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07/10/2038
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Waleed Merkulov vs Ioakim Abutalipov

Boxing Daily Report from the AI Kazakhstan-Almaty promoted show at Yulian Merece Gym, Almaty,  taking place on 14/09/2038:

The venue is mostly sold out with the fans eager to turn out for tonights fights.  
Next up is the main event of the show.  This is a final eliminator for the Kazakhstan Flyweight title.  

Looking to impress the boxing fans in attendance and those watching live on KTK, the two fighters competing in this 12 round matchup are Waleed Merkulov (25(17) - 1(1)) who hails from Karagandy, Kazakhstan and Ioakim Abutalipov(9 - 0) from Almaty, Kazakhstan.  Merkulov weighed in at 111 pounds and 8 ounces, while Abutalipov weighed in at 112 pounds.  
The referee tonight is Zernebog Narymbaev, and the three ringside judges are Konstantin Usenow, Sajid Moldogareew and Musa Kadyrgaliew.  

Round 1: 

Abutalipov pivots to the side of his opponent.  Abutalipov tries to land a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a solid left hook.  
Merkulov sidesteps to the right of his opponent and lands two consecutive overhand rights to his opponents head.  
Merkulov sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Abutalipov tries to land a jab, but Merkulov sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Abutalipov pivots to the left of his opponent.  Abutalipov tries to land a jab, but Merkulov blocks the shot and counters with a firm right uppercut to Abutalipov's ribs.  
Merkulov strikes his opponents body with a jab.  
Abutalipov forces Merkulov to back into the ropes.  Merkulov lands a left uppercut followed by a right uppercut to his opponents head.  
Abutalipov connects with a sharp cross.  
Merkulov lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Abutalipov digs in a right hook to Merkulov's body.  
Abutalipov is looking to keep his distance.  Merkulov lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Merkulov attempts to land a cross, but Abutalipov sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Merkulov lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Merkulov lands a cross.  
Merkulov lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Merkulov hits home with a stiff jab.  Merkulov tries to land a jab, but Abutalipov blocks the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Merkulov is looking to keep his distance.  Merkulov feints a cross, and then is on target with a jab.  
Merkulov steps to the outside.  Merkulov sidesteps to the right of his opponent and lands a cross followed by a overhand right to his opponents head.  
Merkulov tries to step out of his opponents range and tries to land a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a stinging right uppercut to his opponents ribs.  
Merkulov sidesteps to the left of his opponent and digs in a sharp left uppercut to Abutalipov's ribs.  
Abutalipov walks Merkulov onto the ropes.  Merkulov drives a left uppercut into his opponents ribs.  
Abutalipov sidesteps to the right of his opponent and connects with a left uppercut.  
Abutalipov pivots to the side of his opponent and is on target with a right hook to his opponents body.  
Merkulov lands a sharp cross.  
Abutalipov manages to force Merkulov onto the ropes.  Abutalipov pivots to the right of his opponent.  Merkulov hits home with a cross.  
Abutalipov tries to step out of his opponents range.  Merkulov sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Abutalipov attempts to land a cross, but Merkulov slips the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Merkulov steps to the outside and lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
At the end of Round 1, lets listen in on the corners...Merkulov's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  Abutalipov's trainer is suggesting ways of getting through to his opponent.  Abutalipov's trainer is telling his fighter he is being outworked and needs to throw more.  Abutalipov's trainer is telling his fighter to tighten his defence.  

Round 1 Statistics
Merkulov: 
Jabs Thrown: 26                            
Jabs Landed: 11                            
Power Shots Thrown: 34                            
Power Shots Landed: 22                            
Head Shots Thrown: 53                            
Head Shots Landed: 29                            
Body Shots Thrown: 7                             
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Abutalipov: 
Jabs Thrown: 12                            
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 24                            
Power Shots Landed: 7                             
Head Shots Thrown: 33                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Round 2: 

Merkulov pivots to the right of his opponent and lands with a solid jab.  
Merkulov lands an overhand right, cross and a jab to his opponents head.  
Abutalipov feints a jab and triggers a left uppercut counter from Merkulov.  Abutalipov springs the trap, countering with  a stinging left hook.  
Merkulov is looking to keep his distance.  Abutalipov attempts to land a cross, but Merkulov parries the shot and counters with a cross.  
Merkulov connects with a cross.  
Abutalipov cuts off the ring, trapping Merkulov on the ropes.  Abutalipov is on target with a jab to his opponents body.  
Merkulov tries to step out of his opponents range and lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Merkulov lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Merkulov lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Merkulov lands two straights followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Merkulov quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and lands with a solid jab.  
Abutalipov tries to land a cross, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Merkulov quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Merkulov connects with a cross.  Merkulov tries to land a cross, but Abutalipov slips the shot and counters with a right hook to Merkulov's ribs.  
Abutalipov tries to step out of his opponents range.  Merkulov lands an overhand left followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Abutalipov manouvers Merkulov onto the ropes.  Abutalipov quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Merkulov is on target with a left uppercut.  
Merkulov lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Merkulov sidesteps to the left of his opponent and connects with a firm cross.  
Merkulov sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Merkulov throws a jab, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a cross.  
Abutalipov pivots to the left of his opponent and lands a left uppercut to the body followed by a cross to the head.  
Merkulov switches the action to the outside and connects with a cross.  
Merkulov connects with a cross.  
Merkulov tries to land a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a left uppercut.  
Merkulov is looking to keep his distance and attempts to land a jab, but Abutalipov slips the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Merkulov is on target with a firm overhand right.  


Round 2 Statistics
Merkulov: 
Jabs Thrown: 29                            
Jabs Landed: 13                            
Power Shots Thrown: 28                            
Power Shots Landed: 18                            
Head Shots Thrown: 53                            
Head Shots Landed: 31                            
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Abutalipov: 
Jabs Thrown: 11                            
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 20                            
Power Shots Landed: 7                             
Head Shots Thrown: 25                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Round 3: 

Merkulov lands a cross followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Abutalipov pivots from in front of his opponent and lands a right uppercut followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Merkulov connects with a solid overhand right.  
Merkulov finds the target with a jab.  Merkulov attempts to land a cross, but Abutalipov slips the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Abutalipov walks Merkulov down, trapping him in a corner.  Abutalipov pivots to the right of his opponent.  Abutalipov throws a jab, but his opponent parries the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Merkulov throws a jab, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Merkulov tries to keep the action at long range and lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Merkulov lands a straight 1 - 2.  He then lands a jab followed by a overhand right to his opponents head.  
Merkulov lands two jabs followed by a cross to his opponents head.  
Merkulov hits home with a sharp jab.  
Merkulov drops his guard, and stalks his opponent...he wants his opponent to throw a shot.  Abutalipov throws a cross, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a solid right hook.  
Merkulov tries to keep the action at long range and lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Abutalipov is on target with a solid cross.  
Merkulov tries to keep the action at long range.  Merkulov sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Abutalipov throws a jab, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a firm right uppercut.  
Merkulov lands a stinging jab.  
Merkulov hits home with a firm overhand right.  
Merkulov stalks forward with a low guard, trying to draw a lead from his opponent.  Abutalipov lands with a sharp jab.  
Merkulov lands a cross.  
Abutalipov quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Merkulov lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Merkulov steps away from his opponent.  Merkulov feints a jab, fooling Abutalipov into launching a cross counter.  Merkulov is waiting for the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Merkulov lands a cross.  
Merkulov finds the target with a jab.  
Merkulov is keeping his hands low...it looks like he wants his opponent to throw first.  Abutalipov hits home with a firm cross.  
Merkulov is on target with a cross.  


Round 3 Statistics
Merkulov: 
Jabs Thrown: 25                            
Jabs Landed: 14                            
Power Shots Thrown: 28                            
Power Shots Landed: 17                            
Head Shots Thrown: 50                            
Head Shots Landed: 31                            
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Abutalipov: 
Jabs Thrown: 12                            
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 22                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 28                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 4: 

Merkulov tries to keep the action at long range and lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Merkulov lands a straight 1 - 2.  He continues the combination and lands a cross followed by  two jabs to his opponents head.  
Merkulov lands a jab followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Abutalipov steps to the outside.  Merkulov hits home with a cross.  
Abutalipov tries to land a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a sharp right uppercut.  
Merkulov lands a cross to the body followed by a jab to the head.  
Abutalipov tries to land a jab, but Merkulov slips the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Abutalipov forces Merkulov to retreat onto the ropes.  Abutalipov sidesteps to the right of his opponent and lands a right hook followed by a cross to his opponents head.  
Abutalipov switches the action to the outside.  Merkulov connects with an overhand left.  
Merkulov sidesteps to the right of his opponent and lands a stinging jab.  
Merkulov steps away from his opponent and hits home with an overhand left.  
Merkulov is on target with a left uppercut to Abutalipov's body.  
Merkulov steps away from his opponent and is on target with a jab.  
Abutalipov is looking to keep the action on the outside and lands a jab.  
Abutalipov lands an overhand right.  
Abutalipov sidesteps to the right of his opponent and lands a left hook to the body followed by a cross to the head.  
Merkulov lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Merkulov feints a right hook, but Abutalipov is not fooled and responds with a sharp left hook.  
Merkulov lands a jab followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Merkulov steps away from his opponent and lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Merkulov is on target with a cross.  


Round 4 Statistics
Merkulov: 
Jabs Thrown: 25                            
Jabs Landed: 13                            
Power Shots Thrown: 27                            
Power Shots Landed: 16                            
Head Shots Thrown: 47                            
Head Shots Landed: 27                            
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Abutalipov: 
Jabs Thrown: 13                            
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 17                            
Power Shots Landed: 6                             
Head Shots Thrown: 25                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 5: 

Merkulov lands an overhand left followed by a cross to his opponents head.  
Abutalipov sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Abutalipov attempts to land a jab, but Merkulov sidesteps and counters with a stinging left uppercut to Abutalipov's body.  ABUTALIPOV IS HURT!  
Merkulov senses a stoppage victory - he just needs the right shot.  Merkulov lands a right uppercut, left hook and a left uppercut to his opponents body.  He continues the combination and lands a left uppercut, left hook and a left uppercut to his opponents body, AND DROPS ABUTALIPOV!  He is back up on his feet at 6.  
Merkulov crashes a mean left uppercut to Abutalipov's body.  ABUTALIPOV IS DOWN!  He is on his feet as the count reaches 4.  Abutalipov now seems to have recovered from the bodyshot.  
Merkulov lands a cross to the body, and then to the head.  
Merkulov quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and hits home with an overhand left.  
Abutalipov lands a ramrod jab.  
Merkulov lands three consecutive jabs to his opponents head.  
Abutalipov lands a cross.  
Merkulov is looking to keep the action on the outside and lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Merkulov leans back on the ropes...he waves his opponent in!  Abutalipov accepts the invitation, throwing powerful combos, but is unable to land anything on Merkulov.  Abutalipov drives a cross into his opponents body.  
Abutalipov lands a cross.  
Merkulov is looking to keep the action on the outside.  Abutalipov attempts to land a cross, but Merkulov sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Merkulov hits home with a firm cross.  
Abutalipov sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Merkulov lands a jab to the head followed by a cross to the body.  
Merkulov connects with a cross.  
Merkulov switches the action to the outside.  Abutalipov sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Abutalipov tries to land a cross, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a sharp right hook.  
Abutalipov attempts to land a cross, but Merkulov sidesteps and counters with a stinging right hook.  
Merkulov switches the action to the outside.  Abutalipov attempts to land an overhand right, but Merkulov slips the shot and counters with a sharp right hook to his opponents body.  
Abutalipov connects with a sharp cross.  
Merkulov switches the action to the outside.  Abutalipov feints a cross, tricking Merkulov into launching a cross counter.  Abutalipov is waiting for the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Merkulov lands an overhand left followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Merkulov lands two straights followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Abutalipov is on target with a cross.  
Abutalipov connects with a cross.  Abutalipov throws a cross, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a nasty left uppercut.  ABUTALIPOV IS HURT!  Abutalipov quickly recovers. 
Merkulov lands a jab.  


Round 5 Statistics
Merkulov: 
Jabs Thrown: 17                            
Jabs Landed: 13                            
Power Shots Thrown: 36                            
Power Shots Landed: 24                            
Head Shots Thrown: 37                            
Head Shots Landed: 26                            
Body Shots Thrown: 16                            
Body Shots Landed: 11                            

Abutalipov: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 30                            
Power Shots Landed: 7                             
Head Shots Thrown: 33                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 6: 

Merkulov steps to the outside and connects with a sharp cross.  
Merkulov is looking to keep the action on the outside and is on target with a sharp jab.  
Merkulov is looking to keep his distance and hits home with a cross.  
Merkulov lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Merkulov lands a stinging jab.  
Abutalipov digs in a left uppercut to his opponents body.  
Merkulov is looking to keep the action on the outside and lands two straights to the head followed by a jab to the body.  
Abutalipov sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Merkulov tries to land a right hook, but Abutalipov slips the shot and counters with a left hook to Merkulov's body.  
Merkulov tries to step out of his opponents range.  Abutalipov quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Merkulov lands a cross.  
Merkulov lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Merkulov lands a hurtful cross.  ABUTALIPOV IS SENT SPRAWLING TO THE CANVAS!  He beats the count, getting up at 5.  
Abutalipov sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Merkulov finds the target with a sharp jab.  
Merkulov attempts to land a cross, but Abutalipov slips the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Merkulov lands a jab followed by a overhand left to his opponents head.  
Abutalipov tries to step out of his opponents range.  Abutalipov sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Abutalipov tries to land a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a firm left hook.  
Abutalipov switches the action to the outside.  Merkulov connects with a solid cross.  
Merkulov throws a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a left uppercut.  
Merkulov hits home with a cross.  
Abutalipov throws a cross, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a sharp left hook to his opponents body.  
Abutalipov quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Merkulov tries to land a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a stinging left uppercut.  
Abutalipov quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Abutalipov attempts to land an overhand left, but Merkulov blocks the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Merkulov lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  Merkulov tries to land a cross, but Abutalipov dodges the shot and counters with a right hook.  


Round 6 Statistics
Merkulov: 
Jabs Thrown: 37                            
Jabs Landed: 20                            
Power Shots Thrown: 26                            
Power Shots Landed: 15                            
Head Shots Thrown: 58                            
Head Shots Landed: 33                            
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Abutalipov: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 21                            
Power Shots Landed: 6                             
Head Shots Thrown: 21                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Round 7: 

Merkulov lands a jab.  
Abutalipov hits home with a stinging cross.  
Merkulov lands an overhand right followed by a cross to his opponents head.  THAT HURT HIS OPPONENT!  Abutalipov quickly recovers. 
Abutalipov quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Merkulov hits home with a solid jab.  
Merkulov hits home with a firm overhand right.  
Abutalipov lands a sharp jab.  
Abutalipov pivots from in front of his opponent.  Abutalipov hits home with a stinging left uppercut.  Abutalipov throws a left uppercut, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a firm right uppercut.  
Abutalipov waits at the mid-range with a lowered guard, waiting for his opponent to throw a punch.  Merkulov is on target with a jab to his opponents body.  Merkulov tries to land a jab, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a cross.  
Abutalipov lands a jab to the head, a cross to the body and a left uppercut to the body.  
Merkulov steps to the outside and lands a cross, jab and a cross to his opponents head, AND SENDS ABUTALIPOV SPRAWLING TO THE CANVAS!  He is back up on his feet at 4.  
Merkulov is on target with a jab.  
Merkulov steps to the outside and lands an overhand left followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Merkulov finds the target with a jab.  
Abutalipov stalks forward with a low guard, trying to draw a lead from his opponent.  Merkulov lands a sharp jab.  
Abutalipov tries to land a cross, but Merkulov dodges the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Merkulov tries to keep the action at long range.  Abutalipov sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Abutalipov attempts to land a cross, but Merkulov dodges the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Merkulov is on target with a jab.  
Merkulov tries to keep the action at long range and lands two straights followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Merkulov finds the target with a jab.  Merkulov tries to land a jab, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a left uppercut to his opponents body.  
Abutalipov lands a firm cross.  Abutalipov attempts to land a cross, but Merkulov slips the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Merkulov is looking to keep his distance and lands a jab to the body followed by a cross to the head.  
Merkulov steps away from his opponent.  Abutalipov feints a jab, tricking Merkulov into throwing a left hook counter.  Abutalipov is waiting for the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Merkulov lands a cross.  
Abutalipov connects with a cross.  


Round 7 Statistics
Merkulov: 
Jabs Thrown: 31                            
Jabs Landed: 17                            
Power Shots Thrown: 23                            
Power Shots Landed: 14                            
Head Shots Thrown: 47                            
Head Shots Landed: 29                            
Body Shots Thrown: 7                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Abutalipov: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 29                            
Power Shots Landed: 9                             
Head Shots Thrown: 26                            
Head Shots Landed: 8                             
Body Shots Thrown: 9                             
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Round 8: 

Merkulov is looking to keep his distance.  Abutalipov sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Merkulov lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Abutalipov pivots from in front of his opponent.  Abutalipov tries to land a cross, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a mean left hook.  ABUTALIPOV WAS STUNNED BY THAT SHOT!  Abutalipov recovers before his opponent can take advantage. 
Merkulov is looking to keep his distance and lands three consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Merkulov connects with a big cross.  ABUTALIPOV IS HURT!  
Merkulov stalks his opponent...he just needs the right shot to put his opponent away!  Merkulov lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head, AND KNOCKS ABUTALIPOV DOWN!  He tries to rise on shaky legs but Abutalipov cant beat the count!  The winner by KO is Merkulov!  


Round 8 Statistics
Merkulov: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 16                            
Power Shots Landed: 8                             
Head Shots Thrown: 19                            
Head Shots Landed: 8                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Abutalipov: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 6                             
Power Shots Landed: 0                             
Head Shots Thrown: 8                             
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 - 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 - 8  10 - 8  10 - 8
Round 7 Scores: 10 - 8  10 - 8  10 - 8


Fight Statistics
Merkulov: 
Total Punches Thrown: 412                           
Total Punches Landed: 236                           
Total Head Shots Thrown: 364                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 214                           
Total Body Shots Thrown: 48                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 22                            
Total Power Shots Thrown: 218                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 134                           
Total Jabs Thrown: 194                           
Total Jabs Landed: 102                           

Abutalipov: 
Total Punches Thrown: 238                           
Total Punches Landed: 54                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 199                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 41                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 39                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 13                            
Total Power Shots Thrown: 169                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 47                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 69                            
Total Jabs Landed: 7