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06/09/2030
EOD Running: Pre Show
Roger Methema vs James Ncube

Boxing Daily Report from the AI Zimbabwe-Bulawayo promoted show at Bulawayo Breytenbach, Bulawayo,  taking place on 03/09/2029:

There are plenty of empty seats out here tonight, with the show nowhere near close to selling out.  
Next up is the main event of the show.  This is a semi final eliminator for the Zimbabwe-Bulawayo Light Heavyweight title.  

Looking to impress the boxing fans in attendance, the two fighters competing in this 10 round matchup are Roger Methema (8 - 3) who hails from Bulawayo, Zimbabwe and James Ncube(6 - 6 - 6) from Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.  Methema weighed in at 174 pounds and 13 ounces, while Ncube weighed in at 175 pounds.  
The referee tonight is Jacob Chindungwe, and the three ringside judges are Joey Mumbengegwi, George Chimutengwende and Noah Chipendo.  

Round 1: 

Methema is on target with a left uppercut.  
Methema is on target with a cross.  
Ncube lands a right hook.  
Methema lands a right hook followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Methema digs in a right uppercut to his opponents ribs.  
Methema gets on the inside and attempts to land a right hook, but Ncube dodges the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Methema lands a left hook followed by a right uppercut to his opponents head.  Methema ties up his opponent.  Methema throws a hook within the clinch but hits his opponent behind the head. As they grapple, Methema pushes his forearm into Ncube's face.  The referee breaks the clinch and warns Methema to stop fouling.  
Methema sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Ncube tries to land a cross, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Ncube steps inside and throws a left hook, but Methema ties up his opponent.  Methema tries to make the space to throw a hook, but hits Ncube's kidney. The referee breaks the clinch and warns Methema to stop fouling.  
Ncube attempts to land a right hook, but Methema dodges the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Methema gets on the inside and drives a left hook into Ncube's body.  Methema holds on to his opponent.  Methema leans on his opponent using all his weight. The ref breaks the clinch and signals for the action to continue.  
Methema hits home with a right hook.  
Methema connects with a left uppercut.  
At the end of Round 1, lets listen in on the corners...Ncube's trainer is advising how he could improve the accuracy of his work.  Ncube's trainer is advising how he could improve his defence.  

Round 1 Statistics
Methema: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 30                            
Power Shots Landed: 18                            
Head Shots Thrown: 24                            
Head Shots Landed: 17                            
Body Shots Thrown: 9                             
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Ncube: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 18                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 19                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 2: 

Methema connects with a right hook.  
Methema lands a right hook.  Methema throws a right hook, but his opponent parries the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Methema lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  He then lands a left hook to the body followed by a right hook to the head.  
Methema connects with a cross.  
Methema gets on the inside and lands two right hooks to the body, and one to the head.  
Methema lands a left hook followed by  two right uppercuts to his opponents body.  
Ncube advances into close range.  Methema lands a right hook followed by a right uppercut to his opponents body.  Methema ties up his opponent.  Methema leans on his opponent trying to wear him down. The ref breaks the clinch and signals for the action to continue.  
Ncube pivots to the side of his opponent.  Methema finds the target with a jab.  
Methema throws a right uppercut, but the shot lands on his opponents guard.  Methema holds on to his opponent.  Methema leans on his opponent trying to wear him down. The ref separates the two fighters.  
Methema gets on the inside and manouvers his opponent into the red corner.  Methema tries to land a right hook, but his opponent parries the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Methema cuts off the ring, trapping Ncube in a corner.  Methema lands a right uppercut to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  
Methema feints a cross, and then lands a right uppercut followed by a cross to his opponents head.  
Methema lands a right hook.  
Methema lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Methema lands a left hook to the body followed by a left uppercut to the head.  Methema holds on to his opponent.  Methema uses his free hand to throw a body hook, but it lands on Ncube's kidney. 
Ncube gets on the inside.  Methema lands a right hook.  
At the end of Round 2, lets listen in on the corners...Ncube's trainer is telling his fighter he needs to be more active or he's going to get outworked.  Ncube's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  

Round 2 Statistics
Methema: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 47                            
Power Shots Landed: 30                            
Head Shots Thrown: 31                            
Head Shots Landed: 18                            
Body Shots Thrown: 19                            
Body Shots Landed: 13                            

Ncube: 
Jabs Thrown: 0                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 13                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 9                             
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 3: 

Methema sidesteps to the left of his opponent and is on target with a right hook.  
Methema drives a left uppercut into Ncube's body.  Methema ties up his opponent.  Methema is leaning on his opponent in the clinch. The ref calls break and the two fighters separate.  
Methema lands a right hook to the body followed by a left hook to the head.  
Methema is on target with a left hook to Ncube's liver.  
Methema lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Methema closes the distance and hits home with a right uppercut.  
Methema lands a right uppercut to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  
Methema lands a left hook to the head, a right hook to the head and a left hook to the body.  
Methema quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and lands a right hook.  
Methema is on target with a jab.  
Methema advances into close range and is on target with a right hook.  
Methema lands a right uppercut to the body, a left hook to the body and a left uppercut to the head.  
Methema digs in a left hook to his opponents liver.  Methema clinches his opponent.  Methema leans on his opponent trying to wear him down. The ref calls break and the two fighters separate.  
Methema is on target with a right hook.  
Methema pivots to the left of his opponent and lands a right hook to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  
Ncube closes the distance.  Methema is on target with a left hook.  
Methema drives a left hook into Ncube's liver.  
Methema hits home with a stiff jab.  
Ncube steps inside.  Methema lands two right hook's to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  
Ncube closes the distance and manages to force Methema onto the ropes.  Methema hits home with a left hook.  


Round 3 Statistics
Methema: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 53                            
Power Shots Landed: 34                            
Head Shots Thrown: 36                            
Head Shots Landed: 23                            
Body Shots Thrown: 22                            
Body Shots Landed: 14                            

Ncube: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 18                            
Power Shots Landed: 0                             
Head Shots Thrown: 20                            
Head Shots Landed: 0                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 4: 

Methema advances into close range and is on target with a right hook.  
Methema digs in a right hook to his opponents body.  
Ncube steps inside.  Methema hits home with a left hook.  
Methema steps inside.  Methema quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Methema attempts to land a left hook, but Ncube slips the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Methema lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Methema advances into close range and drives a left hook into his opponents ribs.  
Methema hits home with a cross.  Methema tries to land a right hook, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a left uppercut to Methema's body.  
Methema is looking to close the distance and lands a double right hook to his opponents head.  
Methema lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Methema lands a right uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Methema closes the distance and lands a right uppercut to the body followed by two right hook's to the head.  
Methema lands a left hook followed by a right uppercut to his opponents head.  
Methema connects with a left hook.  
Methema quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and is on target with a right uppercut.  
Methema drives a right hook into his opponents ribs.  


Round 4 Statistics
Methema: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 39                            
Power Shots Landed: 27                            
Head Shots Thrown: 31                            
Head Shots Landed: 20                            
Body Shots Thrown: 10                            
Body Shots Landed: 8                             

Ncube: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 9                             
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 9                             
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 5: 

Methema connects with a right hook.  
Methema gets on the inside and lands a double right hook to his opponents head.  
Methema lands a left uppercut followed by a right uppercut to his opponents head.  
Methema sidesteps to the left of his opponent and is on target with a right hook.  
Methema is on target with a left uppercut to Ncube's ribs.  
Methema lands a right uppercut followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Methema steps inside and throws a right hook, but his opponent avoids the shot.  Methema ties up his opponent.  Methema is leaning on his opponent in the clinch. The ref breaks the clinch and signals for the action to continue.  
Methema hits home with a right hook.  
Methema advances into close range and walks his opponent down, trapping him in a neutral corner.  Methema lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Methema lands a left hook to the head, a left hook to the body and a right hook to the body.  
Methema is on target with a left hook.  
Methema lands a right hook to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  
Methema lands a right hook.  
Methema sidesteps to the left of his opponent and is on target with a right hook to his opponents ribs.  
Methema lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Methema connects with a right hook.  
Methema lands a right hook.  Methema holds on to his opponent.  Methema is leaning on his opponent in the clinch. Ncube throws a hook within the clinch but hits his opponent behind the head. 
Methema lands a left hook.  
Methema is on target with a left uppercut to Ncube's body.  
Methema sidesteps to the left of his opponent and lands a right hook followed by a right uppercut to his opponents head.  
Methema lands a right hook to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  
Methema digs in a right hook to Ncube's body.  
Methema lands two left hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Methema hits home with a left uppercut.  
Methema connects with a left hook.  
Methema is looking to close the distance.  Ncube throws a left uppercut, but his opponent parries the shot.  Methema clinches his opponent.  Methema leans on his opponent trying to wear him down. The referee separates the two fighters and warns Methema to stop holding.  
Methema lands a left uppercut to the head, a left hook to the head and a left hook to the body.  


Round 5 Statistics
Methema: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 67                            
Power Shots Landed: 48                            
Head Shots Thrown: 49                            
Head Shots Landed: 36                            
Body Shots Thrown: 19                            
Body Shots Landed: 12                            

Ncube: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 13                            
Power Shots Landed: 0                             
Head Shots Thrown: 11                            
Head Shots Landed: 0                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 6: 

Methema lands a right hook to the head, a right uppercut to the body and a right hook to the head.  
Methema hits home with a left hook.  
Methema advances into close range and lands a right hook to the body, a right hook to the head and a right uppercut to the head.  
Methema pivots to the side of his opponent and drives a right hook into his opponents body.  
Methema lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Methema is on target with a right hook.  
Methema steps inside and is on target with a left hook.  
Methema hits home with a right uppercut.  
Methema cuts off the ring, trapping Ncube on the ropes.  Methema sidesteps to the right of his opponent and lands three consecutive right hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Ncube waits at the mid-range with a lowered guard, waiting for his opponent to throw a punch.  Methema connects with a cross.  
Ncube sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Methema is on target with a right hook to his opponents body.  
Ncube is looking to close the distance.  Methema is on target with a right uppercut.  
Methema sidesteps to the right of his opponent and lands a right uppercut.  
Methema is on target with a right hook.  
Methema advances into close range and is on target with a left hook to his opponents liver.  
Methema steps inside and drives a left hook into Ncube's ribs.  
Methema pivots to the right of his opponent and digs in a right hook to his opponents body.  
Methema is on target with a right hook to Ncube's body.  


Round 6 Statistics
Methema: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 40                            
Power Shots Landed: 27                            
Head Shots Thrown: 28                            
Head Shots Landed: 17                            
Body Shots Thrown: 18                            
Body Shots Landed: 13                            

Ncube: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 13                            
Power Shots Landed: 0                             
Head Shots Thrown: 10                            
Head Shots Landed: 0                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 7: 

Methema is looking to close the distance and lands a right uppercut to the body followed by a left uppercut to the head.  
Methema is on target with a right hook.  Methema holds on to his opponent.  Methema leans on his opponent trying to wear him down. As they grapple, Methema pushes his forearm into Ncube's face.  The ref halts the action and breaks the clinch.  He lectures Methema about fouling.  
Methema lands a right uppercut followed by a left uppercut to his opponents head.  He follows up the attack and lands a left hook followed by a right uppercut to his opponents head.  
Methema digs in a right uppercut to Ncube's body.  
Methema closes the distance and lands a left hook.  
Methema lands a cross followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Methema is on target with a left hook.  
Ncube quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Methema lands a cross.  
Methema closes the distance and lands a left hook to the body, a right hook to the head and a left hook to the body.  
Ncube closes the distance.  Methema is on target with a right hook.  
Methema drives a left uppercut into his opponents body.  
Methema drives a right hook into Ncube's body.  
Methema advances into close range and drives a right uppercut into his opponents ribcage.  
Methema tries to land a cross, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a cross.  
Ncube closes the distance.  Methema attempts to land a right hook, but Ncube slips the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Methema lands a right hook.  
Ncube lands a cross.  
Methema digs in a right hook to his opponents body.  
Methema pivots to the right of his opponent and lands a left uppercut to the body followed by a left hook to the head.  
Methema drives a left hook into his opponents body.  


Round 7 Statistics
Methema: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 51                            
Power Shots Landed: 31                            
Head Shots Thrown: 40                            
Head Shots Landed: 19                            
Body Shots Thrown: 14                            
Body Shots Landed: 12                            

Ncube: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 11                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 12                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 8: 

Methema hits the target with a sharp jab.  
Methema closes the distance and lands a left hook followed by a right uppercut to his opponents head.  
Methema attempts to land a left uppercut, but Ncube blocks the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Methema pivots from in front of his opponent and connects with a left hook.  
Methema lands a right hook to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  
Ncube walks Methema onto the ropes.  Ncube attempts to land a right hook, but Methema blocks the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Methema digs in a right uppercut to his opponents body.  
Ncube hits home with a right uppercut.  
Methema lands a jab.  
Methema connects with a right uppercut.  
Methema drives a right uppercut into Ncube's ribs.  
Methema closes the distance and lands a right uppercut to the head followed by two left hook's to the body.  
Methema steps inside and drives a right uppercut into Ncube's ribs.  
Methema lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Methema connects with a right hook.  


Round 8 Statistics
Methema: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 30                            
Power Shots Landed: 20                            
Head Shots Thrown: 26                            
Head Shots Landed: 15                            
Body Shots Thrown: 9                             
Body Shots Landed: 8                             

Ncube: 
Jabs Thrown: 0                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 7                             
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 7                             
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 0                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 9: 

Methema walks Ncube into the red corner.  Methema connects with a right uppercut.  
Methema hits home with a left hook.  
Methema drives a right hook into Ncube's ribs.  
Methema steps inside and lands a left hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents head.  
Methema closes the distance and lands a left hook.  
Methema connects with a right hook.  


Round 9 Statistics
Methema: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 22                            
Power Shots Landed: 7                             
Head Shots Thrown: 16                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 9                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Ncube: 
Jabs Thrown: 0                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 17                            
Power Shots Landed: 0                             
Head Shots Thrown: 13                            
Head Shots Landed: 0                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 10: 

Methema gets on the inside and drives a left hook into Ncube's body.  
The two boxers are fighting in-close, but their heads clash!  The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as Ncube dabs at his face checking for damage.  
Methema closes the distance and lands a right uppercut followed by a left uppercut to his opponents head.  
Methema lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Ncube throws a right hook, but his opponent parries the shot and counters with a left uppercut to his opponents liver.  
Ncube closes the distance.  Methema lands a right uppercut.  
Methema is on target with a left hook to his opponents ribs.  
Methema steps inside and lands consecutive left uppercuts to his opponents body.  
Methema digs in a left hook to his opponents liver.  
Methema lands a right hook to the body followed by a right uppercut to the head.  
Ncube tries to land a right hook, but Methema parries the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Methema lands a right uppercut followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  


Round 10 Statistics
Methema: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 31                            
Power Shots Landed: 21                            
Head Shots Thrown: 22                            
Head Shots Landed: 12                            
Body Shots Thrown: 12                            
Body Shots Landed: 9                             

Ncube: 
Jabs Thrown: 0                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 13                            
Power Shots Landed: 0                             
Head Shots Thrown: 12                            
Head Shots Landed: 0                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
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 Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.... Roger Methema

Fight Statistics
Methema: 
Total Punches Thrown: 444                           
Total Punches Landed: 276                           
Total Head Shots Thrown: 303                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 183                           
Total Body Shots Thrown: 141                           
Total Body Shots Landed: 93                            
Total Power Shots Thrown: 410                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 263                           
Total Jabs Thrown: 34                            
Total Jabs Landed: 13                            

Ncube: 
Total Punches Thrown: 146                           
Total Punches Landed: 11                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 122                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 10                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 24                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 1                             
Total Power Shots Thrown: 132                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 11                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 14                            
Total Jabs Landed: 0