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19/02/2038
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Hisao Hirano vs Yuichi Matsuoka

Boxing Daily Report from the AI Japan-Osaka promoted show at IMP Hall, Osaka,  taking place on 02/01/2038:

The venue is completely packed out with the fans turning out in force to watch the fights on offer tonight.  
Next up is the main event of the show.  This is a mandatory fight for the Japan-Osaka Flyweight 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 Hisao Hirano (23 - 14(2) - 2) who hails from Osaka, Japan and Yuichi Matsuoka(27(1) - 6(2) - 2) from Takatsuki, Japan.  Hirano weighed in at 112 pounds and 10 ounces, while Matsuoka weighed in at 112 pounds.    As Hirano came in over the weight limit, only his opponent will be able to compete for the titles on the line tonight.  
The referee tonight is Akira Iha, and the three ringside judges are Naoki Koyama, Eiji Sakata and Yuji Koizumi.  

Round 1: 

Matsuoka is looking to close the distance and connects with a firm left hook.  
Matsuoka pivots to the left of his opponent and finds the target with a jab.  
Matsuoka manouvers his opponent onto the ropes.  Matsuoka connects with a right uppercut.  
Matsuoka connects with a right hook.  Matsuoka tries to land a left hook, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a cross.  
Matsuoka lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Matsuoka steps to the outside and lands a stinging cross.  
Matsuoka advances into close range and lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Hirano is on target with a jab.  
Matsuoka is looking to keep his distance.  Hirano hits home with a cross.  
Matsuoka steps inside and is on target with a left uppercut to his opponents body.  
Matsuoka lands two left hook's to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  
Matsuoka manouvers his opponent onto the ropes.  Matsuoka lands a right hook to the head, a left hook to the body and a right hook to the head.  
Matsuoka is looking to close the distance and is on target with a right hook.  
Matsuoka lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Matsuoka is on target with a left hook.  
Hirano tries to step out of his opponents range.  Matsuoka connects with an overhand right.  
Matsuoka gets on the inside and lands a left hook.  
At the end of Round 1, lets listen in on the corners...Hirano's trainer is advising how he could improve the accuracy of his work.  Hirano's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  Hirano's trainer is advising how he could stop so many clean shots getting through.  

Round 1 Statistics
Hirano: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 23                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 24                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Matsuoka: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 33                            
Power Shots Landed: 21                            
Head Shots Thrown: 32                            
Head Shots Landed: 17                            
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 5                             

Round 2: 

Matsuoka is looking to close the distance and lands a left uppercut to the body followed by a right hook to the head.  
Matsuoka quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and strikes his opponents body with a jab.  
Matsuoka is looking to close the distance and lands three consecutive left hooks to his opponents head.  
Matsuoka tries to step out of his opponents range and lands with a stinging jab.  
Hirano lands a jab.  
Matsuoka steps inside and is on target with a left uppercut.  
Matsuoka hits home with a left hook.  
Matsuoka tries to step out of his opponents range and hits home with a cross.  
Matsuoka closes the distance and cuts off the ring, trapping Hirano on the ropes.  Matsuoka lands a right uppercut to the head, a right hook to the body and a left uppercut to the body.  
Matsuoka closes the distance and hits home with a left hook.  
Hirano switches the action to the outside.  Matsuoka lands a jab to Hirano's body.  
Matsuoka connects with a solid right hook.  
Matsuoka steps inside and lands a right hook, left hook and a right hook to his opponents head.  
Hirano is looking to keep the action on the outside.  Matsuoka hits home with a stinging overhand right.  
Matsuoka lands a cross followed by a overhand right to his opponents head.  
At the end of Round 2, lets listen in on the corners...Hirano's trainer is telling his fighter he needs to be more active or he's going to get outworked.  

Round 2 Statistics
Hirano: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 12                            
Power Shots Landed: 0                             
Head Shots Thrown: 15                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Matsuoka: 
Jabs Thrown: 10                            
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 34                            
Power Shots Landed: 19                            
Head Shots Thrown: 37                            
Head Shots Landed: 17                            
Body Shots Thrown: 7                             
Body Shots Landed: 5                             

Round 3: 

Matsuoka gets on the inside and digs in a left hook to his opponents body.  
Matsuoka advances into close range and lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Matsuoka lands a right hook to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  He continues the combination and lands a right hook followed by a right uppercut to his opponents head.  
Matsuoka is looking to close the distance and lands a right hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents head.  
Matsuoka is looking to keep the action on the outside.  Matsuoka feints a left hook, and then lands a jab.  
Matsuoka is looking to close the distance and connects with a solid left hook.  
Matsuoka is looking to close the distance and digs in a left hook to Hirano's body.  
Hirano tries to keep the action at long range.  Matsuoka lands a cross, overhand right and a cross to his opponents head.  
Matsuoka advances into close range and hits home with a left hook.  
Matsuoka lands a right hook to the body followed by a left hook to the head.  
Hirano steps to the outside.  Matsuoka finds the target with a jab.  
Matsuoka is looking to close the distance and lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Matsuoka closes the distance and lands a left uppercut to the head, a left hook to the head and a left hook to the body.  
Matsuoka lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Matsuoka walks Hirano onto the ropes.  Matsuoka sidesteps to the left of his opponent and lands three consecutive right hooks to his opponents head.  
Matsuoka lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Matsuoka lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Hirano is looking to keep his distance.  Matsuoka is on target with an overhand right.  


Round 3 Statistics
Hirano: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 7                             
Power Shots Landed: 0                             
Head Shots Thrown: 9                             
Head Shots Landed: 0                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Matsuoka: 
Jabs Thrown: 10                            
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 40                            
Power Shots Landed: 32                            
Head Shots Thrown: 39                            
Head Shots Landed: 25                            
Body Shots Thrown: 11                            
Body Shots Landed: 9                             

Round 4: 

Hirano switches the action to the outside.  Matsuoka is on target with an overhand right.  
Matsuoka lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Matsuoka steps inside and lands a left hook to the head, a left uppercut to the head and a right hook to the body.  
Matsuoka feints a cross, but Hirano does not fall for it and lands with a left uppercut to Matsuoka's body.  
Matsuoka advances into close range and lands a double left hook to his opponents head.  He then lands two left hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Matsuoka steps inside and throws a left hook, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Matsuoka advances into close range.  Matsuoka pivots to the left of his opponent and lands a right hook to the head, a left hook to the body and a left uppercut to the head.  
Matsuoka closes the distance and is on target with a right hook to his opponents body.  
Matsuoka is looking to close the distance.  Matsuoka sidesteps to the left of his opponent and lands a firm right hook.  
Hirano steps away from his opponent and connects with an overhand right.  
Matsuoka closes the distance and forces Hirano to back into a corner.  Matsuoka pivots to the right of his opponent and is on target with a left hook to Hirano's body.  
Matsuoka drives a right hook into his opponents ribs.  
Matsuoka lands two left hooks followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Matsuoka steps inside and digs in a left hook to Hirano's body.  
Matsuoka closes the distance and lands a right hook.  
Matsuoka is on target with a jab to Hirano's body.  
Matsuoka hits home with a right uppercut.  
Matsuoka lands two left uppercuts to the body, and one to the head.  


Round 4 Statistics
Hirano: 
Jabs Thrown: 9                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 14                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 18                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Matsuoka: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 39                            
Power Shots Landed: 25                            
Head Shots Thrown: 32                            
Head Shots Landed: 18                            
Body Shots Thrown: 15                            
Body Shots Landed: 10                            

Round 5: 

Matsuoka lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  He continues the combination and lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Matsuoka closes the distance and connects with a right hook.  
Matsuoka hits home with a left hook.  
Matsuoka walks his opponent into the blue corner.  Matsuoka is on target with a right hook to his opponents body.  
Matsuoka lands with a hard jab.  
Matsuoka is looking to close the distance and lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Matsuoka closes the distance and hits home with a sharp right uppercut.  
Hirano is looking to keep his distance.  Matsuoka throws a jab, but his opponent dodges the shot and counters with a right hook to his opponents body.  
Hirano tries to step out of his opponents range.  Matsuoka attempts to land a cross, but Hirano blocks the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Matsuoka is looking to close the distance and walks his opponent down, trapping him in a corner.  Matsuoka is on target with a stinging right uppercut.  Matsuoka tries to land a left hook, but his opponent parries the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Matsuoka connects with a firm left uppercut.  
Matsuoka gets on the inside and lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Matsuoka connects with a right hook.  
Matsuoka lands a right uppercut to the body followed by a left hook to the head.  
Hirano tries to step out of his opponents range.  Matsuoka sidesteps to the left of his opponent and lands a cross.  
Matsuoka tries to land a jab, but Hirano slips the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Hirano steps away from his opponent.  Matsuoka is on target with a cross.  
Hirano pivots to the left of his opponent.  Matsuoka lands two straights followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Matsuoka is on target with a firm cross.  


Round 5 Statistics
Hirano: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 16                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 21                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Matsuoka: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 34                            
Power Shots Landed: 23                            
Head Shots Thrown: 35                            
Head Shots Landed: 22                            
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Round 6: 

Matsuoka steps inside.  Matsuoka pivots to the left of his opponent.  Matsuoka lands a right hook followed by a right uppercut to his opponents head.  Matsuoka tries to land a right hook, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Hirano connects with a cross.  
Matsuoka lands a right uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  He continues the combination and lands a right hook to the body followed by a left uppercut to the head.  
Hirano connects with a cross.  
Matsuoka lands a hard jab.  
Matsuoka lands a jab to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  
Matsuoka sidesteps to the right of his opponent and lands a jab.  
Matsuoka advances into close range and lands a right hook followed by a right uppercut to his opponents head.  
Matsuoka hits home with a cross.  
Hirano finds the target with a jab.  
Matsuoka advances into close range and lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Matsuoka cuts off the ring, trapping Hirano on the ropes.  Matsuoka lands two right hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Hirano steps away from his opponent and is on target with a cross.  
Matsuoka advances into close range and is on target with a solid left hook.  
Matsuoka lands a left hook to the head, a left hook to the body and a left uppercut to the body.  
Matsuoka lands a solid right hook.  
Matsuoka forces Hirano to back into the ropes.  Matsuoka lands a left uppercut.  


Round 6 Statistics
Hirano: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 11                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 17                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Matsuoka: 
Jabs Thrown: 9                             
Jabs Landed: 4                             
Power Shots Thrown: 35                            
Power Shots Landed: 20                            
Head Shots Thrown: 33                            
Head Shots Landed: 18                            
Body Shots Thrown: 11                            
Body Shots Landed: 6                             

Round 7: 

Matsuoka advances into close range and is on target with a firm right hook.  
Matsuoka closes the distance and manages to force Hirano into a corner.  Matsuoka is on target with a left hook to Hirano's body.  
Matsuoka advances into close range.  Matsuoka pivots to the right of his opponent and lands a left hook.  
Hirano tries to keep the action at long range.  Matsuoka connects with a cross.  Matsuoka attempts to land an overhand left, but Hirano sidesteps and counters with a left hook.  
Hirano lands a jab.  
Matsuoka feints a jab, fooling Hirano into throwing a right hook counter.  Matsuoka avoids the shot and counters with a firm left hook.  
Matsuoka gets on the inside and lands a left hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents head.  
Hirano is looking to keep the action on the outside.  Hirano sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Matsuoka throws a cross, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a left hook.  
Matsuoka digs in a right uppercut to his opponents ribcage.  
Matsuoka is on target with a firm right uppercut.  
Matsuoka steps inside and is on target with a right hook to his opponents ribcage.  
Matsuoka is looking to close the distance and forces Hirano to back into the ropes.  Matsuoka hits home with a firm right hook.  


Round 7 Statistics
Hirano: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 11                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 18                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 0                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Matsuoka: 
Jabs Thrown: 11                            
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 27                            
Power Shots Landed: 11                            
Head Shots Thrown: 31                            
Head Shots Landed: 10                            
Body Shots Thrown: 7                             
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Round 8: 

Matsuoka is looking to keep the action on the outside.  Hirano tries to land a cross, but Matsuoka sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Matsuoka steps inside and cuts off the ring, trapping Hirano in the corner.  Matsuoka pivots to the right of his opponent and hits home with a solid left hook.  
Matsuoka lands a double right hook to his opponents head.  
Matsuoka advances into close range and hits home with a right hook.  Matsuoka tries to land a left hook, but his opponent dodges the shot and counters with a cross.  
Matsuoka hits home with a left hook.  
Matsuoka gets on the inside and hits home with a left hook.  
Matsuoka lands a double right hook to his opponents head.  
Hirano tries to keep the action at long range and connects with a cross.  
Matsuoka advances into close range and manouvers Hirano onto the ropes.  Matsuoka quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and lands a double right hook to his opponents head.  


Round 8 Statistics
Hirano: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 14                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 18                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Matsuoka: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 22                            
Power Shots Landed: 11                            
Head Shots Thrown: 24                            
Head Shots Landed: 12                            
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 9: 

Matsuoka sidesteps to the right of his opponent and is on target with a left hook to his opponents body.  
Matsuoka closes the distance and manages to force Hirano into a corner.  Matsuoka digs in a right hook to his opponents ribs.  
Matsuoka drives a solid right uppercut into Hirano's ribcage.  
Matsuoka lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  He follows up the attack and lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Matsuoka tries to land an overhand left, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a left hook.  
Matsuoka drives a left hook into Hirano's body.  
Matsuoka advances into close range and lands a solid left uppercut.  
Matsuoka lands a double left hook to his opponents head.  
Matsuoka is on target with a left hook to his opponents body.  
Matsuoka is on target with a right hook to his opponents ribcage.  
Hirano switches the action to the outside.  Hirano lowers his guard, attempting to draw a lead.  Matsuoka lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Matsuoka gets on the inside and cuts off the ring, trapping Hirano in a corner.  Matsuoka sidesteps to the right of his opponent and lands a double right hook to his opponents head.  
At the end of Round 9, lets listen in on the corners...Matsuoka's trainer is telling his fighter he is winning comfortably and should get on his bike for the remainder of the fight.  

Round 9 Statistics
Hirano: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 9                             
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 14                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 0                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Matsuoka: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 34                            
Power Shots Landed: 15                            
Head Shots Thrown: 30                            
Head Shots Landed: 8                             
Body Shots Thrown: 11                            
Body Shots Landed: 9                             

Round 10: 

Matsuoka lands a jab followed by a overhand right to his opponents head.  
Hirano lands a cross.  
Matsuoka lands a jab followed by a overhand right to his opponents head.  
Matsuoka feints a cross, and then lands a cross.  
Hirano steps to the outside.  Matsuoka hits home with a cross.  
Matsuoka feints a left hook, and then lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Matsuoka is on target with a cross.  
Hirano lands a jab.  
Hirano pivots to the side of his opponent.  Matsuoka lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Matsuoka is looking to keep his distance.  Hirano attempts to land a jab, but Matsuoka blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  
Matsuoka is on target with a right hook.  


Round 10 Statistics
Hirano: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 8                             
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 14                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 0                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Matsuoka: 
Jabs Thrown: 18                            
Jabs Landed: 6                             
Power Shots Thrown: 20                            
Power Shots Landed: 10                            
Head Shots Thrown: 34                            
Head Shots Landed: 16                            
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
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 Takatsuki, Japan.... Yuichi Matsuoka

Fight Statistics
Hirano: 
Total Punches Thrown: 187                           
Total Punches Landed: 32                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 168                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 29                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 19                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 3                             
Total Power Shots Thrown: 125                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 19                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 62                            
Total Jabs Landed: 13                            

Matsuoka: 
Total Punches Thrown: 406                           
Total Punches Landed: 213                           
Total Head Shots Thrown: 327                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 163                           
Total Body Shots Thrown: 79                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 50                            
Total Power Shots Thrown: 318                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 187                           
Total Jabs Thrown: 88                            
Total Jabs Landed: 26