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05/10/2038
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Gazi Hussain vs Tariq Ismael

Boxing Daily Report from the AI Ghana-Western Ghana promoted show at Mel Dubango Gym, Takoradi,  taking place on 25/09/2038:

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 Ghana-Western Ghana Bantamweight title.  

Looking to impress the boxing fans in attendance, the two fighters competing in this 10 round matchup are Gazi Hussain (6 - 11 - 3) who hails from Takoradi, Ghana and Tariq Ismael(16 - 11(2) - 1) from Takoradi, Ghana.  Both Hussain and Ismael weighed in at 118 pounds.  
The referee tonight is Naeem Adusei, and the three ringside judges are Makalo Antwi, Inigo Adamafio and Wayne Bimi.  

Round 1: 

Ismael lands a left uppercut to the body followed by a left hook to the head.  He continues the combination and lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Ismael steps away from his opponent.  Hussain lands a jab.  
Ismael pivots to the left of his opponent and lands with a spiteful jab.  
Ismael pivots to the right of his opponent and lands a double right hook to his opponents head.  
Ismael lands a right uppercut to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  
Ismael pivots to the right of his opponent and lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  As Hussain tries to work on the inside, the fighters heads come together!  The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as Ismael dabs at his face checking for damage.  
Hussain lands a cross.  
Ismael sidesteps to the right of his opponent and lands a jab to the body, and then to the head.  
Ismael lands a right hook to the body, a right hook to the head and a right uppercut to the body.  
Ismael is on target with a right hook to Hussain's body.  
Ismael lands a left hook.  
Ismael pivots from in front of his opponent and lands a left uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  
Ismael lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents body.  
Ismael is looking to close the distance and cuts off the ring, trapping Hussain in a neutral corner.  Ismael pivots to the side of his opponent and lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Ismael is looking to close the distance.  Ismael lands a left uppercut.  The two boxers are fighting in-close, but their heads clash!  The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as Ismael dabs at his face checking for damage.  
Ismael tries to keep the action at long range and drives a cross into Hussain's body.  
Ismael drives a right hook into Hussain's body.  
Ismael lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Ismael lands a ramrod jab.  
Ismael tries to keep the action at long range.  Hussain lands a cross.  
Hussain gets on the inside.  Ismael is on target with a right uppercut to his opponents body.  Ismael throws a right hook, but his opponent parries the shot and counters with a cross.  
At the end of Round 1, lets listen in on the corners...Hussain's trainer is suggesting ways of getting through to his opponent.  Hussain's trainer is telling his fighter he needs to be more active or he's going to get outworked.  Hussain's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  

Round 1 Statistics
Hussain: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 13                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 17                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 0                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Ismael: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 4                             
Power Shots Thrown: 42                            
Power Shots Landed: 27                            
Head Shots Thrown: 27                            
Head Shots Landed: 16                            
Body Shots Thrown: 21                            
Body Shots Landed: 15                            

Round 2: 

Hussain advances into close range.  Ismael lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Ismael is on target with a right uppercut to his opponents body.  
Ismael lands a right uppercut followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Hussain steps away from his opponent and lands a cross.  
Ismael is looking to close the distance and lands a left hook.  
Ismael quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and is on target with a right hook.  
Ismael pivots to the right of his opponent and hits home with a cross.  
Ismael is looking to close the distance and lands a left hook.  
Hussain steps away from his opponent and connects with a cross.  
Ismael lands a right uppercut to the head, a left hook to the head and a left hook to the body.  
Ismael gets on the inside and connects with a right hook.  
Ismael sidesteps to the left of his opponent and is on target with a right hook.  
Hussain throws a cross, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Hussain attempts to land a jab, but Ismael parries the shot and counters with a right hook to Hussain's ribcage.  
Ismael feints a jab, tricking Hussain into countering with a left uppercut.  Ismael springs the trap, countering with  a left hook.  
Ismael closes the distance and forces Hussain to retreat into the corner.  Ismael sidesteps to the left of his opponent and lands two right hooks to the body, and one to the head.  
Ismael pivots from in front of his opponent and lands a left hook.  
Ismael lands a right hook to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  He continues the combination and lands a right uppercut followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  


Round 2 Statistics
Hussain: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 16                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 21                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Ismael: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 35                            
Power Shots Landed: 25                            
Head Shots Thrown: 30                            
Head Shots Landed: 19                            
Body Shots Thrown: 8                             
Body Shots Landed: 6                             

Round 3: 

Ismael walks Hussain into the corner.  Ismael lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Ismael is looking to close the distance and lands a left uppercut, left hook and a right hook to his opponents head.  
Ismael lands two right hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Ismael quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and is on target with a left hook.  
Ismael lands a left uppercut to the head followed by two right hook's to the body.  
Ismael manages to force Hussain into the corner.  Ismael sidesteps to the right of his opponent and is on target with a left hook to Hussain's body.  
Ismael is looking to close the distance.  Ismael pivots to the side of his opponent and connects with a left hook.  
Ismael pivots from in front of his opponent and lands a left uppercut.  
Ismael steps inside.  Ismael sidesteps to the left of his opponent and lands two right hooks to the body, and one to the head.  
Ismael is on target with a left hook to his opponents liver.  Ismael tries to land a left hook, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right hook.  
Ismael is looking to keep the action on the outside and lands a jab.  
Ismael walks Hussain into a neutral corner.  Ismael pivots to the right of his opponent and hits home with a left hook.  
Hussain steps to the outside and connects with a cross.  
Ismael is looking to close the distance.  Ismael pivots to the left of his opponent and is on target with a right hook to his opponents body.  
Hussain is looking to keep his distance and attempts to land a cross, but Ismael sidesteps and counters with a left hook.  
Ismael advances into close range.  Ismael pivots to the left of his opponent and lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Hussain lands a jab.  
Ismael pivots to the left of his opponent and hits home with a right hook.  


Round 3 Statistics
Hussain: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 21                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 28                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Ismael: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 37                            
Power Shots Landed: 24                            
Head Shots Thrown: 22                            
Head Shots Landed: 14                            
Body Shots Thrown: 18                            
Body Shots Landed: 11                            

Round 4: 

Ismael lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Ismael pivots from in front of his opponent and drives a left hook into Hussain's ribs.  
Ismael lands a left hook to the head, a left hook to the body and a right hook to the head.  
Hussain steps away from his opponent and lands an overhand right.  
Hussain lands an overhand left followed by a cross to his opponents head.  
Hussain lands a cross.  
Ismael is looking to keep the action on the outside.  Ismael feints a cross and triggers a left hook counter from Hussain.  Ismael is waiting for the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Hussain closes the distance and manages to force Ismael into the corner.  Ismael lands a left hook to the head, a right hook to the body and a right hook to the head.  
Hussain advances into close range.  Ismael lands a right hook to the body, a left hook to the head and a right hook to the head.  
Ismael steps inside and lands two right hook's to the head followed by a left uppercut to the body.  
Ismael manouvers his opponent into a corner.  Ismael lands a right hook to the body, a left hook to the head and a right hook to the head.  
Hussain is looking to close the distance.  Ismael quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents body.  
Hussain switches the action to the outside and throws a cross, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  
Ismael gets on the inside and lands two right hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Ismael forces Hussain to back into a corner.  Ismael lands a right uppercut to the body followed by a left hook to the head.  
Ismael gets on the inside and is on target with a left uppercut.  
Ismael lands a double left hook to his opponents head.  
Ismael is on target with a right hook to Hussain's ribcage.  
Hussain advances into close range.  Ismael lands a left hook to the head, a right hook to the body and a right hook to the head.  
Hussain tries to keep the action at long range and connects with a cross.  
At the end of Round 4, lets listen in on the corners...Hussain's trainer is telling his fighter to tighten his defence.  

Round 4 Statistics
Hussain: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 20                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 26                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 0                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Ismael: 
Jabs Thrown: 0                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 42                            
Power Shots Landed: 33                            
Head Shots Thrown: 25                            
Head Shots Landed: 19                            
Body Shots Thrown: 17                            
Body Shots Landed: 14                            

Round 5: 

Ismael gets on the inside and is on target with a right hook.  
Ismael gets on the inside and manouvers his opponent into the blue corner.  Ismael hits home with a left uppercut.  
Ismael digs in a left hook to Hussain's body.  
Ismael closes the distance and lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Ismael is looking to keep his distance.  Hussain lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Ismael steps inside and is on target with a left hook.  
Ismael pivots to the side of his opponent and lands a jab to the head, a cross to the head and a right hook to the body.  
Ismael closes the distance and lands a left hook followed by a right uppercut to his opponents head.  
Ismael pivots from in front of his opponent and connects with a left hook.  
Ismael lands a right hook to the body followed by a left hook to the head.  
Ismael lands a right hook.  
Hussain is looking to keep the action on the outside.  Ismael sidesteps to the left of his opponent and lands with a stiff jab.  
Ismael gets on the inside and hits home with a right hook.  
Ismael pivots to the side of his opponent and lands a left hook to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  
Ismael lands a jab to the body, and then to the head.  
Ismael is looking to keep his distance.  Hussain lands a cross.  
Ismael walks his opponent onto the ropes.  Ismael is on target with a right hook.  
Hussain steps away from his opponent and is on target with a cross.  
Hussain gets on the inside.  Ismael pivots to the left of his opponent and drives a left hook into his opponents body.  
Hussain tries to keep the action at long range and is on target with an overhand right.  
Ismael closes the distance and connects with a right hook.  
Ismael cuts off the ring, trapping Hussain in the corner.  Ismael lands a right uppercut.  
Ismael feints a cross, and then is on target with a jab.  
Ismael steps inside and lands a right hook followed by a right uppercut to his opponents head.  


Round 5 Statistics
Hussain: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 18                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 21                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Ismael: 
Jabs Thrown: 11                            
Jabs Landed: 7                             
Power Shots Thrown: 37                            
Power Shots Landed: 23                            
Head Shots Thrown: 39                            
Head Shots Landed: 24                            
Body Shots Thrown: 9                             
Body Shots Landed: 6                             

Round 6: 

Hussain is looking to close the distance.  Ismael hits home with a left hook.  
Ismael lands a right hook to the body, a right hook to the head and a left uppercut to the head.  
Ismael pivots to the left of his opponent and lands with a hard jab.  
Ismael closes the distance and lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Ismael tries to step out of his opponents range and lands a jab.  
Ismael advances into close range and is on target with a right hook to his opponents body.  
Ismael is on target with a right uppercut to Hussain's ribcage.  
Ismael lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Ismael walks his opponent down, trapping him on the ropes.  Ismael sidesteps to the right of his opponent and lands a left hook to the body, a right uppercut to the head and a left hook to the head.  
Ismael pivots to the side of his opponent.  Hussain throws a left hook, but Ismael clinches his opponent.  Ismael is leaning on his opponent in the clinch. Ismael uses his free hand to throw a body hook, but it lands on Hussain's kidney. 
Ismael pivots to the right of his opponent.  Ismael lands a right uppercut to the body, a right hook to the body and a right hook to the head.  Ismael ties up his opponent.  Hussain leans on his opponent trying to wear him down. The ref calls break and the two fighters separate.  
Ismael is on target with a hard jab.  
Hussain closes the distance.  Ismael is on target with a right uppercut.  
Ismael lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Ismael lands a right uppercut to the body followed by a right hook to the head.  
Ismael closes the distance and lands a right uppercut, right hook and a right uppercut to his opponents head.  
Ismael walks Hussain onto the ropes.  Ismael lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  


Round 6 Statistics
Hussain: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 19                            
Power Shots Landed: 0                             
Head Shots Thrown: 19                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Ismael: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 35                            
Power Shots Landed: 26                            
Head Shots Thrown: 29                            
Head Shots Landed: 20                            
Body Shots Thrown: 11                            
Body Shots Landed: 9                             

Round 7: 

Ismael advances into close range.  Ismael lands a right hook to the head followed by a right uppercut to the body.  The two boxers are fighting in-close, but their heads clash!  The ref acknowledges the accidental headclash but allows the action to continue.    That accidental headbutt has resulted in some damage to Ismael.  That has caused minor swelling  around the left eye.  
Ismael hits home with a right hook.  
Ismael connects with a left hook.  
Ismael lands a right hook.  Ismael clinches his opponent.  Ismael pushes his forearm into Hussain's face.  The ref calls break and the two fighters separate.  
Ismael is looking to close the distance and lands a left uppercut followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  He continues the combination and lands a left uppercut followed by a right uppercut to his opponents head.  
Ismael forces Hussain to back into a corner.  Ismael lands a left hook.  
Ismael pivots to the left of his opponent and lands a right uppercut followed by a left uppercut to his opponents head.  
Hussain advances into close range.  Ismael drives a right hook into Hussain's ribs.  
Ismael lands a right hook.  
Ismael pivots from in front of his opponent and lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Ismael pivots to the right of his opponent and lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  He then lands a double right hook to his opponents head.  
Hussain is looking to keep the action on the outside and is on target with a cross.  
Ismael switches the action to the outside.  Hussain attempts to land a jab, but Ismael slips the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Hussain closes the distance.  Ismael pivots to the side of his opponent and lands a left uppercut followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Ismael strikes his opponents body with a jab.  
Ismael is on target with a right hook.  
Ismael lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Ismael is on target with a left hook to his opponents body.  
Ismael pivots to the left of his opponent and lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Ismael sidesteps to the right of his opponent and digs in a left hook to Hussain's body.  
Ismael lands a left hook, right hook and a left hook to his opponents head.  
Ismael advances into close range and hits home with a right hook.  


Round 7 Statistics
Hussain: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 10                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 10                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Ismael: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 48                            
Power Shots Landed: 34                            
Head Shots Thrown: 41                            
Head Shots Landed: 28                            
Body Shots Thrown: 12                            
Body Shots Landed: 7                             

Round 8: 

Ismael connects with a left hook.  
Ismael steps inside and is on target with a left hook.  
Ismael manouvers his opponent into a corner.  Ismael connects with a right hook.  
Hussain is on target with a cross.  
Hussain lands a cross to his opponents body.  
Ismael lands a right uppercut followed by  two right hooks to his opponents head.  
Ismael lands a right hook followed by  two left hooks to his opponents head.  
Ismael pivots to the side of his opponent and lands a double left hook to his opponents head.  
Ismael pivots from in front of his opponent.  Hussain tries to land a left hook, but Ismael sidesteps and counters with a right hook to Hussain's body.  
Ismael pivots to the right of his opponent and lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Hussain lands a cross.  
Ismael closes the distance and lands a right hook to the head, a left hook to the body and a left uppercut to the head.  
Ismael pivots to the side of his opponent and lands a right uppercut.  
Ismael advances into close range and lands a right uppercut followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  Ismael ties up his opponent.  As they grapple, Ismael pushes his forearm into Hussain's face.  The ref breaks the clinch and signals for the action to continue.  
Ismael is looking to keep his distance and drives a jab into Hussain's body.  
Ismael closes the distance.  Ismael pivots to the side of his opponent and lands a right hook followed by a right uppercut to his opponents head.  He continues the combination and lands a double right hook to his opponents head.  
Ismael lands a right uppercut.  
Ismael lands a right hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents head.  
Ismael is looking to keep the action on the outside.  Hussain hits home with a cross.  
At the end of Round 8, lets listen in on the corners...Ismael's trainer is telling his fighter he is a mile in front and not to do anything stupid. 

Round 8 Statistics
Hussain: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 35                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 31                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Ismael: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 40                            
Power Shots Landed: 27                            
Head Shots Thrown: 38                            
Head Shots Landed: 24                            
Body Shots Thrown: 8                             
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Round 9: 

Ismael pivots to the right of his opponent and lands a right uppercut to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  
Hussain steps to the outside and hits home with a cross.  
Hussain steps inside and forces Ismael to back into the ropes.  Ismael lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Hussain tries to keep the action at long range and is on target with an overhand right.  
Hussain steps inside.  Ismael is on target with a right hook to his opponents body.  
Hussain steps inside.  Ismael hits home with a right hook.  
Frustration is starting to boil over for Hussain now.   He catches his opponent with what looks like an intentional butt!  The ref halts the action and sends Ismael to the neutral corner.    He tells Hussain to stop fouling or face a points deduction.  
Hussain tries to land a cross, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a left hook.  
Hussain attempts to land a cross, but Ismael sidesteps and counters with a left uppercut.  
At the end of Round 9, lets listen in on the corners...Hussain's trainer is telling his fighter to go out and knock out his opponent!  

Round 9 Statistics
Hussain: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 22                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 26                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Ismael: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 20                            
Power Shots Landed: 8                             
Head Shots Thrown: 16                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 7                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Round 10: 

Hussain advances into close range.  Ismael lands a right hook to the head, a left hook to the body and a right hook to the head.  
Hussain steps inside.  Ismael pivots to the left of his opponent and drives a left hook into Hussain's body.  
Ismael lands a right hook followed by  two left hooks to his opponents head.  
Hussain advances into close range.  Ismael lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Ismael steps away from his opponent.  Hussain is on target with a cross.  
Hussain advances into close range.  Ismael is on target with a right uppercut.  
Hussain is on target with a cross.  
Hussain steps inside.  Ismael pivots from in front of his opponent and lands a left hook to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  
Hussain walks Ismael onto the ropes.  Ismael lands a left hook.  
Ismael steps to the outside.  Hussain attempts to land a cross, but Ismael slips the shot and counters with a cross.  
Hussain steps inside.  Ismael lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Hussain connects with an overhand left.  


Round 10 Statistics
Hussain: 
Jabs Thrown: 12                            
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 18                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 29                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Ismael: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 28                            
Power Shots Landed: 16                            
Head Shots Thrown: 23                            
Head Shots Landed: 12                            
Body Shots Thrown: 10                            
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Round 1 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 2 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 3 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 4 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 5 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 6 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 7 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 8 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 9 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 10 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10


Final Scorecards: 90 - 100  90 - 100  90 - 100

The winner, by Unanimous Decision, from Takoradi, Ghana.... Tariq Ismael

Fight Statistics
Hussain: 
Total Punches Thrown: 247                           
Total Punches Landed: 36                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 228                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 35                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 19                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 1                             
Total Power Shots Thrown: 192                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 27                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 55                            
Total Jabs Landed: 9                             

Ismael: 
Total Punches Thrown: 411                           
Total Punches Landed: 260                           
Total Head Shots Thrown: 290                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 182                           
Total Body Shots Thrown: 121                           
Total Body Shots Landed: 78                            
Total Power Shots Thrown: 364                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 243                           
Total Jabs Thrown: 47                            
Total Jabs Landed: 17