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03/09/2035
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Banji Simukoko vs Deion Botha

Boxing Daily Report from the Zambia National Finals 2028,  taking place on 26/04/2028 from Kitwe, Zambia:

The Kitwe venue is completely packed out with the fans turning out in force to watch the fights on offer tonight.  
Next up we have a Quarter Final fight in the Lightweight divison.  

Looking to impress the boxing fans in attendance, the two fighters competing in this 3 round matchup are Banji Simukoko (26(1) - 28) who hails from Kitwe, Zambia and Deion Botha(8 - 9) from Ndola, Zambia.  

Round 1: 

Simukoko lands a right uppercut followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Botha sidesteps to the left of his opponent, but Simukoko is on target with a right hook to Botha's ribs.  
Botha lands a right hook to the head, a right hook to the body and a left hook to the body.  
Botha quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and is on target with a left hook.  
Simukoko lands a cross followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Simukoko sidesteps to the left of his opponent, but Botha drives a firm right uppercut into Simukoko's body.  
Simukoko is on target with a sharp right hook.  
Botha drives a left hook into his opponents ribs.  
Botha advances into close range.  Simukoko connects with a solid left uppercut.  
Simukoko is looking to close the distance and is on target with a stinging left hook.  
Botha pivots to the side of his opponent and digs in a left hook to Simukoko's ribs.  


Round 1 Statistics
Simukoko: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 27                            
Power Shots Landed: 7                             
Head Shots Thrown: 23                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Botha: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 25                            
Power Shots Landed: 7                             
Head Shots Thrown: 22                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 8                             
Body Shots Landed: 5                             

Round 2: 

Botha lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Simukoko is looking to close the distance and lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents body.  Simukoko ties up his opponent.  Botha leans on his opponent trying to wear him down. As they grapple, Simukoko pushes his forearm into Botha's face.  The ref breaks Simukoko's hold and signals for the fight to continue.  
Simukoko closes the distance.  Botha connects with a sharp left hook.  
Botha connects with a left hook.  
Simukoko lands a cross, left hook and a cross to his opponents head.  
Simukoko lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Botha attempts to land a right hook, but Simukoko sidesteps and counters with a left hook.  
Simukoko gets on the inside and throws a left uppercut, but his opponent slips the punch.  Simukoko ties up his opponent.  The ref breaks the clinch and signals for the action to continue.  
Simukoko gets on the inside.  Botha lands a left uppercut to the body followed by a left hook to the head.  Simukoko clinches his opponent.  The ref breaks Simukoko's hold and signals for the fight to continue.  
Botha pivots to the side of his opponent, but Simukoko lands a left hook followed by a cross to his opponents head.  
Simukoko is looking to close the distance and connects with a firm right uppercut.  
Botha throws a right hook, but Simukoko clinches his opponent.  Simukoko is using his forearm in the clinch.  The referee breaks the clinch and warns Simukoko to stop fouling.  
Simukoko gets on the inside and throws a left hook, but is unable to find the target.  Simukoko ties up his opponent.  Botha leans on his opponent trying to wear him down. Simukoko uses his free hand to throw a hook, but it hits Botha behind the head. As they grapple, Simukoko pushes his forearm into Botha's face.  The ref halts the action and breaks the clinch.  He lectures Simukoko about fouling.  


Round 2 Statistics
Simukoko: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 31                            
Power Shots Landed: 11                            
Head Shots Thrown: 24                            
Head Shots Landed: 10                            
Body Shots Thrown: 9                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Botha: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 26                            
Power Shots Landed: 6                             
Head Shots Thrown: 22                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 7                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 3: 

Botha digs in a left hook to his opponents ribs.  
Botha walks Simukoko into a corner.  Simukoko lands two consecutive right uppercuts to his opponents head.  
Simukoko hits home with a firm cross.  
Simukoko is looking to close the distance and drives a stinging right hook into Botha's ribcage.  
Simukoko lands a right uppercut followed by a left uppercut to his opponents head.  
Botha lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Botha lands a firm left hook.  
Simukoko lands a jab followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Botha connects with a cross.  
Simukoko sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Simukoko throws a left hook, but Botha clinches his opponent.  Simukoko leans on his opponent using all his weight. As they grapple, Botha pushes his forearm into Simukoko's face.  The referee breaks the clinch and warns Botha to stop fouling.  
Simukoko digs in a left hook to Botha's body.  
Simukoko hits home with a left hook.  
Simukoko gets on the inside.  Botha is on target with a left hook.  
Botha throws a cross, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a sharp right uppercut to his opponents body.  


Round 3 Statistics
Simukoko: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 25                            
Power Shots Landed: 10                            
Head Shots Thrown: 22                            
Head Shots Landed: 9                             
Body Shots Thrown: 7                             
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Botha: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 17                            
Power Shots Landed: 6                             
Head Shots Thrown: 14                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 7                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Round 1 Scores: 0 - 1
Round 2 Scores: 1 - 0
Round 3 Scores: 1 - 0


Final Scorecard: 2 - 1

The winner, on points, from Kitwe, Zambia.... Banji Simukoko

Fight Statistics
Simukoko: 
Total Punches Thrown: 90                            
Total Punches Landed: 32                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 69                            
Total Head Shots Landed: 26                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 21                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 6                             
Total Power Shots Thrown: 83                            
Total Power Shots Landed: 28                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Total Jabs Landed: 4                             

Botha: 
Total Punches Thrown: 80                            
Total Punches Landed: 20                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 58                            
Total Head Shots Landed: 12                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 22                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 8                             
Total Power Shots Thrown: 68                            
Total Power Shots Landed: 19                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 12                            
Total Jabs Landed: 1