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21/07/2044
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John Samkange vs David Plessis

Boxing Daily Report from the AI Zimbabwe-Bulawayo promoted show at Bulawayo Takawira, Bulawayo,  taking place on 07/12/2043:

There are plenty of empty seats out here tonight, with the show nowhere near close to selling out.  
Next up is the main event of the show.  This is a semi final eliminator for the Zimbabwe-Bulawayo Super Middleweight title.  

Looking to impress the boxing fans in attendance, the two fighters competing in this 10 round matchup are John Samkange (9 - 6 - 2) who hails from Bulawayo, Zimbabwe and David Plessis(8(1) - 0) from Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.  Samkange weighed in at 167 pounds and 15 ounces, while Plessis weighed in at 168 pounds.  
The referee tonight is Noah Chipendo, and the three ringside judges are Kyle Chatara, Matt Quilliam and Chiamaka Matsikenyeri.  

Round 1: 

Plessis steps inside and lands a right uppercut to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  
Samkange is looking to keep his distance.  Plessis is on target with an overhand right.  
Plessis advances into close range and is on target with a right hook.  
Plessis walks his opponent down, trapping him on the ropes.  Plessis is on target with a sharp right hook to Samkange's body.  Plessis ties up his opponent.  As they grapple, Plessis pushes his forearm into Samkange's face.  The ref separates the two fighters.  
Plessis lands a sharp right hook.  
Plessis steps inside and lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Plessis steps inside and lands a right uppercut followed by  two right hooks to his opponents head.  
Plessis lands two left hook's to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  Plessis clinches his opponent.  Plessis pushes his forearm into Samkange's face.  The referee breaks the clinch and warns Plessis to stop fouling.  
Plessis advances into close range and throws a right hook, but his opponent parries the shot.  Plessis clinches his opponent.  Plessis leans on his opponent trying to wear him down. The ref separates the two fighters.  
Plessis lands a right hook to the head, a left hook to the head and a left hook to the body.  Plessis clinches his opponent.  Plessis leans on his opponent using all his weight. Plessis tries to make the space to throw a hook, but hits Samkange behind the head. 
Plessis lands a left hook followed by a cross to his opponents head.  
Plessis closes the distance and lands a left uppercut to the body followed by a left hook to the head.  
Samkange switches the action to the outside.  Plessis is on target with a sharp overhand right.  
Plessis is looking to close the distance and lands a left uppercut to the body, and then to the head.  
Samkange tries to keep the action at long range.  Plessis finds the target with a jab.  
Plessis lands two left hooks to his opponents ribs.  
At the end of Round 1, lets listen in on the corners...Samkange's trainer is advising how he could be more accurate.  Samkange's trainer is telling his fighter he needs to be more active or he's going to get outworked.  Samkange's trainer is advising how he could stop so many clean shots getting through.  Plessis's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  

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

Plessis: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 40                            
Power Shots Landed: 26                            
Head Shots Thrown: 35                            
Head Shots Landed: 19                            
Body Shots Thrown: 12                            
Body Shots Landed: 8                             

Round 2: 

Plessis advances into close range and lands a right hook followed by a right uppercut to his opponents head.  
Samkange is looking to keep his distance and tries to land a jab, but Plessis blocks the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Plessis advances into close range.  Samkange pivots to the left of his opponent.  Plessis lands a left hook followed by a right uppercut to his opponents head.  
Plessis lands a right uppercut to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  
Plessis sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Plessis lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents body.  Plessis ties up his opponent.  Plessis leans on his opponent trying to wear him down. The ref separates the two fighters.  
Plessis connects with a cross.  
Samkange pivots to the left of his opponent.  Plessis is on target with a solid left uppercut to Samkange's body.  
Plessis steps inside.  Plessis lands a right hook to the head followed by a left uppercut to the body.  
Plessis hits home with a left hook.  Samkange wants to work on the inside, but accidentally clashes heads with his opponent!  The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as Plessis dabs at his face checking for damage.  
Plessis lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  Plessis tries to land a right hook, but Samkange blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  
Plessis lands a left uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  
Plessis lands a right hook to the head, a left uppercut to the body and a right uppercut to the head.  Plessis clinches his opponent.  Plessis throws a hook within the clinch but hits his opponent behind the head. The ref calls break and the two fighters separate.  
Plessis advances into close range and lands a double left hook to his opponents head.  
Plessis attempts to land a jab, but Samkange slips the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Plessis closes the distance and is on target with a right hook.  
Plessis manages to force Samkange onto the ropes.  Plessis connects with a firm right hook.  Plessis attempts to land a cross, but Samkange slips the shot and counters with a cross.  
Plessis digs in a sharp left hook to Samkange's ribs.  Plessis clinches his opponent.  Plessis leans on his opponent trying to wear him down. The ref breaks Plessis's hold and signals for the fight to continue.  
Plessis is looking to close the distance and connects with a left uppercut.  Plessis holds on to his opponent.  Plessis uses his free hand to throw a body hook, but it lands on Samkange's kidney. Plessis leans on his opponent using all his weight. The ref separates the two fighters.  
Plessis gets on the inside and lands a right hook, left hook and a right hook to his opponents head.  
Plessis walks Samkange into the corner.  Samkange throws a right hook, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a left hook.  


Round 2 Statistics
Samkange: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 13                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 16                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Plessis: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 48                            
Power Shots Landed: 31                            
Head Shots Thrown: 37                            
Head Shots Landed: 22                            
Body Shots Thrown: 15                            
Body Shots Landed: 9                             

Round 3: 

Plessis drives a solid left uppercut into his opponents body.  
Plessis throws a left uppercut, but the shot is blocked.  Plessis clinches his opponent.  Plessis leans on his opponent trying to wear him down. The ref breaks the clinch and signals for the action to continue.  
Plessis connects with a left hook.  Plessis throws a left hook, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Plessis walks Samkange down, trapping him in a corner.  Plessis lands a left hook to the body, a left uppercut to the head and a right hook to the body.  
Plessis hits home with a firm left uppercut.  
Samkange lands a left hook.  
Plessis gets on the inside and lands a left uppercut.  
Plessis closes the distance.  Samkange pivots to the right of his opponent.  Plessis lands a right hook to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  
Plessis lands a right hook to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  
Plessis is looking to close the distance and walks Samkange into a corner.  Plessis lands a right hook to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  
Plessis gets on the inside and lands a double left hook to his opponents head.  
Plessis lands a left hook to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  
Plessis hits home with a left uppercut.  Plessis holds on to his opponent.  As they grapple, Plessis pushes his forearm into Samkange's face.  The referee breaks the clinch and warns Plessis to stop fouling.  Plessis attempts to land a right hook, but Samkange parries the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Plessis gets on the inside and cuts off the ring, trapping Samkange on the ropes.  Plessis hits home with a firm right hook.  Plessis ties up his opponent.  Plessis is leaning on his opponent in the clinch. The referee breaks up the clinch and lectures Plessis to stop holding.  
Plessis lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Samkange throws a left hook, but Plessis ties up his opponent.  Plessis tries to make the space to throw a hook, but hits Samkange's kidney. The referee warns Plessis and breaks the clinch.  
Plessis gets on the inside and walks his opponent into the corner.  Plessis lands a left uppercut to the body, a right hook to the head and a left uppercut to the head.  
At the end of Round 3, lets listen in on the corners...Samkange's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  

Round 3 Statistics
Samkange: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 16                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 17                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Plessis: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 43                            
Power Shots Landed: 24                            
Head Shots Thrown: 37                            
Head Shots Landed: 15                            
Body Shots Thrown: 13                            
Body Shots Landed: 9                             

Round 4: 

Plessis gets on the inside and lands a left hook to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  He follows up the attack and lands a double right hook to his opponents head.  
Plessis gets on the inside and connects with a left uppercut.  
Plessis advances into close range and drives a solid left uppercut into his opponents ribs.  
Plessis is on target with a left hook to his opponents body.  
Plessis steps inside and lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Plessis closes the distance and lands a double right hook to his opponents head.  
Plessis throws a left uppercut, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Plessis pivots from in front of his opponent and digs in a stinging right hook to his opponents body.  
Plessis hits home with a left uppercut.  
Plessis lands a left uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  Plessis clinches his opponent.  Plessis tries to make the space to throw a hook, but hits Samkange behind the head. The referee breaks the clinch and warns Plessis to stop holding.  
Plessis is on target with a stinging right hook.  
Plessis digs in a stinging left hook to his opponents body.  
Plessis is on target with a solid right hook.  
Samkange is looking to keep his distance and throws an overhand right, but his opponent dodges the shot and counters with a stinging cross.  
Plessis gets on the inside and lands a double left hook to his opponents head.  
Plessis gets on the inside and lands a right hook to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  
Plessis is looking to close the distance and lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Plessis lands a solid left uppercut.  
Plessis sidesteps to the right of his opponent and digs in a solid right uppercut to his opponents body.  
Plessis closes the distance and digs in a right hook to Samkange's body.  
Plessis drives a left hook into Samkange's ribs.  


Round 4 Statistics
Samkange: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 18                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 19                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Plessis: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 46                            
Power Shots Landed: 29                            
Head Shots Thrown: 32                            
Head Shots Landed: 20                            
Body Shots Thrown: 19                            
Body Shots Landed: 10                            

Round 5: 

Plessis lands two right hooks to his opponents ribs, AND SENDS SAMKANGE TO THE CANVAS!  He is on his feet as the count reaches 5.  Samkange recovers before his opponent can take advantage. 
Plessis connects with a right hook.  
Plessis lands a right hook to the body, a right hook to the head and a left uppercut to the body.  
Plessis lands two left hook's to the head followed by a left uppercut to the body.  
Plessis is on target with a firm left hook to his opponents body.  
Plessis forces Samkange to retreat into the corner.  Plessis sidesteps to the right of his opponent and lands a left uppercut to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  
Plessis gets on the inside.  Samkange quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Plessis lands a left hook to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  
Plessis attempts to land a right hook, but Samkange sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Plessis manages to force Samkange onto the ropes.  Plessis lands a right uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  He follows up the attack and lands a right hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents head.  
Plessis gets on the inside and drives a right uppercut into Samkange's ribs.  
Samkange pivots from in front of his opponent.  Plessis lands a right hook.  
Plessis sidesteps to the right of his opponent and lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  
Plessis is on target with a left hook to Samkange's body.  
Plessis connects with a left hook.  
Plessis lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  


Round 5 Statistics
Samkange: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 11                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 13                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Plessis: 
Jabs Thrown: 0                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 45                            
Power Shots Landed: 26                            
Head Shots Thrown: 23                            
Head Shots Landed: 12                            
Body Shots Thrown: 22                            
Body Shots Landed: 14                            

Round 6: 

Plessis steps inside and hits home with a right hook.  
Plessis advances into close range and forces Samkange to back into the corner.  Plessis lands two right hooks to the body, and one to the head.  
Plessis lands a right hook to the body followed by a right uppercut to the head.  
Plessis lands a right hook, left uppercut and a right uppercut to his opponents head.  
Plessis lands a left hook to the body, a right hook to the head and a right hook to the body.  
Samkange tries to land a jab, but his opponent dodges the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Plessis is looking to close the distance and lands a right uppercut to the body, a right hook to the body and a left hook to the head.  HE HAS HIS OPPONENT IN TROUBLE!  Samkange quickly recovers. 
Plessis is looking to close the distance.  Samkange pivots from in front of his opponent.  Plessis lands a left hook, right hook and a left hook to his opponents head.  
Plessis lands a left hook to the body followed by a left uppercut to the head.  
Plessis lands a solid right uppercut.  
Plessis manages to force Samkange into the corner.  Plessis lands a right uppercut to the body, and then to the head.  
Plessis steps inside and digs in a solid right hook to his opponents ribcage.  
Plessis steps inside and lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Plessis lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Plessis lands a solid cross.  
Plessis lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Plessis lands a right uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Plessis pivots to the side of his opponent and lands a left uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  


Round 6 Statistics
Samkange: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 16                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 20                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Plessis: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 52                            
Power Shots Landed: 36                            
Head Shots Thrown: 35                            
Head Shots Landed: 26                            
Body Shots Thrown: 18                            
Body Shots Landed: 10                            

Round 7: 

Plessis sidesteps to the right of his opponent and connects with a stinging left hook.  
Plessis is on target with a firm left uppercut.  
Plessis lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Plessis is on target with a left hook to his opponents body.  
Plessis hits home with a solid right hook.  
Plessis lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  
Plessis lands a double left hook to his opponents head.  
Plessis steps inside and lands a right hook to the head, a left uppercut to the head and a right hook to the body.  
Plessis steps inside and lands two left hooks to the body, and one to the head, AND HIS OPPONENT IS HURT!  
Plessis lands a left hook followed by a right uppercut to his opponents head.  
Plessis is looking to close the distance.  Plessis is really starting to turn up the heat!  He senses a stoppage here.  Plessis lands a right hook followed by  two left uppercuts to his opponents body, AND DROPS SAMKANGE!  He tries to rise but his legs dont respond...the count reaches 10!  The winner by KO is Plessis!  


Round 7 Statistics
Samkange: 
Jabs Thrown: 0                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 7                             
Power Shots Landed: 0                             
Head Shots Thrown: 7                             
Head Shots Landed: 0                             
Body Shots Thrown: 0                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Plessis: 
Jabs Thrown: 0                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 29                            
Power Shots Landed: 21                            
Head Shots Thrown: 17                            
Head Shots Landed: 13                            
Body Shots Thrown: 12                            
Body Shots Landed: 8                             

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


Fight Statistics
Samkange: 
Total Punches Thrown: 128                           
Total Punches Landed: 14                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 109                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 14                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 19                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 0                             
Total Power Shots Thrown: 94                            
Total Power Shots Landed: 12                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 34                            
Total Jabs Landed: 2                             

Plessis: 
Total Punches Thrown: 327                           
Total Punches Landed: 195                           
Total Head Shots Thrown: 216                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 127                           
Total Body Shots Thrown: 111                           
Total Body Shots Landed: 68                            
Total Power Shots Thrown: 303                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 193                           
Total Jabs Thrown: 24                            
Total Jabs Landed: 2