Calzaghe should fight 5 more times..........

[Kev]

Joe is currently 45-0. He hasn't given up his WBO title meaning that after he's fought Jones he can move back down and continue to defend it.

After Jones a win would put him at 46-0.

He would be just 3 fights away from Marciano's legendary all time record and 4 fights away from equalling Joe Luis for the most ever title defenses.

So if I was Joe my plan would be to fight Roy Jones, then take on Pavlik.

Now if he wins he'd be 48-0.

It would be stupid to retire at that point, it's like climbing Everest, getting 15 meters from the top and then saying 'That's high enough' and climbing back down.

If I was him I'd take the Jones and Pavlik fights to secure my legacy as a great fighter.

If I won them both I'd then fight 3 absolute stiffs, maybe give Manfredo a rematch before challenging Wayne Elcock and John Duddy or something just to break all records.

To retire undefeated at 47-0 just 3 fights away from breaking two of the most prestigious records in the sport is like pulling your racing car into the pits after leading on the final lap.

He must fight on, against bums just to get those wins and break those records imo.

Do it for Britain!

[JT Rock]

Only 2 problems with your theory.... Jones and Pavlik not sure he gets by Jones and at his age he will start to slip naturally

[ssss]

he could easily get the record facing bums after the jones fight but dont be so sure he gets past jones i think calzaghe is looking past jones and dont realize how much of a threat jones still is

[Kev]

I agree with both of you, Jones and Pavlik would be monster challenges for him and he can't underestimate either of them.

But I'm talking about what happens in the event of him winning them both.

To retire at 47-0 and so close to beating both Marciano's and Luis' records would be foolish imo.

Luis and Marciano have near God like status not just within the boxing community but the world at large, for Joe to break both of their records would be an amazing feat.

He'd hands down no question be the greatest ever British fighter and would achieve boxing immortality.

Don't you think IF he gets by Jones and Pavlik he should fight 3 stiffs just to break the records?

If you were in that position, what would you do? I'd without a doubt take those fights and get back with Frank Warren who could hand pick me some suitable fodder to look good against.

[ssss]

I agree with both of you, Jones and Pavlik would be monster challenges for him and he can't underestimate either of them.

But I'm talking about what happens in the event of him winning them both.

To retire at 47-0 and so close to beating both Marciano's and Luis' records would be foolish imo.

Luis and Marciano have near God like status not just within the boxing community but the world at large, for Joe to break both of their records would be an amazing feat.

He'd hands down no question be the greatest ever British fighter and would achieve boxing immortality.

Don't you think IF he gets by Jones and Pavlik he should fight 3 stiffs just to break the records?

If you were in that position, what would you do? I'd without a doubt take those fights and get back with Frank Warren who could hand pick me some suitable fodder to look good against.

if he beats jones and pavlik then he can for certain fight 3 mediocre opponents to get the record i think he would deserve it beating 2 great names like that although i wouldnt mind him facing lucian bute or winner of taylor vs froch if that happens

[Markusdarkus]

I think if Joe does fight 5 more times he will lose, probably to a guy that wouldnt win a round off him at his peak.

Calzaghe is the fittest 36yo i have ever seen (boxing terms) how much longer that will last jumping up and down in weight im unsure.

Jones then Pavlik and out he would have nothing else to prove.

[CutMeMick]

Joe is currently 45-0. He hasn't given up his WBO title meaning that after he's fought Jones he can move back down and continue to defend it.

After Jones a win would put him at 46-0.

He would be just 3 fights away from Marciano's legendary all time record and 4 fights away from equalling Joe Luis for the most ever title defenses.

So if I was Joe my plan would be to fight Roy Jones, then take on Pavlik.

Now if he wins he'd be 48-0.

It would be stupid to retire at that point, it's like climbing Everest, getting 15 meters from the top and then saying 'That's high enough' and climbing back down.

If I was him I'd take the Jones and Pavlik fights to secure my legacy as a great fighter.

If I won them both I'd then fight 3 absolute stiffs, maybe give Manfredo a rematch before challenging Wayne Elcock and John Duddy or something just to break all records.

To retire undefeated at 47-0 just 3 fights away from breaking two of the most prestigious records in the sport is like pulling your racing car into the pits after leading on the final lap.

He must fight on, against bums just to get those wins and break those records imo.

Do it for Britain!

If my grandma had wheels she'd be a bike...

Only 2 problems with your theory.... Jones and Pavlik not sure he gets by Jones and at his age he will start to slip naturally

Shut that theory down really fast... huh?

[CutMeMick]

Not to mention you are forgetting the GIANT that is the man in my avatar.

Who went 50-0 as an amateur and 51-0-1 as a pro. defended his WBC title 22 times. Won the WBA & WBO titles.
Not to mention the IBF title which he defende twice before walking out on top.

[ono]

Joe is currently 45-0. He hasn't given up his WBO title meaning that after he's fought Jones he can move back down and continue to defend it.

After Jones a win would put him at 46-0.

He would be just 3 fights away from Marciano's legendary all time record and 4 fights away from equalling Joe Luis for the most ever title defenses.

So if I was Joe my plan would be to fight Roy Jones, then take on Pavlik.

Now if he wins he'd be 48-0.

It would be stupid to retire at that point, it's like climbing Everest, getting 15 meters from the top and then saying 'That's high enough' and climbing back down.

If I was him I'd take the Jones and Pavlik fights to secure my legacy as a great fighter.

If I won them both I'd then fight 3 absolute stiffs, maybe give Manfredo a rematch before challenging Wayne Elcock and John Duddy or something just to break all records.

To retire undefeated at 47-0 just 3 fights away from breaking two of the most prestigious records in the sport is like pulling your racing car into the pits after leading on the final lap.

He must fight on, against bums just to get those wins and break those records imo.

Do it for Britain!

If my grandma had wheels she'd be a bike...

Only 2 problems with your theory.... Jones and Pavlik not sure he gets by Jones and at his age he will start to slip naturally

Shut that theory down really fast... huh?

[Wayne]

he could easily get the record facing bums after the jones fight but dont be so sure he gets past jones i think calzaghe is looking past jones and dont realize how much of a threat jones still is

How's he looking past a guy he says is his last fight?

[Mark TKO]

5 fights is 4 too far for Joe.

It should be Jones and out - alas I think (if he does get past a far from given victory v Jones) the money on offer to fight Pavlik will be too great for him to turn down.

Pavlik is too young, strong and hungry and I can't see Joe emerging the victor in that - I can see him getting badly kayoed in fact

[Tysonbruno]

If he beats Jones and it is a IF then he fights Pavlik bye bye goes unbeaten record but i think it will go vs Roy Jones.

[C-Lo]

I would seriously love it if Jones takes out Joe! All this eventual Calzaghe vs Pavlik talk would be right out the window.

I said it from the beginning of the Calzaghe vs Jones Jr. signing, Jones can beat Calzaghe. I think it will go similarly to his fight with Trinidad. When he figures out Joe can't hurt him, Jones will stop being cautious and just land that straight right all night!