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10/08/2031
EOD Running: BackUps
Yoshi Hoshino vs Iwao Takara

Boxing Daily Report from the AI Japan-Kanagawa promoted show at Jiro Seki Gym, Yokohama,  taking place on 21/02/2024:

The venue is completely packed out with the fans turning out in force to watch the fights on offer tonight.  
Next up we have one of the supporting contests of this show.  This is a final eliminator for the Japan-Kanagawa Super Featherweight 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 Yoshi Hoshino (7 - 7 - 1) who hails from Yokohama, Japan and Iwao Takara(7 - 9 - 1) from Fujisawa, Japan.  Hoshino weighed in at 129 pounds and 10 ounces, while Takara weighed in at 130 pounds.  
The referee tonight is Hajime Morita, and the three ringside judges are Hikaru Ishibashi, Daichi Nakai and Takeo Uchida.  

Round 1: 

Hoshino is on target with a left hook.  
Hoshino feints a jab, and then lands a cross.  
Takara closes the distance.  Hoshino throws a left uppercut, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Hoshino steps away from his opponent and is on target with a cross.  
Hoshino is looking to keep his distance and hits home with a cross.  
Hoshino pivots to the left of his opponent and lands a cross.  
At the end of Round 1, lets listen in on the corners...Hoshino's trainer is suggesting ways of getting through to his opponent.  Takara's trainer is telling his fighter he needs to be more active or he's going to get outworked.  Takara's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  

Round 1 Statistics
Hoshino: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 18                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 24                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Takara: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 12                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 14                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 2: 

Hoshino steps away from his opponent and connects with a cross.  
Takara advances into close range.  Takara pivots to the side of his opponent.  Hoshino is on target with a right hook.  
Hoshino is looking to keep the action on the outside and hits home with a cross.  
Hoshino switches the action to the outside and lands a cross.  
Takara is looking to close the distance and forces Hoshino to retreat into a corner.  Hoshino is on target with a left hook.  
Hoshino sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Takara throws a right hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Hoshino backs onto the ropes...he is waving his opponent in!  Takara accepts the invitation, throwing powerful combos, but is unable to land anything on Hoshino.  Takara is on target with a left hook.  
Takara gets on the inside and is on target with a left hook.  
Takara attempts to land a left hook, but Hoshino slips the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Takara quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and lands a right uppercut.  
Hoshino hits home with a left hook.  
At the end of Round 2, lets listen in on the corners...Hoshino's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  Takara's trainer is suggesting ways of getting through to his opponent.  

Round 2 Statistics
Hoshino: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 19                            
Power Shots Landed: 8                             
Head Shots Thrown: 24                            
Head Shots Landed: 9                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Takara: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 24                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 22                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 3: 

Takara digs in a right uppercut to his opponents ribs.  
Hoshino tries to keep the action at long range.  Takara attempts to land a cross, but Hoshino sidesteps and counters with a left hook.  
Takara advances into close range.  Hoshino hits home with a left hook.  
Takara pivots to the left of his opponent and is on target with a left hook.  
Takara throws a left uppercut, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Takara is looking to close the distance and tries to land a right hook, but his opponent parries the shot and counters with a cross.  
Takara tries to land a cross, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right uppercut.  
Takara is on target with a cross.  
Takara closes the distance and hits home with a left hook.  


Round 3 Statistics
Hoshino: 
Jabs Thrown: 13                            
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 12                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 25                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 0                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Takara: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 26                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 23                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 7                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 4: 

Takara pivots from in front of his opponent.  Hoshino connects with a cross.  
Takara gets on the inside.  Hoshino connects with a left hook.  
Takara hits home with a cross.  
Takara feints a jab, but Hoshino ignores the feint and responds with a left uppercut.  
Takara is looking to close the distance and lands a right uppercut.  


Round 4 Statistics
Hoshino: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 11                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 13                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Takara: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 12                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 12                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 5: 

Takara drives a right uppercut into his opponents body.  
Takara lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Hoshino is looking to keep the action on the outside.  Takara attempts to land an overhand left, but Hoshino sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Takara steps inside.  Takara pivots to the right of his opponent and drives a right hook into his opponents body.  
Hoshino is looking to keep the action on the outside.  Takara stalks forward with a low guard, trying to draw a lead from his opponent.  Hoshino attempts to land a cross, but Takara slips the shot and counters with a cross.  
Hoshino is on target with a cross.  
Takara gets on the inside and tries to land a right hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Hoshino lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  


Round 5 Statistics
Hoshino: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 16                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 19                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Takara: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 19                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 16                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Round 6: 

Hoshino tries to step out of his opponents range.  Takara feints a right hook, but Hoshino ignores the feint and lands with a cross.  
Takara closes the distance and is on target with a right hook.  
Takara is looking to close the distance.  Hoshino is on target with a right hook.  
Hoshino is looking to keep the action on the outside.  Takara is on target with a cross.  
Hoshino connects with a cross.  
Hoshino connects with a left hook.  
Takara gets on the inside.  Hoshino is on target with a left hook.  
Hoshino is looking to keep his distance.  Takara feints a right hook, but Hoshino does not fall for it and responds with a right uppercut.  


Round 6 Statistics
Hoshino: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 19                            
Power Shots Landed: 7                             
Head Shots Thrown: 24                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Takara: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 18                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 16                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 7: 

Takara steps inside.  Hoshino connects with a left hook.  
Takara lands a right uppercut to the body followed by a left uppercut to the head.  
Takara throws a left hook, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right hook.  
Takara throws a right hook, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Takara tries to land a cross, but Hoshino sidesteps and counters with a left hook.  
Takara lands a left hook.  
Takara lands a left uppercut.  


Round 7 Statistics
Hoshino: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 12                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 17                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Takara: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 10                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 12                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 8: 

Takara closes the distance.  Hoshino tries to land a right hook, but Takara sidesteps and counters with a left hook.  
Hoshino steps to the outside and lands a cross.  
Takara pivots to the side of his opponent and hits home with a right uppercut.  


Round 8 Statistics
Hoshino: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 9                             
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 13                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Takara: 
Jabs Thrown: 0                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 10                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 10                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 0                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 9: 

Hoshino lands a right hook.  
Hoshino is on target with a left hook.  
Hoshino connects with a cross.  
Takara is looking to close the distance.  Hoshino hits home with a right hook.  
Hoshino attempts to land a right hook, but Takara sidesteps and counters with a left uppercut.  
Hoshino lands an overhand left followed by a cross to his opponents head.  
At the end of Round 9, lets listen in on the corners...Hoshino's trainer is telling his fighter he is a mile in front and not to do anything stupid. Takara's trainer is telling his fighter he needs a knockout to win!  

Round 9 Statistics
Hoshino: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 19                            
Power Shots Landed: 7                             
Head Shots Thrown: 18                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Takara: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 4                             
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 4                             
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 10: 

Takara advances into close range.  Hoshino is on target with a left hook.  
Hoshino lands a cross.  
Takara closes the distance.  Hoshino hits home with a left hook.  
Takara gets on the inside.  Hoshino lands a left hook.  
Takara lands a left hook.  
Hoshino hits home with a cross.  


Round 10 Statistics
Hoshino: 
Jabs Thrown: 10                            
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 16                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 23                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Takara: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 9                             
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 12                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 0                             
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: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 9 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 10 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9


Final Scorecards: 99 - 91  99 - 91  99 - 91

The winner, by Unanimous Decision, from Yokohama, Japan.... Yoshi Hoshino

Fight Statistics
Hoshino: 
Total Punches Thrown: 223                           
Total Punches Landed: 61                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 200                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 56                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 23                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 5                             
Total Power Shots Thrown: 151                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 53                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 72                            
Total Jabs Landed: 8                             

Takara: 
Total Punches Thrown: 169                           
Total Punches Landed: 26                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 141                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 22                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 28                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 4                             
Total Power Shots Thrown: 144                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 25                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 25                            
Total Jabs Landed: 1