Respect for Calzaghe

[DiegoFuego]

This is just something little that's been bugging me. Everybody advertising this fight is putting Lacy's name first, a spot reserved for the champion. I know they're both title holders, but Calzaghe has been the recognized champ at 168 for years. Just another sign that he's getting very little respect right now, although a lot of it is warranted. He DID pull out with a bogus hand injury that had everyone ready to say LACY IS THE MAN AT 168 OFFICIALLY, and I felt like it too. I think that's why Calzaghe is taking the fight. He knows if he doesn't, no one will consider him the man. I know a week before the fight is too late to change the posters that have LACY-CALZAGHE written on them, but let's at least do our part and respect Calzaghe up and through the fight, win or lose, for having earned that title a long time ago. Just remember, we never took away Roy Jones' recognition as the man at 168-175 even though he never took on his biggest challenges at those weights until Tarver. I respected Roy up until he got crushed by Tarver over and over, so I will do the same for Calzaghe. But mark my words: if Calzaghe loses one-sidedly and by KO, a lot of people are going to question his legacy just like Roy's is in question now.

[enadeus]

He gets no respect because he has never fought outside of Europe, and spent most of his career in England. Thats the bottom line, also people claim that he has never fought anybody.

[medium-deek]

He gets no respect because he has never fought outside of Europe, and spent most of his career in England. Thats the bottom line, also people claim that he has never fought anybody.

I fully understand why people would hold this view and you have every right to think this. But Joe will win you over come March 4th. When Joe wins you WILL show him some respect otherwise you will have no credibility.

[TheEvilSaint]

he fights bums, beats bums, fakes injuries, ducks fighters, pads his record, slaps his punches, and fights once or twice a year?

if you respect a guy who does that, i guess anybody can get ur respect.

cal***gy hasnt fought a decent opponent his whole career and when he finally does against lacy, everyone will see just how big of a joke cal***gy is.

[medium-deek]

Ps. I'm now going out to buy a toothbrush.

[medium-deek]

he fights bums, beats bums, fakes injuries, ducks fighters, pads his record, slaps his punches, and fights once or twice a year?

if you respect a guy who does that, i guess anybody can get ur respect.

cal***gy hasnt fought a decent opponent his whole career and when he finally does against lacy, everyone will see just how big of a joke cal***gy is.

Man, I'm gonna enjoy seeing you with egg on your face.

[TheEvilSaint]

Man, I'm gonna enjoy seeing you with egg on your face.

you expect cal***gy to win? what has he done that would even make you think that? (aside from being english)

[El Guapo]

Man, I'm gonna enjoy seeing you with egg on your face.

there we go, i said there would be another thread before the fight in th so called "final predictions" thread!

[SnoopySmurf]

This will be an awesome fight! Lacy can be wild sometimes...and this could play right into Joe's style. I've seen only a few of Joe's fight but I've seen enough boxing to know he has is no easy match for Lacy. Lacy may be stronger, obviously younger...but Joe is a damn good fighter.

I have no idea who'll win. Maybe I give the edge to Lacy in youth and stamina. But I wouldn't be surprised one bit if Joe Calzaghe wins.

[medium-deek]

you expect cal***gy to win? what has he done that would even make you think that? (aside from being english)

I've explained that in another post, Mr Saint. But quickly: he is the better fighter and his southpaw stance will cause Lacy major problems. Now I really do need to go out and buy that toothbrush. But believe me, when Calzaghe wins you are gonna gt a PM from me with the following in bold, block captial letter:

"BWHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHA"