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19/09/2035
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Tevaughn Zvirekwi vs Nur al Din Benchekroun

Boxing Daily Report from the AI South Africa-Gauteng promoted show at Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg,  taking place on 03/09/2035:

The venue is completely packed out with the fans turning out in force to watch the fights on offer tonight.  
Next up we have one of the supporting contests of this show.  

Looking to impress the boxing fans in attendance and those watching live on AIT Sports, the two fighters competing in this 12 round matchup are Tevaughn Zvirekwi (9(4) - 0) who hails from Bulawayo, Zimbabwe and Nur al Din Benchekroun(5 - 18 - 1) from Casablanca, Morocco.  Both Zvirekwi and Benchekroun weighed in at 160 pounds.  
The referee tonight is Quaddus Rascalimu, and the three ringside judges are Bernardus Hertzog, Quaashie Duncan and Ontibile Nyauza.  

Round 1: 

Zvirekwi hits home with a sharp left uppercut.  
Zvirekwi hits home with a hard jab.  
Zvirekwi waits at the mid-range with a lowered guard, waiting for his opponent to throw a punch.  Benchekroun connects with a cross.  
Benchekroun advances into close range.  Zvirekwi pivots to the left of his opponent and connects with a left hook.  
Zvirekwi pivots to the left of his opponent and lands a left hook to the head, a right hook to the head and a right hook to the body.  
Zvirekwi pivots to the side of his opponent and lands a jab, cross and a jab to his opponents head.  
Zvirekwi feints a jab, and then is on target with a cross.  
Zvirekwi lands a jab followed by  two left uppercuts to his opponents head.  
Zvirekwi lands a double left hook to his opponents head.  
Zvirekwi finds the target with a jab.  
Zvirekwi advances into close range.  Zvirekwi pivots to the right of his opponent and connects with a solid left uppercut.  
Zvirekwi sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Zvirekwi lands a right hook to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  Zvirekwi ties up his opponent.  Zvirekwi pushes his forearm into Benchekroun's face.  The ref halts the action and breaks the clinch.  He lectures Zvirekwi about fouling.  
Zvirekwi pivots to the left of his opponent and lands a sharp left hook.  
Zvirekwi is looking to close the distance.  Benchekroun throws a left hook, but Zvirekwi clinches his opponent.  Zvirekwi is leaning on his opponent in the clinch. The ref separates the two fighters.  
Zvirekwi closes the distance.  Benchekroun throws a left hook, but Zvirekwi ties up his opponent.  Zvirekwi leans on his opponent using all his weight. The ref calls break and the two fighters separate.  
Benchekroun throws a right uppercut, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a solid left hook.  
Zvirekwi drives a right hook into Benchekroun's body.  
Zvirekwi lands a solid jab.  
Zvirekwi advances into close range and connects with a firm left uppercut.  Zvirekwi ties up his opponent.  Zvirekwi is using his forearm in the clinch.  The referee separates the two fighters and warns Zvirekwi.  
Zvirekwi finds the target with a hard jab.  
Zvirekwi advances into close range.  Zvirekwi lands a left hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents head.  Zvirekwi clinches his opponent.  Zvirekwi is leaning on his opponent in the clinch. The ref calls break and the two fighters separate.  The two boxers are fighting in-close, but their heads clash!  The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as Benchekroun dabs at his face checking for damage.  
Zvirekwi pivots to the left of his opponent and lands a left hook to the body followed by a right uppercut to the head.  
Benchekroun is looking to close the distance.  Zvirekwi pivots to the side of his opponent and drives a right hook into Benchekroun's body.  
Zvirekwi lands a right uppercut to the head, a left uppercut to the head and a left uppercut to the body.  
Zvirekwi pivots to the side of his opponent and lands two right hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Zvirekwi lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents body.  
At the end of Round 1, lets listen in on the corners...Benchekroun's trainer is advising how he could be more accurate.  

Round 1 Statistics
Zvirekwi: 
Jabs Thrown: 16                            
Jabs Landed: 7                             
Power Shots Thrown: 45                            
Power Shots Landed: 30                            
Head Shots Thrown: 47                            
Head Shots Landed: 27                            
Body Shots Thrown: 14                            
Body Shots Landed: 10                            

Benchekroun: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 18                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 15                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 2: 

Benchekroun attempts to land a cross, but Zvirekwi sidesteps and counters with a sharp left hook.  
Zvirekwi is on target with a firm left hook.  
Zvirekwi lands a left hook to the head, a left hook to the body and a left uppercut to the head.  
Zvirekwi forces Benchekroun to retreat into the corner.  Zvirekwi pivots to the side of his opponent and is on target with a right uppercut to his opponents ribs.  
Zvirekwi lands a right hook to the body followed by a right uppercut to the head.  
Zvirekwi steps inside.  Zvirekwi pivots to the left of his opponent and hits home with a right hook.  
Zvirekwi lands a double right hook to his opponents head.  
Zvirekwi feints a right hook, and then lands three consecutive jabs to his opponents head.  
Zvirekwi advances into close range.  Zvirekwi pivots from in front of his opponent.  Zvirekwi lands a double right hook to his opponents head.  Zvirekwi holds on to his opponent.  The ref breaks Zvirekwi's hold and signals for the fight to continue.  
Zvirekwi quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and lands a right hook to the body, a right hook to the head and a left uppercut to the head.  THAT HURT HIS OPPONENT!  
Zvirekwi is looking to force the stoppage!  Zvirekwi lands a right hook, left uppercut and a right hook to his opponents head, AND DROPS BENCHEKROUN TO THE CANVAS!  He beats the count, getting up at 4.  Benchekroun now seems to have got his legs back.  
Zvirekwi advances into close range and lands a left hook to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  THAT HURT HIS OPPONENT!  Benchekroun almost instantly gets his legs back. 
Benchekroun closes the distance.  Zvirekwi pivots to the side of his opponent and lands a left hook to the body, a right hook to the head and a right hook to the body.  
Zvirekwi closes the distance and lands a double left hook to his opponents head.  
Zvirekwi walks Benchekroun down, trapping him in the blue corner.  Zvirekwi pivots to the right of his opponent and lands two left hook's to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  
Zvirekwi pivots to the right of his opponent and is on target with a left uppercut.  
Zvirekwi hits home with a solid right hook.  
Zvirekwi pivots to the right of his opponent and hits home with a left hook.  
Zvirekwi closes the distance and lands a solid right hook.  
Zvirekwi hits home with a cross.  
Zvirekwi lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  He follows up the attack and lands a left hook to the body followed by a right uppercut to the head.  
Zvirekwi pivots from in front of his opponent and lands a double left hook to his opponents head.  
Zvirekwi walks Benchekroun into the red corner.  Zvirekwi sidesteps to the left of his opponent and connects with a left hook.  
At the end of Round 2, lets listen in on the corners...Benchekroun's trainer is telling his fighter he is being outworked and needs to throw more.  Benchekroun's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  Benchekroun's trainer is advising how he could improve his defence.  

Round 2 Statistics
Zvirekwi: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 4                             
Power Shots Thrown: 60                            
Power Shots Landed: 41                            
Head Shots Thrown: 57                            
Head Shots Landed: 36                            
Body Shots Thrown: 11                            
Body Shots Landed: 9                             

Benchekroun: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 10                            
Power Shots Landed: 0                             
Head Shots Thrown: 8                             
Head Shots Landed: 0                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 3: 

Zvirekwi sidesteps to the left of his opponent and lands a left hook followed by  two right hooks to his opponents head.  
Zvirekwi pivots from in front of his opponent.  Benchekroun throws a right hook, but Zvirekwi clinches his opponent.  Zvirekwi leans on his opponent using all his weight. The ref separates the two fighters.  
Zvirekwi manouvers his opponent into the red corner.  Benchekroun throws a cross, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  
Zvirekwi is looking to close the distance.  Zvirekwi sidesteps to the left of his opponent and drives a right hook into his opponents body.  
Zvirekwi sidesteps to the left of his opponent and hits home with a right hook.  
Benchekroun walks his opponent onto the ropes.  Zvirekwi strikes his opponents body with a jab.  
Zvirekwi is on target with a cross.  
Zvirekwi advances into close range.  Zvirekwi pivots to the right of his opponent and lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Zvirekwi sidesteps to the left of his opponent and is on target with a cross.  
Zvirekwi advances into close range.  Benchekroun throws a right hook, but Zvirekwi ties up his opponent.  Zvirekwi leans on his opponent using all his weight. The referee separates the two fighters and warns Zvirekwi to stop holding.  
Zvirekwi pivots to the right of his opponent and lands two left hooks to the body, and one to the head.  
Zvirekwi pivots to the left of his opponent and lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Zvirekwi lands a double left hook to his opponents head, AND STUNS HIS OPPONENT!  Benchekroun recovers before his opponent can take advantage. 
Zvirekwi lands a left uppercut to the body, a left hook to the head and a right hook to the head.  
Zvirekwi quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and digs in a right hook to his opponents body.  
Zvirekwi voluntarily retreats back onto the ropes...he waves his opponent in!  Benchekroun tries to tag Zvirekwi on the ropes, but his opponent blocks every shot!  
Zvirekwi throws a jab, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Zvirekwi lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Zvirekwi finds the target with a jab.  
Benchekroun digs in a left hook to his opponents body.  
Zvirekwi lands a left hook to the body followed by a left uppercut to the head.  
Zvirekwi lands a double left hook to his opponents head.  
Benchekroun gets on the inside.  Zvirekwi hits home with a firm left hook.  
Zvirekwi is on target with a jab.  


Round 3 Statistics
Zvirekwi: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 4                             
Power Shots Thrown: 35                            
Power Shots Landed: 27                            
Head Shots Thrown: 31                            
Head Shots Landed: 22                            
Body Shots Thrown: 12                            
Body Shots Landed: 9                             

Benchekroun: 
Jabs Thrown: 0                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 15                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 12                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 4: 

Zvirekwi lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Zvirekwi lands with a solid jab.  
Zvirekwi closes the distance and lands a right hook to the head followed by two left hook's to the body.  
Zvirekwi lands two left hook's to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  
Zvirekwi is on target with a left uppercut.  
Zvirekwi is on target with a left hook to Benchekroun's body.  
Zvirekwi lands a firm right uppercut.  
Zvirekwi lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Zvirekwi closes the distance and lands a left uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Zvirekwi digs in a left hook to his opponents body.  
Benchekroun sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Zvirekwi connects with a left hook.  
Zvirekwi connects with a firm right hook.  
You can sense the frustration from Benchekroun now.   He steps inside, but then strikes Zvirekwi with a blatant low blow!  The ref ignores Zvirekwi's protests and signals for the action to continue!  
Benchekroun gets on the inside.  Benchekroun pivots to the left of his opponent.  Zvirekwi digs in a left hook to his opponents body.  
Benchekroun sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Zvirekwi lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Zvirekwi advances into close range and hits home with a firm right hook.  
Zvirekwi hits home with a left hook.  
Zvirekwi lands a left hook to the body, a cross to the head and a jab to the head.  
Zvirekwi advances into close range and lands a left uppercut to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  


Round 4 Statistics
Zvirekwi: 
Jabs Thrown: 15                            
Jabs Landed: 9                             
Power Shots Thrown: 39                            
Power Shots Landed: 22                            
Head Shots Thrown: 42                            
Head Shots Landed: 23                            
Body Shots Thrown: 12                            
Body Shots Landed: 8                             

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

Round 5: 

Zvirekwi lands a cross, left hook and a left uppercut to his opponents head, AND DOWN GOES BENCHEKROUN!  He manages to get up at 4.  
Zvirekwi gets on the inside.  Zvirekwi thinks he can end the show early....he's looking to put Benchekroun away.  Zvirekwi lands two left hooks followed by a cross to his opponents head, AND SENDS BENCHEKROUN TO THE CANVAS!  He tries to rise but his legs dont respond...the count reaches 10!  The winner by KO is Zvirekwi!  


Round 5 Statistics
Zvirekwi: 
Jabs Thrown: 0                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 6                             
Power Shots Landed: 6                             
Head Shots Thrown: 6                             
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 0                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Benchekroun: 
Jabs Thrown: 0                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 0                             
Power Shots Landed: 0                             
Head Shots Thrown: 0                             
Head Shots Landed: 0                             
Body Shots Thrown: 0                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 1 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 2 Scores: 10 - 8  10 - 8  10 - 8
Round 3 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 4 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9


Fight Statistics
Zvirekwi: 
Total Punches Thrown: 232                           
Total Punches Landed: 150                           
Total Head Shots Thrown: 183                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 114                           
Total Body Shots Thrown: 49                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 36                            
Total Power Shots Thrown: 185                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 126                           
Total Jabs Thrown: 47                            
Total Jabs Landed: 24                            

Benchekroun: 
Total Punches Thrown: 58                            
Total Punches Landed: 3                             
Total Head Shots Thrown: 47                            
Total Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Total Body Shots Thrown: 11                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 1                             
Total Power Shots Thrown: 54                            
Total Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Total Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Total Jabs Landed: 0