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22/07/2044
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Bradley Ezimora vs Rabiu Akpala

Boxing Daily Report from the AI Nigeria-Rivers State promoted show at Port Harcourt Awan, Port Harcourt,  taking place on 02/10/2043:

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 mandatory fight for the Nigeria-Rivers State Super Welterweight title.  

Looking to impress the boxing fans in attendance and those watching live on AIT Sports, the two fighters competing in this 10 round matchup are Bradley Ezimora (8(2) - 0 - 1) who hails from Port Harcourt, Nigeria and Rabiu Akpala(17(10) - 2) from Port Harcourt, Nigeria.  Ezimora weighed in at 153 pounds And 10 ounces, while Akpala weighed in at 154 pounds.  
The referee tonight is Zafa Saladin, and the three ringside judges are Elliot Adewunmi, Godfrey Olorundare and Bright Kuti.  

Round 1: 

Akpala is looking to close the distance and hits home with a left hook.  Akpala tries to land a left hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  
Ezimora digs in a right hook to Akpala's body.  
Akpala throws a right hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  
Akpala hits home with a right hook.  
Akpala hits home with a left hook.  Akpala throws a left uppercut, but his opponent parries the shot and counters with a cross.  
Akpala closes the distance and lands a right hook to the body followed by a left hook to the head.  
Akpala lands a left uppercut to the head, a right uppercut to the body and a left uppercut to the head.  
Ezimora lands a right uppercut followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Akpala pivots to the right of his opponent.  Ezimora drives a right hook into Akpala's ribcage.  
Akpala connects with a cross.  
Ezimora digs in a left hook to his opponents body.  
Ezimora digs in a left hook to his opponents body.  
At the end of Round 1, lets listen in on the corners...Akpala's trainer is advising how he could improve the accuracy of his work.  

Round 1 Statistics
Ezimora: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 29                            
Power Shots Landed: 9                             
Head Shots Thrown: 14                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 17                            
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Akpala: 
Jabs Thrown: 0                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 35                            
Power Shots Landed: 9                             
Head Shots Thrown: 25                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 10                            
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Round 2: 

Akpala lands a right uppercut to the body followed by a right hook to the head.  
Akpala tries to land a right hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a left hook to Akpala's body.  
Ezimora tries to keep the action at long range and finds the target with a stiff jab.  
Ezimora digs in a left hook to his opponents ribs.  
Akpala steps inside and manouvers Ezimora onto the ropes.  Akpala lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  
Akpala digs in a left hook to Ezimora's liver.  
Ezimora drives a left hook into his opponents liver.  
Akpala steps inside and connects with a stinging right hook.  
Ezimora hits home with a left hook.  
Ezimora steps to the outside.  Akpala is on target with a sharp cross.  
Akpala advances into close range and cuts off the ring, trapping Ezimora in a corner.  Akpala lands a double right hook to his opponents head.  
Ezimora steps to the outside.  Ezimora quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Akpala is on target with a cross.  
Akpala is on target with a left hook to his opponents body.  
Ezimora lands a cross to the body, and then to the head.  
Akpala digs in a right hook to Ezimora's ribcage.  
Akpala walks his opponent down, trapping him on the ropes.  Akpala lands a right hook to the body followed by a right uppercut to the head.  
Akpala is on target with a solid right hook.  


Round 2 Statistics
Ezimora: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 20                            
Power Shots Landed: 6                             
Head Shots Thrown: 15                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 8                             
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Akpala: 
Jabs Thrown: 0                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 36                            
Power Shots Landed: 15                            
Head Shots Thrown: 18                            
Head Shots Landed: 8                             
Body Shots Thrown: 18                            
Body Shots Landed: 7                             

Round 3: 

Akpala gets on the inside.  Ezimora drives a left hook into Akpala's liver.  
Akpala tries to land a left uppercut, but Ezimora slips the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Ezimora steps away from his opponent.  Ezimora quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and lands a jab.  
Ezimora gets on the inside and throws a left hook, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a stinging left hook.  
Ezimora is on target with a left hook to his opponents body.  
Ezimora switches the action to the outside and lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Ezimora attempts to land a cross, but Akpala slips the shot and counters with a solid left uppercut.  
Akpala closes the distance.  Ezimora is on target with a left hook to Akpala's body.  
Akpala advances into close range and walks his opponent into a corner.  Akpala attempts to land a right hook, but Ezimora blocks the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Akpala digs in a stinging right hook to his opponents body.  
Akpala drives a left hook into Ezimora's body.  
Ezimora digs in a left hook to his opponents liver.  
Ezimora is on target with a right hook.  
Akpala manages to force Ezimora into a corner.  Akpala drives a left uppercut into Ezimora's body.  
Akpala connects with a left uppercut.  
Akpala advances into close range and is on target with a right hook to Ezimora's body.  
Akpala walks his opponent onto the ropes.  Akpala is on target with a firm left hook.  
At the end of Round 3, lets listen in on the corners...Ezimora's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  

Round 3 Statistics
Ezimora: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 27                            
Power Shots Landed: 8                             
Head Shots Thrown: 23                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 10                            
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Akpala: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 32                            
Power Shots Landed: 8                             
Head Shots Thrown: 22                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 12                            
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Round 4: 

Ezimora lands a left hook to the body, a right hook to the body and a left hook to the head.  
Akpala advances into close range.  Ezimora quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and is on target with a left hook to Akpala's body.  
Ezimora lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Akpala lands a right uppercut.  
Ezimora quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Ezimora attempts to land a jab, but Akpala slips the shot and counters with a solid cross.  
Ezimora steps away from his opponent and lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Akpala is looking to close the distance.  Ezimora is on target with a left hook.  
Ezimora steps to the outside and drives a cross into his opponents body.  
Akpala is looking to close the distance.  Akpala pivots to the side of his opponent and is on target with a sharp left hook.  
Ezimora sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Akpala lands a jab.  
Ezimora is on target with a left hook to Akpala's body.  
Ezimora is looking to keep his distance.  Akpala lands a cross followed by a overhand right to his opponents head.  
Akpala gets on the inside and lands a right uppercut to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  
Ezimora pivots to the right of his opponent and connects with a right hook.  
Ezimora tries to step out of his opponents range.  Akpala hits home with a stinging cross.  


Round 4 Statistics
Ezimora: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 28                            
Power Shots Landed: 12                            
Head Shots Thrown: 20                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 13                            
Body Shots Landed: 6                             

Akpala: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 32                            
Power Shots Landed: 8                             
Head Shots Thrown: 33                            
Head Shots Landed: 8                             
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 5: 

Ezimora digs in a left hook to Akpala's body.  
Ezimora connects with an overhand right.  
Akpala is looking to close the distance and lands a solid right hook.  
Ezimora is looking to keep his distance.  Akpala is on target with a solid cross.  
Ezimora tries to step out of his opponents range.  Akpala lands a firm cross.  
Akpala digs in a left hook to Ezimora's liver.  
Ezimora is looking to close the distance and hits home with a left uppercut.  
Ezimora is looking to keep the action on the outside and tries to land an overhand right, but Akpala sidesteps and counters with a firm left hook.  
Ezimora advances into close range and lands a left hook.  Ezimora throws a left uppercut, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a stinging left uppercut.  
Akpala is on target with a left hook to Ezimora's body.  
Ezimora drives a right hook into his opponents body.  
Akpala is looking to close the distance and hits home with a stinging right hook.  
Ezimora lands with a stinging jab.  
Akpala gets on the inside and connects with a right hook.  
At the end of Round 5, lets listen in on the corners...Ezimora's trainer is suggesting ways of getting through to his opponent.  

Round 5 Statistics
Ezimora: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 34                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 25                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 14                            
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Akpala: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 40                            
Power Shots Landed: 9                             
Head Shots Thrown: 25                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 16                            
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Round 6: 

Ezimora throws a jab, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a solid right uppercut.  
Ezimora switches the action to the outside.  Akpala lands with a sharp jab.  
Akpala steps inside and cuts off the ring, trapping Ezimora on the ropes.  Ezimora attempts to land a right hook, but Akpala slips the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Ezimora steps to the outside.  Akpala lands a cross followed by a overhand left to his opponents head.  
Ezimora hits home with an overhand right.  
Ezimora digs in a right uppercut to Akpala's body.  
Akpala cuts off the ring, trapping Ezimora in the corner.  Ezimora is on target with a left hook to his opponents ribs.  Ezimora attempts to land a left hook, but Akpala parries the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Ezimora lands a left hook.  
Akpala forces Ezimora to retreat into a corner.  Akpala tries to land a right hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a solid left uppercut.  
Akpala closes the distance.  Ezimora lands a left hook to the body followed by a right hook to the head.  
Ezimora pivots to the left of his opponent.  Akpala connects with a solid left hook.  Akpala throws a left hook, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Akpala throws a left hook, but his opponent parries the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Akpala drives a stinging left hook into Ezimora's body.  


Round 6 Statistics
Ezimora: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 30                            
Power Shots Landed: 9                             
Head Shots Thrown: 19                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 15                            
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Akpala: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 37                            
Power Shots Landed: 7                             
Head Shots Thrown: 26                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 13                            
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 7: 

Ezimora is on target with a stiff jab.  
Akpala lands a left hook followed by a cross to his opponents head.  
Akpala closes the distance.  Ezimora digs in a left hook to Akpala's liver.  Ezimora tries to land a left hook, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a stinging cross.  
Akpala sidesteps to the right of his opponent and digs in a solid left hook to his opponents liver.  
Akpala walks Ezimora down, trapping him on the ropes.  Akpala attempts to land a left uppercut, but Ezimora slips the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Ezimora digs in a left hook to his opponents body.  Akpala ties up his opponent.  As they grapple, Akpala pushes his forearm into Ezimora's face.  The ref calls break and the two fighters separate.  
Akpala lands a right hook to the body followed by a left hook to the head.  
Ezimora is on target with a cross to his opponents body.  
Akpala advances into close range.  Ezimora lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  
Ezimora digs in a left hook to Akpala's body.  
Akpala is on target with a stinging right uppercut to Ezimora's body.  
Ezimora closes the distance and lands a right uppercut to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  
Ezimora is looking to keep the action on the outside.  Akpala lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Ezimora advances into close range.  Akpala lands two right hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Akpala drives a left hook into Ezimora's body.  
Akpala is on target with a stinging left hook to Ezimora's body.  
Akpala walks Ezimora down, trapping him on the ropes.  Ezimora is on target with a right hook to his opponents ribs.  
Akpala lands a right uppercut.  Akpala throws a right hook, but his opponent parries the shot and counters with a cross.  
Akpala lands a left uppercut followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  He then lands two left hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Akpala gets on the inside and throws a left hook, but his opponent parries the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Akpala steps inside.  Ezimora digs in a right uppercut to Akpala's ribs.  


Round 7 Statistics
Ezimora: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 36                            
Power Shots Landed: 13                            
Head Shots Thrown: 13                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 25                            
Body Shots Landed: 9                             

Akpala: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 41                            
Power Shots Landed: 18                            
Head Shots Thrown: 24                            
Head Shots Landed: 9                             
Body Shots Thrown: 20                            
Body Shots Landed: 9                             

Round 8: 

Akpala lands a left hook to the head followed by a left uppercut to the body.  
Ezimora switches the action to the outside and lands a jab.  
Akpala steps inside.  Ezimora hits home with a left hook.  
Ezimora connects with a left hook.  
Akpala manages to force Ezimora into the red corner.  Ezimora lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  
Akpala attempts to land a left uppercut, but Ezimora blocks the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Ezimora lands two left hook's to the head followed by a left uppercut to the body.  
Akpala lands two left hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Ezimora is looking to keep the action on the outside.  Akpala connects with a cross.  
Ezimora tries to keep the action at long range.  Akpala hits the target with a sharp jab.  
Akpala is looking to close the distance and lands a stinging right hook.  
Ezimora switches the action to the outside.  Ezimora sidesteps to the right of his opponent and lands an overhand left followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Ezimora closes the distance.  Akpala lands a MASSIVE right hook.  EZIMORA IS HURT!  


Round 8 Statistics
Ezimora: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 20                            
Power Shots Landed: 9                             
Head Shots Thrown: 19                            
Head Shots Landed: 8                             
Body Shots Thrown: 8                             
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Akpala: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 30                            
Power Shots Landed: 7                             
Head Shots Thrown: 24                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 8                             
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Round 9: 

Ezimora hits home with a left uppercut.  
Akpala lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Akpala advances into close range.  Ezimora quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Akpala lands a left uppercut to the body, a left hook to the head and a right hook to the body.  
Akpala is on target with a cross.  
Akpala gets on the inside.  Ezimora lands two left hooks to the body, and one to the head.  
Ezimora steps away from his opponent and hits home with a cross.  
Akpala forces Ezimora to retreat into the corner.  Akpala lands a left hook, right hook and a left uppercut to his opponents head.  
Ezimora drives a right hook into Akpala's ribs.  
Akpala lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Akpala is on target with a left hook to his opponents ribs.  
Ezimora hits home with a firm cross.  
Ezimora closes the distance.  Akpala pivots from in front of his opponent.  Akpala digs in a sharp left uppercut to his opponents body.  Akpala throws a left uppercut, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Ezimora tries to keep the action at long range.  Akpala throws a jab, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a solid left hook.  
Akpala closes the distance.  Ezimora is on target with a left hook to his opponents body.  
Ezimora lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Ezimora tries to step out of his opponents range and hits home with a stinging cross.  
Ezimora lands a left uppercut.  
Akpala hits home with a left hook.  


Round 9 Statistics
Ezimora: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 30                            
Power Shots Landed: 14                            
Head Shots Thrown: 22                            
Head Shots Landed: 10                            
Body Shots Thrown: 9                             
Body Shots Landed: 5                             

Akpala: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 33                            
Power Shots Landed: 14                            
Head Shots Thrown: 29                            
Head Shots Landed: 9                             
Body Shots Thrown: 9                             
Body Shots Landed: 5                             

Round 10: 

Akpala tries to land a left hook, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right hook to Akpala's body.  
Akpala gets on the inside and throws a left hook, but the shot lands on his opponents guard.  Akpala clinches his opponent.  Ezimora is using his forearm in the clinch.  The ref breaks Akpala's hold and signals for the fight to continue.  
Akpala gets on the inside and drives a solid right hook into Ezimora's ribcage.  
Akpala gets on the inside.  Ezimora digs in a right hook to Akpala's body.  
Akpala advances into close range and hits home with a right hook.  
Akpala sidesteps to the left of his opponent and lands a left hook to the body, a right hook to the body and a left hook to the head.  HE HAS HIS OPPONENT IN TROUBLE!  Ezimora recovers before his opponent can take advantage. 
Akpala walks Ezimora onto the ropes.  Ezimora drives a left uppercut into his opponents body.  
Akpala sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Ezimora wants to work on the inside, but accidentally clashes heads with his opponent!  The ref acknowledges the accidental headclash but allows the action to continue.  Akpala has been damaged by that accidental headbutt.  That has caused slight swelling  around the right eye.  
Ezimora lands a left uppercut to the body followed by a left hook to the head.  
Ezimora steps to the outside.  Akpala attempts to land a cross, but Ezimora sidesteps and counters with a left hook.  
Ezimora lands a solid overhand right.  
Ezimora switches the action to the outside.  Akpala hits home with a cross.  


Round 10 Statistics
Ezimora: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 18                            
Power Shots Landed: 7                             
Head Shots Thrown: 13                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 9                             
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Akpala: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 27                            
Power Shots Landed: 6                             
Head Shots Thrown: 21                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 10                            
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Round 1 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 2 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 3 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 4 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 5 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 6 Scores: 10 - 10  10 - 10  9 - 10
Round 7 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 8 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 9 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 10 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10


Final Scorecards: 96 - 95  96 - 95  95 - 95

The winner, by Majority Decision, from Port Harcourt, Nigeria.... Bradley Ezimora

Fight Statistics
Ezimora: 
Total Punches Thrown: 311                           
Total Punches Landed: 102                           
Total Head Shots Thrown: 183                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 58                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 128                           
Total Body Shots Landed: 44                            
Total Power Shots Thrown: 272                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 92                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 39                            
Total Jabs Landed: 10                            

Akpala: 
Total Punches Thrown: 369                           
Total Punches Landed: 105                           
Total Head Shots Thrown: 247                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 68                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 122                           
Total Body Shots Landed: 37                            
Total Power Shots Thrown: 343                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 101                           
Total Jabs Thrown: 26                            
Total Jabs Landed: 4