I think the problem is with Frank Warren, Calzaghes promoter. He is the biggest promoter in UK, but he doesn't really deliver the big fights abroad.
I mean he was with Ricky Hatton for upto 39 fights, before getting a fight for a world title and all the fights were in UK. So Ricky Hatton left Frank Warren and got fights against Carlos Maussa and Luis Collazo.
Same with Joe Calzaghe, he beat Chris Eubank in 1997 for the WBO world title and for 40 fights he fought in UK, except for maybe 2 fights in Germany. He was WBO champion for 9 years, and Frank Warren could not sort out a fight with the other belt holders, until this year for the unification fight with Jeff Lacy.
I guarantee that no more than 20,000 will show up.
20'000 is big for any night of boxing, I think it'll be closer to 35'000 but whatever, will be a great atmosphere regardless of who Calzaghe fights. It'll be his first fight in the Millenium Stadium. First fight since he gained recognition and respect (in some peoples eyes) through beating Lacy. Skelton - Williams is a massive domestic fight, Enzo Macarenelli on the card... AND Amir Khan who has sold a lot of tickets everywhere he goes! Should be a massive night for British Boxing
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