Glen Johnson's Christmas list.... (calling out Joe Calzaghe)

[killersheep]

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Glen Johnson uses the festive season to goad Calzaghe, one of many people trying to get the Welshman to decide against retiring, and make a massive fight happen.

Personally, I think Johnson is probably second in line in terms of who I'd actually like Calzaghe to fight if he stays in the game. Personally, I'd like to see Calzaghe - Froch, and I think Froch would get schooled, but with Joe thinking about his legacy, I believe the most likely opponent would be Dawson.

I imagine this kind of festive message will be the first of many, as the fighting season dies down, and the talking season becomes rife.

I'd be happy to see either in the ring with Calzaghe. Honestly though the record shows a Dawson victory over Johnson, so by right he should get a crack at Calzaghe first.

If you recall, the record is very cloudy. Dawson owes Johnson a rematch. If I were calzaghe, I'd offer to the fight the winner. Calzaghe is always claiming that challenges are what motivates him. It would be a challenge because if the fight came off, it would be two top lhw's fighting just for a chance to fight him. Calzaghe claims boxing is losing steam because he coudn't sell 300,000 ppv's and in this fight he could spend six months promoting it because he could promote it before their fight and after their fight.

My scorecard had Johnson ahead, but it was a close fight, and as I said the official decision went to Dawson. I don't see where waiting would help, because it's possible at this point Calzaghe could retire at any point.

[ICB]

I'd be happy to see either in the ring with Calzaghe. Honestly though the record shows a Dawson victory over Johnson, so by right he should get a crack at Calzaghe first.

If you recall, the record is very cloudy. Dawson owes Johnson a rematch. If I were calzaghe, I'd offer to the fight the winner. Calzaghe is always claiming that challenges are what motivates him. It would be a challenge because if the fight came off, it would be two top lhw's fighting just for a chance to fight him. Calzaghe claims boxing is losing steam because he coudn't sell 300,000 ppv's and in this fight he could spend six months promoting it because he could promote it before their fight and after their fight.

My scorecard had Johnson ahead, but it was a close fight, and as I said the official decision went to Dawson. I don't see where waiting would help, because it's possible at this point Calzaghe could retire at any point.

Here was my scorecard.

1 Dawson 10-9
2 Dawson 10-9
3 Johnson 10-9
4 Johnson 10-9
5 Johnson 10-9
6 Dawson 10-9
7 Dawson 10-9
8 Dawson 10-9
9 Dawson 10-9
10 Johnson 10-9
11 Johnson 10-9
12 Johnson 10-9

114-114

[HattonTheHammer]

If you recall, the record is very cloudy. Dawson owes Johnson a rematch. If I were calzaghe, I'd offer to the fight the winner. Calzaghe is always claiming that challenges are what motivates him. It would be a challenge because if the fight came off, it would be two top lhw's fighting just for a chance to fight him. Calzaghe claims boxing is losing steam because he coudn't sell 300,000 ppv's and in this fight he could spend six months promoting it because he could promote it before their fight and after their fight.

My scorecard had Johnson ahead, but it was a close fight, and as I said the official decision went to Dawson. I don't see where waiting would help, because it's possible at this point Calzaghe could retire at any point.

Here was my scorecard.

1 Dawson 10-9
2 Dawson 10-9
3 Johnson 10-9
4 Johnson 10-9
5 Johnson 10-9
6 Dawson 10-9
7 Dawson 10-9
8 Dawson 10-9
9 Dawson 10-9
10 Johnson 10-9
11 Johnson 10-9
12 Johnson 10-9

114-114

spot on donaire, 114-114 was exactly how i and a lot of observers scored that.

Johnson-Calzaghe would be joes easiest payday since manfredo.

Johnson is a come forward, middle of the ring brawler. JC is 46-0 because he is soooo good against these types of opponents and simply fights these guys at angles and in aggresive consistent flurrys.

The fight wont happen because it just isnt attractive enough to persuade either HBO or Calzaghe, but if it was to it would have 120-108 calzaghe written all over it!!

[killersheep]

My scorecard had Johnson ahead, but it was a close fight, and as I said the official decision went to Dawson. I don't see where waiting would help, because it's possible at this point Calzaghe could retire at any point.

Here was my scorecard.

1 Dawson 10-9
2 Dawson 10-9
3 Johnson 10-9
4 Johnson 10-9
5 Johnson 10-9
6 Dawson 10-9
7 Dawson 10-9
8 Dawson 10-9
9 Dawson 10-9
10 Johnson 10-9
11 Johnson 10-9
12 Johnson 10-9

114-114

spot on donaire, 114-114 was exactly how i and a lot of observers scored that.

Johnson-Calzaghe would be joes easiest payday since manfredo.

Johnson is a come forward, middle of the ring brawler. JC is 46-0 because he is soooo good against these types of opponents and simply fights these guys at angles and in aggresive consistent flurrys.

The fight wont happen because it just isnt attractive enough to persuade either HBO or Calzaghe, but if it was to it would have 120-108 calzaghe written all over it!!

Gonna call bullshit on this, Johnson is a tough fight for anyone, he won't clam up like Manfredo, his output will put to shame what Hopkins and Jones did, and he's a cagey old man. I still think Calzaghe would win on points, but saying it would be easy is ridiculous.

[Rantcatrat]

Here was my scorecard.

1 Dawson 10-9
2 Dawson 10-9
3 Johnson 10-9
4 Johnson 10-9
5 Johnson 10-9
6 Dawson 10-9
7 Dawson 10-9
8 Dawson 10-9
9 Dawson 10-9
10 Johnson 10-9
11 Johnson 10-9
12 Johnson 10-9

114-114

spot on donaire, 114-114 was exactly how i and a lot of observers scored that.

Johnson-Calzaghe would be joes easiest payday since manfredo.

Johnson is a come forward, middle of the ring brawler. JC is 46-0 because he is soooo good against these types of opponents and simply fights these guys at angles and in aggresive consistent flurrys.

The fight wont happen because it just isnt attractive enough to persuade either HBO or Calzaghe, but if it was to it would have 120-108 calzaghe written all over it!!

Gonna call bullshit on this, Johnson is a tough fight for anyone, he won't clam up like Manfredo, his output will put to shame what Hopkins and Jones did, and he's a cagey old man. I still think Calzaghe would win on points, but saying it would be easy is ridiculous.

Agree with the Sheep on this one. No way is Johnson an easy scrap for anyone.

[HattonTheHammer]

Here was my scorecard.

1 Dawson 10-9
2 Dawson 10-9
3 Johnson 10-9
4 Johnson 10-9
5 Johnson 10-9
6 Dawson 10-9
7 Dawson 10-9
8 Dawson 10-9
9 Dawson 10-9
10 Johnson 10-9
11 Johnson 10-9
12 Johnson 10-9

114-114

spot on donaire, 114-114 was exactly how i and a lot of observers scored that.

Johnson-Calzaghe would be joes easiest payday since manfredo.

Johnson is a come forward, middle of the ring brawler. JC is 46-0 because he is soooo good against these types of opponents and simply fights these guys at angles and in aggresive consistent flurrys.

The fight wont happen because it just isnt attractive enough to persuade either HBO or Calzaghe, but if it was to it would have 120-108 calzaghe written all over it!!

Gonna call bullshit on this, Johnson is a tough fight for anyone, he won't clam up like Manfredo, his output will put to shame what Hopkins and Jones did, and he's a cagey old man. I still think Calzaghe would win on points, but saying it would be easy is ridiculous.

I know what your saying mate and an in your face brawler like GJ would cause problems for anyone.

But in kessler, hopkins, RJJ Joes been up against styles he has rarely faced in his career and each time he had to overcome a new obstacle.

In Johnson i just dont see anything other than a glorified calzaghe-esque previous that he has been through endless times in his career to date and robin reid apart hasnt come across a single problem!!

[killersheep]

spot on donaire, 114-114 was exactly how i and a lot of observers scored that.

Johnson-Calzaghe would be joes easiest payday since manfredo.

Johnson is a come forward, middle of the ring brawler. JC is 46-0 because he is soooo good against these types of opponents and simply fights these guys at angles and in aggresive consistent flurrys.

The fight wont happen because it just isnt attractive enough to persuade either HBO or Calzaghe, but if it was to it would have 120-108 calzaghe written all over it!!

Gonna call bullshit on this, Johnson is a tough fight for anyone, he won't clam up like Manfredo, his output will put to shame what Hopkins and Jones did, and he's a cagey old man. I still think Calzaghe would win on points, but saying it would be easy is ridiculous.

I know what your saying mate and an in your face brawler like GJ would cause problems for anyone.

But in kessler, hopkins, RJJ Joes been up against styles he has rarely faced in his career and each time he had to overcome a new obstacle.

In Johnson i just dont see anything other than a glorified calzaghe-esque previous that he has been through endless times in his career to date and robin reid apart hasnt come across a single problem!!

Fair enough and you are entitled to your belief, but to say it would be as easy as Manfredo suggests you haven't ever seen Johnson fight. Johnson is cagey enough that Calzaghe will have to take time to adapt.

[HattonTheHammer]

Gonna call bullshit on this, Johnson is a tough fight for anyone, he won't clam up like Manfredo, his output will put to shame what Hopkins and Jones did, and he's a cagey old man. I still think Calzaghe would win on points, but saying it would be easy is ridiculous.

I know what your saying mate and an in your face brawler like GJ would cause problems for anyone.

But in kessler, hopkins, RJJ Joes been up against styles he has rarely faced in his career and each time he had to overcome a new obstacle.

In Johnson i just dont see anything other than a glorified calzaghe-esque previous that he has been through endless times in his career to date and robin reid apart hasnt come across a single problem!!

Fair enough and you are entitled to your belief, but to say it would be as easy as Manfredo suggests you haven't ever seen Johnson fight. Johnson is cagey enough that Calzaghe will have to take time to adapt.

Ive seen Glen Johnson from his hiding by B-hop, to the fights with tarver right up until the dawson fight ( a good 10-15 of his fights)

Dont disregard the man one single bit but just know calzaghe would not struggle with any of the issues most of johnsons crusades have come up against!!

[Spicoli]

Here was my scorecard.

1 Dawson 10-9
2 Dawson 10-9
3 Johnson 10-9
4 Johnson 10-9
5 Johnson 10-9
6 Dawson 10-9
7 Dawson 10-9
8 Dawson 10-9
9 Dawson 10-9
10 Johnson 10-9
11 Johnson 10-9
12 Johnson 10-9

114-114

spot on donaire, 114-114 was exactly how i and a lot of observers scored that.

Johnson-Calzaghe would be joes easiest payday since manfredo.

Johnson is a come forward, middle of the ring brawler. JC is 46-0 because he is soooo good against these types of opponents and simply fights these guys at angles and in aggresive consistent flurrys.

The fight wont happen because it just isnt attractive enough to persuade either HBO or Calzaghe, but if it was to it would have 120-108 calzaghe written all over it!!

Gonna call bullshit on this, Johnson is a tough fight for anyone, he won't clam up like Manfredo, his output will put to shame what Hopkins and Jones did, and he's a cagey old man. I still think Calzaghe would win on points, but saying it would be easy is ridiculous.

Have to agree on that one.Johnson and easy have never occupied the same arena.Even at this stage,I think Calzaghe would have his hands full.No time for the theatrics and mocking in that one.Johnson would make him fight throughout.

[Trainer Monkey]

Agreeing with Sheep,both Jones and Hopkins have had Joe down recently,and neither of them are known for their power,I cant see the walk in the park part with Johnson

[Hunter]

I doubt Joe will face Johnson but if he did he would beat him handily...

Joe was knocked down by Jones and Hopkins but they were really flash knockdowns, especially Hopkins...Joe was never really hurt.

I see Joe beating down Johnson over the course of 12 rounds. I think he would win a wide unanimous decision.

Johnson's style is to walk you down and he is going to have to walk through a ton of bitch slaps and pitipats that come in at light speed.....Joe has some pop in those pitipat/slap punches.....How else was he able to hurt Lacy, Kessler, Jones, and Hopkins (Hopkins wasnt as evident but why do you think he tired and at the end was so cautious, had to call timeout a few times and roll around on the ground etc, he felt the power).....

[Mar]

johnson could get his shot.....but he'd probably just loose by close decision anywayz. I'd like to see the fight though.