Could Calzaghe have gone up to Heavyweight and beat Ruiz?

[.Mik.]

Could have? Yes. Would have? Almost certainly not.

He doesnt have the frame nor the style for it.

[Sox8055]

is this even an arguement

no its a fact sir....

[Benny Leonard]

Believe it or not, I don't favor Calzaghe in this one. Ruiz had the power to knock-down Holyfield and keep him off. He was also strong like bear

What helped Jones in his fight was that he could stay away and didn't engage all the time. Ruiz wanted Jones to come forwards but he didn't.

Heavyweights tend to have problems with people that can move, are fast, and sharp. It was a big advantage for Ali having started out lighter than an actual Heavyweight. Of course, Ali was very young and when he matured, he was a full blown HW with LH ability.

Calzaghe stands in front of you and pitty-pats. I do think this would be annoying to Ruiz and lead to frustration, however; If Ruiz hit Calzaghe, especially to the body, as well as hug his ass and lean on him, I don't know...Ruiz would be favored.


I just don't see Calzaghe being on the level of Toney and Byrd who could stand in front of a HW and make them miss. Calzaghe's defense is his punch-out-put.

[Cote]

And then return to 175 to win ?

[rizkybizness]

And then return to 175 to win ?

haha, forgot that part.

yes.

[Cote]

haha, forgot that part.

yes.

Wait. Somebody is gona say that he could that to.