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15/08/2030
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Laken Govender vs Nhlakanipho Nqakula

Boxing Daily Report from the South African Boxers promoted show at Cape Town ICC, Cape Town,  taking place on 21/01/2030:

There are a few empty seats out here tonight, but this is a respectable turnout for the show.  
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 AIT Sports, the two fighters competing in this 10 round matchup are Laken Govender (14(1) - 0) who hails from Randburg, South Africa and Nhlakanipho Nqakula(20 - 9 - 1) from Umlazi, South Africa.  Govender weighed in at 146 pounds And 15 ounces, while Nqakula weighed in at 146 pounds And 12 ounces.  
The referee tonight is Oringo Arthur, and the three ringside judges are Xhosas Serero, Luvolwethu Nyatama and Kasi Hlatshwayo.  

Round 1: 

Govender closes the distance and lands a left hook to the body, a left uppercut to the body and a right hook to the head.  
Govender is on target with a left hook to his opponents liver.  Govender throws a right uppercut, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a right hook to his opponents body.  
Govender digs in a right hook to his opponents body.  
Govender walks his opponent into the red corner.  Govender lands a firm left hook.  
Nqakula attempts to land a left hook, but Govender sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Govender sidesteps to the left of his opponent and lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Govender backs onto the ropes...he is waving his opponent in!  Nqakula steps in throwing power shots but is unable to land cleanly.  
Govender drives a left hook into his opponents body.  
Nqakula quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Govender lands a jab.  
Govender lands a left uppercut to the body followed by a right hook to the head.  
Govender lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Govender advances into close range and lands a right hook to the head, a right hook to the body and a right uppercut to the head.  
Nqakula pivots to the left of his opponent.  Govender finds the target with a jab.  
Govender steps inside.  Nqakula pivots to the side of his opponent.  Nqakula tries to land a left hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  
Govender is looking to close the distance and lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Govender is looking to close the distance.  Nqakula attempts to land a left hook, but Govender parries the shot and counters with a sharp cross.  
Govender is looking to close the distance.  Nqakula throws a left hook, but Govender holds on to his opponent.  As they grapple, Govender pushes his forearm into Nqakula's face.  The ref separates the two fighters.  
Nqakula pivots to the left of his opponent.  Govender lands a left hook to the head, a right hook to the head and a left hook to the body.  
Govender is on target with a solid right hook.  
Nqakula pivots from in front of his opponent.  Nqakula hits home with a left hook.  Nqakula throws a jab, but his opponent dodges the shot and counters with a right hook to Nqakula's ribcage.  
Nqakula pivots from in front of his opponent.  Govender lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Govender steps inside and hits home with a left uppercut.  
Govender lands a right uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
At the end of Round 1, lets listen in on the corners...Govender's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  Nqakula's trainer is telling his fighter to increase his workrate.  Nqakula's trainer is advising how he could stop so many clean shots getting through.  

Round 1 Statistics
Govender: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 5                             
Power Shots Thrown: 47                            
Power Shots Landed: 28                            
Head Shots Thrown: 38                            
Head Shots Landed: 24                            
Body Shots Thrown: 17                            
Body Shots Landed: 9                             

Nqakula: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 27                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 28                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 2: 

Nqakula steps away from his opponent.  Govender finds the target with a jab.  
Govender snaps his opponents head back with a ramrod jab.  
Nqakula sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Govender is on target with a jab.  
Nqakula sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Govender throws a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a left hook.  
Govender closes the distance.  Nqakula pivots to the left of his opponent.  Nqakula throws a left hook, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a left hook.  
Nqakula pivots to the left of his opponent.  Govender connects with a cross.  
Govender throws a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a left hook.  
Govender closes the distance and is on target with a sharp left hook.  
Nqakula steps away from his opponent.  Nqakula sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Nqakula tries to land a cross, but Govender slips the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Govender advances into close range and lands a left hook followed by  two right hooks to his opponents body.  Govender ties up his opponent.  Govender leans on his opponent trying to wear him down. The ref breaks the clinch and signals for the action to continue.  
Govender lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Nqakula pivots from in front of his opponent.  Govender lands a left uppercut followed by a cross to his opponents head.  
Govender gets on the inside and lands a left hook.  Govender ties up his opponent.  Govender leans on his opponent using all his weight. The ref separates the two fighters.  
Govender lands a stinging cross.  
Govender hits home with a left hook.  
Govender gets on the inside and lands three consecutive left hooks to his opponents head.  Govender throws a left hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Nqakula sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Govender connects with a cross.  
Govender hits home with a cross.  
At the end of Round 2, lets listen in on the corners...Nqakula's trainer is suggesting ways of getting through to his opponent.  

Round 2 Statistics
Govender: 
Jabs Thrown: 16                            
Jabs Landed: 6                             
Power Shots Thrown: 39                            
Power Shots Landed: 19                            
Head Shots Thrown: 47                            
Head Shots Landed: 22                            
Body Shots Thrown: 8                             
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Nqakula: 
Jabs Thrown: 0                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 21                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 17                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 3: 

Govender is looking to close the distance and connects with a firm right hook.  
Govender connects with a right uppercut.  
Govender lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Nqakula steps to the outside.  Govender lands three consecutive jabs to his opponents head.  
Nqakula is on target with a right uppercut.  
Govender lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  He then lands a right uppercut to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  
Nqakula switches the action to the outside and throws a cross, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right uppercut.  
Nqakula pivots to the side of his opponent.  Govender tries to land a jab, but Nqakula sidesteps and counters with a right uppercut to his opponents ribs.  
Govender advances into close range and lands a left hook to the body followed by a right hook to the head.  Govender attempts to land a left hook, but Nqakula dodges the shot and counters with a cross.  
Govender is looking to close the distance and lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Govender lands a left hook to the head followed by a left uppercut to the body.  
Govender connects with a left hook.  
Govender is looking to close the distance.  Nqakula pivots to the right of his opponent.  Nqakula throws a short cross to the body, but lands low!  The ref stops the action and gives Govender time to recover.  
Govender closes the distance.  Nqakula quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Nqakula throws a left hook, but Govender holds on to his opponent.  Govender pushes his forearm into Nqakula's face.  The referee warns Govender and breaks the clinch.  
Govender drives a right hook into his opponents body.  
Nqakula is on target with a left hook.  
Govender is looking to close the distance.  Nqakula pivots to the left of his opponent.  Govender connects with a left uppercut.  
Govender is looking to keep his distance.  Nqakula sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Govender lands two jabs followed by a cross to his opponents head.  
Govender lands a left hook.  
Govender lands a left hook to the head, a left uppercut to the head and a right uppercut to the body.  
Govender lands a left hook.  Govender ties up his opponent.  Nqakula leans on his opponent using all his weight. The ref calls break and the two fighters separate.  
Nqakula pivots from in front of his opponent.  Govender lands a jab to the head followed by a right uppercut to the body.  


Round 3 Statistics
Govender: 
Jabs Thrown: 9                             
Jabs Landed: 6                             
Power Shots Thrown: 39                            
Power Shots Landed: 25                            
Head Shots Thrown: 34                            
Head Shots Landed: 22                            
Body Shots Thrown: 14                            
Body Shots Landed: 9                             

Nqakula: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 22                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 24                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 4: 

Govender closes the distance.  Nqakula sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Nqakula attempts to land a left uppercut, but Govender sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Govender lands a left hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents head.  
Govender drives a left uppercut into Nqakula's ribs.  
Nqakula quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Govender connects with a firm left uppercut.  Govender throws a left hook, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right uppercut.  
Govender advances into close range and drives a left hook into his opponents body.  
Govender advances into close range.  Nqakula pivots to the right of his opponent.  Govender lands a left hook followed by a right uppercut to his opponents body.  
Nqakula quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Govender connects with a left hook.  
Govender is on target with a left uppercut.  
Nqakula pivots to the side of his opponent.  Nqakula throws a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a left uppercut.  
Nqakula lands a jab.  
Govender steps inside and is on target with a left uppercut.  
Nqakula pivots to the right of his opponent.  Govender lands a left hook to the body followed by a jab to the head.  
Govender lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Govender lands a left hook to the body followed by a right hook to the head.  
Nqakula pivots to the side of his opponent.  Govender is on target with a jab.  
Govender closes the distance and lands three consecutive left hooks to his opponents head.  
Nqakula pivots to the side of his opponent.  Govender lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  


Round 4 Statistics
Govender: 
Jabs Thrown: 16                            
Jabs Landed: 4                             
Power Shots Thrown: 35                            
Power Shots Landed: 21                            
Head Shots Thrown: 41                            
Head Shots Landed: 19                            
Body Shots Thrown: 10                            
Body Shots Landed: 6                             

Nqakula: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 17                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 15                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 5: 

Govender connects with a cross.  
Govender tries to keep the action at long range and lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Govender lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Govender steps inside and lands three consecutive left hooks to his opponents head.  
Govender lands a double left hook to his opponents head.  
Govender advances into close range.  Nqakula sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Nqakula throws a left hook, but Govender holds on to his opponent.  Govender hits his opponent with a kidney shot within the clinch. The ref halts the action and breaks the clinch.  He lectures Govender about fouling.  
Nqakula sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Govender drives a solid right hook into Nqakula's body.  
Govender advances into close range and lands a left hook to the body followed by a right hook to the head.  
Govender is looking to keep the action on the outside and hits the target with a spiteful jab.  
Nqakula is on target with a right uppercut.  
Nqakula pivots from in front of his opponent.  Govender digs in a left uppercut to his opponents body.  
Govender is on target with a jab.  
Govender steps inside and lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  
Nqakula sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Govender lands two left hook's to the body followed by a right hook to the head.  
Govender lands a double left hook to his opponents head.  
Govender gets on the inside.  Nqakula quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Govender lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Govender is on target with a cross.  
Govender lands a right hook to the body, a left hook to the body and a left hook to the head.  
Govender lands two left hooks to the body, and one to the head.  
Nqakula pivots to the right of his opponent.  Govender finds the target with a stinging jab.  
Nqakula tries to keep the action at long range.  Govender lands a spiteful jab.  


Round 5 Statistics
Govender: 
Jabs Thrown: 13                            
Jabs Landed: 7                             
Power Shots Thrown: 35                            
Power Shots Landed: 27                            
Head Shots Thrown: 35                            
Head Shots Landed: 24                            
Body Shots Thrown: 13                            
Body Shots Landed: 10                            

Nqakula: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 18                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 19                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 6: 

Govender lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Govender is on target with a left hook to Nqakula's ribs.  
Govender is looking to close the distance and digs in a firm left hook to Nqakula's ribs.  Govender attempts to land a left uppercut, but Nqakula blocks the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Govender lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  
Nqakula attempts to land a jab, but Govender sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Govender steps away from his opponent.  Nqakula quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Govender drives a ramrod jab into his opponents face.  
Govender tries to keep the action at long range and connects with a cross.  
Govender is on target with a right hook to Nqakula's body.  
Govender is on target with a stinging cross.  
Govender is looking to close the distance and hits home with a left hook.  
Nqakula sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Govender lands a stiff jab.  
Govender is looking to close the distance.  Nqakula quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and is on target with a left hook to Govender's body.  
Nqakula sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Nqakula attempts to land a jab, but Govender parries the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Govender closes the distance.  Nqakula pivots to the left of his opponent.  Nqakula attempts to land a right hook, but Govender parries the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Govender is on target with a left hook to his opponents liver.  
Govender advances into close range and lands a left hook to the head, a right hook to the head and a left uppercut to the body.  
Govender is on target with a solid cross.  
Nqakula pivots to the left of his opponent and lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Nqakula pivots from in front of his opponent.  Govender connects with a sharp right uppercut.  
Govender is looking to close the distance and connects with a left hook.  
Nqakula quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Govender is on target with a solid left hook.  Govender holds on to his opponent.  Nqakula leans on his opponent trying to wear him down. The ref calls break and the two fighters separate.  


Round 6 Statistics
Govender: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 30                            
Power Shots Landed: 21                            
Head Shots Thrown: 23                            
Head Shots Landed: 15                            
Body Shots Thrown: 11                            
Body Shots Landed: 8                             

Nqakula: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 17                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 15                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Round 7: 

Govender is on target with a left hook to Nqakula's body.  
Govender digs in a sharp right hook to his opponents body.  
Govender steps inside and lands a right hook to the body followed by a left hook to the head.  
Nqakula tries to land a cross, but Govender dodges the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Govender steps inside.  Nqakula hits home with a left uppercut.  
Govender lands a left hook.  
Nqakula is on target with a cross.  
Govender gets on the inside and lands a sharp left uppercut.  
Govender steps away from his opponent and lands a jab.  
Govender gets on the inside.  Nqakula sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Govender lands a left uppercut followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  He continues the combination and lands a double left hook to his opponents head.  
Govender lands a right hook followed by a right uppercut to his opponents head.  He follows up the attack and lands a double left hook to his opponents head.  
Nqakula quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Govender lands a right hook followed by a cross to his opponents head.  
Nqakula connects with a right hook.  


Round 7 Statistics
Govender: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 28                            
Power Shots Landed: 17                            
Head Shots Thrown: 25                            
Head Shots Landed: 15                            
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Nqakula: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 19                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 22                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 8: 

Govender steps inside and lands a left hook.  
Govender steps inside.  Nqakula pivots to the right of his opponent.  Govender connects with a right uppercut.  
Nqakula is on target with a cross.  
Govender closes the distance.  Nqakula sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Govender connects with a left uppercut.  
Govender lands a left hook to the body, a right hook to the head and a left hook to the head.  
Govender lands a left hook.  
Nqakula tries to keep the action at long range.  Nqakula feints a cross, but Govender is not fooled and lands with a left hook.  
Govender throws a left hook, but his opponent parries the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Govender lands a left hook.  
Govender is looking to close the distance.  Nqakula quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Govender lands a left hook to the body followed by a right hook to the head.  
Govender advances into close range.  Nqakula sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Govender is on target with a firm left hook to his opponents body.  
Nqakula throws a left uppercut, but Govender clinches his opponent.  Nqakula is using his forearm in the clinch.  The referee warns Nqakula and breaks the clinch.  
Govender switches the action to the outside and lands an overhand right followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Govender is looking to close the distance.  Nqakula sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Nqakula throws a right uppercut, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Nqakula sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Govender connects with a solid right uppercut.  
At the end of Round 8, lets listen in on the corners...Govender's trainer is telling his fighter he is winning comfortably and should get on his bike for the remainder of the fight.  

Round 8 Statistics
Govender: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 24                            
Power Shots Landed: 15                            
Head Shots Thrown: 24                            
Head Shots Landed: 13                            
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Nqakula: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 23                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 23                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 9: 

Govender finds the target with a ramrod jab.  
Govender is on target with a cross.  
Govender lands three consecutive jabs to his opponents head.  
Govender lands a double jab to his opponents head.  He then lands an overhand right followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Nqakula throws a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a sharp right hook.  
Govender is looking to keep the action on the outside and lands a firm cross.  
Nqakula sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Govender lands three consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Nqakula lowers his guard, attempting to draw a lead.  Govender lands a cross followed by  two jabs to his opponents head.  
Nqakula quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Govender lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Govender lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Govender is on target with a solid cross.  
Govender lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Govender lands a cross.  Govender tries to land a cross, but Nqakula slips the shot and counters with a right uppercut to Govender's ribcage.  
Govender lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Nqakula is looking to keep his distance and is on target with a jab.  
Govender lands a straight 1 - 2.  
At the end of Round 9, lets listen in on the corners...Nqakula's trainer is telling his fighter to go out and knock out his opponent!  

Round 9 Statistics
Govender: 
Jabs Thrown: 20                            
Jabs Landed: 15                            
Power Shots Thrown: 21                            
Power Shots Landed: 16                            
Head Shots Thrown: 40                            
Head Shots Landed: 31                            
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Nqakula: 
Jabs Thrown: 9                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 7                             
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 13                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 10: 

Govender is looking to keep the action on the outside and hits home with an overhand left.  
Govender switches the action to the outside and hits home with a cross.  
Govender is on target with an overhand right.  
Nqakula sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Govender lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Nqakula tries to land a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right hook.  
Govender lands with a sharp jab.  
Govender is looking to keep the action on the outside.  Nqakula sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Govender lands with a stiff jab.  
Govender is looking to keep his distance and lands a solid jab.  
Govender hits home with a cross.  
Nqakula pivots from in front of his opponent and connects with a left uppercut.  
Govender lands a jab to the body followed by a cross to the head.  
Govender is looking to keep his distance and lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Nqakula sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Govender connects with an overhand right.  


Round 10 Statistics
Govender: 
Jabs Thrown: 17                            
Jabs Landed: 9                             
Power Shots Thrown: 18                            
Power Shots Landed: 9                             
Head Shots Thrown: 32                            
Head Shots Landed: 17                            
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Nqakula: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 17                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 22                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
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 - 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: 428                           
Total Punches Landed: 255                           
Total Head Shots Thrown: 339                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 202                           
Total Body Shots Thrown: 89                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 53                            
Total Power Shots Thrown: 316                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 198                           
Total Jabs Thrown: 112                           
Total Jabs Landed: 57                            

Nqakula: 
Total Punches Thrown: 237                           
Total Punches Landed: 30                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 198                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 24                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 39                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 6                             
Total Power Shots Thrown: 188                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 22                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 49                            
Total Jabs Landed: 8