Ray Leonard thinks he can take Calzaghe

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  1. Infern0

    Infern0 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    he says so in joe's book, I think he's dreaming
     
    Infern0, Dec 22, 2008
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  2. doomeddisciple

    doomeddisciple Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    In his prime? No worries.

    Today, well maybe not so much.
     
    doomeddisciple, Dec 22, 2008
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  3. Dave's Top Ten

    Dave's Top Ten Active Member Full Member

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    In his prime, go up from welter and beat Calzaghe at Supermiddle? I'm not as crazy as some about Calzaghe, but I don't think so.
     
    Dave's Top Ten, Dec 22, 2008
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  4. NeckBreaknAiken

    NeckBreaknAiken Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Moot point. Ray isn't old enough to fight him yet.
     
    NeckBreaknAiken, Dec 22, 2008
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  5. adub215

    adub215 Active Member Full Member

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    the ray leonard that beat hagler many say he didnt win but he did IMO could make a 8lb jump and beat joe
     
    adub215, Dec 22, 2008
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  6. Marnoff

    Marnoff Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Very tough fight for Leonard at Super Middleweight....
     
    Marnoff, Dec 22, 2008
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  7. Achilleslststnd

    Achilleslststnd Guest

    I'd even take Ray at 147 to befuddle and KO the 168 Calzaghe. SRL is two classes above Joe.
     
    Achilleslststnd, Dec 22, 2008
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  8. Xplosive

    Xplosive Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    P4P its not even debatable. A prime Leonard was head and shoulders greater and better than Joe.

    However in an actual fight at 168, I'd favor Joe over Ray by decision.
     
    Xplosive, Dec 22, 2008
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  9. Thread Stealer

    Thread Stealer Loyal Member Full Member

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    In Leonard's prime, he'd have hell too. Great welterweights should have "worries" about very good super middleweights/light heavyweights.

    Leonard is clearly the better/greater fighter, but there are weight classes for a reason.
     
    Thread Stealer, Dec 22, 2008
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  10. hambone

    hambone Member Full Member

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    Great. I wanna see Calzaghe V Leonard, that would further solidify his legacy for sure!:good

    I'm a full fledged Calzaghe fan now, so I have no morals.

    I gave 'em up like smoking.:rasta
     
    hambone, Dec 22, 2008
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  11. champianboxer

    champianboxer Mr Boingo Full Member

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    calzone by sd
     
    champianboxer, Dec 23, 2008
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  12. cuchulain

    cuchulain Loyal Member Full Member

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    What a shock !
     
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  13. cuchulain

    cuchulain Loyal Member Full Member

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    No way, no day, no how.


    Way too big for Leonard.
     
    cuchulain, Dec 23, 2008
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  14. DINAMITA

    DINAMITA Guest

    The Leonard who beat Hagler would beat supermiddleweight Joe Calzaghe. Calzaghe would have size on his side but nothing else. Leonard is no Jeff Lacy or Byron Mitchell, his skills are way beyond those of anyone Calzaghe ever fought, he would easily outclass Mr Workrate. People on here need to start differentiating between quality levels - just because someone is good in their own weight division today does not mean they could compete with the best fighters of stronger eras. A past-prime Hagler is a far better fighter than any version of someone like Joe Calzaghe - what proof is there otherwise??
     
    DINAMITA, Dec 23, 2008
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  15. Shake

    Shake Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Calzaghe vs Hagler prime-for-prime is a toss-up, imo. I'd pick Calzaghe to beat Leonard.

    Both Hagler and Leonard are, of course, greater fighters.
     
    Shake, Dec 23, 2008
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