How hard does Joe Calzaghe hit?

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  1. Vaile

    Vaile Member Full Member

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    Exactly what i was going to say. I don't think pointing out the obvious is a disservice to Joe, He is a great fighter he just doesn't hit that hard. I don't really understand this debate in all honesty, this is boxing, power is just one of a myriad of abilities.
     
  2. Fedor Em

    Fedor Em Enforcement, VRWC style Full Member

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    The power is not as good as it used to be because of his brittle hands but he can definately keep you honest and KO a fighter who does not have a good chin. Joe is also still more than capable of a TKO with sheer volume of punches.
     
  3. roly

    roly Boxing Addict Full Member

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    he dropped eubank and he's got a granite chin.
     
  4. Fat Joe

    Fat Joe Let's have it right Full Member

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    Twice
     
  5. jc

    jc Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    he used to have a lot more pop, but as he has gotten older he has taken the powerr out of his left hand.

    He said on a interview on setanta that because of injuries he has gotten used to not throwing it with full power.
     
  6. venomus_p4p

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    :lol:
     
  7. Guy

    Guy Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Wrong!!! everyone of his opponents say he hit with enough power to gain their respect.
     
  8. fidds

    fidds Boxing Addict Full Member

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    How old is this thread :hang
     
  9. Gneus7

    Gneus7 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Funny how he beats some quality without power. Fights with a completely different mentality to 99% of boxers
     
  10. Imperial1

    Imperial1 VIP Member Full Member

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    Jones admitted that those slaps were pretty hard when they fought . And ask Byron Mitchell what he thought of his slaps after Joe put him down .
     
  11. maradona

    maradona Member Full Member

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    i think its been obvious joe has fragile hands in his latter years, but i think his ko record is still pretty impressive for a slapper
     
  12. DaHead242

    DaHead242 Active Member Full Member

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    Joe hit hard enough to keep you honest. He was very good at varying the power in his shots. This way you couldn't just rush in against him because he could buzz you with a well placed shot.

    Seems odd talking about Joe in the past tense.
     
  13. platnumpapi

    platnumpapi Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    man slaping a women is a good one.
     
  14. itrymariti

    itrymariti CaƱas! Full Member

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    Not very hard. He's a combination puncher who wears people down and throws awkward shots. He doesn't have great one-punch pop.
     
  15. FINITO

    FINITO Boxing Junkie banned

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    He's a power slapper. A white Chris Byrd.