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24/07/2031
EOD Running: BackUps
Nick Mujuru vs Matthew Saomba

Boxing Daily Report from the Quartey Promotions promoted show at Chitungwiza Matonga, Chitungwiza,  taking place on 03/12/2022:

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.  This is a mandatory fight for the Zimbabwe-Harare Super Featherweight title.  

Looking to impress the boxing fans in attendance and those watching live on Joy TV, the two fighters competing in this 10 round matchup are Nick Mujuru (8 - 3) who hails from Harare, Zimbabwe and Matthew Saomba(6 - 6 - 1) from Harare, Zimbabwe.  Both Mujuru and Saomba weighed in at 130 pounds.  
The referee tonight is Colin Kabweza, and the three ringside judges are Jonathan Mnangagwa, Lado Nkala and Kwamin Mahachi.  

Round 1: 

Saomba steps inside and cuts off the ring, trapping Mujuru in a neutral corner.  Mujuru is on target with a right hook to Saomba's body.  
Mujuru lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Mujuru lands a right uppercut to the head followed by a left uppercut to the body.  
Mujuru lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  He continues the combination and lands two right hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Mujuru lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Mujuru is looking to close the distance and lands a double left hook to his opponents head.  
Mujuru lands a right hook to the head, a right uppercut to the body and a right hook to the body.  
Mujuru lands a left uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  Mujuru ties up his opponent.  Mujuru is using his forearm in the clinch.  The referee warns Mujuru and breaks the clinch.  
Saomba closes the distance.  Mujuru lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents body.  
Mujuru hits home with a left hook.  
Mujuru hits home with a cross.  
Saomba connects with a right hook.  
Mujuru lands a right uppercut followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Saomba gets on the inside.  Mujuru lands two right hooks followed by a left uppercut to his opponents head.  
At the end of Round 1, lets listen in on the corners...Saomba's trainer is telling his fighter he is being outworked and needs to throw more.  

Round 1 Statistics
Mujuru: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 40                            
Power Shots Landed: 29                            
Head Shots Thrown: 30                            
Head Shots Landed: 17                            
Body Shots Thrown: 14                            
Body Shots Landed: 13                            

Saomba: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 14                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 18                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 0                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 2: 

Mujuru lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  
Saomba steps inside.  Mujuru drives a right uppercut into Saomba's ribcage.  
Mujuru digs in a right hook to his opponents ribs.  
Mujuru sidesteps to the right of his opponent and drives a right hook into his opponents body.  
Saomba lands a right hook.  
Saomba gets on the inside and forces Mujuru to back into the ropes.  Mujuru lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Mujuru is looking to close the distance and throws a left uppercut, but his opponent parries the shot.  Mujuru clinches his opponent.  Mujuru is leaning on his opponent in the clinch. The ref separates the two fighters.  
Mujuru lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Saomba is looking to close the distance.  Mujuru digs in a left uppercut to his opponents ribs.  
Mujuru lands a right hook to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  
Mujuru closes the distance.  Saomba pivots to the left of his opponent.  Mujuru is on target with a left hook to his opponents ribs.  
Mujuru forces Saomba to retreat into a corner.  Mujuru hits home with a left hook.  
Mujuru lands a left hook to the head, a right uppercut to the body and a right hook to the head.  
Mujuru throws a left hook, but his opponent avoids the punch with a sidestep.  Mujuru clinches his opponent.  Mujuru leans on his opponent trying to wear him down. The ref breaks Mujuru's hold and signals for the fight to continue.  
Mujuru steps inside and connects with a left hook.  
Saomba digs in a left uppercut to Mujuru's body.  
Mujuru connects with a left hook.  
Mujuru is on target with a left hook to Saomba's ribs.  
Saomba sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Saomba tries to land a cross, but Mujuru parries the shot and counters with a right uppercut to his opponents body.  
At the end of Round 2, lets listen in on the corners...Saomba's trainer is advising how he could improve the accuracy of his work.  

Round 2 Statistics
Mujuru: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 37                            
Power Shots Landed: 23                            
Head Shots Thrown: 18                            
Head Shots Landed: 10                            
Body Shots Thrown: 22                            
Body Shots Landed: 14                            

Saomba: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 15                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 17                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 3: 

Mujuru digs in a left hook to Saomba's body.  
Mujuru is looking to close the distance and lands a left hook.  
Saomba gets on the inside.  Mujuru drives a right hook into his opponents ribs.  
Saomba hits home with a cross.  
Mujuru steps inside and lands a double left hook to his opponents head.  
Mujuru closes the distance and hits home with a right hook.  
At the end of Round 3, lets listen in on the corners...Saomba's trainer is advising how he could improve his defence.  

Round 3 Statistics
Mujuru: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 17                            
Power Shots Landed: 6                             
Head Shots Thrown: 14                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Saomba: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 17                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 18                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 4: 

Mujuru lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Mujuru is looking to close the distance and lands a right uppercut followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Mujuru lands a right uppercut to the body followed by a right hook to the head.  
Saomba connects with a right hook.  
Mujuru is looking to close the distance and hits home with a right hook.  
Mujuru is looking to close the distance and is on target with a right uppercut.  
Mujuru lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  As the two fighters work on the inside, their heads come together!  The ref acknowledges the accidental headclash but allows the action to continue.  Saomba has taken some damage there.  That has caused slight swelling  around the right eye.  
Mujuru hits home with a right hook.  
Mujuru steps inside and lands a right hook.  
Mujuru hits home with a right uppercut.  
Mujuru digs in a left hook to his opponents body.  
Mujuru hits home with a left hook.  
Mujuru lands a right hook followed by a right uppercut to his opponents head.  
At the end of Round 4, lets listen in on the corners...Saomba's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  

Round 4 Statistics
Mujuru: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 32                            
Power Shots Landed: 22                            
Head Shots Thrown: 25                            
Head Shots Landed: 16                            
Body Shots Thrown: 9                             
Body Shots Landed: 7                             

Saomba: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 18                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 16                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 5: 

Saomba throws a right hook, but Mujuru ties up his opponent.  Mujuru pushes his forearm into Saomba's face.  The ref halts the action and breaks the clinch.  He lectures Mujuru about fouling.  
Mujuru forces Saomba to back into the ropes.  Mujuru throws a right uppercut, but his opponent avoids the shot.  Mujuru ties up his opponent.  As they grapple, Mujuru pushes his forearm into Saomba's face.  The referee breaks the clinch and warns Mujuru to stop fouling.  
Mujuru throws a right hook, but his opponent parries the shot.  Mujuru ties up his opponent.  Mujuru tries to make the space to throw a hook, but hits Saomba behind the head. The ref breaks Mujuru's hold and signals for the fight to continue.  
Mujuru drives a left hook into his opponents body.  Mujuru throws a right hook, but his opponent dodges the shot and counters with a cross.  
Mujuru throws a jab, but his opponent dodges the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Mujuru lands three consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Mujuru gets on the inside and drives a left hook into Saomba's ribs.  
Mujuru hits home with a right hook.  
Mujuru lands a left uppercut, left hook and a right hook to his opponents head.  
Mujuru hits home with a left uppercut.  
Mujuru hits home with a left uppercut.  
Mujuru is on target with a cross.  Mujuru throws a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a left hook.  


Round 5 Statistics
Mujuru: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 27                            
Power Shots Landed: 14                            
Head Shots Thrown: 24                            
Head Shots Landed: 11                            
Body Shots Thrown: 9                             
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Saomba: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 11                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 11                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 6: 

Mujuru lands a right hook to the head followed by a right uppercut to the body.  
Mujuru sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Saomba lands a right hook followed by a cross to his opponents head.  
Mujuru steps inside and lands a right hook to the body, a right hook to the head and a right uppercut to the head.  
Mujuru lands a left hook to the body, a left uppercut to the head and a right hook to the body.  
Mujuru connects with a right hook.  
Mujuru connects with a right hook.  
Mujuru lands a double right hook to his opponents head.  He then lands a right hook followed by a right uppercut to his opponents head.  
Mujuru lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Mujuru is on target with a right hook to his opponents ribs.  
Mujuru lands a right hook to the body, a left hook to the head and a right hook to the head.  
Mujuru lands a cross.  


Round 6 Statistics
Mujuru: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 36                            
Power Shots Landed: 21                            
Head Shots Thrown: 29                            
Head Shots Landed: 17                            
Body Shots Thrown: 10                            
Body Shots Landed: 6                             

Saomba: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 19                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 21                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 7: 

Mujuru digs in a left uppercut to his opponents ribs.  
Mujuru advances into close range and lands a right hook, left hook and a right hook to his opponents head.  
Saomba steps inside.  Mujuru connects with a left hook.  
Mujuru is on target with a right hook.  
Mujuru steps inside and connects with a left hook.  
Mujuru digs in a right hook to Saomba's body.  
Saomba closes the distance.  Mujuru wants to work on the inside, but accidentally clashes heads with his opponent!  The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as Saomba dabs at his face checking for damage.  
Mujuru lands a left hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents head.  
Mujuru connects with a right hook.  
Saomba is looking to close the distance.  Saomba sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Mujuru is on target with a right hook.  


Round 7 Statistics
Mujuru: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 24                            
Power Shots Landed: 13                            
Head Shots Thrown: 21                            
Head Shots Landed: 11                            
Body Shots Thrown: 8                             
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Saomba: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 10                            
Power Shots Landed: 0                             
Head Shots Thrown: 10                            
Head Shots Landed: 0                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 8: 

Mujuru advances into close range and walks Saomba onto the ropes.  Mujuru connects with a right hook.  
Mujuru connects with a right uppercut.  
Saomba drives a right hook into his opponents body.  
Mujuru lands a left hook to the body followed by two right hook's to the head.  
Mujuru hits home with a right hook.  
Mujuru connects with a right hook.  
Mujuru gets on the inside and digs in a right hook to his opponents body.  
Mujuru quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and connects with a right hook.  
Mujuru lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Mujuru manouvers Saomba onto the ropes.  Mujuru drives a left uppercut into Saomba's body.  
Mujuru is on target with a left hook to Saomba's body.  
Mujuru connects with a cross.  
Mujuru is on target with a right hook to his opponents ribs.  
Mujuru is on target with a right hook to his opponents body.  
Mujuru is on target with a right hook.  
Mujuru is on target with a cross.  
Mujuru lands a right hook.  


Round 8 Statistics
Mujuru: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 31                            
Power Shots Landed: 21                            
Head Shots Thrown: 19                            
Head Shots Landed: 12                            
Body Shots Thrown: 15                            
Body Shots Landed: 9                             

Saomba: 
Jabs Thrown: 0                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 8                             
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 6                             
Head Shots Landed: 0                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 9: 

Mujuru is on target with a left hook.  
Mujuru connects with a cross.  
Mujuru connects with a left hook.  
Mujuru gets on the inside and lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Mujuru steps inside and is on target with a right uppercut to his opponents body.  
Mujuru walks his opponent down, trapping him in the red corner.  Mujuru hits home with a left hook.  
Mujuru connects with a left hook.  
Mujuru gets on the inside and lands a right hook.  
Mujuru drives a right hook into Saomba's ribs.  
Mujuru hits home with a left uppercut.  
Mujuru is looking to close the distance and hits home with a right hook.  
Mujuru lands a right uppercut followed by a left uppercut to his opponents head.  
Mujuru sidesteps to the left of his opponent and drives a left hook into Saomba's body.  
Saomba pivots to the side of his opponent.  Mujuru lands a double right hook to his opponents head.  
Saomba throws an uppercut to the body, but lands well below the belt!  The ref stops the action.  The ref sends Mujuru to the neutral corner.  He tells Saomba he will lose a point if he continues to foul.  
At the end of Round 9, lets listen in on the corners...Saomba's trainer is telling his fighter to go out and knock out his opponent!  

Round 9 Statistics
Mujuru: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 34                            
Power Shots Landed: 20                            
Head Shots Thrown: 23                            
Head Shots Landed: 14                            
Body Shots Thrown: 13                            
Body Shots Landed: 7                             

Saomba: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 12                            
Power Shots Landed: 0                             
Head Shots Thrown: 10                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 10: 

Mujuru is on target with a right hook.  
Mujuru lands a double right hook to his opponents head.  
Mujuru lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Saomba steps inside.  Mujuru lands a right uppercut to the body, a right hook to the head and a right uppercut to the body.  
Mujuru is on target with a right hook.  
Mujuru hits home with a cross.  
Saomba is on target with a left hook.  
Mujuru connects with a right hook.  
Mujuru lands a left uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  
Mujuru hits home with a cross.  


Round 10 Statistics
Mujuru: 
Jabs Thrown: 0                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 23                            
Power Shots Landed: 15                            
Head Shots Thrown: 15                            
Head Shots Landed: 10                            
Body Shots Thrown: 8                             
Body Shots Landed: 5                             

Saomba: 
Jabs Thrown: 0                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 8                             
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 5                             
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
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 Harare, Zimbabwe.... Nick Mujuru

Fight Statistics
Mujuru: 
Total Punches Thrown: 331                           
Total Punches Landed: 192                           
Total Head Shots Thrown: 218                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 122                           
Total Body Shots Thrown: 113                           
Total Body Shots Landed: 70                            
Total Power Shots Thrown: 301                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 184                           
Total Jabs Thrown: 30                            
Total Jabs Landed: 8                             

Saomba: 
Total Punches Thrown: 155                           
Total Punches Landed: 15                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 132                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 12                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 23                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 3                             
Total Power Shots Thrown: 132                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 13                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 23                            
Total Jabs Landed: 2