Battle between 2 talented southpaws how do you see this cracking fight go? Does Watanabe have the style to give a skilled fighter like Too Sharp some trouble?
I think it's close to be honest, and I enjoy watching both. Johnson was more naturally gifted/athletic, but Watanabe I think had a higher/more complete skill level. I'd lean Watanabe just because he was more accomplished at 115, while Too Sharp's peak was 112. Too Sharp vs Roman is also a good matchup.
I love Too Sharp. So fun to watch, and a very good talent, offensively. I feel like he's quite underrated at 112, although his competition was dire. However, you can get a good gauge on him (IMO) through what happened in his later career, and comparisons vs common opponents. That said, I don't think it's enough to beat Jiro. Jiro, while essentially the same size as Too Sharp, competed at a higher level in a higher weight class. I think his brilliant skillset would win the day over Athleticism.
