Joe Calzaghe: "I think boxing is a dying sport."
http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/boxing/news/story?id=3760370
LONDON -- Joe Calzaghe believes boxing is on the ropes, with too many champions and few real stars.
Still weighing whether he'll retire after beating Bernard Hopkins and Roy Jones Jr. this year to remain unbeaten in 46 fights, Calzaghe said Wednesday he was glad he was almost on the way out of the sport instead of just starting out.
"I think boxing is a dying sport. Globally -- in America for instance -- you've got UFC, which has taken a lot off boxing, business-wise," Calzaghe said, referring to the mixed martial arts Ultimate Fighting Championship.
The Welshman who held the WBO super middleweight world title for more than 10 years before moving up to light heavyweight to fight Hopkins and Jones also said boxing has its own problems.
"There is too much politics in boxing, too many belts and too many champions, which dilutes real champions like myself," he said. "There are four world champions in each division and it's bad because there are no stars any more. It's a big problem."
Calzaghe also noted that the United States won only one medal at the Beijing Games -- a bronze by heavyweight Deontay Wilder -- which points to a grim future for American boxing.
"America only had one medalist in the Olympics this year," Calzaghe said. "In Britain, we did pretty good, but I'm glad I'm ending my career and not starting it because I don't think it's going to be that great in the future."
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I like Calzaghe and I am a fan of him... but I didn't like the fact that he said boxing was a dying sport, I think that could/has upset quite a few big boxing fans. However I do think he is right in what he said about there being 4 world champions at each weight class, I 100% completely agree that there should be less world title belts, which would give the best of each weight class more respect and possibly even make each weight class more competitive. But that is just my opinion and others may think differently.
How is Calzaghe fighting a short-notice replacement any worse than Marvin Hagler fighting Willie Warren? Just wondering.
was willie warren a title fight? NO. calzaghe fought absolute bums during most of his great reign. hagler on his road to the title takes a tune up and wails on some bum while calzaghe's whole career was tune ups vs bums. trying to lump hagler in with calzaghe nice try but once again i'm not gonna let you.
HAGLER=REAL CHAMP
CALZAGHE=MRS. SLAPPY OSTEOPOROSIS
My God you are tiresome bsrizpac. Lighten up for Christ sake. I'm starting to associate Chico with Calzaghe hate because of your avatar. Always negative, always hating on Calzaghe.
There's always some fighter we don't like, but we don't have to yell about it all the time like a ****ing broken record.
They were saying he is not a real champion until he beats someone like RJJ or Hopkins about 8 years ago.
Get with times dude.
Lacy is over-rated. If he went on to become undisputed or some big time champ, then fairplay, but last i hear of lacy he got spanked against Taylor.
Kessler, his best win, but that says it all isn't it. Kessler is hardly anything special, as a matter of fact he openly said he does not want to fight Dawson since it's too much risk, yeah, a real warrior he is.
Eubank, surely you cannot be serious. Bringing Eubank in to the equation from Calzaghe fans is like saying McBride is a legend for beating Tyson. No, he beat a shot Tyson. Likewise, Calzaghe beat a Eubank who lost 2 of his 5 previous bouts, and then lost his next 2.
Reid? He won a SD, and refused a rematch. Not to mention Reid lost to guys like Thulani and Ottke.
Seriously, if you want to do you favorite boxer: Calzaghe any favours, it's really better to not say anything
Have you even seen the Ottke fight? Any fights? Just curious.
People who hate JC sprout shit. Take this gob-shite here "not a real chapion until he beat Hopkins" as he had beaten nobody until then: Bollocks. Major League Bullshit. Lacy,Eubank, Reid, Kessler. Enough said.
They were saying he is not a real champion until he beats someone like RJJ or Hopkins about 8 years ago.
Get with times dude.
Lacy is over-rated. If he went on to become undisputed or some big time champ, then fairplay, but last i hear of lacy he got spanked against Taylor.
Kessler, his best win, but that says it all isn't it. Kessler is hardly anything special, as a matter of fact he openly said he does not want to fight Dawson since it's too much risk, yeah, a real warrior he is.
Eubank, surely you cannot be serious. Bringing Eubank in to the equation from Calzaghe fans is like saying McBride is a legend for beating Tyson. No, he beat a shot Tyson. Likewise, Calzaghe beat a Eubank who lost 2 of his 5 previous bouts, and then lost his next 2.
Reid? He won a SD, and refused a rematch. Not to mention Reid lost to guys like Thulani and Ottke.
Seriously, if you want to do you favorite boxer: Calzaghe any favours, it's really better to not say anything
People who hate JC sprout shit. Take this gob-shite here "not a real chapion until he beat Hopkins" as he had beaten nobody until then: Bollocks. Major League Bullshit. Lacy,Eubank, Reid, Kessler. Enough said.
Lacy, eubank, reid, kessler all overrated just like calzaghe
I really hope Blow dont retire just yet, he Really needs to have his ass knocked out before that! God i hate that Bastard
typical whinging jock.
Are you lot always this bitter about everything?
People who hate JC sprout shit. Take this gob-shite here "not a real chapion until he beat Hopkins" as he had beaten nobody until then: Bollocks. Major League Bullshit. Lacy,Eubank, Reid, Kessler. Enough said.
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I ask the Joe haters, how can you hate a guy who faced all time greats like the guy above all through his career? Just wondering.
How is Calzaghe fighting a short-notice replacement any worse than Marvin Hagler fighting Willie Warren? Just wondering.
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And I was proven right wasn't I? Like clockwork these bitches started crying and running to the defense of their hero.
Also:
I ask the Joe haters, how can you hate a guy who faced all time greats like the guy above all through his career? Just wondering.
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VS
http://bogieworks.blogs.com/photos/uncategorized/sipowicz.jpg
It's too easy to bash this clown. I wont' bother. Instead just warning you, you've open the floodgates for a lot of Calzaghe fanboy/crybabies to attack you. Enjoy.
:lol1: :lol1:
Dirk has actually confessed that he wants to take Joe on a date.
If I were Joe I'd run. Dirk seems scary.
Nowt wrong with that. Joe's a fine looking man, with a warm personality.
Your obsession with Joe is quite gay. You are probably one of those creepy homosexual stalkers.
I hope Joe is safe given your unwanted sexual advances
Back to gay sex then?
Oh thats right, you never leave the topic. Go get a shag or something. You crave a bit of bum
So much for you being "done". Just like a cheap trick.
Try....
Rick Thornberry.
When did I say I was "done"? I said I wasnt really up for feeding your fascination with homosexual sex.
I can do this all night if you want........P4P Champ, Mr.Unbeatable
Fermin Chirino.....went the distance with Roy having been knocked out by Benn and Collins ;)
Sigh, I know. But the thing is it's ****ing hilarious. I posted a technique thread and look at him running over to it to post some spam about me.
I've got him wound up like a truly hurt bitch, it's just amusing. I agree it's a problem i have and i should just take the high road, no need to converse with idiots in general I understand, but he's just too easy.
You posted another....yes another....Calzaghe/Margarito thread.
I make a wise crack.
You start swearing and calling me names.
Job done really
I got a soft spot for you for being a formidable Calzaghe-hater but you really shouldn't drag yourself down to Dirk's level.
A self proclaimed "hater":You_Rock_................ saying my level is lower than his.
Funny stuff