Calzaghe vs Ward break down of strengths? Very even across board

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  1. HerolGee

    HerolGee Loyal Member banned Full Member

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    Joe calzaghe (direct quote) - "I had to (lowblow) him didnt I? He'd just knocked me over."

    the guy you are defending, says you are wrong. good work.
     
  2. WhataRock

    WhataRock Loyal Member Full Member

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    Ward would win.
     
  3. Odins beard

    Odins beard Fentanyl is one hell of a drug.... Full Member

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    Was never on the verge of being knocked out though...also it was Hopkins who continuously feigned alleged illegal blows through it the fight, as he did against RJJ and throughout his career....although you'd probably class this as "old school.

    In 2003 why did Hopkins agree then pull out of a fight with super Joe calzaghe?
     
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    so you calling joe a liar now,ok. your situation is worsening.
     
  5. Odins beard

    Odins beard Fentanyl is one hell of a drug.... Full Member

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    So why did Hopkins bottle a fight in 2003?
     
  6. DoubleJ

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    I'd take Ward all day unless there's a British ref. Joe is fast and awkward, but solid ring intelligence and timing can counter act that. An old Hopkins, for example. Even shot to bits RJJ managed to put Joe on the canvas once.

    Ward can land the cleaner shots on the inside, stays on balance better, and grinds out a W.
     
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    Odins beard Fentanyl is one hell of a drug.... Full Member

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    As opposed to an American ref who let's Ward foul the whole 12 rounds perhaps?
     
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    Odins beard Fentanyl is one hell of a drug.... Full Member

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    So why did Hopkins agree then renegade on a fight in 2003?

    Only to fight Hakkar?
     
  9. DoubleJ

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    You seriously think Ward's career was more ref aided than this crap?

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    Odins beard Fentanyl is one hell of a drug.... Full Member

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    Yes, just look at the Kessler fight.

    Ward fouled his way to victory over fighters he had no reason to on the way up.
     
  11. DoubleJ

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    So one questionable fight is worse than a string of blatantly horrible stoppages against opponents who were already crap.

    Got it. No bias there.
     
  12. dinovelvet

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    ^ Says the Wladimir Klitschko hero worshiper .

    How many headbutts did you count in the Kessler fight?
     
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    Odins beard Fentanyl is one hell of a drug.... Full Member

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    But it's not one questionable fight is it, Ward fought numerous dirty fights against sub par opposition to get the win.
     
  14. Odins beard

    Odins beard Fentanyl is one hell of a drug.... Full Member

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    Oh look ESB's resident jester is back.

    I like how you try to pick and chose what posts you enter and reply to.

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    How many headbutts did you count in the Kessler fight?