Originally posted by Darth_Janus
A few things...Obi-Wan did not lose to Jango Fett. I thought it was clear he was trying to capture Jango, not saber his ass. But apparently people still misinterpret the scene. And considering all the boasting about Jango being such a mad ass Jedi killer, Obi-Wan surviving Jango Fett and his kid and his ship was quite a damn accomplishment.
Now, for Maul... Maul kept Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan mostly separated. He did not kill Qui Gon until they were completely alone. Then he kills him with some punch to the jaw, which wasn't that hardcore, and spears him. It was a piss poor ending for a Jedi master swordsman, as you say.
Now, I believe you should consider reading material such as The Storm Approaches, which has Anakin, Obi, Luminara and her padawan in it. It is right before the events of AOTC. Next, I would recommend The Cestus Deception, which has Obi and Kit Fisto in it. Reading those two might help your views. I won't sit here and bicker with you or try and prove up when you should be able to find any one of those at the library nearb, if you can't afford it.
Yes, I know he tried to capture him but he still nearly died, and Boba didn't really do a thing. The rocket is what knocked Obi's lightsaber away. And yes Jango is pretty tough so it's not too bad he lost.
As for Maul, he was smart enough to separate them and strong enough. He still defeated them both. As for Qui-Gon's death, they made it look better than Maul's, Jango's, and when Anakin gets his arm cut off in AOTC. In all three of those they stand there waiting, weapon drawn until they're hit. Stupid Lucas making them look bad.
Anyway, I don't have either and I'm busy with other books right now anyway. We're on opposite ends of the table here, I know a lot about Maul and you know a lot about the others.