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07/07/2044
EOD Running: ProTraining
Spencer Govender vs Lee Sobukwe

Boxing Daily Report from the African Boxing 3.0 promoted show at Soweto Van der Knaap, Soweto,  taking place on 01/05/2044:

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 South Africa-Gauteng Super Welterweight title.  

Looking to impress the boxing fans in attendance, the two fighters competing in this 10 round matchup are Spencer Govender (30(13) - 14(1)) who hails from Pretoria, South Africa and Lee Sobukwe(11 - 5 - 2) from Mamelodi, South Africa.  Both Govender and Sobukwe weighed in at 154 pounds.  
The referee tonight is Rob Bakwamba, and the three ringside judges are Kofi Kpesebaan, Simba Bariagher and John Loulendo.  

Round 1: 

Sobukwe is looking to keep the action on the outside.  Govender finds the target with a jab.  
Govender is looking to keep the action on the outside and hits home with an overhand left.  
Govender lands with a solid jab.  
Govender tries to step out of his opponents range and finds the target with a jab.  
Govender lands an overhand left followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Govender lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Govender lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Govender steps away from his opponent and connects with a cross.  
Govender switches the action to the outside and is on target with a stinging cross.  
Govender lands a cross followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Govender lands with a stiff jab.  
Sobukwe tries to land a jab, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a solid left uppercut.  
Govender connects with a cross.  
Sobukwe switches the action to the outside.  Govender connects with a cross.  
Sobukwe lands a left hook.  
Govender steps inside and throws a right hook, but his opponent slips the punch.  Govender ties up his opponent.  As they grapple, Govender pushes his forearm into Sobukwe's face.  The ref halts the action and breaks the clinch.  He lectures Govender about fouling.  
Govender lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
At the end of Round 1, lets listen in on the corners...Sobukwe's trainer is advising how he could improve the accuracy of his work.  Sobukwe's trainer is telling his fighter to increase his workrate.  Sobukwe's trainer is advising how he could stop so many clean shots getting through.  

Round 1 Statistics
Govender: 
Jabs Thrown: 14                            
Jabs Landed: 9                             
Power Shots Thrown: 27                            
Power Shots Landed: 14                            
Head Shots Thrown: 38                            
Head Shots Landed: 22                            
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Sobukwe: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 11                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 15                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 2: 

Govender lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Sobukwe pivots to the side of his opponent.  Govender connects with a solid cross.  
Govender feints a jab, and then lands a cross to the body, and then to the head.  
Govender closes the distance and is on target with a left uppercut.  Govender holds on to his opponent.  Govender leans on his opponent using all his weight. The ref separates the two fighters.  
Govender throws a left hook, but his opponent sidesteps.  Govender ties up his opponent.  Govender is leaning on his opponent in the clinch. The ref calls break and the two fighters separate.  
Govender switches the action to the outside and hits home with a firm overhand right.  
Govender lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Govender gets on the inside and throws a left uppercut, but his opponent avoids the punch with a sidestep.  Govender ties up his opponent.  Govender is leaning on his opponent in the clinch. The ref calls break and the two fighters separate.  
Govender is looking to keep his distance and lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Govender closes the distance and lands a right hook.  
Govender steps away from his opponent and lands a cross.  
Govender lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Govender lands a jab followed by a overhand left to his opponents head.  
Govender switches the action to the outside and connects with a cross.  
Govender is on target with a sharp cross.  
Govender connects with a stinging right hook.  
Sobukwe tries to step out of his opponents range.  Govender connects with a sharp cross.  
Govender feints a cross, and then is on target with a sharp overhand left.  
Govender is on target with a stinging jab.  
Govender lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Govender steps inside and lands a left hook followed by  two right hooks to his opponents head.  
Govender hits home with a sharp cross.  
Govender closes the distance and is on target with a firm left hook to his opponents body.  
Govender is looking to keep his distance and lands a cross, jab and a cross to his opponents head.  
Govender is looking to keep his distance and lands a solid cross.  


Round 2 Statistics
Govender: 
Jabs Thrown: 12                            
Jabs Landed: 10                            
Power Shots Thrown: 41                            
Power Shots Landed: 28                            
Head Shots Thrown: 47                            
Head Shots Landed: 35                            
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Sobukwe: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 8                             
Power Shots Landed: 0                             
Head Shots Thrown: 7                             
Head Shots Landed: 0                             
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 3: 

Govender is on target with a cross.  
Govender lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Govender switches the action to the outside and is on target with a cross.  
Govender is looking to close the distance and drives a stinging right hook into his opponents ribs.  
Govender lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Govender sidesteps to the left of his opponent and lands a jab.  
Govender lands a right hook followed by a cross to his opponents head.  
Govender hits home with an overhand right.  
Govender is on target with a solid cross.  
Govender tries to step out of his opponents range and lands a jab followed by  two straights to his opponents head.  
Govender steps inside and drives a right hook into Sobukwe's ribs.  Govender ties up his opponent.  Govender is leaning on his opponent in the clinch. The ref breaks Govender's hold and signals for the fight to continue.  
Govender tries to keep the action at long range and lands a solid jab.  
Govender feints a right, and then lands a jab.  
Govender is on target with a sharp cross.  
Govender lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Govender is on target with a firm cross.  
Govender hits home with an overhand left.  
At the end of Round 3, lets listen in on the corners...Sobukwe's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  

Round 3 Statistics
Govender: 
Jabs Thrown: 13                            
Jabs Landed: 9                             
Power Shots Thrown: 28                            
Power Shots Landed: 18                            
Head Shots Thrown: 38                            
Head Shots Landed: 25                            
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Sobukwe: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 10                            
Power Shots Landed: 0                             
Head Shots Thrown: 13                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 4: 

Govender hits home with a sharp cross.  
Sobukwe attempts to land an overhand right, but Govender slips the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Govender lands an overhand right, jab and a cross to his opponents head.  
Govender hits home with a cross.  
Sobukwe switches the action to the outside.  Govender lands with a solid jab.  
Govender is looking to keep his distance and lands a cross.  
Govender lands two jabs followed by an overhand left to his opponents head.  
Sobukwe is looking to keep his distance.  Govender hits home with an overhand left.  
Govender is looking to keep his distance and lands a firm cross.  
Govender lands a jab.  
Govender steps inside and digs in a right hook to Sobukwe's body.  Govender throws a right hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  
Govender lands with a stinging jab.  
Govender advances into close range and lands a left hook followed by a right uppercut to his opponents body.  Govender holds on to his opponent.  Govender leans on his opponent trying to wear him down. The ref calls break and the two fighters separate.  
Govender connects with a firm cross.  
Sobukwe is on target with a cross.  
Sobukwe is looking to keep the action on the outside.  Govender is on target with a cross.  
Govender connects with a firm cross.  
Govender is on target with a sharp cross.  


Round 4 Statistics
Govender: 
Jabs Thrown: 10                            
Jabs Landed: 8                             
Power Shots Thrown: 27                            
Power Shots Landed: 16                            
Head Shots Thrown: 29                            
Head Shots Landed: 21                            
Body Shots Thrown: 8                             
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Sobukwe: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 21                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 20                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 5: 

Govender lands a stinging cross.  Govender attempts to land a jab, but Sobukwe sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Govender is looking to close the distance and lands three consecutive right hooks to his opponents head.  
Govender connects with a stinging cross.  
Govender lands a cross followed by  two overhand rights to his opponents head.  
Govender lands a jab followed by  two straights to his opponents head.  
Govender lands an overhand right, cross and an overhand left to his opponents head.  
Govender gets on the inside and connects with a firm left hook.  
Govender hits home with a right hook.  
Govender closes the distance and lands a left hook.  
Govender tries to step out of his opponents range and lands two straights followed by an overhand left to his opponents head.  
Govender connects with a cross.  
Govender switches the action to the outside and hits home with a cross.  
Govender lands a cross, jab and a cross to his opponents head.  
Govender is looking to keep his distance and is on target with a solid cross.  
Sobukwe steps to the outside.  Govender lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Govender gets on the inside and lands three consecutive right hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Frustration is reaching boiling point for Sobukwe now.   He turns Govender and throws an uppercut into his opponents groin area!  The ref halts the action and sends Govender to the neutral corner.    He has a stern word with Sobukwe and warns that a point will be deducted if he continues to foul.  
Govender is looking to keep the action on the outside and lands two straights followed by an overhand left to his opponents head.  
Govender throws a jab, but his opponent parries the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Sobukwe is looking to keep his distance.  Govender lands a cross, jab and a cross to his opponents head.  
Govender throws a jab, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Govender steps to the outside and lands a cross to the body, and then to the head.  
Govender is looking to keep the action on the outside and lands a jab followed by  two straights to his opponents head.  
Govender lands three consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Govender gets on the inside and lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  Govender ties up his opponent.  Govender leans on his opponent trying to wear him down. The ref calls break and the two fighters separate.  


Round 5 Statistics
Govender: 
Jabs Thrown: 10                            
Jabs Landed: 5                             
Power Shots Thrown: 51                            
Power Shots Landed: 43                            
Head Shots Thrown: 54                            
Head Shots Landed: 44                            
Body Shots Thrown: 7                             
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Sobukwe: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 6                             
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 7                             
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 6: 

Govender switches the action to the outside and lands a jab followed by a overhand left to his opponents head.  
Govender gets on the inside and lands a right hook to the head, a left uppercut to the body and a left hook to the head.  
Sobukwe switches the action to the outside.  Govender lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Govender is on target with a solid cross.  
Govender tries to keep the action at long range and lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Govender lands a cross, jab and an overhand right to his opponents head.  
Govender lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Govender is on target with a powerful cross to Sobukwe's body.  SOBUKWE IS DOWN!  He is back up on his feet at 9.  
Govender drives a stinging jab into his opponents face.  
Govender lands a cross.  
Sobukwe pivots to the right of his opponent and connects with a cross.  
Govender tries to step out of his opponents range and lands an overhand left.  Govender tries to land an overhand left, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Govender lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Govender lands a cross followed by a overhand right to his opponents head.  
Govender lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Govender is on target with a stinging cross.  
Sobukwe drops his hands, and waves his opponent in.  Govender is on target with a right uppercut to Sobukwe's body.  
Govender tries to step out of his opponents range and connects with a firm cross.  
At the end of Round 6, lets listen in on the corners...Govender's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  

Round 6 Statistics
Govender: 
Jabs Thrown: 14                            
Jabs Landed: 11                            
Power Shots Thrown: 35                            
Power Shots Landed: 21                            
Head Shots Thrown: 42                            
Head Shots Landed: 29                            
Body Shots Thrown: 7                             
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Sobukwe: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 9                             
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 10                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 7: 

Govender feints a jab, but Sobukwe is not fooled and is on target with a cross.  
Sobukwe walks Govender down, trapping him on the ropes.  Govender connects with a cross.  
Sobukwe tries to step out of his opponents range.  Govender lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Govender connects with a cross.  
Govender lands an overhand left followed by a cross to his opponents head.  
Sobukwe tries to step out of his opponents range.  Govender lands a cross followed by a overhand left to his opponents head.  
Govender lands two straights to the body, and one to the head.  
Govender hits home with a cross.  
Govender feints a right, and then lands a cross, overhand right and a cross to his opponents head.  
Govender lands a solid cross.  
Sobukwe attempts to land a jab, but Govender slips the shot and counters with a cross.  
Govender lands an overhand left followed by a cross to his opponents head.  
Govender lands two straights followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Govender steps inside and lands a right uppercut to the body, and then to the head.  
Govender advances into close range.  Govender sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Sobukwe throws a right hook, but Govender ties up his opponent.  Govender is leaning on his opponent in the clinch. The referee breaks up the clinch and lectures Govender to stop holding.  


Round 7 Statistics
Govender: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 6                             
Power Shots Thrown: 29                            
Power Shots Landed: 22                            
Head Shots Thrown: 33                            
Head Shots Landed: 26                            
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Sobukwe: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 9                             
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 13                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 8: 

Govender lands a right hook to the body followed by a cross to the head, AND KNOCKS SOBUKWE DOWN!  He makes it to one knee, but is unable to rise any further as the ref counts 10!  The winner by KO is Govender!  


Round 8 Statistics
Govender: 
Jabs Thrown: 0                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 3                             
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 2                             
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Sobukwe: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 3                             
Power Shots Landed: 0                             
Head Shots Thrown: 5                             
Head Shots Landed: 0                             
Body Shots Thrown: 0                             
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 - 8  10 - 8  10 - 8
Round 7 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9


Fight Statistics
Govender: 
Total Punches Thrown: 321                           
Total Punches Landed: 222                           
Total Head Shots Thrown: 283                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 203                           
Total Body Shots Thrown: 38                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 19                            
Total Power Shots Thrown: 241                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 164                           
Total Jabs Thrown: 80                            
Total Jabs Landed: 58                            

Sobukwe: 
Total Punches Thrown: 108                           
Total Punches Landed: 10                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 90                            
Total Head Shots Landed: 10                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 18                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 0                             
Total Power Shots Thrown: 77                            
Total Power Shots Landed: 9                             
Total Jabs Thrown: 31                            
Total Jabs Landed: 1