can Mikkel Kessler have a better legacy then calzaghe when he retires

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  1. stephen

    stephen Well-Known Member Full Member

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    his only 30 and has had some good wins
     
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    TommyV Loyal Member banned

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    No.
     
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  3. Rudyard

    Rudyard **** How You Feel!! HOE! banned

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    Not at the rate he's going...If he was to fight more quality fighters than pointless mando's then I would say yes.
     
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    Grievesy Boxing Addict Full Member

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    If he pulls his finger out and clears out the SMW division he has a good shot at getting close. The division is very strong at the moment, much stronger than it was for the majority of Calzaghe's career. Got a lot to do though.
     
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    FrochPascal Boxing Addict Full Member

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    how?, if calzaghe outclassed him could he have a better legacy.
     
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    ishy Loyal Member Full Member

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    Beat Froch, Bute, Dawson, Ward, Dirrell and Hopkins then maybe. But Joe would still hold that win over him...
     
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    It's possible, but unlikely... seeing that his one loss is to Calzaghe.

    But if he cleans out 168 and moves up to 175 and makes some noise there.. I think you could definitely make the argument that it would be more impressive than what Joe's done with the majority of his career. Let's not forget outside of his wins against Kessler and Lacy, Joe has beaten mostly over-the-hill fighters or just plain bums..
     
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  8. BadJuju83

    BadJuju83 Bolivian Full Member

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    He can have a better resume certainly.

    Whether that leads to better ATG standing is different. H2H he comes short of Calzaghe, let alone Jones, and accomplishments, he would have to go some, but I hope he does.

    Unify the SMW division as it stands today and beat a LHW champ and he could get there.
     
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  9. Hatesrats

    Hatesrats "I'm NOT Suprised..." Full Member

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    IMO, No.
    Defo not as his snails pace.
    + His style don't ensure a long Calzaghe/Hopkins like longevity.
     
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  10. Paulie

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    If he beats Peter Manfredo...I would say YES !!!
     
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  11. catasyou

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    No.
     
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  12. redmond22588

    redmond22588 Blood and Guts Full Member

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    valid point :rofl:rofl:rofl:rofl peter is on the comeback again i mean its gonna be a race to see who can end it this time lmao
     
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    doubleplaidinum Maravilla Full Member

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    if he ever decides to fight he might. i'm giving him about a 2% chance. especially after he took that royal schooling at the hands of JC.
     
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    :deal
     
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  15. P4PNo.1

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    He would have to beat Froch, Bute and another top SMW then move up and beat Dawson or Hopkins. Even then I'm not sure.
     
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