Calzaghe on ESPN: 'Would have taken Ward out with ease' - Page 3

Prosinecki · 12-30-2011, 07:30 AM

Joe would have outpointed 'stay at home' Andre through workrate, no doubt in a scrappy fight.

I'm not sure if Ward even beats today's Bernard Hopkins, but it is certainly a fight I NEVER want to see.

I respect Ward's ability but his style makes for ugly fights. When Calzaghe was on song there were few better sights in boxing.

Flea Man · 12-30-2011, 08:11 AM

Calzaghes punching form was abysmal.

WalletInspector · 12-30-2011, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Flea Man

Calzaghes punching form was abysmal.

I'd say 'effective'.

glue glove · 12-30-2011, 08:28 AM

People critique Ward for staying at home, Calzaghe never stayed at.... oh wait.

Flea Man · 12-30-2011, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by WalletInspector

I'd say 'effective'.

Definitely, not one of my faves to watch, each to their own.

ollyc · 12-30-2011, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by mike464

Maybe he would, maybe he wouldn't but if this version of Ward was around when Calzaghe was around, you can't seriously say that Calzaghe would have fought him!

Calzaghe is awfully brave now that he is retired.

This.

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Originally Posted by icemax

Calzaghe should have had "Woulda, coulda, shoulda" stitched into his trunks

And this.

ryanm8655 · 12-30-2011, 08:40 AM

Pretty misleading title and article.

I think he's probably right, Ward is a very good fighter, but Calzaghe is one fighter who had the attributed to beat him. Faster hands, adept on the inside, outside, and midrange. He would match Ward for strength on the inside too...

To me the biggest advantage Ward has is that he is able to get his shots off much quicker on the inside than the guys he's been fighting, and he's quick on the outside which draws them in. Calzaghe would nullify those 2 advantages and he'd have better stamina too.

It would be an ugly fight but I'd expect Calzaghe to prevail.

We'll never see it though.

Boro chris · 12-30-2011, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Rob887

A prime Ward would have been Calzaghe's toughest ever opponent, in my opinion.

After Hopkins. But yes he'd be a tough one. And he may well improve in the future.
Actually its one fight I'd have loved to see unfold.

Boro chris · 12-30-2011, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by boxingcrazy

If you haven't read it all you shouldn't comment.

Yeah but that one comment was enough to put anyone off.

Oh and Farmboxer. We don't like your kind 'round here!

Olu G. Rotimi · 12-30-2011, 01:39 PM

From what I have seen Ward is a more complete fighter than Calzaghe.

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Prosinecki SPINAL ESB Jr Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Portsmouth, UK Posts: 157 vCash: 75	Re: Calzaghe on ESPN: 'Would have taken Ward out with ease' Joe would have outpointed 'stay at home' Andre through workrate, no doubt in a scrappy fight. I'm not sure if Ward even beats today's Bernard Hopkins, but it is certainly a fight I NEVER want to see. I respect Ward's ability but his style makes for ugly fights. When Calzaghe was on song there were few better sights in boxing.
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Flea Man มวยสากล East Side VIP Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: @ferociousflea Posts: 44,047 vCash: 75	Re: Calzaghe on ESPN: 'Would have taken Ward out with ease' Calzaghes punching form was abysmal.
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glue glove Belt holder ESB Addict Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 1,856 vCash: 500	Re: Calzaghe on ESPN: 'Would have taken Ward out with ease' People critique Ward for staying at home, Calzaghe never stayed at.... oh wait.
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12-30-2011, 08:40 AM	#37
ryanm8655 Contender ESB Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,442 vCash: 3731	Re: Calzaghe on ESPN: 'Would have taken Ward out with ease' Pretty misleading title and article. I think he's probably right, Ward is a very good fighter, but Calzaghe is one fighter who had the attributed to beat him. Faster hands, adept on the inside, outside, and midrange. He would match Ward for strength on the inside too... To me the biggest advantage Ward has is that he is able to get his shots off much quicker on the inside than the guys he's been fighting, and he's quick on the outside which draws them in. Calzaghe would nullify those 2 advantages and he'd have better stamina too. It would be an ugly fight but I'd expect Calzaghe to prevail. We'll never see it though.
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12-30-2011, 01:39 PM	#40
Olu G. Rotimi Belt holder ESB Addict Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 2,617 vCash: 1000	Re: Calzaghe on ESPN: 'Would have taken Ward out with ease' From what I have seen Ward is a more complete fighter than Calzaghe.
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