Sergio Martinez vs. Joe Calzaghe at 163lbs - who wins?

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  1. BigBone

    BigBone Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Let's say the limit of 163lbs doesn't drain Joe too much or slow Martinez down, both bring their A+ game. Who wins?
     
  2. atberry

    atberry Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    I think it would drain Joe too much.

    Calzaghe looked like an Ephiopian at weigh-ins in the last few years at 168.
     
  3. BigBone

    BigBone Boxing Addict Full Member

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    The idea is not to calculate weight problems into your pick just size and skills. So for the sake of the argument let's say Calzaghe can make 163 comfortably.
     
  4. atberry

    atberry Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    Well he'd be far too big and strong.
     
  5. KO-KING

    KO-KING Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Calzaghe > Martinez P4P H2H
     
  6. badlefthook84

    badlefthook84 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Calzaghe. Like always, he would find a way.
     
  7. finalfight

    finalfight Boxing Addict Full Member

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    What in the ****! :lol::lol::lol:
     
  8. Beezy

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    Maybe p4p... but h2h????:huh:huh:huh:huh I votd Calzaghe only because he has accomplished more... stylistically, its close... Martinez can handle pressure and huge outputs.. i.e. Paul Williams.. and honestly, Williams probably hits harder than Calzaghe.... but Calzaghe would move in and out on Martinez a lot... Martinez seems a little bulkier at the weight.. I mean, he's slick himself but I just see him getting hit more than Calzaghe.. and Calzaghe will run away before getting hit by some serious bombs... Calzaghe would win a very close and VERY ENTERTAINING fight IMO
     
  9. Beezy

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    Great matchup I must add
     
  10. v2k987

    v2k987 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Calzaghe is the superior fighter. It's not even close
     
  11. Uncle Rico

    Uncle Rico Loyal Member Full Member

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    I guess I'm the only who thinks Martinez gives him a hell of a fight.
     
  12. PBC

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    I pick Martinez to win on points. I think he would give Joe a whole lot of trouble, it would be a very close fight.
     
  13. elchivito

    elchivito master betty Full Member

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    Maravilla! He wont gas like Bhops did. Cleaner punches vs volume punching for 12 rounds. What a beauty it woulda been. Sergio wins on the long and mid range exchanges Joe outworks him and shoeshines on the inside. Too close to call, but Maravillas defense and speed will be the difference.
     
  14. shanahan14

    shanahan14 Boxing Addict banned Full Member

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    Am I reading this correctly? People on this board are not picking Calzaghe to get destroyed? With all the hate, I'm surprised he got more than 5 votes.

    Anyway, Calzaghe close but clear UD.