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22/03/2037
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Juhani Rahkamo vs Pellervo Kuusela

Boxing Daily Report from the AI Finland-Southwest Finland promoted show at Turku Rantanen, Turku,  taking place on 29/12/2036:

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 mandatory fight for the Finland-Southwest Finland Heavyweight title.  

Looking to impress the boxing fans in attendance and those watching live on Nelonen, the two fighters competing in this 10 round matchup are Juhani Rahkamo (22(6) - 5(4)) who hails from Turku, Finland and Pellervo Kuusela(19 - 21(4) - 2) from Turku, Finland.  Rahkamo weighed in at 233 pounds and 4 ounces, while Kuusela weighed in at 247 pounds and 5 ounces.  
The referee tonight is Eerikki Isotalo, and the three ringside judges are Elmer Karppanen, Jani Marjamaa and Kosti Ihalainen.  

Round 1: 

Rahkamo is looking to close the distance and drives a right uppercut into Kuusela's ribcage.  
Rahkamo steps inside and is on target with a right hook to his opponents body.  
Rahkamo lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents body.  
Rahkamo manouvers his opponent onto the ropes.  Rahkamo pivots to the side of his opponent and lands a right hook followed by a right uppercut to his opponents body.  
Rahkamo lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  
Rahkamo sidesteps to the left of his opponent and snaps his opponents head back with a stinging jab.  
Rahkamo gets on the inside and lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Kuusela pivots to the side of his opponent.  Rahkamo finds the target with a solid jab.  
Rahkamo advances into close range and lands a left uppercut followed by a left hook to his opponents body.  
Rahkamo digs in a left hook to Kuusela's body.  
Rahkamo lands a right uppercut, left hook and a right uppercut to his opponents body.  
Rahkamo walks Kuusela into the corner.  Rahkamo lands a right uppercut followed by a left hook to his opponents body.  Rahkamo ties up his opponent.  Rahkamo is using his forearm in the clinch.  The ref halts the action and breaks the clinch.  He lectures Rahkamo about fouling.  
Rahkamo lands three consecutive left hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Rahkamo is looking to close the distance and is on target with a left hook to Kuusela's body.  
Rahkamo throws a right hook, but his opponent parries the shot.  Rahkamo holds on to his opponent.  Rahkamo uses his free hand to throw a body hook, but it lands on Kuusela's kidney. Rahkamo leans on his opponent using all his weight. The ref calls break and the two fighters separate.  
Rahkamo gets on the inside and digs in a right hook to his opponents ribcage.  
Kuusela connects with a cross.  
Rahkamo lands with a solid jab.  
Rahkamo is looking to close the distance and lands two right hooks to his opponents ribs.  He then lands two right hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Kuusela throws a left hook, but Rahkamo ties up his opponent.  The ref calls break and the two fighters separate.  
As the two fighters work on the inside, their heads come together!  The ref acknowledges the accidental headclash but allows the action to continue.  Kuusela has come off worse after that clash of heads.  That has caused slight swelling  around the left eye.  
Rahkamo pivots to the right of his opponent and connects with a sharp left hook.  
At the end of Round 1, lets listen in on the corners...Kuusela's trainer is advising how he could be more accurate.  Kuusela's trainer is telling his fighter to increase his workrate.  

Round 1 Statistics
Rahkamo: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 4                             
Power Shots Thrown: 44                            
Power Shots Landed: 28                            
Head Shots Thrown: 11                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 39                            
Body Shots Landed: 26                            

Kuusela: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 14                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 15                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 2: 

Rahkamo lands a left uppercut followed by a right uppercut to his opponents body.  
Rahkamo lands a left hook.  
Rahkamo lands a left hook to the body, a left hook to the head and a right hook to the body.  
Rahkamo is on target with a cross.  
Rahkamo gets on the inside and lands two right hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Rahkamo lands a left hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents body.  
Rahkamo connects with a right hook.  
Rahkamo digs in a left hook to Kuusela's liver.  
Rahkamo lands two left hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Rahkamo tries to land a jab, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Rahkamo closes the distance and lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  
Rahkamo manouvers his opponent onto the ropes.  Rahkamo lands three consecutive right uppercuts to his opponents body.  
Rahkamo lands a right hook followed by a right uppercut to his opponents body.  
Rahkamo sidesteps to the right of his opponent and lands a left uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  
Rahkamo lands a jab to the head followed by a right uppercut to the body.  
Rahkamo lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents body.  
Rahkamo digs in a left hook to Kuusela's body.  
Rahkamo manouvers Kuusela into a corner.  Rahkamo is on target with a right hook to his opponents ribcage.  
Rahkamo is on target with a right hook to his opponents ribcage.  
Rahkamo is on target with a left hook to Kuusela's body.  
Rahkamo pivots from in front of his opponent.  Kuusela lands a spiteful jab.  
Rahkamo lands a cross to the head, a right hook to the head and a cross to the body.  
Rahkamo gets on the inside and digs in a right hook to his opponents body.  
Rahkamo is on target with a right hook to Kuusela's body.  
Rahkamo gets on the inside and lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  
Rahkamo sidesteps to the right of his opponent and lands a left uppercut.  
At the end of Round 2, lets listen in on the corners...Kuusela's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  Kuusela's trainer is advising how he could improve his defence.  

Round 2 Statistics
Rahkamo: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 51                            
Power Shots Landed: 39                            
Head Shots Thrown: 10                            
Head Shots Landed: 8                             
Body Shots Thrown: 44                            
Body Shots Landed: 32                            

Kuusela: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 8                             
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 10                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 3: 

Rahkamo is on target with a firm left hook to Kuusela's body.  
Rahkamo attempts to land a jab, but Kuusela slips the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Rahkamo gets on the inside and digs in a right hook to Kuusela's body.  
Rahkamo steps inside and is on target with a sharp right hook to his opponents body.  Rahkamo tries to land a left hook, but Kuusela blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  
Rahkamo advances into close range and drives a right hook into his opponents ribs.  
Rahkamo lands two right hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Kuusela pivots to the left of his opponent and finds the target with a stinging jab.  
Rahkamo closes the distance and is on target with a firm left hook to his opponents body.  
Rahkamo drives a left hook into Kuusela's body.  
Rahkamo steps inside and is on target with a right hook to Kuusela's body.  
Kuusela steps to the outside and attempts to land a cross, but Rahkamo dodges the shot and counters with a sharp right hook.  
Rahkamo steps inside and drives a right hook into his opponents body.  
Rahkamo forces Kuusela to retreat into the corner.  Rahkamo digs in a right uppercut to his opponents ribcage.  
Rahkamo drives a left hook into his opponents body.  
Rahkamo digs in a right hook to his opponents body.  Rahkamo tries to land a right uppercut, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  
Rahkamo digs in a right hook to his opponents ribs.  
Rahkamo lands a right hook to the body, a left uppercut to the head and a right hook to the body.  
Rahkamo pivots from in front of his opponent and lands a right hook to the body followed by a right uppercut to the head.  
Kuusela tries to land a right uppercut, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a left hook to Kuusela's body.  
Kuusela lands a spiteful jab.  
Rahkamo advances into close range and lands a right hook followed by a right uppercut to his opponents body.  
Kuusela feints a right hook, and then hits home with a cross.  
Rahkamo advances into close range and lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  
Rahkamo lands a left uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  


Round 3 Statistics
Rahkamo: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 46                            
Power Shots Landed: 27                            
Head Shots Thrown: 10                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 38                            
Body Shots Landed: 24                            

Kuusela: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 13                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 19                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 4: 

Rahkamo tries to land a right hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a left hook to Rahkamo's liver.  
Kuusela switches the action to the outside and hits home with an overhand right.  
Rahkamo advances into close range and is on target with a sharp left hook to his opponents body.  
Rahkamo is on target with a left hook to Kuusela's body.  
Kuusela sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Rahkamo lands two left hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Kuusela drives a stinging jab into his opponents face.  
Rahkamo lands a solid right hook.  
Rahkamo is looking to close the distance.  Kuusela throws a right hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a stinging right uppercut.  
Kuusela attempts to land a jab, but Rahkamo sidesteps and counters with a solid left hook.  
Rahkamo sidesteps to the right of his opponent and connects with a stinging cross.  
Rahkamo lands a right hook to the body, a right hook to the head and a left hook to the body.  
Rahkamo drives a left hook into his opponents liver.  
Rahkamo walks Kuusela down, trapping him on the ropes.  Rahkamo digs in a right uppercut to Kuusela's body.  
Rahkamo pivots to the right of his opponent and digs in a stinging left hook to Kuusela's ribs.  
Rahkamo steps inside and lands a right uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  
Rahkamo lands a left uppercut to the head, a left hook to the body and a right hook to the body.  Rahkamo wants to work on the inside, but accidentally clashes heads with his opponent!  The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as Kuusela dabs at his face checking for damage.  
Rahkamo is looking to close the distance and walks Kuusela onto the ropes.  Rahkamo digs in a left hook to Kuusela's body.  
Rahkamo lands a left hook to the body followed by a left uppercut to the head.  He continues the combination and lands a right uppercut followed by a left hook to his opponents body.  
Rahkamo is on target with a solid left hook to Kuusela's body.  
Rahkamo drives a left hook into Kuusela's liver.  
Rahkamo lands a right hook to the body followed by a left hook to the head.  
Rahkamo lands a right hook to the body followed by a left hook to the head.  
Rahkamo steps inside and digs in a firm left hook to Kuusela's body.  


Round 4 Statistics
Rahkamo: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 50                            
Power Shots Landed: 31                            
Head Shots Thrown: 18                            
Head Shots Landed: 9                             
Body Shots Thrown: 37                            
Body Shots Landed: 22                            

Kuusela: 
Jabs Thrown: 11                            
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 12                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 19                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 5: 

Rahkamo steps inside.  Kuusela throws a left uppercut, but the shot is blocked.  Rahkamo clinches his opponent.  Rahkamo uses his free hand to throw a hook, but it hits Kuusela behind the head. The referee warns Rahkamo and breaks the clinch.  
Rahkamo sidesteps to the right of his opponent and lands a right hook to the body followed by a cross to the head.  
Rahkamo steps inside and lands a sharp right uppercut.  
Rahkamo walks his opponent into a corner.  Rahkamo digs in a left hook to his opponents ribs.  
Rahkamo drives a telling right hook into Kuusela's body.  KUUSELA IS HURT!  
Kuusela could be stopped here, if Rahkamo can find the right shot!  Rahkamo lands a right hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents body, AND DROPS KUUSELA TO THE CANVAS!  He is on his feet as the count reaches 6.  It looks like Kuusela has now recovered from that earlier bodyshot.  
Rahkamo forces Kuusela to back into the ropes.  Rahkamo sidesteps to the right of his opponent and lands a left uppercut, right uppercut and a left hook to his opponents body.  
Rahkamo lands a left hook followed by  two right hooks to his opponents body.  THAT HURT HIS OPPONENT!  
Kuusela lands a right hook.  
Kuusela tries to keep the action at long range.  Rahkamo senses Kuusela is in trouble...he is looking to finish him off!  Rahkamo digs in a weighty right hook to Kuusela's body.  KUUSELA IS DOWN!  He is back up on his feet at 5.  
Rahkamo advances into close range and cuts off the ring, trapping Kuusela in the corner.  Rahkamo lands a left hook, left uppercut and a left hook to his opponents body.  He follows up the attack and lands a left hook to the head, a right hook to the head and a left uppercut to the body.  
Rahkamo is on target with a potent right hook to Kuusela's ribcage.  KUUSELA HAS BEEN KNOCKED DOWN!  He beats the count, getting up at 6.  
Rahkamo lands a cross to the head, a left uppercut to the head and a right hook to the body, AND KNOCKS KUUSELA DOWN!  He beats the count, getting up at 5.  It looks like Kuusela has now recovered from that earlier bodyshot.  
Rahkamo lands a right hook, left uppercut and a left hook to his opponents body.  
Rahkamo lands a right hook.  Rahkamo holds on to his opponent.  Rahkamo leans on his opponent trying to wear him down. The ref calls break and the two fighters separate.  
Rahkamo is on target with a solid right uppercut to Kuusela's body.  KUUSELA WAS STUNNED BY THAT SHOT!  
Rahkamo stalks his opponent...he just needs the right shot to put his opponent away!  Rahkamo digs in a weighty right uppercut to Kuusela's body.  KUUSELA HAS BEEN KNOCKED DOWN!  He beats the count, getting up at 4.  
Rahkamo is looking to close the distance.  Rahkamo senses his opponent is hurt.  He is looking to stop Kuusela and just needs the right shot.  Rahkamo lands a left hook to the head, a left hook to the body and a right uppercut to the body, AND DOWN GOES KUUSELA!  He unsteadily tries to get up but is unable to beat the 10 count!  The winner by KO is Rahkamo!  


Round 5 Statistics
Rahkamo: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 63                            
Power Shots Landed: 37                            
Head Shots Thrown: 17                            
Head Shots Landed: 10                            
Body Shots Thrown: 47                            
Body Shots Landed: 27                            

Kuusela: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 11                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 11                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
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


Fight Statistics
Rahkamo: 
Total Punches Thrown: 271                           
Total Punches Landed: 167                           
Total Head Shots Thrown: 66                            
Total Head Shots Landed: 36                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 205                           
Total Body Shots Landed: 131                           
Total Power Shots Thrown: 254                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 162                           
Total Jabs Thrown: 17                            
Total Jabs Landed: 5                             

Kuusela: 
Total Punches Thrown: 89                            
Total Punches Landed: 14                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 74                            
Total Head Shots Landed: 13                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 15                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 1                             
Total Power Shots Thrown: 58                            
Total Power Shots Landed: 9                             
Total Jabs Thrown: 31                            
Total Jabs Landed: 5