
Originally Posted by
RozzySean
If you aren't using the Lacy fight as a bases for your statement that Calzaghe has the "style" to beat Hagler, you must be thinking about the Leonard fight? Who has Calzaghe fought that is close to Hagler's style? Calzaghe has proved that he as the style to beat guys who come forward without a plan (Lacy) or with only one plan (Kessler), and guys throw one punch at a time (Hopkins and Jones).
I only brought up Lacy because I assuming you had that fight in mind when considering the two styles, but you must be thinking that Calzaghe would fight him like Leonard did.
Question, do you thing Calzaghe would be able to pitty-pat and run like Leonard did? That's the only style the "beat" Hagler, and it only worked on an old Marvin. Does Calzaghe have the footspeed of Ray Leonard? I'm not sure Calzaghe has the legs run like Leonard for 12 rounds. Calzaghe is going to engage, and that provides Hagler with opportunity.
At middleweight SRL had no punch power.His corner even told him not to load up on his shots.
Everybody says that Hagler was past his best when he boxed SRL which is true,but dont forget SRL was past his best as well and also fighting at a new weight for the first time in 4 years.
YES I think Calzaghe could move and box Hagler over 12 rounds.I think he could beat Hagler to the punch then move or just change the angle a bit.
Calzaghe would not risk going toe to toe with Hagler unless he could feel him wilting which is unlightly.
I am not saying it would be an easy fight for Joe but on his night he could beat MMH.
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