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25/08/2033
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Yuichi Sano vs Kenji Nakamoto

Boxing Daily Report from the Ekstein Promotions promoted show at Ryo Aoyama Gym, Fukuoka,  taking place on 01/12/2030:

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-Fukuoka Super Lightweight title.  

Looking to impress the boxing fans in attendance, the two fighters competing in this 10 round matchup are Yuichi Sano (9 - 15 - 5) who hails from Kitakyushu, Japan and Kenji Nakamoto(19 - 8 - 5) from Fukuoka, Japan.  Both Sano and Nakamoto weighed in at 140 pounds.  
The referee tonight is Ryo Kaba, and the three ringside judges are Yasushi Baba, Takeshi Murayama and Takeshi Murayama.  

Round 1: 

Nakamoto steps inside.  Sano is on target with a right uppercut.  
Sano steps away from his opponent.  Nakamoto is keeping his hands low...it looks like he wants his opponent to throw first.  Sano lands a cross to the body, and then to the head.  
Sano quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Nakamoto lands with a stiff jab.  
Nakamoto advances into close range.  Nakamoto pivots to the right of his opponent and hits home with a right hook.  
Nakamoto cuts off the ring, trapping Sano on the ropes.  Nakamoto tries to land a jab, but Sano dodges the shot and counters with a cross.  
Sano switches the action to the outside and connects with a cross.  
At the end of Round 1, lets listen in on the corners...Sano's trainer is advising how he could improve the accuracy of his work.  Nakamoto's trainer is telling his fighter he is being outworked and needs to throw more.  

Round 1 Statistics
Sano: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 14                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 18                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Nakamoto: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 7                             
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 12                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 2: 

Sano tries to keep the action at long range and lands a jab.  
Nakamoto tries to land a jab, but Sano sidesteps and counters with a left uppercut.  
Sano is on target with a right uppercut.  
Nakamoto lands a stinging jab.  
Nakamoto steps inside and lands a left uppercut, right hook and a left uppercut to his opponents head.  
Sano switches the action to the outside.  Nakamoto lands an overhand right.  
Nakamoto connects with a right hook.  
Nakamoto steps away from his opponent and lands with a solid jab.  
Nakamoto lands a jab followed by a overhand left to his opponents head.  
Nakamoto tries to keep the action at long range and lands a stiff jab.  
Nakamoto is looking to close the distance.  Sano tries to land a right hook, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right hook.  
At the end of Round 2, lets listen in on the corners...Sano's trainer is telling his fighter he needs to be more active or he's going to get outworked.  

Round 2 Statistics
Sano: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 8                             
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 10                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Nakamoto: 
Jabs Thrown: 27                            
Jabs Landed: 5                             
Power Shots Thrown: 19                            
Power Shots Landed: 7                             
Head Shots Thrown: 42                            
Head Shots Landed: 12                            
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 3: 

Sano pivots to the left of his opponent.  Nakamoto connects with a cross.  
Nakamoto forces Sano to back into the ropes.  Nakamoto finds the target with a sharp jab.  
Sano steps to the outside.  Nakamoto throws a jab, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Sano steps to the outside and tries to land an overhand left, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right uppercut.  
Sano is looking to keep the action on the outside and is on target with a cross.  
Sano pivots to the side of his opponent.  Nakamoto is on target with a stinging jab.  
Nakamoto gets on the inside.  Sano hits home with a right hook.  
Nakamoto advances into close range.  Sano throws a right hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Sano throws a right hook, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  


Round 3 Statistics
Sano: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 13                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 18                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Nakamoto: 
Jabs Thrown: 22                            
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 18                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 36                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 4: 

Nakamoto gets on the inside.  Nakamoto connects with 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 Nakamoto dabs at his face checking for damage.  
Nakamoto lands a right hook.  
Nakamoto closes the distance.  Nakamoto is on target with a right uppercut.  Sano wants to work on the inside, but accidentally clashes heads with his opponent!  The ref acknowledges the accidental headclash but allows the action to continue.  Nakamoto has come off worse after that clash of heads.  That has caused slight swelling  around the right eye.  
Sano is on target with a right hook.  
Nakamoto pivots to the right of his opponent and lands a stinging jab.  
At the end of Round 4, lets listen in on the corners...Sano's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  Nakamoto's trainer is suggesting ways of getting through to his opponent.  

Round 4 Statistics
Sano: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 16                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 19                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

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

Round 5: 

Nakamoto steps inside.  As the two fighters work on the inside, their heads come together!  The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as Sano dabs at his face checking for damage.  
Sano steps to the outside and hits home with an overhand left.  
Nakamoto is looking to close the distance and cuts off the ring, trapping Sano in the corner.  Nakamoto pivots to the side of his opponent.  Sano drives a left hook into his opponents body.  
Nakamoto closes the distance and is on target with a right hook to Sano's body.  
Nakamoto lands a cross followed by a overhand right to his opponents head.  
Nakamoto hits home with an overhand right.  
Nakamoto gets on the inside and forces Sano to retreat onto the ropes.  Sano hits home with a right hook.  
Nakamoto tries to land a left uppercut, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right hook.  


Round 5 Statistics
Sano: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 20                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 16                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Nakamoto: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 15                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 17                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 6: 

Nakamoto lands a jab.  
Sano steps away from his opponent and finds the target with a jab.  
Nakamoto gets on the inside and hits home with a right uppercut.  
Sano hits home with a cross.  
Sano hits home with an overhand right.  
Sano switches the action to the outside.  Nakamoto sidesteps to the left of his opponent and connects with a cross.  
Sano steps away from his opponent.  Nakamoto lands a jab followed by a overhand right to his opponents head.  
Sano connects with a cross.  


Round 6 Statistics
Sano: 
Jabs Thrown: 9                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 14                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 19                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Nakamoto: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 21                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 26                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 7: 

Nakamoto attempts to land a jab, but Sano sidesteps and counters with a right hook to Nakamoto's body.  
Nakamoto connects with a cross.  
Sano is looking to keep his distance and attempts to land a jab, but Nakamoto sidesteps and counters with a left hook.  
Sano hits home with a right uppercut.  
Sano switches the action to the outside and throws a cross, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a left hook.  
Nakamoto closes the distance.  Sano quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Nakamoto connects with a left hook.  
Nakamoto steps inside.  Nakamoto sidesteps to the left of his opponent and lands a left hook.  
Nakamoto hits home with a right hook.  
Sano connects with an overhand left.  
Nakamoto advances into close range.  Sano pivots from in front of his opponent.  Nakamoto lands a double left hook to his opponents head.  
Sano tries to keep the action at long range and lands an overhand left.  


Round 7 Statistics
Sano: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 20                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 23                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Nakamoto: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 29                            
Power Shots Landed: 8                             
Head Shots Thrown: 32                            
Head Shots Landed: 8                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 8: 

Sano connects with a cross.  
Sano steps away from his opponent.  Sano feints a left, and then tries to land a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Sano throws a right hook, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a left hook.  
Nakamoto finds the target with a jab.  
Nakamoto gets on the inside.  Sano attempts to land a right hook, but Nakamoto parries the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Nakamoto steps inside.  Nakamoto pivots to the left of his opponent and is on target with a right hook to Sano's ribs.  
Sano steps away from his opponent and lands an overhand right.  
Sano tries to step out of his opponents range.  Nakamoto hits home with an overhand left.  
Nakamoto lands a solid jab.  
Nakamoto is on target with a right hook.  


Round 8 Statistics
Sano: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 17                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 17                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Nakamoto: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 18                            
Power Shots Landed: 6                             
Head Shots Thrown: 22                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 9: 

Nakamoto steps inside and is on target with a right hook.  
Sano hits home with a left uppercut.  
Nakamoto closes the distance.  Sano connects with a right hook.  
Nakamoto advances into close range.  Sano connects with a left uppercut.  
Nakamoto hits home with a left hook.  
Nakamoto attempts to land a right hook, but Sano slips the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Nakamoto gets on the inside.  Sano lands a right hook.  
Nakamoto is looking to close the distance and connects with a left hook.  


Round 9 Statistics
Sano: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 22                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 19                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 8                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Nakamoto: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 23                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 26                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 10: 

Nakamoto closes the distance.  Sano is on target with a left hook.  
Sano is looking to keep the action on the outside and throws a jab, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Nakamoto gets on the inside and manouvers Sano into a corner.  Nakamoto lands a right hook.  
Nakamoto hits home with a right hook.  
Sano hits home with a left hook.  
Nakamoto wants to work on the inside, but accidentally clashes heads with his opponent!  The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as Sano dabs at his face checking for damage.  
Sano hits home with a cross.  
Sano is on target with a cross.  
Sano is looking to keep the action on the outside and hits home with a cross.  
Sano is on target with a right hook to Nakamoto's ribs.  


Round 10 Statistics
Sano: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 19                            
Power Shots Landed: 6                             
Head Shots Thrown: 17                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 7                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Nakamoto: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 22                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 26                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 0                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 1 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 2 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 3 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 4 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 5 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 6 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 7 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 8 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 9 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 10 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10


Final Scorecards: 93 - 97  93 - 97  93 - 97

The winner, by Unanimous Decision, from Fukuoka, Japan.... Kenji Nakamoto

Fight Statistics
Sano: 
Total Punches Thrown: 223                           
Total Punches Landed: 47                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 176                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 42                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 47                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 5                             
Total Power Shots Thrown: 163                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 35                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 60                            
Total Jabs Landed: 12                            

Nakamoto: 
Total Punches Thrown: 283                           
Total Punches Landed: 60                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 257                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 58                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 26                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 2                             
Total Power Shots Thrown: 190                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 42                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 93                            
Total Jabs Landed: 18