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25/05/2044
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Paul Adu vs Michael Rabiu

Boxing Daily Report from the AI Ghana-Western Ghana promoted show at Takoradi Rumfa, Takoradi,  taking place on 18/05/2042:

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 final eliminator for the Ghana Super Bantamweight title.  

Looking to impress the boxing fans in attendance and those watching live on bTV Action, the two fighters competing in this 12 round matchup are Paul Adu (18(1) - 6) who hails from Takoradi, Ghana and Michael Rabiu(14 - 8(1) - 2) from Kumasi, Ghana.  Adu weighed in at 121 pounds and 3 ounces, while Rabiu weighed in at 121 pounds and 14 ounces.  
The referee tonight is Wayne Bimi, and the three ringside judges are Makalo Antwi, Ibeamaka Akamba and Inigo Adamafio.  

Round 1: 

Adu lands a left uppercut to the head, a right hook to the body and a left hook to the head.  Adu holds on to his opponent.  Adu is using his forearm in the clinch.  The referee warns Adu and breaks the clinch.  
Adu sidesteps to the right of his opponent and digs in a right hook to Rabiu's body.  
Adu closes the distance and is on target with a right hook.  
Rabiu sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Rabiu tries to land a right uppercut, but Adu slips the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Adu steps inside and forces Rabiu to retreat onto the ropes.  Adu lands a left uppercut to the body followed by a right hook to the head.  Adu ties up his opponent.  Adu leans on his opponent trying to wear him down. The ref separates the two fighters.  
Adu is on target with a right hook to his opponents body.  
Adu connects with a left hook.  
Adu lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Adu advances into close range and digs in a right hook to his opponents body.  Adu throws a left uppercut, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Adu is on target with a right hook to his opponents body.  
Rabiu throws a left uppercut, but Adu holds on to his opponent.  Adu leans on his opponent trying to wear him down. The ref breaks Adu's hold and signals for the fight to continue.  
Adu lands a double right hook to his opponents head.  
Adu lands a right uppercut.  
Rabiu attempts to land a left uppercut, but Adu blocks the shot and counters with a right uppercut to Rabiu's body.  
Adu connects with a left hook.  
Adu is on target with a cross.  
Adu lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Adu lands a jab followed by  two straights to his opponents head.  
Rabiu quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Adu drives a right uppercut into his opponents ribcage.  
Adu gets on the inside.  Adu quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and lands a left uppercut, right hook and a left hook to his opponents head.  
Adu lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  He follows up the attack and lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents body.  
Adu lands a right hook followed by a right uppercut to his opponents head.  
Adu lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  Adu holds on to his opponent.  Adu leans on his opponent using all his weight. The ref separates the two fighters.  
Adu connects with a cross.  
At the end of Round 1, lets listen in on the corners...Rabiu's trainer is suggesting ways of getting through to his opponent.  Rabiu's trainer is telling his fighter he is being outworked and needs to throw more.  Rabiu's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  

Round 1 Statistics
Adu: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 55                            
Power Shots Landed: 37                            
Head Shots Thrown: 41                            
Head Shots Landed: 27                            
Body Shots Thrown: 19                            
Body Shots Landed: 12                            

Rabiu: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 12                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 9                             
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 2: 

Adu is looking to close the distance and lands a left hook to the body, a right hook to the head and a left hook to the body.  
Adu is on target with a left uppercut to Rabiu's body.  
Adu lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Adu lands a cross.  
Rabiu lands a left hook.  
Rabiu tries to step out of his opponents range.  Adu tries to land a cross, but his opponent dodges the shot and counters with a left hook to Adu's body.  
Adu gets on the inside and throws a left hook, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Adu is on target with a left hook.  
Adu drives a left hook into Rabiu's ribs.  
Adu advances into close range and lands a right hook to the body followed by a left uppercut to the head.  
Adu drives a left uppercut into his opponents liver.  
Adu is on target with a left hook to his opponents body.  
Adu advances into close range and is on target with a left hook.  
Rabiu steps to the outside.  Adu connects with a cross.  
Rabiu tries to step out of his opponents range.  Adu hits the target with a stiff jab.  
Adu closes the distance and hits home with a right uppercut.  
Rabiu pivots to the right of his opponent.  Adu connects with a left hook.  
Rabiu is looking to keep his distance.  Adu tries to land a jab, but Rabiu blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  
At the end of Round 2, lets listen in on the corners...Rabiu's trainer is advising how he could improve his defence.  

Round 2 Statistics
Adu: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 30                            
Power Shots Landed: 17                            
Head Shots Thrown: 27                            
Head Shots Landed: 12                            
Body Shots Thrown: 11                            
Body Shots Landed: 7                             

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

Round 3: 

Adu advances into close range and hits home with a right hook.  
Adu lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents body.  
Adu hits the target with a stiff jab.  
Adu lands three consecutive left hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Adu cuts off the ring, trapping Rabiu in the blue corner.  Adu lands a right uppercut to the body, a right hook to the head and a right uppercut to the body.  
Adu digs in a right hook to Rabiu's body.  
Adu is looking to close the distance and lands two left hooks followed by a right uppercut to his opponents head.  
Adu gets on the inside.  Rabiu pivots to the side of his opponent.  Rabiu throws a left hook, but Adu holds on to his opponent.  Adu leans on his opponent using all his weight. The ref separates the two fighters.  
Adu manages to force Rabiu into a corner.  Adu drives a left hook into Rabiu's body.  
Adu advances into close range and drives a left hook into his opponents body.  
Adu sidesteps to the left of his opponent and lands a left hook to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  
Adu advances into close range and is on target with a right hook.  
Adu is on target with a right uppercut to Rabiu's ribcage.  
Adu advances into close range and lands a left hook to the head, a left uppercut to the body and a right hook to the head.  
Rabiu steps away from his opponent.  Adu lands an overhand right followed by a jab to his opponents head.  He continues the combination and lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Adu is looking to close the distance and lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Adu sidesteps to the right of his opponent and lands a right uppercut followed by  two right hooks to his opponents head.  
Adu manages to force Rabiu into a neutral corner.  Adu connects with a right hook.  
Adu lands a double right hook to his opponents head.  
Adu drives a right hook into his opponents body.  
Adu lands two consecutive left uppercuts to his opponents head.  
Adu gets on the inside and lands two right hooks to his opponents ribs.  He follows up the attack and lands a double right hook to his opponents head.  
Adu lands a right uppercut to the head, a right hook to the head and a left uppercut to the body.  
Adu lands a double right hook to his opponents head.  Adu attempts to land a right hook, but Rabiu blocks the shot and counters with a left uppercut to Adu's body.  
Adu connects with a right hook.  
Rabiu attempts to land a left hook, but Adu blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  
Adu hits home with a left hook.  


Round 3 Statistics
Adu: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 61                            
Power Shots Landed: 47                            
Head Shots Thrown: 45                            
Head Shots Landed: 33                            
Body Shots Thrown: 23                            
Body Shots Landed: 17                            

Rabiu: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 12                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 15                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 4: 

Adu sidesteps to the left of his opponent and lands a stiff jab.  
Adu gets on the inside and lands two left hooks to the body, and one to the head.  
Adu is on target with a stiff jab.  
Adu lands a left uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  
Adu lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Adu forces Rabiu to retreat into the corner.  Adu lands a right hook to the head followed by a right uppercut to the body.  
Adu lands a left uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  Adu holds on to his opponent.  Adu is leaning on his opponent in the clinch. The ref breaks Adu's hold and signals for the fight to continue.  
Adu lands a right hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents body.  
Adu lands a left hook to the body, a right hook to the head and a left hook to the head.  
Rabiu steps to the outside and attempts to land a cross, but Adu dodges the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Adu lands a right hook to the body followed by a right uppercut to the head.  
Adu lands a left hook to the body, a right hook to the head and a left hook to the head.  
Adu digs in a right hook to Rabiu's body.  
Adu advances into close range and drives a left hook into his opponents liver.  
Adu lands a left uppercut followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Adu lands a right uppercut to the body, a right hook to the body and a left uppercut to the head.  
Adu connects with a right uppercut.  


Round 4 Statistics
Adu: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 51                            
Power Shots Landed: 30                            
Head Shots Thrown: 31                            
Head Shots Landed: 17                            
Body Shots Thrown: 25                            
Body Shots Landed: 15                            

Rabiu: 
Jabs Thrown: 11                            
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 9                             
Power Shots Landed: 0                             
Head Shots Thrown: 20                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 0                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 5: 

Rabiu is looking to keep the action on the outside.  Adu is on target with a cross.  
Adu is on target with a left hook to Rabiu's body.  
Adu steps inside and is on target with a left hook to his opponents ribs.  
Adu forces Rabiu to retreat into the corner.  Adu is on target with a left hook to Rabiu's body.  
Adu steps inside and lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Adu drives a left hook into Rabiu's body.  Adu holds on to his opponent.  Adu leans on his opponent using all his weight. The ref calls break and the two fighters separate.  
Adu lands a double left hook to his opponents head.  
Rabiu is looking to keep his distance.  Adu lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Rabiu circles his opponent with a low guard, waiting for his opponent to attack.  Adu hits home with a left hook.  Adu attempts to land a left uppercut, but Rabiu slips the shot and counters with a cross.  
Rabiu pivots to the right of his opponent.  Adu throws a left hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Adu is looking to close the distance and lands a left uppercut to the body, and then to the head.  
Rabiu steps to the outside.  Adu lands a solid jab.  
Adu is on target with a stiff jab.  
Adu closes the distance and lands a right hook to the head, a right hook to the body and a left hook to the body.  
Rabiu contemptuously drops his hands, trying to provoke his opponent.  Adu lands consecutive left uppercuts to his opponents body.  
Adu quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Rabiu switches the action to the outside and is on target with a jab to Adu's body.  
Adu advances into close range and lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  
Adu lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  


Round 5 Statistics
Adu: 
Jabs Thrown: 9                             
Jabs Landed: 4                             
Power Shots Thrown: 42                            
Power Shots Landed: 24                            
Head Shots Thrown: 28                            
Head Shots Landed: 13                            
Body Shots Thrown: 23                            
Body Shots Landed: 15                            

Rabiu: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 10                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 13                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 6: 

Adu manouvers Rabiu into the corner.  Adu lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents body.  Adu holds on to his opponent.  Adu leans on his opponent using all his weight. The ref calls break and the two fighters separate.  
Adu lands a left hook, right uppercut and a right hook to his opponents head.  
Adu gets on the inside and lands a left hook followed by  two left uppercuts to his opponents body.  
Adu connects with a right uppercut.  Adu clinches his opponent.  Adu leans on his opponent trying to wear him down. The referee breaks the clinch and warns Adu to stop holding.  
Adu lands a left uppercut followed by  two right hooks to his opponents head.  
Adu drives a right uppercut into his opponents body.  
Rabiu cuts off the ring, trapping Adu on the ropes.  Adu connects with a cross.  
Adu closes the distance and drives a left hook into his opponents ribs.  
Adu connects with a left hook.  
Adu advances into close range and lands a left hook, right uppercut and a left hook to his opponents head.  
Adu is looking to close the distance and lands a right hook to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  
Adu lands a left hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents head.  
Adu walks Rabiu down, trapping him on the ropes.  Adu is on target with a left hook to Rabiu's ribs.  
Adu hits home with a right uppercut.  
Adu sidesteps to the right of his opponent and lands a double right hook to his opponents head.  
Adu lands a left uppercut to the body followed by a left hook to the head.  He follows up the attack and lands a left hook to the body followed by a right uppercut to the head.  
Adu lands a right hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents body.  
Adu drives a left hook into Rabiu's body.  


Round 6 Statistics
Adu: 
Jabs Thrown: 0                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 46                            
Power Shots Landed: 34                            
Head Shots Thrown: 26                            
Head Shots Landed: 20                            
Body Shots Thrown: 20                            
Body Shots Landed: 14                            

Rabiu: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 14                            
Power Shots Landed: 0                             
Head Shots Thrown: 19                            
Head Shots Landed: 0                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 7: 

Adu quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and lands three consecutive left hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Adu connects with a left hook.  
Rabiu pivots from in front of his opponent.  Adu connects with a left hook.  
Adu lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Adu hits home with a right hook.  
Adu connects with a right hook.  
Adu sidesteps to the left of his opponent and lands a sharp jab.  
Adu is looking to close the distance and is on target with a left hook to Rabiu's body.  
Adu lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Adu lands a left uppercut to the body, a right hook to the body and a left hook to the head.  
Adu lands a left uppercut, right hook and a left uppercut to his opponents head.  
Adu digs in a left uppercut to Rabiu's body.  
Rabiu switches the action to the outside.  Adu connects with a cross.  
Rabiu is looking to keep his distance.  Adu hits home with a cross.  
Adu is looking to close the distance and lands a left hook to the head, a left uppercut to the head and a right hook to the body.  
Adu lands a cross to the body followed by a jab to the head.  
Adu is looking to close the distance and lands a right hook, left hook and a left uppercut to his opponents head.  
Adu advances into close range and connects with a right uppercut.  
Adu lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Rabiu is looking to keep his distance.  Rabiu sidesteps to the left of his opponent and lands a jab.  
Adu lands three consecutive right hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Adu drives a right hook into his opponents body.  Adu tries to land a right hook, but Rabiu slips the shot and counters with a right hook.  


Round 7 Statistics
Adu: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 43                            
Power Shots Landed: 35                            
Head Shots Thrown: 31                            
Head Shots Landed: 21                            
Body Shots Thrown: 18                            
Body Shots Landed: 16                            

Rabiu: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 11                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 14                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 0                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 8: 

Adu lands a left uppercut, right hook and a left uppercut to his opponents body.  
Rabiu is getting frustrated here.   He throws a low uppercut...that landed south of the border! The ref stops the action and tells Rabiu to keep his punches above the belt.  He gives Adu time to recover.  
Rabiu is starting to lose his head here!   He turns Adu and throws an uppercut into his opponents groin area!  The ref tells Rabiu to keep his punches above the belt.  He gives Adu time to recover.  
Rabiu is looking to keep the action on the outside.  Adu lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  He continues the combination and lands an overhand right followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Adu lands a right uppercut.  
Adu lands a right uppercut to the head followed by a left uppercut to the body.  
Adu connects with a right hook.  
Rabiu steps away from his opponent.  Adu lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Adu lands a hard jab.  
Adu advances into close range.  Rabiu pivots to the side of his opponent and connects with a left hook.  
At the end of Round 8, lets listen in on the corners...Adu's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  

Round 8 Statistics
Adu: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 22                            
Power Shots Landed: 11                            
Head Shots Thrown: 16                            
Head Shots Landed: 10                            
Body Shots Thrown: 9                             
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Rabiu: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 16                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 22                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 9: 

Rabiu is looking to keep the action on the outside.  Adu lands a double jab to his opponents head.  He follows up the attack and lands an overhand left followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Adu gets on the inside and forces Rabiu to back into the ropes.  Adu lands two right hook's to the head followed by a right uppercut to the body.  
Rabiu tries to keep the action at long range.  Adu feints a left hook, and then finds the target with a jab.  
Adu walks Rabiu down, trapping him in the red corner.  Adu lands a left uppercut to the body, and then to the head.  
Adu hits home with a left hook.  
Adu gets on the inside and connects with a right hook.  
Adu is on target with a left hook to his opponents body.  
Adu is on target with a left hook to Rabiu's body.  Adu clinches his opponent.  Adu is leaning on his opponent in the clinch. The ref breaks the clinch and signals for the action to continue.  
Adu throws a cross, but his opponent dodges the shot and counters with a cross.  
Adu feints a cross, and then connects with a left uppercut.  
Adu is looking to close the distance and lands a right uppercut to the body followed by a left uppercut to the head.  
Adu drives a left hook into Rabiu's body.  
Rabiu tries to keep the action at long range.  Adu quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Adu cuts off the ring, trapping Rabiu on the ropes.  Adu pivots to the left of his opponent and lands a right hook to the body followed by a left uppercut to the head.  
Adu is looking to close the distance and digs in a left uppercut to Rabiu's body.  
Rabiu switches the action to the outside.  Adu connects with a cross.  
Adu steps inside and lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Adu manouvers his opponent into the corner.  Adu lands a left hook to the head followed by a left uppercut to the body.  Adu clinches his opponent.  Adu leans on his opponent using all his weight. Adu is using his forearm in the clinch.  The referee separates the two fighters and warns Adu.  
Adu is on target with a right hook to his opponents ribs.  


Round 9 Statistics
Adu: 
Jabs Thrown: 9                             
Jabs Landed: 4                             
Power Shots Thrown: 39                            
Power Shots Landed: 25                            
Head Shots Thrown: 31                            
Head Shots Landed: 18                            
Body Shots Thrown: 17                            
Body Shots Landed: 11                            

Rabiu: 
Jabs Thrown: 0                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 9                             
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 9                             
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 0                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 10: 

Rabiu attempts to land a left hook, but Adu sidesteps and counters with a right uppercut.  
Adu lands a right hook to the body followed by a left uppercut to the head.  
Adu drives a left hook into Rabiu's body.  
Adu advances into close range and lands a left hook to the head followed by a left uppercut to the body.  
Adu lands a right hook.  
Adu lands a left hook followed by a right uppercut to his opponents body.  
Adu is on target with a left hook to his opponents ribs.  
Adu lands a right hook, left hook and a right uppercut to his opponents head, DROPPING RABIU TO THE CANVAS!  He is back up on his feet at 7.  
Some sustained pressure from Adu could be enough to finish Rabiu!  Adu connects with a nasty left hook.  DOWN GOES RABIU!  HE IS STILL STRUGGLING TO HIS FEET AS THE COUNT REACHES 10!  The winner by KO is Adu!  


Round 10 Statistics
Adu: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 30                            
Power Shots Landed: 14                            
Head Shots Thrown: 18                            
Head Shots Landed: 8                             
Body Shots Thrown: 13                            
Body Shots Landed: 6                             

Rabiu: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 9                             
Power Shots Landed: 0                             
Head Shots Thrown: 10                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

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: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 8 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 9 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9


Fight Statistics
Adu: 
Total Punches Thrown: 472                           
Total Punches Landed: 296                           
Total Head Shots Thrown: 294                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 179                           
Total Body Shots Thrown: 178                           
Total Body Shots Landed: 117                           
Total Power Shots Thrown: 419                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 274                           
Total Jabs Thrown: 53                            
Total Jabs Landed: 22                            

Rabiu: 
Total Punches Thrown: 159                           
Total Punches Landed: 17                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 145                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 14                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 14                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 3                             
Total Power Shots Thrown: 116                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 11                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 43                            
Total Jabs Landed: 6