Was Calzaghe an ATG?

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  1. Gaz S

    Gaz S Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I believe he was scared of where the planes may end up taking him...

    ...and he wasn't too scared when there was money to be made against fighters who were no longer considered to be at their peak.
     
  2. Dan684

    Dan684 Dave's Stepdad Full Member

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    Calzaghe lacked the confidence in himself of which his gobshite dad certainly did not :deal
     
  3. slip&counter

    slip&counter Gimme some X's and O's Full Member

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    ATG skills not ATG achievements
     
  4. king s

    king s Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I would say calzaghe is an atg
     
  5. teessider

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    Are you saying he had the ability but lacked the confidence to be an ATG?:think
     
  6. Dan684

    Dan684 Dave's Stepdad Full Member

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    No i'm saying....like I have before, that he could have WON some interesting fights over the years BUT he didn't. He had a chance against all apart from Jones. Hopkins should have been a pick'em but he never took it. Jones would have wasted him though.

    Never did I say anything about an ATG. That is obsurd :lol:

    I also think with a better coach he could have been tons better. I think his natural boxing ability leaves a lot to be desired
     
  7. JonOli

    JonOli Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Yes, I think he is a top 100 ATG fighter.
     
  8. kosaros

    kosaros Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    So its even in the poll - although there are at least 2 Calzaghe haters voting no (JT and Dan) which means their votes shouldn't count :lol:

    Looks like Calzaghe is going to come out on top again and stay undefeated :happy
     
  9. Dan684

    Dan684 Dave's Stepdad Full Member

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    Do one Kos. If i'm a hater or nuthugger (you) then we're allowed our opinions
     
  10. kosaros

    kosaros Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I ain't a nuthugger, ok I like him, but he isn't exactly one of my fave fighters.

    You on the other hand, said that Calzaghe was owned by Hopkins in another thread :lol:
     
  11. radab

    radab Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I aint even voting in this ******ed poll, but needless to say, of course the guys an ATG
     
  12. Dan684

    Dan684 Dave's Stepdad Full Member

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    Yeah but I did put a ":rofl:" underneath it
     
  13. Dan684

    Dan684 Dave's Stepdad Full Member

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    Radab I actually think the choices in the poll best describe everyone IN THE WORLD !!!
     
  14. mattress

    mattress Boxing Addict Full Member

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    This is getting almost 'betty-like'.
     
  15. beecho1988

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    best SM of all time