Calzaghe:I have 3 fights left.

[Preme]

Joe has the best chance at Taylor, but Winky may school him all night & Hopkins would make him look as bad as he made Tarver look!

i bet if nard was to ask you to bend over u wuda assumed the position before he could finish asking...

Home town pride is one thing, but pure ignorance is another.

[Galaxy]

Calzaghe has nochance against Hopkins, I agree that Taylor is his best chance to win a big fight. If he fought Kessler I'd be happy. But he should stay away from the others. (Wright, Hopkins) until Hopkins is at least 50, & Wright becomes an offensive fighter

[Gandalf]

Calzaghe has nochance against Hopkins, I agree that Taylor is his best chance to win a big fight. If he fought Kessler I'd be happy. But he should stay away from the others. (Wright, Hopkins) until Hopkins is at least 50, & Wright becomes an offensive fighter

Spoken like someone who hasn't taken the chance to observe the career of Calzaghe....Why does Calzaghe have no chance against a Hopkins who is indeed (despite a good final performance) beyond his best now?

A ludicrous statement to make. Calzaghe has no chance

[Galaxy]

Bro

What has Calzaghe done? Should have fought Ottke, should fight Kessler, keeps saying his fighting this guy or that guy then fights a nobody. Beat a green Lacy to become champ. I've seen Calzaghe fight and he's got good skills, but he ain't that good... & yes I repeat... no chance against Hopkins. I think he'd even struggle with Kessler.

[SalTheButcher]

Joe Calzaghe was set to face Glenn Johnson at Cardiff's Millennium Stadium on Saturday, but due to a hand injury in training, Calzaghe was forced off the card.

In a recent interview with the Western Mail, Calzaghe was upset at not being able to be part of boxing in this weekend's massive event. Calzage tells the Western Mail: "Obviously I'm very disappointed to be missing out. I'm a bit gutted to be completely honest. This is the biggest boxing bill ever in Wales, if not in the whole UK, so I would love to be able to get out there.'

Calzaghe also told the Western Mail his hand is getting better, but he is thinking of retirement. "The hand's getting better,
but it wasn't right and I don't want to get in the ring not feeling 100 per cent, I'd be mad to do that. At this stage of my career I've got three fights left, maybe four if it's a big enough pay day for me.


Calzaghe added: "I want to go out in a blaze of glory, with all guns blazing as they say, that's how I want to be remembered. You have to know when to get out of this game. You don't want to go that fight too far if you can help it. It's not a matter of injuries or whatever, I could have 40 more fights left in me, but I'm choosing to go after three more."

Source of Quotes: Steve Tucker, Western Mail

http://www.doghouseboxing.com/Chee/Chee_070506.htm

i have just recieved word taht he was misquoted

he actually said

I could duck 40 more guys, but I'm starting to think there may actually be 3 guys that I dont fear!

[Gandalf]

Bro

What has Calzaghe done? Should have fought Ottke, should fight Kessler, keeps saying his fighting this guy or that guy then fights a nobody. Beat a green Lacy to become champ. I've seen Calzaghe fight and he's got good skills, but he ain't that good... & yes I repeat... no chance against Hopkins. I think he'd even struggle with Kessler.

I think Kessler would be a good fight, but Calzaghe beats him handily IMO. But really why does Calzaghe have no chance against Hopkins? Im a huge fan of both fighters, but I really do think at this in the game Calzaghe is able to outwork Hopkins for a close fought decision....Its a fight I dont want to see though, for I would like to see Hopkins stick with his retirement promises...

[raleights]

Bro

What has Calzaghe done? Should have fought Ottke, should fight Kessler, keeps saying his fighting this guy or that guy then fights a nobody. Beat a green Lacy to become champ. I've seen Calzaghe fight and he's got good skills, but he ain't that good... & yes I repeat... no chance against Hopkins. I think he'd even struggle with Kessler.

Joe and alot of people sought out a fight with Sven Ottke and they were all refused. As a matter of fact I've heard JC calling out Bernard and Roy Jones for the last 4-5 years. In your opinion though, why would Hopkins beat Joe?

[superheavyrhun]

I still give Joe no respect...He is still a champion who won't leave a lackluster division....His greatest win is over Jeff Lacey who really has nothing more than power in his resume as a fighter...Before the Lacey fight no one cared about Joe......To be remembered as a great fighter you have to have great fights and so far Joe has had none...Even a win over Johnson will not make him an all time great

Oh yeah he has a string of impressive opp he has beaten on his list...Chgris Eubank?? a Washed up Charles Brewer..Omar " every one worth a dime has beat ya" Sheika?? Lacey is his best name....Hey I dont fault a guy for sitting at Super Middle and holding on to what he has but DONT,,,SIT HERE AND TRY TO SAY HE HAS BEATEN A LINE OF TOP CALIBER OPPONENTS...TO SAY SUCH A THING...WHY HASNT JOE CHASED ANY BIG MONEY FIGHTS...Dont speak as a fan of the fighter speak as a fan of the game....Joe is a decent fighter who has kept hold of a weak division...As Super Middle he is the man...One step up or down and he is no body...PROVE DIFFERENT...Valuev has beaten Etienne,Donald Ruiz and Beck so I suppose he is a great HW..
No offense...but you need your head checked.

You either don't follow 168 or you just haven't seen many of Calzaghe's fights.

Statements like this just blow my mind.

To be remembered for a great fighter you have to fight high caliber opponents (which he has) & you have to dominate your division & win convincingly (which he has).

Calzaghe has done the very thing that he intended to do...win & make a name for himself.

He's defeated plenty of game fighters & champions, all the while pretty much humiliating them in the process.

Perhaps the quoting is just to remphasise the point made by wacko and that he believes it was expressed so well that he couldn't say it better himself, and so left it to the original words.

Yah, and monkeys my fly outta my butt.

OOHHHH... How funny are you...Monkeys outta my butt..lol lol lol...The trailer has no indoor plumbing yet you still manage to keep your sense of humor... Thank you for again showing us why blood relatives shouldn't marry

cool down mate, i was only teasin ya. Sadly we don't really have trailers in Britain, though perhaps you could replace that with council house to make it a good attack from a British point of view.

Calzaghe's appearance got the biggest cheer down at the stadium last night, but typical of itv, they wouldn't give us any sound when they were talking with him. Let's make it 3 good fights and out Joe, and cement that legacy. As for who he should have fought, whatever gets in the way, be it money, location, or what goes on the line, if it can't be made it can't be made, and all he can do is beat those who step in the ring with him.

[DaxxKahn]

I still give Joe no respect...He is still a champion who won't leave a lackluster division....His greatest win is over Jeff Lacey who really has nothing more than power in his resume as a fighter...Before the Lacey fight no one cared about Joe......To be remembered as a great fighter you have to have great fights and so far Joe has had none...Even a win over Johnson will not make him an all time great

Oh yeah he has a string of impressive opp he has beaten on his list...Chgris Eubank?? a Washed up Charles Brewer..Omar " every one worth a dime has beat ya" Sheika?? Lacey is his best name....Hey I dont fault a guy for sitting at Super Middle and holding on to what he has but DONT,,,SIT HERE AND TRY TO SAY HE HAS BEATEN A LINE OF TOP CALIBER OPPONENTS...TO SAY SUCH A THING...WHY HASNT JOE CHASED ANY BIG MONEY FIGHTS...Dont speak as a fan of the fighter speak as a fan of the game....Joe is a decent fighter who has kept hold of a weak division...As Super Middle he is the man...One step up or down and he is no body...PROVE DIFFERENT...Valuev has beaten Etienne,Donald Ruiz and Beck so I suppose he is a great HW..
No offense...but you need your head checked.

You either don't follow 168 or you just haven't seen many of Calzaghe's fights.

Statements like this just blow my mind.

To be remembered for a great fighter you have to fight high caliber opponents (which he has) & you have to dominate your division & win convincingly (which he has).

Calzaghe has done the very thing that he intended to do...win & make a name for himself.

He's defeated plenty of game fighters & champions, all the while pretty much humiliating them in the process.

Perhaps the quoting is just to remphasise the point made by wacko and that he believes it was expressed so well that he couldn't say it better himself, and so left it to the original words.

Yah, and monkeys my fly outta my butt.

OOHHHH... How funny are you...Monkeys outta my butt..lol lol lol...The trailer has no indoor plumbing yet you still manage to keep your sense of humor... Thank you for again showing us why blood relatives shouldn't marry

cool down mate, i was only teasin ya. Sadly we don't really have trailers in Britain, though perhaps you could replace that with council house to make it a good attack from a British point of view.

Calzaghe's appearance got the biggest cheer down at the stadium last night, but typical of itv, they wouldn't give us any sound when they were talking with him. Let's make it 3 good fights and out Joe, and cement that legacy. As for who he should have fought, whatever gets in the way, be it money, location, or what goes on the line, if it can't be made it can't be made, and all he can do is beat those who step in the ring with him.

None taken really..Just being a wise A$$ back...not trying to start anything i'm not like that ( I never take anything from messeage boards serious ) So no offense I hope...
As far as Super Middles go Joe is most likely the best we have had...Jones didnt stick around there long enough...I just hate when fighters claim their superiority and have nothing to back it up...Jones as EG..was P4P best but fought bums at LH..and IMO his win over Ruiz was nothing to brag about.. if he was so good why target the weakest champion when you called out the rest??...IMO one fight at LH or Middle against a top guy would Validate Joe's career..just IMO

[Galaxy]

Bro

What has Calzaghe done? Should have fought Ottke, should fight Kessler, keeps saying his fighting this guy or that guy then fights a nobody. Beat a green Lacy to become champ. I've seen Calzaghe fight and he's got good skills, but he ain't that good... & yes I repeat... no chance against Hopkins. I think he'd even struggle with Kessler.

Joe and alot of people sought out a fight with Sven Ottke and they were all refused. As a matter of fact I've heard JC calling out Bernard and Roy Jones for the last 4-5 years. In your opinion though, why would Hopkins beat Joe?

Calzaghes never fought anyone near Hopkins' level. Sure Hopkins is old but he's crafty. I don't get what you guys see in Calzaghe. Sure his quite fast, sort of heavy handed but never really been test by a top P4P guy.

[superheavyrhun]

I still give Joe no respect...He is still a champion who won't leave a lackluster division....His greatest win is over Jeff Lacey who really has nothing more than power in his resume as a fighter...Before the Lacey fight no one cared about Joe......To be remembered as a great fighter you have to have great fights and so far Joe has had none...Even a win over Johnson will not make him an all time great

Oh yeah he has a string of impressive opp he has beaten on his list...Chgris Eubank?? a Washed up Charles Brewer..Omar " every one worth a dime has beat ya" Sheika?? Lacey is his best name....Hey I dont fault a guy for sitting at Super Middle and holding on to what he has but DONT,,,SIT HERE AND TRY TO SAY HE HAS BEATEN A LINE OF TOP CALIBER OPPONENTS...TO SAY SUCH A THING...WHY HASNT JOE CHASED ANY BIG MONEY FIGHTS...Dont speak as a fan of the fighter speak as a fan of the game....Joe is a decent fighter who has kept hold of a weak division...As Super Middle he is the man...One step up or down and he is no body...PROVE DIFFERENT...Valuev has beaten Etienne,Donald Ruiz and Beck so I suppose he is a great HW..
No offense...but you need your head checked.

You either don't follow 168 or you just haven't seen many of Calzaghe's fights.

Statements like this just blow my mind.

To be remembered for a great fighter you have to fight high caliber opponents (which he has) & you have to dominate your division & win convincingly (which he has).

Calzaghe has done the very thing that he intended to do...win & make a name for himself.

He's defeated plenty of game fighters & champions, all the while pretty much humiliating them in the process.

Perhaps the quoting is just to remphasise the point made by wacko and that he believes it was expressed so well that he couldn't say it better himself, and so left it to the original words.

Yah, and monkeys my fly outta my butt.

OOHHHH... How funny are you...Monkeys outta my butt..lol lol lol...The trailer has no indoor plumbing yet you still manage to keep your sense of humor... Thank you for again showing us why blood relatives shouldn't marry

cool down mate, i was only teasin ya. Sadly we don't really have trailers in Britain, though perhaps you could replace that with council house to make it a good attack from a British point of view.

Calzaghe's appearance got the biggest cheer down at the stadium last night, but typical of itv, they wouldn't give us any sound when they were talking with him. Let's make it 3 good fights and out Joe, and cement that legacy. As for who he should have fought, whatever gets in the way, be it money, location, or what goes on the line, if it can't be made it can't be made, and all he can do is beat those who step in the ring with him.

None taken really..Just being a wise A$$ back...not trying to start anything i'm not like that ( I never take anything from messeage boards serious ) So no offense I hope...
As far as Super Middles go Joe is most likely the best we have had...Jones didnt stick around there long enough...I just hate when fighters claim their superiority and have nothing to back it up...Jones as EG..was P4P best but fought bums at LH..and IMO his win over Ruiz was nothing to brag about.. if he was so good why target the weakest champion when you called out the rest??...IMO one fight at LH or Middle against a top guy would Validate Joe's career..just IMO

Olive branch gladly accepted I agree that a title fight at LH would be a good idea....perhpapse a spring date against the winner of Johnson v Woods might well be a likely possibility should he look for that step up.

[NorthSideX4]

Joe has the best chance at Taylor, but Winky may school him all night & Hopkins would make him look as bad as he made Tarver look!

i bet if nard was to ask you to bend over u wuda assumed the position before he could finish asking...

Home town pride is one thing, but pure ignorance is another.

That was a very ignorant comment, but I expect that from u, remember, everyone is entitled to their own opinion, thats what this site is made for!

[sexydarin]

Calzaghe should fight 3 guys just into their prime and preferably with unbeaten records. If he does that, he is a legend in my book.

[Galaxy]

I'd like his next fight to be against Kessler, althought Calzaghes the champion theres still doubt to whether or not his the best guy in the division. By defeating Kessler he would definately prove himself a great super middle, & would able to move on to a super fight or 2 to finish out his career

[1st rd ko]

I'd like his next fight to be against Kessler, althought Calzaghes the champion theres still doubt to whether or not his the best guy in the division. By defeating Kessler he would definately prove himself a great super middle, & would able to move on to a super fight or 2 to finish out his career

tick tock tick tock.....time is running out for joe. guys might have been duking him, but now he HAS to get a big fight soon if he wants to be remebered as an all time great.