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23/03/2033
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Paul Uys vs Banji Sobukwe

Boxing Daily Report from the South African Boxers promoted show at Ellis Park Arena, Johannesburg,  taking place on 19/02/2033:

The venue is mostly sold out with the fans eager to turn out for tonights fights.  
Next up we have one of the supporting contests of this show.  This is a mandatory fight for the South Africa-Gauteng Lightweight title.  

Looking to impress the boxing fans in attendance and those watching live on M-Net, the two fighters competing in this 10 round matchup are Paul Uys (13 - 3) who hails from Soweto, South Africa and Banji Sobukwe(23(7) - 10(3)) from Soweto, South Africa.  Both Uys and Sobukwe weighed in at 135 pounds.  
The referee tonight is Ontibile Nyauza, and the three ringside judges are Johnny Kamalebo, Roos Van der Linde and Tshepo Nqakula.  

Round 1: 

Sobukwe lands three consecutive left hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Uys steps to the outside.  Sobukwe lands a cross.  
Uys is on target with a sharp cross.  
Uys steps to the outside.  Sobukwe feints a right hook, and then connects with an overhand left.  
Uys is on target with a cross.  
Uys closes the distance.  Sobukwe connects with a left hook.  
Uys lands a stiff jab.  
Uys switches the action to the outside and tries to land a cross, but Sobukwe sidesteps and counters with a firm cross.  
Uys quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Sobukwe drives a left hook into his opponents ribs.  
Uys throws a left hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Uys lands a cross.  
Uys lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Sobukwe quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and lands a left hook.  
Sobukwe is looking to close the distance and lands a right hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents body.  
Uys attempts to land a cross, but Sobukwe dodges the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Uys hits home with a solid cross.  
Sobukwe lands a stinging jab.  
At the end of Round 1, lets listen in on the corners...Uys's trainer is advising how he could improve the accuracy of his work.  Uys's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  

Round 1 Statistics
Uys: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 22                            
Power Shots Landed: 6                             
Head Shots Thrown: 25                            
Head Shots Landed: 8                             
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Sobukwe: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 29                            
Power Shots Landed: 13                            
Head Shots Thrown: 25                            
Head Shots Landed: 8                             
Body Shots Thrown: 11                            
Body Shots Landed: 6                             

Round 2: 

Sobukwe attempts to land a right hook, but Uys dodges the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Sobukwe manages to force Uys onto the ropes.  Sobukwe lowers his guard, attempting to draw a lead.  Uys lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Uys advances into close range and digs in a right hook to his opponents body.  
Uys is looking to keep his distance and is on target with a cross.  Uys throws a cross, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Uys steps inside.  Sobukwe drives a right uppercut into his opponents body.  
Sobukwe advances into close range.  Uys lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  Sobukwe ties up his opponent.  Sobukwe tries to make the space to throw a hook, but hits Uys's kidney. The referee breaks the clinch and warns Sobukwe to stop fouling.  
Uys drives a left hook into Sobukwe's ribs.  
Uys steps away from his opponent and lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Sobukwe lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Uys is looking to close the distance.  Sobukwe attempts to land a right uppercut, but Uys blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  
Uys is looking to keep his distance and lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Uys switches the action to the outside and lands a straight 1 - 2.  Uys throws a cross, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Uys steps to the outside and lands an overhand left.  
Uys attempts to land a jab, but Sobukwe slips the shot and counters with a right uppercut to Uys's body.  
Sobukwe walks Uys into a neutral corner.  Sobukwe throws a right hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a solid left uppercut.  
Uys lands a cross followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Uys advances into close range and lands a left hook.  Sobukwe holds on to his opponent.  Uys is using his forearm in the clinch.  The referee breaks the clinch and warns Uys to stop fouling.  


Round 2 Statistics
Uys: 
Jabs Thrown: 11                            
Jabs Landed: 4                             
Power Shots Thrown: 40                            
Power Shots Landed: 18                            
Head Shots Thrown: 39                            
Head Shots Landed: 18                            
Body Shots Thrown: 12                            
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Sobukwe: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 17                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 17                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Round 3: 

Sobukwe throws a jab, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Sobukwe hits the target with a spiteful jab.  
Uys is looking to keep the action on the outside.  Sobukwe lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Uys is looking to close the distance.  Sobukwe is on target with a right hook to Uys's body.  Sobukwe clinches his opponent.  Uys leans on his opponent trying to wear him down. The ref separates the two fighters.  
Sobukwe lands with a hard jab.  
Sobukwe is on target with a left hook to his opponents ribs.  
Uys closes the distance and lands a right hook to the head followed by a right uppercut to the body.  
Sobukwe pivots to the side of his opponent and digs in a left hook to his opponents liver.  
Sobukwe walks Uys onto the ropes.  Uys digs in a right uppercut to his opponents body.  
Sobukwe digs in a left hook to his opponents liver.  
Sobukwe hits home with a left hook.  


Round 3 Statistics
Uys: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 15                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 14                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Sobukwe: 
Jabs Thrown: 9                             
Jabs Landed: 4                             
Power Shots Thrown: 16                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 15                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 10                            
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Round 4: 

Sobukwe circles his opponent with a low guard, waiting for his opponent to attack.  Uys tries to land a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a stinging left hook.  
Sobukwe lands a cross followed by  two jabs to his opponents head.  
Uys throws a cross, but his opponent parries the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Sobukwe is on target with a jab.  
Sobukwe is on target with a stiff jab.  
Sobukwe cuts off the ring, trapping Uys on the ropes.  Uys connects with a cross.  
Uys steps to the outside.  Uys quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and hits home with a firm cross.  
Sobukwe lands a left uppercut.  
Sobukwe pivots to the left of his opponent and hits home with a left hook.  
Uys steps to the outside.  Sobukwe lands a solid cross.  
Sobukwe lands a ramrod jab.  
Uys drives a right uppercut into his opponents body.  
Uys tries to step out of his opponents range and tries to land a cross, but Sobukwe blocks the shot and counters with a left hook to Uys's body.  
Uys is on target with a cross.  Uys tries to land a left hook, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Uys tries to keep the action at long range and lands an overhand right followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Uys connects with a cross.  
Sobukwe walks Uys into the corner.  Sobukwe tries to land a left hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a firm cross.  
Uys hits home with a right uppercut.  


Round 4 Statistics
Uys: 
Jabs Thrown: 9                             
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 26                            
Power Shots Landed: 8                             
Head Shots Thrown: 29                            
Head Shots Landed: 10                            
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Sobukwe: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 5                             
Power Shots Thrown: 23                            
Power Shots Landed: 8                             
Head Shots Thrown: 22                            
Head Shots Landed: 12                            
Body Shots Thrown: 9                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 5: 

Sobukwe lands with a hard jab.  
Sobukwe manouvers Uys onto the ropes.  Sobukwe quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and lands a left hook to the body, a left hook to the head and a jab to the head.  
Uys is on target with a left uppercut.  
Uys is on target with a cross.  
Sobukwe is on target with a solid cross.  
Uys is on target with a stinging cross.  
Uys connects with a firm cross.  
Sobukwe lands a cross to the body, and then to the head.  
Sobukwe connects with a stinging cross.  
Uys is looking to keep the action on the outside.  Sobukwe lands a stiff jab.  
Uys drives a left hook into Sobukwe's ribs.  
Sobukwe digs in a right uppercut to his opponents ribcage.  
Uys is looking to close the distance and lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents body.  Sobukwe clinches his opponent.  Uys leans on his opponent trying to wear him down. The ref breaks the clinch and signals for the action to continue.  
Uys steps away from his opponent and hits home with a cross.  
Sobukwe lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents body.  
Uys lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  


Round 5 Statistics
Uys: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 23                            
Power Shots Landed: 9                             
Head Shots Thrown: 20                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Sobukwe: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 16                            
Power Shots Landed: 9                             
Head Shots Thrown: 17                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 7                             
Body Shots Landed: 5                             

Round 6: 

Uys attempts to land a left hook, but Sobukwe slips the shot and counters with a sharp cross.  
Uys connects with a firm cross.  
Uys hits home with a solid left hook.  
Sobukwe connects with a cross.  
Uys connects with a stinging cross.  
Uys is on target with a cross.  
Uys tries to step out of his opponents range and throws a cross, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a left hook.  
Uys tries to land a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a left uppercut.  
Sobukwe is on target with a cross.  
Uys is looking to close the distance.  Uys drives a left uppercut into Sobukwe's body.  The two boxers are fighting in-close, but their heads clash!  The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as Sobukwe dabs at his face checking for damage.  
Sobukwe drives a firm right uppercut into his opponents ribs.  
Uys steps to the outside and lands a cross.  
Sobukwe hits the target with a ramrod jab.  
Sobukwe lands a cross to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  
Sobukwe lands a left uppercut.  


Round 6 Statistics
Uys: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 29                            
Power Shots Landed: 6                             
Head Shots Thrown: 27                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Sobukwe: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 23                            
Power Shots Landed: 9                             
Head Shots Thrown: 24                            
Head Shots Landed: 8                             
Body Shots Thrown: 7                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Round 7: 

Sobukwe feints a right, and then hits home with a cross.  
Sobukwe walks Uys down, trapping him in a neutral corner.  Uys connects with a sharp cross.  
Sobukwe sidesteps to the right of his opponent and lands a left hook to the body followed by a jab to the head.  
Sobukwe digs in a solid left hook to his opponents body.  
Uys steps to the outside and is on target with a cross.  
Uys tries to land a jab, but Sobukwe slips the shot and counters with a left hook to his opponents ribs.  
Sobukwe walks his opponent into a neutral corner.  Sobukwe is on target with a right hook to Uys's body.  
Sobukwe quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Sobukwe lands a stinging jab.  
Uys is looking to keep his distance.  Sobukwe connects with a cross.  
Uys is looking to close the distance and lands a left hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents head.  Sobukwe clinches his opponent.  The ref calls break and the two fighters separate.  
Sobukwe drives a left hook into his opponents ribs.  Sobukwe attempts to land an uppercut to the solar plexus, but he strays low!  The ref ignores Uys's complaints and signals for the action to continue.  


Round 7 Statistics
Uys: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 18                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 17                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Sobukwe: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 4                             
Power Shots Thrown: 22                            
Power Shots Landed: 7                             
Head Shots Thrown: 16                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 12                            
Body Shots Landed: 5                             

Round 8: 

Sobukwe lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Uys switches the action to the outside and lands an overhand right.  
Sobukwe throws a right hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  
Uys is on target with a cross.  
Uys is on target with a left hook to Sobukwe's liver.  
Uys finds the target with a jab.  
Sobukwe hits the target with a spiteful jab.  
Sobukwe gets on the inside.  Uys connects with a solid right hook.  
Sobukwe advances into close range and forces Uys to retreat onto the ropes.  Uys lands two left hooks to the body, and one to the head.  Sobukwe holds on to his opponent.  Uys leans on his opponent trying to wear him down. The ref separates the two fighters.  
Sobukwe lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Uys is looking to keep the action on the outside and hits home with a firm cross.  
Sobukwe hits home with a ramrod jab.  
Sobukwe lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Uys is on target with a right hook.  
Uys steps inside and is on target with a left uppercut to his opponents body.  Sobukwe clinches his opponent.  Sobukwe uses his free hand to throw a hook, but it hits Uys behind the head. The ref breaks the clinch and signals for the action to continue.  
Uys hits home with a firm cross.  
Uys lands a jab.  
Uys closes the distance.  Uys sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Sobukwe is on target with a stinging left hook to his opponents body.  Sobukwe ties up his opponent.  Uys leans on his opponent using all his weight. The ref calls break and the two fighters separate.  


Round 8 Statistics
Uys: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 29                            
Power Shots Landed: 12                            
Head Shots Thrown: 24                            
Head Shots Landed: 11                            
Body Shots Thrown: 9                             
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Sobukwe: 
Jabs Thrown: 11                            
Jabs Landed: 7                             
Power Shots Thrown: 16                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 20                            
Head Shots Landed: 8                             
Body Shots Thrown: 7                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 9: 

Sobukwe feints a jab, and then hits home with a solid overhand left.  
Sobukwe closes the distance and is on target with a left hook to his opponents liver.  
Uys tries to keep the action at long range.  Sobukwe attempts to land a jab, but Uys blocks the shot and counters with a sharp right uppercut.  
Sobukwe closes the distance and digs in a right hook to his opponents body.  
Uys digs in a left hook to his opponents body.  
Uys tries to step out of his opponents range and lands a firm cross.  
Sobukwe drives a left hook into Uys's liver.  
Uys tries to keep the action at long range.  Sobukwe lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Sobukwe drives a left hook into Uys's liver.  
Sobukwe manouvers Uys onto the ropes.  Sobukwe is on target with a stinging left uppercut to Uys's body.  
Sobukwe hits home with a left hook.  
Sobukwe lands a hard jab.  
Uys lands a right uppercut.  
Uys throws a cross, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Uys switches the action to the outside.  Uys quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Sobukwe strikes his opponents body with a cross.  


Round 9 Statistics
Uys: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 25                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 17                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 10                            
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Sobukwe: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 26                            
Power Shots Landed: 9                             
Head Shots Thrown: 22                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 12                            
Body Shots Landed: 6                             

Round 10: 

Uys sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Uys attempts to land a cross, but Sobukwe blocks the shot and counters with a solid right uppercut.  
Sobukwe drives a firm right hook into his opponents ribcage.  
Uys tries to land a cross, but Sobukwe sidesteps and counters with a left hook.  
Uys steps inside.  Sobukwe drives a left hook into Uys's body.  
Sobukwe attempts to land a jab, but Uys sidesteps and counters with a left uppercut.  
Sobukwe lands a left hook to the body followed by a jab to the head.  
Sobukwe manouvers Uys onto the ropes.  Sobukwe is on target with a sharp cross.  
Sobukwe digs in a left uppercut to Uys's liver.  
Sobukwe lands with a spiteful jab.  
Sobukwe drives a left hook into his opponents ribs.  
Sobukwe digs in a stinging left hook to his opponents ribs.  
Uys drives a right uppercut into his opponents ribs.  
Uys is looking to keep his distance and lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Sobukwe lands with a ramrod jab.  
Uys switches the action to the outside.  Sobukwe hits home with a firm cross.  Sobukwe attempts to land a jab, but Uys sidesteps and counters with a right uppercut.  
Uys lands a sharp cross.  
Uys lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents body.  Uys attempts to land a cross, but Sobukwe sidesteps and counters with a solid left uppercut.  


Round 10 Statistics
Uys: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 20                            
Power Shots Landed: 8                             
Head Shots Thrown: 14                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 8                             
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Sobukwe: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 21                            
Power Shots Landed: 11                            
Head Shots Thrown: 13                            
Head Shots Landed: 8                             
Body Shots Thrown: 14                            
Body Shots Landed: 6                             

Round 1 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 2 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
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: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 9 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 10 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10


Final Scorecards: 92 - 98  92 - 98  92 - 98

The winner, by Unanimous Decision, from Soweto, South Africa.... Banji Sobukwe

Fight Statistics
Uys: 
Total Punches Thrown: 298                           
Total Punches Landed: 95                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 226                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 77                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 72                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 18                            
Total Power Shots Thrown: 247                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 79                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 51                            
Total Jabs Landed: 16                            

Sobukwe: 
Total Punches Thrown: 285                           
Total Punches Landed: 110                           
Total Head Shots Thrown: 191                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 72                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 94                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 38                            
Total Power Shots Thrown: 209                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 78                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 76                            
Total Jabs Landed: 32