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11/10/2035
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Joseph Verdoorn vs Jonathan Kisombe

Boxing Daily Report from the AI South Africa-KwaZulu-Natal promoted show at Uzoma Adade Gym, Durban,  taking place on 02/07/2035:

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 South Africa-KwaZulu-Natal Bantamweight title.  

Looking to impress the boxing fans in attendance, the two fighters competing in this 10 round matchup are Joseph Verdoorn (8 - 5) who hails from Umlazi, South Africa and Jonathan Kisombe(6 - 4 - 3) from Durban, South Africa.  Verdoorn weighed in at 117 pounds And 14 ounces, while Kisombe weighed in at 118 pounds.  
The referee tonight is Kasi Mogoeng, and the three ringside judges are Thuso Ledwaba, Rivaldo Nyauza and Davie Bilengi.  

Round 1: 

Verdoorn lands a jab followed by a overhand left to his opponents head.  
Verdoorn digs in a right hook to Kisombe's body.  
Kisombe connects with a left uppercut.  
Kisombe steps inside.  Verdoorn lands a left hook.  
Kisombe lands a left hook to the body followed by a right uppercut to the head.  
Kisombe advances into close range and hits home with a right hook.  
Verdoorn sidesteps to the left of his opponent and lands a cross.  
At the end of Round 1, lets listen in on the corners...Kisombe's trainer is telling his fighter to increase his workrate.  

Round 1 Statistics
Verdoorn: 
Jabs Thrown: 19                            
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 14                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 31                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Kisombe: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 17                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 17                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 2: 

Verdoorn sidesteps to the right of his opponent and is on target with a right hook.  
Kisombe throws a cross, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right uppercut.  
Verdoorn steps to the outside.  Verdoorn sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Verdoorn throws a jab, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Kisombe lands a left uppercut.  
Kisombe lands a cross.  
Kisombe is on target with a cross.  
Kisombe lands a left uppercut.  
Kisombe lands a cross.  
Verdoorn pivots from in front of his opponent and hits home with a left uppercut.  
At the end of Round 2, lets listen in on the corners...Verdoorn's trainer is suggesting ways of getting through to his opponent.  Verdoorn's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  

Round 2 Statistics
Verdoorn: 
Jabs Thrown: 12                            
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 12                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 23                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Kisombe: 
Jabs Thrown: 11                            
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 17                            
Power Shots Landed: 6                             
Head Shots Thrown: 25                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 3: 

Kisombe gets on the inside.  Kisombe pivots from in front of his opponent and connects with a left hook.  
Verdoorn is looking to keep his distance and attempts to land a jab, but Kisombe dodges the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Kisombe steps inside.  Verdoorn is on target with a left hook.  
Verdoorn hits home with a cross.  
Kisombe steps inside.  Verdoorn hits home with a right hook.  
Verdoorn is looking to keep his distance.  Verdoorn feints a cross, and then hits home with an overhand left.  
Verdoorn attempts to land a jab, but Kisombe sidesteps and counters with a right uppercut.  
At the end of Round 3, lets listen in on the corners...Kisombe's trainer is advising how he could be more accurate.  

Round 3 Statistics
Verdoorn: 
Jabs Thrown: 13                            
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 22                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 33                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Kisombe: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 15                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 18                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 4: 

Verdoorn throws a right hook, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a left hook to Verdoorn's body.  
Verdoorn attempts to land a jab, but Kisombe sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Kisombe lands a right hook.  
Kisombe gets on the inside.  Verdoorn lands a right hook.  
Kisombe lands a right uppercut.  
Verdoorn sidesteps to the left of his opponent and connects with a cross.  
Kisombe steps inside.  Kisombe sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Verdoorn drives a left uppercut into Kisombe's body.  
Verdoorn lands a right hook.  
Kisombe connects with a left hook.  


Round 4 Statistics
Verdoorn: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 23                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 22                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 7                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Kisombe: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 20                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 21                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 5: 

Verdoorn sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Verdoorn tries to land a right hook, but Kisombe dodges the shot and counters with a right hook to Verdoorn's ribs.  
Kisombe wants to work on the inside, but accidentally clashes heads with his opponent!  The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as Verdoorn dabs at his face checking for damage.  
Kisombe gets on the inside and is on target with a right hook to Verdoorn's body.  
Kisombe sidesteps to the right of his opponent and connects with a left hook.  
The two boxers are fighting in-close, but their heads clash!  The ref acknowledges the accidental headclash but allows the action to continue.  Verdoorn has been damaged by that accidental headbutt.  That has caused minor swelling  around the left eye.  
Kisombe sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Verdoorn lands a right hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents head.  
Verdoorn tries to land a cross, but Kisombe blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  
Kisombe closes the distance.  Verdoorn quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Kisombe hits home with a left hook.  


Round 5 Statistics
Verdoorn: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 21                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 23                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 0                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Kisombe: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 23                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 19                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 7                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Round 6: 

Kisombe pivots from in front of his opponent and connects with a right uppercut.  
Kisombe attempts to land an uppercut to the solar plexus, but he strays low!  The ref ignores Verdoorn's complaints and signals for the action to continue.  
Verdoorn drives a cross into Kisombe's body.  


Round 6 Statistics
Verdoorn: 
Jabs Thrown: 10                            
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 13                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 20                            
Head Shots Landed: 0                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Kisombe: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 15                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 15                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 7: 

Kisombe advances into close range.  Verdoorn pivots to the side of his opponent and connects with a right hook.  
Kisombe closes the distance.  Verdoorn pivots to the left of his opponent and lands a left hook.  
Verdoorn tries to step out of his opponents range and finds the target with a jab.  
Verdoorn pivots to the right of his opponent and is on target with a right hook.  
Verdoorn finds the target with a jab.  
Kisombe closes the distance and manages to force Verdoorn onto the ropes.  Kisombe is on target with a right hook.  


Round 7 Statistics
Verdoorn: 
Jabs Thrown: 12                            
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 20                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 29                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Kisombe: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 12                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 12                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 8: 

Kisombe advances into close range and digs in a left hook to Verdoorn's body.  
Kisombe lands a jab.  
Kisombe lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Verdoorn is on target with a cross.  
Verdoorn is on target with a left hook.  
Kisombe advances into close range.  Verdoorn throws a right hook, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Verdoorn lands a right hook.  


Round 8 Statistics
Verdoorn: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 18                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 21                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Kisombe: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 14                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 16                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 9: 

Kisombe manouvers his opponent into the corner.  Kisombe connects with a cross.  
Kisombe sidesteps to the right of his opponent and is on target with a right hook.  
Kisombe sidesteps to the left of his opponent and hits home with a cross.  
Kisombe is on target with a cross.  
Kisombe closes the distance.  Verdoorn pivots to the right of his opponent and hits home with a right hook.  


Round 9 Statistics
Verdoorn: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 10                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 17                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 0                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Kisombe: 
Jabs Thrown: 11                            
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 19                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 27                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 10: 

Verdoorn tries to step out of his opponents range and finds the target with a jab.  


Round 10 Statistics
Verdoorn: 
Jabs Thrown: 10                            
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 10                            
Power Shots Landed: 0                             
Head Shots Thrown: 19                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Kisombe: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 9                             
Power Shots Landed: 0                             
Head Shots Thrown: 9                             
Head Shots Landed: 0                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 1 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
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: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 8 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 9 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 10 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9


Final Scorecards: 93 - 97  93 - 97  93 - 97

The winner, by Unanimous Decision, from Durban, South Africa.... Jonathan Kisombe

Fight Statistics
Verdoorn: 
Total Punches Thrown: 259                           
Total Punches Landed: 33                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 238                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 30                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 21                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 3                             
Total Power Shots Thrown: 163                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 25                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 96                            
Total Jabs Landed: 8                             

Kisombe: 
Total Punches Thrown: 207                           
Total Punches Landed: 37                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 179                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 32                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 28                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 5                             
Total Power Shots Thrown: 161                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 33                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 46                            
Total Jabs Landed: 4