Takuya Muguruma: The Endless Fighter from Japan

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  1. Flo_Raiden

    Flo_Raiden Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    What’s your thoughts on this Japanese battler from the 80s? He doesn’t seem to mentioned at much at all. I’ve only seen a few of his fights and so far I’m really enjoying what I’m seeing from him. Very relentless fighter who always came forward. He is definitely a crowd pleasing fighter.

    Some of his fights that are available. Enjoy!

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    His fight with Wilfredo Vazquez is also an incredible battle. Probably one of the best fights I’ve seen that ended in a draws. My goodness what a fight.
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    Flo_Raiden Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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  3. George Crowcroft

    George Crowcroft He Who Saw The Deep Full Member

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    Will definitely check him out more later. I'm pretty sure I've only seen him fight a couple of times and my memory is blank.
     
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    Minotauro Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Haven't thought about him in years, definitely need to re watch some of his fights. I just remember he reminded me of Harada with his relentless style. Love threads like these that give fighters rarely mentioned spotlight.
     
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    Bump. A very obscure fighter that was exciting to watch who deserves more attention. Every available fight of him is a fun scrap. Reminds me of Joichiro Tatsuyoshi.
     
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    roughdiamond Ridin' the rails... Full Member

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    They both learnt to box at Osaka Teiken gym. I've noticed that many Osaka Teiken fighters from the past usually peak early, have short careers at world level and are suddenly pushed quite hard in match ups. Doesn't seem any different for Muguruma. Thanks for sharing Flo.
     
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    Also, this guy would've likely been sparring Watanabe regularly. I'd pay to see that.
     
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    roughdiamond Ridin' the rails... Full Member

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    This bout with Vasquez is ****ing crazy. @scartissue have you seen this?
     
  10. scartissue

    scartissue Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Going on the list, Rough.
     
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    scartissue Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Rough, this was absolutely amazing. What a fight! I'm going to post my score on the scorecard thread. My favorite round was the 2nd. Thanks for putting it on the radar again.
     
  12. Journeyman92

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    I’ll be checking this guy out thanks Flo :thumbsup:
     
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