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23/07/2031
EOD Running: Rankings
Michael Nieves vs Lloyd Buffon

Boxing Daily Report from the North Star Boxing promoted show at Gethin Caspari Gym, Minneapolis,  taking place on 30/11/2023:

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.  

Looking to impress the boxing fans in attendance, the two fighters competing in this 6 round matchup are Michael Nieves (1 - 0) who hails from Long Beach, USA and Lloyd Buffon(1 - 0 - 1) from Oklahoma City, USA.  Nieves weighed in at 154 pounds, while Buffon weighed in at 153 pounds And 14 ounces.  
The referee tonight is Harry Streblow, and the three ringside judges are Greg Pelle, Brad Dey and Alastair Cullen.  

Round 1: 

Nieves closes the distance.  Nieves pivots to the side of his opponent and lands a left uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Nieves lands a right hook to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  He then lands a right hook followed by a right uppercut to his opponents head.  
Nieves advances into close range.  Nieves pivots to the left of his opponent and is on target with a right hook.  
Nieves retreats back to the ropes, and waits for his opponent to attack.  Buffon steps in throwing power shots but is unable to land cleanly.  
Nieves digs in a left uppercut to Buffon's liver.  
Nieves lands a left hook to the head, a left hook to the body and a right hook to the body.  
Nieves lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Nieves lands a left hook followed by a right uppercut to his opponents head.  As Nieves tries to work on the inside, the fighters heads come together!  The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as Buffon dabs at his face checking for damage.  
Buffon steps inside.  Nieves is on target with a left hook to his opponents body.  Nieves attempts to land a right hook, but Buffon parries the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Buffon pivots from in front of his opponent.  Nieves lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Nieves is on target with a cross.  
Nieves closes the distance and hits home with a left hook.  
Buffon sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Nieves lands a double right hook to his opponents head.  As the two fighters work on the inside, their heads come together!  The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as Buffon dabs at his face checking for damage.    It looks like the clash of heads has caused some damage to Buffon.  That has caused bad swelling  around the left eye.  
Buffon throws a left uppercut, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a right uppercut to his opponents ribs.  
Nieves is on target with a left uppercut.  
Nieves steps to the outside and finds the target with a jab.  Nieves tries to land a cross, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Nieves switches the action to the outside and lands a cross followed by a overhand right to his opponents head.  
Buffon steps inside.  Nieves connects with a left hook.  
Nieves lands a right hook.  
At the end of Round 1, lets listen in on the corners...Buffon's trainer is advising how he could improve the accuracy of his work.  Buffon's trainer is telling his fighter to increase his workrate.  Buffon's trainer is advising how he could improve his defence.  

Round 1 Statistics
Nieves: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 37                            
Power Shots Landed: 28                            
Head Shots Thrown: 30                            
Head Shots Landed: 21                            
Body Shots Thrown: 13                            
Body Shots Landed: 8                             

Buffon: 
Jabs Thrown: 0                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 14                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 12                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 2: 

Nieves is looking to keep the action on the outside and is on target with a jab.  
Nieves is looking to close the distance and connects with a left uppercut.  
Buffon advances into close range.  Buffon sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Nieves drives a right hook into his opponents body.  
Buffon gets on the inside.  Buffon quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Nieves digs in a left uppercut to Buffon's liver.  
Buffon sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Buffon tries to land a cross, but Nieves dodges the shot and counters with a cross.  
Buffon quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent andThe two boxers are fighting in-close, but their heads clash!  The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as Buffon dabs at his face checking for damage.    It looks like the clash of heads has caused some damage to Buffon.  The foul has worsened the damage  around the left eye.  
Nieves lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Nieves lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Buffon is looking to close the distance.  Nieves lands a left hook to the body, a right uppercut to the head and a right hook to the head.  
Nieves connects with a cross.  
Nieves lands a right hook to the body, a right hook to the head and a left uppercut to the head.  
Nieves lands a firm left uppercut.  
Nieves drives a left hook into his opponents body.  
Nieves is looking to close the distance and hits home with a left hook.  
Nieves is on target with a firm left hook.  
Nieves connects with a right hook.  
Buffon sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Nieves is on target with a right hook.  
Nieves steps away from his opponent and lands a cross to the body, and then to the head.  
Buffon closes the distance.  Nieves lands a left uppercut to the head, a left hook to the body and a left hook to the head.  
At the end of Round 2, lets listen in on the corners...Nieves's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  

Round 2 Statistics
Nieves: 
Jabs Thrown: 9                             
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 32                            
Power Shots Landed: 26                            
Head Shots Thrown: 29                            
Head Shots Landed: 21                            
Body Shots Thrown: 12                            
Body Shots Landed: 8                             

Buffon: 
Jabs Thrown: 0                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 11                            
Power Shots Landed: 0                             
Head Shots Thrown: 9                             
Head Shots Landed: 0                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 3: 

Nieves gets on the inside and lands a left hook to the head, a left uppercut to the body and a left hook to the body.  
Buffon throws a cross, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a left hook.  
Nieves is looking to keep his distance and lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Buffon steps inside.  Nieves hits home with a left hook.  
Nieves steps inside and is on target with a left hook.  
Nieves digs in a left hook to Buffon's body.  
Nieves lands a right uppercut to the head, a left uppercut to the body and a left hook to the head.  
Nieves lands two left hooks to the body, and one to the head.  
Nieves lands a left uppercut followed by  two left hooks to his opponents head.  Nieves clinches his opponent.  Nieves is using his forearm in the clinch.  The ref calls break and the two fighters separate.  Buffon wants to work on the inside, but accidentally clashes heads with his opponent!  The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as Nieves dabs at his face checking for damage.  
Nieves connects with a left hook.  
Nieves lands a left hook.  
Nieves lands a right hook to the head, a left hook to the head and a right hook to the body.  
Nieves is on target with a jab.  
Nieves lands a right hook to the head, a left uppercut to the head and a left hook to the body.  
Nieves lands a double right hook to his opponents head.  
Nieves throws a left hook, but his opponent steps away from the shot.  Nieves holds on to his opponent.  Nieves is using his forearm in the clinch.  The referee separates the two fighters and warns Nieves.  


Round 3 Statistics
Nieves: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 39                            
Power Shots Landed: 28                            
Head Shots Thrown: 34                            
Head Shots Landed: 22                            
Body Shots Thrown: 11                            
Body Shots Landed: 7                             

Buffon: 
Jabs Thrown: 0                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 14                            
Power Shots Landed: 0                             
Head Shots Thrown: 12                            
Head Shots Landed: 0                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 4: 

Nieves hits home with a sharp left hook.  Nieves holds on to his opponent.  Nieves uses his free hand to throw a hook, but it hits Buffon behind the head. As they grapple, Buffon pushes his forearm into Nieves's face.  The referee warns Buffon and breaks the clinch.  
Nieves lands a left uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Nieves closes the distance and lands a left uppercut to the body, a left hook to the head and a right uppercut to the head.  
Nieves lands two right hooks to the body, and one to the head.  Nieves holds on to his opponent.  Nieves leans on his opponent trying to wear him down. The ref breaks Nieves's hold and signals for the fight to continue.  
Nieves is looking to keep his distance.  Buffon sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Nieves connects with a cross.  
Nieves lands a right hook to the body, a left hook to the head and a left uppercut to the head.  
Nieves drives a left hook into Buffon's body.  
Buffon steps inside.  Nieves digs in a right hook to his opponents body.  
Nieves lands a double left hook to his opponents head.  He then lands a left hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents body.  
Buffon digs in a right hook to Nieves's ribcage.  
Nieves connects with a cross.  
Buffon pivots to the side of his opponent.  Nieves lands a left hook.  
Nieves hits home with a left hook.  
Nieves lands a left hook to the body followed by a right uppercut to the head.  
Nieves lands a firm right hook.  
Nieves lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Nieves steps inside and lands a left hook.  
Buffon is starting to lose his head here!   He steps in close and strikes his opponent with a blatant headbutt!  The ref halts the action and sends Nieves to the neutral corner.    He warns Buffon that he is heading for a point deduction.  
Nieves lands a left hook to the body, a left uppercut to the head and a right uppercut to the body.  
Nieves lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
At the end of Round 4, lets listen in on the corners...Nieves's trainer is telling his fighter he is winning comfortably and should get on his bike for the remainder of the fight.  

Round 4 Statistics
Nieves: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 45                            
Power Shots Landed: 33                            
Head Shots Thrown: 38                            
Head Shots Landed: 24                            
Body Shots Thrown: 11                            
Body Shots Landed: 10                            

Buffon: 
Jabs Thrown: 0                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 13                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 8                             
Head Shots Landed: 0                             
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 5: 

Buffon quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Buffon throws a right hook, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a left hook to his opponents ribs.  
Buffon hits home with a cross.  
Buffon steps inside.  Nieves is on target with a left hook to Buffon's body.  
Buffon throws a cross, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a left uppercut.  
Buffon steps inside.  Buffon sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Nieves digs in a left hook to his opponents body.  
Nieves hits home with a solid cross.  
Nieves lands a jab.  
Nieves digs in a left hook to his opponents body.  
Buffon lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Buffon feints a right hook, and then throws a cross, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a left uppercut to Buffon's body.  
Nieves is on target with a stinging left uppercut.  
Buffon closes the distance.  Nieves connects with a right hook.  
Buffon steps inside.  Buffon sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Nieves hits home with a sharp left hook.  


Round 5 Statistics
Nieves: 
Jabs Thrown: 10                            
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 14                            
Power Shots Landed: 10                            
Head Shots Thrown: 17                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 7                             
Body Shots Landed: 5                             

Buffon: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 24                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 25                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 6: 

Buffon steps inside.  Nieves lands a left hook to the body followed by a left uppercut to the head.  
Nieves lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Buffon sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Nieves connects with a solid cross.  
Buffon attempts to land a right hook, but Nieves parries the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Buffon drives a right hook into Nieves's ribcage.  


Round 6 Statistics
Nieves: 
Jabs Thrown: 9                             
Jabs Landed: 5                             
Power Shots Thrown: 12                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 17                            
Head Shots Landed: 9                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Buffon: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 12                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 15                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 1 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 2 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 3 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
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


Final Scorecards: 60 - 54  60 - 54  60 - 54

The winner, by Unanimous Decision, from Long Beach, USA.... Michael Nieves

Fight Statistics
Nieves: 
Total Punches Thrown: 223                           
Total Punches Landed: 143                           
Total Head Shots Thrown: 165                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 104                           
Total Body Shots Thrown: 58                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 39                            
Total Power Shots Thrown: 179                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 130                           
Total Jabs Thrown: 44                            
Total Jabs Landed: 13                            

Buffon: 
Total Punches Thrown: 98                            
Total Punches Landed: 8                             
Total Head Shots Thrown: 81                            
Total Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Total Body Shots Thrown: 17                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 2                             
Total Power Shots Thrown: 88                            
Total Power Shots Landed: 7                             
Total Jabs Thrown: 10                            
Total Jabs Landed: 1