Would Calzaghe have been "Hattoned" if he had stepped up like Ricky?

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  1. Slyk

    Slyk Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    We all know that when B-level fighter Ricky Hatton stepped up to the big boys he was embarrassingly KO'd twice. We all know this. But something we can only speculate upon is: would the same have happened to Calzaghe?

    If you look at the resumes of both fighters, they are actually quite similar. A series of no name bums, beaten on said fighters home turf with said fighters home referee. Both fighters enjoyed premature stoppages (see Calzaghe KO specialist on YouTube), and illegal wrestling tactics (see Tsyzu vs. Hatton). Both fighters enjoyed a bit of hype due to beating a few washed up, formerly A level fighters (Tsyzu had fought 3 rounds in 3 years, Castillo/RJJ were beyond shot; Hopkins was olllllld), as well as a few lukewarm fighters in their prime. This however is where the similarities end.

    Ricky had the courage to step up and risk his unbeaten record. Did he actually think he could win? Was he looking for some huge paychecks? We will never know. What we do know is that he put it on the line and he was embarrassingly knocked back down to B level. Still, one MUST respect him for going for it.

    Calzaghe, a man who was seemingly in the same position as Hatton (minus such a following) chose to remain in Whales for nearly his entire career. He never went for it. He never put his 0 on the line.

    It truly makes one wonder, if Calzaghe had stepped up against one of the ATG's in PRIME during his time as a fighter, would he have been "Hattoned"?
     
    Slyk, Jul 26, 2012
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  2. H .

    H . Boxing Junkie banned

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    we'll never know

    ..but you'll **** off quite a few at ESB with your talk


    don't stop

    :pop
     
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  3. rayrobinson

    rayrobinson Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Getting beaten by Floyd and Manny does not make you B level.
     
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  4. PhillyPhan69

    PhillyPhan69 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Why do losers like you even come to a site like ESB...You rip every boxer you don't like (and they are many). I love boxing and can't think of a boxer, especially a top flight boxer I would bash.....Get a life!
     
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  5. tliang1000

    tliang1000 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    he would get beat but not Koed like what happened to Hatton.
     
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  6. the commentator

    the commentator Boxing Addict Full Member

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    would hatton be "calzaghed" if he stepped up like joe????:think
     
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  7. Benji

    Benji Member Full Member

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    Kessler & Lacy were in their primes when he beat them.
    Hopkins was still rated in top 10 P4P when he beat him.
     
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  8. turbotime

    turbotime Hall Of Famer Full Member

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    If anyone was supposed to "Hatton" Joe Cal it was supposed to be Lacy. So, no.
     
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  9. Mr Valleyboy

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    Calzaghe, a man who was seemingly in the same position as Hatton (minus such a following) chose to remain in Whales for nearly his entire career. He never went for it. He never put his 0 on the line.
    :patsch :lol:

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    hehe :good

    PS no he wouldnt - Hatton wasnt B level in the first place. He just got beat by the top 2 lb 4 lb'ers in the game.
    Calzaghe beat prime champs...and Im not even gonna get into the B-Hop argument again That horse is well and truly dead and flogged!

    edit: Calzaghe IN Whales!? What a disturbing thought (Shudder) haha
     
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  10. Dealabeast

    Dealabeast New Member Full Member

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    45 and 2 with 32 ko isn't a bad record, and the only two fighters to beat him are the best two fighters of this era. Ricky Hatton is actually one of the best ww of his era, not the best, but one of the best imo
     
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  11. MUFC

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    You must be a troll, keep moving.
     
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  12. Slyk

    Slyk Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Good catch.

    Also, just because you got beat by two A+ fighters doesn't mean you wont get beat by A level fighters.

    You can make Calzaghe arguments all day but the bottom line is he really didn't do much with his career when he DEFINITELY had the opportunity to. There is no denying that.
     
    Slyk, Jul 27, 2012
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  13. MUFC

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    Slyk get away, Jones Junior and Bernard didnt want the fights in their prime or at elast refused to fight Joe over here whilst he refused to go there for peanuts (which is what he was offered). So America sent Lacy....he was returned to sender destroyed and never the same...
     
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  14. Earl-hickey

    Earl-hickey Boxing Junkie banned

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    Would Roy Jones have been Hatton'd if he stepped up?

    oh yeah he was.... by tarver
     
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  15. oli

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    It don't make you A level either.
     
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