Why wasn't Calzaghe given more credit for his wins against RJJ and Hopkins?

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  1. MagnificentMatt

    MagnificentMatt Beterbiev literally kills Plant and McCumby 2v1 Full Member

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    Hopkin's career was far from over, and Joe's was closer to the end than his.

    The Roy win means nothing though.
     
    MagnificentMatt, Sep 10, 2026 at 6:19 PM
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    turbotime Hall Of Famer Full Member

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    Joe was the heavy favourite in this win and Roy was pretty done by then. Hopkins was P4P ranked doing into the fight though and I feel he gets his credit, if they feel Joe won the fight.
     
    turbotime, Sep 10, 2026 at 6:23 PM
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  3. Slyk

    Slyk Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    43 years old, Joe got knocked down, super close decision. Not exactly a legacy defining fight.
     
    Slyk, Sep 10, 2026 at 6:39 PM
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  4. boxingexpert733

    boxingexpert733 Active Member Full Member

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    He should get credit for Hopkins but not RJJ. Hopkins at 40+ schooled Pavlik, tarver, and others
     
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    boxingexpert733, Sep 10, 2026 at 7:08 PM
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  5. Bubba

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    Son of Goossen would have elbowed, low blowed and headbutted calzaghe
     
    Bubba, Sep 10, 2026 at 7:57 PM
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  6. MidniteProwler

    MidniteProwler Fab 4. Mayor of Aussie Boxing Full Member

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    Calzaghe went to their home country and beat them both convincingly.
    The Hopkins win was better and more satisfying because of the trash he was talking.
     
    MidniteProwler, Sep 10, 2026 at 8:21 PM
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