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14/08/2030
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Corey Chipeta vs Musa Bapela

Boxing Daily Report from the African Fusion promoted show at Zimbabwe International Trade Fair, Bulawayo,  taking place on 27/05/2024:

There are plenty of empty seats out here tonight, with the show nowhere near close to selling out.  
Next up we have one of the supporting contests of this show.  This is a final eliminator for the Southern African Light 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 Corey Chipeta (8 - 2) who hails from Bulawayo, Zimbabwe and Musa Bapela(13 - 1) from Soweto, South Africa.  Chipeta weighed in at 174 pounds And 12 ounces, while Bapela weighed in at 175 pounds.  
The referee tonight is David Kapinda, and the three ringside judges are Arran Sibanda, Chris Colville and Kaleb Muzanenhamo.  

Round 1: 

Bapela digs in a sharp left hook to his opponents body.  
Chipeta steps to the outside and tries to land a cross, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a left hook.  
Chipeta closes the distance and drives a right hook into his opponents ribs.  
Chipeta steps inside.  Bapela digs in a left hook to his opponents body.  
Bapela walks Chipeta down, trapping him on the ropes.  Bapela tries to land a right hook, but his opponent parries the shot and counters with a left hook to his opponents liver.  
Bapela digs in a left uppercut to Chipeta's liver.  
Bapela sidesteps to the right of his opponent and drives a left uppercut into Chipeta's body.  
Bapela is on target with a left hook to Chipeta's ribs.  
Chipeta gets on the inside.  Bapela goes for the bodyshot, but lands south of the border!  The ref ignores Chipeta's complaints and signals for the action to continue.  
Chipeta lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Bapela tries to land a right hook, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Chipeta is looking to keep his distance and connects with a cross.  
Bapela advances into close range.  Bapela pivots to the side of his opponent and lands three consecutive left uppercuts to his opponents body.  
Chipeta is on target with a left hook to his opponents ribs.  
Chipeta steps to the outside and lands a cross to the head, a cross to the body and an overhand right to the head.  
Bapela gets on the inside and lands two left hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Chipeta switches the action to the outside and lands a jab, overhand left and an overhand right to his opponents head.  
Chipeta lands a left hook to the body followed by a jab to the head.  
At the end of Round 1, lets listen in on the corners...Chipeta's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  Bapela's trainer is telling his fighter to tighten his defence.  

Round 1 Statistics
Chipeta: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 24                            
Power Shots Landed: 13                            
Head Shots Thrown: 18                            
Head Shots Landed: 10                            
Body Shots Thrown: 11                            
Body Shots Landed: 6                             

Bapela: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 37                            
Power Shots Landed: 11                            
Head Shots Thrown: 14                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 24                            
Body Shots Landed: 10                            

Round 2: 

Chipeta steps away from his opponent.  Bapela finds the target with a ramrod jab.  
Bapela closes the distance.  Bapela is on target with a left hook to his opponents body.  As the two fighters work on the inside, their heads come together!  The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as Bapela dabs at his face checking for damage.    It looks like the clash of heads has caused some damage to Bapela.  That has caused minor damage to the nose.  
Bapela digs in a left hook to his opponents body.  
Chipeta drives a left hook into his opponents body.  
Chipeta closes the distance and digs in a left hook to Bapela's body.  
Chipeta advances into close range and manouvers his opponent onto the ropes.  Bapela drives a left hook into his opponents body.  
Bapela drives a sharp jab into his opponents face.  
Bapela steps inside.  Chipeta sidesteps to the right of his opponent and is on target with a left hook to his opponents ribs.  
Chipeta is looking to keep his distance and drives a cross into Bapela's body.  
Bapela gets on the inside and attempts to land a left hook, but Chipeta blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  
Bapela gets on the inside and lands a right hook to the body followed by a left hook to the head.  
Bapela is on target with a solid right hook to Chipeta's body.  
Bapela lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Bapela steps inside and manouvers his opponent into a neutral corner.  Bapela is on target with a right uppercut to his opponents body.  
Chipeta attempts to land a left uppercut, but Bapela blocks the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Chipeta steps away from his opponent.  Bapela lands a hard jab.  
Chipeta hits home with an overhand right.  
Bapela lands two left hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Chipeta digs in a right hook to his opponents body.  


Round 2 Statistics
Chipeta: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 29                            
Power Shots Landed: 7                             
Head Shots Thrown: 22                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 14                            
Body Shots Landed: 5                             

Bapela: 
Jabs Thrown: 10                            
Jabs Landed: 6                             
Power Shots Thrown: 31                            
Power Shots Landed: 11                            
Head Shots Thrown: 20                            
Head Shots Landed: 9                             
Body Shots Thrown: 21                            
Body Shots Landed: 8                             

Round 3: 

Chipeta tries to step out of his opponents range.  Bapela tries to land a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a left hook.  
Bapela is looking to close the distance and digs in a sharp left uppercut to his opponents body.  
Chipeta lands a spiteful jab.  
Bapela pivots to the right of his opponent.  Bapela throws a left hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a right uppercut to his opponents body.  
Chipeta lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Chipeta attempts to land a cross, but Bapela slips the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Chipeta is looking to keep his distance.  Bapela lands a spiteful jab.  
Bapela is looking to close the distance and lands a left uppercut followed by a left hook to his opponents body.  
Bapela lands a right hook.  
Chipeta is on target with a left hook to his opponents body.  
Chipeta steps away from his opponent and connects with a cross.  
Chipeta steps away from his opponent and connects with a cross.  
Bapela is looking to close the distance and lands a left hook.  
Chipeta steps to the outside and lands a cross to the body, a cross to the head and a jab to the head.  
Chipeta is on target with a jab.  


Round 3 Statistics
Chipeta: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 26                            
Power Shots Landed: 9                             
Head Shots Thrown: 22                            
Head Shots Landed: 9                             
Body Shots Thrown: 8                             
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Bapela: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 30                            
Power Shots Landed: 6                             
Head Shots Thrown: 15                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 18                            
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Round 4: 

Chipeta is looking to close the distance.  Bapela is on target with a sharp right hook to Chipeta's ribcage.  
Bapela drives a left hook into his opponents body.  
Chipeta pivots from in front of his opponent.  Bapela lands a left uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  
Bapela is looking to close the distance and is on target with a right hook to his opponents ribs.  
Bapela steps inside and manouvers his opponent into the corner.  The two boxers are fighting in-close, but their heads clash!  The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as Chipeta dabs at his face checking for damage.  Chipeta has come off worse after that clash of heads.  That has caused a slight cut above the right eye.  .  
Bapela drives a right hook into Chipeta's ribcage.  
Chipeta drives a left hook into his opponents body.  
Bapela steps inside.  Chipeta lands a right uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  
Chipeta steps away from his opponent and lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Bapela drives a left hook into Chipeta's body.  
Bapela throws a left hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  
Bapela hits home with a left uppercut.  
Bapela is on target with a stinging right uppercut.  
Bapela digs in a left hook to Chipeta's body.  
Chipeta goes for the bodyshot, but lands south of the border!  The ref ignores Bapela's complaints and signals for the action to continue.  
Bapela is on target with a left hook to Chipeta's body.  
Chipeta is looking to keep his distance and lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  


Round 4 Statistics
Chipeta: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 26                            
Power Shots Landed: 7                             
Head Shots Thrown: 15                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 14                            
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Bapela: 
Jabs Thrown: 0                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 34                            
Power Shots Landed: 11                            
Head Shots Thrown: 12                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 22                            
Body Shots Landed: 9                             

Round 5: 

Bapela lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Bapela is looking to close the distance and digs in a solid right uppercut to his opponents body.  
Bapela is on target with a stinging right hook to his opponents body.  
Bapela digs in a sharp right hook to his opponents body.  
Chipeta steps inside and drives a left hook into his opponents body.  
Bapela sidesteps to the right of his opponent and is on target with a solid right hook to his opponents body.  
Chipeta switches the action to the outside and lands a stiff jab.  
Bapela advances into close range and lands a right uppercut followed by a left hook to his opponents body.  
Bapela gets on the inside and manouvers Chipeta onto the ropes.  Bapela digs in a solid right hook to Chipeta's body.  
Bapela is on target with a right hook.  
Chipeta tries to step out of his opponents range and lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Bapela walks Chipeta down, trapping him on the ropes.  Chipeta tries to land a right hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a stinging left uppercut.  


Round 5 Statistics
Chipeta: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 13                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 10                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 7                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Bapela: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 26                            
Power Shots Landed: 11                            
Head Shots Thrown: 13                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 15                            
Body Shots Landed: 8                             

Round 6: 

Bapela is on target with a left hook to Chipeta's body.  
Bapela is looking to close the distance and lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents body.  
Bapela steps inside and lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Bapela manouvers his opponent into a corner.  Chipeta lands a left hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents body.  
Bapela connects with a left uppercut.  Bapela tries to land a right hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  
Bapela manouvers his opponent onto the ropes.  Chipeta digs in a left hook to Bapela's body.  
Chipeta steps to the outside.  Bapela throws an overhand right, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a cross.  
Bapela throws a cross, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Bapela steps inside.  Chipeta throws an uppercut to the body, but lands well below the belt!  The ref ignores Bapela's complaints and signals for the action to continue.  
Bapela pivots to the left of his opponent and is on target with a stinging right hook to his opponents ribcage.  
Chipeta attempts to land a left hook, but Bapela blocks the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Bapela connects with a left hook.  
Bapela manages to force Chipeta onto the ropes.  Chipeta lands two left hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Bapela lands a jab to the head, a left hook to the body and a jab to the head.  
Chipeta steps to the outside.  Bapela tries to land an overhand right, but Chipeta slips the shot and counters with a cross.  
Chipeta tries to step out of his opponents range and connects with a cross.  
Chipeta is on target with a cross.  
Chipeta is looking to keep his distance.  Bapela lands a cross.  


Round 6 Statistics
Chipeta: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 33                            
Power Shots Landed: 11                            
Head Shots Thrown: 21                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 17                            
Body Shots Landed: 5                             

Bapela: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 30                            
Power Shots Landed: 11                            
Head Shots Thrown: 20                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 17                            
Body Shots Landed: 6                             

Round 7: 

Chipeta lands a left hook to the body, a right hook to the body and a right hook to the head.  
Bapela attempts to land a right hook, but Chipeta blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  
Chipeta is on target with a left uppercut to his opponents liver.  
Bapela is looking to close the distance.  Chipeta pivots to the right of his opponent.  Bapela lands a right uppercut to the body followed by a right hook to the head.  
Bapela advances into close range and is on target with a left hook.  
Bapela walks Chipeta down, trapping him in the corner.  Chipeta drives a left uppercut into Bapela's body.  
Bapela drives a sharp left hook into Chipeta's body.  
Chipeta closes the distance.  Bapela sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Chipeta goes for the bodyshot, but lands south of the border!  The ref ignores Bapela's complaints and signals for the action to continue.  
Chipeta sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Bapela lands a right hook.  
Chipeta steps to the outside.  Chipeta feints a right hook, and then is on target with an overhand left.  
Bapela closes the distance.  Chipeta lands a right hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents body.  
Bapela is on target with a firm left hook to Chipeta's body.  
Chipeta attempts to land a jab, but Bapela slips the shot and counters with a firm left hook.  
Bapela advances into close range and digs in a stinging right uppercut to Chipeta's body.  


Round 7 Statistics
Chipeta: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 30                            
Power Shots Landed: 9                             
Head Shots Thrown: 18                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 17                            
Body Shots Landed: 6                             

Bapela: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 26                            
Power Shots Landed: 8                             
Head Shots Thrown: 19                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 12                            
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Round 8: 

Chipeta drives a right hook into Bapela's ribs.  
Chipeta is looking to keep his distance.  Bapela lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Bapela steps inside and tries to land a left uppercut, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  
Chipeta is on target with a left hook to Bapela's ribs.  
Bapela digs in a sharp left hook to his opponents liver.  
Chipeta lands with a ramrod jab.  
Chipeta lands a left hook to the head, a left hook to the body and a right hook to the body.  
Chipeta drives a right hook into Bapela's ribs.  
Bapela lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Chipeta lands an overhand right followed by a cross to his opponents head.  
Chipeta hits home with an overhand left.  
Chipeta throws a cross, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Bapela is looking to close the distance and is on target with a stinging left hook to his opponents body.  
Chipeta drives a right hook into Bapela's body.  
Chipeta lands a jab.  
Bapela lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Bapela drives a sharp left uppercut into his opponents ribs.  
Chipeta steps to the outside.  Bapela throws a cross, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a cross.  


Round 8 Statistics
Chipeta: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 29                            
Power Shots Landed: 12                            
Head Shots Thrown: 20                            
Head Shots Landed: 9                             
Body Shots Thrown: 17                            
Body Shots Landed: 6                             

Bapela: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 22                            
Power Shots Landed: 8                             
Head Shots Thrown: 18                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 10                            
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Round 9: 

Bapela gets on the inside.  Chipeta lands a left uppercut followed by a left hook to his opponents body.  
Bapela steps inside.  Chipeta drives a left hook into his opponents ribs.  Chipeta attempts to land a left hook, but Bapela blocks the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Chipeta is looking to keep his distance.  Bapela hits home with a cross.  
Bapela lands a left uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  
Bapela lands a right hook to the head followed by a left uppercut to the body.  
Chipeta finds the target with a jab.  
Chipeta tries to step out of his opponents range.  Bapela hits home with a cross.  
Chipeta lands with a solid jab.  
Chipeta is on target with a left hook.  
Chipeta switches the action to the outside and is on target with a jab.  
Bapela closes the distance.  Chipeta drives a left hook into Bapela's liver.  
Bapela hits home with a cross.  
Chipeta lands an overhand right, cross and a jab to his opponents head.  
Chipeta tries to keep the action at long range.  Bapela connects with a cross.  


Round 9 Statistics
Chipeta: 
Jabs Thrown: 9                             
Jabs Landed: 7                             
Power Shots Thrown: 18                            
Power Shots Landed: 7                             
Head Shots Thrown: 17                            
Head Shots Landed: 10                            
Body Shots Thrown: 10                            
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Bapela: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 21                            
Power Shots Landed: 9                             
Head Shots Thrown: 21                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 7                             
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Round 10: 

Bapela closes the distance and lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Chipeta lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Bapela closes the distance and digs in a right uppercut to his opponents ribcage.  
Chipeta is looking to keep the action on the outside.  Chipeta sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Chipeta attempts to land a jab, but Bapela sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Chipeta is on target with an overhand right.  
Chipeta lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Bapela steps inside.  Chipeta digs in a right hook to Bapela's ribs.  
Bapela closes the distance.  Chipeta pivots to the side of his opponent.  Bapela tries to land a right hook, but his opponent parries the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  


Round 10 Statistics
Chipeta: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 20                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 17                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 8                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Bapela: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 19                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 18                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 9                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Round 11: 

Bapela lands a left hook followed by a cross to his opponents head.  
Bapela steps inside.  Chipeta sidesteps to the right of his opponent and drives a right hook into his opponents body.  
Bapela closes the distance and hits home with a left hook.  
Bapela lands a right hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents body.  
Chipeta is looking to keep his distance.  Chipeta sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Bapela lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  Bapela attempts to land a cross, but Chipeta sidesteps and counters with a left hook.  
Bapela quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Bapela throws a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Chipeta steps to the outside and connects with an overhand right.  
Chipeta is on target with a jab.  
Chipeta steps to the outside and lands an overhand right.  
Chipeta is on target with a left hook to his opponents body.  
Chipeta tries to keep the action at long range.  Bapela is on target with a jab.  Bapela throws a cross, but his opponent parries the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Chipeta is on target with a right uppercut to Bapela's ribs.  
Chipeta steps away from his opponent and lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  


Round 11 Statistics
Chipeta: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 19                            
Power Shots Landed: 9                             
Head Shots Thrown: 13                            
Head Shots Landed: 8                             
Body Shots Thrown: 11                            
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Bapela: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 13                            
Power Shots Landed: 6                             
Head Shots Thrown: 15                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Round 12: 

Chipeta is on target with a right hook to Bapela's body.  
Bapela cuts off the ring, trapping Chipeta in the corner.  Chipeta lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Chipeta lands two left hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Bapela sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Chipeta digs in a left hook to his opponents body.  
Bapela lands with a stiff jab.  
Chipeta sidesteps to the right of his opponent and hits home with a cross.  
Chipeta steps to the outside and lands a jab followed by a overhand left to his opponents head.  
Bapela lands two right hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Bapela digs in a firm right uppercut to his opponents ribcage.  
Chipeta steps away from his opponent.  Bapela lands a cross.  
Bapela steps inside and drives a solid left uppercut into Chipeta's ribs.  


Round 12 Statistics
Chipeta: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 4                             
Power Shots Thrown: 25                            
Power Shots Landed: 7                             
Head Shots Thrown: 18                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 13                            
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Bapela: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 21                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 18                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 9                             
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Round 1 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 2 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 3 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
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: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 8 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 9 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 10 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 11 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 12 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9


Final Scorecards: 116 - 112  116 - 112  116 - 112

The winner, by Unanimous Decision, from Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.... Corey Chipeta

Fight Statistics
Chipeta: 
Total Punches Thrown: 358                           
Total Punches Landed: 129                           
Total Head Shots Thrown: 211                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 82                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 147                           
Total Body Shots Landed: 47                            
Total Power Shots Thrown: 292                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 99                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 66                            
Total Jabs Landed: 30                            

Bapela: 
Total Punches Thrown: 369                           
Total Punches Landed: 117                           
Total Head Shots Thrown: 203                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 54                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 166                           
Total Body Shots Landed: 63                            
Total Power Shots Thrown: 310                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 101                           
Total Jabs Thrown: 59                            
Total Jabs Landed: 16