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Yuji Suzuki (鈴木 有二, Suzuki Yūji, born 5 June 1949), better known as Guts Ishimatsu (ガッツ 石松, Gatsu Ishīmatsu) is a Japanese actor, comedian, tarento and former professional boxer who competed in the Lightweight division from 1966 to 1978.
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Japanese battler Guts Ishimatsu won a lightweight world title at the third time of asking and went on to make five successful defenses during the mid-70s. Ishimatsu, original name Yuji Suzuki, was born in the city of Tochigi in central Japan on June 5, 1949.
Name: Guts Ishimatsu. Alias: Ishimatsu Suzuki. Birth Name: Yuji Suzuki. Hometown: Tokyo, Japan. Birthplace: Tochigi, Japan. Stance: Orthodox. Height: 171cm. Reach: 172cm. Pro Boxer: Record.
Aug 7, 2022 · The man who broke through that barrier was Guts Ishimatsu, 73, the 12th WBC lightweight champion. Until he beat Rodolfo Gonzalez by KO in the 8th round on April 11, 1974 to win the title, the idea of a Japanese man reaching the top of the world in the lightweight division was nothing more than a pipe dream.
Dec 18, 2023 · Former World Lightweight Champion Buchanan travels to Japan to face WBC Champion Ishimatsu in an attempt to regain a title.
Jul 23, 2015 · (27 Feb 1975) Guts Ishimatsu of Japan defeats Scottish boxing champion Ken Buchanan to retain his world lightweight title.Find out more about AP Archive: htt...
