Adamek versus Calzaghe at 175?

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  1. Rumsfeld

    Rumsfeld Moderator Staff Member

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    I know Adamek is a cruiser now, but I'd be curious to hear thoughts on this fight.

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  2. yesihavearm

    yesihavearm Active Member Full Member

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    Calzaghe fighting a random guy off the street would probably be as contested.
     
  3. Words

    Words Boxing Addict Full Member

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    tough one....
     
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    Adamek is a cheap Kessler clone.

    Calzaghe by KO
     
  5. Rumsfeld

    Rumsfeld Moderator Staff Member

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    :rofl
     
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    You still don't get it do you. :-(
     
  7. Axe

    Axe Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I'd like to see how Joe handles the weight first, that 7 lbs made a world of difference for various talents, including Roy Jones, who suddenly stopped knocking people out at 175 (way more TKOs/UDs after he moved up, plus he was hurt bad).

    Adamek has a bigger chance then Kessler for sure, simply because he has the equalizer, whereas Kessler does not have the guns to put Calzaghe down.

    Calzaghe's southpaw stance and speed may trouble Adamek the same way that Dawson's did, however (even though Tomasz was weight drained in that fight).
     
  8. Rumsfeld

    Rumsfeld Moderator Staff Member

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    To me, Calzaghe and Dawson are worlds apart. I don't envision Adamek having any problems whatever with Joe's work rate, being Adamek himself is a very busy fighter. Adamek also throws better combination, and packs a much bigger punch.

    Frankly, everything Joe does, Adamek does better.

    But what do I know? I think Old Man Hopkins would beat'em both!

    ;)
     
  9. AG11

    AG11 LETS GO COTTO! Full Member

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    I love Adamek but Calzaghe boxes circles around him. I think Kessler is better then Adamek.
     
  10. Zerwas1

    Zerwas1 Active Member Full Member

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    Adamek will look like a bloody mess after the fight.
     
  11. yesihavearm

    yesihavearm Active Member Full Member

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    The only thing that Adamek is better than Joe at is losing to American hype-jobs.
     
  12. sjc

    sjc Active Member Full Member

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    Jesus H Christ. 20,000 posts and you still know **** all! :happy
     
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    Joe UD
     
  14. Caliboxing

    Caliboxing Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I don't see what Adamek can do to beat Calzaghe, he already showed that his skills are limited against Dawson.
     
  15. gregor

    gregor Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Calzaghe? Adamek in LHW had 2 very close fights with Briggs. On one hand those fights were really entertaining, but on the other hand they looked a little like Gatti-Ward I: a lot of heart and great stamina... plus no defence and not much strategy either (at least no strategy by Adamek).

    If he was taking almost every right hand his opponent has thrown, and barely won close decision over slow Briggs I don't think he is able to win more than 2-3 rounds with Calzaghe. Sure, he has some puncher chance, but I wouldn't overestimate it either.