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07/08/2041
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Joe Tshifunka vs Matt Mwatela

Boxing Daily Report from the Skebenga Corp promoted show at Investec Milpark Stadium, Johannesburg,  taking place on 03/08/2041:

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 10 round matchup are Joe Tshifunka (11(3) - 0) who hails from Durban, South Africa and Matt Mwatela(16 - 4(1)) from Mombasa, Kenya.  Tshifunka weighed in at 154 pounds, while Mwatela weighed in at 153 pounds and 12 ounces.  
The referee tonight is Quaashie Duncan, and the three ringside judges are Nwa Ntuli, Jackson Mnyamane and Barry Khuzwayo.  

Round 1: 

Tshifunka gets on the inside and drives a left hook into Mwatela's liver.  
Tshifunka gets on the inside.  Mwatela sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Tshifunka lands a right hook followed by a right uppercut to his opponents body.  Tshifunka attempts to land a left hook, but Mwatela blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  
Tshifunka closes the distance.  Mwatela sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Tshifunka throws a left hook, but is unable to get through his opponents guard.  Tshifunka clinches his opponent.  As they grapple, Tshifunka pushes his forearm into Mwatela's face.  The ref breaks Tshifunka's hold and signals for the fight to continue.  
Tshifunka advances into close range and digs in a left hook to Mwatela's body.  
Tshifunka attempts to land a left hook, but Mwatela parries the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Tshifunka is on target with a stinging left hook.  
Tshifunka gets on the inside.  Mwatela throws a left hook, but Tshifunka holds on to his opponent.  Tshifunka leans on his opponent using all his weight. The ref separates the two fighters.  
Tshifunka sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Tshifunka tries to land a right uppercut, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a right hook to Tshifunka's body.  
Tshifunka lands a firm cross.  
Tshifunka steps inside and digs in a sharp left hook to his opponents body.  
Tshifunka lands a jab to the head followed by a right uppercut to the body.  
Tshifunka is looking to close the distance.  Mwatela throws a left hook, but the shot is blocked.  Tshifunka clinches his opponent.  Tshifunka is using his forearm in the clinch.  The ref halts the action and breaks the clinch.  He lectures Tshifunka about fouling.  
Tshifunka drives a right hook into Mwatela's body.  
Mwatela throws a cross, but his opponent parries the shot and counters with a solid cross.  
Tshifunka is looking to close the distance.  Mwatela throws a left hook, but Tshifunka ties up his opponent.  Tshifunka leans on his opponent trying to wear him down. Mwatela tries to make the space to throw a hook, but hits Tshifunka behind the head. 
Tshifunka gets on the inside and cuts off the ring, trapping Mwatela in the corner.  Tshifunka lands a right uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  
Tshifunka is on target with a solid left hook to his opponents body.  
Tshifunka attempts to land a right hook, but Mwatela parries the shot and counters with a left hook.  
At the end of Round 1, lets listen in on the corners...Mwatela's trainer is suggesting ways of getting through to his opponent.  Mwatela's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  

Round 1 Statistics
Tshifunka: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 38                            
Power Shots Landed: 13                            
Head Shots Thrown: 15                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 29                            
Body Shots Landed: 10                            

Mwatela: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 21                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 16                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 7                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 2: 

Tshifunka is on target with a forceful left hook to Mwatela's ribs.  MWATELA IS HURT!  Mwatela recovers before his opponent can take advantage. 
Tshifunka lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Tshifunka lands a jab to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  
Tshifunka steps inside and digs in a solid left hook to Mwatela's body.  
Tshifunka lands a right hook to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  
Tshifunka closes the distance and drives a stinging left hook into Mwatela's ribs.  
Tshifunka closes the distance and lands a left uppercut to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  
Tshifunka forces Mwatela to back into the corner.  Tshifunka digs in a firm right hook to his opponents body.  
Tshifunka lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  
Tshifunka tries to land a right hook, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right uppercut to Tshifunka's body.  
Tshifunka is on target with a solid left hook to his opponents liver.  Tshifunka tries to land a cross, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a solid left hook.  
Tshifunka gets on the inside and lands three consecutive right hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Mwatela is looking to keep his distance.  Tshifunka sidesteps to the right of his opponent and is on target with a cross.  
Tshifunka lands a right uppercut followed by a left hook to his opponents body.  
Tshifunka lands a left hook followed by  two right uppercuts to his opponents body.  
Tshifunka throws a left hook, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Mwatela hits home with a hard jab.  
Tshifunka attempts to land a jab, but Mwatela sidesteps and counters with a right uppercut.  
Tshifunka pivots from in front of his opponent and lands a left uppercut followed by a left hook to his opponents body.  
Tshifunka advances into close range and digs in a stinging left hook to his opponents body.  
Tshifunka lands a cross to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  
Tshifunka closes the distance and tries to land a left hook, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right hook.  
Mwatela digs in a right hook to his opponents body.  
Mwatela lands a spiteful jab.  
Tshifunka drives a right hook into Mwatela's body.  
Tshifunka lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Mwatela attempts to land a right hook, but Tshifunka blocks the shot and counters with a left uppercut to Mwatela's liver.  
Mwatela manages to force Tshifunka onto the ropes.  Mwatela is on target with a stinging cross.  
At the end of Round 2, lets listen in on the corners...Mwatela's trainer is telling his fighter to increase his workrate.  

Round 2 Statistics
Tshifunka: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 61                            
Power Shots Landed: 31                            
Head Shots Thrown: 23                            
Head Shots Landed: 8                             
Body Shots Thrown: 43                            
Body Shots Landed: 25                            

Mwatela: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 22                            
Power Shots Landed: 7                             
Head Shots Thrown: 20                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Round 3: 

Mwatela tries to keep the action at long range.  Tshifunka is on target with a jab.  
Tshifunka digs in a sharp left hook to Mwatela's body.  
Mwatela steps to the outside.  Tshifunka lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Tshifunka is looking to close the distance and lands two left hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Mwatela sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Tshifunka drives a right hook into his opponents body.  
Tshifunka drives a left hook into Mwatela's ribs.  
Tshifunka gets on the inside and digs in a stinging right hook to Mwatela's ribcage.  
Tshifunka attempts to land a right hook, but Mwatela blocks the shot and counters with a solid left uppercut.  
Mwatela digs in a left hook to Tshifunka's body.  
Mwatela lands a left uppercut.  
Tshifunka is looking to close the distance.  Mwatela pivots to the right of his opponent.  Tshifunka drives a left hook into his opponents body.  Tshifunka throws a right hook, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a left uppercut.  
Tshifunka lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents body.  
Tshifunka is on target with a solid right hook to Mwatela's body.  
Mwatela lands a stinging left hook.  
Mwatela tries to land a right uppercut, but Tshifunka blocks the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Tshifunka drives a right uppercut into Mwatela's body.  Tshifunka attempts to land a right hook, but Mwatela blocks the shot and counters with a sharp left uppercut.  
Tshifunka connects with a right hook.  
Mwatela hits home with a left hook.  
Mwatela throws a right hook, but Tshifunka clinches his opponent.  Tshifunka is leaning on his opponent in the clinch. The ref breaks Tshifunka's hold and signals for the fight to continue.  
Tshifunka closes the distance and drives a firm right hook into Mwatela's body.  
Tshifunka lands a left uppercut to the body, a left hook to the body and a jab to the head.  
Mwatela steps away from his opponent.  Tshifunka lands two straights to the body, and one to the head.  
Tshifunka steps inside.  Mwatela is on target with a solid right hook.  
Mwatela throws a left uppercut, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a stinging cross.  


Round 3 Statistics
Tshifunka: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 46                            
Power Shots Landed: 21                            
Head Shots Thrown: 21                            
Head Shots Landed: 9                             
Body Shots Thrown: 31                            
Body Shots Landed: 15                            

Mwatela: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 38                            
Power Shots Landed: 8                             
Head Shots Thrown: 21                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 20                            
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 4: 

Mwatela switches the action to the outside.  Tshifunka lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Tshifunka lands a left hook followed by a cross to his opponents head.  
Mwatela is looking to keep the action on the outside.  Tshifunka lands a cross followed by a overhand right to his opponents head.  
Tshifunka lands a jab.  
Tshifunka hits home with a ramrod jab.  
Tshifunka lands a left hook to the body followed by a jab to the head.  
Mwatela is looking to keep the action on the outside.  Tshifunka lands two jabs followed by an overhand right to his opponents head.  
Tshifunka steps inside.  Mwatela lands a left hook to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  Tshifunka ties up his opponent.  As they grapple, Mwatela pushes his forearm into Tshifunka's face.  The ref halts the action and breaks the clinch.  He lectures Mwatela about fouling.  
Tshifunka drives a sharp left hook into Mwatela's liver.  
Tshifunka gets on the inside.  Mwatela lands a left hook.  Mwatela attempts to land a left hook, but Tshifunka blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  
Tshifunka digs in a stinging left hook to his opponents ribs.  
Tshifunka digs in a potent left hook to his opponents body.  MWATELA WAS STUNNED BY THAT SHOT!  
Mwatela is looking to keep the action on the outside.  Tshifunka is looking to put the pressure on now...he knows a few clean shots could mean an early night.  Tshifunka lands a cross to the head, a right uppercut to the body and a left hook to the body, AND DROPS MWATELA TO THE CANVAS!  He is back up on his feet at 6.  Mwatela now seems to have recovered from the bodyshot.  
Tshifunka closes the distance and manouvers Mwatela onto the ropes.  Tshifunka is on target with a left hook.  
Tshifunka tries to land a right uppercut, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a sharp left uppercut.  
Mwatela is on target with a right hook.  
Tshifunka feints a right hook, and then lands with a solid jab.  
Tshifunka steps inside.  Tshifunka pivots to the right of his opponent.  Mwatela throws a left hook, but the shot is blocked.  Tshifunka clinches his opponent.  Tshifunka hits his opponent with a kidney shot within the clinch. The referee warns Tshifunka and breaks the clinch.  


Round 4 Statistics
Tshifunka: 
Jabs Thrown: 11                            
Jabs Landed: 7                             
Power Shots Thrown: 35                            
Power Shots Landed: 16                            
Head Shots Thrown: 31                            
Head Shots Landed: 17                            
Body Shots Thrown: 15                            
Body Shots Landed: 6                             

Mwatela: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 22                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 17                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 8                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 5: 

Mwatela steps to the outside and is on target with an overhand left.  
Tshifunka is looking to close the distance and lands a right hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents body.  
Tshifunka lands a left hook to the body followed by a cross to the head.  Tshifunka tries to land a left hook, but Mwatela blocks the shot and counters with a right hook to Tshifunka's body.  
Mwatela pivots to the left of his opponent.  Tshifunka is on target with a left hook to his opponents body.  
Tshifunka lands a jab to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  
Mwatela is looking to keep his distance.  Tshifunka is on target with a cross to his opponents body.  
Tshifunka lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Tshifunka is looking to close the distance.  Mwatela is on target with a left hook to Tshifunka's liver.  Mwatela tries to land a left hook, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a left hook to Mwatela's body.  
Tshifunka advances into close range.  Mwatela digs in a left hook to his opponents body.  
Tshifunka gets on the inside and lands a right hook to the head followed by a left uppercut to the body.  
Tshifunka is on target with a jab.  
Tshifunka advances into close range and lands two left hooks to his opponents ribs, AND DOWN GOES MWATELA!  He manages to get up at 6.  Mwatela almost instantly recovers. 
Tshifunka advances into close range and drives a firm left hook into his opponents body.  Tshifunka tries to land a right hook, but Mwatela blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  
Mwatela is looking to keep his distance.  Tshifunka connects with a cross.  
Tshifunka gets on the inside.  Mwatela drives a right uppercut into Tshifunka's body.  
At the end of Round 5, lets listen in on the corners...Tshifunka's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  

Round 5 Statistics
Tshifunka: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 4                             
Power Shots Thrown: 35                            
Power Shots Landed: 14                            
Head Shots Thrown: 20                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 23                            
Body Shots Landed: 11                            

Mwatela: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 23                            
Power Shots Landed: 6                             
Head Shots Thrown: 14                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 12                            
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Round 6: 

Tshifunka is on target with a right hook to Mwatela's ribcage.  
Mwatela digs in a left uppercut to Tshifunka's body.  
Tshifunka SLAMS a WICKED right hook into his opponents face.  MWATELA IS SENT SPRAWLING TO THE CANVAS!  He manages to get up at 4.  Tshifunka clinches his opponent.  Tshifunka pushes his forearm into Mwatela's face.  The ref calls break and the two fighters separate.  
Tshifunka walks Mwatela onto the ropes.  Tshifunka attempts to land a right hook, but Mwatela blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  
Mwatela pivots from in front of his opponent.  Mwatela attempts to land a right hook, but Tshifunka blocks the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Tshifunka is on target with a solid left hook to his opponents body.  
Mwatela lands a spiteful jab.  
Mwatela tries to land a right hook, but Tshifunka sidesteps and counters with a left hook to Mwatela's body.  
Tshifunka attempts to land a jab, but Mwatela dodges the shot and counters with a cross.  
Tshifunka digs in a left hook to his opponents body.  
Tshifunka is looking to close the distance and digs in a sharp left hook to Mwatela's ribs.  
Mwatela pivots to the right of his opponent.  Tshifunka is on target with a right hook to Mwatela's ribs.  
Tshifunka is on target with a left hook to his opponents body.  
Tshifunka is on target with a solid left uppercut to Mwatela's body.  
Mwatela pivots to the left of his opponent.  Tshifunka digs in a sharp left uppercut to his opponents liver.  
Tshifunka hits home with a stinging jab.  
Mwatela steps away from his opponent.  Tshifunka feints a jab, and then is on target with a stinging overhand right.  
Tshifunka advances into close range.  Mwatela quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and drives a left hook into Tshifunka's body.  
Tshifunka gets on the inside.  Mwatela drives a right uppercut into Tshifunka's body.  


Round 6 Statistics
Tshifunka: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 28                            
Power Shots Landed: 12                            
Head Shots Thrown: 10                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 21                            
Body Shots Landed: 9                             

Mwatela: 
Jabs Thrown: 9                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 22                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 19                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 12                            
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Round 7: 

Tshifunka steps inside and lands two right hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Tshifunka is looking to close the distance and lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents body.  HE HAS HIS OPPONENT IN TROUBLE!  Mwatela quickly recovers. 
Tshifunka digs in a right hook to his opponents body.  
Tshifunka walks Mwatela down, trapping him in the corner.  Tshifunka pivots to the side of his opponent and lands a left uppercut followed by a left hook to his opponents body.  
Tshifunka lands a left uppercut to the head, a right uppercut to the body and a left uppercut to the body.  
Tshifunka lands a left hook to the head, a right uppercut to the body and a right hook to the body.  THAT HURT HIS OPPONENT!  Mwatela recovers before his opponent can take advantage. 
Tshifunka gets on the inside.  Mwatela pivots to the left of his opponent.  Tshifunka lands a right hook followed by  two left hooks to his opponents body, AND STUNS HIS OPPONENT!  Mwatela quickly recovers. 
Tshifunka lands a left uppercut.  
Mwatela throws a right hook, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Mwatela tries to step out of his opponents range.  Tshifunka lands an overhand right followed by a cross to his opponents head.  
Tshifunka advances into close range.  Mwatela pivots to the left of his opponent.  Tshifunka lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  
Tshifunka lands a left uppercut to the body followed by a right hook to the head, AND STUNS HIS OPPONENT!  Mwatela quickly recovers. 
Tshifunka lands a left hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents body.  
Tshifunka lands two right hooks to his opponents ribs.  


Round 7 Statistics
Tshifunka: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 44                            
Power Shots Landed: 28                            
Head Shots Thrown: 13                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 32                            
Body Shots Landed: 21                            

Mwatela: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 12                            
Power Shots Landed: 0                             
Head Shots Thrown: 8                             
Head Shots Landed: 0                             
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 8: 

Mwatela steps away from his opponent.  Tshifunka lands with a spiteful jab.  
Mwatela connects with a cross.  
Tshifunka lands a left hook.  
Tshifunka steps inside.  Tshifunka pivots to the left of his opponent and digs in a firm left hook to Mwatela's liver.  
Tshifunka lowers his guard, attempting to draw a lead.  Mwatela lands a stinging jab.  
Tshifunka manouvers his opponent onto the ropes.  Tshifunka lands a right hook to the head followed by a left uppercut to the body.  
Tshifunka lands three consecutive right hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Tshifunka sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Mwatela digs in a left hook to his opponents liver.  
Tshifunka drives a left uppercut into Mwatela's body.  
Mwatela is on target with a left uppercut to his opponents liver.  
Mwatela lands a left hook.  
Tshifunka drives a left hook into Mwatela's body.  
Tshifunka digs in a solid right hook to his opponents body.  
Tshifunka sidesteps to the right of his opponent and is on target with a right hook to Mwatela's ribcage.  
Tshifunka drives a stinging left hook into his opponents liver.  
Mwatela digs in a right hook to his opponents ribs.  
Tshifunka digs in a right hook to his opponents ribcage.  
Tshifunka hits home with a right uppercut.  Tshifunka attempts to land a right hook, but Mwatela dodges the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Mwatela throws a left hook, but Tshifunka holds on to his opponent.  Tshifunka leans on his opponent using all his weight. The ref breaks Tshifunka's hold and signals for the fight to continue.  
Tshifunka pivots from in front of his opponent and lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents body.  
Mwatela is on target with a stinging left hook.  Tshifunka ties up his opponent.  Tshifunka pushes his forearm into Mwatela's face.  The referee warns Tshifunka and breaks the clinch.  
Tshifunka lands two right hooks to his opponents ribs.  Tshifunka ties up his opponent.  Tshifunka is leaning on his opponent in the clinch. The referee breaks up the clinch and lectures Tshifunka to stop holding.  
Tshifunka crashes a hurtful left hook to Mwatela's ribs.  MWATELA IS DOWN!  HE IS STILL STRUGGLING TO HIS FEET AS THE COUNT REACHES 10!  The winner by KO is Tshifunka!  


Round 8 Statistics
Tshifunka: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 36                            
Power Shots Landed: 19                            
Head Shots Thrown: 11                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 28                            
Body Shots Landed: 16                            

Mwatela: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 24                            
Power Shots Landed: 7                             
Head Shots Thrown: 12                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 13                            
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 - 8  10 - 8  10 - 8
Round 5 Scores: 10 - 8  10 - 8  10 - 8
Round 6 Scores: 10 - 8  10 - 8  10 - 8
Round 7 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9


Fight Statistics
Tshifunka: 
Total Punches Thrown: 366                           
Total Punches Landed: 173                           
Total Head Shots Thrown: 144                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 60                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 222                           
Total Body Shots Landed: 113                           
Total Power Shots Thrown: 323                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 154                           
Total Jabs Thrown: 43                            
Total Jabs Landed: 19                            

Mwatela: 
Total Punches Thrown: 209                           
Total Punches Landed: 48                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 127                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 33                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 82                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 15                            
Total Power Shots Thrown: 184                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 42                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 25                            
Total Jabs Landed: 6