The Sonata Of The Italian Dragon: The Improvisational Virtuosity Of Signore Calzaghe.

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  1. Sugar 88

    Sugar 88 Woke Moralist-In-Chief

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    Another response Herol? Really?
     
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  2. don owens

    don owens Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Calzaghe is the man. Noone like him. One of the greatest ever. Great piece CST80
     
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  3. HerolGee

    HerolGee Loyal Member banned Full Member

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    why would you have made one if you didnt expect a counter?

    you fail bad man
     
  4. Sugar 88

    Sugar 88 Woke Moralist-In-Chief

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    I did. I'm just disappointed every time you do. It's like when that girl you used to see for a bit says that's it, she's not going to come round and see you any more and then the following Friday rings you at 2am asking if she can see you. It's a little sad TBH.

    You're not a man of your word Herol. Now think of another reply to keep me entertained. I want a Herol classic, it should have one of the words fail, flop or Cowardzaghe in it.
     
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  5. HerolGee

    HerolGee Loyal Member banned Full Member

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    why do want a reply for nothing?

    FAIL again man.
     
  6. Sugar 88

    Sugar 88 Woke Moralist-In-Chief

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    The man who said he wasn't going to reply to me anymore replies again. You really have no shame my friend.

    Good work on using the word fail though. Can we have 'flop' or 'Cowardzaghe' in the next post? That'd be great. Cheers.
     
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  7. HerolGee

    HerolGee Loyal Member banned Full Member

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    I'd forgotten I'd said that.

    Ur wish is my command. Its a pleasure, so long, and thanks for all your flops.

    but I bet you FLOP YET AGAIN by replying straight after this.
    yup, thought so
    VVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVV
     
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  8. Sugar 88

    Sugar 88 Woke Moralist-In-Chief

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    And my last few responses didn't remind you of that? BS.

    Anyway... Whether you do or don't, I don't mind. That's on you hombre, it's just never good to see someone break their word so easily. It shows a lack of character IMHO.

    Best of luck.
     
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  9. DoubleJab666

    DoubleJab666 Dot, dot, dot... Full Member

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    Glad this link was just bumped... great read. Can't really add much to this other than the slapping accusations some people make, fail to take into account how fragile his hands became part way through his career, and I think he developed this 'slapping' style to protect them. But early in his career he hit hard. Chris Eubank said Joe was the hardest puncher he'd shared a ring with and he boxed Nigel Benn and, later, fought at cruiserweight. Eubank had an iron chin, if he says someone hit hard... they hit hard.

    You're right, Joe is under appreciated. Yes he could have traveled a bit more and some of his opponents were substandard. But we could throw these accusations at a lot of elite fighters.
     
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  10. Beouche

    Beouche Juan Manuel Marquez Full Member

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    Brilliant. Dont know how i overlooked this the first time round. Just fantastic - in fact one of the GOAT threads ive read here on ESB
     
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  11. CST80

    CST80 The Hesitant Nihilist Staff Member

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    Thank you very much Beouche.:Saeufer:
     
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  12. CST80

    CST80 The Hesitant Nihilist Staff Member

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  13. pincai

    pincai The Indonesian Thin Man Full Member

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    I like calzaghe. Probably one of the slickest white man to ever grace the sport. Great footwork and hand speed, he has upper body movement and rhythm. Can slip and take punches. Incredible heart and stamina.
    Also can adjust on the fly when things get tight.
     
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  14. TheyDontBoxNoMore7

    TheyDontBoxNoMore7 Boxing Addict banned Full Member

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    Great piece CST. Maybe you can add more stuff like this to this board and for other types of fighters. You're gifted.
     
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  15. CST80

    CST80 The Hesitant Nihilist Staff Member

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    Thank you TheyDontBoxNoMore7, appreciate the compliments, and I've been planning to, but articles like this drain me, and I haven't been able to find the time, or recently the inspiration, I guess I'm suffering from writer's block.:eusa_doh:A few of my synapses have been firing lately though, so... stay tuned.:deal:
     
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