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Godfrey Iyke vs Julius Ihekwoaba
Boxing Daily Report from the AI Nigeria-Abia State promoted show at Theophilus Tochukwu Gym, Aba, taking place on 05/03/2025: 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 Nigeria-Abia State Light Heavyweight title. Looking to impress the boxing fans in attendance, the two fighters competing in this 10 round matchup are Godfrey Iyke (10 - 5 - 4) who hails from Umuahia, Nigeria and Julius Ihekwoaba(10 - 0) from Aba, Nigeria. Both Iyke and Ihekwoaba weighed in at 175 pounds. The referee tonight is Yakubu Egbedi, and the three ringside judges are Bature Adelakun, Nwankwo Nwoke and Ali Sharaf. Round 1: Ihekwoaba advances into close range. Ihekwoaba pivots to the left of his opponent and lands a double right hook to his opponents head. Ihekwoaba is looking to keep the action on the outside and lands a double jab to his opponents head. Iyke is looking to close the distance. Ihekwoaba drives a left hook into Iyke's liver. Ihekwoaba gets on the inside. Ihekwoaba pivots to the right of his opponent and connects with a right uppercut. Ihekwoaba sidesteps to the left of his opponent and hits home with a left uppercut. Iyke attempts to land a cross, but Ihekwoaba slips the shot and counters with a right uppercut. Ihekwoaba gets on the inside and drives a left uppercut into his opponents ribs. Ihekwoaba is on target with a jab. Ihekwoaba switches the action to the outside. Iyke attempts to land a cross, but Ihekwoaba blocks the shot and counters with a left uppercut. Ihekwoaba gets on the inside and walks Iyke down, trapping him on the ropes. Ihekwoaba digs in a left uppercut to Iyke's body. Ihekwoaba pivots to the side of his opponent and digs in a left hook to Iyke's liver. Ihekwoaba pivots to the left of his opponent and lands a left hook to the body followed by a left uppercut to the head. Iyke attempts to land a jab, but Ihekwoaba blocks the shot and counters with a cross. Ihekwoaba advances into close range and walks his opponent into a corner. Ihekwoaba pivots from in front of his opponent and hits home with a left hook. Ihekwoaba steps inside. Ihekwoaba pivots from in front of his opponent and lands a left hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents head. Ihekwoaba advances into close range and lands a right uppercut followed by a left hook to his opponents body. Iyke gets on the inside. Ihekwoaba backs onto the ropes...he is waving his opponent in! Iyke accepts the invitation, throwing powerful combos, but is unable to land anything on Ihekwoaba. Ihekwoaba is on target with a left hook to his opponents liver. At the end of Round 1, lets listen in on the corners...Iyke's trainer is suggesting ways of getting through to his opponent. Iyke's trainer is telling his fighter to increase his workrate. Round 1 Statistics Iyke: Jabs Thrown: 5 Jabs Landed: 0 Power Shots Thrown: 18 Power Shots Landed: 1 Head Shots Thrown: 18 Head Shots Landed: 1 Body Shots Thrown: 5 Body Shots Landed: 0 Ihekwoaba: Jabs Thrown: 6 Jabs Landed: 4 Power Shots Thrown: 37 Power Shots Landed: 24 Head Shots Thrown: 25 Head Shots Landed: 15 Body Shots Thrown: 18 Body Shots Landed: 13 Round 2: Ihekwoaba connects with a left hook. Ihekwoaba hits home with a left hook. Ihekwoaba is on target with a right hook to his opponents body. Ihekwoaba lands a left hook, right hook and a left uppercut to his opponents body. Iyke is looking to keep his distance and tries to land a cross, but Ihekwoaba slips the shot and counters with a right uppercut. Ihekwoaba advances into close range and is on target with a left hook to his opponents body. Ihekwoaba lands a jab to Iyke's body. Ihekwoaba steps inside and connects with a left hook. Ihekwoaba closes the distance. Iyke sidesteps to the left of his opponent. Iyke attempts to land a right hook, but Ihekwoaba sidesteps and counters with a left uppercut. Ihekwoaba is looking to close the distance and hits home with a left uppercut. Ihekwoaba lands a left hook to the head, a left uppercut to the head and a right hook to the body. Iyke is looking to close the distance. Ihekwoaba lands a right uppercut. Iyke steps away from his opponent and attempts to land a cross, but Ihekwoaba sidesteps and counters with a right hook. Ihekwoaba is on target with a left hook to his opponents body. Ihekwoaba lands a jab to the head, a right uppercut to the body and a jab to the head. Ihekwoaba is looking to keep the action on the outside. Iyke sidesteps to the right of his opponent. Ihekwoaba lands two jabs followed by an overhand left to his opponents head. Ihekwoaba gets on the inside and drives a right hook into Iyke's body. Ihekwoaba digs in a left hook to Iyke's body. Round 2 Statistics Iyke: Jabs Thrown: 2 Jabs Landed: 1 Power Shots Thrown: 23 Power Shots Landed: 6 Head Shots Thrown: 23 Head Shots Landed: 6 Body Shots Thrown: 2 Body Shots Landed: 1 Ihekwoaba: Jabs Thrown: 6 Jabs Landed: 5 Power Shots Thrown: 38 Power Shots Landed: 25 Head Shots Thrown: 23 Head Shots Landed: 15 Body Shots Thrown: 21 Body Shots Landed: 15 Round 3: Ihekwoaba lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents head. Ihekwoaba hits home with a cross. Iyke steps inside. Ihekwoaba is on target with a left hook to Iyke's body. Ihekwoaba is on target with a right hook to his opponents ribs. Ihekwoaba lands a left uppercut followed by a left hook to his opponents head. Ihekwoaba is looking to close the distance and lands a left hook to the head followed by a right hook to the body. Ihekwoaba lands a left hook to the head followed by a right hook to the body. Iyke quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent. Ihekwoaba connects with a cross. Iyke is looking to close the distance. Ihekwoaba drives a left hook into his opponents ribs. Iyke sidesteps to the right of his opponent. Ihekwoaba lands a double left hook to his opponents head. Iyke is looking to keep the action on the outside and tries to land an overhand left, but Ihekwoaba slips the shot and counters with a left uppercut. Ihekwoaba gets on the inside and lands a left hook. Ihekwoaba lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head. Ihekwoaba hits home with a right hook. Ihekwoaba tries to step out of his opponents range and is on target with a hard jab. Round 3 Statistics Iyke: Jabs Thrown: 1 Jabs Landed: 0 Power Shots Thrown: 15 Power Shots Landed: 1 Head Shots Thrown: 13 Head Shots Landed: 1 Body Shots Thrown: 3 Body Shots Landed: 0 Ihekwoaba: Jabs Thrown: 2 Jabs Landed: 1 Power Shots Thrown: 40 Power Shots Landed: 27 Head Shots Thrown: 25 Head Shots Landed: 15 Body Shots Thrown: 17 Body Shots Landed: 13 Round 4: Ihekwoaba is on target with a cross. Iyke advances into close range. Ihekwoaba hits home with a left hook. Ihekwoaba connects with a right hook. Ihekwoaba tries to step out of his opponents range. Iyke throws a cross, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right uppercut. Iyke gets on the inside. Ihekwoaba digs in a left hook to Iyke's ribs. Iyke tries to step out of his opponents range and tries to land a jab, but Ihekwoaba blocks the shot and counters with a right uppercut. Ihekwoaba advances into close range and lands a left uppercut followed by two left hooks to his opponents head. Ihekwoaba lands a left hook to the body followed by a right hook to the head. Ihekwoaba closes the distance and is on target with a left hook to his opponents body. Ihekwoaba lands a right hook to the head followed by a left uppercut to the body. Iyke advances into close range. Ihekwoaba connects with a left hook. Ihekwoaba switches the action to the outside. Iyke attempts to land a jab, but Ihekwoaba dodges the shot and counters with a left uppercut. Iyke steps inside. Iyke is starting to lose his head here! He steps in close and strikes his opponent with a blatant headbutt! The ref separates the two fighters and tells Iyke to watch his head. He gives Ihekwoaba a few minutes to recover. Ihekwoaba steps away from his opponent and is on target with an overhand left. Ihekwoaba advances into close range and lands a left hook followed by a right uppercut to his opponents head. Ihekwoaba gets on the inside and is on target with a right hook to his opponents body. Ihekwoaba throws a left uppercut, but his opponent slips the punch. Ihekwoaba holds on to his opponent. Ihekwoaba tries to make the space to throw a hook, but hits Iyke's kidney. The referee breaks the clinch and warns Ihekwoaba to stop fouling. Ihekwoaba digs in a right hook to his opponents body. Ihekwoaba lands a left hook to the body followed by a left uppercut to the head. At the end of Round 4, lets listen in on the corners...Iyke's trainer is advising how he could improve his defence. Round 4 Statistics Iyke: Jabs Thrown: 3 Jabs Landed: 1 Power Shots Thrown: 13 Power Shots Landed: 4 Head Shots Thrown: 12 Head Shots Landed: 5 Body Shots Thrown: 4 Body Shots Landed: 0 Ihekwoaba: Jabs Thrown: 3 Jabs Landed: 0 Power Shots Thrown: 36 Power Shots Landed: 26 Head Shots Thrown: 23 Head Shots Landed: 16 Body Shots Thrown: 16 Body Shots Landed: 10 Round 5: Ihekwoaba is on target with a right hook to Iyke's body. Ihekwoaba lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head. Ihekwoaba is on target with a left hook to his opponents body. Ihekwoaba connects with a left hook. Iyke is looking to close the distance. Ihekwoaba connects with a right hook. Ihekwoaba gets on the inside and drives a left hook into his opponents liver. Ihekwoaba hits home with a cross. Ihekwoaba gets on the inside and lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents head. He then lands a double left hook to his opponents head. Iyke is starting to lose his head here! He pushes his head into his opponents face! That has caused slight swelling around the right eye. The ref takes no action over the foul, despite complaints from Ihekwoaba. Ihekwoaba is looking to keep the action on the outside and strikes his opponents body with a jab. Iyke gets on the inside. Ihekwoaba lands a left hook followed by a right uppercut to his opponents body. Ihekwoaba ties up his opponent. As they grapple, Ihekwoaba pushes his forearm into Iyke's face. The ref halts the action and breaks the clinch. He lectures Ihekwoaba about fouling. Iyke gets on the inside. Iyke sidesteps to the right of his opponent. Ihekwoaba is on target with a left hook. Ihekwoaba lands a double right hook to his opponents head. Ihekwoaba lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents head. Ihekwoaba lands a jab to the body followed by a cross to the head. Ihekwoaba gets on the inside and lands a left hook, right hook and a left hook to his opponents head. Ihekwoaba digs in a left uppercut to his opponents ribs. Iyke sidesteps to the left of his opponent. Ihekwoaba is on target with a cross. Ihekwoaba lands a right hook. Round 5 Statistics Iyke: Jabs Thrown: 6 Jabs Landed: 1 Power Shots Thrown: 10 Power Shots Landed: 0 Head Shots Thrown: 15 Head Shots Landed: 1 Body Shots Thrown: 1 Body Shots Landed: 0 Ihekwoaba: Jabs Thrown: 3 Jabs Landed: 2 Power Shots Thrown: 49 Power Shots Landed: 32 Head Shots Thrown: 26 Head Shots Landed: 19 Body Shots Thrown: 26 Body Shots Landed: 15 Round 6: Ihekwoaba connects with a left hook. Ihekwoaba gets on the inside and is on target with a left hook. Ihekwoaba is on target with a left hook. Ihekwoaba lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head. Ihekwoaba drives a left hook into his opponents body. Ihekwoaba lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents body. Ihekwoaba lands a jab. Ihekwoaba gets on the inside. Iyke sidesteps to the right of his opponent. Ihekwoaba lands a right uppercut followed by a left hook to his opponents head. He follows up the attack and lands a left hook to the body followed by a right uppercut to the head. Ihekwoaba holds on to his opponent. Ihekwoaba uses his free hand to throw a body hook, but it lands on Iyke's kidney. Ihekwoaba leans on his opponent trying to wear him down. The ref breaks the clinch and signals for the action to continue. Iyke is looking to keep the action on the outside and attempts to land a cross, but Ihekwoaba sidesteps and counters with a right hook. Ihekwoaba gets on the inside and lands a right hook. Ihekwoaba gets on the inside and lands two left hooks to his opponents ribs. Ihekwoaba tries to step out of his opponents range. Iyke contemptuously drops his hands, trying to provoke his opponent. Ihekwoaba snaps his opponents head back with a sharp jab. Iyke steps inside. Ihekwoaba is on target with a right hook to his opponents body. Ihekwoaba drives a left hook into his opponents liver. Ihekwoaba digs in a left hook to Iyke's ribs. Ihekwoaba tries to step out of his opponents range and lands a spiteful jab. Iyke gets on the inside. Ihekwoaba lands a left hook to the head followed by a right uppercut to the body. Ihekwoaba is on target with a right hook to his opponents ribcage. Iyke gets on the inside. Ihekwoaba lands a left hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents head. Ihekwoaba drives a right hook into his opponents ribcage. Ihekwoaba lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents head. Round 6 Statistics Iyke: Jabs Thrown: 4 Jabs Landed: 0 Power Shots Thrown: 20 Power Shots Landed: 4 Head Shots Thrown: 22 Head Shots Landed: 4 Body Shots Thrown: 2 Body Shots Landed: 0 Ihekwoaba: Jabs Thrown: 5 Jabs Landed: 4 Power Shots Thrown: 46 Power Shots Landed: 32 Head Shots Thrown: 25 Head Shots Landed: 18 Body Shots Thrown: 26 Body Shots Landed: 18 Round 7: Iyke switches the action to the outside. Iyke sidesteps to the right of his opponent. Iyke throws a cross, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a right hook. Ihekwoaba lands a left hook to the head followed by a left uppercut to the body. Iyke pivots to the left of his opponent. Ihekwoaba lands two right hooks to his opponents ribs. Iyke sidesteps to the right of his opponent. Ihekwoaba lands a stiff jab. Iyke steps inside. Ihekwoaba drives a left hook into his opponents body. The two boxers are fighting in-close, but their heads clash! The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as Iyke dabs at his face checking for damage. That accidental headbutt has resulted in some damage to Iyke. That has caused slight swelling around the right eye. Ihekwoaba digs in a right hook to Iyke's body. Iyke is looking to keep the action on the outside and attempts to land a cross, but Ihekwoaba blocks the shot and counters with a right hook. Iyke sidesteps to the right of his opponent. Iyke tries to land a cross, but Ihekwoaba sidesteps and counters with a left hook. Iyke tries to step out of his opponents range and throws a jab, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a left hook. Ihekwoaba closes the distance and connects with a left hook. Ihekwoaba lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents head. Ihekwoaba steps to the outside and lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head. Ihekwoaba is looking to close the distance and throws a left hook, but his opponent sidesteps. Ihekwoaba holds on to his opponent. Ihekwoaba leans on his opponent trying to wear him down. The ref calls break and the two fighters separate. Ihekwoaba lands a left uppercut followed by a jab to his opponents head. At the end of Round 7, lets listen in on the corners...Ihekwoaba's trainer is passing on some tactical advice. Round 7 Statistics Iyke: Jabs Thrown: 2 Jabs Landed: 1 Power Shots Thrown: 19 Power Shots Landed: 2 Head Shots Thrown: 17 Head Shots Landed: 3 Body Shots Thrown: 4 Body Shots Landed: 0 Ihekwoaba: Jabs Thrown: 7 Jabs Landed: 4 Power Shots Thrown: 29 Power Shots Landed: 17 Head Shots Thrown: 24 Head Shots Landed: 14 Body Shots Thrown: 12 Body Shots Landed: 7 Round 8: Iyke is looking to keep the action on the outside and is on target with a jab. Iyke is getting frustrated here. He throws a low uppercut...that landed well below the belt! The ref takes no action over the foul, despite complaints from Ihekwoaba. Ihekwoaba lands a right hook. Ihekwoaba is on target with a left uppercut. Ihekwoaba drives a right hook into Iyke's ribs. Ihekwoaba advances into close range and lands a left uppercut to the head, a left hook to the body and a right hook to the body. Iyke advances into close range. Ihekwoaba lands a left hook. Iyke closes the distance. Ihekwoaba lands a right hook to the body followed by two left hook's to the head. Ihekwoaba gets on the inside and lands a left hook to the head followed by a right hook to the body. Iyke gets on the inside. Ihekwoaba lands two left hooks to the body, and one to the head. At the end of Round 8, lets listen in on the corners...Ihekwoaba's trainer is advising his fighter to keep his distance and coast to the win. Round 8 Statistics Iyke: Jabs Thrown: 1 Jabs Landed: 1 Power Shots Thrown: 17 Power Shots Landed: 2 Head Shots Thrown: 16 Head Shots Landed: 3 Body Shots Thrown: 2 Body Shots Landed: 0 Ihekwoaba: Jabs Thrown: 0 Jabs Landed: 0 Power Shots Thrown: 36 Power Shots Landed: 19 Head Shots Thrown: 14 Head Shots Landed: 8 Body Shots Thrown: 22 Body Shots Landed: 11 Round 9: Iyke gets on the inside. Iyke sidesteps to the right of his opponent. Ihekwoaba digs in a left hook to his opponents liver. Ihekwoaba finds the target with a jab. Ihekwoaba lands a straight 1 - 2. Ihekwoaba lands with a spiteful jab. Iyke advances into close range. Ihekwoaba lands a double left hook to his opponents head. Ihekwoaba lands a cross followed by a overhand right to his opponents head. Iyke steps inside. Ihekwoaba drives a right hook into his opponents ribcage. Ihekwoaba switches the action to the outside and hits home with a cross. Iyke throws a jab, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a left uppercut. Ihekwoaba lands a straight 1 - 2. Ihekwoaba lands with a hard jab. Iyke closes the distance. Ihekwoaba is on target with a left hook. At the end of Round 9, lets listen in on the corners...Iyke's trainer is telling his fighter he must go to war on his opponent! Round 9 Statistics Iyke: Jabs Thrown: 6 Jabs Landed: 1 Power Shots Thrown: 20 Power Shots Landed: 2 Head Shots Thrown: 24 Head Shots Landed: 3 Body Shots Thrown: 2 Body Shots Landed: 0 Ihekwoaba: Jabs Thrown: 16 Jabs Landed: 5 Power Shots Thrown: 21 Power Shots Landed: 13 Head Shots Thrown: 28 Head Shots Landed: 14 Body Shots Thrown: 9 Body Shots Landed: 4 Round 10: Iyke advances into close range. Iyke sidesteps to the right of his opponent. Ihekwoaba drives a left hook into his opponents liver. Iyke throws an overhand right, but his opponent parries the shot and counters with a left uppercut. Ihekwoaba lands a straight 1 - 2. Iyke steps away from his opponent. Iyke sidesteps to the right of his opponent. Ihekwoaba lands a jab to the body, and then to the head. Iyke sidesteps to the right of his opponent. Ihekwoaba lands a right hook. Ihekwoaba lands a left uppercut to the body followed by a left hook to the head. Iyke gets on the inside. Ihekwoaba drives a left hook into his opponents ribs. Ihekwoaba connects with a cross. Ihekwoaba digs in a right hook to Iyke's body. Ihekwoaba tries to step out of his opponents range. Iyke feints a right hook, but Ihekwoaba ignores the feint and is on target with a right hook. Ihekwoaba lands a hard jab. Round 10 Statistics Iyke: Jabs Thrown: 2 Jabs Landed: 0 Power Shots Thrown: 18 Power Shots Landed: 3 Head Shots Thrown: 15 Head Shots Landed: 3 Body Shots Thrown: 5 Body Shots Landed: 0 Ihekwoaba: Jabs Thrown: 8 Jabs Landed: 4 Power Shots Thrown: 18 Power Shots Landed: 11 Head Shots Thrown: 18 Head Shots Landed: 9 Body Shots Thrown: 8 Body Shots Landed: 6 Round 1 Scores: 9 - 10 9 - 10 9 - 10 Round 2 Scores: 9 - 10 9 - 10 9 - 10 Round 3 Scores: 9 - 10 9 - 10 9 - 10 Round 4 Scores: 9 - 10 9 - 10 9 - 10 Round 5 Scores: 9 - 10 9 - 10 9 - 10 Round 6 Scores: 9 - 10 9 - 10 9 - 10 Round 7 Scores: 9 - 10 9 - 10 9 - 10 Round 8 Scores: 9 - 10 9 - 10 9 - 10 Round 9 Scores: 9 - 10 9 - 10 9 - 10 Round 10 Scores: 9 - 10 9 - 10 9 - 10 Final Scorecards: 90 - 100 90 - 100 90 - 100 The winner, by Unanimous Decision, from Aba, Nigeria.... Julius Ihekwoaba Fight Statistics Iyke: Total Punches Thrown: 205 Total Punches Landed: 31 Total Head Shots Thrown: 175 Total Head Shots Landed: 30 Total Body Shots Thrown: 30 Total Body Shots Landed: 1 Total Power Shots Thrown: 173 Total Power Shots Landed: 25 Total Jabs Thrown: 32 Total Jabs Landed: 6 Ihekwoaba: Total Punches Thrown: 406 Total Punches Landed: 255 Total Head Shots Thrown: 231 Total Head Shots Landed: 143 Total Body Shots Thrown: 175 Total Body Shots Landed: 112 Total Power Shots Thrown: 350 Total Power Shots Landed: 226 Total Jabs Thrown: 56 Total Jabs Landed: 29