Does Froch go above Calzaghe if he beats Ward?

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  1. Robney

    Robney ᴻᴼ ᴸᴼᴻᴳᴲᴿ ᴲ۷ᴵᴸ Full Member

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    No.
    Joe beat a steady stream of opponents and his best were clearly better as Froch's imo. He beat prime Kessler, beat 43 yo Hopkins at his hometurf with his own judges and referee... has a few other (past prime, I give you that) huge names on his resume like Eubank and Roy Jones. Not to mention Ward is pretty much unproven with only 1 really good win.

    Froch might surpass him someday, but he has to beat Ward and Bute and be a champion for a while after that.
     
    Robney, Oct 17, 2011
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  2. JMP

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    Calzaghe's clearly the better overall fighter, but his resume is very thin at super middleweight. Kessler, Eubank, Reid, Lacy, Bika, Woodhall, Mitchell, and Brewer doesn't equate to all-time greatness. If Froch beat Andre Ward, he'd definitely have a case on the resume front.
     
    JMP, Oct 17, 2011
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  3. Rob887

    Rob887 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I tend to agree.
     
    Rob887, Oct 17, 2011
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  4. Rob887

    Rob887 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I'd love to see a rematch with Kessler, the first was very pretty entertaining. Maybe this time Froch could be the home fighter.
     
    Rob887, Oct 17, 2011
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  5. Rob887

    Rob887 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    The shot semi-retired, called at a few weeds notice, Eubank at SMW and Roy Jones wins aren't really worth nowt to be honest. Once can perhaps give Joe a little credit for the Eubank win as he was fairly green at the time challenging for a vacant title, but Eubank's days at SMW were well, well, well behind him.

    To be honest, I'm astounded anyone would give Calzaghe a single ounce of credit for beating that version of Roy Jones, it was an insult to boxing that the fight was ever made.
     
    Rob887, Oct 18, 2011
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  6. krishv123

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    Jermaine Taylor has 2 wins vs Hopkins....Froch Kod Taylor.....go figure
     
    krishv123, Oct 18, 2011
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  7. AnthonyW

    AnthonyW ESB Official Gif Poster Full Member

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    Calzaghe's resume was not the greatest, but longevity is a massive factor IMO when comparing the two boxers. Calzaghe's reign, although not the greatest, spanned a long time, over ten years in fact. Once Froch is finished, when comparing the two, Froch will have some big names/wins on his resume (win or lose) whereas Calzaghe will have some very good wins, some good wins...and the longevity.

    Could be close by the time Froch finishes, but I expect Froch to be done in about 2-3 years (especially with the names and battles he has been in so far).
     
    AnthonyW, Oct 18, 2011
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  8. horst

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    Yes, he must do. Froch has packed far more tough opposition into a couple of years than Calzaghe managed into over a decade.
     
    horst, Oct 18, 2011
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  9. 1 Hitta Quitta

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    This guy knows what he is talking about. :good
     
    1 Hitta Quitta, Oct 18, 2011
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  10. pirao666

    pirao666 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    No, and f*ck off.
     
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  11. Thomas!!

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    Shut up idiot
     
    Thomas!!, Oct 18, 2011
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  12. Thomas!!

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    I think if Froch goes on to beat Ward, then Bute, then Kessler in a rematch and defends 2-3 times against decent contenders then he will surpass Joe
     
    Thomas!!, Oct 18, 2011
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  13. JunitoJab

    JunitoJab Antagonist Full Member

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    Unify 168, then we'll talk
     
    JunitoJab, Oct 18, 2011
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  14. trampie

    trampie Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Super Joe beats Froch any day of the week at any stage of their careers.
     
    trampie, Oct 18, 2011
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  15. easyLivin'

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    First of all there's no way that Froch will win that fight ;)
    If he wins I still will rate Calzaghe higher.
     
    easyLivin', Oct 18, 2011
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