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03/05/2035
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Bryan Van der Byl vs Eric Ledwaba

Boxing Daily Report from the AI South Africa-Western Cape promoted show at Mitchells Plain Kyei, Mitchells Plain,  taking place on 05/09/2033:

There are plenty of empty seats out here tonight, with the show nowhere near close to selling out.  
Next up is the main event of the show.  This is a final eliminator for the South Africa-Western Cape Welterweight title.  

Looking to impress the boxing fans in attendance, the two fighters competing in this 10 round matchup are Bryan Van der Byl (17(2) - 3 - 1) who hails from Mitchells Plain, South Africa and Eric Ledwaba(13 - 18 - 3) from Khayelitsha, South Africa.  Both Van der Byl and Ledwaba weighed in at 147 pounds.  
The referee tonight is Laken Ako, and the three ringside judges are Colin Ntuli, Kasi Hlatshwayo and Laken Ako.  

Round 1: 

Van der Byl digs in a right hook to Ledwaba's body.  
Van der Byl tries to keep the action at long range and lands with a stinging jab.  
Van der Byl is looking to keep the action on the outside and lands an overhand left followed by  two straights to his opponents head.  
Van der Byl is looking to close the distance.  Van der Byl pivots from in front of his opponent and lands a left hook to the head followed by a left uppercut to the body.  
Van der Byl switches the action to the outside.  Van der Byl feints a right hook, and then is on target with a cross.  
Van der Byl steps away from his opponent and lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Van der Byl closes the distance and drives a right hook into Ledwaba's ribcage.  
Van der Byl closes the distance and drives a right uppercut into his opponents body.  
Van der Byl tries to step out of his opponents range and hits home with a cross.  
Van der Byl is looking to close the distance and connects with a right hook.  
Ledwaba is looking to close the distance.  Van der Byl lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  
At the end of Round 1, lets listen in on the corners...Ledwaba's trainer is advising how he could be more accurate.  Ledwaba's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  

Round 1 Statistics
Van der Byl: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 28                            
Power Shots Landed: 15                            
Head Shots Thrown: 21                            
Head Shots Landed: 11                            
Body Shots Thrown: 14                            
Body Shots Landed: 6                             

Ledwaba: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 12                            
Power Shots Landed: 0                             
Head Shots Thrown: 18                            
Head Shots Landed: 0                             
Body Shots Thrown: 0                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 2: 

Ledwaba gets on the inside.  Van der Byl digs in a solid right hook to Ledwaba's ribcage.  
Van der Byl gets on the inside and drives a left hook into his opponents ribs.  
Ledwaba gets on the inside.  Van der Byl lands a sharp right uppercut.  
Van der Byl is on target with a right hook.  
Ledwaba sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Van der Byl finds the target with a ramrod jab.  
Ledwaba is on target with a right hook.  
Van der Byl lands a cross.  
Van der Byl is on target with a cross.  
Ledwaba gets on the inside.  Van der Byl lands two right hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Van der Byl lands a left uppercut to the body followed by a right hook to the head.  
Van der Byl lands a straight 1 - 2.  
At the end of Round 2, lets listen in on the corners...Ledwaba's trainer is telling his fighter he is being outworked and needs to throw more.  

Round 2 Statistics
Van der Byl: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 27                            
Power Shots Landed: 11                            
Head Shots Thrown: 20                            
Head Shots Landed: 8                             
Body Shots Thrown: 14                            
Body Shots Landed: 5                             

Ledwaba: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 20                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 21                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 3: 

Van der Byl steps to the outside and lands a cross.  
Van der Byl hits home with a cross.  
Van der Byl lands an overhand left.  
Van der Byl tries to step out of his opponents range and lands a sharp cross.  
Van der Byl is on target with a stinging cross.  
Van der Byl steps to the outside.  Van der Byl sidesteps to the right of his opponent and connects with an overhand left.  
Van der Byl digs in a solid right hook to his opponents ribs.  
Van der Byl closes the distance and cuts off the ring, trapping Ledwaba on the ropes.  Van der Byl lands a left uppercut followed by a right uppercut to his opponents body.  
Van der Byl is looking to keep the action on the outside.  Ledwaba lands a cross.  
Ledwaba throws a left hook, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Ledwaba advances into close range.  Van der Byl is on target with a right uppercut.  
Van der Byl is on target with an overhand right.  
Ledwaba gets on the inside.  Van der Byl lands a left hook to the body, a right hook to the body and a left hook to the head.  
Van der Byl steps to the outside and is on target with an overhand left.  


Round 3 Statistics
Van der Byl: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 29                            
Power Shots Landed: 16                            
Head Shots Thrown: 24                            
Head Shots Landed: 12                            
Body Shots Thrown: 11                            
Body Shots Landed: 5                             

Ledwaba: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 12                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 12                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 4: 

Van der Byl lands a cross.  
Van der Byl is looking to close the distance.  As Van der Byl tries to work on the inside, the fighters heads come together!  The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as Ledwaba dabs at his face checking for damage.  
Van der Byl digs in a right uppercut to Ledwaba's body.  
Van der Byl connects with a cross.  
Van der Byl tries to step out of his opponents range and is on target with a cross to his opponents body.  
Van der Byl finds the target with a jab.  
Van der Byl lands a cross to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  Van der Byl goes for the bodyshot, but lands south of the border!  The ref stops the action and gives Ledwaba time to recover.  
Ledwaba throws a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right uppercut.  
Van der Byl steps to the outside and drives a spiteful jab into his opponents face.  
Van der Byl is looking to keep his distance and is on target with a cross.  
Van der Byl attempts to land a right hook, but Ledwaba slips the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Van der Byl connects with a cross.  
Van der Byl switches the action to the outside and lands a cross followed by  two jabs to his opponents head.  


Round 4 Statistics
Van der Byl: 
Jabs Thrown: 10                            
Jabs Landed: 6                             
Power Shots Thrown: 30                            
Power Shots Landed: 10                            
Head Shots Thrown: 28                            
Head Shots Landed: 13                            
Body Shots Thrown: 12                            
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Ledwaba: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 6                             
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 9                             
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 5: 

Ledwaba is on target with a jab.  
Van der Byl is looking to close the distance and lands a stinging left hook.  
Van der Byl sidesteps to the left of his opponent and lands with a ramrod jab.  
Van der Byl is looking to keep the action on the outside and lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Ledwaba lands a right uppercut.  
Van der Byl finds the target with a jab.  
Ledwaba digs in a right uppercut to his opponents body.  Van der Byl holds on to his opponent.  Van der Byl leans on his opponent trying to wear him down. The ref calls break and the two fighters separate.  
Ledwaba connects with a left hook.  
Van der Byl tries to step out of his opponents range and lands a cross followed by a overhand left to his opponents head.  
Ledwaba sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Van der Byl is on target with a jab.  


Round 5 Statistics
Van der Byl: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 6                             
Power Shots Thrown: 29                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 25                            
Head Shots Landed: 10                            
Body Shots Thrown: 12                            
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Ledwaba: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 13                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 17                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 6: 

Ledwaba is on target with a cross.  
Van der Byl is on target with a left hook to his opponents ribs.  
Van der Byl switches the action to the outside and is on target with a cross.  
Van der Byl steps inside and lands a right uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  Van der Byl ties up his opponent.  As they grapple, Van der Byl pushes his forearm into Ledwaba's face.  The ref calls break and the two fighters separate.  
Ledwaba steps inside.  Van der Byl lands a double left hook to his opponents head.  
Ledwaba advances into close range.  Van der Byl drives a left uppercut into Ledwaba's body.  
Van der Byl switches the action to the outside and lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Van der Byl lands a cross.  


Round 6 Statistics
Van der Byl: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 19                            
Power Shots Landed: 10                            
Head Shots Thrown: 18                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Ledwaba: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 11                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 11                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 7: 

Van der Byl closes the distance.  As the two fighters work on the inside, their heads come together!  The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as Ledwaba dabs at his face checking for damage.  
Van der Byl advances into close range and throws a left hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Van der Byl lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Van der Byl connects with a left hook.  
Van der Byl hits home with a cross.  


Round 7 Statistics
Van der Byl: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 17                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 13                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 7                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Ledwaba: 
Jabs Thrown: 0                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 9                             
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 8                             
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 8: 

Van der Byl steps away from his opponent and drives a cross into his opponents body.  
Van der Byl steps away from his opponent and lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Van der Byl hits home with an overhand left.  
Van der Byl lands a left hook followed by a cross to his opponents body.  
Ledwaba advances into close range.  Van der Byl is on target with a right hook to Ledwaba's ribcage.  
Van der Byl switches the action to the outside and lands a cross followed by a overhand right to his opponents head.  
Van der Byl is on target with a cross.  
Van der Byl switches the action to the outside and lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Van der Byl finds the target with a stiff jab.  
Van der Byl lands a left uppercut to the body, and then to the head.  


Round 8 Statistics
Van der Byl: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 24                            
Power Shots Landed: 14                            
Head Shots Thrown: 20                            
Head Shots Landed: 10                            
Body Shots Thrown: 9                             
Body Shots Landed: 5                             

Ledwaba: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 9                             
Power Shots Landed: 0                             
Head Shots Thrown: 12                            
Head Shots Landed: 0                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 9: 

Van der Byl is on target with a cross to Ledwaba's body.  
Van der Byl is looking to close the distance and drives a right uppercut into his opponents ribs.  
Van der Byl switches the action to the outside and lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Van der Byl tries to keep the action at long range.  Ledwaba throws a cross, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Van der Byl connects with a cross.  
Van der Byl switches the action to the outside and lands three consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Van der Byl steps away from his opponent and snaps his opponents head back with a spiteful jab.  
Van der Byl connects with a cross.  
Van der Byl switches the action to the outside and lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Van der Byl advances into close range.  Ledwaba quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Ledwaba throws a left hook, but Van der Byl clinches his opponent.  As they grapple, Van der Byl pushes his forearm into Ledwaba's face.  The ref halts the action and breaks the clinch.  He lectures Van der Byl about fouling.  
Van der Byl gets on the inside and lands a right uppercut, left uppercut and a right uppercut to his opponents body.  
Van der Byl is on target with a stinging cross.  
Van der Byl lands a cross.  
At the end of Round 9, lets listen in on the corners...Ledwaba's trainer is telling his fighter he needs a knockout to win!  

Round 9 Statistics
Van der Byl: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 27                            
Power Shots Landed: 16                            
Head Shots Thrown: 24                            
Head Shots Landed: 13                            
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 5                             

Ledwaba: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 11                            
Power Shots Landed: 0                             
Head Shots Thrown: 15                            
Head Shots Landed: 0                             
Body Shots Thrown: 0                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 10: 

Van der Byl lands an overhand right.  
Van der Byl throws a cross, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a cross.  
Van der Byl pivots to the right of his opponent and connects with a left hook.  
Van der Byl sidesteps to the left of his opponent and is on target with a left hook.  
Van der Byl is looking to keep his distance and lands three consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Ledwaba quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Van der Byl lands a left hook to the head followed by a left uppercut to the body.  
Ledwaba closes the distance.  Van der Byl throws a left hook, but his opponent dodges the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Van der Byl drives a right hook into Ledwaba's body.  
Van der Byl advances into close range and digs in a sharp right hook to Ledwaba's body.  
Van der Byl lands a right uppercut followed by a left uppercut to his opponents body.  
Van der Byl is looking to keep the action on the outside and is on target with a cross to Ledwaba's body.  


Round 10 Statistics
Van der Byl: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 30                            
Power Shots Landed: 13                            
Head Shots Thrown: 16                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 15                            
Body Shots Landed: 6                             

Ledwaba: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 9                             
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 11                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
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: 315                           
Total Punches Landed: 134                           
Total Head Shots Thrown: 209                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 95                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 106                           
Total Body Shots Landed: 39                            
Total Power Shots Thrown: 260                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 112                           
Total Jabs Thrown: 55                            
Total Jabs Landed: 22                            

Ledwaba: 
Total Punches Thrown: 150                           
Total Punches Landed: 12                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 134                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 11                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 16                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 1                             
Total Power Shots Thrown: 112                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 10                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 38                            
Total Jabs Landed: 2