Bob Foster vs Joe Calzaghe At LHW

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by sas6789, Feb 16, 2013.


  1. Mod-Mania

    Mod-Mania Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Gotta go with Foster.
     
  2. Thread Stealer

    Thread Stealer Loyal Member Full Member

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    Being as that Calzaghe spoke long of his troubles of making 168, under day-before weigh in procedures, I don't see it being unfair to compare Calzaghe to LHWs in prior eras.

    Even if there had been an 168 lb. division then, logic tells you he'd be fighting at 175 on same-day weigh ins.

    Calzaghe was by no means a bad fighter, I think those who underrate him are often just doing it to annoy those who overrate him. Calzaghe was a very good fighter, but he isn't beating Foster.
     
  3. NoNeck

    NoNeck Pugilist Specialist

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    Foster actually has the weaker resume.
     
  4. turpinr

    turpinr Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    :goodagreed.foster was a huge puncher and although I think calzaghe is under rated especially by lovers of harry greb, sam Langford etc etc, foster at some point would ko him.
     
  5. ribtickler68

    ribtickler68 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Foster by brutal, embarassingly easy KO.
     
  6. Xplosive

    Xplosive Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    This can't be a serious question.

    Joe would be heading back to Whales in a pine box.
     
  7. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    Probably Foster.. But I hope people aren't actually daft enough to base that prediction on Calzaghe's only two actual showings at light heavyweight.
     
  8. Brighton bomber

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  9. Xplosive

    Xplosive Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    No, I base it on Joe being hurt in his PRIME by MUCH less fighters, and punchers than Foster.

    I also base it on Foster have a freakishly long reach, and very quick hands.