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21/08/2030
EOD Running: AI Actions
Rich Van der Byl vs Jamar Phiri

Boxing Daily Report from the AI South Africa-Gauteng promoted show at Pretoria Morkel, Pretoria,  taking place on 30/04/2023:

The venue is completely packed out with the fans turning out in force to watch the fights on offer tonight.  
Next up is the main event of the show.  This is a final eliminator for the South Africa Super Featherweight 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 Rich Van der Byl (5 - 3 - 3) who hails from Soweto, South Africa and Jamar Phiri(9 - 1) from Khayelitsha, South Africa.  Both Van der Byl and Phiri weighed in at 130 pounds.  
The referee tonight is Barry Khuzwayo, and the three ringside judges are Uba Akamenya, Xhosas Kwadwo and Nwa Ntuli.  

Round 1: 

Phiri gets on the inside and hits home with a left hook.  
Van der Byl tries to step out of his opponents range and lands a cross followed by a overhand left to his opponents head.  
Van der Byl tries to land a jab, but Phiri blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  
Van der Byl finds the target with a jab.  
Phiri gets on the inside.  Phiri sidesteps to the right of his opponent and lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents body.  
Phiri steps inside and walks his opponent into a corner.  Phiri lands a right hook.  
Phiri lands a right hook to the body followed by a left hook to the head.  
Phiri lands a left hook to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  
Phiri lands a right uppercut to the head followed by two right hook's to the body.  
Phiri lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents body.  
Phiri is on target with a left hook.  
Phiri hits home with a left hook.  
Phiri digs in a left hook to his opponents liver.  
Phiri forces Van der Byl to back into the ropes.  Phiri lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Phiri is on target with a left hook to his opponents body.  
Phiri lands a right hook to the head, a right uppercut to the body and a right hook to the head.  
Van der Byl lands a cross.  
Phiri gets on the inside and lands a left uppercut to the head, a right hook to the body and a right hook to the head.  
Phiri closes the distance and drives a right hook into his opponents body.  
Phiri lands a cross to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  
Phiri is looking to close the distance and forces Van der Byl to back into the ropes.  Phiri sidesteps to the left of his opponent and lands a right uppercut to the body, a left hook to the head and a left uppercut to the head.  
Phiri lands a right hook to the body followed by a left hook to the head.  
Van der Byl pivots to the side of his opponent.  Phiri hits home with a left hook.  
Phiri closes the distance.  Van der Byl pivots to the side of his opponent.  Phiri is on target with a left hook to his opponents ribs.  
At the end of Round 1, lets listen in on the corners...Van der Byl's trainer is telling his fighter to increase his workrate.  Van der Byl's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  Van der Byl's trainer is advising how he could improve his defence.  

Round 1 Statistics
Van der Byl: 
Jabs Thrown: 10                            
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 14                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 22                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Phiri: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 53                            
Power Shots Landed: 36                            
Head Shots Thrown: 30                            
Head Shots Landed: 18                            
Body Shots Thrown: 26                            
Body Shots Landed: 18                            

Round 2: 

Van der Byl is looking to keep the action on the outside and finds the target with a jab.  
Phiri steps inside.  As Phiri tries to work on the inside, the fighters heads come together!  The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as Van der Byl dabs at his face checking for damage.  
Phiri lands a left uppercut to the body, and then to the head.  
Phiri steps inside.  Phiri quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and drives a left hook into his opponents body.  
Phiri tries to land a right uppercut, but Van der Byl blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  
Phiri lands a left uppercut to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  
Phiri advances into close range and lands a right hook to the body, a left hook to the head and a left hook to the body.  
Phiri connects with a right uppercut.  
Phiri lands a double left hook to his opponents head.  
Phiri walks Van der Byl into the red corner.  Phiri drives a left hook into Van der Byl's body.  
Phiri gets on the inside and lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  


Round 2 Statistics
Van der Byl: 
Jabs Thrown: 19                            
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 12                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 26                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Phiri: 
Jabs Thrown: 0                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 23                            
Power Shots Landed: 14                            
Head Shots Thrown: 14                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 9                             
Body Shots Landed: 7                             

Round 3: 

Phiri drives a left hook into Van der Byl's body.  
Phiri pivots to the side of his opponent and is on target with a left hook.  
Phiri lands a left hook.  
Phiri walks his opponent into the red corner.  Phiri drives a right hook into Van der Byl's body.  
Phiri lands a right hook.  
Phiri closes the distance and lands three consecutive left hooks to his opponents head.  
Van der Byl is looking to keep the action on the outside and lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Van der Byl feints a left, and then is on target with a cross.  
Phiri sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Phiri attempts to land a jab, but Van der Byl dodges the shot and counters with a left uppercut to his opponents body.  
Phiri closes the distance and cuts off the ring, trapping Van der Byl in a neutral corner.  Phiri connects with a right hook.  
Phiri gets on the inside.  Van der Byl pivots to the left of his opponent.  Phiri is on target with a left hook to Van der Byl's body.  
Phiri drives a right hook into his opponents body.  Van der Byl wants to work on the inside, but accidentally clashes heads with his opponent!  The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as Phiri dabs at his face checking for damage.  


Round 3 Statistics
Van der Byl: 
Jabs Thrown: 15                            
Jabs Landed: 4                             
Power Shots Thrown: 22                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 32                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Phiri: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 25                            
Power Shots Landed: 11                            
Head Shots Thrown: 16                            
Head Shots Landed: 8                             
Body Shots Thrown: 11                            
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Round 4: 

Phiri lands a cross.  
Van der Byl is looking to keep the action on the outside and lands a jab followed by a overhand right to his opponents head.  
Phiri walks his opponent down, trapping him in the corner.  Phiri is on target with a cross.  
Phiri closes the distance.  Phiri quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and digs in a left hook to Van der Byl's liver.  
Phiri lands a right uppercut to the head, a right hook to the body and a right uppercut to the body.  
Phiri lands a right hook.  
Phiri sidesteps to the left of his opponent and lands a left hook to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  
Phiri advances into close range and forces Van der Byl to back into the corner.  Phiri lands a left uppercut, right uppercut and a left uppercut to his opponents head.  
Phiri drives a left hook into Van der Byl's body.  
Phiri walks Van der Byl down, trapping him on the ropes.  Phiri lands a left hook to the head followed by a left uppercut to the body.  
Van der Byl steps to the outside and lands a cross.  
Phiri steps inside and lands a right hook to the body, a right uppercut to the body and a left hook to the head.  
Van der Byl lands two jabs followed by an overhand right to his opponents head.  
Phiri gets on the inside and digs in a left hook to Van der Byl's body.  
At the end of Round 4, lets listen in on the corners...Van der Byl's trainer is advising how he could improve the accuracy of his work.  

Round 4 Statistics
Van der Byl: 
Jabs Thrown: 21                            
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 17                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 34                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Phiri: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 36                            
Power Shots Landed: 19                            
Head Shots Thrown: 18                            
Head Shots Landed: 10                            
Body Shots Thrown: 19                            
Body Shots Landed: 9                             

Round 5: 

Phiri advances into close range and lands three consecutive left hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Van der Byl lands an overhand right.  
Van der Byl is looking to keep his distance and is on target with a sharp jab.  
Phiri gets on the inside.  Van der Byl throws a short cross to the body, but lands low!  The ref stops the action and gives Phiri time to recover.  
Phiri digs in a left hook to Van der Byl's ribs.  
Phiri digs in a left uppercut to his opponents ribs.  
Phiri lands a left hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents body.  
Phiri walks his opponent onto the ropes.  Phiri drives a right hook into Van der Byl's body.  
Phiri connects with a right hook.  
Van der Byl lands a cross.  
Phiri sidesteps to the left of his opponent and lands an overhand left followed by a overhand right to his opponents head.  
Van der Byl steps to the outside.  Phiri sidesteps to the right of his opponent and is on target with a cross.  
Phiri is on target with a right hook to Van der Byl's body.  
Van der Byl lands with a stiff jab.  
Phiri steps inside and digs in a left hook to his opponents liver.  
Phiri pivots to the left of his opponent and lands a jab followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Phiri is on target with a right uppercut.  


Round 5 Statistics
Van der Byl: 
Jabs Thrown: 19                            
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 15                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 29                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Phiri: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 4                             
Power Shots Thrown: 29                            
Power Shots Landed: 16                            
Head Shots Thrown: 20                            
Head Shots Landed: 10                            
Body Shots Thrown: 17                            
Body Shots Landed: 10                            

Round 6: 

Phiri hits home with a left hook.  
Phiri lands three consecutive left hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Van der Byl hits home with a cross.  
Phiri lands a right uppercut to the body followed by a right hook to the head.  
Phiri is on target with a right hook.  
Van der Byl switches the action to the outside and connects with an overhand left.  
Phiri lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Van der Byl is looking to keep the action on the outside and connects with an overhand right.  
Phiri gets on the inside.  Phiri sidesteps to the right of his opponent and lands a right uppercut to the body, a right hook to the head and a left uppercut to the head.  
Van der Byl tries to step out of his opponents range and hits home with a cross.  
Van der Byl steps to the outside and lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Phiri quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and lands a right hook to the body, a right hook to the head and a left hook to the body.  
Van der Byl is looking to keep his distance and strikes his opponents body with a jab.  
Phiri advances into close range and lands a double right hook to his opponents head.  
Phiri lands a left hook to the head, a right uppercut to the body and a right hook to the body.  
Van der Byl connects with a right hook.  


Round 6 Statistics
Van der Byl: 
Jabs Thrown: 14                            
Jabs Landed: 4                             
Power Shots Thrown: 22                            
Power Shots Landed: 6                             
Head Shots Thrown: 34                            
Head Shots Landed: 9                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Phiri: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 35                            
Power Shots Landed: 20                            
Head Shots Thrown: 20                            
Head Shots Landed: 11                            
Body Shots Thrown: 16                            
Body Shots Landed: 10                            

Round 7: 

Van der Byl steps away from his opponent and hits the target with a solid jab.  
Phiri sidesteps to the left of his opponent and connects with a cross.  
Phiri gets on the inside.  Phiri pivots to the left of his opponent and lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Phiri digs in a left hook to Van der Byl's liver.  
Phiri digs in a left uppercut to his opponents body.  
Van der Byl steps to the outside and is on target with an overhand right.  
Phiri steps inside and digs in a left hook to his opponents body.  
Van der Byl is looking to keep his distance and connects with an overhand right.  
Van der Byl strikes his opponents body with a jab.  
Van der Byl steps away from his opponent and finds the target with a jab.  
Van der Byl tries to step out of his opponents range and lands a jab to his opponents body.  
Van der Byl connects with an overhand right.  
Phiri lands a left hook to the body followed by a right hook to the head.  
Phiri is on target with a cross.  
Phiri drives a left hook into Van der Byl's body.  
Phiri manouvers Van der Byl onto the ropes.  Phiri quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and hits home with a left hook.  
Phiri lands a left hook to the body followed by a right hook to the head.  


Round 7 Statistics
Van der Byl: 
Jabs Thrown: 21                            
Jabs Landed: 5                             
Power Shots Thrown: 18                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 31                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 8                             
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Phiri: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 25                            
Power Shots Landed: 13                            
Head Shots Thrown: 13                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 13                            
Body Shots Landed: 7                             

Round 8: 

Phiri closes the distance and digs in a left uppercut to Van der Byl's body.  
Phiri lands a solid jab.  
Phiri walks Van der Byl down, trapping him in a corner.  Phiri lands a double right hook to his opponents head.  
Phiri lands a right hook to the head, a left hook to the head and a left hook to the body.  
Van der Byl is looking to keep the action on the outside and is on target with an overhand right.  
Van der Byl tries to keep the action at long range and connects with a cross.  
Phiri gets on the inside and attempts to land a left uppercut, but Van der Byl sidesteps and counters with a right hook.  
Phiri lands a right hook to the body followed by a left hook to the head.  
Phiri closes the distance and lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  


Round 8 Statistics
Van der Byl: 
Jabs Thrown: 13                            
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 12                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 23                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Phiri: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 28                            
Power Shots Landed: 10                            
Head Shots Thrown: 18                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 12                            
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Round 9: 

Phiri lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Van der Byl feints a right, and then connects with a cross.  
Phiri steps inside and lands a left hook to the body followed by a left uppercut to the head.  
Phiri advances into close range and digs in a left hook to Van der Byl's body.  
Phiri lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  He then lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Van der Byl switches the action to the outside and connects with a cross.  
Phiri closes the distance and drives a left hook into Van der Byl's liver.  
Van der Byl is looking to keep the action on the outside and lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Phiri steps inside.  Van der Byl sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Phiri lands consecutive left uppercuts to his opponents body.  
Phiri manages to force Van der Byl into the corner.  Phiri drives a right uppercut into Van der Byl's ribcage.  


Round 9 Statistics
Van der Byl: 
Jabs Thrown: 16                            
Jabs Landed: 4                             
Power Shots Thrown: 14                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 27                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Phiri: 
Jabs Thrown: 0                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 23                            
Power Shots Landed: 13                            
Head Shots Thrown: 11                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 12                            
Body Shots Landed: 10                            

Round 10: 

Phiri gets on the inside and is on target with a right hook to Van der Byl's body.  
Phiri lands a right uppercut followed by  two right hooks to his opponents body.  Phiri throws a left uppercut, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Van der Byl tries to step out of his opponents range and lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Phiri lands three consecutive left hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Phiri closes the distance and drives a right hook into Van der Byl's body.  
Phiri is on target with a left hook to Van der Byl's body.  
Van der Byl tries to step out of his opponents range and lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Phiri gets on the inside.  Phiri pivots to the side of his opponent and lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents body.  
Phiri digs in a right uppercut to his opponents ribcage.  
Van der Byl steps away from his opponent and lands a jab.  
Van der Byl tries to keep the action at long range and connects with a cross.  
Phiri attempts to land a jab, but Van der Byl dodges the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Van der Byl pivots to the side of his opponent and lands a solid jab.  
Van der Byl quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and hits home with a right uppercut.  


Round 10 Statistics
Van der Byl: 
Jabs Thrown: 22                            
Jabs Landed: 8                             
Power Shots Thrown: 25                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 41                            
Head Shots Landed: 13                            
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Phiri: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 26                            
Power Shots Landed: 12                            
Head Shots Thrown: 9                             
Head Shots Landed: 0                             
Body Shots Thrown: 20                            
Body Shots Landed: 12                            

Round 11: 

Van der Byl tries to keep the action at long range and lands a jab.  
Phiri gets on the inside and lands a right hook to the body followed by a left hook to the head.  
Phiri forces Van der Byl to back into the ropes.  Phiri lands a left hook to the head followed by a left uppercut to the body.  
Phiri pivots to the right of his opponent and lands a left hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents body.  
Van der Byl steps away from his opponent and lands an overhand right.  
Van der Byl is on target with a cross.  
Van der Byl pivots to the left of his opponent.  Phiri lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Phiri is looking to close the distance and is on target with a left uppercut to his opponents ribs.  
Phiri lands a right uppercut to the body, a left hook to the head and a left uppercut to the body.  
Phiri attempts to land a left hook, but Van der Byl blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  
Phiri lands a left uppercut to the body, and then to the head.  
Phiri lands a left uppercut to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  
Van der Byl switches the action to the outside and lands with a solid jab.  
Van der Byl hits home with an overhand left.  
Phiri closes the distance.  Van der Byl quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Phiri lands a left hook to the body, a right hook to the body and a left hook to the head.  
Van der Byl is looking to keep his distance and tries to land a cross, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Van der Byl steps to the outside and throws a jab, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Phiri is on target with a left hook.  
At the end of Round 11, lets listen in on the corners...Van der Byl's trainer is telling his fighter he needs a knockout to win!  

Round 11 Statistics
Van der Byl: 
Jabs Thrown: 13                            
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 17                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 30                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 0                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Phiri: 
Jabs Thrown: 0                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 36                            
Power Shots Landed: 22                            
Head Shots Thrown: 18                            
Head Shots Landed: 11                            
Body Shots Thrown: 18                            
Body Shots Landed: 11                            

Round 12: 

Van der Byl attempts to land an overhand right, but Phiri blocks the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Van der Byl steps to the outside.  Phiri sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Van der Byl lands an overhand right.  
Phiri walks Van der Byl down, trapping him in the corner.  Phiri is on target with a left uppercut to his opponents liver.  
Phiri digs in a right hook to his opponents body.  
Van der Byl steps away from his opponent.  Phiri feints a left hook, and then is on target with an overhand right.  
Van der Byl tries to keep the action at long range and hits home with an overhand right.  
Phiri is on target with a right hook.  
Van der Byl is looking to keep his distance and tries to land a jab, but Phiri slips the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Phiri advances into close range.  Van der Byl quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Phiri lands a right uppercut to the head, a right hook to the body and a left hook to the body.  
Phiri lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  


Round 12 Statistics
Van der Byl: 
Jabs Thrown: 15                            
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 22                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 32                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Phiri: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 24                            
Power Shots Landed: 11                            
Head Shots Thrown: 14                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 11                            
Body Shots Landed: 5                             

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: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 11 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 12 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10


Final Scorecards: 109 - 119  109 - 119  109 - 119

The winner, by Unanimous Decision, from Khayelitsha, South Africa.... Jamar Phiri

Fight Statistics
Van der Byl: 
Total Punches Thrown: 408                           
Total Punches Landed: 76                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 361                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 70                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 47                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 6                             
Total Power Shots Thrown: 210                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 37                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 198                           
Total Jabs Landed: 39                            

Phiri: 
Total Punches Thrown: 385                           
Total Punches Landed: 204                           
Total Head Shots Thrown: 201                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 97                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 184                           
Total Body Shots Landed: 107                           
Total Power Shots Thrown: 363                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 197                           
Total Jabs Thrown: 22                            
Total Jabs Landed: 7