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22/06/2031
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Bryan Van der Byl vs Anele Govender

Boxing Daily Report from the Don Sinclair promoted show at Mitchells Plain Van Blerk, Mitchells Plain,  taking place on 02/11/2030:

The venue is mostly sold out with the fans eager to turn out for tonights fights.  
Next up is the main event of the show.  This is a mandatory fight for the South Africa-Western Cape Welterweight title.  

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 Bryan Van der Byl (15(2) - 1 - 1) who hails from Mitchells Plain, South Africa and Anele Govender(16 - 10 - 6) from Mitchells Plain, South Africa.  Both Van der Byl and Govender weighed in at 147 pounds.  
The referee tonight is Laken Ako, and the three ringside judges are Colin Ntuli, Luvolwethu Nyatama and Bongi Rantie.  

Round 1: 

Van der Byl hits home with a left hook.  
Van der Byl is on target with a right hook.  
Van der Byl advances into close range and lands a right hook to the body followed by a left hook to the head.  
Van der Byl is looking to close the distance and is on target with a firm right hook to Govender's body.  Van der Byl clinches his opponent.  Van der Byl pushes his forearm into Govender's face.  The ref calls break and the two fighters separate.  
Van der Byl lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Van der Byl is on target with a right hook to Govender's ribcage.  
Van der Byl walks Govender into the blue corner.  Van der Byl drives a left uppercut into his opponents body.  
Van der Byl pivots to the side of his opponent and lands a left hook to the body, a right hook to the head and a left hook to the body.  
Van der Byl lands with a solid jab.  
Van der Byl drives a sharp left hook into Govender's liver.  
Van der Byl advances into close range and lands a left hook.  
Govender pivots to the left of his opponent and is on target with a left uppercut.  
Govender is on target with a cross.  
Van der Byl advances into close range and lands a right uppercut.  
Van der Byl lands a right uppercut to the body followed by a cross to the head.  
Van der Byl gets on the inside and is on target with a right hook to Govender's ribcage.  
Van der Byl lands a right uppercut to the body followed by a left hook to the head.  
Govender connects with a right hook.  
At the end of Round 1, lets listen in on the corners...Govender's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  Govender's trainer is telling his fighter to tighten his defence.  

Round 1 Statistics
Van der Byl: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 37                            
Power Shots Landed: 19                            
Head Shots Thrown: 19                            
Head Shots Landed: 11                            
Body Shots Thrown: 21                            
Body Shots Landed: 10                            

Govender: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 6                             
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 8                             
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 2: 

Van der Byl digs in a right uppercut to his opponents ribcage.  
Van der Byl pivots to the left of his opponent.  Govender connects with a left hook.  
Van der Byl forces Govender to retreat onto the ropes.  Van der Byl is on target with a right uppercut to his opponents body.  
Van der Byl lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Van der Byl drives a left uppercut into his opponents liver.  
Van der Byl steps inside.  Van der Byl wants to work on the inside, but accidentally clashes heads with his opponent!  The ref acknowledges the accidental headclash but allows the action to continue.  Govender has been damaged by the clash of heads.  That has caused slight swelling  around the right eye.  
Van der Byl pivots to the right of his opponent and digs in a solid right hook to his opponents ribcage.  
Govender lands a right hook.  
Van der Byl is on target with a right uppercut.  
Van der Byl lands a right hook to the head followed by a right uppercut to the body.  Van der Byl throws a left hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a right hook to his opponents body.  
Govender quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Van der Byl lands a left uppercut.  
Van der Byl closes the distance and lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Govender tries to step out of his opponents range.  Van der Byl quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and hits home with an overhand right.  
Van der Byl lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  
At the end of Round 2, lets listen in on the corners...Govender's trainer is telling his fighter he needs to be more active or he's going to get outworked.  

Round 2 Statistics
Van der Byl: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 27                            
Power Shots Landed: 14                            
Head Shots Thrown: 16                            
Head Shots Landed: 8                             
Body Shots Thrown: 17                            
Body Shots Landed: 8                             

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

Round 3: 

Van der Byl walks his opponent onto the ropes.  Van der Byl lands a right hook to the body followed by a left hook to the head.  He follows up the attack and lands a left uppercut followed by a left hook to his opponents body.  
Govender finds the target with a jab.  
Van der Byl lands a cross.  
Govender is looking to keep his distance.  Govender quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Van der Byl connects with a solid cross.  
Van der Byl closes the distance.  Govender throws a left hook, but Van der Byl holds on to his opponent.  Van der Byl pushes his forearm into Govender's face.  The ref breaks Van der Byl's hold and signals for the fight to continue.  
Van der Byl steps inside and digs in a firm right hook to his opponents body.  
Van der Byl drives a left hook into Govender's body.  
Govender is looking to keep his distance.  Van der Byl lands a cross.  
Van der Byl gets on the inside.  Govender throws a right hook, but his opponent dodges the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Govender pivots to the side of his opponent.  Van der Byl digs in a sharp right uppercut to his opponents ribcage.  
Van der Byl walks Govender onto the ropes.  Van der Byl quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Govender hits home with a right uppercut.  
Van der Byl lands a right hook to the body followed by a left hook to the head.  
Van der Byl lands two right hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Van der Byl finds the target with a jab.  
Van der Byl lands a solid jab.  
Van der Byl is keeping his hands low...it looks like he wants his opponent to throw first.  Govender tries to land a cross, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a left hook.  
At the end of Round 3, lets listen in on the corners...Govender's trainer is advising how he could be more accurate.  

Round 3 Statistics
Van der Byl: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 32                            
Power Shots Landed: 16                            
Head Shots Thrown: 16                            
Head Shots Landed: 10                            
Body Shots Thrown: 21                            
Body Shots Landed: 9                             

Govender: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 17                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 15                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 4: 

Van der Byl lands an overhand left followed by  two straights to his opponents head.  
Van der Byl lands a jab.  
Van der Byl gets on the inside and lands a double right hook to his opponents head.  
Van der Byl lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Van der Byl advances into close range and connects with a left uppercut.  
Govender pivots to the side of his opponent and is on target with a right hook to his opponents ribcage.  
Van der Byl is on target with a jab.  Van der Byl attempts to land a left uppercut, but Govender parries the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Van der Byl lands a cross, overhand right and a jab to his opponents head.  
Govender is looking to keep the action on the outside.  Van der Byl lands a cross.  
Govender lands a cross followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Govender steps away from his opponent.  Van der Byl is on target with a cross.  
Van der Byl advances into close range and drives a left hook into Govender's body.  
Van der Byl is looking to close the distance.  Van der Byl pivots to the left of his opponent.  Govender is on target with a right hook.  
Govender hits home with a cross.  
Van der Byl steps inside and lands a right hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents body.  
At the end of Round 4, lets listen in on the corners...Van der Byl's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  

Round 4 Statistics
Van der Byl: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 5                             
Power Shots Thrown: 28                            
Power Shots Landed: 14                            
Head Shots Thrown: 25                            
Head Shots Landed: 16                            
Body Shots Thrown: 8                             
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Govender: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 16                            
Power Shots Landed: 6                             
Head Shots Thrown: 20                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 5: 

Van der Byl closes the distance and lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents body.  
Van der Byl pivots from in front of his opponent.  Govender lands a left hook.  
Van der Byl lands a stinging jab.  
Van der Byl advances into close range and lands a left uppercut to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  
As the two fighters work on the inside, their heads come together!  The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as Van der Byl dabs at his face checking for damage.  
Van der Byl gets on the inside and lands a right hook to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  
Van der Byl tries to land a right hook, but Govender slips the shot and counters with a cross.  
Govender sidesteps to the right of his opponent and lands a left hook.  
Govender attempts to land a jab, but Van der Byl sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Govender tries to step out of his opponents range.  Van der Byl finds the target with a solid jab.  
Van der Byl gets on the inside and throws a right hook, but is unable to get through his opponents guard.  Van der Byl ties up his opponent.  Van der Byl is leaning on his opponent in the clinch. The ref breaks Van der Byl's hold and signals for the fight to continue.  
Van der Byl lands a left hook to the body followed by a right hook to the head.  Van der Byl clinches his opponent.  Van der Byl is leaning on his opponent in the clinch. The ref breaks the clinch and signals for the action to continue.  
As Govender tries to work on the inside, the fighters heads come together!  The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as Van der Byl dabs at his face checking for damage.  
Van der Byl sidesteps to the left of his opponent and drives a left hook into his opponents ribs.  
Van der Byl lands a stinging jab.  


Round 5 Statistics
Van der Byl: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 4                             
Power Shots Thrown: 27                            
Power Shots Landed: 10                            
Head Shots Thrown: 17                            
Head Shots Landed: 8                             
Body Shots Thrown: 17                            
Body Shots Landed: 6                             

Govender: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 18                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 18                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 6: 

Van der Byl is looking to close the distance and is on target with a stinging left hook to Govender's body.  
Govender tries to keep the action at long range.  Van der Byl throws a cross, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a right uppercut to his opponents body.  
Govender switches the action to the outside.  Van der Byl is on target with a solid overhand right.  
Van der Byl is looking to close the distance and lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents body.  
Govender connects with a right hook.  
Govender tries to step out of his opponents range.  Van der Byl lands two straights to the body, and one to the head.  
Van der Byl walks his opponent down, trapping him on the ropes.  Van der Byl lands a left hook to the head, a left hook to the body and a right uppercut to the body.  Van der Byl clinches his opponent.  Govender throws a hook within the clinch but hits his opponent behind the head. 
Van der Byl throws a right hook, but the shot is blocked.  Van der Byl holds on to his opponent.  Van der Byl is leaning on his opponent in the clinch. The ref breaks the clinch and signals for the action to continue.  
Van der Byl advances into close range.  Van der Byl sidesteps to the right of his opponent and lands a right uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  
Van der Byl is on target with a left hook to his opponents liver.  
Van der Byl throws a right hook, but is off-target.  Van der Byl clinches his opponent.  Van der Byl is using his forearm in the clinch.  The ref calls break and the two fighters separate.  
Van der Byl is looking to close the distance.  Govender attempts to land a left uppercut, but Van der Byl sidesteps and counters with a right uppercut to his opponents body.  
Van der Byl connects with a right hook.  
Van der Byl steps inside.  Govender connects with a right hook.  
Van der Byl digs in a left hook to Govender's body.  
Van der Byl manages to force Govender onto the ropes.  Van der Byl drives a firm left hook into Govender's ribs.  
Govender sidesteps to the right of his opponent and is on target with a jab.  
Van der Byl steps inside.  Van der Byl lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents body.  Govender wants to work on the inside, but accidentally clashes heads with his opponent!  The ref acknowledges the accidental headclash but allows the action to continue.  Van der Byl has taken some damage from that accidental headbutt.  That has caused slight swelling  around the right eye.  


Round 6 Statistics
Van der Byl: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 40                            
Power Shots Landed: 19                            
Head Shots Thrown: 16                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 27                            
Body Shots Landed: 14                            

Govender: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 15                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 16                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 7: 

Van der Byl walks his opponent onto the ropes.  Van der Byl lands a right uppercut to the body, and then to the head.  
Van der Byl lands three consecutive left hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Van der Byl forces Govender to back into a corner.  Van der Byl lands a solid left uppercut.  
Govender attempts to land a left hook, but Van der Byl sidesteps and counters with a left hook.  
Govender is looking to keep his distance.  Van der Byl lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Van der Byl steps inside and drives a left hook into Govender's body.  
Govender finds the target with a jab.  
Van der Byl lands a right hook followed by a cross to his opponents head.  
Van der Byl is on target with a left uppercut to his opponents liver.  
Van der Byl lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Van der Byl drives a firm left uppercut into his opponents body.  
Van der Byl connects with a left hook.  
Van der Byl lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Van der Byl throws a right hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Van der Byl lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents body.  


Round 7 Statistics
Van der Byl: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 32                            
Power Shots Landed: 19                            
Head Shots Thrown: 19                            
Head Shots Landed: 12                            
Body Shots Thrown: 18                            
Body Shots Landed: 9                             

Govender: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 17                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 18                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 8: 

Van der Byl connects with a right uppercut.  
Van der Byl lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  
Van der Byl drives a left hook into Govender's ribs.  
Van der Byl digs in a stinging right uppercut to his opponents ribcage.  
Van der Byl lands three consecutive right hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Van der Byl gets on the inside and lands a left hook to the head followed by two right hook's to the body.  
Govender steps to the outside.  Van der Byl lands a cross.  
Van der Byl is looking to close the distance.  Govender pivots to the side of his opponent.  Van der Byl lands a double left hook to his opponents head.  
Van der Byl is on target with a jab.  
Van der Byl manouvers Govender onto the ropes.  Van der Byl lands a right hook to the body followed by a left hook to the head.  
Govender feints a jab, fooling Van der Byl into throwing a left uppercut counter.  Govender avoids the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Govender steps to the outside and lands a jab.  
Van der Byl closes the distance and lands a right hook to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  


Round 8 Statistics
Van der Byl: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 32                            
Power Shots Landed: 18                            
Head Shots Thrown: 14                            
Head Shots Landed: 8                             
Body Shots Thrown: 23                            
Body Shots Landed: 11                            

Govender: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 13                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 15                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 9: 

Van der Byl lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  
Govender is looking to keep the action on the outside.  Govender sidesteps to the left of his opponent and is on target with an overhand right.  
Van der Byl lands a jab.  
Van der Byl is looking to close the distance and lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Govender finds the target with a jab.  
Govender pivots to the right of his opponent.  Van der Byl lands a stiff jab.  
Van der Byl lands an overhand right followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Van der Byl is on target with a stinging left uppercut to his opponents liver.  
Van der Byl lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Van der Byl gets on the inside and lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Van der Byl advances into close range and hits home with a right hook.  
Van der Byl is on target with a left hook to Govender's ribs.  Van der Byl holds on to his opponent.  Van der Byl uses his free hand to throw a body hook, but it lands on Govender's kidney. 
At the end of Round 9, lets listen in on the corners...Govender's trainer is telling his fighter he needs a knockout to win!  

Round 9 Statistics
Van der Byl: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 29                            
Power Shots Landed: 12                            
Head Shots Thrown: 20                            
Head Shots Landed: 10                            
Body Shots Thrown: 15                            
Body Shots Landed: 5                             

Govender: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 10                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 13                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 10: 

Govender throws a left hook, but the shot lands on his opponents guard.  Van der Byl ties up his opponent.  Govender is using his forearm in the clinch.  The ref breaks Van der Byl's hold and signals for the fight to continue.  
Govender pivots to the left of his opponent.  Van der Byl lands a right uppercut to the body followed by a cross to the head.  
Govender tries to step out of his opponents range.  Van der Byl lands an overhand left followed by  two straights to his opponents head.  
Van der Byl steps inside and connects with a right uppercut.  
Van der Byl gets on the inside.  Govender pivots to the side of his opponent.  Van der Byl hits home with a left uppercut.  
Govender is looking to keep his distance.  Van der Byl is on target with a solid cross.  
Van der Byl closes the distance.  Govender pivots to the left of his opponent.  Van der Byl lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  
Van der Byl sidesteps to the left of his opponent and connects with a left uppercut.  
Van der Byl steps inside and lands a stinging left hook.  


Round 10 Statistics
Van der Byl: 
Jabs Thrown: 0                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 26                            
Power Shots Landed: 12                            
Head Shots Thrown: 15                            
Head Shots Landed: 9                             
Body Shots Thrown: 11                            
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Govender: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 4                             
Power Shots Landed: 0                             
Head Shots Thrown: 5                             
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 Mitchells Plain, South Africa.... Bryan Van der Byl

Fight Statistics
Van der Byl: 
Total Punches Thrown: 355                           
Total Punches Landed: 175                           
Total Head Shots Thrown: 177                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 97                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 178                           
Total Body Shots Landed: 78                            
Total Power Shots Thrown: 310                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 153                           
Total Jabs Thrown: 45                            
Total Jabs Landed: 22                            

Govender: 
Total Punches Thrown: 168                           
Total Punches Landed: 30                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 139                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 27                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 29                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 3                             
Total Power Shots Thrown: 128                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 22                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 40                            
Total Jabs Landed: 8