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16/03/2035
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Fumio Ichikawa vs Yuji Matsuyama

Boxing Daily Report from the Carabetian Promotions promoted show at Mikio Hirai Gym, Kyoto,  taking place on 28/01/2035:

There are a few empty seats out here tonight, but this is a respectable turnout for the show.  
Next up is the main event of the show.  This is a semi final eliminator for the Japan-Kyoto Heavyweight title.  

Looking to impress the boxing fans in attendance, the two fighters competing in this 10 round matchup are Fumio Ichikawa (5 - 3 - 2) who hails from Kyoto, Japan and Yuji Matsuyama(30(3) - 2(1)) from Kyoto, Japan.  Ichikawa weighed in at 228 pounds, while Matsuyama weighed in at 237 pounds and 13 ounces.  
The referee tonight is Takeo Imada, and the three ringside judges are Nao Mori, Kenji Fujimoto and Takeshi Shimizu.  

Round 1: 

Ichikawa tries to land an overhand right, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a stinging left uppercut to his opponents body.  
Matsuyama steps inside and lands a right hook to the body, a left hook to the head and a right uppercut to the head.  
Matsuyama pivots to the side of his opponent and lands a left hook to the head, a right hook to the head and a left uppercut to the body.  
Matsuyama gets on the inside and forces Ichikawa to back into a corner.  Matsuyama pivots to the side of his opponent and lands a right uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  
Matsuyama lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Matsuyama lands with a stinging jab.  
Matsuyama advances into close range and lands a left hook.  
Matsuyama retreats back to the ropes, and waits for his opponent to attack.  Ichikawa is whaling away with hooks, but Matsuyama keeps his defence tight.  Ichikawa connects with a cross.  
Matsuyama gets on the inside and lands two left hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Ichikawa attempts to land a jab, but Matsuyama sidesteps and counters with a sharp left hook.  
Ichikawa sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Matsuyama lands two left hooks to the body, and one to the head.  
Ichikawa connects with a right hook.  
Matsuyama switches the action to the outside.  Ichikawa feints a jab, and then is on target with a cross.  
Ichikawa attempts to land a right hook, but Matsuyama sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
At the end of Round 1, lets listen in on the corners...Ichikawa's trainer is advising how he could be more accurate.  

Round 1 Statistics
Ichikawa: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 23                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 29                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Matsuyama: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 32                            
Power Shots Landed: 19                            
Head Shots Thrown: 26                            
Head Shots Landed: 12                            
Body Shots Thrown: 12                            
Body Shots Landed: 8                             

Round 2: 

Ichikawa steps to the outside and lands a cross.  
Matsuyama gets on the inside.  Ichikawa pivots to the side of his opponent and connects with a left hook.  
Matsuyama closes the distance.  Ichikawa throws a left hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  
Matsuyama lands two left hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Matsuyama steps inside.  Ichikawa sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Ichikawa attempts to land a right hook, but Matsuyama slips the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Matsuyama lands a right hook.  
Matsuyama is on target with a firm cross.  
Matsuyama lands with a stiff jab.  
Matsuyama advances into close range.  Ichikawa connects with a right uppercut.  
Ichikawa is looking to keep the action on the outside and is on target with a jab.  
Matsuyama steps inside and connects with a left hook.  
Ichikawa steps away from his opponent and is on target with a cross.  
Matsuyama lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Ichikawa steps to the outside and tries to land a cross, but Matsuyama slips the shot and counters with a cross.  
Matsuyama steps away from his opponent and attempts to land a jab, but Ichikawa blocks the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Matsuyama gets on the inside and lands two left hooks to the body, and one to the head.  
Ichikawa sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Matsuyama digs in a firm right hook to Ichikawa's body.  
At the end of Round 2, lets listen in on the corners...Matsuyama's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  

Round 2 Statistics
Ichikawa: 
Jabs Thrown: 14                            
Jabs Landed: 4                             
Power Shots Thrown: 23                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 34                            
Head Shots Landed: 9                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Matsuyama: 
Jabs Thrown: 11                            
Jabs Landed: 4                             
Power Shots Thrown: 23                            
Power Shots Landed: 13                            
Head Shots Thrown: 27                            
Head Shots Landed: 13                            
Body Shots Thrown: 7                             
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Round 3: 

Matsuyama advances into close range and lands a right hook to the body followed by a left hook to the head.  
Matsuyama closes the distance and hits home with a right uppercut.  
Matsuyama connects with a left hook.  
Ichikawa feints a cross, but Matsuyama does not fall for it and lands with a left uppercut to his opponents body.  
Matsuyama is looking to close the distance.  Ichikawa quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Matsuyama hits home with a solid left hook.  Matsuyama holds on to his opponent.  Matsuyama pushes his forearm into Ichikawa's face.  The referee warns Matsuyama and breaks the clinch.  
Ichikawa switches the action to the outside and tries to land a cross, but Matsuyama dodges the shot and counters with a sharp right hook.  
Ichikawa hits home with a left hook.  
Matsuyama lands a cross.  
Ichikawa hits home with a left hook.  
Matsuyama advances into close range and lands a double right hook to his opponents head.  
Matsuyama advances into close range and lands a double left hook to his opponents head.  Matsuyama holds on to 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 left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Matsuyama closes the distance and throws a left uppercut, but his opponent avoids the shot.  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.  
Ichikawa tries to keep the action at long range and is on target with a cross.  
Matsuyama lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Matsuyama is looking to keep his distance.  Ichikawa lands a jab.  
Ichikawa connects with a cross.  
Matsuyama gets on the inside and is on target with a right hook.  Matsuyama tries to land a left hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Matsuyama lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Matsuyama closes the distance and hits home with a left hook.  
Ichikawa steps away from his opponent and hits home with an overhand left.  
Ichikawa is on target with an overhand left.  


Round 3 Statistics
Ichikawa: 
Jabs Thrown: 10                            
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 27                            
Power Shots Landed: 7                             
Head Shots Thrown: 34                            
Head Shots Landed: 9                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Matsuyama: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 41                            
Power Shots Landed: 20                            
Head Shots Thrown: 33                            
Head Shots Landed: 17                            
Body Shots Thrown: 12                            
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Round 4: 

Matsuyama connects with a firm left uppercut.  Matsuyama ties up his opponent.  Matsuyama is leaning on his opponent in the clinch. Ichikawa tries to make the space to throw a hook, but hits Matsuyama behind the head. The ref separates the two fighters.  
Matsuyama lands a right uppercut to the head, a right hook to the body and a right hook to the head.  
Ichikawa steps to the outside and tries to land a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right hook.  
Ichikawa is on target with a jab to Matsuyama's body.  
Ichikawa sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Matsuyama lands a right uppercut followed by a left uppercut to his opponents head.  
Matsuyama lands a stinging cross.  
Ichikawa sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Matsuyama is on target with a stinging left uppercut.  
Matsuyama closes the distance and digs in a left hook to his opponents liver.  Matsuyama clinches his opponent.  Matsuyama leans on his opponent using all his weight. The ref calls break and the two fighters separate.  
Matsuyama advances into close range and hits home with a right uppercut.  Matsuyama throws a left hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Ichikawa tries to step out of his opponents range and hits home with an overhand left.  
Matsuyama advances into close range.  Ichikawa quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Matsuyama tries to land a left hook, but his opponent dodges the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Matsuyama lands two left hooks followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Matsuyama is looking to close the distance and is on target with a firm left hook to his opponents ribs.  
Ichikawa sidesteps to the right of his opponent and lands a left hook.  
Matsuyama is looking to keep his distance and is on target with a stinging cross.  
Ichikawa sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Ichikawa throws an overhand right, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a sharp cross.  
Matsuyama gets on the inside.  Ichikawa pivots to the right of his opponent.  Matsuyama hits home with a right hook.  
At the end of Round 4, lets listen in on the corners...Ichikawa's trainer is telling his fighter to tighten his defence.  

Round 4 Statistics
Ichikawa: 
Jabs Thrown: 9                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 25                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 32                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Matsuyama: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 28                            
Power Shots Landed: 18                            
Head Shots Thrown: 28                            
Head Shots Landed: 16                            
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Round 5: 

Matsuyama tries to keep the action at long range.  Ichikawa sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Matsuyama is on target with a jab.  
Matsuyama steps inside and lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Ichikawa tries to keep the action at long range and lands an overhand left.  
Matsuyama steps inside and lands a right hook.  
Ichikawa steps away from his opponent and attempts to land a jab, but Matsuyama sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Ichikawa is on target with a jab.  
Matsuyama connects with a sharp cross.  
Matsuyama gets on the inside and is on target with a left hook.  
Ichikawa is looking to keep the action on the outside and lands a jab.  
Ichikawa steps away from his opponent.  Ichikawa feints a right hook, and then connects with an overhand left.  
Ichikawa steps away from his opponent and lands a cross to his opponents body.  
Matsuyama steps inside.  Ichikawa sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Matsuyama lands a right hook to the body followed by a left hook to the head.  
Ichikawa steps to the outside and is on target with a cross.  
Ichikawa throws a left hook, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a sharp left hook.  
Matsuyama lands a left hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents head.  


Round 5 Statistics
Ichikawa: 
Jabs Thrown: 12                            
Jabs Landed: 5                             
Power Shots Thrown: 20                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 29                            
Head Shots Landed: 8                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Matsuyama: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 24                            
Power Shots Landed: 11                            
Head Shots Thrown: 20                            
Head Shots Landed: 11                            
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 6: 

Ichikawa lands a jab.  
Ichikawa tries to keep the action at long range and is on target with a cross.  
Ichikawa attempts to land a cross, but Matsuyama sidesteps and counters with a solid right uppercut.  
Matsuyama is looking to close the distance.  Ichikawa quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Matsuyama is on target with a right hook.  
Matsuyama lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Matsuyama advances into close range.  Ichikawa pivots to the right of his opponent.  Matsuyama lands two right hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Matsuyama throws a jab, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a cross.  
Ichikawa is on target with a cross.  
Matsuyama is looking to close the distance.  Ichikawa throws a right hook, but Matsuyama clinches his opponent.  Matsuyama is leaning on his opponent in the clinch. The ref breaks the clinch and signals for the action to continue.  
Ichikawa pivots from in front of his opponent.  Matsuyama lands a left hook.  
Matsuyama is looking to close the distance.  Ichikawa quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Matsuyama lands a right uppercut to the head followed by a left uppercut to the body.  
Matsuyama tries to step out of his opponents range.  Ichikawa feints a cross, and then lands an overhand left.  
Matsuyama closes the distance and is on target with a right hook.  
Matsuyama is on target with a firm left hook.  
Matsuyama switches the action to the outside.  Ichikawa lands an overhand right.  
Ichikawa is on target with an overhand right.  
Matsuyama is looking to close the distance.  Ichikawa pivots to the left of his opponent.  Matsuyama lands two left hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Matsuyama closes the distance and drives a firm left uppercut into his opponents ribs.  


Round 6 Statistics
Ichikawa: 
Jabs Thrown: 11                            
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 19                            
Power Shots Landed: 6                             
Head Shots Thrown: 28                            
Head Shots Landed: 8                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Matsuyama: 
Jabs Thrown: 9                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 25                            
Power Shots Landed: 14                            
Head Shots Thrown: 21                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 13                            
Body Shots Landed: 7                             

Round 7: 

Matsuyama steps inside and is on target with a left hook to Ichikawa's body.  
Ichikawa feints a right hook, but Matsuyama ignores the feint and is on target with a stinging left hook.  
Ichikawa feints a left, and then finds the target with a jab.  Ichikawa attempts to land a jab, but Matsuyama slips the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Ichikawa hits home with a cross.  
Ichikawa connects with a left hook.  
Ichikawa attempts to land a jab, but Matsuyama sidesteps and counters with a right hook.  
Ichikawa is on target with an overhand right.  
Matsuyama connects with a solid cross.  
Matsuyama is on target with a firm cross to his opponents body.  
Matsuyama is looking to keep his distance and lands with a solid jab.  
Ichikawa sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Matsuyama is on target with a stinging left uppercut.  
Matsuyama advances into close range.  Ichikawa pivots from in front of his opponent.  Matsuyama lands a double left hook to his opponents head.  
Ichikawa pivots to the right of his opponent.  Matsuyama lands a right hook.  
Matsuyama lands a left hook to the body, a left uppercut to the head and a left hook to the head.  
Matsuyama digs in a sharp left hook to his opponents body.  
Ichikawa switches the action to the outside and attempts to land a jab, but Matsuyama slips the shot and counters with a sharp right hook.  
Ichikawa is looking to keep the action on the outside.  Ichikawa quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and finds the target with a jab.  
Matsuyama closes the distance and lands a right uppercut, right hook and a left hook to his opponents head.  


Round 7 Statistics
Ichikawa: 
Jabs Thrown: 18                            
Jabs Landed: 5                             
Power Shots Thrown: 24                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 37                            
Head Shots Landed: 8                             
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Matsuyama: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 26                            
Power Shots Landed: 18                            
Head Shots Thrown: 22                            
Head Shots Landed: 15                            
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Round 8: 

Matsuyama lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Matsuyama drives a solid left hook into his opponents body.  
Ichikawa steps to the outside and throws a jab, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a cross.  
Matsuyama advances into close range and is on target with a left hook.  
Ichikawa throws a left uppercut, but his opponent parries the shot and counters with a sharp left hook.  
Matsuyama gets on the inside and lands a right uppercut to the body followed by a left hook to the head.  
Matsuyama steps away from his opponent.  Ichikawa lands a jab.  
Matsuyama lands a double left hook to his opponents head.  
Ichikawa is looking to keep his distance and lands an overhand right followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Matsuyama steps inside.  Ichikawa quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Ichikawa throws a right hook, but Matsuyama ties up his opponent.  Matsuyama leans on his opponent trying to wear him down. The ref calls break and the two fighters separate.  
Matsuyama lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  


Round 8 Statistics
Ichikawa: 
Jabs Thrown: 10                            
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 29                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 35                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Matsuyama: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 18                            
Power Shots Landed: 12                            
Head Shots Thrown: 14                            
Head Shots Landed: 9                             
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Round 9: 

Matsuyama strikes his opponents body with a jab.  
Ichikawa quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Matsuyama is on target with a sharp jab.  
Matsuyama steps inside and lands a right hook to the body followed by a left hook to the head.  
Matsuyama is looking to close the distance and lands a left hook to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  
Matsuyama lands a left hook.  
Matsuyama is on target with a firm left uppercut to Ichikawa's liver.  
Ichikawa pivots to the side of his opponent.  Ichikawa attempts to land a right hook, but Matsuyama sidesteps and counters with a left hook.  
Matsuyama closes the distance and drives a right hook into Ichikawa's body.  
Matsuyama gets on the inside and lands a left hook.  
Matsuyama lands a left uppercut followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Matsuyama gets on the inside.  Ichikawa sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Matsuyama lands a right uppercut to the body, a left hook to the body and a right hook to the head.  
Ichikawa pivots from in front of his opponent.  Matsuyama lands a left hook to the body followed by a right hook to the head.  
Matsuyama gets on the inside and is on target with a left hook.  
Matsuyama steps to the outside.  Ichikawa quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Matsuyama connects with a firm overhand right.  
Ichikawa is on target with an overhand right.  
Ichikawa is looking to keep his distance and connects with an overhand left.  
At the end of Round 9, lets listen in on the corners...Ichikawa's trainer is telling his fighter he needs a knockout to win!  Matsuyama's trainer is advising his fighter to keep his distance and coast to the win. 

Round 9 Statistics
Ichikawa: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 17                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 19                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 0                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Matsuyama: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 29                            
Power Shots Landed: 18                            
Head Shots Thrown: 27                            
Head Shots Landed: 13                            
Body Shots Thrown: 8                             
Body Shots Landed: 8                             

Round 10: 

Ichikawa tries to land a cross, but Matsuyama dodges the shot and counters with a cross.  
Ichikawa quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Matsuyama hits home with a hard jab.  
Ichikawa finds the target with a jab.  
Ichikawa connects with a cross.  
Ichikawa lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Ichikawa hits home with an overhand left.  
Ichikawa tries to land an overhand right, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right uppercut.  
Matsuyama lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Ichikawa throws an overhand right, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Ichikawa attempts to land an overhand left, but Matsuyama slips the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  


Round 10 Statistics
Ichikawa: 
Jabs Thrown: 12                            
Jabs Landed: 5                             
Power Shots Thrown: 16                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 25                            
Head Shots Landed: 8                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Matsuyama: 
Jabs Thrown: 13                            
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 15                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 28                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 0                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 1 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
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: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
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: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10


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

The winner, by Unanimous Decision, from Kyoto, Japan.... Yuji Matsuyama

Fight Statistics
Ichikawa: 
Total Punches Thrown: 329                           
Total Punches Landed: 65                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 302                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 63                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 27                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 2                             
Total Power Shots Thrown: 223                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 38                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 106                           
Total Jabs Landed: 27                            

Matsuyama: 
Total Punches Thrown: 317                           
Total Punches Landed: 162                           
Total Head Shots Thrown: 246                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 120                           
Total Body Shots Thrown: 71                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 42                            
Total Power Shots Thrown: 261                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 147                           
Total Jabs Thrown: 56                            
Total Jabs Landed: 15