Anyone remember Gilberto Roman?

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  1. Cobra33

    Cobra33 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Was a fine champion with excellent boxing skills but hardly anyone ever talks about him.
     
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  2. Mantequilla

    Mantequilla Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Yes, Roman was an excellent fighter.

    imo, at least as good as any of the more recent mexican greats like barrera, Morales or Marquez.
     
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  3. Cobra33

    Cobra33 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Was he a saftey first boxer who used alot of lateral movement?I was thinking about getting some of his bouts as I have seen only short clips of him.
     
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  4. Sweet Pea

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    He was more of a technically sound boxer/puncher than a safety first pure boxer. Very good technician. I'd like to have seen a prime Watanabe and Roman go at it.
     
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    yeah that would have been a good fight for sure
     
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