Would 2 fights against top fighters made all the difference for Calzaghe?

[Dirk Diggler UK]

Doubt it would've made much difference to the people on here. Johnson was another "old man" and Dawson was another "green untested" guy who had just been beaten round the ring by that very "old man".

I would have and still would love to see the Dawson fight though.

[The Gambler1981]

It would help for sure, I don't know how much because people will always hate but I think he would get more respect.

Plus he would be comming back off a long lay off to do some big things at an advanced age that is praise worthy right there.

[shonuff488]

If Calzaghe fought someone legit after Jones, instead of retiring. He wouldn't get near as much hate. Everyone knows Roy is shot. He didn't even fight back after round 3. He just layed on the ropes and let Calzaghe windmill him. At this point either Calzaghe fights Dawson or gives Hopkins a much deserved rematch. If he doesn't want to fight either of those guys then he should just stay retired.

[Spray_resistant]

If Calzaghe fought someone legit after Jones, instead of retiring. He wouldn't get near as much hate. Everyone knows Roy is shot. He didn't even fight back after round 3. He just layed on the ropes and let Calzaghe windmill him. At this point either Calzaghe fights Dawson or gives Hopkins a much deserved rematch. If he doesn't want to fight either of those guys then he should just stay retired.

What if he beat up and comer Cloud? Would he get more respect if he beat him, it is a dangerous fight after all.

[The Gambler1981]

What if he beat up and comer Cloud? Would he get more respect if he beat him, it is a dangerous fight after all.

I don't exactly understand why Cloud gets so much respect on here to be honest, I am not saying I would get mad about Joe fighting him he has a belt and is highly thought of by some so he is fair game, but if he makes Cloud look like Lacy the same arguement will be made he wasn't that good. To me it would be atleast a decent win though, but to some it would not be played that way.

[shonuff488]

I like Cloud but he hasn't done anything besides beat up an old Clinton Woods.