Quote Originally Posted by boozeboxer
Are there people on here that actually think prime for prime Calzaghe would walk through James Toney?? The James Toney that is one of the most naturally gifted fighters EVER? A guy who ducks know one compared to Joe Calzaghe who fights NO ONE? I really like Calzaghe, I do. But to compare him to James Toney, when viewed in context of the actual achievements is quite funny.
If you think he is fighting Manfredo because he wants to appeal to the American crowd I think that is silly attempt. First of all, no one has heard of (OR WILL HEAR OF) Calzaghe except for hard core fight fans, the same people that KNOW he should be fighting Kessler or someone else legitimate. NO one but fight fans know who Manfredo Jr. is either!
As a middleweight toney struggled against not very talented boxers. then he got fat and lazy. toney if he wasnt such a fat lard arse could still be a middleweight. Calzaghe is a true pro who always keeps himself in top shape. you dont see him walking round looking like the pilsbury dough boy.

calzaghe has also travelled abroad and defeated an undefeated fighter in his own country.