Americans...who go you hold in higher regard?

tell me who calzaghe should have defended his title against and when (date). lets see how much you really know or if your just a typical ignorant cliche user :deal

 

I'm English but in my opinion at this point Calzaghe should be but if Froch can get past Johnson, Ward and Bute there would be a good argument for him.

 

Calzaghe is in higher regard so far. Consistantly winning , even with injured hands, and dominating Lacy and Kessler prove Joe was one of the better fighters around for several years.
In comparison Froch isn't as accomplished, but his career isn't over yet. If Carl beats Andre Ward and Glenn Johnson, that would make him more accomplished than Joe.
I don't think that'll happen though, I see Froch getting dominated by both Ward and Johnson.
We'll see .

 

Joe's best wins were against past their primes Eubank, Hopkins, and a shot RJJ. The only fighters he beat in their primes were Kessler and Lacy. Had he given Hopkins a rematch because I think Hopkins clearly won the first half and waited abit more for the Super 6 Calzaghe would of proven how great he really is. For now I have Froch ahead of him. The Kessler fight was too close to call, could of gone either ways, as was the Direll fight, he stopped Taylor, and he dominates AA even better than Direll did who's supposed to be a better boxer than the Cobra. I would say Froch and Calzaghe are more on par, but if I'd have to pick I'd pick Froch. I think Johnson is just about as dangerous as Hopkins is at this point. Hopkins had Johnson's number years ago, but I'm not sure if he can do the samething today.

 

I am pretty sure most of us hate Joe Calzaghe, maybe unfairly, but Froch has a better resume already.

 

i think joe is the better fighter but i have more respect for froch. i guess i would hold carl in higher regard.

 

Calzaghe has a better legacy.....

But Carl is closing in fast....

 

If i was American i would hold Froch in higher regard and thats coming from a big JC fan

 

I think when talking about quality opponents, Froch is outdoing JC if he keep it up!!

 

I feel similarly. Calz was a jerk in many respects, and though Froch has his moments, the Cobra has shown a distinct willingness to fight anyone, anywhere.

In terms of sheer natural ability, though, Calz was vastly superior to Froch.

 

Calzaghe had talent but took on over the hill guys, Froch isn't as popular in England so he is forced to take on guys in their prime, see his fight with Taylor, therefore Froch is tougher and more accomplished already.

 

This is a fair analysis. Calzaghe is the far more talented fighter, but Froch outdoes him on grit and guts.