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24/08/2044
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Neper Soza vs Edmundo Merlo

Boxing Daily Report from the AI Uruguay-Montevideo promoted show at Montevideo Barreda, Montevideo,  taking place on 03/02/2044:

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 Uruguay-Montevideo Flyweight title.  

Looking to impress the boxing fans in attendance, the two fighters competing in this 10 round matchup are Neper Soza (18(6) - 10(2) - 1) who hails from Montevideo, Uruguay and Edmundo Merlo(5 - 8(2) - 3) from Montevideo, Uruguay.  Both Soza and Merlo weighed in at 112 pounds.  
The referee tonight is Salvador Coronel, and the three ringside judges are Manuel Truan, Montego Civil and Montego Civil.  

Round 1: 

Soza is looking to close the distance and lands a left uppercut followed by a left hook to his opponents body.  Soza clinches his opponent.  Soza is using his forearm in the clinch.  The ref separates the two fighters.  
Soza lands a left uppercut to the body, and then to the head.  
Soza hits the target with a sharp jab.  
Soza advances into close range and lands a right uppercut followed by a left hook to his opponents body.  
Soza is looking to close the distance and lands a left uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  
Soza steps inside.  Merlo pivots from in front of his opponent.  Merlo throws a left hook, but Soza holds on to his opponent.  As they grapple, Soza pushes his forearm into Merlo's face.  The ref separates the two fighters.  
Merlo hits home with a cross.  
Soza lands two left hooks to the body, and one to the head.  Soza ties up his opponent.  Soza is using his forearm in the clinch.  The ref halts the action and breaks the clinch.  He lectures Soza about fouling.  
Soza walks Merlo down, trapping him on the ropes.  Soza is on target with a right hook to his opponents body.  
Soza steps inside and is on target with a left hook to Merlo's body.  
Soza is looking to close the distance and lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Merlo sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Soza digs in a left hook to Merlo's body.  
Soza is on target with a left hook to his opponents body.  
Soza closes the distance and lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents body.  
Soza quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and digs in a right hook to Merlo's body.  
Soza advances into close range and drives a left hook into Merlo's body.  
At the end of Round 1, lets listen in on the corners...Merlo's trainer is suggesting ways of getting through to his opponent.  

Round 1 Statistics
Soza: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 31                            
Power Shots Landed: 21                            
Head Shots Thrown: 10                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 24                            
Body Shots Landed: 18                            

Merlo: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 25                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 26                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 2: 

Soza drives a left hook into Merlo's body.  
Soza lands two left hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Soza lands a right uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  
Soza is on target with a right uppercut to his opponents ribs.  
Merlo tries to step out of his opponents range and throws a jab, but his opponent parries the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Soza is looking to close the distance and drives a left hook into his opponents liver.  
Soza lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents body.  
Soza gets on the inside and digs in a left hook to his opponents body.  
Soza lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents body.  
Soza lands two left hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Soza manages to force Merlo into a neutral corner.  Soza connects with a right uppercut.  
Soza lands two right hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Soza lands a left hook followed by a right uppercut to his opponents body.  
Soza advances into close range and walks his opponent down, trapping him in the corner.  Soza lands a left uppercut.  
Soza pivots from in front of his opponent and lands a left uppercut.  
Soza lands two right hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Soza digs in a right hook to his opponents body.  
Soza lands a right hook, left hook and a left uppercut to his opponents body.  
Soza closes the distance and is on target with a left hook to Merlo's ribs.  
Soza steps inside and lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  
At the end of Round 2, lets listen in on the corners...Merlo's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  

Round 2 Statistics
Soza: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 43                            
Power Shots Landed: 31                            
Head Shots Thrown: 8                             
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 38                            
Body Shots Landed: 27                            

Merlo: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 16                            
Power Shots Landed: 0                             
Head Shots Thrown: 19                            
Head Shots Landed: 0                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 3: 

Soza is on target with a left hook.  
Soza is looking to close the distance.  Merlo throws a right hook, but Soza ties up his opponent.  Soza leans on his opponent trying to wear him down. The ref separates the two fighters.  
Soza connects with a cross.  
Soza is looking to close the distance and digs in a left uppercut to Merlo's liver.  
Merlo attempts to land a jab, but Soza slips the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Soza advances into close range and lands a left uppercut to the body, a left hook to the head and a left hook to the body.  
Soza closes the distance and lands a left hook to the head, a right hook to the body and a right uppercut to the body.  Soza ties up his opponent.  Soza uses his free hand to throw a hook, but it hits Merlo behind the head. Soza tries to make the space to throw a hook, but hits Merlo behind the head. Soza is leaning on his opponent in the clinch. The ref separates the two fighters.  
Soza pivots from in front of his opponent and digs in a right hook to his opponents body.  
Merlo attempts to land a left hook, but Soza blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  
Soza is looking to close the distance and drives a right hook into his opponents body.  
Soza closes the distance and drives a left hook into Merlo's ribs.  
Soza is on target with a left hook to Merlo's ribs.  
Merlo pivots from in front of his opponent.  Soza drives a right hook into his opponents body.  Soza throws a right hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Soza advances into close range and lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  
Soza advances into close range and cuts off the ring, trapping Merlo in the corner.  Soza lands a left uppercut followed by a right uppercut to his opponents body.  
Soza drives a left hook into his opponents body.  
Soza is on target with a right hook to his opponents body.  Soza tries to land a right hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  


Round 3 Statistics
Soza: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 35                            
Power Shots Landed: 22                            
Head Shots Thrown: 10                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 27                            
Body Shots Landed: 16                            

Merlo: 
Jabs Thrown: 11                            
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 18                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 25                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 4: 

Soza drives a left hook into Merlo's body.  
Merlo lands a jab.  
Soza gets on the inside and lands three consecutive left hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Soza lands a right uppercut followed by a left hook to his opponents body.  Soza holds on to his opponent.  Soza is leaning on his opponent in the clinch. The ref calls break and the two fighters separate.  
Merlo lands a left hook.  
Soza digs in a right hook to Merlo's ribs.  Soza attempts to land a left hook, but Merlo parries the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Merlo lands a cross.  
Soza advances into close range and is on target with a right hook to his opponents body.  
Merlo switches the action to the outside.  Soza quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and lands a cross.  
Soza is looking to close the distance and digs in a right hook to Merlo's body.  
Merlo attempts to land a jab, but Soza sidesteps and counters with a left uppercut.  
Soza closes the distance and manouvers Merlo onto the ropes.  Soza is on target with a left uppercut to Merlo's body.  
Soza is on target with a right uppercut to Merlo's ribcage.  
Soza gets on the inside.  Merlo quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Soza is on target with a left hook.  
Soza lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Soza is on target with a right hook to his opponents body.  
Soza is looking to close the distance and is on target with a left hook to Merlo's ribs.  
Soza lands a left hook to the body followed by a right hook to the head.  


Round 4 Statistics
Soza: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 29                            
Power Shots Landed: 20                            
Head Shots Thrown: 9                             
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 21                            
Body Shots Landed: 15                            

Merlo: 
Jabs Thrown: 12                            
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 14                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 25                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 5: 

Soza drives a left uppercut into Merlo's ribs.  
Soza drives a left hook into Merlo's liver.  Soza goes for the bodyshot, but lands south of the border!  The ref stops the action and gives Merlo time to recover.  
Soza closes the distance.  Soza sidesteps to the right of his opponent and lands a right uppercut followed by a left hook to his opponents body.  
Merlo sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Soza is on target with a firm left hook.  
Soza gets on the inside.  Merlo throws a right hook, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Soza steps inside and is on target with a right hook to Merlo's body.  
Soza is on target with a left uppercut to Merlo's body.  
Soza is on target with a jab.  
Soza is looking to close the distance and lands two left hooks to the body, and one to the head.  
Soza gets on the inside and is on target with a stinging left hook.  
Merlo connects with a cross.  
Soza lands a jab followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Merlo connects with a left hook.  
At the end of Round 5, lets listen in on the corners...Merlo's trainer is telling his fighter to tighten his defence.  

Round 5 Statistics
Soza: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 21                            
Power Shots Landed: 13                            
Head Shots Thrown: 10                            
Head Shots Landed: 8                             
Body Shots Thrown: 15                            
Body Shots Landed: 8                             

Merlo: 
Jabs Thrown: 11                            
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 16                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 24                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 6: 

Soza is on target with a left hook to Merlo's ribs.  Soza clinches his opponent.  Soza leans on his opponent using all his weight. Soza uses his free hand to throw a hook, but it hits Merlo behind the head. The ref breaks the clinch and signals for the action to continue.  
Soza lands a left uppercut to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  
Soza digs in a right hook to Merlo's body.  
Merlo steps to the outside and throws a jab, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  
Soza connects with a left hook.  
Soza closes the distance and is on target with a right hook to his opponents ribcage.  
Soza hits home with a right uppercut.  
Soza lands a jab to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  
Soza gets on the inside and lands two left hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Soza drives a right hook into Merlo's ribs.  
Soza manouvers Merlo onto the ropes.  Soza is on target with a right hook to his opponents ribs.  
Soza digs in a left hook to Merlo's ribs.  
Soza is on target with a right hook.  
Soza hits home with a cross.  
Soza closes the distance and lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  
Soza walks Merlo onto the ropes.  Soza drives a right hook into his opponents body.  
Merlo feints a left, and then is on target with a jab.  
Soza advances into close range and drives a right uppercut into Merlo's ribcage.  
Soza lands a right uppercut to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  
Soza throws a left hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  


Round 6 Statistics
Soza: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 30                            
Power Shots Landed: 22                            
Head Shots Thrown: 15                            
Head Shots Landed: 8                             
Body Shots Thrown: 20                            
Body Shots Landed: 15                            

Merlo: 
Jabs Thrown: 10                            
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 16                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 23                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 7: 

Soza quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  
Soza digs in a left hook to Merlo's ribs.  
Soza drives a left hook into his opponents ribs.  
Soza feints a cross, tricking Merlo into throwing a left hook counter.  Soza springs the trap and counters with  a cross.  
Soza is on target with a right hook to Merlo's body.  
Soza walks Merlo down, trapping him in the red corner.  Soza drives a right hook into his opponents ribs.  Soza ties up his opponent.  Soza leans on his opponent using all his weight. The ref calls break and the two fighters separate.  
Soza lands a left uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  
Soza lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Soza is looking to close the distance.  Soza is on target with a right hook to his opponents ribcage.  Merlo wants to work on the inside, but accidentally clashes heads with his opponent!  The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as Soza dabs at his face checking for damage.    It looks like the clash of heads has caused some damage to Soza.  That has caused slight swelling  around the left eye.  
Soza gets on the inside and drives a right hook into his opponents ribs.  
Soza is looking to close the distance and forces Merlo to back into a corner.  Soza digs in a right uppercut to Merlo's body.  Soza tries to land a right hook, but Merlo blocks the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Soza lands two right hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Soza lands two right hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Soza digs in a left hook to his opponents body.  
Soza lands three consecutive right hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Soza lands a left hook followed by  two right hooks to his opponents body.  Soza clinches his opponent.  Soza leans on his opponent using all his weight. Soza hits his opponent with a kidney shot within the clinch. The ref calls break and the two fighters separate.  


Round 7 Statistics
Soza: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 35                            
Power Shots Landed: 25                            
Head Shots Thrown: 7                             
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 29                            
Body Shots Landed: 23                            

Merlo: 
Jabs Thrown: 10                            
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 12                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 20                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 8: 

Soza gets on the inside and drives a left uppercut into Merlo's body.  
Soza drives a left hook into his opponents ribs.  
Soza is on target with a right uppercut.  
Soza lands a left uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  
Soza drives a right hook into Merlo's body.  
Soza hits home with a right hook.  The two boxers are fighting in-close, but their heads clash!  The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as Soza dabs at his face checking for damage.  Soza has come off worse after that clash of heads.  That has caused slight swelling  around the right eye.  
Soza closes the distance and lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents body.  
Soza is looking to close the distance.  Soza pivots from in front of his opponent and lands two left hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Soza lands a left hook to the body followed by a right hook to the head.  
Merlo drives a left hook into Soza's body.  
Merlo waits at the mid-range with a lowered guard, waiting for his opponent to throw a punch.  Soza finds the target with a jab.  
Soza advances into close range and digs in a left uppercut to his opponents body.  
Soza is on target with a left hook to his opponents body.  
Soza walks Merlo down, trapping him in a corner.  Soza lands a right hook.  
Merlo attempts to land a cross, but Soza sidesteps and counters with a right uppercut.  
Soza advances into close range and lands a left hook to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  
Soza pivots to the right of his opponent and hits home with a left hook.  
Soza advances into close range and digs in a left hook to Merlo's ribs.  


Round 8 Statistics
Soza: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 26                            
Power Shots Landed: 21                            
Head Shots Thrown: 11                            
Head Shots Landed: 8                             
Body Shots Thrown: 17                            
Body Shots Landed: 14                            

Merlo: 
Jabs Thrown: 14                            
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 10                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 20                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 9: 

Soza digs in a left hook to his opponents liver.  
Soza lands a right hook followed by a right uppercut to his opponents body.  
Soza is on target with a right hook to Merlo's body.  
Soza closes the distance and lands a left hook.  
Merlo sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Soza digs in a left hook to his opponents liver.  
Merlo pivots to the left of his opponent.  Soza is on target with a right hook.  
Soza closes the distance and lands two left hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Soza drives a right hook into Merlo's ribcage.  
Soza is on target with a stinging cross.  
Soza steps inside and lands two left hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Soza connects with a left hook.  
Soza gets on the inside and lands a right hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents body.  
Soza gets on the inside and lands a left uppercut followed by a right uppercut to his opponents body.  
Merlo steps to the outside.  Soza quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and connects with a cross.  
Soza is looking to close the distance.  Merlo throws a right hook, but Soza clinches his opponent.  Soza hits his opponent with a kidney shot within the clinch. The ref calls break and the two fighters separate.  
Soza lands a stiff jab.  
At the end of Round 9, lets listen in on the corners...Merlo's trainer is telling his fighter he must go to war on his opponent!  

Round 9 Statistics
Soza: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 31                            
Power Shots Landed: 19                            
Head Shots Thrown: 16                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 21                            
Body Shots Landed: 14                            

Merlo: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 23                            
Power Shots Landed: 0                             
Head Shots Thrown: 30                            
Head Shots Landed: 0                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 10: 

Merlo attempts to land a cross, but Soza sidesteps and counters with a left uppercut to Merlo's ribs.  
Soza is looking to close the distance and lands three consecutive right hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Soza is on target with a solid left hook.  Soza holds on to his opponent.  Soza leans on his opponent trying to wear him down. The ref calls break and the two fighters separate.  
Soza lands a firm cross.  
Soza closes the distance and connects with a right hook.  
Soza lands a right hook.  
Soza feints a right, and then is on target with a cross.  
Soza gets on the inside and drives a right hook into his opponents body.  
Soza steps inside.  Merlo throws a right hook, but the shot is blocked.  Soza holds on to his opponent.  Soza is leaning on his opponent in the clinch. The referee separates the two fighters and warns Soza to stop holding.  
Soza lands a cross to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  
Soza quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and digs in a left uppercut to his opponents body.  
Soza steps inside and lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents body.  HE HAS HIS OPPONENT IN TROUBLE!  Merlo recovers before his opponent can take advantage. 
Soza digs in a left uppercut to his opponents ribs.  


Round 10 Statistics
Soza: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 23                            
Power Shots Landed: 16                            
Head Shots Thrown: 9                             
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 15                            
Body Shots Landed: 10                            

Merlo: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 11                            
Power Shots Landed: 0                             
Head Shots Thrown: 11                            
Head Shots Landed: 0                             
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


Final Scorecards: 100 - 90  100 - 90  100 - 90

The winner, by Unanimous Decision, from Montevideo, Uruguay.... Neper Soza

Fight Statistics
Soza: 
Total Punches Thrown: 332                           
Total Punches Landed: 217                           
Total Head Shots Thrown: 105                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 57                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 227                           
Total Body Shots Landed: 160                           
Total Power Shots Thrown: 304                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 210                           
Total Jabs Thrown: 28                            
Total Jabs Landed: 7                             

Merlo: 
Total Punches Thrown: 252                           
Total Punches Landed: 15                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 223                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 14                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 29                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 1                             
Total Power Shots Thrown: 161                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 11                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 91                            
Total Jabs Landed: 4