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Asavela Manyisa vs Leighton Botha
Boxing Daily Report from the AI South Africa-Western Cape promoted show at Cape Town Nyauza, Cape Town, taking place on 16/03/2039: 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 Light Flyweight title. 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 Asavela Manyisa (29 - 8(4)) who hails from Khayelitsha, South Africa and Leighton Botha(7 - 1) from Mitchells Plain, South Africa. Manyisa weighed in at 108 pounds and 13 ounces, while Botha weighed in at 108 pounds. As Manyisa came in over the weight limit, only his opponent will be able to compete for the final eliminator position tonight. The referee tonight is Bongi Rantie, and the three ringside judges are Chike Waris, Oringo Arthur and Runako Mashaba. Round 1: Manyisa advances into close range and tries to land a left hook, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a left hook. Manyisa lands a double jab to his opponents head. Manyisa is looking to close the distance. Botha lands a right hook. Manyisa advances into close range and drives a left hook into his opponents body. Manyisa forces Botha to back into the ropes. Botha connects with a right hook. Manyisa lands a right hook to the body followed by a left hook to the head. Botha sidesteps to the right of his opponent and hits home with a sharp left uppercut. Botha hits home with a solid right hook. Manyisa is on target with a left hook to Botha's ribs. Manyisa digs in a left hook to Botha's body. Manyisa is looking to close the distance. Botha lands a right hook. Botha throws a right hook, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a left hook. Manyisa walks Botha onto the ropes. Botha hits home with a ramrod jab. Manyisa steps inside. Botha drives a firm left hook into Manyisa's ribs. Botha is on target with a solid right hook. Botha digs in a left hook to Manyisa's liver. Botha is looking to keep the action on the outside and hits home with a solid overhand right. Manyisa is on target with a cross. Botha forces Manyisa to back into the ropes. Manyisa drives a left hook into Botha's body. Botha is looking to keep his distance. Manyisa is on target with a jab. Manyisa pivots from in front of his opponent. Botha connects with a cross. Manyisa closes the distance. Manyisa sidesteps to the right of his opponent. Botha attempts to land a left uppercut, but Manyisa sidesteps and counters with a right hook. Manyisa gets on the inside and hits home with a left hook. Round 1 Statistics Manyisa: Jabs Thrown: 5 Jabs Landed: 4 Power Shots Thrown: 24 Power Shots Landed: 10 Head Shots Thrown: 21 Head Shots Landed: 9 Body Shots Thrown: 8 Body Shots Landed: 5 Botha: Jabs Thrown: 5 Jabs Landed: 1 Power Shots Thrown: 24 Power Shots Landed: 11 Head Shots Thrown: 22 Head Shots Landed: 10 Body Shots Thrown: 7 Body Shots Landed: 2 Round 2: Botha sidesteps to the left of his opponent. Manyisa hits the target with a solid jab. Manyisa lands with a sharp jab. Botha connects with a sharp right uppercut. Manyisa gets on the inside and lands a left uppercut to the body followed by a left hook to the head. Manyisa is looking to close the distance. Botha sidesteps to the left of his opponent. Manyisa lands a left hook. Botha attempts to land a jab, but Manyisa blocks the shot and counters with a left uppercut. Manyisa lands with a stiff jab. Manyisa is on target with a cross. Botha quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent. Botha tries to land a cross, but Manyisa dodges the shot and counters with a right hook. Botha manages to force Manyisa onto the ropes. Botha is on target with a left hook. Botha is looking to keep his distance and is on target with a solid cross. Manyisa closes the distance and lands two left hooks to his opponents ribs. Manyisa pivots to the right of his opponent and hits home with a left uppercut. Botha switches the action to the outside. Manyisa lands a double jab to his opponents head. Manyisa advances into close range. Manyisa attempts to land an uppercut to the solar plexus, but he strays low! The ref stops the action. The ref sends Botha to the neutral corner. He lectures Manyisa but does not take away a point. Botha connects with a cross. Manyisa closes the distance and connects with a left uppercut. Botha finds the target with a jab. At the end of Round 2, lets listen in on the corners...Manyisa's trainer is passing on some tactical advice. Round 2 Statistics Manyisa: Jabs Thrown: 6 Jabs Landed: 5 Power Shots Thrown: 24 Power Shots Landed: 10 Head Shots Thrown: 21 Head Shots Landed: 12 Body Shots Thrown: 9 Body Shots Landed: 3 Botha: Jabs Thrown: 6 Jabs Landed: 1 Power Shots Thrown: 20 Power Shots Landed: 4 Head Shots Thrown: 21 Head Shots Landed: 5 Body Shots Thrown: 5 Body Shots Landed: 0 Round 3: Botha forces Manyisa to retreat into the corner. Manyisa finds the target with a jab. Botha is looking to keep his distance. Botha sidesteps to the right of his opponent. Manyisa lands an overhand left followed by a jab to his opponents head. Manyisa lands a spiteful jab. Manyisa lands a stinging jab. Manyisa lands a right hook. Manyisa attempts to land a cross, but Botha sidesteps and counters with a left uppercut to Manyisa's liver. Botha connects with a cross. Manyisa drops his hands, and waves his opponent in. Botha is on target with a stinging left hook to his opponents body. Manyisa steps inside and throws a right hook, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a left hook. Botha lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents head. Manyisa connects with a right hook. Botha sidesteps to the right of his opponent and digs in a right uppercut to Manyisa's ribs. Manyisa gets on the inside and is on target with a right hook to Botha's body. Manyisa connects with a left hook. Botha is on target with a left hook. Botha hits home with a cross. Botha digs in a left hook to Manyisa's body. Manyisa gets on the inside and drives a left hook into his opponents body. Manyisa lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents head. Botha sidesteps to the left of his opponent and lands a left uppercut. Botha connects with a left hook. Round 3 Statistics Manyisa: Jabs Thrown: 8 Jabs Landed: 4 Power Shots Thrown: 15 Power Shots Landed: 8 Head Shots Thrown: 20 Head Shots Landed: 10 Body Shots Thrown: 3 Body Shots Landed: 2 Botha: Jabs Thrown: 10 Jabs Landed: 2 Power Shots Thrown: 19 Power Shots Landed: 12 Head Shots Thrown: 21 Head Shots Landed: 10 Body Shots Thrown: 8 Body Shots Landed: 4 Round 4: Manyisa is looking to close the distance and lands a right hook. Botha pivots to the left of his opponent. Manyisa throws a jab, but his opponent parries the shot and counters with a left uppercut. Manyisa throws a cross, but his opponent dodges the shot and counters with a sharp cross. Manyisa lands a left hook. Manyisa steps inside. Botha connects with a left hook. Botha drives a right hook into his opponents body. Botha hits home with a ramrod jab. Botha tries to land a left hook, but Manyisa sidesteps and counters with a right uppercut. Manyisa steps inside. Botha lands a left uppercut to the head followed by a left hook to the body. Botha feints a jab, tricking Manyisa into throwing a left hook counter. Botha springs the trap, countering with a sharp right uppercut. Botha forces Manyisa to retreat onto the ropes. Botha stalks forward with a low guard, trying to draw a lead from his opponent. Manyisa lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head. Manyisa closes the distance and lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents body. Manyisa quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and lands a double jab to his opponents head. Botha tries to land a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a cross. Manyisa attempts to land a left hook, but Botha blocks the shot and counters with a right uppercut. Round 4 Statistics Manyisa: Jabs Thrown: 9 Jabs Landed: 4 Power Shots Thrown: 21 Power Shots Landed: 7 Head Shots Thrown: 22 Head Shots Landed: 8 Body Shots Thrown: 8 Body Shots Landed: 3 Botha: Jabs Thrown: 8 Jabs Landed: 1 Power Shots Thrown: 19 Power Shots Landed: 8 Head Shots Thrown: 19 Head Shots Landed: 7 Body Shots Thrown: 8 Body Shots Landed: 2 Round 5: Manyisa finds the target with a jab. Manyisa steps inside and connects with a left hook. Botha hits home with a hard jab. As Manyisa tries to work on the inside, the fighters heads come together! The ref acknowledges the accidental headclash but allows the action to continue. Botha has taken some damage there. That has caused minor swelling around the left eye. Manyisa lands a double jab to his opponents head. Botha attempts to land a jab, but Manyisa blocks the shot and counters with a left hook. Manyisa digs in a right hook to his opponents body. Manyisa lands a cross followed by a right hook to his opponents head. Manyisa is looking to close the distance. Botha lands a right uppercut. Manyisa lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head. Botha lands a straight 1 - 2. Manyisa finds the target with a jab. Manyisa lands a left hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents head. Manyisa manages to force Botha onto the ropes. Manyisa is on target with a right hook. Manyisa lands with a hard jab. Botha manages to force Manyisa onto the ropes. Botha tries to land a jab, but Manyisa slips the shot and counters with a right hook to his opponents ribs. Round 5 Statistics Manyisa: Jabs Thrown: 12 Jabs Landed: 7 Power Shots Thrown: 22 Power Shots Landed: 10 Head Shots Thrown: 26 Head Shots Landed: 15 Body Shots Thrown: 8 Body Shots Landed: 2 Botha: Jabs Thrown: 6 Jabs Landed: 2 Power Shots Thrown: 20 Power Shots Landed: 2 Head Shots Thrown: 17 Head Shots Landed: 4 Body Shots Thrown: 9 Body Shots Landed: 0 Round 6: Botha hits home with a cross. Manyisa steps inside and lands a left uppercut followed by a left hook to his opponents head. Botha tries to keep the action at long range. Manyisa finds the target with a stiff jab. Botha lands a left hook. Manyisa lands a double jab to his opponents head. Manyisa lands a cross. Manyisa is looking to close the distance and is on target with a left uppercut to Botha's body. Manyisa is looking to close the distance and drives a left hook into Botha's body. Manyisa attempts to land a left hook, but Botha blocks the shot and counters with a cross. Manyisa attempts to land a cross, but Botha blocks the shot and counters with a firm right uppercut to Manyisa's ribcage. Manyisa steps inside and drives a left hook into his opponents ribs. Manyisa is on target with a jab. At the end of Round 6, lets listen in on the corners...Botha's trainer is passing on some tactical advice. Round 6 Statistics Manyisa: Jabs Thrown: 12 Jabs Landed: 5 Power Shots Thrown: 23 Power Shots Landed: 6 Head Shots Thrown: 28 Head Shots Landed: 8 Body Shots Thrown: 7 Body Shots Landed: 3 Botha: Jabs Thrown: 2 Jabs Landed: 0 Power Shots Thrown: 28 Power Shots Landed: 4 Head Shots Thrown: 23 Head Shots Landed: 3 Body Shots Thrown: 7 Body Shots Landed: 1 Round 7: Manyisa closes the distance and is on target with a right hook to Botha's body. Manyisa lands a stinging jab. Manyisa steps inside. Manyisa sidesteps to the right of his opponent and is on target with a right hook. Botha sidesteps to the right of his opponent and hits home with a hard jab. Botha cuts off the ring, trapping Manyisa on the ropes. Botha tries to land a left hook, but Manyisa blocks the shot and counters with a right uppercut. Manyisa digs in a left hook to his opponents body. Manyisa gets on the inside and digs in a left hook to Botha's body. Manyisa lands a cross. Manyisa closes the distance and hits home with a right uppercut. Manyisa tries to land a right hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a firm cross. Botha connects with a stinging cross. Botha lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head. Botha connects with a cross. Manyisa pivots to the side of his opponent and finds the target with a jab. Manyisa drives a right uppercut into Botha's ribs. Manyisa attempts to land a right hook, but Botha blocks the shot and counters with a right hook. Manyisa steps inside. Manyisa pivots to the side of his opponent and hits home with a right hook. Manyisa quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and lands with a ramrod jab. Botha attempts to land a cross, but Manyisa blocks the shot and counters with a left hook. At the end of Round 7, lets listen in on the corners...Botha's trainer is suggesting ways of getting through to his opponent. Round 7 Statistics Manyisa: Jabs Thrown: 10 Jabs Landed: 3 Power Shots Thrown: 27 Power Shots Landed: 10 Head Shots Thrown: 26 Head Shots Landed: 9 Body Shots Thrown: 11 Body Shots Landed: 4 Botha: Jabs Thrown: 8 Jabs Landed: 3 Power Shots Thrown: 33 Power Shots Landed: 5 Head Shots Thrown: 29 Head Shots Landed: 8 Body Shots Thrown: 12 Body Shots Landed: 0 Round 8: Manyisa gets on the inside and connects with a right hook. Manyisa gets on the inside. Botha drives a left hook into his opponents liver. Manyisa is on target with a left uppercut. Manyisa lands a hard jab. Botha tries to land a left hook, but Manyisa dodges the shot and counters with a right uppercut. Botha throws a right hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a left hook. Manyisa closes the distance. Botha sidesteps to the left of his opponent. Manyisa drives a right hook into Botha's ribs. Manyisa pivots to the side of his opponent. Manyisa is on target with a jab. Manyisa attempts to land a jab, but Botha dodges the shot and counters with a right uppercut. Manyisa closes the distance. Botha lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head. Botha strikes his opponents body with a jab. Botha is on target with a right uppercut to his opponents body. Botha walks Manyisa down, trapping him on the ropes. Botha pivots to the right of his opponent and connects with a cross. Manyisa advances into close range. Botha is on target with a left hook to his opponents ribs. Manyisa advances into close range and lands a left uppercut to the head followed by a right hook to the body. Botha throws a left hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a left hook. Round 8 Statistics Manyisa: Jabs Thrown: 7 Jabs Landed: 2 Power Shots Thrown: 23 Power Shots Landed: 8 Head Shots Thrown: 21 Head Shots Landed: 8 Body Shots Thrown: 9 Body Shots Landed: 2 Botha: Jabs Thrown: 6 Jabs Landed: 2 Power Shots Thrown: 33 Power Shots Landed: 7 Head Shots Thrown: 24 Head Shots Landed: 4 Body Shots Thrown: 15 Body Shots Landed: 5 Round 9: Manyisa lands a jab to Botha's body. Manyisa is on target with a cross. Botha digs in a solid right uppercut to Manyisa's body. Manyisa manouvers Botha onto the ropes. Botha digs in a firm left hook to Manyisa's liver. Botha lands a stinging left hook. Manyisa advances into close range. Botha connects with a right uppercut. Botha throws a left hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a right uppercut. Botha is looking to keep his distance and is on target with a cross. Manyisa is looking to close the distance. Botha pivots to the right of his opponent and is on target with a right uppercut. Manyisa advances into close range and lands a left hook to the body, a left hook to the head and a right hook to the head. Manyisa lands with a spiteful jab. Botha throws a jab, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a left uppercut to Botha's liver. Round 9 Statistics Manyisa: Jabs Thrown: 7 Jabs Landed: 3 Power Shots Thrown: 19 Power Shots Landed: 6 Head Shots Thrown: 20 Head Shots Landed: 6 Body Shots Thrown: 6 Body Shots Landed: 3 Botha: Jabs Thrown: 6 Jabs Landed: 1 Power Shots Thrown: 37 Power Shots Landed: 6 Head Shots Thrown: 24 Head Shots Landed: 5 Body Shots Thrown: 19 Body Shots Landed: 2 Round 10: Manyisa throws a right hook, but his opponent parries the shot and counters with a solid left uppercut. Manyisa pivots to the right of his opponent and digs in a right hook to his opponents body. Manyisa is on target with a right hook to Botha's body. Manyisa gets on the inside. Botha is on target with a sharp left hook to his opponents ribs. Manyisa gets on the inside and lands a left hook followed by a right uppercut to his opponents head. Botha is on target with a jab. Manyisa lands a jab. Manyisa digs in a right hook to his opponents ribcage. Manyisa steps inside and drives a right hook into Botha's body. Manyisa closes the distance. Manyisa pivots to the left of his opponent and hits home with a left hook. Botha lands a jab. Manyisa gets on the inside and throws a right hook, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right uppercut. Manyisa hits the target with a sharp jab. Manyisa advances into close range and manouvers Botha into a neutral corner. Manyisa quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent. Botha connects with a left hook. Botha drives a left hook into Manyisa's liver. Round 10 Statistics Manyisa: Jabs Thrown: 7 Jabs Landed: 3 Power Shots Thrown: 20 Power Shots Landed: 7 Head Shots Thrown: 20 Head Shots Landed: 6 Body Shots Thrown: 7 Body Shots Landed: 4 Botha: Jabs Thrown: 4 Jabs Landed: 2 Power Shots Thrown: 25 Power Shots Landed: 5 Head Shots Thrown: 20 Head Shots Landed: 5 Body Shots Thrown: 9 Body Shots Landed: 2 Round 11: Manyisa digs in a left hook to his opponents body. Manyisa tries to land a cross, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a left uppercut. Manyisa is looking to close the distance and is on target with a left uppercut. Manyisa hits home with a right hook. Botha feints a cross, and then hits home with a cross. Botha feints a cross, and then is on target with a firm right hook to his opponents ribcage. Manyisa closes the distance. Botha throws a right uppercut, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a cross. Botha connects with a right hook. Manyisa walks his opponent onto the ropes. Manyisa drives a left uppercut into Botha's body. Botha attempts to land a cross, but Manyisa blocks the shot and counters with a left hook. At the end of Round 11, lets listen in on the corners...Botha's trainer is telling his fighter he needs a knockout to win! Round 11 Statistics Manyisa: Jabs Thrown: 6 Jabs Landed: 0 Power Shots Thrown: 27 Power Shots Landed: 6 Head Shots Thrown: 26 Head Shots Landed: 4 Body Shots Thrown: 7 Body Shots Landed: 2 Botha: Jabs Thrown: 4 Jabs Landed: 0 Power Shots Thrown: 32 Power Shots Landed: 4 Head Shots Thrown: 22 Head Shots Landed: 3 Body Shots Thrown: 14 Body Shots Landed: 1 Round 12: Manyisa digs in a right hook to his opponents ribcage. Manyisa walks Botha onto the ropes. Manyisa quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent. Botha hits home with a right hook. Manyisa pivots to the right of his opponent and digs in a right hook to Botha's body. Manyisa is on target with a right hook to Botha's body. Botha is on target with a stinging left uppercut to his opponents liver. Botha hits home with a sharp cross. Manyisa steps inside and digs in a left hook to his opponents ribs. Manyisa is looking to close the distance. Botha pivots to the right of his opponent and digs in a right hook to his opponents ribs. Botha feints a left hook, and then hits home with a ramrod jab. Manyisa hits the target with a stinging jab. Manyisa digs in a left hook to his opponents liver. Manyisa is looking to close the distance. Botha throws a short cross to the body, but lands low! The ref ignores Manyisa's complaints and signals for the action to continue. Botha throws a cross, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a right uppercut. Manyisa is looking to close the distance and connects with a right hook. Manyisa lands a double jab to his opponents head. Manyisa lands a jab followed by a right hook to his opponents head. Botha lands a jab to his opponents body. Botha tries to land a cross, but Manyisa slips the shot and counters with a cross. Manyisa gets on the inside and connects with a left hook. Round 12 Statistics Manyisa: Jabs Thrown: 4 Jabs Landed: 4 Power Shots Thrown: 24 Power Shots Landed: 10 Head Shots Thrown: 19 Head Shots Landed: 9 Body Shots Thrown: 9 Body Shots Landed: 5 Botha: Jabs Thrown: 13 Jabs Landed: 4 Power Shots Thrown: 21 Power Shots Landed: 4 Head Shots Thrown: 20 Head Shots Landed: 4 Body Shots Thrown: 14 Body Shots Landed: 4 Round 1 Scores: 10 - 9 10 - 9 10 - 9 Round 2 Scores: 10 - 9 10 - 9 10 - 9 Round 3 Scores: 9 - 10 9 - 10 9 - 10 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 - 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 Round 11 Scores: 10 - 9 10 - 9 10 - 9 Round 12 Scores: 10 - 9 10 - 9 10 - 9 Final Scorecards: 119 - 109 119 - 109 119 - 109 The winner, by Unanimous Decision, from Khayelitsha, South Africa.... Asavela Manyisa Fight Statistics Manyisa: Total Punches Thrown: 362 Total Punches Landed: 142 Total Head Shots Thrown: 270 Total Head Shots Landed: 104 Total Body Shots Thrown: 92 Total Body Shots Landed: 38 Total Power Shots Thrown: 269 Total Power Shots Landed: 98 Total Jabs Thrown: 93 Total Jabs Landed: 44 Botha: Total Punches Thrown: 389 Total Punches Landed: 91 Total Head Shots Thrown: 262 Total Head Shots Landed: 68 Total Body Shots Thrown: 127 Total Body Shots Landed: 23 Total Power Shots Thrown: 311 Total Power Shots Landed: 72 Total Jabs Thrown: 78 Total Jabs Landed: 19
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