HBO would back Joe vs BHOP, or Dawson in his final fight on british soil...

This is great news, at least HBO can now provide the money Calzaghe wants without Gary Shaw being a cheap ass. Calzaghe probably wants at least $5 million dollars or more, and Dawson would probably get $1.5 million dollars (which would be his highest paycheck). HBO, Showtime and Gary Shaw should all chip in, but Calzaghe wants a break from boxing. If this fight does happen, it would probably be around September. yeah your correct

This is great news, at least HBO can now provide the money Calzaghe wants without Gary Shaw being a cheap ass. Calzaghe probably wants at least $5 million dollars or more, and Dawson would probably get $1.5 million dollars (which would be his highest paycheck). HBO, Showtime and Gary Shaw should all chip in, but Calzaghe wants a break from boxing. If this fight does happen, it would probably be around September.

come on joey, one more?

Joe has made it clear that he won't rematch Hopkins. And if he does decide to fight 1 more time I think he'd choose Dawson. Joe feels he's still green, inexperience and he'd be more confident in fighting someone like that in his backyard. I mean he's done it all his life lol...I'm just saying... ^^^^^^^^^^^^ TRU Dat

Joe has made it clear that he won't rematch Hopkins. And if he does decide to fight 1 more time I think he'd choose Dawson. Joe feels he's still green, inexperience and he'd be more confident in fighting someone like that in his backyard. I mean he's done it all his life lol...I'm just saying...

According to an exclusive interview and report out by Michael Pearlman published by the South Wales Argus, Television giant HBO is giving full backing for a farewell fight for Joe Calzaghe at the Millennium Stadium (UK). HBO's Senior Vice President Kerry Davis tells the South Wales Argus that a Calzaghe finale with either Chad Dawson or Bernard Hopkins on British soil, would get full backing from HBO. In regards to backing Calzaghe's fight at Millennium Stadium, Davis tells the Argus: “I think absolutely we would be at the Millennium Stadium if Joe decided to fight again.” Davis went on to add that the ball is in Calzaghe's court, stating: “However, it’s all down to Joe. If he wants to go back to Wales for another fight, we will go with big smiles and open arms.” Although HBO is ready and willing to back Calzaghe in a finale, there is no word yet or indication to whether or not Calzaghe will continue with boxing or hang up the gloves and retire. This is great to know, hopefully Slappy has the balls to fight either of them... I'm in favor of Hopkins, but i'll take Chad if he pussies out on the rematch

even though the hop fight was close it was dull as hell.you wanna go out with a bang not a ****ing fizzle.it's dawson or call it a day.

Just gona say guys, dunno where this quote comes from but it isn't exactly convincing. Oh we'll happily put a PPV on in Wales Millenium Stadium now for a smaller name, lesser super fight, when you've said your going to retire. Missed your chance guys. Plus saying there'd be their with open arms is off putting, basically we'll take the money and don't care about you. I really don't see Calzaghe fighting on with numerous boxers telling Joe publically to retire and he's already said he most likely will.

how would yall feel if joe picked taylor out the blue? i.......i think i would feel somewhat betrayed. like........ionno..as if i didnt know joe anymore.

So Joe would get more credit for beating Hopkins again then beating Dawson, how does that make sense? He is #1 ranked LHW who beat 2 ex-ring lhw champs. when mayweather went ww he beat #1,#2 in baldomir and judah. id like one joe fight next guy in line.

Either Dawson or BHop. The only acceptable fights out there for him if he is going to have one last fight. Anyone else would be an embarrassment to boxing. Id watch him fight Johnson. Glad to hear HBO is gonna give him this option. Joe has done enough to bow out at this point, but a win over a young stud like Chad Dawson would really do a lot for his legacy. I would understand if he didnt want to take that fight, but I hope he does.

Joe has unfinished business with Sven 'The Slugger ' Ottke. I need closer. In all seriousness, Joe should retire now. What happens if Joe wins his next fight, they'll be calls for him to fight the next guy and so on and so fourth. Then he'll never retire LOL. I wasn't even joking about Ottke. I really want Joe to fight him.

I'm not sure if either fight makes sense for Calzaghe. From a purely financial point of view though, a Hopkins rematch makes far more sense. I can't see Dawson drawing too much interest, even though a fight with Dawson is easily the more exciting fight. Calzaghe beat Hopkins fair and square in a very close fight, so I don't see any reason that he has to prove anything, but there is a huge risk in a rematch purely because Hopkins is a nightmare to look good against. Dawson is a very talented young fighter and dangerously fast, but with a record that suggests he isn't entirely worth his shot. Both are very dangerous fights for Calzaghe, but he doesn't need to prove anything. If he does decide to take one of the two then some haters on here need to give him credit for showing a huge set of balls.

I'd love to see Joe-Dawson but I consider it unlikely. BHop rematch is more probable I think. Going out with a win in Wales would be a great way for Joe to say goodbye.

Joe has unfinished business with Sven 'The Slugger ' Ottke. I need closer. In all seriousness, Joe should retire now. What happens if Joe wins his next fight, they'll be calls for him to fight the next guy and so on and so fourth. Then he'll never retire LOL.

I really wouldn't understand why Joe would ever pick Dawson. Massive risk, no reward. He's a guy on the way up, people will say he is too green and a Calzaghe win would stick a significant wrench in Dawson's career who is going to be a big star of the future. Joe is not there for the taking, it's a significant risk for Dawson to his career is getting of the ground, Joe could shoot it down. Calzaghe vs Hopkins is the ONLY fight that makes any sense imo. That's interesting way of looking at it, and I agree in part. I don't see why one should have faith in Calzaghe getting loads of respect for beating another guy. Could happen but why bother? He struggles for motivation now, Hopkins and Roy are two guys that have been around in his era for time he wanted to face, legends, and wanted to face them. Not true of Dawson so there's no motivation. Dawson brings no money, star quality, shit talking, hyping, major credit. But still I'll put it above a Hopkins re match. Main reason being no one was really crying for a re match before, they were too busy undermining the win for Hops being shot. Then he's suddenly good again re match calls come. I find that a total joke to be honest. He beat him when he had a slight hand injury, hadn't trained hard, wasn't that motivated, took him lightly, didn't spar much, and was a style nitemare for him. He won clearly by 3 rounds on one card, by 5 on another (more than Taylor ever managed) and lost by one measly round from one judge. That's only just a SD, very close to UD. Nothing points to Hopkins pulling it off in another gift of an opportunity. He lost.

I really wouldn't understand why Joe would ever pick Dawson. Massive risk, no reward. He's a guy on the way up, people will say he is too green and a Calzaghe win would stick a significant wrench in Dawson's career who is going to be a big star of the future. Joe is not there for the taking, it's a significant risk for Dawson to his career is getting of the ground, Joe could shoot it down. Calzaghe vs Hopkins is the ONLY fight that makes any sense imo. Let the golden oldies fight eachother instead of messing shit up. lol

Out of those two, has to be Chad Dawson.

how would yall feel if joe picked taylor out the blue? I would feel dirty... i would have to shower instantly

how would yall feel if joe picked taylor out the blue? eh, it would not mean much really. taylor is coming off 2 losses, and as of now has nothing to offer.