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Charles Mataz vs Stuart Botha
Boxing Daily Report from the AI Zimbabwe-Harare promoted show at Harare Chatara, Harare, taking place on 18/03/2043: 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. This is a semi final eliminator for the Zimbabwe Welterweight title. Looking to impress the boxing fans in attendance and those watching live on Joy TV, the two fighters competing in this 12 round matchup are Charles Mataz (16(2) - 2 - 1) who hails from Harare, Zimbabwe and Stuart Botha(20 - 12(4) - 4) from Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. Mataz weighed in at 147 pounds, while Botha weighed in at 146 pounds and 13 ounces. The referee tonight is Lado Nkala, and the three ringside judges are Dillon Mutasa, Peabo Chikwava and James Mupariwa. Round 1: Mataz lands a jab to the head followed by a left uppercut to the body. Mataz is on target with a jab. Mataz lands a jab to his opponents body. Mataz lands a jab. Botha tries to keep the action at long range and hits home with an overhand right. Botha attempts to land a cross, but Mataz blocks the shot and counters with a left hook. Mataz lands a cross to the head followed by a right uppercut to the body. Mataz lands a sharp jab. Mataz is looking to keep the action on the outside and lands two overhand rights followed by a cross to his opponents head. Mataz steps away from his opponent. Mataz sidesteps to the right of his opponent and lands a jab. Mataz lands a ramrod jab. Mataz lands a double jab to his opponents head. Mataz lands a right hook. Mataz steps to the outside and is on target with a jab. Mataz is on target with a cross. Mataz steps to the outside and lands a solid jab. Mataz is on target with a jab. Botha tries to land a jab, but Mataz sidesteps and counters with a left hook. Mataz lands a jab to his opponents body. Mataz tries to land a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right hook. Mataz drives a jab into his opponents body. Round 1 Statistics Mataz: Jabs Thrown: 20 Jabs Landed: 14 Power Shots Thrown: 19 Power Shots Landed: 10 Head Shots Thrown: 31 Head Shots Landed: 19 Body Shots Thrown: 8 Body Shots Landed: 5 Botha: Jabs Thrown: 9 Jabs Landed: 0 Power Shots Thrown: 25 Power Shots Landed: 2 Head Shots Thrown: 32 Head Shots Landed: 2 Body Shots Thrown: 2 Body Shots Landed: 0 Round 2: Mataz lands three consecutive straights to his opponents head. Mataz lands a ramrod jab. Botha lands a jab to the body, and then to the head. Botha attempts to land a jab, but Mataz sidesteps and counters with a cross. Mataz switches the action to the outside and lands a jab followed by a overhand right to his opponents head. Mataz connects with a cross. Mataz quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and is on target with an overhand left. Mataz lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head. Mataz lands a jab to the body, a jab to the head and an overhand left to the head. Mataz is looking to keep his distance and lands a jab, overhand right and a jab to his opponents head. Mataz is on target with a left hook. Mataz is on target with a jab. At the end of Round 2, lets listen in on the corners...Botha's trainer is advising how he could be more accurate. Round 2 Statistics Mataz: Jabs Thrown: 16 Jabs Landed: 9 Power Shots Thrown: 20 Power Shots Landed: 11 Head Shots Thrown: 33 Head Shots Landed: 19 Body Shots Thrown: 3 Body Shots Landed: 1 Botha: Jabs Thrown: 11 Jabs Landed: 2 Power Shots Thrown: 11 Power Shots Landed: 0 Head Shots Thrown: 17 Head Shots Landed: 1 Body Shots Thrown: 5 Body Shots Landed: 1 Round 3: Mataz quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and lands a double jab to his opponents head. Botha tries to land a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a cross. Mataz switches the action to the outside. Mataz sidesteps to the right of his opponent and finds the target with a jab. Mataz lands three consecutive jabs to his opponents head. Mataz is looking to keep the action on the outside. Mataz sidesteps to the left of his opponent and connects with a cross. Mataz hits home with a cross. Botha connects with a cross. Mataz is looking to keep the action on the outside and is on target with an overhand right. Mataz connects with a cross. Mataz switches the action to the outside. Mataz quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and lands with a solid jab. Botha quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent. Mataz lands a double jab to his opponents head. Mataz lands a double jab to his opponents head. Mataz lands a jab to the head followed by a left hook to the body. Mataz is looking to keep his distance and lands a jab, cross and an overhand right to his opponents head. Mataz lands a jab, cross and a jab to his opponents head. At the end of Round 3, lets listen in on the corners...Botha's trainer is passing on some tactical advice. Round 3 Statistics Mataz: Jabs Thrown: 27 Jabs Landed: 17 Power Shots Thrown: 19 Power Shots Landed: 9 Head Shots Thrown: 42 Head Shots Landed: 25 Body Shots Thrown: 4 Body Shots Landed: 1 Botha: Jabs Thrown: 10 Jabs Landed: 0 Power Shots Thrown: 18 Power Shots Landed: 1 Head Shots Thrown: 23 Head Shots Landed: 1 Body Shots Thrown: 5 Body Shots Landed: 0 Round 4: Mataz digs in a right hook to his opponents body. Mataz hits home with a cross. Mataz is on target with a jab. Mataz digs in a left uppercut to Botha's ribs. Mataz gets on the inside and lands two left hooks to his opponents ribs. Mataz lands a stiff jab. Botha quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent. Mataz lands with a sharp jab. Mataz lands two jabs to the body, and one to the head. Mataz connects with an overhand right. Mataz connects with a cross. Mataz sidesteps to the right of his opponent and hits home with a cross. Mataz closes the distance. Mataz pivots to the left of his opponent and lands a left hook to the head, a left hook to the body and a left uppercut to the body. Mataz switches the action to the outside and is on target with a spiteful jab. Mataz gets on the inside and digs in a left uppercut to his opponents liver. Botha lands a left hook. Botha throws a jab, but his opponent parries the shot and counters with a left uppercut. Mataz lands a solid jab. Mataz throws a jab, but his opponent dodges the shot and counters with a cross. Mataz lands a jab followed by a cross to his opponents body. Botha tries to keep the action at long range. Mataz quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and lands a cross, overhand right and a cross to his opponents head. Mataz steps to the outside and lands a jab to the head, an overhand right to the head and a cross to the body. At the end of Round 4, lets listen in on the corners...Botha's trainer is telling his fighter to increase his workrate. Botha's trainer is telling his fighter to tighten his defence. Round 4 Statistics Mataz: Jabs Thrown: 21 Jabs Landed: 13 Power Shots Thrown: 24 Power Shots Landed: 19 Head Shots Thrown: 29 Head Shots Landed: 21 Body Shots Thrown: 16 Body Shots Landed: 11 Botha: Jabs Thrown: 8 Jabs Landed: 1 Power Shots Thrown: 17 Power Shots Landed: 2 Head Shots Thrown: 24 Head Shots Landed: 3 Body Shots Thrown: 1 Body Shots Landed: 0 Round 5: Mataz steps to the outside and connects with an overhand right. Botha lands a cross. Mataz closes the distance. Mataz sidesteps to the right of his opponent and digs in a left uppercut to Botha's liver. Mataz throws a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right uppercut. Mataz lands a jab. Mataz lands a double jab to his opponents head. Mataz advances into close range and lands a left uppercut to the body followed by a left hook to the head. He follows up the attack and lands two left hooks to his opponents ribs. Round 5 Statistics Mataz: Jabs Thrown: 10 Jabs Landed: 4 Power Shots Thrown: 12 Power Shots Landed: 6 Head Shots Thrown: 16 Head Shots Landed: 6 Body Shots Thrown: 6 Body Shots Landed: 4 Botha: Jabs Thrown: 7 Jabs Landed: 0 Power Shots Thrown: 20 Power Shots Landed: 2 Head Shots Thrown: 26 Head Shots Landed: 2 Body Shots Thrown: 1 Body Shots Landed: 0 Round 6: Mataz hits home with a cross. Mataz finds the target with a hard jab. Botha is on target with a jab. Mataz is looking to close the distance and lands a right hook to the head, a left hook to the head and a left hook to the body. Mataz tries to step out of his opponents range and lands with a stiff jab. Mataz lands a double jab to his opponents head. Mataz tries to land a cross, but Botha dodges the shot and counters with a right uppercut. Mataz sidesteps to the right of his opponent and lands a cross, jab and a cross to his opponents head. Mataz sidesteps to the right of his opponent. Botha hits home with a cross. Mataz feints a left hook, and then lands a spiteful jab. Mataz steps inside and lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head. Mataz steps away from his opponent. Botha throws a jab, but his opponent dodges the shot and counters with a left hook. Botha is on target with a jab to Mataz's body. Mataz closes the distance and lands a left hook followed by two left uppercuts to his opponents head. Mataz steps to the outside and lands three consecutive jabs to his opponents head. Mataz lands a double jab to his opponents head. Round 6 Statistics Mataz: Jabs Thrown: 18 Jabs Landed: 14 Power Shots Thrown: 20 Power Shots Landed: 12 Head Shots Thrown: 30 Head Shots Landed: 24 Body Shots Thrown: 8 Body Shots Landed: 2 Botha: Jabs Thrown: 12 Jabs Landed: 3 Power Shots Thrown: 14 Power Shots Landed: 2 Head Shots Thrown: 21 Head Shots Landed: 4 Body Shots Thrown: 5 Body Shots Landed: 1 Round 7: Mataz steps inside. Mataz pivots from in front of his opponent and lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head. Mataz is on target with an overhand left. Mataz gets on the inside and lands a left hook to the head, a right hook to the body and a right hook to the head. Mataz switches the action to the outside and lands a double jab to his opponents body. Mataz tries to step out of his opponents range. Mataz quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and connects with a cross. Botha hits home with a cross. Mataz tries to step out of his opponents range and finds the target with a jab. Mataz is looking to keep the action on the outside and connects with an overhand right. Mataz steps to the outside. Mataz feints a right, and then lands a double jab to his opponents head. Mataz gets on the inside and drives a left hook into Botha's ribs. Round 7 Statistics Mataz: Jabs Thrown: 8 Jabs Landed: 6 Power Shots Thrown: 15 Power Shots Landed: 9 Head Shots Thrown: 16 Head Shots Landed: 10 Body Shots Thrown: 7 Body Shots Landed: 5 Botha: Jabs Thrown: 5 Jabs Landed: 0 Power Shots Thrown: 13 Power Shots Landed: 1 Head Shots Thrown: 16 Head Shots Landed: 1 Body Shots Thrown: 2 Body Shots Landed: 0 Round 8: Mataz is looking to keep his distance and is on target with a jab. Mataz hits home with a cross. Mataz is looking to keep the action on the outside and lands a jab to the body, and then to the head. Mataz closes the distance. Mataz sidesteps to the left of his opponent and lands two right hook's to the head followed by a left hook to the body. Mataz advances into close range. Mataz sidesteps to the right of his opponent. Botha throws a short cross to the body, but lands low! The ref stops the action and gives Mataz time to recover. Mataz steps to the outside and lands an overhand left followed by a jab to his opponents head. Mataz lands a double jab to his opponents head. Mataz is looking to keep his distance. Mataz quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and lands with a sharp jab. Mataz is looking to keep his distance and lands a jab to Botha's body. Mataz steps to the outside and lands a straight 1 - 2. Round 8 Statistics Mataz: Jabs Thrown: 17 Jabs Landed: 14 Power Shots Thrown: 10 Power Shots Landed: 6 Head Shots Thrown: 22 Head Shots Landed: 16 Body Shots Thrown: 5 Body Shots Landed: 4 Botha: Jabs Thrown: 6 Jabs Landed: 1 Power Shots Thrown: 12 Power Shots Landed: 0 Head Shots Thrown: 14 Head Shots Landed: 1 Body Shots Thrown: 4 Body Shots Landed: 0 Round 9: Mataz pivots to the left of his opponent and hits home with a cross. Mataz lands a stiff jab. Botha lands a jab to the body, and then to the head. Mataz lands a spiteful jab. Mataz lands a jab, cross and a jab to his opponents head. Mataz tries to keep the action at long range. Mataz sidesteps to the right of his opponent and is on target with a jab. Mataz lands a hard jab. Mataz steps to the outside and is on target with an overhand left. Botha lands a cross. Mataz attempts to land a cross, but Botha sidesteps and counters with a left uppercut. Botha pivots from in front of his opponent. Mataz is on target with a jab to his opponents body. Mataz is looking to keep the action on the outside and connects with a cross. Mataz is looking to keep the action on the outside and lands an overhand right. Mataz sidesteps to the right of his opponent and lands a double jab to his opponents head. Mataz connects with a cross. Round 9 Statistics Mataz: Jabs Thrown: 16 Jabs Landed: 11 Power Shots Thrown: 15 Power Shots Landed: 6 Head Shots Thrown: 27 Head Shots Landed: 16 Body Shots Thrown: 4 Body Shots Landed: 1 Botha: Jabs Thrown: 11 Jabs Landed: 2 Power Shots Thrown: 11 Power Shots Landed: 2 Head Shots Thrown: 18 Head Shots Landed: 3 Body Shots Thrown: 4 Body Shots Landed: 1 Round 10: Mataz steps away from his opponent and lands a jab to the body, and then to the head. Botha attempts to land a jab, but Mataz sidesteps and counters with a right hook. Mataz is looking to keep the action on the outside and lands a double jab to his opponents head. Mataz lands a jab to the head, a jab to the body and an overhand left to the head. Mataz finds the target with a jab. Mataz is looking to keep his distance and lands three consecutive jabs to his opponents head. Mataz advances into close range and lands a left hook to the body followed by a right uppercut to the head. Botha throws a jab, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a left uppercut. Mataz steps to the outside and lands an overhand right followed by a jab to his opponents head. Mataz lands a jab to the head, a cross to the body and a jab to the head. Mataz tries to land a jab, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a right hook. At the end of Round 10, lets listen in on the corners...Mataz's trainer is advising his fighter to keep his distance and coast to the win. Round 10 Statistics Mataz: Jabs Thrown: 23 Jabs Landed: 14 Power Shots Thrown: 13 Power Shots Landed: 7 Head Shots Thrown: 29 Head Shots Landed: 17 Body Shots Thrown: 7 Body Shots Landed: 4 Botha: Jabs Thrown: 6 Jabs Landed: 0 Power Shots Thrown: 14 Power Shots Landed: 1 Head Shots Thrown: 19 Head Shots Landed: 1 Body Shots Thrown: 1 Body Shots Landed: 0 Round 11: Mataz lands a cross. Mataz pivots to the right of his opponent and is on target with a right hook to Botha's ribcage. Botha tries to keep the action at long range. Mataz sidesteps to the right of his opponent and lands a jab. Mataz is on target with a stinging jab. Mataz throws a jab, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a left hook. Botha sidesteps to the left of his opponent. Mataz drives a right hook into his opponents ribs. Mataz tries to land a right hook, but Botha sidesteps and counters with a left hook to his opponents body. Mataz advances into close range. Mataz pivots to the left of his opponent and lands a left hook to the body, a left hook to the head and a left uppercut to the body. Mataz lands a double right hook to his opponents head. Mataz lands a left uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents head. Mataz lands a left uppercut to the head followed by two right hook's to the body. At the end of Round 11, lets listen in on the corners...Botha's trainer is telling his fighter he needs a knockout to win! Round 11 Statistics Mataz: Jabs Thrown: 8 Jabs Landed: 3 Power Shots Thrown: 22 Power Shots Landed: 13 Head Shots Thrown: 18 Head Shots Landed: 10 Body Shots Thrown: 12 Body Shots Landed: 6 Botha: Jabs Thrown: 6 Jabs Landed: 0 Power Shots Thrown: 18 Power Shots Landed: 2 Head Shots Thrown: 19 Head Shots Landed: 1 Body Shots Thrown: 5 Body Shots Landed: 1 Round 12: Botha is on target with a left hook. Mataz hits home with a left hook. Mataz lowers his guard, attempting to draw a lead. Botha attempts to land a cross, but Mataz blocks the shot and counters with a right hook. Mataz closes the distance and lands a left hook to the body, a right hook to the head and a left hook to the body. Mataz drives a left hook into Botha's body. The two boxers are fighting in-close, but their heads clash! The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as Mataz dabs at his face checking for damage. Mataz attempts to land a jab, but Botha sidesteps and counters with a right uppercut. Mataz lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents body. Mataz lands a left uppercut to the body, a left hook to the head and a right hook to the head. Botha pivots to the right of his opponent. Mataz lands two straights to the head followed by a left hook to the body. Botha is on target with a left hook. Mataz lands two left hooks to his opponents ribs. Mataz cuts off the ring, trapping Botha in a corner. Mataz digs in a right hook to Botha's body. Botha sidesteps to the left of his opponent and hits home with a cross. Mataz pivots from in front of his opponent. Mataz throws a left hook, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right hook. Mataz is looking to close the distance and connects with a left hook. Mataz throws a left hook, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a left uppercut. Mataz closes the distance and hits home with a right hook. Mataz connects with a right hook. Mataz drives a right hook into his opponents ribs. Mataz manages to force Botha into the blue corner. Mataz lands a right hook followed by a right uppercut to his opponents body. Round 12 Statistics Mataz: Jabs Thrown: 4 Jabs Landed: 0 Power Shots Thrown: 29 Power Shots Landed: 23 Head Shots Thrown: 17 Head Shots Landed: 10 Body Shots Thrown: 16 Body Shots Landed: 13 Botha: Jabs Thrown: 1 Jabs Landed: 0 Power Shots Thrown: 15 Power Shots Landed: 6 Head Shots Thrown: 14 Head Shots Landed: 6 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 Round 10 Scores: 10 - 9 10 - 9 10 - 9 Round 11 Scores: 10 - 9 10 - 9 10 - 9 Round 12 Scores: 10 - 9 10 - 9 10 - 9 Final Scorecards: 120 - 108 120 - 108 120 - 108 The winner, by Unanimous Decision, from Harare, Zimbabwe.... Charles Mataz Fight Statistics Mataz: Total Punches Thrown: 406 Total Punches Landed: 250 Total Head Shots Thrown: 310 Total Head Shots Landed: 193 Total Body Shots Thrown: 96 Total Body Shots Landed: 57 Total Power Shots Thrown: 218 Total Power Shots Landed: 131 Total Jabs Thrown: 188 Total Jabs Landed: 119 Botha: Total Punches Thrown: 280 Total Punches Landed: 30 Total Head Shots Thrown: 243 Total Head Shots Landed: 26 Total Body Shots Thrown: 37 Total Body Shots Landed: 4 Total Power Shots Thrown: 188 Total Power Shots Landed: 21 Total Jabs Thrown: 92 Total Jabs Landed: 9
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