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14/03/2033
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Hideki Matsushima vs Eiji Higuchi

Boxing Daily Report from the AI Japan-Kanagawa promoted show at Nori Onishi Gym, Yokohama,  taking place on 23/08/2031:

Clearly AI Japan-Kanagawa have made a mistake booking this venue with less than half the tickets sold, including those handed out as prizes by Boxing Daily.  
Next up we have one of the supporting contests of this show.  This is a semi final eliminator for the Japan-Kanagawa Minimumweight title.  

Looking to impress the boxing fans in attendance, the two fighters competing in this 10 round matchup are Hideki Matsushima (8 - 11(1) - 4) who hails from Yokohama, Japan and Eiji Higuchi(8 - 3 - 3) from Yokohama, Japan.  Both Matsushima and Higuchi weighed in at 105 pounds.  
The referee tonight is Hiro Sonoda, and the three ringside judges are Kyo Kimura, Jiro Tsukamoto and Satoru Nitta.  

Round 1: 

Higuchi is on target with a cross.  
Matsushima quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and is on target with a cross to Higuchi's body.  
Matsushima lands a cross.  
Matsushima quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Higuchi is on target with a jab.  
Higuchi closes the distance.  Matsushima lands a right hook.  
Higuchi is on target with a cross.  
Higuchi is looking to close the distance and hits home with a right uppercut.  
Higuchi is on target with a left hook.  
Higuchi sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Matsushima connects with a right hook.  
Matsushima switches the action to the outside and lands a cross.  
Higuchi is on target with an overhand right.  
Matsushima lands a cross.  
Higuchi steps inside and hits home with a left uppercut.  
At the end of Round 1, lets listen in on the corners...Matsushima's trainer is advising how he could be more accurate.  Higuchi's trainer is suggesting ways of getting through to his opponent.  

Round 1 Statistics
Matsushima: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 14                            
Power Shots Landed: 6                             
Head Shots Thrown: 16                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Higuchi: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 24                            
Power Shots Landed: 6                             
Head Shots Thrown: 26                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 2: 

Higuchi is on target with a jab.  
Higuchi finds the target with a jab.  
Matsushima is looking to keep his distance.  Higuchi waits at the mid-range with a lowered guard, waiting for his opponent to throw a punch.  Matsushima lands a cross.  
Higuchi advances into close range.  Higuchi sidesteps to the right of his opponent and hits home with a right uppercut.  
Matsushima finds the target with a jab.  
Matsushima steps away from his opponent and lands a jab.  
Higuchi forces Matsushima to retreat into the corner.  Matsushima lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Matsushima lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  


Round 2 Statistics
Matsushima: 
Jabs Thrown: 12                            
Jabs Landed: 6                             
Power Shots Thrown: 11                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 20                            
Head Shots Landed: 8                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Higuchi: 
Jabs Thrown: 12                            
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 15                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 23                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 3: 

Higuchi lands a jab.  
Higuchi is looking to keep the action on the outside.  Matsushima lands an overhand right.  
Higuchi connects with an overhand right.  
Matsushima drives a left hook into Higuchi's liver.  
Higuchi steps inside and connects with a right hook.  


Round 3 Statistics
Matsushima: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 13                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 14                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Higuchi: 
Jabs Thrown: 9                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 14                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 21                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 4: 

Matsushima lands a cross.  
Higuchi tries to land a cross, but Matsushima blocks the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Matsushima steps away from his opponent.  Matsushima drops his guard, and stalks his opponent...he wants his opponent to throw a shot.  Higuchi lands a cross.  
Matsushima finds the target with a jab.  
Higuchi lands a right uppercut.  Higuchi attempts to land a left hook, but Matsushima sidesteps and counters with a right uppercut.  
Matsushima lands a jab.  
Matsushima lands a cross.  Matsushima throws a left uppercut, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a cross.  
Higuchi feints a left, and then strikes his opponents body with a jab.  
Higuchi walks his opponent into the corner.  Matsushima lands a right hook.  Matsushima throws a right hook, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a left uppercut.  
Higuchi gets on the inside and connects with a left hook.  
Matsushima is looking to keep his distance and is on target with an overhand left.  


Round 4 Statistics
Matsushima: 
Jabs Thrown: 11                            
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 15                            
Power Shots Landed: 6                             
Head Shots Thrown: 26                            
Head Shots Landed: 8                             
Body Shots Thrown: 0                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Higuchi: 
Jabs Thrown: 9                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 18                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 25                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 5: 

Matsushima throws an uppercut to the body, but lands well below the belt!  The ref stops the action and gives Higuchi time to recover.  
Higuchi advances into close range and walks Matsushima into a corner.  Matsushima drives a right hook into Higuchi's body.  
Higuchi steps inside and lands a right hook.  
Higuchi closes the distance and hits home with a left uppercut.  
Higuchi tries to keep the action at long range and is on target with an overhand right.  
Matsushima attempts to land a jab, but Higuchi sidesteps and counters with a left uppercut.  
Higuchi gets on the inside and connects with a right hook.  
At the end of Round 5, lets listen in on the corners...Matsushima's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  

Round 5 Statistics
Matsushima: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 13                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 11                            
Head Shots Landed: 0                             
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Higuchi: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 15                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 20                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 6: 

Matsushima tries to step out of his opponents range.  Higuchi feints a jab, but Matsushima ignores the feint and responds with a left hook.  
Higuchi tries to step out of his opponents range and hits home with an overhand right.  
Higuchi advances into close range.  Matsushima connects with a left hook.  
Matsushima tries to step out of his opponents range.  Higuchi quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Matsushima attempts to land a jab, but Higuchi slips the shot and counters with a right uppercut to his opponents body.  
Higuchi closes the distance and cuts off the ring, trapping Matsushima in a corner.  Higuchi drives a left hook into Matsushima's body.  
Matsushima lands a right hook.  
Higuchi is on target with a left hook.  


Round 6 Statistics
Matsushima: 
Jabs Thrown: 12                            
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 10                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 20                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Higuchi: 
Jabs Thrown: 9                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 19                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 25                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Round 7: 

Higuchi lands a left hook.  
Higuchi tries to step out of his opponents range.  Matsushima lands an overhand right.  
Higuchi lands a left hook.  
Higuchi hits home with a cross.  


Round 7 Statistics
Matsushima: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 9                             
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 13                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Higuchi: 
Jabs Thrown: 12                            
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 12                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 22                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 8: 

Higuchi steps inside.  Matsushima hits home with a right uppercut.  
Higuchi steps inside and forces Matsushima to retreat onto the ropes.  Higuchi pivots to the side of his opponent.  Matsushima connects with a left hook.  
Higuchi is on target with a right uppercut.  
Matsushima lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Matsushima lands a jab.  Matsushima attempts to land a jab, but Higuchi dodges the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Higuchi hits home with a right hook.  
Higuchi is on target with a jab.  
Higuchi is on target with an overhand right.  


Round 8 Statistics
Matsushima: 
Jabs Thrown: 12                            
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 7                             
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 19                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 0                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Higuchi: 
Jabs Thrown: 9                             
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 11                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 20                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 0                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 9: 

Higuchi manouvers his opponent into a corner.  Higuchi drives a right hook into Matsushima's body.  
Matsushima is on target with a left uppercut.  
Higuchi closes the distance and connects with a left uppercut.  
Matsushima sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Higuchi hits home with a left hook.  
Matsushima tries to keep the action at long range and is on target with a cross.  
Higuchi gets on the inside.  Higuchi pivots to the side of his opponent.  Matsushima connects with a left uppercut.  
Matsushima steps to the outside.  Matsushima quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and lands a cross.  
Higuchi hits home with an overhand right.  


Round 9 Statistics
Matsushima: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 14                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 20                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Higuchi: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 15                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 19                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 10: 

Matsushima tries to step out of his opponents range.  Higuchi throws a cross, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Higuchi throws a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a left uppercut.  
Higuchi pivots to the left of his opponent andHiguchi wants to work on the inside, but accidentally clashes heads with his opponent!  The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as Matsushima dabs at his face checking for damage.  
Matsushima tries to keep the action at long range and connects with a cross.  
Matsushima steps to the outside and lands an overhand left.  
Matsushima tries to step out of his opponents range and connects with a cross.  


Round 10 Statistics
Matsushima: 
Jabs Thrown: 11                            
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 11                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 22                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 0                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Higuchi: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 12                            
Power Shots Landed: 0                             
Head Shots Thrown: 15                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

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


Final Scorecards: 94 - 96  94 - 96  94 - 96

The winner, by Unanimous Decision, from Yokohama, Japan.... Eiji Higuchi

Fight Statistics
Matsushima: 
Total Punches Thrown: 207                           
Total Punches Landed: 47                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 181                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 42                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 26                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 5                             
Total Power Shots Thrown: 117                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 34                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 90                            
Total Jabs Landed: 13                            

Higuchi: 
Total Punches Thrown: 240                           
Total Punches Landed: 46                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 216                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 42                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 24                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 4                             
Total Power Shots Thrown: 155                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 34                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 85                            
Total Jabs Landed: 12