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24/08/2037
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John Ngassi vs Nhlakanipho Nqakula

Boxing Daily Report from the AI South Africa-KwaZulu-Natal promoted show at Umlazi Malherbe, Umlazi,  taking place on 01/08/2037:

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 Welterweight title.  

Looking to impress the boxing fans in attendance, the two fighters competing in this 10 round matchup are John Ngassi (24(5) - 12(2) - 2) who hails from Durban, South Africa and Nhlakanipho Nqakula(26 - 16(3) - 1) from Umlazi, South Africa.  Ngassi weighed in at 147 pounds, while Nqakula weighed in at 146 pounds and 12 ounces.  
The referee tonight is Cole Makwetla, and the three ringside judges are Ramahlwe Mbekile, Khalon Cardoso and John Dimbisi.  

Round 1: 

Ngassi gets on the inside.  Nqakula throws a left hook, but Ngassi ties up his opponent.  Ngassi uses his free hand to throw a hook, but it hits Nqakula behind the head. The referee separates the two fighters and warns Ngassi.  
Ngassi digs in a left uppercut to Nqakula's liver.  Ngassi ties up his opponent.  Ngassi leans on his opponent trying to wear him down. Ngassi pushes his forearm into Nqakula's face.  The ref breaks the clinch and signals for the action to continue.  
Ngassi manouvers Nqakula into the red corner.  Nqakula throws a left hook, but Ngassi holds on to his opponent.  Ngassi pushes his forearm into Nqakula's face.  The referee warns Ngassi and breaks the clinch.  
Ngassi gets on the inside and is on target with a left uppercut to his opponents liver.  
Ngassi is looking to close the distance and lands a right hook.  
Ngassi lands two right hooks to his opponents ribs.  He continues the combination and lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  
Nqakula tries to land a left hook, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Ngassi walks his opponent down, trapping him in a corner.  Ngassi lands a right hook to the body followed by a left hook to the head.  
Ngassi is on target with a left hook.  
Nqakula connects with a left hook.  
Nqakula sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Ngassi drives a right hook into Nqakula's ribs.  
Ngassi hits home with a hard jab.  
Ngassi is on target with a left hook to Nqakula's body.  
Ngassi drives a left uppercut into Nqakula's body.  
Ngassi gets on the inside and lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  
Ngassi digs in a left hook to his opponents body.  
Ngassi steps inside and hits home with a left hook.  
Ngassi is on target with a left hook to Nqakula's body.  Ngassi ties up his opponent.  Ngassi is leaning on his opponent in the clinch. The ref calls break and the two fighters separate.  
Ngassi manouvers Nqakula into a corner.  Ngassi lands two right hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Ngassi lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  He continues the combination and lands consecutive left uppercuts to his opponents body.  
Ngassi drops his guard, and stalks his opponent...he wants his opponent to throw a shot.  Nqakula tries to land a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right hook.  
At the end of Round 1, lets listen in on the corners...Nqakula's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  

Round 1 Statistics
Ngassi: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 32                            
Power Shots Landed: 26                            
Head Shots Thrown: 12                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 24                            
Body Shots Landed: 20                            

Nqakula: 
Jabs Thrown: 15                            
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 10                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 21                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 2: 

Ngassi drives a left uppercut into his opponents ribs.  
Ngassi hits home with a right hook.  
Ngassi manouvers his opponent into a neutral corner.  Ngassi drives a left hook into his opponents body.  
Ngassi sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Ngassi throws a right hook, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Nqakula pivots to the left of his opponent.  Ngassi lands a jab followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Ngassi closes the distance and connects with a left hook.  
Ngassi feints a jab, tricking Nqakula into throwing a right hook counter.  Ngassi springs the trap and counters with  a cross.  
Nqakula steps to the outside.  Ngassi connects with a cross.  
Ngassi is on target with a left hook to Nqakula's liver.  
Ngassi is on target with a right uppercut to his opponents body.  Ngassi holds on to his opponent.  Ngassi leans on his opponent trying to wear him down. The ref breaks the clinch and signals for the action to continue.  
Nqakula tries to keep the action at long range.  Ngassi drops his guard, and stalks his opponent...he wants his opponent to throw a shot.  Nqakula throws a cross, but his opponent dodges the shot and counters with a cross.  
Ngassi lands a cross.  Ngassi attempts to land a cross, but Nqakula slips the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Ngassi feints a jab, fooling Nqakula into launching a left uppercut counter.  Ngassi is waiting for the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Ngassi is looking to close the distance and attempts to land a left hook, but Nqakula blocks the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Ngassi digs in a left hook to Nqakula's body.  
Ngassi forces Nqakula to retreat into a corner.  Ngassi is on target with a right uppercut to Nqakula's ribcage.  
Ngassi is on target with a right uppercut to Nqakula's ribcage.  
Ngassi lands a right hook to the body, a left hook to the head and a right hook to the body.  
Ngassi sidesteps to the left of his opponent and lands a right uppercut to the head, a right hook to the body and a left hook to the body.  
Ngassi drives a left hook into Nqakula's body.  
Nqakula attempts to land a left hook, but Ngassi blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  
Nqakula is looking to keep the action on the outside.  Ngassi is on target with an overhand left.  
Ngassi connects with a cross.  
At the end of Round 2, lets listen in on the corners...Nqakula's trainer is advising how he could be more accurate.  

Round 2 Statistics
Ngassi: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 44                            
Power Shots Landed: 25                            
Head Shots Thrown: 28                            
Head Shots Landed: 15                            
Body Shots Thrown: 21                            
Body Shots Landed: 12                            

Nqakula: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 20                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 19                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 3: 

Ngassi closes the distance and lands a right uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  
Nqakula steps to the outside.  Ngassi lands two straights followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Nqakula sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Nqakula throws a cross, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Ngassi is on target with a left hook to his opponents ribs.  
Ngassi manouvers his opponent into a neutral corner.  Ngassi drives a left hook into his opponents ribs.  
Ngassi connects with a right uppercut.  
Nqakula steps away from his opponent.  Ngassi feints a jab, fooling Nqakula into throwing a left uppercut counter.  Ngassi is waiting for the shot and counters with a cross.  
Ngassi advances into close range and lands a left hook, right hook and a left uppercut to his opponents body.  Ngassi holds on to his opponent.  Ngassi is leaning on his opponent in the clinch. Ngassi throws a hook within the clinch but hits his opponent behind the head. 
Ngassi lands a left uppercut followed by a right uppercut to his opponents body.  
Ngassi forces Nqakula to back into the ropes.  Ngassi drives a left hook into Nqakula's body.  
Ngassi lands two right hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Ngassi digs in a left hook to his opponents body.  
Nqakula is looking to keep his distance.  Ngassi finds the target with a stiff jab.  
Ngassi closes the distance and digs in a right hook to Nqakula's ribs.  
Ngassi lands a left uppercut to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  
Ngassi walks his opponent into the corner.  Ngassi sidesteps to the left of his opponent and is on target with a left uppercut.  
Ngassi lands a left uppercut to the body followed by a right uppercut to the head.  
Ngassi steps inside.  Ngassi lands a left uppercut to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  
Ngassi lands a right hook to the body followed by a left hook to the head.  
Ngassi drives a right uppercut into his opponents body.  
Ngassi walks Nqakula down, trapping him in the corner.  Ngassi is on target with a left hook to Nqakula's liver.  As the two fighters work on the inside, their heads come together!  The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as Ngassi dabs at his face checking for damage.  
Ngassi lands two right hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Ngassi digs in a right hook to his opponents ribcage.  
Nqakula tries to step out of his opponents range.  Ngassi lands a ramrod jab.  
Ngassi lands consecutive left uppercuts to his opponents body.  
Ngassi lands a right hook to the body, a right uppercut to the head and a right hook to the body.  Ngassi holds on to his opponent.  Ngassi uses his free hand to throw a hook, but it hits Nqakula behind the head. The ref halts the action and breaks the clinch.  He lectures Ngassi about fouling.  
Ngassi drives a left uppercut into Nqakula's body.  
At the end of Round 3, lets listen in on the corners...Nqakula's trainer is advising how he could improve his defence.  

Round 3 Statistics
Ngassi: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 51                            
Power Shots Landed: 39                            
Head Shots Thrown: 21                            
Head Shots Landed: 14                            
Body Shots Thrown: 34                            
Body Shots Landed: 28                            

Nqakula: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 14                            
Power Shots Landed: 0                             
Head Shots Thrown: 10                            
Head Shots Landed: 0                             
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 4: 

Ngassi lands a right hook to the head, a right hook to the body and a left hook to the body.  
Nqakula tries to keep the action at long range.  Ngassi lands a cross, jab and an overhand right to his opponents head.  
Ngassi gets on the inside and lands a right hook followed by  two left hooks to his opponents body.  Ngassi ties up his opponent.  Ngassi leans on his opponent using all his weight. The ref calls break and the two fighters separate.  
Ngassi gets on the inside and lands two left hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Ngassi lands three consecutive left hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Ngassi is on target with a right hook to Nqakula's body.  
Nqakula is looking to keep his distance.  Ngassi lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Ngassi advances into close range and lands two right hook's to the body followed by a left hook to the head.  
Ngassi strikes his opponents body with a cross.  
Ngassi is looking to close the distance and lands two left hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Nqakula sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Ngassi lands a left hook followed by a cross to his opponents head.  
Ngassi lands a left hook to the body, a right hook to the head and a left hook to the head.  
Nqakula throws a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Ngassi is looking to close the distance and lands two right hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Ngassi lands a right hook, left hook and a left uppercut to his opponents body.  
Nqakula digs in a right hook to his opponents body.  
Ngassi steps inside.  Nqakula pivots to the right of his opponent.  Ngassi is on target with a right hook to Nqakula's body.  
Ngassi is on target with a left hook to his opponents body.  Ngassi clinches his opponent.  Ngassi is leaning on his opponent in the clinch. The referee breaks up the clinch and lectures Ngassi to stop holding.  
Ngassi lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Ngassi connects with a right uppercut.  
At the end of Round 4, lets listen in on the corners...Nqakula's trainer is telling his fighter he needs to be more active or he's going to get outworked.  

Round 4 Statistics
Ngassi: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 47                            
Power Shots Landed: 37                            
Head Shots Thrown: 23                            
Head Shots Landed: 14                            
Body Shots Thrown: 28                            
Body Shots Landed: 25                            

Nqakula: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 19                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 18                            
Head Shots Landed: 0                             
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Round 5: 

Ngassi sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Nqakula attempts to land a left hook, but Ngassi dodges the shot and counters with a cross.  
Ngassi drives a right hook into Nqakula's body.  
Ngassi closes the distance and lands a left hook to the head, a right hook to the head and a left hook to the body, KNOCKING NQAKULA DOWN!  He manages to get up at 7.  
Ngassi is on target with a left hook to Nqakula's body.  
Ngassi drives a left uppercut into his opponents body.  
Ngassi advances into close range and lands a left hook to the body followed by a right hook to the head.  
Ngassi lands a left hook to the body, a right hook to the body and a left uppercut to the head.  
Ngassi lands a left hook to the head followed by a left uppercut to the body.  
Ngassi lands a left hook to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  
Ngassi closes the distance and connects with a left hook.  
Ngassi lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents body.  
Ngassi tries to land a right uppercut, but Nqakula blocks the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Nqakula is looking to keep the action on the outside.  Ngassi lands with a stinging jab.  
Ngassi is on target with a weighty left hook to Nqakula's body.  NQAKULA HAS BEEN KNOCKED DOWN!  He manages to get up at 7.  
Ngassi throws a left uppercut, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Ngassi is looking to close the distance and is on target with a left uppercut.  
Ngassi lands consecutive left uppercuts to his opponents body.  
Ngassi lands a left uppercut to the body followed by a left hook to the head.  Ngassi throws a right hook, but his opponent parries the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Nqakula is looking to keep his distance.  Ngassi quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and lands a jab.  
Ngassi gets on the inside and manouvers Nqakula into a corner.  Ngassi lands a right hook followed by a right uppercut to his opponents body.  
The two boxers are fighting in-close, but their heads clash!  The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as Nqakula dabs at his face checking for damage.  


Round 5 Statistics
Ngassi: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 47                            
Power Shots Landed: 27                            
Head Shots Thrown: 21                            
Head Shots Landed: 12                            
Body Shots Thrown: 31                            
Body Shots Landed: 17                            

Nqakula: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 23                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 22                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 6: 

Ngassi lands a cross.  
Ngassi lands a left hook, right hook and a left uppercut to his opponents body.  
Ngassi sidesteps to the left of his opponent and lands a double right hook to his opponents head.  
Ngassi lands two right hooks to the body, and one to the head.  
Nqakula is on target with a left hook.  Ngassi ties up his opponent.  Ngassi throws a hook within the clinch but hits his opponent behind the head. The referee breaks the clinch and warns Ngassi to stop fouling.  
Ngassi digs in a right hook to Nqakula's body.  
Ngassi quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  
Ngassi digs in a telling left uppercut to Nqakula's body.  NQAKULA IS HURT!  Nqakula recovers before his opponent can take advantage. 
Nqakula steps to the outside.  Ngassi feints a cross, fooling Nqakula into throwing a right hook counter.  Ngassi avoids the shot and counters with a left hook to Nqakula's ribs.  
Ngassi gets on the inside and lands a right hook to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  
Ngassi sidesteps to the right of his opponent and lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents body.  
Nqakula switches the action to the outside.  Ngassi feints a jab, tricking Nqakula into throwing a right hook counter.  Ngassi springs the trap and counters with  a cross.  
Ngassi closes the distance and digs in a left uppercut to Nqakula's ribs.  
Ngassi is looking to close the distance and lands two left hooks to the body, and one to the head.  
Ngassi is on target with a left hook to his opponents liver.  
Ngassi is on target with a left hook to his opponents body.  
Ngassi sidesteps to the left of his opponent and lands a right hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents body.  
Ngassi walks his opponent down, trapping him on the ropes.  Ngassi lands a left uppercut to the body, and then to the head.  
Ngassi digs in a left hook to his opponents ribs.  
Ngassi forces Nqakula to back into the ropes.  Ngassi is on target with a right hook to Nqakula's ribcage.  


Round 6 Statistics
Ngassi: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 38                            
Power Shots Landed: 31                            
Head Shots Thrown: 10                            
Head Shots Landed: 8                             
Body Shots Thrown: 29                            
Body Shots Landed: 23                            

Nqakula: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 23                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 19                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 7: 

Ngassi lands a left uppercut to the body followed by a left hook to the head.  
Ngassi lands two right hooks to the body, and one to the head.  
Ngassi closes the distance and digs in a left hook to his opponents ribs.  
Ngassi lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  
Ngassi lands a left hook to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  
Ngassi lands a right uppercut to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  
Nqakula is looking to keep the action on the outside.  Ngassi lands a sharp jab.  
Ngassi drives a left hook into Nqakula's ribs.  
Ngassi gets on the inside and lands a right uppercut followed by a left hook to his opponents body.  
Ngassi hits home with a cross.  
Ngassi is looking to close the distance.  Nqakula quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Ngassi drives a right hook into Nqakula's body.  
Ngassi hits home with a cross.  
Nqakula tries to step out of his opponents range.  Ngassi finds the target with a jab.  
Ngassi advances into close range and lands a right hook to the body followed by a left hook to the head.  He then lands a right uppercut followed by a left hook to his opponents body, AND NQAKULA IS DOWN!  He manages to get up at 4.  Nqakula recovers before his opponent can take advantage. 
Ngassi walks his opponent onto the ropes.  Ngassi lands a right hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents body, AND STUNS HIS OPPONENT!  Nqakula recovers before his opponent can take advantage. 
Ngassi digs in a left uppercut to his opponents ribs.  
Ngassi is on target with a potent right hook to Nqakula's body.  NQAKULA IS HURT!  Nqakula quickly recovers. 
Ngassi lands a right hook to the head, a right hook to the body and a left hook to the body.  
Ngassi gets on the inside.  Ngassi quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents body.  
Ngassi drives a right hook into his opponents ribs.  Ngassi tries to land a left hook, but his opponent parries the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Nqakula tries to step out of his opponents range.  Ngassi feints a cross, tricking Nqakula into throwing a right uppercut counter.  Ngassi is waiting for the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  


Round 7 Statistics
Ngassi: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 46                            
Power Shots Landed: 33                            
Head Shots Thrown: 21                            
Head Shots Landed: 11                            
Body Shots Thrown: 29                            
Body Shots Landed: 24                            

Nqakula: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 12                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 13                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 8: 

Nqakula throws a right uppercut, but Ngassi clinches his opponent.  Ngassi leans on his opponent trying to wear him down. The referee breaks the clinch and warns Ngassi to stop holding.  
Ngassi lands two right hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Ngassi advances into close range and lands a right hook to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  
Ngassi lands a left hook, right hook and a left uppercut to his opponents body.  
Ngassi sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Nqakula throws a left uppercut, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a cross.  
Ngassi is on target with a right hook to Nqakula's body.  
Ngassi pivots to the left of his opponent and digs in a telling left uppercut to his opponents body.  NQAKULA IS SENT SPRAWLING TO THE CANVAS!  HE IS STILL STRUGGLING TO HIS FEET AS THE COUNT REACHES 10!  The winner by KO is Ngassi!  


Round 8 Statistics
Ngassi: 
Jabs Thrown: 0                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 13                            
Power Shots Landed: 10                            
Head Shots Thrown: 3                             
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 10                            
Body Shots Landed: 8                             

Nqakula: 
Jabs Thrown: 0                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 6                             
Power Shots Landed: 0                             
Head Shots Thrown: 5                             
Head Shots Landed: 0                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

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 - 7  10 - 7  10 - 7
Round 6 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 7 Scores: 10 - 8  10 - 8  10 - 8


Fight Statistics
Ngassi: 
Total Punches Thrown: 345                           
Total Punches Landed: 240                           
Total Head Shots Thrown: 139                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 83                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 206                           
Total Body Shots Landed: 157                           
Total Power Shots Thrown: 318                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 228                           
Total Jabs Thrown: 27                            
Total Jabs Landed: 12                            

Nqakula: 
Total Punches Thrown: 157                           
Total Punches Landed: 11                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 127                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 9                             
Total Body Shots Thrown: 30                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 2                             
Total Power Shots Thrown: 127                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 10                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 30                            
Total Jabs Landed: 1