Who is Japans Greatest Boxer?

[Spicoli]

Great topic Mick.Me personally,I believe Asian Fighters get little to No Coverage and well desrved acknowledgement. CC for cool thread Mick.
I must admit Of being out of my depth as far as Full blown history of Japanese Greats but I have made it a point in past trading to hunt down some after a friend INSISTED I Include Asian fight picks when choosing Lol,(I was picking up only"what I knew" and was frankly Ignorant).Its humbling to sit and watch and not understand a single word but somehow Its all a universal language.Funny as hell commercials too not to mention a very stoic national anthem.
Two that stand out for me are Yoko Gushiken and Joichiro Tatsuyoshi.Gushiken from what Ive seen was phenomenal and explosive.In His Title win against Guzman he was controlled aggression personified.And U have to love the hair -doo .He was in a constant positioning and ready to pounce mindset,He countered Guzman perfectly in the 2nd w/big left hook and proceeded to punch him through the ropes.He went ALL out,getting caught a few in return and right at the bell he landed a huge uppercut that made the Champ sag and kneel right in front of Yoko.Latin the 3rd Gushiken was hurt with a Guzman left but refused to give ground and traded freely.His southpaw Left was a thing of beauty and just seemed to not miss ,Dropping Guzman again in the 4th and he was chasing him to end it.By the 6th Guzmans face was distorted (think Joppy v. Hopkins Lol) and he was looking to Ref.It was all he could do to stay on his feet at the bell.The end came in the 7th early with Guzman pinned on ropes and Yoko unleashing with both hands,Hurting him and putting Guzman down for good on his back. A champion was born and He was all business.
I have have and seen this one and fight with montsayarm Mahachai but I would encourage every one to Check out Yoko Gushiken.
Tatsuyoshi is not so much one of the best but Maaan,He was/Is all balls and heart.Pure fistic furry and also a very "unique" personality and character outside of the ring (inside as well).His wars with Rabanales,Zaragoza and unthinkable demolition of singwanka(??) for title in 97' were truly awesome.He's had more non retirments than Tito and leonard put together Lol.Ive heard him called "The Gatti" of Japan.Every time Ive seen him It was a "Event" and someone was getting Rocked!

[CutMeMick]

Great topic Mick.Me personally,I believe Asian Fighters get little to No Coverage and well desrved acknowledgement. CC for cool thread Mick.
I must admit Of being out of my depth as far as Full blown history of Japanese Greats but I have made it a point in past trading to hunt down some after a friend INSISTED I Include Asian fight picks when choosing Lol,(I was picking up only"what I knew" and was frankly Ignorant).Its humbling to sit and watch and not understand a single word but somehow Its all a universal language.Funny as hell commercials too not to mention a very stoic national anthem.
Two that stand out for me are Yoko Gushiken and Joichiro Tatsuyoshi.Gushiken from what Ive seen was phenomenal and explosive.In His Title win against Guzman he was controlled aggression personified.And U have to love the hair -doo .He was in a constant positioning and ready to pounce mindset,He countered Guzman perfectly in the 2nd w/big left hook and proceeded to punch him through the ropes.He went ALL out,getting caught a few in return and right at the bell he landed a huge uppercut that made the Champ sag and kneel right in front of Yoko.Latin the 3rd Gushiken was hurt with a Guzman left but refused to give ground and traded freely.His southpaw Left was a thing of beauty and just seemed to not miss ,Dropping Guzman again in the 4th and he was chasing him to end it.By the 6th Guzmans face was distorted (think Joppy v. Hopkins Lol) and he was looking to Ref.It was all he could do to stay on his feet at the bell.The end came in the 7th early with Guzman pinned on ropes and Yoko unleashing with both hands,Hurting him and putting Guzman down for good on his back. A champion was born and He was all business.
I have have and seen this one and fight with montsayarm Mahachai but I would encourage every one to Check out Yoko Gushiken.
Tatsuyoshi is not so much one of the best but Maaan,He was/Is all balls and heart.Pure fistic furry and also a very "unique" personality and character outside of the ring (inside as well).His wars with Rabanales,Zaragoza and unthinkable demolition of singwanka(??) for title in 97' were truly awesome.He's had more non retirments than Tito and leonard put together Lol.Ive heard him called "The Gatti" of Japan.Every time Ive seen him It was a "Event" and someone was getting Rocked!

CC#96 Spicoli thanks a lot for your response/input.
I agree Yoko was a superb fighter, I think of Naseem in the sence that Yoko couldn't handle his 1st defeat it was too much for him somehow.

[Galaxy]

For me it's Harada! His wins over Jofre are what do it for me!