FAO Joe Calzaghe Fans

[DrewWoodside]

Many American people on here who hate the British, despite us being the only country on the planet that really stood by them after 9/11, say that Calzaghe will simply be destroyed by Hopkins and that the twelve year World Champ does not deserve to be in the same ring as Hopkins!

Such ******ity really worries me, but I am thankful that are only a tiny amount of people are so idiotic.

The fight is very evenly poised.

as though just as many Cal fans don't talk the same way about hop. Yeah right. I don't much like either guy but i'm objective enough that fans of both camps are running their mouths.

[HappyBoxingFan]

Many American people on here who hate the British, despite us being the only country on the planet that really stood by them after 9/11, say that Calzaghe will simply be destroyed by Hopkins and that the twelve year World Champ does not deserve to be in the same ring as Hopkins!

Such ******ity really worries me, but I am thankful that are only a tiny amount of people are so idiotic.

The fight is very evenly poised.

I think alot of people get angry with the British on this site because many of the British fans start calling anyone who questions Calzaghe's resume in the slightest a fat/ignorant/lazy/****** American.

Stop being so sensitive... it's ****ing boxing, dude.

[Kris Silver]

I think alot of people get angry with the British on this site because many of the British fans start calling anyone who questions Calzaghe's resume in the slightest a fat/ignorant/lazy/****** American.

Stop being so sensitive... it's ****ing boxing, dude.

Whilst people whom antagonise and flame un necessarily isn't on, respectful, valid, constructive criticism largely exists on both sides.
Yanks ignorance on Calzaghe has been proven to be valid before, so it's reasonable to say it's still there for many.

Much of the US public believed Lacy was a big fighter on the rise to beat Calz on the decline, even HBO's fight countdown the other night said boxing writers were proven drastically wrong.

Joes career as a whole hasn't received the recognition it deserves and it's really starting to, with an influx of documentaries and attention now.

Joe hasn't fought in the US which is a large reason for still being under estimated out there, which is valid. Many predicted Lacy to win with some ignorance to Joe's abilities. Some, are predicting Hopkins to win, with some ignorance to Joe's abilities still. This is what he's aiming to address, to prove himself, and get that recognition to the level many believe it should be.

[HappyBoxingFan]

Whilst people whom antagonise and flame un necessarily isn't on, respectful, valid, constructive criticism largely exists on both sides.
Yanks ignorance on Calzaghe has been proven to be valid before, so it's reasonable to say it's still there for many.

Much of the US public believed Lacy was a big fighter on the rise to beat Calz on the decline, even HBO's fight countdown the other night said boxing writers were proven drastically wrong.

Joes career as a whole hasn't received the recognition it deserves and it's really starting to, with an influx of documentaries and attention now.

Joe hasn't fought in the US which is a large reason for still being under estimated out there, which is valid. Many predicted Lacy to win with some ignorance to Joe's abilities. Some, are predicting Hopkins to win, with some ignorance to Joe's abilities still. This is what he's aiming to address, to prove himself, and get that recognition to the level many believe it should be.

I hear you on that. But, to some degree it has turned into this situation where you guys feel like you can't criticize any of the opponent choices Calzaghe/Warren has made... and I don't think that's fair.

I'm a huge fan of Kelly Pavlik and I'm upset that he's fighting two middle of the road contenders in his next two fights rather than Wright or Abraham.

You can try to look at these things objectively... the result will be better fights... if we don't defend these shams and excuses.

[hardmanbrit]

as though just as many Cal fans don't talk the same way about hop. Yeah right. I don't much like either guy but i'm objective enough that fans of both camps are running their mouths.

Hopkins has no class and is a racist so I do not believe that he deserves any respect from British fans, sir.

[hardmanbrit]

I think alot of people get angry with the British on this site because many of the British fans start calling anyone who questions Calzaghe's resume in the slightest a fat/ignorant/lazy/****** American.

Stop being so sensitive... it's ****ing boxing, dude.

I am not being sensitive, man.

I was just putting across my point of view.

[Kris Silver]

A little strong mate, I dont thing the majority think he's a racist, perhaps ignorant and rude though. Yes there's been talk on both sides, but Joe's has usually been in retaliation, not as bad, and more fight related, less about colour and countries.

I do find Bernard pretty dis respectfu and overly personal. He criticises figthing in Europe, and says yanks are better fighters than brits, I mean blimey what a broad and inaccurate statement not supported by fact. He slips up on his opponents nationality. Makes racial slurs. Attacks quite personally his father and trainer, and there's so much more. It's way below the belt. He can't see the line. He's a professional sports men and needs to act at least a bit more respectably.