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25/08/2036
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Michi Nishihara vs Yasushi Taniguchi

Boxing Daily Report from the AI Japan-Kanagawa promoted show at Eiji Shimomura Gym, Yokosuka,  taking place on 28/06/2036:

There are a few empty seats out here tonight, but this is a respectable turnout for the show.  
Next up is the main event of the show.  This is a semi final eliminator for the Japan-Kanagawa Middleweight title.  

Looking to impress the boxing fans in attendance, the two fighters competing in this 10 round matchup are Michi Nishihara (3 - 13 - 1) who hails from Yokohama, Japan and Yasushi Taniguchi(7 - 16 - 5) from Yokohama, Japan.  Both Nishihara and Taniguchi weighed in at 160 pounds.  
The referee tonight is Hiro Sonoda, and the three ringside judges are Taro Ike, Yasushi Aoki and Hideki Miyake.  

Round 1: 

Taniguchi advances into close range and connects with a right hook.  
Nishihara quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Taniguchi is on target with a jab.  
Taniguchi gets on the inside and walks Nishihara down, trapping him on the ropes.  Taniguchi pivots to the side of his opponent and is on target with a right uppercut to his opponents ribs.  
Taniguchi closes the distance.  Taniguchi pivots to the side of his opponent.  Taniguchi tries to land a right hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  
Nishihara switches the action to the outside.  Taniguchi lands a jab.  
Taniguchi tries to land an overhand right, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Taniguchi is on target with an overhand left.  
Nishihara steps to the outside.  Taniguchi connects with an overhand left.  
At the end of Round 1, lets listen in on the corners...Nishihara's trainer is advising how he could improve the accuracy of his work.  Nishihara's trainer is telling his fighter to increase his workrate.  Taniguchi's trainer is advising how he could be more accurate.  

Round 1 Statistics
Nishihara: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 8                             
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 12                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Taniguchi: 
Jabs Thrown: 12                            
Jabs Landed: 4                             
Power Shots Thrown: 28                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 36                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 2: 

Taniguchi is looking to close the distance and connects with a right hook.  
Taniguchi is on target with a jab.  
Nishihara tries to step out of his opponents range and finds the target with a jab.  
Taniguchi tries to step out of his opponents range and tries to land a cross, but Nishihara slips the shot and counters with a right hook.  


Round 2 Statistics
Nishihara: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 7                             
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 14                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 0                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Taniguchi: 
Jabs Thrown: 12                            
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 18                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 29                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 3: 

Taniguchi hits home with a cross.  
Taniguchi finds the target with a jab.  
Taniguchi is on target with a jab.  
Taniguchi lands a right hook.  
Nishihara attempts to land a jab, but Taniguchi blocks the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Taniguchi throws a jab, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  


Round 3 Statistics
Nishihara: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 9                             
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 12                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Taniguchi: 
Jabs Thrown: 20                            
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 13                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 32                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 4: 

Nishihara is looking to keep the action on the outside.  Taniguchi stalks forward with a low guard, trying to draw a lead from his opponent.  Nishihara connects with a cross.  
Taniguchi finds the target with a jab.  
Taniguchi lands a jab.  
Taniguchi steps inside and hits home with a right hook.  


Round 4 Statistics
Nishihara: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 12                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 16                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Taniguchi: 
Jabs Thrown: 9                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 9                             
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 17                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 5: 

Taniguchi advances into close range.  Nishihara is on target with a left hook.  
Nishihara steps away from his opponent.  Taniguchi lands a cross.  
Taniguchi hits home with a left hook.  
Taniguchi gets on the inside.  Nishihara attempts to land a left hook, but Taniguchi dodges the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Taniguchi is on target with a cross.  
Nishihara is on target with a cross.  
Taniguchi steps inside and lands a right hook.  
Nishihara is looking to keep his distance.  Taniguchi tries to land a jab, but his opponent parries the shot and counters with a cross.  


Round 5 Statistics
Nishihara: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 15                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 17                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Taniguchi: 
Jabs Thrown: 14                            
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 16                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 29                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 6: 

Taniguchi hits home with an overhand left.  
Taniguchi advances into close range.  Nishihara throws a right hook, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Taniguchi gets on the inside and lands a right uppercut.  
Taniguchi gets on the inside.  Nishihara is on target with a right hook to his opponents ribcage.  
Taniguchi is looking to keep his distance and hits home with an overhand left.  
Taniguchi connects with a cross.  
Nishihara steps away from his opponent.  Taniguchi is on target with an overhand left.  
Nishihara lands a cross.  


Round 6 Statistics
Nishihara: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 11                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 14                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Taniguchi: 
Jabs Thrown: 16                            
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 20                            
Power Shots Landed: 6                             
Head Shots Thrown: 32                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 7: 

Nishihara sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Taniguchi is on target with a jab to Nishihara's body.  
Taniguchi steps to the outside.  Taniguchi sidesteps to the right of his opponent and hits home with a cross.  
Taniguchi is on target with a cross to Nishihara's body.  
Taniguchi gets on the inside.  Nishihara hits home with a left hook.  
Taniguchi advances into close range and lands a right hook.  
Nishihara finds the target with a jab.  
Taniguchi connects with an overhand left.  
Taniguchi lands a right hook.  
Taniguchi tries to keep the action at long range and is on target with a jab.  
Taniguchi lands a jab.  


Round 7 Statistics
Nishihara: 
Jabs Thrown: 9                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 9                             
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 16                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Taniguchi: 
Jabs Thrown: 17                            
Jabs Landed: 4                             
Power Shots Thrown: 27                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 38                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Round 8: 

Taniguchi is looking to close the distance.  Nishihara lands a left hook.  
Taniguchi sidesteps to the right of his opponent and lands a right uppercut.  
Taniguchi sidesteps to the right of his opponent and hits home with a cross.  
Taniguchi is looking to keep his distance and drives a jab into Nishihara's body.  
Taniguchi steps to the outside and connects with a cross.  
At the end of Round 8, lets listen in on the corners...Nishihara's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  

Round 8 Statistics
Nishihara: 
Jabs Thrown: 9                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 14                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 21                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Taniguchi: 
Jabs Thrown: 16                            
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 10                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 21                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 9: 

Taniguchi is looking to close the distance and is on target with a left hook.  
Taniguchi is looking to keep the action on the outside.  Nishihara contemptuously drops his hands, trying to provoke his opponent.  Taniguchi tries to land an overhand left, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a left hook to Taniguchi's body.  
Taniguchi connects with an overhand left.  
Taniguchi finds the target with a jab.  
Taniguchi closes the distance.  Nishihara lands a left hook.  


Round 9 Statistics
Nishihara: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 12                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 12                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Taniguchi: 
Jabs Thrown: 13                            
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 12                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 23                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 10: 

Taniguchi lands a cross.  


Round 10 Statistics
Nishihara: 
Jabs Thrown: 10                            
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 15                            
Power Shots Landed: 0                             
Head Shots Thrown: 22                            
Head Shots Landed: 0                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Taniguchi: 
Jabs Thrown: 9                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 27                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 36                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 0                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 1 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 2 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 3 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 4 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 5 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 6 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 7 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 8 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 9 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 10 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10


Final Scorecards: 92 - 98  92 - 98  92 - 98

The winner, by Unanimous Decision, from Yokohama, Japan.... Yasushi Taniguchi

Fight Statistics
Nishihara: 
Total Punches Thrown: 181                           
Total Punches Landed: 24                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 156                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 21                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 25                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 3                             
Total Power Shots Thrown: 112                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 14                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 69                            
Total Jabs Landed: 10                            

Taniguchi: 
Total Punches Thrown: 318                           
Total Punches Landed: 50                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 293                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 46                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 25                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 4                             
Total Power Shots Thrown: 180                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 31                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 138                           
Total Jabs Landed: 19