What about Brewer, Reid, Woodhall?... Joe may not have beaten all time greats but he's still faced better competition than Lacy.... Joe stopped Sheika years ago while Lacy had to go the distance with him... get a hint?...Boxingmad wrote:Well, both of them have hardly scaled the dizzy heights in terms of opposition. I'd say the only time Calzaghe has faced a live contender was when he fought Omar Sheika.silkov wrote:Who has Lacy beaten exactly besides a shot Reid and Pemberton???.... 8)Mattyp151 wrote:Because Calzaghe has proved his godliness vs such tough opposition in his 40 fights...![]()
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This is the great thing about this fight. They meet each other on Saturday. No more excuses (unless Joe breaks his hand again in the fight)
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silkov wrote: I can't help wondering whether this fight has come 2 years too late for Joe... he's been unimpressive in his last few fights and its a question really of whether that is due more to lack of motivation and his out of the ring problems or if it is due to real physical decline...
Maybe, but I remember thinking how flat and vulnerable Hatton looked because he was not interested in the fights until Tsyzu, so I really expect to see a vintage performance in there on Saturday. Especially since it is becoming more and more clear that Calzaghe is at the point where he is craving respect not cash.
Good call. I wonder who's the fresher of the two?silkov wrote:What about Brewer, Reid, Woodhall?... Joe may not have beaten all time greats but he's still faced better competition than Lacy.... Joe stopped Sheika years ago while Lacy had to go the distance with him... get a hint?...Boxingmad wrote:Well, both of them have hardly scaled the dizzy heights in terms of opposition. I'd say the only time Calzaghe has faced a live contender was when he fought Omar Sheika.silkov wrote: Who has Lacy beaten exactly besides a shot Reid and Pemberton???.... 8)
This is the great thing about this fight. They meet each other on Saturday. No more excuses (unless Joe breaks his hand again in the fight)
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Calzaghe also has a champ's pride and arrogance, he's not going to want to lose his long unbeaten run and title belt to anyone. That has got to be a factor.bugs wrote:silkov wrote: I can't help wondering whether this fight has come 2 years too late for Joe... he's been unimpressive in his last few fights and its a question really of whether that is due more to lack of motivation and his out of the ring problems or if it is due to real physical decline...
Maybe, but I remember thinking how flat and vulnerable Hatton looked because he was not interested in the fights until Tsyzu, so I really expect to see a vintage performance in there on Saturday. Especially since it is becoming more and more clear that Calzaghe is at the point where he is craving respect not cash.
Christ I canne wait for this one, this is one of the best fights featuring a British fighter since I don't know when.
Dude he's had half as many fights and his opposition is comparable, what does that tell you?KO Atrist wrote:Lacy's opposition is as good? his best guys were beat by Joe first.Mattyp151 wrote:Because Calzaghe has proved his godliness vs such tough opposition in his 40 fights...![]()
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We will see Saturday, but your boy is gonna get a 10/10 thumping.
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Unlucky, it was a very close fight. I picked Hobson for the DVD competition, so I know how you are feeling.lirva33 wrote:MARK HOBSON is 4/1 to WIN the fight against macaroni. This is incredible odds and I have put down a 4 FIGURE SUM on Hobson to WIN.
I suggest some of you do the same.
I am looking at a 5 figure pay out when Hobson spanks this macaroni.
GET ON!
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LMAO! 2500 on Hobson at 4s? what is that, Yen? Weimar deutschmarks?lirva33 wrote:I got 4s.Abbo wrote:Just going back to the main gist of the thread, I have backed Mark at 9/2, and I'm really excited about winning some decent money tonight.
2500 win.
Don't tell me you have that kind of cash Lirva or I really will send the boys round.
ROTLdon't call it a comeback wrote:LMAO! 2500 on Hobson at 4s? what is that, Yen? Weimar deutschmarks?lirva33 wrote:I got 4s.Abbo wrote:Just going back to the main gist of the thread, I have backed Mark at 9/2, and I'm really excited about winning some decent money tonight.
2500 win.
Don't tell me you have that kind of cash Lirva or I really will send the boys round.
Gonna question his heart and chin now?Loftgroov wrote:When has he had to demonstrate heart? You're caught up in the hype mate (as most Americans easily are).Mattyp151 wrote:HAHA, no skills my ass. The kid has a very, very solid chin, has tons of heart and desire.
Heart = Nigel Benn, e.g. against McClellen.
How has Lacy demonstrated heart in pounding the crap out of people fed to him with little intention of punching back?
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