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Nigel Benn and Eubank called this. Calzaghe beats any of them.
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Benn said Calzgahe beats him, Eubank or Collins.
Eubank said Watson was unbeatable in their second fight.Comment
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I like Mike Watson he was a great man, but i dont think he was as good as Benn or Eubank, now a strange as that sounds i will try to explain my theory.
Eubank did not take Michael Watson seriously first time and neither did Nigel Benn, they both underestimated and paid the price. I cant see him being able to beat the more seasoned Benn that should of got the nod over Eubank and went to war with McClellan can you?
I always felt Eubank was a better fighter than Watson but Eubank underestimated him first time and he was struggling with weight.
I believe Watson was good fighter but just punching above his weight as a "World Class "contender"Comment
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I heard that too Eubank said Watson beat in everyway, out boxed & was the stronger man that night.
Prime for prime id just give the decision to Calzaghe, think his speed of hand & being able to adapt in a fight would win him decision.
A Watson v Collins would have been interesting.Comment
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Eubank just got lucky both times against Watson. First time he was lucky enough to get that rotten decision, since he had already become a household name in UK and Watson hadn't, despite beating Benn two years earlier. I therefore put Michael Watson as the most underated boxer ever on my list. Remember? The second time it was a miracle that saved Eubank from defeat, to put it that way although that sounds wrong in the context of what happened later.
I think either Watson or Calzaghe could win. Or it would be a draw. If it happened in say, 1996 or 97, then I don't know if Watson would still be as good and strong as he was 1989-91. But sadly, we never got to find out.
What a huge loss to the sport of boxing, British boxing especially.
One more thing; lets not forget Watson had 21 KO's of 25 wins on his record, so that means he would have a chance of stopping Calzaghe. Although with Joe's chin I doubt he would. He could hurt him tho.Last edited by Benncollinsaad; 08-22-2009, 11:06 AM.Comment
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Id agree that he was the most underated fighter in the UK & Ireland, he defently beat Eubank by 5 rounds in the first fight & showed up Benn as a 1 demisional fighter really, i think McCallum fight took an awfull lot out of him & thats where damage began, had he taken more time out to recover he would have walked to victory in the second over Eubank, shame he couldn't 1 of Britains best not to win title in golden age of middleweights.Eubank just got lucky both times against Watson. First time he was lucky enough to get that rotten decision, since he had already become a household name in UK and Watson hadn't, despite beating Benn two years earlier. I therefore put Michael Watson as the most underated boxer ever on my list. Remember? The second time it was a miracle that saved Eubank from defeat, to put it that way although that sounds wrong in the context of what happened later.
I think either Watson or Calzaghe could win. Or it would be a draw. If it happened in say, 1996 or 97, then I don't know if Watson would still be as good and strong as he was 1989-91. But sadly, we never got to find out. What a huge loss to the sport of boxing, British boxing especially.
One more thing; lets not forget Watson had 21 KO's of 25 wins on his record, so that means he would have a chance of stopping Calzaghe. Although with Joe's chin I doubt he would. He could hurt him tho.
Think Watson v Collins would throw up a great fight.Comment
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that a really good decription of watson, he has a great jab as well which he worked very well behind and as well as all this he was pateint and intelligent in the ring. a very versatile fighter with good skills and solid technique, imo he would be a hard fighter for calzghe because watson is a fighter that counters with combinations himself (ala jmm), hopkins and kess had success by countering calz but it was often just with single shots.
heres how i see calzaghe vs watson prime for prime. calzaghe is imo the bigger, stronger, quicker and busier man. calzaghe in his prime was like a whirlwind, and back in 2000-2002 he still had something that resembled a punch. he was smart and crafty as well and he would need that to stay away from watsons right hand, i think if calz went toe to toe with him he could win but if he wanted he could outbox watson by using his feet, handspeed and by shooting his left hand straight.
i see calz winning a UD it would be a close, competitive fight but a clear decision nonethless - 116-112. it would have been a helluva fight and its a shame that we never really saw the best of watsonComment
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That'd be awesome!
Both guys are among my personal favorites. It would be one hell of a fight. It depends which Collins we are talking about. A 1991 Collins would probably lose to Watson by UD. But a 1995 Collins would give Watson big problems and maybe even stop him.
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