CALZAGHE told Career is over by Doctor.

[THE THIRD MAN]

Here is the deal, Joe Balls is 35 and not many big paydays are ahead of him.
His hand will heel and he will get Kessler later this year. It's the biggest fight for him
at home. Fighting Jones or Hopkins won't prove a thing. Kessler is the man and Joe needs
him and the $ that will go with it. He beats Kessler and we all have to shut the F... up.
I don't think he will by the way!

[thewhale]

Here is the deal, Joe Balls is 35 and not many big paydays are ahead of him.
His hand will heel and he will get Kessler later this year. It's the biggest fight for him
at home. Fighting Jones or Hopkins won't prove a thing. Kessler is the man and Joe needs
him and the $ that will go with it. He beats Kessler and we all have to shut the F... up.
I don't think he will by the way!

Well as I see it a Calzaghe in shape at home would be a favorite against Kessler if it goes the distancen. But I hope Kessler TKO the old man

[Julius Rain]

if joe does retire, that will be a shame,

[skel1983]

Here is the deal, Joe Balls is 35 and not many big paydays are ahead of him.
His hand will heel and he will get Kessler later this year. It's the biggest fight for him
at home. Fighting Jones or Hopkins won't prove a thing. Kessler is the man and Joe needs
him and the $ that will go with it. He beats Kessler and we all have to shut the F... up.
I don't think he will by the way!

Kessler aint the man im pretty certain a Hopkins victory would go down in history as much more significent, cos you know to well if Joe beats Kessler it will be the same reaction as when he beat Lacy Kessler has fought absolutly no one, his best victory was against Mundine who is 50% better now then back then. I want to see Joe against Kessler to prove he is the best in 168, but if Hopkins beats Winky Joe Hopkins wets my appetite much more.

[ICB]

Sooooo it looks like Joes gonna take the 'ol Im retiring cause I'm injured role......

Wot a fwocking loser!
I mean does he not realise hes hurting his own legacy with the sh*t! hes done/doing with his career

You just read a statement...not a quote.

Calzaghe NEVER said that he wasn't going to fight nor did he say that he was going to retire.

Tighten up your pannies sister.

Didn't he cancel a fight with Glen Johnson because of a hand injury? Then fought Manfredo Jr. instead?

From what I remember...he fwocked his hands & they were going to postpone the fight after it was cancelled the first time. When it came back to the negotiating table Johnson wanted his pay upfront due to the fact that he had trainned his a** off for the first fight & the second time that they had asked him was about 2 months out for the second fight.

Warren then approached Manfredo due to the fact that Johnson was being "difficult" during negotiations.

I believe so but what Calzaghe should do now is fight Kessler in September then retire Kessler has stated that he would be ready for September so Warren better get things going because Calzaghe has one fight left.

Agreed 100%.

What I want to know is this: If Joe hammers Kess out...will anyone credit Calzaghe or will everyone say that Kess was overratted?

back and from me Wack i wouldn't call Kessler overrated if Joe beat him because i've seen Kessler and he is well schooled fighter and good champion.

[LegendBoxing65]

I know alot of people are sold on Calzaghe, but to me two fighters who would have beaten him easily enough are Thomas Hearns and Roy Jones Jr. Tommy would have had the jab and right hand and Roy would have been too quick and landed great punches. Interestingly these two guys are the same two who beat Virgil Hill first. Even now I think Roy Jones could do well with Calzaghe. He would have to box and use his speed, but Calzaghe couldn't deal with Jones overall skills.

[littlebif]

Here is the deal, Joe Balls is 35 and not many big paydays are ahead of him.
His hand will heel and he will get Kessler later this year. It's the biggest fight for him
at home. Fighting Jones or Hopkins won't prove a thing. Kessler is the man and Joe needs
him and the $ that will go with it. He beats Kessler and we all have to shut the F... up.
I don't think he will by the way!

Kessler aint the man im pretty certain a Hopkins victory would go down in history as much more significent, cos you know to well if Joe beats Kessler it will be the same reaction as when he beat Lacy Kessler has fought absolutly no one, his best victory was against Mundine who is 50% better now then back then. I want to see Joe against Kessler to prove he is the best in 168, but if Hopkins beats Winky Joe Hopkins wets my appetite much more.

Yeah i agree that would be a good way to end his career also!

[Kev]

For fuck's sake it's the 21st century why do boxers hands still even play a factor?

If his whatever bone is playing up can't he just replace it or better yet just remove his hand completely and replace it with a rubber one or something. All he needs to do is be able to curl into a fist and stick a glove on it!

All these pathetic excuses are just examples of wimpiness and general gutlessness.

[Scrap]

Bilbo hes had the problem for years, at the end of the day, you get that with bad technique. But the kid can fight.

[jangeorg]

I think some of you need to actually read the article
I've no doubt that he'll be back in Sept to face Kessler...Should he fight through the pain barrier (injections etc)?
Maybe,but then he doesn't have to as he's the don at 168

Maybe if he didn't waste his time fighting unworthy opponents than his hands might be in better shape for big name fights

[ono]

CC fair point.

[althetruthhindley]

The doctor in question gave his opinion and advice to Calzaghe who had his manager / promoter Frank Warren present.
"Mr Calzaghe im afraid its bad news , you will never fight again !! "

Warren leaped from his seat thinking of all the money he would loose , said he would get a second opinion , and tried to sign the 55 year old doctor as Calzaghes next oponant !!!!

Your career is over thatS the bad news !!!
the good news is FOR ALL THE REAL BOXING FANS " YOUR CAREER IS OVER !!!!!!!

[southakron314]

If joe ever does fight champions, will every champion he defeats be called overrated afterwards?

Who says he can beat them.

[Scrap]

With Joes hands I wouldnt put money on him, but I wouldnt put money against him, the boy can fight.

[ICB]

If joe ever does fight champions, will every champion he defeats be called overrated afterwards?

Who says he can beat them.

Me

But if guy named Miles picks Calzaghe to win better put your house on other guy Miles has more bad luck at picking a winner than that guy does in Bronx Tale sorry Miles had to get that one in there