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08/05/2031
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Jabulani Nkwinti vs Thamsanqa Maphatsoe

Boxing Daily Report from the AI South Africa-Western Cape promoted show at Cape Town De Jongh, Cape Town,  taking place on 31/01/2025:

There are a few empty seats out here tonight, but this is a respectable turnout for the show.  
Next up is the main event of the show.  This is a semi final eliminator for the South Africa-Western Cape Featherweight title.  

Looking to impress the boxing fans in attendance, the two fighters competing in this 10 round matchup are Jabulani Nkwinti (3 - 1 - 2) who hails from Khayelitsha, South Africa and Thamsanqa Maphatsoe(6 - 8 - 1) from Cape Town, South Africa.  Nkwinti weighed in at 125 pounds and 12 ounces, while Maphatsoe weighed in at 126 pounds.  
The referee tonight is Luvolwethu Nyatama, and the three ringside judges are Kasi Hlatshwayo, Madisha Mini and Xhosas Serero.  

Round 1: 

Nkwinti pivots from in front of his opponent and lands a left hook.  
Maphatsoe is looking to close the distance and tries to land a left hook, but Nkwinti slips the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Nkwinti switches the action to the outside and hits home with an overhand left.  
Maphatsoe finds the target with a jab.  
Maphatsoe sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Nkwinti hits home with a right hook.  
Nkwinti steps to the outside and lands an overhand left.  
Nkwinti steps away from his opponent and finds the target with a jab.  
At the end of Round 1, lets listen in on the corners...Nkwinti's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  Maphatsoe's trainer is suggesting ways of getting through to his opponent.  

Round 1 Statistics
Nkwinti: 
Jabs Thrown: 13                            
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 19                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 29                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Maphatsoe: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 21                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 20                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 2: 

Nkwinti steps to the outside.  Nkwinti waits at the mid-range with a lowered guard, waiting for his opponent to throw a punch.  Maphatsoe attempts to land a jab, but Nkwinti blocks the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Maphatsoe steps inside.  Nkwinti connects with a left hook.  
Nkwinti lands a cross.  
Maphatsoe pivots to the right of his opponent.  Nkwinti finds the target with a sharp jab.  
Maphatsoe feints a right hook, and then finds the target with a jab.  
Maphatsoe is looking to close the distance.  Nkwinti is on target with a left hook to his opponents ribs.  
Nkwinti is looking to keep the action on the outside and connects with a cross.  
At the end of Round 2, lets listen in on the corners...Nkwinti's trainer is advising how he could be more accurate.  

Round 2 Statistics
Nkwinti: 
Jabs Thrown: 16                            
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 15                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 28                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Maphatsoe: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 16                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 15                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 3: 

Nkwinti switches the action to the outside and is on target with a cross.  
Nkwinti lands a jab.  
Maphatsoe steps inside and attempts to land a right uppercut, but Nkwinti sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Nkwinti tries to keep the action at long range and is on target with a cross.  
Nkwinti is on target with a jab.  
Nkwinti sidesteps to the right of his opponent and lands a right uppercut.  
Nkwinti lands a jab.  
Maphatsoe pivots to the side of his opponent.  Nkwinti is on target with a jab.  
Nkwinti is on target with a jab.  
At the end of Round 3, lets listen in on the corners...Maphatsoe's trainer is telling his fighter he is being outworked and needs to throw more.  

Round 3 Statistics
Nkwinti: 
Jabs Thrown: 23                            
Jabs Landed: 9                             
Power Shots Thrown: 24                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 42                            
Head Shots Landed: 13                            
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Maphatsoe: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 18                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 19                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 4: 

Nkwinti finds the target with a jab.  
Nkwinti steps to the outside and lands an overhand left.  
Maphatsoe gets on the inside.  Nkwinti pivots to the side of his opponent and hits home with a right hook.  
Nkwinti lands a stinging jab.  
Nkwinti switches the action to the outside and finds the target with a jab.  
Nkwinti tries to step out of his opponents range and lands an overhand left.  
Nkwinti tries to keep the action at long range and lands a jab.  


Round 4 Statistics
Nkwinti: 
Jabs Thrown: 9                             
Jabs Landed: 5                             
Power Shots Thrown: 20                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 27                            
Head Shots Landed: 8                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Maphatsoe: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 21                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 20                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 5: 

Nkwinti is looking to keep his distance and connects with an overhand right.  
Nkwinti drives a jab into his opponents body.  
Nkwinti steps to the outside and is on target with an overhand right.  
Nkwinti is on target with a jab.  
Maphatsoe throws a short cross to the body, but lands low!  The ref ignores Nkwinti's complaints and signals for the action to continue.  
Nkwinti switches the action to the outside and lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Nkwinti steps away from his opponent and connects with a cross.  
Nkwinti drives a jab into his opponents body.  


Round 5 Statistics
Nkwinti: 
Jabs Thrown: 19                            
Jabs Landed: 4                             
Power Shots Thrown: 20                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 36                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Maphatsoe: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 15                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 18                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 6: 

Nkwinti tries to step out of his opponents range and lands a cross.  
Nkwinti steps to the outside and is on target with a cross.  
Nkwinti is on target with a cross.  
Maphatsoe steps inside and walks Nkwinti down, trapping him in a corner.  Nkwinti is on target with a right hook to Maphatsoe's ribcage.  
Nkwinti lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Nkwinti lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Nkwinti tries to keep the action at long range and lands a stinging jab.  
Nkwinti hits home with a left uppercut.  
Maphatsoe sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Nkwinti lands a right hook.  
Nkwinti finds the target with a stiff jab.  
Maphatsoe is looking to close the distance.  Nkwinti lands a left hook.  


Round 6 Statistics
Nkwinti: 
Jabs Thrown: 14                            
Jabs Landed: 7                             
Power Shots Thrown: 19                            
Power Shots Landed: 7                             
Head Shots Thrown: 31                            
Head Shots Landed: 13                            
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Maphatsoe: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 9                             
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 11                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 7: 

Nkwinti steps to the outside.  Maphatsoe quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Nkwinti hits home with a cross.  
Nkwinti tries to step out of his opponents range and hits home with a sharp jab.  
Nkwinti switches the action to the outside and lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Nkwinti connects with an overhand right.  
Maphatsoe closes the distance and attempts to land a left hook, but Nkwinti blocks the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Maphatsoe advances into close range.  Nkwinti lands a left hook.  


Round 7 Statistics
Nkwinti: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 20                            
Power Shots Landed: 6                             
Head Shots Thrown: 24                            
Head Shots Landed: 8                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Maphatsoe: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 20                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 18                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 8: 

Nkwinti is looking to keep the action on the outside and lands a stiff jab.  
Nkwinti steps away from his opponent and is on target with a solid jab.  
Nkwinti steps to the outside.  Nkwinti sidesteps to the left of his opponent and finds the target with a jab.  
Maphatsoe quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Maphatsoe throws a left hook, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right hook.  


Round 8 Statistics
Nkwinti: 
Jabs Thrown: 13                            
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 14                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 25                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Maphatsoe: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 20                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 16                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 9: 

Nkwinti is looking to keep the action on the outside and snaps his opponents head back with a stiff jab.  
Nkwinti lands a right uppercut.  
Nkwinti is looking to keep the action on the outside and drives a stinging jab into his opponents face.  
Nkwinti tries to step out of his opponents range and snaps his opponents head back with a solid jab.  
Nkwinti is looking to keep his distance and finds the target with a jab.  
Nkwinti finds the target with a stinging jab.  
Nkwinti is looking to keep his distance and finds the target with a stiff jab.  
At the end of Round 9, lets listen in on the corners...Nkwinti's trainer is telling his fighter to play it safe for the remainder of the fight. 

Round 9 Statistics
Nkwinti: 
Jabs Thrown: 21                            
Jabs Landed: 7                             
Power Shots Thrown: 16                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 36                            
Head Shots Landed: 8                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Maphatsoe: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 18                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 20                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 10: 

Nkwinti steps to the outside and lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Maphatsoe closes the distance.  Maphatsoe pivots to the left of his opponent.  Maphatsoe attempts to land a left hook, but Nkwinti slips the shot and counters with a cross.  
Nkwinti hits home with a stinging jab.  
Nkwinti steps to the outside and connects with a cross.  
Nkwinti lands a stiff jab.  
Nkwinti switches the action to the outside and lands a jab followed by a overhand left to his opponents head.  
Nkwinti is on target with a left hook.  
Nkwinti finds the target with a jab.  
Nkwinti tries to keep the action at long range.  Nkwinti sidesteps to the left of his opponent and hits the target with a sharp jab.  
Maphatsoe sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Nkwinti lands with a stiff jab.  
Nkwinti switches the action to the outside and lands a jab.  
Nkwinti steps to the outside and is on target with a cross.  
Nkwinti is on target with a jab to his opponents body.  


Round 10 Statistics
Nkwinti: 
Jabs Thrown: 26                            
Jabs Landed: 11                            
Power Shots Thrown: 19                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 42                            
Head Shots Landed: 15                            
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Maphatsoe: 
Jabs Thrown: 0                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 20                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 16                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 1 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 2 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 3 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 4 Scores: 10 - 9  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 5 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 6 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 7 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 10  9 - 10
Round 8 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 9 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 10 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9


Final Scorecards: 98 - 92  97 - 94  96 - 94

The winner, by Unanimous Decision, from Khayelitsha, South Africa.... Jabulani Nkwinti

Fight Statistics
Nkwinti: 
Total Punches Thrown: 347                           
Total Punches Landed: 93                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 320                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 88                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 27                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 5                             
Total Power Shots Thrown: 186                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 41                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 161                           
Total Jabs Landed: 52                            

Maphatsoe: 
Total Punches Thrown: 214                           
Total Punches Landed: 41                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 173                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 40                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 41                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 1                             
Total Power Shots Thrown: 178                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 37                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 36                            
Total Jabs Landed: 4