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27/08/2036
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Kazuhiko Sonoda vs Aoi Hirano

Boxing Daily Report from the AI Japan-Chiba promoted show at Mitsui Garden Center Kashiwa-no-ha, Kashiwa,  taking place on 20/04/2036:

The venue is completely packed out with the fans turning out in force to watch the fights on offer tonight.  
Next up is the main event of the show.  This is a mandatory fight for the Japan-Chiba Bantamweight 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 Kazuhiko Sonoda (27(16) - 4) who hails from Chiba, Japan and Aoi Hirano(25 - 12(4)) from Funabashi, Japan.  Sonoda weighed in at 118 pounds, while Hirano weighed in at 117 pounds and 9 ounces.  
The referee tonight is Hajime Hino, and the three ringside judges are Eiji Ozaki, Jiro Tobe and Goro Horie.  

Round 1: 

Sonoda advances into close range and lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Hirano lands a right hook followed by a cross to his opponents head.  
Sonoda attempts to land a right hook, but Hirano slips the shot and counters with a left uppercut to his opponents body.  
Hirano forces Sonoda to back into a corner.  Sonoda lands with a stiff jab.  
Sonoda strikes his opponents body with a stinging cross.  
Sonoda closes the distance and is on target with a stinging right hook.  
Sonoda lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Sonoda digs in a left uppercut to Hirano's body.  
Hirano pivots from in front of his opponent and hits home with a right hook.  
Sonoda advances into close range.  Hirano hits home with a right hook.  
Hirano digs in a left uppercut to Sonoda's liver.  
Hirano digs in a right uppercut to Sonoda's body.  
Hirano throws a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right uppercut.  
Hirano tries to land a cross, but Sonoda slips the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Sonoda is looking to close the distance.  Hirano throws a left hook, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a firm right uppercut.  
Hirano is looking to close the distance and digs in a right uppercut to Sonoda's body.  
Sonoda is looking to close the distance and drives a left uppercut into his opponents ribs.  
Sonoda sidesteps to the right of his opponent and lands a firm left hook.  
Hirano sidesteps to the right of his opponent and is on target with a right hook.  
At the end of Round 1, lets listen in on the corners...Hirano's trainer is advising how he could be more accurate.  

Round 1 Statistics
Sonoda: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 36                            
Power Shots Landed: 12                            
Head Shots Thrown: 27                            
Head Shots Landed: 9                             
Body Shots Thrown: 15                            
Body Shots Landed: 5                             

Hirano: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 32                            
Power Shots Landed: 9                             
Head Shots Thrown: 28                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 10                            
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Round 2: 

Hirano steps inside.  Sonoda lands a right hook followed by a right uppercut to his opponents body.  
Hirano is on target with a left hook to Sonoda's liver.  
Sonoda is on target with a solid left hook to his opponents body.  
Sonoda lands a right hook to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  
Sonoda steps inside and digs in a right uppercut to Hirano's ribs.  
Sonoda lands a left hook, right uppercut and a left hook to his opponents body.  
Sonoda digs in a stinging left hook to Hirano's body.  
Sonoda lands a right uppercut followed by  two left hooks to his opponents body.  
Sonoda lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  Sonoda throws a left uppercut, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Sonoda steps inside.  Hirano digs in a left hook to Sonoda's liver.  
Sonoda finds the target with a jab.  
Sonoda is on target with a jab.  
Sonoda cuts off the ring, trapping Hirano on the ropes.  Sonoda pivots from in front of his opponent and is on target with a right uppercut.  
Sonoda drives a firm right uppercut into his opponents body.  
Sonoda finds the target with a jab.  
Sonoda is looking to close the distance and forces Hirano to retreat into a neutral corner.  Sonoda lands a left hook.  
Sonoda drives a solid right hook into his opponents body.  
At the end of Round 2, lets listen in on the corners...Hirano's trainer is telling his fighter he needs to be more active or he's going to get outworked.  Hirano's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  

Round 2 Statistics
Sonoda: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 44                            
Power Shots Landed: 19                            
Head Shots Thrown: 25                            
Head Shots Landed: 8                             
Body Shots Thrown: 24                            
Body Shots Landed: 14                            

Hirano: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 20                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 14                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 7                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Round 3: 

Sonoda gets on the inside and lands a left hook, right hook and a right uppercut to his opponents head.  
Sonoda is on target with a jab.  
Sonoda steps inside and lands a right uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  
Sonoda lands a solid left hook.  
Sonoda digs in a left hook to his opponents body.  
Hirano drives a left hook into Sonoda's ribs.  Hirano attempts to land a left uppercut, but Sonoda blocks the shot and counters with a sharp cross.  
Sonoda lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Hirano waits at the mid-range with a lowered guard, waiting for his opponent to throw a punch.  Sonoda throws a right hook, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Hirano quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and is on target with a right uppercut.  
Sonoda is on target with a right hook to Hirano's body.  
Sonoda sidesteps to the left of his opponent and is on target with a firm right hook to his opponents ribcage.  
Hirano is on target with a left hook to Sonoda's body.  
Hirano hits home with a left hook.  
Sonoda drives a right uppercut into his opponents ribs.  


Round 3 Statistics
Sonoda: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 38                            
Power Shots Landed: 13                            
Head Shots Thrown: 27                            
Head Shots Landed: 8                             
Body Shots Thrown: 16                            
Body Shots Landed: 7                             

Hirano: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 34                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 28                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 11                            
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Round 4: 

Sonoda steps inside and lands a stinging left uppercut.  
Sonoda digs in a firm right hook to Hirano's body.  
Sonoda connects with a firm cross.  
Hirano closes the distance and cuts off the ring, trapping Sonoda on the ropes.  Sonoda drives a right uppercut into Hirano's body.  
Sonoda drives a solid right hook into Hirano's ribcage.  
Sonoda cuts off the ring, trapping Hirano in the blue corner.  Sonoda drives a left hook into his opponents body.  
Sonoda is on target with a right hook.  
Sonoda closes the distance and lands a left hook to the body followed by a right uppercut to the head.  
Sonoda is looking to close the distance and lands a left hook to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  
Hirano hits home with a left hook.  
Sonoda steps inside and lands a right hook to the body, a left hook to the head and a right hook to the head.  
Sonoda gets on the inside.  Hirano tries to land a right uppercut, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a stinging left hook to Hirano's ribs.  
Sonoda gets on the inside and digs in a right hook to Hirano's body.  Sonoda throws a right hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Hirano attempts to land a left uppercut, but Sonoda parries the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Sonoda walks his opponent onto the ropes.  Sonoda pivots to the left of his opponent and lands a left uppercut to the body followed by a left hook to the head.  
Sonoda lands a cross to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  
Sonoda closes the distance and lands a right hook to the body followed by a left hook to the head.  
Sonoda gets on the inside and drives a firm right hook into his opponents body.  
Hirano attempts to land a cross, but Sonoda blocks the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  


Round 4 Statistics
Sonoda: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 47                            
Power Shots Landed: 25                            
Head Shots Thrown: 27                            
Head Shots Landed: 14                            
Body Shots Thrown: 24                            
Body Shots Landed: 13                            

Hirano: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 21                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 14                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 9                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 5: 

Sonoda is looking to close the distance.  Sonoda quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and is on target with a right hook to his opponents body.  
Hirano steps inside.  Sonoda lands a right hook.  
Hirano is on target with a left hook to Sonoda's liver.  
Hirano tries to land a right hook, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a stinging cross.  
Sonoda advances into close range and is on target with a right hook to his opponents body.  
Sonoda hits home with a firm right hook.  
Sonoda gets on the inside and hits home with a right hook.  
Sonoda drives a solid right hook into Hirano's body.  
Sonoda digs in a solid right hook to Hirano's body.  
Sonoda lands a jab.  
Hirano lands a left hook.  
Sonoda steps inside.  Hirano lands two left hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Hirano hits home with a left hook.  Hirano throws a left hook, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right uppercut.  
Hirano tries to land a left hook, but Sonoda parries the shot and counters with a right uppercut to Hirano's ribcage.  
Sonoda closes the distance and lands a right uppercut.  
Hirano is on target with a left hook.  Hirano attempts to land a right hook, but Sonoda blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  


Round 5 Statistics
Sonoda: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 31                            
Power Shots Landed: 12                            
Head Shots Thrown: 24                            
Head Shots Landed: 9                             
Body Shots Thrown: 10                            
Body Shots Landed: 5                             

Hirano: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 30                            
Power Shots Landed: 6                             
Head Shots Thrown: 20                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 11                            
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Round 6: 

Sonoda digs in a left uppercut to Hirano's body.  
Sonoda walks his opponent onto the ropes.  Sonoda lands a double left hook to his opponents head.  
Sonoda lands two right hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Sonoda steps inside and lands a left hook to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  
Hirano lands a right uppercut.  
Sonoda steps inside and lands a right hook.  
Hirano pivots to the left of his opponent and connects with a cross.  
Hirano attempts to land a cross, but Sonoda parries the shot and counters with a firm right hook.  
Sonoda is on target with a solid right uppercut.  
Hirano tries to land a right uppercut, but Sonoda sidesteps and counters with a left uppercut.  
Hirano manages to force Sonoda onto the ropes.  Sonoda lands a jab.  
Hirano sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Sonoda digs in a right hook to Hirano's body.  
At the end of Round 6, lets listen in on the corners...Sonoda's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  

Round 6 Statistics
Sonoda: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 33                            
Power Shots Landed: 12                            
Head Shots Thrown: 27                            
Head Shots Landed: 9                             
Body Shots Thrown: 13                            
Body Shots Landed: 5                             

Hirano: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 17                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 16                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 7: 

Sonoda drives a stinging jab into his opponents face.  
Sonoda is on target with a right hook to Hirano's body.  
Hirano sidesteps to the right of his opponent and is on target with a left hook.  
Sonoda steps inside and is on target with a sharp right hook.  
Sonoda forces Hirano to back into the ropes.  Sonoda lands a left uppercut to the body, a left hook to the head and a right uppercut to the head.  
Sonoda drives a sharp right hook into Hirano's body.  
Sonoda lands a right uppercut followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Sonoda lands two right hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Sonoda hits home with a solid right hook.  
Hirano attempts to land a left hook, but Sonoda blocks the shot and counters with a stinging left hook.  
Sonoda connects with a right uppercut.  
Hirano hits home with a left hook.  
Hirano attempts to land a jab, but Sonoda slips the shot and counters with a firm right uppercut to Hirano's body.  
Sonoda lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  Hirano wants to work on the inside, but accidentally clashes heads with his opponent!  The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as Sonoda dabs at his face checking for damage.  
Sonoda lands a double right hook to his opponents head.  He continues the combination and lands a left hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents head.  
Sonoda finds the target with a sharp jab.  
Sonoda forces Hirano to back into the ropes.  Hirano lands a left hook.  
Hirano sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Sonoda lands two right hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Sonoda quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  


Round 7 Statistics
Sonoda: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 39                            
Power Shots Landed: 24                            
Head Shots Thrown: 27                            
Head Shots Landed: 16                            
Body Shots Thrown: 17                            
Body Shots Landed: 10                            

Hirano: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 22                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 13                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 11                            
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 8: 

Sonoda hits home with a sharp right hook.  
Sonoda lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  
Sonoda advances into close range.  Hirano connects with a right uppercut.  
Hirano sidesteps to the left of his opponent and lands a left uppercut.  
Sonoda lands a right uppercut to the body followed by a right hook to the head.  As Sonoda tries to work on the inside, the fighters heads come together!  The ref acknowledges the accidental headclash but allows the action to continue.  Hirano has taken some damage from that accidental headbutt.  That has caused slight swelling  around the left eye.  
Hirano pivots to the right of his opponent and lands a cross.  
Sonoda is on target with a right hook.  
Hirano hits home with a right hook.  Sonoda clinches his opponent.  Sonoda is leaning on his opponent in the clinch. The ref breaks Sonoda's hold and signals for the fight to continue.  
Sonoda lands a left hook to the head followed by a right hook to the body, AND STUNS HIS OPPONENT!  
Hirano now seems to have got his legs back.  
Sonoda connects with a firm right hook.  
Hirano throws a left hook, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a firm left uppercut.  
Sonoda steps inside and lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  
Sonoda digs in a solid right hook to Hirano's ribs.  


Round 8 Statistics
Sonoda: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 31                            
Power Shots Landed: 13                            
Head Shots Thrown: 16                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 17                            
Body Shots Landed: 7                             

Hirano: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 24                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 22                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 9: 

Sonoda digs in a right hook to his opponents ribs.  
Hirano digs in a right hook to Sonoda's ribs.  
Sonoda closes the distance and is on target with a right hook.  
Sonoda lands a left hook to the body, a left hook to the head and a right hook to the head.  Sonoda wants to work on the inside, but accidentally clashes heads with his opponent!  The ref acknowledges the accidental headclash but allows the action to continue.  Hirano has been damaged by that accidental headbutt.  That has caused slight swelling  around the right eye.  
Hirano sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Hirano tries to land a jab, but Sonoda slips the shot and counters with a cross.  
Sonoda steps inside and lands a firm right hook.  
Hirano lands a right hook followed by a cross to his opponents head.  
Sonoda steps inside.  Hirano lands a right hook.  
Sonoda is on target with a firm right hook to Hirano's ribcage.  Sonoda holds on to his opponent.  Sonoda pushes his forearm into Hirano's face.  The referee breaks the clinch and warns Sonoda to stop fouling.  Sonoda tries to land a left hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Sonoda lands a sharp cross.  
Sonoda steps inside.  Hirano digs in a right hook to Sonoda's body.  
Sonoda manouvers Hirano onto the ropes.  Sonoda connects with a left hook.  
Sonoda hits home with a right uppercut.  
Sonoda attempts to land a right hook, but Hirano sidesteps and counters with a left uppercut.  
Hirano is on target with a right uppercut to his opponents body.  
Sonoda lands a right hook.  
Hirano sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Sonoda hits home with a cross.  
Hirano gets on the inside and forces Sonoda to back into a corner.  Sonoda lands a left uppercut to the body, a right hook to the body and a right hook to the head.  Sonoda attempts to land a right uppercut, but Hirano sidesteps and counters with a left uppercut.  
Sonoda is on target with a firm right hook to Hirano's body.  
Hirano gets on the inside.  Sonoda lands a double right hook to his opponents head.  
At the end of Round 9, lets listen in on the corners...Hirano's trainer is telling his fighter to go out and knock out his opponent!  

Round 9 Statistics
Sonoda: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 39                            
Power Shots Landed: 19                            
Head Shots Thrown: 33                            
Head Shots Landed: 13                            
Body Shots Thrown: 11                            
Body Shots Landed: 6                             

Hirano: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 37                            
Power Shots Landed: 9                             
Head Shots Thrown: 26                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 15                            
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Round 10: 

Sonoda is on target with a solid cross.  
Sonoda advances into close range and lands a right hook.  Sonoda attempts to land a right uppercut, but Hirano slips the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Sonoda hits home with a left hook.  
Hirano lands a cross.  
Sonoda steps inside and is on target with a left hook to Hirano's ribs.  
Sonoda lands a solid cross.  
Sonoda is on target with a right hook.  
Sonoda gets on the inside and drives a left hook into his opponents ribs.  
Hirano is on target with a jab.  
Sonoda advances into close range and is on target with a stinging right hook to Hirano's body.  
Sonoda is on target with a firm right hook.  
Hirano manouvers Sonoda into the corner.  Sonoda is on target with a potent right hook to Hirano's body.  HIRANO IS DROPPED TO THE CANVAS!  He is on his feet as the count reaches 7.  


Round 10 Statistics
Sonoda: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 21                            
Power Shots Landed: 10                            
Head Shots Thrown: 12                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 10                            
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Hirano: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 12                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 11                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
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
Round 9 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 10 Scores: 10 - 8  10 - 8  10 - 8


Final Scorecards: 100 - 89  100 - 89  100 - 89

The winner, by Unanimous Decision, from Chiba, Japan.... Kazuhiko Sonoda

Fight Statistics
Sonoda: 
Total Punches Thrown: 402                           
Total Punches Landed: 174                           
Total Head Shots Thrown: 245                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 98                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 157                           
Total Body Shots Landed: 76                            
Total Power Shots Thrown: 359                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 159                           
Total Jabs Thrown: 43                            
Total Jabs Landed: 15                            

Hirano: 
Total Punches Thrown: 275                           
Total Punches Landed: 48                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 192                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 34                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 83                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 14                            
Total Power Shots Thrown: 249                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 45                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 26                            
Total Jabs Landed: 3