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04/06/2031
EOD Running: ProTraining
Harri Astala vs Vilppu Hirsjarvi

Boxing Daily Report from the AI Finland-Uusimaa promoted show at Helsinki Kikkunen, Helsinki,  taking place on 20/12/2024:

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 10 round matchup are Harri Astala (7 - 0) who hails from Helsinki, Finland and Vilppu Hirsjarvi(2 - 4 - 1) from Turku, Finland.  Astala weighed in at 147 pounds, while Hirsjarvi weighed in at 146 pounds and 8 ounces.  
The referee tonight is Manu Kivinen, and the three ringside judges are Leevi Erola, Matteus Vaatainen and Valtteri Laitila.  

Round 1: 

Hirsjarvi steps inside.  Astala pivots from in front of his opponent.  Astala throws a left hook, but his opponent avoids the punch.  Astala ties up his opponent.  Astala pushes his forearm into Hirsjarvi's face.  The ref separates the two fighters.  
Astala pivots to the left of his opponent and hits home with a right hook.  
Hirsjarvi sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Astala lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Astala sidesteps to the left of his opponent and lands a right uppercut to the head, a left hook to the body and a right hook to the head.  
Astala digs in a right hook to Hirsjarvi's body.  
Astala switches the action to the outside.  Astala sidesteps to the right of his opponent and hits home with a solid cross.  
Astala advances into close range and lands a right hook followed by  two left hooks to his opponents head.  
Astala steps away from his opponent.  Astala sidesteps to the right of his opponent and strikes his opponents body with a jab.  
Astala is looking to close the distance and connects with a stinging right hook.  
Hirsjarvi tries to land a left hook, but his opponent parries the shot and counters with a solid left hook.  
Astala pivots to the left of his opponent.  Hirsjarvi throws a left uppercut, but Astala holds on to his opponent.  Astala pushes his forearm into Hirsjarvi's face.  The ref breaks Astala's hold and signals for the fight to continue.  
Astala pivots to the side of his opponent and lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  
Astala lands two right hook's to the head followed by a left uppercut to the body.  
Astala switches the action to the outside.  Hirsjarvi tries to land a jab, but Astala sidesteps and counters with a right uppercut.  
Astala closes the distance and lands a right uppercut followed by a left hook to his opponents body.  
Astala sidesteps to the left of his opponent and lands a right hook to the body, a left hook to the head and a right uppercut to the head.  
Astala lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Astala steps away from his opponent.  Astala sidesteps to the right of his opponent and lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Astala closes the distance and lands a right hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents head.  Astala ties up his opponent.  Astala is using his forearm in the clinch.  The ref breaks the clinch and signals for the action to continue.  
Astala is on target with a right uppercut.  
Astala sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Hirsjarvi throws a left hook, but Astala clinches his opponent.  As they grapple, Astala pushes his forearm into Hirsjarvi's face.  The ref breaks the clinch and signals for the action to continue.  
Astala pivots to the left of his opponent and lands a left uppercut to the body followed by a right uppercut to the head.  
Astala lands a left hook followed by  two right hooks to his opponents body.  
At the end of Round 1, lets listen in on the corners...Hirsjarvi's trainer is advising how he could improve the accuracy of his work.  Hirsjarvi's trainer is telling his fighter he is being outworked and needs to throw more.  Hirsjarvi's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  

Round 1 Statistics
Astala: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 46                            
Power Shots Landed: 35                            
Head Shots Thrown: 32                            
Head Shots Landed: 22                            
Body Shots Thrown: 18                            
Body Shots Landed: 15                            

Hirsjarvi: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 10                            
Power Shots Landed: 0                             
Head Shots Thrown: 10                            
Head Shots Landed: 0                             
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 2: 

Astala tries to step out of his opponents range and lands a jab followed by  two straights to his opponents head.  
Astala steps inside.  Astala pivots from in front of his opponent and hits home with a stinging left hook.  
Astala hits home with a left hook.  
Astala walks his opponent into a corner.  Astala sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Hirsjarvi drives a left hook into his opponents body.  
Astala finds the target with a hard jab.  
Hirsjarvi switches the action to the outside.  Astala lands a jab followed by  two straights to his opponents head.  
Astala lands two jabs followed by a right uppercut to his opponents head.  
Astala lands a right hook to the body followed by a left hook to the head.  Astala ties up his opponent.  Astala uses his free hand to throw a hook, but it hits Hirsjarvi behind the head. Astala is leaning on his opponent in the clinch. The ref breaks Astala's hold and signals for the fight to continue.  
Astala is on target with a cross.  
Astala steps inside and connects with a left hook.  
Astala gets on the inside and hits home with a left hook.  
Astala walks his opponent down, trapping him in the blue corner.  Astala throws a left hook, but his opponent parries the shot and counters with a right uppercut to Astala's body.  
Astala pivots to the right of his opponent.  Astala lands three consecutive left hooks to his opponents ribs.  Astala clinches his opponent.  Astala pushes his forearm into Hirsjarvi's face.  The ref calls break and the two fighters separate.  
Astala digs in a stinging right hook to his opponents ribcage.  Astala clinches his opponent.  Astala pushes his forearm into Hirsjarvi's face.  The referee separates the two fighters and warns Astala.  
Astala steps away from his opponent and lands three consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Astala is looking to close the distance.  Hirsjarvi throws a left hook, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Astala sidesteps to the left of his opponent and lands a double left hook to his opponents head.  
Astala sidesteps to the left of his opponent and lands a left hook.  
Astala connects with a sharp right hook.  
Astala feints a left hook, but Hirsjarvi is not fooled and responds with a left uppercut.  
Astala advances into close range.  Astala pivots to the side of his opponent.  Astala digs in a right uppercut to Hirsjarvi's body.  Astala throws a right uppercut, but his opponent parries the shot and counters with a right hook.  


Round 2 Statistics
Astala: 
Jabs Thrown: 10                            
Jabs Landed: 6                             
Power Shots Thrown: 38                            
Power Shots Landed: 25                            
Head Shots Thrown: 37                            
Head Shots Landed: 25                            
Body Shots Thrown: 11                            
Body Shots Landed: 6                             

Hirsjarvi: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 17                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 13                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Round 3: 

Astala lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Astala lands a jab.  
Astala advances into close range and lands a right uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  He then lands a left hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents head.  
Astala walks Hirsjarvi into the corner.  Astala lands two consecutive right uppercuts to his opponents head.  
Astala pivots to the right of his opponent.  Astala is on target with a left hook.  Astala holds on to his opponent.  Astala tries to make the space to throw a hook, but hits Hirsjarvi's kidney. As they grapple, Astala pushes his forearm into Hirsjarvi's face.  The ref breaks Astala's hold and signals for the fight to continue.  
Astala advances into close range.  Astala pivots to the side of his opponent and digs in a sharp right hook to his opponents ribcage.  
Astala lands a right hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents body.  
Astala sidesteps to the left of his opponent and lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Astala is looking to close the distance and lands a double right hook to his opponents head.  
Hirsjarvi is looking to keep his distance.  Astala sidesteps to the left of his opponent and lands with a ramrod jab.  
Astala is on target with a cross to Hirsjarvi's body.  
Hirsjarvi is looking to keep the action on the outside.  Astala feints a right hook, and then hits the target with a solid jab.  
Astala is looking to close the distance and lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Astala digs in a left uppercut to his opponents body.  
Astala manouvers his opponent into the red corner.  Astala drives a right hook into Hirsjarvi's body.  
Astala lands a left hook.  
Astala digs in a right hook to his opponents body.  
Astala is on target with a cross.  
Astala steps inside.  Astala sidesteps to the right of his opponent and lands a right hook, left hook and a right hook to his opponents head.  
Astala sidesteps to the left of his opponent and lands two right hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Astala manouvers Hirsjarvi into a corner.  Astala connects with a left hook.  
Astala pivots to the right of his opponent and lands a right uppercut to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  
Astala switches the action to the outside.  Astala quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Hirsjarvi tries to land a jab, but Astala sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
At the end of Round 3, lets listen in on the corners...Hirsjarvi's trainer is advising how he could stop so many clean shots getting through.  

Round 3 Statistics
Astala: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 5                             
Power Shots Thrown: 49                            
Power Shots Landed: 32                            
Head Shots Thrown: 39                            
Head Shots Landed: 26                            
Body Shots Thrown: 17                            
Body Shots Landed: 11                            

Hirsjarvi: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 4                             
Power Shots Landed: 0                             
Head Shots Thrown: 8                             
Head Shots Landed: 0                             
Body Shots Thrown: 0                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 4: 

Astala steps away from his opponent.  Astala quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and lands a double jab to his opponents head.  He then lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Astala advances into close range.  Astala pivots to the right of his opponent and lands a left hook to the body followed by a left uppercut to the head.  
Astala is on target with a right hook to Hirsjarvi's body.  Astala ties up his opponent.  Hirsjarvi uses his free hand to throw a hook, but it hits Astala behind the head. Astala is leaning on his opponent in the clinch. Astala throws a hook within the clinch but hits his opponent behind the head. The ref separates the two fighters.  
Astala pivots to the left of his opponent and lands consecutive right uppercuts to his opponents body.  
Astala sidesteps to the right of his opponent and connects with a firm left uppercut.  
Astala switches the action to the outside and lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Astala finds the target with a hard jab.  
Astala sidesteps to the left of his opponent and lands two left hooks followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Astala lands two left uppercut's to the body followed by a left hook to the head.  
Astala advances into close range.  Astala quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Astala steps inside.  Astala pivots to the right of his opponent and lands a right hook to the body followed by a left hook to the head.  
Astala walks his opponent into a corner.  Hirsjarvi throws a left hook, but Astala clinches his opponent.  Astala leans on his opponent using all his weight. Astala is using his forearm in the clinch.  The ref halts the action and breaks the clinch.  He lectures Astala about fouling.  
Astala quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and is on target with a jab to Hirsjarvi's body.  
Astala pivots to the right of his opponent.  Hirsjarvi hits home with a cross.  
Astala gets on the inside and lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  Astala ties up his opponent.  Astala leans on his opponent using all his weight. Astala throws a hook within the clinch but hits his opponent behind the head. The referee breaks the clinch and warns Astala to stop fouling.  
Astala pivots to the right of his opponent and is on target with a jab.  
Hirsjarvi gets on the inside.  Astala lands a left hook to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  
Astala is looking to close the distance and lands a right uppercut to the head followed by a left uppercut to the body.  
Astala lands with a stiff jab.  
Astala pivots to the left of his opponent and lands a cross.  
Astala switches the action to the outside and hits home with a spiteful jab.  
Astala sidesteps to the left of his opponent and lands a right uppercut.  
Astala pivots to the left of his opponent and lands two right hook's to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  
Astala lands a right uppercut to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  
Astala pivots to the side of his opponent and is on target with a right hook.  
Astala is looking to keep his distance and lands a jab to his opponents body.  
Hirsjarvi closes the distance and walks his opponent down, trapping him on the ropes.  Hirsjarvi throws a right hook, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a firm right hook.  
Astala is on target with a left hook.  


Round 4 Statistics
Astala: 
Jabs Thrown: 13                            
Jabs Landed: 10                            
Power Shots Thrown: 47                            
Power Shots Landed: 34                            
Head Shots Thrown: 42                            
Head Shots Landed: 29                            
Body Shots Thrown: 18                            
Body Shots Landed: 15                            

Hirsjarvi: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 20                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 20                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 5: 

Hirsjarvi pivots to the side of his opponent and strikes his opponents body with a cross.  
Astala advances into close range.  Hirsjarvi throws a left hook, but Astala ties up his opponent.  Astala leans on his opponent using all his weight. The ref calls break and the two fighters separate.  
Astala gets on the inside and lands a double left hook to his opponents head.  
Hirsjarvi is looking to keep the action on the outside.  Astala connects with a cross.  
Astala steps inside.  Astala pivots to the side of his opponent and lands a left hook.  
Astala quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Astala tries to land a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a left hook.  
Astala gets on the inside and drives a left hook into Hirsjarvi's body.  
Astala sidesteps to the left of his opponent and lands two left hook's to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  
Hirsjarvi forces Astala to retreat onto the ropes.  Hirsjarvi sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Astala lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Astala steps inside and lands a left hook followed by a right uppercut to his opponents head.  
Astala pivots from in front of his opponent and is on target with a solid cross to his opponents body.  
Hirsjarvi sidesteps to the right of his opponent and connects with a left hook.  
Astala lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Hirsjarvi throws a cross, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a right uppercut to his opponents ribcage.  
Astala advances into close range and lands a left hook, right hook and a left hook to his opponents head.  
Hirsjarvi throws a left hook, but Astala clinches his opponent.  Astala leans on his opponent trying to wear him down. Astala is using his forearm in the clinch.  The ref breaks the clinch and signals for the action to continue.  
Hirsjarvi steps to the outside.  Astala finds the target with a spiteful jab.  
Astala tries to keep the action at long range.  Astala sidesteps to the left of his opponent and lands a hard jab.  
Astala closes the distance and walks Hirsjarvi into a neutral corner.  Astala pivots from in front of his opponent and lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  


Round 5 Statistics
Astala: 
Jabs Thrown: 11                            
Jabs Landed: 4                             
Power Shots Thrown: 25                            
Power Shots Landed: 20                            
Head Shots Thrown: 29                            
Head Shots Landed: 19                            
Body Shots Thrown: 7                             
Body Shots Landed: 5                             

Hirsjarvi: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 15                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 15                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 6: 

Astala sidesteps to the left of his opponent and lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Astala closes the distance.  Hirsjarvi quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Astala is on target with a left uppercut.  
Hirsjarvi steps away from his opponent.  Astala lands a spiteful jab.  
Astala sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Astala is on target with a left uppercut.  Astala holds on to his opponent.  Astala tries to make the space to throw a hook, but hits Hirsjarvi behind the head. The referee separates the two fighters and warns Astala to stop holding.  
Astala lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Astala steps inside and lands a left hook to the body, a right uppercut to the head and a left uppercut to the body.  Astala holds on to his opponent.  Astala throws a hook within the clinch but hits his opponent behind the head. Astala pushes his forearm into Hirsjarvi's face.  The referee breaks the clinch and warns Astala to stop fouling.  
Astala advances into close range and lands two left hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Hirsjarvi is on target with a left uppercut.  
Astala steps inside.  Astala pivots to the left of his opponent and drives a right hook into his opponents body.  
Astala lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Astala closes the distance.  Astala quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Astala lands a jab to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  
Astala closes the distance.  Astala pivots from in front of his opponent and is on target with a stinging left hook to his opponents ribs.  
Hirsjarvi sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Astala lands a cross.  
Astala hits home with a cross.  
Astala is looking to close the distance.  Astala pivots from in front of his opponent and is on target with a solid right hook to Hirsjarvi's body.  
Astala pivots to the left of his opponent and lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head, AND STUNS HIS OPPONENT!  
Astala is looking to close the distance.  Astala stalks his opponent...he just needs the right shot to put his opponent away!  Astala lands a left hook to the body, a left uppercut to the head and a cross to the head, AND DROPS HIRSJARVI TO THE CANVAS!  He tries to rise but his legs dont respond...the count reaches 10!  The winner by KO is Astala!  


Round 6 Statistics
Astala: 
Jabs Thrown: 12                            
Jabs Landed: 8                             
Power Shots Thrown: 35                            
Power Shots Landed: 23                            
Head Shots Thrown: 30                            
Head Shots Landed: 19                            
Body Shots Thrown: 17                            
Body Shots Landed: 12                            

Hirsjarvi: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 21                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 20                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
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


Fight Statistics
Astala: 
Total Punches Thrown: 297                           
Total Punches Landed: 204                           
Total Head Shots Thrown: 209                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 140                           
Total Body Shots Thrown: 88                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 64                            
Total Power Shots Thrown: 240                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 169                           
Total Jabs Thrown: 57                            
Total Jabs Landed: 35                            

Hirsjarvi: 
Total Punches Thrown: 105                           
Total Punches Landed: 9                             
Total Head Shots Thrown: 86                            
Total Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Total Body Shots Thrown: 19                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 3                             
Total Power Shots Thrown: 87                            
Total Power Shots Landed: 9                             
Total Jabs Thrown: 18                            
Total Jabs Landed: 0