Archie Moore vs. Joe Calzaghe?

Amsterdam · 09-13-2007, 10:34 AM

mr. magoo · 09-13-2007, 10:55 AM

I'm going with Moore, but I don't have time right now to elaborate on why.

mcvey · 09-13-2007, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Amsterdam

A very ,very good fighter who was a super middle,against a great one ,who,at LH was a division above him.Moore by late ko,or dec.

achillesthegreat · 09-13-2007, 12:57 PM

This is an interesting one.

Amsterdam · 09-13-2007, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by achillesthegreat

This is an interesting one.

Certainly. What are the scenerio's that you see Achilles?

mightyd40 · 09-13-2007, 02:17 PM

based on moores' opposition, size and my own questions about joe's talent, i am going with moore by ko. probably late

achillesthegreat · 09-13-2007, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Amsterdam

Certainly. What are the scenerio's that you see Achilles?

Physically Moore is the more proven fight so I'll give him the strength and power edge. However speed goes to Joe and they are both skilled operators.

If Moore boxes Joe and stays behind a jab he could edge a win but if Moore starts coming for Joe then Joes in the zone and he can be close to unbetable.

The best thing I'd like to see happen is both of them duke it out in ring centre, on the inside. Joe has a top inside game and when Moore tucks up behind his cross guard, we are going to get some real rough housing.

Mendoza · 09-13-2007, 04:25 PM

I'm going with Moore, but if Calzaghe does a paint job on Kessler I will re-think thinks a bit. Calzaghe needs to be tested vs elite level talents. I was impressed at how well he held off a much stronger Jeff Lacy.

Most super middles enter the ring in the high 170's to low 180's anyway, so the weight differential between the two is not that great.

On pure boxing skills to win rounds, I think Calzaghe is better than Moore. The question is could Calzaghe hold Moore off, and if forced to take his punches in route to a decision. Maybe.

China_hand_Joe · 09-13-2007, 04:49 PM

Moore fairly regularly lost to any opposition even approaching Calzaghe's level. Unless I have overlooked a stylistic nightmare that may exist for Calzaghe, the result is an inevitable Calzaghe win.

brooklyn1550 · 09-13-2007, 04:58 PM

Very interesting fight...Moore by decision

McGrain · 09-13-2007, 06:18 PM

Moore is bigger, stronger, more proven and a wonderful ring general. If there is a weakness Joe's inferior opposition has failed to uncover then Archie will find it. On the other hand a healthy Calzaghe out to win a big fight is the better puncher.

I'd pick a peak Moore to win it by decision. The fact that it would be such a major step up in class for Joe would be the deciding factor for me.

Maxmomer · 09-13-2007, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by China_hand_Joe

Moore fairly regularly lost to any opposition even approaching Calzaghe's level. Unless I have overlook as stylistic nightmare that may exist for Calzaghe, the result is an inevitable Calzaghe win.

Thanks for that opinion, there, Mr. Objective.

Luigi1985 · 09-13-2007, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by China_hand_Joe

Moore fairly regularly lost to any opposition even approaching Calzaghe's level. Unless I have overlook as stylistic nightmare that may exist for Calzaghe, the result is an inevitable Calzaghe win.

Who would you personally favour over Calzaghe?

China_hand_Joe · 09-13-2007, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Luigi1985

Who would you personally favour over Calzaghe?

Wlad, Lennox Lewis, there are more but I can't think of them right now.

Luigi1985 · 09-13-2007, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by China_hand_Joe

Wlad, Lennox Lewis, there are more but I can't think of them right now.

And at 175 lbs and lower you favour him against all fighters in history?

View Poll Results: Who takes this?
Moore by KO	28	62.22%
Moore by Decision	9	20.00%
Calzaghe by KO	2	4.44%
Calzaghe by decision	6	13.33%
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McGrain Diamond Dog East Side VIP Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 63,255 vCash: 1000	Re: Archie Moore vs. Joe Calzaghe? Moore is bigger, stronger, more proven and a wonderful ring general. If there is a weakness Joe's inferior opposition has failed to uncover then Archie will find it. On the other hand a healthy Calzaghe out to win a big fight is the better puncher. I'd pick a peak Moore to win it by decision. The fact that it would be such a major step up in class for Joe would be the deciding factor for me. Last edited by McGrain; 09-13-2007 at 06:54 PM.
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