Joe Calzaghe vs the best at 168-175

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  1. JoeLaTurkey

    JoeLaTurkey Active Member Full Member

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    How would Joe fare against the most elite fighters from 168-175?

    At 168

    Nigel Benn, Chris Eubank (prime), Steve Collins, Gerald McClellan, Roy Jones Jr (1994-96), James Toney.

    At 175

    Archie Moore, Ezzard Charles, Gene Tunney, Bob Foster, Michael Spinks, Michael Moorer, Bob Fitzsimmons, Roy Jones Jr (1997-2002), Tommy Loughran.
     
  2. Uncle Rico

    Uncle Rico Loyal Member Full Member

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    He definately wouldn't be bragging about an undefeated record, that's for sure.
     
  3. darryl1914

    darryl1914 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Probably one of the first times that you and I have ever agreed on anything.
     
  4. El Terrible

    El Terrible Active Member Full Member

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    At 168

    vs. Benn Win by UD or Benn KO Rd 7
    vs. Eubank Win by UD
    vs. Collins Win by UD
    Vs. Mcllelan Win by UD
    vs. RJJ Loss by TKO Rd 5
    vs. Toney ??? dunno probably win by decision maybe split.:deal
     
  5. DaHead242

    DaHead242 Active Member Full Member

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    Joe would win some, lose some against the 168 best, but he would get embarrassed by the best of 175. Too much talent at 175.
     
  6. Xplosive

    Xplosive Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Loses to Toney, and Roy at 168. Beats the rest at 168.

    Loses to all the 175 pounders you listed... and plenty more that you didnt list.
     
  7. Uncle Rico

    Uncle Rico Loyal Member Full Member

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    I've actually read a few of your posts which I've agreed with. Just didn't want to give you the satisfaction of recieving props :good
     
  8. oaks

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    We really dont know, he never really tested himself againts the best in there prime.


    Definitely loses to Jones Jr though.
     
  9. JoeLaTurkey

    JoeLaTurkey Active Member Full Member

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    :rofl
     
  10. DOM5153

    DOM5153 They Cannot Run Forever Full Member

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  11. REEVO

    REEVO Boxing Addict Full Member

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    dont think so his earlier fights saw him struggle against richie woodhall a lesser operator than the names mentioned. I would of loved to see Ben and joe.c. :good
     
  12. GDG

    GDG Well-Known Member Full Member

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    His record at 168 would still be great. I pick him over all those guys with the exception of RJJ. The Toney fight would be close but in a similar fashion to the Hopkins fight, I see Calzaghe just throwing enough leather to take the rounds despite JT having the cleaner punches.

    At 175 I actually think he would get embarrased by some of those guys. I give him next to no chance against the like of Spinks, Moore, Charles and Foster. He might have a chance against Moorer, his calibre of opposition at 175 isn't great.
     
  13. Lampley

    Lampley Boxing Junkie banned

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    I agree with the general consensus here, though I'd add that a prime Hopkins fighting at 168 would be the favorite.
     
  14. Suga

    Suga Boxing Addict Full Member

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    :yep
     
  15. Suga

    Suga Boxing Addict Full Member

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    :rofl:rofl