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04/04/2035
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Ad Marais vs Peter Lekimeju

Boxing Daily Report from the African Boxing 2.0 promoted show at Soweto Van Jaarsveld, Soweto,  taking place on 16/03/2035:

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 African Super Bantamweight 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 Ad AdMan Marais (22(17) - 3(1)) who hails from Roodepoort, South Africa and Peter Lekimeju(19(18) - 1(1)) from Machakos, Kenya.  Both Marais and Lekimeju weighed in at 122 pounds.  
The referee tonight is Jabulani Segolela, and the three ringside judges are Xhosas Kwadwo, Ubanwa Koranteng and Jake Fwakulu.  

Round 1: 

Lekimeju is looking to keep his distance and connects with a cross.  
Marais gets on the inside.  Lekimeju throws a left hook, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a firm right uppercut.  
Lekimeju is looking to keep the action on the outside and lands a double jab to his opponents head.  Lekimeju attempts to land a jab, but Marais slips the shot and counters with a left hook to his opponents body.  
Marais lands a jab followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Marais finds the target with a jab.  
Marais closes the distance.  Lekimeju drives a right uppercut into his opponents body.  
Marais closes the distance.  Lekimeju lands two left hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Lekimeju tries to keep the action at long range and lands a hard jab.  
Lekimeju steps away from his opponent and is on target with a firm overhand right.  Lekimeju throws an overhand right, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a sharp left hook.  
Marais steps inside and forces Lekimeju to back into the ropes.  Marais is on target with a firm right hook.  
Marais is looking to close the distance and connects with a left hook.  Marais attempts to land a left hook, but Lekimeju parries the shot and counters with a cross.  
Lekimeju lands an overhand right followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Lekimeju is looking to keep his distance and lands a jab, overhand right and a jab to his opponents head.  
Marais advances into close range and forces Lekimeju to retreat onto the ropes.  Lekimeju is on target with a left hook.  Lekimeju throws an uppercut to the body, but lands well below the belt!  The ref stops the action and gives Marais time to recover.  
Lekimeju is on target with a right uppercut.  
Marais is looking to close the distance.  Lekimeju is on target with a left uppercut to Marais's body.  
Lekimeju throws a cross, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a sharp left uppercut.  
Marais steps inside and digs in a sharp right hook to his opponents body.  Marais tries to land a left hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  
Lekimeju attempts to land a jab, but Marais blocks the shot and counters with a solid cross.  
Marais lands a spiteful jab.  Marais tries to land a cross, but Lekimeju slips the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Marais gets on the inside and lands a solid left hook.  
Marais walks Lekimeju down, trapping him on the ropes.  Lekimeju is on target with a right hook.  
Marais drives a firm right uppercut into Lekimeju's body.  
Marais closes the distance and connects with a left uppercut.  
Marais quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Lekimeju throws a short cross to the body, but lands low!  The ref ignores Marais's complaints and signals for the action to continue.  
At the end of Round 1, lets listen in on the corners...Lekimeju's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  

Round 1 Statistics
Marais: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 37                            
Power Shots Landed: 12                            
Head Shots Thrown: 28                            
Head Shots Landed: 12                            
Body Shots Thrown: 13                            
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Lekimeju: 
Jabs Thrown: 16                            
Jabs Landed: 6                             
Power Shots Thrown: 38                            
Power Shots Landed: 14                            
Head Shots Thrown: 42                            
Head Shots Landed: 16                            
Body Shots Thrown: 12                            
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Round 2: 

Lekimeju steps to the outside and attempts to land a jab, but Marais slips the shot and counters with a solid left hook.  
Lekimeju throws an overhand right, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a firm right uppercut to Lekimeju's body.  
Marais gets on the inside and lands a left hook to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  
Lekimeju quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Marais hits home with a stinging cross.  
Lekimeju pivots to the right of his opponent andAs the two fighters work on the inside, their heads come together!  The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as Lekimeju dabs at his face checking for damage.  
Lekimeju lands a right hook to the body followed by a right uppercut to the head.  
Lekimeju tries to step out of his opponents range and is on target with an overhand right.  
Lekimeju lands a cross, overhand right and a jab to his opponents head.  
Marais closes the distance.  Marais quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and lands a left hook to the body followed by a right uppercut to the head.  He then lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Lekimeju steps away from his opponent and lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Marais steps inside.  Lekimeju digs in a left hook to his opponents liver.  
Lekimeju is looking to keep the action on the outside and lands a jab.  
Lekimeju tries to keep the action at long range and lands a double jab to his opponents head.  Lekimeju tries to land a jab, but Marais sidesteps and counters with a left hook.  
Marais is on target with a firm left uppercut to his opponents ribs.  
Marais throws a left hook, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right uppercut.  
Marais gets on the inside and lands a double right hook to his opponents head.  
Marais lands a right hook to the head, a right hook to the body and a right uppercut to the body.  
Marais forces Lekimeju to retreat onto the ropes.  Marais quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and digs in a right hook to his opponents body.  
Marais lands a sharp left uppercut.  
Lekimeju is on target with a sharp cross to his opponents body.  
Marais sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Lekimeju lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Lekimeju switches the action to the outside and hits home with a firm overhand right.  
Lekimeju steps away from his opponent and tries to land a jab, but his opponent parries the shot and counters with a firm cross.  
Lekimeju finds the target with a hard jab.  


Round 2 Statistics
Marais: 
Jabs Thrown: 0                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 39                            
Power Shots Landed: 19                            
Head Shots Thrown: 24                            
Head Shots Landed: 11                            
Body Shots Thrown: 15                            
Body Shots Landed: 8                             

Lekimeju: 
Jabs Thrown: 18                            
Jabs Landed: 7                             
Power Shots Thrown: 30                            
Power Shots Landed: 11                            
Head Shots Thrown: 38                            
Head Shots Landed: 15                            
Body Shots Thrown: 10                            
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Round 3: 

Lekimeju is looking to keep his distance and attempts to land a jab, but Marais sidesteps and counters with a stinging left uppercut.  
Marais closes the distance and lands a right uppercut to the body followed by a right hook to the head.  
Lekimeju attempts to land a jab, but Marais sidesteps and counters with a firm right uppercut to Lekimeju's body.  
Lekimeju quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and is on target with a cross.  
Marais steps inside and digs in a stinging left uppercut to Lekimeju's liver.  
Lekimeju quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Marais advances into close range and tries to land a left hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a firm cross.  
Lekimeju digs in a right uppercut to Marais's ribs.  
Marais lands a cross to the head, a right hook to the body and a cross to the head.  
Marais is looking to close the distance.  Lekimeju pivots to the left of his opponent.  Lekimeju tries to land a left uppercut, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Marais sidesteps to the left of his opponent and lands a sharp right hook.  
Lekimeju steps to the outside and hits home with a firm cross.  
Lekimeju lands a sharp overhand right.  
Marais advances into close range.  Lekimeju attempts to land a left hook, but Marais sidesteps and counters with a left hook.  
Lekimeju switches the action to the outside and lands a straight 1 - 2.  He follows up the attack and lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Marais lands two left hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Marais hits home with a solid cross.  
Marais gets on the inside.  Marais quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and lands a left hook to the body, a right hook to the body and a left hook to the head.  
Marais lands a double left hook to his opponents head.  
Lekimeju tries to keep the action at long range and connects with a solid cross.  Lekimeju throws a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a stinging left hook.  
Lekimeju lands a cross.  
Lekimeju lands a jab.  
Lekimeju tries to keep the action at long range and finds the target with a sharp jab.  
Lekimeju tries to land a cross, but Marais slips the shot and counters with a stinging right hook.  
Marais is looking to close the distance and lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents body.  
Marais is on target with a left hook.  Marais throws a right uppercut, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Lekimeju lands a cross.  
Lekimeju steps to the outside and tries to land an overhand left, but Marais sidesteps and counters with a firm left uppercut.  
Marais gets on the inside and is on target with a stinging right hook to his opponents body.  


Round 3 Statistics
Marais: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 49                            
Power Shots Landed: 26                            
Head Shots Thrown: 30                            
Head Shots Landed: 15                            
Body Shots Thrown: 23                            
Body Shots Landed: 11                            

Lekimeju: 
Jabs Thrown: 18                            
Jabs Landed: 6                             
Power Shots Thrown: 30                            
Power Shots Landed: 11                            
Head Shots Thrown: 44                            
Head Shots Landed: 16                            
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 4: 

Marais gets on the inside.  Lekimeju digs in a right uppercut to his opponents ribs.  
Lekimeju is looking to keep the action on the outside and finds the target with a jab.  
Lekimeju is looking to keep his distance and tries to land a cross, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a firm right uppercut.  
Lekimeju throws a cross, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a left hook.  
Lekimeju lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Marais gets on the inside.  Lekimeju attempts to land a left hook, but Marais dodges the shot and counters with a stinging left hook.  
Lekimeju steps to the outside and is on target with a jab.  
Marais lands a stinging left uppercut.  
Marais steps inside and walks Lekimeju onto the ropes.  Marais lands a right uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Marais is on target with a solid right hook to Lekimeju's ribcage.  
Lekimeju tries to keep the action at long range and lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Marais connects with a left hook.  
Lekimeju switches the action to the outside and lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Lekimeju lands with a stiff jab.  Lekimeju tries to land a jab, but Marais slips the shot and counters with a sharp left uppercut to his opponents body.  
Lekimeju lands a hard jab.  
Marais advances into close range and is on target with a stinging right hook.  
Lekimeju is looking to keep the action on the outside and connects with an overhand right.  
Marais tries to land a left hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a firm right uppercut.  
Lekimeju tries to keep the action at long range and lands a jab.  
Lekimeju feints a jab, and then lands a cross.  
Lekimeju lands a left hook.  
Lekimeju steps away from his opponent and lands with a stinging jab.  
Lekimeju connects with a stinging overhand right.  Lekimeju throws a cross, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a firm left hook.  
At the end of Round 4, lets listen in on the corners...Marais's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  

Round 4 Statistics
Marais: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 29                            
Power Shots Landed: 11                            
Head Shots Thrown: 19                            
Head Shots Landed: 9                             
Body Shots Thrown: 12                            
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Lekimeju: 
Jabs Thrown: 27                            
Jabs Landed: 12                            
Power Shots Thrown: 30                            
Power Shots Landed: 6                             
Head Shots Thrown: 49                            
Head Shots Landed: 17                            
Body Shots Thrown: 8                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 5: 

Marais advances into close range.  Lekimeju lands a left hook.  
Lekimeju steps to the outside and lands a stiff jab.  
Marais lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Marais closes the distance and manouvers Lekimeju onto the ropes.  Marais lands a left hook, right hook and a right uppercut to his opponents body.  
Marais attempts to land a left uppercut, but Lekimeju blocks the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Lekimeju lands a right hook followed by  two left hooks to his opponents head.  
Marais is on target with a firm left hook to his opponents ribs.  
Lekimeju lands a solid jab to his opponents body.  
Lekimeju switches the action to the outside and lands a hard jab.  
Marais gets on the inside and hits home with a firm left hook.  
Marais lands a straight 1 - 2.  He follows up the attack and lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Lekimeju connects with a cross.  
Marais lands a left hook.  
Lekimeju switches the action to the outside and hits home with a spiteful jab.  Lekimeju tries to land a jab, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Marais is on target with a firm left hook.  
Lekimeju hits home with a cross.  Lekimeju tries to land a jab, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a firm cross.  
Lekimeju lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Marais lands a left hook to the head, a right hook to the body and a right hook to the head, AND HIS OPPONENT IS HURT!  Marais attempts to land a left hook, but Lekimeju slips the shot and counters with a right hook.  Lekimeju quickly recovers. 
Lekimeju drives a hard jab into his opponents face.  
Marais is looking to close the distance.  Lekimeju lands a solid left hook.  
Marais lands a left hook to the head, a left hook to the body and a right hook to the body.  Lekimeju wants to work on the inside, but accidentally clashes heads with his opponent!  The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as Marais dabs at his face checking for damage.  
Marais lands a left hook to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  
Marais lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  
Marais digs in a stinging right hook to his opponents body.  
Marais drives a stinging right hook into Lekimeju's ribs.  Marais throws a right hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Lekimeju is looking to keep the action on the outside and lands a sharp jab.  Lekimeju throws a jab, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Marais lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Lekimeju tries to keep the action at long range and hits home with a ramrod jab.  
Marais pivots to the right of his opponent.  Lekimeju is on target with a ramrod jab.  
Lekimeju lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Marais is on target with a right uppercut to his opponents ribcage.  Marais attempts to land a left hook, but Lekimeju blocks the shot and counters with a right hook.  


Round 5 Statistics
Marais: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 63                            
Power Shots Landed: 30                            
Head Shots Thrown: 32                            
Head Shots Landed: 16                            
Body Shots Thrown: 34                            
Body Shots Landed: 15                            

Lekimeju: 
Jabs Thrown: 21                            
Jabs Landed: 9                             
Power Shots Thrown: 43                            
Power Shots Landed: 14                            
Head Shots Thrown: 55                            
Head Shots Landed: 22                            
Body Shots Thrown: 9                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 6: 

Marais steps inside and tries to land a right uppercut, but Lekimeju blocks the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Lekimeju steps to the outside and lands a solid cross.  
Lekimeju lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Lekimeju connects with an overhand left.  
Lekimeju tries to step out of his opponents range.  Marais quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and connects with an overhand right.  
Lekimeju lands a cross, overhand right and a jab to his opponents head.  
Lekimeju tries to step out of his opponents range and is on target with a stinging cross.  
Marais advances into close range.  Lekimeju is on target with a right hook.  
Marais tries to land a jab, but Lekimeju parries the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Marais is looking to close the distance.  Lekimeju pivots from in front of his opponent.  Lekimeju tries to land a left hook, but Marais blocks the shot and counters with a right hook to Lekimeju's body.  
Lekimeju is on target with a right uppercut.  Lekimeju attempts to land a jab, but Marais sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Marais lands a left uppercut to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  
Marais is on target with a left hook to his opponents body.  
Marais is looking to close the distance.  Lekimeju pivots to the right of his opponent.  Marais tries to land a right hook, but Lekimeju sidesteps and counters with a left uppercut.  
Lekimeju hits home with a solid right hook.  
Marais manouvers his opponent into the corner.  Lekimeju drives a left hook into his opponents body.  
Marais lands a right hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents body.  
Lekimeju hits home with a left hook.  
Lekimeju is on target with a right uppercut.  
Lekimeju digs in a right hook to his opponents body.  
Marais closes the distance and drives a left hook into his opponents body.  Marais attempts to land a right hook, but Lekimeju blocks the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Lekimeju attempts to land a cross, but Marais blocks the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Lekimeju is looking to keep the action on the outside and lands a jab followed by a overhand left to his opponents head.  
Marais steps inside and SLAMS a SAVAGE left hook into his opponents face.  IT LOOKS LIKE LEKIMEJU WAS HURT BY THAT SHOT!  Marais throws a left hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  
Lekimeju steps to the outside.  Marais sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Lekimeju lands a jab, cross and a jab to his opponents head.  
Marais knows Lekimeju is hurt...he is putting the pressure on now, looking for the stoppage.  Marais SLAMS a HUGE left uppercut into his opponents face.  LEKIMEJU IS SENT SPRAWLING TO THE CANVAS!  He manages to get up at 9.  Lekimeju now seems to have his senses back.  


Round 6 Statistics
Marais: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 44                            
Power Shots Landed: 12                            
Head Shots Thrown: 22                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 24                            
Body Shots Landed: 6                             

Lekimeju: 
Jabs Thrown: 12                            
Jabs Landed: 5                             
Power Shots Thrown: 47                            
Power Shots Landed: 20                            
Head Shots Thrown: 49                            
Head Shots Landed: 23                            
Body Shots Thrown: 10                            
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Round 7: 

Marais steps inside.  Lekimeju hits home with a right uppercut.  
Lekimeju is on target with a firm left hook to Marais's body.  
Marais manouvers Lekimeju into a neutral corner.  Marais is on target with a sharp right hook to his opponents body.  
Lekimeju attempts to land a right hook, but Marais blocks the shot and counters with a FIERCE cross.  LEKIMEJU WAS STUNNED BY THAT SHOT!  Lekimeju quickly recovers. 
Marais quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and drives a right hook into Lekimeju's ribcage.  
Marais is on target with a stinging right hook to Lekimeju's body.  The two boxers are fighting in-close, but their heads clash!  The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as Marais dabs at his face checking for damage.  
Marais lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Lekimeju lands a double left hook to his opponents head.  
Lekimeju tries to step out of his opponents range and lands a cross followed by a overhand right to his opponents head.  
Marais connects with a solid left hook.  
Lekimeju lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Lekimeju connects with a sharp cross.  
Marais drives a firm left hook into his opponents body.  
Lekimeju lands a ramrod jab.  
Lekimeju tries to keep the action at long range and attempts to land a jab, but Marais sidesteps and counters with a right hook.  
Lekimeju lands a double jab to his opponents head.  He then lands a cross followed by a overhand right to his opponents head.  
Marais advances into close range.  Lekimeju is on target with a left hook to Marais's body.  
Lekimeju is looking to keep the action on the outside and lands an overhand right.  
Marais is looking to close the distance and lands a right hook to the body followed by a right uppercut to the head.  
Marais lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Marais lands a cross followed by a left hook to his opponents head, AND STUNS HIS OPPONENT!  Lekimeju quickly recovers. 
Marais closes the distance.  Lekimeju is on target with a left hook.  
Marais lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  


Round 7 Statistics
Marais: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 35                            
Power Shots Landed: 17                            
Head Shots Thrown: 19                            
Head Shots Landed: 8                             
Body Shots Thrown: 19                            
Body Shots Landed: 9                             

Lekimeju: 
Jabs Thrown: 9                             
Jabs Landed: 5                             
Power Shots Thrown: 35                            
Power Shots Landed: 12                            
Head Shots Thrown: 31                            
Head Shots Landed: 15                            
Body Shots Thrown: 13                            
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Round 8: 

Lekimeju connects with a left hook.  
Marais tries to land a right uppercut, but his opponent parries the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Lekimeju steps away from his opponent.  Marais sidesteps to the right of his opponent and connects with a MASSIVE cross.  LEKIMEJU IS HURT!  
Marais gets on the inside and manages to force Lekimeju onto the ropes.  Marais thinks he can end the show early....he's looking to put Lekimeju away.  Marais lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head, AND DOWN GOES LEKIMEJU!  He remains on the canvas as the count reaches 10!  The winner by KO is Marais!  


Round 8 Statistics
Marais: 
Jabs Thrown: 0                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 17                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 15                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Lekimeju: 
Jabs Thrown: 0                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 5                             
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 3                             
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 1 Scores: 10 - 9  9 - 10  10 - 9
Round 2 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 3 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 4 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 5 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 6 Scores: 10 - 8  10 - 8  10 - 8
Round 7 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9


Fight Statistics
Marais: 
Total Punches Thrown: 331                           
Total Punches Landed: 134                           
Total Head Shots Thrown: 189                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 79                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 142                           
Total Body Shots Landed: 55                            
Total Power Shots Thrown: 313                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 130                           
Total Jabs Thrown: 18                            
Total Jabs Landed: 4                             

Lekimeju: 
Total Punches Thrown: 379                           
Total Punches Landed: 140                           
Total Head Shots Thrown: 311                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 126                           
Total Body Shots Thrown: 68                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 14                            
Total Power Shots Thrown: 258                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 90                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 121                           
Total Jabs Landed: 50