Quote Originally Posted by Smashup
Yeah the Lacy fight went to his head big time and i also cringed when he got in the ring and started giving it the big-un,swinging his arms about and playing up to the camera while his name was announced.
Just wasn't the Joe we know imo.
Calzaghe is most effective when he knuckles down,works behind his jab and does the basics well instead of looking for the early KO to impress the US viewers.
I was very dissapointed when he started pulling that shit in the ring with bika; i could see maybe why he done it with lacy, some much shit about him coming from the US fans his 'lack of respect' but i really hope to fuck he doesnt pull any crap in the manfredo fight - you said it best mate just impress by his skills, if he batters manfredo he will take some stick for fighting such an 'easy apponent' but people might be quietly impressed if he does it with great skill - but if he batters him while showboating and pulling stunts in there i think the level of hate for him in the us will rise a lot and manfredo will be walking away with respect for taking such a hard fight.