Archie Moore vs. Joe Calzaghe?

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  1. Amsterdam

    Amsterdam Boris Christoff Full Member

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  2. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    I'm going with Moore, but I don't have time right now to elaborate on why.
     
  3. mcvey

    mcvey VIP Member Full Member

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    A very ,very good fighter who was a super middle,against a great one ,who,at LH was a division above him.Moore by late ko,or dec.
     
  4. achillesthegreat

    achillesthegreat FORTUNE FAVOURS THE BRAVE Full Member

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    This is an interesting one.
     
  5. Amsterdam

    Amsterdam Boris Christoff Full Member

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    Certainly. What are the scenerio's that you see Achilles?:think
     
  6. mightyd40

    mightyd40 Spartan Full Member

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    based on moores' opposition, size and my own questions about joe's talent, i am going with moore by ko. probably late
     
  7. achillesthegreat

    achillesthegreat FORTUNE FAVOURS THE BRAVE Full Member

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    Physically Moore is the more proven fight so I'll give him the strength and power edge. However speed goes to Joe and they are both skilled operators.

    If Moore boxes Joe and stays behind a jab he could edge a win but if Moore starts coming for Joe then Joes in the zone and he can be close to unbetable.

    The best thing I'd like to see happen is both of them duke it out in ring centre, on the inside. Joe has a top inside game and when Moore tucks up behind his cross guard, we are going to get some real rough housing.
     
  8. Mendoza

    Mendoza Hrgovic = Next Heavyweight champion of the world. banned Full Member

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    I'm going with Moore, but if Calzaghe does a paint job on Kessler I will re-think thinks a bit. Calzaghe needs to be tested vs elite level talents. I was impressed at how well he held off a much stronger Jeff Lacy.

    Most super middles enter the ring in the high 170's to low 180's anyway, so the weight differential between the two is not that great.

    On pure boxing skills to win rounds, I think Calzaghe is better than Moore. The question is could Calzaghe hold Moore off, and if forced to take his punches in route to a decision. Maybe.
     
  9. China_hand_Joe

    China_hand_Joe Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Moore fairly regularly lost to any opposition even approaching Calzaghe's level. Unless I have overlooked a stylistic nightmare that may exist for Calzaghe, the result is an inevitable Calzaghe win.
     
  10. brooklyn1550

    brooklyn1550 Roberto Duran Full Member

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    Very interesting fight...Moore by decision
     
  11. McGrain

    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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    Moore is bigger, stronger, more proven and a wonderful ring general. If there is a weakness Joe's inferior opposition has failed to uncover then Archie will find it. On the other hand a healthy Calzaghe out to win a big fight is the better puncher.

    I'd pick a peak Moore to win it by decision. The fact that it would be such a major step up in class for Joe would be the deciding factor for me.
     
  12. Maxmomer

    Maxmomer Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Thanks for that opinion, there, Mr. Objective.
     
  13. Luigi1985

    Luigi1985 Cane Corso Full Member

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    Who would you personally favour over Calzaghe?
     
  14. China_hand_Joe

    China_hand_Joe Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Wlad, Lennox Lewis, there are more but I can't think of them right now.
     
  15. Luigi1985

    Luigi1985 Cane Corso Full Member

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    And at 175 lbs and lower you favour him against all fighters in history?