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20/09/2038
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Takeo Muranaka vs Yutaka Sugimoto

Boxing Daily Report from the AI Japan-Chiba promoted show at Kashiwa Kitamura, Kashiwa,  taking place on 25/03/2038:

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 Middleweight 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 Takeo Muranaka (20 - 8 - 2) who hails from Funabashi, Japan and Yutaka Sugimoto(20 - 5(1)) from Ichikawa, Japan.  Muranaka weighed in at 159 pounds And 14 ounces, while Sugimoto weighed in at 159 pounds And 15 ounces.  
The referee tonight is Satoshi Nakahara, and the three ringside judges are Fumio Taketa, Takeo Nakanishi and Hajime Hino.  

Round 1: 

Sugimoto lands a right uppercut to the body followed by a left uppercut to the head.  
Sugimoto walks his opponent into a corner.  Muranaka hits home with a solid cross.  
Muranaka is on target with a left uppercut to Sugimoto's liver.  
Muranaka attempts to land a cross, but Sugimoto slips the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Sugimoto digs in a left hook to his opponents ribs.  
Muranaka lands a stinging left uppercut.  
Muranaka closes the distance.  Sugimoto hits home with a right hook.  
Muranaka closes the distance and lands a sharp right hook.  
Sugimoto tries to land a jab, but his opponent parries the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Muranaka gets on the inside and lands two right hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Sugimoto lands a solid jab.  
Muranaka lands a hard jab.  
Sugimoto connects with a cross.  
At the end of Round 1, lets listen in on the corners...Sugimoto's trainer is advising how he could be more accurate.  

Round 1 Statistics
Muranaka: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 25                            
Power Shots Landed: 7                             
Head Shots Thrown: 20                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 9                             
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Sugimoto: 
Jabs Thrown: 13                            
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 19                            
Power Shots Landed: 6                             
Head Shots Thrown: 21                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 11                            
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Round 2: 

Muranaka steps inside and digs in a solid left uppercut to his opponents body.  
Muranaka throws a cross, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right uppercut.  
Muranaka lands a cross followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Muranaka gets on the inside and connects with a left hook.  
Sugimoto finds the target with a jab.  
Sugimoto lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents body.  
Sugimoto lands a cross.  
Muranaka manouvers Sugimoto onto the ropes.  Muranaka sidesteps to the left of his opponent and lands a left hook.  
Muranaka lands a right hook followed by a cross to his opponents head.  
Muranaka closes the distance and lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Muranaka connects with a sharp left hook.  


Round 2 Statistics
Muranaka: 
Jabs Thrown: 0                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 26                            
Power Shots Landed: 10                            
Head Shots Thrown: 19                            
Head Shots Landed: 8                             
Body Shots Thrown: 7                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Sugimoto: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 15                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 10                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 9                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Round 3: 

Muranaka connects with a firm right hook.  
Muranaka is on target with a cross.  
Muranaka is looking to close the distance.  Sugimoto pivots to the side of his opponent.  Muranaka attempts to land a left hook, but Sugimoto slips the shot and counters with a cross.  
Muranaka is on target with a stinging cross.  
Sugimoto lands a cross.  
Sugimoto walks his opponent onto the ropes.  Sugimoto lands a right hook.  
Muranaka steps inside and digs in a left hook to Sugimoto's body.  
Muranaka drives a left hook into Sugimoto's ribs.  


Round 3 Statistics
Muranaka: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 22                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 21                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Sugimoto: 
Jabs Thrown: 9                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 18                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 19                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 8                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 4: 

Sugimoto is looking to keep the action on the outside.  Muranaka lands an overhand right.  
Sugimoto is looking to keep the action on the outside and lands a cross to the body followed by a overhand left to the head.  
Muranaka tries to land a right hook, but Sugimoto parries the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Sugimoto lands a solid jab.  
Sugimoto finds the target with a jab.  
Muranaka steps inside and lands a right hook to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  
Muranaka lands a left hook.  
Sugimoto is looking to keep the action on the outside and is on target with a jab.  
Muranaka pivots to the right of his opponent.  Sugimoto connects with a right uppercut.  
Muranaka sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Sugimoto lands two right hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Sugimoto is looking to keep the action on the outside.  Sugimoto feints a left, and then is on target with a solid jab.  
Sugimoto tries to land a cross, but Muranaka blocks the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Muranaka is looking to close the distance.  Sugimoto is on target with a left hook to his opponents body.  
Muranaka lands a right uppercut.  
Sugimoto hits the target with a sharp jab.  
Sugimoto digs in a right uppercut to his opponents ribs.  
Muranaka closes the distance.  Sugimoto attempts to land an uppercut to the solar plexus, but he strays low!  The ref ignores Muranaka's complaints and signals for the action to continue.  
At the end of Round 4, lets listen in on the corners...Muranaka's trainer is advising how he could be more accurate.  

Round 4 Statistics
Muranaka: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 24                            
Power Shots Landed: 6                             
Head Shots Thrown: 16                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 10                            
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Sugimoto: 
Jabs Thrown: 14                            
Jabs Landed: 5                             
Power Shots Thrown: 24                            
Power Shots Landed: 8                             
Head Shots Thrown: 27                            
Head Shots Landed: 8                             
Body Shots Thrown: 11                            
Body Shots Landed: 5                             

Round 5: 

Muranaka advances into close range.  Muranaka sidesteps to the right of his opponent and lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Muranaka pivots from in front of his opponent and lands a left hook.  
Muranaka sidesteps to the left of his opponent and drives a right uppercut into his opponents body.  
Sugimoto is on target with a jab.  
Sugimoto hits home with a stinging cross.  
Muranaka steps inside and is on target with a right hook.  
Sugimoto is looking to keep the action on the outside and throws a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a left hook.  
Sugimoto throws a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a solid right hook to Sugimoto's ribs.  
Sugimoto steps to the outside.  Muranaka lands with a stiff jab.  
The two boxers are fighting in-close, but their heads clash!  The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as Sugimoto dabs at his face checking for damage.  
Muranaka lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Sugimoto quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Muranaka connects with a cross.  
Sugimoto pivots from in front of his opponent and is on target with a left uppercut to Muranaka's liver.  
Muranaka connects with a sharp cross.  
Muranaka hits home with a firm right hook.  
Sugimoto digs in a solid left uppercut to Muranaka's body.  
Muranaka hits home with a stinging cross.  


Round 5 Statistics
Muranaka: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 27                            
Power Shots Landed: 13                            
Head Shots Thrown: 21                            
Head Shots Landed: 11                            
Body Shots Thrown: 7                             
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Sugimoto: 
Jabs Thrown: 10                            
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 13                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 16                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 7                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Round 6: 

Muranaka is on target with a right hook.  Muranaka tries to land a left hook, but his opponent dodges the shot and counters with a stinging left hook to Muranaka's ribs.  
Sugimoto lands a right hook.  
Muranaka hits home with a sharp left hook.  
Sugimoto is on target with a jab.  
Muranaka steps inside.  Sugimoto is on target with a left hook to Muranaka's body.  
Muranaka is on target with a solid left hook to Sugimoto's body.  
Muranaka is on target with a right hook to his opponents ribcage.  
Muranaka advances into close range.  Sugimoto attempts to land an uppercut to the solar plexus, but he strays low!  The ref ignores Muranaka's complaints and signals for the action to continue.  
Sugimoto throws a jab, but his opponent parries the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Muranaka is looking to close the distance and hits home with a stinging right hook.  
Muranaka drives a stinging right hook into Sugimoto's body.  
Muranaka connects with a firm right hook.  
Sugimoto switches the action to the outside.  Muranaka is on target with an overhand right.  
At the end of Round 6, lets listen in on the corners...Sugimoto's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  

Round 6 Statistics
Muranaka: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 25                            
Power Shots Landed: 9                             
Head Shots Thrown: 19                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 8                             
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Sugimoto: 
Jabs Thrown: 11                            
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 12                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 15                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 8                             
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Round 7: 

Muranaka is looking to close the distance and digs in a left hook to Sugimoto's body.  
Sugimoto steps to the outside.  Muranaka is on target with a jab.  
Muranaka hits home with a solid left uppercut.  
Sugimoto tries to land a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a firm left uppercut.  
Sugimoto manouvers Muranaka onto the ropes.  Sugimoto is on target with a jab to Muranaka's body.  
Muranaka steps inside and is on target with a right hook.  
Muranaka is on target with a left hook to his opponents body.  
Muranaka is looking to close the distance.  Sugimoto pivots from in front of his opponent andAs Sugimoto tries to work on the inside, the fighters heads come together!  The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as Muranaka dabs at his face checking for damage.  
Sugimoto steps to the outside.  Muranaka is on target with a cross to his opponents body.  
Muranaka hits home with a cross.  
Muranaka closes the distance and digs in a left hook to Sugimoto's ribs.  
Muranaka steps inside.  Sugimoto attempts to land a left hook, but Muranaka slips the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Muranaka lands a right hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents head.  
Muranaka tries to land a cross, but his opponent dodges the shot and counters with a left uppercut to his opponents liver.  
Muranaka attempts to land a jab, but Sugimoto sidesteps and counters with a right hook.  


Round 7 Statistics
Muranaka: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 25                            
Power Shots Landed: 11                            
Head Shots Thrown: 26                            
Head Shots Landed: 9                             
Body Shots Thrown: 7                             
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Sugimoto: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 19                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 16                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 9                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Round 8: 

Muranaka lands a right hook to the body followed by a left hook to the head.  
Muranaka lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents body.  
Muranaka cuts off the ring, trapping Sugimoto on the ropes.  Muranaka sidesteps to the right of his opponent and digs in a solid right hook to Sugimoto's ribs.  
Sugimoto switches the action to the outside and hits the target with a sharp jab.  
Sugimoto connects with a solid cross.  
Muranaka connects with a stinging right hook.  
Sugimoto forces Muranaka to retreat onto the ropes.  Sugimoto lands a stiff jab.  
Muranaka advances into close range and lands a left uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  


Round 8 Statistics
Muranaka: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 25                            
Power Shots Landed: 8                             
Head Shots Thrown: 12                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 18                            
Body Shots Landed: 6                             

Sugimoto: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 13                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 15                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 9: 

Muranaka advances into close range and connects with a left uppercut.  
Sugimoto lands a cross.  
Muranaka gets on the inside.  Sugimoto digs in a right hook to his opponents body.  
Muranaka manouvers Sugimoto onto the ropes.  Muranaka sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Sugimoto attempts to land a right hook, but Muranaka blocks the shot and counters with a firm right hook.  
Muranaka advances into close range and throws a right hook, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a left hook.  
Muranaka lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Muranaka attempts to land a cross, but Sugimoto slips the shot and counters with a stinging right uppercut.  
Sugimoto hits home with a cross.  
Muranaka lands a cross to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  
Muranaka advances into close range.  Sugimoto quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Muranaka is on target with a left hook.  
Muranaka is looking to close the distance.  Muranaka sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Sugimoto is on target with a left hook to Muranaka's body.  
Sugimoto tries to step out of his opponents range and hits home with an overhand left.  
At the end of Round 9, lets listen in on the corners...Sugimoto's trainer is telling his fighter to go out and knock out his opponent!  

Round 9 Statistics
Muranaka: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 16                            
Power Shots Landed: 6                             
Head Shots Thrown: 19                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Sugimoto: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 20                            
Power Shots Landed: 7                             
Head Shots Thrown: 20                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 7                             
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Round 10: 

Muranaka is looking to close the distance.  Muranaka sidesteps to the right of his opponent and is on target with a solid left hook.  
Sugimoto lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Sugimoto digs in a right hook to his opponents ribs.  
Sugimoto sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Sugimoto attempts to land a cross, but Muranaka sidesteps and counters with a stinging left hook to Sugimoto's ribs.  
Muranaka gets on the inside and lands a right hook.  
Muranaka manouvers Sugimoto onto the ropes.  Sugimoto is on target with a right hook.  
Muranaka digs in a left uppercut to Sugimoto's ribs.  
Muranaka throws a jab, but his opponent dodges the shot and counters with a sharp cross.  
Muranaka steps inside and attempts to land a right hook, but Sugimoto sidesteps and counters with a right hook.  
Sugimoto pivots to the left of his opponent and is on target with a cross.  
Muranaka gets on the inside.  Muranaka sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Sugimoto lands a left hook.  
Muranaka steps inside and is on target with a solid left hook.  


Round 10 Statistics
Muranaka: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 21                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 16                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 9                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Sugimoto: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 21                            
Power Shots Landed: 7                             
Head Shots Thrown: 19                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

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: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
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 - 10  10 - 10  10 - 10
Round 10 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10


Final Scorecards: 98 - 93  98 - 93  98 - 93

The winner, by Unanimous Decision, from Funabashi, Japan.... Takeo Muranaka

Fight Statistics
Muranaka: 
Total Punches Thrown: 274                           
Total Punches Landed: 89                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 189                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 62                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 85                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 27                            
Total Power Shots Thrown: 236                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 80                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 38                            
Total Jabs Landed: 9                             

Sugimoto: 
Total Punches Thrown: 259                           
Total Punches Landed: 63                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 178                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 43                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 81                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 20                            
Total Power Shots Thrown: 174                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 44                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 85                            
Total Jabs Landed: 19