Life after Calzaghe

Discussion in 'British Boxing Forum' started by colinthfc, Feb 7, 2009.


  1. Mookhound

    Mookhound Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Froch has real ability. It depends whether he uses it. Sometimes he looks hugely lethargic.

    I think he might have too much variety for Kessler. I like Kessler, but I don't believe he is quite as great as some believe.

    The Hopkins vs Pavlik and Tarver pretty much beats anyone around.

    I think Froch would stop Pavlik, who I doubt will ever be the same anyway.
     
  2. Max Molyneux

    Max Molyneux Liverpool Liver Tickler Full Member

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    Froch would only beat Pavlik because Kelly's limited and chinny, he loses to the rest.

    Brook can reach euro level and probably a belt.

    Enzo will win a belt back, Haye's not there now.
     
  3. toffeejack

    toffeejack Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I think Froch is just waiting to be exposed.

    Hopkins would make him look stupid, Kessler would stop him and I even think Pavlik would probably take him out.

    I still can't believe people going over the top about him after going Life and death against Pascal.

    I think it's gonna be a while before we see any brits in proper world title fights after Froch loses to Taylor. Hatton will be retired within a year or so most likely and Haye probably won't hang around long after Klitscho whatever the result seeing as he's made it clear promoting is his main ambition.
     
  4. mstar

    mstar Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Hopkins - to much lateral movement and ring smarts and would keep froch off balance and away from his trade mark punch. Keeps his hands to low and hopkins would just pick him off frustrating froch who needs room AND plant his feet for his monster shots.
    I think a severe schooling by Hopkins WIDE UD by BHOP.

    Kessler - Has more speed and ring experience against higher quality opponents. Would pick him off with his jab -which is above the divisions average. I fear he would out-jabb froch and with his tight defence be to strong/to accurate for froch. another Wide UD for kessler

    Pavlik - this would be interesting, but again he has more elite experience/ability then a limited froch. Pavlik is VERY strong and has very good stamina and can punch well above the divisions average, i think he be too busy/strong and accurate for froch and a bit higher level in terms of ability.

    Problem is froch is a one punch pony, if u take away his ability to punch with his favourite arm punch, what else has he got in the locker?? thats his problem he doesn't have the ability of the above to change or do anything different we have seen SO FAR.
    Taylor said it best he is no calzaghe and him thinking he is is a bufoon and in cukoo land
     
  5. hitman_hatton1

    hitman_hatton1 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    i think froch beats taylor.

    cos of his ability to fight for the full 12 at a good pace.

    taylor will give him problems though.

    kessler has the ability to keep it long and make froch pay.

    i'd make kessler favourite in that one.

    also make hops favourite to.
     
  6. KnuckleSandwich

    KnuckleSandwich New Member Full Member

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    I think he'll beat Taylor but may have to knock him out to take the decision over in the USA. We all know how one sided judges can be over there.

    As for Kessler, that would be a tough one but i agree with the poster who said Mikel is overated but only because he has yet to fight anyone bar Calzaghe residing on the top eschelon of the division. Im looking forward to seeing Kessler tested against the 'best' should he get the chance.

    Not sure about Pavlik, although he beat Taylor twice i think he may not be the force the Americans have built him up to be.

    Should the 'Cobra' upset the odds against Taylor that should be his foot in the door. Froch v Kessler @ The City Ground anyone?
     
  7. mstar

    mstar Well-Known Member Full Member

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    can anyone explain why they think taylor would lose? i don't think he will.
     
  8. hitman_hatton1

    hitman_hatton1 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    froch down the stretch>>>>>>taylor down the stretch. :yep
     
  9. mstar

    mstar Well-Known Member Full Member

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    how about in boxing terms please.
     
  10. toffeejack

    toffeejack Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I must have missed something here because I thought he looked knackered against Pascal before the end of the 12.
     
  11. mstar

    mstar Well-Known Member Full Member

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    to be fair so was pascal, but your right he was knackered! reason being he has very few 12 rounders, and against a seasoned fighter like taylor none will have a advantage as taylor has shown SOME stamina problems in fights