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30/07/2030
EOD Running: Rankings
Chris Sutherland vs Dom Axtell

Boxing Daily Report from the AI New Zealand-Auckland promoted show at Papatoetoe Cosmopolitan Club, Auckland,  taking place on 27/02/2023:

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 New Zealand Cruiserweight title.  

Looking to impress the boxing fans in attendance and those watching live on Prime, the two fighters competing in this 12 round matchup are Chris Sutherland (10 - 1 - 1) who hails from Manukau, New Zealand and Dom Axtell(8 - 3 - 1) from Auckland, New Zealand.  Sutherland weighed in at 199 pounds and 10 ounces, while Axtell weighed in at 199 pounds and 5 ounces.  
The referee tonight is Corey Hopper, and the three ringside judges are Declan Haturini, Opi Ngaikiha and Matthew Chisholm.  

Round 1: 

Axtell lands a jab.  
Axtell is on target with a jab.  
Axtell pivots to the right of his opponent.  Sutherland digs in a right hook to Axtell's ribcage.  
Sutherland is looking to close the distance and lands a left hook to the head, a left uppercut to the body and a right hook to the body.  
Sutherland steps inside and hits home with a right hook.  
Axtell connects with a cross.  
Axtell connects with a cross.  
At the end of Round 1, lets listen in on the corners...Sutherland's trainer is suggesting ways of getting through to his opponent.  Axtell's trainer is advising how he could be more accurate.  Axtell's trainer is telling his fighter he is being outworked and needs to throw more.  

Round 1 Statistics
Sutherland: 
Jabs Thrown: 11                            
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 26                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 24                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 13                            
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Axtell: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 14                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 18                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 2: 

Axtell hits home with a left uppercut.  
Axtell is looking to keep the action on the outside.  Sutherland lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Sutherland forces Axtell to back into the ropes.  Axtell hits home with a left uppercut.  
Sutherland drives a right hook into his opponents body.  Sutherland throws a short cross to the body, but lands low!  The ref ignores Axtell's complaints and signals for the action to continue.  
Sutherland advances into close range.  Axtell digs in a left hook to Sutherland's liver.  
Sutherland connects with a right hook.  
Sutherland hits home with a right hook.  
Axtell lands a cross.  
Sutherland steps inside and hits home with a left hook.  
Sutherland advances into close range.  Sutherland pivots to the right of his opponent and lands a right uppercut followed by a left hook to his opponents body.  
Axtell hits home with a cross.  
Axtell is looking to keep the action on the outside and is on target with an overhand right.  
Sutherland advances into close range and digs in a left hook to his opponents body.  Sutherland throws a left hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Sutherland lands a left hook followed by a left uppercut 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 Axtell dabs at his face checking for damage.  
Sutherland finds the target with a jab.  
Sutherland connects with a cross.  
Sutherland steps inside.  Sutherland pivots from in front of his opponent.  Axtell lands a left hook.  
Axtell manages to force Sutherland onto the ropes.  Axtell lands a cross.  


Round 2 Statistics
Sutherland: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 30                            
Power Shots Landed: 14                            
Head Shots Thrown: 23                            
Head Shots Landed: 8                             
Body Shots Thrown: 13                            
Body Shots Landed: 8                             

Axtell: 
Jabs Thrown: 11                            
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 30                            
Power Shots Landed: 9                             
Head Shots Thrown: 34                            
Head Shots Landed: 9                             
Body Shots Thrown: 7                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 3: 

Sutherland tries to land a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right uppercut.  
Sutherland is looking to close the distance and tries to land a right uppercut, but Axtell dodges the shot and counters with a cross.  
Axtell tries to keep the action at long range.  Sutherland attempts to land an overhand left, but Axtell sidesteps and counters with a right hook.  
Sutherland is on target with a jab.  
Axtell hits home with a cross.  
Sutherland steps inside and lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Axtell pivots to the left of his opponent.  Sutherland connects with a firm left hook.  
Sutherland is looking to close the distance and manouvers Axtell onto the ropes.  Axtell connects with a left hook.  
Axtell lands a cross.  Axtell throws a left uppercut, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a cross.  
Axtell finds the target with a jab.  
Sutherland attempts to land a cross, but Axtell sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Axtell attempts to land a left hook, but Sutherland slips the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Axtell feints a left, and then lands a cross followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Axtell pivots to the left of his opponent.  Sutherland lands a right hook to the body, a right uppercut to the head and a right hook to the head.  
Sutherland is on target with a cross.  
Sutherland lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Sutherland throws a jab, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
At the end of Round 3, lets listen in on the corners...Sutherland's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  

Round 3 Statistics
Sutherland: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 29                            
Power Shots Landed: 13                            
Head Shots Thrown: 23                            
Head Shots Landed: 9                             
Body Shots Thrown: 11                            
Body Shots Landed: 5                             

Axtell: 
Jabs Thrown: 9                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 23                            
Power Shots Landed: 10                            
Head Shots Thrown: 29                            
Head Shots Landed: 11                            
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 4: 

Sutherland advances into close range and drives a left uppercut into Axtell's body.  
Sutherland quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Axtell lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Sutherland lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Sutherland is on target with a right hook.  
Axtell attempts to land a right hook, but Sutherland dodges the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Sutherland lands two right hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Axtell lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Sutherland steps inside.  Axtell pivots to the left of his opponent and hits home with a right uppercut.  
Sutherland lands a right hook to the body followed by a right uppercut to the head.  
Sutherland connects with a cross.  
Axtell connects with a right uppercut.  
Sutherland advances into close range and is on target with a left hook to his opponents body.  
Axtell pivots to the side of his opponent and connects with a left hook.  
Sutherland steps inside and hits home with a firm left hook.  


Round 4 Statistics
Sutherland: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 26                            
Power Shots Landed: 12                            
Head Shots Thrown: 13                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 14                            
Body Shots Landed: 6                             

Axtell: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 17                            
Power Shots Landed: 6                             
Head Shots Thrown: 17                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 5: 

Axtell circles his opponent with a low guard, waiting for his opponent to attack.  Sutherland tries to land a cross, but Axtell slips the shot and counters with a cross.  
Axtell hits home with an overhand left.  
Sutherland lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Axtell connects with a right uppercut.  
Sutherland closes the distance.  Axtell hits home with a left hook.  
Axtell lands a cross.  
Sutherland attempts to land a jab, but Axtell slips the shot and counters with a left hook to Sutherland's body.  
Sutherland hits home with a right hook.  
Sutherland gets on the inside.  The two boxers are fighting in-close, but their heads clash!  The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as Sutherland dabs at his face checking for damage.  
Axtell lands a cross.  
Axtell steps to the outside and lands a cross.  
Sutherland steps inside.  Axtell pivots to the side of his opponent.  Sutherland drives a left hook into Axtell's body.  
Axtell connects with a cross.  
Sutherland gets on the inside.  Axtell tries to land a right hook, but Sutherland slips the shot and counters with a sharp cross.  
Axtell wants to work on the inside, but accidentally clashes heads with his opponent!  The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as Sutherland dabs at his face checking for damage.  
Sutherland gets on the inside and drives a right hook into his opponents ribcage.  


Round 5 Statistics
Sutherland: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 35                            
Power Shots Landed: 9                             
Head Shots Thrown: 29                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 11                            
Body Shots Landed: 5                             

Axtell: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 20                            
Power Shots Landed: 9                             
Head Shots Thrown: 22                            
Head Shots Landed: 8                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 6: 

Sutherland lands a cross followed by a right uppercut to his opponents head.  
Axtell lands a cross.  
Axtell is on target with a cross.  
Sutherland steps inside.  Axtell hits home with a left hook.  
Sutherland drives a left hook into his opponents body.  
Sutherland drives a right hook into Axtell's body.  
Sutherland advances into close range.  Axtell lands a right hook.  
Axtell walks his opponent down, trapping him on the ropes.  Axtell hits home with a cross.  
Axtell switches the action to the outside.  Sutherland connects with an overhand left.  
Sutherland closes the distance.  Axtell is on target with a left hook.  
Axtell digs in a right hook to Sutherland's body.  
Axtell tries to step out of his opponents range and lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Axtell connects with a left uppercut.  
Axtell is looking to keep his distance and hits home with a cross.  
Axtell sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Sutherland attempts to land a cross, but Axtell slips the shot and counters with a cross.  


Round 6 Statistics
Sutherland: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 18                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 20                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Axtell: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 32                            
Power Shots Landed: 12                            
Head Shots Thrown: 31                            
Head Shots Landed: 11                            
Body Shots Thrown: 7                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 7: 

Sutherland is looking to close the distance and lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Sutherland lands a left uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Sutherland connects with a cross.  
Sutherland steps inside and digs in a left uppercut to his opponents body.  
Axtell is on target with a left uppercut.  
Sutherland throws a left hook, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right hook.  
Sutherland walks his opponent down, trapping him on the ropes.  Sutherland hits home with a left hook.  Axtell 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.  Sutherland has taken some damage from that accidental headbutt.  That has caused slight swelling  around the right eye.  
Axtell lands a left hook to the body followed by a right hook to the head.  
Sutherland sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Axtell hits home with a left hook.  
Sutherland lands two consecutive right uppercuts to his opponents head.  
Axtell tries to land a left uppercut, but his opponent parries the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Axtell hits home with a cross.  
Sutherland lands a cross.  
Sutherland connects with a cross.  
Sutherland digs in a right uppercut to Axtell's ribs.  
Axtell steps away from his opponent.  Sutherland is on target with a jab.  
Axtell drives a jab into his opponents body.  
Sutherland is looking to close the distance.  Axtell throws a short cross to the body, but lands low!  The ref ignores Sutherland's complaints and signals for the action to continue.  


Round 7 Statistics
Sutherland: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 30                            
Power Shots Landed: 14                            
Head Shots Thrown: 25                            
Head Shots Landed: 11                            
Body Shots Thrown: 11                            
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Axtell: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 21                            
Power Shots Landed: 6                             
Head Shots Thrown: 19                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 7                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Round 8: 

Sutherland pivots to the side of his opponent and is on target with a right hook to Axtell's body.  
Sutherland attempts to land a jab, but Axtell slips the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Sutherland gets on the inside and tries to land a left hook, but his opponent parries the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Sutherland attempts to land a right uppercut, but Axtell sidesteps and counters with a left hook to Sutherland's body.  
Sutherland closes the distance.  Axtell is on target with a right uppercut.  
Sutherland is on target with a stinging right hook.  
Sutherland is looking to close the distance and hits home with a stinging right hook.  
Sutherland connects with a left hook.  
Sutherland lands a right hook to the body followed by a left hook to the head.  
Axtell is on target with a right hook.  
Axtell walks his opponent down, trapping him in a neutral corner.  Sutherland is on target with a firm cross.  
Axtell tries to land a cross, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  


Round 8 Statistics
Sutherland: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 32                            
Power Shots Landed: 9                             
Head Shots Thrown: 20                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 15                            
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Axtell: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 22                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 23                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 9: 

Sutherland throws an uppercut to the body, but lands well below the belt!  The ref ignores Axtell's complaints and signals for the action to continue.  
Axtell lands a cross to the body followed by a jab to the head.  
Sutherland finds the target with a jab.  
Sutherland connects with a cross.  
Sutherland closes the distance.  Axtell hits home with a left hook.  
Sutherland throws a right hook, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Sutherland gets on the inside and drives a left hook into his opponents body.  
Axtell hits home with a cross.  
Sutherland advances into close range and hits home with a right hook.  
Axtell lands a jab to the body followed by a cross to the head.  


Round 9 Statistics
Sutherland: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 17                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 14                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 8                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Axtell: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 14                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 17                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Round 10: 

Axtell sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Sutherland connects with a firm right hook.  
Sutherland closes the distance and lands a right hook, left hook and a right hook to his opponents head.  
Sutherland hits home with a left uppercut.  
Axtell digs in a right hook to his opponents body.  
Sutherland walks his opponent onto the ropes.  Sutherland connects with a stinging right hook.  
Axtell pivots to the side of his opponent and lands a cross.  
Axtell is on target with a cross.  
Axtell throws a cross, but his opponent parries the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Axtell walks Sutherland down, trapping him on the ropes.  Axtell digs in a left hook to his opponents body.  
Sutherland lands a cross.  
Sutherland gets on the inside.  Sutherland pivots from in front of his opponent.  Axtell connects with a left hook.  
Sutherland is on target with a right hook to Axtell's body.  Sutherland throws a right hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Sutherland forces Axtell to back into the ropes.  Sutherland hits home with a left hook.  
Sutherland lands a firm left hook.  


Round 10 Statistics
Sutherland: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 31                            
Power Shots Landed: 11                            
Head Shots Thrown: 22                            
Head Shots Landed: 10                            
Body Shots Thrown: 14                            
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Axtell: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 15                            
Power Shots Landed: 6                             
Head Shots Thrown: 18                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Round 11: 

Axtell drives a left hook into his opponents body.  
Axtell lands a jab followed by a left uppercut to his opponents head.  
Axtell quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Sutherland lands a firm cross.  
Axtell is on target with a left hook.  
Sutherland lands a left uppercut followed by a cross to his opponents head.  
Sutherland is on target with a left hook to Axtell's body.  
Sutherland lands a jab followed by a left uppercut to his opponents head.  
Axtell is on target with a right uppercut.  
Sutherland is on target with a right uppercut to Axtell's body.  


Round 11 Statistics
Sutherland: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 19                            
Power Shots Landed: 6                             
Head Shots Thrown: 18                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Axtell: 
Jabs Thrown: 10                            
Jabs Landed: 4                             
Power Shots Thrown: 13                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 22                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 12: 

Axtell connects with a cross.  
Axtell manouvers his opponent into a neutral corner.  Sutherland is on target with a sharp cross.  
Sutherland closes the distance.  Axtell pivots from in front of his opponent and is on target with a right hook.  
Axtell is on target with a jab.  
Sutherland drives a stiff jab into his opponents face.  
Sutherland digs in a left uppercut to his opponents ribs.  
Sutherland closes the distance.  Axtell is on target with a left hook to his opponents liver.  
Sutherland manouvers Axtell into a neutral corner.  Axtell hits home with a left hook.  
Sutherland advances into close range and lands a double left hook to his opponents head.  
Axtell pivots to the side of his opponent.  Sutherland hits home with a right hook.  
Sutherland gets on the inside.  Axtell connects with a left hook.  


Round 12 Statistics
Sutherland: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 23                            
Power Shots Landed: 6                             
Head Shots Thrown: 18                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 10                            
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Axtell: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 16                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 15                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 7                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 1 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 10  9 - 10
Round 2 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 3 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 4 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 5 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 10
Round 6 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
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: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 11 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 12 Scores: 10 - 10  10 - 10  9 - 10


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

The winner, by Split Decision, from Manukau, New Zealand.... Chris Sutherland

Fight Statistics
Sutherland: 
Total Punches Thrown: 381                           
Total Punches Landed: 119                           
Total Head Shots Thrown: 249                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 76                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 132                           
Total Body Shots Landed: 43                            
Total Power Shots Thrown: 316                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 108                           
Total Jabs Thrown: 65                            
Total Jabs Landed: 11                            

Axtell: 
Total Punches Thrown: 315                           
Total Punches Landed: 95                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 265                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 82                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 50                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 13                            
Total Power Shots Thrown: 237                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 79                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 78                            
Total Jabs Landed: 16