posted Nov 6, 2007

I hope he does get a shot a Hopkins; it would be a great fight. Taking a step up in class again from Kesler. If he thought Kessler had heavy hands, wait till Hopkins lands a few. Hopkins is also very sharp and makes opponents miss a lot of shots. Still think Calzaghe could have the edge if he can not get too involved and box BH smart. BH will certainly try to get JC in at close quarters where I expect he could cause some damage

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posted Nov 7, 2007

i dont think boxers are classified greats now simply because the best guys out there dont fight one another. it doesnt have to be american or mexican for one to be classified great. the featherweight once had a couple of champions like barrera, morales and pac man these guys fought one another fair and square. the same cant be said for other divisions.boxers now seem to be interested in fighting in their own backyards against mediocre opposition and build good records.eg sven ottke retired with a good record but we all know he was not that good. fights like manfredo junior turn away the fans and the fans dont like it. iam astonished that people are calling for BH vs JC , what for..... BH is clearly washed up he lost twice to taylor who got KOd against pavlik. why dont we see JC vs clinton woods if he moves up a division.
simply boxing loses that excitement if these golden oldies hang around more than they should.

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posted Nov 7, 2007

I've always said this and I'll say it again. Calzalghe is not a patch on Ricky Hatton!

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posted Nov 7, 2007

I think Clinton Woods is a good fighter, but not in Joe's class.
Despite the fact Joe would be fighting at a higher weight then usual, I think he would out class Woods eventually. Forget it, I would say.

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posted Nov 7, 2007

Hatton is 5'6" I think and Joe is 6'
two very different types and req different techniques
Joe can jab at distance but Hatton cannot he need to get inside meanig taking a lot more punishment.
Diff div also.

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posted Nov 15, 2007

No respect at all for the rubbish that is the bbc sports personality award. Zara Phillips....do me a favour. A toff who rides horses....having a laugh! Its about time Joe was given the respect he deserves, i've followed his whole career and attended the Kessler fight. If Joe has 2-3 more fights against the likes of Hopkins in America he'll go down as an absolute legend...he'll already leave a great legacy whatever happens. 10 yrs as a champion and ppl are finally waking up to his talents, sad really!

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posted Nov 22, 2007

If Joe Calzaghe doesn't get the Sports Personality this year who cares? He'll just go on being his usual self and beat anybody in his path, the guy's a legend and a true meaning of what the word champion means. When he retires it will be a sad day for not only boxing but a sad day for world sport.

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posted Nov 26, 2007

i agree

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posted Nov 26, 2007

Being British, I would love to say that Calzaghe will go down as a legend, but the truth is he wont. He has never fought any legends. He shouldve parted company with Warren years ago and gone to America like Hatton did. Fought the likes of RJJ, BH, Tarver, Wright, Johnson. But the sad fact is that he didnt. Even if he had lost a couple fights against these guys he would have more credibility than retiring with a perfect record having never fought them. Understandably in Wales he's a legend for sure. But unfortunately he will be remembered for fighting mostly mediocre opposition, which is a travesty because he has/had the ability to be a legend

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posted Dec 13, 2007

is it possible for mayweather to step up to super middle weight to fight calzaghe?would be fight of the century!

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