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Ichiro Nakahara vs Yuichi Baba
Boxing Daily Report from the AI Japan-Kyoto promoted show at Hotel Granvia Kyoto Taketori Hall, Kyoto, taking place on 01/08/2023: Clearly AI Japan-Kyoto have made a mistake booking this venue with less than half the tickets sold, including those handed out as prizes by Boxing Daily. Next up is the main event of the show. This is a final eliminator for the Japan-Kyoto Welterweight title. Looking to impress the boxing fans in attendance, the two fighters competing in this 10 round matchup are Ichiro Nakahara (7(1) - 3) who hails from Kyoto, Japan and Yuichi Baba(9 - 2) from Kyoto, Japan. Both Nakahara and Baba weighed in at 147 pounds. The referee tonight is Nao Mori, and the three ringside judges are Nao Mori, Takeo Imada and Kazuhiko Ozawa. Round 1: Baba closes the distance and lands a left uppercut followed by a left hook to his opponents head. Nakahara holds on to his opponent. Baba is using his forearm in the clinch. The referee warns Baba and breaks the clinch. Baba throws a right hook, but Nakahara ties up his opponent. Nakahara is using his forearm in the clinch. The ref breaks the clinch and signals for the action to continue. Baba manages to force Nakahara onto the ropes. Baba is on target with a firm left hook. Baba tries to land a cross, but Nakahara sidesteps and counters with a left uppercut. Baba gets on the inside and lands a left uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents head. Nakahara drives a right hook into Baba's ribs. Baba lands a left hook. Nakahara ties up his opponent. Baba tries to make the space to throw a hook, but hits Nakahara behind the head. The referee breaks the clinch and warns Baba to stop fouling. Nakahara steps to the outside and lands a cross. Baba attempts to land a jab, but Nakahara slips the shot and counters with a stinging left uppercut to Baba's liver. Nakahara lands a sharp cross. Nakahara lands a cross, jab and an overhand left to his opponents head. Baba gets on the inside. Nakahara throws a right hook, but his opponent parries the shot. Nakahara holds on to his opponent. Nakahara pushes his forearm into Baba's face. The ref breaks the clinch and signals for the action to continue. Nakahara is on target with a left hook to Baba's body. Baba drives a right hook into Nakahara's body. Nakahara switches the action to the outside and hits home with a cross. Baba steps inside and walks Nakahara down, trapping him on the ropes. Nakahara lands a left hook. Nakahara clinches his opponent. As they grapple, Nakahara pushes his forearm into Baba's face. The ref separates the two fighters. Nakahara tries to keep the action at long range. Baba tries to land a cross, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a right uppercut. Nakahara hits home with a cross. Nakahara is looking to close the distance and tries to land a left uppercut, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a right uppercut to Nakahara's body. Baba advances into close range and connects with a right uppercut. Baba tries to land a left hook, but his opponent parries the shot and counters with a sharp left hook. Nakahara hits home with a stinging overhand left. Nakahara is on target with a jab. Baba hits home with a solid cross. Baba manouvers Nakahara onto the ropes. Nakahara drives a sharp left hook into his opponents body. Baba hits home with a left hook. Nakahara tries to step out of his opponents range. Baba connects with an overhand right. Baba attempts to land a cross, but Nakahara slips the shot and counters with a left hook to Baba's ribs. Nakahara steps to the outside. Baba tries to land a jab, but Nakahara slips the shot and counters with a right hook. Nakahara is on target with an overhand right. At the end of Round 1, lets listen in on the corners...Baba's trainer is advising how he could improve his defence. Round 1 Statistics Nakahara: Jabs Thrown: 7 Jabs Landed: 2 Power Shots Thrown: 30 Power Shots Landed: 18 Head Shots Thrown: 24 Head Shots Landed: 15 Body Shots Thrown: 13 Body Shots Landed: 5 Baba: Jabs Thrown: 6 Jabs Landed: 1 Power Shots Thrown: 30 Power Shots Landed: 12 Head Shots Thrown: 29 Head Shots Landed: 10 Body Shots Thrown: 7 Body Shots Landed: 3 Round 2: Nakahara is looking to keep the action on the outside. Baba attempts to land a jab, but Nakahara sidesteps and counters with a right hook. Nakahara lands a right hook to the body, a right hook to the head and a left uppercut to the body. Baba walks his opponent down, trapping him on the ropes. Baba throws a right uppercut, but Nakahara holds on to his opponent. Nakahara leans on his opponent trying to wear him down. As they grapple, Nakahara pushes his forearm into Baba's face. The referee separates the two fighters and warns Nakahara. Nakahara steps to the outside and lands a straight 1 - 2. Nakahara connects with an overhand right. Baba advances into close range and lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents head. Nakahara feints a jab, but Baba does not fall for it and lands with a stinging cross. Nakahara attempts to land a jab, but Baba dodges the shot and counters with a left uppercut. Nakahara feints a jab, and then lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head. Baba closes the distance. Nakahara digs in a right uppercut to his opponents ribs. Nakahara feints a cross, and then is on target with a left hook to his opponents liver. Nakahara tries to step out of his opponents range and hits home with a cross. Nakahara steps away from his opponent and connects with a cross. Nakahara steps to the outside. Baba is on target with a cross. Nakahara hits home with a cross. Baba forces Nakahara to back into the ropes. Baba lands a jab. Nakahara drives a left hook into his opponents body. Nakahara lands two straights followed by an overhand right to his opponents head. Baba throws a cross, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a left uppercut. Baba tries to land an overhand left, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a cross. Baba closes the distance and throws a left hook, but Nakahara clinches his opponent. Baba is leaning on his opponent in the clinch. The ref separates the two fighters. Nakahara steps to the outside. Baba lands a jab. Round 2 Statistics Nakahara: Jabs Thrown: 9 Jabs Landed: 1 Power Shots Thrown: 32 Power Shots Landed: 19 Head Shots Thrown: 31 Head Shots Landed: 15 Body Shots Thrown: 10 Body Shots Landed: 5 Baba: Jabs Thrown: 8 Jabs Landed: 2 Power Shots Thrown: 20 Power Shots Landed: 6 Head Shots Thrown: 26 Head Shots Landed: 7 Body Shots Thrown: 2 Body Shots Landed: 1 Round 3: Baba tries to land a jab, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a right uppercut. Baba pivots from in front of his opponent. Nakahara lands a left hook followed by a right uppercut to his opponents head. Nakahara steps to the outside and is on target with a cross. Baba digs in a left hook to his opponents ribs. Baba steps to the outside. Nakahara sidesteps to the right of his opponent. Baba attempts to land a jab, but Nakahara sidesteps and counters with a left hook. Nakahara steps inside. Baba connects with a solid left uppercut. Nakahara steps inside and hits home with a right hook. Nakahara steps to the outside and is on target with an overhand right. Baba steps inside. Nakahara lands a left hook to the head followed by a right hook to the body. Baba sidesteps to the left of his opponent. Nakahara throws a left hook, but his opponent slips the punch. Nakahara ties up his opponent. Baba tries to make the space to throw a hook, but hits Nakahara's kidney. The referee warns Baba and breaks the clinch. Nakahara lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents body. Nakahara lands a left hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents head. Nakahara attempts to land a right hook, but Baba parries the shot and counters with a cross. Nakahara steps away from his opponent and lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head. Nakahara lands a sharp cross. Nakahara connects with a cross. At the end of Round 3, lets listen in on the corners...Baba's trainer is advising how he could improve the accuracy of his work. Round 3 Statistics Nakahara: Jabs Thrown: 6 Jabs Landed: 1 Power Shots Thrown: 34 Power Shots Landed: 17 Head Shots Thrown: 31 Head Shots Landed: 15 Body Shots Thrown: 9 Body Shots Landed: 3 Baba: Jabs Thrown: 4 Jabs Landed: 0 Power Shots Thrown: 15 Power Shots Landed: 3 Head Shots Thrown: 15 Head Shots Landed: 2 Body Shots Thrown: 4 Body Shots Landed: 1 Round 4: Baba gets on the inside. Nakahara is on target with a left hook. Nakahara is looking to keep his distance and lands a cross. Nakahara attempts to land a cross, but Baba dodges the shot and counters with a firm right uppercut. Baba gets on the inside. Baba pivots from in front of his opponent and lands a double right hook to his opponents head. Nakahara is on target with a cross. Baba gets on the inside and is on target with a right uppercut to his opponents ribs. Baba lands a jab to the body, and then to the head. Baba steps inside and cuts off the ring, trapping Nakahara on the ropes. Baba lands a right uppercut. Baba throws a left hook, but Nakahara clinches his opponent. Baba leans on his opponent trying to wear him down. The ref calls break and the two fighters separate. Baba is looking to keep the action on the outside. Nakahara hits home with a cross. Nakahara is on target with a sharp overhand right. Nakahara lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head. Nakahara connects with a cross. Baba attempts to land an overhand right, but Nakahara slips the shot and counters with a right hook. Baba finds the target with a jab. Baba steps inside and lands a left uppercut followed by a left hook to his opponents head. Nakahara feints a cross, and then drives a left hook into Baba's ribs. Baba closes the distance. Nakahara connects with a left hook. Baba connects with a right hook. Baba attempts to land a jab, but Nakahara sidesteps and counters with a sharp right uppercut. Nakahara feints a right hook, but Baba ignores the feint and is on target with a stinging cross. Baba advances into close range. Nakahara lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head. Baba walks Nakahara down, trapping him on the ropes. Baba pivots to the left of his opponent and hits home with a left uppercut. Baba is looking to close the distance. Nakahara lands a right hook to the body followed by a left hook to the head. Nakahara lands a left hook. Nakahara hits home with a left hook. Nakahara clinches his opponent. Baba leans on his opponent trying to wear him down. Baba uses his free hand to throw a hook, but it hits Nakahara behind the head. The referee separates the two fighters and warns Nakahara to stop holding. Round 4 Statistics Nakahara: Jabs Thrown: 6 Jabs Landed: 1 Power Shots Thrown: 39 Power Shots Landed: 18 Head Shots Thrown: 32 Head Shots Landed: 16 Body Shots Thrown: 13 Body Shots Landed: 3 Baba: Jabs Thrown: 15 Jabs Landed: 5 Power Shots Thrown: 25 Power Shots Landed: 10 Head Shots Thrown: 32 Head Shots Landed: 12 Body Shots Thrown: 8 Body Shots Landed: 3 Round 5: Baba tries to keep the action at long range. Baba sidesteps to the left of his opponent. Nakahara hits home with a cross. Baba lands a hard jab. Nakahara is on target with a jab. Nakahara lands a sharp cross. Nakahara hits home with a solid cross. Nakahara is on target with an overhand right. Nakahara connects with a solid cross. Baba is looking to close the distance and forces Nakahara to back into the ropes. Nakahara is on target with a left uppercut. Nakahara switches the action to the outside. Baba lands a straight 1 - 2. Baba closes the distance and attempts to land a left hook, but Nakahara slips the shot and counters with a left hook to Baba's body. Baba attempts to land a jab, but Nakahara blocks the shot and counters with a right hook. Nakahara lands a left uppercut to the body followed by a left hook to the head. Baba is looking to close the distance. Nakahara lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head. Nakahara is looking to keep the action on the outside and lands an overhand right. Baba pivots to the right of his opponent and connects with a right hook. Nakahara is looking to keep the action on the outside. Baba lands a stinging jab. Baba lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head. Baba drives a right hook into Nakahara's body. Round 5 Statistics Nakahara: Jabs Thrown: 8 Jabs Landed: 2 Power Shots Thrown: 32 Power Shots Landed: 13 Head Shots Thrown: 31 Head Shots Landed: 12 Body Shots Thrown: 9 Body Shots Landed: 3 Baba: Jabs Thrown: 7 Jabs Landed: 5 Power Shots Thrown: 24 Power Shots Landed: 4 Head Shots Thrown: 26 Head Shots Landed: 8 Body Shots Thrown: 5 Body Shots Landed: 1 Round 6: Nakahara lands a right hook followed by a right uppercut to his opponents body. Nakahara hits home with a firm right hook. Nakahara advances into close range. Baba lands a left hook to the body followed by a right hook to the head. Baba gets on the inside. Nakahara throws a right uppercut, but the shot lands on his opponents guard. Nakahara ties up his opponent. Nakahara leans on his opponent trying to wear him down. The ref calls break and the two fighters separate. Nakahara is looking to keep the action on the outside. Baba throws an overhand right, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a sharp right uppercut. Baba closes the distance. Nakahara is on target with a left hook. Baba lands with a spiteful jab. Nakahara tries to land a cross, but Baba sidesteps and counters with a right uppercut. Baba lands with a ramrod jab. Baba tries to land a left hook, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a left hook. Baba is looking to close the distance. Nakahara connects with a firm left hook. Nakahara is looking to keep his distance. Baba lands a cross to Nakahara's body. Baba closes the distance. Nakahara attempts to land a left hook, but Baba blocks the shot and counters with a right uppercut. Baba advances into close range. Nakahara lands two right hooks to his opponents ribs. Nakahara throws a right hook, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a stinging cross. Nakahara lands an overhand right followed by two straights to his opponents head. Baba quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent. Nakahara lands an overhand right followed by a overhand left to his opponents head. Nakahara lands a cross. Round 6 Statistics Nakahara: Jabs Thrown: 3 Jabs Landed: 2 Power Shots Thrown: 33 Power Shots Landed: 15 Head Shots Thrown: 27 Head Shots Landed: 13 Body Shots Thrown: 9 Body Shots Landed: 4 Baba: Jabs Thrown: 9 Jabs Landed: 2 Power Shots Thrown: 14 Power Shots Landed: 6 Head Shots Thrown: 18 Head Shots Landed: 6 Body Shots Thrown: 5 Body Shots Landed: 2 Round 7: Nakahara steps away from his opponent. Baba lands a jab followed by a overhand left to his opponents head. Nakahara steps away from his opponent and lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head. Nakahara is on target with a sharp cross. Baba steps to the outside. Nakahara hits home with a cross. Baba lands an overhand right followed by a jab to his opponents head. Baba throws an overhand right, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right uppercut to Baba's body. Baba steps inside. Baba pivots to the right of his opponent. Nakahara lands a left uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents body. Nakahara switches the action to the outside and is on target with an overhand right. Nakahara lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head. Baba manouvers Nakahara onto the ropes. Baba pivots to the left of his opponent and hits home with a right uppercut. Nakahara is on target with a left hook to his opponents body. Baba closes the distance and is on target with a right hook to Nakahara's body. Nakahara clinches his opponent. Nakahara is leaning on his opponent in the clinch. The ref calls break and the two fighters separate. Baba is looking to keep the action on the outside. Nakahara attempts to land a cross, but Baba dodges the shot and counters with a cross. Baba is looking to close the distance. Nakahara lands two left hooks to his opponents ribs. Nakahara advances into close range. Baba pivots from in front of his opponent. Baba tries to land a left hook, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a firm left uppercut. Baba pivots to the side of his opponent. Nakahara lands two left hooks to his opponents ribs. Baba hits home with a cross. Baba tries to land a jab, but Nakahara slips the shot and counters with a cross. Nakahara is looking to close the distance and drives a right uppercut into his opponents ribs. At the end of Round 7, lets listen in on the corners...Nakahara's trainer is passing on some tactical advice. Round 7 Statistics Nakahara: Jabs Thrown: 8 Jabs Landed: 3 Power Shots Thrown: 30 Power Shots Landed: 17 Head Shots Thrown: 24 Head Shots Landed: 11 Body Shots Thrown: 14 Body Shots Landed: 9 Baba: Jabs Thrown: 8 Jabs Landed: 2 Power Shots Thrown: 17 Power Shots Landed: 6 Head Shots Thrown: 23 Head Shots Landed: 7 Body Shots Thrown: 2 Body Shots Landed: 1 Round 8: Baba lands a straight 1 - 2. Baba walks Nakahara down, trapping him on the ropes. Nakahara lands a left hook. Baba is on target with a jab. Nakahara steps to the outside. Baba lands a cross followed by a overhand right to his opponents head. Baba is looking to keep his distance and connects with a cross. Nakahara lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head. Baba closes the distance. Nakahara is on target with a right uppercut to Baba's ribcage. Nakahara attempts to land a left uppercut, but Baba blocks the shot and counters with a right hook. Nakahara is looking to keep the action on the outside and is on target with a cross. Nakahara throws a cross, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a right uppercut. Baba lands a double jab to his opponents head. Baba sidesteps to the right of his opponent. Nakahara is on target with a cross. Baba is looking to keep his distance. Nakahara feints a left hook, and then lands a cross. Baba steps inside and manouvers Nakahara onto the ropes. Baba pivots to the side of his opponent. Nakahara hits home with a right uppercut. Nakahara drives a left uppercut into Baba's body. Baba is looking to close the distance. Nakahara sidesteps to the right of his opponent and is on target with a sharp right hook to his opponents ribs. Round 8 Statistics Nakahara: Jabs Thrown: 3 Jabs Landed: 0 Power Shots Thrown: 25 Power Shots Landed: 10 Head Shots Thrown: 18 Head Shots Landed: 7 Body Shots Thrown: 10 Body Shots Landed: 3 Baba: Jabs Thrown: 5 Jabs Landed: 4 Power Shots Thrown: 23 Power Shots Landed: 7 Head Shots Thrown: 23 Head Shots Landed: 10 Body Shots Thrown: 5 Body Shots Landed: 1 Round 9: Baba finds the target with a jab. Nakahara lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head. Nakahara advances into close range and is on target with a firm left hook. Baba lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head. Baba tries to land a left hook, but Nakahara sidesteps and counters with a left uppercut. Nakahara is looking to close the distance. Baba is on target with a left hook. Nakahara holds on to his opponent. Baba pushes his forearm into Nakahara's face. The referee breaks the clinch and warns Baba to stop fouling. Nakahara is on target with a jab. Baba gets on the inside and walks Nakahara down, trapping him on the ropes. Baba lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents head. Nakahara connects with a sharp cross. Nakahara is looking to keep his distance. Nakahara sidesteps to the right of his opponent and lands a solid cross. Baba lands a sharp overhand right. Nakahara lands a stinging overhand left. Nakahara steps to the outside. Baba lands a double jab to his opponents head. Nakahara quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and is on target with a left uppercut to Baba's body. At the end of Round 9, lets listen in on the corners...Baba's trainer is telling his fighter he needs a knockout to win! Round 9 Statistics Nakahara: Jabs Thrown: 4 Jabs Landed: 1 Power Shots Thrown: 25 Power Shots Landed: 8 Head Shots Thrown: 23 Head Shots Landed: 8 Body Shots Thrown: 6 Body Shots Landed: 1 Baba: Jabs Thrown: 6 Jabs Landed: 3 Power Shots Thrown: 27 Power Shots Landed: 8 Head Shots Thrown: 24 Head Shots Landed: 8 Body Shots Thrown: 9 Body Shots Landed: 3 Round 10: Baba closes the distance. Baba pivots to the right of his opponent. Nakahara throws a left hook, but the shot lands on his opponents guard. Nakahara ties up his opponent. The ref calls break and the two fighters separate. Nakahara hits home with a sharp cross. Nakahara attempts to land a jab, but Baba dodges the shot and counters with a left hook. Nakahara sidesteps to the left of his opponent and is on target with a cross. Baba advances into close range. Nakahara is on target with a left hook to his opponents body. Nakahara holds on to his opponent. As they grapple, Baba pushes his forearm into Nakahara's face. The referee separates the two fighters and warns Baba. Baba manages to force Nakahara onto the ropes. Baba lands a left uppercut followed by a right uppercut to his opponents body. Nakahara closes the distance. Baba lands a double left hook to his opponents head. Baba is on target with a cross. Nakahara lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head. Baba gets on the inside and tries to land a left hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a cross. Baba walks Nakahara down, trapping him on the ropes. Baba pivots to the side of his opponent. Nakahara drives a solid left uppercut into his opponents body. Nakahara is looking to keep his distance and is on target with a sharp overhand right. Nakahara lands a cross followed by a overhand right to his opponents head. Baba is looking to close the distance. Baba pivots to the side of his opponent. Nakahara lands a left hook to the head followed by a right hook to the body. Baba lands a double right hook to his opponents head. Nakahara feints a jab, fooling Baba into throwing a right uppercut counter. Nakahara is waiting for the shot and counters with a solid right hook. Baba feints a right hook, and then lands a jab. Round 10 Statistics Nakahara: Jabs Thrown: 3 Jabs Landed: 0 Power Shots Thrown: 34 Power Shots Landed: 13 Head Shots Thrown: 25 Head Shots Landed: 10 Body Shots Thrown: 12 Body Shots Landed: 3 Baba: Jabs Thrown: 4 Jabs Landed: 1 Power Shots Thrown: 23 Power Shots Landed: 8 Head Shots Thrown: 23 Head Shots Landed: 7 Body Shots Thrown: 4 Body Shots Landed: 2 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 - 10 9 - 10 10 - 10 Round 5 Scores: 10 - 9 10 - 10 10 - 9 Round 6 Scores: 10 - 9 10 - 9 10 - 9 Round 7 Scores: 10 - 9 10 - 9 10 - 9 Round 8 Scores: 9 - 10 9 - 10 9 - 10 Round 9 Scores: 9 - 10 9 - 10 9 - 10 Round 10 Scores: 10 - 9 10 - 9 10 - 9 Final Scorecards: 98 - 93 97 - 94 98 - 93 The winner, by Unanimous Decision, from Kyoto, Japan.... Ichiro Nakahara Fight Statistics Nakahara: Total Punches Thrown: 371 Total Punches Landed: 161 Total Head Shots Thrown: 266 Total Head Shots Landed: 122 Total Body Shots Thrown: 105 Total Body Shots Landed: 39 Total Power Shots Thrown: 314 Total Power Shots Landed: 148 Total Jabs Thrown: 57 Total Jabs Landed: 13 Baba: Total Punches Thrown: 290 Total Punches Landed: 95 Total Head Shots Thrown: 239 Total Head Shots Landed: 77 Total Body Shots Thrown: 51 Total Body Shots Landed: 18 Total Power Shots Thrown: 218 Total Power Shots Landed: 70 Total Jabs Thrown: 72 Total Jabs Landed: 25