Was Calzaghe's REIGN at supermiddle over rated?

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  1. mariancobretti

    mariancobretti Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Following last nights win...it adds more fuel to the POT that Calzaghes Reign at supermiddle is very over rated.

    His signature wins were LACY and more recently KESSLER....having seen how BASIC/average KEssler was agianst a novice but talented fighter like WArd...bring up this question.


    During Joes 10 Years as WBO (WARREN BOXING Organisation) champon we have had some mediocre champs.


    Glenn Catley
    Mundine (Rugby League player)
    Sacia
    Malinga (was shot and washed up)
    ....

    The only time Joe Stepped up against an ELITE FIGHTER was HOPKINS (he was 43) and TAYLOR YES JERMAINE TAYLOR did the same 3-4 years prior!!

    no doubt Joe is an excelelnt fighte rbut no way an ATG and very much borderline HOF....last night puts it into perspecive.
     
    mariancobretti, Nov 22, 2009
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  2. Ilesey

    Ilesey ~ Full Member

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    No, it wasn't.
     
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  3. joeh2701

    joeh2701 Member Full Member

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    No.
     
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  4. aj415

    aj415 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    How do you rate it ?
     
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  5. mariancobretti

    mariancobretti Well-Known Member Full Member

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    put it this way If Ricky Hatton was with Warren...stayed at light welter never face Manny/Floyd...Hed be undefeated.....!!!!!
     
    mariancobretti, Nov 22, 2009
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  6. Ilesey

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    I don't place too much emphasis on a Ward victory over a former Calzaghe victim.
     
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  7. See Me Flow

    See Me Flow The Pharaoh of Boxing Full Member

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  8. aj415

    aj415 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Cus that was one brutal war
     
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  9. Henke67

    Henke67 One of the 45% Full Member

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    Well, it doesn't seem to be rated very highly here, so probably not.

    He should get credit for longevity but obviously his standard of apposition leaves a lot to be desired. He'll get into the HOF (deservedly) but last nights result hurts his legacy.
     
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  10. JoeAverage

    JoeAverage Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    No - imagine Calzaghe WITH headbutts. He would have been GOAT.
     
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  11. pugilist64

    pugilist64 Guest

    Calzaghe defeated Kessler 2 years ago and didn`t have to resort to using his head as a battering ram unlike the cheating yank last nite. Back to the drawing board for you. :hi:
     
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  12. san rafael

    san rafael 0.00% lemming Full Member

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    Bit soon for objective answers. Some may feel a need to attack or defend at this point.
     
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  13. PATSYS

    PATSYS Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I really really think that Calzaghe had an unfinished business with Hopkins.
     
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  14. Vanihm

    Vanihm Active Member Full Member

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    I kinda suspect Ward of loaing his gloves. Yeah, I've said it. Showtime just couldn't have an American losing that fight.
     
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  15. Gneus7

    Gneus7 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    No. There were'nt many big names during Calzaghe's reign. Smart people kno JC was quality.
    Ward - Kessler? Styles make fights.
    A prime Calzaghe beats any current SMW IMO.
     
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