British Forum: Which ATG was Calzaghe greater then?

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  1. MIK1000

    MIK1000 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I possibly didn't think the Barrera thing through when I said it. But Ken Buchanan is generally considered top 100 atg and bbc even ranked him Britain's best ever post war boxer.
     
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  2. essexboy

    essexboy The Cat Full Member

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    Damn right Buchanans above Calzaghe for me.
     
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  3. Dan684

    Dan684 Dave's Stepdad Full Member

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    Fair enough pal. I dont think calzaghe is better than either TBH mate.

    then again i'm a hater :lol:
     
    Dan684, Aug 12, 2009
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  4. icemax

    icemax Indian Red Full Member

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    Laguna is a HofF'er (any of Joes live opponents ever going to make the hall?) and is 10x>>>>>>>>than anything Calzaghe ever faced. Remember Buchanan fought Ismael both times in hostile territory, something Joe didn't do until right at the end of his career.
     
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  5. icemax

    icemax Indian Red Full Member

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    :-( It must be a full moon tonight
     
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  6. kosaros

    kosaros Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I brought up Marciano, who's record is as scrutinised as Calzaghe's :yep
     
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  7. brown bomber

    brown bomber 2010 Poster of the Year Full Member

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    I'm not a huge Buchanon fan to be honest. There's a fair amount of footage and I don't really get that excited by his abilities. Lennox is number one for me. I'm not great with guys from the turn of the century for obvious reasons but Lennox ticked all the boxes and beat everyone. Avoided no-one. I'd prob put Hamed above Calzaghe as well- modern day. Had Hatton beaten Manny or Floyd he would have been above him too but I concede I would put Calzaghe over Hatton at the moment. For me Calzaghe sits amongst Eubank, Benn and Collins. I think he should count his lucky stars the way he was managed because I think all three were superior to him.
     
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  8. brown bomber

    brown bomber 2010 Poster of the Year Full Member

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    Joe Louis, Ezzard Charles, Jersey Joe Walcott, Archie Moore.

    The end. :good
     
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  9. kosaros

    kosaros Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    They were all past it, Kessler was in his prime though :D;)
     
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  10. brown bomber

    brown bomber 2010 Poster of the Year Full Member

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    Oh God:lol:
     
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  11. ryanm8655

    ryanm8655 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Agree with Buchanan and lennox, Hamed was awesome and could've been a great but fluffed it up. Disagree with the rest.
     
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  12. BoxingFanNo1

    BoxingFanNo1 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    For his weightclass he's an ATG, no question.
    On the world scene though he's prob just inside the top 100.
     
    BoxingFanNo1, Aug 12, 2009
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  13. kosaros

    kosaros Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    For his weightclass, I would have him top, just ahead of Benn, Eubank, Ottke etc.

    1. Calzaghe
    2. Benn
    3. Eubank
    4. Ottke
    5. Collins

    Then again, the division isn't exactly talent packed is it? :lol:

    Also, I would just about have him in the top 100 as well :good
     
    kosaros, Aug 12, 2009
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  14. Jeff Young

    Jeff Young Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Calzaghe IMO should be ranked anywhere from 90-125........his ranking is sinking faster then the titanic though, especially depending on what kessler does....
     
    Jeff Young, Aug 12, 2009
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  15. Flea Man

    Flea Man มวยสากล Full Member

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    Agree entirely. That's exatcly where I think he would be my list, of which I am up to about 36 (constantly changing, I don't think you can ever make a 'definitive' list you are happy with) but I have ideas of how my brackets will go.

    Calzaghe is around that bracket.
     
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