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11/07/2044
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Mahdi Shikabenga vs Verlyn Nsamba

Boxing Daily Report from the AI Zambia-Lusaka promoted show at Lusaka Hangombe, Lusaka,  taking place on 08/12/2042:

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 Zambia-Lusaka Featherweight title.  

Looking to impress the boxing fans in attendance, the two fighters competing in this 10 round matchup are Mahdi Shikabenga (10(2) - 6) who hails from Lusaka, Zambia and Verlyn Nsamba(26 - 21(5) - 2) from Lusaka, Zambia.  Both Shikabenga and Nsamba weighed in at 126 pounds.  
The referee tonight is Kadeem Magande, and the three ringside judges are Uba Mwikuta, Makalo Mwala and Napoleon Nanyangwe.  

Round 1: 

Nsamba lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Nsamba walks Shikabenga onto the ropes.  Nsamba lands a stinging jab.  Nsamba attempts to land a right hook, but Shikabenga blocks the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Shikabenga steps inside.  Nsamba connects with a left uppercut.  
Shikabenga lands a right hook.  
Shikabenga is looking to close the distance and lands a left hook to the head followed by two right hook's to the body.  
Nsamba switches the action to the outside and lands with a hard jab.  
Shikabenga steps inside and lands a right hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents head.  
Nsamba lands a cross.  
Nsamba sidesteps to the left of his opponent and lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Shikabenga pivots to the side of his opponent.  Nsamba attempts to land a left hook, but Shikabenga sidesteps and counters with a right hook.  
Shikabenga walks his opponent into the corner.  Shikabenga lands a left uppercut followed by  two right hooks to his opponents body.  
Shikabenga lands a left hook.  
Shikabenga walks his opponent onto the ropes.  Shikabenga tries to land a right hook, but Nsamba dodges the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Nsamba lands a hard jab.  


Round 1 Statistics
Shikabenga: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 33                            
Power Shots Landed: 12                            
Head Shots Thrown: 20                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 18                            
Body Shots Landed: 5                             

Nsamba: 
Jabs Thrown: 15                            
Jabs Landed: 5                             
Power Shots Thrown: 28                            
Power Shots Landed: 6                             
Head Shots Thrown: 31                            
Head Shots Landed: 11                            
Body Shots Thrown: 12                            
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 2: 

Nsamba steps to the outside and lands a cross.  
Shikabenga is looking to close the distance.  Nsamba is on target with a left hook.  
Nsamba pivots to the left of his opponent.  Shikabenga is on target with a left hook.  
Shikabenga walks his opponent into the red corner.  Shikabenga lands a right uppercut to the head followed by a left uppercut to the body.  
Nsamba connects with a right hook.  
Shikabenga steps inside and is on target with a left hook to his opponents body.  
Nsamba pivots from in front of his opponent andAs the two fighters work on the inside, their heads come together!  The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as Nsamba dabs at his face checking for damage.  
Shikabenga gets on the inside and hits home with a firm left hook.  
Nsamba sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Shikabenga is on target with a firm right uppercut to Nsamba's body.  
Shikabenga gets on the inside and lands a sharp left hook.  
Shikabenga tries to land a left hook, but his opponent parries the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Shikabenga walks Nsamba onto the ropes.  Shikabenga sidesteps to the left of his opponent and drives a firm left hook into his opponents body.  
Nsamba steps away from his opponent and is on target with a jab.  
Nsamba is looking to keep the action on the outside and finds the target with a jab.  
Nsamba lands a left hook followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Shikabenga steps inside.  Nsamba quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and lands a left hook.  
Shikabenga pivots from in front of his opponent and is on target with a solid left hook to his opponents body.  
Nsamba throws a left hook, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a sharp cross.  
Nsamba lands a right uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Nsamba is on target with a left hook.  
Shikabenga closes the distance and drives a stinging right hook into his opponents ribcage.  
Shikabenga finds the target with a jab.  
Shikabenga lands a right hook.  


Round 2 Statistics
Shikabenga: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 26                            
Power Shots Landed: 12                            
Head Shots Thrown: 14                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 15                            
Body Shots Landed: 6                             

Nsamba: 
Jabs Thrown: 9                             
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 22                            
Power Shots Landed: 9                             
Head Shots Thrown: 25                            
Head Shots Landed: 12                            
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 3: 

Nsamba pivots to the right of his opponent.  Nsamba throws an uppercut to the body, but lands well below the belt!  The ref stops the action and gives Shikabenga time to recover.  
Shikabenga is looking to close the distance.  Nsamba lands a right hook.  
Nsamba pivots from in front of his opponent and is on target with a right hook.  
Shikabenga is looking to close the distance and is on target with a firm right hook to his opponents body.  
Shikabenga lands a right uppercut to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  
Shikabenga is looking to close the distance.  Nsamba digs in a right hook to Shikabenga's body.  
Shikabenga steps inside and lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  
Nsamba is looking to keep the action on the outside and lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Nsamba lands a jab to the body, and then to the head.  
Shikabenga digs in a firm right hook to his opponents body.  
Nsamba manouvers Shikabenga onto the ropes.  Nsamba lands a cross.  
Nsamba hits home with a cross.  
Shikabenga gets on the inside and attempts to land a left hook, but Nsamba blocks the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Nsamba steps away from his opponent and tries to land a jab, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a right hook.  


Round 3 Statistics
Shikabenga: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 29                            
Power Shots Landed: 7                             
Head Shots Thrown: 17                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 16                            
Body Shots Landed: 5                             

Nsamba: 
Jabs Thrown: 9                             
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 31                            
Power Shots Landed: 7                             
Head Shots Thrown: 28                            
Head Shots Landed: 8                             
Body Shots Thrown: 12                            
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Round 4: 

Shikabenga sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Nsamba is on target with a cross.  
Shikabenga advances into close range.  Nsamba lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Shikabenga walks his opponent onto the ropes.  Nsamba connects with a left uppercut.  
Nsamba tries to keep the action at long range and tries to land a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a left hook.  
Shikabenga advances into close range and is on target with a left hook to his opponents liver.  
Shikabenga digs in a sharp right uppercut to his opponents body.  Shikabenga attempts to land a right uppercut, but Nsamba blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  
Shikabenga lands a right hook to the body, a jab to the head and a right uppercut to the body.  
Shikabenga quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Nsamba lands a left uppercut to the body, and then to the head.  
Shikabenga is on target with a solid right hook to Nsamba's ribs.  
Shikabenga snaps his opponents head back with a stiff jab.  
Nsamba switches the action to the outside and throws an overhand left, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Shikabenga hits home with a right hook.  
At the end of Round 4, lets listen in on the corners...Nsamba's trainer is suggesting ways of getting through to his opponent.  

Round 4 Statistics
Shikabenga: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 25                            
Power Shots Landed: 8                             
Head Shots Thrown: 16                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 16                            
Body Shots Landed: 5                             

Nsamba: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 32                            
Power Shots Landed: 7                             
Head Shots Thrown: 27                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 10                            
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Round 5: 

Shikabenga gets on the inside.  Nsamba connects with a right hook.  
Shikabenga advances into close range and drives a sharp right uppercut into Nsamba's ribcage.  
Nsamba steps away from his opponent and drives a stiff jab into his opponents face.  
Shikabenga gets on the inside.  Shikabenga quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and lands a left uppercut to the body followed by a right hook to the head.  
Nsamba pivots to the right of his opponent and is on target with a right hook.  
Shikabenga closes the distance and hits home with a right hook.  
Nsamba lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Nsamba lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Shikabenga steps inside and is on target with a firm right hook.  
Shikabenga drives a solid left hook into his opponents liver.  
Nsamba connects with a right uppercut.  
Shikabenga walks his opponent down, trapping him on the ropes.  Nsamba digs in a left hook to Shikabenga's ribs.  
Shikabenga lands a left hook to the body followed by a cross to the head.  
Shikabenga digs in a solid left hook to Nsamba's liver.  


Round 5 Statistics
Shikabenga: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 32                            
Power Shots Landed: 9                             
Head Shots Thrown: 24                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 11                            
Body Shots Landed: 5                             

Nsamba: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 24                            
Power Shots Landed: 6                             
Head Shots Thrown: 23                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 9                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Round 6: 

Shikabenga closes the distance.  Nsamba pivots to the side of his opponent.  Shikabenga lands a right hook followed by a right uppercut to his opponents body.  Shikabenga tries to land a left hook, but Nsamba blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  
Shikabenga lands a stinging left uppercut.  
Nsamba lands a jab to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  
Nsamba is on target with a jab.  
Nsamba feints a right, and then hits home with a right hook.  
Shikabenga closes the distance and digs in a left hook to Nsamba's liver.  
Shikabenga gets on the inside and digs in a left uppercut to his opponents body.  
Nsamba pivots to the left of his opponent.  Nsamba attempts to land a right hook, but Shikabenga slips the shot and counters with a sharp cross.  
Nsamba attempts to land a jab, but Shikabenga dodges the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Shikabenga gets on the inside.  Nsamba pivots to the left of his opponent and lands a right hook.  
Nsamba is looking to keep the action on the outside and tries to land a cross, but Shikabenga sidesteps and counters with a sharp cross.  
Nsamba pivots to the left of his opponent.  Shikabenga lands two left hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Nsamba sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Shikabenga lands an overhand right.  
Shikabenga steps inside and is on target with a left hook to Nsamba's body.  
Nsamba steps to the outside and lands a cross to the head followed by a jab to the body.  
Nsamba lands a solid jab.  
Shikabenga drives a right hook into Nsamba's body.  
Shikabenga forces Nsamba to retreat into a neutral corner.  Shikabenga lands a right hook.  
Nsamba finds the target with a hard jab.  
Nsamba steps to the outside and lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Shikabenga closes the distance.  Shikabenga pivots to the right of his opponent and lands a right hook to the head followed by a right uppercut to the body.  


Round 6 Statistics
Shikabenga: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 38                            
Power Shots Landed: 16                            
Head Shots Thrown: 17                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 23                            
Body Shots Landed: 9                             

Nsamba: 
Jabs Thrown: 14                            
Jabs Landed: 6                             
Power Shots Thrown: 27                            
Power Shots Landed: 6                             
Head Shots Thrown: 33                            
Head Shots Landed: 10                            
Body Shots Thrown: 8                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Round 7: 

Nsamba pivots to the left of his opponent.  Shikabenga hits home with a solid left hook.  
Shikabenga pivots to the right of his opponent and digs in a stinging left hook to his opponents body.  
Nsamba lands a right hook to the head followed by a left uppercut to the body.  
Nsamba tries to step out of his opponents range and connects with an overhand left.  
Nsamba steps away from his opponent and throws an overhand right, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Shikabenga lands a jab followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  Shikabenga throws a right hook, but his opponent parries the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Nsamba switches the action to the outside and lands a solid jab.  
Nsamba hits home with an overhand left.  
Shikabenga steps inside and lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Nsamba lands a ramrod jab.  
Shikabenga closes the distance and lands a stinging right uppercut.  
Shikabenga is on target with a right hook to his opponents body.  
Nsamba lands an overhand left.  
Nsamba switches the action to the outside and finds the target with a spiteful jab.  
Shikabenga is on target with a left hook.  
Shikabenga digs in a firm right hook to his opponents body.  


Round 7 Statistics
Shikabenga: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 26                            
Power Shots Landed: 10                            
Head Shots Thrown: 16                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 13                            
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Nsamba: 
Jabs Thrown: 15                            
Jabs Landed: 4                             
Power Shots Thrown: 24                            
Power Shots Landed: 6                             
Head Shots Thrown: 33                            
Head Shots Landed: 9                             
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 8: 

Nsamba is on target with a jab.  
Nsamba pivots to the side of his opponent.  Nsamba throws a right hook, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Shikabenga is on target with a right hook to his opponents ribs.  Shikabenga attempts to land a left hook, but Nsamba sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Shikabenga is looking to close the distance and lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Shikabenga gets on the inside and connects with a left hook.  
Shikabenga is looking to close the distance.  Shikabenga pivots to the side of his opponent and lands a left uppercut to the body, and then to the head.  
Nsamba is looking to keep the action on the outside and hits home with an overhand right.  


Round 8 Statistics
Shikabenga: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 23                            
Power Shots Landed: 7                             
Head Shots Thrown: 16                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 8                             
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Nsamba: 
Jabs Thrown: 14                            
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 11                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 20                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 9: 

Shikabenga gets on the inside and hits home with a left hook.  
Nsamba feints a right, and then finds the target with a sharp jab.  
Nsamba feints a jab, tricking Shikabenga into countering with a cross.  Nsamba springs the trap, countering with  a cross.  
Shikabenga closes the distance.  Nsamba connects with a right hook.  
Shikabenga quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and is on target with a firm right hook to Nsamba's ribcage.  
Nsamba connects with a left hook.  
Shikabenga lands a right uppercut to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  
Nsamba tries to step out of his opponents range and lands a cross.  
Nsamba pivots to the side of his opponent.  Shikabenga is on target with a stinging left hook.  
Shikabenga is on target with a left hook to his opponents body.  
Shikabenga finds the target with a jab.  
Shikabenga is on target with a sharp left hook to his opponents liver.  
Shikabenga is looking to close the distance.  Nsamba throws a left uppercut, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Shikabenga connects with a right hook.  


Round 9 Statistics
Shikabenga: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 34                            
Power Shots Landed: 9                             
Head Shots Thrown: 28                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 12                            
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Nsamba: 
Jabs Thrown: 9                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 15                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 23                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 10: 

Nsamba lands a cross followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Nsamba strikes his opponents body with a jab.  Nsamba attempts to land a jab, but Shikabenga slips the shot and counters with a cross.  
Nsamba connects with a cross.  
Shikabenga is looking to close the distance.  Nsamba lands a left hook.  
Nsamba hits home with a right uppercut.  Nsamba throws a cross, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Nsamba is on target with a jab to Shikabenga's body.  
Shikabenga closes the distance.  Nsamba is on target with a left uppercut to his opponents body.  
Nsamba pivots to the right of his opponent and connects with a cross.  
Nsamba pivots to the left of his opponent and lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Nsamba pivots from in front of his opponent.  Shikabenga lands a double left hook to his opponents head.  
Shikabenga cuts off the ring, trapping Nsamba in the corner.  Shikabenga lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Shikabenga pivots to the side of his opponent and lands a jab to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  
Shikabenga advances into close range.  Nsamba throws a left hook, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right uppercut.  
Nsamba steps to the outside and lands a spiteful jab.  
Nsamba tries to land a jab, but Shikabenga blocks the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Shikabenga steps inside.  Nsamba hits home with a left uppercut.  


Round 10 Statistics
Shikabenga: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 34                            
Power Shots Landed: 9                             
Head Shots Thrown: 31                            
Head Shots Landed: 9                             
Body Shots Thrown: 7                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Nsamba: 
Jabs Thrown: 17                            
Jabs Landed: 4                             
Power Shots Thrown: 36                            
Power Shots Landed: 10                            
Head Shots Thrown: 43                            
Head Shots Landed: 11                            
Body Shots Thrown: 10                            
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

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


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

The winner, by Unanimous Decision, from Lusaka, Zambia.... Mahdi Shikabenga

Fight Statistics
Shikabenga: 
Total Punches Thrown: 338                           
Total Punches Landed: 107                           
Total Head Shots Thrown: 199                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 59                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 139                           
Total Body Shots Landed: 48                            
Total Power Shots Thrown: 300                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 99                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 38                            
Total Jabs Landed: 8                             

Nsamba: 
Total Punches Thrown: 365                           
Total Punches Landed: 94                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 286                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 81                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 79                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 13                            
Total Power Shots Thrown: 250                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 63                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 115                           
Total Jabs Landed: 31