Had Hatton and Calzaghe started thier careers in the U.S

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  • Nacho_Analstain
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    #11
    Originally posted by Burner
    Hatton and Calzaghe are clearyly without argument two of the most overrated fighters boxings seen in a while.
    That's the thing, they aren't overrated, they get the most hassle and stick i have ever seen, how can they be overrated when all they get is hate?

    I even hate Calzaghe myself and I'm British.

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    • Burner
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      #12
      Originally posted by azza
      That's the thing, they aren't overrated, they get the most hassle and stick i have ever seen, how can they be overrated when all they get is hate?

      I even hate Calzaghe myself and I'm British.
      Calzaghe is the number two p4p fighter in the sport.

      Hatton gets KO'd by Floyd and is still top 8.

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      • hammerhiem
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        #13
        Besides Ring Magazine has had Ricky as Belt holder at LWW for ages and top ten since he was 25 years old.

        Do you think you know more than the premier boxing experts in the business?

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          #14
          Originally posted by Burner
          Calzaghe is the number two p4p fighter in the sport.

          Hatton gets KO'd by Floyd and is still top 8.
          I ****ing hate Calzaghes style and hate to watch him fight like a three year old, but now Floyd is gone who deserves that spot more than him based on acheivments?

          I like Hatton and enjoy watching him fight and although it can be argued his acheivments haven't earned him that spot, its hard to take it away from him. He fights his heart out every fight, fights the best and wants to improve where he can ... can't really knock that.

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            #15
            Originally posted by Burner
            Calzaghe is the number two p4p fighter in the sport.

            Hatton gets KO'd by Floyd and is still top 8.
            I dont believe Hatton is even in the top 10. But of course, getting KOed by the best fighter in the world moving up in weight makes you a total bum.

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              #16
              Originally posted by Burner
              Calzaghe is the number two p4p fighter in the sport.

              Hatton gets KO'd by Floyd and is still top 8.
              So getting knocked out to the best fighter in the world makes you overrated?

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                #17
                Originally posted by azza
                I ****ing hate Calzaghes style and hate to watch him fight like a three year old
                I'm interested to know which fights you think Calzaghe fought like a 3 year-old?

                Obviously the Hopklins fight was horrible to watch, but Hops makes everyone look like poop, so nothing's new here.



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                • hammerhiem
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                  #18
                  I dont believe Hatton is even in the top 10. But of course, getting KOed by the best fighter in the world moving up in weight makes you a total bum.
                  Having beaten argueably the then P4P No1 18 months earlier.

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                    #19
                    Originally posted by F-R-K-O
                    I'm interested to know which fights you think Calzaghe fought like a 3 year-old?

                    Obviously the Hopklins fight was horrible to watch, but Hops makes everyone look like poop, so nothing's new here.
                    I just generally hate his style and the way he punches, I'm aware its because of his hand problem but feather fisted boxers in general don't interest me so its fairly obvious i wouldn't be a big fan of Joe.

                    I think his technical ability is also overrated, he does have some good footwork and at times displays decent boxing ability but i beleive the biggest problem he presents to his opponents is ' punches in bunches ' ... although they aren't really punches so he is able to throw more and at awkward angles ... I think that's where his success lies but its just my opinion.

                    Also fighters that got me into the sport in the first place are fighters like Gatti, Lewix, Tyson and a few others, all boxers that throw technically sound textbook punches and that's the image i have in my head as to how boxers should punch ... correctly.

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                    • glasgo
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                      #20
                      hattons second pro fight was in madison square garden

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