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06/08/2043
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Satoru Fukuda vs Taro Kawabata

Boxing Daily Report from the AI Japan-Hyogo promoted show at Kobe Baba, Kobe,  taking place on 12/12/2041:

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-Hyogo Heavyweight 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 Satoru Fukuda (23(1) - 0 - 1(NC)) who hails from Kakogawa, Japan and Taro Kawabata(16 - 13(2) - 2) from Nishinomiya, Japan.  Fukuda weighed in at 245 pounds And 12 ounces, while Kawabata weighed in at 247 pounds And 14 ounces.  
The referee tonight is Satoshi Abe, and the three ringside judges are Hajime Nishioka, Aoi Ohno and Kyo Maekawa.  

Round 1: 

Fukuda steps inside.  Fukuda quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and lands a right uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Fukuda quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and hits home with a stinging cross.  
Fukuda strikes his opponents body with a jab.  
Kawabata tries to keep the action at long range and attempts to land a jab, but Fukuda sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Kawabata throws an uppercut to the body, but lands well below the belt!  The ref ignores Fukuda's complaints and signals for the action to continue.  
Fukuda lands a stiff jab.  
Fukuda lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Fukuda closes the distance.  Fukuda quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Fukuda pivots from in front of his opponent and connects with a cross.  
Fukuda pivots to the side of his opponent and is on target with a stiff jab.  
Fukuda closes the distance.  Fukuda pivots from in front of his opponent and is on target with a sharp right hook.  
Kawabata tries to keep the action at long range and lands two consecutive overhand rights to his opponents head.  
Fukuda is on target with a right uppercut.  
Fukuda lands a jab, cross and a jab to his opponents head.  
Kawabata pivots to the right of his opponent.  Fukuda connects with a cross.  
Kawabata pivots from in front of his opponent.  Fukuda strikes his opponents body with a jab.  
At the end of Round 1, lets listen in on the corners...Kawabata's trainer is telling his fighter he is being outworked and needs to throw more.  Kawabata's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  

Round 1 Statistics
Fukuda: 
Jabs Thrown: 16                            
Jabs Landed: 8                             
Power Shots Thrown: 22                            
Power Shots Landed: 13                            
Head Shots Thrown: 32                            
Head Shots Landed: 18                            
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Kawabata: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 14                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 17                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 2: 

Fukuda is on target with a right uppercut to Kawabata's body.  
Fukuda steps inside.  Fukuda pivots from in front of his opponent and lands three consecutive left hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Fukuda is on target with a cross.  
Fukuda advances into close range.  Fukuda pivots from in front of his opponent.  Kawabata connects with a right uppercut.  
Fukuda lands a right uppercut followed by a cross to his opponents head.  
Fukuda steps inside and lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Fukuda connects with a firm right hook.  Fukuda clinches his opponent.  Fukuda is using his forearm in the clinch.  The ref breaks Fukuda's hold and signals for the fight to continue.  Fukuda attempts to land a left uppercut, but Kawabata blocks the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Kawabata lands a jab.  
Kawabata walks his opponent onto the ropes.  Kawabata pivots to the side of his opponent.  Fukuda lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Kawabata is looking to keep his distance and tries to land a jab, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a stinging left uppercut.  
Kawabata is on target with a cross.  
Fukuda gets on the inside and lands a left hook to the head followed by a right uppercut to the body.  
Fukuda steps inside.  Fukuda lands a left uppercut to the head, a right hook to the head and a left hook to the body.  Fukuda wants to work on the inside, but accidentally clashes heads with his opponent!  The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as Kawabata dabs at his face checking for damage.    It looks like the clash of heads has caused some damage to Kawabata.  That has caused slight swelling  around the right eye.  
Fukuda lands a cross.  
Fukuda feints a right hook, and then lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Kawabata pivots to the left of his opponent and connects with a cross.  
Fukuda hits home with a cross.  


Round 2 Statistics
Fukuda: 
Jabs Thrown: 10                            
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 32                            
Power Shots Landed: 20                            
Head Shots Thrown: 27                            
Head Shots Landed: 15                            
Body Shots Thrown: 15                            
Body Shots Landed: 7                             

Kawabata: 
Jabs Thrown: 12                            
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 17                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 26                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 3: 

Kawabata lands a cross.  
Fukuda lands a jab.  
Fukuda closes the distance.  Fukuda lands a left hook to the head, a left hook to the body and a right hook to the body.  
Fukuda cuts off the ring, trapping Kawabata in the corner.  Fukuda pivots from in front of his opponent and lands a right uppercut, left uppercut and a right hook to his opponents head.  
Fukuda lands a right hook to the body followed by a right uppercut to the head.  He then lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  
Fukuda pivots to the side of his opponent and lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents body.  He continues the combination and lands a left hook to the body followed by a right hook to the head.  
Fukuda tries to keep the action at long range and lands a cross to the head followed by a jab to the body.  He follows up the attack and lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Fukuda is on target with a cross.  Fukuda tries to land a right hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Kawabata feints a right hook, and then is on target with a cross.  
Fukuda is on target with a right hook to his opponents body.  Fukuda clinches his opponent.  Fukuda is using his forearm in the clinch.  The ref halts the action and breaks the clinch.  He lectures Fukuda about fouling.  
At the end of Round 3, lets listen in on the corners...Kawabata's trainer is advising how he could stop so many clean shots getting through.  

Round 3 Statistics
Fukuda: 
Jabs Thrown: 12                            
Jabs Landed: 5                             
Power Shots Thrown: 28                            
Power Shots Landed: 17                            
Head Shots Thrown: 23                            
Head Shots Landed: 12                            
Body Shots Thrown: 17                            
Body Shots Landed: 10                            

Kawabata: 
Jabs Thrown: 12                            
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 17                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 27                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 4: 

Fukuda closes the distance and tries to land a right hook, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Fukuda closes the distance and lands a left hook to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  
Kawabata is on target with a right hook.  
Fukuda advances into close range and lands a right hook to the head, a left hook to the body and a right hook to the body.  
Fukuda is looking to close the distance and walks his opponent into the red corner.  Fukuda lands a right uppercut to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  Fukuda holds on to his opponent.  Fukuda leans on his opponent using all his weight. The ref breaks Fukuda's hold and signals for the fight to continue.  
Fukuda lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Fukuda lands a left uppercut.  
Fukuda walks Kawabata onto the ropes.  Fukuda lands a left hook to the body followed by a left uppercut to the head.  Fukuda attempts to land a left hook, but Kawabata blocks the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Fukuda closes the distance and lands a right uppercut to the head followed by two left hook's to the body.  
Fukuda lands a left hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents body.  
Kawabata throws a right hook, but his opponent dodges the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Kawabata sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Fukuda is on target with a right hook to his opponents body.  
Fukuda closes the distance and is on target with a right uppercut to Kawabata's ribs.  Fukuda tries to land a right uppercut, but Kawabata blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  
Kawabata steps to the outside and throws a cross, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Fukuda closes the distance and lands a right uppercut to the body followed by a left hook to the head.  


Round 4 Statistics
Fukuda: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 37                            
Power Shots Landed: 23                            
Head Shots Thrown: 21                            
Head Shots Landed: 10                            
Body Shots Thrown: 19                            
Body Shots Landed: 13                            

Kawabata: 
Jabs Thrown: 9                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 12                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 20                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 5: 

Fukuda advances into close range and lands a left hook to the head, a right hook to the body and a right hook to the head.  
Fukuda lands a jab followed by a left uppercut to his opponents body.  
Kawabata tries to keep the action at long range and attempts to land a cross, but Fukuda slips the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Fukuda is looking to close the distance and lands a left uppercut to the head, a right hook to the head and a right hook to the body.  
Fukuda lands a left hook.  
Fukuda lands a left hook to the head, a right hook to the body and a right hook to the head.  
Fukuda sidesteps to the right of his opponent and lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Kawabata steps to the outside and throws a jab, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Fukuda strikes his opponents body with a cross.  
Fukuda closes the distance and is on target with a left hook to his opponents ribs.  
Fukuda closes the distance and hits home with a left uppercut.  
Fukuda gets on the inside and hits home with a stinging right hook.  
Fukuda closes the distance and is on target with a left uppercut to his opponents body.  
Kawabata connects with a cross.  
Fukuda lands three consecutive right hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Fukuda gets on the inside and tries to land a left hook, but his opponent parries the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  


Round 5 Statistics
Fukuda: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 35                            
Power Shots Landed: 23                            
Head Shots Thrown: 22                            
Head Shots Landed: 13                            
Body Shots Thrown: 17                            
Body Shots Landed: 12                            

Kawabata: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 9                             
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 14                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 6: 

Fukuda gets on the inside and lands a left uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  
Kawabata finds the target with a jab.  
Fukuda closes the distance and lands a left uppercut to the body followed by a right hook to the head.  
Kawabata attempts to land a jab, but Fukuda sidesteps and counters with a right hook.  
Fukuda advances into close range and drives a right hook into Kawabata's body.  
Fukuda is looking to close the distance and lands a right hook.  
Fukuda lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Fukuda lands a left hook, right hook and a left hook to his opponents body.  
Fukuda lands a right uppercut to the head, a left hook to the body and a right hook to the head.  
Fukuda feints a cross and triggers a left uppercut counter from Kawabata.  Fukuda springs the trap and counters with  a right uppercut to his opponents ribcage.  
Fukuda is looking to close the distance and lands two right hooks to his opponents ribs.  Fukuda holds on to his opponent.  Fukuda is leaning on his opponent in the clinch. The ref separates the two fighters.  
Fukuda drives a jab into his opponents body.  
Fukuda closes the distance and lands a right uppercut to the body followed by two right hook's to the head.  
Fukuda connects with a cross.  
Kawabata attempts to land a jab, but Fukuda sidesteps and counters with a right uppercut to Kawabata's ribs.  
Fukuda closes the distance and throws a left hook, but his opponent avoids the punch with a sidestep.  Fukuda clinches his opponent.  Fukuda leans on his opponent trying to wear him down. As they grapple, Fukuda pushes his forearm into Kawabata's face.  The referee separates the two fighters and warns Fukuda.  


Round 6 Statistics
Fukuda: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 31                            
Power Shots Landed: 23                            
Head Shots Thrown: 14                            
Head Shots Landed: 9                             
Body Shots Thrown: 19                            
Body Shots Landed: 15                            

Kawabata: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 6                             
Power Shots Landed: 0                             
Head Shots Thrown: 11                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 0                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 7: 

Fukuda lands a right uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Kawabata steps to the outside and is on target with an overhand right.  
Fukuda drives a right uppercut into Kawabata's body.  
Kawabata quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and hits home with a cross.  
Fukuda gets on the inside and is on target with a right hook to Kawabata's body.  
Fukuda manages to force Kawabata into the blue corner.  Fukuda lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Fukuda quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Kawabata attempts to land a right uppercut, but Fukuda blocks the shot and counters with a firm cross.  
Fukuda is on target with a right uppercut.  
Fukuda lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents body.  
Fukuda lands a left hook to the body followed by a right hook to the head.  The two boxers are fighting in-close, but their heads clash!  The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as Kawabata dabs at his face checking for damage.  
Fukuda quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and hits home with a sharp left hook.  
Fukuda is looking to close the distance and is on target with a left hook to his opponents body.  
Kawabata is looking to keep his distance and tries to land a jab, but Fukuda slips the shot and counters with a left hook.  
At the end of Round 7, lets listen in on the corners...Kawabata's trainer is advising how he could improve the accuracy of his work.  

Round 7 Statistics
Fukuda: 
Jabs Thrown: 0                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 23                            
Power Shots Landed: 15                            
Head Shots Thrown: 13                            
Head Shots Landed: 9                             
Body Shots Thrown: 10                            
Body Shots Landed: 6                             

Kawabata: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 17                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 21                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 8: 

Fukuda advances into close range.  Fukuda pivots to the side of his opponent.  Kawabata throws a right hook, but Fukuda holds on to his opponent.  Fukuda leans on his opponent using all his weight. The ref calls break and the two fighters separate.  
Kawabata tries to land a left hook, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Fukuda hits home with a sharp jab.  
Fukuda pivots to the side of his opponent.  Kawabata connects with a cross.  
Fukuda closes the distance and drives a left hook into Kawabata's ribs.  
Kawabata pivots to the right of his opponent.  Fukuda finds the target with a jab.  
Fukuda lands a right hook to the body, a right hook to the head and a left hook to the body.  
Fukuda lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  
Kawabata feints a left hook, but Fukuda ignores the feint and lands with a left uppercut.  
Fukuda sidesteps to the right of his opponent and is on target with a right hook.  
At the end of Round 8, lets listen in on the corners...Fukuda's trainer is advising his fighter to keep his distance and coast to the win. 

Round 8 Statistics
Fukuda: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 18                            
Power Shots Landed: 9                             
Head Shots Thrown: 18                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 8                             
Body Shots Landed: 5                             

Kawabata: 
Jabs Thrown: 10                            
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 23                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 30                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 9: 

Fukuda lands a jab, cross and a jab to his opponents head.  
Fukuda feints a right, and then is on target with a right hook to his opponents body.  
Fukuda is on target with a stinging jab.  
Fukuda drives a cross into Kawabata's body.  
Fukuda lands a solid cross.  
Fukuda hits home with a right uppercut.  
Fukuda sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Kawabata connects with a left hook.  
Fukuda forces Kawabata to retreat onto the ropes.  Kawabata digs in a left hook to Fukuda's body.  


Round 9 Statistics
Fukuda: 
Jabs Thrown: 14                            
Jabs Landed: 4                             
Power Shots Thrown: 23                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 30                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 7                             
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Kawabata: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 16                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 14                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 10: 

Kawabata is on target with a jab.  
Fukuda forces Kawabata to retreat into the corner.  Kawabata tries to land a jab, but Fukuda dodges the shot and counters with a HUGE left uppercut.  KAWABATA HAS BEEN KNOCKED DOWN!  He manages to get up at 6.  
Kawabata pivots from in front of his opponent and is on target with a cross.  
Fukuda attempts to land a jab, but Kawabata sidesteps and counters with a left hook.  
Fukuda pivots to the left of his opponent and is on target with a right hook.  
Kawabata tries to land a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Fukuda hits the target with a sharp jab.  
Fukuda feints a jab, and then is on target with a right hook.  
Fukuda hits home with a cross.  
Kawabata tries to step out of his opponents range and tries to land an overhand right, but Fukuda parries the shot and counters with a cross.  


Round 10 Statistics
Fukuda: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 16                            
Power Shots Landed: 6                             
Head Shots Thrown: 15                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Kawabata: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 17                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 20                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
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 - 8  10 - 8  10 - 8


Final Scorecards: 100 - 89  100 - 89  100 - 89

The winner, by Unanimous Decision, from Kakogawa, Japan.... Satoru Fukuda

Fight Statistics
Fukuda: 
Total Punches Thrown: 336                           
Total Punches Landed: 180                           
Total Head Shots Thrown: 215                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 106                           
Total Body Shots Thrown: 121                           
Total Body Shots Landed: 74                            
Total Power Shots Thrown: 265                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 154                           
Total Jabs Thrown: 71                            
Total Jabs Landed: 26                            

Kawabata: 
Total Punches Thrown: 224                           
Total Punches Landed: 32                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 200                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 30                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 24                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 2                             
Total Power Shots Thrown: 148                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 22                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 76                            
Total Jabs Landed: 10