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23/07/2031
EOD Running: Rankings
Nori Nishimura vs Fumio Murata

Boxing Daily Report from the Maloian Promotions promoted show at Hiroshima Tone, Hiroshima,  taking place on 22/04/2024:

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.  

Looking to impress the boxing fans in attendance and those watching live on Sky-A Sports, the two fighters competing in this 8 round matchup are Nori Nishimura (3 - 0) who hails from Nagoya, Japan and Fumio Murata(2 - 3) from Fuchu, Japan.  Nishimura weighed in at 130 pounds, while Murata weighed in at 129 pounds and 11 ounces.  
The referee tonight is Iwao Sando, and the three ringside judges are Nori Oye, Iwao Sando and Yoshi Kawakami.  

Round 1: 

Nishimura gets on the inside and is on target with a left hook to Murata's body.  Nishimura ties up his opponent.  As they grapple, Nishimura pushes his forearm into Murata's face.  The ref breaks the clinch and signals for the action to continue.  
Nishimura is looking to close the distance and digs in a solid right hook to Murata's body.  
Nishimura lands a firm left hook.  
Nishimura quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Nishimura is on target with a stinging left uppercut to Murata's body.  Nishimura holds on to his opponent.  Nishimura pushes his forearm into Murata's face.  The ref breaks the clinch and signals for the action to continue.  
Nishimura is on target with a cross.  
Nishimura gets on the inside and drives a solid left hook into Murata's liver.  
Murata lands a right uppercut.  
Nishimura closes the distance and connects with a solid right hook.  Nishimura holds on to his opponent.  As they grapple, Nishimura pushes his forearm into Murata's face.  The referee breaks the clinch and warns Nishimura to stop fouling.  
Murata tries to step out of his opponents range.  Nishimura feints a left, and then lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Nishimura lands a jab followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  Nishimura throws a left hook, but his opponent dodges the shot and counters with a cross.  
Nishimura advances into close range and lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  Nishimura clinches his opponent.  Nishimura leans on his opponent using all his weight. Nishimura tries to make the space to throw a hook, but hits Murata behind the head. Nishimura tries to make the space to throw a hook, but hits Murata behind the head. 
Nishimura is on target with a left hook.  
Nishimura lands a cross followed by a right uppercut to his opponents head.  
Murata steps to the outside.  Nishimura lands an overhand left followed by a cross to his opponents head.  
Nishimura is on target with a stinging overhand left.  
Nishimura steps inside and is on target with a right hook to Murata's body.  Nishimura clinches his opponent.  Nishimura leans on his opponent using all his weight. The ref separates the two fighters.  
Nishimura advances into close range and lands a left uppercut.  Nishimura holds on to his opponent.  Nishimura throws a hook within the clinch but hits his opponent behind the head. 
Nishimura gets on the inside and hits home with a left hook.  
At the end of Round 1, lets listen in on the corners...Murata's trainer is telling his fighter he needs to be more active or he's going to get outworked.  Murata's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  

Round 1 Statistics
Nishimura: 
Jabs Thrown: 9                             
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 30                            
Power Shots Landed: 20                            
Head Shots Thrown: 30                            
Head Shots Landed: 18                            
Body Shots Thrown: 9                             
Body Shots Landed: 5                             

Murata: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 10                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 15                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 2: 

Nishimura lands a left hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents head.  
Nishimura goes for the bodyshot, but lands south of the border!  The ref stops the action and gives Murata time to recover.  
Nishimura attempts to land a left hook, but Murata parries the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Murata steps to the outside.  Nishimura lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Nishimura lands a jab.  
Nishimura hits home with a right hook.  
Nishimura gets on the inside and is on target with a firm right uppercut.  
Nishimura closes the distance and hits home with a left hook.  
Nishimura hits home with a right hook.  Nishimura throws a left hook, but his opponent dodges the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Nishimura cuts off the ring, trapping Murata in a corner.  Nishimura hits home with a left uppercut.  Nishimura attempts to land a left uppercut, but Murata blocks the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Nishimura digs in a firm right hook to Murata's ribcage.  
Murata steps to the outside.  Nishimura lands an overhand right followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Nishimura is looking to close the distance and is on target with a stinging right hook.  
Nishimura is looking to close the distance and is on target with a solid left hook.  Nishimura attempts to land a right uppercut, but Murata sidesteps and counters with a left hook.  
Nishimura lands a left uppercut followed by a right uppercut to his opponents head.  
At the end of Round 2, lets listen in on the corners...Murata's trainer is advising how he could improve the accuracy of his work.  Murata's trainer is advising how he could improve his defence.  

Round 2 Statistics
Nishimura: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 28                            
Power Shots Landed: 15                            
Head Shots Thrown: 28                            
Head Shots Landed: 17                            
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Murata: 
Jabs Thrown: 0                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 13                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 11                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 3: 

Nishimura connects with a left uppercut.  
Nishimura sidesteps to the right of his opponent and lands a left uppercut to the body, a left uppercut to the head and a right hook to the body.  
Nishimura lands a left hook to the head, a right hook to the body and a right uppercut to the body.  
Nishimura lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Nishimura feints a right hook, and then connects with a stinging cross.  
Nishimura is on target with a right hook to his opponents body.  
Nishimura connects with a left hook.  
Nishimura is on target with a jab.  
Nishimura is looking to close the distance and lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Nishimura is on target with a left hook.  
Nishimura lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Murata quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Nishimura lands a double left hook to his opponents head.  
Nishimura manouvers his opponent into a corner.  Nishimura lands a right hook to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  
Nishimura connects with a right uppercut.  Nishimura clinches his opponent.  As they grapple, Nishimura pushes his forearm into Murata's face.  The referee separates the two fighters and warns Nishimura.  
Nishimura gets on the inside and manages to force Murata into the corner.  Nishimura pivots from in front of his opponent and is on target with a right hook to his opponents body.  
Nishimura is on target with a cross.  


Round 3 Statistics
Nishimura: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 41                            
Power Shots Landed: 24                            
Head Shots Thrown: 29                            
Head Shots Landed: 16                            
Body Shots Thrown: 14                            
Body Shots Landed: 9                             

Murata: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 12                            
Power Shots Landed: 0                             
Head Shots Thrown: 12                            
Head Shots Landed: 0                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 4: 

Nishimura lands a stinging right hook.  
Nishimura lands a right uppercut, left hook and a right uppercut to his opponents head.  
Nishimura lands a double left hook to his opponents head.  
Nishimura sidesteps to the right of his opponent and is on target with a right hook to Murata's ribcage.  
Nishimura feints a left, and then hits home with a solid left hook.  
Nishimura hits home with a sharp left hook.  
Nishimura is looking to close the distance and lands two left hooks followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Nishimura is looking to close the distance.  Murata steps back and leans on the ropes with his guard up.  Nishimura accepts the invitation, throwing powerful combos, but is unable to land anything on Murata.  Nishimura hits home with a firm right hook.  
Nishimura lands a left hook to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  
Nishimura pivots from in front of his opponent.  Nishimura is on target with a right hook.  Nishimura ties up his opponent.  Nishimura leans on his opponent using all his weight. The ref breaks the clinch and signals for the action to continue.  
Nishimura is on target with a stinging left hook to his opponents body.  
Nishimura lands a left uppercut.  
Nishimura gets on the inside and hits home with a stinging left uppercut.  
Nishimura is on target with a right hook to Murata's ribs.  
Nishimura drives a right hook into his opponents ribs.  
Nishimura is looking to close the distance and lands a stinging right hook.  Nishimura clinches his opponent.  Nishimura hits his opponent with a kidney shot within the clinch. 
Murata throws a right uppercut, but Nishimura clinches his opponent.  Nishimura uses his free hand to throw a hook, but it hits Murata behind the head. 
Nishimura attempts to land a right hook, but Murata slips the shot and counters with a cross.  
Nishimura lands a left uppercut to the body followed by a left hook to the head.  
Murata is looking to keep the action on the outside.  Nishimura lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Nishimura advances into close range and is on target with a left uppercut.  
Nishimura lands a double right hook to his opponents head.  Nishimura ties up his opponent.  Nishimura leans on his opponent using all his weight. Nishimura tries to make the space to throw a hook, but hits Murata behind the head. 
Nishimura lands a firm left hook.  


Round 4 Statistics
Nishimura: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 40                            
Power Shots Landed: 30                            
Head Shots Thrown: 34                            
Head Shots Landed: 24                            
Body Shots Thrown: 8                             
Body Shots Landed: 6                             

Murata: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 11                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 13                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 5: 

Murata tries to step out of his opponents range.  Nishimura lands an overhand left followed by a cross to his opponents head.  
Nishimura advances into close range and hits home with a right hook.  Nishimura ties up his opponent.  Nishimura uses his free hand to throw a hook, but it hits Murata behind the head. 
Nishimura closes the distance and lands a solid right hook.  
Murata is looking to keep the action on the outside.  Nishimura is on target with a sharp cross.  
Nishimura is looking to close the distance and lands a right uppercut to the head, a left hook to the head and a left hook to the body.  
Nishimura closes the distance and tries to land a left hook, but Murata dodges the shot and counters with a cross.  
Nishimura drives a left uppercut into Murata's body.  
Nishimura lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  Nishimura clinches his opponent.  Nishimura leans on his opponent trying to wear him down. Nishimura pushes his forearm into Murata's face.  The referee separates the two fighters and warns Nishimura.  
Nishimura lands a sharp left uppercut.  
Murata tries to step out of his opponents range.  Nishimura connects with a firm overhand right.  
Nishimura advances into close range and is on target with a left hook to his opponents body.  
Nishimura lands a left uppercut.  
Murata connects with a right hook.  
Murata connects with a left uppercut.  


Round 5 Statistics
Nishimura: 
Jabs Thrown: 0                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 29                            
Power Shots Landed: 15                            
Head Shots Thrown: 21                            
Head Shots Landed: 12                            
Body Shots Thrown: 8                             
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Murata: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 17                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 22                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 0                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 6: 

Nishimura pivots to the right of his opponent.  Murata lands a jab.  
Murata finds the target with a jab.  
Nishimura drives a firm left hook into his opponents ribs.  
Nishimura attempts to land a left hook, but Murata dodges the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Nishimura sidesteps to the right of his opponent and is on target with a cross to his opponents body.  
Nishimura is on target with a stinging left uppercut to his opponents liver.  
Nishimura advances into close range.  Nishimura lands a left uppercut to the body followed by a right uppercut to the head.  As the two fighters work on the inside, their heads come together!  The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as Nishimura dabs at his face checking for damage.  
Nishimura feints a jab, tricking Murata into launching a right hook counter.  Nishimura is waiting for the shot and counters with a stinging right hook.  
Murata switches the action to the outside.  Nishimura quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and lands a cross.  
Murata throws a jab, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a sharp left uppercut.  
Nishimura hits home with a solid right hook.  


Round 6 Statistics
Nishimura: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 23                            
Power Shots Landed: 9                             
Head Shots Thrown: 16                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 8                             
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Murata: 
Jabs Thrown: 9                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 11                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 20                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 0                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 7: 

Nishimura advances into close range and is on target with a stinging right hook.  
Murata steps away from his opponent.  Nishimura lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Nishimura advances into close range and lands a solid right hook.  
Nishimura lands a left uppercut.  
Nishimura closes the distance and lands a firm right hook.  
Nishimura tries to land a left uppercut, but Murata slips the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Murata tries to keep the action at long range.  Nishimura is on target with a solid cross.  
Nishimura lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents body.  
Nishimura sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Nishimura throws a right uppercut, but his opponent dodges the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Nishimura lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Nishimura is on target with a solid left uppercut to Murata's liver.  
Murata steps away from his opponent.  Nishimura feints a cross, and then lands an overhand right followed by a cross to his opponents head.  
At the end of Round 7, lets listen in on the corners...Murata's trainer is telling his fighter he must go to war on his opponent!  

Round 7 Statistics
Nishimura: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 27                            
Power Shots Landed: 14                            
Head Shots Thrown: 24                            
Head Shots Landed: 11                            
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Murata: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 14                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 13                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 8: 

Nishimura steps inside.  Murata lands a right hook.  Nishimura holds on to his opponent.  Nishimura leans on his opponent trying to wear him down. The referee separates the two fighters and warns Nishimura to stop holding.  
Nishimura advances into close range and lands a right hook, right uppercut and a left hook to his opponents head.  
Nishimura lands a right uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  Nishimura holds on to his opponent.  Nishimura is leaning on his opponent in the clinch. The ref calls break and the two fighters separate.  
Nishimura lands a double right hook to his opponents head.  
Nishimura gets on the inside and lands a left hook followed by a right uppercut to his opponents head.  
Nishimura quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Murata is on target with a right hook.  
Nishimura advances into close range and lands a stinging right hook.  
Nishimura steps inside and hits home with a right hook.  


Round 8 Statistics
Nishimura: 
Jabs Thrown: 0                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 17                            
Power Shots Landed: 11                            
Head Shots Thrown: 15                            
Head Shots Landed: 11                            
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Murata: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 10                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 15                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
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 - 9  10 - 9
Round 7 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 8 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9


Final Scorecards: 80 - 72  80 - 72  80 - 72

The winner, by Unanimous Decision, from Nagoya, Japan.... Nori Nishimura

Fight Statistics
Nishimura: 
Total Punches Thrown: 256                           
Total Punches Landed: 145                           
Total Head Shots Thrown: 197                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 114                           
Total Body Shots Thrown: 59                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 31                            
Total Power Shots Thrown: 235                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 138                           
Total Jabs Thrown: 21                            
Total Jabs Landed: 7                             

Murata: 
Total Punches Thrown: 134                           
Total Punches Landed: 19                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 121                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 19                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 13                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 0                             
Total Power Shots Thrown: 98                            
Total Power Shots Landed: 15                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 36                            
Total Jabs Landed: 4