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03/02/2035
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Kyle Grobbelaar vs Dembe Chimbetu

Boxing Daily Report from the AI Zimbabwe-Bulawayo promoted show at Bulawayo Madziva, Bulawayo,  taking place on 15/01/2035:

The venue is completely packed out with the fans turning out in force to watch the fights on offer tonight.  
Next up is the main event of the show.  This is a mandatory fight for the Zimbabwe-Bulawayo Super Featherweight title.  

Looking to impress the boxing fans in attendance and those watching live on Joy TV, the two fighters competing in this 10 round matchup are Kyle Grobbelaar (15(1) - 5) who hails from Bulawayo, Zimbabwe and Dembe Chimbetu(21 - 9(5)) from Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.  Grobbelaar weighed in at 129 pounds and 6 ounces, while Chimbetu weighed in at 130 pounds.  
The referee tonight is Chiamaka Matsikenyeri, and the three ringside judges are Mark Nyambuya, Mark Nyambuya and Jacob Chindungwe.  

Round 1: 

Chimbetu sidesteps to the right of his opponent and connects with an overhand left.  
Chimbetu lands a jab to the body followed by a cross to the head.  
Chimbetu closes the distance and is on target with a stinging left hook.  
Grobbelaar lands a cross.  
Chimbetu forces Grobbelaar to retreat into the corner.  Chimbetu lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Chimbetu tries to land a cross, but Grobbelaar dodges the shot and counters with a stinging left hook.  
Chimbetu is looking to close the distance and manages to force Grobbelaar onto the ropes.  Chimbetu connects with a firm right uppercut.  
Chimbetu lands a right uppercut followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  He continues the combination and lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Chimbetu lands a right hook.  Chimbetu tries to land a left hook, but Grobbelaar slips the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Grobbelaar attempts to land a left hook, but Chimbetu blocks the shot and counters with a firm right hook.  
Grobbelaar is looking to keep his distance.  Chimbetu attempts to land a cross, but Grobbelaar blocks the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Chimbetu is looking to close the distance and lands a right hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents head.  
Chimbetu advances into close range and walks his opponent onto the ropes.  Chimbetu lands a right hook to the head followed by a left uppercut to the body.  
At the end of Round 1, lets listen in on the corners...Grobbelaar's trainer is telling his fighter he needs to be more active or he's going to get outworked.  Grobbelaar's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  

Round 1 Statistics
Grobbelaar: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 24                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 22                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Chimbetu: 
Jabs Thrown: 12                            
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 29                            
Power Shots Landed: 16                            
Head Shots Thrown: 38                            
Head Shots Landed: 15                            
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Round 2: 

Chimbetu advances into close range and lands a stinging left hook.  
Chimbetu advances into close range and walks Grobbelaar onto the ropes.  Chimbetu is on target with a right uppercut.  
Chimbetu sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Chimbetu throws a jab, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a cross.  
Chimbetu is looking to close the distance.  Grobbelaar lands a left hook.  
Grobbelaar steps away from his opponent and lands an overhand left.  
Chimbetu advances into close range and connects with a right uppercut.  
Chimbetu lands two left hook's to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  
Chimbetu steps inside and manouvers Grobbelaar into a corner.  Chimbetu lands a left uppercut to the body followed by two right hook's to the head.  
Chimbetu is on target with a left hook to Grobbelaar's liver.  
Grobbelaar is looking to keep the action on the outside and lands an overhand right followed by a overhand left to his opponents head.  
Chimbetu lands a left hook to the body, a right hook to the head and a left hook to the head.  
Chimbetu gets on the inside and lands three consecutive right hooks to his opponents head.  
At the end of Round 2, lets listen in on the corners...Grobbelaar's trainer is suggesting ways of getting through to his opponent.  

Round 2 Statistics
Grobbelaar: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 23                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 28                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 0                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Chimbetu: 
Jabs Thrown: 9                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 27                            
Power Shots Landed: 16                            
Head Shots Thrown: 30                            
Head Shots Landed: 14                            
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Round 3: 

Chimbetu steps inside.  Chimbetu sidesteps to the right of his opponent and lands three consecutive left hooks to his opponents head.  
Chimbetu lands a cross followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Grobbelaar switches the action to the outside.  Chimbetu sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Grobbelaar lands a cross to Chimbetu's body.  
Chimbetu steps inside and lands a left hook.  
Chimbetu is on target with a left uppercut to Grobbelaar's body.  
Grobbelaar steps away from his opponent and lands a cross followed by a overhand right to his opponents head.  
Chimbetu throws an overhand right, but his opponent dodges the shot and counters with a cross.  
Grobbelaar tries to land a left hook, but Chimbetu blocks the shot and counters with a firm right hook.  
Grobbelaar switches the action to the outside and lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Grobbelaar lands a sharp jab.  
Chimbetu attempts to land a left hook, but Grobbelaar dodges the shot and counters with a solid left uppercut.  
Grobbelaar is looking to keep his distance.  Chimbetu is on target with a jab.  
Grobbelaar sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Grobbelaar attempts to land an overhand right, but Chimbetu sidesteps and counters with a left hook.  
Grobbelaar steps to the outside.  Chimbetu quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Grobbelaar lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Grobbelaar sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Chimbetu finds the target with a hard jab.  
Chimbetu gets on the inside and forces Grobbelaar to retreat into the red corner.  Chimbetu quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and lands a left hook.  
Grobbelaar finds the target with a jab.  
Chimbetu gets on the inside and is on target with a right hook.  
Grobbelaar sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Chimbetu lands a right hook.  
Chimbetu gets on the inside and walks Grobbelaar onto the ropes.  Chimbetu lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Chimbetu lands a right hook.  
Chimbetu attempts to land a right uppercut, but Grobbelaar blocks the shot and counters with a firm left hook.  


Round 3 Statistics
Grobbelaar: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 5                             
Power Shots Thrown: 28                            
Power Shots Landed: 9                             
Head Shots Thrown: 26                            
Head Shots Landed: 12                            
Body Shots Thrown: 9                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Chimbetu: 
Jabs Thrown: 14                            
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 27                            
Power Shots Landed: 15                            
Head Shots Thrown: 38                            
Head Shots Landed: 17                            
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 4: 

Grobbelaar steps to the outside and hits home with a cross.  
Chimbetu connects with a cross.  
Grobbelaar steps to the outside and tries to land an overhand right, but his opponent dodges the shot and counters with a cross.  
Grobbelaar is looking to keep the action on the outside.  Chimbetu hits home with an overhand right.  
Chimbetu steps inside and connects with a firm right hook.  
Grobbelaar is on target with a left hook.  
Grobbelaar tries to land a left hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  
Chimbetu lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Chimbetu pivots to the side of his opponent and is on target with a cross.  
Chimbetu gets on the inside and tries to land a left hook, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Chimbetu lands a left hook to the body followed by a right hook to the head.  
Grobbelaar hits home with a left hook.  
Chimbetu throws a left uppercut, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a sharp cross.  
Grobbelaar steps to the outside and lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Chimbetu lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Grobbelaar sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Chimbetu hits home with a right hook.  
Grobbelaar tries to step out of his opponents range and is on target with an overhand right.  
Chimbetu connects with a solid right uppercut.  
Chimbetu lands a left uppercut to the head, a left hook to the body and a left hook to the head.  
Grobbelaar is looking to keep the action on the outside.  Chimbetu stands off with low guard waiting for his opponent to launch an attack.  Grobbelaar connects with a firm cross.  
Chimbetu steps inside.  Grobbelaar is on target with a left uppercut.  
Grobbelaar steps away from his opponent and lands a cross to the body, and then to the head.  


Round 4 Statistics
Grobbelaar: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 29                            
Power Shots Landed: 11                            
Head Shots Thrown: 28                            
Head Shots Landed: 11                            
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Chimbetu: 
Jabs Thrown: 9                             
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 28                            
Power Shots Landed: 14                            
Head Shots Thrown: 32                            
Head Shots Landed: 15                            
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Round 5: 

Chimbetu closes the distance and lands a double right hook to his opponents head.  
Chimbetu lands a right hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents head.  
Chimbetu gets on the inside.  Chimbetu sidesteps to the right of his opponent and is on target with a right hook.  
Grobbelaar steps to the outside and finds the target with a jab.  
Chimbetu is on target with a jab to his opponents body.  Chimbetu throws a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Chimbetu closes the distance and lands a left uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Chimbetu lands a left hook.  
Chimbetu gets on the inside and lands a right hook to the body followed by a left uppercut to the head.  
Chimbetu sidesteps to the left of his opponent and lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Grobbelaar switches the action to the outside and throws a cross, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a left hook.  
Chimbetu lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Chimbetu steps inside.  Chimbetu quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and is on target with a left hook.  
Chimbetu closes the distance.  Chimbetu pivots from in front of his opponent and is on target with a right hook.  
Grobbelaar is looking to keep his distance.  Chimbetu lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Chimbetu advances into close range and hits home with a stinging left uppercut.  
Chimbetu lands a left hook to the body, a right hook to the body and a left uppercut to the head.  
Chimbetu lands a right uppercut to the body followed by a left uppercut to the head.  
Chimbetu tries to land a jab, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a solid right hook.  


Round 5 Statistics
Grobbelaar: 
Jabs Thrown: 10                            
Jabs Landed: 5                             
Power Shots Thrown: 9                             
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 16                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Chimbetu: 
Jabs Thrown: 15                            
Jabs Landed: 6                             
Power Shots Thrown: 36                            
Power Shots Landed: 23                            
Head Shots Thrown: 41                            
Head Shots Landed: 23                            
Body Shots Thrown: 10                            
Body Shots Landed: 6                             

Round 6: 

Chimbetu closes the distance and lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Chimbetu lands a right uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Chimbetu walks his opponent down, trapping him in the blue corner.  Chimbetu lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Chimbetu advances into close range.  Grobbelaar digs in a left hook to his opponents body.  
Chimbetu lands a right uppercut to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  
Chimbetu gets on the inside.  Grobbelaar drives a left uppercut into Chimbetu's ribs.  
Chimbetu advances into close range and lands a left uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Chimbetu lands a left uppercut followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Grobbelaar switches the action to the outside and hits home with an overhand right.  
Chimbetu is looking to close the distance and tries to land a right hook, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a left uppercut.  
Grobbelaar throws a jab, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a solid left hook.  
Chimbetu hits home with a left hook.  Chimbetu tries to land a cross, but Grobbelaar dodges the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Chimbetu closes the distance and lands a right uppercut to the body followed by a right hook to the head.  
Grobbelaar steps away from his opponent.  Chimbetu attempts to land a jab, but Grobbelaar blocks the shot and counters with a stinging right uppercut.  
Grobbelaar steps to the outside and lands an overhand right.  


Round 6 Statistics
Grobbelaar: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 20                            
Power Shots Landed: 7                             
Head Shots Thrown: 23                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Chimbetu: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 29                            
Power Shots Landed: 16                            
Head Shots Thrown: 28                            
Head Shots Landed: 12                            
Body Shots Thrown: 9                             
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Round 7: 

Grobbelaar is on target with an overhand right.  
Chimbetu sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Grobbelaar drives a left uppercut into Chimbetu's body.  
Chimbetu tries to land a left uppercut, but Grobbelaar sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Chimbetu cuts off the ring, trapping Grobbelaar on the ropes.  Chimbetu lands a left hook to the head followed by a left uppercut to the body.  He continues the combination and lands a right uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Chimbetu pivots to the left of his opponent.  Grobbelaar lands a cross.  
Chimbetu advances into close range and lands a left hook followed by a right uppercut to his opponents head.  
Chimbetu tries to land a right uppercut, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a left uppercut.  
Grobbelaar tries to step out of his opponents range.  Chimbetu sidesteps to the right of his opponent and snaps his opponents head back with a spiteful jab.  
Grobbelaar tries to keep the action at long range.  Chimbetu drives a solid jab into his opponents face.  
Chimbetu attempts to land a left uppercut, but Grobbelaar blocks the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Grobbelaar hits home with an overhand right.  
Chimbetu digs in a firm right hook to his opponents body.  


Round 7 Statistics
Grobbelaar: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 24                            
Power Shots Landed: 7                             
Head Shots Thrown: 19                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 7                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Chimbetu: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 25                            
Power Shots Landed: 7                             
Head Shots Thrown: 29                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Round 8: 

Grobbelaar hits home with a cross.  
Chimbetu gets on the inside.  Chimbetu pivots to the right of his opponent and lands a right hook.  
Chimbetu connects with a left hook.  
Grobbelaar is on target with a cross.  
Chimbetu sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Chimbetu lands a right hook followed by a right uppercut to his opponents head.  Chimbetu tries to land a left uppercut, but Grobbelaar slips the shot and counters with a cross.  
Grobbelaar is looking to keep the action on the outside.  Grobbelaar sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Chimbetu drives a spiteful jab into his opponents face.  
Grobbelaar lands a jab, cross and a left hook to his opponents head.  
Chimbetu is looking to close the distance and lands a right hook.  
Grobbelaar tries to keep the action at long range and lands an overhand right followed by a cross to his opponents head.  
Chimbetu advances into close range and lands a double left hook to his opponents head.  Chimbetu attempts to land a left hook, but Grobbelaar sidesteps and counters with a left uppercut.  
Chimbetu sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Grobbelaar lands a left hook.  


Round 8 Statistics
Grobbelaar: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 23                            
Power Shots Landed: 9                             
Head Shots Thrown: 22                            
Head Shots Landed: 11                            
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Chimbetu: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 15                            
Power Shots Landed: 7                             
Head Shots Thrown: 19                            
Head Shots Landed: 9                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 9: 

Chimbetu drives a right hook into Grobbelaar's ribs.  
Grobbelaar is looking to keep the action on the outside and lands a solid overhand right.  
Chimbetu gets on the inside.  Chimbetu sidesteps to the left of his opponent and connects with a sharp right hook.  
Chimbetu pivots to the right of his opponent and lands a double right hook to his opponents head.  He then lands a right hook followed by a right uppercut to his opponents head.  
Chimbetu walks Grobbelaar down, trapping him on the ropes.  Chimbetu lands a left hook to the head, a left uppercut to the head and a right uppercut to the body.  
Chimbetu lands a left uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Grobbelaar tries to step out of his opponents range.  Chimbetu sidesteps to the left of his opponent and finds the target with a jab.  
Grobbelaar quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and lands a left hook, left uppercut and a jab to his opponents head.  
Chimbetu is looking to close the distance and lands a firm left uppercut.  
Chimbetu gets on the inside.  Grobbelaar hits home with a left uppercut.  
Grobbelaar steps to the outside and drives a stinging jab into his opponents face.  
Chimbetu advances into close range and walks Grobbelaar down, trapping him in a corner.  Chimbetu lands a left hook to the body, a left hook to the head and a right hook to the head.  
Chimbetu connects with a left uppercut.  Chimbetu tries to land a left uppercut, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a stinging right uppercut to his opponents body.  
At the end of Round 9, lets listen in on the corners...Grobbelaar's trainer is telling his fighter he needs a knockout to win!  Chimbetu's trainer is advising his fighter to keep his distance and coast to the win. 

Round 9 Statistics
Grobbelaar: 
Jabs Thrown: 10                            
Jabs Landed: 4                             
Power Shots Thrown: 18                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 26                            
Head Shots Landed: 8                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Chimbetu: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 34                            
Power Shots Landed: 16                            
Head Shots Thrown: 35                            
Head Shots Landed: 15                            
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Round 10: 

Chimbetu is on target with a sharp left uppercut to Grobbelaar's liver.  
Grobbelaar is looking to keep his distance.  Chimbetu connects with a cross.  Chimbetu throws an overhand left, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a sharp left hook.  
Grobbelaar drives a sharp jab into his opponents face.  
Grobbelaar is on target with a cross.  
Chimbetu gets on the inside.  Chimbetu pivots to the right of his opponent and is on target with a left uppercut.  
Grobbelaar tries to step out of his opponents range.  Chimbetu feints a cross, but Grobbelaar is not fooled and is on target with a firm right uppercut.  
Chimbetu closes the distance and manages to force Grobbelaar into a corner.  Chimbetu pivots to the left of his opponent.  Grobbelaar lands a stinging right hook.  
Chimbetu connects with a right hook.  
Grobbelaar attempts to land a right hook, but Chimbetu blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  
Grobbelaar attempts to land a left hook, but Chimbetu parries the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Grobbelaar steps away from his opponent and is on target with a cross.  
Chimbetu lands a ramrod jab.  
Grobbelaar hits the target with a sharp jab.  
Grobbelaar sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Chimbetu lands a left hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents head.  
Chimbetu lands a double left hook to his opponents head.  
Grobbelaar is on target with a left hook.  
Grobbelaar switches the action to the outside.  Chimbetu finds the target with a jab.  


Round 10 Statistics
Grobbelaar: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 21                            
Power Shots Landed: 6                             
Head Shots Thrown: 22                            
Head Shots Landed: 9                             
Body Shots Thrown: 7                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Chimbetu: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 21                            
Power Shots Landed: 10                            
Head Shots Thrown: 24                            
Head Shots Landed: 11                            
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

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: 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: 91 - 99  91 - 99  91 - 99

The winner, by Unanimous Decision, from Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.... Dembe Chimbetu

Fight Statistics
Grobbelaar: 
Total Punches Thrown: 278                           
Total Punches Landed: 86                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 232                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 78                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 46                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 8                             
Total Power Shots Thrown: 219                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 65                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 59                            
Total Jabs Landed: 21                            

Chimbetu: 
Total Punches Thrown: 364                           
Total Punches Landed: 163                           
Total Head Shots Thrown: 314                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 138                           
Total Body Shots Thrown: 50                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 25                            
Total Power Shots Thrown: 271                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 140                           
Total Jabs Thrown: 93                            
Total Jabs Landed: 23