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25/08/2042
EOD Running: Rankings
Nuru Masheke vs Paul Kalusopa

Boxing Daily Report from the Sangweni Promotions promoted show at Antwan Lunguzi Gym, Lusaka,  taking place on 08/05/2042:

The venue is completely packed out with the fans turning out in force to watch the fights on offer tonight.  
Next up we have one of the supporting contests of this show.  This is a semi final eliminator for the Zambia-Lusaka Middleweight title.  

Looking to impress the boxing fans in attendance, the two fighters competing in this 10 round matchup are Nuru Masheke (2 - 3(1) - 2) who hails from Lusaka, Zambia and Paul Kalusopa(3 - 5 - 3) from Lusaka, Zambia.  Masheke weighed in at 160 pounds and 12 ounces, while Kalusopa weighed in at 160 pounds.    As Masheke came in over the weight limit, only his opponent will be able to compete for the final eliminator position tonight.  
The referee tonight is Mablevi Kapwepwe, and the three ringside judges are Rich Kabaghe, Shevon Sekani and Okal Siasuntwe.  

Round 1: 

Kalusopa lands a double right hook to his opponents head.  
Masheke is on target with a jab.  
Masheke tries to keep the action at long range and is on target with a cross.  


Round 1 Statistics
Masheke: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 15                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 13                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 8                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Kalusopa: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 12                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 9                             
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 2: 

Masheke is looking to keep the action on the outside and connects with a cross.  
Kalusopa gets on the inside.  Masheke lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Kalusopa steps inside and tries to land a right hook, but Masheke blocks the shot and counters with a left uppercut to Kalusopa's body.  
Masheke sidesteps to the left of his opponent and digs in a right hook to his opponents body.  
Kalusopa steps inside.  Masheke sidesteps to the left of his opponent and is on target with a right uppercut to Kalusopa's body.  
Kalusopa tries to land a jab, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Kalusopa is on target with a jab.  
Masheke hits home with an overhand left.  


Round 2 Statistics
Masheke: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 18                            
Power Shots Landed: 8                             
Head Shots Thrown: 15                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 8                             
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Kalusopa: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 18                            
Power Shots Landed: 0                             
Head Shots Thrown: 17                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 7                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 3: 

Masheke hits home with a right uppercut.  
Kalusopa closes the distance.  Masheke is on target with a right uppercut.  
Kalusopa digs in a left hook to his opponents liver.  
Kalusopa steps inside and forces Masheke to retreat into a corner.  Masheke tries to land a right hook, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Kalusopa quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Masheke wants to work on the inside, but accidentally clashes heads with his opponent!  The ref acknowledges the accidental headclash but allows the action to continue.  Kalusopa has taken some damage from that accidental headbutt.  That has caused slight swelling  around the left eye.  
Masheke tries to land a left uppercut, but Kalusopa slips the shot and counters with a cross.  
At the end of Round 3, lets listen in on the corners...Masheke's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  Kalusopa's trainer is advising how he could improve the accuracy of his work.  

Round 3 Statistics
Masheke: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 19                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 20                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Kalusopa: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 8                             
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 6                             
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 4: 

Masheke steps to the outside.  Masheke feints a left hook, and then tries to land a cross, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Masheke quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and finds the target with a jab.  
Kalusopa is looking to close the distance.  Masheke pivots to the side of his opponent and is on target with a right hook.  As the two fighters work on the inside, their heads come together!  The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as Kalusopa dabs at his face checking for damage.  
Kalusopa steps inside.  As Masheke tries to work on the inside, the fighters heads come together!  The ref acknowledges the accidental headclash but allows the action to continue.    That accidental headbutt has resulted in some damage to Kalusopa.  That has caused swelling  around the right eye.  
At the end of Round 4, lets listen in on the corners...Masheke's trainer is advising how he could be more accurate.  

Round 4 Statistics
Masheke: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 17                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 15                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Kalusopa: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 18                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 20                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 0                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 5: 

Masheke tries to step out of his opponents range and drives a cross into Kalusopa's body.  
Kalusopa gets on the inside.  Kalusopa pivots to the left of his opponent.  Masheke is on target with a left hook to Kalusopa's ribs.  
Kalusopa gets on the inside and connects with a left uppercut.  
Kalusopa closes the distance and drives a right hook into Masheke's body.  


Round 5 Statistics
Masheke: 
Jabs Thrown: 11                            
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 13                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 14                            
Head Shots Landed: 0                             
Body Shots Thrown: 10                            
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Kalusopa: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 13                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 9                             
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 6: 

Masheke steps away from his opponent and lands a jab followed by a overhand left to his opponents head.  
Kalusopa connects with a left hook.  
Masheke digs in a right hook to Kalusopa's ribs.  
Kalusopa lands a cross.  
Masheke pivots to the side of his opponent and connects with a right hook.  
Masheke pivots to the side of his opponent and connects with a right hook.  


Round 6 Statistics
Masheke: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 26                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 21                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Kalusopa: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 9                             
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 9                             
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 7: 

Masheke is looking to keep his distance and hits home with an overhand left.  
Masheke is looking to keep the action on the outside.  Kalusopa lands a cross.  
Kalusopa closes the distance.  Masheke digs in a right hook to his opponents body.  
Masheke tries to keep the action at long range and lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Masheke feints a left hook, and then lands a cross.  
Kalusopa forces Masheke to back into a neutral corner.  Kalusopa connects with a right uppercut.  
Kalusopa is looking to close the distance and digs in a left uppercut to Masheke's body.  
At the end of Round 7, lets listen in on the corners...Kalusopa's trainer is telling his fighter to increase his workrate.  

Round 7 Statistics
Masheke: 
Jabs Thrown: 13                            
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 19                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 26                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Kalusopa: 
Jabs Thrown: 0                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 11                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 10                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 8: 

Masheke connects with a cross.  
Kalusopa steps inside.  Masheke is on target with a right hook to his opponents ribcage.  Masheke throws a right hook, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a right hook.  
At the end of Round 8, lets listen in on the corners...Masheke's trainer is telling his fighter to play it safe for the remainder of the fight. 

Round 8 Statistics
Masheke: 
Jabs Thrown: 10                            
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 15                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 19                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Kalusopa: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 6                             
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 8                             
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 9: 

Kalusopa gets on the inside and drives a right hook into his opponents ribs.  
Masheke drives a jab into Kalusopa's body.  
Kalusopa closes the distance and forces Masheke to retreat onto the ropes.  Kalusopa attempts to land an uppercut to the solar plexus, but he strays low!  The ref stops the action and gives Masheke time to recover.  
Masheke connects with a right hook.  
Kalusopa is on target with a right hook.  
Masheke digs in a right hook to his opponents body.  
Masheke lands a right uppercut.  
Masheke sidesteps to the right of his opponent and is on target with a jab.  
Masheke is looking to keep the action on the outside and hits home with an overhand left.  


Round 9 Statistics
Masheke: 
Jabs Thrown: 11                            
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 19                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 24                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

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

Round 10: 

Masheke steps to the outside.  Masheke feints a left hook, but Kalusopa ignores the feint and lands with a cross.  
Kalusopa quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Masheke drives a right hook into Kalusopa's body.  
Masheke tries to keep the action at long range and lands a jab.  
Kalusopa walks Masheke down, trapping him in the corner.  Kalusopa lands a left hook.  
Kalusopa advances into close range and drives a left hook into Masheke's body.  
Masheke lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  


Round 10 Statistics
Masheke: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 17                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 16                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Kalusopa: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 11                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 10                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

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


Final Scorecards: 99 - 91  99 - 91  99 - 91

The winner, by Unanimous Decision, from Lusaka, Zambia.... Nuru Masheke

Fight Statistics
Masheke: 
Total Punches Thrown: 244                           
Total Punches Landed: 43                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 183                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 30                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 61                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 13                            
Total Power Shots Thrown: 178                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 30                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 66                            
Total Jabs Landed: 13                            

Kalusopa: 
Total Punches Thrown: 137                           
Total Punches Landed: 20                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 110                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 15                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 27                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 5                             
Total Power Shots Thrown: 118                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 19                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 19                            
Total Jabs Landed: 1