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14/03/2033
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Usi Ngcuka vs Phumelele Tshwete

Boxing Daily Report from the South African Boxers promoted show at Ellis Park Arena, Johannesburg,  taking place on 26/10/2032:

Clearly South African Boxers 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 we have one of the supporting contests of this show.  This is a semi final eliminator for the South Africa-Gauteng Middleweight title.  

Looking to impress the boxing fans in attendance, the two fighters competing in this 10 round matchup are Usi Ngcuka (12(3) - 1(1)) who hails from Soweto, South Africa and Phumelele Tshwete(14 - 11(2) - 3) from Soshanguve, South Africa.  Ngcuka weighed in at 159 pounds and 9 ounces, while Tshwete weighed in at 160 pounds.  
The referee tonight is John Masina, and the three ringside judges are David Khumalo, Dillon Strydom and Nwa Ntuli.  

Round 1: 

Ngcuka is looking to close the distance and is on target with a right hook to his opponents body.  
Ngcuka advances into close range and is on target with a firm right hook to Tshwete's body.  Ngcuka ties up his opponent.  Ngcuka is using his forearm in the clinch.  The ref halts the action and breaks the clinch.  He lectures Ngcuka about fouling.  
Ngcuka hits home with a right uppercut.  
Ngcuka advances into close range.  Tshwete sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Ngcuka lands two left hooks to the body, and one to the head.  
Ngcuka lands a left uppercut followed by a left hook to his opponents body.  He then lands a right hook to the body followed by a left hook to the head.  
Ngcuka manouvers his opponent into the blue corner.  Ngcuka drives a left uppercut into his opponents ribs.  
Ngcuka sidesteps to the left of his opponent and lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents body.  He continues the combination and lands a left hook followed by a right uppercut to his opponents head.  
Ngcuka digs in a left hook to his opponents liver.  
Ngcuka is on target with a cross.  
Ngcuka digs in a firm left hook to Tshwete's body.  
Ngcuka is looking to close the distance and hits home with a left uppercut.  
Ngcuka quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and lands a left hook to the body followed by a right hook to the head.  
Ngcuka is looking to close the distance.  Ngcuka pivots to the side of his opponent and lands a right hook to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  
Ngcuka manouvers Tshwete onto the ropes.  Ngcuka lands a right uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  
Ngcuka digs in a left hook to Tshwete's body.  
Ngcuka advances into close range and drives a right hook into his opponents ribcage.  
Ngcuka lands a right hook, left uppercut and a left hook to his opponents body.  
Ngcuka advances into close range and lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents body.  
Ngcuka lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  
Tshwete feints a right hook, and then hits home with a left uppercut.  
At the end of Round 1, lets listen in on the corners...Tshwete's trainer is advising how he could improve his defence.  

Round 1 Statistics
Ngcuka: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 49                            
Power Shots Landed: 34                            
Head Shots Thrown: 20                            
Head Shots Landed: 10                            
Body Shots Thrown: 32                            
Body Shots Landed: 24                            

Tshwete: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 8                             
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 7                             
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 2: 

Ngcuka tries to land a left hook, but Tshwete parries the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Ngcuka steps inside and hits home with a firm left hook.  
Ngcuka digs in a left uppercut to his opponents body.  
Ngcuka closes the distance.  Tshwete tries to land a left hook, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Ngcuka gets on the inside and lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  
Ngcuka lands a right hook to the body followed by a left hook to the head.  
Ngcuka manouvers Tshwete onto the ropes.  Ngcuka drives a firm right uppercut into his opponents ribcage.  
Ngcuka closes the distance and lands a right hook to the body followed by a left uppercut to the head.  
Ngcuka is on target with a stinging left uppercut to Tshwete's liver.  
Ngcuka is on target with a right hook to his opponents body.  
Ngcuka gets on the inside and is on target with a left hook to his opponents body.  Ngcuka tries to land a right hook, but his opponent parries the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Tshwete lands a cross.  
Tshwete is looking to keep the action on the outside.  Ngcuka is on target with a cross.  
Ngcuka is looking to close the distance.  Ngcuka sidesteps to the left of his opponent and lands a right uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  
Ngcuka walks his opponent down, trapping him in a corner.  Ngcuka sidesteps to the left of his opponent and lands a left uppercut to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  
Ngcuka digs in a left hook to Tshwete's liver.  
Ngcuka lands three consecutive right hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Tshwete quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Ngcuka lands a jab, cross and a jab to his opponents head.  
Ngcuka is looking to close the distance and is on target with a firm left hook.  
Tshwete tries to keep the action at long range.  Ngcuka hits home with a cross.  
Ngcuka hits home with a cross.  
At the end of Round 2, lets listen in on the corners...Tshwete's trainer is suggesting ways of getting through to his opponent.  Tshwete's trainer is telling his fighter he is being outworked and needs to throw more.  Tshwete's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  

Round 2 Statistics
Ngcuka: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 51                            
Power Shots Landed: 26                            
Head Shots Thrown: 24                            
Head Shots Landed: 12                            
Body Shots Thrown: 35                            
Body Shots Landed: 16                            

Tshwete: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 11                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 15                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 0                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 3: 

Ngcuka steps inside and lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Ngcuka lands a left uppercut to the body, and then to the head.  
Ngcuka steps inside.  Tshwete digs in a left uppercut to his opponents liver.  Ngcuka clinches his opponent.  Tshwete leans on his opponent using all his weight. Tshwete is using his forearm in the clinch.  The ref calls break and the two fighters separate.  
Ngcuka digs in a left hook to Tshwete's body.  
Ngcuka walks his opponent into the red corner.  Ngcuka lands a left uppercut to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  
Ngcuka lands two left hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Ngcuka digs in a right hook to Tshwete's ribs.  
Ngcuka hits home with a solid left hook.  
Ngcuka is on target with a left hook to his opponents liver.  
Ngcuka hits the target with a stiff jab.  
Ngcuka advances into close range and lands a right uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  
Ngcuka is looking to close the distance and tries to land a right hook, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Ngcuka finds the target with a jab.  
Tshwete is looking to keep the action on the outside.  Ngcuka lands a cross.  
Ngcuka closes the distance and lands a right uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  
Ngcuka lands a right uppercut to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  
Ngcuka gets on the inside and manages to force Tshwete onto the ropes.  Ngcuka lands a right hook.  
Tshwete steps to the outside.  Ngcuka lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Ngcuka advances into close range and hits home with a sharp left hook.  


Round 3 Statistics
Ngcuka: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 4                             
Power Shots Thrown: 44                            
Power Shots Landed: 23                            
Head Shots Thrown: 24                            
Head Shots Landed: 14                            
Body Shots Thrown: 26                            
Body Shots Landed: 13                            

Tshwete: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 10                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 13                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 4: 

Ngcuka drives a sharp left hook into his opponents body.  
Ngcuka connects with a cross.  
Ngcuka gets on the inside and digs in a right uppercut to his opponents ribcage.  
Ngcuka closes the distance and hits home with a left hook.  
Ngcuka advances into close range and drives a right hook into his opponents body.  
Ngcuka lands two right hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Tshwete steps to the outside and attempts to land an overhand right, but Ngcuka slips the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Ngcuka steps inside and drives a left uppercut into his opponents body.  
Ngcuka closes the distance and lands a left hook to the body followed by a right hook to the head.  
Tshwete tries to keep the action at long range.  Ngcuka connects with an overhand right.  
Ngcuka is looking to close the distance and lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  
Tshwete switches the action to the outside and attempts to land a cross, but Ngcuka sidesteps and counters with a left uppercut.  
Tshwete tries to land a jab, but his opponent dodges the shot and counters with a solid left uppercut.  
Ngcuka gets on the inside and drives a right uppercut into his opponents body.  
Ngcuka cuts off the ring, trapping Tshwete on the ropes.  Ngcuka lands two right hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Ngcuka digs in a right hook to Tshwete's body.  
At the end of Round 4, lets listen in on the corners...Ngcuka's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  

Round 4 Statistics
Ngcuka: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 29                            
Power Shots Landed: 20                            
Head Shots Thrown: 13                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 17                            
Body Shots Landed: 13                            

Tshwete: 
Jabs Thrown: 12                            
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 11                            
Power Shots Landed: 0                             
Head Shots Thrown: 20                            
Head Shots Landed: 0                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 5: 

Ngcuka throws a left hook, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right uppercut.  
Ngcuka drives a stinging left hook into his opponents liver.  
Ngcuka hits home with a cross.  
Ngcuka is looking to close the distance and connects with a right uppercut.  
Ngcuka lands a cross.  
Ngcuka steps inside and hits home with a left hook.  
Ngcuka lands a left uppercut to the body followed by a left hook to the head.  
Ngcuka is looking to close the distance and lands a left hook to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  
Ngcuka hits home with a right hook.  
Ngcuka manouvers Tshwete onto the ropes.  Ngcuka lands a left uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  
Ngcuka lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  
Ngcuka digs in a right hook to Tshwete's body.  Ngcuka ties up his opponent.  Tshwete pushes his forearm into Ngcuka's face.  The referee separates the two fighters and warns Tshwete.  
Ngcuka advances into close range and connects with a left hook.  
Ngcuka closes the distance and lands a left uppercut.  
Ngcuka manouvers his opponent onto the ropes.  Ngcuka connects with a right uppercut.  Ngcuka throws a right hook, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Ngcuka lands a cross to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  
Ngcuka digs in a sharp right hook to Tshwete's ribcage.  
Ngcuka lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  
Ngcuka lands two left hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Tshwete is looking to keep his distance and tries to land a jab, but Ngcuka blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  


Round 5 Statistics
Ngcuka: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 46                            
Power Shots Landed: 26                            
Head Shots Thrown: 23                            
Head Shots Landed: 13                            
Body Shots Thrown: 27                            
Body Shots Landed: 14                            

Tshwete: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 19                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 18                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 6: 

Tshwete is on target with a left uppercut.  
Ngcuka drives a left hook into Tshwete's ribs.  
Ngcuka is looking to close the distance.  Ngcuka sidesteps to the left of his opponent and lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  He continues the combination and lands a double right hook to his opponents head.  
Ngcuka is looking to close the distance and digs in a left hook to his opponents body.  Ngcuka ties up his opponent.  The ref separates the two fighters.  
Tshwete steps to the outside.  Ngcuka feints a right, and then hits home with a cross.  Ngcuka throws a short cross to the body, but lands low!  The ref ignores Tshwete's complaints and signals for the action to continue.  
Tshwete is looking to keep the action on the outside.  Ngcuka is on target with an overhand right.  
Tshwete switches the action to the outside.  Ngcuka hits home with a cross.  
Tshwete attempts to land a jab, but Ngcuka slips the shot and counters with a solid left hook.  
Tshwete is looking to keep his distance.  Ngcuka quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and is on target with a firm cross.  
Ngcuka is on target with a left hook to his opponents ribs.  
Ngcuka closes the distance and lands three consecutive left hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Ngcuka lands a right hook.  
Tshwete is on target with a right hook to his opponents ribs.  
Ngcuka lands a left hook to the head followed by a left uppercut to the body.  
Ngcuka closes the distance and digs in a left uppercut to his opponents body.  
As the two fighters work on the inside, their heads come together!  The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as Tshwete dabs at his face checking for damage.  
Ngcuka lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Ngcuka closes the distance and lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents body.  
Ngcuka tries to land a left hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  


Round 6 Statistics
Ngcuka: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 46                            
Power Shots Landed: 23                            
Head Shots Thrown: 29                            
Head Shots Landed: 14                            
Body Shots Thrown: 23                            
Body Shots Landed: 11                            

Tshwete: 
Jabs Thrown: 9                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 14                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 19                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 7: 

Ngcuka connects with a solid cross.  
Ngcuka quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and drives a firm left hook into his opponents body.  
Ngcuka lands a cross, left hook and a right hook to his opponents body.  
Ngcuka pivots from in front of his opponent and drives a sharp right hook into his opponents body.  
Ngcuka drives a left hook into Tshwete's liver.  
Ngcuka digs in a right hook to his opponents body.  
Ngcuka lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents body.  
Ngcuka is on target with a left hook to his opponents liver.  
Ngcuka closes the distance and lands a right uppercut followed by a left uppercut to his opponents body.  
Ngcuka is on target with a left hook to his opponents liver.  
Ngcuka is looking to close the distance and lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  He continues the combination and lands a left uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  
Ngcuka steps inside and lands a left hook to the head, a right uppercut to the head and a left hook to the body.  
Ngcuka is on target with a jab.  Ngcuka attempts to land a left uppercut, but Tshwete parries the shot and counters with a cross.  
Tshwete steps to the outside.  Ngcuka lands an overhand left, jab and a cross to his opponents head.  
Tshwete quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Ngcuka connects with a cross.  
Ngcuka drives a left hook into Tshwete's body.  
Ngcuka cuts off the ring, trapping Tshwete on the ropes.  Ngcuka drives a right uppercut into Tshwete's ribcage.  


Round 7 Statistics
Ngcuka: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 40                            
Power Shots Landed: 26                            
Head Shots Thrown: 14                            
Head Shots Landed: 8                             
Body Shots Thrown: 29                            
Body Shots Landed: 20                            

Tshwete: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 14                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 15                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 8: 

Ngcuka lands a left hook to the body, a left uppercut to the body and a right hook to the head.  
Ngcuka pivots to the left of his opponent and hits home with a firm right hook.  
Ngcuka digs in a left hook to Tshwete's body.  
Ngcuka lands a solid jab.  
Ngcuka closes the distance.  Ngcuka pivots to the right of his opponent and drives a left hook into Tshwete's body.  
Tshwete finds the target with a jab.  
Ngcuka drives a stinging right hook into Tshwete's body.  
Ngcuka digs in a right hook to Tshwete's body.  


Round 8 Statistics
Ngcuka: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 23                            
Power Shots Landed: 8                             
Head Shots Thrown: 18                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 12                            
Body Shots Landed: 6                             

Tshwete: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 8                             
Power Shots Landed: 0                             
Head Shots Thrown: 10                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 9: 

Ngcuka drives a stinging left hook into Tshwete's body.  
Ngcuka lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Ngcuka gets on the inside and throws a left uppercut, but the shot lands on his opponents guard.  Ngcuka holds on to his opponent.  Ngcuka leans on his opponent trying to wear him down. The ref separates the two fighters.  
Ngcuka lands a right hook to the body, a left uppercut to the body and a right uppercut to the head.  
Tshwete tries to land a cross, but Ngcuka slips the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Ngcuka advances into close range.  Ngcuka sidesteps to the right of his opponent and lands a double right hook to his opponents head.  
Ngcuka quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and drives a sharp right hook into Tshwete's body.  
Ngcuka steps inside and drives a left hook into his opponents body.  
Tshwete is on target with a left hook.  
Ngcuka connects with a cross.  
Ngcuka gets on the inside.  Ngcuka sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Tshwete is on target with a left hook to Ngcuka's body.  
Ngcuka sidesteps to the left of his opponent and drives a left hook into his opponents ribs.  
Ngcuka is on target with a jab.  
Tshwete walks Ngcuka onto the ropes.  Ngcuka hits home with a left hook.  
Tshwete feints a left, and then finds the target with a jab.  
Ngcuka is looking to close the distance and lands a left uppercut followed by  two left hooks to his opponents body.  
Tshwete switches the action to the outside.  Ngcuka connects with a solid overhand right.  
Ngcuka is looking to close the distance and lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Ngcuka lands a left hook to the body followed by a cross to the head.  
At the end of Round 9, lets listen in on the corners...Tshwete's trainer is telling his fighter he needs a knockout to win!  

Round 9 Statistics
Ngcuka: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 32                            
Power Shots Landed: 22                            
Head Shots Thrown: 22                            
Head Shots Landed: 12                            
Body Shots Thrown: 18                            
Body Shots Landed: 11                            

Tshwete: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 15                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 14                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 7                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 10: 

Ngcuka lands two left hooks to the body, and one to the head.  
Ngcuka digs in a right hook to Tshwete's body.  
Ngcuka is on target with a sharp right hook to Tshwete's body.  
Ngcuka drives a solid left uppercut into his opponents body.  
Ngcuka steps inside and is on target with a solid left hook to Tshwete's body.  Ngcuka clinches his opponent.  Ngcuka leans on his opponent trying to wear him down. Ngcuka uses his free hand to throw a body hook, but it lands on Tshwete's kidney. The ref halts the action and breaks the clinch.  He lectures Ngcuka about fouling.  
Tshwete lands a right hook.  
Ngcuka gets on the inside and lands a right hook to the body, a right hook to the head and a left hook to the body.  
Ngcuka is looking to close the distance and connects with a right hook.  


Round 10 Statistics
Ngcuka: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 23                            
Power Shots Landed: 11                            
Head Shots Thrown: 12                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 16                            
Body Shots Landed: 7                             

Tshwete: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 20                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 18                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
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 Soweto, South Africa.... Usi Ngcuka

Fight Statistics
Ngcuka: 
Total Punches Thrown: 434                           
Total Punches Landed: 234                           
Total Head Shots Thrown: 199                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 99                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 235                           
Total Body Shots Landed: 135                           
Total Power Shots Thrown: 383                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 219                           
Total Jabs Thrown: 51                            
Total Jabs Landed: 15                            

Tshwete: 
Total Punches Thrown: 179                           
Total Punches Landed: 21                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 149                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 18                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 30                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 3                             
Total Power Shots Thrown: 130                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 15                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 49                            
Total Jabs Landed: 6