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22/11/2039
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Paul Rhys vs Takeo Matsumura

Boxing Daily Report from the AI Japan-Hyogo promoted show at Nishinomiya Kawashima, Nishinomiya,  taking place on 16/11/2039:

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.  

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 Paul Rhys (9(9) - 0 - 1) who hails from Stoke, UK and Takeo Matsumura(2 - 0 - 1) from Ichinomiya, Japan.  Rhys weighed in at 234 pounds and 9 ounces, while Matsumura weighed in at 239 pounds and 11 ounces.  
The referee tonight is Satoshi Abe, and the three ringside judges are Ryo Takano, Hiro Seno and Takeshi Soda.  

Round 1: 

Rhys lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Rhys steps away from his opponent and lands a spiteful jab.  Rhys throws an overhand right, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a stinging right hook.  
Matsumura is looking to close the distance and cuts off the ring, trapping Rhys in a neutral corner.  Matsumura throws a left hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  
Matsumura lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Rhys lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Matsumura is on target with a left hook.  
Rhys is on target with a firm right uppercut to his opponents body.  
Rhys attempts to land a right hook, but Matsumura blocks the shot and counters with a sharp left hook.  
Matsumura lands a left hook.  
Rhys digs in a left hook to Matsumura's body.  
Matsumura sidesteps to the left of his opponent and drives a left hook into Rhys's body.  
Matsumura closes the distance.  Matsumura pivots to the left of his opponent.  Rhys tries to land a left hook, but Matsumura blocks the shot and counters with a firm right hook.  
Rhys lands a hard jab.  
Matsumura is looking to close the distance and walks Rhys down, trapping him on the ropes.  Matsumura lands a left uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Rhys is on target with a left hook.  
Matsumura drives a left hook into his opponents body.  
Rhys lands a sharp jab to Matsumura's body.  
At the end of Round 1, lets listen in on the corners...Rhys's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  

Round 1 Statistics
Rhys: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 4                             
Power Shots Thrown: 32                            
Power Shots Landed: 7                             
Head Shots Thrown: 22                            
Head Shots Landed: 8                             
Body Shots Thrown: 16                            
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Matsumura: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 40                            
Power Shots Landed: 11                            
Head Shots Thrown: 35                            
Head Shots Landed: 9                             
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Round 2: 

Rhys is looking to keep his distance.  Matsumura is on target with a sharp cross.  
Rhys lands a cross.  
Matsumura quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Rhys drives a stinging right hook into Matsumura's body.  
Rhys switches the action to the outside.  Rhys quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Rhys lands a jab, cross and an overhand left to his opponents head.  
Matsumura gets on the inside and walks Rhys onto the ropes.  Rhys lands a right uppercut.  
Rhys switches the action to the outside.  Matsumura finds the target with a jab.  
Matsumura lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Rhys lands a straight 1 - 2.  He continues the combination and lands two consecutive overhand rights to his opponents head.  
Matsumura is on target with a stinging overhand left.  
Matsumura walks Rhys down, trapping him on the ropes.  Matsumura digs in a left uppercut to Rhys's ribs.  
Rhys steps to the outside and lands with a hard jab.  
Matsumura lands a jab.  
Matsumura advances into close range and drives a left hook into his opponents body.  
Rhys tries to keep the action at long range.  Matsumura throws a cross, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a stinging cross.  
Matsumura gets on the inside.  Rhys is on target with a stinging right hook to Matsumura's body.  Rhys tries to land a left uppercut, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a solid right hook.  
Matsumura drives a right uppercut into Rhys's ribs.  
Matsumura is looking to close the distance.  Rhys is on target with a firm left hook to Matsumura's body.  


Round 2 Statistics
Rhys: 
Jabs Thrown: 9                             
Jabs Landed: 5                             
Power Shots Thrown: 21                            
Power Shots Landed: 11                            
Head Shots Thrown: 25                            
Head Shots Landed: 13                            
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Matsumura: 
Jabs Thrown: 11                            
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 26                            
Power Shots Landed: 8                             
Head Shots Thrown: 27                            
Head Shots Landed: 8                             
Body Shots Thrown: 10                            
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Round 3: 

Rhys tries to keep the action at long range and lands a cross to the head followed by a jab to the body.  
Matsumura advances into close range.  Rhys pivots to the side of his opponent and lands two right hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Matsumura is on target with a right hook to his opponents ribcage.  Matsumura attempts to land a right uppercut, but Rhys blocks the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Matsumura advances into close range.  Matsumura sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Matsumura throws a left hook, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a stinging left uppercut.  
Matsumura manages to force Rhys onto the ropes.  Rhys is on target with a left hook to Matsumura's body.  
Matsumura is on target with a sharp right hook.  
Rhys switches the action to the outside and lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Matsumura is looking to close the distance.  Rhys pivots to the right of his opponent.  Matsumura tries to land a left uppercut, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Rhys steps to the outside and attempts to land a cross, but Matsumura sidesteps and counters with a left uppercut.  
Matsumura is looking to close the distance.  Rhys is on target with a stinging left hook to Matsumura's liver.  
Rhys is on target with a sharp jab to his opponents body.  
Rhys connects with a sharp right hook.  
Rhys throws a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Matsumura forces Rhys to back into the ropes.  Matsumura lands a left hook.  
Rhys switches the action to the outside and lands a spiteful jab.  
Rhys sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Matsumura hits home with a firm cross.  
Rhys lands with a hard jab.  
Rhys is looking to keep the action on the outside and lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Matsumura advances into close range and lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Matsumura is on target with a sharp right hook.  


Round 3 Statistics
Rhys: 
Jabs Thrown: 9                             
Jabs Landed: 7                             
Power Shots Thrown: 26                            
Power Shots Landed: 10                            
Head Shots Thrown: 22                            
Head Shots Landed: 11                            
Body Shots Thrown: 13                            
Body Shots Landed: 6                             

Matsumura: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 29                            
Power Shots Landed: 9                             
Head Shots Thrown: 24                            
Head Shots Landed: 8                             
Body Shots Thrown: 9                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Round 4: 

Matsumura is looking to close the distance.  Rhys hits home with a solid left uppercut.  
Rhys connects with a sharp right hook.  
Rhys steps away from his opponent.  Matsumura hits home with a firm cross.  
Matsumura cuts off the ring, trapping Rhys on the ropes.  Matsumura lands a jab.  
Matsumura connects with a cross.  
Matsumura is looking to close the distance and lands a left hook.  
Rhys tries to step out of his opponents range and lands a straight 1 - 2.  He follows up the attack and lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Matsumura advances into close range.  Rhys connects with a left hook.  
Rhys drives a ramrod jab into his opponents face.  
Rhys hits home with a cross.  
Matsumura gets on the inside and lands a right hook to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  
Rhys is looking to keep the action on the outside.  Rhys feints a cross, and then lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Rhys lands three consecutive jabs to his opponents head.  
Rhys steps to the outside and hits the target with a stinging jab.  
Matsumura walks Rhys down, trapping him in the corner.  Matsumura hits home with a sharp left uppercut.  The two boxers are fighting in-close, but their heads clash!  The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as Rhys dabs at his face checking for damage.  
Rhys lands a left hook to the head followed by a left uppercut to the body.  
Matsumura attempts to land a left hook, but Rhys blocks the shot and counters with a stinging left uppercut.  
Rhys throws a right hook, but his opponent parries the shot and counters with a cross.  
Matsumura lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Matsumura is looking to close the distance.  Rhys lands a solid right uppercut.  


Round 4 Statistics
Rhys: 
Jabs Thrown: 13                            
Jabs Landed: 8                             
Power Shots Thrown: 25                            
Power Shots Landed: 11                            
Head Shots Thrown: 30                            
Head Shots Landed: 18                            
Body Shots Thrown: 8                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Matsumura: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 25                            
Power Shots Landed: 9                             
Head Shots Thrown: 23                            
Head Shots Landed: 8                             
Body Shots Thrown: 7                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Round 5: 

Matsumura connects with a solid left hook.  
Matsumura throws a cross, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a cross.  
Rhys lands a hard jab.  
Matsumura is looking to close the distance.  Rhys lands a right uppercut.  
Rhys lands a spiteful jab.  
Rhys switches the action to the outside.  Matsumura connects with a stinging overhand left.  
Rhys connects with a cross.  
Matsumura connects with a right hook.  Matsumura attempts to land a left hook, but Rhys parries the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Rhys is looking to keep the action on the outside and drives a jab into Matsumura's body.  
Rhys finds the target with a jab.  
Rhys tries to keep the action at long range and lands a stinging jab.  
Matsumura advances into close range and is on target with a sharp left hook.  
Matsumura is on target with a solid cross.  
Matsumura gets on the inside.  Rhys is on target with a left hook to Matsumura's body.  
Rhys is looking to keep his distance and lands a spiteful jab.  
Matsumura is looking to close the distance and cuts off the ring, trapping Rhys in the corner.  Rhys tries to land a left hook, but Matsumura sidesteps and counters with a left uppercut.  
Rhys is on target with a left hook.  
Matsumura digs in a right uppercut to Rhys's body.  


Round 5 Statistics
Rhys: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 6                             
Power Shots Thrown: 25                            
Power Shots Landed: 6                             
Head Shots Thrown: 23                            
Head Shots Landed: 10                            
Body Shots Thrown: 10                            
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Matsumura: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 39                            
Power Shots Landed: 9                             
Head Shots Thrown: 30                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 11                            
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Round 6: 

Matsumura steps inside and digs in a right hook to Rhys's body.  
Matsumura gets on the inside.  Rhys digs in a left hook to Matsumura's ribs.  
Matsumura is on target with a right hook to Rhys's body.  
Matsumura connects with a right uppercut.  
Rhys digs in a sharp left hook to Matsumura's liver.  
Rhys is on target with a firm left uppercut.  
Rhys lands a right hook followed by a right uppercut to his opponents head.  He then lands a right hook to the body followed by a right uppercut to the head.  
Matsumura sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Rhys drives a left hook into Matsumura's ribs.  
Rhys switches the action to the outside.  Matsumura throws a cross, but his opponent parries the shot and counters with a solid left hook.  
Rhys lands a hard jab.  
Matsumura feints a right hook, and then lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  Matsumura attempts to land a left hook, but Rhys dodges the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Rhys lands with a hard jab.  
Matsumura advances into close range.  Rhys is on target with a left hook to Matsumura's ribs.  
Rhys steps away from his opponent and connects with a cross.  Rhys throws a cross, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a solid cross.  
Rhys lands with a solid jab.  
Matsumura is looking to close the distance.  Rhys drives a firm right hook into Matsumura's body.  
Matsumura walks Rhys into a corner.  Matsumura pivots to the side of his opponent.  Rhys lands a left uppercut to the body followed by a jab to the head.  
At the end of Round 6, lets listen in on the corners...Matsumura's trainer is advising how he could be more accurate.  

Round 6 Statistics
Rhys: 
Jabs Thrown: 9                             
Jabs Landed: 4                             
Power Shots Thrown: 42                            
Power Shots Landed: 14                            
Head Shots Thrown: 35                            
Head Shots Landed: 11                            
Body Shots Thrown: 16                            
Body Shots Landed: 7                             

Matsumura: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 24                            
Power Shots Landed: 6                             
Head Shots Thrown: 17                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 9                             
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Round 7: 

Matsumura closes the distance.  Rhys is on target with a sharp left hook to Matsumura's body.  
Rhys connects with a right uppercut.  
Rhys finds the target with a jab.  
Matsumura pivots to the left of his opponent.  Rhys connects with a right uppercut.  
Rhys tries to step out of his opponents range and lands a jab, overhand left and a cross to his opponents head.  Rhys attempts to land a jab, but Matsumura parries the shot and counters with a firm right uppercut.  
Rhys drives a jab into his opponents body.  
Matsumura hits home with a stinging overhand left.  
Matsumura is looking to close the distance and attempts to land a right hook, but Rhys parries the shot and counters with a sharp right uppercut.  
Rhys steps away from his opponent and lands three consecutive jabs to his opponents head.  
Matsumura steps inside and digs in a right hook to Rhys's ribcage.  
Rhys hits home with a left hook.  
Rhys tries to step out of his opponents range and hits home with a cross.  
Matsumura closes the distance.  Rhys is on target with a left uppercut to his opponents ribs.  
Rhys is looking to keep the action on the outside and is on target with an overhand right.  
Rhys drives a firm cross into his opponents body.  
Matsumura attempts to land a jab, but Rhys dodges the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Matsumura closes the distance.  Rhys is on target with a firm right hook to Matsumura's ribs.  
Rhys is on target with a left hook.  
Matsumura closes the distance.  Matsumura quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and lands a solid left uppercut.  


Round 7 Statistics
Rhys: 
Jabs Thrown: 10                            
Jabs Landed: 6                             
Power Shots Thrown: 33                            
Power Shots Landed: 14                            
Head Shots Thrown: 25                            
Head Shots Landed: 15                            
Body Shots Thrown: 18                            
Body Shots Landed: 5                             

Matsumura: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 21                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 18                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 7                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 8: 

Matsumura is looking to close the distance and digs in a left hook to Rhys's liver.  
Rhys throws an uppercut to the body, but lands well below the belt!  The ref ignores Matsumura's complaints and signals for the action to continue.  
Matsumura gets on the inside and tries to land a left hook, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a stinging right hook.  
Matsumura steps inside and drives a left hook into his opponents body.  
Rhys switches the action to the outside and lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Matsumura gets on the inside and is on target with a left hook to his opponents ribs.  
Rhys steps away from his opponent and tries to land an overhand right, but Matsumura blocks the shot and counters with a solid cross.  
Rhys drives a firm left hook into his opponents liver.  
Rhys tries to keep the action at long range and throws a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a stinging right uppercut.  
Matsumura hits the target with a solid jab.  
Rhys digs in a sharp left hook to his opponents body.  
Rhys digs in a firm left hook to Matsumura's body.  
Matsumura sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Rhys lands a jab to Matsumura's body.  
Rhys steps to the outside.  Matsumura tries to land a cross, but Rhys blocks the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
At the end of Round 8, lets listen in on the corners...Rhys's trainer is telling his fighter to play it safe for the remainder of the fight. 

Round 8 Statistics
Rhys: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 21                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 19                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 7                             
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Matsumura: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 29                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 26                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 11                            
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Round 9: 

Rhys lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Rhys switches the action to the outside.  Rhys sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Matsumura hits home with a cross.  
Rhys steps to the outside and lands an overhand right followed by a cross to his opponents head.  
Matsumura sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Rhys lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Matsumura advances into close range and throws a right hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Rhys lands two jab's to the head followed by a right uppercut to the body.  
Rhys is looking to keep his distance and lands a ramrod jab.  
Matsumura closes the distance and throws a left hook, but is unable to get through his opponents guard.  Rhys clinches his opponent.  As they grapple, Rhys pushes his forearm into Matsumura's face.  The referee breaks the clinch and warns Rhys to stop fouling.  
Matsumura hits home with a solid left uppercut.  Matsumura throws a left uppercut, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  
Matsumura advances into close range and throws a right hook, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right hook.  
Rhys lands a firm overhand right.  
Matsumura quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Rhys connects with a solid right uppercut.  
Rhys is looking to keep the action on the outside and hits home with an overhand right.  
At the end of Round 9, lets listen in on the corners...Matsumura's trainer is telling his fighter he needs a knockout to win!  

Round 9 Statistics
Rhys: 
Jabs Thrown: 10                            
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 23                            
Power Shots Landed: 13                            
Head Shots Thrown: 28                            
Head Shots Landed: 15                            
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Matsumura: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 18                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 12                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 7                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 10: 

Matsumura steps inside.  Rhys pivots to the left of his opponent.  Rhys tries to land a right hook, but Matsumura blocks the shot and counters with a sharp left hook.  
Rhys tries to step out of his opponents range.  Matsumura lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Matsumura sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Matsumura throws a left uppercut, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right uppercut.  
Matsumura walks Rhys down, trapping him on the ropes.  Matsumura is on target with a right hook to Rhys's body.  
Rhys lands a jab.  
Rhys lands a jab to his opponents body.  
Matsumura steps inside.  Matsumura quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and is on target with a right hook.  
Matsumura hits home with a cross.  
Rhys lands two jabs to the body, and one to the head.  
Matsumura advances into close range.  Rhys drives a firm right hook into Matsumura's body.  
Matsumura connects with a solid left hook.  
Matsumura attempts to land a left hook, but Rhys slips the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Rhys lands a right uppercut to the head followed by a left uppercut to the body.  
Matsumura advances into close range.  Rhys throws a left hook, but is not on target.  Rhys holds on to his opponent.  Rhys leans on his opponent using all his weight. Matsumura pushes his forearm into Rhys's face.  The referee warns Matsumura and breaks the clinch.  
Rhys steps to the outside.  Rhys sidesteps to the left of his opponent and is on target with a firm overhand right.  
Rhys is looking to keep the action on the outside.  Matsumura attempts to land a jab, but Rhys sidesteps and counters with a MASSIVE right hook.  MATSUMURA WAS STUNNED BY THAT SHOT!  
Matsumura steps inside.  Rhys knows Matsumura is hurt...he is putting the pressure on now, looking for the stoppage.  Rhys lands a left hook to the body, a right uppercut to the body and a left hook to the head, AND SENDS MATSUMURA SPRAWLING TO THE CANVAS!  He is back up on his feet at 8.  Matsumura now appears to have recovered from that earlier shot.  
Rhys tries to step out of his opponents range.  Rhys drops his hands, and waves his opponent in.  Matsumura lands a cross to Rhys's body.  
Matsumura connects with a solid cross.  


Round 10 Statistics
Rhys: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 5                             
Power Shots Thrown: 30                            
Power Shots Landed: 10                            
Head Shots Thrown: 24                            
Head Shots Landed: 9                             
Body Shots Thrown: 11                            
Body Shots Landed: 6                             

Matsumura: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 29                            
Power Shots Landed: 9                             
Head Shots Thrown: 26                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 7                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Round 1 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
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: 9 - 10  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 9 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 10 Scores: 10 - 8  10 - 8  10 - 8


Final Scorecards: 98 - 91  99 - 90  99 - 90

The winner, by Unanimous Decision, from Stoke, UK.... Paul Rhys

Fight Statistics
Rhys: 
Total Punches Thrown: 362                           
Total Punches Landed: 152                           
Total Head Shots Thrown: 253                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 114                           
Total Body Shots Thrown: 109                           
Total Body Shots Landed: 38                            
Total Power Shots Thrown: 278                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 101                           
Total Jabs Thrown: 84                            
Total Jabs Landed: 51                            

Matsumura: 
Total Punches Thrown: 322                           
Total Punches Landed: 82                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 238                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 60                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 84                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 22                            
Total Power Shots Thrown: 280                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 72                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 42                            
Total Jabs Landed: 10