Jeff Lacy. The myth. And why Calzaghe is WAY short of being a legend.

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by Lionel Rose, Aug 19, 2009.


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  1. Lionel Rose

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    Why does everyone point to Calzaghe's victory over one-trick pony Lacy as a 'career defining fight?'
    Yes, he took 'Left Hook' to school, but so what?
    Lacy was never the monster the promoters would have you believe, but an above average slugger with no plan B when things started to not go his way.
    He did a number on a shopworn Robin Reid, but little more before or after.
    Calzaghe, trading on his unarguably terrific conditioning, was a match for all his opponents, who were, by and large a mixture of average pugs in their prime, or excellent boxers past their sell by dates.
    In stark contrast to Oscar de la Hoya, I believe the history books will not be so kind on 'No Ordinary' Joe!
     
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  2. tays001

    tays001 ESB ELITE SQUAD Full Member

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    thats not his only win and he took something from lacy.
     
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  3. radab

    radab Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Lionel Rose: Troll Extraordinare

    First Duran, now Calzaghe

    Is there
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    boxer safe from his wrath??
     
    radab, Aug 19, 2009
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  4. Irländsk

    Irländsk Boxing Addict banned

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    Lacy was also an undefeated champion at that time and was considered the favourite by many. Calzaghe effectively ended his career that night.
    Joe is an ATG no matter how you look at it.
     
    Irländsk, Aug 19, 2009
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  5. Two Shakes

    Two Shakes Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Its easy to pick holes in a performance,but prior to the fight even some very knowlegable and respected boxing writers predicted Calzaghe would lose and probably be brutally KO'd in the process.

    Ignore my avatar im not a fan.
     
    Two Shakes, Aug 19, 2009
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  6. MrPR

    MrPR Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    The fraud from wales
     
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  7. Lionel Rose

    Lionel Rose Guest

    judging by the first dozen or so votes in the poll, opinions are fairly divided.

    So what makes your judgement so worthwhile, jackass?:huh
     
    Lionel Rose, Aug 19, 2009
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  8. Jude

    Jude Just Journeying Man Full Member

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    Revisionist history is way to easy. Joe has been underrated all his life. He was a great fighter.
     
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  9. Former Dawg

    Former Dawg Active Member Full Member

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    Calzaghe had excellent skills. He was a solid fighter.
     
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  10. radab

    radab Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    you call me a jackass and expect me to give you a proper reply?

    ok then, here's your reply


    STFU and GTFO noob
     
    radab, Aug 19, 2009
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  11. Lionel Rose

    Lionel Rose Guest


    Some so called fight afficionados had Barrera down to wipe the floor with Khan.

    What the **** makes an expert?

    Apparently 'McGrain', 'Radab' and a few others are the only posters who know anything about boxing on here.

    Might as well not bother having your own opinions if you don't agree with these muppets!:lol:
     
    Lionel Rose, Aug 19, 2009
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  12. Maelstrom

    Maelstrom Guest

    Lacy never had anything to take.:lol::deal

    Did you see the Sheika fight?

    Lacy caught all kinds of hell.
     
    Maelstrom, Aug 19, 2009
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  13. Lionel Rose

    Lionel Rose Guest


    troll
     
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  14. Maelstrom

    Maelstrom Guest

    Joe is NOT an ATG no matter how you look at it.

    Archie Moore is an ATG

    Bob Foster is an ATG

    Micheal Spinks is an ATG

    Sloppy Joe is NOT on their level...no matter how you look at it.
     
    Maelstrom, Aug 19, 2009
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  15. JonesHagler

    JonesHagler Active Member Full Member

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    I have no idea at all why u guys rate Robin Reid so high.....HE HAS ****EN NO ONE ON HYIS RESUME......


    Jeff Lacy has Pemberton, Vanderpool and Sheika on his resume.....no where close to superb....but you can't say he sucks he's just average.
     
    JonesHagler, Aug 19, 2009
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