Deserved respect for Kessler and Froch that seemed to not get noticed

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by bailey, Nov 5, 2012.


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  1. dendy

    dendy no easy way out Full Member

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    For sure I would be a massive fan of ward if he adopted the high risk/reward strategy as Carl froch, however, It doesn't take away from the fact that Ward is the best.

    Calzaghe is a prime example of a fighter i couldn't bring myself to be a massive fan of. His career was handled very carefully by old fish eyes, reluctant to travel until he new he could beat up on once great American fighters. Loads of bull**** wbo uk based fights etc etc. But again, calzaghe was a very good fighter who imo opened himself up to criticism because of the choices he made in his career. Makes the 46-0 record a little hollow imo.
     
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  2. jeffjoiner

    jeffjoiner Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    There aren't many like Froch.

    I've seen enough video of Joe Cal to know exactly why he didn't step up his level of competition.
     
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  3. dendy

    dendy no easy way out Full Member

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    :lol:
     
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  4. bailey

    bailey Loyal Member Full Member

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    Wrng again, because it wasnt just Calzaghe on the debate you are talking about but also Jones his opponent and their teams.
    No Dino, you self pwned again
     
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  5. bailey

    bailey Loyal Member Full Member

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    No I didnt and possibly still have the posts to prove it. I said we would make a percentage based bet, think it was about 80% of each Vcash and you backed out anf fled saying how much you had to lose :lol:. I give mine away
     
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  6. bailey

    bailey Loyal Member Full Member

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    Dont be ridiculous :patsch
    You had 2 champs, who were willing to put it on the line and 4 other fighters being given lucky shots, and no the title wasnt undisputed after because when Ward had the opportunity to put it on the line like Froch and Kessler did against Bute, he didnt take it. Shows why this thread credits the fighters that took the chance
     
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  7. bailey

    bailey Loyal Member Full Member

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    Fantastic finding Guru and excellent work there. Brutal but effective. I like that
     
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  8. bailey

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    Hasnt gone unnoticed for AA, but he had everything to gain. He had no real SMW pedigree, but given a chance to fight in big fights and win a title, not lose a title he was already wearing like Froch or Kessler.
    For the fighters who travelled the S6 was draining and AA like Froch did stay the course
     
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  9. MollyWhop

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  10. bailey

    bailey Loyal Member Full Member

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    Not anti or pro anything, just call it as I see it
     
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  11. bailey

    bailey Loyal Member Full Member

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    Funny thing with that comment is that when you look at Wards biggest win, it is an unwell fighter who was rusty, that Calzaghe took the 0 of
     
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