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04/08/2030
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Ahmed Saleh vs Chigozie Ekpo

Boxing Daily Report from the AI Nigeria-Abia State promoted show at Mbeki Gym, Aba,  taking place on 06/02/2023:

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 final eliminator for the Nigeria Super Lightweight title.  

Looking to impress the boxing fans in attendance and those watching live on AIT Sports, the two fighters competing in this 12 round matchup are Ahmed Saleh (9 - 1 - 1) who hails from Aba, Nigeria and Chigozie Ekpo(5 - 0) from Maiduguri, Nigeria.  Both Saleh and Ekpo weighed in at 140 pounds.  
The referee tonight is Lukman Shuaib, and the three ringside judges are Ali Sharaf, Zuffur Kabir and Zuffur Kabir.  

Round 1: 

Ekpo steps inside and lands a left hook, right hook and a left hook to his opponents head.  
Ekpo steps inside and lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Ekpo lands a right uppercut to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  
Ekpo lands a stinging cross.  
Ekpo lands a left hook to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  
Ekpo tries to keep the action at long range.  Ekpo sidesteps to the right of his opponent and hits home with a cross.  
Ekpo is looking to keep his distance and is on target with an overhand right.  
Ekpo finds the target with a spiteful jab.  
Ekpo steps inside and connects with a left hook.  
Ekpo lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Saleh is on target with a jab.  
Ekpo tries to step out of his opponents range and lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Ekpo gets on the inside.  Ekpo pivots from in front of his opponent and lands a right hook to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  
Ekpo lands a left uppercut to the head, a left hook to the head and a right uppercut to the body.  
Saleh is on target with a cross.  
Ekpo steps inside and lands a left uppercut followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Ekpo steps to the outside and attempts to land a jab, but Saleh slips the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
At the end of Round 1, lets listen in on the corners...Saleh's trainer is telling his fighter he is being outworked and needs to throw more.  Saleh's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  

Round 1 Statistics
Saleh: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 17                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 17                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Ekpo: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 35                            
Power Shots Landed: 23                            
Head Shots Thrown: 29                            
Head Shots Landed: 19                            
Body Shots Thrown: 11                            
Body Shots Landed: 6                             

Round 2: 

Ekpo drives a left hook into his opponents ribs.  
Ekpo is looking to close the distance and lands a double left hook to his opponents head.  
Ekpo gets on the inside and lands a left uppercut to the head, a right hook to the head and a left hook to the body.  
Ekpo is looking to keep his distance and lands a spiteful jab.  
Ekpo finds the target with a jab.  
Ekpo closes the distance and lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  
Ekpo switches the action to the outside and lands with a stiff jab.  
Ekpo steps inside and lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Ekpo tries to keep the action at long range and connects with a cross.  
Ekpo tries to land a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a left uppercut.  
Ekpo gets on the inside and walks his opponent down, trapping him in a corner.  Ekpo digs in a stinging right hook to Saleh's ribcage.  
Ekpo is looking to close the distance and connects with a right hook.  
Saleh tries to keep the action at long range and hits home with a cross.  
Ekpo hits home with a sharp right hook.  
Ekpo steps inside and lands a right uppercut to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  
At the end of Round 2, lets listen in on the corners...Saleh's trainer is advising how he could be more accurate.  

Round 2 Statistics
Saleh: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 24                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 21                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Ekpo: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 30                            
Power Shots Landed: 16                            
Head Shots Thrown: 25                            
Head Shots Landed: 12                            
Body Shots Thrown: 13                            
Body Shots Landed: 7                             

Round 3: 

Ekpo lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Ekpo quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Saleh hits home with a cross.  
Ekpo switches the action to the outside and lands a spiteful jab.  
Ekpo switches the action to the outside and finds the target with a spiteful jab.  
Ekpo quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Saleh lands a left hook.  
Ekpo is on target with a stinging left hook.  
Ekpo lands a right hook to the head, a right uppercut to the head and a right hook to the body.  
Ekpo is on target with a right uppercut.  
Ekpo lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Ekpo steps to the outside and is on target with a solid cross.  
Ekpo is looking to close the distance and lands a right hook to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  Ekpo clinches his opponent.  Ekpo pushes his forearm into Saleh's face.  The referee warns Ekpo and breaks the clinch.  
Ekpo is on target with a firm right hook.  
Ekpo lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Ekpo is keeping his hands low...it looks like he wants his opponent to throw first.  Saleh is on target with a left hook.  Saleh tries to land a jab, but Ekpo sidesteps and counters with a firm left uppercut.  
At the end of Round 3, lets listen in on the corners...Saleh's trainer is advising how he could stop so many clean shots getting through.  

Round 3 Statistics
Saleh: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 23                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 28                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Ekpo: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 32                            
Power Shots Landed: 16                            
Head Shots Thrown: 24                            
Head Shots Landed: 13                            
Body Shots Thrown: 12                            
Body Shots Landed: 5                             

Round 4: 

Ekpo hits home with a left uppercut.  
Saleh pivots to the side of his opponent.  Ekpo hits home with a sharp right hook.  
Ekpo closes the distance.  Ekpo sidesteps to the right of his opponent and lands a left uppercut followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Saleh tries to step out of his opponents range and is on target with a cross.  
Ekpo lands a left hook to the body followed by a left uppercut to the head.  He continues the combination and lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Saleh steps to the outside and connects with a cross.  
Ekpo lands two right hooks to the body, and one to the head.  
Ekpo sidesteps to the left of his opponent and lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Ekpo digs in a left hook to his opponents body.  
Ekpo tries to step out of his opponents range.  Ekpo sidesteps to the right of his opponent and lands a cross followed by a overhand left to his opponents head.  
Saleh lands a cross.  
Saleh throws a right hook, but Ekpo clinches his opponent.  Ekpo uses his free hand to throw a hook, but it hits Saleh behind the head. The referee warns Ekpo and breaks the clinch.  
Ekpo tries to keep the action at long range and lands with a spiteful jab.  
Saleh tries to step out of his opponents range and connects with a cross.  
Ekpo advances into close range and digs in a left hook to Saleh's liver.  
Ekpo tries to step out of his opponents range and lands a jab.  
Ekpo lands a jab followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Ekpo lands a right hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents head.  
Ekpo connects with a firm left uppercut.  


Round 4 Statistics
Saleh: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 22                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 29                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Ekpo: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 28                            
Power Shots Landed: 21                            
Head Shots Thrown: 27                            
Head Shots Landed: 18                            
Body Shots Thrown: 9                             
Body Shots Landed: 6                             

Round 5: 

Saleh steps inside.  Ekpo sidesteps to the right of his opponent and connects with a left hook.  
Ekpo lands two left hooks to his opponents ribs.  He continues the combination and lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Ekpo lands with a hard jab.  
Ekpo is on target with an overhand right.  
Ekpo throws an overhand left, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a left hook.  
Saleh tries to land a jab, but Ekpo dodges the shot and counters with a cross.  
Saleh tries to keep the action at long range.  Ekpo lands with a ramrod jab.  
Ekpo hits home with a sharp jab.  
Ekpo switches the action to the outside and lands an overhand right.  
Ekpo pivots to the right of his opponent and lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  The two boxers are fighting in-close, but their heads clash!  The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as Saleh dabs at his face checking for damage.  
Saleh is looking to close the distance.  Ekpo sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Saleh throws a left hook, but Ekpo holds on to his opponent.  The ref breaks Ekpo's hold and signals for the fight to continue.  
Saleh tries to keep the action at long range.  Saleh sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Ekpo tries to land a jab, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Ekpo gets on the inside and lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Ekpo lands a jab followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Ekpo connects with a cross.  
Saleh steps inside.  Ekpo connects with a sharp left hook.  
Ekpo advances into close range.  Ekpo hits home with a right hook.  Saleh wants to work on the inside, but accidentally clashes heads with his opponent!  The ref acknowledges the accidental headclash but allows the action to continue.  Ekpo has been damaged by that accidental headbutt.  That has caused minor swelling  around the right eye.  
Saleh finds the target with a jab.  
Ekpo lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Ekpo quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Saleh attempts to land a cross, but Ekpo slips the shot and counters with a sharp left uppercut.  
Ekpo advances into close range and lands a right uppercut to the body followed by a right hook to the head.  
Ekpo lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Ekpo closes the distance and throws a left hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a left hook.  


Round 5 Statistics
Saleh: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 23                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 24                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Ekpo: 
Jabs Thrown: 15                            
Jabs Landed: 8                             
Power Shots Thrown: 35                            
Power Shots Landed: 19                            
Head Shots Thrown: 40                            
Head Shots Landed: 23                            
Body Shots Thrown: 10                            
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Round 6: 

Ekpo is looking to keep his distance and lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Ekpo lands two consecutive right uppercuts to his opponents head.  
Ekpo feints a cross, but Saleh does not fall for it and responds with a cross.  
Ekpo lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Ekpo lands a hard jab.  
Saleh tries to land a jab, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a firm left uppercut.  
Ekpo gets on the inside and connects with a right hook.  
Ekpo is on target with a cross.  
Ekpo lands a jab to Saleh's body.  
Ekpo pivots to the left of his opponent.  Ekpo throws a left hook, but his opponent parries the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Ekpo lands a right hook.  
Saleh steps to the outside.  Ekpo lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Ekpo hits home with a left uppercut.  
Saleh steps to the outside and lands an overhand right.  Saleh attempts to land a cross, but Ekpo sidesteps and counters with a stinging left hook.  
Ekpo is on target with a cross.  
Ekpo closes the distance and is on target with a left uppercut to Saleh's liver.  
Ekpo steps away from his opponent and lands a jab.  
Ekpo lands an overhand right.  
Saleh switches the action to the outside.  Saleh sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Ekpo attempts to land a jab, but Saleh slips the shot and counters with a right hook to his opponents ribcage.  


Round 6 Statistics
Saleh: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 24                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 24                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Ekpo: 
Jabs Thrown: 21                            
Jabs Landed: 6                             
Power Shots Thrown: 27                            
Power Shots Landed: 14                            
Head Shots Thrown: 39                            
Head Shots Landed: 17                            
Body Shots Thrown: 9                             
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Round 7: 

Ekpo closes the distance and is on target with a sharp right hook.  
Saleh connects with a right uppercut.  
Ekpo lands a right hook to the head, a right uppercut to the head and a left hook to the body.  
Ekpo steps inside and connects with a firm left hook.  
Ekpo is on target with a sharp right uppercut.  
Ekpo digs in a left hook to Saleh's body.  
Ekpo is on target with a jab.  
Ekpo is looking to close the distance.  Ekpo pivots from in front of his opponent.  Saleh throws a right hook, but Ekpo holds on to his opponent.  Ekpo leans on his opponent trying to wear him down. The ref calls break and the two fighters separate.  
Saleh is looking to close the distance.  Ekpo lands a right hook to the body followed by a left hook to the head.  
Ekpo lands a right uppercut followed by a left hook to his opponents body.  
Ekpo hits home with a hard jab.  
Saleh steps away from his opponent.  Ekpo lands a spiteful jab.  
Ekpo lands two right hooks followed by a left uppercut to his opponents head.  
Ekpo gets on the inside.  Ekpo sidesteps to the left of his opponent and hits home with a sharp right hook.  
Saleh pivots to the side of his opponent.  Ekpo lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Ekpo lands a double right hook to his opponents head.  
Saleh drives a left uppercut into his opponents body.  


Round 7 Statistics
Saleh: 
Jabs Thrown: 9                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 17                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 22                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Ekpo: 
Jabs Thrown: 11                            
Jabs Landed: 5                             
Power Shots Thrown: 31                            
Power Shots Landed: 17                            
Head Shots Thrown: 31                            
Head Shots Landed: 17                            
Body Shots Thrown: 11                            
Body Shots Landed: 5                             

Round 8: 

Ekpo advances into close range and connects with a solid left hook.  
Ekpo gets on the inside and lands a right hook, left uppercut and a left hook to his opponents head.  
Ekpo lands a left hook followed by a right uppercut to his opponents head.  
Ekpo lands a double right hook to his opponents head.  
Saleh is looking to keep the action on the outside.  Ekpo quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and lands a ramrod jab.  
Ekpo is on target with a solid overhand left.  
Ekpo advances into close range and lands a right uppercut followed by a left uppercut to his opponents body.  
Saleh connects with a cross.  
Ekpo is on target with a right hook to his opponents body.  
Saleh gets on the inside.  Ekpo lands a right hook to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  
Ekpo steps inside.  Saleh throws a left hook, but Ekpo ties up his opponent.  Ekpo is leaning on his opponent in the clinch. Ekpo tries to make the space to throw a hook, but hits Saleh's kidney. The ref halts the action and breaks the clinch.  He lectures Ekpo about fouling.  
Ekpo advances into close range and lands a right hook to the head, a left uppercut to the head and a left hook to the body.  
Saleh sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Ekpo throws a jab, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a right hook to his opponents ribcage.  
Ekpo is on target with a sharp jab to his opponents body.  
Ekpo lands a jab to the body, and then to the head.  
Ekpo steps inside and is on target with a right hook to Saleh's body.  
Ekpo lands a right hook to the body followed by a left hook to the head.  He then lands a left uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  
Ekpo lands a left uppercut followed by a right uppercut to his opponents head.  Ekpo tries to land a left hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a left hook.  


Round 8 Statistics
Saleh: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 17                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 16                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Ekpo: 
Jabs Thrown: 9                             
Jabs Landed: 4                             
Power Shots Thrown: 41                            
Power Shots Landed: 24                            
Head Shots Thrown: 34                            
Head Shots Landed: 17                            
Body Shots Thrown: 16                            
Body Shots Landed: 11                            

Round 9: 

Ekpo attempts to land a jab, but Saleh slips the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Saleh is looking to keep the action on the outside and is on target with an overhand right.  
Ekpo advances into close range and connects with a sharp left hook.  
Ekpo snaps his opponents head back with a spiteful jab.  
Saleh is looking to close the distance.  Ekpo hits home with a stinging left uppercut.  
Saleh sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Ekpo lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Saleh tries to step out of his opponents range and hits home with an overhand right.  
Ekpo is looking to close the distance.  Ekpo pivots to the left of his opponent.  Ekpo connects with a left hook.  Ekpo clinches his opponent.  Ekpo is leaning on his opponent in the clinch. Ekpo throws a hook within the clinch but hits his opponent behind the head. The ref calls break and the two fighters separate.  
Ekpo gets on the inside and lands a right hook to the body, a left hook to the body and a left hook to the head.  
Saleh steps inside.  Ekpo lands two left hooks to the body, and one to the head.  
Ekpo gets on the inside and lands a left hook to the body, a right hook to the head and a left uppercut to the body.  
Ekpo lands a left hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents head.  
Saleh is looking to keep the action on the outside.  Ekpo drops his hands, and waves his opponent in.  Saleh is on target with a cross.  
Ekpo lands a cross.  
Saleh is looking to keep the action on the outside and is on target with an overhand right.  Saleh tries to land a cross, but Ekpo slips the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Ekpo circles his opponent with a low guard, waiting for his opponent to attack.  Saleh is on target with an overhand right.  


Round 9 Statistics
Saleh: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 18                            
Power Shots Landed: 6                             
Head Shots Thrown: 22                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Ekpo: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 25                            
Power Shots Landed: 16                            
Head Shots Thrown: 25                            
Head Shots Landed: 14                            
Body Shots Thrown: 8                             
Body Shots Landed: 5                             

Round 10: 

Ekpo feints a right hook, and then lands a double jab to his opponents head.  Ekpo throws a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right hook to Ekpo's body.  
Ekpo lands a sharp left uppercut.  
Ekpo steps to the outside and lands a spiteful jab.  
Ekpo feints a jab, but Saleh does not fall for it and is on target with a right hook.  
Ekpo advances into close range and lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Ekpo lands a spiteful jab.  
Ekpo steps inside and digs in a left uppercut to his opponents ribs.  
Saleh is looking to keep the action on the outside.  Ekpo lands a spiteful jab.  
Saleh steps inside.  Ekpo lands a left hook to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  
Saleh switches the action to the outside.  Ekpo lands an overhand left followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Ekpo advances into close range and digs in a right hook to Saleh's body.  
Saleh is on target with a left hook.  
Saleh is looking to keep the action on the outside and is on target with a cross.  
At the end of Round 10, lets listen in on the corners...Ekpo's trainer is advising his fighter to keep his distance and coast to the win. 

Round 10 Statistics
Saleh: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 19                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 22                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Ekpo: 
Jabs Thrown: 11                            
Jabs Landed: 6                             
Power Shots Thrown: 21                            
Power Shots Landed: 8                             
Head Shots Thrown: 25                            
Head Shots Landed: 10                            
Body Shots Thrown: 7                             
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Round 11: 

Ekpo is looking to keep the action on the outside and tries to land an overhand right, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Ekpo lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Ekpo finds the target with a stinging jab.  
Ekpo lands a stinging cross.  
Ekpo lands a solid overhand left.  
Saleh tries to land a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Ekpo sidesteps to the right of his opponent and is on target with a jab.  
Ekpo switches the action to the outside and hits home with an overhand left.  
Ekpo finds the target with a jab.  
Saleh steps inside.  Ekpo hits home with a firm left hook.  
Ekpo steps away from his opponent and connects with a solid overhand right.  
Saleh advances into close range.  Ekpo pivots to the side of his opponent and connects with a sharp right hook.  
Ekpo drives a hard jab into his opponents face.  
Ekpo is on target with a ramrod jab.  
Ekpo lands a jab, overhand left and a jab to his opponents head.  
Ekpo connects with a solid cross.  
Ekpo feints a jab, tricking Saleh into throwing a right uppercut counter.  Ekpo springs the trap, countering with  a left uppercut.  
Ekpo feints a cross, and then attempts to land a jab, but Saleh sidesteps and counters with a left hook.  
Ekpo sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Saleh connects with an overhand left.  
Ekpo attempts to land a cross, but Saleh slips the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Ekpo switches the action to the outside and lands a stiff jab.  
Saleh finds the target with a jab.  Saleh attempts to land an overhand right, but Ekpo slips the shot and counters with a solid right uppercut.  
Saleh is looking to close the distance and walks his opponent down, trapping him on the ropes.  Ekpo lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  
Saleh switches the action to the outside.  Saleh attempts to land an uppercut to the solar plexus, but he strays low!  The ref stops the action and gives Ekpo time to recover.  


Round 11 Statistics
Saleh: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 17                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 20                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Ekpo: 
Jabs Thrown: 22                            
Jabs Landed: 9                             
Power Shots Thrown: 24                            
Power Shots Landed: 14                            
Head Shots Thrown: 43                            
Head Shots Landed: 21                            
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Round 12: 

Ekpo hits home with a ramrod jab.  
Ekpo switches the action to the outside and connects with a stinging overhand left.  
Ekpo finds the target with a sharp jab.  
Ekpo throws a jab, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Ekpo lands an overhand right, cross and an overhand left to his opponents head.  
Ekpo is on target with a solid jab.  Ekpo attempts to land a jab, but Saleh sidesteps and counters with a right uppercut.  
Ekpo hits home with a ramrod jab.  
Ekpo lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Ekpo attempts to land a jab, but Saleh sidesteps and counters with a left uppercut.  
Ekpo sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Saleh lands a cross.  
Ekpo lands a cross, overhand left and an overhand right to his opponents head.  
Saleh sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Ekpo lands an overhand right followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Ekpo lands with a stinging jab.  Ekpo throws a cross, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Saleh is looking to keep his distance.  Ekpo is on target with a solid jab to his opponents body.  
Saleh throws a cross, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Ekpo hits the target with a ramrod jab.  
Saleh throws a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right uppercut.  
Ekpo steps to the outside.  Saleh quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Ekpo lands a jab to the body, and then to the head.  
Ekpo throws a cross, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right hook to his opponents body.  
Ekpo lands a jab followed by a overhand right to his opponents head.  Ekpo attempts to land an overhand right, but Saleh blocks the shot and counters with a right hook.  


Round 12 Statistics
Saleh: 
Jabs Thrown: 9                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 17                            
Power Shots Landed: 7                             
Head Shots Thrown: 22                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Ekpo: 
Jabs Thrown: 27                            
Jabs Landed: 13                            
Power Shots Thrown: 25                            
Power Shots Landed: 11                            
Head Shots Thrown: 48                            
Head Shots Landed: 22                            
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Round 1 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 2 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 3 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 4 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 5 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 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: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 10 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 11 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 12 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10


Final Scorecards: 108 - 120  108 - 120  108 - 120

The winner, by Unanimous Decision, from Maiduguri, Nigeria.... Chigozie Ekpo

Fight Statistics
Saleh: 
Total Punches Thrown: 310                           
Total Punches Landed: 51                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 267                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 45                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 43                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 6                             
Total Power Shots Thrown: 238                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 44                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 72                            
Total Jabs Landed: 7                             

Ekpo: 
Total Punches Thrown: 503                           
Total Punches Landed: 263                           
Total Head Shots Thrown: 390                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 203                           
Total Body Shots Thrown: 113                           
Total Body Shots Landed: 60                            
Total Power Shots Thrown: 354                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 199                           
Total Jabs Thrown: 149                           
Total Jabs Landed: 64