I actually do think Jecht is pretty weak. Coming into that contest I had assumed Phoenix would win (though I ended up picking Jecht anyway). I think the fact a character like Jecht can beat Phoenix isn't a very good sign for him, and while he may have certainly increased a little since 2006 it can't be by that much.
As for that match, I think the results stay the same with Magus doing worse. It's a tough call to make but two of the characters have done nothing and while Magus is historically the sinking ship of contest characters, I still don't think Phoenix beats him in that match.
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