Would Andre Ward win a single round against Calzaghe ?

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by MarkusFlorez99, Jul 13, 2022.

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Who wins ?

Poll closed Apr 11, 2025.

  1. Calzaghe decision

    57 vote(s)
    60.0%

  2. Calzaghe KO/TKO

    4 vote(s)
    4.2%

  3. Draw

    1 vote(s)
    1.1%

  4. Ward decision

    30 vote(s)
    31.6%

  5. Ward KO/TKO

    3 vote(s)
    3.2%
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  1. MarkusFlorez99

    MarkusFlorez99 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I think Calzaghe is all wrong for him
     
    MarkusFlorez99, Jul 13, 2022
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  2. Noel857

    Noel857 I Am Duran

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    It would be competitive,favour Ward
     
    Noel857, Jul 13, 2022
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    Oddone Bermane Stiverne's life coach. Full Member

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    Depends.

    Will he get away with Kovaleving him? You know, low blows, elbows etc. If so then yes, Ward wins several rounds and probably the fight. If not then I'd favor Calzaghe but no matter what, Ward would find a way to take some rounds.
     
    Oddone, Jul 13, 2022
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  4. The Real Lance

    The Real Lance Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Well..where they gonna fight? Oaktown? I hate to say, but I think that would be a big factor. Is the ref going to allow Ward to low blow AGAIN?
     
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    The Real Lance, Jul 13, 2022
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  5. Presenting-Fight-Film

    Presenting-Fight-Film Active Member Full Member

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    Will Calzaghe get away with illegally slapping witht he inside of his glove or will he have to throw a proper punch? Anyw
     
    Presenting-Fight-Film, Jul 13, 2022
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  6. Loudon

    Loudon Loyal Member Full Member

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    Andre is all wrong for Joe too.

    See the Hopkins, Reid and Bika fights.

    Win a round?

    Ha!

    It would have been a true 50/50 fight.
     
    Loudon, Jul 13, 2022
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  7. Ph33rknot

    Ph33rknot Take the risk or lose the chance Full Member

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    Depends if Joe could keep ward off him he gets it if Ward can smother him he takes it
     
    Ph33rknot, Jul 13, 2022
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    Goran_ Well-Known Member banned Full Member

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    The rare times I've watched a Ward fight I'm always left thinking all it's lacking is a submission hold and 5 minute rounds.. ive seen less dry humping in a GSP fight
     
    Goran_, Jul 13, 2022
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  9. Easyrhino

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    Only if punches below the belt are allowed, otherwise Joe wins a UD
     
    Easyrhino, Jul 13, 2022
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  10. UnleashtheFURY

    UnleashtheFURY D'oh!

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    116-112 or 117-111 for Calzaghe.
     
    UnleashtheFURY, Jul 13, 2022
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  11. UnleashtheFURY

    UnleashtheFURY D'oh!

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    Ward had headbutts and low blows as part of his arsenal. Ward fights like an OG UFC fighter.
     
    UnleashtheFURY, Jul 13, 2022
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  12. exocet76

    exocet76 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    It would be competitive but I see Joe pulling away as the fight gets to the later rounds
    Yeah Hopkins got some good shots off in his fight but simply got outworked and spent a lot of rounds doing very little other than to try and spoil. Ward didn't have the best gas tank at Super Middle and Joe would present a work rate and ability to adjust that Ward hadn't faced.
     
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  13. turbotime

    turbotime Hall Of Famer Full Member

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    In the States Ward, in the UK Joe.
     
    turbotime, Jul 13, 2022
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  14. Toney F*** U

    Toney F*** U Boxing junkie Full Member

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    Hope he wouldn’t, never cared for Ward’s style or dirty tactics
     
    Toney F*** U, Jul 13, 2022
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    3 or 4
     
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