Promoter Frank Warren says he is still confident he can persuade IBF super-middleweight champion Jeff Lacy to fight Joe Calzaghe.
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The pair were due to meet on Saturday night, but Calzaghe was ruled out with a broken hand.
In the meantime, Lacy scored a crushing victory over Scott Pemberton and, having previously said he had given up on the idea of fighting Calzaghe, once again called out the Welshman.
Now it is up to Warren and Lacy’s promoter Gary Shaw to hammer out a deal.
“I spoke to Jay Larkin at Showtime on Sunday and he wants to do the fight as soon as possible in 2006,” said Warren. “I spoke to Shaw last week and we will speak again this week and see where we go.”
Lacy has insisted that Calzaghe must now travel to America for the fight – and Warren says that won’t be a problem.
“We will go anywhere they want if they can come up with the right money,” said Warren.
And he also dismissed Lacy’s previous claims that he didn’t want to fight Calzaghe because he pulled out of the November 5 showdown.
“The reason they are saying they don’t want the fight is because they think they will lose,” said Warren.
“Omar Sheika has told them Calzaghe will win and Robin Reid has told them Calzaghe will win, and that’s why Lacy is saying he won’t fight Calzaghe.”
(frankwarren.tv)
“The reason they are saying they don’t want the fight is because they think they will lose,” said Warren.
Another classic coming from Warren. LOL :D :D :D
Calzaghe knows he would have to knockout Lacy if it took place in Florida, which is probably why he'd go there :)
i dont think the fight should, or will take place in florida
Promoter Frank Warren says he is still confident he can persuade IBF super-middleweight champion Jeff Lacy to fight Joe Calzaghe.
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The pair were due to meet on Saturday night, but Calzaghe was ruled out with a broken hand.
In the meantime, Lacy scored a crushing victory over Scott Pemberton and, having previously said he had given up on the idea of fighting Calzaghe, once again called out the Welshman.
Now it is up to Warren and Lacy’s promoter Gary Shaw to hammer out a deal.
“I spoke to Jay Larkin at Showtime on Sunday and he wants to do the fight as soon as possible in 2006,” said Warren. “I spoke to Shaw last week and we will speak again this week and see where we go.”
Lacy has insisted that Calzaghe must now travel to America for the fight – and Warren says that won’t be a problem.
“We will go anywhere they want if they can come up with the right money,” said Warren.
And he also dismissed Lacy’s previous claims that he didn’t want to fight Calzaghe because he pulled out of the November 5 showdown.
“The reason they are saying they don’t want the fight is because they think they will lose,” said Warren.
“Omar Sheika has told them Calzaghe will win and Robin Reid has told them Calzaghe will win, and that’s why Lacy is saying he won’t fight Calzaghe.”
(frankwarren.tv)
Lacy would not only KO Calzaghe he will seriously change his career
saw that pemberton/lacy fight. pemberton looked amateurish to me. maybe he was just too nervous or something, but his punches weren't sharp, he was very stiff, and didn't seem to be able to execute a working game plan.
doesn't lacy remind you a bit of a smaller tyson with the build he has?
I missed it...how the HELL did I manage to do that?? :confused: Time to sniff around for that download I guess! Hey J, how's things going in your lounge? I've not been around in a couple weeks but from what I just saw not much is going on???
You should be careful of the way you talk to me on these boards there son...in case you forgot there is a caste system that has been well established...you dig?
Caste System like hindus???
si if you are in the top desnt that mean that in your next life you will be born as a dog??? or much worse you will be born as Wlad's Chin :rolleyes:
coming from "boxingscene's bitch" im not sure ill take the advice :rolleyes:
You should be careful of the way you talk to me on these boards there son...in case you forgot there is a caste system that has been well established...you dig?
Your a mexican right JEFE?
If so what the hell are you throwing around the word "perfect" for? If I were you I would be much more inclined to use the word "fucked"
coming from "boxingscene's bitch" im not sure ill take the advice :rolleyes:
some times i stop look up and ask god
Why god???
why did you have to make me this perfect???
why cant i be as dumb and ugly as the rest of the guys in Boxing scene??
sometimes i feel singled out due to my perfection :(
Your a mexican right JEFE?
If so what the hell are you throwing around the word "perfect" for? If I were you I would be much more inclined to use the word "fucked"
Lets face it JEFE your a god damn genius!
some times i stop look up and ask god
Why god???
why did you have to make me this perfect???
why cant i be as dumb and ugly as the rest of the guys in Boxing scene??
sometimes i feel singled out due to my perfection :(
Wait did someone from Calzaghe's camp just call Lacy a coward???
im i the only one who finds the irony of it??
Lets face it JEFE your a god damn genius!
It was no worse than the give and take in both Pemberton Sheika fights (before the stoppage in the 2nd one of course).
Sheika wasn't in any serious trouble at any point, and was giving back the entire time.
point taken.
sheika DID have his hands up, and WAS landing back effectivly.
that stoppage wasnt that bad, but the timing was.
i need to see the whole fight to be convinced one way or another.
It was no worse than the give and take in both Pemberton Sheika fights (before the stoppage in the 2nd one of course).
Sheika wasn't in any serious trouble at any point, and was giving back the entire time.
Im always flying into Orlando...Bradenton/Palmetto isnt that far we have got to met for a drink next time im down there.
It will probably be about two months...my wife is due any time now and Im on travel lockdown for a little bit...
I will definately let you know!
...Yeah definitley bro, stop by anytime your in town. Congrats on the baby on the way man.
Here you go, it doesn't get much weaker than this.
Calzaghe (I mean the ref) "stopping" Sheika.
that stoppage wasnt that bad, but the timing was.
i need to see the whole fight to be convinced one way or another.