This should shut some of you American's up..

[JuicyJuice]

If the Lacy fight didn't stop you from hating on Calzaghe, consider that Calzaghe met your beloved Roy Jones at the De La Hoya/Mosley fight in 2000 and Jones told Calzaghe that he was a big fan of his and told him he'd beat Ottke.
Calzaghe and Jones apparently shared amateur stories and found MANY similarities.

Here's what Jones said on BBC Radio Five Live shortly after Calzaghe/Lacy: "He keeps proving himself again and again and again. I don't know why he gets so many critics, what's the big problem? You can't blame him for not leaving his countries, it's too dodgy if you go elsewhere, you know what I'm saying? He's fought so many good guys, Chrissy Eubanks, Woodhall, Charles Brewer, the kid from Alabama, now Jeff. That was wonderful (against Lacy), wonderful."

[Super_Lightweight]

Roy is bigging up Joe because he wants to fight Joe. Roy does not hold the cards as he did earlier in his career.

Additionally, you are dead wrong on Americans 'hating' Joe. Since that fight Joe has acquired more U.S. fans, and many U.S. fans gave him his props. Sure there are some leftovers who still 'hate' Joe, but that will always be the case.

[TheGreat1]

i don't get, shut us us about what? Everone knows Joe is a good fighter. but unless he makes a move he will never be considered great.

[RAESAAD]

I don't hate him....as a matter of fact I really look forward to his next fight.I had only watched 2 Calzaghe fights previous to the Lacy fight and thought he was very good......I just thought Lacy would be able to overwhelm him and I was wrong.

[JuicyJuice]

He smiles sadly when I reflect again on his missed opportunities against fighters like Jones - who, at least in private, admitted his deep respect for Calzaghe.
http://sport.guardian.co.uk/boxing/s...469346,00.html

[JuicyJuice]

http://sport.guardian.co.uk/boxing/s...469346,00.html

Man, it's weird reading that article.

Funny how things can change in one year!

[LOLORSKATES]

I beleive Calzaghe is a very very good fighter anyway so I guess your not really shutting me up

[JuicyJuice]

It's more a case of that you don't need to 'hate' on a fighter because of his skin colour or nationality..

[VanesBoxing]

I beleive Calzaghe is a very very good fighter anyway so I guess your not really shutting me up

YUP, same here.

[boski]

I too, think Calzaghe is a very good fighter. Good technicianin the ring. Im American and I dont see the hate.