Joe Calzaghe vs. Antonio Tarver.

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  1. VG_Addict

    VG_Addict Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    What if Calzaghe moved up to LHW and fought the Tarver who just knocked out Roy Jones? Who would have won?

    I think it might have been an ugly fight, since they're both southpaws with awkward styles.
     
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  2. Mod-Mania

    Mod-Mania Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Calzaghe UD.
     
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  3. CharlesBurley

    CharlesBurley Well-Known Member banned Full Member

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    Probably Calzaghe but it'd be interesting with Tarver being 3 inches in height, 2 inches reach and being faster, bigger and harder hitting. Tarver also has the advantage of having faced other southpaws, where Calzaghe hasn't. This is quite a disadvantage for Joe but he has a big edge in stamina.

    If Tarver wins it's probably by KO
     
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  4. THE BLADE 2

    THE BLADE 2 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Joe UD, just too busy
     
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  5. NoNeck

    NoNeck Pugilist Specialist

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    Probably one of the worst match-ups for Tarver, kings of losing fantasy fights.Calzaghe ud.
     
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  6. Loudon

    Loudon Loyal Member Full Member

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    Very interesting match up.

    Joe didn't fight many southpaws.

    I think it would have been close fight.

    Joe was faster though.

    The build up would have been good.
     
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