Calzaghe vs. Hagler

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  1. cuchulain

    cuchulain Loyal Member Full Member

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    Not the point under discussion here.

    I rank Hagler as greater than Calzaghe, mainly due to his having had a greater resume and career.

    But H-to-H, I believe Calzaghe takes it.
     
    cuchulain, Oct 21, 2008
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  2. Thread Stealer

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    Hagler in his prime had better defense than Calzaghe. He had very effective parrying defense and head movement.

    The main question is how Hagler handles the jump in weight. Calzaghe would be an 175 lb. fighter back in Hagler's day, under different weigh-in rules.

    P4P, I pick Hagler by clear UD or maybe even he scores a late stoppage, but he might not handle the jump in weight.
     
    Thread Stealer, Oct 21, 2008
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  3. joejab

    joejab Thread Killa Full Member

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    Jeez, I can't believe I forgot about Defense. Thanks for pointing it out.
     
    joejab, Oct 21, 2008
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  4. drvooh

    drvooh Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I'll go both ways, cause I like em both...Hagler at middle..Joe at 175:happy
     
    drvooh, Oct 21, 2008
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  5. drvooh

    drvooh Boxing Addict Full Member

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    :hi:
     
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  6. birddog

    birddog Active Member Full Member

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    Not Again
     
    birddog, Oct 21, 2008
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  7. riggers

    riggers Well-Known Member Full Member

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    You forgot about cuts too, Hagler was a bit of a bleeder. Also venue would be important, in the states JC would have no hope at all. In a neutral venue with neutral ref he would push Hagler close. If he can get Hagler to come after him he has a shot
     
    riggers, Oct 22, 2008
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  8. RealIzm

    RealIzm Boxing Junkie banned

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    I don't. Very good:good
     
    RealIzm, Oct 22, 2008
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  9. welshchris65

    welshchris65 New Member Full Member

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    Chin ? heart?
    Calzaghe has the amazing ability to recover from big head shots very quickly.

    Got up off the floor to stop Byron Mitchell in the same round.
    If he gets hurt he usually reacts by throwing as many punches as he can.
    Can change tactics mid fight ( kessler)
    With no s/mid at time ... Calzaghe by UD at 175
     
    welshchris65, Oct 22, 2008
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  10. EL-MATADOR

    EL-MATADOR Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    who picked joe by KO are u braindead? :patsch
     
    EL-MATADOR, Oct 22, 2008
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  11. Monstar

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    joe doesn't have a chance....Hagler would put him on the mat
     
    Monstar, Oct 22, 2008
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  12. joejab

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    Is Calzaghe good at cuting fighters up? I know Calzaghe can throw a very good amount of punches, but can they tear?
     
    joejab, Oct 22, 2008
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