Randy Turpin 1951 v Joe Calzaghe 2004

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  1. Stevie G

    Stevie G Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    The Turpin of the first SRR bout vs the Calzaghe who shut Lacy out.
     
    Stevie G, Dec 22, 2011
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  2. ron u.k.

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    I think Turpin takes this.The frustrating thing with Turpin was that his prime was pretty short,but the Turpin that was good enought to give Sugar Ray Robinson fits over their 2 fights is good enough to beat Calzaghe.
     
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  3. Stevie G

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    My assessment exactly.
     
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  4. FastHands(beeb)

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    Over the duration of their careers Calzaghe is, for me, the more consistent fighter, but the July'51 vintage of Turpin beats the best of Joe.

    I also think Super-Middle would have been a great weight for Randy.
     
    FastHands(beeb), Dec 22, 2011
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