About John Watts
Born 1944. John Watts is an American judoka.
John Watts (born April 23, 1944) is a retired American judoka who competed at the 1972 Olympics in the open weight category. Watts weighed 280 lbs when he started training in judo in August 1966 and that year entered the Air Force Championships where he defeated Paul Maruyama. Watts was quickly promoted to brown belt, and placed in the 1967 US Nationals.
John Watts was born in Texas and played football there. He was offered a scholarship to play football by Grambling and Florida A&M but chose to join the Air Force.
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Who is John Watts?
American judoka
When was John Watts born?
John Watts was born on 23 April 1944 in Jefferson.
When did John Watts die?
John Watts died in San Bernardino.
What is John Watts's occupation?
John Watts is a judoka.
What nationality is John Watts?
John Watts is American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Watts (judoka)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Watts. https://biography.guide/john-watts-judoka/
MLA: "John Watts." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-watts-judoka/.
Chicago: "John Watts." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-watts-judoka/.
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