Joe Calzaghe - forgotten?

[dans]

Despite Calzaghe retiring undefeated, will he really go down in history as one of the memorable all time greats? In my mind, he didn't become a star until the twilight of his career and toiled in his hometown for 90% of the time against mostly unremarkable opponents.

In 5-10 years I will remember Jones Jr. and Hopkins as greats, I don't know if Calzaghe will pop into my head, fair or not.

What are your thoughts?

[SirTomJones]

The name Calzaghe will never leave, too much hate and too much love.

[boxer2k5]

joe did his thing was exciting to watch. and made tons of money and enjoying his life while still young. i dont think he cares if people remember him or not

[Pastrano]

He'll surely be remembered by British and many European boxfans. And that's enough. I think also many true experts will remember and apreciate him.

[tank17211]

I agree, I dont think to many people will remember him. He stayed in his own backyard for too long. He missed the boat. Even though he beat Jones and Hopkins(conserversal)late in his and their careers.

If retiring undefeated is everything talk to Floyd. Retiring undefeated doesnt mean much to me if you arent fighting the best people out there.

[dans]

joe did his thing was exciting to watch. and made tons of money and enjoying his life while still young. i dont think he cares if people remember him or not

I think he retired at the right time. I don't think he cares either, but public perception does matter when you look back at boxing history.

[mushahadeen]

Joe Calzaghe - forgotten?

No I still remember how much he ****** and how overrated he was.

[Sparked_1985]

He's the ATG Super-Middle at this point in time.

So he'll always be known by the historians unless somebody turns out to surpass his achievements in that weight-class.

[Pastrano]

I agree, I dont think to many people will remember him. He stayed in his own backyard for too long. He missed the boat. Even though he beat Jones and Hopkins(conserversal)late in his and their careers.

If retiring undefeated is everything talk to Floyd. Retiring undefeated doesnt mean much to me if you arent fighting the best people out there.

The word you lookin for is CONTROVERSIAL.Lol.

[pelonxsoldier28]

When we look back at boxing, he will be remembered mostly by British fans. A lot of fans in America did'nt really know him till he fought Lacy, jones, and B-Hop, and that was at the end of his career. I think he could have come across the pond a long time ago and made himself a bigger name. But I'm sure he will be remembered.