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26/02/2033
EOD Running: ProTraining
Joonatan Kurkela vs Jouko Niskala

Boxing Daily Report from the Finland National Finals 2032,  taking place on 29/03/2032 from Helsinki, Finland:

The Helsinki venue is completely packed out with the fans turning out in force to watch the fights on offer tonight.  
Next up we have a Semi Final fight in the Lightweight divison.  

Looking to impress the boxing fans in attendance, the two fighters competing in this 3 round matchup are Joonatan Kurkela (6 - 5(1)) who hails from Helsinki, Finland and Jouko Niskala(10(2) - 7) from Turku, Finland.  

Round 1: 

Kurkela sidesteps to the left of his opponent, but Niskala is on target with a sharp overhand right.  
Kurkela pivots from in front of his opponent and is on target with a left hook.  
Kurkela connects with a cross.  Kurkela attempts to land a jab, but Niskala dodges the shot and counters with a firm cross.  
Kurkela is looking to keep the action on the outside and is on target with a jab.  
Kurkela is on target with a right hook to his opponents body.  Niskala ties up his opponent.  As they grapple, Niskala pushes his forearm into Kurkela's face.  The ref separates the two fighters.  
Niskala is on target with a stinging right hook to his opponents ribs.  
Niskala quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and lands a left uppercut followed by a left hook to his opponents body.  
Niskala lands a left uppercut followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Niskala throws a jab, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a sharp cross.  
Niskala steps inside and lands a left hook.  
Kurkela is looking to keep his distance and tries to land a cross, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a firm right uppercut.  
Niskala is looking to close the distance and digs in a firm right hook to his opponents body.  
Kurkela throws a left hook, but Niskala holds on to his opponent.  Kurkela leans on his opponent using all his weight. As they grapple, Niskala pushes his forearm into Kurkela's face.  The ref breaks the clinch and signals for the action to continue.  
Kurkela is looking to keep the action on the outside and tries to land a jab, but Niskala dodges the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Niskala advances into close range.  Kurkela lands a left uppercut.  
Niskala advances into close range.  Kurkela throws a right hook, but Niskala holds on to his opponent.  Kurkela pushes his forearm into Niskala's face.  The referee warns Kurkela and breaks the clinch.  
Niskala hits home with a firm right uppercut.  


Round 1 Statistics
Kurkela: 
Jabs Thrown: 20                            
Jabs Landed: 6                             
Power Shots Thrown: 26                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 41                            
Head Shots Landed: 10                            
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Niskala: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 25                            
Power Shots Landed: 12                            
Head Shots Thrown: 18                            
Head Shots Landed: 8                             
Body Shots Thrown: 9                             
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Round 2: 

Niskala lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Kurkela digs in a left hook to Niskala's body.  
Kurkela lands a right uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Kurkela is on target with a right uppercut to Niskala's ribcage.  
Kurkela connects with a solid left hook.  
Niskala attempts to land a right hook, but Kurkela blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  
Niskala is on target with a right hook to his opponents body.  Niskala ties up his opponent.  Kurkela leans on his opponent trying to wear him down. The ref breaks the clinch and signals for the action to continue.  
Niskala lands a right hook to the body followed by a left hook to the head.  
Niskala hits home with a solid right hook.  
Kurkela sidesteps to the right of his opponent and lands a jab to the body, and then to the head.  
Niskala advances into close range.  Kurkela throws a left hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a firm cross.  
Niskala lands a left uppercut followed by a left hook to his opponents body.  
Kurkela connects with a left hook.  
Niskala closes the distance and is on target with a stinging right hook to his opponents ribs.  
Niskala forces Kurkela to retreat onto the ropes.  Niskala hits home with a sharp right hook.  Niskala goes for the bodyshot, but lands south of the border!  The ref stops the action and gives Kurkela time to recover.  
Kurkela steps to the outside and drives a spiteful jab into his opponents face.  
Kurkela switches the action to the outside and lands a double jab to his opponents head.  


Round 2 Statistics
Kurkela: 
Jabs Thrown: 11                            
Jabs Landed: 7                             
Power Shots Thrown: 28                            
Power Shots Landed: 7                             
Head Shots Thrown: 33                            
Head Shots Landed: 11                            
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Niskala: 
Jabs Thrown: 0                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 36                            
Power Shots Landed: 11                            
Head Shots Thrown: 16                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 20                            
Body Shots Landed: 5                             

Round 3: 

Kurkela is on target with a jab.  
Niskala lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Kurkela connects with a solid left hook.  Niskala holds on to his opponent.  Kurkela leans on his opponent using all his weight. The ref breaks Niskala's hold and signals for the fight to continue.  
Niskala lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Niskala drives a right hook into his opponents body.  
Kurkela attempts to land a left uppercut, but Niskala blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  
Niskala tries to land a left uppercut, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a stinging left uppercut to his opponents body.  
Niskala hits home with a right hook.  
Kurkela steps away from his opponent and attempts to land a jab, but Niskala sidesteps and counters with a firm cross.  
Kurkela is looking to keep his distance and lands a hard jab.  
Niskala advances into close range.  Kurkela is on target with a left hook to his opponents liver.  
Niskala connects with a cross.  
Kurkela steps away from his opponent and is on target with a jab.  
Kurkela lowers his guard, attempting to draw a lead.  Niskala throws a cross, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a stinging left hook.  
Niskala advances into close range.  Niskala sidesteps to the right of his opponent, but  goes for the bodyshot, but lands south of the border!  The ref ignores Niskala's complaints and signals for the action to continue.  
Niskala manages to force Kurkela onto the ropes.  Niskala sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Kurkela throws a right hook, but Niskala clinches his opponent.  Niskala pushes his forearm into Kurkela's face.  The ref halts the action and breaks the clinch.  He lectures Niskala about fouling.  


Round 3 Statistics
Kurkela: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 4                             
Power Shots Thrown: 34                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 31                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 11                            
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Niskala: 
Jabs Thrown: 0                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 33                            
Power Shots Landed: 9                             
Head Shots Thrown: 20                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 13                            
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Round 1 Scores: 0 - 1
Round 2 Scores: 1 - 0
Round 3 Scores: 1 - 0


Final Scorecard: 2 - 1

The winner, on points, from Helsinki, Finland.... Joonatan Kurkela

Fight Statistics
Kurkela: 
Total Punches Thrown: 127                           
Total Punches Landed: 33                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 105                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 27                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 22                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 6                             
Total Power Shots Thrown: 88                            
Total Power Shots Landed: 16                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 39                            
Total Jabs Landed: 17                            

Niskala: 
Total Punches Thrown: 96                            
Total Punches Landed: 32                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 54                            
Total Head Shots Landed: 21                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 42                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 11                            
Total Power Shots Thrown: 94                            
Total Power Shots Landed: 32                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Total Jabs Landed: 0