Dave Hilton Jr. vs. Ottke and Calzaghe (2000-01)

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  1. Melankomas

    Melankomas Corbett beats your favourite fighter

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    Hilton won the WBC SMW title in december 2000 and was ranked no. 6 by the year's end. Had he not gone to prison, could he have given the division's top 2 a decent go?
     
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    I know people hate Hilton,and for good reason, but he was very talented and I think he could have beaten Ottke and given JC a run.
     
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    Melankomas Corbett beats your favourite fighter

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    For VERY good reason lol, man’s a ****ing monster

    But that aside, how do you see the fights going? What about Hilton’s style do you think troubles Ottke and Joe?
     
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    Cobra33 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Hilton for whatever reason had much more speed then what you would expect.
    I think his speed would trouble Ottke and his movement and short punches would bother JC.
     
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