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23/07/2031
EOD Running: Rankings
Harri Astala vs Sauli Niinisto

Boxing Daily Report from the AI Finland-Uusimaa promoted show at Helsinki Kikkunen, Helsinki,  taking place on 19/03/2024:

Clearly AI Finland-Uusimaa 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.  

Looking to impress the boxing fans in attendance, the two fighters competing in this 6 round matchup are Harri Astala (0 - 0) who hails from Helsinki, Finland and Sauli Niinisto(5 - 6 - 3) from Helsinki, Finland.  Both Astala and Niinisto weighed in at 147 pounds.  
The referee tonight is Veijo Arajarvi, and the three ringside judges are Matteus Vaatainen, Gideon Laitinen and Rami Kivimaki.  

Round 1: 

Astala lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Astala is looking to keep the action on the outside and lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Niinisto tries to land a right hook, but Astala parries the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Astala tries to step out of his opponents range.  Astala sidesteps to the right of his opponent and lands a cross.  
Astala steps inside and lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Astala is looking to close the distance and lands a left hook followed by a right uppercut to his opponents head.  
Niinisto switches the action to the outside.  Astala finds the target with a stinging jab.  
Astala forces Niinisto to back into the ropes.  Astala feints a left hook, but Niinisto does not fall for it and responds with a right hook to his opponents ribcage.  
Niinisto tries to step out of his opponents range.  Astala tries to land a jab, but Niinisto parries the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Astala lands a cross.  
Astala advances into close range and hits home with a right hook.  Astala tries to land a right hook, but Niinisto slips the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Astala lands a left hook.  
Astala is looking to keep his distance and lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Astala steps inside and lands a right hook to the body followed by a left hook to the head.  
Niinisto steps to the outside.  Astala lands a cross.  
Astala lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Astala is on target with a cross.  
Astala sidesteps to the right of his opponent and lands a cross.  
Astala lands a jab to the head followed by a right uppercut to the body.  
Astala steps inside and lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Niinisto steps away from his opponent.  Astala finds the target with a jab.  
At the end of Round 1, lets listen in on the corners...Niinisto's trainer is suggesting ways of getting through to his opponent.  Niinisto's trainer is telling his fighter he is being outworked and needs to throw more.  

Round 1 Statistics
Astala: 
Jabs Thrown: 21                            
Jabs Landed: 11                            
Power Shots Thrown: 37                            
Power Shots Landed: 21                            
Head Shots Thrown: 47                            
Head Shots Landed: 28                            
Body Shots Thrown: 11                            
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Niinisto: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 17                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 14                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 2: 

Astala hits home with a right hook.  
Astala steps inside.  Astala connects with a right hook.  
Niinisto tries to keep the action at long range.  Astala lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Astala lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Astala steps inside and lands a right uppercut, right hook and a left uppercut to his opponents head.  
Niinisto tries to land a left hook, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a left uppercut.  
Niinisto is looking to keep his distance.  Astala lands three consecutive jabs to his opponents head.  
Niinisto tries to land a right hook, but Astala blocks the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Niinisto tries to step out of his opponents range.  Astala lands a cross.  
Niinisto hits home with a left uppercut.  
Astala lands a right hook.  
Astala lands a double jab to his opponents head.  Astala tries to land a jab, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a right uppercut to his opponents ribcage.  
Niinisto steps away from his opponent.  Astala is on target with a jab.  
Astala closes the distance.  Astala lands two consecutive left uppercuts to his opponents head.  
Astala is on target with a jab.  
Astala is on target with a cross.  
Astala steps inside and lands a double right hook to his opponents head.  
Astala pivots to the right of his opponent and is on target with a right hook.  
At the end of Round 2, lets listen in on the corners...Niinisto's trainer is advising how he could improve his defence.  

Round 2 Statistics
Astala: 
Jabs Thrown: 19                            
Jabs Landed: 11                            
Power Shots Thrown: 26                            
Power Shots Landed: 17                            
Head Shots Thrown: 42                            
Head Shots Landed: 28                            
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Niinisto: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 12                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 13                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 3: 

Astala is looking to close the distance and lands a double right hook to his opponents head.  
Niinisto steps to the outside.  Astala is on target with a cross.  
Astala lands a jab.  
Astala advances into close range.  Astala pivots to the left of his opponent and lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  
Niinisto finds the target with a jab.  
Astala throws a jab, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a right uppercut to Astala's body.  
Astala steps inside and lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Astala connects with a cross.  
Astala advances into close range and hits home with a left hook.  
Astala finds the target with a jab.  
Niinisto tries to step out of his opponents range.  Astala finds the target with a stiff jab.  
Astala steps inside.  Astala pivots to the right of his opponent and lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents body.  
Niinisto tries to land a right hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Astala lands a left uppercut followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Astala advances into close range and lands a left uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Astala steps inside and attempts to land a left hook, but Niinisto blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  
Astala closes the distance and lands three consecutive left hooks to his opponents head.  
Niinisto quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Astala lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Astala gets on the inside and is on target with a left hook.  
Astala sidesteps to the left of his opponent and lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
At the end of Round 3, lets listen in on the corners...Niinisto's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  

Round 3 Statistics
Astala: 
Jabs Thrown: 12                            
Jabs Landed: 4                             
Power Shots Thrown: 30                            
Power Shots Landed: 23                            
Head Shots Thrown: 34                            
Head Shots Landed: 23                            
Body Shots Thrown: 8                             
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Niinisto: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 12                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 13                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 4: 

Niinisto tries to keep the action at long range.  Astala lands a jab, cross and an overhand left to his opponents head.  
Astala connects with a left hook.  
Astala closes the distance.  Astala hits home with a right hook.  
Astala lands a double left hook to his opponents head.  
Astala leans back on the ropes...he waves his opponent in!  Niinisto is whaling away with hooks, but Astala keeps his defence tight.  
Niinisto tries to land a right hook, but Astala parries the shot and counters with a cross.  
Astala advances into close range and is on target with a right hook.  
Niinisto is looking to keep the action on the outside.  Astala finds the target with a jab.  
Astala steps inside and is on target with a left hook.  
Astala tries to land a jab, but Niinisto slips the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Astala lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Astala steps inside and lands a left uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Astala is on target with a jab.  
Astala advances into close range and lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Niinisto tries to land a jab, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Astala gets on the inside and lands a right hook to the body followed by a left hook to the head.  He continues the combination and lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Astala lands a left hook to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  


Round 4 Statistics
Astala: 
Jabs Thrown: 14                            
Jabs Landed: 6                             
Power Shots Thrown: 30                            
Power Shots Landed: 21                            
Head Shots Thrown: 35                            
Head Shots Landed: 24                            
Body Shots Thrown: 9                             
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Niinisto: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 17                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 17                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 5: 

Astala lands a right hook to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  He then lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Astala gets on the inside and is on target with a left hook.  
Astala strikes his opponents body with a cross.  
Astala closes the distance and hits home with a right hook.  
Astala lands two left hook's to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  
Astala hits home with a cross.  
Astala is on target with a right hook to Niinisto's ribcage.  
Astala lands a right hook to the head, a right uppercut to the body and a right hook to the head.  
Niinisto pivots from in front of his opponent.  Astala is on target with a jab.  
Niinisto is looking to keep the action on the outside.  Astala hits home with a cross.  
Astala lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Astala lands a right uppercut.  
Niinisto pivots from in front of his opponent.  Niinisto throws a right uppercut, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  
Niinisto quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Astala hits home with a cross.  
Niinisto lowers his guard, attempting to draw a lead.  Astala connects with a left uppercut.  
Niinisto tries to land a right uppercut, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a left uppercut.  
Niinisto throws a left hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
At the end of Round 5, lets listen in on the corners...Astala's trainer is advising his fighter to keep his distance and coast to the win. Astala's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  Niinisto's trainer is telling his fighter he needs a knockout to win!  

Round 5 Statistics
Astala: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 37                            
Power Shots Landed: 24                            
Head Shots Thrown: 35                            
Head Shots Landed: 21                            
Body Shots Thrown: 8                             
Body Shots Landed: 6                             

Niinisto: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 15                            
Power Shots Landed: 0                             
Head Shots Thrown: 20                            
Head Shots Landed: 0                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 6: 

Astala finds the target with a jab.  
Niinisto pivots from in front of his opponent.  Niinisto tries to land a jab, but Astala sidesteps and counters with a right uppercut.  
Niinisto pivots to the left of his opponent and hits home with a cross.  
Astala throws a jab, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Niinisto is on target with a cross.  
Astala is on target with a cross.  
Astala hits home with a right hook.  
Niinisto throws a cross, but his opponent dodges the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Niinisto lands a jab followed by a left uppercut to his opponents head.  
Niinisto sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Astala tries to land a cross, but Niinisto dodges the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Niinisto attempts to land a cross, but Astala slips the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Niinisto lands a right hook.  
Astala lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Astala is on target with a cross.  


Round 6 Statistics
Astala: 
Jabs Thrown: 18                            
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 19                            
Power Shots Landed: 8                             
Head Shots Thrown: 33                            
Head Shots Landed: 11                            
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Niinisto: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 21                            
Power Shots Landed: 6                             
Head Shots Thrown: 26                            
Head Shots Landed: 8                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
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 - 10  10 - 9


Final Scorecards: 60 - 54  60 - 55  60 - 54

The winner, by Unanimous Decision, from Helsinki, Finland.... Harri Astala

Fight Statistics
Astala: 
Total Punches Thrown: 269                           
Total Punches Landed: 152                           
Total Head Shots Thrown: 226                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 135                           
Total Body Shots Thrown: 43                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 17                            
Total Power Shots Thrown: 179                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 114                           
Total Jabs Thrown: 90                            
Total Jabs Landed: 38                            

Niinisto: 
Total Punches Thrown: 122                           
Total Punches Landed: 17                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 103                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 14                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 19                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 3                             
Total Power Shots Thrown: 94                            
Total Power Shots Landed: 14                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 28                            
Total Jabs Landed: 3