Calzaghe dismisses Pavlik fight!

[SE7EN]

Okay, I`m starting to dislike Joe. Just admit you don't want the fight and go on about your business. Say you think RJJ is a better fight for you, and I'll agree. Tryin to say it is because Pavlik isn't ready for him and he is so much better?..blah blah fookin blah.

okay joe. I shall respond with..WHATEVER YOU GIANT PUSSY.

Bawk. Bawk. Bawk.

I generally feel like acting more respectful, but he just doesn't deserve it with these sort of remarks.

Lol! Same thoughts here bro.

I think Joe Calzaghe just ed out.

Imo, he should take out the greatest threat (Pavlik) asap. I mean,.. Joe is not getting younger.

[HattonTheHammer]

JC is an unbeaten 36 year old that is almost about to retire as an unbeaten multi weight world champion.

Can you honestly blame him for not wanting no part of kelly pavlik who not 5 days ago beat the living daylights out of his sparring partner inside 3rounds

[totalboxing1]

He says in the article about maybe a fight in future, but who seriously expects him to fight on past the end of the year?

To me it sounds like his desire has gone and he just wants one last payday, and that all important big name on his resume!

I like Calzaghe, and was believing he's starting to do what he should of many years ago and take on the best over in the States. But this seems like the easier option.

I understand his reasoning. He'll get more money and not get his face mashed in in the process.

[jangeorg]

If Calzaghe not will fight Palvik,so let Kessler fight him after the Sartison fight,i will love to see Kessler vs Palvik

[SE7EN]

If Calzaghe not will fight Palvik,so let Kessler fight him after the Sartison fight,i will love to see Kessler vs Palvik

That'd be an awsome fight too.

[Kel]

One big YAWN to this threads comments. People claiming they are starting to dislike Joe When did you LIKE Joe? after his Kessler win? That likeness lasted hmmmmmmm 2 fights. Fickle wankers

[Fenster]

At Calzaghe's age - it's inevitable his ablity is diminishing, in particular, crap hands have robbed him of power.

He shouldn't even be contemplating fighting ANOTHER young prime guy. So should definitely sign out with the old boys. If not Roy, even Woods and the like is fair.

If the Pavlik fight happens, win or lose, everyone should commend him (with victory.. it will be claimed he ducked Jones and went for the easy option though. Fact).

[killersheep]

JC is an unbeaten 36 year old that is almost about to retire as an unbeaten multi weight world champion.

Can you honestly blame him for not wanting no part of kelly pavlik who not 5 days ago beat the living daylights out of his sparring partner inside 3rounds

No i can't blame him for being afraid.

[Tysonbruno]

If Hopkins could catch Joe in the first round with a right hand and drop him Pavlik would find right hand after right hand and destroy him.Don't be surprised if Jones beats him.

[Kel]

If Hopkins could catch Joe in the first round with a right hand and drop him Pavlik would find right hand after right hand and destroy him.Don't be surprised if Jones beats him.

Who has Hopkins NOT caught with his right hand? It's his best punch. Now Joe suddenly has a weakness for right hands? Your talking rubbish

[Violent Demise]

It's obvious Pavlik's massacre of Lockett made Calzaghe think twice.

[OumaFan]

Yawn, Jones is past it, pointless fight to me.

[Gandalf]

Im dissapointed that Calzaghe doesnt want to try and go out with a bang. Beating the young and powerful Pavlik would be the ultimate seal on his career. Outoworking an old Jones Jr who has been nailed repeatedly in recent years would be a let down.

Im not impressed by this.

[Kel]

Im dissapointed that Calzaghe doesnt want to try and go out with a bang. Beating the young and powerful Pavlik would be the ultimate seal on his career. Outoworking an old Jones Jr who has been nailed repeatedly in recent years would be a let down.

Im not impressed by this.

I agree with you mate, I want to see Calzaghe fight Pav, I would not mind if he lost either because I think Pavlik is great for the sport and I love watching him fight.

Joe has taken risks in his last few fights (which is what everyone wanted afterall) so I don't think he deserves a bashing in this instance, thats all.

[Kev]

From a legacy point of view of course Calzaghe wants to face Roy Jones.

If he fights and beats him then he's beaten America's best fighter of the past 20 years in Jones, and the most dominant in Hopkins.

You guys who say that Pavlik would be a bigger fight or a better name on his resume are deluded.

The only way Pavlik would be a big name is if he BEAT Joe.

If Calzaghe fights Pavlik and wins, then all Pavlik did was beat Taylor and defend against a nobody in Gary Lockett. His legacy won't be that impressive in hindsight so Calzaghe won't gain much from the victory.

People have already dismissed his wins over Lacy, Kessler and Hopkins so why would it be any different if he beat Pavlik?

Like everyone here I'd love to see the fight, but clearly it makes far more sense for Joe to fight the biggest superstar in boxing of the past 20 years even if he is past his best.

Jones is a first ballot hall of famer, a boxing legend and a name that is guaranteed to go down in history.

Pavlik, if he lost to Calzaghe, would merely have been a belt holder.

It's a no brainer for Joe.