By Mark Vester
In a recent report by Sportinglife, IBF/IBO light heavyweight chammpion Antonio Tarver said that he was willing to fight Joe Calzaghe where he wants. Tarver is upset that Calzaghe is considering a career ending bout with Roy Jones Jr for November 15 in Wales, a fighter that Tarver bested in two out of three meetings in the ring.
Calzaghe won a split-decision over Bernard Hopkins last weekend in Las Vegas. Hopkins was considered by many as the recognized light heavyweight champion. Tarver disagrees and proclaimed himself as the real champion of the division, stating that Calzaghe must go through him to become the "real champion" at 175-pounds. He also took offense at Calzaghe calling himself the "legend killer," a nickname Tarver used after knocking out Jones in their second fight back in 2004.
"Everyone was mentioned as Calzaghe's potential next opponent but me, the true light-heavyweight world champion," Tarver said. "I am the real 'legend killer'. I beat Roy Jones not once but twice. I have also beaten Glen Johnson, Clinton Woods and many more top fighters in the light-heavyweight division. I am the only light-heavyweight champion who currently holds two belts and on my way to unifying the belts this year. I will fight Calzaghe in the US, in the UK or wherever he wants to fight."
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