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27/08/2031
EOD Running: Pre Show
Denton Zvinavashe vs Sam Sibanda

Boxing Daily Report from the AI Zimbabwe-Bulawayo promoted show at Richie Mangwende Gym, Bulawayo,  taking place on 03/01/2030:

Clearly AI Zimbabwe-Bulawayo have made a mistake booking this venue with less than half the tickets sold, including those handed out as prizes by Boxing Daily.  
Next up is the main event of the show.  This is a semi final eliminator for the Zimbabwe-Bulawayo Super Featherweight title.  

Looking to impress the boxing fans in attendance, the two fighters competing in this 10 round matchup are Denton Zvinavashe (9 - 13 - 3) who hails from Bulawayo, Zimbabwe and Sam Sibanda(3 - 3 - 2) from Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.  Both Zvinavashe and Sibanda weighed in at 130 pounds.  
The referee tonight is Mark Nyambuya, and the three ringside judges are George Chimutengwende, Billy Mpofu and Chiamaka Matsikenyeri.  

Round 1: 

Zvinavashe is looking to close the distance.  Sibanda is on target with a left hook.  
Zvinavashe is on target with a right hook.  
Zvinavashe closes the distance.  Zvinavashe pivots to the side of his opponent and lands a right hook.  
Zvinavashe gets on the inside.  Sibanda pivots to the left of his opponent.  Zvinavashe hits home with a right hook.  
Zvinavashe is on target with a cross.  
Sibanda lands a left hook.  
Zvinavashe is looking to close the distance.  Sibanda is on target with a left hook.  
At the end of Round 1, lets listen in on the corners...Zvinavashe's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  Sibanda's trainer is advising how he could be more accurate.  

Round 1 Statistics
Zvinavashe: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 21                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 20                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Sibanda: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 26                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 28                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 2: 

Zvinavashe closes the distance and is on target with a right hook.  
Zvinavashe digs in a right hook to Sibanda's body.  
Zvinavashe hits home with a right uppercut.  
Zvinavashe lands a right hook.  
Sibanda steps inside.  Zvinavashe throws a right hook, but is unable to find the target.  Zvinavashe holds on to his opponent.  Sibanda pushes his forearm into Zvinavashe's face.  The referee breaks the clinch and warns Sibanda to stop fouling.  
Zvinavashe sidesteps to the right of his opponent and is on target with a left hook.  
Zvinavashe connects with a cross.  
Zvinavashe gets on the inside and lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Zvinavashe sidesteps to the left of his opponent and lands a right hook.  
Zvinavashe hits home with a cross.  
At the end of Round 2, lets listen in on the corners...Zvinavashe's trainer is suggesting ways of getting through to his opponent.  Sibanda's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  

Round 2 Statistics
Zvinavashe: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 23                            
Power Shots Landed: 10                            
Head Shots Thrown: 17                            
Head Shots Landed: 8                             
Body Shots Thrown: 9                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Sibanda: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 6                             
Power Shots Landed: 0                             
Head Shots Thrown: 7                             
Head Shots Landed: 0                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 3: 

Sibanda attempts to land a left hook, but Zvinavashe blocks the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Zvinavashe lands a right hook.  
Sibanda quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and lands a cross followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Sibanda tries to land a cross, but Zvinavashe blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  
As Zvinavashe tries to work on the inside, the fighters heads come together!  The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as Sibanda dabs at his face checking for damage.  
Zvinavashe is on target with a right uppercut to his opponents ribs.  
Zvinavashe throws a cross, but his opponent dodges the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Zvinavashe steps inside.  Zvinavashe quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Zvinavashe attempts to land a right hook, but Sibanda blocks the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Zvinavashe closes the distance and lands a right uppercut.  
Sibanda connects with a right hook.  
Zvinavashe is on target with a right hook.  
Zvinavashe steps inside.  Sibanda connects with a left uppercut.  


Round 3 Statistics
Zvinavashe: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 18                            
Power Shots Landed: 6                             
Head Shots Thrown: 14                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Sibanda: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 23                            
Power Shots Landed: 6                             
Head Shots Thrown: 22                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 4: 

Zvinavashe advances into close range and connects with a right uppercut.  
Zvinavashe advances into close range.  Zvinavashe pivots to the side of his opponent and lands a left hook.  
Zvinavashe sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Sibanda lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Zvinavashe steps inside and hits home with a right hook.  Zvinavashe ties up his opponent.  Sibanda leans on his opponent using all his weight. The ref separates the two fighters.  
Sibanda hits home with a left hook.  
Sibanda lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Sibanda cuts off the ring, trapping Zvinavashe on the ropes.  Zvinavashe is on target with a right hook.  
Sibanda connects with a cross.  


Round 4 Statistics
Zvinavashe: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 20                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 22                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Sibanda: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 20                            
Power Shots Landed: 6                             
Head Shots Thrown: 15                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Round 5: 

Zvinavashe gets on the inside and hits home with a left hook.  
Zvinavashe is on target with a right hook.  
Zvinavashe steps inside.  Sibanda lands a left hook.  Zvinavashe holds on to his opponent.  The ref calls break and the two fighters separate.  


Round 5 Statistics
Zvinavashe: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 11                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 12                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Sibanda: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 15                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 16                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 6: 

Zvinavashe lands a left hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents head.  
Zvinavashe lands a left uppercut to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  
Zvinavashe manouvers his opponent into a neutral corner.  Sibanda is on target with a left hook.  
Zvinavashe is on target with a left hook.  
Zvinavashe walks his opponent into a corner.  Sibanda connects with a left hook.  
Zvinavashe is on target with a right hook.  
Sibanda hits home with a cross.  
Sibanda sidesteps to the right of his opponent and connects with a left hook.  
Sibanda closes the distance and connects with a left hook.  
Zvinavashe is looking to close the distance.  Sibanda is on target with a right hook.  


Round 6 Statistics
Zvinavashe: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 17                            
Power Shots Landed: 6                             
Head Shots Thrown: 13                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 7                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Sibanda: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 43                            
Power Shots Landed: 6                             
Head Shots Thrown: 34                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 10                            
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 7: 

Sibanda lands two consecutive right uppercuts to his opponents head.  
Sibanda sidesteps to the left of his opponent and is on target with a cross.  
Zvinavashe forces Sibanda to retreat onto the ropes.  Zvinavashe hits home with a left hook.  
Zvinavashe steps inside.  Zvinavashe sidesteps to the left of his opponent and lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Sibanda throws a left hook, but Zvinavashe clinches his opponent.  Sibanda is leaning on his opponent in the clinch. The ref separates the two fighters.  
Zvinavashe forces Sibanda to back into the blue corner.  Zvinavashe throws a right hook, but his opponent parries the shot.  Zvinavashe holds on to his opponent.  Sibanda throws a hook within the clinch but hits his opponent behind the head. The referee warns Sibanda and breaks the clinch.  
Zvinavashe sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Sibanda throws a left uppercut, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a left hook.  


Round 7 Statistics
Zvinavashe: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 13                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 10                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Sibanda: 
Jabs Thrown: 0                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 22                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 18                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 8: 

Sibanda is looking to close the distance and hits home with a left hook.  
Sibanda is on target with a jab.  
Zvinavashe hits home with a right uppercut.  
Zvinavashe closes the distance.  As the two fighters work on the inside, their heads come together!  The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as Zvinavashe dabs at his face checking for damage.  
Zvinavashe steps inside and lands a right hook to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  
Zvinavashe hits home with a cross.  
Zvinavashe is on target with a right hook.  


Round 8 Statistics
Zvinavashe: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 17                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 13                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Sibanda: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 12                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 12                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 9: 

Zvinavashe connects with a cross.  
Zvinavashe closes the distance and is on target with a right uppercut.  
Zvinavashe gets on the inside and is on target with a right hook.  
Sibanda lands a left uppercut followed by a right uppercut to his opponents head.  
Zvinavashe lands a double left hook to his opponents head.  


Round 9 Statistics
Zvinavashe: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 17                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 19                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Sibanda: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 24                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 22                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 10: 

As the two fighters work on the inside, their heads come together!  The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as Zvinavashe dabs at his face checking for damage.  
Sibanda sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Zvinavashe hits home with a cross.  
Zvinavashe attempts to land a jab, but Sibanda slips the shot and counters with a right hook to Zvinavashe's body.  
Zvinavashe sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Zvinavashe attempts to land a cross, but Sibanda slips the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Sibanda is on target with a left hook to Zvinavashe's body.  
Zvinavashe lands a cross.  
Zvinavashe gets on the inside and throws a right hook, but is not on target.  Zvinavashe clinches his opponent.  The ref separates the two fighters.  


Round 10 Statistics
Zvinavashe: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 16                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 15                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Sibanda: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 13                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 11                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Round 1 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 2 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 3 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 4 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 5 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 6 Scores: 10 - 10  10 - 10  10 - 10
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: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10


Final Scorecards: 96 - 95  96 - 95  96 - 95

The winner, by Unanimous Decision, from Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.... Denton Zvinavashe

Fight Statistics
Zvinavashe: 
Total Punches Thrown: 201                           
Total Punches Landed: 49                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 155                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 44                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 46                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 5                             
Total Power Shots Thrown: 173                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 48                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 28                            
Total Jabs Landed: 1                             

Sibanda: 
Total Punches Thrown: 230                           
Total Punches Landed: 36                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 185                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 31                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 45                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 5                             
Total Power Shots Thrown: 204                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 32                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 26                            
Total Jabs Landed: 4