Froch Responds to Calzaghe Comments

Fatb16y ago

Taken from LiveFights: Livefight.com got in touch with WBC super middleweight champion to see what he made of the comments thrown his way by retired former champion, Joe Calzaghe yesterday. Carl Froch laughed when he heard that Joe Calzaghe had called him a “spoilt, little bitch” in a recent interview. “I think Joe’s a bit of a strange guy if I’m honest. “ Said a bemused Froch. “And i don’t mean that nastily, but I really think he is a grump. Like a Welsh Victor Meldrew.” Calzaghe discussed Froch amongst his Strictly Dancing appearance and his unbeaten record. The Welshman tried to goad Froch with his comments, insisting to the interviewer to leave them in as "Froch will like that". Froch responded “One minute he gives me credit for my career and ‘good luck’ in the super six – then 3 months later comes out with this. He’s obviously just after a bit of publicity after his impression of Rigor Mortis on Strictly Embarrassing.” “They say your personality comes through the art of dance. Well I think his did perfectly. And to think I voted for him too. “ he laughed. "I want my quid back." “Along with his cherished record that he always blathers on about , that has more question marks on it than The Riddler’s cat suit. Those are the only two subjects he mentions in every single tedious interview. He can only dine out on that record for so long. He needs to turn it in and put on those comfy retirement slippers." “At the end of the day Joe Calzaghe is yesterday’s news and today’s fish and chip wrappers. It’s sad but true and one day we’ll all be the same– and that’s why I put no value on fame nor the sad people who chase it with every last breath like him.” “I can only imagine he’ll be starring in Bingo adverts next. “ “Fame is wonderful if you have small children who idolise you, then it’s magic to see their little faces light up. But charity aside, fame amongst grown ups is overated.” “But back to Joe, I called him out for two years, closed in on him until he had to vacate or fight me – and we all know which option he took so we’ll just leave it at that. “ “If you want to come back and fight me, then get in line – if not, take your leotard and bore off.”

Comments (20)

Drunk_Punch

Froch's first response to JC's comments was a boner.

16y ago

THorton

What can I say? Joe was asking for the pwn so I gave it to him.you got beat by dirrel but let's hope you get a chance to whip that smug smile off calzaghe's greasy face. green.

16y ago

Antonio

Calzaghe should just stop talking all together and enjoy his retirement. His comments about being afraid to lose were so dumb and bad for his legacy.

16y ago

Biolink

He hit Calzaghe with that ether. That said as much I fvcking HATE Calzaghe, I think he's at a stylistic advantage against Froch.

16y ago

DeanoFlash

lol this dude talks like Shakespeare or somebody lol. Canst stand him and Dirrell EASILY beat him, but goodness he's hilarious

16y ago

dwidsid3d

Froch is till DELUSIONAL ,I was there when he was 30 seconds from losing his belt to Taylor ,whenhe was ROPPED haed in the second I thought that was it right there.As for Calzaghe vacating lets not TRY and fool the fans here,Carl had NEVER EVEN FOUGHT a top ten supermiddle at that time and was UNKNOWN.I would pick Hopkins,and am sure Kessler will ko him later this year.If Joe came out today he would STILL be WAY TOO FAST for Carl ,ovverrated POWER and Chin Froch.

16y ago

J_Mac

Along with his cherished record that he always blathers on about , that has more question marks on it than The Riddler’s cat suit. I'm a big Calzaghe fan, but that was a brilliant comeback!!

16y ago

P4P_Opinion

Got to admit that I've been on Calzaghe's side of this little rivalry for a while now, but I'm starting to change sides. Things are different now. Froch was calling out Calzaghe when he had no right to - he hadn't earnt a shot in the ring and he couldn't offer the kind of payday that Calzaghe deserved. Only after defeating Taylor did he stake a serious claim and Calzaghe had already retired at that point. The trashtalk has calmed down from Froch now though and he has just gone about his business of fighting the best in his division. Froch may be delusional about his ability, but he has more heart than anyone in boxing today. Calzaghe shouldn't have reignited the war of words and had no reason to do so. Froch has the higher ground now that he is responding to trashtalk rather than starting it and is finally in a position of being worthy of a fight against Calzaghe. I have a feeling that Calzaghe might come back to face Froch provided that Froch wins the Super Six (a big ask).

16y ago

The_Demon

I see old blind guys like that all the time where I live. I'm gonna start to suggest they get into boxing and become world champions too. Hell, its so easy. Funny you should mention flies, because Calzaghe punched like he had two fly swatters for arms. oh ye sorry i forgot froch doesnt fight like that hes like a cross between whitaker and ali my apologies ye calzaghe couldnt punch hard when he had two broken hands,and he still achieved more than froch ever could so seems a bit strange to compare the two

16y ago

Scary

Ha ha I really really really like Froch. He's a true warrior. But So was Calzaghe, and in a boxingmatch, Calzaghe would win every round, on every scorecard, on every spectator/judge.

16y ago

Ray

Froch is entertaining to me in the ring, He gets hit and gives it back and he has been involve in entertaining bout throughout his career accept for the andre Dirrel fight which was painful to watch.

16y ago

StefanYHU

Calzaghe is right in what he says, froch has to be one of the worst world champions out there! I know dirrel's performance over froch wasn't the best, but he bloody landed more punch's and there should be the champion. Im not a fan of calzaghe BUT calzaghe could come back and beat everybody in the super six tournament and thats a fact!

16y ago

The_Demon

Froch is a Hater. No Major Uk TV network will televise his fights, hes 32, a shit fighter, no skill, speed, or defense, hes ugly, got no personality or star appeal, and making peanuts compared 2 the likes of Calzaghe and Khan; so he has 2 Bitch about them like a Jealous lil Hoe! he does seem more concerned about other fighters than himself and is clearly a jealous guy but thats a little harsh

16y ago

Roy_Keane

fame is overrated amoung adults - i like the fact he said that shows he's down to earth

16y ago

The_Demon

You didn't find his fights with Pascal and Taylor entertaining? the pascal fight was very entertaining no doubt,one of the best fights i saw in 2008 the taylor fight wasnt entertaining imo,JT outboxed him for 6 rounds when he was actually throwing punches and when he stopped throwing punches he eventually got stopped

16y ago

samir191

16y ago

The_Demon

Lets not kid ourselves. Froch is more entertaining than Calzaghe in AND out of the ring. na outside of it he is because he is deluded and it makes for great interviews inside the ring its a different story,he looks like a blind man trying to catch a fly with his bare hands the way he stumbles around the ring

16y ago

The_Demon

i must admit froch is more entertaining out of the ring than he is in it atleast he almost makes sense outside of the ring

16y ago

BetterCallSaul

Froch just destroyed Calzaghe there.

16y ago

Ray

Unless Calzaghe is coming out of retirement he doesnt need to get himself involve in trashtalking any active rival/fighter, If Joe C is coming back then please talk up a fight all you want but if not let it go.

16y ago