Calzaghe Fears Biased US Judges!!!

Joe Calzaghe remains confident he will still get his dream unification fight with IBF champion Jeff Lacy. The WBO super middleweight king was due to fight Lacy in November, but those plans were scrapped after Calzaghe broke his hand in his last defence. "This is the first time a champion has put his title on the line, but I've got injured," Calzaghe told BBC Sport. "But I will fight Jeff Lacy, regardless of money, regardless of anything else, it's a fight I definitely want." Lacy's promoter, Gary Shaw, has denied claims by Calzaghe's promoter, Frank Warren, that the fighters are contracted for a back-up date on 4 February. Shaw has been very critical of Calzaghe's injury in beating Evans Ashira earlier this month, saying the Welshman should never have taken the defence. "Alright, he's chucking his toys out the basket and Gary Shaw has a big mouth and shouts a lot," Calzaghe added. "But it's a fight that should happen and at the end of the day I see no reason why he can't come over here and fight, because it would be a bigger draw over here. "So we'll keep talking and at the end of that day this fight will build up even more - I want to fight Jeff Lacy next. "Frank said provisionally there may be a date in February for the Lacy fight, so that's what I'm aiming for." Shaw appears to be trying to hold out for home advantage for his fighter, but Calzaghe is reluctant to travel to the United States. Lacy, 28, also took a warm-up fight, against former Calzaghe victim Robin Reid last August in Florida. Champion Lacy outguns poor Reid While the Mancunian was outclassed, Calzaghe believes Reid got a raw deal from the judges and admits he fears a lopsided decision should he fight on Lacy's turf. "To be honest, looking at the judging with the Robin Reid fight I don't think I'd go to Florida, because that was disgusting the way Robin Reid got cheated," Calzaghe said. "Lacy was on top, but the scoring was so against Robin Reid." While he waits for the moneymen to haggle out a deal, Calzaghe is just concentrating on getting back to full fitness. The 33-year-old from Newbridge has a history of hand problems and says this latest injury is coming along nicely. "It's been a clean fracture, which is good, so it should heal back to normal," Calzaghe said. "It should be as strong as ever and next week I'm starting running." You cant accuse Joey boy of being coward. And he does seem to have a point about potential bias. SOURCE BBC NEWS

Comments (20)

Hatton's been in the Us 4 times when it didn't count against meat for him to feed on. I still don't see why they can't make that trip. Tszyu shouldn't have come to England. You want the title? Take it. Had Tszyu not go to England, Ricky wouldn't have this recognition. Anyweyz, if they both fight in the US, it won't be for free. My point is Hatton was fine travelling until money became an issue, now he's greedy like the rest of us. He's not worried about going abroad, just too greedy to ignore the hometown money. Tszyu wasnt forced to go to England, he went there to earn big money. I strongly believe that the undisputed champ/divisions number 1 should choose the location, but i also believe that a fighter who turns down more money to fight at home isnt 100% confident he wont need favours from hometown judges. Grabbing the title starts when the bell rings, not when choosing location. I give Hatton 100% credit for taking the fight to Tszyu and taking his title regardless of the location. Hattons wanted the Tszyu fight for many years, i think he would have travelled if needed, but i suppose we will never know that now.

20y ago

mediumdeek

bullshyt. Im really gettin tired of Calzaghe and most European duckers choosin to stay in Europe to fight. So fuckin stoopid. COMPETITION IS IN TA U.S.A. ChANCE TO BE FAMOUS IS IN TA U.S.A! Champions are in ta U.S.A and fight in ta U.S.A! To be honest, I have to agree. America is where the business is at. Its the modern home of boxing. You want to "make it" big, them America is the only place to be. Its like football. Anyone who wants world wide fame and fortune and recognition has to come to Europe and play in either the Spanish, Italian or Premiership (or come to Europe in general). Thats why all the big name Brazillian players come to Europe.

20y ago

Manny_P

20y ago

_Evil_

Lacy is hungry and getting better every fight. His boxing skills are still raw but he is improving and Joe fears him. Calzagie knows if he is gonna win its going to be in a war and he is being a punk bitch, step up and get the ass gettin u deserve. :D I dont agree with that statement, Lacy has got good boxing skills i just feel he loads up too much and should pick up his hand speed. Until then he's going to get beat by Calzaghe, although i'd consider Lacy a more text book, technical fighter Calzaghe knows how to condition his body correctly and has a lot more ring smarts.

20y ago

m00ks

Hattons been out of the UK 4 times and Calzaghe's only just fought in the toughest place in the world. I'm not really bothered about American fighters wanting to fight in the US but its should be the same both ways, money is the main motivation in boxing and fights should happen in the country that puts up the most money. Its reason Tszyu went to England to fight the challenger and the same reason Calzaghe went to Germany to fight the challenger. I couldnt care if they both fought in the US next and made no money but greed will take priority, greed is what drives the sport and even the very richest want to make more than they could ever spend. Don King will be making a fight on his death bed knowing full well he cant take the money with him. BTW, Hattons PPV, especially against someone like Mayweather. they would fight at 2am again for American TV so they would make a killing. Hatton's been in the Us 4 times when it didn't count against meat for him to feed on. I still don't see why they can't make that trip. Tszyu shouldn't have come to England. You want the title? Take it. Had Tszyu not go to England, Ricky wouldn't have this recognition. Anyweyz, if they both fight in the US, it won't be for free.

20y ago

Floydmayweather

20y ago

_Evil_

That's the problem. Hatton and Calzaghe ONLY fights in the UK. You're talking comfort zone? This is it. Doesn't apply to Lacy nor Mayweather. Shit, Tszyu already went there, now everyone else has to do the same. I don't know if the UK has any PPV but fighters would certainly loose out on that pie alone. Hattons been out of the UK 4 times and Calzaghe's only just fought in the toughest place in the world. I'm not really bothered about American fighters wanting to fight in the US but its should be the same both ways, money is the main motivation in boxing and fights should happen in the country that puts up the most money. Its reason Tszyu went to England to fight the challenger and the same reason Calzaghe went to Germany to fight the challenger. I couldnt care if they both fought in the US next and made no money but greed will take priority, greed is what drives the sport and even the very richest want to make more than they could ever spend. Don King will be making a fight on his death bed knowing full well he cant take the money with him. BTW, Hattons PPV, especially against someone like Mayweather. they would fight at 2am again for American TV so they would make a killing.

20y ago

m00ks

I was think the same thing about American fighters, certain UK fighter like Hatton and Calzaghe would earn a lot more money fighting in the UK, what excuses do American fighters like Lacy and Mayweather have when they leave their comfort zone? That's the problem. Hatton and Calzaghe ONLY fights in the UK. You're talking comfort zone? This is it. Doesn't apply to Lacy nor Mayweather. Shit, Tszyu already went there, now everyone else has to do the same. I don't know if the UK has any PPV but fighters would certainly loose out on that pie alone.

20y ago

_Evil_

The fuck is up with UK fighter's phobia to fight in the States. I still don't get it. All I keep hearing from them is let's do it over here, let's do it over here. Like fuck, get some balls, pack your bags and fight abroad already. I was think the same thing about American fighters, certain UK fighter like Hatton and Calzaghe would earn a lot more money fighting in the UK, what excuses do American fighters like Lacy and Mayweather have when they leave their comfort zone?

20y ago

Dirt_E_Gomez

get some japanese judges and bring them to the u.s. and everyone will be happy. I hope that's a joke. One of the judges for the Tyson Douglas fight had Tyson winning at the time of his knockout... Neutral judges don't exist, everybody has a favorite even if they don't realize it.

20y ago

Kimmy

The fuck is up with UK fighter's phobia to fight in the States. I still don't get it. All I keep hearing from them is let's do it over here, let's do it over here. Like fuck, get some balls, pack your bags and fight abroad already. Some fighters do but Sky Sports, the major UK cable channel seem to price themselves and their fighters out of the picture. Only when Sky merge with HBO or Showtime does the fight happen.

20y ago

m00ks

20y ago

Riptor

Simply put Joe is and always has been a little bitch. He is a waste of a career. (Not talent as he has none) he wont fight anyone worth mentioning in the top 200 (and there are only 200 boxers even ranked in some divisions) and he always has an excuse for everything. (Reminds me of some other Champions out there who are in the heavyweight division and happen to be from overseas. named Vita.... er I mean Voltron and Walker.

20y ago

Super_Lightweight

hmm While the Mancunian was outclassed, Calzaghe believes Reid got a raw deal from the judges and admits he fears a lopsided decision should he fight on Lacy's turf. "To be honest, looking at the judging with the Robin Reid fight I don't think I'd go to Florida, because that was disgusting the way Robin Reid got cheated," Calzaghe said. "Lacy was on top, but the scoring was so against Robin Reid." Whoa...Calzaghe is quite a bullshitter. Reid got owned in that fight and there was a stoppage...wtf does that have to do with judging when no decision was rendered? Maybe Joe means the ref...but Joe is a pussybitch saying that Reid got cheated. Bullshit. Reid initiated the dirty shit and only got back what he dished out. How the fuck can one complain about dirty fighting if they are doing it as well? Tszyu didn't complain, but Reid and Joe are acting like bitches.

20y ago

the_giant_one

When Calzaghe stops fighting blown up middleweights like Evans Ashira and past their prime guys like Charles Brewer, then ill give a shit about him. If its not his hands its his back or his woman troubles. Man up Joe and fight Lacy in the US. Im sure he feels the same way about biased judging if he had to fight you in Cardiff

20y ago

Riptor

bet ya Joe ends up fighting the much easier target in Beyer. i wuish he would just fuck off to be honest,. i lost interest a long time ago and he gives british fighters a bad name spouting his constant dribble. shut the fuck up joe and fight someone with a pulse. Excellent Post J! You are right there are tons of British and European fighters that are great. Unfortunately Joe isnt one of them. He might be (or have been) if he actually fought a living body for once but he chooses not to (Or maybe his management who knows) I am all karmad out for now but some will come your way soon.

20y ago

mediumdeek

hows he frustrating The constant injuries that denied him the big fights. You want him to be free of injuries as I believe he is an excellent fighter.

20y ago

RAESAAD

I would not worry about judges they matter not when you ar KTFO like he will be. :boxing:

20y ago

BLOODSHED

hows he frustrating Yeah. Calzaghe can be frustrating to support. I get where your coming from.

20y ago

mediumdeek

Cause Lacy wants his belts. Thats a true champ trying to make a fight as soon as possible and not saying "wait a year" like Hatton. Well there is always Winky to fall back on. That ought to increase Joe's profile in the US.

20y ago