Diferrence in Calzaghe's comments on BHop compared to Kessler

[Silencers]

I don't think Calzaghe is scared. I see it as him disrespecting a guy that disrespected him.

[beez721]

Its the same trap Mayweather lured Hatton into...Joes ****ed come the 19th.

hopkins is going to lose a one sided decision. calzache is a stylistic nightmare for him

[squealpiggy]

Calzaghe was nice about Kessler, but wasn't nice about Lacy. Lacy badmouthed him, Hopkins is badmouthing him. I think Calzaghe hates being underrated more than anything.

[SHB]

If someone slags you off you have a go back at them. That's all Calzaghe's doing.

Is he scared? I bloody hope he is. Every fighter should have that fear before any fight. It's when he doesn't that he struggles, as he himself admits.

[Addison]

Interesting point, Mick. As a guy who dishes out what I get served I'll give Calzaghe the benefit of measuring how Kessler and Hopkins have treated him. Eye for an eye I figure. Reactionary assault.

[pins0099]

I think Calzaghe will do to much to make sure Hopkins was wrong in his comments about never losing to a white boy......That bugs Calzaghe I can tell.

Calzaghe would never let that get to him. He's a showman he likes to be adored by his fans, and prove his doubters wrong...I think it gets to him when people question his ability or make him out to be underdog for the fight, a la Lacy (and just look what happened there, he goes out proves everybody REALLY wrong), but a childish comment like that wouldn't affect him in any way he has always been so focused come fight night.

What Bernard doesn't seem to realise is Calz feeds off critiscm, he'll just be itching to get out there and prove his doubters wrong again. Bernard is in for a long night.

[Mickey Gomez]

Calzaghe was nice about Kessler, but wasn't nice about Lacy. Lacy badmouthed him, Hopkins is badmouthing him. I think Calzaghe hates being underrated more than anything.

True, but Joe wasn't half as insulting to Lacy.

Interesting point, Mick. As a guy who dishes out what I get served I'll give Calzaghe the benefit of measuring how Kessler and Hopkins have treated him. Eye for an eye I figure. Reactionary assault.

More than likely, I just think Calzaghe doesn't seem as composed as usual. Hope I'm wrong.

[SugarShanep4p]

The way I see it is Calzaghe gives respect to those who give him respect. Usually I find that if he's insulted first, he'll give it back as good as he gets. Kessler is a spot-on dude, totally down to earth and lacks a huge ego, it's almost impossible to talk **** about him. Joe ain't nervous, he isn't showing signs of nervousness. I think if he was he'd be much quieter.

totally agreed, bhop takes the mental wafare to the next level, e****ally w/that "white person" or "white dude" thing he said. Although I see what hes trying to do I dont think race in boxing should be brought up by any fighter.

[Kris Silver]

If your getting respectful comments your only going to say nice things back.

If your getting rude, controversial disses, and ranting, your not going to be so respectful, as there's no reason to, he demonstrated he doesn't deserve it, and that it would be one way.

Joe has complimented Bernard in a few interviews a few months back, but as Bernards stepped up the dis respect 60%, perhaps Joe has lesser about 30%.

I think were seeing people still not quite understanding Calzaghe as a man or fighter. Watching just 5 interviews and fights of his it's clear to me he his ways. He's a calm, laid back, determined, tough guy, whom trains like a challenger. He revels in a big challenge and performs better. I just don't think people can quite believe he will perform if anything better, in his first fight in the US, against a legend with all the pressure, he rises to the call everytime, when will people realise.

Hatton showed no fear but played a 1 dimensional fearless fight, which whilst brave lost him the fight. Woods remained calm with Tarver ranting on, making only the odd comment back, and just didn't show up on fight night.

Joe is totally different. He literally has everything a fighter needs to go into this climate and win, mentally and pysically, nothing phases this athlete, if anything all the crap talking and doubters motivate him, ala Lacy.

[Zerwas1]

Calzaghe looks like he has some fun with Bhops. He loves to insult him because than Bhop gets angry and is crying around like a child