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28/01/2034
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Matt Manenga vs Ayanda Vilakazi

Boxing Daily Report from the Jobivore Boxing promoted show at Roodepoort Mabweni, Roodepoort,  taking place on 02/05/2033:

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 semi final eliminator for the South Africa-Gauteng Super Bantamweight title.  

Looking to impress the boxing fans in attendance, the two fighters competing in this 10 round matchup are Matt Manenga (22 - 14(1) - 6) who hails from Soweto, South Africa and Ayanda Vilakazi(23 - 15(1) - 2) from Soweto, South Africa.  Both Manenga and Vilakazi weighed in at 122 pounds.  
The referee tonight is Here Van Heerden, and the three ringside judges are William Ekstein, Vince Van Deventer and Bernardus Hertzog.  

Round 1: 

Manenga hits home with a cross.  
Vilakazi closes the distance and connects with a right uppercut.  
Vilakazi is on target with a sharp left hook to his opponents ribs.  Vilakazi ties up his opponent.  Vilakazi leans on his opponent using all his weight. Vilakazi pushes his forearm into Manenga's face.  The ref halts the action and breaks the clinch.  He lectures Vilakazi about fouling.  
Vilakazi lands a right hook to the body followed by a right uppercut to the head.  
Vilakazi lands a left uppercut to the body followed by a left hook to the head.  
Vilakazi advances into close range and lands a left hook.  
Vilakazi lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  Vilakazi holds on to his opponent.  Vilakazi leans on his opponent trying to wear him down. The ref calls break and the two fighters separate.  
Vilakazi walks Manenga into the corner.  Vilakazi lands a right hook.  
Vilakazi is on target with a solid right uppercut to his opponents body.  
Manenga throws a left hook, but his opponent dodges the shot and counters with a firm left hook.  
Vilakazi sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Vilakazi lands a left uppercut to the body, and then to the head.  Vilakazi clinches his opponent.  Vilakazi is leaning on his opponent in the clinch. The ref separates the two fighters.  
Vilakazi digs in a firm left hook to Manenga's body.  Vilakazi holds on to his opponent.  Vilakazi is leaning on his opponent in the clinch. Vilakazi tries to make the space to throw a hook, but hits Manenga behind the head. The ref breaks the clinch and signals for the action to continue.  
Vilakazi connects with a sharp cross.  
Vilakazi gets on the inside and hits home with a right uppercut.  
Vilakazi steps inside.  Vilakazi sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Vilakazi lands a sharp left hook.  Vilakazi holds on to his opponent.  Vilakazi is leaning on his opponent in the clinch. The ref breaks Vilakazi's hold and signals for the fight to continue.  
Vilakazi pivots to the left of his opponent and lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents body.  
Vilakazi is on target with a left hook to Manenga's body.  Vilakazi tries to land a right hook, but Manenga parries the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Vilakazi sidesteps to the right of his opponent and connects with a left hook.  
Vilakazi steps away from his opponent and lands a sharp cross.  
Vilakazi hits home with a stinging left hook.  
Vilakazi lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
At the end of Round 1, lets listen in on the corners...Manenga's trainer is telling his fighter to increase his workrate.  Manenga's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  Manenga's trainer is advising how he could stop so many clean shots getting through.  

Round 1 Statistics
Manenga: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 16                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 21                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Vilakazi: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 40                            
Power Shots Landed: 26                            
Head Shots Thrown: 25                            
Head Shots Landed: 15                            
Body Shots Thrown: 16                            
Body Shots Landed: 11                            

Round 2: 

Vilakazi lands a stinging left hook.  
Manenga attempts to land a cross, but Vilakazi sidesteps and counters with a left hook.  
Vilakazi pivots to the left of his opponent and lands three consecutive left hooks to his opponents head.  
Manenga attempts to land a right hook, but Vilakazi blocks the shot and counters with a left hook to his opponents body.  
Vilakazi closes the distance and walks Manenga onto the ropes.  Vilakazi digs in a right hook to Manenga's body.  
Manenga steps away from his opponent and lands an overhand right.  
Vilakazi steps inside and lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Vilakazi sidesteps to the right of his opponent and lands a double right hook to his opponents head.  
Vilakazi digs in a stinging left hook to his opponents liver.  
Vilakazi lands a right hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents body.  
Manenga switches the action to the outside and finds the target with a jab.  
Manenga is looking to keep his distance and connects with a cross.  
Manenga tries to keep the action at long range and finds the target with a jab.  
Vilakazi closes the distance and lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Manenga steps away from his opponent and lands a cross to Vilakazi's body.  
At the end of Round 2, lets listen in on the corners...Manenga's trainer is advising how he could improve the accuracy of his work.  

Round 2 Statistics
Manenga: 
Jabs Thrown: 9                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 23                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 29                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Vilakazi: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 24                            
Power Shots Landed: 16                            
Head Shots Thrown: 18                            
Head Shots Landed: 11                            
Body Shots Thrown: 8                             
Body Shots Landed: 6                             

Round 3: 

Vilakazi gets on the inside and drives a solid right uppercut into his opponents body.  
Vilakazi lowers his guard, attempting to draw a lead.  Manenga is on target with a cross.  
Vilakazi walks his opponent into a corner.  Vilakazi lands a left hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents body.  
Vilakazi lands a right hook followed by a right uppercut to his opponents body.  
Vilakazi drives a right hook into Manenga's body.  
Vilakazi lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Vilakazi is on target with a right hook to his opponents body.  
Manenga steps away from his opponent.  Vilakazi feints a left hook, and then lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Vilakazi walks his opponent into the blue corner.  Vilakazi lands a double left hook to his opponents head.  
Vilakazi lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  Vilakazi ties up his opponent.  Vilakazi leans on his opponent using all his weight. The ref calls break and the two fighters separate.  
Manenga switches the action to the outside and hits home with an overhand right.  
Vilakazi walks Manenga into a corner.  Vilakazi digs in a right uppercut to Manenga's body.  
Vilakazi drives a left hook into his opponents ribs.  
Vilakazi walks his opponent down, trapping him on the ropes.  Vilakazi digs in a left hook to his opponents body.  
Vilakazi lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Vilakazi steps inside and manouvers his opponent onto the ropes.  Vilakazi is on target with a right hook.  


Round 3 Statistics
Manenga: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 11                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 15                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Vilakazi: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 34                            
Power Shots Landed: 20                            
Head Shots Thrown: 17                            
Head Shots Landed: 8                             
Body Shots Thrown: 19                            
Body Shots Landed: 13                            

Round 4: 

Vilakazi pivots from in front of his opponent.  Manenga throws a left hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Vilakazi gets on the inside and is on target with a left hook to his opponents body.  
Manenga is looking to keep the action on the outside and lands a jab.  
Vilakazi forces Manenga to retreat into a corner.  Vilakazi lands a sharp cross to Manenga's body.  
Vilakazi closes the distance and lands a left uppercut to the head, a left hook to the body and a right uppercut to the head.  
Vilakazi lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Vilakazi closes the distance and lands a solid right hook.  
Vilakazi lands a right uppercut to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  
Manenga switches the action to the outside and is on target with an overhand left.  
Vilakazi tries to keep the action at long range and drives a jab into Manenga's body.  
Vilakazi is looking to close the distance and lands a left uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents body, AND DOWN GOES MANENGA!  He is back up on his feet at 6.  
Vilakazi closes the distance and lands a left hook to the body followed by a right hook to the head.  
Vilakazi closes the distance and manages to force Manenga onto the ropes.  Vilakazi lands a double left hook to his opponents head.  
Vilakazi is looking to keep his distance and hits home with an overhand right.  


Round 4 Statistics
Manenga: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 16                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 21                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Vilakazi: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 23                            
Power Shots Landed: 18                            
Head Shots Thrown: 16                            
Head Shots Landed: 11                            
Body Shots Thrown: 9                             
Body Shots Landed: 8                             

Round 5: 

Manenga steps to the outside and lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Vilakazi closes the distance.  Manenga tries to land a left hook, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Manenga is looking to keep the action on the outside and connects with a cross.  
Vilakazi hits home with a left hook.  
Manenga steps away from his opponent and lands a jab.  
Vilakazi steps inside and digs in a right hook to Manenga's ribs.  
Vilakazi lands a stinging overhand right.  
Manenga is on target with a cross.  
Vilakazi closes the distance and is on target with a right hook.  
Manenga tries to step out of his opponents range and throws a cross, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a solid left hook.  
Vilakazi is looking to close the distance and lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Manenga is on target with a cross.  
Vilakazi advances into close range and hits home with a solid left hook.  


Round 5 Statistics
Manenga: 
Jabs Thrown: 14                            
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 26                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 39                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Vilakazi: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 16                            
Power Shots Landed: 9                             
Head Shots Thrown: 18                            
Head Shots Landed: 8                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 6: 

Vilakazi lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Manenga is looking to keep the action on the outside and is on target with a jab.  
Vilakazi is on target with a left hook to Manenga's ribs.  
Vilakazi tries to keep the action at long range.  Manenga tries to land a cross, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Manenga hits home with an overhand left.  
Vilakazi finds the target with a jab.  
Manenga connects with a cross.  
Manenga hits home with an overhand right.  
Manenga is looking to keep the action on the outside and lands a sharp jab.  
Manenga tries to keep the action at long range and connects with a cross.  
Vilakazi lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  
Vilakazi gets on the inside and walks Manenga down, trapping him on the ropes.  Vilakazi pivots to the right of his opponent and lands a solid right hook.  
Vilakazi closes the distance.  Vilakazi pivots to the left of his opponent and lands two left hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Vilakazi walks Manenga down, trapping him on the ropes.  Vilakazi lands a left hook to the body followed by a right hook to the head.  
Vilakazi tries to keep the action at long range and lands with a sharp jab.  
Vilakazi sidesteps to the right of his opponent and digs in a right hook to his opponents body.  


Round 6 Statistics
Manenga: 
Jabs Thrown: 14                            
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 22                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 34                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Vilakazi: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 19                            
Power Shots Landed: 12                            
Head Shots Thrown: 11                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 10                            
Body Shots Landed: 8                             

Round 7: 

Vilakazi advances into close range.  Vilakazi quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Vilakazi lands a left hook to the body followed by a right hook to the head.  Vilakazi ties up his opponent.  Vilakazi pushes his forearm into Manenga's face.  The ref halts the action and breaks the clinch.  He lectures Vilakazi about fouling.  
Manenga lands a cross.  
Vilakazi pivots to the side of his opponent and is on target with a jab.  
Manenga steps away from his opponent and throws a jab, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Vilakazi closes the distance and manouvers Manenga into the corner.  Vilakazi is on target with a right hook to Manenga's body.  
Vilakazi lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  
Vilakazi gets on the inside and connects with a firm left hook.  
Vilakazi advances into close range and lands a left hook to the body followed by a right hook to the head.  
Vilakazi is looking to close the distance and forces Manenga to retreat into a corner.  Vilakazi hits home with a left hook.  
Vilakazi lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  The two boxers are fighting in-close, but their heads clash!  The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as Manenga dabs at his face checking for damage.  
Manenga attempts to land a jab, but Vilakazi blocks the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Vilakazi lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Manenga lands with a stinging jab.  


Round 7 Statistics
Manenga: 
Jabs Thrown: 18                            
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 14                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 29                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Vilakazi: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 24                            
Power Shots Landed: 14                            
Head Shots Thrown: 19                            
Head Shots Landed: 10                            
Body Shots Thrown: 10                            
Body Shots Landed: 6                             

Round 8: 

Vilakazi steps inside and is on target with a right hook.  
Manenga steps away from his opponent and connects with a cross.  
Vilakazi lands a right hook to the body followed by a left uppercut to the head.  Vilakazi ties up his opponent.  Vilakazi is leaning on his opponent in the clinch. The ref breaks Vilakazi's hold and signals for the fight to continue.  
Vilakazi closes the distance and lands a right uppercut followed by a left hook to his opponents body.  
Manenga steps away from his opponent and is on target with a cross to his opponents body.  
Vilakazi lands two left hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Vilakazi gets on the inside and lands a left uppercut followed by a left hook to his opponents body.  
Manenga steps to the outside and connects with a cross.  
Vilakazi gets on the inside and slams a spiteful left hook into Manenga's liver.  MANENGA WAS STUNNED BY THAT SHOT!  Manenga quickly recovers. 
Vilakazi manouvers Manenga onto the ropes.  Vilakazi sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Manenga tries to land a left hook, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Vilakazi attempts to land a left hook, but Manenga blocks the shot and counters with a right hook to Vilakazi's body.  
Vilakazi drives a solid left uppercut into his opponents body.  
Vilakazi walks Manenga down, trapping him on the ropes.  Vilakazi lands two consecutive left uppercuts to his opponents head.  
Manenga digs in a left hook to Vilakazi's ribs.  
Vilakazi lands a right hook, left hook and a left uppercut to his opponents body.  
Manenga throws a right hook, but Vilakazi holds on to his opponent.  The ref separates the two fighters.  
At the end of Round 8, lets listen in on the corners...Vilakazi's trainer is telling his fighter to play it safe for the remainder of the fight. 

Round 8 Statistics
Manenga: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 21                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 24                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Vilakazi: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 24                            
Power Shots Landed: 17                            
Head Shots Thrown: 7                             
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 18                            
Body Shots Landed: 12                            

Round 9: 

Vilakazi connects with a cross.  
Manenga lands a cross.  
Vilakazi hits home with a solid cross.  
Vilakazi connects with a firm overhand right.  
Vilakazi lands a cross.  
Manenga attempts to land a jab, but Vilakazi slips the shot and counters with a cross.  
Vilakazi is on target with a spiteful jab.  
Vilakazi hits home with a cross.  
Vilakazi quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and is on target with a spiteful jab.  
Manenga lands a jab.  
Vilakazi feints a left hook, but Manenga is not fooled and lands with a cross.  
Manenga lands an overhand right.  
At the end of Round 9, lets listen in on the corners...Manenga's trainer is telling his fighter he must go to war on his opponent!  

Round 9 Statistics
Manenga: 
Jabs Thrown: 14                            
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 13                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 26                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Vilakazi: 
Jabs Thrown: 12                            
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 11                            
Power Shots Landed: 6                             
Head Shots Thrown: 22                            
Head Shots Landed: 8                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 10: 

Manenga throws a cross, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a left uppercut to Manenga's ribs.  
Manenga throws a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a firm right uppercut to his opponents body.  
Manenga attempts to land a cross, but Vilakazi slips the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Manenga feints a jab, tricking Vilakazi into throwing a right uppercut counter.  Manenga springs the trap and counters with  a right hook to Vilakazi's ribs.  
Manenga lands a stiff jab.  Manenga throws a cross, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a solid left uppercut.  


Round 10 Statistics
Manenga: 
Jabs Thrown: 12                            
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 14                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 23                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Vilakazi: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 12                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 7                             
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 7                             
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

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: 8 - 10  8 - 10  8 - 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: 89 - 100  89 - 100  89 - 100

The winner, by Unanimous Decision, from Soweto, South Africa.... Ayanda Vilakazi

Fight Statistics
Manenga: 
Total Punches Thrown: 285                           
Total Punches Landed: 43                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 261                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 38                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 24                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 5                             
Total Power Shots Thrown: 176                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 27                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 109                           
Total Jabs Landed: 16                            

Vilakazi: 
Total Punches Thrown: 259                           
Total Punches Landed: 152                           
Total Head Shots Thrown: 160                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 84                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 99                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 68                            
Total Power Shots Thrown: 227                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 142                           
Total Jabs Thrown: 32                            
Total Jabs Landed: 10