Is Joe Calzaghe the most overrated champion of this generation

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  1. sam_sunders

    sam_sunders science Full Member

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    fa lalalala...lala..la.la.
     
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  2. konaman

    konaman Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Probably closer to the underrated side of things in general (being a white non american), though anyone who states he is the greatest fighter of the last 25 years or something ludicrous like that should die in a fire.
     
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  3. Bill Butcher

    Bill Butcher Erik`El Terrible`Morales Full Member

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    To answer the question of the thread title....

    If you are from usa - most will say he is overrated
    If you are from uk - most will say he is not

    I dont believe he is overrated because HE IS 1 of the top 3 p4p right now & is labaled as such.
    He is also the longest reigning 168 lb champ in history & has rarely came close to losing.
    He is still unbeaten at 36 yrs old with a 45-0 record.
    He is IMO the best British boxer of all time & would have been the top guy if he fought the other great Brits in their prime (Eubank, Benn, Collins, Watson)
    He lives right & still whips the other guys in his gym at training even tho some are in their 20s.
    He genuinely seems a decent guy outside of the ring & IMO deserves less criticism on esb.

    Calzaghe is ONE OF the best of the last 10-20 yrs, maybe not THEE best but certainly a very very good fighter that deserves more respect than he gets here.

    Cheers.
     
    Bill Butcher, Aug 18, 2008
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  4. slapsSOgood

    slapsSOgood Active Member Full Member

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    someone put it best about 100 threads ago:

    The resume is overrated.
    The man's ability is underrated by many, but reflected accurately in his P4P status.

    I don't think he is the most over-rated champion of this generation.
     
    slapsSOgood, Aug 18, 2008
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  5. slapsSOgood

    slapsSOgood Active Member Full Member

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    oh and he has done exceptionally well fighting with hands made of biscuits for the past 8 years. Maybe he would have received more praise stateside from the bonehead fans if he hit a bit harder, but the fact he can still win and often embarrass opponents without power punching should be applauded.
     
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  6. RealIzm

    RealIzm Boxing Junkie banned

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    Well to be fair both have a pretty good claim to the title:good
     
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  7. joe the great

    joe the great Boxing Addict Full Member

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    He has a different style. Not sure if he's overrated or not.
     
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    marauder1999 Champion Full Member

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    :good
     
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  9. Xavier

    Xavier Boxing Logician Full Member

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    By nuthuggers, yes.

    By genuine unbiased boxing fans who don't care about Nationality, East vs West, Europe vs America etc. then no.

    They can rate his boxing skills accordingly.
     
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    toffeejack Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Bang on the money there.

    Ridiculous thread by the way.
     
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  11. Stinky gloves

    Stinky gloves Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    "most overrated champion of this generation" ???
    As I remember he was very low rated for most of his career,
    now after he step up and still is undefeated he certainly deserves a little bit overrating.
     
    Stinky gloves, Aug 18, 2008
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  12. UndisputedUK

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    Excluding all the hype, he is a really nice guy. Take a look at his face, he's unmarked. His record speaks for itself. He beat the best that was available at the time. The extra time at 168lbs solidified his standing there, he could have moved to 175 earlier, but why?
    A brilliant role model for youngsters.
     
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  13. bigjeff24-7

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    this guy speaks the truth :good he has hit the nail on the head with this post. heres a round of applause :happy . finally someone who speaks sense.
     
    bigjeff24-7, Aug 18, 2008
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    not at all
     
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