Manfedo Jr. -vs- Calzaghe: BORE OR WAR????

[me2007]

the program which shows the boxing in the UK starts at 9:45pm, so i`m guessing Calzaghe v Manfredo will be on about 11:30pm so that would make it 6:30pm your east coast time this Saturday.

[me2007]

double post

[phallus]

it all depends on manfredo, how he reacts to getting schooled by calzaghe. if his corner can get him to come out and fight harder, even though he's losing, it'll be a good fight. manfredo is tough but he's no nigel benn

[IrishGym]

Will be a one sided affair unfortunately.

Joe's next fight hopefully will be a big one.

[Hard Chaw]

I hope Manfedo Jr dosnt get hurt too badly and can walk out the ring ok at the end of it.
Should be a good fight, calzaghe fights are normally entertaining.



"Calzaghe won't take Manfredo lightlyJoe Calzaghe insists reigning as world champion for almost a decade has done nothing to dampen his enthusiasm for finishing the job and retiring undefeated with his crown intact.

Calzaghe heads into his defence against American Peter Manfredo at Cardiff's Millennium Stadium next Saturday adamant he is just as excited and focused as he was prior to snatching the crown from Chris Eubank in 1997.

"It might be my 20th defence, but I am still excited about it," he said.

"I know what it is like to be the challenger and to want to win. So I have to match that with the same intent and desire as if I was the challenger."

The 35-year-old Calzaghe is well known for refusing to take any opponent lightly, even the likes of 'Contender' star Manfredo, who on the face of it ought not to belong in the Welshman's league.

But Calzaghe has witnessed plenty of upsets during his career as champion and will not be deflected from a two-year end-game which he intends to finish in possession of his unbeaten record and crown.

Calzaghe added: "There is pressure on every single defence of my title and I think pressure is a good thing. Look at Tyson losing to Douglas, Hagler losing to Leonard, and Lewis losing to Rahman.

"The favourites in those fights took it for granted that they were the best. One of my strengths is that I don't take any fighter lightly. I take them all very seriously indeed. Peter has a massive opportunity - the opportunity of a lifetime."

Provided he overcomes Manfredo, Calzaghe will find himself with plenty of future options.

Unbeaten rival Mikkel Kessler has attracted rave reviews in the United States and a unification match-up would be a natural.

And with the likes of Bernard Hopkins and Jermain Taylor also conceivably waiting in the wings, Calzaghe has no intention of hanging up his gloves yet.

He said: "People say 'How long will I keep fighting for?' At the moment I am still as sharp and as quick.

"The day I am not a winner, the day I realise that I am not the best any more, then I walk away.

"At the moment, in an ideal world, I am looking at 16 months to two years." "

[Shanus]

I had a dream that Calzaghe got dropped in the first round, and that Peter was throwing flurries and then backing off, like Leonard used to.. it's just a shame for Manfredo that I dream a load of rubbish.

If this were going to be a war, Calzaghe would be the U.S and Manfredo would be Iraq, that's how one sided it'll be.

[Jimmy The Gent]

I had a dream that Calzaghe got dropped in the first round, and that Peter was throwing flurries and then backing off, like Leonard used to.. it's just a shame for Manfredo that I dream a load of rubbish.

If this were going to be a war, Calzaghe would be the U.S and Manfredo would be Iraq, that's how one sided it'll be.

So Manfredo would have his moments. Cause U.S aint had it all their way

[karlobarlo]

Just read this tody from Calzaghe

Although Calzaghe wasn't keen on looking past Manfredo, 26-3, he did say that he was still intent on meeting either Kessler or Taylor.

"They are the two fights I want," said 35-year-Calzaghe. "Kessler only looked good against an average fighter last time. He beat Markus Beyer but he'd sold himself to the highest bidder. 100% I'll fight the guy."

Good because he will beat Kessler, who is looking as good as Lacy did beating over the hill opponents, but will get beaten by Calzaghe!

Manfredo fight should be good for the first 6 rounds, but Calzaghe will take over then.

[squealpiggy]

So Manfredo would have his moments. Cause U.S aint had it all their way

In fairness the US and Britain were completely unstoppable when they were fighting against Iraq, and they beat the Iraqi army in quick order. If you wanted to stretch the analogy further you could say that Calzaghe will win very quickly but then be plagued by Manfredo fans sneaking up and happy slapping him for months after the fight...

[Jimmy The Gent]

yes correct