If Joe Calzaghe had lost a fight, would you still consider him an ATG?

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  1. pugilist64

    pugilist64 Guest

    They`re still in a state of shock. :D
     
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  2. Arcane

    Arcane One More Time Full Member

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    Ottke and Calzaghe are both ATG locks, don't let the haters fool you with facts, All 34 tried all 34 failed and all 46 tried (including Sugar Pudwill!) and all 46 failed :deal
     
    Arcane, Jan 19, 2011
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  3. hmi

    hmi Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Is he considered an ATG in the first place? Maybe among the Welsh boxers, he is an ATG. His resume doesn't shout as someone you would consider an ATG. He didn't fight the best out there in their primes.
     
    hmi, Jan 19, 2011
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  4. pugilist64

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    Legends Council,Frank and James failed to beat Popkins.
     
    pugilist64, Jan 19, 2011
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  5. HEADBANGER

    HEADBANGER TEAM ELITE GENERAL Full Member

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    don't forget the famous robert allen trilogy or the phenominal scalp of hakkar than hopkins earn't $800k from when there was $3m on the table to fight calzaghe IN AMERICA in 2002 :lol:
     
    HEADBANGER, Jan 19, 2011
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  6. timeout

    timeout Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Who could forget those epic scraps from Hopkins in his prime...:patsch
     
    timeout, Jan 19, 2011
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  7. DamonD

    DamonD Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I personally think Calzaghe's obsession with staying undefeated is what cost him true greatness in his career. Too many nights remaining at home making mickey mouse defences when he could've achieved more with a real risk or three.
     
    DamonD, Jan 19, 2011
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  8. gooners!!

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    If Calzaghe wasn't British, he wouldn't get revered as much as he is. Only thats not to do with how talented he is/was, or how xenophobic Calzaghe fans (Brits) think Americans are, its more to do with how nationalistic Brits are when it comes to supporting, rating their fighters.
     
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  9. TboneNYC

    TboneNYC World Champion Full Member

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    When it comes to Mayweather Jr that 41 have tried 41 have failed doesn't fly,but when talking about there bias feelings toward Joe C,there quick to quote Floyd with Calzaghe's record.:lol:

    Funny realy...
     
    TboneNYC, Jan 19, 2011
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  10. TboneNYC

    TboneNYC World Champion Full Member

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    The fact is,if Joe fought in america he would of gotten so much **** for not fighting the fights every one wants.

    Americans would of had the pressure on Calzaghe after 20plus fights to step up.Just like we do for all fighters with potential to be something in the sport.

    I think fighting in the states would have been better off for Joe and his legacy.Depending on what he did of course,if he wins or not fighting consistently with better opponents.Make or break...
     
    TboneNYC, Jan 19, 2011
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  11. pugilist64

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    Don`t forget Lipsey or Bo James either!! Big scalpes.
     
    pugilist64, Jan 19, 2011
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  12. pacpowerpellet

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    He's undeafeated and still not an atg
     
    pacpowerpellet, Jan 19, 2011
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  13. bailey

    bailey Loyal Member Full Member

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    It would have depended on what fight he would have lost. For example if he lost his 2 LHW fights it wouldnt erase his great SMW career.

    Still he is 46-0 and an undefeated legend
     
    bailey, Jan 19, 2011
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  14. Teddy Edelman

    Teddy Edelman Active Member Full Member

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    Turn it around... What if Calzaghe was an American?!?

    :hammertime:mj:bush:



    lol::lol::lol::lol:
     
    Teddy Edelman, Jan 19, 2011
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  15. Rudyard

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    I honestly dont give a **** what you gotta say, your OPINION means nothing to me! You're one of the hypocrits I was talking about!:good
     
    Rudyard, Jan 19, 2011
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