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06/08/2030
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Callum Van Blerk vs Usi Ayeh

Boxing Daily Report from the AI South Africa-Gauteng promoted show at Gold Reef Entertainment Centre, Johannesburg,  taking place on 31/07/2025:

There are plenty of empty seats out here tonight, with the show nowhere near close to selling out.  
Next up is the main event of the show.  This is a semi final eliminator for the South Africa-Gauteng Flyweight title.  

Looking to impress the boxing fans in attendance, the two fighters competing in this 10 round matchup are Callum Van Blerk (9 - 5(1) - 2) who hails from Johannesburg, South Africa and Usi Ayeh(8 - 7 - 2) from Soweto, South Africa.  Van Blerk weighed in at 112 pounds, while Ayeh weighed in at 111 pounds and 10 ounces.  
The referee tonight is William Ekstein, and the three ringside judges are Tokelo Motupa, John Cele and Vince Van Deventer.  

Round 1: 

Ayeh quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and hits home with a right uppercut.  
Ayeh hits home with a cross.  
Ayeh lands a right uppercut followed by a cross to his opponents head.  
Van Blerk is looking to close the distance.  Ayeh connects with a right hook.  
Ayeh gets on the inside.  Van Blerk lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
At the end of Round 1, lets listen in on the corners...Van Blerk's trainer is advising how he could be more accurate.  

Round 1 Statistics
Van Blerk: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 11                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 14                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Ayeh: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 17                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 20                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 2: 

Ayeh hits home with a right hook.  
Ayeh forces Van Blerk to back into the corner.  Ayeh connects with a cross.  
Van Blerk attempts to land a jab, but Ayeh sidesteps and counters with a right uppercut.  
Van Blerk steps to the outside.  Ayeh connects with an overhand left.  
Ayeh advances into close range.  Ayeh sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Van Blerk connects with a right hook.  
Ayeh is on target with a left uppercut.  
Ayeh sidesteps to the left of his opponent and lands a left hook.  
At the end of Round 2, lets listen in on the corners...Van Blerk's trainer is telling his fighter he is being outworked and needs to throw more.  Van Blerk's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  Ayeh's trainer is advising how he could improve the accuracy of his work.  

Round 2 Statistics
Van Blerk: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 9                             
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 14                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Ayeh: 
Jabs Thrown: 9                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 26                            
Power Shots Landed: 6                             
Head Shots Thrown: 30                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 3: 

Van Blerk attempts to land an uppercut to the solar plexus, but he strays low!  The ref stops the action and gives Ayeh time to recover.  
Ayeh gets on the inside and forces Van Blerk to retreat into the corner.  Ayeh lands a right hook.  
Van Blerk connects with a cross.  
Van Blerk drives a cross into Ayeh's body.  


Round 3 Statistics
Van Blerk: 
Jabs Thrown: 10                            
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 19                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 26                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Ayeh: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 19                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 24                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 4: 

Ayeh connects with a cross.  
Ayeh advances into close range.  Van Blerk lands a right uppercut.  
Van Blerk advances into close range and is on target with a right uppercut to Ayeh's ribs.  
Van Blerk closes the distance and hits home with a left hook.  
Van Blerk pivots to the left of his opponent and lands a right hook.  
Van Blerk steps inside.  Van Blerk pivots to the left of his opponent.  Ayeh lands a left hook.  


Round 4 Statistics
Van Blerk: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 22                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 28                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Ayeh: 
Jabs Thrown: 0                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 12                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 11                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 5: 

Van Blerk steps to the outside.  Ayeh connects with an overhand right.  
Van Blerk lands a cross.  
Ayeh is looking to close the distance.  Ayeh pivots to the left of his opponent.  Ayeh throws a left uppercut, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Ayeh is on target with a jab.  
Van Blerk steps to the outside.  Ayeh sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Van Blerk hits home with a cross.  
Van Blerk tries to keep the action at long range and connects with a cross.  


Round 5 Statistics
Van Blerk: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 18                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 21                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 0                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Ayeh: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 16                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 20                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 6: 

Ayeh advances into close range.  Van Blerk pivots to the side of his opponent and lands a right uppercut.  
Van Blerk gets on the inside and hits home with a right hook.  
Van Blerk gets on the inside and lands a left uppercut followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Van Blerk steps to the outside.  Ayeh connects with a cross.  
Van Blerk advances into close range and connects with a right hook.  
Ayeh gets on the inside and digs in a left hook to his opponents body.  
Van Blerk finds the target with a jab.  
At the end of Round 6, lets listen in on the corners...Ayeh's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  

Round 6 Statistics
Van Blerk: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 4                             
Power Shots Thrown: 21                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 25                            
Head Shots Landed: 8                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

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

Round 7: 

Van Blerk lands a jab.  
Van Blerk is looking to keep his distance.  Ayeh feints a cross, tricking Van Blerk into countering with a left uppercut.  Ayeh springs the trap and counters with  a cross.  
Ayeh steps inside.  Van Blerk is on target with a right hook.  
Ayeh gets on the inside and digs in a right hook to Van Blerk's ribcage.  
Van Blerk attempts to land a right hook, but Ayeh sidesteps and counters with a left hook.  
Van Blerk finds the target with a jab.  
Van Blerk lands a right hook.  


Round 7 Statistics
Van Blerk: 
Jabs Thrown: 12                            
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 13                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 25                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 0                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Ayeh: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 11                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 10                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 8: 

Ayeh gets on the inside.  Van Blerk pivots from in front of his opponent.  Ayeh is on target with a right uppercut.  
Van Blerk pivots to the right of his opponent and connects with a right uppercut.  
Van Blerk lands a right hook.  
Van Blerk pivots to the side of his opponent.  Ayeh lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents body.  
Van Blerk hits home with a right uppercut.  


Round 8 Statistics
Van Blerk: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 12                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 16                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Ayeh: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 13                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 11                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Round 9: 

Van Blerk lands a cross followed by a left uppercut to his opponents head.  
Van Blerk pivots from in front of his opponent and is on target with a cross.  
Van Blerk manages to force Ayeh into a neutral corner.  Van Blerk pivots to the left of his opponent.  Ayeh lands a right hook.  
Ayeh attempts to land an uppercut to the solar plexus, but he strays low!  The ref stops the action and gives Van Blerk time to recover.  
Van Blerk hits home with a cross.  
Ayeh gets on the inside.  Van Blerk hits home with a right uppercut.  
Ayeh advances into close range.  Van Blerk sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Ayeh lands a left hook.  


Round 9 Statistics
Van Blerk: 
Jabs Thrown: 9                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 9                             
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 18                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 0                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Ayeh: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 13                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 14                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 10: 

Ayeh is on target with a right hook.  
Van Blerk throws a cross, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a left uppercut to his opponents body.  
Van Blerk is on target with a cross.  
Van Blerk lands a cross.  
Van Blerk is looking to close the distance.  Van Blerk pivots from in front of his opponent and connects with a right uppercut.  
Van Blerk steps inside.  Van Blerk pivots to the left of his opponent and hits home with a right hook.  
Van Blerk connects with a cross.  


Round 10 Statistics
Van Blerk: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 22                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 24                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Ayeh: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 11                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 13                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

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: 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: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 8 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 9 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 10 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9


Final Scorecards: 96 - 94  96 - 94  96 - 94

The winner, by Unanimous Decision, from Johannesburg, South Africa.... Callum Van Blerk

Fight Statistics
Van Blerk: 
Total Punches Thrown: 225                           
Total Punches Landed: 41                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 211                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 38                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 14                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 3                             
Total Power Shots Thrown: 156                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 33                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 69                            
Total Jabs Landed: 8                             

Ayeh: 
Total Punches Thrown: 186                           
Total Punches Landed: 31                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 163                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 26                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 23                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 5                             
Total Power Shots Thrown: 149                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 27                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 37                            
Total Jabs Landed: 4