Your opinion on these WHAT IF scenarios please......

[Unbiased]

So lets assume for the sake of argument that the Calzaghe and Dawson fight ends up happening:


What if-

Calzaghe wins by clear and wide UD, I'm guessing pretty much everyone here gives him credit right? (Except for the few who say Dawson was just green, but these are just the extreme haters of Calzaghe).


What if-

Calzaghe wins by real close mixed or split decision:
It could have went either way, but he generally took it in the majority public's eye on workrate as usual. (similar to against Bhop). Yet, the smaller minority believe that Dawson took it on cleaner punching (similar to against Bhop). Is he still a fraud or does he get credit for beating a prime young, hungry fighter? Or is he still a clown that only wins on workrate to those that didn't like him to begin with?


What if-

Calzaghe loses.
Whether by UD or knockout. Do you consider him exposed and truly the unspectacular fighter that many people criticized him for being? Does this negate the good wins of his career? Is he nothing but a lucky bastard? Or do his previous achievements and everything he's accomplished still stand in your eyes, BUT Dawson was just the better man?


Personally, I respect Calzaghe for his boxing ability and versatility. I think he's one of the most adaptable fighters in the game today. In my eyes, the only way he'd be considered exposed by Dawson is if he gets absolutely schooled in a boxing sense by him. (which i highly, highly doubt could happen). Even if Dawson were to knock him out, I think Calzaghe's previous achievements and caliber as a boxer still stands. What do you guys think? Share your opinions.

[NeXt In Line]

Only way Joe would get "exposed" would be if Dawson puts on a performance like Calz did against Lacy, which I don't see happening. Dawson, I think he could do well but I'm not sure if he'd beat Joe at least at this point.

[Unbiased]

Only way Joe would get "exposed" would be if Dawson puts on a performance like Calz did against Lacy, which I don't see happening. Dawson, I think he could do well but I'm not sure if he'd beat Joe at least at this point.

So what if Joe were to lose by knockout? What do you think then?

[MANGLER]

If he dominates, I for one wouldn't be surprised, although some might be. If he won it close, of course his haters would say it was robbery and a rematch would be in order. If he lost, it would probably be cuz he turned old overnite, and if that was true, he'd just retire anyway.

[Burner]

Dawson v. Calzaghe must happen.


If Cal loses...then his legacy is out the window..if Dawson loses...hes youn he fights on.

Its lose lose for Calzaghe.

[roundingace]

He won't fight him. IMO, this is the only option, other than retirement, for Calzaghe.

[egreezy]

Dawson v. Calzaghe must happen.


If Cal loses...then his legacy is out the window..if Dawson loses...hes youn he fights on.

Its lose lose for Calzaghe.

If he wins he is arguably #1p4p, answers a lot of questions, adds to his legacy

[roundingace]

If he wins he is arguably #1p4p, answers a lot of questions, adds to his legacy

Well, that's if Pac doesn't pull out a win. I would give him all the credit in the world if he fights and beats CD. Like I said, this is the only option for me or I'd like to see him retire with the "?" still lingering.

[Unbiased]

I'd like to see Calzaghe fight Dawson, win or lose. If he loses, it proves he had the balls to fight someone that is a fair match for him. Although I think he already proved that with the Kessler fight.

[Mr. Philadel]

So what if Joe were to lose by knockout? What do you think then?

I would think somebody lied or over-exaggerated his beard .......No matter the outcome Joe's legacy is ALREADY cemented....ATG.

anybody sayin' otherwise is just HATIN'!!!