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23/07/2031
EOD Running: Rankings
Tefu Zokwana vs Michael Twala

Boxing Daily Report from the AI South Africa-Gauteng promoted show at Ian Van Ryneveld Gym, Soweto,  taking place on 30/11/2023:

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 Cruiserweight 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 Tefu Zokwana (10 - 3) who hails from Pretoria, South Africa and Michael Twala(8 - 1 - 4) from Mamelodi, South Africa.  Zokwana weighed in at 200 pounds, while Twala weighed in at 199 pounds and 15 ounces.  
The referee tonight is Simba Bariagher, and the three ringside judges are Kyan Majola, Aenas Van der Walt and Vince Van Deventer.  

Round 1: 

Zokwana hits home with a sharp jab.  
Zokwana drives a right hook into Twala's ribcage.  
Zokwana steps inside.  Twala is on target with a right uppercut to his opponents ribs.  
Twala finds the target with a jab.  
Zokwana advances into close range.  Twala pivots to the side of his opponent and is on target with a left uppercut.  
Twala tries to keep the action at long range.  Zokwana lands an overhand left.  
At the end of Round 1, lets listen in on the corners...Zokwana's trainer is suggesting ways of getting through to his opponent.  Twala's trainer is suggesting ways of getting through to his opponent.  

Round 1 Statistics
Zokwana: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 17                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 17                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Twala: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 24                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 25                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 2: 

Zokwana is on target with a cross.  
Zokwana advances into close range and is on target with a left hook.  
Zokwana gets on the inside and hits home with a right hook.  
Zokwana gets on the inside.  Twala pivots from in front of his opponent.  Twala tries to land a left hook, but Zokwana slips the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Twala steps away from his opponent.  Zokwana hits home with a cross.  
Zokwana lands a solid jab.  
Zokwana pivots from in front of his opponent.  Twala throws a cross, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right hook to his opponents body.  
Zokwana manouvers Twala onto the ropes.  Zokwana sidesteps to the right of his opponent and is on target with a left hook.  
Zokwana hits home with a right uppercut.  


Round 2 Statistics
Zokwana: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 26                            
Power Shots Landed: 8                             
Head Shots Thrown: 26                            
Head Shots Landed: 8                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Twala: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 20                            
Power Shots Landed: 0                             
Head Shots Thrown: 18                            
Head Shots Landed: 0                             
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 3: 

Zokwana is on target with a right hook.  
Twala connects with a cross.  
Zokwana connects with a right hook.  
Zokwana advances into close range.  Twala attempts to land a left uppercut, but Zokwana blocks the shot and counters with a right hook to Twala's body.  
Zokwana quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Twala lands a cross.  
Twala hits home with a right uppercut.  
Zokwana tries to land a left hook, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Twala pivots from in front of his opponent.  Zokwana is on target with a left uppercut to Twala's body.  


Round 3 Statistics
Zokwana: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 17                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 11                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 7                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Twala: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 26                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 28                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 4: 

Zokwana quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Twala tries to land a left uppercut, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Zokwana lands a right hook.  
Twala connects with a left hook.  
Twala lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Zokwana advances into close range and throws a left uppercut, but his opponent parries the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Zokwana advances into close range and connects with a left hook.  
Zokwana steps inside.  Twala sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Zokwana lands a double right hook to his opponents head.  


Round 4 Statistics
Zokwana: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 22                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 26                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 0                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Twala: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 22                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 24                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 5: 

Twala pivots to the right of his opponent.  Zokwana is on target with a right hook.  
Zokwana gets on the inside and lands a right hook.  
Twala switches the action to the outside.  Zokwana is on target with a cross.  
Zokwana pivots to the side of his opponent and digs in a right hook to Twala's body.  
Zokwana sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Twala lands a right uppercut.  
Twala throws a jab, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a cross.  
Twala drives a cross into his opponents body.  
Zokwana is looking to close the distance and throws a right hook, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Twala is on target with a jab.  


Round 5 Statistics
Zokwana: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 14                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 14                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Twala: 
Jabs Thrown: 14                            
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 14                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 22                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Round 6: 

Zokwana steps inside and lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Twala quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and is on target with a left hook to his opponents body.  
Twala is on target with a jab.  
Zokwana is on target with a stiff jab.  
Twala lands a left uppercut.  


Round 6 Statistics
Zokwana: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 11                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 14                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Twala: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 8                             
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 13                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 7: 

Zokwana sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Twala connects with a left hook.  
Zokwana is on target with a right hook to Twala's body.  
Zokwana hits home with a right hook.  Zokwana tries to land a right uppercut, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Zokwana closes the distance.  Twala connects with a right hook.  
Zokwana digs in a right hook to his opponents ribs.  
Twala hits home with a cross.  
Zokwana gets on the inside and digs in a left uppercut to Twala's body.  
Zokwana lands a left hook.  
Zokwana advances into close range.  Twala pivots to the left of his opponent and lands a left hook to the body followed by a left uppercut to the head.  
Zokwana tries to land a right hook, but Twala parries the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Twala is on target with a left hook.  
Zokwana connects with a right hook.  


Round 7 Statistics
Zokwana: 
Jabs Thrown: 0                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 21                            
Power Shots Landed: 6                             
Head Shots Thrown: 16                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Twala: 
Jabs Thrown: 10                            
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 32                            
Power Shots Landed: 8                             
Head Shots Thrown: 34                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 8                             
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Round 8: 

Twala connects with a cross.  
Twala switches the action to the outside.  Zokwana feints a cross, but Twala does not fall for it and is on target with a cross.  
Zokwana advances into close range and connects with a right hook.  
Zokwana is looking to close the distance.  Twala digs in a left hook to Zokwana's liver.  
Zokwana gets on the inside and is on target with a right hook.  


Round 8 Statistics
Zokwana: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 7                             
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 10                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 0                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Twala: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 18                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 20                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 9: 

Twala quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Zokwana connects with a right hook.  
Zokwana advances into close range.  Zokwana quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Twala lands a right hook.  
Zokwana lands with a stiff jab.  


Round 9 Statistics
Zokwana: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 9                             
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 14                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Twala: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 14                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 17                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 10: 

Zokwana is looking to close the distance.  Twala is on target with a right hook.  
Twala pivots to the right of his opponent.  Zokwana connects with a right hook.  
Twala manages to force Zokwana into the corner.  Twala lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Zokwana digs in a right uppercut to his opponents body.  
Twala finds the target with a jab.  
Zokwana is looking to close the distance.  As the two fighters work on the inside, their heads come together!  The ref acknowledges the accidental headclash but allows the action to continue.  Zokwana has taken some damage from that accidental headbutt.  That has caused slight swelling  around the left eye.  
Twala pivots to the left of his opponent and hits home with a left uppercut.  
Zokwana steps inside.  Twala is on target with a right hook.  


Round 10 Statistics
Zokwana: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 17                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 18                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Twala: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 15                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 15                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 11: 

Zokwana gets on the inside and hits home with a right hook.  
Twala lands a left hook to the body followed by a right hook to the head.  


Round 11 Statistics
Zokwana: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 7                             
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 8                             
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Twala: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 12                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 17                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 12: 

Zokwana sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Twala lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Zokwana connects with a cross.  
Zokwana is on target with a cross.  
Zokwana closes the distance.  Twala sidesteps to the left of his opponent and lands a right hook.  The two boxers are fighting in-close, but their heads clash!  The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as Zokwana dabs at his face checking for damage.  
Twala connects with a cross.  
Twala is on target with a left hook.  


Round 12 Statistics
Zokwana: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 16                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 13                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Twala: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 24                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 21                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

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


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

The winner, by Unanimous Decision, from Pretoria, South Africa.... Tefu Zokwana

Fight Statistics
Zokwana: 
Total Punches Thrown: 222                           
Total Punches Landed: 50                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 187                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 41                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 35                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 9                             
Total Power Shots Thrown: 184                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 40                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 38                            
Total Jabs Landed: 10                            

Twala: 
Total Punches Thrown: 305                           
Total Punches Landed: 51                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 254                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 41                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 51                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 10                            
Total Power Shots Thrown: 229                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 39                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 76                            
Total Jabs Landed: 12