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May Matlaba vs Madisha Nqakula
Boxing Daily Report from the Soweto Punch Pros promoted show at Popcocks Indoor Sports Arena, Johannesburg, taking place on 28/07/2040: The venue is completely packed out with the fans turning out in force to watch the fights on offer tonight. Next up we have one of the supporting contests of this show. Looking to impress the boxing fans in attendance, the two fighters competing in this 8 round matchup are May Matlaba (5(3) - 1) who hails from Mamelodi, South Africa and Madisha Nqakula(8 - 2) from Khayelitsha, South Africa. Both Matlaba and Nqakula weighed in at 200 pounds. The referee tonight is Johnny Kamalebo, and the three ringside judges are Quoitrel Sotyu, Rob Bakwamba and John Nzambi. Round 1: Matlaba hits home with a cross. Matlaba is on target with a jab. Nqakula lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head. Nqakula closes the distance. Nqakula pivots to the right of his opponent and lands a double left hook to his opponents head. Matlaba is looking to keep his distance and attempts to land an overhand right, but Nqakula slips the shot and counters with a firm right uppercut. Nqakula closes the distance and is on target with a left hook. Matlaba stalks forward with a low guard, trying to draw a lead from his opponent. Nqakula is on target with a cross. Matlaba sidesteps to the right of his opponent and lands a cross to the head, a cross to the body and an overhand right to the head. Matlaba attempts to land a jab, but Nqakula sidesteps and counters with a solid left uppercut. Matlaba is on target with a sharp cross. Nqakula steps inside and hits home with a left hook. Matlaba hits home with a solid left hook. Nqakula attempts to land an overhand left, but Matlaba dodges the shot and counters with a right uppercut. Nqakula closes the distance. Matlaba throws a right uppercut, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a left uppercut. Nqakula walks Matlaba onto the ropes. Matlaba lands a stinging right uppercut. Matlaba lands a cross to the head, a jab to the head and a right uppercut to the body. Nqakula closes the distance. Nqakula sidesteps to the left of his opponent and lands a right hook. Matlaba lands an overhand right, jab and a cross to his opponents head. Matlaba lands a jab followed by a overhand right to his opponents head. Matlaba tries to step out of his opponents range. Nqakula finds the target with a jab. Matlaba lands a cross to the head, a right uppercut to the body and a cross to the head. Matlaba tries to step out of his opponents range and connects with a stinging overhand right. At the end of Round 1, lets listen in on the corners...Nqakula's trainer is telling his fighter to increase his workrate. Round 1 Statistics Matlaba: Jabs Thrown: 20 Jabs Landed: 8 Power Shots Thrown: 39 Power Shots Landed: 17 Head Shots Thrown: 46 Head Shots Landed: 20 Body Shots Thrown: 13 Body Shots Landed: 5 Nqakula: Jabs Thrown: 10 Jabs Landed: 3 Power Shots Thrown: 28 Power Shots Landed: 10 Head Shots Thrown: 32 Head Shots Landed: 13 Body Shots Thrown: 6 Body Shots Landed: 0 Round 2: Matlaba lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head. Matlaba is on target with a stinging right uppercut. Nqakula finds the target with a jab. Nqakula sidesteps to the right of his opponent. Nqakula lands a cross. Nqakula tries to land a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a stinging left uppercut. Matlaba switches the action to the outside and hits home with a stinging cross. Nqakula lands a stinging cross. Nqakula manouvers his opponent onto the ropes. Matlaba tries to land a cross, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a left hook to his opponents body. Matlaba tries to step out of his opponents range. Matlaba feints a jab, but Nqakula is not fooled and lands with a cross. Nqakula advances into close range. Matlaba lands a left uppercut to the body followed by a left hook to the head. Nqakula forces Matlaba to back into the ropes. Nqakula is on target with a right uppercut. Matlaba connects with a cross. Nqakula drives a stinging right hook into Matlaba's ribs. As Nqakula tries to work on the inside, the fighters heads come together! The ref acknowledges the accidental headclash but allows the action to continue. That accidental headbutt has resulted in some damage to Matlaba. That has caused swelling around the right eye. Matlaba lands a straight 1 - 2. Nqakula closes the distance. Nqakula pivots to the right of his opponent and is on target with a left hook to Matlaba's body. Matlaba lands two jabs followed by a cross to his opponents head. Nqakula is looking to close the distance and lands a right hook. At the end of Round 2, lets listen in on the corners...Matlaba's trainer is passing on some tactical advice. Round 2 Statistics Matlaba: Jabs Thrown: 12 Jabs Landed: 3 Power Shots Thrown: 37 Power Shots Landed: 10 Head Shots Thrown: 38 Head Shots Landed: 11 Body Shots Thrown: 11 Body Shots Landed: 2 Nqakula: Jabs Thrown: 5 Jabs Landed: 1 Power Shots Thrown: 24 Power Shots Landed: 8 Head Shots Thrown: 24 Head Shots Landed: 6 Body Shots Thrown: 5 Body Shots Landed: 3 Round 3: Matlaba switches the action to the outside and is on target with a stinging cross. Nqakula attempts to land a cross, but Matlaba blocks the shot and counters with a MASSIVE left uppercut. NQAKULA WAS STUNNED BY THAT SHOT! Nqakula steps inside and walks Matlaba down, trapping him on the ropes. Matlaba is looking for the shot to finish his opponent. Matlaba lands a left uppercut followed by a cross to his opponents head, KNOCKING NQAKULA DOWN! He is back up on his feet at 5. Nqakula now seems to have his senses back. Nqakula closes the distance. Matlaba lands a left hook. Matlaba ties up his opponent. As they grapple, Matlaba pushes his forearm into Nqakula's face. The ref calls break and the two fighters separate. Nqakula hits the target with a sharp jab. Nqakula connects with a solid overhand left. Matlaba is on target with a solid cross. Nqakula is looking to close the distance and drives a solid right uppercut into his opponents body. Matlaba switches the action to the outside. Matlaba feints a jab, fooling Nqakula into throwing a right uppercut counter. Matlaba springs the trap, countering with a left uppercut. Matlaba attempts to land a jab, but Nqakula blocks the shot and counters with a cross. Nqakula gets on the inside and hits home with a solid right hook. Matlaba ties up his opponent. Nqakula leans on his opponent trying to wear him down. The ref calls break and the two fighters separate. Nqakula gets on the inside and lands a right uppercut to the head followed by a right hook to the body. Matlaba is looking to keep his distance and hits home with a solid overhand right. Nqakula switches the action to the outside and tries to land a cross, but Matlaba slips the shot and counters with a stinging left uppercut to Nqakula's body. Matlaba lands two consecutive overhand rights to his opponents head. Nqakula is on target with a left hook to his opponents body. Matlaba steps away from his opponent. Matlaba stalks forward with a low guard, trying to draw a lead from his opponent. Nqakula hits home with a cross. Nqakula lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head. Round 3 Statistics Matlaba: Jabs Thrown: 5 Jabs Landed: 0 Power Shots Thrown: 31 Power Shots Landed: 11 Head Shots Thrown: 31 Head Shots Landed: 10 Body Shots Thrown: 5 Body Shots Landed: 1 Nqakula: Jabs Thrown: 10 Jabs Landed: 2 Power Shots Thrown: 27 Power Shots Landed: 10 Head Shots Thrown: 31 Head Shots Landed: 8 Body Shots Thrown: 6 Body Shots Landed: 4 Round 4: Matlaba waits at the mid-range with a lowered guard, waiting for his opponent to throw a punch. Nqakula connects with a firm cross. Matlaba is looking to keep his distance. Nqakula hits home with a sharp jab. Nqakula steps inside. Nqakula sidesteps to the left of his opponent and lands a left hook, right hook and a left hook to his opponents head. Nqakula hits home with a firm cross. Matlaba lands a straight 1 - 2. Matlaba tries to land a jab, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a left hook. Matlaba steps to the outside and lands a ramrod jab. Nqakula is on target with an overhand left. Nqakula is looking to close the distance and digs in a left uppercut to his opponents ribs. Matlaba ties up his opponent. Nqakula pushes his forearm into Matlaba's face. The referee separates the two fighters and warns Nqakula. Matlaba tries to step out of his opponents range. Nqakula tries to land an overhand left, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a stinging right uppercut to his opponents body. Nqakula closes the distance and forces Matlaba to back into the ropes. Matlaba lands a right uppercut followed by a left uppercut to his opponents head. Nqakula steps to the outside. Matlaba lands two consecutive overhand rights to his opponents head. Matlaba connects with a cross. Nqakula advances into close range. Matlaba is on target with a sharp left hook. Matlaba steps away from his opponent. Nqakula connects with a cross. Nqakula drives a right hook into his opponents body. Nqakula connects with a sharp overhand left. Nqakula throws a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right uppercut. Nqakula is looking to close the distance. Matlaba is on target with a stinging left hook. Matlaba ties up his opponent. Nqakula leans on his opponent trying to wear him down. The ref breaks Matlaba's hold and signals for the fight to continue. Nqakula is looking to close the distance. Matlaba is on target with a sharp left hook. Nqakula gets on the inside and lands a solid right hook. Round 4 Statistics Matlaba: Jabs Thrown: 10 Jabs Landed: 2 Power Shots Thrown: 26 Power Shots Landed: 11 Head Shots Thrown: 30 Head Shots Landed: 12 Body Shots Thrown: 6 Body Shots Landed: 1 Nqakula: Jabs Thrown: 10 Jabs Landed: 4 Power Shots Thrown: 35 Power Shots Landed: 12 Head Shots Thrown: 38 Head Shots Landed: 14 Body Shots Thrown: 7 Body Shots Landed: 2 Round 5: Matlaba is looking to keep his distance. Matlaba sidesteps to the left of his opponent. Nqakula tries to land an overhand left, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a firm left uppercut. Matlaba tries to step out of his opponents range. Nqakula attempts to land a jab, but Matlaba sidesteps and counters with a right hook to his opponents body. Nqakula closes the distance and lands a stinging left hook. Matlaba tries to step out of his opponents range and lands a sharp jab. Matlaba connects with a cross. Matlaba throws an overhand right, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a stinging cross. Nqakula closes the distance. Matlaba digs in a sharp right hook to Nqakula's ribcage. Matlaba throws a left uppercut, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a left hook. Nqakula lands a left uppercut. Matlaba holds on to his opponent. Matlaba pushes his forearm into Nqakula's face. The ref halts the action and breaks the clinch. He lectures Matlaba about fouling. Matlaba lands a jab. Nqakula gets on the inside and throws a left uppercut, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a cross. Matlaba switches the action to the outside. Matlaba feints a cross, tricking Nqakula into countering with a left hook. Matlaba springs the trap, countering with a sharp left hook to Nqakula's body. Nqakula gets on the inside and manouvers his opponent onto the ropes. Nqakula is on target with a stinging right hook. Nqakula steps inside and is on target with a left uppercut. Nqakula is looking to close the distance. Matlaba sidesteps to the left of his opponent. Nqakula hits home with a right hook. Matlaba drops his guard, and stalks his opponent...he wants his opponent to throw a shot. Nqakula throws a jab, but his opponent dodges the shot and counters with a left hook. Matlaba circles his opponent with a low guard, waiting for his opponent to attack. Nqakula lands two consecutive overhand lefts to his opponents head. Nqakula tries to land a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right hook. Nqakula gets on the inside and manages to force Matlaba onto the ropes. Nqakula drives a right uppercut into his opponents body. Nqakula finds the target with a jab. Matlaba lands a jab, cross and a jab to his opponents head. Matlaba pivots to the left of his opponent and is on target with a solid left hook to Nqakula's body. Round 5 Statistics Matlaba: Jabs Thrown: 14 Jabs Landed: 6 Power Shots Thrown: 28 Power Shots Landed: 10 Head Shots Thrown: 35 Head Shots Landed: 12 Body Shots Thrown: 7 Body Shots Landed: 4 Nqakula: Jabs Thrown: 12 Jabs Landed: 3 Power Shots Thrown: 34 Power Shots Landed: 10 Head Shots Thrown: 40 Head Shots Landed: 12 Body Shots Thrown: 6 Body Shots Landed: 1 Round 6: Matlaba sidesteps to the right of his opponent and lands a ramrod jab. Nqakula lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents head. Matlaba tries to step out of his opponents range. Matlaba drops his hands, and waves his opponent in. Nqakula tries to land a cross, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a stinging right hook. Nqakula steps away from his opponent and lands a stinging jab. Matlaba lands a jab followed by a overhand right to his opponents head. Matlaba lands a jab, overhand right and a jab to his opponents head. Matlaba feints a jab, but Nqakula ignores the feint and lands with a right hook. Matlaba tries to land a cross, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a right uppercut to Matlaba's body. Nqakula is looking to close the distance and manouvers Matlaba onto the ropes. Nqakula quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent. Matlaba lands a right hook. Matlaba connects with a sharp left hook. Nqakula closes the distance. Matlaba hits home with a stinging left hook. Matlaba lands a double left hook to his opponents head. Nqakula connects with a firm right uppercut. Matlaba clinches his opponent. Nqakula tries to make the space to throw a hook, but hits Matlaba's kidney. The referee breaks the clinch and warns Nqakula to stop fouling. Nqakula is looking to keep his distance. Matlaba lands with a stiff jab. Nqakula is looking to close the distance and attempts to land a left hook, but Matlaba sidesteps and counters with a stinging right uppercut. Matlaba is on target with a cross. Matlaba steps to the outside. Matlaba sidesteps to the right of his opponent. Matlaba throws a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a left uppercut. Matlaba connects with a stinging left hook. Nqakula is looking to close the distance and walks his opponent down, trapping him on the ropes. Nqakula connects with a right hook. Matlaba steps to the outside and is on target with an overhand right. Nqakula advances into close range and is on target with a left uppercut to his opponents liver. Nqakula is on target with a right uppercut to Matlaba's body. Nqakula wants to work on the inside, but accidentally clashes heads with his opponent! The ref acknowledges the accidental headclash but allows the action to continue. Matlaba has been damaged by that accidental headbutt. The foul has worsened the damage around the right eye. Nqakula cuts off the ring, trapping Matlaba in a corner. Nqakula is on target with a left hook. Round 6 Statistics Matlaba: Jabs Thrown: 16 Jabs Landed: 8 Power Shots Thrown: 36 Power Shots Landed: 12 Head Shots Thrown: 45 Head Shots Landed: 20 Body Shots Thrown: 7 Body Shots Landed: 0 Nqakula: Jabs Thrown: 8 Jabs Landed: 1 Power Shots Thrown: 30 Power Shots Landed: 10 Head Shots Thrown: 27 Head Shots Landed: 8 Body Shots Thrown: 11 Body Shots Landed: 3 Round 7: Nqakula is on target with a left hook to his opponents body. Nqakula closes the distance and is on target with a solid left hook. Nqakula advances into close range. Matlaba connects with a sharp left hook. Matlaba circles his opponent with a low guard, waiting for his opponent to attack. Nqakula connects with a firm cross. Matlaba attempts to land a jab, but Nqakula sidesteps and counters with a solid left uppercut. Nqakula sidesteps to the right of his opponent. Matlaba throws a jab, but his opponent parries the shot and counters with a left uppercut. Nqakula feints a cross, but Matlaba ignores the feint and responds with a solid left uppercut. Nqakula tries to land an overhand right, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a sharp left hook. Nqakula connects with a stinging overhand left. Nqakula closes the distance and forces Matlaba to retreat onto the ropes. Nqakula drives a right uppercut into Matlaba's body. Nqakula advances into close range and is on target with a sharp left hook to Matlaba's body. Nqakula attempts to land a right hook, but Matlaba blocks the shot and counters with a solid left hook. Nqakula steps to the outside. Matlaba sidesteps to the left of his opponent and hits home with a stinging overhand left. Nqakula steps inside and walks Matlaba down, trapping him in a neutral corner. The two boxers are fighting in-close, but their heads clash! The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as Matlaba dabs at his face checking for damage. It looks like the clash of heads has caused some damage to Matlaba. That has caused slight swelling around the left eye. Round 7 Statistics Matlaba: Jabs Thrown: 5 Jabs Landed: 0 Power Shots Thrown: 20 Power Shots Landed: 5 Head Shots Thrown: 21 Head Shots Landed: 5 Body Shots Thrown: 4 Body Shots Landed: 0 Nqakula: Jabs Thrown: 10 Jabs Landed: 0 Power Shots Thrown: 21 Power Shots Landed: 8 Head Shots Thrown: 23 Head Shots Landed: 5 Body Shots Thrown: 8 Body Shots Landed: 3 Round 8: Nqakula steps away from his opponent. Nqakula quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent. Nqakula tries to land a cross, but his opponent parries the shot and counters with a solid right hook. Matlaba lands a left hook, jab and a cross to his opponents head. Nqakula lands a firm left uppercut. Nqakula sidesteps to the right of his opponent and drives a left hook into his opponents body. Nqakula is looking to keep his distance and hits home with a solid cross. Matlaba is on target with a left hook. Matlaba connects with a sharp left hook. Matlaba switches the action to the outside and attempts to land a jab, but Nqakula slips the shot and counters with a solid left uppercut. Nqakula lands a cross to the body, and then to the head. Nqakula steps inside and cuts off the ring, trapping Matlaba on the ropes. Nqakula is on target with a firm left hook. Nqakula tries to land a jab, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a stinging right hook to Nqakula's ribcage. Nqakula steps inside. Matlaba throws a right hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a right uppercut. Round 8 Statistics Matlaba: Jabs Thrown: 7 Jabs Landed: 1 Power Shots Thrown: 26 Power Shots Landed: 6 Head Shots Thrown: 26 Head Shots Landed: 6 Body Shots Thrown: 7 Body Shots Landed: 1 Nqakula: Jabs Thrown: 2 Jabs Landed: 1 Power Shots Thrown: 30 Power Shots Landed: 8 Head Shots Thrown: 22 Head Shots Landed: 7 Body Shots Thrown: 10 Body Shots Landed: 2 Round 1 Scores: 10 - 9 10 - 9 10 - 9 Round 2 Scores: 10 - 9 10 - 9 10 - 9 Round 3 Scores: 10 - 8 10 - 8 10 - 8 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: 9 - 10 9 - 10 9 - 10 Round 8 Scores: 9 - 10 9 - 10 9 - 10 Final Scorecards: 77 - 74 77 - 74 77 - 74 The winner, by Unanimous Decision, from Mamelodi, South Africa.... May Matlaba Fight Statistics Matlaba: Total Punches Thrown: 332 Total Punches Landed: 110 Total Head Shots Thrown: 272 Total Head Shots Landed: 96 Total Body Shots Thrown: 60 Total Body Shots Landed: 14 Total Power Shots Thrown: 243 Total Power Shots Landed: 82 Total Jabs Thrown: 89 Total Jabs Landed: 28 Nqakula: Total Punches Thrown: 296 Total Punches Landed: 91 Total Head Shots Thrown: 237 Total Head Shots Landed: 73 Total Body Shots Thrown: 59 Total Body Shots Landed: 18 Total Power Shots Thrown: 229 Total Power Shots Landed: 76 Total Jabs Thrown: 67 Total Jabs Landed: 15
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