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31/03/2034
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Kenji Sakamoto vs Daichi Shoda

Boxing Daily Report from the Japan’s Boxing promoted show at Kazuhiko Miura Gym, Nagoya,  taking place on 25/09/2033:

Clearly Japan’s Boxing 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 is the main event of the show.  This is a semi final eliminator for the Japan-Aichi Middleweight title.  

Looking to impress the boxing fans in attendance, the two fighters competing in this 10 round matchup are Kenji Sakamoto (4 - 21(2) - 6) who hails from Nagoya, Japan and Daichi Shoda(3 - 8 - 2) from Nagoya, Japan.  Sakamoto weighed in at 160 pounds, while Shoda weighed in at 159 pounds and 3 ounces.  
The referee tonight is Hideki Kawasaki, and the three ringside judges are Raiden Oyama, Aoi Imada and Yuji Shiroma.  

Round 1: 

Sakamoto tries to keep the action at long range and hits home with an overhand right.  
Shoda connects with an overhand left.  
Sakamoto steps inside.  Shoda pivots from in front of his opponent and connects with a right hook.  
Sakamoto tries to step out of his opponents range and lands a cross.  
Sakamoto is looking to keep the action on the outside and hits home with an overhand right.  
Sakamoto tries to keep the action at long range and is on target with an overhand right.  
Shoda steps inside.  Shoda sidesteps to the right of his opponent and is on target with a left hook to Sakamoto's ribs.  
Shoda closes the distance and connects with a left hook.  
Shoda digs in a left hook to Sakamoto's body.  
Shoda is looking to keep his distance and lands a jab.  
Sakamoto is on target with a left hook to his opponents body.  
Shoda steps away from his opponent.  Sakamoto hits home with a cross.  
At the end of Round 1, lets listen in on the corners...Sakamoto's trainer is suggesting ways of getting through to his opponent.  Shoda's trainer is advising how he could improve the accuracy of his work.  

Round 1 Statistics
Sakamoto: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 21                            
Power Shots Landed: 6                             
Head Shots Thrown: 22                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Shoda: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 20                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 19                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Round 2: 

Sakamoto lands a left hook.  
Shoda advances into close range.  Sakamoto lands a left hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents head.  
Sakamoto tries to keep the action at long range and throws a jab, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a cross.  
Shoda is looking to keep the action on the outside.  Sakamoto lands a cross.  
Shoda steps inside and forces Sakamoto to back into the ropes.  Shoda is on target with a right hook to Sakamoto's ribcage.  
Sakamoto strikes his opponents body with a cross.  
Sakamoto lands a cross.  Sakamoto attempts to land a jab, but Shoda sidesteps and counters with a left hook.  
Sakamoto tries to keep the action at long range and hits home with an overhand left.  


Round 2 Statistics
Sakamoto: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 25                            
Power Shots Landed: 7                             
Head Shots Thrown: 27                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Shoda: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 17                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 20                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 3: 

Shoda advances into close range and lands a right hook.  
Sakamoto tries to step out of his opponents range and lands a cross.  
Shoda gets on the inside.  Shoda pivots to the left of his opponent.  Sakamoto tries to land a left hook, but Shoda parries the shot and counters with a right uppercut to his opponents body.  
Sakamoto attempts to land a cross, but Shoda parries the shot and counters with a cross.  
Shoda steps away from his opponent.  Sakamoto is on target with a jab.  
Sakamoto sidesteps to the left of his opponent and hits home with a cross.  
Shoda closes the distance.  Sakamoto pivots from in front of his opponent and is on target with a left uppercut.  
Shoda is looking to keep the action on the outside and lands an overhand right followed by a cross to his opponents head.  
Sakamoto lands a left hook.  
Sakamoto steps to the outside and connects with a cross.  


Round 3 Statistics
Sakamoto: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 30                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 37                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Shoda: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 15                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 16                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 4: 

Sakamoto attempts to land an uppercut to the solar plexus, but he strays low!  The ref stops the action and gives Shoda time to recover.  
Shoda hits home with a right hook.  
Sakamoto lands a left uppercut followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Shoda attempts to land a cross, but Sakamoto slips the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Sakamoto switches the action to the outside and connects with a cross.  
Shoda closes the distance.  Shoda sidesteps to the right of his opponent and lands a left uppercut.  
Shoda closes the distance and is on target with a right hook.  
Shoda walks his opponent down, trapping him in the corner.  Sakamoto is on target with a left hook to Shoda's liver.  
Sakamoto connects with a cross.  


Round 4 Statistics
Sakamoto: 
Jabs Thrown: 0                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 19                            
Power Shots Landed: 6                             
Head Shots Thrown: 16                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Shoda: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 20                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 19                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 5: 

Sakamoto is looking to keep his distance and connects with an overhand right.  
Shoda pivots to the right of his opponent.  Shoda attempts to land a left hook, but Sakamoto dodges the shot and counters with a cross.  
Shoda sidesteps to the left of his opponent and is on target with a right uppercut.  
Sakamoto is looking to keep the action on the outside and lands a cross.  
Sakamoto lands a jab.  
Sakamoto switches the action to the outside and lands a cross.  
At the end of Round 5, lets listen in on the corners...Sakamoto's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  

Round 5 Statistics
Sakamoto: 
Jabs Thrown: 11                            
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 26                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 35                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Shoda: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 17                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 16                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 6: 

Sakamoto lands a left uppercut.  
Shoda gets on the inside.  Sakamoto tries to land a right hook, but his opponent dodges the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Sakamoto hits home with an overhand left.  
Sakamoto feints a left hook, and then hits home with a cross.  
Sakamoto switches the action to the outside and lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Shoda is on target with a jab.  
Sakamoto connects with a cross.  
Sakamoto tries to land a left hook, but his opponent dodges the shot and counters with a cross.  
Shoda lands a right hook.  
Sakamoto tries to step out of his opponents range and is on target with a cross.  


Round 6 Statistics
Sakamoto: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 29                            
Power Shots Landed: 7                             
Head Shots Thrown: 31                            
Head Shots Landed: 8                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Shoda: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 11                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 13                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 7: 

Shoda tries to keep the action at long range.  Sakamoto circles his opponent with a low guard, waiting for his opponent to attack.  Shoda tries to land a jab, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Shoda is looking to close the distance.  Shoda sidesteps to the left of his opponent and lands a left hook to the head followed by a left uppercut to the body.  
Shoda digs in a left hook to his opponents ribs.  
Shoda forces Sakamoto to back into the corner.  Shoda hits home with a cross.  
Sakamoto steps to the outside and finds the target with a jab.  
Sakamoto hits home with an overhand right.  
Sakamoto hits home with a cross.  
Sakamoto is looking to keep the action on the outside and hits home with a cross.  
Shoda quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Sakamoto connects with a left uppercut.  
Sakamoto lands a cross.  
Sakamoto tries to step out of his opponents range and is on target with a cross.  
Sakamoto is looking to keep his distance and lands an overhand right followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
At the end of Round 7, lets listen in on the corners...Shoda's trainer is telling his fighter he is being outworked and needs to throw more.  

Round 7 Statistics
Sakamoto: 
Jabs Thrown: 11                            
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 27                            
Power Shots Landed: 8                             
Head Shots Thrown: 35                            
Head Shots Landed: 10                            
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Shoda: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 12                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 15                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Round 8: 

Shoda advances into close range.  Sakamoto lands a right hook.  
Sakamoto connects with a left hook.  
Shoda tries to step out of his opponents range and lands a cross.  
Shoda steps inside and lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Shoda gets on the inside.  Sakamoto lands a left hook.  
Shoda lands a cross.  
Shoda is looking to close the distance.  Sakamoto throws a left hook, but Shoda holds on to his opponent.  Shoda is leaning on his opponent in the clinch. As they grapple, Sakamoto pushes his forearm into Shoda's face.  The referee warns Sakamoto and breaks the clinch.  


Round 8 Statistics
Sakamoto: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 23                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 25                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Shoda: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 7                             
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 9                             
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 9: 

Shoda steps inside.  Shoda pivots to the side of his opponent and lands a double left hook to his opponents head.  
Shoda pivots to the left of his opponent.  Sakamoto throws a left uppercut, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a left uppercut to Sakamoto's body.  
Sakamoto is on target with a cross.  
Sakamoto steps away from his opponent and throws an overhand left, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right uppercut.  
Sakamoto is looking to close the distance.  Shoda attempts to land an uppercut to the solar plexus, but he strays low!  The ref ignores Sakamoto's complaints and signals for the action to continue.  
Sakamoto lands a left hook.  
Shoda steps to the outside and hits home with an overhand right.  
Sakamoto is looking to close the distance and connects with a right hook.  
Shoda sidesteps to the left of his opponent and hits home with a left hook.  
Sakamoto is looking to close the distance.  Shoda digs in a left hook to Sakamoto's liver.  


Round 9 Statistics
Sakamoto: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 17                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 22                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Shoda: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 17                            
Power Shots Landed: 7                             
Head Shots Thrown: 13                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Round 10: 

Sakamoto tries to keep the action at long range and is on target with a cross.  
Sakamoto connects with a cross.  
Shoda feints a jab, and then is on target with a cross to Sakamoto's body.  
Shoda advances into close range.  Shoda sidesteps to the right of his opponent and lands a left hook.  


Round 10 Statistics
Sakamoto: 
Jabs Thrown: 10                            
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 21                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 29                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Shoda: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 13                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 10                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 7                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

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: 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 - 10  10 - 10  10 - 10
Round 9 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 10 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9


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

The winner, by Unanimous Decision, from Nagoya, Japan.... Kenji Sakamoto

Fight Statistics
Sakamoto: 
Total Punches Thrown: 307                           
Total Punches Landed: 64                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 279                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 61                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 28                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 3                             
Total Power Shots Thrown: 238                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 51                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 69                            
Total Jabs Landed: 13                            

Shoda: 
Total Punches Thrown: 192                           
Total Punches Landed: 42                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 150                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 33                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 42                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 9                             
Total Power Shots Thrown: 149                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 37                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 43                            
Total Jabs Landed: 5