Joe Calzaghe Would Continue if Knocked Out Like Hatton

[Technical_Skill]

You do know there is a documented offer for Jones to fight Calzaghe and Jones didn't accept?

Where in america?

Source please?

[Vivid Intent]

Really, link/source please?

Here's a source for you.

Calzaghe in 2003.

http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/sport/...oe+/article.do

Quote:
"I could probably give Jones a tough fight, probably the best fight he's ever had," said Calzaghe. "But I know my capabilities and unless I got paid the crown ***els I wouldn't want to risk it."

"I have no fear whatsoever of Jones... I would jump on the next plane to the States and defend my title against him in his own backyard if the opportunity arose," he said.

Calzaghe's comments came after Jones hinted he may step down a weight for his next fight, following a disappointing display against Eric Harding.

"I am the best super-middleweight in the world and I am out to prove that I am the best fighter on the planet. If Jones disagrees, lets get it on," he said.

"Jones is supposed to be the best fighter in the world at the moment. A showdown between us has got to happen to prove who is the best."

Link. Also make sure it says IN America. This should be fun.

Now Calzaghe will risk his undefeated record on the other side of the Atlantic. He is expected to fight in the United States for the first time this summer, but ambitions to step up a level to take on the No1 light-heavyweight Roy Jones seem likely to be thwarted.

Jones was offered $5m (£3.5m) to fight Calzaghe by the US television company Showtime earlier this year, but has since renewed his contract with Showtime's rivals HBO, making the fight unlikely in the foreseeable future and Calzaghe may attempt instead to seek super-middleweight unification contests.

How did he look impressive against those faded fighters? Seriously. Anyone who saw Syd Vanderpool have his way with Lacy - and Rubin Williams - before eventually succombing to his power culd see he was extremely overrated. Hell, even his power was overrated. Sorry dude, I'm not buying--and I never bought in.

Jeff Lacy is who he is. A decent pug.

You're missing my point. I've always said he was overrated but just not the bum he's made out to be now. The reason for him being so **** now is because of the sever injury. Take away his main weapon (left hook) and it's a big disadvantage. The humiliating beatdown probably didn't help either.

[Vivid Intent]

Because that's the only way they can nut worship him. to lie about him.

For someone who's not even a fan you seem to spend an awful lot of time talking about him. There's alot of fighters I hate but I wouldn't spend most of my time talking **** about them.

[Legendary Hater]

Because that's the only way they can nut worship him. to lie about him.

Yeah. It's shameless.

Sure. You can appreciate a fighter, but don't lose your credibility and integrity over them by doing things of that nature.

I personally don't see how they can even look at themselves in the mirror.

[IMDAZED]

You're missing my point. I've always said he was overrated but just not the bum he's made out to be now. The reason for him being so **** now is because of the sever injury. Take away his main weapon (left hook) and it's a big disadvantage. The humiliating beatdown probably didn't help either.

What was his reason for being **** before?

[Vivid Intent]

What was his reason for being **** before?

You said he was a decent fighter before

[Vivid Intent]

Yeah. It's shameless.

Sure. You can appreciate a fighter, but don't lose your credibility and integrity over them by doing things of that nature.

I personally don't see how they can even look at themselves in the mirror.

8 posts and nearly all them in this thread, it's sad that you have to talk to yourself though ATLs jizzedcrack.

[Dirk Diggler UK]

Yup...decent. In other words, nothing special.

Who ever said he was special (apart from the Yanks before the fight lol)?

[IMDAZED]

You said he was a decent fighter before

Yup...decent. In other words, nothing special.

[Technical_Skill]

"I have no fear whatsoever of Jones... I would jump on the next plane to the States and defend my title against him in his own backyard if the opportunity arose," he said.

Calzaghe's comments came after Jones hinted he may step down a weight for his next fight, following a disappointing display against Eric Harding.

"I am the best super-middleweight in the world and I am out to prove that I am the best fighter on the planet. If Jones disagrees, lets get it on," he said.

"Jones is supposed to be the best fighter in the world at the moment. A showdown between us has got to happen to prove who is the best."
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Is that a documented offer? Or calzaghe talking smack?

Now Calzaghe will risk his undefeated record on the other side of the Atlantic. He is expected to fight in the United States for the first time this summer, but ambitions to step up a level to take on the No1 light-heavyweight Roy Jones seem likely to be thwarted.

Jones was offered $5m (£3.5m) to fight Calzaghe by the US television company Showtime earlier this year, but has since renewed his contract with Showtime's rivals HBO, making the fight unlikely in the foreseeable future and Calzaghe may attempt instead to seek super-middleweight unification contests.

Right so cos Jones didnt up and leave HBO to fight Joe, he's ducking? Ps can i have the link. Just for reference and what year was this?

PS. From what i can see, It doesnt say that fight was offered in America, it says he is expected to fight in america for the 1st time, but he the jones fight might not happen in the forseeable future.

Ill give you one of mine in return, this is Calzaghe himself.

Calzaghe in 2003.

http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/sport/...oe+/article.do

Quote:
"I could probably give Jones a tough fight, probably the best fight he's ever had," said Calzaghe. "But I know my capabilities and unless I got paid the crown ***els I wouldn't want to risk it."