Masao Ohba vs. Chartchai Chionoi WBA Flyweight 1973

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MASEO OHBA: JAPAN'S VERSION OF SALVATORE SANCHEZ Masao Ohba could very well have become one of the greatest " little guys " in boxing history. He was only 23 years old and just entering the prime of his career when he tragically passed away. His pro career started in 1966. He went 15-1-1 before losing a decision to Susumu Hanagata in 1968. He came back to win nine straight fights including a win over Bernabe Villacampo that led to a meeting with Berkreck Chatvanchai for the WBA flyweight title. Ohba would win the title in thirteen rounds. Later he would win a close decision over Betulio Gonzalez, a boxer who has a legitimate claim to the Hall Of Fame. Ohba would go on to defend against Fernando Cabanella, Hanagata in an a rematch and all time great Chartchai Chionoi. The Chionoi fight was held on January 2nd, 1973. Three weeks later Ohba was dead. Where does he rate ? It's hard to say based on his shortened career. Nevertheless he beat men like Fritz Chevert, Villacampo, Hanagata, Orlando Amores, Chartvanchai, Betulio Gonzalez and Cabanella. All champions or world class boxers. Ohba, like Salvador Sanchez seemed destined for greatness but fate intervened. Still based on their accomplishments during their careers, it would be hard to deny that they would not have been HOF material. Text by Mr. Jim Amato http://www.trufanboxing.com/fighters_of_the_twentieth_centur.htm

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