Calzaghe vs Canelo at 168

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  1. THE BLADE 2

    THE BLADE 2 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Both at their best, who wins and how?
     
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  2. BCS8

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    I'd have to pick Calzaghe on points. He's just way busier, better gas tank and with those freaky reactions. Canelo has much more power and he's no slouch in exploding on a guy either. Ginger's kryptonite is guys that are faster than him, and Calzaghe is MUCH faster let's be honest. I would say that Canelo has his chances because he can uncork face-breaking punches out of nowhere and Calzaghe has been caught before.
     
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  3. No_name_tard

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    Canelo by a very controversial decision.
     
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  4. Clinton

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    Calzaghe. Too fast, busy and dynamic.
     
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  5. Dynamicpuncher

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    Canelo who has stamina issue and likes to fight at his own pace vs a dynamic Southpaw with blazing handspeed and amazing workrate ?

    Calzaghe runs rings around him and wins a UD.
     
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  6. Reinhardt

    Reinhardt Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Calzaghe,,,, and it ain't close
     
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  7. Unique Way

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    Calzaghe by SD in 120-108/118-110 type of the fight
     
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  8. THE BLADE 2

    THE BLADE 2 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I would agree that Calzaghe the busier fighter, wins a UD
     
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  9. Flo_Raiden

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    Calzaghe slaps Canelo around and outboxes him in one sided manner.
     
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  10. ChrisJS

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    I think Calzaghe wins between 9-11 rounds but who knows what that translates to on the scorecards.
     
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  11. lufcrazy

    lufcrazy requiescat in pace

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    Calz
     
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  12. Decy

    Decy Barely Coherent Full Member

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    Lacy 2
     
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  13. Mod-Mania

    Mod-Mania Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Calzaghe wins 10 rds but the fight is declared a draw.
     
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  14. Mark Anthony

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    Calzaghe is a far more skilled fighter than Canelo but Canelo would have destroyed Lacy.
     
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  15. Bummy Davis

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    Calzaghe had the speed and movement and solid chin; IMO Canelo would be the best fighter he faced but JC would be one of the best Canelo has faced.

    I think Calzaghe wins a close decision at 168
     
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