Collins > Calzaghe?

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  1. misticmonk

    misticmonk Active Member Full Member

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    Yes he seems to dislike Collins and does not speak well of him in public but if you could engage him in a private conversation I would be interested see would he say anything different.
     
  2. atberry

    atberry Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    Yeah he had quick hands (sneaky combinations), quick reflexes (efficient counter right) and good movement (effective lateral side-to-side footwork - see US title fights) and so often landed a hook downstairs if the right over missed.

    He was very very good, but not exceptionally talented or skilled like his peers (Nunns, Eubanks, Toneys, McClellans)...though he was extremely tough, strong and determined.
     
  3. atberry

    atberry Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    [url]http://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/archive/1996/07/06/Lancashire+Archive/6202109.Benn_beware__warns_Hagler__BRIAN_DOOGAN_S_big_fight_exclusive_/[/url]
     
  4. ed7890

    ed7890 Col. Hunter Gathers Full Member

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    Calzaghe is overrated because of his poor competition IMO

    How would Collins have done against Kessler or an old Hopkins? Not too bad I'd say. And there's not much else to Calzaghe's name except staying undefeated, against who?
     
  5. AdamH

    AdamH Active Member Full Member

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    Calzaghe W UD12 Collins
    117-111
    118-110
    119-109
     
  6. ApatheticLeader

    ApatheticLeader is bringing ***y back. Full Member

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    I can definitely see a case for it, but I think Calzaghe was marginally superior and that in a one-on-one matchup that his style is anathema for Collins.
     
  7. leo_messi

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    I'd say Calzaghe would sneak it on points.....
     
  8. ImElvis666

    ImElvis666 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Calzaghe beats Collins everyday of the week for me.
     
  9. jc

    jc Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    i think itd be a good fight to watch but wouldnt be surprised if Joe wins every round.
     
  10. El Terrible

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  11. leo_messi

    leo_messi Guest

    Thats hilarious... Eubank must be as thick as two small planks. Does he not realise that he is discrediting a fighter who beat him twice..How does he think that reflects on him??

    What a clown, get back in your truck you muppet :lol:
     
  12. UndisputedUK

    UndisputedUK Boxing Addict Full Member

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    He had this relentless, brawling, head on style that was so enjoyable to watch. He had complete faith in his chin and stamina, this was often enough to break the hearts of many of his opponents. He would not go away.
     
  13. AdamH

    AdamH Active Member Full Member

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    it was a SD
     
  14. China_hand_Joe

    China_hand_Joe Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I rate Collins very highly indeed, he was nearly half the fighter Joe Calzaghe was.
     
  15. UndisputedUK

    UndisputedUK Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I guess he hates him because he brought Eubanks high earning career to an end when they fought.