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15/05/2043
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Miika Isokangas vs Pirkka Merikanto

Boxing Daily Report from the Folotiya Promotions promoted show at Jouni Kivi Gym, Helsinki,  taking place on 22/05/2041:

The venue is mostly sold out with the fans eager to turn out for tonights fights.  
Next up is the main event of the show.  This is a semi final eliminator for the Finland-Uusimaa Welterweight title.  

Looking to impress the boxing fans in attendance, the two fighters competing in this 10 round matchup are Miika Isokangas (4 - 5) who hails from Vantaa, Finland and Pirkka Merikanto(15 - 8(6) - 2) from Vantaa, Finland.  Isokangas weighed in at 147 pounds, while Merikanto weighed in at 146 pounds and 15 ounces.  
The referee tonight is Justus Tuomioja, and the three ringside judges are Hannu Perko, Rauni Salminen and Aleksi Paatalo.  

Round 1: 

Isokangas is on target with a right hook.  
Merikanto is looking to keep the action on the outside.  Merikanto quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and is on target with a jab.  
Isokangas connects with a right hook.  
Isokangas is looking to close the distance and connects with a left hook.  
Isokangas advances into close range.  Merikanto connects with a right uppercut.  
Merikanto is on target with a cross.  
Isokangas connects with a cross.  
Isokangas is looking to close the distance.  Isokangas sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Isokangas throws a left uppercut, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a left uppercut to Isokangas's liver.  
Merikanto is on target with a jab.  
At the end of Round 1, lets listen in on the corners...Isokangas's trainer is advising how he could improve the accuracy of his work.  Isokangas's trainer is telling his fighter he is being outworked and needs to throw more.  

Round 1 Statistics
Isokangas: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 15                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 18                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Merikanto: 
Jabs Thrown: 12                            
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 20                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 30                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 2: 

Merikanto is on target with a jab.  
Isokangas cuts off the ring, trapping Merikanto on the ropes.  Isokangas finds the target with a jab.  
Isokangas closes the distance and lands a left hook.  
Merikanto is on target with a right hook.  
Merikanto is looking to keep the action on the outside and is on target with a jab.  
Isokangas steps inside.  Merikanto attempts to land a right hook, but Isokangas slips the shot and counters with a right hook.  


Round 2 Statistics
Isokangas: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 10                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 13                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Merikanto: 
Jabs Thrown: 10                            
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 17                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 26                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 3: 

Isokangas hits home with a right uppercut.  
Merikanto hits home with a right hook.  As the two fighters work on the inside, their heads come together!  The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as Merikanto dabs at his face checking for damage.  
Isokangas gets on the inside and is on target with a left hook.  
Merikanto steps away from his opponent and hits home with a cross.  
Isokangas lands a left hook.  
Merikanto pivots to the left of his opponent.  Isokangas attempts to land a right hook, but Merikanto sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Merikanto tries to keep the action at long range.  Merikanto feints a cross, but Isokangas does not fall for it and responds with a cross.  
Merikanto drives a right hook into Isokangas's body.  Merikanto throws a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right uppercut.  
Merikanto pivots from in front of his opponent.  Isokangas digs in a left uppercut to his opponents body.  
Isokangas gets on the inside and hits home with a right hook.  
At the end of Round 3, lets listen in on the corners...Merikanto's trainer is advising how he could improve the accuracy of his work.  

Round 3 Statistics
Isokangas: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 23                            
Power Shots Landed: 7                             
Head Shots Thrown: 23                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Merikanto: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 18                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 25                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 4: 

Isokangas digs in a right hook to Merikanto's ribs.  
Isokangas steps inside.  Merikanto tries to land a left hook, but Isokangas sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Isokangas gets on the inside.  Merikanto pivots to the side of his opponent and lands a right hook.  
Isokangas gets on the inside.  Merikanto throws a left hook, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Merikanto hits home with a left hook.  
Merikanto tries to keep the action at long range and lands two straights followed by a jab to his opponents head.  


Round 4 Statistics
Isokangas: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 12                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 13                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Merikanto: 
Jabs Thrown: 11                            
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 21                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 30                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 5: 

Isokangas closes the distance and connects with a right hook.  
Merikanto pivots from in front of his opponent and lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Isokangas lands a left hook.  
Merikanto finds the target with a jab.  
Merikanto is on target with a cross.  
Merikanto steps to the outside and connects with an overhand right.  
Isokangas closes the distance and lands a left hook followed by a right uppercut to his opponents head.  
At the end of Round 5, lets listen in on the corners...Merikanto's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  

Round 5 Statistics
Isokangas: 
Jabs Thrown: 0                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 15                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 15                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 0                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Merikanto: 
Jabs Thrown: 9                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 13                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 19                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 6: 

Isokangas connects with a right hook.  
Merikanto connects with a left hook.  
Isokangas manouvers his opponent into the corner.  Isokangas hits home with a right hook.  
Merikanto drives a right hook into Isokangas's body.  


Round 6 Statistics
Isokangas: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 16                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 14                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Merikanto: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 21                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 26                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 7: 

Isokangas closes the distance and is on target with a right hook to Merikanto's body.  
Merikanto connects with a left hook.  
Merikanto is looking to keep his distance and lands a jab.  
Isokangas lands a cross.  
Isokangas drives a left hook into his opponents ribs.  
Merikanto steps to the outside and hits home with a cross.  
Merikanto forces Isokangas to retreat into the red corner.  Merikanto lands a cross.  


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

Merikanto: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 19                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 23                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 8: 

Isokangas lands a left hook.  
Isokangas quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Merikanto finds the target with a jab.  
Isokangas advances into close range and hits home with a right hook.  
Isokangas steps inside and tries to land a left uppercut, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Isokangas lands a left hook followed by a cross to his opponents head.  


Round 8 Statistics
Isokangas: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 19                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 20                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Merikanto: 
Jabs Thrown: 14                            
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 12                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 22                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 9: 

Merikanto pivots to the right of his opponent.  Merikanto attempts to land a cross, but Isokangas slips the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Merikanto steps away from his opponent and is on target with an overhand right.  
Isokangas is looking to close the distance and lands a left uppercut to the body followed by a left hook to the head.  
Merikanto finds the target with a jab.  
Merikanto hits home with an overhand right.  
Isokangas lands a double right hook to his opponents head.  
Isokangas connects with a right uppercut.  


Round 9 Statistics
Isokangas: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 28                            
Power Shots Landed: 6                             
Head Shots Thrown: 28                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Merikanto: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 21                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 23                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 10: 

Isokangas gets on the inside and connects with a right hook.  
Isokangas lands a left hook.  
Isokangas hits home with a left hook.  
Merikanto sidesteps to the right of his opponent and lands a right hook.  
Merikanto pivots to the side of his opponent and lands a right hook.  
Isokangas forces Merikanto to retreat onto the ropes.  Isokangas sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Merikanto connects with a left hook.  
Merikanto is on target with a jab.  


Round 10 Statistics
Isokangas: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 15                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 18                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 0                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Merikanto: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 12                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 17                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 1 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 2 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 3 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 4 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 5 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 6 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 7 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 8 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  10 - 10
Round 9 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 10 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10


Final Scorecards: 94 - 96  94 - 96  95 - 96

The winner, by Unanimous Decision, from Vantaa, Finland.... Pirkka Merikanto

Fight Statistics
Isokangas: 
Total Punches Thrown: 202                           
Total Punches Landed: 40                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 184                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 35                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 18                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 5                             
Total Power Shots Thrown: 170                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 38                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 32                            
Total Jabs Landed: 2                             

Merikanto: 
Total Punches Thrown: 263                           
Total Punches Landed: 44                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 241                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 41                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 22                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 3                             
Total Power Shots Thrown: 174                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 26                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 89                            
Total Jabs Landed: 18