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04/05/2031
EOD Running: Training
Tatu Niukkanen vs Ale Kataisto

Boxing Daily Report from the AI Finland-Pirkanmaa promoted show at Tampere Tuomi, Tampere,  taking place on 29/08/2026:

There are a few empty seats out here tonight, but this is a respectable turnout for the show.  
Next up is the main event of the show.  This is a mandatory fight for the Finland-Pirkanmaa Middleweight 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 Tatu Niukkanen (7 - 2 - 1) who hails from Tampere, Finland and Ale Kataisto(5 - 3 - 3) from Tampere, Finland.  Niukkanen weighed in at 160 pounds, while Kataisto weighed in at 159 pounds and 12 ounces.  
The referee tonight is Ilari Rauhala, and the three ringside judges are Salomo Wirta, Eerikki Vuorio and Elmer Ihamaki.  

Round 1: 

Niukkanen steps away from his opponent and connects with an overhand right.  
Kataisto lands a right hook.  
Niukkanen connects with a cross.  
Niukkanen lands a right hook.  
At the end of Round 1, lets listen in on the corners...Niukkanen's trainer is suggesting ways of getting through to his opponent.  Kataisto's trainer is advising how he could improve the accuracy of his work.  

Round 1 Statistics
Niukkanen: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 10                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 8                             
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Kataisto: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 11                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 11                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 2: 

Kataisto is on target with a left hook to his opponents body.  
Niukkanen is looking to keep the action on the outside.  Kataisto hits home with an overhand right.  
Niukkanen lands a right uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Niukkanen hits home with a right uppercut.  
Kataisto hits home with a left uppercut.  
Kataisto is on target with a cross.  
Kataisto sidesteps to the left of his opponent and digs in a right hook to his opponents ribcage.  
Niukkanen digs in a left uppercut to Kataisto's body.  
Niukkanen lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  


Round 2 Statistics
Niukkanen: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 18                            
Power Shots Landed: 6                             
Head Shots Thrown: 21                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Kataisto: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 14                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 15                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Round 3: 

Kataisto advances into close range.  Niukkanen pivots to the side of his opponent and hits home with a right hook.  
Kataisto pivots to the side of his opponent and connects with a cross.  
Kataisto gets on the inside.  Niukkanen digs in a right uppercut to his opponents body.  
Niukkanen is on target with a right hook.  
Niukkanen pivots from in front of his opponent.  Kataisto lands a right hook followed by a cross to his opponents head.  


Round 3 Statistics
Niukkanen: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 19                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 16                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Kataisto: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 20                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 23                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 4: 

Niukkanen sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Niukkanen attempts to land a left hook, but Kataisto blocks the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Niukkanen lands a double right hook to his opponents head.  
Kataisto hits home with a cross.  
Niukkanen gets on the inside.  Niukkanen pivots to the side of his opponent.  Kataisto connects with a left hook.  
Niukkanen is looking to keep his distance and connects with an overhand right.  
Kataisto is on target with a cross.  
Kataisto gets on the inside and connects with a right uppercut.  
Niukkanen lands a right hook.  


Round 4 Statistics
Niukkanen: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 16                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 16                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Kataisto: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 20                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 21                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 5: 

Kataisto advances into close range.  Niukkanen pivots to the right of his opponent.  Kataisto hits home with a left hook.  
Niukkanen quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Kataisto attempts to land a jab, but Niukkanen slips the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Niukkanen advances into close range.  Kataisto lands a right uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Niukkanen closes the distance.  Kataisto digs in a right uppercut to Niukkanen's body.  


Round 5 Statistics
Niukkanen: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 13                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 12                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Kataisto: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 24                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 21                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 6: 

Kataisto hits home with a right hook.  
Niukkanen advances into close range.  Kataisto hits home with a left hook.  
Niukkanen pivots to the right of his opponent and is on target with a left hook to Kataisto's liver.  
Niukkanen steps inside and connects with a left hook.  
Niukkanen pivots to the side of his opponent and hits home with a right hook.  
Niukkanen is on target with a cross.  
Niukkanen pivots to the left of his opponent and lands a left hook.  
Kataisto drives a right hook into his opponents body.  
At the end of Round 6, lets listen in on the corners...Kataisto's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  

Round 6 Statistics
Niukkanen: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 25                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 20                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 11                            
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Kataisto: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 18                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 13                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 7: 

Kataisto connects with a cross.  
Niukkanen is looking to close the distance.  Niukkanen pivots from in front of his opponent and is on target with a left hook.  


Round 7 Statistics
Niukkanen: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 9                             
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 8                             
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Kataisto: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 13                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 17                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 8: 

Kataisto digs in a right uppercut to Niukkanen's body.  
Niukkanen is looking to keep his distance.  Kataisto sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Niukkanen drives a cross into his opponents body.  
Niukkanen sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Kataisto throws a right hook, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a left uppercut to his opponents liver.  
Niukkanen hits home with a left hook.  
Niukkanen tries to keep the action at long range.  Kataisto attempts to land a cross, but Niukkanen sidesteps and counters with a right uppercut.  
Kataisto connects with a left hook.  


Round 8 Statistics
Niukkanen: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 17                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 15                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Kataisto: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 20                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 22                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 9: 

Kataisto digs in a right hook to his opponents body.  
Niukkanen is on target with a right hook.  
Niukkanen pivots from in front of his opponent and digs in a left hook to Kataisto's body.  
Niukkanen throws a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right hook.  
Kataisto sidesteps to the left of his opponent and connects with a right uppercut.  
Niukkanen is looking to keep his distance and lands a cross.  
Niukkanen sidesteps to the right of his opponent and connects with a left hook.  


Round 9 Statistics
Niukkanen: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 10                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 8                             
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Kataisto: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 12                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 14                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 10: 

Niukkanen hits home with a right hook.  
Niukkanen pivots to the side of his opponent and hits home with a left hook.  
Kataisto throws a left hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  
Niukkanen tries to keep the action at long range.  Niukkanen attempts to land an uppercut to the solar plexus, but he strays low!  The ref ignores Kataisto's complaints and signals for the action to continue.  
Kataisto is on target with a jab.  
Niukkanen is on target with a cross.  


Round 10 Statistics
Niukkanen: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 11                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 12                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Kataisto: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 3                             
Power Shots Landed: 0                             
Head Shots Thrown: 6                             
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 1 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 2 Scores: 10 - 10  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 3 Scores: 10 - 10  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 4 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 5 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
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: 97 - 95  97 - 93  97 - 93

The winner, by Unanimous Decision, from Tampere, Finland.... Tatu Niukkanen

Fight Statistics
Niukkanen: 
Total Punches Thrown: 176                           
Total Punches Landed: 39                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 136                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 30                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 40                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 9                             
Total Power Shots Thrown: 148                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 37                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 28                            
Total Jabs Landed: 2                             

Kataisto: 
Total Punches Thrown: 191                           
Total Punches Landed: 29                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 163                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 23                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 28                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 6                             
Total Power Shots Thrown: 155                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 27                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 36                            
Total Jabs Landed: 2