Calzaghe was closer to the end of his career than either of those fighters I believe you are referring to. You are speculating and havent given anyone anything to deal with. Stick to the facts which are 46-:smoke
speak of the devil... and trying to use the 'closer to the end of his career' argument to offset the age of jones and Hopkins
Of course hes an ATG. Best SMW ever, most accomplished SMW ever, best SMW resume ever, 2 weight world champ, winner of 24 world title fights, 46-0 career, won WBO WBA WBC IBF Ring titles and years after retiring is still top dog in retirement in the 2 divisions he fought in
Dont need to offset anything. Calzaghe was closer to the end of his career, with badly damaged hands and fighting in a weight division which he went up in weight for. Calzaghes abilities border on supernatural
yes I know your riot act by heart only defeating one proven world class fighter in his prime during his entire career, and not making his career defining fights happen against the best fighters in the world when it mattered, does not an ATG make
by fortysomethings and nobodies. ANd a supernatural ability to fight almost entirely against nobodies for ten years of title holding. still, good recovery from being decked from those guys, bearing in mind this is an appreciation thread.
just to let you know I am definitely not one to spoil the thread and I want to contribute, heres an awesome documentary about Joe that's worth watching from ITV in the UK - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QhSxpemf838
It highlights the supernatural abilities. Look at how after getting knocked down, he got up, wasnt on bambi legs, didnt have to hold and went on to win. Borderline Supernatural