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01/02/2034
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Shinji Fukuda vs Hajime Murata

Boxing Daily Report from the AI Japan-Fukuoka promoted show at Kurumeza Theatre, Kurume,  taking place on 27/09/2033:

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 semi 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 Shinji Fukuda (21 - 11(2) - 1(NC)) who hails from Fukuoka, Japan and Hajime Murata(15 - 17(1) - 3) from Kitakyushu, Japan.  Fukuda weighed in at 236 pounds and 1 ounces, while Murata weighed in at 230 pounds and 1 ounces.  
The referee tonight is Takeshi Murayama, and the three ringside judges are Yasushi Baba, Ryo Hora and Hiroki Shimabukuro.  

Round 1: 

Fukuda gets on the inside and lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Fukuda connects with a left uppercut.  
Fukuda advances into close range.  Murata throws a left hook, but Fukuda clinches his opponent.  Fukuda is leaning on his opponent in the clinch. The ref calls break and the two fighters separate.  
Fukuda lands a right hook to the body, a left hook to the head and a left uppercut to the head.  Fukuda clinches his opponent.  Fukuda leans on his opponent using all his weight. Murata pushes his forearm into Fukuda's face.  The ref halts the action and breaks the clinch.  He lectures Murata about fouling.  
Fukuda lands a double left hook to his opponents head.  Fukuda holds on to his opponent.  Fukuda tries to make the space to throw a hook, but hits Murata behind the head. The referee separates the two fighters and warns Fukuda.  
Fukuda advances into close range.  Fukuda wants to work on the inside, but accidentally clashes heads with his opponent!  The ref acknowledges the accidental headclash but allows the action to continue.  Murata has taken some damage there.  That has caused slight swelling  around the left eye.  
Fukuda pivots to the side of his opponent and lands a right hook, left hook and a right hook to his opponents head.  
Fukuda forces Murata to retreat into a corner.  Fukuda hits home with a right hook.  
Fukuda lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Fukuda lands a left uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Fukuda lands a left uppercut to the body, a right hook to the head and a left hook to the head.  Fukuda ties up his opponent.  Fukuda is using his forearm in the clinch.  The referee warns Fukuda and breaks the clinch.  
Fukuda lands a jab.  
Murata is looking to keep his distance.  Fukuda lands a cross.  
Fukuda is looking to close the distance and lands a right hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents head.  
Fukuda throws a right hook, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Fukuda closes the distance and lands a left uppercut to the head, a right hook to the body and a right uppercut to the head.  
Fukuda lands two left hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Fukuda lowers his hands, trying to provoke his opponent to attack.  Murata tries to land a jab, but Fukuda slips the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Fukuda gets on the inside.  Fukuda pivots to the right of his opponent and lands a right hook to the body followed by a left hook to the head.  He then lands a left hook followed by a right uppercut to his opponents head.  
Fukuda sidesteps to the left of his opponent and lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Fukuda advances into close range and lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Fukuda tries to land a left uppercut, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Murata lands a right hook.  
At the end of Round 1, lets listen in on the corners...Murata's trainer is telling his fighter he is being outworked and needs to throw more.  Murata's trainer is advising how he could improve his defence.  

Round 1 Statistics
Fukuda: 
Jabs Thrown: 10                            
Jabs Landed: 4                             
Power Shots Thrown: 45                            
Power Shots Landed: 34                            
Head Shots Thrown: 44                            
Head Shots Landed: 31                            
Body Shots Thrown: 11                            
Body Shots Landed: 7                             

Murata: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 15                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 17                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 2: 

Fukuda lands a left hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents head.  
Murata is looking to keep the action on the outside.  Fukuda quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Fukuda is looking to close the distance and lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  He continues the combination and lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Murata feints a jab, but Fukuda ignores the feint and is on target with a left hook.  
Murata steps to the outside.  Fukuda is on target with a cross.  
Fukuda lands a cross followed by a overhand left to his opponents head.  
Fukuda forces Murata to retreat onto the ropes.  Fukuda lands a right hook to the body followed by a right uppercut to the head.  
Fukuda is on target with a left hook.  
Fukuda hits home with a left hook.  
Fukuda closes the distance and is on target with a right uppercut.  
Fukuda lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Fukuda gets on the inside and lands a left hook.  
Murata steps to the outside.  Fukuda lands a cross.  
Fukuda advances into close range and lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Fukuda manouvers Murata into a neutral corner.  Fukuda lands a left uppercut to the head followed by two left hook's to the body.  
Fukuda connects with a left hook.  


Round 2 Statistics
Fukuda: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 40                            
Power Shots Landed: 26                            
Head Shots Thrown: 37                            
Head Shots Landed: 23                            
Body Shots Thrown: 11                            
Body Shots Landed: 5                             

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

Round 3: 

Fukuda lands a right hook.  
Fukuda gets on the inside and drives a right uppercut into his opponents body.  
Fukuda walks his opponent into the blue corner.  Fukuda lands a left hook.  
Fukuda attempts to land a right uppercut, but Murata dodges the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Murata switches the action to the outside and tries to land a jab, but Fukuda blocks the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Fukuda closes the distance and lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  He follows up the attack and lands a double left hook to his opponents head.  
Fukuda connects with a right uppercut.  
Fukuda steps inside and connects with a left hook.  
Fukuda is on target with a left hook.  Fukuda goes for the bodyshot, but lands south of the border!  The ref stops the action and gives Murata time to recover.  
Fukuda is on target with a cross.  
Fukuda advances into close range.  Fukuda pivots to the side of his opponent.  Murata throws a right hook, but Fukuda clinches his opponent.  Fukuda uses his free hand to throw a body hook, but it lands on Murata's kidney. The ref calls break and the two fighters separate.  
Fukuda lands a left hook followed by a right uppercut to his opponents head.  
Murata hits home with a cross.  
Fukuda sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Fukuda lands a left hook.  Fukuda attempts to land a left hook, but Murata slips the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Fukuda closes the distance and lands a right hook to the head followed by a left uppercut to the body.  
Fukuda lands a left hook to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  
Fukuda lands a left hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents head.  He then lands a left uppercut to the body, and then to the head.  
Murata sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Fukuda drives a sharp jab into his opponents face.  
Fukuda steps inside and lands a left hook.  
Fukuda lands a double left hook to his opponents head.  Fukuda clinches his opponent.  The ref breaks Fukuda's hold and signals for the fight to continue.  
Fukuda hits home with a right uppercut.  
Fukuda is looking to close the distance and lands a right hook.  


Round 3 Statistics
Fukuda: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 43                            
Power Shots Landed: 28                            
Head Shots Thrown: 37                            
Head Shots Landed: 24                            
Body Shots Thrown: 11                            
Body Shots Landed: 5                             

Murata: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 17                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 20                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 4: 

Murata switches the action to the outside.  Fukuda connects with a cross.  
Fukuda gets on the inside and lands a double left hook to his opponents head.  
Fukuda advances into close range.  Fukuda pivots to the side of his opponent and lands a right uppercut, right hook and a left uppercut to his opponents head.  
Fukuda lands a left hook followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Fukuda is looking to close the distance and lands a double left hook to his opponents head.  
Fukuda drops his hands, and waves his opponent in.  Murata attempts to land a jab, but Fukuda slips the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Fukuda closes the distance and lands a double left hook to his opponents head.  
Fukuda cuts off the ring, trapping Murata in a corner.  Fukuda lands a right hook.  
Fukuda drives a left uppercut into Murata's body.  
Fukuda closes the distance and connects with a right hook.  
Fukuda drives a right hook into his opponents ribs.  
Murata throws a left uppercut, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Fukuda is looking to close the distance and hits home with a right hook.  
Murata tries to land a jab, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Fukuda closes the distance and walks Murata down, trapping him on the ropes.  Fukuda hits home with a left uppercut.  
Fukuda lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Fukuda hits home with a left hook.  
Fukuda advances into close range.  Fukuda pivots to the right of his opponent and lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Fukuda lands a right hook to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  Fukuda holds on to his opponent.  Fukuda leans on his opponent trying to wear him down. The ref breaks Fukuda's hold and signals for the fight to continue.  
Fukuda forces Murata to back into a neutral corner.  Fukuda lands a left hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents head.  
Fukuda lands a right uppercut, right hook and a left uppercut to his opponents head.  
Fukuda lands a right uppercut, left hook and a left uppercut to his opponents head.  
At the end of Round 4, lets listen in on the corners...Murata's trainer is advising how he could improve the accuracy of his work.  

Round 4 Statistics
Fukuda: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 49                            
Power Shots Landed: 35                            
Head Shots Thrown: 48                            
Head Shots Landed: 35                            
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Murata: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 8                             
Power Shots Landed: 0                             
Head Shots Thrown: 12                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 5: 

Fukuda is looking to close the distance and lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  Fukuda attempts to land a left hook, but Murata blocks the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Fukuda is on target with a left hook.  
Fukuda is looking to close the distance and walks his opponent onto the ropes.  Fukuda lands a left uppercut to the head, a right hook to the head and a right hook to the body.  
Fukuda is on target with a left hook.  
Fukuda advances into close range and lands a left hook followed by a right uppercut to his opponents head.  
Murata tries to land a left hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Fukuda walks Murata onto the ropes.  Fukuda lands a right hook to the head followed by a right uppercut to the body.  Fukuda tries to land a left hook, but his opponent parries the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Fukuda is on target with a left uppercut.  
Fukuda lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Fukuda walks Murata down, trapping him in the corner.  Fukuda lands a right hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents head.  
Murata is looking to keep his distance.  Fukuda lands a stiff jab.  
Fukuda lands a left hook to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  
Fukuda manages to force Murata into the blue corner.  Fukuda pivots to the right of his opponent and hits home with a right hook.  
Fukuda lands a left uppercut.  
Fukuda quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and lands a cross.  
Fukuda is looking to close the distance and lands a double left hook to his opponents head.  He continues the combination and lands a left hook to the head followed by a left uppercut to the body.  
Fukuda sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Fukuda is on target with a right hook to Murata's ribcage.  Fukuda holds on to his opponent.  Fukuda uses his free hand to throw a hook, but it hits Murata behind the head. The referee warns Fukuda and breaks the clinch.  
Fukuda lands a left hook.  
At the end of Round 5, lets listen in on the corners...Murata's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  

Round 5 Statistics
Fukuda: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 50                            
Power Shots Landed: 28                            
Head Shots Thrown: 42                            
Head Shots Landed: 23                            
Body Shots Thrown: 14                            
Body Shots Landed: 6                             

Murata: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 14                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 16                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 6: 

Fukuda hits home with a left uppercut.  
Fukuda gets on the inside and lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Fukuda feints a right, and then lands a jab to the head, a right hook to the body and a right hook to the head.  
Fukuda advances into close range and lands two right hooks followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Fukuda lands three consecutive left hooks to his opponents head.  
Fukuda is on target with a left hook.  
Fukuda attempts to land a left hook, but Murata blocks the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Fukuda lands a left hook to the head, a right hook to the body and a right hook to the head.  
Fukuda lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Fukuda is on target with a left hook.  
Fukuda advances into close range and lands a right hook to the head, a left hook to the head and a left hook to the body.  
Fukuda lands two left hooks to the body, and one to the head.  
Fukuda lands a right hook to the body followed by a left uppercut to the head.  
Fukuda hits home with a left hook.  
Fukuda lands a right hook.  
Fukuda advances into close range and lands a right hook to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  
Fukuda attempts to land a left hook, but Murata blocks the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Murata tries to step out of his opponents range.  Fukuda lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Murata is looking to keep the action on the outside.  Fukuda hits home with a cross.  


Round 6 Statistics
Fukuda: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 51                            
Power Shots Landed: 33                            
Head Shots Thrown: 44                            
Head Shots Landed: 30                            
Body Shots Thrown: 14                            
Body Shots Landed: 6                             

Murata: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 11                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 8                             
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 7: 

Fukuda hits home with a right hook.  
Fukuda finds the target with a jab.  
Fukuda steps inside and lands a double right hook to his opponents head.  
Fukuda lands a double right hook to his opponents head.  
Fukuda hits home with a left hook.  Fukuda clinches his opponent.  Fukuda uses his free hand to throw a body hook, but it lands on Murata's kidney. The referee warns Fukuda and breaks the clinch.  
Murata quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Fukuda connects with a left hook.  
Fukuda closes the distance and lands a right uppercut to the head, a left uppercut to the head and a left hook to the body.  
Fukuda connects with a left hook.  
Fukuda drives a left hook into Murata's ribs.  
Fukuda lands two left hooks followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Murata is looking to keep the action on the outside.  Fukuda strikes his opponents body with a cross.  
Fukuda advances into close range and lands a left uppercut followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Fukuda lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  He continues the combination and lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  


Round 7 Statistics
Fukuda: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 31                            
Power Shots Landed: 22                            
Head Shots Thrown: 29                            
Head Shots Landed: 20                            
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Murata: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 9                             
Power Shots Landed: 0                             
Head Shots Thrown: 8                             
Head Shots Landed: 0                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 8: 

Murata is looking to keep the action on the outside.  Fukuda hits home with an overhand right.  
Fukuda lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Fukuda hits home with a right hook.  
Murata is looking to keep his distance.  Fukuda feints a cross, but Murata ignores the feint and is on target with a cross.  
Fukuda steps inside and is on target with a left hook.  
Fukuda gets on the inside and connects with a right hook.  
Fukuda hits home with a right hook.  
Fukuda steps inside and tries to land a left hook, but Murata sidesteps and counters with a right uppercut.  
Fukuda hits home with a solid jab.  
Fukuda pivots to the side of his opponent and hits home with a stiff jab.  
Murata steps to the outside.  Fukuda lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  


Round 8 Statistics
Fukuda: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 17                            
Power Shots Landed: 9                             
Head Shots Thrown: 20                            
Head Shots Landed: 11                            
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Murata: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 8                             
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 10                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 9: 

Fukuda lands a left hook to the body followed by a right hook to the head.  
Fukuda manages to force Murata onto the ropes.  Fukuda lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Fukuda is on target with a right hook to Murata's ribs.  
Murata switches the action to the outside.  Fukuda is on target with a cross.  
Fukuda advances into close range and hits home with a left hook.  
Fukuda lands a jab.  
Murata is on target with a jab.  
Fukuda finds the target with a jab.  
Fukuda closes the distance and lands a left hook.  
Fukuda is looking to close the distance and lands a left uppercut.  
Fukuda lands a left hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents head.  
Fukuda lands a double right hook to his opponents head.  
Fukuda lands a left hook.  
Fukuda tries to land a right hook, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Fukuda lands a left hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents head.  
At the end of Round 9, lets listen in on the corners...Murata's trainer is telling his fighter he needs a knockout to win!  

Round 9 Statistics
Fukuda: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 30                            
Power Shots Landed: 16                            
Head Shots Thrown: 29                            
Head Shots Landed: 17                            
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Murata: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 6                             
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 9                             
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 10: 

Fukuda lands a right hook.  
Fukuda throws a left uppercut, but his opponent dodges the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Fukuda connects with a left hook.  
Fukuda gets on the inside and lands a left hook followed by a right uppercut to his opponents head.  He follows up the attack and lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Murata throws a right hook, but Fukuda clinches his opponent.  Fukuda tries to make the space to throw a hook, but hits Murata behind the head. Fukuda leans on his opponent trying to wear him down. The referee separates the two fighters and warns Fukuda to stop holding.  
Fukuda is on target with a left hook.  
Fukuda steps inside and lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Fukuda is looking to close the distance and is on target with a right uppercut to Murata's ribcage.  
Fukuda lands a left hook.  
Fukuda manages to force Murata into a corner.  Fukuda pivots to the left of his opponent.  Fukuda tries to land a right hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Fukuda gets on the inside and is on target with a right hook.  
Fukuda lands a double left hook to his opponents head.  
Murata steps away from his opponent.  Fukuda lands a cross followed by a overhand right to his opponents head.  


Round 10 Statistics
Fukuda: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 34                            
Power Shots Landed: 16                            
Head Shots Thrown: 28                            
Head Shots Landed: 14                            
Body Shots Thrown: 8                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Murata: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 11                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 12                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
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 - 9  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 - 90  100 - 90

The winner, by Unanimous Decision, from Fukuoka, Japan.... Shinji Fukuda

Fight Statistics
Fukuda: 
Total Punches Thrown: 444                           
Total Punches Landed: 267                           
Total Head Shots Thrown: 358                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 228                           
Total Body Shots Thrown: 86                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 39                            
Total Power Shots Thrown: 390                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 247                           
Total Jabs Thrown: 54                            
Total Jabs Landed: 20                            

Murata: 
Total Punches Thrown: 143                           
Total Punches Landed: 21                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 120                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 21                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 23                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 0                             
Total Power Shots Thrown: 107                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 15                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 36                            
Total Jabs Landed: 6