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23/07/2031
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William McNorton vs Miroslav á Baskakov

Boxing Daily Report from the Ten Count Promotions promoted show at Ten Gym, Hull,  taking place on 24/08/2024:

The venue is completely packed out with the fans turning out in force to watch the fights on offer tonight.  
Next up we have one of the supporting contests of this show.  

Looking to impress the boxing fans in attendance, the two fighters competing in this 8 round matchup are William McNorton (15(2) - 0) who hails from Dundee, UK and Miroslav á Baskakov(5 - 6 - 6) from Sofia, Bulgaria.  Both McNorton and Baskakov weighed in at 160 pounds.  
The referee tonight is Dave Housler, and the three ringside judges are Floyd Borowiak, Haaris Obeid and Kenzie Dredge.  

Round 1: 

Baskakov lands a jab.  
McNorton drives a solid jab into his opponents body.  
McNorton drives a left uppercut into his opponents body.  
McNorton tries to keep the action at long range and lands a cross to Baskakov's body.  
McNorton is looking to close the distance.  McNorton lands a right hook to the body followed by a left hook to the head.  
Baskakov throws a jab, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a left hook.  
McNorton advances into close range and manouvers his opponent onto the ropes.  McNorton pivots to the left of his opponent and lands a left uppercut to the body followed by a right uppercut to the head.  
McNorton quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and connects with a left hook.  
McNorton is on target with a left hook.  
Baskakov throws a right hook, but McNorton clinches his opponent.  McNorton is using his forearm in the clinch.  The ref calls break and the two fighters separate.  
McNorton manages to force Baskakov into the corner.  McNorton digs in a right uppercut to Baskakov's body.  
McNorton closes the distance and hits home with a left hook.  
McNorton pivots to the right of his opponent.  Baskakov throws a right uppercut, but McNorton clinches his opponent.  McNorton leans on his opponent using all his weight. The ref breaks McNorton's hold and signals for the fight to continue.  
McNorton lands a right hook to the body, a right uppercut to the head and a right uppercut to the body.  
McNorton pivots to the side of his opponent.  McNorton is on target with a right hook to his opponents body.  McNorton ties up his opponent.  McNorton pushes his forearm into Baskakov's face.  The referee separates the two fighters and warns McNorton.  
McNorton lands a right hook to the body, a left hook to the head and a right hook to the head.  
McNorton lands three consecutive right hooks to his opponents ribs.  
McNorton pivots from in front of his opponent and lands a right hook to the body followed by a left hook to the head.  
McNorton sidesteps to the left of his opponent and connects with a left hook.  
At the end of Round 1, lets listen in on the corners...Baskakov's trainer is telling his fighter to increase his workrate.  Baskakov's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  

Round 1 Statistics
McNorton: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 37                            
Power Shots Landed: 24                            
Head Shots Thrown: 21                            
Head Shots Landed: 11                            
Body Shots Thrown: 21                            
Body Shots Landed: 14                            

Baskakov: 
Jabs Thrown: 11                            
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 8                             
Power Shots Landed: 0                             
Head Shots Thrown: 17                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 2: 

McNorton advances into close range and drives a left hook into Baskakov's liver.  
McNorton pivots to the side of his opponent and drives a left uppercut into his opponents liver.  
McNorton quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and drives a left hook into Baskakov's body.  
McNorton advances into close range.  McNorton sidesteps to the right of his opponent and lands a right hook to the body followed by a left uppercut to the head.  
McNorton pivots to the left of his opponent and lands a right hook to the body followed by a cross to the head.  
McNorton quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Baskakov hits home with a left hook.  
Baskakov is on target with a jab.  
McNorton voluntarily retreats back onto the ropes...he waves his opponent in!  Baskakov steps in throwing power shots but is unable to land cleanly.  
McNorton steps inside and digs in a left uppercut to Baskakov's liver.  
McNorton lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  
McNorton digs in a left uppercut to Baskakov's body.  
McNorton lands a left hook followed by a right uppercut to his opponents body.  
McNorton closes the distance and lands a left hook.  
McNorton connects with a left hook.  
McNorton drives a stinging jab into his opponents face.  
McNorton steps inside and digs in a left hook to Baskakov's ribs.  
McNorton lands a right hook to the body, a right hook to the head and a left hook to the body.  
McNorton lands a jab followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  


Round 2 Statistics
McNorton: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 34                            
Power Shots Landed: 20                            
Head Shots Thrown: 18                            
Head Shots Landed: 9                             
Body Shots Thrown: 21                            
Body Shots Landed: 14                            

Baskakov: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 17                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 19                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 3: 

Baskakov tries to step out of his opponents range and hits home with an overhand left.  
McNorton lands a cross.  
McNorton lands a left hook to the body followed by a right hook to the head.  
McNorton drives a stinging jab into his opponents body.  
McNorton is on target with a right hook to Baskakov's ribcage.  
McNorton closes the distance.  Baskakov drives a left uppercut into his opponents body.  
McNorton digs in a left hook to Baskakov's ribs.  
Baskakov pivots to the left of his opponent.  Baskakov throws a left hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
McNorton lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
McNorton advances into close range and is on target with a right hook.  
Baskakov switches the action to the outside and throws a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a left hook.  
Baskakov lowers his hands, trying to provoke his opponent to attack.  McNorton lands two straights followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Baskakov throws a jab, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a cross.  
McNorton hits home with a left uppercut.  
At the end of Round 3, lets listen in on the corners...Baskakov's trainer is telling his fighter to tighten his defence.  

Round 3 Statistics
McNorton: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 26                            
Power Shots Landed: 14                            
Head Shots Thrown: 15                            
Head Shots Landed: 11                            
Body Shots Thrown: 14                            
Body Shots Landed: 5                             

Baskakov: 
Jabs Thrown: 9                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 22                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 27                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 4: 

McNorton drives a left uppercut into Baskakov's liver.  
McNorton is on target with a left hook to Baskakov's body.  
McNorton lands a jab followed by  two straights to his opponents head.  
McNorton closes the distance and lands a right hook to the body followed by a left hook to the head.  
McNorton steps away from his opponent and lands an overhand right followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
McNorton is looking to close the distance and lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  
McNorton throws a left hook, but his opponent dodges the shot and counters with a cross.  
McNorton lands two left hooks followed by a left uppercut to his opponents head.  
McNorton is looking to keep his distance and lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
McNorton closes the distance.  Baskakov sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  McNorton drives a left hook into his opponents body.  
McNorton lands three consecutive left hooks to his opponents head.  
McNorton lands a right hook to the head followed by a right uppercut to the body.  
McNorton lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
McNorton lands a sharp jab to his opponents body.  
McNorton steps inside and lands two left hooks to the body, and one to the head.  


Round 4 Statistics
McNorton: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 5                             
Power Shots Thrown: 37                            
Power Shots Landed: 23                            
Head Shots Thrown: 26                            
Head Shots Landed: 18                            
Body Shots Thrown: 19                            
Body Shots Landed: 10                            

Baskakov: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 15                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 17                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 0                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 5: 

McNorton lands a spiteful jab.  
McNorton steps inside and lands a left hook to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  
McNorton connects with a left hook.  
McNorton is on target with a right hook.  
McNorton throws a cross, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
McNorton drives a right hook into Baskakov's body.  
McNorton steps inside.  Baskakov pivots to the right of his opponent.  McNorton lands a left uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
McNorton lands a double jab to his opponents body.  
McNorton advances into close range and lands a right hook to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  
McNorton is looking to close the distance and lands a left hook to the body followed by a right hook to the head.  He continues the combination and lands two left hooks to his opponents ribs.  
McNorton lands a left hook to the body, a left hook to the head and a right hook to the body.  
McNorton is looking to close the distance.  Baskakov pivots from in front of his opponent.  McNorton drives a left hook into his opponents body.  
McNorton advances into close range and digs in a left hook to Baskakov's body.  
McNorton gets on the inside and digs in a left hook to Baskakov's liver.  
McNorton connects with a cross.  
McNorton is looking to close the distance and lands a right hook to the body, a left hook to the head and a right hook to the head.  
McNorton lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
McNorton snaps his opponents head back with a hard jab.  
McNorton closes the distance and digs in a left hook to Baskakov's body.  
Baskakov pivots to the left of his opponent.  McNorton lands a straight 1 - 2.  
At the end of Round 5, lets listen in on the corners...Baskakov's trainer is advising how he could improve the accuracy of his work.  

Round 5 Statistics
McNorton: 
Jabs Thrown: 9                             
Jabs Landed: 7                             
Power Shots Thrown: 47                            
Power Shots Landed: 25                            
Head Shots Thrown: 27                            
Head Shots Landed: 17                            
Body Shots Thrown: 29                            
Body Shots Landed: 15                            

Baskakov: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 18                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 18                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 6: 

Baskakov steps away from his opponent and throws a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a left uppercut.  
McNorton lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
McNorton is looking to keep the action on the outside and connects with a cross.  
McNorton drives a left uppercut into Baskakov's body.  
Baskakov waits at the mid-range with a lowered guard, waiting for his opponent to throw a punch.  McNorton lands a jab to the head, a cross to the head and a cross to the body.  
McNorton gets on the inside and lands three consecutive right hooks to his opponents ribs.  
McNorton gets on the inside and lands a double right hook to his opponents head.  McNorton clinches his opponent.  McNorton leans on his opponent using all his weight. The ref breaks McNorton's hold and signals for the fight to continue.  
McNorton lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
McNorton closes the distance and lands a left hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents body.  
McNorton closes the distance and is on target with a left uppercut.  McNorton clinches his opponent.  McNorton throws a hook within the clinch but hits his opponent behind the head. McNorton tries to make the space to throw a hook, but hits Baskakov behind the head. McNorton tries to land a right hook, but Baskakov sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
McNorton lands a left uppercut, right hook and a left hook to his opponents body.  
McNorton advances into close range and lands a left hook to the head, a left hook to the body and a right hook to the head.  
McNorton tries to keep the action at long range and lands a straight 1 - 2.  
McNorton gets on the inside.  Baskakov throws a right hook, but McNorton holds on to his opponent.  McNorton is leaning on his opponent in the clinch. The ref breaks the clinch and signals for the action to continue.  
McNorton lands two left hooks to his opponents ribs.  
At the end of Round 6, lets listen in on the corners...McNorton's trainer is telling his fighter he is winning comfortably and should get on his bike for the remainder of the fight.  McNorton's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  

Round 6 Statistics
McNorton: 
Jabs Thrown: 11                            
Jabs Landed: 4                             
Power Shots Thrown: 34                            
Power Shots Landed: 24                            
Head Shots Thrown: 23                            
Head Shots Landed: 15                            
Body Shots Thrown: 22                            
Body Shots Landed: 13                            

Baskakov: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 19                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 18                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 7: 

Baskakov is looking to keep the action on the outside and attempts to land an overhand right, but McNorton slips the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Baskakov tries to land a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a left hook.  
McNorton steps to the outside and lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
McNorton tries to step out of his opponents range and lands an overhand left to the head followed by a jab to the body.  He follows up the attack and lands an overhand left followed by a cross to his opponents head.  
McNorton hits home with a cross.  
McNorton hits home with a ramrod jab.  
Baskakov is on target with a cross.  
McNorton lands a double jab to his opponents head.  He then lands a straight 1 - 2.  
McNorton lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
McNorton lands a cross.  
McNorton finds the target with a jab.  
Baskakov tries to land a cross, but McNorton slips the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  


Round 7 Statistics
McNorton: 
Jabs Thrown: 15                            
Jabs Landed: 10                            
Power Shots Thrown: 16                            
Power Shots Landed: 11                            
Head Shots Thrown: 27                            
Head Shots Landed: 20                            
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Baskakov: 
Jabs Thrown: 11                            
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 10                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 19                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 8: 

McNorton hits home with a stiff jab.  
Baskakov attempts to land a jab, but McNorton slips the shot and counters with a right hook.  
McNorton hits home with a spiteful jab.  
Baskakov attempts to land a jab, but McNorton sidesteps and counters with a left hook.  
McNorton is looking to keep the action on the outside and lands two straights followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
McNorton lands a jab followed by a overhand right to his opponents head.  
McNorton steps to the outside and is on target with a cross to his opponents body.  
McNorton tries to step out of his opponents range and connects with an overhand left.  
Baskakov pivots to the right of his opponent.  McNorton lands a jab.  
McNorton hits the target with a ramrod jab.  
McNorton lands a jab followed by  two straights to his opponents head.  
Baskakov attempts to land a cross, but McNorton sidesteps and counters with a right uppercut.  


Round 8 Statistics
McNorton: 
Jabs Thrown: 16                            
Jabs Landed: 7                             
Power Shots Thrown: 16                            
Power Shots Landed: 10                            
Head Shots Thrown: 28                            
Head Shots Landed: 16                            
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Baskakov: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 12                            
Power Shots Landed: 0                             
Head Shots Thrown: 17                            
Head Shots Landed: 0                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
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: 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 Dundee, UK.... William McNorton

Fight Statistics
McNorton: 
Total Punches Thrown: 319                           
Total Punches Landed: 190                           
Total Head Shots Thrown: 185                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 117                           
Total Body Shots Thrown: 134                           
Total Body Shots Landed: 73                            
Total Power Shots Thrown: 247                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 151                           
Total Jabs Thrown: 72                            
Total Jabs Landed: 39                            

Baskakov: 
Total Punches Thrown: 170                           
Total Punches Landed: 11                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 152                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 10                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 18                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 1                             
Total Power Shots Thrown: 121                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 7                             
Total Jabs Thrown: 49                            
Total Jabs Landed: 4