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23/07/2031
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Giorgio Zucco vs Dino Verratti

Boxing Daily Report from the AI Italy-Campania promoted show at Naples Galluzzi, Naples,  taking place on 19/02/2023:

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 mandatory fight for the Italy-Campania Featherweight title.  

Looking to impress the boxing fans in attendance and those watching live on Eurosport Italia, the two fighters competing in this 10 round matchup are Giorgio Zucco (10 - 0) who hails from Naples, Italy and Dino Verratti(10 - 1) from Naples, Italy.  Both Zucco and Verratti weighed in at 126 pounds.  
The referee tonight is Bernardo Noce, and the three ringside judges are Adolfo Facchetti, Augusto Pizzorno and Remo Fanti.  

Round 1: 

Zucco pivots from in front of his opponent and lands a stinging jab.  
Verratti advances into close range.  Zucco is on target with a left uppercut.  
Verratti pivots from in front of his opponent and is on target with a stinging left uppercut.  
Verratti is on target with a left hook.  
Verratti connects with a sharp left hook.  
Zucco is looking to close the distance.  Verratti is on target with a solid left hook to his opponents body.  Verratti tries to land a left hook, but Zucco slips the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Zucco advances into close range.  Verratti throws a left hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  
Verratti lands a left hook to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  
Verratti digs in a right uppercut to his opponents body.  
Verratti drives a left hook into his opponents body.  
Zucco walks his opponent onto the ropes.  Verratti tries to land a left uppercut, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Verratti throws a left hook, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a left uppercut.  
Verratti drives a sharp right uppercut into his opponents body.  
Zucco pivots to the right of his opponent and is on target with a right hook to Verratti's body.  
Zucco digs in a left hook to Verratti's body.  
Zucco lands a cross.  
Zucco is looking to close the distance.  Verratti connects with a sharp right hook.  
Zucco advances into close range.  Verratti drives a left hook into his opponents body.  
At the end of Round 1, lets listen in on the corners...Verratti's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  

Round 1 Statistics
Zucco: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 31                            
Power Shots Landed: 8                             
Head Shots Thrown: 23                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 10                            
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Verratti: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 32                            
Power Shots Landed: 11                            
Head Shots Thrown: 24                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 11                            
Body Shots Landed: 6                             

Round 2: 

Zucco hits home with a left hook.  
Zucco is on target with a right hook to his opponents body.  
Verratti forces Zucco to back into the ropes.  Verratti lands a firm left hook.  
Zucco sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Verratti lands two right hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Zucco lands a right hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents head.  
Zucco is on target with a left uppercut to Verratti's body.  
Zucco tries to land a left hook, but Verratti parries the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Verratti closes the distance.  Zucco lands a left hook.  
Verratti tries to land a left hook, but Zucco blocks the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Zucco tries to land a left hook, but Verratti slips the shot and counters with a cross.  
Zucco is looking to close the distance and lands a right hook to the body followed by a left hook to the head.  
Zucco tries to land a left hook, but Verratti parries the shot and counters with a firm right hook.  
At the end of Round 2, lets listen in on the corners...Zucco's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  

Round 2 Statistics
Zucco: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 33                            
Power Shots Landed: 10                            
Head Shots Thrown: 22                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 13                            
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Verratti: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 21                            
Power Shots Landed: 6                             
Head Shots Thrown: 15                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 7                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Round 3: 

Zucco is on target with a right hook to his opponents ribs.  
Zucco connects with a right hook.  
Zucco lands a jab.  
Zucco pivots to the right of his opponent.  Zucco tries to land a cross, but Verratti sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Zucco closes the distance.  Verratti tries to land a left hook, but Zucco slips the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Zucco drives a left hook into Verratti's body.  
Zucco lands a left hook.  
Verratti is on target with a right uppercut to his opponents ribcage.  
Zucco drives a left hook into his opponents body.  
Zucco is on target with a jab.  
Zucco hits home with a cross.  
Verratti digs in a left hook to Zucco's body.  
Zucco lands a cross.  
Zucco connects with a cross.  
Zucco steps inside and is on target with a left uppercut.  
Zucco drives a right hook into his opponents body.  
Zucco is looking to close the distance and lands a double left hook to his opponents head.  
At the end of Round 3, lets listen in on the corners...Zucco's trainer is suggesting ways of getting through to his opponent.  Verratti's trainer is telling his fighter he needs to be more active or he's going to get outworked.  

Round 3 Statistics
Zucco: 
Jabs Thrown: 9                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 50                            
Power Shots Landed: 13                            
Head Shots Thrown: 44                            
Head Shots Landed: 11                            
Body Shots Thrown: 15                            
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Verratti: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 17                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 13                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Round 4: 

Verratti sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Zucco lands a jab.  
Zucco is looking to close the distance.  Verratti hits home with a left hook.  
Zucco advances into close range and digs in a right hook to Verratti's body.  
Zucco is looking to close the distance.  Verratti is on target with a solid left hook to his opponents body.  
Zucco drives a right hook into his opponents ribcage.  
Verratti digs in a left hook to his opponents body.  
Zucco advances into close range.  Verratti attempts to land a right hook, but Zucco blocks the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Verratti lands a cross followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Verratti tries to land a right hook, but Zucco parries the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Zucco is looking to close the distance and connects with a right hook.  
Zucco gets on the inside and lands a left hook.  
Verratti hits home with a left hook.  
Zucco is looking to close the distance.  Zucco sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Verratti connects with a solid left hook.  
Zucco is looking to close the distance and lands a right hook.  
Verratti lands a left hook to the body followed by a right hook to the head.  
Zucco manouvers Verratti onto the ropes.  Zucco lands a double left hook to his opponents head.  
Zucco closes the distance and lands a right hook to the body, a left hook to the head and a left hook to the body.  
At the end of Round 4, lets listen in on the corners...Verratti's trainer is suggesting ways of getting through to his opponent.  

Round 4 Statistics
Zucco: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 28                            
Power Shots Landed: 12                            
Head Shots Thrown: 22                            
Head Shots Landed: 10                            
Body Shots Thrown: 8                             
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Verratti: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 30                            
Power Shots Landed: 9                             
Head Shots Thrown: 21                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 11                            
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Round 5: 

Zucco is looking to close the distance and digs in a right hook to his opponents body.  
Zucco lands a right hook.  
Zucco connects with a right hook.  
Zucco connects with a left hook.  
Verratti digs in a left hook to his opponents body.  
Zucco is on target with a left uppercut.  
Zucco lands a stiff jab.  
Zucco attempts to land a right hook, but Verratti blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  
Verratti quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and lands a cross to the body, and then to the head.  
Verratti gets on the inside and manouvers Zucco onto the ropes.  Zucco lands a right hook to the body followed by a left uppercut to the head.  
Zucco attempts to land a left hook, but Verratti blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  
Zucco digs in a left hook to Verratti's ribs.  
Verratti lands a jab followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Verratti attempts to land a left hook, but Zucco blocks the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Verratti lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Verratti hits home with a cross.  
Verratti drives a cross into his opponents body.  


Round 5 Statistics
Zucco: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 27                            
Power Shots Landed: 11                            
Head Shots Thrown: 19                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 11                            
Body Shots Landed: 5                             

Verratti: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 21                            
Power Shots Landed: 10                            
Head Shots Thrown: 19                            
Head Shots Landed: 8                             
Body Shots Thrown: 7                             
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Round 6: 

Zucco is on target with a left hook to Verratti's ribs.  
Zucco sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Zucco tries to land a left hook, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right uppercut.  
Zucco drives a right hook into his opponents body.  
Verratti connects with a cross.  
Zucco lands a left hook followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Zucco is looking to close the distance and hits home with a left hook.  
Verratti lands a left hook followed by a cross to his opponents head.  
Zucco closes the distance and drives a left hook into Verratti's liver.  
Zucco hits home with a right hook.  
Zucco lands three consecutive straights to his opponents head.  


Round 6 Statistics
Zucco: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 29                            
Power Shots Landed: 12                            
Head Shots Thrown: 23                            
Head Shots Landed: 8                             
Body Shots Thrown: 13                            
Body Shots Landed: 6                             

Verratti: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 24                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 16                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 10                            
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 7: 

Verratti is on target with a firm right hook to Zucco's ribcage.  
Zucco is on target with a right hook.  
Zucco advances into close range and manages to force Verratti onto the ropes.  Verratti drives a left hook into his opponents ribs.  
Zucco connects with a left hook.  
Zucco hits home with a right uppercut.  
Zucco lands a left hook.  
Verratti is on target with a sharp left hook to Zucco's body.  
Zucco lands a double left hook to his opponents head.  
Zucco is looking to close the distance and lands a right hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents head.  
Zucco lands a right hook.  
Zucco is on target with a left hook.  


Round 7 Statistics
Zucco: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 47                            
Power Shots Landed: 10                            
Head Shots Thrown: 41                            
Head Shots Landed: 10                            
Body Shots Thrown: 7                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Verratti: 
Jabs Thrown: 0                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 16                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 9                             
Head Shots Landed: 0                             
Body Shots Thrown: 7                             
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Round 8: 

Zucco connects with a left uppercut.  
Zucco closes the distance and lands a left hook.  
Zucco gets on the inside and connects with a left hook.  
Zucco sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Verratti is on target with a cross.  
Zucco connects with a right hook.  
Zucco steps inside and hits home with a left hook.  
Zucco lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Zucco attempts to land a jab, but Verratti blocks the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Verratti connects with a right hook.  
Verratti cuts off the ring, trapping Zucco on the ropes.  Zucco lands a spiteful jab.  
Zucco hits the target with a spiteful jab.  
Zucco lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Zucco advances into close range.  Verratti drives a left hook into his opponents ribs.  
Zucco sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Verratti connects with a sharp right hook.  


Round 8 Statistics
Zucco: 
Jabs Thrown: 11                            
Jabs Landed: 6                             
Power Shots Thrown: 15                            
Power Shots Landed: 6                             
Head Shots Thrown: 26                            
Head Shots Landed: 12                            
Body Shots Thrown: 0                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Verratti: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 17                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 15                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 9: 

Zucco lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Zucco is on target with a cross.  
Zucco connects with a left uppercut.  Zucco tries to land a jab, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a stinging right hook.  
Verratti gets on the inside and drives a left hook into Zucco's liver.  
Zucco lands a left hook to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  
Zucco advances into close range and lands a left uppercut.  
Verratti hits home with a sharp right hook.  
Verratti is on target with a firm left hook to Zucco's body.  
Zucco walks Verratti down, trapping him on the ropes.  Zucco sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Zucco tries to land a left uppercut, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Verratti connects with a stinging right hook.  
Verratti sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Verratti connects with a left hook.  Zucco holds on to his opponent.  Verratti pushes his forearm into Zucco's face.  The referee breaks the clinch and warns Verratti to stop fouling.  
Zucco lands a double left hook to his opponents head.  
Zucco attempts to land a right uppercut, but Verratti sidesteps and counters with a firm right hook.  
Verratti lands a left hook.  
Verratti is on target with a right uppercut.  


Round 9 Statistics
Zucco: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 27                            
Power Shots Landed: 10                            
Head Shots Thrown: 19                            
Head Shots Landed: 8                             
Body Shots Thrown: 9                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Verratti: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 29                            
Power Shots Landed: 10                            
Head Shots Thrown: 20                            
Head Shots Landed: 9                             
Body Shots Thrown: 11                            
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Round 10: 

Verratti lands a left hook.  
Verratti is on target with a solid right hook.  
Zucco is on target with a cross.  
Zucco lands a cross.  
Zucco is looking to close the distance and connects with a right hook.  
Zucco attempts to land a right hook, but Verratti blocks the shot and counters with a solid right hook.  
Zucco digs in a left hook to his opponents body.  
Verratti manouvers his opponent into the corner.  Verratti lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Verratti pivots to the right of his opponent and lands a left hook.  


Round 10 Statistics
Zucco: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 16                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 13                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Verratti: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 25                            
Power Shots Landed: 6                             
Head Shots Thrown: 21                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
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: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 10 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10


Final Scorecards: 98 - 92  98 - 92  98 - 92

The winner, by Unanimous Decision, from Naples, Italy.... Giorgio Zucco

Fight Statistics
Zucco: 
Total Punches Thrown: 342                           
Total Punches Landed: 111                           
Total Head Shots Thrown: 252                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 83                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 90                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 28                            
Total Power Shots Thrown: 303                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 96                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 39                            
Total Jabs Landed: 15                            

Verratti: 
Total Punches Thrown: 254                           
Total Punches Landed: 74                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 173                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 52                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 81                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 22                            
Total Power Shots Thrown: 232                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 67                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 22                            
Total Jabs Landed: 7