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11/07/2039
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Matthew Rabiu vs Nathan Mensah

Boxing Daily Report from the AI Ghana-Western Ghana promoted show at Takoradi Muntari, Takoradi,  taking place on 30/11/2038:

The venue is mostly sold out with the fans eager to turn out for tonights fights.  
Next up is the main event of the show.  This is a mandatory fight for the Ghana-Western Ghana Middleweight title.  

Looking to impress the boxing fans in attendance and those watching live on bTV Action, the two fighters competing in this 10 round matchup are Matthew Rabiu (12(4) - 1(1)) who hails from Takoradi, Ghana and Nathan Mensah(17 - 2 - 1) from Takoradi, Ghana.  Rabiu weighed in at 159 pounds and 13 ounces, while Mensah weighed in at 160 pounds.  
The referee tonight is Richard Ofosu-Ayeh, and the three ringside judges are Inigo Adamafio, Vashon Inkoom and Makalo Antwi.  

Round 1: 

Rabiu lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Mensah is on target with a left hook to Rabiu's liver.  
Mensah lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents body.  
Rabiu pivots to the left of his opponent.  Mensah is on target with a left hook to Rabiu's body.  
Mensah advances into close range.  Rabiu is on target with a right hook.  
Rabiu is looking to keep his distance and lands a cross, overhand right and a jab to his opponents head.  Rabiu attempts to land a jab, but Mensah blocks the shot and counters with a sharp left hook.  
Mensah attempts to land a jab, but Rabiu blocks the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Rabiu tries to keep the action at long range.  Mensah attempts to land a jab, but Rabiu sidesteps and counters with a stinging right uppercut to his opponents ribcage.  
Rabiu lands a jab followed by a overhand left to his opponents head.  
Rabiu lands a stinging left hook.  
Mensah switches the action to the outside.  Rabiu tries to land a jab, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Rabiu is on target with a left hook.  
Mensah pivots from in front of his opponent.  Rabiu hits home with a stinging left hook.  
Rabiu lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Mensah advances into close range and walks Rabiu onto the ropes.  Mensah pivots from in front of his opponent and lands a right hook to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  
Mensah lands two jabs to the body, and one to the head.  
Rabiu tries to keep the action at long range and lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Rabiu lands with a sharp jab.  
Rabiu lands an overhand left followed by a cross to his opponents head.  
Rabiu is looking to keep the action on the outside and lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Mensah is looking to close the distance.  Rabiu attempts to land a left hook, but Mensah blocks the shot and counters with a stinging left hook.  
Mensah pivots from in front of his opponent and digs in a left hook to his opponents body.  
At the end of Round 1, lets listen in on the corners...Rabiu's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  Mensah's trainer is telling his fighter he needs to be more active or he's going to get outworked.  

Round 1 Statistics
Rabiu: 
Jabs Thrown: 20                            
Jabs Landed: 14                            
Power Shots Thrown: 29                            
Power Shots Landed: 13                            
Head Shots Thrown: 44                            
Head Shots Landed: 26                            
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Mensah: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 25                            
Power Shots Landed: 10                            
Head Shots Thrown: 16                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 16                            
Body Shots Landed: 7                             

Round 2: 

Mensah is looking to close the distance.  Rabiu connects with a right hook.  
Rabiu is looking to keep his distance and throws a cross, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a cross.  
Rabiu connects with a cross.  
Rabiu lands a double jab to his opponents head.  He then lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Rabiu is on target with a cross.  
Mensah walks his opponent into the corner.  Mensah pivots to the left of his opponent and lands a right hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents body.  
Rabiu throws a right hook, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Rabiu tries to keep the action at long range and is on target with a cross.  
Mensah gets on the inside.  Rabiu tries to land a right uppercut, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a left uppercut.  
Rabiu lands a sharp left uppercut.  
Rabiu steps to the outside and lands three consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Rabiu manouvers his opponent onto the ropes.  Mensah drives a stinging right hook into his opponents ribs.  Mensah tries to land a jab, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  
Mensah closes the distance.  Rabiu hits home with a firm right hook.  Rabiu attempts to land a right hook, but Mensah blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  
Rabiu is on target with a sharp jab.  
Mensah gets on the inside and connects with a left hook.  
Mensah is looking to keep the action on the outside.  Rabiu lands a cross followed by a overhand left to his opponents head.  
Mensah advances into close range and drives a right hook into his opponents body.  
Mensah manages to force Rabiu onto the ropes.  Mensah pivots to the right of his opponent.  Mensah is on target with a firm left uppercut to Rabiu's body.  Mensah throws a left hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a solid left hook.  
Rabiu hits home with a left hook.  
Rabiu tries to step out of his opponents range and is on target with a jab.  
Rabiu is looking to keep the action on the outside and lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Mensah closes the distance.  Rabiu lands a left uppercut followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Rabiu is looking to keep his distance and lands a solid cross.  


Round 2 Statistics
Rabiu: 
Jabs Thrown: 11                            
Jabs Landed: 8                             
Power Shots Thrown: 40                            
Power Shots Landed: 20                            
Head Shots Thrown: 43                            
Head Shots Landed: 28                            
Body Shots Thrown: 8                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Mensah: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 29                            
Power Shots Landed: 10                            
Head Shots Thrown: 14                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 17                            
Body Shots Landed: 5                             

Round 3: 

Rabiu steps inside.  Mensah pivots from in front of his opponent and hits home with a left hook.  
Rabiu is looking to keep his distance and hits home with a cross.  
Rabiu switches the action to the outside and lands a jab.  
Mensah is looking to close the distance.  Mensah pivots from in front of his opponent and drives a sharp left hook into his opponents liver.  
Mensah drives a left hook into Rabiu's ribs.  
Mensah lands a jab to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  
Mensah pivots to the left of his opponent and is on target with a left hook to his opponents body.  
Mensah tries to land a jab, but Rabiu slips the shot and counters with a cross.  
Rabiu steps to the outside and lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Mensah pivots to the side of his opponent.  Rabiu hits home with a solid left hook.  
Mensah sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Rabiu drives a sharp left hook into his opponents ribs.  
Rabiu switches the action to the outside and hits home with an overhand right.  
Rabiu lands three consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Mensah throws a cross, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right uppercut.  
Rabiu lands a cross.  
Rabiu tries to keep the action at long range and hits home with a cross.  
Rabiu is looking to keep the action on the outside and lands with a sharp jab.  
Mensah advances into close range.  Mensah pivots to the side of his opponent.  Mensah tries to land a right hook, but Rabiu blocks the shot and counters with a solid cross.  


Round 3 Statistics
Rabiu: 
Jabs Thrown: 11                            
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 28                            
Power Shots Landed: 13                            
Head Shots Thrown: 37                            
Head Shots Landed: 15                            
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Mensah: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 27                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 20                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 13                            
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Round 4: 

Rabiu attempts to land a left uppercut, but Mensah blocks the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Rabiu lands a sharp left hook.  
Rabiu tries to keep the action at long range and lands an overhand left followed by  two straights to his opponents head.  
Rabiu digs in a firm left hook to his opponents body.  
Rabiu switches the action to the outside and lands three consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Rabiu is on target with a solid jab.  
Rabiu finds the target with a jab.  
Mensah lands a sharp jab.  
Rabiu advances into close range.  Mensah hits home with a left hook.  
Mensah is looking to close the distance and hits home with a sharp right uppercut.  
Rabiu is on target with a left hook to his opponents body.  
Mensah attempts to land a left hook, but Rabiu sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Rabiu is looking to keep his distance and lands an overhand right followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Mensah is looking to close the distance.  Mensah pivots to the side of his opponent.  Rabiu tries to land a right uppercut, but Mensah slips the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Mensah pivots to the left of his opponent and is on target with a right hook to his opponents body.  
Rabiu connects with a right uppercut.  
Rabiu tries to keep the action at long range and is on target with a jab.  
Rabiu steps to the outside and lands a straight 1 - 2.  He continues the combination and lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Rabiu sidesteps to the right of his opponent and connects with a firm left hook.  
Mensah is looking to close the distance.  Mensah sidesteps to the right of his opponent and lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  


Round 4 Statistics
Rabiu: 
Jabs Thrown: 14                            
Jabs Landed: 10                            
Power Shots Thrown: 39                            
Power Shots Landed: 14                            
Head Shots Thrown: 43                            
Head Shots Landed: 22                            
Body Shots Thrown: 10                            
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Mensah: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 24                            
Power Shots Landed: 7                             
Head Shots Thrown: 18                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 10                            
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Round 5: 

Mensah is looking to close the distance and throws a right uppercut, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Rabiu is on target with a solid right uppercut.  
Rabiu lands a right hook to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  
Rabiu steps away from his opponent and lands an overhand right followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Rabiu hits home with a solid right hook.  
Rabiu advances into close range.  Mensah throws a left hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Rabiu steps away from his opponent and lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Rabiu connects with an overhand right.  
Mensah steps inside.  Rabiu connects with a left hook.  
Rabiu lands an overhand left.  
Mensah walks his opponent down, trapping him in the red corner.  Mensah digs in a firm right hook to Rabiu's body.  Mensah tries to land a right uppercut, but Rabiu parries the shot and counters with a sharp right uppercut.  
Mensah drives a left hook into his opponents liver.  
Rabiu hits home with a firm cross.  
Rabiu lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Mensah steps away from his opponent.  Rabiu hits home with a stinging overhand right.  Rabiu tries to land a cross, but Mensah blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  
Rabiu hits home with a cross.  
Mensah advances into close range and lands a double right hook to his opponents head.  
At the end of Round 5, lets listen in on the corners...Mensah's trainer is advising how he could be more accurate.  

Round 5 Statistics
Rabiu: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 32                            
Power Shots Landed: 17                            
Head Shots Thrown: 35                            
Head Shots Landed: 19                            
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Mensah: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 19                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 13                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 10                            
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Round 6: 

Mensah digs in a left hook to Rabiu's ribs.  Mensah attempts to land a left hook, but Rabiu parries the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Rabiu is looking to keep the action on the outside and connects with a cross.  
Rabiu lands an overhand left.  
Rabiu is looking to keep his distance and is on target with a jab.  
Mensah steps inside and walks his opponent into a neutral corner.  Mensah pivots to the side of his opponent and is on target with a right uppercut to his opponents body.  
Mensah drives a firm right uppercut into his opponents ribcage.  
Rabiu tries to step out of his opponents range and connects with a solid overhand right.  
Mensah pivots to the left of his opponent and drives a left hook into his opponents ribs.  
Rabiu pivots to the right of his opponent.  Mensah connects with a right hook.  
Rabiu steps away from his opponent and connects with a solid overhand right.  
Mensah pivots to the side of his opponent.  Rabiu lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Mensah drives a right hook into his opponents body.  


Round 6 Statistics
Rabiu: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 4                             
Power Shots Thrown: 35                            
Power Shots Landed: 7                             
Head Shots Thrown: 32                            
Head Shots Landed: 11                            
Body Shots Thrown: 9                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Mensah: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 26                            
Power Shots Landed: 6                             
Head Shots Thrown: 9                             
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 19                            
Body Shots Landed: 5                             

Round 7: 

Mensah closes the distance.  Mensah sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Rabiu attempts to land a left uppercut, but Mensah parries the shot and counters with a solid cross.  
Mensah steps inside.  Rabiu is on target with a stinging right hook.  
Mensah walks his opponent onto the ropes.  Mensah drives a left hook into his opponents body.  
Mensah steps away from his opponent.  Rabiu connects with a cross.  
Mensah closes the distance and manages to force Rabiu onto the ropes.  Mensah throws a left uppercut, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Mensah digs in a left hook to Rabiu's body.  
Rabiu throws a left hook, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Rabiu lands two straights followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Rabiu hits home with a firm cross.  
Rabiu gets on the inside.  Mensah pivots to the side of his opponent.  Rabiu connects with a left uppercut.  
Mensah attempts to land a left hook, but Rabiu blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  
Mensah lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Mensah advances into close range and drives a left hook into his opponents ribs.  
Rabiu feints a jab, but Mensah is not fooled and responds with a left uppercut.  
Mensah advances into close range.  Rabiu tries to land a right uppercut, but Mensah blocks the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Rabiu gets on the inside.  Mensah lands a right hook.  
Mensah is on target with a right hook.  


Round 7 Statistics
Rabiu: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 25                            
Power Shots Landed: 8                             
Head Shots Thrown: 24                            
Head Shots Landed: 9                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Mensah: 
Jabs Thrown: 12                            
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 27                            
Power Shots Landed: 9                             
Head Shots Thrown: 26                            
Head Shots Landed: 8                             
Body Shots Thrown: 13                            
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Round 8: 

Rabiu lands a left hook followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Rabiu advances into close range and connects with a stinging left hook.  
Rabiu gets on the inside and walks Mensah onto the ropes.  Rabiu hits home with a right hook.  
Rabiu throws a right uppercut, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a sharp right hook.  
Mensah closes the distance.  Mensah pivots to the left of his opponent and digs in a right hook to Rabiu's body.  
Mensah gets on the inside and lands two left hooks to the body, and one to the head.  
Rabiu tries to keep the action at long range and attempts to land a cross, but Mensah slips the shot and counters with a right hook to Rabiu's body.  
Rabiu switches the action to the outside and finds the target with a stinging jab.  
Mensah gets on the inside.  Rabiu digs in a right hook to his opponents ribcage.  
Rabiu lands a cross.  
Mensah feints a left, and then digs in a right hook to his opponents body.  
Rabiu steps to the outside and is on target with a solid overhand left.  
Mensah closes the distance and throws a left uppercut, but his opponent dodges the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Rabiu feints a jab, but Mensah ignores the feint and lands with a cross.  
Rabiu steps to the outside and lands a solid cross.  
Mensah gets on the inside.  Rabiu lands a right hook.  
Rabiu steps to the outside.  Rabiu sidesteps to the left of his opponent and lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  He follows up the attack and lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Mensah is looking to close the distance and is on target with a firm left hook to Rabiu's liver.  


Round 8 Statistics
Rabiu: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 5                             
Power Shots Thrown: 23                            
Power Shots Landed: 13                            
Head Shots Thrown: 23                            
Head Shots Landed: 17                            
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Mensah: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 23                            
Power Shots Landed: 9                             
Head Shots Thrown: 10                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 15                            
Body Shots Landed: 6                             

Round 9: 

Mensah closes the distance and connects with a left hook.  
Rabiu switches the action to the outside and lands a cross to the body, an overhand right to the head and a cross to the head.  
Rabiu lands a cross.  
Mensah closes the distance.  Rabiu connects with a stinging left hook.  
Mensah pivots to the left of his opponent and lands a left hook.  
Rabiu tries to land a jab, but his opponent parries the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Rabiu tries to step out of his opponents range and throws a jab, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Mensah tries to step out of his opponents range.  Rabiu is on target with a cross to his opponents body.  
Mensah advances into close range.  Rabiu lands a left hook.  
Rabiu sidesteps to the left of his opponent and lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Rabiu lands two jabs followed by an overhand left to his opponents head.  
Mensah is looking to keep the action on the outside.  Rabiu lands with a stinging jab.  
Mensah connects with a left hook.  
Rabiu tries to step out of his opponents range and lands a jab.  
Mensah lands a right hook to the body followed by a left hook to the head.  
Rabiu pivots from in front of his opponent and lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Rabiu connects with a left hook.  
Rabiu is looking to keep his distance and attempts to land a cross, but Mensah blocks the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Rabiu lands a jab.  
Rabiu steps to the outside and lands an overhand right followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Mensah closes the distance.  Mensah pivots to the left of his opponent and is on target with a right hook to his opponents body.  
At the end of Round 9, lets listen in on the corners...Mensah's trainer is telling his fighter he needs a knockout to win!  

Round 9 Statistics
Rabiu: 
Jabs Thrown: 20                            
Jabs Landed: 12                            
Power Shots Thrown: 32                            
Power Shots Landed: 11                            
Head Shots Thrown: 47                            
Head Shots Landed: 21                            
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Mensah: 
Jabs Thrown: 0                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 13                            
Power Shots Landed: 9                             
Head Shots Thrown: 9                             
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Round 10: 

Mensah digs in a solid right hook to his opponents body.  
Mensah pivots to the left of his opponent and connects with a left uppercut.  
Rabiu attempts to land a left hook, but Mensah parries the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Rabiu steps away from his opponent and lands with a sharp jab.  Rabiu tries to land an overhand left, but Mensah sidesteps and counters with a firm left hook.  
Rabiu lands an overhand right followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Rabiu hits home with a solid cross.  
Mensah is on target with a sharp left uppercut.  
Mensah lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Mensah advances into close range.  Rabiu digs in a right hook to Mensah's body.  
Mensah digs in a left hook to his opponents liver.  
Rabiu tries to keep the action at long range and is on target with a jab.  
Rabiu lands a cross, jab and a cross to his opponents head.  
Rabiu lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Mensah steps inside and drives a right hook into Rabiu's body.  
Mensah pivots to the left of his opponent and hits home with a left hook.  
Rabiu is on target with a firm right hook.  


Round 10 Statistics
Rabiu: 
Jabs Thrown: 11                            
Jabs Landed: 9                             
Power Shots Thrown: 20                            
Power Shots Landed: 6                             
Head Shots Thrown: 28                            
Head Shots Landed: 14                            
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Mensah: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 21                            
Power Shots Landed: 8                             
Head Shots Thrown: 15                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 9                             
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

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


Final Scorecards: 99 - 91  99 - 91  99 - 91

The winner, by Unanimous Decision, from Takoradi, Ghana.... Matthew Rabiu

Fight Statistics
Rabiu: 
Total Punches Thrown: 408                           
Total Punches Landed: 191                           
Total Head Shots Thrown: 356                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 182                           
Total Body Shots Thrown: 52                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 9                             
Total Power Shots Thrown: 303                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 122                           
Total Jabs Thrown: 105                           
Total Jabs Landed: 69                            

Mensah: 
Total Punches Thrown: 276                           
Total Punches Landed: 87                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 150                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 48                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 126                           
Total Body Shots Landed: 39                            
Total Power Shots Thrown: 234                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 78                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 42                            
Total Jabs Landed: 9