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23/07/2031
EOD Running: Rankings
Naftali Mpheneka vs Xhosas Chongwe

Boxing Daily Report from the AI Zambia-Lusaka promoted show at Lusaka Shimpande, Lusaka,  taking place on 14/06/2023:

Clearly AI Zambia-Lusaka have made a mistake booking this venue with less than half the tickets sold, including those handed out as prizes by Boxing Daily.  
Next up is the main event of the show.  This is a mandatory fight for the Zambia Light Flyweight title.  

Looking to impress the boxing fans in attendance and those watching live on ZNBC, the two fighters competing in this 12 round matchup are Naftali Mpheneka (12 - 1 - 1) who hails from Lusaka, Zambia and Xhosas Chongwe(9 - 1 - 2) from Lusaka, Zambia.  Mpheneka weighed in at 107 pounds and 10 ounces, while Chongwe weighed in at 108 pounds.  
The referee tonight is Peter Shona, and the three ringside judges are Makalo Mwala, Nwa Hamabilo and Kyrone Chibiya.  

Round 1: 

Mpheneka is looking to keep his distance.  Chongwe is on target with a jab.  Chongwe tries to land a cross, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a cross.  
Chongwe advances into close range.  Mpheneka hits home with a left hook.  
Chongwe is on target with a right hook to his opponents ribcage.  
Chongwe is on target with a firm left hook to Mpheneka's ribs.  
Chongwe digs in a right hook to Mpheneka's body.  Chongwe attempts to land a left uppercut, but Mpheneka blocks the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Chongwe is on target with a right hook to his opponents ribcage.  
Chongwe lands two right hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Chongwe connects with a solid right hook.  
Mpheneka throws a short cross to the body, but lands low!  The ref stops the action and gives Chongwe time to recover.  
Chongwe drives a right hook into Mpheneka's ribcage.  
Mpheneka lands a right hook to the body followed by a left hook to the head.  
Mpheneka lands two jab's to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  
Chongwe gets on the inside and is on target with a right hook to his opponents body.  
Chongwe throws an uppercut to the body, but lands well below the belt!  The ref ignores Mpheneka's complaints and signals for the action to continue.  
Mpheneka connects with a cross.  


Round 1 Statistics
Mpheneka: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 25                            
Power Shots Landed: 7                             
Head Shots Thrown: 14                            
Head Shots Landed: 8                             
Body Shots Thrown: 16                            
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Chongwe: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 28                            
Power Shots Landed: 9                             
Head Shots Thrown: 16                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 16                            
Body Shots Landed: 8                             

Round 2: 

Mpheneka attempts to land an uppercut to the solar plexus, but he strays low!  The ref stops the action.  The ref sends Chongwe to the neutral corner.  He warns Mpheneka that he could be heading for a point deduction.  
Chongwe lands a right uppercut.  
Chongwe drives a left uppercut into his opponents ribs.  
Chongwe walks his opponent onto the ropes.  Chongwe attempts to land a left hook, but Mpheneka slips the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Mpheneka steps inside.  Chongwe digs in a left uppercut to his opponents body.  
Mpheneka steps to the outside and is on target with an overhand right.  
Chongwe gets on the inside.  Mpheneka connects with a right hook.  
Mpheneka tries to step out of his opponents range and attempts to land a jab, but Chongwe sidesteps and counters with a firm cross.  
Mpheneka is on target with a cross.  
Chongwe walks his opponent into a corner.  Chongwe lands a right uppercut followed by a left uppercut to his opponents head.  
Mpheneka steps away from his opponent and connects with an overhand left.  
Mpheneka attempts to land a left hook, but Chongwe blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  
Chongwe connects with a cross.  
Mpheneka switches the action to the outside and connects with an overhand left.  
Chongwe is on target with a right hook to his opponents ribs.  
Chongwe drives a firm left hook into his opponents body.  
Chongwe hits home with a left uppercut.  
At the end of Round 2, lets listen in on the corners...Mpheneka's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  

Round 2 Statistics
Mpheneka: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 22                            
Power Shots Landed: 6                             
Head Shots Thrown: 16                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 10                            
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Chongwe: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 26                            
Power Shots Landed: 11                            
Head Shots Thrown: 24                            
Head Shots Landed: 8                             
Body Shots Thrown: 8                             
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Round 3: 

Chongwe digs in a left hook to Mpheneka's body.  
Chongwe walks Mpheneka down, trapping him in a corner.  Mpheneka drives a right hook into Chongwe's body.  
Chongwe lands a right hook to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  
Chongwe is on target with a left hook.  
Chongwe connects with a right hook.  
Chongwe lands a left uppercut to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  
Mpheneka is on target with a left hook to his opponents liver.  
Chongwe walks his opponent onto the ropes.  Chongwe lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  The two boxers are fighting in-close, but their heads clash!  The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as Chongwe dabs at his face checking for damage.  
Chongwe steps inside and digs in a left hook to his opponents body.  
Mpheneka is looking to keep the action on the outside and attempts to land a jab, but Chongwe sidesteps and counters with a left uppercut to his opponents ribs.  
Chongwe is looking to close the distance.  Mpheneka drives a right hook into his opponents ribs.  
Chongwe manouvers his opponent into the corner.  Chongwe digs in a right hook to his opponents body.  
Mpheneka steps to the outside and is on target with a jab.  
Chongwe advances into close range and drives a left hook into Mpheneka's body.  
Chongwe digs in a left uppercut to his opponents body.  
Chongwe is on target with a stinging right hook to Mpheneka's body.  
Chongwe manouvers his opponent into a neutral corner.  Chongwe lands two left hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Chongwe advances into close range and is on target with a solid right hook to Mpheneka's body.  
At the end of Round 3, lets listen in on the corners...Mpheneka's trainer is suggesting ways of getting through to his opponent.  

Round 3 Statistics
Mpheneka: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 20                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 13                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 15                            
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Chongwe: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 34                            
Power Shots Landed: 18                            
Head Shots Thrown: 12                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 23                            
Body Shots Landed: 13                            

Round 4: 

Mpheneka attempts to land a right hook, but Chongwe blocks the shot and counters with a right uppercut to Mpheneka's body.  
Chongwe pivots to the side of his opponent.  Mpheneka is on target with a right hook to his opponents ribs.  
Chongwe lands a right hook.  
Mpheneka hits home with a left hook.  
Chongwe lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Chongwe lands a left uppercut followed by a right uppercut to his opponents head.  
Chongwe is on target with a jab.  
Chongwe sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Mpheneka drives a left uppercut into Chongwe's ribs.  
Chongwe pivots to the left of his opponent.  Mpheneka attempts to land a right hook, but Chongwe sidesteps and counters with a sharp cross.  
Chongwe is on target with a sharp right uppercut.  
Chongwe manouvers Mpheneka into the corner.  Chongwe drives a firm right hook into his opponents body.  
Chongwe gets on the inside and lands a left uppercut followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Mpheneka lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Chongwe advances into close range and lands a left hook to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  
Mpheneka digs in a left uppercut to Chongwe's liver.  
Chongwe walks Mpheneka onto the ropes.  Chongwe quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and lands a right hook to the body followed by a left hook to the head.  
Mpheneka is looking to keep the action on the outside and connects with a cross.  


Round 4 Statistics
Mpheneka: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 28                            
Power Shots Landed: 7                             
Head Shots Thrown: 14                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 19                            
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Chongwe: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 26                            
Power Shots Landed: 15                            
Head Shots Thrown: 22                            
Head Shots Landed: 14                            
Body Shots Thrown: 9                             
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Round 5: 

Mpheneka is looking to keep his distance.  Chongwe lands a cross.  Chongwe attempts to land a cross, but Mpheneka dodges the shot and counters with a cross.  
Mpheneka gets on the inside.  Chongwe connects with a left hook.  
Chongwe is on target with a left hook.  
Mpheneka lands a left hook.  
Chongwe lands a left hook to the head followed by a right uppercut to the body.  
Mpheneka is looking to keep the action on the outside and lands a cross to Chongwe's body.  
Mpheneka digs in a left hook to Chongwe's body.  
Chongwe hits home with a right hook.  
Mpheneka tries to keep the action at long range and snaps his opponents head back with a stinging jab.  
Chongwe closes the distance and cuts off the ring, trapping Mpheneka on the ropes.  Chongwe drives a left uppercut into Mpheneka's body.  
Mpheneka steps away from his opponent.  Chongwe tries to land an overhand right, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Chongwe attempts to land a left hook, but Mpheneka sidesteps and counters with a left hook.  
Mpheneka steps away from his opponent and connects with an overhand right.  
Chongwe is looking to close the distance.  Mpheneka digs in a right hook to Chongwe's body.  
Chongwe lands a left hook.  Chongwe attempts to land a left hook, but Mpheneka blocks the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Chongwe steps inside.  Mpheneka digs in a left hook to Chongwe's body.  Mpheneka tries to land a right hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  
Mpheneka switches the action to the outside.  Chongwe lands a stiff jab.  
Chongwe lands a firm right hook.  
Mpheneka is on target with a cross.  Mpheneka attempts to land a jab, but Chongwe dodges the shot and counters with a firm left hook.  


Round 5 Statistics
Mpheneka: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 26                            
Power Shots Landed: 11                            
Head Shots Thrown: 21                            
Head Shots Landed: 9                             
Body Shots Thrown: 11                            
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Chongwe: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 32                            
Power Shots Landed: 11                            
Head Shots Thrown: 27                            
Head Shots Landed: 10                            
Body Shots Thrown: 11                            
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Round 6: 

Chongwe digs in a left hook to his opponents body.  
Mpheneka digs in a left hook to Chongwe's liver.  
Chongwe advances into close range and lands a sharp right hook.  
Mpheneka is looking to keep the action on the outside.  Mpheneka sidesteps to the right of his opponent and connects with an overhand right.  
Mpheneka is on target with an overhand left.  Mpheneka attempts to land a cross, but Chongwe slips the shot and counters with a solid left hook to his opponents liver.  
Chongwe steps inside.  Mpheneka quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Mpheneka connects with a right hook.  Mpheneka tries to land a left uppercut, but Chongwe blocks the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Mpheneka digs in a left hook to Chongwe's ribs.  
Chongwe is looking to close the distance and lands a right hook.  
Mpheneka lands a left hook.  
Chongwe manages to force Mpheneka into the corner.  Chongwe hits home with a stinging right hook.  
Chongwe sidesteps to the right of his opponent and is on target with a right hook to Mpheneka's body.  
Chongwe sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Mpheneka throws a right hook, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a right hook.  


Round 6 Statistics
Mpheneka: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 28                            
Power Shots Landed: 6                             
Head Shots Thrown: 17                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 16                            
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Chongwe: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 20                            
Power Shots Landed: 8                             
Head Shots Thrown: 15                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 7                             
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Round 7: 

Chongwe is on target with a firm right hook.  
Chongwe is on target with a right hook to his opponents ribs.  
Mpheneka lands a solid jab.  
Mpheneka steps away from his opponent.  Mpheneka quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Chongwe throws a cross, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right uppercut to Chongwe's body.  
Mpheneka drives a left hook into his opponents body.  
Mpheneka tries to keep the action at long range.  Chongwe lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Chongwe advances into close range and is on target with a left hook to his opponents ribs.  
Chongwe closes the distance.  Mpheneka lands a left hook.  
Mpheneka is on target with a jab.  
Mpheneka advances into close range.  Chongwe pivots to the side of his opponent and is on target with a left hook to his opponents liver.  
Mpheneka is on target with a right hook to Chongwe's ribcage.  


Round 7 Statistics
Mpheneka: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 31                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 22                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 14                            
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Chongwe: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 25                            
Power Shots Landed: 6                             
Head Shots Thrown: 15                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 12                            
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Round 8: 

Chongwe hits home with a right hook.  
Chongwe lands a left uppercut followed by  two right hooks to his opponents head.  
Mpheneka tries to keep the action at long range and throws an overhand right, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Mpheneka is looking to close the distance.  Chongwe is on target with a right hook to Mpheneka's body.  
Chongwe hits home with a right hook.  
Chongwe feints a jab, and then connects with a solid cross.  
Mpheneka is looking to keep the action on the outside and lands a cross to the body, and then to the head.  
Chongwe closes the distance and lands a left hook.  
Mpheneka tries to step out of his opponents range and finds the target with a jab.  
Mpheneka lands with a stinging jab.  
Chongwe gets on the inside and digs in a left hook to his opponents ribs.  
Chongwe walks Mpheneka into the blue corner.  Chongwe digs in a right hook to his opponents ribcage.  


Round 8 Statistics
Mpheneka: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 14                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 12                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Chongwe: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 29                            
Power Shots Landed: 11                            
Head Shots Thrown: 19                            
Head Shots Landed: 8                             
Body Shots Thrown: 14                            
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Round 9: 

Chongwe advances into close range and lands a right hook to the body, a left hook to the head and a right hook to the head.  
Mpheneka drives a left uppercut into Chongwe's body.  
Chongwe gets on the inside.  Mpheneka hits home with a right hook.  
Mpheneka lands a jab.  
Mpheneka sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Chongwe lands a sharp cross.  
Chongwe steps inside and tries to land a right uppercut, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right uppercut.  
Chongwe lands a right uppercut to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  
Chongwe lands a cross.  
Chongwe attempts to land a cross, but Mpheneka sidesteps and counters with a right hook to his opponents body.  
Chongwe advances into close range and forces Mpheneka to back into the ropes.  Mpheneka lands a right uppercut followed by a left hook to his opponents body.  


Round 9 Statistics
Mpheneka: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 19                            
Power Shots Landed: 6                             
Head Shots Thrown: 15                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 12                            
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Chongwe: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 20                            
Power Shots Landed: 7                             
Head Shots Thrown: 22                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Round 10: 

Mpheneka tries to step out of his opponents range and is on target with a jab.  
Mpheneka forces Chongwe to retreat into a neutral corner.  Mpheneka feints a cross, and then lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Mpheneka is on target with a left hook to his opponents body.  
Chongwe lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents body.  
Chongwe drives a firm right hook into his opponents body.  
Chongwe is on target with a cross.  
Chongwe gets on the inside and hits home with a firm left hook.  
Chongwe steps inside.  Mpheneka lands a double left hook to his opponents head.  Mpheneka attempts to land a left hook, but Chongwe slips the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Chongwe digs in a solid right uppercut to Mpheneka's ribs.  
Chongwe finds the target with a stinging jab.  
Mpheneka walks his opponent down, trapping him in a neutral corner.  Chongwe digs in a right hook to Mpheneka's body.  Chongwe tries to land a right hook, but Mpheneka blocks the shot and counters with a right hook to his opponents body.  
At the end of Round 10, lets listen in on the corners...Chongwe's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  

Round 10 Statistics
Mpheneka: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 23                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 16                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 14                            
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Chongwe: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 16                            
Power Shots Landed: 8                             
Head Shots Thrown: 12                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 5                             

Round 11: 

Mpheneka lands with a solid jab.  
Chongwe is looking to close the distance and lands a left uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  
Mpheneka is on target with a left hook.  
Chongwe is looking to close the distance and is on target with a left hook.  
Chongwe lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  
Mpheneka is looking to keep his distance.  Chongwe hits home with a sharp jab.  
Chongwe gets on the inside.  Chongwe sidesteps to the left of his opponent and drives a right hook into his opponents body.  
Chongwe attempts to land a left hook, but Mpheneka sidesteps and counters with a right uppercut.  
Mpheneka throws a left hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a left hook.  
At the end of Round 11, lets listen in on the corners...Mpheneka's trainer is telling his fighter to go out and knock out his opponent!  

Round 11 Statistics
Mpheneka: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 18                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 13                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 8                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Chongwe: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 18                            
Power Shots Landed: 7                             
Head Shots Thrown: 15                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 11                            
Body Shots Landed: 5                             

Round 12: 

Chongwe lands a jab.  
Chongwe gets on the inside.  Mpheneka connects with a right hook.  
Mpheneka is on target with a cross.  
Chongwe is looking to close the distance.  Mpheneka quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Chongwe is on target with a left hook.  
Chongwe is on target with a firm left hook.  
Mpheneka lands a cross.  Mpheneka throws a jab, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Mpheneka is looking to keep his distance and finds the target with a jab.  
Chongwe walks Mpheneka down, trapping him on the ropes.  Chongwe quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Mpheneka hits home with a left hook.  
Mpheneka is looking to keep the action on the outside.  Chongwe lands a firm overhand right.  
Chongwe lands with a sharp jab.  
Chongwe is on target with a firm right uppercut to his opponents body.  
Mpheneka is looking to keep his distance and lands a cross followed by a overhand right to his opponents head.  
Chongwe steps inside and forces Mpheneka to back into the corner.  Chongwe drives a sharp right hook into Mpheneka's body.  


Round 12 Statistics
Mpheneka: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 25                            
Power Shots Landed: 6                             
Head Shots Thrown: 16                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 11                            
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Chongwe: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 17                            
Power Shots Landed: 6                             
Head Shots Thrown: 18                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Round 1 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
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: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 6 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 7 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 8 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 9 Scores: 9 - 10  10 - 10  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: 111 - 117  112 - 117  112 - 117

The winner, by Unanimous Decision, from Lusaka, Zambia.... Xhosas Chongwe

Fight Statistics
Mpheneka: 
Total Punches Thrown: 341                           
Total Punches Landed: 87                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 189                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 62                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 152                           
Total Body Shots Landed: 25                            
Total Power Shots Thrown: 279                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 65                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 62                            
Total Jabs Landed: 22                            

Chongwe: 
Total Punches Thrown: 345                           
Total Punches Landed: 131                           
Total Head Shots Thrown: 217                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 77                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 128                           
Total Body Shots Landed: 54                            
Total Power Shots Thrown: 291                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 117                           
Total Jabs Thrown: 54                            
Total Jabs Landed: 14