Straight from Joes web site

By Ant Evans: Champion Joe Calzaghe could soon be stripped of the IBF 168lbs championship he ripped from Jeff Lacy in that memorable 12 rounder in March. If the unbeaten Welshman, who also holds the WBO title, does not agree to fight IBF No.1 Robert Stieglitz by December, it appears the New Jersey based organisation will withdraw their recognition of him as the ruler of the super-middleweight division.

As reported here earlier in the week, Calzaghe is in negotiations to fight American Peter Manfredo, perhaps on March 10 in the UK.

full article here...
http://www.secondsout.com/UK/news.cfm?ccs=228&cs=20717

Politics SUCK! He should be fighting Kessler and Kessler only. They are the two stand outs in this division. If the broadcasters are so keen to get Manfredo on screen, put him against Lacy. Mundine vs Manfredo could also happen. Mundine would flog him. Joe Vs Mikkel Kessler is all that should be made go ahead at this weight. >:mad

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Originally Posted by Rudy Zarzoff

Politics SUCK! He should be fighting Kessler and Kessler only. They are the two stand outs in this division. If the broadcasters are so keen to get Manfredo on screen, put him against Lacy. Mundine vs Manfredo could also happen. Mundine would flog him. Joe Vs Mikkel Kessler is all that should be made go ahead at this weight. >:mad

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This is better news than Manfredo though.

Joe aint gonna fight Kess...I just feel it in me bones...he's already stated repeatedly that he's not interested in Kessler period.

A mandatory's a mandatory. If he aint gonna fight Kess then this is the way it should go down.

i cant see how this russian fela has earned his right at a title shot really. he hasnt beaten anyone and there are super middle weight fighters out there more deserving of a shot than this unknown. it's politicks bull shit again and i can hear the little rants of this site now if calzaghe faught this fela.
if you ask me calzaghe should fight kessler and all the sandtioning bodies should be happy with one overall division champ. but we all know they won't be and all the titles won't stay unified for long if they were.

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Originally Posted by Rudy Zarzoff

Politics SUCK! He should be fighting Kessler and Kessler only. They are the two stand outs in this division. If the broadcasters are so keen to get Manfredo on screen, put him against Lacy. Mundine vs Manfredo could also happen. Mundine would flog him. Joe Vs Mikkel Kessler is all that should be made go ahead at this weight. >:mad

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I agree 100%. Go here www.joecalzaghe.com and let them know how you feel.

He should say f*** the belt and let them take it whatever sanctioning bodies are retarded anyways. Go on and fight kess, and jermaine. If one of these 2 fights does't happen before joe retieres I'll be sorely dissapointed, especially since he's been talking about how badly he wants to fight jt, and well here jt is saying he's moving up to 168, so there should be nothing to stop this fight from happening!

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Originally Posted by jbirdy

i cant see how this russian fela has earned his right at a title shot really. he hasnt beaten anyone and there are super middle weight fighters out there more deserving of a shot than this unknown. it's politicks bull S*** again and i can hear the little rants of this site now if calzaghe faught this fela.

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So you would rather him fight Manfredo...a fwockin game show star that lost to Mora?

Not me. I'd rather him follow the pecking order of the mandatory process...but I'd rather him fight Kess instead.

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Originally Posted by jbirdy

if you ask me calzaghe should fight kessler and all the sandtioning bodies should be happy with one overall division champ. but we all know they won't be and all the titles won't stay unified for long if they were.

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Agreed...but disagree. I think that Kess would be able to hold on to the titles as he'll pretty much fight anyone up to the challenge.

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Originally Posted by wacko3205

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Originally Posted by jbirdy

i cant see how this russian fela has earned his right at a title shot really. he hasnt beaten anyone and there are super middle weight fighters out there more deserving of a shot than this unknown. it's politicks bull S*** again and i can hear the little rants of this site now if calzaghe faught this fela.

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So you would rather him fight Manfredo...a fwockin game show star that lost to Mora?

Not me. I'd rather him follow the pecking order of the mandatory process...but I'd rather him fight Kess instead.

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Originally Posted by jbirdy

if you ask me calzaghe should fight kessler and all the sandtioning bodies should be happy with one overall division champ. but we all know they won't be and all the titles won't stay unified for long if they were.

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Agreed...but disagree. I think that Kess would be able to hold on to the titles as he'll pretty much fight anyone up to the challenge.

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Right Whack, I prety much posted the same thing on Joes web site. But MAN! They are every bit a devoted/blinded as hard core Kessler fans. "Joe can do no wrong! He is super man".........Which is fine. I really dont care what they think or "want" to believe. Im sure Ill be kicked off that site soon,although I have been respectful (havnt gone all Royal on them and I dont plan to). ;D

People need to open there eyes and see the truth. Calzaghe is yellow. He's a fuckin coward. He thinks just cuz he beat the green, in over his head Lacy that he has nothing left to prove. Bullshit. Fight Kessler, you coward!

Let me say this...I think Joe is a damned fine fighter...until all is said & done & contracts are signed...I won't be looking at it like VD does...but once I see him in the ring with Manfredo...I can't say that I'll feel the same.

Kessler is the only fight out there for Joe, IWO.

I agree if he steps in the ring next time around with manfredo and then some other nobody, joe just won't be the same to me, I mean come on joe only got 2 or 3 fights left in him make em count!

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Originally Posted by armin

I agree if he steps in the ring next time around with manfredo and then some other nobody, joe just won't be the same to me, I mean come on joe only got 2 or 3 fights left in him make em count!

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It's just such a tuff call.

Kessler seems like the man to beat...but if Taylor is moving up to 168 or 175...that's what I believe Joe will go for...because if he can't get to Hopkins directly...he'll try to do so through Taylor.

Welcome to the forum.

Have the Obligatory Wacko Welcome Wagon :coolclick:

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Originally Posted by wacko3205

Let me say this...I think Joe is a damned fine fighter...until all is said & done & contracts are signed...I won't be looking at it like VD does...but once I see him in the ring with Manfredo...I can't say that I'll feel the same.

Kessler is the only fight out there for Joe, IWO.

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Agreed. Joe is one of my favourite fighters, but even I am getting turned off by all recent suggestions...

Fight Kessler dammit!!! >:mad ;D

wacko you already gave me the obligatory welcome wagon a couple months ago, I just don't post that much,lol but thanks anyways.

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Originally Posted by armin

wacko you already gave me the obligatory welcome wagon a couple months ago, I just don't post that much,lol but thanks anyways.

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Sorry babe...my bad...take it in stride. ;D

lol it's all good, I will just blame the forgetfullness on the alcohol that surely still has not left your system from last night...

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Originally Posted by armin

wacko you already gave me the obligatory welcome wagon a couple months ago, I just don't post that much,lol but thanks anyways.

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Let me fix that for you. Sc # 1

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Originally Posted by wacko3205

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Originally Posted by armin

wacko you already gave me the obligatory welcome wagon a couple months ago, I just don't post that much,lol but thanks anyways.

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Sorry babe...my bad...take it in stride. ;D

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Careful armin, next thing you know hes gonna ask you to add him to your 'my space' :-\ then he'll ask for pictures of you.... :-X
Just ask the other forum member here by the name Steelie he'll tell you all about it. ;D

Hmmm and that sad click was for exactly what part from my quote vd? Uh oh he already asked to join my space, do you mean to tell me I should have said no due to his evil ( homolove) motives for doing so. Wack I am totally straight but if the homo love came from you oh well...I mean the maker of the drunken round by round can do no wrong...oh I guess from now on I will just be called the homo around here, what have I done

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Originally Posted by armin

Hmmm and that sad click was for exactly what part from my quote vd? Uh oh he already asked to join my space, do you mean to tell me I should have said no due to his evil ( homolove) motives for doing so. Wack I am totally straight but if the homo love came from you oh well...I mean the maker of the drunken round by round can do no wrong...oh I guess from now on I will just be called the homo around here, what have I done

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Sorry!!
But theres only room for one homo here thats Steelie.... No one will EVER take that away from him.

No need to apoligize, I didn't look forward to being the forum homo...hehe

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Originally Posted by armin

No need to apoligize, I didn't look forward to being the forum homo...hehe

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CC#10 ;)


Good to hear that, as WackOff3205 walks a fine line between Drunk & Homo... And is guning for that title... ;)

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Originally Posted by armin

No need to apoligize, I didn't look forward to being the forum homo...hehe

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That deserves 1,000 sc's.

Right!!

Back to the original question here...

IMO, Joe will not fight Kess or for that matter anyone who posses a chance at beating him.... He'll cruise inot retirement fighting lower class opponents as he has been for the majority of his career....

Jeah you might be right I just wish he didn't cause dam most anyone he fights wouldn't take that 0 from him, and the one's that would wouldn't have an easy time doing it. I still have hope that he fights kess or jt before retirement, and if he fought both of em that would just be effin awesome.

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Originally Posted by wacko3205

Let me say this...I think Joe is a damned fine fighter...until all is said & done & contracts are signed...I won't be looking at it like VD does...but once I see him in the ring with Manfredo...I can't say that I'll feel the same.

Kessler is the only fight out there for Joe, IWO.

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Agreed. Joe is one of my favourite fighters, but even I am getting turned off by all recent suggestions...

Fight Kessler dammit!!! >:mad ;D

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Mister crème de' le' crème gave everyone the green light to fight lesser opponents. If the so called greastest fighter who ever walked the earth can do it, why can't Calzaghe?

Mister Crème de' le' crème is a very bad influence and example to this sport.
Tisk..tisk..tisk...

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Originally Posted by Violent Demise

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Originally Posted by armin

No need to apoligize, I didn't look forward to being the forum homo...hehe

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That deserves 1,000 sc's.

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I'll start. #2.

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Originally Posted by armin

I agree if he steps in the ring next time around with manfredo and then some other nobody, joe just won't be the same to me, I mean come on joe only got 2 or 3 fights left in him make em count!

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It's just such a tuff call.

Kessler seems like the man to beat...but if Taylor is moving up to 168 or 175...that's what I believe Joe will go for...because if he can't get to Hopkins directly...he'll try to do so through Taylor.

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Your joking right, I agree with Violent Demise, He will give up his title instead of going thru with a fight that he already signed for to fight Manfredo, give me a break. I doubt a Kessler fight will ever happen and there is no way he would step in with Taylor, the only reason he mentions Hopkins is because he knows he's retired and pushing what 42 yrs old, do you think he would leave the country to fight anyone and especially someone of merit, if Taylor does move up he would be the draw for HBO not Joe, there is no way that fight ever happens.

I see that at least 3 of us saddo guys have joined up on Joes site(one is a big time poster here). We should all post our thoughts about him fighting Kessler. No need to be a dick on that site though,they have very few members and some dont seem to know anything at all about boxing. So take it easy on them! ;D


But yes, fight Kessler or lose all respect.

double post, ???

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Originally Posted by 1st rd ko

I see that at least 3 of us saddo guys have joined up on Joes site(one is a big time poster here). We should all post our thoughts about him fighting Kessler. No need to be a dick on that site though,they have very few members and some dont seem to know anything at all about boxing. So take it easy on them! ;D


But yes, fight Kessler or lose all respect.

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Hehe, on the contrary the only reason I would join Calzaghe's site would be TO be a dick! But I don't think I'll join, so I hope someone acts a fool there for me ;)

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Originally Posted by Violent Demise

People need to open there eyes and see the truth.  Calzaghe is yellow.  He's a F****** coward.  He thinks just cuz he beat the green, in over his head Lacy that he has nothing left to prove.  Bullshit.  Fight Kessler, you coward!

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sc demise tired of ur bs keep calling him a coward he is great fighter he is no coward and when he fights and beats kessler hopefully that will stop ur hating  :-\ and secondly no fighter is a coward he is the one in the ring risking his ass getting beat up everynight

Don't feed the trolls... ;)

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Originally Posted by ICE COLD BOXING

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Originally Posted by Violent Demise

People need to open there eyes and see the truth. Calzaghe is yellow. He's a F****** coward. He thinks just cuz he beat the green, in over his head Lacy that he has nothing left to prove. Bullshit. Fight Kessler, you coward!

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sc demise tired of ur bs keep calling him a coward he is great fighter he is no coward and when he fights and beats kessler hopefully that will stop ur hating :-\ and secondly no fighter is a coward he is the one in the ring risking his a** getting beat up everynight

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V Demise has a point though. Why wont Joe step up to the plate? This would be his biggest fight ever. Im not calling him a coward but WTF is Joe thinking? (or does someone do the thinking for him? If thats the case then that person is the coward).

i dont like some of his decisions either but coward i think is too far in my book anyway