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23/08/2030
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John Metro vs James Manawaroa

Boxing Daily Report from the AI Australia-Queensland promoted show at Brisbane Dowie, Brisbane,  taking place on 13/09/2022:

The venue is mostly sold out with the fans eager to turn out for tonights fights.  
Next up is the main event of the show.  

Looking to impress the boxing fans in attendance and those watching live on WIN, the two fighters competing in this 12 round matchup are John Metro (12 - 0) who hails from Brisbane, Australia and James Manawaroa(10 - 1) from Wellington, New Zealand.  Both Metro and Manawaroa weighed in at 122 pounds.  
The referee tonight is Paul Phaup, and the three ringside judges are Dave Evan, Ian Rabb and Neil McAllaster.  

Round 1: 

Metro steps to the outside and finds the target with a jab.  
Manawaroa closes the distance.  Metro digs in a left hook to his opponents body.  Metro attempts to land a right hook, but Manawaroa dodges the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Metro closes the distance.  Manawaroa lands a firm left hook.  
Manawaroa lands a solid right hook.  
Metro switches the action to the outside and lands an overhand left, jab and a cross to his opponents head.  
Manawaroa closes the distance.  Manawaroa sidesteps to the right of his opponent and lands a right uppercut.  
Manawaroa is on target with an overhand left.  
Manawaroa is looking to close the distance and lands a left uppercut to the body followed by a left hook to the head.  
Manawaroa lands a left uppercut to the body followed by a cross to the head.  
Manawaroa gets on the inside.  Metro drives a left hook into Manawaroa's body.  
Manawaroa is looking to close the distance.  Metro drives a left hook into his opponents ribs.  
Metro lands a cross.  
At the end of Round 1, lets listen in on the corners...Metro's trainer is suggesting ways of getting through to his opponent.  Metro's trainer is telling his fighter to tighten his defence.  Manawaroa's trainer is telling his fighter to increase his workrate.  

Round 1 Statistics
Metro: 
Jabs Thrown: 10                            
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 30                            
Power Shots Landed: 6                             
Head Shots Thrown: 27                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 13                            
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Manawaroa: 
Jabs Thrown: 0                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 17                            
Power Shots Landed: 9                             
Head Shots Thrown: 15                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Round 2: 

Manawaroa steps inside and hits home with a sharp left hook.  
Manawaroa is looking to close the distance and lands two right hooks to the body, and one to the head.  
Metro steps to the outside.  Manawaroa attempts to land a jab, but Metro slips the shot and counters with a left uppercut to his opponents body.  
Metro connects with an overhand left.  
Manawaroa advances into close range and hits home with a left hook.  
Manawaroa cuts off the ring, trapping Metro in the corner.  Metro hits home with a left uppercut.  
Manawaroa is on target with a left uppercut.  
Metro lands a cross to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  
Manawaroa closes the distance.  Metro tries to land a left uppercut, but Manawaroa blocks the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Metro is looking to keep the action on the outside and is on target with an overhand right.  
Metro tries to step out of his opponents range and lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Manawaroa advances into close range.  Metro drives a left hook into his opponents liver.  
Metro connects with a left hook.  
Manawaroa steps inside.  Metro sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Manawaroa drives a right hook into Metro's ribcage.  
Manawaroa closes the distance.  Metro drives a left hook into his opponents body.  
At the end of Round 2, lets listen in on the corners...Metro's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  

Round 2 Statistics
Metro: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 32                            
Power Shots Landed: 10                            
Head Shots Thrown: 20                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 18                            
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Manawaroa: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 27                            
Power Shots Landed: 8                             
Head Shots Thrown: 25                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Round 3: 

Metro feints a right, and then lands a cross followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Metro is looking to close the distance and tries to land a left hook, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Manawaroa is on target with a right hook.  Manawaroa throws a right hook, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right hook.  
Metro is looking to close the distance and digs in a left hook to Manawaroa's body.  
Metro drives a left hook into Manawaroa's body.  
Manawaroa gets on the inside and forces Metro to retreat into the corner.  As Manawaroa tries to work on the inside, the fighters heads come together!  The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as Metro dabs at his face checking for damage.  
Manawaroa pivots to the side of his opponent and hits home with a stinging left hook.  
Metro lands a sharp jab.  
Manawaroa closes the distance and throws a right hook, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right uppercut.  
Manawaroa is on target with a right uppercut.  
Manawaroa drives a right uppercut into Metro's body.  
Metro lands a jab to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  
Manawaroa finds the target with a sharp jab.  
Manawaroa gets on the inside and cuts off the ring, trapping Metro on the ropes.  Manawaroa is on target with a left hook to his opponents body.  
Metro tries to keep the action at long range.  Manawaroa sidesteps to the left of his opponent and connects with a cross.  
Metro steps inside.  Manawaroa throws a left hook, but his opponent dodges the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Manawaroa is looking to close the distance and is on target with a right hook.  
Manawaroa connects with a right hook.  
Metro lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  
Metro tries to keep the action at long range and lands a cross followed by a overhand right to his opponents head.  


Round 3 Statistics
Metro: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 34                            
Power Shots Landed: 12                            
Head Shots Thrown: 23                            
Head Shots Landed: 9                             
Body Shots Thrown: 16                            
Body Shots Landed: 5                             

Manawaroa: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 35                            
Power Shots Landed: 9                             
Head Shots Thrown: 25                            
Head Shots Landed: 8                             
Body Shots Thrown: 11                            
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Round 4: 

Manawaroa is on target with a jab.  
Manawaroa connects with a cross.  
Metro closes the distance.  Manawaroa throws a right hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  
Metro quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Manawaroa drives a left hook into his opponents body.  
Manawaroa is looking to close the distance and digs in a left hook to his opponents body.  
Metro drives a left hook into his opponents ribs.  
Metro tries to keep the action at long range.  Manawaroa connects with a sharp cross.  
Metro finds the target with a stinging jab.  
Manawaroa gets on the inside.  Manawaroa quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and is on target with a sharp left hook.  
Manawaroa hits home with a cross.  
Metro drives a cross into his opponents body.  
Manawaroa steps inside and lands a right hook.  
Metro lands two left hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Metro tries to keep the action at long range.  Manawaroa attempts to land a cross, but Metro sidesteps and counters with a left uppercut.  
Metro closes the distance.  Manawaroa connects with a sharp right hook.  
Metro is looking to close the distance and is on target with a left hook.  
Manawaroa throws a right uppercut, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Manawaroa advances into close range and cuts off the ring, trapping Metro in the blue corner.  Metro lands a left hook to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  
Manawaroa digs in a right hook to his opponents body.  
As Manawaroa tries to work on the inside, the fighters heads come together!  The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as Metro dabs at his face checking for damage.  
Metro connects with a left hook.  
Manawaroa lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Manawaroa hits home with a solid right hook.  


Round 4 Statistics
Metro: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 31                            
Power Shots Landed: 11                            
Head Shots Thrown: 17                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 16                            
Body Shots Landed: 5                             

Manawaroa: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 36                            
Power Shots Landed: 12                            
Head Shots Thrown: 31                            
Head Shots Landed: 10                            
Body Shots Thrown: 8                             
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Round 5: 

Metro is looking to keep his distance.  Manawaroa is on target with a cross.  
Manawaroa throws a left uppercut, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a left uppercut.  
Metro steps away from his opponent and tries to land a cross, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a left uppercut.  
Metro digs in a left hook to his opponents body.  
Manawaroa is on target with a left hook.  Manawaroa wants to work on the inside, but accidentally clashes heads with his opponent!  The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as Metro dabs at his face checking for damage.  Metro has been damaged by that accidental headbutt.  That has caused slight swelling  around the right eye.  
Manawaroa closes the distance and manages to force Metro onto the ropes.  Manawaroa lands a left hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents head.  
Metro drives a left hook into Manawaroa's liver.  
Manawaroa closes the distance.  Manawaroa sidesteps to the right of his opponent and hits home with a right hook.  
Manawaroa is on target with a right uppercut.  
Manawaroa advances into close range.  Manawaroa sidesteps to the right of his opponent and digs in a right hook to his opponents ribcage.  
Metro is looking to close the distance and lands a right hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents body.  
Metro tries to keep the action at long range and finds the target with a jab.  
Metro digs in a right hook to Manawaroa's ribs.  


Round 5 Statistics
Metro: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 20                            
Power Shots Landed: 6                             
Head Shots Thrown: 16                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 12                            
Body Shots Landed: 5                             

Manawaroa: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 25                            
Power Shots Landed: 8                             
Head Shots Thrown: 23                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 6: 

Manawaroa steps inside and lands a double right hook to his opponents head.  
Metro is looking to keep his distance.  Manawaroa hits home with an overhand right.  
Manawaroa steps inside and lands a solid left hook.  
Manawaroa lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Metro drives a left hook into his opponents body.  
Metro pivots from in front of his opponent and lands a right hook.  
Manawaroa manouvers his opponent onto the ropes.  Manawaroa lands a right hook to the body followed by a left hook to the head.  
Metro switches the action to the outside.  Manawaroa lands a jab.  
Manawaroa is on target with a right hook.  
Metro is on target with a cross.  


Round 6 Statistics
Metro: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 18                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 16                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Manawaroa: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 26                            
Power Shots Landed: 9                             
Head Shots Thrown: 29                            
Head Shots Landed: 10                            
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 7: 

Metro is on target with a cross.  
Metro advances into close range and tries to land a right hook, but Manawaroa blocks the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Metro is looking to keep the action on the outside.  Metro sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Manawaroa attempts to land a cross, but Metro sidesteps and counters with a right uppercut.  
Manawaroa hits home with a firm cross.  
Manawaroa is on target with a firm cross.  
Manawaroa lands with a solid jab.  
Metro steps away from his opponent and attempts to land an overhand left, but Manawaroa dodges the shot and counters with a firm right uppercut.  
Metro drives a left hook into his opponents liver.  
Manawaroa closes the distance.  Metro drives a right hook into his opponents ribcage.  
Manawaroa tries to land a right hook, but Metro sidesteps and counters with a left uppercut.  
Metro is on target with a left hook to his opponents body.  As the two fighters work on the inside, their heads come together!  The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as Manawaroa dabs at his face checking for damage.  
Manawaroa connects with a cross.  Manawaroa throws a left hook, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Manawaroa is on target with a firm left hook to Metro's body.  
Manawaroa sidesteps to the left of his opponent and hits home with a sharp left hook.  


Round 7 Statistics
Metro: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 33                            
Power Shots Landed: 7                             
Head Shots Thrown: 25                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 12                            
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Manawaroa: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 30                            
Power Shots Landed: 7                             
Head Shots Thrown: 29                            
Head Shots Landed: 8                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 8: 

Manawaroa advances into close range.  Metro is on target with a left hook to his opponents liver.  
Manawaroa hits home with a left hook.  
Metro hits home with a cross.  
Metro gets on the inside.  Manawaroa lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Manawaroa lands a left uppercut.  
Manawaroa closes the distance and walks his opponent down, trapping him on the ropes.  Manawaroa drives a left hook into Metro's body.  
Manawaroa lands a firm left hook.  
Metro tries to step out of his opponents range and is on target with a cross.  
Metro finds the target with a stiff jab.  
Manawaroa advances into close range.  Metro is on target with a left hook.  
Manawaroa manouvers Metro onto the ropes.  Manawaroa connects with a left uppercut.  Manawaroa throws a left hook, but his opponent parries the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Manawaroa gets on the inside and lands a right hook to the body followed by a left hook to the head.  
Manawaroa manages to force Metro onto the ropes.  Manawaroa tries to land a right uppercut, but his opponent dodges the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  


Round 8 Statistics
Metro: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 29                            
Power Shots Landed: 6                             
Head Shots Thrown: 21                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 13                            
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Manawaroa: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 27                            
Power Shots Landed: 9                             
Head Shots Thrown: 21                            
Head Shots Landed: 8                             
Body Shots Thrown: 7                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Round 9: 

Manawaroa is on target with a cross.  
Metro steps to the outside and lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Metro drives a left hook into his opponents ribs.  
Manawaroa is looking to close the distance.  Metro digs in a right hook to Manawaroa's ribs.  
Metro is looking to keep his distance.  Manawaroa connects with an overhand left.  
Manawaroa steps inside.  Metro is on target with a right uppercut.  
Metro is on target with a left hook.  
Metro steps to the outside.  Manawaroa tries to land a cross, but Metro slips the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Metro tries to step out of his opponents range and tries to land a cross, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a left uppercut to Metro's body.  
Manawaroa is looking to close the distance and is on target with a firm right hook to Metro's body.  
Manawaroa throws a right hook, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Manawaroa is looking to close the distance and hits home with a left hook.  
Metro steps away from his opponent.  Manawaroa tries to land a cross, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Manawaroa lands a cross followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Metro steps away from his opponent.  Manawaroa connects with a cross.  


Round 9 Statistics
Metro: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 32                            
Power Shots Landed: 7                             
Head Shots Thrown: 25                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 14                            
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Manawaroa: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 24                            
Power Shots Landed: 8                             
Head Shots Thrown: 23                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Round 10: 

Manawaroa hits home with a firm right hook.  
Manawaroa advances into close range and is on target with a left hook.  
Manawaroa closes the distance.  Manawaroa drives a right hook into Metro's ribcage.  Manawaroa wants to work on the inside, but accidentally clashes heads with his opponent!  The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as Metro dabs at his face checking for damage.  
Metro is on target with a left uppercut to Manawaroa's body.  
Manawaroa steps inside and is on target with a firm right hook.  
Metro walks his opponent down, trapping him on the ropes.  Manawaroa lands a cross to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  
Manawaroa lands a stinging right hook.  
Manawaroa closes the distance and connects with a stinging right uppercut.  
Manawaroa gets on the inside and connects with a right uppercut.  
Manawaroa advances into close range.  Metro tries to land a left hook, but Manawaroa slips the shot and counters with a stinging left hook to Metro's body.  
Manawaroa manouvers Metro onto the ropes.  Metro drives a right hook into his opponents body.  
Manawaroa lands a firm right hook.  


Round 10 Statistics
Metro: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 14                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 8                             
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 7                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Manawaroa: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 36                            
Power Shots Landed: 11                            
Head Shots Thrown: 29                            
Head Shots Landed: 8                             
Body Shots Thrown: 8                             
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Round 11: 

Manawaroa advances into close range and lands a double right hook to his opponents head.  
Metro steps away from his opponent and lands a jab followed by a overhand left to his opponents head.  
Manawaroa connects with a stinging left uppercut.  
Manawaroa lands a right hook followed by a cross to his opponents body.  
Metro lands a cross to Manawaroa's body.  
Metro advances into close range.  Manawaroa digs in a right hook to his opponents body.  
Manawaroa advances into close range and hits home with a left hook.  
Manawaroa digs in a right hook to his opponents body.  
Manawaroa is on target with a left hook.  
Metro lands a right hook.  
Manawaroa steps inside and lands a stinging right hook.  


Round 11 Statistics
Metro: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 17                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 19                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Manawaroa: 
Jabs Thrown: 0                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 23                            
Power Shots Landed: 10                            
Head Shots Thrown: 15                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 8                             
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Round 12: 

Manawaroa is looking to close the distance and lands a left hook, right hook and a left hook to his opponents head.  
Metro sidesteps to the left of his opponent and lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents body.  
Manawaroa walks his opponent down, trapping him on the ropes.  Metro digs in a left hook to his opponents ribs.  
Manawaroa closes the distance.  Metro is on target with a right hook.  
Metro switches the action to the outside and lands a cross followed by a overhand left to his opponents head.  
Metro lands a jab followed by a right uppercut to his opponents head.  


Round 12 Statistics
Metro: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 5                             
Power Shots Thrown: 20                            
Power Shots Landed: 7                             
Head Shots Thrown: 18                            
Head Shots Landed: 9                             
Body Shots Thrown: 10                            
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Manawaroa: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 15                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 18                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 0                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 1 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
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  9 - 10
Round 5 Scores: 9 - 10  10 - 10  9 - 10
Round 6 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 7 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 8 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 9 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 10 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 11 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 12 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9


Final Scorecards: 113 - 115  114 - 115  112 - 116

The winner, by Unanimous Decision, from Wellington, New Zealand.... James Manawaroa

Fight Statistics
Metro: 
Total Punches Thrown: 378                           
Total Punches Landed: 100                           
Total Head Shots Thrown: 235                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 65                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 143                           
Total Body Shots Landed: 35                            
Total Power Shots Thrown: 310                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 80                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 68                            
Total Jabs Landed: 20                            

Manawaroa: 
Total Punches Thrown: 347                           
Total Punches Landed: 111                           
Total Head Shots Thrown: 283                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 88                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 64                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 23                            
Total Power Shots Thrown: 321                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 103                           
Total Jabs Thrown: 26                            
Total Jabs Landed: 8