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Joe Calzaghe Joins HBO Roster


Welsh boxing sensation Joe Calzaghe now on HBO

Welsh super middleweight sensation Joe Calzaghe (41-0, 31 KOs) has left Showtime and will make his first appearance on the cable giant HBO this fall. His 19th title defense, against Cameroon’s Sakio Bika (20-1-2, 13 KOs ), will be on Saturday, October 14, at the MEN Arena in Manchester, England, and will be broadcast on HBO’s Boxing After Dark.

HBO’s Senior Vice President Programming, Kery Davis, commenting on the addition of Calzaghe to HBO’s sterling roster, said “We are extremely pleased to be able to bring this exciting fight to our subscribers. Joe is clearly one of the brightest talents in the sport today.”

The Pride of Wales won the vacant WBO title on October 11, 1997, when he twice dropped former two-time world champion Chris Eubank en route to a one-sided decision (118-109, 118-111 and 116-111). But the knock on Calzaghe has always that he was a protected fighter, protected by his promoter Frank Warren, and wins over Charles Brewer, Byron Mitchell, Robin Reid and Richie Woodhall did little or nothing to change that perception.

What finally did change that perception was Joe’s single-minded destruction of then-undefeated Jeff “Left Hook” Lacy.

Now, Calzaghe’s 19th title defense will be against Bika, who while not a household name is unbeaten in his last 12 bouts extending over a four-year period.

Boxing after dark is about right for the kind of opponent Calzaghe is facin. Least we get to watch it for a change.

Originally Posted by Hulk

Boxing after dark is about right for the kind of opponent Calzaghe is facin. Least we get to watch it for a change.

true dat! hey yo hulk go to my STUNNA SHADES thread in lets get i on and post a pic of what Hulk looks like in his stunnas!

Originally Posted by TheBESTP4P

Joe Calzaghe Joins HBO Roster


Welsh boxing sensation Joe Calzaghe now on HBO

Welsh super middleweight sensation Joe Calzaghe (41-0, 31 KOs) has left Showtime and will make his first appearance on the cable giant HBO this fall. His 19th title defense, against Cameroon’s Sakio Bika (20-1-2, 13 KOs ), will be on Saturday, October 14, at the MEN Arena in Manchester, England, and will be broadcast on HBO’s Boxing After Dark.

HBO’s Senior Vice President Programming, Kery Davis, commenting on the addition of Calzaghe to HBO’s sterling roster, said “We are extremely pleased to be able to bring this exciting fight to our subscribers. Joe is clearly one of the brightest talents in the sport today.”

The Pride of Wales won the vacant WBO title on October 11, 1997, when he twice dropped former two-time world champion Chris Eubank en route to a one-sided decision (118-109, 118-111 and 116-111). But the knock on Calzaghe has always that he was a protected fighter, protected by his promoter Frank Warren, and wins over Charles Brewer, Byron Mitchell, Robin Reid and Richie Woodhall did little or nothing to change that perception.

What finally did change that perception was Joe’s single-minded destruction of then-undefeated Jeff “Left Hook” Lacy.

Now, Calzaghe’s 19th title defense will be against Bika, who while not a household name is unbeaten in his last 12 bouts extending over a four-year period.

he beats one american top guy and he is on HBO....
Its as if all his previous victorys were meaningless

Originally Posted by The_One77

Originally Posted by TheBESTP4P

Joe Calzaghe Joins HBO Roster


Welsh boxing sensation Joe Calzaghe now on HBO

Welsh super middleweight sensation Joe Calzaghe (41-0, 31 KOs) has left Showtime and will make his first appearance on the cable giant HBO this fall. His 19th title defense, against Cameroon’s Sakio Bika (20-1-2, 13 KOs ), will be on Saturday, October 14, at the MEN Arena in Manchester, England, and will be broadcast on HBO’s Boxing After Dark.

HBO’s Senior Vice President Programming, Kery Davis, commenting on the addition of Calzaghe to HBO’s sterling roster, said “We are extremely pleased to be able to bring this exciting fight to our subscribers. Joe is clearly one of the brightest talents in the sport today.”

The Pride of Wales won the vacant WBO title on October 11, 1997, when he twice dropped former two-time world champion Chris Eubank en route to a one-sided decision (118-109, 118-111 and 116-111). But the knock on Calzaghe has always that he was a protected fighter, protected by his promoter Frank Warren, and wins over Charles Brewer, Byron Mitchell, Robin Reid and Richie Woodhall did little or nothing to change that perception.

What finally did change that perception was Joe’s single-minded destruction of then-undefeated Jeff “Left Hook” Lacy.

Now, Calzaghe’s 19th title defense will be against Bika, who while not a household name is unbeaten in his last 12 bouts extending over a four-year period.

he beats one american top guy and he is on HBO....
Its as if all his previous victorys were meaningless

It's the old song & dance of "What a difference a day makes..."

But who gives a flying shit, IWO, he deserves the chance be broadcast news.

good for joe.

now hes finally going to get the exposure and publicity that he has deserved for so long

Originally Posted by TheBESTP4P

His 19th title defense, against Cameroon’s Sakio Bika (20-1-2, 13 KOs ), will be on Saturday, October 14, at the MEN Arena in Manchester, England, and will be broadcast on HBO’s Boxing After Dark.

Wow. 19 defenses, that is approaching Joe Louis territory.

Originally Posted by Hulk

Boxing after dark is about right for the kind of opponent Calzaghe is facin. Least we get to watch it for a change.

It's about time...had he come around to HBO earlier he might be a worldwide name instead of a "Who's he?" to most.....easily lost millions by staying primarily in Europe...

Originally Posted by lance Uppercut

Originally Posted by TheBESTP4P

His 19th title defense, against Cameroon’s Sakio Bika (20-1-2, 13 KOs ), will be on Saturday, October 14, at the MEN Arena in Manchester, England, and will be broadcast on HBO’s Boxing After Dark.

Wow. 19 defenses, that is approaching Joe Louis territory.

Hopkins territory too.

I'm impressed with brother Joeseph.

Originally Posted by wacko3205

Originally Posted by lance Uppercut

Originally Posted by TheBESTP4P

His 19th title defense, against Cameroon’s Sakio Bika (20-1-2, 13 KOs ), will be on Saturday, October 14, at the MEN Arena in Manchester, England, and will be broadcast on HBO’s Boxing After Dark.

Wow. 19 defenses, that is approaching Joe Louis territory.

Hopkins territory too.

I'm impressed with brother Joeseph.

MR. WACKO if my memory serves me correct I believe you had 20 defences of your belt as well right?

Originally Posted by lance Uppercut

Originally Posted by TheBESTP4P

His 19th title defense, against Cameroon’s Sakio Bika (20-1-2, 13 KOs ), will be on Saturday, October 14, at the MEN Arena in Manchester, England, and will be broadcast on HBO’s Boxing After Dark.

Wow. 19 defenses, that is approaching Joe Louis territory.

That's 19 defenses of that crappy ass WBO belt. And it was defended against chumps like Evans Ashira, Tocker Pudwill, Will McIntyre, Mger Mkrtchian, Kabary Salem and Mario Veit (2). Sounds more like Sven Ottke territory. I'm not impressed at all.

Originally Posted by Violent Demise

Originally Posted by lance Uppercut

Originally Posted by TheBESTP4P

His 19th title defense, against Cameroon’s Sakio Bika (20-1-2, 13 KOs ), will be on Saturday, October 14, at the MEN Arena in Manchester, England, and will be broadcast on HBO’s Boxing After Dark.

Wow. 19 defenses, that is approaching Joe Louis territory.

That's 19 defenses of that crappy ass WBO belt. And it was defended against chumps like Evans Ashira, Tocker Pudwill, Will McIntyre, Mger Mkrtchian, Kabary Salem and Mario Veit (2). Sounds more like Sven Ottke territory. I'm not impressed at all.

Haha! Thatta boy. Little harsh, but aside from an Old Eubank, Old Brewer, Old Byron Mitchell, and recently Jeff Lacy, Calzaghe's resume ain't exactly full of world beaters. And BestP4P, I ain't got a digital camera or nothin, so I'll have to use a friends sometime and post a pic of myself. Gonna need a wide angle lense to capture all of my muscles though.

Originally Posted by Hulk

Originally Posted by Violent Demise

Originally Posted by lance Uppercut

Originally Posted by TheBESTP4P

His 19th title defense, against Cameroon’s Sakio Bika (20-1-2, 13 KOs ), will be on Saturday, October 14, at the MEN Arena in Manchester, England, and will be broadcast on HBO’s Boxing After Dark.

Wow. 19 defenses, that is approaching Joe Louis territory.

That's 19 defenses of that crappy ass WBO belt. And it was defended against chumps like Evans Ashira, Tocker Pudwill, Will McIntyre, Mger Mkrtchian, Kabary Salem and Mario Veit (2). Sounds more like Sven Ottke territory. I'm not impressed at all.

Haha! Thatta boy. Little harsh, but aside from an Old Eubank, Old Brewer, Old Byron Mitchell, and recently Jeff Lacy, Calzaghe's resume ain't exactly full of world beaters. And BestP4P, I ain't got a digital camera or nothin, so I'll have to use a friends sometime and post a pic of myself. Gonna need a wide angle lense to capture all of my muscles though.

Calzcrappy gets to much praise for beating a green one-dimensional Lacy.

why dont u leave off and give guy some credit jeez u guys wernt saying lacy was one trick pony before he still hasnt lost yet so he cant be that crap

I like Joe and he has earned my respect and admiration after beating my Boy Jeff "Left Hook" Lacy although his resume is lackluster he showed he can rise to the occasion, but Lacy's team had to relentlessly pursue Calzaghe's team to make that super bout, I wish someone with that much potential should take the cream of the crop fights at this stage, I'll say it again I dont know if it is Joe his management team or even Warren that is content with having a majority of C+ fighters on his championship resume.....

My gripe as of late is that Floyd Mayweather haters and critics are quick to point out and say Floyd is a record padder and dosen't deserve his accolades and his undefeated status, but SOME of the very same people will laud and decorate Joe Calzaghe and his championship and undefeated status hell his overall legacy(which he certainly deserves)........

Let the truth be told people at 28yrs old Floyd Mayweather has already FOUGHT TOUGHER COMPETITION and has a more impressive resume pound for pound than a 34 yr old Calzaghe.. it's really a sobering thought and a reality check that should speak volumes of were PBF stands and his impending place in Boxing history..

Dont get me wrong I am a converted JC fan and am excited about his style and what he represent to the sport I just think at this stage he should be looking for a big fight or move up to 175 to challenge himself I think signing on with HBO is a good step in making the above referenced things happen.

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