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30/07/2030
EOD Running: Training
Lisimba Dlamini vs Colin Ekianga

Boxing Daily Report from the AI South Africa-KwaZulu-Natal promoted show at Uzoma Adade Gym, Durban,  taking place on 05/08/2023:

There are a few empty seats out here tonight, but this is a respectable turnout for the show.  
Next up is the main event of the show.  This is a final eliminator for the South Africa-KwaZulu-Natal Super Featherweight title.  

Looking to impress the boxing fans in attendance, the two fighters competing in this 10 round matchup are Lisimba Dlamini (6 - 5 - 2) who hails from Durban, South Africa and Colin Ekianga(10 - 0) from Umlazi, South Africa.  Both Dlamini and Ekianga weighed in at 130 pounds.  
The referee tonight is Sam Van Onselen, and the three ringside judges are Brad Van Blerk, Thuso Ledwaba and Corey Nzimande.  

Round 1: 

Ekianga lands a sharp jab.  
Ekianga closes the distance.  Ekianga sidesteps to the left of his opponent and lands a right hook to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  
Dlamini throws a left uppercut, but Ekianga ties up his opponent.  Ekianga is using his forearm in the clinch.  The ref halts the action and breaks the clinch.  He lectures Ekianga about fouling.  
Dlamini steps away from his opponent.  Ekianga lands a hard jab.  Ekianga tries to land a cross, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Ekianga advances into close range and connects with a left hook.  Ekianga holds on to his opponent.  Ekianga pushes his forearm into Dlamini's face.  The ref separates the two fighters.  
Ekianga steps inside and lands a left uppercut to the head followed by two right hook's to the body.  Ekianga clinches his opponent.  Ekianga leans on his opponent using all his weight. The ref separates the two fighters.  
Ekianga is on target with a left hook to Dlamini's body.  Ekianga ties up his opponent.  Ekianga leans on his opponent trying to wear him down. The ref calls break and the two fighters separate.  
Ekianga lands a cross.  
Ekianga advances into close range.  Dlamini connects with a right hook.  
Ekianga advances into close range and lands a left hook to the head, a left hook to the body and a right uppercut to the body.  
Ekianga lands a right hook.  
Ekianga is on target with an overhand right.  
Ekianga connects with an overhand left.  
Ekianga is looking to close the distance and tries to land a left hook, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right hook.  
Dlamini pivots to the side of his opponent.  Ekianga lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Ekianga is looking to close the distance and is on target with a left hook.  
Ekianga is looking to close the distance and digs in a left hook to Dlamini's body.  
Ekianga walks his opponent onto the ropes.  Ekianga lands two right hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Ekianga lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
At the end of Round 1, lets listen in on the corners...Dlamini's trainer is telling his fighter to increase his workrate.  

Round 1 Statistics
Dlamini: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 15                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 17                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Ekianga: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 38                            
Power Shots Landed: 21                            
Head Shots Thrown: 28                            
Head Shots Landed: 15                            
Body Shots Thrown: 16                            
Body Shots Landed: 9                             

Round 2: 

Dlamini is looking to keep his distance.  Dlamini sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Ekianga lands an overhand left followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Ekianga closes the distance and connects with a left hook.  
Ekianga closes the distance and walks his opponent down, trapping him in a corner.  Dlamini tries to land a left hook, but his opponent parries the shot and counters with a cross.  
Ekianga closes the distance and lands a left hook to the body, a right hook to the body and a right hook to the head.  
Ekianga hits home with a left hook.  
Ekianga quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Dlamini attempts to land a cross, but Ekianga blocks the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Ekianga gets on the inside and hits home with a left uppercut.  
Ekianga gets on the inside and is on target with a left hook to his opponents liver.  Ekianga throws a right hook, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right hook.  
Ekianga lands two left hooks to the body, and one to the head.  
Ekianga advances into close range and lands a left hook to the body followed by a right hook to the head.  
Ekianga connects with a right hook.  
Ekianga gets on the inside and is on target with a left hook to his opponents ribs.  
At the end of Round 2, lets listen in on the corners...Dlamini's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  Dlamini's trainer is advising how he could stop so many clean shots getting through.  

Round 2 Statistics
Dlamini: 
Jabs Thrown: 12                            
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 12                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 20                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Ekianga: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 31                            
Power Shots Landed: 17                            
Head Shots Thrown: 25                            
Head Shots Landed: 11                            
Body Shots Thrown: 10                            
Body Shots Landed: 7                             

Round 3: 

Ekianga lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents body.  
Ekianga lands a left hook to the head, a left uppercut to the head and a left hook to the body.  
Dlamini finds the target with a jab.  
Ekianga forces Dlamini to back into the ropes.  Ekianga lands two right hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Ekianga lands a right hook, right uppercut and a right hook to his opponents body.  
Ekianga lands a left hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents head.  
Ekianga is looking to close the distance and is on target with a left hook to Dlamini's liver.  
Ekianga hits home with a right hook.  
Ekianga lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Ekianga digs in a right hook to Dlamini's ribcage.  
Ekianga sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Ekianga lands a right hook.  Ekianga clinches his opponent.  Ekianga leans on his opponent using all his weight. The ref calls break and the two fighters separate.  
Ekianga is on target with a left hook.  
Dlamini steps to the outside.  Ekianga lands a cross.  
Ekianga throws a right hook, but his opponent parries the shot.  Ekianga ties up his opponent.  Ekianga leans on his opponent trying to wear him down. The ref breaks the clinch and signals for the action to continue.  
Ekianga advances into close range.  Ekianga pivots to the left of his opponent and lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Ekianga is on target with a right uppercut to Dlamini's body.  
Ekianga quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Ekianga digs in a left uppercut to Dlamini's ribs.  Ekianga tries to land a left hook, but Dlamini parries the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Ekianga is looking to close the distance and manouvers Dlamini into a corner.  Ekianga lands a right hook followed by a right uppercut to his opponents body.  Ekianga ties up his opponent.  The ref breaks the clinch and signals for the action to continue.  
Ekianga lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Ekianga lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Ekianga lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Dlamini steps to the outside.  Ekianga lands two consecutive overhand rights to his opponents head.  
Ekianga advances into close range.  Dlamini tries to land a right hook, but Ekianga slips the shot and counters with a cross.  
Ekianga lands a left hook, right hook and a right uppercut to his opponents body.  
Ekianga is on target with a left hook to Dlamini's body.  
Ekianga hits home with a cross.  


Round 3 Statistics
Dlamini: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 16                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 17                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Ekianga: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 55                            
Power Shots Landed: 40                            
Head Shots Thrown: 28                            
Head Shots Landed: 17                            
Body Shots Thrown: 29                            
Body Shots Landed: 23                            

Round 4: 

Dlamini lands a cross.  
Ekianga steps inside and is on target with a right hook to his opponents ribs.  
Ekianga walks Dlamini down, trapping him in the corner.  Dlamini throws a left hook, but Ekianga holds on to his opponent.  Ekianga leans on his opponent using all his weight. As they grapple, Ekianga pushes his forearm into Dlamini's face.  The referee warns Ekianga and breaks the clinch.  
Ekianga lands a left uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  
Ekianga gets on the inside and lands a double left hook to his opponents head.  He then lands a left hook followed by a right uppercut to his opponents body.  
Ekianga feints a jab, tricking Dlamini into countering with a right hook.  Ekianga springs the trap and counters with  a right hook.  
Ekianga throws a left uppercut, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  
Dlamini steps away from his opponent.  Ekianga hits home with an overhand right.  
Ekianga gets on the inside.  Ekianga sidesteps to the left of his opponent and lands two left hooks to the body, and one to the head.  
Dlamini connects with a cross.  
Ekianga lands a jab.  
Ekianga gets on the inside and lands a right hook to the head, a left hook to the head and a left hook to the body.  
Ekianga is on target with a right uppercut to Dlamini's body.  
Ekianga throws a right hook, but is unable to get through his opponents guard.  Ekianga ties up his opponent.  Ekianga is leaning on his opponent in the clinch. Ekianga is using his forearm in the clinch.  The referee warns Ekianga and breaks the clinch.  
Ekianga lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  


Round 4 Statistics
Dlamini: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 17                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 14                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Ekianga: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 28                            
Power Shots Landed: 18                            
Head Shots Thrown: 18                            
Head Shots Landed: 10                            
Body Shots Thrown: 15                            
Body Shots Landed: 9                             

Round 5: 

Dlamini tries to step out of his opponents range and attempts to land a jab, but Ekianga slips the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Ekianga steps inside and lands a right uppercut to the body, a left hook to the head and a left hook to the body.  
Ekianga lands a left hook to the body followed by a right uppercut to the head.  
Dlamini steps to the outside.  Ekianga feints a cross, and then lands an overhand left.  
Ekianga closes the distance and manouvers Dlamini onto the ropes.  Ekianga drives a right hook into Dlamini's ribcage.  
Ekianga digs in a left uppercut to Dlamini's body.  
Ekianga gets on the inside and drives a right hook into Dlamini's body.  
Ekianga is on target with a right hook to Dlamini's body.  
Ekianga lands a right uppercut, right hook and a left uppercut to his opponents body.  
Ekianga advances into close range and lands a right hook to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  
Ekianga walks Dlamini onto the ropes.  Ekianga lands two right hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Dlamini sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Ekianga lands a left hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents head.  
Dlamini lands a cross.  Dlamini tries to land a left uppercut, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a cross.  
Ekianga closes the distance and drives a right uppercut into Dlamini's body.  
Ekianga quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Ekianga lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  Ekianga ties up his opponent.  Ekianga leans on his opponent trying to wear him down. The referee breaks the clinch and warns Ekianga to stop holding.  
Ekianga pivots from in front of his opponent.  Ekianga lands a left hook to the head followed by a right uppercut to the body.  Ekianga ties up his opponent.  Ekianga leans on his opponent using all his weight. The ref breaks Ekianga's hold and signals for the fight to continue.  
At the end of Round 5, lets listen in on the corners...Dlamini's trainer is suggesting ways of getting through to his opponent.  

Round 5 Statistics
Dlamini: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 15                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 13                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Ekianga: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 44                            
Power Shots Landed: 26                            
Head Shots Thrown: 22                            
Head Shots Landed: 10                            
Body Shots Thrown: 26                            
Body Shots Landed: 16                            

Round 6: 

Ekianga advances into close range and drives a left hook into his opponents ribs.  
Dlamini switches the action to the outside.  Ekianga finds the target with a jab.  
Ekianga is on target with a cross.  
Ekianga advances into close range and is on target with a left uppercut to Dlamini's body.  
Dlamini sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Ekianga drives a spiteful jab into his opponents face.  
Dlamini switches the action to the outside.  Ekianga throws a jab, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a cross.  
Ekianga is looking to close the distance and drives a right hook into his opponents body.  
Ekianga steps inside and lands a left hook.  
Ekianga steps inside.  Dlamini pivots to the side of his opponent.  Ekianga drives a left hook into his opponents body.  
Ekianga pivots from in front of his opponent and lands a right hook to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  
Ekianga lands a right hook, left uppercut and a right hook to his opponents head.  
Ekianga digs in a left hook to his opponents liver.  


Round 6 Statistics
Dlamini: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 14                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 14                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Ekianga: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 27                            
Power Shots Landed: 12                            
Head Shots Thrown: 26                            
Head Shots Landed: 8                             
Body Shots Thrown: 9                             
Body Shots Landed: 6                             

Round 7: 

Ekianga manages to force Dlamini into the red corner.  Ekianga lands a left uppercut to the body, a right hook to the body and a right hook to the head.  
Ekianga lands a right uppercut followed by  two right hooks to his opponents head.  
Dlamini steps to the outside.  Ekianga lands a cross.  
Ekianga is on target with a cross.  
Ekianga closes the distance and is on target with a right hook to Dlamini's body.  
Ekianga lands a cross to the body, and then to the head.  
Ekianga advances into close range and lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents body.  
Dlamini is looking to keep the action on the outside.  Ekianga lands a spiteful jab.  
Ekianga advances into close range and lands two left hooks to the body, and one to the head.  
Ekianga is on target with a right hook to his opponents body.  
Dlamini throws an overhand left, but his opponent dodges the shot and counters with a right uppercut to his opponents ribcage.  
Ekianga advances into close range and is on target with a left hook.  
Ekianga steps inside and is on target with a right uppercut to his opponents ribcage.  
Ekianga is on target with a right hook to Dlamini's body.  


Round 7 Statistics
Dlamini: 
Jabs Thrown: 0                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 14                            
Power Shots Landed: 0                             
Head Shots Thrown: 11                            
Head Shots Landed: 0                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Ekianga: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 35                            
Power Shots Landed: 21                            
Head Shots Thrown: 25                            
Head Shots Landed: 10                            
Body Shots Thrown: 14                            
Body Shots Landed: 12                            

Round 8: 

Ekianga is on target with a left uppercut.  
Ekianga advances into close range and lands a left uppercut to the body followed by a right uppercut to the head.  
Ekianga closes the distance and lands a right uppercut followed by a left hook to his opponents body.  
Ekianga lands consecutive right uppercuts to his opponents body.  
Ekianga lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Ekianga lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  
Dlamini sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Ekianga is on target with a left hook.  
Dlamini steps away from his opponent.  Dlamini sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Ekianga lands a cross.  
Ekianga closes the distance and walks his opponent into a neutral corner.  Ekianga lands a left uppercut to the body followed by a left hook to the head.  
Ekianga pivots to the side of his opponent and digs in a left hook to his opponents body.  
Ekianga lands a left hook to the body followed by a left uppercut to the head.  
Ekianga sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Dlamini throws a right hook, but Ekianga clinches his opponent.  Ekianga leans on his opponent using all his weight. The referee breaks up the clinch and lectures Ekianga to stop holding.  
Ekianga digs in a right hook to Dlamini's body.  
Dlamini is looking to keep his distance.  Ekianga lands a jab followed by  two straights to his opponents head.  
Ekianga is looking to close the distance and digs in a left hook to his opponents ribs.  


Round 8 Statistics
Dlamini: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 8                             
Power Shots Landed: 0                             
Head Shots Thrown: 9                             
Head Shots Landed: 0                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Ekianga: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 31                            
Power Shots Landed: 21                            
Head Shots Thrown: 19                            
Head Shots Landed: 11                            
Body Shots Thrown: 18                            
Body Shots Landed: 12                            

Round 9: 

Ekianga hits home with a cross.  
Ekianga steps inside.  Dlamini throws a left uppercut, but Ekianga clinches his opponent.  Ekianga leans on his opponent using all his weight. The ref breaks Ekianga's hold and signals for the fight to continue.  
Ekianga gets on the inside and digs in a left hook to Dlamini's body.  
Ekianga circles his opponent with a low guard, waiting for his opponent to attack.  Dlamini connects with an overhand right.  
Ekianga lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Ekianga advances into close range and cuts off the ring, trapping Dlamini in the red corner.  Ekianga hits home with a left hook.  
Ekianga steps inside.  Dlamini connects with a left hook.  
Ekianga hits home with a left uppercut.  
Ekianga drives a right hook into his opponents body.  
Ekianga steps inside and cuts off the ring, trapping Dlamini on the ropes.  Ekianga lands three consecutive right hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Ekianga digs in a right hook to Dlamini's ribs.  
Ekianga steps inside and lands a right uppercut followed by a left hook to his opponents body.  
Ekianga digs in a left hook to his opponents body.  
Ekianga steps inside and lands a left hook.  
Ekianga steps inside and lands a left uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  
Ekianga lands a right hook to the body, a left hook to the body and a right hook to the head.  


Round 9 Statistics
Dlamini: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 11                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 12                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Ekianga: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 27                            
Power Shots Landed: 18                            
Head Shots Thrown: 16                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 15                            
Body Shots Landed: 13                            

Round 10: 

Ekianga lands a left hook to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  He then lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Ekianga finds the target with a stiff jab.  
Ekianga lands a left hook, right uppercut and a left hook to his opponents body.  
Dlamini lowers his guard, attempting to draw a lead.  Ekianga lands with a ramrod jab.  
Ekianga hits home with a right hook.  
Ekianga is looking to close the distance.  Dlamini pivots to the side of his opponent.  Dlamini throws a left uppercut, but Ekianga holds on to his opponent.  Ekianga is leaning on his opponent in the clinch. Ekianga uses his free hand to throw a hook, but it hits Dlamini behind the head. The referee separates the two fighters and warns Ekianga.  
Ekianga steps inside and is on target with a left hook to Dlamini's body.  
Ekianga is on target with a left hook.  
Ekianga lands three consecutive jabs to his opponents head.  
Ekianga steps inside and is on target with a left hook to his opponents body.  
Dlamini is looking to keep his distance and is on target with an overhand right.  
Ekianga lands a jab.  
Ekianga digs in a left uppercut to his opponents ribs.  
Ekianga is looking to close the distance and attempts to land a left hook, but Dlamini blocks the shot and counters with a left hook.  


Round 10 Statistics
Dlamini: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 14                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 13                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Ekianga: 
Jabs Thrown: 9                             
Jabs Landed: 6                             
Power Shots Thrown: 22                            
Power Shots Landed: 12                            
Head Shots Thrown: 16                            
Head Shots Landed: 10                            
Body Shots Thrown: 15                            
Body Shots Landed: 8                             

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: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10


Final Scorecards: 90 - 100  90 - 100  90 - 100

The winner, by Unanimous Decision, from Umlazi, South Africa.... Colin Ekianga

Fight Statistics
Dlamini: 
Total Punches Thrown: 169                           
Total Punches Landed: 19                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 140                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 17                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 29                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 2                             
Total Power Shots Thrown: 136                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 15                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 33                            
Total Jabs Landed: 4                             

Ekianga: 
Total Punches Thrown: 390                           
Total Punches Landed: 224                           
Total Head Shots Thrown: 223                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 109                           
Total Body Shots Thrown: 167                           
Total Body Shots Landed: 115                           
Total Power Shots Thrown: 338                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 206                           
Total Jabs Thrown: 52                            
Total Jabs Landed: 18