Calzaghe vs Groves

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emallini
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Calzaghe vs Groves

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Calzaghe TKO 11
Bodyshot3
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Calzaghe via UD.
Groves is not disgraced, however and some rounds are close.

The younger Joe could crack a fair bit. But by his own admittance in "No Ordinary Joe" his hands were often a total mess in his prime, forcing him to make some serious adjustments.

So, George goes the distance and there could be a second fight into the bargain.
Noxy
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Re: Calzaghe vs Groves

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I say Calzaghe pts too. I can’t think of anyone who fights like Calzaghe used to.
dan28uk
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Re: Calzaghe vs Groves

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later calzaghe years points younger calzaghe around 8-10 from a flurry of punches and forcing ref to save groves , although wouldn't have been surprised to see calzaghe on the seat of his pants
vidal
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I think this is a cracking match-up. Groves TKO for me.
DrDuke
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Calzaghe would outbox Groves wide.
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Re: Calzaghe vs Groves

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Calzaghe by wide decision
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Re: Calzaghe vs Groves

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Calzaghe by wide decision
I see it being a bit more competitive - Groves could move, counterpunch, block shots - and I suspect GG wins some rounds and as I said, is not disgraced.

But Calzaghe's exceptional fitness, ability to follow a gameplan and get into a rhythm are key in the second half of the fight.

Personally, my favourite mythical is putting Calzaghe in with Nigel Benn.

Stuff is going to happen because Benn had the attitude, shots and swarming aggression to prevent Joe from settling.
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Re: Calzaghe vs Groves

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Calzaghe would batter Groves for the late round stoppage.
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