steps inside and digs in a left hook to Van Schalkwyk's body.  
Mutasa lands a left hook.  
Mutasa lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Mutasa throws a cross, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a firm left hook.  
Mutasa feints a jab, tricking Van Schalkwyk into throwing a right uppercut counter.  Mutasa springs the trap, countering with  a right hook.  
Van Schalkwyk finds the target with a spiteful jab.  
Van Schalkwyk throws a jab, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a firm cross.  
Van Schalkwyk lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Mutasa stalks forward with a low guard, trying to draw a lead from his opponent.  Van Schalkwyk is on target with a cross.  
Mutasa lands a solid jab.  
Mutasa advances into close range and throws a left uppercut, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a stinging left uppercut.  
Mutasa closes the distance.  Van Schalkwyk is on target with a solid left hook.  
Mutasa throws a right uppercut, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a left hook.  
Mutasa lowers his hands, trying to provoke his opponent to attack.  Van Schalkwyk is on target with a hard jab.  
Van Schalkwyk throws a jab, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a left hook.  


Round 2 Statistics
Mutasa: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 40                            
Power Shots Landed: 20                            
Head Shots Thrown: 30                            
Head Shots Landed: 16                            
Body Shots Thrown: 11                            
Body Shots Landed: 5                             

Van Schalkwyk: 
Jabs Thrown: 17                            
Jabs Landed: 4                             
Power Shots Thrown: 24                            
Power Shots Landed: 10                            
Head Shots Thrown: 32                            
Head Shots Landed: 12                            
Body Shots Thrown: 9                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Round 3: 

Van Schalkwyk is looking to close the distance.  Mutasa is on target with a firm right hook.  
Mutasa is looking to keep his distance and lands two straights followed by an overhand left to his opponents head, AND SENDS VAN SCHALKWYK SPRAWLING TO THE CANVAS!  He beats the count, getting up at 8.  Van Schalkwyk almost instantly gets his legs back. 
Van Schalkwyk throws a left hook, but Mutasa ties up his opponent.  Mutasa leans on his opponent using all his weight. The ref separates the two fighters.  
Mutasa connects with a left uppercut.  
Van Schalkwyk is on target with a right hook.  
Van Schalkwyk throws a right uppercut, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Van Schalkwyk advances into close range and connects with a left hook.  
Van Schalkwyk lands a left hook to the head, a right uppercut to the body and a right hook to the body.  Van Schalkwyk tries to land a left uppercut, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a stinging right uppercut to Van Schalkwyk's body.  
Van Schalkwyk is on target with a left uppercut to his opponents liver.  
Mutasa pivots to the left of his opponent and lands two consecutive right uppercuts to his opponents head.  
Van Schalkwyk is on target with a stinging right hook.  
Van Schalkwyk closes the distance and is on target with a left uppercut to his opponents body.  
Mutasa pivots to the left of his opponent.  Mutasa tries to land a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Van Schalkwyk throws a left hook, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a sharp left hook to his opponents body.  
Mutasa digs in a stinging left uppercut to his opponents liver.  
Mutasa lands a right uppercut to the head followed by a left hook to the body, AND HIS OPPONENT IS HURT!  Mutasa holds on to his opponent.  Mutasa leans on his opponent using all his weight. The ref breaks Mutasa's hold and signals for the fight to continue.  
Mutasa knows Van Schalkwyk is hurt...he is putting the pressure on now, looking for the stoppage.  Mutasa lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents body.  He follows up the attack and lands a right hook, left hook and a right uppercut to his opponents body, AND DROPS VAN SCHALKWYK!  He manages to get up at 5.  
Mutasa digs in a telling left uppercut to his opponents body.  VAN SCHALKWYK HAS BEEN KNOCKED DOWN!  He beats the count, getting up at 4.  It looks like Van Schalkwyk has now recovered from that earlier bodyshot.  
Mutasa lands a right uppercut followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Mutasa steps inside and attempts to land a right uppercut, but Van Schalkwyk blocks the shot and counters with a stinging right hook.  
Mutasa tries to land a left hook, but Van Schalkwyk sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Van Schalkwyk throws a left hook, but Mutasa clinches his opponent.  Mutasa leans on his opponent using all his weight. The ref calls break and the two fighters separate.  
Mutasa throws a left uppercut, but his opponent dodges the shot and counters with a stinging left uppercut.  
Mutasa advances into close range.  Mutasa quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Van Schalkwyk hits home with a left hook.  Mutasa holds on to his opponent.  Mutasa throws a hook within the clinch but hits his opponent behind the head. 


Round 3 Statistics
Mutasa: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 38                            
Power Shots Landed: 21                            
Head Shots Thrown: 25                            
Head Shots Landed: 11                            
Body Shots Thrown: 15                            
Body Shots Landed: 10                            

Van Schalkwyk: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 36                            
Power Shots Landed: 13                            
Head Shots Thrown: 29                            
Head Shots Landed: 10                            
Body Shots Thrown: 11                            
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Round 4: 

Mutasa tries to step out of his opponents range and finds the target with a spiteful jab.  
Mutasa pivots to the left of his opponent and hits home with a cross.  
Mutasa is looking to close the distance and lands a left hook.  
Mutasa lands a right hook.  
Mutasa pivots to the side of his opponent.  Mutasa SLAMS a WICKED right hook into his opponents face.  VAN SCHALKWYK WAS STUNNED BY THAT SHOT!  Mutasa clinches his opponent.  As they grapple, Van Schalkwyk pushes his forearm into Mutasa's face.  The referee breaks the clinch and warns Van Schalkwyk to stop fouling.  Van Schalkwyk almost instantly gets his legs back. 
Mutasa lands a left uppercut to the body, a right hook to the head and a right uppercut to the head.  
Mutasa steps inside and lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  Mutasa tries to land a right hook, but Van Schalkwyk blocks the shot and counters with a sharp cross.  
Van Schalkwyk digs in a left uppercut to his opponents body.  
Mutasa lands two right hooks to the body, and one to the head.  Mutasa holds on to his opponent.  Mutasa leans on his opponent using all his weight. The referee separates the two fighters and warns Mutasa to stop holding.  
Mutasa attempts to land a right hook, but Van Schalkwyk blocks the shot and counters with a solid left uppercut.  
Mutasa lands a stinging left uppercut.  IT LOOKS LIKE VAN SCHALKWYK WAS HURT BY THAT SHOT!  
Mutasa knows it could take just a few clean shots to force the stoppage.  Mutasa SLAMS a HUGE cross into his opponents face.  VAN SCHALKWYK HAS BEEN KNOCKED DOWN!  He is on his feet as the count reaches 8.  
Mutasa is on target with a powerful left hook.  VAN SCHALKWYK IS SENT SPRAWLING TO THE CANVAS!  HE IS STILL STRUGGLING TO HIS FEET AS THE COUNT REACHES 10!  The winner by KO is Mutasa!  


Round 4 Statistics
Mutasa: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 27                            
Power Shots Landed: 15                            
Head Shots Thrown: 22                            
Head Shots Landed: 14                            
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Van Schalkwyk: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 10                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 8                             
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 1 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 2 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 3 Scores: 10 - 6  10 - 6  10 - 6


Fight Statistics
Mutasa: 
Total Punches Thrown: 146                           
Total Punches Landed: 74                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 105                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 54                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 41                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 20                            
Total Power Shots Thrown: 139                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 70                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Total Jabs Landed: 4                             

Van Schalkwyk: 
Total Punches Thrown: 134                           
Total Punches Landed: 42                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 101                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 33                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 33                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 9                             
Total Power Shots Thrown: 101                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 34                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 33                            
Total Jabs Landed: 8