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30/05/2031
EOD Running: ProTraining
Mel Kidd vs Alberto Traversa

Boxing Daily Report from the RJM Boxing promoted show at Tirana Olympic Park, Tirana,  taking place on 19/08/2024:

Clearly RJM Boxing 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 we have one of the supporting contests of this show.  

Looking to impress the boxing fans in attendance and those watching live on RTSH Sport, the two fighters competing in this 8 round matchup are Mel Kidd (3 - 2(1)) who hails from Sheffield, UK and Alberto Traversa(2 - 7 - 3) from Rome, Italy.  Kidd weighed in at 239 pounds And 3 ounces, while Traversa weighed in at 222 pounds And 10 ounces.  
The referee tonight is Besim Kupi, and the three ringside judges are Ardian Dagdelen, Burim Gjinali and Erjon Incesu.  

Round 1: 

Kidd steps inside.  Traversa throws a left hook, but Kidd ties up his opponent.  Kidd is using his forearm in the clinch.  The ref calls break and the two fighters separate.  
Kidd closes the distance and lands a left hook to the body followed by a left uppercut to the head.  
Traversa is looking to keep the action on the outside.  Kidd lands a stinging jab.  
Kidd quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and hits home with a cross.  
Kidd forces Traversa to back into a corner.  Kidd hits home with a right hook.  
Kidd connects with a right hook.  
Kidd drives a firm right hook into Traversa's ribcage.  
Kidd lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Kidd lands a cross.  
Kidd lands a left uppercut.  
Kidd gets on the inside and is on target with a left hook to his opponents body.  
Traversa is on target with a cross.  
Kidd lands a left hook followed by a cross to his opponents body.  
Traversa is on target with a cross.  
Kidd throws a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
At the end of Round 1, lets listen in on the corners...Traversa's trainer is telling his fighter to increase his workrate.  

Round 1 Statistics
Kidd: 
Jabs Thrown: 13                            
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 33                            
Power Shots Landed: 13                            
Head Shots Thrown: 36                            
Head Shots Landed: 10                            
Body Shots Thrown: 10                            
Body Shots Landed: 6                             

Traversa: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 10                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 11                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 2: 

Kidd closes the distance and lands a right hook, left uppercut and a right hook to his opponents head.  
Kidd digs in a right hook to Traversa's ribs.  
Traversa tries to step out of his opponents range.  Kidd lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Traversa throws a cross, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Kidd closes the distance and manouvers Traversa onto the ropes.  Kidd sidesteps to the left of his opponent and digs in a firm left uppercut to Traversa's body.  
Kidd lands a right uppercut to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  
Kidd lands a right uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Kidd manouvers Traversa onto the ropes.  Kidd lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Kidd is on target with a left hook.  
Kidd closes the distance.  Kidd sidesteps to the left of his opponent and connects with a right hook.  
Kidd manages to force Traversa into the corner.  Kidd hits home with a cross.  
Kidd is on target with a stinging cross.  
Kidd is looking to close the distance and lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  Kidd ties up his opponent.  Kidd hits his opponent with a kidney shot within the clinch. Kidd pushes his forearm into Traversa's face.  The ref calls break and the two fighters separate.  
Kidd hits home with a right hook.  
Kidd advances into close range.  Kidd lands a left hook.  As Kidd tries to work on the inside, the fighters heads come together!  The ref acknowledges the accidental headclash but allows the action to continue.  Traversa has taken some damage there.  That has caused slight swelling  around the right eye.  


Round 2 Statistics
Kidd: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 39                            
Power Shots Landed: 22                            
Head Shots Thrown: 32                            
Head Shots Landed: 19                            
Body Shots Thrown: 12                            
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Traversa: 
Jabs Thrown: 10                            
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 12                            
Power Shots Landed: 0                             
Head Shots Thrown: 16                            
Head Shots Landed: 0                             
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 3: 

Kidd connects with a cross.  
Kidd drives a right hook into Traversa's ribcage.  
Kidd closes the distance and lands a left hook followed by  two right hooks to his opponents head.  
Kidd advances into close range.  Traversa pivots to the side of his opponent.  Kidd lands a left hook.  
Kidd closes the distance and throws a left hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Kidd hits home with a left uppercut.  
Kidd pivots to the right of his opponent and lands a right hook.  
Kidd steps inside and lands a left hook.  Kidd holds on to his opponent.  Kidd is using his forearm in the clinch.  The ref halts the action and breaks the clinch.  He lectures Kidd about fouling.  
Kidd lands a cross to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  
Kidd walks Traversa down, trapping him on the ropes.  Traversa throws a left hook, but Kidd holds on to his opponent.  Kidd leans on his opponent using all his weight. The ref breaks Kidd's hold and signals for the fight to continue.  
Kidd closes the distance and hits home with a right hook.  
Kidd pivots to the left of his opponent and connects with a solid right uppercut.  
Kidd advances into close range and lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Kidd lands two left hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Kidd pivots from in front of his opponent.  Kidd lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  Kidd throws a jab, but his opponent parries the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Kidd walks his opponent down, trapping him in the corner.  Kidd connects with a left uppercut.  Kidd ties up his opponent.  Kidd leans on his opponent trying to wear him down. The ref breaks the clinch and signals for the action to continue.  
Kidd lands a right uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
At the end of Round 3, lets listen in on the corners...Traversa's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  

Round 3 Statistics
Kidd: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 36                            
Power Shots Landed: 22                            
Head Shots Thrown: 32                            
Head Shots Landed: 18                            
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 5                             

Traversa: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 5                             
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 12                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 0                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 4: 

Kidd connects with a right hook.  Kidd clinches his opponent.  Kidd leans on his opponent trying to wear him down. The ref breaks the clinch and signals for the action to continue.  
Kidd lands a jab followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Kidd manouvers Traversa into a corner.  Kidd is on target with a left hook to his opponents body.  
Kidd lands a left hook.  
Kidd advances into close range and digs in a right hook to his opponents body.  
Traversa attempts to land an uppercut to the solar plexus, but he strays low!  The ref stops the action and gives Kidd time to recover.  
Kidd attempts to land a right uppercut, but Traversa slips the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Kidd closes the distance and lands a right hook.  
Kidd is on target with a solid right hook.  
Kidd is on target with a right hook to his opponents body.  
Kidd lands a sharp right hook.  
At the end of Round 4, lets listen in on the corners...Traversa's trainer is advising how he could improve the accuracy of his work.  

Round 4 Statistics
Kidd: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 27                            
Power Shots Landed: 9                             
Head Shots Thrown: 20                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 9                             
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Traversa: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 8                             
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 10                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 5: 

Kidd lands a jab.  
Kidd closes the distance and lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Kidd is looking to close the distance.  Kidd is on target with a solid right uppercut.  The two boxers are fighting in-close, but their heads clash!  The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as Kidd dabs at his face checking for damage.  
Kidd lands a left hook, right hook and a left hook to his opponents head.  
Kidd steps inside.  Traversa throws a right hook, but Kidd ties up his opponent.  Traversa is using his forearm in the clinch.  The ref breaks Kidd's hold and signals for the fight to continue.  
Kidd advances into close range and manouvers Traversa into a neutral corner.  Kidd lands a left uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  


Round 5 Statistics
Kidd: 
Jabs Thrown: 11                            
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 21                            
Power Shots Landed: 8                             
Head Shots Thrown: 25                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 7                             
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Traversa: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 11                            
Power Shots Landed: 0                             
Head Shots Thrown: 9                             
Head Shots Landed: 0                             
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 6: 

Kidd advances into close range and lands a left uppercut to the body, and then to the head.  
Kidd lands a left hook.  
Kidd is on target with a firm right hook to Traversa's ribcage.  Kidd attempts to land a left hook, but Traversa sidesteps and counters with a left hook.  
Kidd manages to force Traversa onto the ropes.  Kidd is on target with a right uppercut to his opponents body.  
Traversa is on target with a left hook to Kidd's body.  
Kidd gets on the inside.  Traversa pivots from in front of his opponent.  Kidd digs in a stinging left hook to his opponents body.  
Kidd lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  He continues the combination and lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Kidd manages to force Traversa onto the ropes.  Kidd connects with a stinging right hook.  
Kidd advances into close range and lands two left hook's to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  
Traversa is looking to keep the action on the outside.  Kidd lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Kidd advances into close range and lands a right uppercut to the body followed by a left hook to the head.  
Kidd is looking to close the distance and lands a left hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents head.  


Round 6 Statistics
Kidd: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 38                            
Power Shots Landed: 19                            
Head Shots Thrown: 33                            
Head Shots Landed: 15                            
Body Shots Thrown: 13                            
Body Shots Landed: 6                             

Traversa: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 12                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 15                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 7: 

Kidd gets on the inside and drives a left hook into Traversa's body.  
Traversa tries to step out of his opponents range and lands an overhand left.  
Kidd lands a cross.  
Kidd is on target with a cross.  
Kidd steps inside and lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
At the end of Round 7, lets listen in on the corners...Traversa's trainer is telling his fighter to go out and knock out his opponent!  

Round 7 Statistics
Kidd: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 15                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 19                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Traversa: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 9                             
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 12                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 8: 

Kidd advances into close range and connects with a left hook.  
Kidd gets on the inside and drives a solid left uppercut into his opponents body.  
Traversa pivots to the right of his opponent and digs in a left uppercut to his opponents liver.  
Kidd steps inside.  As the two fighters work on the inside, their heads come together!  The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as Kidd dabs at his face checking for damage.  
Kidd advances into close range and lands a double left hook to his opponents head.  He follows up the attack and lands a left hook to the body followed by a right hook to the head.  
Traversa is looking to keep his distance.  Kidd lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  Kidd attempts to land a jab, but Traversa parries the shot and counters with a right uppercut to his opponents body.  
Traversa connects with a left hook.  
Traversa pivots to the left of his opponent.  Kidd lands a firm cross.  


Round 8 Statistics
Kidd: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 21                            
Power Shots Landed: 9                             
Head Shots Thrown: 18                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Traversa: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 9                             
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 14                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

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
Round 7 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 8 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9


Final Scorecards: 80 - 72  80 - 72  80 - 72

The winner, by Unanimous Decision, from Sheffield, UK.... Mel Kidd

Fight Statistics
Kidd: 
Total Punches Thrown: 280                           
Total Punches Landed: 118                           
Total Head Shots Thrown: 215                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 88                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 65                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 30                            
Total Power Shots Thrown: 230                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 107                           
Total Jabs Thrown: 50                            
Total Jabs Landed: 11                            

Traversa: 
Total Punches Thrown: 126                           
Total Punches Landed: 18                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 99                            
Total Head Shots Landed: 15                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 27                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 3                             
Total Power Shots Thrown: 76                            
Total Power Shots Landed: 12                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 50                            
Total Jabs Landed: 6