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09/08/2031
EOD Running: AI Actions
Dave Manyika vs Paul Van der Knaap

Boxing Daily Report from the AI Zimbabwe-Bulawayo promoted show at Bulawayo Mujuru, Bulawayo,  taking place on 03/09/2021:

Clearly AI Zimbabwe-Bulawayo have made a mistake booking this venue with less than half the tickets sold, including those handed out as prizes by Boxing Daily.  
Next up is the main event of the show.  

Looking to impress the boxing fans in attendance and those watching live on Joy TV, the two fighters competing in this 12 round matchup are Dave Manyika (8(1) - 0) who hails from Chitungwiza, Zimbabwe and Paul Van der Knaap(7 - 0) from Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.  Manyika weighed in at 226 pounds and 1 ounces, while Van der Knaap weighed in at 230 pounds and 4 ounces.  
The referee tonight is Arran Zvirekwi, and the three ringside judges are Mark Nyambuya, Kaleb Muzanenhamo and Jack Shamuyarira.  

Round 1: 

Manyika finds the target with a stinging jab.  
Van der Knaap connects with a left hook.  
Van der Knaap feints a left hook, and then lands a stinging jab.  
Van der Knaap closes the distance.  Manyika throws a right uppercut, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Manyika pivots to the left of his opponent and connects with a right hook.  
Van der Knaap connects with a cross.  
Manyika closes the distance and digs in a right hook to his opponents ribcage.  
Manyika attempts to land a left hook, but Van der Knaap sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Van der Knaap is on target with a right hook.  
Manyika gets on the inside and connects with a right hook.  
Manyika throws a left hook, but his opponent parries the shot and counters with a cross.  
Van der Knaap is looking to close the distance.  Manyika attempts to land an uppercut to the solar plexus, but he strays low!  The ref stops the action and gives Van der Knaap time to recover.  
Manyika connects with a left hook.  
At the end of Round 1, lets listen in on the corners...Van der Knaap's trainer is advising how he could be more accurate.  

Round 1 Statistics
Manyika: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 19                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 21                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Van der Knaap: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 22                            
Power Shots Landed: 6                             
Head Shots Thrown: 28                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 0                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 2: 

Van der Knaap sidesteps to the right of his opponent and is on target with a left uppercut to Manyika's ribs.  
Van der Knaap hits home with a ramrod jab.  
Manyika is looking to close the distance and throws a right hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Manyika sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Van der Knaap throws a cross, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Manyika steps inside.  Van der Knaap lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Manyika hits home with a left hook.  
Manyika sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Van der Knaap lands two straights followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Manyika lands a solid cross.  
Van der Knaap pivots to the right of his opponent.  Manyika lands a jab.  
Manyika walks Van der Knaap onto the ropes.  Van der Knaap lands a right hook.  
Manyika drives a firm right hook into Van der Knaap's body.  
Manyika hits home with a right hook.  Manyika attempts to land a left uppercut, but Van der Knaap parries the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Manyika drives a right hook into his opponents body.  
Manyika lands a right hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents head.  
At the end of Round 2, lets listen in on the corners...Manyika's trainer is suggesting ways of getting through to his opponent.  

Round 2 Statistics
Manyika: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 34                            
Power Shots Landed: 8                             
Head Shots Thrown: 22                            
Head Shots Landed: 8                             
Body Shots Thrown: 15                            
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Van der Knaap: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 27                            
Power Shots Landed: 8                             
Head Shots Thrown: 26                            
Head Shots Landed: 8                             
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Round 3: 

Manyika cuts off the ring, trapping Van der Knaap on the ropes.  Van der Knaap hits home with a right hook.  
Van der Knaap pivots to the left of his opponent and throws an uppercut to the body, but lands well below the belt!  The ref stops the action and gives Manyika time to recover.  
Van der Knaap is looking to keep the action on the outside.  Manyika finds the target with a jab.  
Van der Knaap hits home with a left hook.  
The two boxers are fighting in-close, but their heads clash!  The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as Van der Knaap dabs at his face checking for damage.  
Van der Knaap is looking to keep the action on the outside.  Manyika tries to land a cross, but Van der Knaap sidesteps and counters with a left hook.  
Manyika finds the target with a jab.  
Manyika throws a left hook, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right hook to his opponents body.  
Manyika drives a solid right hook into his opponents ribcage.  
Manyika is on target with a left uppercut.  
Van der Knaap is on target with a left hook to Manyika's body.  
Manyika lands a left uppercut.  
Van der Knaap forces Manyika to retreat into a neutral corner.  Van der Knaap pivots from in front of his opponent and is on target with a cross.  
Van der Knaap sidesteps to the right of his opponent and lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Manyika is on target with a right hook.  
Manyika walks his opponent down, trapping him on the ropes.  Van der Knaap is on target with a cross.  
Van der Knaap attempts to land a right hook, but Manyika slips the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  


Round 3 Statistics
Manyika: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 25                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 21                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 7                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Van der Knaap: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 34                            
Power Shots Landed: 9                             
Head Shots Thrown: 28                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 9                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Round 4: 

Manyika lands a double left hook to his opponents head.  
Manyika lands a double right hook to his opponents head.  
Van der Knaap lands a left hook.  
Van der Knaap walks his opponent down, trapping him on the ropes.  Van der Knaap hits home with a cross.  
Manyika is looking to close the distance and hits home with a stinging left hook.  
Manyika closes the distance.  Van der Knaap is on target with a left uppercut.  
Manyika steps inside.  Van der Knaap lands a left hook to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  
Van der Knaap quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Manyika throws a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a left hook.  
Manyika attempts to land a right uppercut, but Van der Knaap dodges the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Manyika advances into close range.  Van der Knaap sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Manyika lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Van der Knaap hits home with a left hook.  
Manyika gets on the inside and drives a stinging left hook into Van der Knaap's body.  
Van der Knaap sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Manyika digs in a solid left uppercut to his opponents body.  Manyika attempts to land a jab, but Van der Knaap slips the shot and counters with a left hook.  


Round 4 Statistics
Manyika: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 24                            
Power Shots Landed: 9                             
Head Shots Thrown: 20                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 9                             
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Van der Knaap: 
Jabs Thrown: 9                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 16                            
Power Shots Landed: 9                             
Head Shots Thrown: 23                            
Head Shots Landed: 9                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 5: 

Manyika lands a left hook.  
Van der Knaap tries to step out of his opponents range and lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Van der Knaap waits at the mid-range with a lowered guard, waiting for his opponent to throw a punch.  Manyika lands a cross to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  
Van der Knaap lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Van der Knaap hits home with a stinging jab.  
Manyika is looking to close the distance.  Manyika sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Manyika throws a right uppercut, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right uppercut.  
Van der Knaap lands a jab.  Van der Knaap tries to land a jab, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a stinging cross.  
Van der Knaap is on target with a ramrod jab.  


Round 5 Statistics
Manyika: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 23                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 21                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 9                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Van der Knaap: 
Jabs Thrown: 17                            
Jabs Landed: 10                            
Power Shots Thrown: 17                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 31                            
Head Shots Landed: 11                            
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 6: 

Van der Knaap steps away from his opponent and hits the target with a spiteful jab.  
Manyika closes the distance.  Van der Knaap pivots from in front of his opponent.  Manyika attempts to land a right hook, but Van der Knaap blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  
Manyika feints a left, and then attempts to land a jab, but Van der Knaap sidesteps and counters with a left uppercut.  
Manyika steps inside.  Van der Knaap pivots to the left of his opponent and connects with a left uppercut.  
Van der Knaap pivots to the side of his opponent.  Manyika lands a stinging cross.  
Manyika advances into close range and is on target with a firm left hook to Van der Knaap's body.  
Van der Knaap pivots from in front of his opponent and lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Manyika advances into close range and lands a right uppercut.  
Manyika is on target with a jab.  
Manyika is on target with a right hook.  
Van der Knaap pivots to the side of his opponent.  Manyika hits home with a left hook.  
Van der Knaap is on target with a left hook to his opponents body.  
Manyika quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Van der Knaap is on target with a jab to his opponents body.  
Van der Knaap lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Van der Knaap drops his guard, and stalks his opponent...he wants his opponent to throw a shot.  Manyika throws a left uppercut, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  


Round 6 Statistics
Manyika: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 21                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 15                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 9                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Van der Knaap: 
Jabs Thrown: 9                             
Jabs Landed: 5                             
Power Shots Thrown: 26                            
Power Shots Landed: 7                             
Head Shots Thrown: 27                            
Head Shots Landed: 10                            
Body Shots Thrown: 8                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Round 7: 

Van der Knaap lands a jab.  
Van der Knaap forces Manyika to retreat into the corner.  Van der Knaap attempts to land a right uppercut, but Manyika blocks the shot and counters with a stinging left uppercut.  
Van der Knaap throws a cross, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Manyika advances into close range and drives a left hook into Van der Knaap's ribs.  
Manyika hits home with a left hook.  
Manyika sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Van der Knaap lands a jab.  
Van der Knaap connects with a left hook.  
At the end of Round 7, lets listen in on the corners...Manyika's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  

Round 7 Statistics
Manyika: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 22                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 15                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 10                            
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Van der Knaap: 
Jabs Thrown: 11                            
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 16                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 22                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 8: 

Manyika throws a left hook, but his opponent dodges the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Manyika walks his opponent onto the ropes.  Manyika connects with a left hook.  
Manyika sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Van der Knaap lands a solid jab.  
Manyika gets on the inside and drives a left hook into his opponents body.  
Manyika hits home with a left hook.  
Van der Knaap walks his opponent into the corner.  Manyika lands a right uppercut followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Van der Knaap is on target with a cross.  
Van der Knaap pivots to the left of his opponent and lands with a hard jab.  
Manyika attempts to land a jab, but Van der Knaap sidesteps and counters with a right hook.  
Manyika quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Manyika throws a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Van der Knaap is on target with a right hook.  
At the end of Round 8, lets listen in on the corners...Van der Knaap's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  

Round 8 Statistics
Manyika: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 20                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 21                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 7                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Van der Knaap: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 19                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 21                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 9: 

Van der Knaap sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Manyika lands a right hook.  
Manyika steps inside.  Van der Knaap drives a left uppercut into Manyika's body.  
Manyika gets on the inside and connects with a solid left hook.  
Van der Knaap leans back on the ropes...he waves his opponent in!  Manyika is whaling away with hooks, but Van der Knaap keeps his defence tight.  Manyika lands a right hook.  
Manyika digs in a sharp left hook to his opponents ribs.  
Manyika tries to land a left hook, but Van der Knaap parries the shot and counters with a left hook to Manyika's body.  
Manyika advances into close range and lands two consecutive left uppercuts to his opponents head.  
Van der Knaap is looking to keep the action on the outside.  Manyika quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Van der Knaap finds the target with a jab.  
Manyika drives a left uppercut into his opponents body.  


Round 9 Statistics
Manyika: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 21                            
Power Shots Landed: 7                             
Head Shots Thrown: 13                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 9                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Van der Knaap: 
Jabs Thrown: 9                             
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 10                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 14                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Round 10: 

Manyika is looking to close the distance.  Van der Knaap drives a left hook into Manyika's liver.  
Van der Knaap switches the action to the outside.  Manyika hits home with a cross.  
Manyika hits home with a cross.  
Van der Knaap attempts to land a jab, but Manyika dodges the shot and counters with a right uppercut to Van der Knaap's ribcage.  
Manyika hits home with a left hook.  
Manyika throws a cross, but his opponent dodges the shot and counters with a cross.  
Manyika is on target with a left hook.  
Manyika lands a right uppercut to the body, and then to the head.  
Manyika pivots to the left of his opponent.  Van der Knaap is on target with a jab.  
Manyika advances into close range.  Van der Knaap tries to land a left hook, but Manyika blocks the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  


Round 10 Statistics
Manyika: 
Jabs Thrown: 0                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 22                            
Power Shots Landed: 8                             
Head Shots Thrown: 16                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Van der Knaap: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 9                             
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 11                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 11: 

Manyika closes the distance and lands a right hook to the head followed by a right uppercut to the body.  
Manyika sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Manyika finds the target with a solid jab.  Manyika tries to land a cross, but Van der Knaap sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Manyika is on target with a right hook.  
Manyika pivots to the left of his opponent and lands a right hook to the head followed by a right uppercut to the body.  
Manyika sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Van der Knaap tries to land a left hook, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a left hook.  
Manyika advances into close range and lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Van der Knaap hits home with a solid jab.  
Manyika hits home with a cross.  


Round 11 Statistics
Manyika: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 21                            
Power Shots Landed: 9                             
Head Shots Thrown: 14                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 9                             
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Van der Knaap: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 10                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 13                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 12: 

Van der Knaap lands with a solid jab.  
Van der Knaap finds the target with a ramrod jab.  
Van der Knaap is on target with a cross.  
Manyika lands a left hook to the head, a right hook to the body and a left uppercut to the head.  
Manyika connects with a firm left hook.  
Manyika steps inside.  Manyika pivots to the side of his opponent.  Manyika is on target with a sharp right hook.  Manyika throws a right hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Manyika gets on the inside.  Van der Knaap tries to land a right hook, but Manyika dodges the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Van der Knaap connects with a left hook.  


Round 12 Statistics
Manyika: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 18                            
Power Shots Landed: 6                             
Head Shots Thrown: 15                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Van der Knaap: 
Jabs Thrown: 9                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 16                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 23                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 1 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 2 Scores: 10 - 10  10 - 9  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: 10 - 10  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 8 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 9 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 10 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 11 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 12 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9


Final Scorecards: 114 - 116  114 - 114  113 - 115

The winner, by Majority Decision, from Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.... Paul Van der Knaap

Fight Statistics
Manyika: 
Total Punches Thrown: 314                           
Total Punches Landed: 81                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 214                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 62                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 100                           
Total Body Shots Landed: 19                            
Total Power Shots Thrown: 270                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 74                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 44                            
Total Jabs Landed: 7                             

Van der Knaap: 
Total Punches Thrown: 314                           
Total Punches Landed: 85                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 267                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 74                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 47                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 11                            
Total Power Shots Thrown: 222                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 54                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 92                            
Total Jabs Landed: 31