Bob Fitzsimmons vs Joe Calzaghe

[Perfect Plex]

At 168lb. Who do you like in this amazing matchup. Is Fitz's power to much or is Joe's speed the key?

[BigStereotype]

The knockout punch from Fitzimmons.

[Rip Chudd]

The knockout punch from Fitzimmons.

LOL, that's all I could think about!

[Barn]

Calzaghe is too fast and his combinations would trouble Fitzsimmons giving Calzaghe a UD. Although Fitz had great toughness and stamina so he'll be there right to the end. He sustains his power until the end of the fight so it's always a little worrying for Calzaghe.

[McGoorty]

No modern day fighter - even though he ruled the division for over 10 years, could ever, ever win against a great from the old times. And of course - he'll be knockedout within the first 5?seconds of the fight.

5 and a half seconds ?????,...... I like Bob in this fight, but not over a measly 12 rounds, he'd kill Joe over 20, and probably KO joe in the CHAMPIONSHIP rounds (something that 12 round fights don't have). Over the sprint, many modern fighters could be expected to do well, at least the elite 20 anyway. It all depends on what rules you go under.

[The_Demon]

Over 12 rounds id favour Calzaghe too edge a decision but their would certainly be a few shaky moments for him

[GoogleMe]

5 and a half seconds ?????,...... I like Bob in this fight, but not over a measly 12 rounds, he'd kill Joe over 20, and probably KO joe in the CHAMPIONSHIP rounds (something that 12 round fights don't have). Over the sprint, many modern fighters could be expected to do well, at least the elite 20 anyway. It all depends on what rules you go under.

You saw the irony in my text? I believe that Calzaghe would outwork him, not with ease, but he'd win it by a wide margin.
People underrate Calzaghes power. Calzaghe had INSANE stamina and conditioning, so I could easily see him go for 15 rounds without problems.

[drmbowen]

Oh c'mon fellas. Go on youtube and see how often Joe was cold-****ed early and put down. Fitz would walk right through him and once he had him hurt--which he surely would--he'd end it. Fitz was also a top notch technician who could adopt to styles. Consider what he did to Jeffries--55 lbs bigger and ten years younger--when he was 41 (and 41 then is biostatistically 60 one hundred years later). Joe would be running for his life and those slapsie punches would not give Fitz ANY concern. Jim Corbett was only 30 and the exact same age as Fitz when they fought. He was an excellent boxer and 20lbs bigger (mid80s)and Fitz owned him.

[Willie Pep 229]

I thought most thought Fitz came from behind to beat Corbett.

Down and bloodied he saved himself with the famous Fitzsimmon Shift.

[Slugfester]

I thought most thought Fitz came from behind to beat Corbett.

Down and bloodied he saved himself with the famous Fitzsimmon Shift.

Hit him in the slats, Bob!