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22/02/2033
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Kyo Matsuyama vs Hajime Murata

Boxing Daily Report from the AI Japan-Fukuoka promoted show at ACROS Arena Hall, Fukuoka,  taking place on 24/01/2033:

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 Heavyweight title.  

Looking to impress the boxing fans in attendance, the two fighters competing in this 10 round matchup are Kyo Matsuyama (8 - 3) who hails from Fukuoka, Japan and Hajime Murata(15 - 16(1) - 3) from Kitakyushu, Japan.  Matsuyama weighed in at 248 pounds And 12 ounces, while Murata weighed in at 230 pounds And 1 ounces.  
The referee tonight is Hisao Kamei, and the three ringside judges are Aki Nishimoto, Yoshi Ogura and Isamu Kawai.  

Round 1: 

Matsuyama is looking to close the distance and lands two left hooks followed by a left uppercut to his opponents head.  Matsuyama holds on to his opponent.  Matsuyama is using his forearm in the clinch.  The ref halts the action and breaks the clinch.  He lectures Matsuyama about fouling.  
Matsuyama gets on the inside and drives a left hook into Murata's body.  Matsuyama ties up his opponent.  Matsuyama leans on his opponent using all his weight. The ref breaks Matsuyama's hold and signals for the fight to continue.  
Matsuyama manages to force Murata into the red corner.  Matsuyama lands a left uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  
Matsuyama lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  Matsuyama holds on to his opponent.  Matsuyama is leaning on his opponent in the clinch. The ref breaks the clinch and signals for the action to continue.  
Matsuyama lands a right hook.  
Matsuyama sidesteps to the right of his opponent and connects with a right uppercut.  
Matsuyama digs in a left hook to Murata's body.  
Matsuyama is looking to close the distance and tries to land a left hook, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right uppercut.  
Matsuyama connects with a left hook.  
Murata lands a jab.  
Matsuyama steps inside and throws a right hook, but his opponent dodges the shot and counters with a right hook to Matsuyama's body.  
Matsuyama lands a double right hook to his opponents head.  Matsuyama throws a left hook, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a left uppercut to his opponents ribs.  
Matsuyama lands a left hook to the head followed by a left uppercut to the body.  Matsuyama ties up his opponent.  Matsuyama leans on his opponent trying to wear him down. The ref breaks Matsuyama's hold and signals for the fight to continue.  
Matsuyama cuts off the ring, trapping Murata on the ropes.  Matsuyama lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Matsuyama steps inside.  Murata quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Matsuyama lands two left hooks to the body, and one to the head.  
Matsuyama lands a right hook.  Matsuyama clinches his opponent.  The ref separates the two fighters.  
At the end of Round 1, lets listen in on the corners...Murata's trainer is suggesting ways of getting through to his opponent.  Murata's trainer is telling his fighter he needs to be more active or he's going to get outworked.  Murata's trainer is telling his fighter to tighten his defence.  

Round 1 Statistics
Matsuyama: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 32                            
Power Shots Landed: 22                            
Head Shots Thrown: 22                            
Head Shots Landed: 14                            
Body Shots Thrown: 12                            
Body Shots Landed: 8                             

Murata: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 12                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 13                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Round 2: 

Matsuyama gets on the inside.  Matsuyama sidesteps to the right of his opponent and is on target with a left hook.  
Matsuyama hits home with a left hook.  
Murata sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Matsuyama finds the target with a jab.  
Matsuyama is on target with a jab.  
Matsuyama hits home with a left hook.  
Matsuyama lands a right uppercut to the body followed by two jab's to the head.  
Murata throws a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Matsuyama gets on the inside and is on target with a left hook to his opponents body.  
Murata lands a cross.  
Murata walks Matsuyama onto the ropes.  Matsuyama lands with a stiff jab.  
Matsuyama closes the distance and hits home with a right hook.  
Murata tries to land a cross, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Matsuyama advances into close range.  Murata pivots to the right of his opponent.  Matsuyama lands consecutive left uppercuts to his opponents body.  
Matsuyama is looking to close the distance.  Matsuyama sidesteps to the right of his opponent and lands a right hook to the body followed by a left hook to the head.  
Murata throws a left hook, but Matsuyama ties up his opponent.  Matsuyama is leaning on his opponent in the clinch. The ref breaks Matsuyama's hold and signals for the fight to continue.  
Matsuyama lands a right hook.  
Matsuyama connects with a cross.  
Matsuyama is on target with a left hook to Murata's body.  Matsuyama holds on to his opponent.  The ref separates the two fighters.  
Murata hits home with a cross.  


Round 2 Statistics
Matsuyama: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 5                             
Power Shots Thrown: 26                            
Power Shots Landed: 15                            
Head Shots Thrown: 24                            
Head Shots Landed: 14                            
Body Shots Thrown: 9                             
Body Shots Landed: 6                             

Murata: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 19                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 18                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 7                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 3: 

Murata tries to land a jab, but his opponent dodges the shot and counters with a cross.  
Matsuyama hits home with a left hook.  
Matsuyama gets on the inside.  Murata throws a left hook, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Matsuyama advances into close range and is on target with a left uppercut to his opponents body.  
Matsuyama lands a right uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  Matsuyama ties up his opponent.  Matsuyama throws a hook within the clinch but hits his opponent behind the head. The referee breaks the clinch and warns Matsuyama to stop holding.  
Matsuyama is on target with a left hook.  
Matsuyama tries to land a left hook, but Murata blocks the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Matsuyama connects with a cross.  
Murata pivots to the right of his opponent.  Matsuyama lands a spiteful jab.  
Matsuyama lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Matsuyama walks Murata down, trapping him in the corner.  Matsuyama drives a left hook into Murata's body.  
Matsuyama lands a left hook to the head, a left hook to the body and a right uppercut to the head.  
Matsuyama digs in a left hook to Murata's body.  
Matsuyama is on target with a cross to Murata's body.  
Matsuyama gets on the inside.  Matsuyama sidesteps to the left of his opponent and lands a left hook.  
At the end of Round 3, lets listen in on the corners...Murata's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  

Round 3 Statistics
Matsuyama: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 29                            
Power Shots Landed: 17                            
Head Shots Thrown: 22                            
Head Shots Landed: 10                            
Body Shots Thrown: 11                            
Body Shots Landed: 8                             

Murata: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 16                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 14                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 4: 

Matsuyama feints a jab, but Murata is not fooled and lands with a right uppercut.  
Matsuyama is looking to close the distance.  Matsuyama pivots to the left of his opponent and lands a left uppercut to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  
Murata pivots to the right of his opponent.  Matsuyama digs in a right hook to Murata's body.  
Matsuyama sidesteps to the left of his opponent and lands a double left hook to his opponents head.  
Matsuyama lands a jab.  
Matsuyama lands a right uppercut.  Matsuyama throws a right hook, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right hook to his opponents body.  
Matsuyama is looking to close the distance and connects with a left hook.  
Matsuyama lands a cross.  
Matsuyama gets on the inside and lands a left uppercut to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  
Matsuyama is on target with a left hook.  Matsuyama attempts to land a right uppercut, but Murata slips the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Matsuyama is looking to close the distance and hits home with a right hook.  
Matsuyama sidesteps to the left of his opponent and lands a right hook followed by a right uppercut to his opponents head.  
Matsuyama digs in a right hook to his opponents body.  


Round 4 Statistics
Matsuyama: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 26                            
Power Shots Landed: 15                            
Head Shots Thrown: 22                            
Head Shots Landed: 12                            
Body Shots Thrown: 7                             
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Murata: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 20                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 20                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 5: 

Matsuyama digs in a left uppercut to Murata's body.  
Matsuyama drives a right hook into his opponents ribs.  Matsuyama holds on to his opponent.  Matsuyama leans on his opponent using all his weight. The referee breaks the clinch and warns Matsuyama to stop holding.  
Matsuyama lands a right hook.  
Matsuyama sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Murata tries to land a right hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Matsuyama advances into close range and lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Matsuyama lands a sharp jab.  
Matsuyama hits home with a left hook.  
Matsuyama lands a right hook, left uppercut and a right hook to his opponents head.  
Matsuyama is looking to close the distance and lands a right hook.  
Matsuyama digs in a right hook to his opponents ribs.  
Matsuyama is on target with a left hook.  


Round 5 Statistics
Matsuyama: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 25                            
Power Shots Landed: 13                            
Head Shots Thrown: 16                            
Head Shots Landed: 10                            
Body Shots Thrown: 10                            
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Murata: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 10                            
Power Shots Landed: 0                             
Head Shots Thrown: 12                            
Head Shots Landed: 0                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 6: 

Matsuyama throws a right hook, but his opponent parries the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Matsuyama steps inside and drives a right hook into Murata's ribcage.  Matsuyama throws a right hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  
Matsuyama walks his opponent down, trapping him in a neutral corner.  Matsuyama sidesteps to the right of his opponent and lands a left hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents head.  
Matsuyama is on target with a right hook to his opponents body.  
Matsuyama lands a double right hook to his opponents head.  
Matsuyama gets on the inside and lands a double left hook to his opponents head.  
Matsuyama hits home with a left hook.  
Matsuyama forces Murata to back into the ropes.  Matsuyama sidesteps to the left of his opponent and lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Matsuyama gets on the inside and lands a left hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents head.  
Matsuyama digs in a right hook to his opponents body.  
Murata quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and is on target with a right hook.  
Murata strikes his opponents body with a jab.  


Round 6 Statistics
Matsuyama: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 25                            
Power Shots Landed: 14                            
Head Shots Thrown: 18                            
Head Shots Landed: 10                            
Body Shots Thrown: 8                             
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Murata: 
Jabs Thrown: 9                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 15                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 17                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 7                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 7: 

Matsuyama is on target with a jab.  Matsuyama tries to land a right uppercut, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Matsuyama steps inside.  Matsuyama sidesteps to the right of his opponent and lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Matsuyama hits home with a left hook.  Matsuyama throws a left hook, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Murata tries to land a jab, but Matsuyama slips the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Murata attempts to land a jab, but Matsuyama sidesteps and counters with a right hook.  
Matsuyama lands a right uppercut to the body followed by a cross to the head.  
Murata attempts to land a left hook, but Matsuyama dodges the shot and counters with a cross.  
Matsuyama pivots to the right of his opponent and hits home with a left uppercut.  
Matsuyama lands a right hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents body.  
Matsuyama lands a right hook to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  
Matsuyama lands a left hook.  
Matsuyama is on target with a right uppercut.  
Matsuyama gets on the inside and lands a left uppercut to the body followed by a right hook to the head.  
Matsuyama finds the target with a jab.  Matsuyama attempts to land an uppercut to the solar plexus, but he strays low!  The ref stops the action and gives Murata time to recover.  


Round 7 Statistics
Matsuyama: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 23                            
Power Shots Landed: 17                            
Head Shots Thrown: 15                            
Head Shots Landed: 13                            
Body Shots Thrown: 10                            
Body Shots Landed: 6                             

Murata: 
Jabs Thrown: 9                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 9                             
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 15                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 8: 

Matsuyama closes the distance.  Murata attempts to land an uppercut to the solar plexus, but he strays low!  The ref stops the action.  The ref sends Matsuyama to the neutral corner.  He has a stern word with Murata and threatens a point deduction if continues to foul.  
Murata is on target with a jab.  
Matsuyama lands a right hook.  
Murata attempts to land a jab, but Matsuyama sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Matsuyama lowers his guard, attempting to draw a lead.  Murata tries to land a right hook, but Matsuyama blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  
Murata drops his guard, and stalks his opponent...he wants his opponent to throw a shot.  Matsuyama hits home with a cross.  
Matsuyama tries to land a left hook, but Murata slips the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Matsuyama attempts to land a cross, but Murata blocks the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Murata throws a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Murata is on target with a cross.  
At the end of Round 8, lets listen in on the corners...Matsuyama's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  

Round 8 Statistics
Matsuyama: 
Jabs Thrown: 0                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 16                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 14                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Murata: 
Jabs Thrown: 12                            
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 19                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 26                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 9: 

Matsuyama lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Matsuyama lands a right hook to the body, a left hook to the body and a left hook to the head.  
Matsuyama is looking to close the distance.  Matsuyama pivots to the right of his opponent and lands a right hook to the body followed by a left hook to the head.  
Matsuyama is on target with a right hook.  
Matsuyama lands three consecutive right hooks to his opponents head.  
Matsuyama digs in a left hook to his opponents body.  
Matsuyama cuts off the ring, trapping Murata in the corner.  Matsuyama lands a left uppercut.  
Murata attempts to land a right uppercut, but Matsuyama sidesteps and counters with a left uppercut.  
Matsuyama lands a left hook followed by a right uppercut to his opponents head.  
Matsuyama advances into close range and hits home with a left uppercut.  
Matsuyama advances into close range and lands a left hook.  
Matsuyama digs in a left hook to Murata's body.  
Matsuyama gets on the inside and lands a right hook to the head followed by a left uppercut to the body.  
Matsuyama lands a right uppercut followed by a left hook to his opponents body.  
Matsuyama is looking to close the distance and connects with a right hook.  Matsuyama tries to land a left hook, but Murata blocks the shot and counters with a right hook.  


Round 9 Statistics
Matsuyama: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 33                            
Power Shots Landed: 24                            
Head Shots Thrown: 22                            
Head Shots Landed: 15                            
Body Shots Thrown: 13                            
Body Shots Landed: 9                             

Murata: 
Jabs Thrown: 0                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 8                             
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 6                             
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 10: 

Matsuyama lands a right hook.  
Murata pivots to the side of his opponent.  Matsuyama is on target with a left hook.  
Matsuyama is on target with a left hook to his opponents ribs.  
Matsuyama drives a right uppercut into Murata's ribs.  Matsuyama tries to land a left hook, but Murata blocks the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Matsuyama walks Murata down, trapping him in the corner.  Matsuyama pivots to the side of his opponent and lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
The two boxers are fighting in-close, but their heads clash!  The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as Matsuyama dabs at his face checking for damage.  
Matsuyama connects with a left uppercut.  
Matsuyama is on target with a left hook.  
Matsuyama hits home with a left hook.  
Matsuyama hits home with a right hook.  
Matsuyama is on target with a left hook.  
Matsuyama lands a right hook to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  
Matsuyama steps inside and lands a right hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents head.  
Matsuyama digs in a right hook to Murata's ribcage.  
Murata pivots to the left of his opponent.  Matsuyama lands a cross.  
Matsuyama is looking to close the distance and lands a double left hook to his opponents head.  


Round 10 Statistics
Matsuyama: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 28                            
Power Shots Landed: 19                            
Head Shots Thrown: 23                            
Head Shots Landed: 14                            
Body Shots Thrown: 7                             
Body Shots Landed: 5                             

Murata: 
Jabs Thrown: 0                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 6                             
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 5                             
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 - 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 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 8 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 10  10 - 9
Round 9 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 10 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9


Final Scorecards: 100 - 90  100 - 91  100 - 90

The winner, by Unanimous Decision, from Fukuoka, Japan.... Kyo Matsuyama

Fight Statistics
Matsuyama: 
Total Punches Thrown: 287                           
Total Punches Landed: 171                           
Total Head Shots Thrown: 198                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 117                           
Total Body Shots Thrown: 89                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 54                            
Total Power Shots Thrown: 263                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 161                           
Total Jabs Thrown: 24                            
Total Jabs Landed: 10                            

Murata: 
Total Punches Thrown: 185                           
Total Punches Landed: 27                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 146                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 22                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 39                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 5                             
Total Power Shots Thrown: 134                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 19                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 51                            
Total Jabs Landed: 8