Iroh vs Aang

It was outright stated that Iroh has always been Ozai's superior, and they even asked Iroh to kill him, and the only reason he refused was because Ozai is his brother. That's Iroh when he's out of shape. If Iroh was training, he could probably put up a great fight against avatar state Aang, considering his raw strength alone without bending allowed him to one-hit several of the best fire nation guards who all had weapons, and break thick steel bars like the were plastic sporks.

Aang was getting stomped by the fire lord until he went avatar state. Iroh could shit stomp Aang with the comet, and still beat him solidly without it.

When was it stated?

I don't know the specific episode, but it was when the members of the white lotus were conversing with Katara, Sokka, etc.(but no Aang), and someone said that Iroh was much stronger than Ozai, so he should kill him, but Iroh declined, saying it would be seen as a killing for desire of power, and the only one who would be able to kill him without causing more distrust among nations was the avatar.

Cannot picture them fighting but...

Aang in both cases because he can bend all four elements and is no joke of a fighter.

IMO, Azula could probably take Iroh down without the element of surprise. Aang has beat her before so I consider him to be good enough to take on Iroh, despite the Dragon of the West reputation he had. Then again, if Aang wasn't the Avatar, Iroh would stomp

Once aang turns into the avatar state its over

Originally posted by SSJGGogeta
I don't know the specific episode, but it was when the members of the white lotus were conversing with Katara, Sokka, etc.(but no Aang), and someone said that Iroh was much stronger than Ozai, so he should kill him, but Iroh declined, saying it would be seen as a killing for desire of power, and the only one who would be able to kill him without causing more distrust among nations was the avatar.

Iroh claims that beating Ozai is a big if.

Originally posted by therapist1
Cannot picture them fighting but...

Aang in both cases because he can bend all four elements and is no joke of a fighter.

IMO, Azula could probably take Iroh down without the element of surprise. Aang has beat her before so I consider him to be good enough to take on Iroh, despite the Dragon of the West reputation he had. Then again, if Aang wasn't the Avatar, Iroh would stomp

I do not see Azula beating Iroh any time soon.

Originally posted by AuraAngel
I do not see Azula beating Iroh any time soon.

I can understand that. That is what I love about the Avatar series is that unless we see the characters fight, it is hard to say without a little bias because they all basically have the same powers but even that doesn't put any one at an advantage unless you are the Avatar. I only say Azula because...I simply wouldn't put it past her. It's not like Iroh regularly trains to become the greatest firebender ever. And if they were of closer age and experience, I think Azula would stomp. She is too obsessed with power, and he, lovably, with tea.

Originally posted by therapist1
I can understand that. That is what I love about the Avatar series is that unless we see the characters fight, it is hard to say without a little bias because they all basically have the same powers but even that doesn't put any one at an advantage unless you are the Avatar. I only say Azula because...I simply wouldn't put it past her. It's not like Iroh regularly trains to become the greatest firebender ever. And if they were of closer age and experience, I think Azula would stomp. She is too obsessed with power, and he, lovably, with tea.

Well yeah, but that doesn't change the fact that Iroh would easily beat Azula if they were to fight in the series. As the OP stated, he could have beaten Ozai if he wanted to. Azula lost to Zuko. Ozai was vastly superior to every firebender other than Iroh.

It's really simple, honestly. Aang without Avatar state lost to Ozai. Aang with avatar state is the most powerful character in the series by far.