Enzo Maccarinelli returning on 30th oct

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  1. doug.ie

    doug.ie 'Classic Boxing Society' Full Member

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    whats the general opinion of this then ?

    i have always defended enzo.....i think haye was genuinely too much for him....i think he beat himself against ola, he fought the wrong fight, it showed enzo calzaghes limitations as a trainer that night too....and this denis lebedev i knew nothing about, but he's unbeaten and may be very good...

    so, leaves me with the dilemma of how much more can i defend enzo...i think he could be good, he was good, but i think maybe the heart has been beat out of him at this stage..i dunno..
     
    doug.ie, Oct 14, 2009
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  2. Mazallan

    Mazallan ESB yes man Full Member

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    Enzo is a genuine great guy and a good boxer but he really should retire.
     
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  3. threethirteen

    threethirteen Boxing Addict Full Member

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    He was a euro level boxer who had one good night against Braithwaite, really. I think Haye ruined him with that closing barrage - Enzo's confidence to take a shot has gone and I think what little punch resistance he had is gone with it.

    He looked slow and weak against Lebedev - the speed at which he marked up was worrying. He seems a nice guy, but arrogant. He sounded like his mouth was full of cotton wool speaking after both the Afolabi and Lebedev fights - he needs to stop before someone does him serious harm.
     
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  4. whatcouldabeen

    whatcouldabeen Guest

    i thought he retired?
     
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  5. doug.ie

    doug.ie 'Classic Boxing Society' Full Member

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    i can't argue with any of that...but, i kinda seen what i tought could have been...i thought he was better than ola, but still got beat...
    i dunno what to say really...i cant argue with the above..but i'd like to..but i cant.
     
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  6. El Cepillo

    El Cepillo Baddest Man on the Planet Full Member

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    If he still wants to fight, let him be. I doubt he's made enough money to retire on and live out the rest of his life. He can probably still cut it at domestic level.
     
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  7. whatcouldabeen

    whatcouldabeen Guest

    you have no mercy or compassion

    ****! :twisted:
     
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  8. doug.ie

    doug.ie 'Classic Boxing Society' Full Member

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    easy with the '****' calling..eh fella..
     
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  9. Hooch

    Hooch Well-Known Member Full Member

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    :huh
     
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  10. achillesthegreat

    achillesthegreat FORTUNE FAVOURS THE BRAVE Full Member

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    switch to MMA. his power would be devastating. he could fight at 205. he claims to know a bit of bjj. if he gets good at grappling he can protect his chin.
     
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  11. doug.ie

    doug.ie 'Classic Boxing Society' Full Member

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    good god no....mma takes years and years of training and building up to get to a level where enzo would presumably jump in...
    two completely different sports..
     
    doug.ie, Oct 14, 2009
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  12. toffeejack

    toffeejack Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Really nice guy is Enzo for those who've not met him.

    Think he should retire though I think he's done personally. The Haye fight has ruined his confidence and to this day I don't understand why he didn't take a count rather than take 3 or 4 right handers in the corner in that fight.
     
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  13. toffeejack

    toffeejack Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Do they only use something like 2 or 4oz gloves in MMA? If so, I would imagine that Enzo would do some serious damage if he connected flush wearing them.
     
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  14. brown bomber

    brown bomber 2010 Poster of the Year Full Member

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    Whose training him? Still Carl Ince? I think he should have gone with a championship class, established trainer. Then at least he KNOWS that its him not his trainer. Personally I think he has loads to offer but I think he is training with the wrong people- Enzo was shown up as severly lacking strategic knowledge and Carl Ince despite having a cracking little stable has yet to demostrate any form in 50-50 bouts. Anyone with a little fitness knowledge can train a championship class amateur to beat a journeyman.
     
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  15. Beeston Brawler

    Beeston Brawler Comical Ali-egedly Full Member

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    I have said before that I feel it is time to pack it in...... but if he fancies one more shot, and the board are happy for him to continue, then who am I to judge?

    One more stoppage loss though and that's got to be it, surely?
     
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