Who Should Calzaghe fight next?

[GodOfWar]

Pavlik!!!! SOMEONES 0 HAS TO GO!!! Hopefully it's pavlik 0 that goes

[abadger]

Although my mind changes on this constantly, as a fan i want him to fight Pavlik next.

Calzaghe looked poor against Hopkins, probably the best spoiler there is, but if he is still even close to the fighter who beat Kessler then he will whoop Pavlik and I think that would be best for his legacy, since Pavlik is a very well respected champ.

If he faces Jones, I think Joe will whoop him too, but Jones is old, so people will make excuses and say Jones was too old, which compared with his prime, he is.

[jangeorg]

Roy Jones Jr for sure. I can't see Pavlik beating Joe at all. I CAN see how Roy can beat him though, that makes the bout interesting.

Rumour was RJJ - Kessler, obviously after Kessler`s next fight.Team Palle said he are in Negotiations with Team Jones

[Kris Silver]

Personally I want him to fight RJJ, it'd be such a legendary fight man. Two renowned quick fighters, good reflexes, major boxing talent and entertainers. Blockbuster. I think both being known for strengths in the same area's, they're both near the same age, it would show whom is more effective.

For Joes status I think in some respects, especially in the US, he'd get more recognition for beating a prime Pavlik. It would leave the old excuses gone, and force people to accept he really is an all time great, and could beat anyone at SMW or LHW. I and many know that he can already, and wouldn't mind if he beat RJJ instead.

[dannymoo99]

Calzaghe will get flak whoever he fights, if pavlik people will say he was only a green MW and if Jones people will say he was over the hill, both statements are true ,however Calzaghe can only fight who is there.
Big respect to Pavlik if he takes this fight because i dont think pavlik needs this fight at this stage of his career, I like him and think he is very good but Calzaghe will win without much trouble, Kessler having been a much tougher fight for Calzaghe. His style is made for Calzaghe and he will look very one paced against Cal.

Jones is much tougher to predict how it would go, I would still say Cal but in a much tougher fight due to styles.

I hope Calzaghe fights Pavlik then Jones for his last fight in Wales. If he were to win both those I think even the Calzaghe haters would have to give credit and respect.

[The Hammer]

Calzaghe should fight:

1) Dawson (best choice)
2) Jones (best name)
3) Tarver

He should not fight Pavlik, because Pavlik is white and many people believe white boxers are inferior. It would be the same as Joe win over undefeated, two division champion Mikkel Kessler - Joe's given no respect for that one.

[dannymoo99]

Anyone who knows boxing knows Kessler is a great fighter and that will be proved further over time.