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11/09/2031
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Rich Van der Byl vs Thamsanqa Ngcobo

Boxing Daily Report from the AI South Africa-Gauteng promoted show at Soweto Ekstein, Soweto,  taking place on 28/05/2030:

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 final eliminator for the South Africa-Gauteng Super Featherweight title.  

Looking to impress the boxing fans in attendance, the two fighters competing in this 10 round matchup are Rich Van der Byl (16 - 13(1) - 4) who hails from Soweto, South Africa and Thamsanqa Ngcobo(6 - 0 - 1) from Soweto, South Africa.  Van der Byl weighed in at 130 pounds, while Ngcobo weighed in at 129 pounds and 5 ounces.  
The referee tonight is Quaashie Duncan, and the three ringside judges are Kyan Majola, Dillon Strydom and Kyrone Letsholonyane.  

Round 1: 

Ngcobo is on target with a jab.  
Van der Byl tries to step out of his opponents range.  Ngcobo lands a ramrod jab.  
Ngcobo is looking to close the distance and connects with a left hook.  
Ngcobo gets on the inside and lands a double left hook to his opponents head.  He follows up the attack and lands a double left hook to his opponents head.  
Ngcobo connects with a right uppercut.  
Ngcobo lands two right hooks to the body, and one to the head.  
Ngcobo hits home with a left hook.  
Ngcobo is on target with a left hook.  
Ngcobo tries to step out of his opponents range and hits home with an overhand right.  
Ngcobo is looking to close the distance and manages to force Van der Byl into the corner.  Van der Byl throws a right hook, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right uppercut.  
Ngcobo is on target with a left uppercut.  Ngcobo attempts to land a right hook, but Van der Byl parries the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Van der Byl gets on the inside.  Ngcobo lands a right hook to the body followed by a right uppercut to the head.  He then lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Ngcobo connects with a left uppercut.  
Ngcobo lands a left hook, left uppercut and a left hook to his opponents head.  
Ngcobo pivots to the left of his opponent and lands two consecutive right uppercuts to his opponents head.  He then lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Ngcobo closes the distance and lands a left uppercut followed by  two right hooks to his opponents head.  
Ngcobo lands a right hook to the body followed by a left hook to the head.  
At the end of Round 1, lets listen in on the corners...Van der Byl's trainer is telling his fighter he needs to be more active or he's going to get outworked.  Van der Byl's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  

Round 1 Statistics
Van der Byl: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 13                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 19                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Ngcobo: 
Jabs Thrown: 10                            
Jabs Landed: 4                             
Power Shots Thrown: 45                            
Power Shots Landed: 31                            
Head Shots Thrown: 47                            
Head Shots Landed: 31                            
Body Shots Thrown: 8                             
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Round 2: 

Ngcobo lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Ngcobo drives a right hook into Van der Byl's ribcage.  
Ngcobo lands a left hook to the body, a right hook to the head and a left hook to the head.  
Ngcobo advances into close range and digs in a right hook to his opponents body.  Ngcobo holds on to his opponent.  The ref breaks the clinch and signals for the action to continue.  
Ngcobo gets on the inside and walks Van der Byl into the red corner.  Ngcobo lands a left uppercut.  
Ngcobo lands a right hook.  
Ngcobo lands a right hook followed by a right uppercut to his opponents head.  
Ngcobo tries to land a cross, but his opponent parries the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Ngcobo is on target with a left hook.  
Ngcobo advances into close range and lands a left hook to the body followed by a right hook to the head.  
Ngcobo hits home with a right hook.  
Ngcobo lands a left uppercut, right hook and a right uppercut to his opponents head.  
Ngcobo lands a left uppercut, right hook and a right uppercut to his opponents head.  
Van der Byl is looking to keep the action on the outside.  Ngcobo quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and connects with a cross.  
Ngcobo hits home with a cross.  
Ngcobo advances into close range and lands a right hook.  
Ngcobo walks his opponent into a neutral corner.  Ngcobo lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  Ngcobo ties up his opponent.  Ngcobo is leaning on his opponent in the clinch. The ref separates the two fighters.  
Van der Byl sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Van der Byl throws a left hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  
Ngcobo hits home with a left hook.  
Ngcobo is on target with a right hook.  
Ngcobo lands a right hook followed by a right uppercut to his opponents head.  


Round 2 Statistics
Van der Byl: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 12                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 13                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Ngcobo: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 51                            
Power Shots Landed: 31                            
Head Shots Thrown: 48                            
Head Shots Landed: 28                            
Body Shots Thrown: 9                             
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Round 3: 

Ngcobo lands a left hook followed by a right uppercut to his opponents head.  
Van der Byl is looking to keep his distance and goes for the bodyshot, but lands south of the border!  The ref stops the action and gives Ngcobo time to recover.  
Van der Byl tries to step out of his opponents range.  Van der Byl sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Ngcobo is on target with a jab.  
Ngcobo is looking to close the distance and lands a right uppercut to the body followed by a left hook to the head.  
Van der Byl steps to the outside.  Ngcobo finds the target with a jab.  
Ngcobo quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Van der Byl lands an overhand right.  
Ngcobo is looking to close the distance and connects with a left uppercut.  
Ngcobo manouvers his opponent into a corner.  Ngcobo lands a left uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Ngcobo drives a left hook into Van der Byl's ribs.  
Ngcobo advances into close range and lands a left uppercut followed by a right uppercut to his opponents head.  
Ngcobo lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Ngcobo advances into close range and lands a double right hook to his opponents head.  
Ngcobo lands a left hook to the body, a cross to the head and a left hook to the head.  
Van der Byl is looking to keep his distance.  Ngcobo lands a cross.  
Ngcobo steps inside and lands a left hook followed by a right uppercut to his opponents head.  Ngcobo clinches his opponent.  As they grapple, Ngcobo pushes his forearm into Van der Byl's face.  The referee warns Ngcobo and breaks the clinch.  Ngcobo tries to land a left uppercut, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Ngcobo connects with a cross.  
At the end of Round 3, lets listen in on the corners...Van der Byl's trainer is advising how he could be more accurate.  Van der Byl's trainer is advising how he could improve his defence.  

Round 3 Statistics
Van der Byl: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 9                             
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 11                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Ngcobo: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 33                            
Power Shots Landed: 21                            
Head Shots Thrown: 34                            
Head Shots Landed: 20                            
Body Shots Thrown: 7                             
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Round 4: 

Van der Byl is looking to close the distance.  Ngcobo lands a left uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Ngcobo sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Ngcobo throws a left hook, but the shot is blocked.  Ngcobo ties up his opponent.  Ngcobo is leaning on his opponent in the clinch. Ngcobo hits his opponent with a kidney shot within the clinch. 
Van der Byl is looking to keep his distance and is on target with an overhand left.  
Ngcobo lands a cross.  
Ngcobo lands with a solid jab.  
Ngcobo sidesteps to the right of his opponent and lands a right uppercut to the body followed by a left hook to the head.  He continues the combination and lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Van der Byl tries to step out of his opponents range.  Ngcobo hits home with a spiteful jab.  
Ngcobo advances into close range and lands a right hook to the head, a right hook to the body and a left uppercut to the body.  
Ngcobo lands a left uppercut to the body, and then to the head.  
Van der Byl tries to keep the action at long range.  Ngcobo sidesteps to the right of his opponent and hits the target with a spiteful jab.  
Ngcobo is on target with a left hook.  
Ngcobo is looking to close the distance and manouvers Van der Byl into the blue corner.  Ngcobo sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Van der Byl throws a left hook, but Ngcobo holds on to his opponent.  Ngcobo leans on his opponent using all his weight. The ref calls break and the two fighters separate.  
Ngcobo tries to land a left hook, but Van der Byl blocks the shot and counters with a right uppercut to Ngcobo's body.  
Ngcobo lands a right hook to the body followed by a left uppercut to the head.  
Ngcobo lands a right hook to the head, a left hook to the body and a right hook to the head.  
Ngcobo quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and lands a cross.  
Van der Byl steps to the outside.  Ngcobo connects with a cross.  
Van der Byl is looking to close the distance.  Van der Byl lands a left hook.  Van der Byl goes for the bodyshot, but lands south of the border!  The ref stops the action and gives Ngcobo time to recover.  
Ngcobo lands a left uppercut to the body followed by a left hook to the head.  
Van der Byl manouvers Ngcobo into a neutral corner.  Ngcobo lands a double left hook to his opponents head.  
Ngcobo gets on the inside.  Van der Byl hits home with a right uppercut.  
Van der Byl drives a right hook into his opponents ribcage.  
Ngcobo is looking to close the distance and lands two right hooks followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  


Round 4 Statistics
Van der Byl: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 17                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 17                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 7                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Ngcobo: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 6                             
Power Shots Thrown: 36                            
Power Shots Landed: 27                            
Head Shots Thrown: 31                            
Head Shots Landed: 26                            
Body Shots Thrown: 11                            
Body Shots Landed: 7                             

Round 5: 

Ngcobo drives a left hook into his opponents ribs.  
Ngcobo lands an overhand right.  
Ngcobo hits home with a right hook.  
Van der Byl steps inside.  Ngcobo attempts to land a right hook, but Van der Byl sidesteps and counters with a right uppercut.  
Ngcobo steps inside and lands a left hook to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  
Ngcobo hits home with a left hook.  
Ngcobo walks Van der Byl onto the ropes.  Ngcobo pivots to the side of his opponent and lands a right hook.  
Ngcobo steps inside and lands a left uppercut followed by a left hook to his opponents body.  
Ngcobo lands a left uppercut to the body followed by a right hook to the head.  
Van der Byl throws a right hook, but Ngcobo clinches his opponent.  Ngcobo leans on his opponent trying to wear him down. The ref breaks Ngcobo's hold and signals for the fight to continue.  
Ngcobo walks his opponent into the red corner.  Ngcobo lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Ngcobo lands a left uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Ngcobo lands a right uppercut to the head, a left hook to the body and a left uppercut to the head.  Ngcobo ties up his opponent.  Ngcobo leans on his opponent trying to wear him down. The ref breaks Ngcobo's hold and signals for the fight to continue.  
Ngcobo lands two right hooks followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Van der Byl steps to the outside and lands a cross to his opponents body.  Van der Byl attempts to land a jab, but Ngcobo sidesteps and counters with a right uppercut.  
Ngcobo advances into close range and walks his opponent onto the ropes.  Ngcobo lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Ngcobo lands a left hook to the body followed by a right hook to the head.  
Ngcobo lands a right hook.  
Ngcobo steps away from his opponent.  Van der Byl tries to land a jab, but his opponent parries the shot and counters with a left hook.  


Round 5 Statistics
Van der Byl: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 12                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 16                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Ngcobo: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 41                            
Power Shots Landed: 28                            
Head Shots Thrown: 33                            
Head Shots Landed: 20                            
Body Shots Thrown: 10                            
Body Shots Landed: 8                             

Round 6: 

Van der Byl steps inside.  Ngcobo lands a right hook to the body followed by a left hook to the head.  
Ngcobo hits home with a right hook.  Ngcobo attempts to land a right hook, but Van der Byl slips the shot and counters with a cross.  
Van der Byl switches the action to the outside and attempts to land a jab, but Ngcobo blocks the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Van der Byl closes the distance.  Ngcobo is on target with a left hook.  
Van der Byl digs in a left hook to Ngcobo's ribs.  
Ngcobo lands a right hook followed by  two left hooks to his opponents head.  
Ngcobo pivots to the side of his opponent and lands a left hook.  
Ngcobo hits home with a left hook.  
Ngcobo gets on the inside and walks his opponent onto the ropes.  Ngcobo lands a double left hook to his opponents head.  He continues the combination and lands a left hook to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  
Ngcobo pivots to the left of his opponent and lands a left hook to the body followed by a right hook to the head.  
Van der Byl is looking to keep the action on the outside.  Ngcobo connects with a cross.  
Ngcobo steps inside and lands a double left hook to his opponents head.  
Ngcobo pivots to the left of his opponent and digs in a right hook to Van der Byl's ribcage.  
Van der Byl attempts to land a left hook, but Ngcobo slips the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Van der Byl steps to the outside.  Ngcobo is on target with a sharp jab.  
Van der Byl tries to land a cross, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a cross.  
Ngcobo gets on the inside and digs in a left hook to Van der Byl's body.  
Ngcobo lands a cross.  


Round 6 Statistics
Van der Byl: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 18                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 21                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Ngcobo: 
Jabs Thrown: 9                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 34                            
Power Shots Landed: 24                            
Head Shots Thrown: 35                            
Head Shots Landed: 20                            
Body Shots Thrown: 8                             
Body Shots Landed: 5                             

Round 7: 

Ngcobo tries to step out of his opponents range.  Van der Byl lands a cross.  
Ngcobo hits home with a cross.  
Van der Byl pivots to the side of his opponent.  Van der Byl attempts to land a jab, but Ngcobo slips the shot and counters with a cross.  
Ngcobo gets on the inside and lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Ngcobo connects with a left uppercut.  
Ngcobo lands a left hook.  
Ngcobo gets on the inside.  Ngcobo sidesteps to the right of his opponent and hits home with a right hook.  
Ngcobo lands a left hook to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  
Ngcobo lands a left uppercut to the body followed by a right hook to the head.  
Van der Byl connects with a cross.  
Ngcobo quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and connects with a right uppercut.  
Van der Byl tries to keep the action at long range.  Van der Byl contemptuously drops his hands, trying to provoke his opponent.  Ngcobo lands an overhand right.  
Ngcobo closes the distance and digs in a left hook to Van der Byl's body.  
Ngcobo sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Van der Byl attempts to land a cross, but Ngcobo slips the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Ngcobo gets on the inside and lands a left uppercut to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  
Ngcobo is looking to close the distance.  Van der Byl pivots to the side of his opponent.  Ngcobo lands a left hook.  
Ngcobo switches the action to the outside.  Ngcobo feints a cross, but Van der Byl does not fall for it and responds with a right hook.  
Ngcobo advances into close range and cuts off the ring, trapping Van der Byl in a neutral corner.  Ngcobo lands a left uppercut to the head, a right hook to the body and a left hook to the head.  


Round 7 Statistics
Van der Byl: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 11                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 15                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Ngcobo: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 33                            
Power Shots Landed: 21                            
Head Shots Thrown: 25                            
Head Shots Landed: 16                            
Body Shots Thrown: 10                            
Body Shots Landed: 6                             

Round 8: 

Ngcobo closes the distance and lands a right hook to the head, a right uppercut to the body and a right hook to the head.  
Ngcobo switches the action to the outside and lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Van der Byl is looking to close the distance.  Ngcobo is on target with a right hook.  
Ngcobo lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Van der Byl is looking to close the distance.  Ngcobo is on target with a left hook.  
Ngcobo lands three consecutive left hooks to his opponents head.  
Ngcobo gets on the inside and connects with a right hook.  
Ngcobo manouvers his opponent onto the ropes.  Ngcobo sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Ngcobo lands a right hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents head.  Ngcobo tries to land a right uppercut, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Ngcobo is on target with a right hook.  
Ngcobo steps inside.  Ngcobo pivots to the left of his opponent and lands a left uppercut to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  
Ngcobo steps to the outside.  Van der Byl lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Ngcobo is looking to close the distance and connects with a left hook.  
Ngcobo is on target with a left uppercut to his opponents body.  
Ngcobo is looking to close the distance and walks his opponent down, trapping him on the ropes.  Ngcobo lands a double right hook to his opponents head.  
Ngcobo gets on the inside and is on target with a left uppercut.  
Ngcobo forces Van der Byl to retreat into a corner.  Ngcobo drives a left uppercut into Van der Byl's ribs.  
Ngcobo sidesteps to the right of his opponent and hits home with a left hook.  
Ngcobo steps inside and lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Ngcobo hits home with a right hook.  Ngcobo tries to land a right hook, but his opponent parries the shot and counters with a right hook to Ngcobo's body.  
Ngcobo lands a right hook to the body, a right uppercut to the head and a left hook to the head.  


Round 8 Statistics
Van der Byl: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 10                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 14                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Ngcobo: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 51                            
Power Shots Landed: 31                            
Head Shots Thrown: 40                            
Head Shots Landed: 26                            
Body Shots Thrown: 14                            
Body Shots Landed: 5                             

Round 9: 

Ngcobo lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Van der Byl tries to keep the action at long range.  Ngcobo connects with an overhand right.  
Ngcobo lands a cross.  
Ngcobo walks his opponent down, trapping him in the red corner.  Ngcobo is on target with a left hook.  
Ngcobo lands a right hook to the head, a right uppercut to the body and a left uppercut to the head.  
Ngcobo digs in a left uppercut to Van der Byl's body.  
Van der Byl switches the action to the outside.  Ngcobo connects with a cross.  
Ngcobo forces Van der Byl to retreat onto the ropes.  Ngcobo lands a right uppercut to the head, a left hook to the head and a right uppercut to the body.  
Van der Byl tries to keep the action at long range.  Ngcobo hits home with a cross.  
Ngcobo advances into close range.  Ngcobo sidesteps to the left of his opponent and lands a left hook.  
Ngcobo lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Van der Byl is looking to keep his distance.  Ngcobo is on target with a cross.  
Ngcobo lands with a stiff jab.  
Van der Byl closes the distance.  Ngcobo lands a left uppercut followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Van der Byl tries to step out of his opponents range.  Ngcobo lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Van der Byl tries to keep the action at long range.  Ngcobo throws an overhand right, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right hook.  
Ngcobo gets on the inside and lands a right uppercut to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  
Van der Byl throws a jab, but his opponent dodges the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Ngcobo steps inside and lands a right hook.  
At the end of Round 9, lets listen in on the corners...Van der Byl's trainer is telling his fighter to go out and knock out his opponent!  

Round 9 Statistics
Van der Byl: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 6                             
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 2                             
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Ngcobo: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 40                            
Power Shots Landed: 25                            
Head Shots Thrown: 42                            
Head Shots Landed: 23                            
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 5                             

Round 10: 

Van der Byl throws a short cross to the body, but lands low!  The ref stops the action and gives Ngcobo time to recover.  
Van der Byl is looking to keep the action on the outside.  Ngcobo tries to land a cross, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Ngcobo closes the distance and hits home with a left hook.  
Ngcobo lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Van der Byl throws a left uppercut, but Ngcobo ties up his opponent.  Ngcobo leans on his opponent using all his weight. Van der Byl is using his forearm in the clinch.  The ref breaks Ngcobo's hold and signals for the fight to continue.  
Ngcobo hits home with a right uppercut.  
Van der Byl tries to step out of his opponents range and attempts to land a jab, but Ngcobo slips the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Ngcobo closes the distance and lands a left hook to the body, a left hook to the head and a right hook to the head.  
Van der Byl switches the action to the outside.  Ngcobo lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Ngcobo connects with a cross.  
Ngcobo forces Van der Byl to retreat onto the ropes.  Ngcobo lands two right hooks to the body, and one to the head.  
Van der Byl is looking to keep his distance.  Ngcobo sidesteps to the left of his opponent and lands an overhand right.  
Ngcobo closes the distance and is on target with a left hook to his opponents body.  
Van der Byl is looking to keep his distance.  Ngcobo sidesteps to the left of his opponent and finds the target with a jab.  
Ngcobo closes the distance and is on target with a left hook.  Ngcobo holds on to his opponent.  Ngcobo leans on his opponent using all his weight. The ref breaks the clinch and signals for the action to continue.  
Van der Byl is on target with a jab.  
Van der Byl switches the action to the outside.  Ngcobo feints a left hook, and then lands three consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Van der Byl closes the distance.  Ngcobo attempts to land a left hook, but Van der Byl slips the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  


Round 10 Statistics
Van der Byl: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 14                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 17                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Ngcobo: 
Jabs Thrown: 15                            
Jabs Landed: 4                             
Power Shots Thrown: 33                            
Power Shots Landed: 18                            
Head Shots Thrown: 42                            
Head Shots Landed: 18                            
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Round 1 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 2 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 3 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 4 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 5 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 6 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 7 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 8 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 9 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 10 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10


Final Scorecards: 90 - 100  90 - 100  90 - 100

The winner, by Unanimous Decision, from Soweto, South Africa.... Thamsanqa Ngcobo

Fight Statistics
Van der Byl: 
Total Punches Thrown: 181                           
Total Punches Landed: 25                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 145                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 20                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 36                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 5                             
Total Power Shots Thrown: 122                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 23                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 59                            
Total Jabs Landed: 2                             

Ngcobo: 
Total Punches Thrown: 466                           
Total Punches Landed: 280                           
Total Head Shots Thrown: 377                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 228                           
Total Body Shots Thrown: 89                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 52                            
Total Power Shots Thrown: 397                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 257                           
Total Jabs Thrown: 69                            
Total Jabs Landed: 23