Manfredo v Calzaghe? What the hell is Peter thinking?

[Floydko1]

we all know that this is just a SHOWCASE fight for JC to show everyone in america he can beat the **** out off poor Manfredo, ant notn else but i nice easy pay day 4 him, should get JC in with someone whos got a chance Taylor,Tarver maybe even Adamek, still i only think Taylor could beat him.

[Derranged_]

To even think that he would turn down a chance to win a belt at Light Heavy and instead opt to fight a no name light Manfredo, is just a frigging joke. You beat Lacy, have two belts, enter the P4P list, make a name for yourself in America. Have America in awe at your performance and then opt to take on Manfredo as your next bout.

After reading several articles on Joe Calzaghe, I don't think he cares to make a name for himself in the U.S. In fact, I read that he only wants to fight two more times and then retire. So, it sounds like he's trying to take an "easy" fight as one of his last.

[medium-deek]

After reading several articles on Joe Calzaghe, I don't think he cares to make a name for himself in the U.S. In fact, I read that he only wants to fight two more times and then retire. So, it sounds like he's trying to take an "easy" fight as one of his last.

Looks like I was totally wrong on this one. However, I think Joe said 3 or 4 fights before retiring.

[Moon]

WTF is right.

Zaghe beating Manfredo means what?

Joe doesnt need any "easy" fight like alot of guys deserve when they take someone's belt. But, Zaghe had his easy fight with Lacy. he needs to keep the momentum going, Fredo's mnothing!

[TheHoff!]

I hope the Manfredo fight doesnt happen as it would just be a one sided beating that apart from the money will do nothing for either fighter. Joe will be expected to be beat Manfredo and wont recieve any acclaim for doing so. In fact some people will probably criticise him for taking easy fights (again)...and Manfredo will be exposed once and for all and will probably never get another shot...

BTW here is an interesting article from the BBC website on the prospect of them fighting:

Boxing's rumour mill suggests Joe Calzaghe's next opponent could be Peter Manfredo Jr, a likeable, lucid lad who lost in the final of "The Contender" series hosted by Sylvester Stallone, shown here and in the States last year.

I met Manfredo six months ago at the Wild Card gym in Hollywood, where he trains under the guidance of Freddie Roach.

Let's just say it wasn't a good day for Manfredo.

He sparred half-a-dozen rounds with Vanes Martirosyan, a light-middleweight born in Armenia who boxed for the USA at the 2004 Olympics.

Martirosyan, back then in October, was unbeaten in four as a pro (he's now 8-0). He toyed with Manfredo - and it was one of those sparkling sessions that makes even the most bustling of gyms go quiet.

In terms of speed, skill and strength, Manfredo was second best all the time.

Sparring doesn't tell us everything but from what I saw that afternoon in Los Angeles, Martirosyan has that something else.

As for Manfredo, there's no need for Joe to go hiding behind the sofa.