How can Froch be considered better than Calzaghe

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  1. Tenorio

    Tenorio Bona fide Flomo Full Member

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    ..considering Calzaghe fought and beat a prime Kessler convincingly while Froch both lost to and beat a past prime Kessler?

    The Kessler fight is the determining factor, and Calzaghe's victory against Kessler was more impressive than Froch's.

    Resume wise I like Froch better, but Calzaghe clearly was the better boxer.
     
  2. Mind Reader

    Mind Reader J-U-ICE Full Member

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    I really enjoy watching Froch fight..

    But I think Calzaghe was better and has a better resume.
     
  3. Odins beard

    Odins beard Fentanyl is one hell of a drug.... Full Member

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    Whilst Froch has fought tough consecutive fights Calzaghe has solid fighters on his resume too:-
    Eubank, Reid, Woodhall, Brewer, Mitchell, Lacy, Bika, Kessler, Huggy Bear and Jones jr.

    All the above fighters compare to who Froch has been fighting the only difference is Calzaghe had weak defences in between the tough ones.
     
  4. Gneus7

    Gneus7 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    He can't, unless you believe losing to Kessler and Ward and beating a few guys who were not as good as Kessler and Hopkins somehow makes him better.
     
  5. Brighton bomber

    Brighton bomber Loyal Member Full Member

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    It's clear Calzaghe was the more gifted and more complete boxer.

    But you have to admire how Froch has never shied away from a challenge. In the 12 title fights he's had he's only ever taken 1 easy opponent in Yusaf Mack. His resume since becoming champion is nothing short of amazing.

    Calzaghe for all his vaunted ability, never had the same self belief that Froch has always seemed to have. His reign as champion was littered with nondescript opposition unlike Froch.
     
  6. Ezzard Charles

    Ezzard Charles Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Froch should fight b-hop

    b-hop schools frouch....

    like he did calslappy....

    if will prove they're both bums
     
  7. pecho26

    pecho26 ESB Lurker Full Member

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    I think that Calzaghe was a better boxer but i think that Froch has a better resume.
     
  8. Ezzard Charles

    Ezzard Charles Well-Known Member Full Member

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    calzaghe has a win over BHOP (albeit controversial)

    BHOP>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>every name on FROUCH's resume.
     
  9. LondonRingRules

    LondonRingRules Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Calzaghe was better in h2h terms, frochs legacy is better, once froch retires and people look back in hindsight his standing will increase massively.
     
  10. second to none

    second to none Boxing Addict Full Member

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    He isn't anyone who thinks so is either a member of Froch's family or from Nottingham anyone who knows anything about boxing can see who the better fighter is.
     
  11. iceman71

    iceman71 WBC SILVER Champion Full Member

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    frochs resume shi.ts all over joes
     
  12. damian38

    damian38 BigDramaShow Full Member

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    considering Froch knocked out the guy who beat Hopkins not once but twice? great logic
     
  13. iceman71

    iceman71 WBC SILVER Champion Full Member

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    yeah lets fight a 50 year old guy for no credit

    why are you you posting? you took a ban beat and lost :verysad
     
  14. Barry Smith

    Barry Smith Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Froch is willing to to take risks and put it all on the line against the best out there, Hatton also did the same, which is why Froch and Hatton rank higher than Calzaghe to any true boxing fans.
     
  15. Maydana

    Maydana Titanium Full Member

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    Because Calzaghe fought nothing but bums in his firest 35+ in Europe then fought a shot and old Roy and went life and death with grandpa Popkins that could have gone either way.