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31/07/2044
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James Ncube vs Naftali Sibanda

Boxing Daily Report from the AI Zimbabwe-Bulawayo promoted show at Bulawayo Mutsekwa, Bulawayo,  taking place on 07/11/2043:

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 semi final eliminator for the Zimbabwe-Bulawayo Light Heavyweight title.  

Looking to impress the boxing fans in attendance, the two fighters competing in this 10 round matchup are James Ncube (8 - 22(2) - 9) who hails from Bulawayo, Zimbabwe and Naftali Sibanda(3 - 6(2) - 2) from Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.  Ncube weighed in at 175 pounds, while Sibanda weighed in at 176 pounds And 3 ounces.    As Sibanda came in over the weight limit, only his opponent will be able to compete for the final eliminator position tonight.  
The referee tonight is Arran Sibanda, and the three ringside judges are Jack Katsande, Jacob Chindungwe and Rashon Mambare.  

Round 1: 

Sibanda quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Ncube lands a right hook.  
Ncube hits home with a cross.  
Sibanda advances into close range.  Ncube lands a right hook.  
Sibanda is on target with a cross.  


Round 1 Statistics
Ncube: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 13                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 17                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Sibanda: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 19                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 19                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 2: 

Ncube tries to keep the action at long range and connects with a cross.  
Ncube lands a right hook.  
Ncube is on target with a right hook to Sibanda's ribcage.  
At the end of Round 2, lets listen in on the corners...Sibanda's trainer is suggesting ways of getting through to his opponent.  

Round 2 Statistics
Ncube: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 21                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 19                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Sibanda: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 4                             
Power Shots Landed: 0                             
Head Shots Thrown: 3                             
Head Shots Landed: 0                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 3: 

Ncube steps inside.  Sibanda connects with a left uppercut.  
Ncube hits home with a left hook.  
Sibanda steps inside.  Sibanda sidesteps to the left of his opponent and lands a right hook.  
At the end of Round 3, lets listen in on the corners...Ncube's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  

Round 3 Statistics
Ncube: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 17                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 17                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Sibanda: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 16                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 14                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 4: 

Sibanda attempts to land a left hook, but Ncube blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  
Sibanda connects with a right hook.  
Sibanda hits home with a right hook.  
Sibanda gets on the inside.  The two boxers are fighting in-close, but their heads clash!  The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as Sibanda dabs at his face checking for damage.  


Round 4 Statistics
Ncube: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 13                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 15                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 0                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Sibanda: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 21                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 18                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 5: 

Sibanda connects with a cross.  
Sibanda closes the distance.  Sibanda quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Sibanda attempts to land a left hook, but Ncube sidesteps and counters with a right uppercut.  
Ncube connects with a cross.  
Ncube is looking to close the distance.  Sibanda digs in a right hook to his opponents body.  
Sibanda hits home with a right hook.  


Round 5 Statistics
Ncube: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 14                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 15                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Sibanda: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 17                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 15                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 6: 

Ncube lands an overhand left followed by a cross to his opponents head.  
Sibanda lands a cross.  
Ncube is looking to keep the action on the outside and lands an overhand left.  
Ncube tries to land a cross, but Sibanda slips the shot and counters with a cross.  
At the end of Round 6, lets listen in on the corners...Ncube's trainer is suggesting ways of getting through to his opponent.  

Round 6 Statistics
Ncube: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 22                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 24                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Sibanda: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 12                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 12                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 7: 

Ncube attempts to land a right hook, but Sibanda blocks the shot and counters with a left hook to his opponents liver.  
Ncube is looking to close the distance.  Sibanda sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Ncube lands a right hook.  
Ncube tries to step out of his opponents range and lands an overhand left.  
Ncube lands a left hook.  


Round 7 Statistics
Ncube: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 19                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 21                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 0                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Sibanda: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 12                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 13                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 8: 

Ncube closes the distance.  The two boxers are fighting in-close, but their heads clash!  The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as Ncube dabs at his face checking for damage.  
Ncube is looking to close the distance.  Ncube attempts to land an uppercut to the solar plexus, but he strays low!  The ref ignores Sibanda's complaints and signals for the action to continue.  
Ncube is on target with a cross to his opponents body.  
Sibanda steps inside.  Ncube pivots to the left of his opponent and lands a right hook.  
Sibanda is looking to close the distance.  Ncube connects with a right uppercut.  
Ncube is on target with a right hook to his opponents body.  
Sibanda attempts to land a right hook, but Ncube slips the shot and counters with a cross.  


Round 8 Statistics
Ncube: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 22                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 21                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Sibanda: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 14                            
Power Shots Landed: 0                             
Head Shots Thrown: 15                            
Head Shots Landed: 0                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 9: 

Ncube hits home with a cross.  
As the two fighters work on the inside, their heads come together!  The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as Ncube dabs at his face checking for damage.  
Sibanda is looking to close the distance.  Ncube pivots to the right of his opponent and is on target with a right hook.  
Ncube is looking to close the distance.  Sibanda lands a left hook.  
Ncube digs in a right hook to Sibanda's body.  
Ncube switches the action to the outside and connects with a cross.  
Sibanda lands a cross.  


Round 9 Statistics
Ncube: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 13                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 12                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Sibanda: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 12                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 15                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 10: 

Sibanda closes the distance and is on target with a left hook.  
Sibanda steps inside and connects with a left hook.  
Ncube is on target with a cross.  
Sibanda hits home with a cross.  
Sibanda finds the target with a jab.  
Sibanda advances into close range and hits home with a left hook.  
Sibanda lands a left hook.  
Sibanda closes the distance.  Ncube lands a left hook followed by  two right hooks to his opponents head.  
Sibanda connects with a left hook.  


Round 10 Statistics
Ncube: 
Jabs Thrown: 0                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 10                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 9                             
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Sibanda: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 31                            
Power Shots Landed: 6                             
Head Shots Thrown: 33                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
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: 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: 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 - 94  96 - 94  96 - 94

The winner, by Unanimous Decision, from Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.... James Ncube

Fight Statistics
Ncube: 
Total Punches Thrown: 188                           
Total Punches Landed: 32                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 170                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 28                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 18                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 4                             
Total Power Shots Thrown: 164                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 29                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 24                            
Total Jabs Landed: 3                             

Sibanda: 
Total Punches Thrown: 185                           
Total Punches Landed: 22                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 157                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 20                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 28                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 2                             
Total Power Shots Thrown: 158                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 19                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 27                            
Total Jabs Landed: 3