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25/02/2033
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Akira Taguchi vs Kyo Hiraoka

Boxing Daily Report from the AI Japan-Aichi promoted show at Shinji Sugimoto Gym, Nagoya,  taking place on 19/11/2025:

There are plenty of empty seats out here tonight, with the show nowhere near close to selling out.  
Next up is the main event of the show.  This is a final eliminator for the Japan-Aichi Cruiserweight title.  

Looking to impress the boxing fans in attendance, the two fighters competing in this 10 round matchup are Akira Taguchi (12 - 8 - 3) who hails from Nagoya, Japan and Kyo Hiraoka(4 - 4) from Kasugai, Japan.  Both Taguchi and Hiraoka weighed in at 200 pounds.  
The referee tonight is Kenji Shimoda, and the three ringside judges are Raiden Sando, Michi Kawata and Raiden Matsui.  

Round 1: 

Taguchi is looking to keep his distance and hits home with a cross.  
Hiraoka gets on the inside.  Taguchi throws a right hook, but Hiraoka clinches his opponent.  The ref calls break and the two fighters separate.  
Taguchi tries to land a right uppercut, but Hiraoka sidesteps and counters with a right uppercut.  
Hiraoka connects with a left hook.  
Hiraoka is looking to close the distance.  Hiraoka sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Hiraoka throws a right hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a right uppercut to his opponents ribcage.  
Taguchi lands an overhand left to the head followed by a jab to the body.  
Hiraoka is looking to close the distance.  Hiraoka lands a right hook followed by a right uppercut to his opponents head.  The two boxers are fighting in-close, but their heads clash!  The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as Taguchi dabs at his face checking for damage.  
At the end of Round 1, lets listen in on the corners...Hiraoka's trainer is telling his fighter he needs to be more active or he's going to get outworked.  

Round 1 Statistics
Taguchi: 
Jabs Thrown: 9                             
Jabs Landed: 4                             
Power Shots Thrown: 14                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 17                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Hiraoka: 
Jabs Thrown: 0                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 15                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 12                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 2: 

Hiraoka is looking to close the distance and lands a left uppercut to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  
Taguchi wants to work on the inside, but accidentally clashes heads with his opponent!  The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as Hiraoka dabs at his face checking for damage.  
Taguchi is looking to keep the action on the outside and lands two consecutive overhand lefts to his opponents head.  
Taguchi finds the target with a jab.  
Hiraoka steps inside.  Taguchi connects with a left hook.  
Hiraoka steps inside.  Taguchi lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  Hiraoka holds on to his opponent.  Hiraoka pushes his forearm into Taguchi's face.  The referee warns Hiraoka and breaks the clinch.  
Hiraoka hits home with a left hook.  
At the end of Round 2, lets listen in on the corners...Taguchi's trainer is suggesting ways of getting through to his opponent.  Hiraoka's trainer is suggesting ways of getting through to his opponent.  

Round 2 Statistics
Taguchi: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 19                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 21                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Hiraoka: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 16                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 16                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 3: 

Taguchi is on target with a right hook to Hiraoka's body.  The two boxers are fighting in-close, but their heads clash!  The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as Hiraoka dabs at his face checking for damage.  
Taguchi connects with a right hook.  
Hiraoka throws a right hook, but the shot is blocked.  Hiraoka holds on to his opponent.  Taguchi is using his forearm in the clinch.  The referee breaks the clinch and warns Taguchi to stop fouling.  
Hiraoka gets on the inside.  Taguchi is on target with a right hook.  
Taguchi connects with a right hook.  
Taguchi is looking to keep the action on the outside and lands an overhand right.  
Taguchi is looking to keep his distance and lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Taguchi steps to the outside and is on target with an overhand left.  Taguchi attempts to land a jab, but Hiraoka slips the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Taguchi steps to the outside and is on target with an overhand left.  
Taguchi lands a right hook followed by a right uppercut to his opponents head.  
Hiraoka advances into close range.  Taguchi lands a double right hook to his opponents head.  
Hiraoka walks Taguchi into the corner.  Hiraoka lands a left hook.  
As the two fighters work on the inside, their heads come together!  The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as Taguchi dabs at his face checking for damage.  
Taguchi is looking to keep the action on the outside and lands a jab.  
Hiraoka drives a right uppercut into his opponents ribs.  
At the end of Round 3, lets listen in on the corners...Taguchi's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  

Round 3 Statistics
Taguchi: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 27                            
Power Shots Landed: 13                            
Head Shots Thrown: 32                            
Head Shots Landed: 13                            
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Hiraoka: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 21                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 14                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 8                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 4: 

Hiraoka pivots from in front of his opponent and lands a right hook to the body followed by a left uppercut to the head.  
Taguchi is on target with a left hook to his opponents body.  
Hiraoka connects with a cross.  
Hiraoka advances into close range and hits home with a left hook.  
Hiraoka quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent andAs the two fighters work on the inside, their heads come together!  The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as Hiraoka dabs at his face checking for damage.  
Hiraoka connects with a left hook.  
Hiraoka attempts to land a cross, but Taguchi blocks the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Taguchi hits home with an overhand left.  
Taguchi lands a jab to the body, and then to the head.  
Hiraoka hits home with a left uppercut.  


Round 4 Statistics
Taguchi: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 5                             
Power Shots Thrown: 10                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 14                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Hiraoka: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 22                            
Power Shots Landed: 6                             
Head Shots Thrown: 22                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 5: 

Hiraoka is on target with a right hook to his opponents body.  
Taguchi hits home with a right hook.  
Hiraoka closes the distance.  Taguchi is on target with a right hook.  
Taguchi lands a cross followed by a overhand left to his opponents head.  
Hiraoka advances into close range.  Taguchi is on target with a left hook.  
Hiraoka is looking to close the distance.  Taguchi pivots to the side of his opponent.  Hiraoka digs in a left hook to his opponents liver.  


Round 5 Statistics
Taguchi: 
Jabs Thrown: 9                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 13                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 20                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Hiraoka: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 15                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 13                            
Head Shots Landed: 0                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Round 6: 

Taguchi is on target with a left hook.  
Hiraoka quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and is on target with a right hook.  
Hiraoka connects with a left uppercut.  
Hiraoka is looking to close the distance.  Taguchi lands a left hook.  
Taguchi switches the action to the outside and hits home with an overhand left.  
Taguchi feints a left hook, and then is on target with a jab.  
Hiraoka quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Taguchi lands a right uppercut.  
Taguchi throws a right hook, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right hook.  
Hiraoka connects with a right hook.  


Round 6 Statistics
Taguchi: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 15                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 15                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Hiraoka: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 9                             
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 10                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 7: 

Hiraoka gets on the inside.  Taguchi throws a right hook, but Hiraoka ties up his opponent.  Hiraoka is using his forearm in the clinch.  The referee breaks the clinch and warns Hiraoka to stop fouling.  
The two boxers are fighting in-close, but their heads clash!  The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as Taguchi dabs at his face checking for damage.  
Taguchi connects with an overhand right.  
Hiraoka is on target with a left hook.  
Taguchi is on target with a left hook.  
Hiraoka advances into close range.  Taguchi is on target with a left hook.  
Hiraoka digs in a right hook to Taguchi's body.  


Round 7 Statistics
Taguchi: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 19                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 18                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Hiraoka: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 17                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 11                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 8                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 8: 

Hiraoka lands a left hook.  
Taguchi steps away from his opponent and hits home with an overhand right.  
Taguchi is on target with a right hook.  
Taguchi is looking to keep his distance.  Taguchi feints a jab, and then hits home with an overhand left.  
Hiraoka advances into close range and is on target with a left hook.  
Taguchi is looking to keep the action on the outside and lands a jab followed by a overhand right to his opponents head.  
Hiraoka connects with a left hook.  
Hiraoka is on target with a left uppercut to his opponents body.  
Hiraoka advances into close range.  Taguchi pivots to the left of his opponent and lands a right hook.  
At the end of Round 8, lets listen in on the corners...Taguchi's trainer is telling his fighter he is winning comfortably and should get on his bike for the remainder of the fight.  

Round 8 Statistics
Taguchi: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 17                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 18                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Hiraoka: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 16                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 19                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 9: 

Hiraoka digs in a right hook to Taguchi's body.  
Hiraoka closes the distance and walks Taguchi into the corner.  Hiraoka quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and lands a right uppercut.  
Taguchi hits home with a right hook.  
Hiraoka lands a right hook.  
Hiraoka cuts off the ring, trapping Taguchi in a corner.  Taguchi lands a jab.  
Hiraoka lands a left hook.  
Taguchi lands a cross.  
At the end of Round 9, lets listen in on the corners...Hiraoka's trainer is telling his fighter he must go to war on his opponent!  

Round 9 Statistics
Taguchi: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 12                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 14                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Hiraoka: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 18                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 18                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 10: 

Hiraoka walks his opponent down, trapping him in the blue corner.  Hiraoka lands a solid left hook.  
Taguchi steps away from his opponent and lands a jab to the body followed by a overhand left to the head.  
Hiraoka steps inside.  Taguchi attempts to land a right hook, but Hiraoka dodges the shot and counters with a firm right hook.  
Taguchi is looking to keep his distance and lands an overhand left.  
Taguchi lands a jab to his opponents body.  
Taguchi hits home with an overhand left.  
Taguchi tries to keep the action at long range and lands two straights followed by an overhand right to his opponents head.  
Taguchi connects with an overhand left.  
Taguchi switches the action to the outside and finds the target with a jab.  
Hiraoka closes the distance and forces Taguchi to retreat into the corner.  Hiraoka connects with a solid left hook.  


Round 10 Statistics
Taguchi: 
Jabs Thrown: 16                            
Jabs Landed: 9                             
Power Shots Thrown: 20                            
Power Shots Landed: 7                             
Head Shots Thrown: 31                            
Head Shots Landed: 14                            
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Hiraoka: 
Jabs Thrown: 0                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 13                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 12                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
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 - 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: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 10 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9


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

The winner, by Unanimous Decision, from Nagoya, Japan.... Akira Taguchi

Fight Statistics
Taguchi: 
Total Punches Thrown: 238                           
Total Punches Landed: 78                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 200                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 69                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 38                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 9                             
Total Power Shots Thrown: 166                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 50                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 72                            
Total Jabs Landed: 28                            

Hiraoka: 
Total Punches Thrown: 183                           
Total Punches Landed: 37                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 147                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 29                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 36                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 8                             
Total Power Shots Thrown: 162                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 35                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 21                            
Total Jabs Landed: 2