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01/08/2044
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Nwankwo Ekoku vs Shehu Kukah

Boxing Daily Report from the Kune Promotions promoted show at Ilorin Egerega, Ilorin,  taking place on 01/06/2042:

The venue is completely packed out with the fans turning out in force to watch the fights on offer tonight.  
Next up is the main event of the show.  This is a final eliminator for the Nigeria-Kwara State Cruiserweight title.  

Looking to impress the boxing fans in attendance, the two fighters competing in this 10 round matchup are Nwankwo Ekoku (22 - 11(1)) who hails from Ilorin, Nigeria and Shehu Kukah(27 - 3(1) - 2) from Ilorin, Nigeria.  Both Ekoku and Kukah weighed in at 200 pounds.  
The referee tonight is Majid Farooq, and the three ringside judges are Akeem Nworah, Tunde Balogun and Olufemi Botmang.  

Round 1: 

Kukah advances into close range.  Ekoku connects with a left hook.  Ekoku attempts to land an uppercut to the solar plexus, but he strays low!  The ref ignores Kukah's complaints and signals for the action to continue.  
Kukah connects with a stinging right hook.  
Ekoku sidesteps to the left of his opponent and lands a right uppercut to the head, a left hook to the body and a right uppercut to the head.  Kukah wants to work on the inside, but accidentally clashes heads with his opponent!  The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as Ekoku dabs at his face checking for damage.  
Kukah advances into close range.  Ekoku throws a right hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Kukah is looking to close the distance and lands a right uppercut to the head, a right hook to the body and a right hook to the head.  
Kukah tries to land a jab, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Kukah gets on the inside.  Ekoku lands a left hook.  
Ekoku closes the distance and lands a left uppercut.  
Ekoku pivots to the side of his opponent.  Ekoku throws a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right uppercut.  
Ekoku closes the distance and tries to land a left uppercut, but Kukah slips the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Ekoku walks Kukah onto the ropes.  Kukah tries to land a jab, but Ekoku blocks the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Kukah advances into close range.  Ekoku lands a left hook to the body followed by a right hook to the head.  
Ekoku lands a jab, overhand left and an overhand right to his opponents head.  
Kukah steps inside.  Ekoku is on target with a left hook.  
Kukah advances into close range.  Ekoku is on target with a left hook.  
Kukah drives a left hook into his opponents body.  Kukah tries to land a left uppercut, but Ekoku blocks the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Ekoku tries to step out of his opponents range and lands three consecutive jabs to his opponents head.  
Kukah steps inside.  Ekoku is on target with a left hook to Kukah's liver.  
At the end of Round 1, lets listen in on the corners...Kukah's trainer is advising how he could improve the accuracy of his work.  

Round 1 Statistics
Ekoku: 
Jabs Thrown: 9                             
Jabs Landed: 5                             
Power Shots Thrown: 33                            
Power Shots Landed: 16                            
Head Shots Thrown: 34                            
Head Shots Landed: 18                            
Body Shots Thrown: 8                             
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Kukah: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 21                            
Power Shots Landed: 8                             
Head Shots Thrown: 22                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Round 2: 

Kukah closes the distance.  Kukah sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Kukah lands a right hook.  Kukah tries to land a right hook, but Ekoku blocks the shot and counters with a left hook to Kukah's ribs.  
Kukah lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Ekoku drives a right hook into Kukah's body.  
Kukah switches the action to the outside and throws a cross, but his opponent dodges the shot and counters with a cross.  
Kukah gets on the inside and throws a right uppercut, but his opponent parries the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Kukah closes the distance.  Ekoku lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Ekoku feints a jab, and then is on target with a cross.  
Kukah hits the target with a ramrod jab.  
Ekoku steps away from his opponent and lands an overhand right.  
Kukah steps inside.  Kukah pivots to the right of his opponent and digs in a left hook to his opponents body.  
Ekoku lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Kukah sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Ekoku tries to land a left hook, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right hook to Ekoku's ribcage.  
Ekoku steps to the outside and drives a solid jab into his opponents face.  
Ekoku lands a right hook.  
Kukah closes the distance and digs in a right uppercut to his opponents ribcage.  
Ekoku attempts to land a left hook, but Kukah sidesteps and counters with a solid cross.  
Kukah sidesteps to the left of his opponent and drives a hard jab into his opponents face.  
At the end of Round 2, lets listen in on the corners...Kukah's trainer is telling his fighter he is being outworked and needs to throw more.  

Round 2 Statistics
Ekoku: 
Jabs Thrown: 10                            
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 39                            
Power Shots Landed: 11                            
Head Shots Thrown: 36                            
Head Shots Landed: 10                            
Body Shots Thrown: 13                            
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Kukah: 
Jabs Thrown: 9                             
Jabs Landed: 4                             
Power Shots Thrown: 20                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 22                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 7                             
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Round 3: 

Kukah tries to step out of his opponents range and attempts to land a cross, but Ekoku slips the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Ekoku tries to land a right hook, but Kukah sidesteps and counters with a right hook.  
Kukah lands a solid jab.  Kukah tries to land a right hook, but Ekoku blocks the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Ekoku gets on the inside.  Kukah throws a right hook, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right uppercut.  
Kukah is looking to close the distance.  Ekoku tries to land a right hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Kukah closes the distance.  Ekoku drives a left hook into his opponents body.  
Ekoku lands a right hook.  
Kukah manages to force Ekoku into the corner.  Ekoku attempts to land a jab, but Kukah sidesteps and counters with a sharp right hook.  
Kukah closes the distance.  Ekoku is on target with a right hook to his opponents ribs.  
Ekoku lands a left hook to the body followed by a jab to the head.  
Ekoku tries to step out of his opponents range and connects with an overhand right.  
Kukah advances into close range.  Ekoku tries to land a right hook, but Kukah parries the shot and counters with a cross.  
Kukah switches the action to the outside and attempts to land a jab, but Ekoku slips the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Ekoku is looking to keep his distance and hits home with a cross.  
Ekoku connects with a cross.  
Ekoku is looking to keep the action on the outside and lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Ekoku is on target with a sharp jab.  
Ekoku throws a left uppercut, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a sharp right hook to Ekoku's body.  
Ekoku tries to step out of his opponents range.  Kukah is on target with a jab.  
Kukah is looking to close the distance.  Ekoku tries to land a right hook, but Kukah dodges the shot and counters with a left hook.  


Round 3 Statistics
Ekoku: 
Jabs Thrown: 13                            
Jabs Landed: 5                             
Power Shots Thrown: 42                            
Power Shots Landed: 12                            
Head Shots Thrown: 41                            
Head Shots Landed: 14                            
Body Shots Thrown: 14                            
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Kukah: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 17                            
Power Shots Landed: 6                             
Head Shots Thrown: 19                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 4: 

Ekoku hits the target with a stinging jab.  
Ekoku attempts to land a left uppercut, but Kukah sidesteps and counters with a stinging left hook.  
Kukah pivots to the right of his opponent and connects with a left hook.  
Kukah steps away from his opponent and hits the target with a solid jab.  
Kukah closes the distance.  Kukah sidesteps to the right of his opponent and lands a right hook to the body followed by a left hook to the head.  
Kukah sidesteps to the right of his opponent and lands with a sharp jab.  
Kukah switches the action to the outside and lands a stinging jab.  
Ekoku is on target with a left hook to Kukah's body.  
Kukah is looking to keep his distance.  Kukah feints a cross, but Ekoku ignores the feint and lands with a left uppercut.  
Kukah switches the action to the outside and hits home with a cross.  
Ekoku lands a cross.  
Kukah advances into close range.  Ekoku connects with a right hook.  
Kukah pivots from in front of his opponent and is on target with a left hook.  
Ekoku attempts to land a right hook, but Kukah slips the shot and counters with a cross.  
Kukah hits home with a right hook.  
Kukah advances into close range.  Ekoku connects with a left uppercut.  
Kukah hits home with a right uppercut.  
At the end of Round 4, lets listen in on the corners...Ekoku's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  

Round 4 Statistics
Ekoku: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 31                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 26                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 9                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Kukah: 
Jabs Thrown: 17                            
Jabs Landed: 4                             
Power Shots Thrown: 23                            
Power Shots Landed: 9                             
Head Shots Thrown: 38                            
Head Shots Landed: 12                            
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 5: 

Ekoku pivots to the right of his opponent.  Ekoku throws a left hook, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a left hook.  
Ekoku hits home with a cross.  
Ekoku throws a jab, but his opponent dodges the shot and counters with a cross.  
Ekoku connects with a left hook.  
Ekoku gets on the inside and is on target with a right hook to his opponents ribcage.  
Ekoku steps away from his opponent and lands a cross followed by a overhand right to his opponents head.  
Ekoku lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Kukah steps inside.  Kukah sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Ekoku is on target with a left hook to his opponents liver.  
Kukah hits home with a right hook.  
Kukah pivots from in front of his opponent and connects with a right hook.  
Kukah tries to land a right hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Ekoku waits at the mid-range with a lowered guard, waiting for his opponent to throw a punch.  Kukah lands a jab.  
Kukah steps away from his opponent and lands a jab followed by a overhand left to his opponents head.  
Kukah tries to step out of his opponents range.  Ekoku sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Kukah is on target with a cross.  
Kukah closes the distance.  Ekoku is on target with a left uppercut to Kukah's body.  
Kukah tries to keep the action at long range and attempts to land a cross, but Ekoku sidesteps and counters with a right hook to his opponents body.  
Ekoku steps inside.  Kukah pivots to the left of his opponent and connects with a right hook.  
Kukah steps inside.  Ekoku is on target with a left hook to his opponents body.  
Kukah wants to work on the inside, but accidentally clashes heads with his opponent!  The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as Ekoku dabs at his face checking for damage.    It looks like the clash of heads has caused some damage to Ekoku.  That has caused slight swelling  around the left eye.  
Kukah closes the distance.  Kukah sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Ekoku throws a left hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  


Round 5 Statistics
Ekoku: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 32                            
Power Shots Landed: 12                            
Head Shots Thrown: 27                            
Head Shots Landed: 10                            
Body Shots Thrown: 13                            
Body Shots Landed: 5                             

Kukah: 
Jabs Thrown: 9                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 22                            
Power Shots Landed: 8                             
Head Shots Thrown: 25                            
Head Shots Landed: 10                            
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 6: 

Kukah advances into close range and is on target with a sharp right hook.  
Ekoku lands a jab.  
Kukah steps inside.  Ekoku digs in a left hook to Kukah's liver.  
Kukah advances into close range and lands a left hook.  
Kukah switches the action to the outside and hits home with a cross.  Kukah throws a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Ekoku is looking to keep the action on the outside and attempts to land a cross, but Kukah sidesteps and counters with a left uppercut.  
Ekoku is looking to keep his distance and hits home with a cross.  
Kukah steps inside and manouvers his opponent into the corner.  Ekoku lands a right hook.  
Kukah is looking to close the distance.  Kukah sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Ekoku is on target with a left hook to his opponents body.  
Ekoku lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents body.  
Ekoku lands a left hook.  
Ekoku tries to keep the action at long range and throws a jab, but his opponent dodges the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  


Round 6 Statistics
Ekoku: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 28                            
Power Shots Landed: 8                             
Head Shots Thrown: 23                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 11                            
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Kukah: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 19                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 24                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 7: 

Kukah pivots to the right of his opponent.  Ekoku digs in a right hook to his opponents body.  
Ekoku switches the action to the outside.  Kukah lands a hard jab.  
Ekoku advances into close range and drives a left hook into Kukah's body.  
Kukah is looking to keep his distance and lands with a ramrod jab.  Kukah throws a jab, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a right uppercut to his opponents body.  
Ekoku lands two straights to the body, and one to the head.  
Kukah drives a right hook into Ekoku's ribcage.  
Ekoku is looking to keep the action on the outside and hits home with an overhand right.  
Kukah is looking to close the distance.  Kukah pivots from in front of his opponent.  Ekoku throws a right hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a firm cross.  
Kukah pivots to the right of his opponent.  Ekoku is on target with a left hook.  
Kukah walks Ekoku down, trapping him on the ropes.  Kukah pivots to the side of his opponent and hits home with a sharp left hook.  
Kukah is looking to close the distance and tries to land a right hook, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a left hook.  
Ekoku lands two left hooks to the body, and one to the head.  
Kukah lands a right hook.  
Kukah advances into close range and lands a right uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Kukah is on target with a sharp right hook.  


Round 7 Statistics
Ekoku: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 32                            
Power Shots Landed: 12                            
Head Shots Thrown: 17                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 18                            
Body Shots Landed: 6                             

Kukah: 
Jabs Thrown: 11                            
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 17                            
Power Shots Landed: 7                             
Head Shots Thrown: 27                            
Head Shots Landed: 8                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 8: 

Kukah is looking to keep the action on the outside and is on target with an overhand left.  
Kukah advances into close range and lands a left uppercut followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Kukah lands a left uppercut to the body followed by a right hook to the head.  
Ekoku steps away from his opponent and lands a jab followed by a overhand right to his opponents head.  
Ekoku drives a right uppercut into his opponents ribs.  
Kukah pivots to the side of his opponent.  Ekoku connects with a left hook.  
Ekoku lands a left hook.  
Ekoku switches the action to the outside and throws a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a firm right hook.  
Ekoku lands a right uppercut to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  
Kukah pivots from in front of his opponent and drives a right uppercut into Ekoku's body.  
Ekoku is looking to keep his distance and lands an overhand right, cross and a jab to his opponents head.  
Kukah pivots from in front of his opponent.  Ekoku lands a left hook.  
Kukah steps inside.  Ekoku is on target with a right hook.  
Kukah sidesteps to the right of his opponent and connects with a right hook.  
Kukah lands a left hook.  
Kukah tries to land a jab, but Ekoku slips the shot and counters with a cross.  
Ekoku walks Kukah into a corner.  Kukah lands a hard jab.  
Ekoku is on target with a right hook to his opponents body.  
Kukah is looking to close the distance.  Kukah pivots to the left of his opponent.  Kukah throws a left uppercut, but Ekoku ties up his opponent.  As they grapple, Ekoku pushes his forearm into Kukah's face.  The referee separates the two fighters and warns Ekoku.  
Kukah is on target with a left hook to his opponents body.  Ekoku ties up his opponent.  Ekoku leans on his opponent trying to wear him down. Ekoku tries to make the space to throw a hook, but hits Kukah's kidney. The ref breaks the clinch and signals for the action to continue.  


Round 8 Statistics
Ekoku: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 27                            
Power Shots Landed: 12                            
Head Shots Thrown: 22                            
Head Shots Landed: 11                            
Body Shots Thrown: 9                             
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Kukah: 
Jabs Thrown: 13                            
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 24                            
Power Shots Landed: 10                            
Head Shots Thrown: 27                            
Head Shots Landed: 8                             
Body Shots Thrown: 10                            
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Round 9: 

Kukah steps inside.  Ekoku quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and is on target with a left hook.  
Kukah pivots to the side of his opponent.  Ekoku connects with a right uppercut.  
Kukah attempts to land a cross, but Ekoku sidesteps and counters with a right hook.  
Kukah lands a stiff jab.  
Kukah steps inside and forces Ekoku to retreat onto the ropes.  Kukah quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Ekoku is on target with a left hook.  
Kukah is looking to close the distance.  Kukah pivots to the right of his opponent.  Ekoku throws a right hook, but is not on target.  Ekoku holds on to his opponent.  Ekoku leans on his opponent using all his weight. Ekoku tries to make the space to throw a hook, but hits Kukah's kidney. Kukah is using his forearm in the clinch.  The referee breaks the clinch and warns Kukah to stop fouling.  
Kukah is looking to close the distance and digs in a left hook to Ekoku's body.  
Ekoku is looking to close the distance.  Kukah pivots to the side of his opponent and connects with a left hook.  
Kukah is on target with a left hook.  
Ekoku advances into close range and attempts to land a left hook, but Kukah blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  
Ekoku tries to step out of his opponents range and is on target with a cross.  
Kukah lands a right hook.  
Ekoku throws a left uppercut, but is unable to get through his opponents guard.  Ekoku ties up his opponent.  Ekoku is leaning on his opponent in the clinch. The ref separates the two fighters.  
Kukah manouvers Ekoku onto the ropes.  Ekoku attempts to land a jab, but Kukah sidesteps and counters with a sharp cross.  
Ekoku is on target with a cross.  
Kukah is looking to close the distance.  Ekoku lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Kukah waits at the mid-range with a lowered guard, waiting for his opponent to throw a punch.  Ekoku lands with a stiff jab.  


Round 9 Statistics
Ekoku: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 25                            
Power Shots Landed: 8                             
Head Shots Thrown: 22                            
Head Shots Landed: 8                             
Body Shots Thrown: 7                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Kukah: 
Jabs Thrown: 10                            
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 20                            
Power Shots Landed: 6                             
Head Shots Thrown: 24                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 10: 

Ekoku connects with a cross.  
Ekoku is looking to keep his distance and lands a jab.  
Ekoku gets on the inside.  Kukah drives a right hook into Ekoku's body.  
Ekoku is looking to keep his distance and lands a cross.  
Kukah is looking to close the distance.  Ekoku attempts to land a right uppercut, but Kukah sidesteps and counters with a right hook.  
Kukah steps inside and cuts off the ring, trapping Ekoku in the corner.  Kukah pivots to the side of his opponent.  Ekoku throws a left hook, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Ekoku hits home with a left hook.  
Ekoku is looking to keep his distance.  Kukah feints a cross, but Ekoku is not fooled and lands with a left hook.  
Ekoku lands an overhand right followed by a cross to his opponents head.  
Kukah lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  As Ekoku tries to work on the inside, the fighters heads come together!  The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as Kukah dabs at his face checking for damage.    It looks like the clash of heads has caused some damage to Kukah.  That has caused slight swelling  around the right eye.  
Kukah closes the distance.  Ekoku digs in a right hook to Kukah's body.  
Kukah is looking to close the distance and is on target with a left hook.  
Ekoku tries to keep the action at long range and hits home with a cross.  
Ekoku drives a left hook into his opponents ribs.  
Kukah tries to keep the action at long range and finds the target with a hard jab.  


Round 10 Statistics
Ekoku: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 4                             
Power Shots Thrown: 36                            
Power Shots Landed: 9                             
Head Shots Thrown: 35                            
Head Shots Landed: 11                            
Body Shots Thrown: 8                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Kukah: 
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                             

Round 1 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 2 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 10
Round 3 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
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: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 8 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 9 Scores: 10 - 10  10 - 10  9 - 10
Round 10 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9


Final Scorecards: 99 - 92  99 - 92  98 - 93

The winner, by Unanimous Decision, from Ilorin, Nigeria.... Nwankwo Ekoku

Fight Statistics
Ekoku: 
Total Punches Thrown: 393                           
Total Punches Landed: 130                           
Total Head Shots Thrown: 283                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 99                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 110                           
Total Body Shots Landed: 31                            
Total Power Shots Thrown: 325                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 105                           
Total Jabs Thrown: 68                            
Total Jabs Landed: 25                            

Kukah: 
Total Punches Thrown: 307                           
Total Punches Landed: 87                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 254                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 74                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 53                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 13                            
Total Power Shots Thrown: 209                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 70                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 98                            
Total Jabs Landed: 17