Re: Mikkel Kessler "Joe Calzaghe Crushed My Dream"
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Originally Posted by wacko3205
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Originally Posted by Deanrw
I was so impressed by Calzaghe's win, that I moved him to the #1 position of my own personal P4P list.
:coolclick: I feel ya babe.
I've thought that Calzaghe should be waaaaaaaaaaaaaaay up on the P4P lists due to the fact that he's undefeated & keeps on winning...even being a Yank, I've felt that way...& that aint a popular view in the U.S. ;D
I think Joe should get merits due to his dominance & once he moves up to 175 & beats either Johnson, Jones, Woods, Hopkins, Tarver, or Dawson...I'm curiuos to see what people will say then...because even with the Kessler win...there are still critics.
As good of a guy as Joe is...as great as he is for boxing...people still don't like him...but it is what it is.
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Originally Posted by Deanrw
Unless he gets old overnight, which is possible at his age. I cannot picture anyone currently at Super Middle or Light Heavyweight beating him. Sure he arm punches quite often, but he even makes those work for him. He has that type of style that can make anyone or everyone look bad.
Me either.
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Originally Posted by Deanrw
I think it would have taken a prime RJJ to beat him. His Awkwardness, Speed, Balance, Defense, Footwork, and total punching arsenal is truly a gift. He may not be a big puncher, but he does not have to be.
Yeah...a prime Jones would have gone toe to toe...but it wouldn't have been the shut out that everyone thinks. Everyone rips Joe's record of opponents...but Jones fought a shitload of no hopers too. Let Roy put his hands behind his back & stick his neck out like he did against some of those chumps with Joe...totally different story.
Don't get me wrong...I loved Roy & I still consider him one of my FOAT fighters...
but a lot of Jones "SuperMan" aurra came from some carefully orchestrated matches.
Good writeup Wacko3205..
that would be the case in most matchmaking to be honest.. match making is an art form in and of it self , give the illusion of greatness while keeping the cards stacked just right. However every now and then that Ace don't come off the bottom of the deck like you planned.. but it happens more often then not. got a match maker not in your favor or not educated in gauging dangerous opposition. , prepare to look up at the stars.
Re: Mikkel Kessler "Joe Calzaghe Crushed My Dream"
Joe Calzaghe stole my bicycle!
Re: Mikkel Kessler "Joe Calzaghe Crushed My Dream"
i glad this fight happen because i was tired of all ya'll bitchin about the fight night happen.
Re: Mikkel Kessler "Joe Calzaghe Crushed My Dream"
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Originally Posted by luvfightgame
Extremely impressed with both fighters. Speaking of styles. JC's strength is his stamina. When Kessler was moving forward he was winning. The thing was that JC kept up such a fast pace that Kessler couldn't keep backing him up. Just great fitness level. As far as the matchup it was pretty even. JC just outworked him and set that blazing pace that Kessler couldn't consistently overcome. Occasionally he would turn it up and get ahead in the round, then he would get tired and JC would overtake him with his steady work rate.
Both guys had a great performance, just Joe's was better. I like BHop but I don't think he's active enough to beat JC right now. In the JT fights Bhop was throwing like 10punches a round. Don't see Joe beating him up and landing alot of clean punches, but he will win the decision on activity alone unless Bhop drastically changes his fight plan.
Great year for boxing and a great night with class act performances and nothing negative about either guy.
Ere ere .. well written bud....
Re: Mikkel Kessler "Joe Calzaghe Crushed My Dream"
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Originally Posted by X
Agreed, Scrap - people have always derided Joe's technique, but they did that about Cassius Clay as well.
He really does have the gift of distance. His balance is wierd as well - he looks clumsy at times, but he is always perfectly positioned to slip and counter - I think kids could learn just by watching his footwork, which is truly exemplary.
Joe's special thing is his absolute stone cold professionalism - he is a winner and he knows when to raise his game and let it all hang out. Fighters can only go to the well so often in a career, and his longivety is due to his knowing exactly at what level he needs to fight (that's why people knock him, he fights to his opponents level and makes sure that he gets what he is there for ... a win)
Thats a post i'll remember for a long time :coolclick:
