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11/08/2034
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Obafemi Igwebuike vs Rabiu Akpala

Boxing Daily Report from the AI Nigeria-Rivers State promoted show at Thornberry Juanita Hotel, Port Harcourt,  taking place on 01/05/2034:

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 Nigeria-Rivers State Welterweight title.  

Looking to impress the boxing fans in attendance, the two fighters competing in this 10 round matchup are Obafemi Igwebuike (17 - 10(1)) who hails from Port Harcourt, Nigeria and Rabiu Akpala(9(4) - 0) from Port Harcourt, Nigeria.  Both Igwebuike and Akpala weighed in at 147 pounds.  
The referee tonight is Bright Kuti, and the three ringside judges are James Dosumu, Zafa Saladin and Imran Nishtar.  

Round 1: 

Akpala hits home with a left hook.  
Igwebuike steps inside.  Igwebuike quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Akpala is on target with a stinging left hook to his opponents ribs.  
Akpala strikes his opponents body with a cross.  
Akpala connects with a left uppercut.  
Akpala throws a jab, but his opponent parries the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Igwebuike switches the action to the outside.  Akpala hits home with an overhand left.  
Akpala closes the distance.  Igwebuike is on target with a left hook to his opponents body.  
Igwebuike digs in a left hook to his opponents liver.  
Akpala cuts off the ring, trapping Igwebuike in a corner.  Igwebuike connects with a left uppercut.  
Igwebuike steps to the outside and connects with a cross.  
Igwebuike hits home with a cross.  
Akpala steps inside.  Igwebuike lands a left hook followed by a right uppercut to his opponents body.  
Akpala drives a solid right hook into Igwebuike's body.  
Akpala tries to land a left hook, but Igwebuike dodges the shot and counters with a left uppercut to Akpala's body.  
Akpala advances into close range and manouvers his opponent into the corner.  Akpala connects with a right hook.  
Igwebuike switches the action to the outside and lands a straight 1 - 2.  
At the end of Round 1, lets listen in on the corners...Igwebuike's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  

Round 1 Statistics
Igwebuike: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 34                            
Power Shots Landed: 10                            
Head Shots Thrown: 14                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 21                            
Body Shots Landed: 5                             

Akpala: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 31                            
Power Shots Landed: 9                             
Head Shots Thrown: 21                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 15                            
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Round 2: 

Igwebuike closes the distance and lands a left uppercut to the body followed by a left hook to the head.  
Akpala drives a firm right hook into Igwebuike's body.  Akpala tries to land a left hook, but Igwebuike sidesteps and counters with a right uppercut.  
Akpala digs in a left hook to Igwebuike's ribs.  
Akpala quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Akpala tries to land a right hook, but Igwebuike blocks the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Akpala digs in a right hook to his opponents body.  
Akpala is on target with a right hook.  Akpala tries to land a left uppercut, but Igwebuike blocks the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Igwebuike is looking to keep the action on the outside and lands a cross, jab and an overhand right to his opponents head.  
Akpala advances into close range and forces Igwebuike to retreat onto the ropes.  Igwebuike drives a left hook into his opponents liver.  
Akpala lands a right uppercut to the head, a right hook to the head and a right hook to the body.  
Igwebuike is on target with a right hook to Akpala's body.  
Igwebuike digs in a left hook to his opponents body.  
At the end of Round 2, lets listen in on the corners...Akpala's trainer is suggesting ways of getting through to his opponent.  

Round 2 Statistics
Igwebuike: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 32                            
Power Shots Landed: 10                            
Head Shots Thrown: 21                            
Head Shots Landed: 9                             
Body Shots Thrown: 16                            
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Akpala: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 40                            
Power Shots Landed: 8                             
Head Shots Thrown: 26                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 15                            
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Round 3: 

Akpala gets on the inside and digs in a right hook to Igwebuike's ribs.  
Akpala lands a jab followed by  two left hooks to his opponents head.  
Akpala drives a left uppercut into Igwebuike's liver.  
Akpala throws a left hook, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a left uppercut.  
Akpala is looking to close the distance.  Igwebuike digs in a right hook to his opponents body.  
Akpala throws a jab, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Igwebuike is looking to keep the action on the outside.  Akpala connects with a cross.  
Akpala is looking to close the distance.  Igwebuike digs in a left hook to Akpala's liver.  
Akpala digs in a sharp right uppercut to Igwebuike's body.  
Akpala lands with a spiteful jab.  
Igwebuike drives a left uppercut into Akpala's body.  
Igwebuike lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Akpala is looking to close the distance and lands a right uppercut to the body, and then to the head.  
Igwebuike is looking to keep his distance and lands a cross followed by  two jabs to his opponents head.  
Igwebuike lands with a stiff jab.  


Round 3 Statistics
Igwebuike: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 5                             
Power Shots Thrown: 23                            
Power Shots Landed: 7                             
Head Shots Thrown: 16                            
Head Shots Landed: 9                             
Body Shots Thrown: 14                            
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Akpala: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 20                            
Power Shots Landed: 9                             
Head Shots Thrown: 14                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 10                            
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Round 4: 

Akpala is on target with a firm left hook to Igwebuike's body.  
Akpala advances into close range and lands a left hook.  
Igwebuike pivots to the side of his opponent.  Akpala tries to land a left hook, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Igwebuike digs in a right hook to Akpala's body.  Igwebuike throws a left hook, but his opponent parries the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Igwebuike drives a left hook into Akpala's liver.  
Igwebuike tries to step out of his opponents range and throws an overhand left, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a cross.  
Igwebuike hits home with a cross.  
Akpala lands a left hook.  
Akpala hits home with a left hook.  
Igwebuike steps to the outside and lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Akpala gets on the inside and connects with a left uppercut.  
Akpala is looking to close the distance.  Akpala pivots from in front of his opponent and connects with a left hook.  
Akpala throws a left uppercut, but Igwebuike ties up his opponent.  Akpala is leaning on his opponent in the clinch. Akpala pushes his forearm into Igwebuike's face.  The ref separates the two fighters.  
Akpala throws a cross, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Akpala lands a left hook.  Akpala tries to land a right hook, but Igwebuike dodges the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Igwebuike steps to the outside and is on target with a cross.  
Akpala lands a left hook.  


Round 4 Statistics
Igwebuike: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 28                            
Power Shots Landed: 9                             
Head Shots Thrown: 25                            
Head Shots Landed: 10                            
Body Shots Thrown: 10                            
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Akpala: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 48                            
Power Shots Landed: 10                            
Head Shots Thrown: 39                            
Head Shots Landed: 9                             
Body Shots Thrown: 10                            
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 5: 

Igwebuike steps to the outside and connects with an overhand right.  
Igwebuike lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Akpala steps inside and is on target with a solid right hook to Igwebuike's body.  
Akpala lands a right uppercut to the body, a left hook to the body and a right uppercut to the head.  
Igwebuike lands a left uppercut.  
Igwebuike is looking to close the distance and attempts to land a left hook, but Akpala blocks the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Igwebuike digs in a left hook to his opponents body.  Igwebuike ties up his opponent.  As they grapple, Akpala pushes his forearm into Igwebuike's face.  The referee separates the two fighters and warns Akpala.  
Akpala drives a solid right hook into Igwebuike's ribcage.  
Igwebuike strikes his opponents body with a cross.  
Akpala steps inside.  Igwebuike digs in a left hook to his opponents body.  
Igwebuike is looking to keep the action on the outside and lands a cross.  
Akpala connects with a left hook.  
Akpala lands an overhand right.  
Igwebuike tries to land a cross, but Akpala slips the shot and counters with a right hook to his opponents body.  
Akpala steps inside.  Akpala sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Igwebuike is on target with a left hook to his opponents body.  


Round 5 Statistics
Igwebuike: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 36                            
Power Shots Landed: 8                             
Head Shots Thrown: 18                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 22                            
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Akpala: 
Jabs Thrown: 0                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 28                            
Power Shots Landed: 9                             
Head Shots Thrown: 18                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 10                            
Body Shots Landed: 5                             

Round 6: 

Akpala digs in a sharp left hook to his opponents ribs.  
Igwebuike hits home with a right hook.  
Igwebuike is looking to close the distance.  Akpala is on target with a solid left hook to Igwebuike's liver.  
Akpala is on target with a cross.  
Igwebuike steps inside.  Akpala throws a left hook, but his opponent dodges the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Akpala lands a right uppercut.  
Igwebuike drives a left hook into Akpala's liver.  
Igwebuike tries to keep the action at long range.  Igwebuike sidesteps to the left of his opponent and lands an overhand right followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Akpala steps inside.  Akpala sidesteps to the right of his opponent and is on target with a left hook.  
Igwebuike lands a right hook to the body, a left hook to the head and a left hook to the body.  
Igwebuike steps inside.  Akpala tries to land a left hook, but Igwebuike parries the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Akpala drives a stinging right hook into Igwebuike's ribcage.  
Igwebuike lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents body.  
Igwebuike tries to keep the action at long range.  Akpala tries to land a cross, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Igwebuike tries to keep the action at long range and lands a solid jab.  
Igwebuike is on target with a cross.  
Igwebuike tries to keep the action at long range and hits home with an overhand left.  


Round 6 Statistics
Igwebuike: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 4                             
Power Shots Thrown: 33                            
Power Shots Landed: 13                            
Head Shots Thrown: 22                            
Head Shots Landed: 12                            
Body Shots Thrown: 16                            
Body Shots Landed: 5                             

Akpala: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 28                            
Power Shots Landed: 8                             
Head Shots Thrown: 20                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 11                            
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Round 7: 

Akpala advances into close range.  Igwebuike is on target with a left hook to Akpala's ribs.  
Akpala steps inside.  Igwebuike drives a left hook into his opponents liver.  
Igwebuike tries to step out of his opponents range and finds the target with a jab.  
Akpala pivots to the right of his opponent.  Igwebuike drives a right hook into Akpala's body.  
Akpala steps inside.  Akpala wants to work on the inside, but accidentally clashes heads with his opponent!  The ref acknowledges the accidental headclash but allows the action to continue.  Igwebuike has come off worse after that clash of heads.  That has caused slight swelling  around the right eye.  
Akpala lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Akpala is looking to close the distance.  Igwebuike is on target with a left hook to his opponents ribs.  
Akpala steps inside.  Igwebuike lands a right uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  Igwebuike ties up his opponent.  Akpala is leaning on his opponent in the clinch. The ref separates the two fighters.  
Akpala digs in a stinging right hook to his opponents ribcage.  
Igwebuike tries to keep the action at long range and lands two consecutive overhand rights to his opponents head.  
Igwebuike tries to keep the action at long range and is on target with a cross.  
Igwebuike steps away from his opponent.  Akpala is on target with an overhand right.  
Akpala closes the distance and is on target with a left hook.  
Akpala is on target with a right hook.  
Igwebuike steps to the outside and is on target with a cross to Akpala's body.  
Akpala attempts to land a jab, but Igwebuike slips the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Akpala gets on the inside and lands a left hook.  
Akpala cuts off the ring, trapping Igwebuike on the ropes.  Akpala drives a stinging left hook into his opponents body.  


Round 7 Statistics
Igwebuike: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 31                            
Power Shots Landed: 11                            
Head Shots Thrown: 20                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 15                            
Body Shots Landed: 7                             

Akpala: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 36                            
Power Shots Landed: 11                            
Head Shots Thrown: 31                            
Head Shots Landed: 8                             
Body Shots Thrown: 10                            
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Round 8: 

Igwebuike tries to step out of his opponents range and lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Igwebuike digs in a left hook to Akpala's body.  
Igwebuike lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Igwebuike is on target with a left hook to Akpala's ribs.  
Akpala lands a right hook.  
Akpala drives a spiteful jab into his opponents face.  
Akpala lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Igwebuike drives a left uppercut into Akpala's liver.  
Akpala closes the distance and walks his opponent onto the ropes.  Akpala attempts to land a right hook, but Igwebuike dodges the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Akpala throws a right hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Akpala steps inside and lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Igwebuike is looking to keep his distance and lands a cross, jab and a cross to his opponents head.  
Akpala manouvers Igwebuike onto the ropes.  Akpala tries to land a left uppercut, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Akpala lands a left hook to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  
Igwebuike steps to the outside and is on target with a jab.  


Round 8 Statistics
Igwebuike: 
Jabs Thrown: 10                            
Jabs Landed: 6                             
Power Shots Thrown: 18                            
Power Shots Landed: 9                             
Head Shots Thrown: 22                            
Head Shots Landed: 12                            
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Akpala: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 31                            
Power Shots Landed: 8                             
Head Shots Thrown: 24                            
Head Shots Landed: 8                             
Body Shots Thrown: 9                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 9: 

Akpala advances into close range and hits home with a left uppercut.  
Igwebuike is looking to keep the action on the outside and lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Akpala advances into close range and throws a left hook, but Igwebuike holds on to his opponent.  Igwebuike is using his forearm in the clinch.  The ref halts the action and breaks the clinch.  He lectures Igwebuike about fouling.  
Igwebuike sidesteps to the right of his opponent and digs in a right hook to Akpala's body.  
Igwebuike switches the action to the outside.  Akpala hits home with a ramrod jab.  
Igwebuike drives a left hook into Akpala's body.  
Akpala is looking to close the distance.  Igwebuike throws a left hook, but his opponent parries the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Igwebuike tries to keep the action at long range and lands a cross.  
Akpala closes the distance.  Igwebuike drives a right hook into his opponents ribs.  
Akpala closes the distance.  Igwebuike is on target with a left hook.  
Igwebuike closes the distance.  Akpala lands a left hook.  


Round 9 Statistics
Igwebuike: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 21                            
Power Shots Landed: 7                             
Head Shots Thrown: 12                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 11                            
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Akpala: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 22                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 18                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 7                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 10: 

Igwebuike switches the action to the outside and lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Igwebuike is on target with a cross to his opponents body.  
Akpala attempts to land a left hook, but Igwebuike blocks the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Igwebuike switches the action to the outside and drives a stiff jab into his opponents face.  
Igwebuike gets on the inside and forces Akpala to back into a corner.  Igwebuike lands two right hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Igwebuike closes the distance.  Igwebuike pivots from in front of his opponent and is on target with a left hook to Akpala's ribs.  
Igwebuike lands two overhand rights followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Igwebuike steps inside.  Akpala drives a stinging left hook into Igwebuike's body.  
Igwebuike is looking to keep the action on the outside and connects with an overhand left.  
Igwebuike digs in a left hook to his opponents body.  
Igwebuike tries to land a cross, but Akpala parries the shot and counters with a right uppercut to his opponents ribs.  
Igwebuike lands consecutive left uppercuts to his opponents body.  
Akpala hits the target with a ramrod jab.  
Akpala throws a cross, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right hook.  
Akpala closes the distance and connects with a left hook.  Igwebuike ties up his opponent.  Akpala leans on his opponent using all his weight. The ref breaks Igwebuike's hold and signals for the fight to continue.  
Igwebuike digs in a left uppercut to his opponents liver.  


Round 10 Statistics
Igwebuike: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 4                             
Power Shots Thrown: 35                            
Power Shots Landed: 13                            
Head Shots Thrown: 22                            
Head Shots Landed: 9                             
Body Shots Thrown: 18                            
Body Shots Landed: 8                             

Akpala: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 24                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 22                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 9                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

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: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 5 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 6 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 7 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
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: 99 - 91  99 - 91  99 - 91

The winner, by Unanimous Decision, from Port Harcourt, Nigeria.... Obafemi Igwebuike

Fight Statistics
Igwebuike: 
Total Punches Thrown: 341                           
Total Punches Landed: 126                           
Total Head Shots Thrown: 192                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 82                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 149                           
Total Body Shots Landed: 44                            
Total Power Shots Thrown: 291                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 97                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 50                            
Total Jabs Landed: 29                            

Akpala: 
Total Punches Thrown: 339                           
Total Punches Landed: 85                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 233                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 59                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 106                           
Total Body Shots Landed: 26                            
Total Power Shots Thrown: 308                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 80                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 31                            
Total Jabs Landed: 5