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Thulani Shabangu vs Claus Van Rooyen
Boxing Daily Report from the AI South Africa-Gauteng promoted show at Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg, taking place on 16/07/2034: 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 final eliminator for the South Africa Lightweight title. Looking to impress the boxing fans in attendance and those watching live on AIT Sports, the two fighters competing in this 12 round matchup are Thulani Shabangu (26(2) - 5(2) - 1) who hails from Johannesburg, South Africa and Claus Van Rooyen(15 - 5(1) - 1) from Johannesburg, South Africa. Both Shabangu and Van Rooyen weighed in at 135 pounds. The referee tonight is Rob Bakwamba, and the three ringside judges are Siphelele Nhlapo, Arali Kessels and Bongani Zungu. Round 1: Shabangu is on target with a stiff jab. Van Rooyen is looking to close the distance. Shabangu hits home with a right hook. Shabangu tries to land a left hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a right uppercut. Shabangu tries to keep the action at long range and lands a cross, overhand right and a jab to his opponents head. Van Rooyen manages to force Shabangu into the red corner. Van Rooyen drives a left hook into Shabangu's liver. Van Rooyen tries to land a jab, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a left hook. Van Rooyen connects with a firm right hook. Shabangu lands two left hooks to his opponents ribs. Shabangu hits home with a firm right hook. Shabangu connects with a left hook. Van Rooyen connects with a solid right hook. Shabangu lands a left hook. Shabangu tries to land a right hook, but Van Rooyen slips the shot and counters with a cross. Shabangu lands two left hooks to the body, and one to the head. Van Rooyen hits home with a cross. Van Rooyen throws a left hook, but his opponent parries the shot and counters with a cross. Van Rooyen gets on the inside. Shabangu tries to land a right hook, but Van Rooyen dodges the shot and counters with a cross. Van Rooyen hits home with a right hook. Van Rooyen drives a right hook into Shabangu's body. Van Rooyen pivots to the right of his opponent and is on target with a right hook to Shabangu's body. Van Rooyen connects with a sharp right hook. Shabangu connects with a stinging right uppercut. Shabangu throws a right hook, but the shot is blocked. Van Rooyen holds on to his opponent. The ref separates the two fighters. Shabangu steps to the outside. Van Rooyen is on target with a cross. Van Rooyen is looking to close the distance. Van Rooyen quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent. Van Rooyen lands a double right hook to his opponents head. Van Rooyen clinches his opponent. Van Rooyen leans on his opponent trying to wear him down. The ref calls break and the two fighters separate. Van Rooyen gets on the inside and drives a left hook into Shabangu's liver. Van Rooyen steps inside and drives a left hook into his opponents body. At the end of Round 1, lets listen in on the corners...Shabangu's trainer is passing on some tactical advice. Round 1 Statistics Shabangu: Jabs Thrown: 5 Jabs Landed: 2 Power Shots Thrown: 36 Power Shots Landed: 14 Head Shots Thrown: 30 Head Shots Landed: 12 Body Shots Thrown: 11 Body Shots Landed: 4 Van Rooyen: Jabs Thrown: 4 Jabs Landed: 0 Power Shots Thrown: 41 Power Shots Landed: 16 Head Shots Thrown: 36 Head Shots Landed: 11 Body Shots Thrown: 9 Body Shots Landed: 5 Round 2: Shabangu is on target with a right hook. Shabangu connects with a left hook. Shabangu connects with a solid cross. Van Rooyen advances into close range and attempts to land a left hook, but Shabangu sidesteps and counters with a stinging right uppercut. Van Rooyen advances into close range and digs in a right hook to Shabangu's ribs. Van Rooyen closes the distance and manouvers his opponent onto the ropes. Shabangu hits home with a sharp left hook. Shabangu tries to land a right hook, but his opponent dodges the shot and counters with a right uppercut to Shabangu's ribcage. Shabangu is looking to keep his distance and finds the target with a jab. Van Rooyen advances into close range and drives a left hook into his opponents ribs. Van Rooyen advances into close range. Shabangu connects with a solid left hook. Shabangu pivots to the side of his opponent and lands a right uppercut followed by a left hook to his opponents head. Van Rooyen walks his opponent down, trapping him on the ropes. Van Rooyen is on target with a left hook. Round 2 Statistics Shabangu: Jabs Thrown: 6 Jabs Landed: 1 Power Shots Thrown: 27 Power Shots Landed: 8 Head Shots Thrown: 27 Head Shots Landed: 9 Body Shots Thrown: 6 Body Shots Landed: 0 Van Rooyen: Jabs Thrown: 3 Jabs Landed: 0 Power Shots Thrown: 28 Power Shots Landed: 4 Head Shots Thrown: 16 Head Shots Landed: 1 Body Shots Thrown: 15 Body Shots Landed: 3 Round 3: Shabangu drives a right uppercut into his opponents body. Shabangu steps away from his opponent and lands a cross. Van Rooyen is looking to close the distance. Shabangu sidesteps to the left of his opponent and hits home with a solid left hook. Van Rooyen gets on the inside. Van Rooyen pivots to the side of his opponent and is on target with a right hook. Van Rooyen closes the distance. Shabangu is on target with a left hook to his opponents body. Van Rooyen lands a double jab to his opponents head. Van Rooyen forces Shabangu to retreat onto the ropes. Shabangu digs in a right hook to his opponents ribcage. Van Rooyen is on target with a left uppercut to Shabangu's body. Shabangu lands a left hook. Shabangu lands a cross. Shabangu tries to keep the action at long range and drives a cross into his opponents body. At the end of Round 3, lets listen in on the corners...Van Rooyen's trainer is advising how he could be more accurate. Round 3 Statistics Shabangu: Jabs Thrown: 5 Jabs Landed: 2 Power Shots Thrown: 19 Power Shots Landed: 8 Head Shots Thrown: 18 Head Shots Landed: 6 Body Shots Thrown: 6 Body Shots Landed: 4 Van Rooyen: Jabs Thrown: 8 Jabs Landed: 2 Power Shots Thrown: 21 Power Shots Landed: 2 Head Shots Thrown: 20 Head Shots Landed: 3 Body Shots Thrown: 9 Body Shots Landed: 1 Round 4: Van Rooyen is looking to close the distance and lands a left hook. Shabangu lands a firm left uppercut. Van Rooyen closes the distance. Shabangu sidesteps to the right of his opponent and is on target with a left hook. Shabangu is on target with a left hook to Van Rooyen's liver. Shabangu attempts to land a jab, but Van Rooyen blocks the shot and counters with a cross. Van Rooyen pivots from in front of his opponent. Shabangu hits home with a cross. Van Rooyen is looking to close the distance and hits home with a sharp left hook. Van Rooyen drives a left hook into Shabangu's body. Van Rooyen finds the target with a jab. Van Rooyen steps inside. Shabangu is on target with a right hook to Van Rooyen's ribs. Van Rooyen lands a cross to his opponents body. Shabangu sidesteps to the left of his opponent and drives a left uppercut into Van Rooyen's liver. Shabangu pivots to the left of his opponent and lands a right hook, right uppercut and a right hook to his opponents head. Van Rooyen walks his opponent down, trapping him on the ropes. Van Rooyen is on target with a firm left hook. Van Rooyen throws a left hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a solid right uppercut. Van Rooyen connects with a left hook. Van Rooyen gets on the inside. Shabangu connects with a left hook. Van Rooyen clinches his opponent. Van Rooyen is using his forearm in the clinch. The referee breaks the clinch and warns Van Rooyen to stop fouling. Van Rooyen steps inside and is on target with a right hook to his opponents body. Van Rooyen hits home with a left hook. Round 4 Statistics Shabangu: Jabs Thrown: 13 Jabs Landed: 4 Power Shots Thrown: 24 Power Shots Landed: 11 Head Shots Thrown: 27 Head Shots Landed: 11 Body Shots Thrown: 10 Body Shots Landed: 4 Van Rooyen: Jabs Thrown: 6 Jabs Landed: 3 Power Shots Thrown: 42 Power Shots Landed: 9 Head Shots Thrown: 32 Head Shots Landed: 9 Body Shots Thrown: 16 Body Shots Landed: 3 Round 5: Van Rooyen hits home with a cross. Van Rooyen steps inside. Shabangu lands two consecutive left uppercuts to his opponents head. Van Rooyen lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head. Van Rooyen is looking to close the distance. Shabangu pivots to the right of his opponent. Van Rooyen lands a left uppercut to the head followed by a right hook to the body. Van Rooyen quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and connects with a cross. Van Rooyen is looking to close the distance. Van Rooyen attempts to land an uppercut to the solar plexus, but he strays low! The ref ignores Shabangu's complaints and signals for the action to continue. Shabangu lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head. Shabangu lands a left hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents body. Van Rooyen walks his opponent onto the ropes. Shabangu connects with a right hook. Shabangu throws a right hook, but the shot lands on his opponents guard. Van Rooyen holds on to his opponent. Van Rooyen leans on his opponent using all his weight. The ref breaks Van Rooyen's hold and signals for the fight to continue. Shabangu tries to land a jab, but Van Rooyen sidesteps and counters with a sharp right hook. Shabangu lands a double jab to his opponents head. Van Rooyen gets on the inside. Shabangu pivots from in front of his opponent. Shabangu lands a left uppercut. Van Rooyen holds on to his opponent. Van Rooyen pushes his forearm into Shabangu's face. The referee warns Van Rooyen and breaks the clinch. Van Rooyen hits home with a right hook. Van Rooyen advances into close range and lands a left hook. Shabangu connects with a stinging right hook. Shabangu is looking to keep the action on the outside and hits home with an overhand left. Van Rooyen closes the distance and forces Shabangu to retreat into a neutral corner. Shabangu connects with a left hook. Round 5 Statistics Shabangu: Jabs Thrown: 8 Jabs Landed: 2 Power Shots Thrown: 25 Power Shots Landed: 11 Head Shots Thrown: 21 Head Shots Landed: 10 Body Shots Thrown: 12 Body Shots Landed: 3 Van Rooyen: Jabs Thrown: 1 Jabs Landed: 0 Power Shots Thrown: 27 Power Shots Landed: 9 Head Shots Thrown: 17 Head Shots Landed: 7 Body Shots Thrown: 11 Body Shots Landed: 2 Round 6: Van Rooyen steps inside. Shabangu pivots to the left of his opponent and hits home with a left hook. Shabangu attempts to land a right uppercut, but Van Rooyen parries the shot and counters with a right uppercut to his opponents ribcage. Van Rooyen is on target with a firm cross. Van Rooyen closes the distance and walks his opponent down, trapping him in a corner. Shabangu is on target with a right hook. Van Rooyen hits home with a left uppercut. Shabangu sidesteps to the right of his opponent and hits home with a solid left uppercut. Van Rooyen walks Shabangu onto the ropes. Van Rooyen connects with a left hook. Shabangu throws a jab, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a sharp cross. Van Rooyen closes the distance and lands a left hook to the body followed by a left uppercut to the head. Van Rooyen is on target with a jab. Van Rooyen connects with a left hook. Shabangu lands a left hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents head. Van Rooyen is on target with a cross. Shabangu is looking to keep the action on the outside. Van Rooyen lands a solid cross. Van Rooyen closes the distance. Shabangu tries to land a left hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a firm cross. Van Rooyen steps inside and lands a left hook. Van Rooyen advances into close range and lands a left hook to the body followed by a right hook to the head. Van Rooyen attempts to land a left hook, but Shabangu blocks the shot and counters with a right uppercut. Van Rooyen pivots to the right of his opponent. Shabangu digs in a left hook to his opponents liver. Round 6 Statistics Shabangu: Jabs Thrown: 7 Jabs Landed: 1 Power Shots Thrown: 25 Power Shots Landed: 7 Head Shots Thrown: 26 Head Shots Landed: 7 Body Shots Thrown: 6 Body Shots Landed: 1 Van Rooyen: Jabs Thrown: 6 Jabs Landed: 2 Power Shots Thrown: 33 Power Shots Landed: 14 Head Shots Thrown: 32 Head Shots Landed: 13 Body Shots Thrown: 7 Body Shots Landed: 3 Round 7: Shabangu lands a jab, overhand right and a cross to his opponents head. Van Rooyen lands a cross. Shabangu lands a right hook followed by a jab to his opponents head. Shabangu steps to the outside. Van Rooyen hits home with a cross. Shabangu lands a straight 1 - 2. Shabangu throws a left hook, but his opponent dodges the shot and counters with a left uppercut to Shabangu's body. Van Rooyen advances into close range and tries to land a right hook, but Shabangu dodges the shot and counters with a cross. Shabangu switches the action to the outside. Van Rooyen lands a double jab to his opponents head. Van Rooyen is looking to close the distance and drives a right hook into Shabangu's ribcage. Van Rooyen lands a left hook to the body followed by a left uppercut to the head. Van Rooyen walks Shabangu down, trapping him on the ropes. Shabangu hits home with a sharp left hook. Van Rooyen ties up his opponent. Van Rooyen leans on his opponent trying to wear him down. The ref calls break and the two fighters separate. Van Rooyen connects with a right hook. Van Rooyen connects with a right hook. Shabangu is looking to keep the action on the outside and lands a ramrod jab. Shabangu steps away from his opponent and hits home with a solid jab. Van Rooyen hits home with a firm cross. Van Rooyen is looking to close the distance and walks his opponent onto the ropes. Shabangu connects with a solid right hook. Shabangu steps to the outside and is on target with a cross. Shabangu lands a ramrod jab. Van Rooyen quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head. Round 7 Statistics Shabangu: Jabs Thrown: 9 Jabs Landed: 6 Power Shots Thrown: 23 Power Shots Landed: 8 Head Shots Thrown: 29 Head Shots Landed: 14 Body Shots Thrown: 3 Body Shots Landed: 0 Van Rooyen: Jabs Thrown: 11 Jabs Landed: 3 Power Shots Thrown: 38 Power Shots Landed: 10 Head Shots Thrown: 38 Head Shots Landed: 10 Body Shots Thrown: 11 Body Shots Landed: 3 Round 8: Shabangu throws a left uppercut, but Van Rooyen clinches his opponent. Van Rooyen leans on his opponent using all his weight. The ref breaks Van Rooyen's hold and signals for the fight to continue. Shabangu lands two left hooks followed by a right hook to his opponents head. Shabangu tries to keep the action at long range. Van Rooyen connects with an overhand right. Shabangu lands with a hard jab. Van Rooyen is looking to close the distance. Shabangu lands a sharp left uppercut. Shabangu finds the target with a jab. Van Rooyen advances into close range. Shabangu quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent. Van Rooyen lands a double left hook to his opponents head. Van Rooyen holds on to his opponent. Van Rooyen is leaning on his opponent in the clinch. The referee breaks the clinch and warns Van Rooyen to stop holding. Shabangu is looking to keep his distance and lands a cross. Van Rooyen is looking to close the distance and hits home with a right hook. Shabangu feints a right hook, and then lands a solid cross. Van Rooyen is on target with a cross. Shabangu tries to step out of his opponents range. Van Rooyen throws an overhand right, but his opponent dodges the shot and counters with a stinging right hook. Van Rooyen closes the distance and lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents head. Round 8 Statistics Shabangu: Jabs Thrown: 3 Jabs Landed: 2 Power Shots Thrown: 25 Power Shots Landed: 7 Head Shots Thrown: 28 Head Shots Landed: 9 Body Shots Thrown: 0 Body Shots Landed: 0 Van Rooyen: Jabs Thrown: 2 Jabs Landed: 0 Power Shots Thrown: 29 Power Shots Landed: 7 Head Shots Thrown: 25 Head Shots Landed: 7 Body Shots Thrown: 6 Body Shots Landed: 0 Round 9: Shabangu hits home with a right hook. Shabangu lands a stiff jab. Van Rooyen manouvers his opponent into a corner. Van Rooyen is on target with a right hook. Shabangu lands a left hook. Shabangu pivots to the side of his opponent and digs in a right uppercut to Van Rooyen's body. As Shabangu tries to work on the inside, the fighters heads come together! The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as Van Rooyen dabs at his face checking for damage. Shabangu tries to keep the action at long range and is on target with a solid jab. Van Rooyen lands a jab. Van Rooyen lands a cross. Van Rooyen walks Shabangu onto the ropes. Van Rooyen pivots to the side of his opponent and digs in a solid right hook to his opponents ribs. Shabangu is looking to keep the action on the outside. Van Rooyen lands a stiff jab. Van Rooyen closes the distance. Shabangu pivots from in front of his opponent and is on target with a stinging left hook. Shabangu is looking to keep his distance. Van Rooyen connects with a cross. Shabangu lands an overhand right. Shabangu switches the action to the outside. Van Rooyen feints a jab, and then lands a double jab to his opponents head. Van Rooyen tries to land a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a solid left hook. Round 9 Statistics Shabangu: Jabs Thrown: 5 Jabs Landed: 3 Power Shots Thrown: 17 Power Shots Landed: 6 Head Shots Thrown: 17 Head Shots Landed: 8 Body Shots Thrown: 5 Body Shots Landed: 1 Van Rooyen: Jabs Thrown: 15 Jabs Landed: 6 Power Shots Thrown: 22 Power Shots Landed: 4 Head Shots Thrown: 32 Head Shots Landed: 9 Body Shots Thrown: 5 Body Shots Landed: 1 Round 10: Van Rooyen tries to land a jab, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a cross. Van Rooyen quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and is on target with a firm cross. Shabangu lands an overhand right. Van Rooyen gets on the inside. Shabangu hits home with a left hook. Van Rooyen hits home with a left uppercut. Van Rooyen closes the distance. Van Rooyen sidesteps to the left of his opponent. Shabangu hits home with a left hook. Van Rooyen is on target with a right hook. Shabangu attempts to land an overhand right, but Van Rooyen sidesteps and counters with a firm left hook. Van Rooyen steps inside. Shabangu digs in a left hook to Van Rooyen's liver. Round 10 Statistics Shabangu: Jabs Thrown: 6 Jabs Landed: 1 Power Shots Thrown: 14 Power Shots Landed: 5 Head Shots Thrown: 16 Head Shots Landed: 5 Body Shots Thrown: 4 Body Shots Landed: 1 Van Rooyen: Jabs Thrown: 6 Jabs Landed: 1 Power Shots Thrown: 22 Power Shots Landed: 4 Head Shots Thrown: 23 Head Shots Landed: 5 Body Shots Thrown: 5 Body Shots Landed: 0 Round 11: Van Rooyen gets on the inside. Shabangu lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents head. Shabangu switches the action to the outside. Van Rooyen sidesteps to the left of his opponent and finds the target with a jab. Shabangu lands a cross. Van Rooyen advances into close range. Shabangu drives a stinging left hook into Van Rooyen's body. Shabangu tries to land a left hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a left hook. Shabangu lands two right hooks to the body, and one to the head. Shabangu lands with a stiff jab. Round 11 Statistics Shabangu: Jabs Thrown: 9 Jabs Landed: 2 Power Shots Thrown: 24 Power Shots Landed: 7 Head Shots Thrown: 24 Head Shots Landed: 7 Body Shots Thrown: 9 Body Shots Landed: 2 Van Rooyen: Jabs Thrown: 5 Jabs Landed: 2 Power Shots Thrown: 13 Power Shots Landed: 1 Head Shots Thrown: 16 Head Shots Landed: 3 Body Shots Thrown: 2 Body Shots Landed: 0 Round 12: Shabangu pivots to the right of his opponent and lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head. Shabangu pivots to the left of his opponent and lands a right hook. Shabangu attempts to land a right hook, but Van Rooyen slips the shot and counters with a left uppercut. Van Rooyen forces Shabangu to back into a neutral corner. Shabangu hits home with a right uppercut. Shabangu switches the action to the outside. Van Rooyen lands a stinging cross. Shabangu sidesteps to the right of his opponent and lands a cross followed by two jabs to his opponents head. Shabangu pivots to the left of his opponent and is on target with a sharp left uppercut to Van Rooyen's body. Van Rooyen closes the distance. Shabangu sidesteps to the right of his opponent. Van Rooyen lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents body. Van Rooyen digs in a sharp right uppercut to Shabangu's ribs. Shabangu is looking to keep the action on the outside. Shabangu feints a right hook, and then snaps his opponents head back with a stinging jab. Van Rooyen lands an overhand right followed by a jab to his opponents head. Van Rooyen lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head. Van Rooyen hits home with a sharp cross. Van Rooyen advances into close range. Shabangu lands a left hook. Van Rooyen pivots from in front of his opponent. Van Rooyen throws a left hook, but is unable to find the target. Van Rooyen holds on to his opponent. Van Rooyen is leaning on his opponent in the clinch. The referee separates the two fighters and warns Van Rooyen to stop holding. Round 12 Statistics Shabangu: Jabs Thrown: 6 Jabs Landed: 3 Power Shots Thrown: 24 Power Shots Landed: 7 Head Shots Thrown: 22 Head Shots Landed: 8 Body Shots Thrown: 8 Body Shots Landed: 2 Van Rooyen: Jabs Thrown: 5 Jabs Landed: 2 Power Shots Thrown: 35 Power Shots Landed: 9 Head Shots Thrown: 29 Head Shots Landed: 8 Body Shots Thrown: 11 Body Shots Landed: 3 Round 1 Scores: 9 - 10 9 - 10 9 - 10 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: 9 - 10 9 - 10 9 - 10 Round 7 Scores: 10 - 9 10 - 9 10 - 9 Round 8 Scores: 10 - 9 10 - 9 10 - 9 Round 9 Scores: 9 - 10 9 - 10 9 - 10 Round 10 Scores: 10 - 9 10 - 9 10 - 9 Round 11 Scores: 10 - 9 10 - 9 10 - 9 Round 12 Scores: 9 - 10 9 - 10 9 - 10 Final Scorecards: 116 - 112 116 - 112 116 - 112 The winner, by Unanimous Decision, from Johannesburg, South Africa.... Thulani Shabangu Fight Statistics Shabangu: Total Punches Thrown: 365 Total Punches Landed: 128 Total Head Shots Thrown: 285 Total Head Shots Landed: 106 Total Body Shots Thrown: 80 Total Body Shots Landed: 22 Total Power Shots Thrown: 283 Total Power Shots Landed: 99 Total Jabs Thrown: 82 Total Jabs Landed: 29 Van Rooyen: Total Punches Thrown: 423 Total Punches Landed: 110 Total Head Shots Thrown: 316 Total Head Shots Landed: 86 Total Body Shots Thrown: 107 Total Body Shots Landed: 24 Total Power Shots Thrown: 351 Total Power Shots Landed: 89 Total Jabs Thrown: 72 Total Jabs Landed: 21
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