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31/08/2035
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Nedelcho á Akulov vs Dragan á Popkov

Boxing Daily Report from the Bulgarian Championship Boxing promoted show at Varna Borev, Varna,  taking place on 14/06/2035:

The venue is completely packed out with the fans turning out in force to watch the fights on offer tonight.  
Next up is the main event of the show.  This is a semi final eliminator for the Bulgaria Featherweight title.  

Looking to impress the boxing fans in attendance and those watching live on Diema Sport, the two fighters competing in this 12 round matchup are Nedelcho á Akulov (11 - 1) who hails from Varna, Bulgaria and Dragan á Popkov(19 - 19(1) - 2) from Sofia, Bulgaria.  Akulov weighed in at 125 pounds And 12 ounces, while Popkov weighed in at 126 pounds.  
The referee tonight is Marko á Volvov, and the three ringside judges are Tsvetan á Savinov, Yavor á Levski and Yosif á Kulichev.  

Round 1: 

Akulov gets on the inside and drives a left hook into his opponents body.  
Akulov gets on the inside and lands a right hook.  
Akulov forces Popkov to back into the red corner.  Akulov lands a left hook.  
Popkov tries to land a left uppercut, but Akulov slips the shot and counters with a cross.  
Popkov steps away from his opponent and lands a cross.  
Akulov is on target with a left hook.  
Akulov advances into close range.  Popkov throws a left hook, but Akulov clinches his opponent.  Akulov pushes his forearm into Popkov's face.  The referee warns Akulov and breaks the clinch.  
Akulov sidesteps to the right of his opponent and hits home with a left hook.  
Akulov sidesteps to the right of his opponent and lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Akulov lands a double right hook to his opponents head.  As Popkov tries to work on the inside, the fighters heads come together!  The ref acknowledges the accidental headclash but allows the action to continue.    That accidental headbutt has resulted in some damage to Akulov.  That has caused minor swelling  around the right eye.  
Akulov is on target with a right hook.  
Akulov advances into close range and lands a double right hook to his opponents head.  
Akulov hits home with a left hook.  
Akulov is on target with a left hook.  
Akulov is on target with a cross.  Akulov tries to land a cross, but Popkov parries the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Akulov digs in a left hook to Popkov's ribs.  
At the end of Round 1, lets listen in on the corners...Popkov's trainer is telling his fighter he is being outworked and needs to throw more.  Popkov's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  Popkov's trainer is advising how he could improve his defence.  

Round 1 Statistics
Akulov: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 34                            
Power Shots Landed: 18                            
Head Shots Thrown: 27                            
Head Shots Landed: 16                            
Body Shots Thrown: 9                             
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Popkov: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 15                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 20                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 2: 

Akulov walks Popkov into the red corner.  Akulov lands a left uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Akulov advances into close range.  Popkov is on target with a left hook.  
Akulov tries to land a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a left hook.  
Akulov drives a right uppercut into Popkov's body.  
Akulov lands a jab to the head followed by two left hook's to the body.  
Akulov hits home with a left hook.  
Akulov quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Popkov connects with a left uppercut.  
Popkov tries to keep the action at long range and finds the target with a jab.  Popkov throws a jab, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  


Round 2 Statistics
Akulov: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 17                            
Power Shots Landed: 8                             
Head Shots Thrown: 18                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Popkov: 
Jabs Thrown: 15                            
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 22                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 34                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 3: 

Akulov throws a cross, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Akulov advances into close range and tries to land a right hook, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a right uppercut to his opponents ribs.  
Akulov lands a left hook followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Akulov is on target with a left uppercut.  
Akulov connects with a left hook.  
Akulov connects with a left hook.  
Akulov manouvers his opponent into the blue corner.  Akulov is on target with a right hook.  
Akulov lands a left uppercut.  
Popkov is on target with a left hook.  


Round 3 Statistics
Akulov: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 24                            
Power Shots Landed: 8                             
Head Shots Thrown: 18                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 9                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Popkov: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 16                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 18                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 4: 

Akulov drives a right hook into Popkov's ribcage.  
Akulov steps inside.  Popkov pivots to the left of his opponent.  Akulov digs in a right hook to his opponents body.  
Popkov is looking to keep his distance and finds the target with a jab.  
Popkov pivots to the right of his opponent.  Akulov hits home with a right hook.  
Akulov forces Popkov to retreat into a corner.  Akulov lands a left hook to the head followed by a left uppercut to the body.  
Akulov lands a right uppercut.  
Akulov lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Akulov lands two right hooks to the body, and one to the head.  
Akulov steps inside and lands a right hook.  
At the end of Round 4, lets listen in on the corners...Popkov's trainer is advising how he could be more accurate.  

Round 4 Statistics
Akulov: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 44                            
Power Shots Landed: 16                            
Head Shots Thrown: 26                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 19                            
Body Shots Landed: 9                             

Popkov: 
Jabs Thrown: 10                            
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 13                            
Power Shots Landed: 0                             
Head Shots Thrown: 19                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 5: 

Akulov quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and finds the target with a jab.  
Akulov closes the distance and lands a left hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents body.  
Akulov gets on the inside.  Popkov pivots to the side of his opponent.  Akulov hits home with a left hook.  
Akulov advances into close range.  Popkov is on target with a left hook.  Akulov ties up his opponent.  Akulov leans on his opponent trying to wear him down. Akulov throws a hook within the clinch but hits his opponent behind the head. 
Akulov is looking to close the distance and digs in a left hook to his opponents ribs.  
Akulov advances into close range and hits home with a right uppercut.  
Akulov is on target with a cross.  
Popkov pivots to the left of his opponent.  Akulov is on target with a cross.  
Akulov advances into close range and lands a left uppercut to the body followed by a right hook to the head.  


Round 5 Statistics
Akulov: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 29                            
Power Shots Landed: 12                            
Head Shots Thrown: 20                            
Head Shots Landed: 8                             
Body Shots Thrown: 13                            
Body Shots Landed: 7                             

Popkov: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 17                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 22                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 6: 

Akulov forces Popkov to back into the red corner.  Popkov throws a left hook, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Akulov closes the distance and lands a right hook to the body followed by a right uppercut to the head.  
Akulov finds the target with a jab.  
Popkov throws a cross, but his opponent dodges the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Akulov is looking to close the distance.  Popkov attempts to land a left uppercut, but Akulov blocks the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Akulov is on target with a left hook to his opponents body.  
Akulov steps inside and digs in a left hook to his opponents ribs.  


Round 6 Statistics
Akulov: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 31                            
Power Shots Landed: 10                            
Head Shots Thrown: 19                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 15                            
Body Shots Landed: 6                             

Popkov: 
Jabs Thrown: 9                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 22                            
Power Shots Landed: 0                             
Head Shots Thrown: 30                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 7: 

Akulov lands a right uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  Akulov throws a left hook, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Akulov walks Popkov down, trapping him in a corner.  Popkov is on target with a right hook.  
Akulov drives a left uppercut into Popkov's body.  
Akulov throws a cross, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right uppercut.  
Akulov steps inside and lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents body.  
Akulov is on target with a left hook to Popkov's liver.  
Popkov pivots to the right of his opponent.  Akulov attempts to land a jab, but Popkov slips the shot and counters with a left hook to his opponents liver.  
Akulov hits home with a right hook.  
Akulov forces Popkov to retreat into a corner.  Akulov sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Akulov tries to land a left hook, but his opponent parries the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Akulov finds the target with a jab.  
Akulov digs in a right uppercut to Popkov's ribcage.  Akulov ties up his opponent.  Akulov leans on his opponent using all his weight. Akulov tries to make the space to throw a hook, but hits Popkov's kidney. 


Round 7 Statistics
Akulov: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 30                            
Power Shots Landed: 8                             
Head Shots Thrown: 25                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 9                             
Body Shots Landed: 5                             

Popkov: 
Jabs Thrown: 13                            
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 13                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 25                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 8: 

Popkov is looking to keep his distance and connects with a cross.  
Popkov quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Akulov lands a jab.  
Akulov lands a double left hook to his opponents head.  
Popkov sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Akulov tries to land a left hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Akulov steps inside and walks Popkov down, trapping him in the corner.  Akulov throws a left hook, but his opponent parries the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Popkov pivots from in front of his opponent.  Akulov throws a right hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  


Round 8 Statistics
Akulov: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 21                            
Power Shots Landed: 6                             
Head Shots Thrown: 13                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 10                            
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Popkov: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 18                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 23                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 9: 

Popkov is on target with a right hook.  
Akulov steps inside and forces Popkov to back into the corner.  Akulov attempts to land a left hook, but Popkov blocks the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Akulov connects with a right hook.  
Popkov is on target with a right hook.  
Akulov lands a left hook to the body followed by a right hook to the head.  
Akulov connects with a left hook.  
Akulov hits home with a right hook.  
Akulov tries to land a left hook, but Popkov dodges the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Akulov gets on the inside.  Popkov throws a left hook, but Akulov ties up his opponent.  Akulov leans on his opponent trying to wear him down. Akulov is using his forearm in the clinch.  The referee breaks the clinch and warns Akulov to stop fouling.  
Akulov lands a left hook.  
Akulov lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Akulov feints a jab, tricking Popkov into throwing a right hook counter.  Akulov springs the trap and counters with  a cross.  


Round 9 Statistics
Akulov: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 25                            
Power Shots Landed: 9                             
Head Shots Thrown: 22                            
Head Shots Landed: 8                             
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Popkov: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 22                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 26                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 10: 

Akulov advances into close range.  Akulov sidesteps to the right of his opponent and digs in a left hook to Popkov's body.  
Popkov is looking to keep his distance and lands a cross.  
Akulov steps inside.  Popkov connects with a left hook.  
Akulov lands a left hook to the body, a right uppercut to the head and a left uppercut to the head.  
Akulov lands a left hook.  
Akulov is on target with a right hook.  
Akulov closes the distance and walks Popkov down, trapping him on the ropes.  Akulov hits home with a right uppercut.  


Round 10 Statistics
Akulov: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 24                            
Power Shots Landed: 11                            
Head Shots Thrown: 19                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 12                            
Body Shots Landed: 6                             

Popkov: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 18                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 22                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 11: 

Popkov pivots from in front of his opponent and connects with a left hook.  
Akulov steps inside and lands a left hook.  
Akulov forces Popkov to back into the corner.  Akulov lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  Akulov clinches his opponent.  Akulov leans on his opponent trying to wear him down. As they grapple, Akulov pushes his forearm into Popkov's face.  The ref breaks Akulov's hold and signals for the fight to continue.  
Akulov digs in a left hook to Popkov's body.  
Akulov gets on the inside and is on target with a right uppercut.  
Akulov closes the distance.  Popkov lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Akulov lands a cross.  
Akulov attempts to land a jab, but Popkov slips the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Popkov pivots from in front of his opponent.  Akulov digs in a left hook to his opponents liver.  
Popkov quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Akulov lands a right hook followed by a cross to his opponents head.  
At the end of Round 11, lets listen in on the corners...Akulov's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  Popkov's trainer is telling his fighter to go out and knock out his opponent!  

Round 11 Statistics
Akulov: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 30                            
Power Shots Landed: 10                            
Head Shots Thrown: 16                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 15                            
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Popkov: 
Jabs Thrown: 9                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 17                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 22                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 12: 

Popkov steps to the outside.  Popkov feints a cross, and then connects with an overhand right.  
Akulov advances into close range and lands a left hook.  
Akulov is looking to close the distance and connects with a left hook.  Akulov holds on to his opponent.  Akulov uses his free hand to throw a hook, but it hits Popkov behind the head. 
Popkov throws a left uppercut, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a left hook.  
Akulov steps inside.  Popkov pivots to the right of his opponent.  Akulov connects with a left hook.  
Akulov hits home with a left hook.  
Akulov lands a right uppercut.  
Popkov is on target with a left hook.  
Akulov connects with a right hook.  
Popkov drives a left hook into his opponents ribs.  


Round 12 Statistics
Akulov: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 25                            
Power Shots Landed: 9                             
Head Shots Thrown: 20                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Popkov: 
Jabs Thrown: 12                            
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 17                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 25                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

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: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 6 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 7 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 10  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
Round 11 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 12 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9


Final Scorecards: 120 - 108  120 - 109  120 - 108

The winner, by Unanimous Decision, from Varna, Bulgaria.... Nedelcho á Akulov

Fight Statistics
Akulov: 
Total Punches Thrown: 371                           
Total Punches Landed: 136                           
Total Head Shots Thrown: 243                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 83                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 128                           
Total Body Shots Landed: 53                            
Total Power Shots Thrown: 334                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 125                           
Total Jabs Thrown: 37                            
Total Jabs Landed: 11                            

Popkov: 
Total Punches Thrown: 318                           
Total Punches Landed: 45                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 286                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 42                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 32                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 3                             
Total Power Shots Thrown: 210                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 31                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 108                           
Total Jabs Landed: 14