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23/07/2031
EOD Running: Rankings
Charles Sibanda vs Paul Van der Knaap

Boxing Daily Report from the AI Zimbabwe-Bulawayo promoted show at Bulawayo Madziva, Bulawayo,  taking place on 24/06/2023:

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 African Heavyweight title.  

Looking to impress the boxing fans in attendance and those watching live on Joy TV, the two fighters competing in this 12 round matchup are Charles Sibanda (12 - 3 - 1) who hails from Bulawayo, Zimbabwe and Paul Van der Knaap(11 - 1) from Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.  Sibanda weighed in at 226 pounds and 6 ounces, while Van der Knaap weighed in at 232 pounds and 4 ounces.  
The referee tonight is Chiamaka Matsikenyeri, and the three ringside judges are Arran Zvirekwi, Jacob Chindungwe and Rashon Mambare.  

Round 1: 

Sibanda closes the distance.  Van der Knaap attempts to land a right hook, but Sibanda sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Van der Knaap sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Sibanda lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  He then lands a left hook to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  
Van der Knaap lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Van der Knaap is on target with a jab.  Van der Knaap attempts to land a cross, but Sibanda blocks the shot and counters with a firm right hook to his opponents body.  
Sibanda lands with a sharp jab.  
Van der Knaap lands a solid jab.  
Van der Knaap lands a left hook followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Sibanda drives a left hook into Van der Knaap's ribs.  Sibanda goes for the bodyshot, but lands south of the border!  The ref stops the action and gives Van der Knaap time to recover.  
Van der Knaap lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Sibanda is looking to close the distance.  Sibanda hits home with a sharp right hook.  
Van der Knaap lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Sibanda attempts to land a left hook, but Van der Knaap blocks the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Van der Knaap connects with a cross.  
Van der Knaap lands a hard jab.  
Van der Knaap lands three consecutive jabs to his opponents head.  
Van der Knaap throws a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Van der Knaap forces Sibanda to back into the ropes.  Van der Knaap lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Van der Knaap is looking to keep his distance and connects with a cross.  
Van der Knaap pivots from in front of his opponent and is on target with a left hook.  
Sibanda advances into close range and lands a right hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents body.  
Sibanda hits home with a right hook.  
At the end of Round 1, lets listen in on the corners...Sibanda's trainer is telling his fighter he needs to be more active or he's going to get outworked.  Sibanda's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  

Round 1 Statistics
Sibanda: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 32                            
Power Shots Landed: 12                            
Head Shots Thrown: 18                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 16                            
Body Shots Landed: 6                             

Van der Knaap: 
Jabs Thrown: 26                            
Jabs Landed: 10                            
Power Shots Thrown: 39                            
Power Shots Landed: 10                            
Head Shots Thrown: 55                            
Head Shots Landed: 20                            
Body Shots Thrown: 10                            
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 2: 

Sibanda lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  
Sibanda connects with a cross.  
Van der Knaap pivots from in front of his opponent.  Sibanda finds the target with a jab.  Sibanda throws a jab, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Van der Knaap pivots from in front of his opponent and is on target with a right hook.  
Van der Knaap lands a left hook.  
Sibanda closes the distance.  Van der Knaap lands a right hook.  
Van der Knaap connects with a right hook.  
Sibanda advances into close range.  Sibanda pivots to the side of his opponent.  Van der Knaap is on target with a left hook to his opponents ribs.  Van der Knaap throws a left uppercut, but his opponent dodges the shot and counters with a cross.  
Sibanda forces Van der Knaap to back into the ropes.  Sibanda drives a right hook into his opponents body.  
Van der Knaap is looking to keep his distance and lands with a solid jab.  
Sibanda lands a left hook to the body, a right hook to the head and a right hook to the body.  
Van der Knaap connects with a cross.  
Sibanda closes the distance.  Van der Knaap throws a left hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  
Sibanda sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Van der Knaap finds the target with a ramrod jab.  
Van der Knaap lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Van der Knaap lands a double jab to his opponents head.  


Round 2 Statistics
Sibanda: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 25                            
Power Shots Landed: 9                             
Head Shots Thrown: 14                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 16                            
Body Shots Landed: 5                             

Van der Knaap: 
Jabs Thrown: 16                            
Jabs Landed: 7                             
Power Shots Thrown: 26                            
Power Shots Landed: 7                             
Head Shots Thrown: 38                            
Head Shots Landed: 13                            
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 3: 

Sibanda attempts to land a left hook, but Van der Knaap blocks the shot and counters with a right uppercut to Sibanda's body.  
Van der Knaap pivots to the side of his opponent.  Sibanda connects with a left hook.  
Van der Knaap lands a left uppercut.  
Van der Knaap lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Van der Knaap lands a spiteful jab.  
Van der Knaap finds the target with a ramrod jab.  
Van der Knaap sidesteps to the left of his opponent and lands two jabs to the body, and one to the head.  
Van der Knaap sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Sibanda tries to land a left hook, but his opponent dodges the shot and counters with a cross.  
Sibanda connects with a left hook.  
Sibanda gets on the inside.  Sibanda quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and hits home with a sharp right hook.  
Van der Knaap steps to the outside and hits home with a cross.  
Van der Knaap sidesteps to the left of his opponent and hits the target with a stinging jab.  
Sibanda lands a left uppercut followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Sibanda gets on the inside and manages to force Van der Knaap onto the ropes.  Sibanda lands a left hook to the body followed by a right hook to the head.  
Van der Knaap lands a right hook.  
Van der Knaap connects with a left hook.  
Van der Knaap manouvers his opponent onto the ropes.  Van der Knaap pivots to the right of his opponent and is on target with a ramrod jab.  
Sibanda is looking to close the distance and is on target with a left hook.  


Round 3 Statistics
Sibanda: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 21                            
Power Shots Landed: 8                             
Head Shots Thrown: 17                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 8                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Van der Knaap: 
Jabs Thrown: 18                            
Jabs Landed: 7                             
Power Shots Thrown: 19                            
Power Shots Landed: 8                             
Head Shots Thrown: 29                            
Head Shots Landed: 13                            
Body Shots Thrown: 8                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Round 4: 

Sibanda lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Van der Knaap quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Sibanda lands consecutive left uppercuts to his opponents body.  
Sibanda lands three consecutive left hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Van der Knaap pivots to the right of his opponent and hits the target with a ramrod jab.  
Van der Knaap connects with a left hook.  
Van der Knaap lands a cross.  
Van der Knaap pivots to the side of his opponent.  Sibanda finds the target with a jab.  
Van der Knaap sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Sibanda lands a left hook.  
Van der Knaap pivots from in front of his opponent and hits home with a cross.  
Sibanda is looking to close the distance and is on target with a firm right uppercut to Van der Knaap's body.  
Van der Knaap tries to keep the action at long range and lands a stiff jab.  
Van der Knaap hits the target with a ramrod jab.  
Sibanda is looking to close the distance and hits home with a right hook.  
Sibanda lands a left hook to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  
Van der Knaap pivots to the right of his opponent.  Sibanda hits home with a left uppercut.  
Van der Knaap pivots to the left of his opponent.  Sibanda digs in a right uppercut to Van der Knaap's body.  
Van der Knaap pivots from in front of his opponent.  Van der Knaap attempts to land a jab, but Sibanda slips the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Sibanda gets on the inside and drives a left hook into Van der Knaap's body.  
Sibanda lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  


Round 4 Statistics
Sibanda: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 40                            
Power Shots Landed: 17                            
Head Shots Thrown: 19                            
Head Shots Landed: 9                             
Body Shots Thrown: 23                            
Body Shots Landed: 10                            

Van der Knaap: 
Jabs Thrown: 13                            
Jabs Landed: 4                             
Power Shots Thrown: 22                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 33                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 5: 

Sibanda steps inside and lands a left hook to the body, a right uppercut to the body and a left hook to the head.  
Van der Knaap is on target with a jab.  
Sibanda drives a sharp left hook into Van der Knaap's body.  
Sibanda is looking to close the distance and lands a right hook to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  Sibanda throws a left hook, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a left uppercut.  
Van der Knaap finds the target with a solid jab.  
Sibanda is on target with a left hook to his opponents body.  
Van der Knaap is looking to keep his distance and hits home with a spiteful jab.  
Sibanda advances into close range and digs in a left hook to his opponents body.  
Sibanda closes the distance and walks his opponent down, trapping him in the corner.  Sibanda drives a sharp right hook into Van der Knaap's body.  
Sibanda hits home with a stinging jab.  
Sibanda sidesteps to the right of his opponent and lands a right hook to the head, a right uppercut to the body and a right uppercut to the head.  
Sibanda lands a left uppercut.  
Sibanda sidesteps to the right of his opponent and drives a cross into his opponents body.  
Sibanda is on target with a solid left uppercut to Van der Knaap's liver.  
Sibanda closes the distance.  Van der Knaap throws a right hook, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right hook.  
Van der Knaap pivots to the side of his opponent.  Sibanda tries to land a left hook, but Van der Knaap blocks the shot and counters with a left uppercut to Sibanda's body.  


Round 5 Statistics
Sibanda: 
Jabs Thrown: 9                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 30                            
Power Shots Landed: 16                            
Head Shots Thrown: 24                            
Head Shots Landed: 8                             
Body Shots Thrown: 15                            
Body Shots Landed: 10                            

Van der Knaap: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 4                             
Power Shots Thrown: 21                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 21                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 6: 

Sibanda is looking to close the distance and lands a right uppercut to the head, a left hook to the body and a left hook to the head.  
Van der Knaap throws a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a left hook.  
Sibanda closes the distance and lands a left hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents head.  Sibanda attempts to land a left hook, but Van der Knaap dodges the shot and counters with a cross.  
Van der Knaap lands a double left hook to his opponents head.  
Sibanda sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Van der Knaap hits home with a left hook.  Van der Knaap throws a cross, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a firm right uppercut.  
Van der Knaap lands a ramrod jab.  
Sibanda advances into close range.  Sibanda sidesteps to the left of his opponent and connects with a solid right hook.  
Van der Knaap manouvers Sibanda onto the ropes.  Van der Knaap feints a right hook, and then attempts to land a cross, but Sibanda blocks the shot and counters with a sharp cross.  
Sibanda sidesteps to the right of his opponent and digs in a left hook to his opponents body.  
Sibanda digs in a left hook to Van der Knaap's body.  
Van der Knaap is on target with a cross.  
Sibanda is on target with a right hook to Van der Knaap's body.  
Van der Knaap drives a ramrod jab into his opponents face.  
Sibanda is looking to close the distance and drives a stinging left hook into Van der Knaap's body.  
Sibanda lands a cross followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Sibanda gets on the inside and is on target with a left hook.  
Sibanda throws a jab, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a cross.  
Van der Knaap pivots from in front of his opponent and lands a jab to his opponents body.  
Sibanda throws a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right hook.  
Sibanda is looking to close the distance and lands a right hook to the body followed by a left hook to the head.  


Round 6 Statistics
Sibanda: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 31                            
Power Shots Landed: 18                            
Head Shots Thrown: 23                            
Head Shots Landed: 15                            
Body Shots Thrown: 14                            
Body Shots Landed: 6                             

Van der Knaap: 
Jabs Thrown: 16                            
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 21                            
Power Shots Landed: 7                             
Head Shots Thrown: 30                            
Head Shots Landed: 9                             
Body Shots Thrown: 7                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 7: 

Van der Knaap pivots to the left of his opponent.  Sibanda is on target with a solid right hook.  Sibanda attempts to land a jab, but Van der Knaap slips the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Sibanda connects with a left hook.  Sibanda tries to land a right hook, but Van der Knaap slips the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Sibanda lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Van der Knaap lands a right uppercut to the body followed by a left hook to the head.  
Sibanda drives a stinging cross into his opponents body.  
Sibanda forces Van der Knaap to back into the ropes.  Sibanda lands a left hook.  
Van der Knaap pivots to the right of his opponent.  Sibanda hits home with a sharp left hook.  
Sibanda connects with a left hook.  
Van der Knaap is on target with a right uppercut.  
Van der Knaap steps to the outside and hits home with a stinging jab.  
Sibanda drives a sharp right hook into his opponents body.  
Sibanda is looking to close the distance and is on target with a left hook to Van der Knaap's body.  Sibanda attempts to land a left uppercut, but Van der Knaap slips the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Sibanda throws a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right hook.  
Sibanda is looking to close the distance.  Van der Knaap lands a left hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents head.  
Sibanda tries to land a jab, but Van der Knaap sidesteps and counters with a left hook.  
Sibanda steps inside and lands a left uppercut.  
At the end of Round 7, lets listen in on the corners...Van der Knaap's trainer is suggesting ways of getting through to his opponent.  

Round 7 Statistics
Sibanda: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 34                            
Power Shots Landed: 11                            
Head Shots Thrown: 26                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 15                            
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Van der Knaap: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 30                            
Power Shots Landed: 10                            
Head Shots Thrown: 26                            
Head Shots Landed: 10                            
Body Shots Thrown: 12                            
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 8: 

Sibanda steps inside and drives a left hook into his opponents body.  Sibanda tries to land a left hook, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a cross.  
Van der Knaap walks Sibanda into a neutral corner.  Van der Knaap pivots to the right of his opponent.  Sibanda tries to land a cross, but Van der Knaap slips the shot and counters with a cross.  
Sibanda advances into close range and hits home with a left uppercut.  
Van der Knaap drives a left hook into his opponents ribs.  
Van der Knaap hits home with a cross.  Van der Knaap tries to land a cross, but Sibanda slips the shot and counters with a firm right uppercut.  
Sibanda advances into close range and lands a left hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents body.  
Sibanda is on target with a left hook to his opponents body.  
Van der Knaap quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Sibanda lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Van der Knaap is looking to keep the action on the outside and lands a jab to the body, and then to the head.  
Van der Knaap manouvers his opponent onto the ropes.  Sibanda drives a cross into his opponents body.  
Sibanda digs in a right hook to Van der Knaap's body.  
Sibanda steps inside.  Van der Knaap hits home with a right hook.  
Van der Knaap hits home with a left uppercut.  
Van der Knaap lands a jab followed by a left uppercut to his opponents head.  
Van der Knaap switches the action to the outside and lands a cross to the body, and then to the head.  


Round 8 Statistics
Sibanda: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 17                            
Power Shots Landed: 8                             
Head Shots Thrown: 16                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 9                             
Body Shots Landed: 6                             

Van der Knaap: 
Jabs Thrown: 10                            
Jabs Landed: 4                             
Power Shots Thrown: 30                            
Power Shots Landed: 9                             
Head Shots Thrown: 28                            
Head Shots Landed: 10                            
Body Shots Thrown: 12                            
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Round 9: 

Sibanda digs in a left hook to Van der Knaap's liver.  Sibanda tries to land a cross, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Sibanda closes the distance and digs in a firm left hook to his opponents body.  
Sibanda cuts off the ring, trapping Van der Knaap on the ropes.  Sibanda connects with a left hook.  
Sibanda lands a right hook followed by a cross to his opponents head.  Sibanda attempts to land a left hook, but Van der Knaap blocks the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Van der Knaap quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Sibanda lands a cross.  
Sibanda lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Van der Knaap tries to keep the action at long range and connects with an overhand left.  
Sibanda steps inside and drives a solid right hook into Van der Knaap's body.  
Van der Knaap pivots to the left of his opponent.  Sibanda throws a left hook, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a left uppercut.  
Sibanda is on target with a solid left hook to his opponents liver.  
Sibanda lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  Sibanda throws a left hook, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Sibanda attempts to land a left hook, but Van der Knaap blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  
Sibanda tries to land a jab, but his opponent dodges the shot and counters with a right hook to Sibanda's body.  
Sibanda steps inside and lands a right uppercut to the body followed by a left hook to the head.  
Sibanda steps inside and is on target with a left hook.  
Sibanda drives a left hook into Van der Knaap's ribs.  
Sibanda cuts off the ring, trapping Van der Knaap in the corner.  Van der Knaap connects with a right hook.  
Sibanda throws a left uppercut, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Sibanda is on target with a firm left hook to his opponents ribs.  
Van der Knaap lands a left uppercut.  
Van der Knaap is looking to keep his distance and lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Sibanda throws a left hook, but his opponent parries the shot and counters with a cross.  
Sibanda lands a left uppercut, right hook and a left hook to his opponents body.  
Van der Knaap is on target with a solid jab.  
Sibanda lands a left hook to the body followed by a jab to the head.  


Round 9 Statistics
Sibanda: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 44                            
Power Shots Landed: 21                            
Head Shots Thrown: 28                            
Head Shots Landed: 12                            
Body Shots Thrown: 20                            
Body Shots Landed: 11                            

Van der Knaap: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 21                            
Power Shots Landed: 11                            
Head Shots Thrown: 21                            
Head Shots Landed: 13                            
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 10: 

Van der Knaap strikes his opponents body with a jab.  
Sibanda lands a solid jab.  
Van der Knaap feints a cross, and then attempts to land a jab, but Sibanda slips the shot and counters with a cross.  
Sibanda lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Van der Knaap hits home with a cross.  
Van der Knaap throws a cross, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Sibanda steps inside and throws a left hook, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Sibanda lands a stiff jab.  Sibanda tries to land a cross, but Van der Knaap blocks the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Van der Knaap pivots from in front of his opponent and lands a left hook followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Sibanda attempts to land a cross, but Van der Knaap sidesteps and counters with a right hook.  
Sibanda gets on the inside and tries to land a left hook, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Van der Knaap hits the target with a stinging jab.  
Van der Knaap tries to step out of his opponents range and lands with a ramrod jab.  
Van der Knaap lands a cross.  
Sibanda advances into close range.  Van der Knaap pivots to the right of his opponent.  Sibanda digs in a left hook to his opponents liver.  
Van der Knaap steps away from his opponent and lands with a sharp jab.  
Van der Knaap finds the target with a ramrod jab.  
Van der Knaap is on target with a spiteful jab.  


Round 10 Statistics
Sibanda: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 4                             
Power Shots Thrown: 16                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 17                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Van der Knaap: 
Jabs Thrown: 15                            
Jabs Landed: 7                             
Power Shots Thrown: 20                            
Power Shots Landed: 7                             
Head Shots Thrown: 33                            
Head Shots Landed: 13                            
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 11: 

Sibanda gets on the inside and throws a left hook, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a cross.  
Van der Knaap steps away from his opponent and lands a cross.  
Sibanda advances into close range and digs in a right hook to his opponents body.  
Van der Knaap lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Van der Knaap steps away from his opponent and hits the target with a ramrod jab.  
Van der Knaap is looking to keep the action on the outside and lands a spiteful jab.  
Van der Knaap hits home with a cross.  
Van der Knaap lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Van der Knaap sidesteps to the right of his opponent and finds the target with a jab.  
Sibanda throws a jab, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Sibanda closes the distance and is on target with a left hook to Van der Knaap's body.  
Van der Knaap finds the target with a jab.  
Van der Knaap strikes his opponents body with a jab.  
Van der Knaap is on target with a jab.  Van der Knaap throws a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a sharp cross.  
Sibanda steps inside and throws a left hook, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Sibanda pivots to the right of his opponent and lands a right hook, right uppercut and a left hook to his opponents head.  
Sibanda advances into close range.  Sibanda sidesteps to the right of his opponent and lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents body.  


Round 11 Statistics
Sibanda: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 20                            
Power Shots Landed: 8                             
Head Shots Thrown: 16                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 8                             
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Van der Knaap: 
Jabs Thrown: 25                            
Jabs Landed: 9                             
Power Shots Thrown: 22                            
Power Shots Landed: 6                             
Head Shots Thrown: 43                            
Head Shots Landed: 14                            
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 12: 

Sibanda attempts to land a left hook, but Van der Knaap dodges the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Sibanda advances into close range.  Van der Knaap pivots from in front of his opponent and hits home with a left uppercut.  
Van der Knaap lands with a sharp jab.  
Sibanda closes the distance and hits home with a left hook.  
Van der Knaap pivots to the side of his opponent.  Sibanda lands a left hook to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  
Van der Knaap hits home with a stinging jab.  
Sibanda drives a right hook into his opponents body.  
Sibanda steps inside.  Van der Knaap is on target with a left hook.  
Van der Knaap is on target with a cross.  
Van der Knaap lands with a spiteful jab.  
Sibanda closes the distance and lands a left uppercut followed by  two left hooks to his opponents head.  
Sibanda lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  
Van der Knaap drives a left hook into his opponents body.  


Round 12 Statistics
Sibanda: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 28                            
Power Shots Landed: 9                             
Head Shots Thrown: 21                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 12                            
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Van der Knaap: 
Jabs Thrown: 10                            
Jabs Landed: 4                             
Power Shots Thrown: 25                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 30                            
Head Shots Landed: 8                             
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

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: 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: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 8 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 9 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 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: 112 - 116  112 - 116  112 - 117

The winner, by Unanimous Decision, from Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.... Paul Van der Knaap

Fight Statistics
Sibanda: 
Total Punches Thrown: 399                           
Total Punches Landed: 160                           
Total Head Shots Thrown: 239                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 92                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 160                           
Total Body Shots Landed: 68                            
Total Power Shots Thrown: 338                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 141                           
Total Jabs Thrown: 61                            
Total Jabs Landed: 19                            

Van der Knaap: 
Total Punches Thrown: 465                           
Total Punches Landed: 148                           
Total Head Shots Thrown: 387                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 135                           
Total Body Shots Thrown: 78                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 13                            
Total Power Shots Thrown: 296                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 85                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 169                           
Total Jabs Landed: 63