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27/08/2033
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Yoshi Kitamura vs Mikio Sakurai

Boxing Daily Report from the AI Japan-Kanagawa promoted show at Yokohama Koga, Yokohama,  taking place on 21/04/2031:

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 mandatory fight for the Japan-Kanagawa Super Bantamweight title.  

Looking to impress the boxing fans in attendance and those watching live on Sky-A Sports, the two fighters competing in this 10 round matchup are Yoshi Kitamura (16 - 5 - 3) who hails from Yokohama, Japan and Mikio Sakurai(27(1) - 6(6)) from Yokohama, Japan.  Both Kitamura and Sakurai weighed in at 122 pounds.  
The referee tonight is Raiden Yamaoka, and the three ringside judges are Hajime Morita, Yasushi Iwasaki and Ryuu Seno.  

Round 1: 

Kitamura lands a jab.  
Sakurai steps inside and lands a left hook to the head, a left hook to the body and a right hook to the body.  
Sakurai steps inside and digs in a right uppercut to his opponents body.  
Sakurai gets on the inside and digs in a left hook to Kitamura's body.  
Sakurai closes the distance and manouvers his opponent into the corner.  Sakurai lands a left uppercut to the body, a right hook to the body and a left hook to the head.  Sakurai clinches his opponent.  Sakurai leans on his opponent trying to wear him down. The ref separates the two fighters.  
Sakurai is on target with a left hook to Kitamura's body.  
Sakurai is looking to close the distance and digs in a left hook to Kitamura's body.  
Kitamura is on target with a cross.  
Kitamura finds the target with a jab.  
Sakurai walks Kitamura down, trapping him in the red corner.  Sakurai hits home with a left hook.  
Sakurai steps away from his opponent and lands with a stiff jab.  
Kitamura lands a right hook.  
Sakurai is on target with a jab to his opponents body.  
Sakurai gets on the inside and lands a right hook.  
Sakurai lands a right uppercut to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  
Kitamura hits home with an overhand right.  
Kitamura lands a cross.  
Sakurai lands two jab's to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  
Kitamura tries to step out of his opponents range.  Sakurai feints a right, and then hits home with a cross.  
Kitamura is on target with an overhand left.  
At the end of Round 1, lets listen in on the corners...Kitamura's trainer is advising how he could be more accurate.  Kitamura's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  Kitamura's trainer is advising how he could improve his defence.  

Round 1 Statistics
Kitamura: 
Jabs Thrown: 16                            
Jabs Landed: 4                             
Power Shots Thrown: 15                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 30                            
Head Shots Landed: 9                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Sakurai: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 4                             
Power Shots Thrown: 31                            
Power Shots Landed: 16                            
Head Shots Thrown: 18                            
Head Shots Landed: 9                             
Body Shots Thrown: 18                            
Body Shots Landed: 11                            

Round 2: 

Sakurai lands with a solid jab.  
Kitamura is looking to keep his distance and throws a cross, but his opponent dodges the shot and counters with a stinging left uppercut to Kitamura's body.  
Sakurai is looking to close the distance.  Kitamura sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Sakurai lands two left hooks to his opponents ribs.  Sakurai holds on to his opponent.  Sakurai is using his forearm in the clinch.  The referee separates the two fighters and warns Sakurai.  
Sakurai lands a jab.  
Sakurai lands a left uppercut to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  Sakurai holds on to his opponent.  Sakurai pushes his forearm into Kitamura's face.  The referee warns Sakurai and breaks the clinch.  
Sakurai digs in a left hook to his opponents liver.  
Sakurai lands two left hook's to the head followed by a left uppercut to the body.  
Sakurai lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Sakurai forces Kitamura to back into the ropes.  Sakurai lands two right hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Sakurai sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Kitamura tries to land a left hook, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right uppercut.  
Sakurai sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Kitamura attempts to land a left hook, but Sakurai sidesteps and counters with a left uppercut.  
Sakurai lands a left hook to the body followed by a left uppercut to the head.  
Sakurai lands a double left hook to his opponents head.  
Sakurai walks his opponent down, trapping him in the corner.  Sakurai pivots to the right of his opponent.  Sakurai attempts to land a right hook, but Kitamura blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  
Sakurai lands a right hook to the head followed by a left uppercut to the body.  Sakurai ties up his opponent.  As they grapple, Kitamura pushes his forearm into Sakurai's face.  The ref halts the action and breaks the clinch.  He lectures Kitamura about fouling.  Sakurai tries to land a right hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a left uppercut to Sakurai's body.  
Sakurai lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents body.  
Kitamura throws a left hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a left hook.  


Round 2 Statistics
Kitamura: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 19                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 21                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Sakurai: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 35                            
Power Shots Landed: 24                            
Head Shots Thrown: 23                            
Head Shots Landed: 14                            
Body Shots Thrown: 16                            
Body Shots Landed: 12                            

Round 3: 

Sakurai is looking to keep the action on the outside.  Sakurai feints a left hook, and then tries to land a jab, but Kitamura sidesteps and counters with a left uppercut.  
Sakurai lands a cross followed by a overhand left to his opponents head.  
Kitamura voluntarily retreats back onto the ropes...he waves his opponent in!  Sakurai is whaling away with hooks, but Kitamura keeps his defence tight.  Sakurai hits home with a right hook.  
Kitamura advances into close range.  Sakurai is on target with a stinging right hook to his opponents body.  
Sakurai finds the target with a stinging jab.  
Kitamura steps inside.  Sakurai lands a right uppercut followed by a left uppercut to his opponents body.  
Kitamura throws a cross, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Kitamura steps inside.  Sakurai connects with a left uppercut.  
Sakurai lands a right uppercut, right hook and a left hook to his opponents head.  
Sakurai feints a jab, but Kitamura does not fall for it and responds with a right uppercut.  
Sakurai lowers his guard, attempting to draw a lead.  Kitamura lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Sakurai is on target with a right uppercut.  
Sakurai is looking to keep his distance.  Kitamura tries to land a jab, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Sakurai steps inside and lands a right hook to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  


Round 3 Statistics
Kitamura: 
Jabs Thrown: 15                            
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 13                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 25                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Sakurai: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 22                            
Power Shots Landed: 15                            
Head Shots Thrown: 17                            
Head Shots Landed: 12                            
Body Shots Thrown: 9                             
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Round 4: 

Sakurai steps away from his opponent and lands a jab followed by a overhand right to his opponents head.  
Sakurai quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Kitamura throws an uppercut to the body, but lands well below the belt!  The ref ignores Sakurai's complaints and signals for the action to continue.  
Sakurai steps inside and lands a left uppercut to the body followed by two right hook's to the head.  
Sakurai lands a right hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents body.  
Sakurai connects with a right hook.  
Kitamura steps inside.  Sakurai hits home with a right hook.  
Sakurai advances into close range and drives a sharp left hook into Kitamura's liver.  
Sakurai feints a jab, fooling Kitamura into launching a cross counter.  Sakurai springs the trap and counters with  a left hook.  
Sakurai lands a right hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents head.  
Sakurai lands a left hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents head.  
Sakurai lands a right hook to the body followed by a left hook to the head.  
Sakurai lands a right hook.  
Kitamura steps inside and throws a right hook, but Sakurai ties up his opponent.  Sakurai is leaning on his opponent in the clinch. The ref calls break and the two fighters separate.  


Round 4 Statistics
Kitamura: 
Jabs Thrown: 13                            
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 17                            
Power Shots Landed: 0                             
Head Shots Thrown: 26                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Sakurai: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 28                            
Power Shots Landed: 17                            
Head Shots Thrown: 19                            
Head Shots Landed: 13                            
Body Shots Thrown: 11                            
Body Shots Landed: 5                             

Round 5: 

Sakurai is on target with a solid left hook to his opponents liver.  
Sakurai is on target with a cross.  
Sakurai steps inside.  Sakurai sidesteps to the right of his opponent and is on target with a firm left hook to his opponents ribs.  
Sakurai is on target with a solid jab.  
Kitamura is looking to close the distance.  Sakurai quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and lands a double right hook to his opponents head.  
Sakurai lands a right hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents body.  
Sakurai gets on the inside and lands a left hook to the body, a left uppercut to the head and a right hook to the body.  
Sakurai lands a double left hook to his opponents head.  
Sakurai finds the target with a jab.  
Kitamura closes the distance.  The two boxers are fighting in-close, but their heads clash!  The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as Kitamura dabs at his face checking for damage.  
Sakurai lands two left hook's to the body followed by a right hook to the head.  
Sakurai is looking to close the distance and lands a left hook to the head, a left uppercut to the head and a right hook to the body.  
Kitamura steps to the outside and tries to land a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a left uppercut.  
Kitamura steps to the outside and is on target with an overhand right.  
Kitamura is looking to close the distance.  Sakurai attempts to land a right uppercut, but Kitamura slips the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Sakurai lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Sakurai advances into close range and is on target with a stinging left hook to Kitamura's ribs.  Sakurai ties up his opponent.  Sakurai is leaning on his opponent in the clinch. The ref breaks the clinch and signals for the action to continue.  
Kitamura lands an overhand right.  


Round 5 Statistics
Kitamura: 
Jabs Thrown: 11                            
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 14                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 22                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Sakurai: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 36                            
Power Shots Landed: 22                            
Head Shots Thrown: 27                            
Head Shots Landed: 15                            
Body Shots Thrown: 15                            
Body Shots Landed: 10                            

Round 6: 

Sakurai lands a left hook to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  
Sakurai lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Sakurai digs in a left hook to his opponents body.  
Sakurai is on target with a left hook.  Sakurai throws a right hook, but his opponent parries the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Sakurai sidesteps to the right of his opponent and drives a right hook into Kitamura's body.  
Kitamura steps to the outside and throws a cross, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  
Sakurai gets on the inside and lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  
Sakurai throws a right uppercut, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Sakurai lands a solid jab.  
Kitamura steps away from his opponent.  Sakurai feints a jab, but Kitamura does not fall for it and is on target with a left uppercut.  
Sakurai lands a left uppercut to the head, a left hook to the body and a left uppercut to the head.  
Sakurai advances into close range and drives a right hook into Kitamura's ribcage.  
Sakurai steps inside and lands a right hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents body.  


Round 6 Statistics
Kitamura: 
Jabs Thrown: 10                            
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 9                             
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 17                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Sakurai: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 24                            
Power Shots Landed: 16                            
Head Shots Thrown: 10                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 15                            
Body Shots Landed: 10                            

Round 7: 

Sakurai pivots to the side of his opponent and lands a left hook to the body followed by a cross to the head.  
Kitamura is looking to close the distance.  Sakurai digs in a sharp right hook to Kitamura's ribcage.  
Sakurai drives a right hook into his opponents ribcage.  
Kitamura steps to the outside.  Sakurai feints a right hook, and then is on target with a jab to Kitamura's body.  
Sakurai drives a jab into his opponents body.  
Sakurai switches the action to the outside and is on target with a cross.  
Kitamura steps to the outside and tries to land a jab, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Sakurai advances into close range and lands a double left hook to his opponents head.  
Sakurai attempts to land a left uppercut, but Kitamura blocks the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Sakurai is on target with a right uppercut.  
Sakurai digs in a sharp right hook to his opponents ribs.  Sakurai ties up his opponent.  Sakurai leans on his opponent using all his weight. The ref calls break and the two fighters separate.  
Kitamura connects with a cross.  


Round 7 Statistics
Kitamura: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 23                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 28                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Sakurai: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 24                            
Power Shots Landed: 10                            
Head Shots Thrown: 16                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 13                            
Body Shots Landed: 6                             

Round 8: 

Kitamura tries to land a right hook, but Sakurai slips the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Sakurai tries to keep the action at long range.  Kitamura lands a cross.  
Sakurai lands a right uppercut to the body followed by a left hook to the head.  
Sakurai is on target with a sharp left uppercut to Kitamura's body.  
Sakurai attempts to land a right hook, but Kitamura blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  
Sakurai lands a solid jab.  
Kitamura closes the distance.  Sakurai lands a left hook to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  
Sakurai digs in a forceful right hook to his opponents body.  KITAMURA IS DOWN!  HE FAILS TO BEAT THE COUNT!  The winner by KO is Sakurai!  


Round 8 Statistics
Kitamura: 
Jabs Thrown: 0                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 14                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 14                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 0                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Sakurai: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 16                            
Power Shots Landed: 7                             
Head Shots Thrown: 12                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Round 1 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
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: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 6 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 7 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10


Fight Statistics
Kitamura: 
Total Punches Thrown: 200                           
Total Punches Landed: 29                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 183                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 28                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 17                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 1                             
Total Power Shots Thrown: 124                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 19                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 76                            
Total Jabs Landed: 10                            

Sakurai: 
Total Punches Thrown: 245                           
Total Punches Landed: 142                           
Total Head Shots Thrown: 142                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 80                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 103                           
Total Body Shots Landed: 62                            
Total Power Shots Thrown: 216                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 127                           
Total Jabs Thrown: 29                            
Total Jabs Landed: 15