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11/02/2034
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Iwao Hirabayashi vs Jun Watanabe

Boxing Daily Report from the AI Japan-Kanagawa promoted show at Kawasaki Ishikawa, Kawasaki,  taking place on 26/04/2033:

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 mandatory fight for the Japan-Kanagawa Heavyweight 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 Iwao Hirabayashi (24 - 9 - 2) who hails from Kawasaki, Japan and Jun Watanabe(13 - 5 - 3) from Yokohama, Japan.  Hirabayashi weighed in at 246 pounds and 9 ounces, while Watanabe weighed in at 240 pounds and 15 ounces.  
The referee tonight is Keiichi Hatanaka, and the three ringside judges are Yasushi Aoki, Aoi Fujimori and Kyo Kimura.  

Round 1: 

Watanabe pivots to the side of his opponent.  Hirabayashi connects with a right hook.  
Hirabayashi attempts to land an uppercut to the solar plexus, but he strays low!  The ref stops the action and gives Watanabe time to recover.  
Hirabayashi connects with a cross.  
Hirabayashi lands a jab.  
Hirabayashi is on target with a cross.  
Hirabayashi lands a jab.  
At the end of Round 1, lets listen in on the corners...Watanabe's trainer is suggesting ways of getting through to his opponent.  Watanabe's trainer is telling his fighter he needs to be more active or he's going to get outworked.  

Round 1 Statistics
Hirabayashi: 
Jabs Thrown: 16                            
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 14                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 28                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Watanabe: 
Jabs Thrown: 9                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 9                             
Power Shots Landed: 0                             
Head Shots Thrown: 16                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 2: 

Hirabayashi is looking to keep the action on the outside and connects with a cross.  Hirabayashi throws a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Watanabe lands a cross.  
Watanabe connects with a cross.  
Watanabe closes the distance and hits home with a right hook.  
At the end of Round 2, lets listen in on the corners...Hirabayashi's trainer is advising how he could improve the accuracy of his work.  

Round 2 Statistics
Hirabayashi: 
Jabs Thrown: 11                            
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 15                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 21                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Watanabe: 
Jabs Thrown: 10                            
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 11                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 19                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 3: 

Hirabayashi is looking to keep his distance.  Hirabayashi sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Watanabe strikes his opponents body with a cross.  
Hirabayashi connects with an overhand left.  
Hirabayashi pivots from in front of his opponent.  Watanabe lands a jab.  
Hirabayashi steps to the outside and is on target with an overhand right.  
Watanabe is looking to close the distance.  Hirabayashi connects with a right hook.  
At the end of Round 3, lets listen in on the corners...Hirabayashi's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  

Round 3 Statistics
Hirabayashi: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 14                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 22                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 0                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Watanabe: 
Jabs Thrown: 15                            
Jabs Landed: 5                             
Power Shots Thrown: 10                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 23                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 4: 

Watanabe gets on the inside.  Watanabe pivots to the side of his opponent and hits home with a left hook.  
Watanabe steps inside and connects with a left hook.  


Round 4 Statistics
Hirabayashi: 
Jabs Thrown: 11                            
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 13                            
Power Shots Landed: 0                             
Head Shots Thrown: 23                            
Head Shots Landed: 0                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Watanabe: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 15                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 18                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 5: 

Watanabe advances into close range.  Hirabayashi attempts to land a left hook, but Watanabe blocks the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Hirabayashi lands a cross.  
Watanabe throws a right hook, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right uppercut.  
Hirabayashi throws a left hook, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Hirabayashi tries to step out of his opponents range and connects with an overhand left.  
Hirabayashi attempts to land a jab, but Watanabe sidesteps and counters with a right uppercut.  
Hirabayashi connects with a left uppercut.  
Hirabayashi steps to the outside.  Watanabe lands a jab.  


Round 5 Statistics
Hirabayashi: 
Jabs Thrown: 11                            
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 21                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 31                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Watanabe: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 13                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 17                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 6: 

Hirabayashi connects with a left hook.  
Watanabe sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Hirabayashi lands an overhand right followed by a overhand left to his opponents head.  
Hirabayashi hits home with a cross.  
Hirabayashi switches the action to the outside.  Watanabe is on target with a cross.  
Watanabe walks his opponent down, trapping him in the red corner.  Hirabayashi lands a right hook.  


Round 6 Statistics
Hirabayashi: 
Jabs Thrown: 9                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 17                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 24                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Watanabe: 
Jabs Thrown: 11                            
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 13                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 23                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 7: 

Hirabayashi lands a left hook.  
Watanabe attempts to land a left uppercut, but Hirabayashi parries the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Hirabayashi steps away from his opponent.  Watanabe lowers his hands, trying to provoke his opponent to attack.  Hirabayashi attempts to land a jab, but Watanabe parries the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Watanabe pivots from in front of his opponent and lands a left uppercut.  
Watanabe steps inside.  Watanabe pivots to the left of his opponent and is on target with a left hook.  


Round 7 Statistics
Hirabayashi: 
Jabs Thrown: 13                            
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 10                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 22                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Watanabe: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 15                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 21                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 8: 

Watanabe closes the distance.  Watanabe pivots to the right of his opponent.  Hirabayashi connects with a right hook.  
Watanabe sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Hirabayashi lands a cross.  
Watanabe is on target with a left uppercut.  
Hirabayashi steps away from his opponent and attempts to land a jab, but Watanabe blocks the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Hirabayashi lands a cross.  
Watanabe walks Hirabayashi down, trapping him in a neutral corner.  Hirabayashi tries to land a jab, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Hirabayashi switches the action to the outside and connects with a cross.  
Watanabe lands a jab followed by  two straights to his opponents head.  


Round 8 Statistics
Hirabayashi: 
Jabs Thrown: 13                            
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 13                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 25                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Watanabe: 
Jabs Thrown: 10                            
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 13                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 22                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 9: 

Hirabayashi lands a jab.  
Hirabayashi lands a jab.  
Watanabe sidesteps to the left of his opponent and connects with a cross.  
Watanabe feints a jab, but Hirabayashi ignores the feint and responds with a left uppercut.  
Watanabe pivots to the left of his opponent and lands a cross.  


Round 9 Statistics
Hirabayashi: 
Jabs Thrown: 9                             
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 11                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 19                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Watanabe: 
Jabs Thrown: 10                            
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 9                             
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 16                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 10: 

Hirabayashi finds the target with a jab.  
Watanabe steps inside.  Watanabe pivots to the left of his opponent and lands a right hook.  


Round 10 Statistics
Hirabayashi: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 12                            
Power Shots Landed: 0                             
Head Shots Thrown: 16                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Watanabe: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 10                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 14                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
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: 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: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 10 Scores: 10 - 10  10 - 10  9 - 10


Final Scorecards: 94 - 97  94 - 97  93 - 97

The winner, by Unanimous Decision, from Yokohama, Japan.... Jun Watanabe

Fight Statistics
Hirabayashi: 
Total Punches Thrown: 247                           
Total Punches Landed: 33                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 231                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 32                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 16                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 1                             
Total Power Shots Thrown: 140                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 23                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 107                           
Total Jabs Landed: 10                            

Watanabe: 
Total Punches Thrown: 212                           
Total Punches Landed: 35                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 189                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 34                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 23                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 1                             
Total Power Shots Thrown: 118                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 22                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 94                            
Total Jabs Landed: 13