And that is the only part to 'skill'? He can punch properly when he has to, look at some of the double-shots he dug in against Roy, or some of the punches he landed on Kessler. Who's timing would you rather have? Who's ability to put combinations together? Who's ability to slip in and out of range? Who's overall counter-punching ability? There are numerous areas where Calzaghe beats Tarver for skill.
Ah lads Calzaghe gets no respect from half of this forum i cant understand why lol. he was a great boxer
Another mistake, its Tocker Pudwill who as im sure you know was a late sub for Tate and Manfredo was in The Ring top 10 SMWs at the time of them fighting
Havent written anyone off, where have I said that, but do you dispute Froch beat Pascal? Of course not. You probably only think Pascal has improved because he beat Dawson, not the fact Dawson hadnt fought a young hungry world class non weight drained LHW before unlike Pascal
Jesus guys - this isn't competitive. Tarver - decent speed, power and chin and a very low workrate v Clazaghe - who had exceptional speed, good power (in prime), great chin and phenomenal workrate and distance management. I'm no mathematician but that don't add up great for Tarver
Am I missing something here, But how many fights did Calzaghe have at light heavyweight? (During his "Prime") A "prime" Tarver rip's his head off.
he had 2 at light heavy. in his 1st fight at the weight, he fought away from home and took out ring champion hopkins (despite corrupt officiating) who totally humiliated tarver in a one sided beat down.
Calzaghe.Just a better fighter.Calzaghe's main weakness is his propensity to receive straight rights.Tarver would be jabbing with his right.Tarver might have a shot because he's naturally bigger and longer,but I just don't see it.I also think Tarver's a wee bit overrated,having made a career over beating shot Roy Jones.In my opinion,in both their primes,Calzaghe's underrated footwork wins him this one outright.