Calzaghe Blasts Back At Manfredo

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This isn't as bad as Calzaghes first response/words for Manfredo... Talking about how there was such a world of difference between a world champ and a TV show contestant, as if he had forgotten that he actually signed to fight this farce of a contender.. CAn't see why he has much to say at all though.. Everyone knows this fight is a joke, and the joke is on Calzaghe for taking it.

I agree although if he fights B Hop or JT next,I'd be willing to overlook this fight!

Well sure, if he fights TAylor, Hopkins Wright winner, Kessler(or Andrade)... I don't know If I'd say I'd overlook this, or his last fight... Otherwise why not just overlook his whole career with the exception of 3 fights.. Fact is he has said he doesn't plan on fighting on too much longer... So no matter if he get's a good opponent next, his record/legacy could have been better. I can't understand how he hasn't expressed interest in fighting Kessler... Chickenshit move, if you ask me.

True but I mean,if he did fight and beat JT/B Hop,then I think people would not criticise him fighting Manfredo and Bika as much although obviously he deserves some criticism And I agree,his career could have been much much better but its too late for him to worry about that now,he needs to make the most of the time he has left.

And although I agree that he should fight Kessler,I think he's making a business move(you as a Mayweather fan should know all about this ) Why fight Kessler in his backyard(or anyone else for that matter) for little money and recognition? How many fans outside us hardcore know about Kessler? I personally think the Kessler fight would be awesome but for little $$$,at this stage in his career,I can see why JC does not want to take that fight.(although Im not advocating his decision,he DOES come across as a bit of a pussy)

I'd like to see what happens if Kessler wins big against Andrade and gets a deal with HBO!!

Ok, your little Mayweather fan dig is understood and all, but it's not quite the same... Floyd has got big fights in his career.. Whether people thought he was fighting the top challenger or not, he still has had his share of big fights and paydays.. And I don't remember a time when Floyd reigned one division for a signifigant period of time, when all the while there was another fighter there who held 2 or more belts... I mean it's just such a no brainer in this case.. Calzaghe has the WBO and IBF titles, and Kessler the WBC and WBA... What on earth justifies this match not happening... How often do you have 2 guys who legitimately claim 2 titles in the same division and are in their primes.. As much as you can imply that Mayweather has made business moves and not bothered with unifying... He's ultimately got what he's after, hasn't he?? This fight with DLH, as far as Floyd is concerned, is his life goal.. He has a chance to beat the most popular fighter in boxing, for by far his highest payday, and at the same time put himself into position to break that man's record for titles held in different weight divisions..... Calzaghe has been a super middleweight his whole career... His claim to fame is(or shoud be), dominating that division and being one of the best all time to grace it.. There's no way you can give me a reason why he hasn't fought Kessler... Like you admit, Bika and Manfredo were both basically non events... And he's had the last year+ to try and work something out with Kessler instead of wasting time. Not to mention, that had he fought Kessler and made himself the man at SMW already, he would be in a much better position to get a fight with Taylor or Hopkins, and to ensure he gets a nice cut of the purse. With Mayweather, he arguably(I should capitalize and bold this ) took a couple fights for the money instead of the biggest challenge... Calzaghe has denied himself both by not fighting Kessler. His whole career, he has supposedly had so much trouble finding name opponents to fight.. Now when he has a chance to really build on the momentum he has gained, he would rather retain only his very loyal fanbase(which he has always had), and take easy fights.