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11/09/2038
EOD Running: Pre Show
Naoki Tanigawa vs Keiichi Muto

Boxing Daily Report from the AI Japan-Kyoto promoted show at Kyoto Kamei, Kyoto,  taking place on 03/09/2038:

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.  This is a mandatory fight for the Japan-Kyoto Cruiserweight 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 Naoki Tanigawa (26(2) - 1(1)) who hails from Kyoto, Japan and Keiichi Muto(7 - 22(1) - 5) from Kyoto, Japan.  Tanigawa weighed in at 199 pounds And 11 ounces, while Muto weighed in at 200 pounds.  
The referee tonight is Kenji Fujimoto, and the three ringside judges are Takeo Imada, Nao Mori and Aki Masaki.  

Round 1: 

Tanigawa advances into close range.  Muto pivots to the side of his opponent.  Tanigawa lands a right uppercut to the head, a right uppercut to the body and a left uppercut to the body.  
Muto switches the action to the outside.  Tanigawa is on target with a cross.  
Muto steps away from his opponent.  Tanigawa lands a jab.  
Tanigawa gets on the inside.  Tanigawa pivots to the right of his opponent and is on target with a left uppercut.  
Muto is on target with a jab.  Muto throws a jab, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  
Muto is looking to keep the action on the outside.  Tanigawa sidesteps to the right of his opponent and is on target with a jab to Muto's body.  
Tanigawa lands a left uppercut, right hook and a left hook to his opponents head.  
Tanigawa lands a right hook to the body followed by two left hook's to the head.  
Tanigawa advances into close range.  Muto sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Tanigawa hits home with a right uppercut.  
Tanigawa sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Tanigawa connects with a right hook.  Tanigawa throws a right hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  
Tanigawa lands two straights followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Tanigawa is looking to close the distance.  Tanigawa quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and lands a double right hook to his opponents head.  
Tanigawa walks his opponent down, trapping him in a corner.  Muto lands a cross.  
Tanigawa attempts to land a right hook, but Muto slips the shot and counters with a cross.  
Tanigawa gets on the inside and connects with a left hook.  
Tanigawa lands a right uppercut.  
Tanigawa gets on the inside and lands a right uppercut.  
Tanigawa connects with a left hook.  
Tanigawa steps inside and connects with a right hook.  
Tanigawa hits home with a left hook.  
Muto steps away from his opponent.  Tanigawa throws a cross, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a left hook.  
At the end of Round 1, lets listen in on the corners...Muto's trainer is advising how he could improve the accuracy of his work.  

Round 1 Statistics
Tanigawa: 
Jabs Thrown: 11                            
Jabs Landed: 4                             
Power Shots Thrown: 37                            
Power Shots Landed: 24                            
Head Shots Thrown: 40                            
Head Shots Landed: 24                            
Body Shots Thrown: 8                             
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Muto: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 17                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 21                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 2: 

Tanigawa advances into close range and lands a left hook, left uppercut and a left hook to his opponents head.  
Muto is looking to keep his distance.  Tanigawa lands a cross to the body followed by a jab to the head.  
Tanigawa gets on the inside and lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Tanigawa hits home with a cross.  
Tanigawa is looking to close the distance and hits home with a left hook.  
Tanigawa quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Tanigawa finds the target with a solid jab.  Tanigawa attempts to land a cross, but Muto slips the shot and counters with a cross.  
Muto is on target with a cross.  
Muto is looking to keep his distance.  Tanigawa is on target with an overhand right.  
Tanigawa lands a right hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents head.  
Tanigawa lands a double left hook to his opponents head.  
Tanigawa hits home with a right hook.  
Tanigawa hits home with a left hook.  
Tanigawa is looking to close the distance and lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Muto is looking to keep his distance.  Tanigawa hits home with a cross.  
At the end of Round 2, lets listen in on the corners...Muto's trainer is telling his fighter he needs to be more active or he's going to get outworked.  Muto's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  Muto's trainer is advising how he could improve his defence.  

Round 2 Statistics
Tanigawa: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 30                            
Power Shots Landed: 18                            
Head Shots Thrown: 34                            
Head Shots Landed: 20                            
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Muto: 
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 3: 

Tanigawa closes the distance and lands a right hook to the body, a right hook to the head and a left hook to the head.  Tanigawa throws a right hook, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a cross.  
Tanigawa digs in a left hook to Muto's body.  
Muto steps away from his opponent.  Muto sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Tanigawa lands a stinging jab.  
Tanigawa lands a stiff jab.  
Muto is on target with a cross.  
Tanigawa sidesteps to the right of his opponent and connects with a left hook.  
Tanigawa sidesteps to the left of his opponent and hits home with a left uppercut.  
Muto steps away from his opponent.  Tanigawa lands an overhand left, cross and a jab to his opponents head.  
Tanigawa advances into close range.  Muto attempts to land a left hook, but Tanigawa blocks the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Tanigawa hits the target with a stinging jab.  
Tanigawa lands three consecutive left hooks to his opponents head.  
Tanigawa walks his opponent into a corner.  Tanigawa hits home with a sharp jab.  
Muto tries to keep the action at long range.  Tanigawa lands a jab.  
Tanigawa closes the distance and lands a right hook.  


Round 3 Statistics
Tanigawa: 
Jabs Thrown: 17                            
Jabs Landed: 9                             
Power Shots Thrown: 23                            
Power Shots Landed: 13                            
Head Shots Thrown: 33                            
Head Shots Landed: 20                            
Body Shots Thrown: 7                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Muto: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 12                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 15                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 4: 

Muto pivots to the side of his opponent.  Tanigawa lands a right hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents head.  
Tanigawa connects with a right hook.  
Tanigawa connects with a left hook.  
Muto tries to step out of his opponents range.  Tanigawa finds the target with a jab.  Tanigawa attempts to land a cross, but Muto sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Tanigawa lands a right hook to the head, a left hook to the head and a left uppercut to the body.  
Tanigawa is on target with a cross.  
Tanigawa finds the target with a jab.  
Tanigawa advances into close range and lands a double left hook to his opponents head.  
Tanigawa feints a jab, and then lands a left hook followed by a cross to his opponents head.  
Muto sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Tanigawa drives a left hook into his opponents liver.  
Tanigawa lands a jab.  
Tanigawa lands a double right hook to his opponents head.  
Tanigawa connects with a right hook.  
Tanigawa lands a left hook to the body, a right hook to the head and a left hook to the head.  
Tanigawa steps inside.  Muto throws a left hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Tanigawa digs in a right uppercut to his opponents body.  
Tanigawa advances into close range.  Tanigawa pivots from in front of his opponent and hits home with a right uppercut.  


Round 4 Statistics
Tanigawa: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 5                             
Power Shots Thrown: 35                            
Power Shots Landed: 22                            
Head Shots Thrown: 36                            
Head Shots Landed: 22                            
Body Shots Thrown: 7                             
Body Shots Landed: 5                             

Muto: 
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 5: 

Muto tries to keep the action at long range.  Tanigawa is on target with a solid jab.  
Tanigawa advances into close range.  Muto pivots to the side of his opponent.  Tanigawa lands a right hook.  
Muto is looking to keep the action on the outside.  Tanigawa lands a cross followed by a overhand right to his opponents head.  
Tanigawa closes the distance and lands a left uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Tanigawa steps inside and is on target with a left hook.  Tanigawa attempts to land a left hook, but Muto sidesteps and counters with a right uppercut.  
Muto quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and finds the target with a jab.  
Tanigawa is looking to close the distance and lands a left hook to the body, a right hook to the body and a right uppercut to the head.  
Tanigawa steps inside and lands a double left hook to his opponents head.  
Muto attempts to land a jab, but Tanigawa sidesteps and counters with a right hook.  
Tanigawa is looking to close the distance and lands two left hooks to the body, and one to the head.  
Tanigawa closes the distance and hits home with a right hook.  
Muto is looking to keep the action on the outside.  Tanigawa lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Tanigawa lands a cross.  Tanigawa tries to land a jab, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a cross.  
Tanigawa is looking to close the distance and forces Muto to back into the ropes.  Tanigawa pivots from in front of his opponent and is on target with a left uppercut.  
Muto finds the target with a jab.  
Tanigawa steps inside and lands a right hook, left hook and a right hook to his opponents body.  


Round 5 Statistics
Tanigawa: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 27                            
Power Shots Landed: 22                            
Head Shots Thrown: 28                            
Head Shots Landed: 19                            
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 6                             

Muto: 
Jabs Thrown: 11                            
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 12                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 21                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 6: 

Muto switches the action to the outside.  Tanigawa lands an overhand right followed by a cross to his opponents head.  
Tanigawa connects with a left hook.  
Tanigawa steps inside.  Tanigawa pivots from in front of his opponent and lands a right hook.  
Tanigawa throws a jab, but his opponent dodges the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Tanigawa gets on the inside and lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  He continues the combination and lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Tanigawa closes the distance and connects with a right hook.  
Tanigawa walks his opponent into a corner.  Tanigawa lands a right hook.  
Tanigawa hits home with a right hook.  
Tanigawa lands a right hook followed by  two left hooks to his opponents head.  
Muto lands a cross.  
Tanigawa steps inside and lands a right hook.  
Tanigawa lands three consecutive left hooks to his opponents head.  


Round 6 Statistics
Tanigawa: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 23                            
Power Shots Landed: 18                            
Head Shots Thrown: 23                            
Head Shots Landed: 18                            
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Muto: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 7                             
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 8                             
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 7: 

Tanigawa hits home with a right hook.  
Tanigawa hits home with a left hook.  
Tanigawa lands a cross.  
Muto steps away from his opponent.  Tanigawa connects with a cross.  
Tanigawa advances into close range and lands a left hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents body.  
Muto tries to step out of his opponents range.  Tanigawa is on target with a cross.  
Muto pivots to the left of his opponent.  Tanigawa lands with a sharp jab.  
Tanigawa advances into close range and connects with a left uppercut.  
Muto tries to keep the action at long range.  Muto throws a short cross to the body, but lands low!  The ref ignores Tanigawa's complaints and signals for the action to continue.  
Tanigawa hits home with a left hook.  
Tanigawa lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Tanigawa lands a cross followed by a overhand right to his opponents head.  


Round 7 Statistics
Tanigawa: 
Jabs Thrown: 10                            
Jabs Landed: 6                             
Power Shots Thrown: 15                            
Power Shots Landed: 11                            
Head Shots Thrown: 22                            
Head Shots Landed: 14                            
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Muto: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 13                            
Power Shots Landed: 0                             
Head Shots Thrown: 8                             
Head Shots Landed: 0                             
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 8: 

Tanigawa lands a right hook to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  
Tanigawa snaps his opponents head back with a sharp jab.  
Muto feints a jab, but Tanigawa ignores the feint and responds with a right hook.  
Muto is looking to keep his distance.  Tanigawa lands an overhand left followed by a cross to his opponents head.  
Tanigawa lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Tanigawa closes the distance and walks his opponent down, trapping him in a corner.  Tanigawa connects with a right hook.  
Tanigawa hits home with a left hook.  As the two fighters work on the inside, their heads come together!  The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as Tanigawa dabs at his face checking for damage.  
Tanigawa lands a right hook, left hook and a right hook to his opponents head.  
Tanigawa is looking to close the distance.  Tanigawa pivots from in front of his opponent and is on target with a left hook to his opponents body.  
Tanigawa lands a left hook to the head, a left hook to the body and a right hook to the head.  
Tanigawa forces Muto to retreat into a neutral corner.  Tanigawa digs in a right hook to his opponents ribcage.  
Tanigawa gets on the inside and connects with a left uppercut.  
Tanigawa lands a right hook.  
Tanigawa closes the distance and connects with a right hook.  
Tanigawa lands a left hook, right uppercut and a left uppercut to his opponents head.  
Tanigawa advances into close range and drives a right hook into his opponents ribcage.  
Tanigawa sidesteps to the left of his opponent and hits home with a sharp jab.  
Tanigawa walks his opponent into a corner.  Tanigawa connects with a right hook.  
At the end of Round 8, lets listen in on the corners...Tanigawa's trainer is telling his fighter he is winning comfortably and should get on his bike for the remainder of the fight.  

Round 8 Statistics
Tanigawa: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 36                            
Power Shots Landed: 24                            
Head Shots Thrown: 33                            
Head Shots Landed: 22                            
Body Shots Thrown: 9                             
Body Shots Landed: 5                             

Muto: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 7                             
Power Shots Landed: 0                             
Head Shots Thrown: 5                             
Head Shots Landed: 0                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 9: 

Tanigawa walks his opponent into a corner.  Tanigawa hits home with a right hook.  
Tanigawa is on target with a left hook.  
Tanigawa walks Muto down, trapping him in a neutral corner.  Tanigawa is on target with a cross.  
Tanigawa lands a left hook followed by a cross to his opponents head.  
Tanigawa lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Tanigawa manages to force Muto onto the ropes.  Tanigawa is on target with a left hook.  
Muto waits at the mid-range with a lowered guard, waiting for his opponent to throw a punch.  Tanigawa lands a left hook.  
At the end of Round 9, lets listen in on the corners...Muto's trainer is telling his fighter to go out and knock out his opponent!  

Round 9 Statistics
Tanigawa: 
Jabs Thrown: 15                            
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 17                            
Power Shots Landed: 8                             
Head Shots Thrown: 32                            
Head Shots Landed: 11                            
Body Shots Thrown: 0                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

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

Round 10: 

Tanigawa is on target with a cross.  
Tanigawa hits home with a left hook.  
Tanigawa hits the target with a solid jab.  
Tanigawa lands with a sharp jab.  
Tanigawa is on target with a jab.  
Muto pivots from in front of his opponent.  Tanigawa finds the target with a jab.  
Muto throws a jab, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a right hook.  


Round 10 Statistics
Tanigawa: 
Jabs Thrown: 14                            
Jabs Landed: 4                             
Power Shots Thrown: 12                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 25                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Muto: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 8                             
Power Shots Landed: 0                             
Head Shots Thrown: 12                            
Head Shots Landed: 0                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
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 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9


Final Scorecards: 100 - 90  100 - 90  100 - 90

The winner, by Unanimous Decision, from Kyoto, Japan.... Naoki Tanigawa

Fight Statistics
Tanigawa: 
Total Punches Thrown: 352                           
Total Punches Landed: 203                           
Total Head Shots Thrown: 306                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 177                           
Total Body Shots Thrown: 46                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 26                            
Total Power Shots Thrown: 255                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 163                           
Total Jabs Thrown: 97                            
Total Jabs Landed: 40                            

Muto: 
Total Punches Thrown: 173                           
Total Punches Landed: 19                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 148                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 18                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 25                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 1                             
Total Power Shots Thrown: 119                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 13                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 54                            
Total Jabs Landed: 6