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23/07/2031
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Odion Banjo vs Paul Van der Knaap

Boxing Daily Report from the Bos Firefighters promoted show at Mbaraki Sports Club, Mombasa,  taking place on 19/10/2024:

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.  This is a final eliminator for the African Heavyweight title.  

Looking to impress the boxing fans in attendance and those watching live on WWX Sport, the two fighters competing in this 12 round matchup are Odion Banjo (12(11) - 3(2)) who hails from Onitsha, Nigeria and Paul Van der Knaap(12 - 3) from Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.  Banjo weighed in at 236 pounds And 5 ounces, while Van der Knaap weighed in at 230 pounds And 4 ounces.  
The referee tonight is Paul Kithuka, and the three ringside judges are Connor Kamau, George Waciuma and Tavon Wanga.  

Round 1: 

Banjo lands two left hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Banjo hits home with a left uppercut.  Banjo attempts to land a right hook, but Van der Knaap blocks the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Banjo lands a right hook to the body followed by two left hook's to the head.  
Banjo gets on the inside and hits home with a left hook.  
Van der Knaap lands a left uppercut to the head followed by a jab to the body.  
Banjo is looking to close the distance and lands a left uppercut to the body followed by a right hook to the head.  
Banjo is on target with a right hook to Van der Knaap's ribs.  Banjo tries to land a left hook, but Van der Knaap blocks the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Van der Knaap lands a right uppercut followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Van der Knaap walks Banjo onto the ropes.  Banjo throws a right hook, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a left uppercut.  
Van der Knaap lands a spiteful jab.  
Van der Knaap sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Van der Knaap tries to land a right uppercut, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a cross.  
Van der Knaap lands a jab to his opponents body.  
Banjo hits home with a stinging left hook.  
Banjo throws a jab, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Banjo closes the distance and lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Banjo lands a right hook to the head followed by a right uppercut to the body.  
Van der Knaap throws a left hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a sharp left uppercut.  
Banjo walks Van der Knaap onto the ropes.  Van der Knaap is on target with a right hook to Banjo's body.  
Banjo lands a right hook to the head followed by a left uppercut to the body.  
Banjo lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Banjo advances into close range and lands two right hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Banjo drives a stinging cross into Van der Knaap's body.  
At the end of Round 1, lets listen in on the corners...Van der Knaap's trainer is telling his fighter he is being outworked and needs to throw more.  

Round 1 Statistics
Banjo: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 36                            
Power Shots Landed: 22                            
Head Shots Thrown: 23                            
Head Shots Landed: 13                            
Body Shots Thrown: 18                            
Body Shots Landed: 11                            

Van der Knaap: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 19                            
Power Shots Landed: 8                             
Head Shots Thrown: 19                            
Head Shots Landed: 8                             
Body Shots Thrown: 7                             
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Round 2: 

Banjo digs in a left uppercut to his opponents ribs.  
Banjo forces Van der Knaap to back into the ropes.  Van der Knaap throws a left hook, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a firm left hook.  
Banjo lands a right hook followed by a right uppercut to his opponents body.  
Van der Knaap lands a ramrod jab.  
Banjo lands a cross to the head followed by a left uppercut to the body.  
Banjo lands a left uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents body, AND STUNS HIS OPPONENT!  Van der Knaap quickly recovers. 
Van der Knaap connects with a left uppercut.  
Banjo is on target with a solid left hook to Van der Knaap's body.  
Banjo is looking to close the distance and lands two right hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Van der Knaap lowers his guard, attempting to draw a lead.  Banjo lands a left hook to the body followed by a jab to the head.  
Banjo steps inside and tries to land a left hook, but Van der Knaap dodges the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Banjo gets on the inside and throws a right hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  
Banjo gets on the inside.  Van der Knaap drives a left hook into his opponents liver.  
Banjo throws a left hook, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right hook to his opponents body.  
Banjo is looking to close the distance and lands a right hook, left uppercut and a left hook to his opponents body.  
Banjo steps inside.  Van der Knaap tries to land a right hook, but Banjo sidesteps and counters with a sharp left uppercut.  
Van der Knaap hits home with a right hook.  
At the end of Round 2, lets listen in on the corners...Van der Knaap's trainer is advising how he could be more accurate.  Van der Knaap's trainer is advising how he could improve his defence.  

Round 2 Statistics
Banjo: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 34                            
Power Shots Landed: 16                            
Head Shots Thrown: 16                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 21                            
Body Shots Landed: 13                            

Van der Knaap: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 30                            
Power Shots Landed: 6                             
Head Shots Thrown: 32                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Round 3: 

Banjo lands three consecutive left hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Banjo closes the distance and is on target with a stinging right hook.  Banjo attempts to land a left hook, but Van der Knaap blocks the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Banjo is on target with a stinging cross.  
Van der Knaap tries to land a jab, but Banjo sidesteps and counters with a sharp left uppercut.  
Van der Knaap cuts off the ring, trapping Banjo on the ropes.  Van der Knaap lands a jab.  
Van der Knaap lands a sharp jab.  
Banjo is looking to close the distance.  Van der Knaap lands a left hook.  
Banjo is on target with a cross.  Banjo tries to land a cross, but Van der Knaap slips the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Banjo is on target with a sharp cross.  
Banjo lands a left hook to the head followed by a cross to the body.  
Banjo digs in a left uppercut to Van der Knaap's liver.  
Banjo lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Van der Knaap sidesteps to the left of his opponent and lands a jab to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  
Banjo hits the target with a stinging jab.  
Van der Knaap lands a stiff jab.  
Banjo advances into close range.  Van der Knaap pivots to the side of his opponent.  Banjo drives a potent left hook into his opponents body.  VAN DER KNAAP WAS STUNNED BY THAT SHOT!  Van der Knaap recovers before his opponent can take advantage. 
Van der Knaap attempts to land a cross, but Banjo sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Banjo connects with a sharp cross.  
Van der Knaap lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Van der Knaap quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Banjo tries to land a jab, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a left uppercut to Banjo's body.  
Banjo lands a solid cross.  Banjo tries to land a cross, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Banjo is looking to close the distance and lands a left uppercut followed by  two left hooks to his opponents body.  
Banjo connects with a sharp cross.  
At the end of Round 3, lets listen in on the corners...Banjo's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  

Round 3 Statistics
Banjo: 
Jabs Thrown: 13                            
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 35                            
Power Shots Landed: 19                            
Head Shots Thrown: 30                            
Head Shots Landed: 13                            
Body Shots Thrown: 18                            
Body Shots Landed: 9                             

Van der Knaap: 
Jabs Thrown: 11                            
Jabs Landed: 4                             
Power Shots Thrown: 24                            
Power Shots Landed: 10                            
Head Shots Thrown: 27                            
Head Shots Landed: 10                            
Body Shots Thrown: 8                             
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Round 4: 

Van der Knaap is on target with a left uppercut.  Van der Knaap attempts to land a left hook, but Banjo sidesteps and counters with a left uppercut to his opponents liver.  
Banjo steps inside and tries to land a left uppercut, but Van der Knaap slips the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Banjo is looking to close the distance and lands two right hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Banjo attempts to land a cross, but Van der Knaap dodges the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Banjo attempts to land a jab, but Van der Knaap blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  
Banjo lands a jab.  Banjo throws a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right hook.  
Van der Knaap lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Banjo advances into close range and lands two left hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Van der Knaap lands two jabs followed by a right uppercut to his opponents head.  
Van der Knaap is on target with a right hook.  
Banjo steps inside and drives a sharp left hook into Van der Knaap's liver.  
Van der Knaap pivots to the side of his opponent and hits home with a cross.  
Banjo drives a stinging left hook into his opponents body.  
Banjo hits home with a solid cross.  
Van der Knaap sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Van der Knaap is on target with a solid jab.  Van der Knaap throws a cross, but his opponent dodges the shot and counters with a left hook to his opponents body.  
Van der Knaap cuts off the ring, trapping Banjo in a corner.  Banjo lands a stinging right hook.  
Banjo is looking to close the distance and throws a left hook, but his opponent parries the shot and counters with a left hook to his opponents body.  
Banjo tries to land a cross, but his opponent dodges the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  


Round 4 Statistics
Banjo: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 27                            
Power Shots Landed: 10                            
Head Shots Thrown: 20                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 15                            
Body Shots Landed: 8                             

Van der Knaap: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 4                             
Power Shots Thrown: 24                            
Power Shots Landed: 11                            
Head Shots Thrown: 27                            
Head Shots Landed: 14                            
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 5: 

Banjo attempts to land a jab, but Van der Knaap sidesteps and counters with a left hook.  
Banjo tries to land a left uppercut, but Van der Knaap parries the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Van der Knaap drives a jab into his opponents body.  
Banjo drives a solid right hook into Van der Knaap's ribs.  Banjo throws a left hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Van der Knaap sidesteps to the right of his opponent and lands a right hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents body.  
Banjo drives a right hook into his opponents ribs.  
Banjo lands a right uppercut followed by  two right hooks to his opponents body.  
Banjo tries to land a cross, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  
Banjo lands a jab to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  HE HAS HIS OPPONENT IN TROUBLE!  Van der Knaap quickly recovers. 
Van der Knaap is on target with a jab.  
Banjo steps inside and lands two left hooks to the body, and one to the head.  
Van der Knaap lands a cross.  
Banjo is looking to close the distance and lands three consecutive right hooks to his opponents ribs, AND KNOCKS VAN DER KNAAP DOWN!  He is on his feet as the count reaches 4.  Van der Knaap recovers before his opponent can take advantage. 
Banjo is looking to close the distance and digs in a solid left hook to his opponents liver.  
Banjo steps inside and is on target with a sharp right hook to Van der Knaap's body.  
Banjo lands a left hook, right uppercut and a left uppercut to his opponents body.  
Van der Knaap lands a jab to his opponents body.  
Banjo pivots from in front of his opponent and digs in a left hook to Van der Knaap's liver.  
Van der Knaap tries to land a left uppercut, but Banjo slips the shot and counters with a solid cross.  
Banjo lands a right hook to the body followed by a left hook to the head.  
Van der Knaap sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Banjo hits home with a solid cross.  Banjo throws a jab, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a right hook to Banjo's ribcage.  


Round 5 Statistics
Banjo: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 41                            
Power Shots Landed: 22                            
Head Shots Thrown: 17                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 32                            
Body Shots Landed: 18                            

Van der Knaap: 
Jabs Thrown: 9                             
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 28                            
Power Shots Landed: 9                             
Head Shots Thrown: 25                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 12                            
Body Shots Landed: 6                             

Round 6: 

Van der Knaap pivots to the left of his opponent.  Banjo attempts to land a cross, but Van der Knaap slips the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Banjo steps inside.  Banjo quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Van der Knaap drives a right uppercut into his opponents body.  
Van der Knaap is on target with a right hook.  
Banjo gets on the inside.  Van der Knaap lands a right hook.  Van der Knaap goes for the bodyshot, but lands south of the border!  The ref ignores Banjo's complaints and signals for the action to continue.  
Banjo lands a left hook to the head followed by a left uppercut to the body, AND HIS OPPONENT IS HURT!  Van der Knaap almost instantly gets his legs back. 
Van der Knaap throws a jab, but his opponent parries the shot and counters with a firm left hook.  
Banjo lands a left hook.  
Van der Knaap throws a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a sharp left uppercut to his opponents liver.  
Van der Knaap lands a straight 1 - 2.  Van der Knaap tries to land a right uppercut, but Banjo blocks the shot and counters with a solid left uppercut.  
Van der Knaap feints a cross, and then is on target with a jab to Banjo's body.  
Banjo gets on the inside and lands a right hook followed by  two left hooks to his opponents body.  
Banjo tries to land a cross, but Van der Knaap slips the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Banjo lands a stiff jab.  
Banjo is on target with a left hook to his opponents body.  Banjo attempts to land a right hook, but Van der Knaap parries the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Banjo lands a left hook to the body, a right hook to the body and a left hook to the head, AND SENDS VAN DER KNAAP SPRAWLING TO THE CANVAS!  He beats the count, getting up at 9.  Van der Knaap quickly recovers. 
Van der Knaap feints a cross, and then attempts to land a jab, but Banjo slips the shot and counters with a solid right uppercut.  
Banjo digs in a left hook to Van der Knaap's body.  Banjo throws a right uppercut, but his opponent parries the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Banjo attempts to land a jab, but Van der Knaap sidesteps and counters with a left hook.  


Round 6 Statistics
Banjo: 
Jabs Thrown: 9                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 32                            
Power Shots Landed: 15                            
Head Shots Thrown: 24                            
Head Shots Landed: 8                             
Body Shots Thrown: 17                            
Body Shots Landed: 9                             

Van der Knaap: 
Jabs Thrown: 10                            
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 30                            
Power Shots Landed: 10                            
Head Shots Thrown: 32                            
Head Shots Landed: 10                            
Body Shots Thrown: 8                             
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Round 7: 

Banjo hits home with a sharp left uppercut.  
Banjo is looking to close the distance.  Banjo pivots to the right of his opponent and lands a left hook to the head, a left uppercut to the body and a right uppercut to the body.  THAT HURT HIS OPPONENT!  Van der Knaap almost instantly recovers. 
Banjo lands a right hook to the head followed by a right uppercut to the body.  
Banjo hits home with a sharp left hook.  
Banjo walks Van der Knaap onto the ropes.  Banjo lands a left uppercut to the body, and then to the head.  
Banjo is on target with a stinging right hook to his opponents body.  Banjo clinches his opponent.  Banjo is using his forearm in the clinch.  The ref breaks Banjo's hold and signals for the fight to continue.  
Banjo closes the distance and connects with a left hook.  Banjo tries to land a left uppercut, but Van der Knaap slips the shot and counters with a right hook to his opponents body.  
Van der Knaap throws a right hook, but Banjo clinches his opponent.  Banjo is using his forearm in the clinch.  The ref calls break and the two fighters separate.  
Banjo sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Banjo throws a jab, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Van der Knaap lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Banjo lands a left uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Banjo is looking to close the distance and connects with a left uppercut.  
Banjo steps inside and digs in a stinging left hook to Van der Knaap's liver.  
Banjo cuts off the ring, trapping Van der Knaap in a corner.  Banjo hits home with a stinging left hook.  Banjo tries to land a right uppercut, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  
Van der Knaap attempts to land a left hook, but Banjo blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  
Van der Knaap is on target with a right hook.  
Banjo pivots from in front of his opponent and lands a left hook to the head, a left hook to the body and a right uppercut to the body.  
Banjo lands a right hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents body, AND HIS OPPONENT IS HURT!  
Banjo knows Van der Knaap is hurt...he is putting the pressure on now, looking for the stoppage.  Banjo digs in a potent right uppercut to his opponents body.  VAN DER KNAAP IS DOWN!  He is on his feet as the count reaches 6.  
At the end of Round 7, lets listen in on the corners...Van der Knaap's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  

Round 7 Statistics
Banjo: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 41                            
Power Shots Landed: 23                            
Head Shots Thrown: 22                            
Head Shots Landed: 12                            
Body Shots Thrown: 21                            
Body Shots Landed: 11                            

Van der Knaap: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 27                            
Power Shots Landed: 6                             
Head Shots Thrown: 27                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 7                             
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Round 8: 

Banjo lands a left hook followed by a cross to his opponents body.  
Banjo closes the distance and throws a left uppercut, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  
Banjo EXPLODES a mean right hook into his opponents face.  VAN DER KNAAP HAS BEEN KNOCKED DOWN!  He manages to get up at 4.  
Banjo drives a left hook into his opponents body.  
Banjo gets on the inside and tries to land a left hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  
Banjo lands a left uppercut.  
Banjo finds the target with a sharp jab.  
Banjo steps inside and crashes a nasty left hook to Van der Knaap's body.  VAN DER KNAAP IS HURT!  Van der Knaap quickly recovers. 
Banjo tries to land a left hook, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Banjo forces Van der Knaap to retreat onto the ropes.  Banjo digs in a solid right hook to Van der Knaap's body.  Banjo attempts to land a left hook, but Van der Knaap slips the shot and counters with a cross.  
Banjo lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Banjo gets on the inside and lands a right uppercut followed by a left uppercut to his opponents body.  


Round 8 Statistics
Banjo: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 25                            
Power Shots Landed: 9                             
Head Shots Thrown: 10                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 18                            
Body Shots Landed: 7                             

Van der Knaap: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 18                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 15                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 9: 

Van der Knaap quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and lands with a spiteful jab.  
Banjo tries to land a cross, but Van der Knaap slips the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Van der Knaap leans back on the ropes...he waves his opponent in!  Banjo steps in throwing power shots but is unable to land cleanly.  Banjo lands a cross, right uppercut and a cross to his opponents head.  
Banjo slams a spiteful left hook into Van der Knaap's body.  VAN DER KNAAP IS SENT SPRAWLING TO THE CANVAS!  HE IS STILL STRUGGLING TO HIS FEET AS THE COUNT REACHES 10!  The winner by KO is Banjo!  


Round 9 Statistics
Banjo: 
Jabs Thrown: 0                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 5                             
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 4                             
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Van der Knaap: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 1                             
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 2                             
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 0                             
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: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 5 Scores: 10 - 8  10 - 8  10 - 8
Round 6 Scores: 10 - 8  10 - 8  10 - 8
Round 7 Scores: 10 - 8  10 - 8  10 - 8
Round 8 Scores: 10 - 8  10 - 8  10 - 8


Fight Statistics
Banjo: 
Total Punches Thrown: 327                           
Total Punches Landed: 154                           
Total Head Shots Thrown: 166                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 67                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 161                           
Total Body Shots Landed: 87                            
Total Power Shots Thrown: 276                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 140                           
Total Jabs Thrown: 51                            
Total Jabs Landed: 14                            

Van der Knaap: 
Total Punches Thrown: 262                           
Total Punches Landed: 87                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 206                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 65                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 56                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 22                            
Total Power Shots Thrown: 201                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 65                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 61                            
Total Jabs Landed: 22