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23/07/2031
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Mikio Aoyama vs Michi Arakawa

Boxing Daily Report from the AI Japan-Chiba promoted show at Chiba Miyahira, Chiba,  taking place on 22/09/2023:

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 final eliminator for the Japan Minimumweight title.  

Looking to impress the boxing fans in attendance and those watching live on Sky-A Sports, the two fighters competing in this 12 round matchup are Mikio Aoyama (8 - 5 - 1) who hails from Chiba, Japan and Michi Arakawa(4 - 8 - 2) from Ichinomiya, Japan.  Aoyama weighed in at 104 pounds and 13 ounces, while Arakawa weighed in at 104 pounds and 15 ounces.  
The referee tonight is Kenji Aoyama, and the three ringside judges are Mikio Kawai, Michi Anzai and Fumio Yanagi.  

Round 1: 

Aoyama closes the distance and connects with a right hook.  
The two boxers are fighting in-close, but their heads clash!  The ref acknowledges the accidental headclash but allows the action to continue.  Arakawa has taken some damage from that accidental headbutt.  That has caused minor swelling  around the right eye.  
Aoyama hits home with a right hook.  
Arakawa tries to step out of his opponents range and attempts to land a jab, but Aoyama parries the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Aoyama lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Arakawa lands a sharp jab.  
Aoyama gets on the inside.  Aoyama quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and drives a right uppercut into Arakawa's body.  
Aoyama manages to force Arakawa into a corner.  Arakawa drives a left hook into his opponents body.  
Aoyama lands a cross to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  
Aoyama is on target with a right hook.  
Arakawa forces Aoyama to back into a corner.  Arakawa sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Aoyama lands a cross.  
Aoyama hits home with a sharp jab.  
At the end of Round 1, lets listen in on the corners...Arakawa's trainer is advising how he could improve the accuracy of his work.  

Round 1 Statistics
Aoyama: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 27                            
Power Shots Landed: 10                            
Head Shots Thrown: 26                            
Head Shots Landed: 9                             
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Arakawa: 
Jabs Thrown: 11                            
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 19                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 26                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 2: 

Aoyama digs in a right hook to his opponents ribs.  
Aoyama lands a left hook.  
Aoyama advances into close range and digs in a right hook to his opponents body.  
At the end of Round 2, lets listen in on the corners...Aoyama's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  

Round 2 Statistics
Aoyama: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 11                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 10                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Arakawa: 
Jabs Thrown: 11                            
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 19                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 28                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 3: 

Aoyama digs in a right hook to his opponents body.  
Aoyama pivots to the right of his opponent and is on target with a left hook to his opponents body.  
Arakawa steps to the outside and lands an overhand right.  
Arakawa lands a jab.  
Arakawa tries to keep the action at long range and lands with a sharp jab.  
Aoyama connects with a left hook.  
Aoyama closes the distance.  Aoyama sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Arakawa drives a left hook into his opponents liver.  
Arakawa steps to the outside and lands a cross.  


Round 3 Statistics
Aoyama: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 18                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 17                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Arakawa: 
Jabs Thrown: 10                            
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 24                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 30                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 4: 

Aoyama connects with a left hook.  Aoyama throws a cross, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  
Aoyama advances into close range and lands a right hook.  
Arakawa tries to step out of his opponents range and hits home with an overhand left.  
Arakawa lands a jab.  
Aoyama closes the distance.  Arakawa tries to land a left hook, but Aoyama sidesteps and counters with a right uppercut.  
Aoyama hits home with a right hook.  
Aoyama attempts to land a jab, but Arakawa dodges the shot and counters with a cross.  


Round 4 Statistics
Aoyama: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 22                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 26                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Arakawa: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 16                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 21                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 5: 

Arakawa drives a right hook into Aoyama's ribs.  
Aoyama drives a cross into his opponents body.  
Arakawa tries to keep the action at long range and lands with a sharp jab.  
Aoyama is on target with a right uppercut.  
Aoyama lands a right uppercut followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Arakawa switches the action to the outside and tries to land a jab, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a cross.  
Aoyama pivots to the left of his opponent and is on target with a jab to his opponents body.  
Aoyama advances into close range and is on target with a right uppercut.  
Arakawa steps to the outside and lands a cross.  
At the end of Round 5, lets listen in on the corners...Arakawa's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  

Round 5 Statistics
Aoyama: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 31                            
Power Shots Landed: 6                             
Head Shots Thrown: 28                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 11                            
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Arakawa: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 11                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 15                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 6: 

Aoyama manages to force Arakawa onto the ropes.  Aoyama is on target with a right uppercut.  
Aoyama drives a left hook into Arakawa's body.  
Aoyama advances into close range and hits home with a right hook.  
Aoyama lands a right hook to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  
Aoyama is looking to close the distance and digs in a right hook to Arakawa's body.  
Aoyama is looking to close the distance.  Arakawa lands a right hook.  
Aoyama connects with a cross.  
Aoyama lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Aoyama lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
At the end of Round 6, lets listen in on the corners...Aoyama's trainer is advising how he could improve the accuracy of his work.  

Round 6 Statistics
Aoyama: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 34                            
Power Shots Landed: 11                            
Head Shots Thrown: 25                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 12                            
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Arakawa: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 12                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 14                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 7: 

Aoyama is on target with a cross.  
Aoyama steps inside.  Arakawa connects with a right hook.  
Aoyama feints a cross, and then is on target with a right hook to Arakawa's body.  
Aoyama strikes his opponents body with a jab.  
Aoyama gets on the inside and digs in a right hook to Arakawa's body.  
Arakawa is on target with a right uppercut.  
Arakawa hits home with a right hook.  
Aoyama hits home with a cross.  
Arakawa tries to keep the action at long range and lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Aoyama connects with a cross.  
Arakawa drives a right hook into Aoyama's ribs.  
Aoyama walks Arakawa into the red corner.  Arakawa throws a right hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Arakawa steps to the outside and is on target with a sharp jab.  
Aoyama closes the distance.  Arakawa hits home with a right hook.  


Round 7 Statistics
Aoyama: 
Jabs Thrown: 12                            
Jabs Landed: 4                             
Power Shots Thrown: 19                            
Power Shots Landed: 6                             
Head Shots Thrown: 25                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Arakawa: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 29                            
Power Shots Landed: 8                             
Head Shots Thrown: 29                            
Head Shots Landed: 9                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 8: 

Aoyama advances into close range and walks his opponent into a corner.  Aoyama pivots from in front of his opponent.  Arakawa drives a right hook into his opponents ribs.  Arakawa attempts to land a right uppercut, but Aoyama blocks the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Arakawa lands a jab to the body, and then to the head.  
Aoyama drives a cross into his opponents body.  
Arakawa connects with a right hook.  
Arakawa pivots to the side of his opponent.  Aoyama lands a right hook to the body followed by a cross to the head.  
Aoyama connects with a right hook.  
Aoyama closes the distance.  Arakawa throws a right hook, but is not on target.  Arakawa clinches his opponent.  Arakawa is using his forearm in the clinch.  The referee separates the two fighters and warns Arakawa.  
Arakawa tries to keep the action at long range and lands with a stinging jab.  
Arakawa tries to step out of his opponents range and attempts to land a jab, but Aoyama sidesteps and counters with a left uppercut.  
Arakawa pivots to the side of his opponent.  Aoyama lands a jab.  
Aoyama lands a right hook.  


Round 8 Statistics
Aoyama: 
Jabs Thrown: 9                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 22                            
Power Shots Landed: 7                             
Head Shots Thrown: 21                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 10                            
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Arakawa: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 17                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 17                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Round 9: 

Arakawa cuts off the ring, trapping Aoyama in a corner.  Arakawa pivots to the side of his opponent and lands a jab.  
Aoyama pivots to the side of his opponent and lands a jab followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Aoyama advances into close range.  Aoyama pivots to the right of his opponent and hits home with a right hook.  


Round 9 Statistics
Aoyama: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 13                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 15                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Arakawa: 
Jabs Thrown: 9                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 17                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 23                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 10: 

Aoyama drives a right hook into Arakawa's body.  
Aoyama sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Aoyama throws a right hook, but Arakawa ties up his opponent.  Aoyama pushes his forearm into Arakawa's face.  The referee warns Aoyama and breaks the clinch.  
Aoyama hits home with a cross.  
Aoyama pivots to the right of his opponent.  Arakawa is on target with a right hook.  
Arakawa lands a right hook followed by a right uppercut to his opponents head.  
Arakawa is looking to keep his distance and connects with an overhand right.  


Round 10 Statistics
Aoyama: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 11                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 11                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Arakawa: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 11                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 16                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 0                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 11: 

Aoyama is looking to close the distance and lands a right uppercut followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Aoyama lands a left hook.  
Aoyama lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Arakawa walks Aoyama down, trapping him in the corner.  Aoyama hits home with a left hook.  


Round 11 Statistics
Aoyama: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 11                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 11                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Arakawa: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 15                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 16                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 12: 

Aoyama lands a left uppercut.  
Arakawa lands a jab.  
Aoyama closes the distance and lands a right hook to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  
Arakawa sidesteps to the left of his opponent and finds the target with a jab.  
Aoyama is looking to close the distance.  Arakawa attempts to land a left hook, but Aoyama sidesteps and counters with a left uppercut.  
Aoyama lands a cross.  
Arakawa steps away from his opponent and connects with an overhand right.  
Aoyama hits home with a right hook.  


Round 12 Statistics
Aoyama: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 17                            
Power Shots Landed: 6                             
Head Shots Thrown: 20                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Arakawa: 
Jabs Thrown: 10                            
Jabs Landed: 4                             
Power Shots Thrown: 14                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 21                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 1 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
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: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 6 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 7 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 10  10 - 9
Round 8 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 9 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 10 Scores: 10 - 10  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 11 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 12 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9


Final Scorecards: 116 - 113  116 - 113  116 - 112

The winner, by Unanimous Decision, from Chiba, Japan.... Mikio Aoyama

Fight Statistics
Aoyama: 
Total Punches Thrown: 302                           
Total Punches Landed: 78                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 235                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 58                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 67                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 20                            
Total Power Shots Thrown: 236                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 65                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 66                            
Total Jabs Landed: 13                            

Arakawa: 
Total Punches Thrown: 292                           
Total Punches Landed: 62                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 256                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 56                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 36                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 6                             
Total Power Shots Thrown: 204                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 43                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 88                            
Total Jabs Landed: 19