Calzghe earned the right to be the top at 168, but until he fights in America he won't get the credit he probably deserves. I was sold after he whupped Lacy, but he's not top ten pfp without another signature win. And there are many lining up, most notably Allan Green or Jean Paul Mendy.

In this last fight he looked capable but not able to fight the whole 12 rounds. By the end he was landing, but not with authority. He's been asking to fight the more notable fighters at higher weight classes who are much older, easier and entirely more lucrative instead of better competition at 168.

Joe's close to getting the respect he deserves, but he needs to do it in America. And soon.