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this thread has turned into a nasty little thing!
Seems like Calzaghe is at the end of his career and wants what every boxer at the end of their careers want:
He's right that there arent a lot of big names in the super middle weight division or really in the light heavy weight division that could give him what he seems to want, that big fight, with all the trimmings. A match to end his career with a ****. One big problem is he doesnt really bring a lot to the table for the few super stars that are out there. Why would RJJ want to fight him? Neither are a big draw and RJJ already proved he cant/wont fight at that level now. Hopkins already got a belt at Light heavy from Tarver and thats all a fight against Joe would bring him, another weight class, another belt and a little bit of props from hardcore boxing fans. Winky might want to take him on again to secure a Super middle weight belt and the fact that he loves a challenge. Winky may be his best chance. What about Taylor? who really knows how long he could hang at 160 but so far so good so scratch him for now. That dont leave much for Joe to think about except movin up and chasin a title at 175 and that still don't get him the big money fight with any of the current champs so he's back to holdin his breath for a gift from the previously mentioned superstars.
If he gets by Manfredo maybe he should retire cause it sounds like he's losin his desire and focus and we all know what happens to fighters that lose there edge. At least if he fought Kessler he could erase any doubts about who is the man at 168 was during this period, but dont you get the vibe that he dont want nothing to do with that dude?
Seems like Calzaghe is at the end of his career and wants what every boxer at the end of their careers want:
Money , recognition and fame.
Regardless of his frustrated comments the best thing he can do to get these is win impressively and fight the best known comp he can find. I don't have a problem with him fighting Manfredo. He is somewhat popular and may break the ice in the US but He better watch out tho if he thinks this will be a walk in the park. Manfredo looked real good against Spina, yeah I know Spina is no Joe, but Manfredo 's got that fire and moving in the right direction. He's right that there arent a lot of big names in the super middle weight division or really in the light heavy weight division that could give him what he seems to want, that big fight, with all the trimmings. A match to end his career with a ****. One big problem is he doesnt really bring a lot to the table for the few super stars that are out there. Why would RJJ want to fight him? Neither are a big draw and RJJ already proved he cant/wont fight at that level now. Hopkins already got a belt at Light heavy from Tarver and thats all a fight against Joe would bring him, another weight class, another belt and a little bit of props from hardcore boxing fans. Winky might want to take him on again to secure a Super middle weight belt and the fact that he loves a challenge. Winky may be his best chance. What about Taylor? who really knows how long he could hang at 160 but so far so good so scratch him for now. That dont leave much for Joe to think about except movin up and chasin a title at 175 and that still don't get him the big money fight with any of the current champs so he's back to holdin his breath for a gift from the previously mentioned superstars.
If he gets by Manfredo maybe he should retire cause it sounds like he's losin his desire and focus and we all know what happens to fighters that lose there edge. At least if he fought Kessler he could erase any doubts about who is the man at 168 was during this period, but dont you get the vibe that he dont want nothing to do with that dude?
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