Johnny Tapia vs Jiro Watanabe

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by PhillyPhan69, Nov 15, 2018.


  1. PhillyPhan69

    PhillyPhan69 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    So who wins this batttles of the Superfly’s? I am much more familiar with Tapia than Watanabe but I am trying to get more acclimated.
     
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  2. PhillyPhan69

    PhillyPhan69 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Bump! Me too
     
  3. Flea Man

    Flea Man มวยสากล Full Member

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    Could go either way. Watanabe would not struggle to find Tapia, but Tapia would force Jiro to fight at a pace he usually avoided.

    Watanabe a real sharp shooter, but Tapia was nails.

    Who knows. Between Tapia and Saldivar all I see on the front page is hypothetical matchups.
     
  4. roughdiamond

    roughdiamond Ridin' the rails... Full Member

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    Bump.

    This is a bout I legitimately struggle to choose a winner. Both exceptionally skilled and talented.

    If I had to choose, I'd have to go watanabe. Some of the struggles Tapia had with Ayala, and some questionable tactics, always made me doubt. Watanabe was also a hell of an offensive talent, with both boxers having exceptional movement, which I think is key for Watanabe in a bout that starts cagey and becomes quite exciting. Very close.