How good was Jiro Watanabe?

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  1. Vic-JofreBRASIL

    Vic-JofreBRASIL Obsessed with Boxing

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    I certainly have a point there :lol:
     
  2. Flea Man

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    Oguma was way past his best and Katsuma a journeyman who got the shot based on beating vulnerable puncher Koji Kobayashi.
     
  3. Addie

    Addie Myung Woo Yuh! Full Member

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    Wanna medal?
     
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    lora Fighting Zapata Full Member

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    Katsuma was the fight before he lost to Roman, wasn't it?

    Aye he was terrible.Ricardo Lopez challenger'esque
     
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    Do you want context?

    A Netto version of Harada. Then again, Kobayashi (already beaten by Jiro) benefitted from that horrible run of lineal flyweight titlists. Big gangly bully who would fold when stood up to even by fighters of Katsumas level.
     
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    Addie Myung Woo Yuh! Full Member

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    sweet_scientist Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I thought he clearly won the first Poon fight, close as it was.

    Watanabe oozed natural talent. Pity he didn't really give a fark.
     
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    It took him way too long to get going IMO. Poontarat likely deserved a knockdown as well.

    Jiro sorted his **** out for the rematch, but I think he has too many frustrating showings. As you say, he didn't give a ****.
     
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    The Morlocks Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I would put him #1
     
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    Above Roman?
     
  11. mrkoolkevin

    mrkoolkevin Never wrestle with pigs or argue with fools Full Member

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    Been planning to watch some Watanabe fights for a while now. Any recommendations?
     
  12. Rope-a-Dope

    Rope-a-Dope Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    This would be a much easier question to answer if the fight vs. Khaosai Galaxy had actually happened.

    At his best, probably in the top 5 best JBWs ever.
     
  13. Boxing Prospect

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    They had an odd exhibition in the 1990's

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    Is the censored bit what I think it was? Like an organ? ;) If yes, reference?
     
  15. Xplosive

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    His performance against Ballas was brilliant.