Calzaghe has a grade A chin

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  1. sjc

    sjc Active Member Full Member

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    Vote if you believe either way.

    Argument for... Unbeaten in 45, never stopped, down only 3 times and straight back up, arguably never hurt.

    If you believe his chin is less than A grade then please vote and post your argument against. I would suggest posting the name of the fight, the round and the seconds when the 'hurt' took place.

    hurt = in trouble.
     
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    san rafael 0.00% lemming Full Member

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    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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    I think he has a top drawer chin. But he's very fast too and is usually able to at least move with punches.
     
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    hitman_hatton1 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    definitely a grade a chin.

    he's been buzzed a few times.

    but always stood firm.

    calzaghe is an attacking fighter as well.

    so therefore always leaves himself vulnerable to taking punches.

    he can take it good. :yep
     
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    JabCross727 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    True. I agree.
     
  6. sjc

    sjc Active Member Full Member

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    Ok thanks for the reply.

    Do you believe a fighter is hurt every time they are knocked down? Often they are obviously, but with Calzaghe he gets up with plenty of time, on steady legs and a seemingly clear head, then goes on with business as normal.
     
  7. Small Print

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    Oliver McCall and Vitali Klitschko have grade A chins.

    Joe's is very good, but not that good.
     
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    Oliver McCall and Vitali Klitschko have grade A chins.

    Joe's is very good, but not that good.

    EDIT: Damn lag.
     
  9. sjc

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    deleted double post
     
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    Grade A chin.
     
  11. Fighting Weight

    Fighting Weight Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    VITLAY?? On the strenght of what, taking a couple of big shots from Lewis? His comp level mean he doesn't have a grade A chin, as does his surname. Calzaghe is on the same level as VITLAY, may have a good chin but hasn't fought enough decent competition to prove it - and the poor comp he has fought has managed to deck him 3 times, that's not a great chin.
     
  12. stevebhoy87

    stevebhoy87 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Yeah joe has a great chin, never really looked like being knocked out, top 5 chin in the world at the moment i would say, behind toney,margo and hopkins though
     
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    icemax Indian Red Full Member

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    Calzaghe has a grade A chin in theory, definately, but he hasn't really been in with anyone with A class one punch KO power. Lets hope that when they eventually get in the ring Roy can roll back the years and grade Calzaghes chin C-.
     
  14. sjc

    sjc Active Member Full Member

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    Ok, so in 45 fights, you would expect a fighter without a grade A chin to be hurt a few times, at least?

    Can you give me a few examples of a 'hurt' Calzaghe?

    As for the knockdown I can't see much hurting in Joe... The Bernard KD looked like it was (while being a sweet punch admittedly) mostly off balance.

    The Mitchel KD may be the best example for his (chin) detractors, but I saw him get straight up, look mildly stunned, then unleash hell on Byron.

    I must rewatch the Salem KD, haven't watched it for awhile.
     
  15. Small Print

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    He's never been down in a professional bout.