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14/05/2031
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Iwao Sawada vs Kyo Murata

Boxing Daily Report from the AI Japan-Hiroshima promoted show at Hiroshima Oyama, Hiroshima,  taking place on 23/12/2025:

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 semi final eliminator for the Japan-Hiroshima Flyweight title.  

Looking to impress the boxing fans in attendance, the two fighters competing in this 10 round matchup are Iwao Sawada (7 - 7 - 4) who hails from Kure, Japan and Kyo Murata(9 - 12 - 1) from Fukuyama, Japan.  Both Sawada and Murata weighed in at 112 pounds.  
The referee tonight is Nori Oye, and the three ringside judges are Ichiro Otani, Yasushi Saito and Ichiro Otani.  

Round 1: 

Sawada tries to step out of his opponents range and hits home with a cross.  
Murata connects with a cross.  
Murata is looking to close the distance and is on target with a left hook.  
Murata advances into close range.  Sawada connects with a left hook.  
Sawada is looking to keep his distance and lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Murata attempts to land a left hook, but Sawada slips the shot and counters with a cross.  
Murata throws a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Murata steps inside and tries to land a right hook, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Sawada tries to step out of his opponents range.  Sawada sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Murata hits home with a cross.  
Murata throws a right hook, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
At the end of Round 1, lets listen in on the corners...Sawada's trainer is advising how he could be more accurate.  Murata's trainer is suggesting ways of getting through to his opponent.  Murata's trainer is telling his fighter to increase his workrate.  

Round 1 Statistics
Sawada: 
Jabs Thrown: 14                            
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 24                            
Power Shots Landed: 7                             
Head Shots Thrown: 36                            
Head Shots Landed: 10                            
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Murata: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 13                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 19                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 2: 

Sawada switches the action to the outside and connects with an overhand right.  
Sawada tries to step out of his opponents range.  Murata attempts to land an overhand left, but Sawada sidesteps and counters with a right uppercut to Murata's ribs.  
Murata connects with a left hook.  
Murata gets on the inside and tries to land a right uppercut, but his opponent parries the shot and counters with a left hook to Murata's body.  
Sawada steps to the outside and lands an overhand left.  
Murata forces Sawada to retreat into the blue corner.  Murata throws a right hook, but his opponent parries the shot and counters with a left uppercut to Murata's body.  
Murata steps inside.  Sawada connects with a left hook.  
Murata is looking to close the distance and lands a right uppercut followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  


Round 2 Statistics
Sawada: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 20                            
Power Shots Landed: 6                             
Head Shots Thrown: 23                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Murata: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 18                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 20                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 3: 

Sawada steps to the outside and connects with a cross.  
Murata steps inside and lands a left uppercut.  
Murata is on target with a cross to his opponents body.  
Murata advances into close range.  Sawada sidesteps to the right of his opponent and connects with a left hook.  
Murata throws a cross, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Murata finds the target with a jab.  
Sawada lands a cross.  
Murata closes the distance and is on target with a left hook.  


Round 3 Statistics
Sawada: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 14                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 20                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Murata: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 9                             
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 15                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 4: 

Sawada steps to the outside and hits home with a cross.  
Murata hits home with a cross.  
Sawada finds the target with a jab.  
Sawada tries to step out of his opponents range and lands a cross.  
Sawada steps away from his opponent and throws an overhand left, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Sawada sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Murata attempts to land an overhand left, but Sawada sidesteps and counters with a right hook.  


Round 4 Statistics
Sawada: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 12                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 15                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Murata: 
Jabs Thrown: 11                            
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 14                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 23                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 5: 

Sawada lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Sawada is looking to keep his distance.  Murata hits home with a cross.  
Murata throws an overhand left, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a left uppercut to Murata's body.  
Sawada is on target with a cross.  
Murata is on target with an overhand left.  
Sawada feints a left hook, but Murata ignores the feint and responds with a left hook to Sawada's ribs.  
Sawada switches the action to the outside and lands a jab followed by a overhand left to his opponents head.  
Sawada hits home with a left hook.  


Round 5 Statistics
Sawada: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 15                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 20                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Murata: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 19                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 23                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 6: 

Sawada finds the target with a jab.  
Murata is looking to keep the action on the outside.  Sawada quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and lands a jab to his opponents body.  
Murata tries to land a cross, but Sawada parries the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Murata closes the distance and is on target with a left hook.  
Murata throws a right hook, but his opponent dodges the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  


Round 6 Statistics
Sawada: 
Jabs Thrown: 9                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 14                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 22                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Murata: 
Jabs Thrown: 10                            
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 11                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 20                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 7: 

Murata pivots to the right of his opponent and is on target with a jab.  
Murata gets on the inside and throws a right hook, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Murata is on target with a left hook.  
Murata tries to step out of his opponents range and finds the target with a jab.  
Murata attempts to land a cross, but Sawada parries the shot and counters with a cross.  
At the end of Round 7, lets listen in on the corners...Sawada's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  

Round 7 Statistics
Sawada: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 17                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 19                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Murata: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 13                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 15                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 8: 

Murata attempts to land an overhand left, but Sawada slips the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Sawada tries to step out of his opponents range.  Murata throws an overhand left, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Murata connects with a left hook.  
Sawada quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and lands a jab.  
Sawada hits home with a cross.  
Sawada steps away from his opponent and lands a cross.  
Murata tries to step out of his opponents range and hits home with an overhand left.  


Round 8 Statistics
Sawada: 
Jabs Thrown: 9                             
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 13                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 21                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Murata: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 10                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 13                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 0                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 9: 

Sawada quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and is on target with an overhand right.  
Murata is looking to close the distance and lands a right hook.  
Murata is looking to close the distance and lands a left hook.  
Murata cuts off the ring, trapping Sawada in the corner.  Murata is on target with a right uppercut.  
Sawada is on target with a cross.  
Sawada is on target with a left hook.  
Murata steps inside.  Murata quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Sawada is on target with a left uppercut.  
Murata steps to the outside and lands a cross.  
Sawada tries to keep the action at long range and hits home with a cross.  
Sawada lowers his guard, attempting to draw a lead.  Murata is on target with a left hook.  
Murata steps inside.  Sawada quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Murata is on target with a left hook.  
Murata tries to keep the action at long range and attempts to land a jab, but Sawada slips the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Murata gets on the inside and forces Sawada to back into a corner.  Murata quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Sawada is on target with a left hook.  
Sawada is looking to keep the action on the outside and hits home with an overhand right.  
At the end of Round 9, lets listen in on the corners...Sawada's trainer is telling his fighter he is a mile in front and not to do anything stupid. Murata's trainer is telling his fighter to go out and knock out his opponent!  

Round 9 Statistics
Sawada: 
Jabs Thrown: 15                            
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 25                            
Power Shots Landed: 8                             
Head Shots Thrown: 36                            
Head Shots Landed: 10                            
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

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

Round 10: 

Murata advances into close range and walks Sawada down, trapping him in the blue corner.  Murata pivots to the side of his opponent and connects with a left hook.  
Sawada finds the target with a jab.  
Murata steps inside and lands a right hook.  
Murata quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and is on target with a jab.  
Murata cuts off the ring, trapping Sawada in the corner.  Sawada connects with a left hook.  
Murata forces Sawada to retreat into the corner.  Murata lands a cross.  
Murata lands a left uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Murata hits home with a right hook.  
Murata hits home with a cross.  


Round 10 Statistics
Sawada: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 11                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 17                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Murata: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 24                            
Power Shots Landed: 7                             
Head Shots Thrown: 29                            
Head Shots Landed: 9                             
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 - 10  10 - 10  10 - 10
Round 8 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 9 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 10 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10


Final Scorecards: 99 - 92  99 - 92  99 - 92

The winner, by Unanimous Decision, from Kure, Japan.... Iwao Sawada

Fight Statistics
Sawada: 
Total Punches Thrown: 248                           
Total Punches Landed: 62                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 229                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 56                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 19                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 6                             
Total Power Shots Thrown: 165                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 42                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 83                            
Total Jabs Landed: 20                            

Murata: 
Total Punches Thrown: 210                           
Total Punches Landed: 41                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 196                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 38                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 14                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 3                             
Total Power Shots Thrown: 147                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 31                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 63                            
Total Jabs Landed: 10