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21/02/2036
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Paulo Nhlapo vs Kabonero Muniru

Boxing Daily Report from the AI South Africa-Gauteng promoted show at Mamelodi Sakombi, Mamelodi,  taking place on 16/11/2035:

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 semi final eliminator for the South Africa Flyweight 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 Paulo Nhlapo (19 - 22(2) - 1) who hails from Soweto, South Africa and Kabonero Muniru(17 - 13(2) - 2) from Roodepoort, South Africa.  Both Nhlapo and Muniru weighed in at 112 pounds.  
The referee tonight is Quaddus Rascalimu, and the three ringside judges are Peter Snyman, John Cele and Luvolwethu Khumalo.  

Round 1: 

Muniru digs in a left hook to his opponents body.  
Nhlapo digs in a left hook to Muniru's body.  
Muniru gets on the inside.  Nhlapo digs in a left hook to Muniru's body.  
Muniru closes the distance.  Nhlapo is on target with a right hook to his opponents ribs.  
Muniru cuts off the ring, trapping Nhlapo in a corner.  Nhlapo hits home with a right hook.  
Muniru steps inside and connects with a right hook.  
Nhlapo attempts to land a right hook, but Muniru slips the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Muniru advances into close range.  Nhlapo hits home with a left hook.  
At the end of Round 1, lets listen in on the corners...Nhlapo's trainer is advising how he could improve the accuracy of his work.  

Round 1 Statistics
Nhlapo: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 16                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 13                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Muniru: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 20                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 23                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 2: 

Nhlapo is looking to keep his distance and connects with a cross.  
Nhlapo is looking to keep his distance.  Muniru is on target with a jab.  
Nhlapo throws a jab, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Muniru gets on the inside.  Nhlapo connects with a left uppercut.  
At the end of Round 2, lets listen in on the corners...Muniru's trainer is suggesting ways of getting through to his opponent.  

Round 2 Statistics
Nhlapo: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 10                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 14                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Muniru: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 17                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 21                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 0                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 3: 

Muniru closes the distance and forces Nhlapo to back into a neutral corner.  Muniru connects with a left uppercut.  
Muniru connects with a left hook.  
Muniru lands a left uppercut.  
Nhlapo steps away from his opponent and lands a jab.  
Nhlapo switches the action to the outside.  Muniru tries to land a jab, but Nhlapo parries the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
At the end of Round 3, lets listen in on the corners...Nhlapo's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  

Round 3 Statistics
Nhlapo: 
Jabs Thrown: 15                            
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 12                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 23                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Muniru: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 17                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 14                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 4: 

Muniru steps inside.  Nhlapo lands a left uppercut to the body followed by a left hook to the head.  
Muniru is on target with a right hook.  
Muniru pivots to the side of his opponent and hits home with a cross.  
Muniru gets on the inside.  Nhlapo pivots to the right of his opponent and lands a left hook.  
Nhlapo attempts to land a cross, but Muniru slips the shot and counters with a cross.  


Round 4 Statistics
Nhlapo: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 17                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 22                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Muniru: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 14                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 17                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 0                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 5: 

Muniru is looking to close the distance.  Nhlapo pivots from in front of his opponent.  Muniru lands a left uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Nhlapo pivots to the side of his opponent and hits home with a left uppercut.  
Muniru advances into close range.  Nhlapo pivots to the right of his opponent.  Muniru tries to land a left hook, but Nhlapo dodges the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Muniru is on target with a left hook.  
Muniru is looking to close the distance.  Muniru pivots to the left of his opponent.  Nhlapo lands a right uppercut.  
Nhlapo is on target with a cross.  
Muniru hits home with an overhand right.  


Round 5 Statistics
Nhlapo: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 19                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 23                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Muniru: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 17                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 18                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 6: 

Nhlapo switches the action to the outside and connects with a cross.  
Muniru steps inside.  Nhlapo is on target with a left hook to his opponents liver.  
Nhlapo voluntarily retreats back onto the ropes...he waves his opponent in!  Muniru accepts the invitation, throwing powerful combos, but is unable to land anything on Nhlapo.  
Muniru gets on the inside.  Muniru sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Nhlapo connects with a left hook.  


Round 6 Statistics
Nhlapo: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 15                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 15                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Muniru: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 9                             
Power Shots Landed: 0                             
Head Shots Thrown: 13                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 7: 

Nhlapo connects with an overhand left.  
Nhlapo hits home with a right hook.  


Round 7 Statistics
Nhlapo: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 7                             
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 9                             
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Muniru: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 8                             
Power Shots Landed: 0                             
Head Shots Thrown: 9                             
Head Shots Landed: 0                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 8: 

Nhlapo finds the target with a jab.  
Nhlapo connects with a cross.  
Nhlapo lands a left hook.  
Muniru advances into close range and lands a left hook.  
Muniru is on target with a right uppercut to his opponents body.  
Muniru closes the distance.  Nhlapo is on target with a left hook.  
Muniru throws a right hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Nhlapo steps away from his opponent and is on target with a jab.  


Round 8 Statistics
Nhlapo: 
Jabs Thrown: 12                            
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 14                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 23                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Muniru: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 12                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 13                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 9: 

Muniru is looking to close the distance.  Nhlapo lands a right hook.  
Muniru is looking to close the distance.  Nhlapo connects with a left hook.  
Nhlapo is on target with a jab.  
Muniru quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and hits home with a left hook.  


Round 9 Statistics
Nhlapo: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 12                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 15                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Muniru: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 26                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 27                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 0                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 10: 

Nhlapo lands a left uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  


Round 10 Statistics
Nhlapo: 
Jabs Thrown: 10                            
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 12                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 17                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Muniru: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 10                            
Power Shots Landed: 0                             
Head Shots Thrown: 13                            
Head Shots Landed: 0                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 11: 

Nhlapo is looking to keep his distance.  Muniru hits home with an overhand right.  
Muniru gets on the inside.  Nhlapo hits home with a left hook.  
Muniru advances into close range and hits home with a right hook.  
At the end of Round 11, lets listen in on the corners...Muniru's trainer is telling his fighter he needs a knockout to win!  

Round 11 Statistics
Nhlapo: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 12                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 17                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Muniru: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 17                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 19                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 12: 

Muniru hits home with an overhand right.  
Nhlapo is looking to keep his distance.  Muniru lands a cross.  
Muniru tries to land a right hook, but Nhlapo dodges the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Muniru gets on the inside.  Nhlapo hits home with a right hook.  
Muniru connects with a cross.  
Nhlapo tries to step out of his opponents range.  Muniru attempts to land a cross, but Nhlapo sidesteps and counters with a left uppercut.  
Muniru closes the distance.  Nhlapo connects with a left hook.  
Muniru gets on the inside.  Nhlapo is on target with a right hook.  
Nhlapo steps away from his opponent and lands a cross.  


Round 12 Statistics
Nhlapo: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 17                            
Power Shots Landed: 6                             
Head Shots Thrown: 19                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Muniru: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 24                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 24                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 1 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 2 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
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 - 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
Round 11 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 12 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9


Final Scorecards: 116 - 112  116 - 112  116 - 112

The winner, by Unanimous Decision, from Soweto, South Africa.... Paulo Nhlapo

Fight Statistics
Nhlapo: 
Total Punches Thrown: 249                           
Total Punches Landed: 46                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 210                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 39                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 39                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 7                             
Total Power Shots Thrown: 163                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 35                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 86                            
Total Jabs Landed: 11                            

Muniru: 
Total Punches Thrown: 230                           
Total Punches Landed: 28                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 211                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 26                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 19                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 2                             
Total Power Shots Thrown: 191                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 22                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 39                            
Total Jabs Landed: 6