Quote Originally Posted by porkypara
Quote Originally Posted by Memphis
Quote Originally Posted by porkypara
Quote Originally Posted by Memphis
Did you ask him if he or Joe are aware of the response to him fighting Manfredo?
What do you think?


I think we all understand the reason why he is talking the Manfredo fight even if we dont like it or agree with it.

Just hope the gamble pays off and Joes is able to get a mega fight some time soon.
I dont know mate, thats why I asked. I wouldnt be surprised if they were oblivious to it to be honest.

Im happy to admit I dont understand the reason or him fighting Manfredo.

Manfredo is a name in American boxing,not saying he is very good or even deservers to fight for the world title but people know the guy.

American TV want him to fight Calzaghe coz they will get higher ratings than if an unkown European was to fight him.Even if the European is better and deservers the fight more.

Its not fair but thats boxing for you.
Manfredo may be a big name, but he is not a name tha will draw in viewers to see the fight. Manfredo is a big draw in his hometown but outside of that at best its a crap shoot. Joe's camp is just using this as an excuse for fighting an American that isnt going to give Joe any problems. Manfredo's a big name, and we need to fight a big name to get more known in America, bunch of crap. Manfredo is a big name to the general public and the general public doesnt buy PPV's unless it is ODLH or Tyson.