Sir Joe Calzaghe: All Time Great The Italian Dragon Of Hammersmith The Pride Of Wales

Appreciation Thread
Joseph William Calzaghe is the retired All Time Great Sardinian Welshman, he is the Greatest Super Middleweght of all time, who's record stands at an impressive 46-0 35 KO's. The Legend Killer is mocked by being called Calslappy because of his "featherfisted" lack of power yet his detractors never seem to have any problems with Floyd's 47-0 26 KO's or BHop's 65-4-2 32 KO's, he was a lot more heavy handed as a younger fighter but due to frequent hand injuries the KO's out of necessity had to drop off. Another reason why he didn't have that many devastating KO's is because when your competition is next level they have next level chins, and Sir Joe has a hell of a resume. His ego, pomposity, showmanship and personality was second to none, add to that he knew how to entertain in the ring frequently showboating to add extra humiliation to his opponent coupled with the beating he was doling out. He' s as slick and talented a boxer as you can find, great at most of the small intricate qualities one needs to be a master boxer, he was brilliant at making adjustments to any adjustment his opponents made, his hand speed and combinations were absolutely breathtaking and he had an iron chin to boot. Its a pity he retired when he did he would have most likely dominated the Super Six Tournament had he participated, also its a shame he ducked Froch it would have been nice to see him either dominate or pass the torch to another ATG Brit in The Cobra, and I'd have put my money on Joe had he ever stepped in the ring with Ward. So feast your eyes and witness The Living Legend taking some 0's and slapping the living s*** out of, and dominating with ease all who stood before him. He's a personal favorite of mine, and he's deserving of far more respect on Boxing Forums and in the United States than he receives, he was as brilliant a boxer and you'll ever see. All Hail One Of The Greatest Of This Era And Of All Time....The Newbridge Assassin.:toney:toney:toney:toney



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Educate Yourselves
Calzaghe Vs. Lacy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3VSjzPJ-p-U
Calzaghe Vs. Hopkins
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Oxhs_Sja6g
Calzaghe Vs. Jones Jr.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ic1kvdnHkLA
Calzaghe Vs. Eubank
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_g9PDUNgyI
Calzaghe Vs. Kessler
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WKK6BGQ4w_Q
Calzaghe Vs. Reid
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXGOvPQ_R2o
Calzaghe Vs. Bika
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WVh91WVollA
Calzaghe Vs. Veit I
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0LF6Cy3-Jg
Calzaghe Vs. Veit II
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4t6BgD1J7sA
Calzaghe Vs. Mitchell
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4H6TMM0aO1s
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sFxWJfuU1Cc
Calzaghe Vs. Sheika
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cidj-wcy1gA
Calzaghe Vs. Brewer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZ0jtFfvweQ
Calzaghe Vs. Jackson
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXiGAJznPcM
Calzaghe Vs. Woodhall
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vgviPVpVfJs
Calzaghe Vs. Salem
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJjFAWm2ljg
Calzaghe Vs. Mkrtchyan
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWCupMMnLhk
Calzaghe Vs. Manfredo Jr.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_-DTLaHu0I
Calzaghe Vs. McIntyre
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVVRhSWknZg

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NiqBNI81C_w
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5t2OMYjpaE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MlhtzKzoJIU

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JMtvTPWI608

 

Calzaghe Vs. Jackson
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iF8TnYykge4

 

You sound so bitter:rofl