Guts Ishimatsu | |
|---|---|
| ガッツ 石松 | |
| Born | Yuji Suzuki[1] 5 June 1949[1] |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, comedian, spokesperson, boxing commentator |
| Boxing career | |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Other names | Guts Ishimatsu Suzuki |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Lightweight[1] |
| Height | 171 cm (5 ft 7 in)[1] |
| Reach | 172 cm (68 in)[1] |
| Stance | Orthodox[1] |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 51 |
| Wins | 31 |
| Wins by KO | 17 |
| Losses | 14 |
| Draws | 6 |
| No contests | 0 |
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. He is a one-time former WBC Lightweight Champion and an OPBF Lightweight Champion.
As a boxer, he was known for his unpredictable style, sometimes marking completely unexpected victories, and often losing in extravagant fashion as well. He lost 14 of his 51 professional fights, a rather large number of losses for a world champion. Since retiring in the late 70’s, he has gained popularity as an entertainer.
He often appears as a foolish boke character on television, but this is an act he puts on for media purposes. As a boxing commentator, he offers precise, intelligent commentary based on his own experiences in the ring.