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25/07/2031
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Lordson Obekpa vs Kunle Runsewe

Boxing Daily Report from the AI Nigeria-Kwara State promoted show at Ilorin Khan, Ilorin,  taking place on 27/08/2024:

Clearly AI Nigeria-Kwara State 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 is the main event of the show.  This is a mandatory fight for the Nigeria-Kwara State Heavyweight title.  

Looking to impress the boxing fans in attendance and those watching live on AIT Sports, the two fighters competing in this 10 round matchup are Lordson Obekpa (8 - 0 - 1) who hails from Ilorin, Nigeria and Kunle Runsewe(10 - 4) from Ilorin, Nigeria.  Obekpa weighed in at 241 pounds and 4 ounces, while Runsewe weighed in at 239 pounds and 1 ounces.  
The referee tonight is Olufemi Botmang, and the three ringside judges are Gazi Ansari, Asif Hussain and Akeem Nworah.  

Round 1: 

Obekpa is on target with a jab.  
Runsewe is on target with a sharp cross.  
Runsewe digs in a left uppercut to his opponents body.  
Obekpa finds the target with a jab.  
Runsewe is looking to close the distance.  Obekpa pivots from in front of his opponent.  Runsewe is on target with a right hook.  
Runsewe is on target with a left uppercut to Obekpa's liver.  
Obekpa tries to step out of his opponents range and hits home with an overhand right.  
Runsewe steps inside.  Obekpa pivots from in front of his opponent.  Obekpa connects with a right uppercut.  Obekpa attempts to land a right hook, but Runsewe sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Obekpa lands a right hook, right uppercut and a left uppercut to his opponents head.  
Obekpa steps to the outside and tries to land a cross, but Runsewe sidesteps and counters with a right hook.  
Runsewe quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Obekpa lands a sharp jab.  
Runsewe walks his opponent down, trapping him in a corner.  Runsewe digs in a left uppercut to Obekpa's body.  
Runsewe steps inside.  Obekpa connects with a right hook.  As the two fighters work on the inside, their heads come together!  The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as Obekpa dabs at his face checking for damage.  
Runsewe walks his opponent onto the ropes.  Obekpa lands a jab.  
Runsewe gets on the inside and attempts to land a left hook, but Obekpa slips the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Runsewe lands a sharp jab.  
Obekpa steps inside and connects with a right hook.  
Obekpa is on target with a left hook.  
Obekpa is on target with a jab.  
Obekpa gets on the inside.  Runsewe throws a right hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Runsewe attempts to land a left hook, but Obekpa blocks the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Obekpa is looking to keep the action on the outside and lands a hard jab.  
At the end of Round 1, lets listen in on the corners...Obekpa's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  Runsewe's trainer is advising how he could be more accurate.  

Round 1 Statistics
Obekpa: 
Jabs Thrown: 13                            
Jabs Landed: 6                             
Power Shots Thrown: 26                            
Power Shots Landed: 11                            
Head Shots Thrown: 33                            
Head Shots Landed: 17                            
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Runsewe: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 24                            
Power Shots Landed: 7                             
Head Shots Thrown: 18                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 11                            
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Round 2: 

Runsewe sidesteps to the left of his opponent and is on target with a right uppercut to Obekpa's ribcage.  
Obekpa steps to the outside and is on target with a jab.  
Runsewe advances into close range.  Obekpa pivots to the side of his opponent.  Obekpa digs in a right uppercut to his opponents ribcage.  Obekpa tries to land a right hook, but his opponent dodges the shot and counters with a cross.  
Obekpa tries to keep the action at long range and lands with a spiteful jab.  
Obekpa is looking to close the distance.  Runsewe connects with a left uppercut.  
Obekpa is on target with a left hook.  
Runsewe is on target with a right hook to Obekpa's ribcage.  Runsewe tries to land a right hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Obekpa tries to step out of his opponents range and throws a jab, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a right hook to Obekpa's body.  
Obekpa is looking to keep the action on the outside and is on target with a solid jab.  
Obekpa closes the distance.  Runsewe drives a stinging right uppercut into Obekpa's body.  
Obekpa lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Obekpa pivots to the side of his opponent and lands a left hook.  
Runsewe pivots to the side of his opponent.  Obekpa lands a stiff jab.  Obekpa attempts to land a cross, but Runsewe sidesteps and counters with a stinging cross.  
Obekpa gets on the inside and is on target with a right hook to his opponents body.  
Obekpa tries to keep the action at long range and lands an overhand right followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Obekpa tries to keep the action at long range and lands a straight 1 - 2.  


Round 2 Statistics
Obekpa: 
Jabs Thrown: 12                            
Jabs Landed: 7                             
Power Shots Thrown: 26                            
Power Shots Landed: 8                             
Head Shots Thrown: 32                            
Head Shots Landed: 13                            
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Runsewe: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 28                            
Power Shots Landed: 7                             
Head Shots Thrown: 20                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 13                            
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Round 3: 

Runsewe advances into close range.  Obekpa lands a left hook.  
Obekpa is on target with a jab to his opponents body.  
Obekpa closes the distance.  Runsewe is on target with a right hook to his opponents body.  
Obekpa tries to keep the action at long range and lands a hard jab.  
Obekpa is looking to close the distance.  Runsewe connects with a left uppercut.  
Runsewe lands a left uppercut followed by a right uppercut to his opponents body.  
Obekpa lands a jab, cross and a jab to his opponents head.  
Obekpa closes the distance and lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Obekpa is looking to keep the action on the outside and lands with a spiteful jab.  
Obekpa sidesteps to the right of his opponent and lands with a spiteful jab.  
Obekpa is looking to close the distance.  Runsewe drives a right hook into Obekpa's ribcage.  
Runsewe is looking to close the distance and throws a left uppercut, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Runsewe lands a sharp cross.  
Obekpa pivots to the left of his opponent.  Runsewe drives a left hook into his opponents body.  
Obekpa advances into close range and hits home with a left hook.  
Runsewe attempts to land a right uppercut, but Obekpa sidesteps and counters with a left uppercut to his opponents body.  
Obekpa tries to step out of his opponents range and is on target with a jab.  
Runsewe gets on the inside.  Obekpa digs in a left hook to his opponents body.  
Runsewe hits home with a left hook.  
Obekpa retreats back to the ropes, and waits for his opponent to attack.  Runsewe accepts the invitation, throwing powerful combos, but is unable to land anything on Obekpa.  
Obekpa steps inside and lands a left hook to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  
Obekpa connects with a left hook.  
Obekpa attempts to land a jab, but Runsewe dodges the shot and counters with a stinging left uppercut.  
Obekpa advances into close range.  Runsewe connects with a stinging left uppercut.  
At the end of Round 3, lets listen in on the corners...Runsewe's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  

Round 3 Statistics
Obekpa: 
Jabs Thrown: 16                            
Jabs Landed: 7                             
Power Shots Thrown: 27                            
Power Shots Landed: 11                            
Head Shots Thrown: 35                            
Head Shots Landed: 14                            
Body Shots Thrown: 8                             
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Runsewe: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 25                            
Power Shots Landed: 10                            
Head Shots Thrown: 16                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 11                            
Body Shots Landed: 5                             

Round 4: 

Runsewe sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Obekpa lands with a hard jab.  
Obekpa is on target with a jab.  Obekpa tries to land a left hook, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a cross.  
Obekpa tries to keep the action at long range and finds the target with a hard jab.  Obekpa throws a cross, but his opponent dodges the shot and counters with a solid left hook.  
Runsewe attempts to land a jab, but Obekpa parries the shot and counters with a cross.  
Obekpa is looking to keep the action on the outside and lands a jab followed by a overhand right to his opponents head.  
Obekpa steps inside and connects with a right hook.  
Runsewe digs in a stinging left hook to his opponents liver.  
Obekpa is on target with a left hook to Runsewe's body.  
Runsewe connects with a solid cross.  
Runsewe throws a right hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a left hook to Runsewe's body.  
Runsewe pivots from in front of his opponent.  Runsewe attempts to land a right hook, but Obekpa slips the shot and counters with a cross.  


Round 4 Statistics
Obekpa: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 4                             
Power Shots Thrown: 15                            
Power Shots Landed: 6                             
Head Shots Thrown: 20                            
Head Shots Landed: 8                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Runsewe: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 16                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 12                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 8                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 5: 

Runsewe connects with a left hook.  
Runsewe closes the distance and drives a right hook into Obekpa's body.  
Obekpa steps to the outside and lands a cross followed by a overhand right to his opponents head.  
Obekpa lands a hard jab.  Obekpa tries to land a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Obekpa gets on the inside.  Runsewe lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  
Obekpa lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Obekpa is on target with a jab.  
Runsewe is looking to close the distance.  Obekpa hits home with a right hook.  
Obekpa connects with a right hook.  
Obekpa steps to the outside and lands a jab.  
Obekpa is on target with a left hook.  
Obekpa is looking to keep the action on the outside and drives a ramrod jab into his opponents face.  
Runsewe is on target with a cross.  


Round 5 Statistics
Obekpa: 
Jabs Thrown: 22                            
Jabs Landed: 5                             
Power Shots Thrown: 21                            
Power Shots Landed: 6                             
Head Shots Thrown: 37                            
Head Shots Landed: 11                            
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Runsewe: 
Jabs Thrown: 0                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 26                            
Power Shots Landed: 6                             
Head Shots Thrown: 16                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 10                            
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Round 6: 

Obekpa closes the distance.  Runsewe tries to land a right hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Obekpa hits home with a right uppercut.  
Obekpa steps to the outside and lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Obekpa steps inside and digs in a left hook to his opponents body.  
Runsewe hits home with a right hook.  
Runsewe digs in a left hook to Obekpa's liver.  
Runsewe is looking to close the distance and lands a sharp left uppercut.  
Runsewe throws a right hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  
Obekpa switches the action to the outside and lands an overhand right.  
Obekpa lands a double jab to his opponents head.  He continues the combination and lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Obekpa steps to the outside and lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Obekpa drives a ramrod jab into his opponents face.  
Obekpa steps inside and lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Obekpa lands a left hook.  
Obekpa is on target with a right hook.  
Obekpa lands a left hook.  
Runsewe attempts to land an uppercut to the solar plexus, but he strays low!  The ref stops the action and gives Obekpa time to recover.  
Obekpa closes the distance and is on target with a left hook.  Obekpa tries to land a right hook, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  


Round 6 Statistics
Obekpa: 
Jabs Thrown: 15                            
Jabs Landed: 8                             
Power Shots Thrown: 28                            
Power Shots Landed: 12                            
Head Shots Thrown: 40                            
Head Shots Landed: 19                            
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Runsewe: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 22                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 17                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 7                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 7: 

Obekpa is on target with a right hook to his opponents body.  
Runsewe tries to land a left hook, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Runsewe quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and hits home with a cross.  
Runsewe sidesteps to the left of his opponent and lands a firm left hook.  
Obekpa advances into close range.  Runsewe lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Obekpa hits the target with a stinging jab.  
Obekpa lands a cross to the body, and then to the head.  Obekpa throws a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a firm right uppercut.  
Obekpa steps inside and drives a left hook into Runsewe's ribs.  
Obekpa lands a double jab to his opponents head.  Obekpa tries to land a right uppercut, but Runsewe sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Runsewe gets on the inside.  Obekpa is on target with a right hook to his opponents ribs.  
Obekpa is looking to close the distance and lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Obekpa lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Obekpa drives a solid jab into his opponents body.  
Obekpa lands a ramrod jab.  
Runsewe is looking to close the distance and lands two right hooks to his opponents ribs.  


Round 7 Statistics
Obekpa: 
Jabs Thrown: 12                            
Jabs Landed: 5                             
Power Shots Thrown: 33                            
Power Shots Landed: 10                            
Head Shots Thrown: 35                            
Head Shots Landed: 10                            
Body Shots Thrown: 10                            
Body Shots Landed: 5                             

Runsewe: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 23                            
Power Shots Landed: 8                             
Head Shots Thrown: 18                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 7                             
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Round 8: 

Obekpa lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Runsewe gets on the inside.  Obekpa connects with a left hook.  
Obekpa attempts to land a jab, but Runsewe sidesteps and counters with a right hook.  
Runsewe attempts to land a cross, but Obekpa slips the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Runsewe connects with a cross.  
Obekpa tries to step out of his opponents range and hits home with a cross.  
Runsewe is keeping his hands low...it looks like he wants his opponent to throw first.  Obekpa is on target with a cross.  Obekpa attempts to land a jab, but Runsewe slips the shot and counters with a cross.  
Obekpa connects with a right hook.  
Runsewe is on target with a left hook to his opponents body.  
Obekpa hits home with a ramrod jab.  
Runsewe is looking to close the distance.  Obekpa attempts to land a left uppercut, but Runsewe dodges the shot and counters with a right uppercut to Obekpa's ribcage.  
Runsewe lands a stinging jab.  


Round 8 Statistics
Obekpa: 
Jabs Thrown: 10                            
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 22                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 30                            
Head Shots Landed: 8                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Runsewe: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 20                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 13                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 9                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Round 9: 

Obekpa is on target with a right hook.  
Obekpa gets on the inside.  The two boxers are fighting in-close, but their heads clash!  The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as Obekpa dabs at his face checking for damage.  
Runsewe is on target with a jab.  
Obekpa closes the distance and lands a double left hook to his opponents head.  
Obekpa steps away from his opponent and attempts to land a jab, but Runsewe slips the shot and counters with a stinging right hook.  
Obekpa lands a left hook.  
Obekpa advances into close range.  Runsewe lands a left hook followed by a right uppercut to his opponents body.  
Obekpa steps away from his opponent and tries to land a jab, but Runsewe sidesteps and counters with a left uppercut to Obekpa's body.  
Runsewe pivots from in front of his opponent and digs in a left hook to Obekpa's body.  
Obekpa lands with a hard jab.  
Runsewe digs in a right hook to his opponents body.  
Runsewe closes the distance and attempts to land a right uppercut, but Obekpa sidesteps and counters with a right hook.  
Runsewe pivots from in front of his opponent.  Obekpa throws a left hook, but his opponent dodges the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Obekpa lands a left hook, right hook and a left hook to his opponents head.  
At the end of Round 9, lets listen in on the corners...Obekpa's trainer is telling his fighter he is a mile in front and not to do anything stupid. 

Round 9 Statistics
Obekpa: 
Jabs Thrown: 11                            
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 23                            
Power Shots Landed: 8                             
Head Shots Thrown: 30                            
Head Shots Landed: 9                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Runsewe: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 22                            
Power Shots Landed: 7                             
Head Shots Thrown: 19                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 7                             
Body Shots Landed: 5                             

Round 10: 

Obekpa steps to the outside and attempts to land a jab, but Runsewe slips the shot and counters with a solid left hook.  
Runsewe is looking to close the distance.  Obekpa lands a double left hook to his opponents head.  
Runsewe sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Obekpa lands a hard jab.  
Runsewe gets on the inside.  Runsewe attempts to land an uppercut to the solar plexus, but he strays low!  The ref stops the action.  The ref sends Obekpa to the neutral corner.  He tells Runsewe he will lose a point if he continues to foul.  
Obekpa steps away from his opponent and lands two consecutive overhand rights to his opponents head.  He then lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Obekpa steps away from his opponent and hits home with a cross.  
Runsewe advances into close range.  Obekpa digs in a right uppercut to his opponents body.  
Obekpa is looking to keep his distance and attempts to land a jab, but Runsewe sidesteps and counters with a left hook.  
Runsewe steps inside and is on target with a firm left uppercut to his opponents body.  
Obekpa tries to keep the action at long range and lands a hard jab.  
Obekpa is on target with an overhand right.  
Obekpa is looking to keep his distance and lands a jab to the body, and then to the head.  
Obekpa lands a jab, cross and a jab to his opponents head.  
Obekpa lands a cross to the head followed by a jab to the body.  
Obekpa lands a hard jab.  
Obekpa switches the action to the outside and lands with a hard jab.  


Round 10 Statistics
Obekpa: 
Jabs Thrown: 27                            
Jabs Landed: 11                            
Power Shots Thrown: 22                            
Power Shots Landed: 9                             
Head Shots Thrown: 42                            
Head Shots Landed: 17                            
Body Shots Thrown: 7                             
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Runsewe: 
Jabs Thrown: 0                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 20                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 11                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 9                             
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
Round 7 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 8 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 9 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 10 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9


Final Scorecards: 99 - 91  99 - 91  99 - 91

The winner, by Unanimous Decision, from Ilorin, Nigeria.... Lordson Obekpa

Fight Statistics
Obekpa: 
Total Punches Thrown: 388                           
Total Punches Landed: 143                           
Total Head Shots Thrown: 334                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 126                           
Total Body Shots Thrown: 54                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 17                            
Total Power Shots Thrown: 243                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 86                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 145                           
Total Jabs Landed: 57                            

Runsewe: 
Total Punches Thrown: 252                           
Total Punches Landed: 67                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 160                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 39                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 92                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 28                            
Total Power Shots Thrown: 226                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 61                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 26                            
Total Jabs Landed: 6