Doubts about Calzaghe’s hunger for competition as he approaches his 36th birthday were at least partially dispelled today as he weighed in over a pound under the 168 pound limit. A limit the WBO and Ring champion has spent seven years complaining is very hard for him to squeeze his six foot frame into. Kessler, need to strip naked – save the tattoos – to make the limit having originally weighed 2 ounces over. Read the rest of this entry »
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Calzaghe Hungrier Than Ever
In Boxing, British Boxing, Fight Previews, Sports on November 2, 2007 at 4:29 pmMaccarinelli faces…erm..someone
In Boxing, British Boxing, Fight Previews, Sports on November 2, 2007 at 3:45 pm
Big WBO Cruiserweight belt holder Enzo Maccarinelli is presumably a realist. In interview, he strikes me as a level-headed fighter who understands the sport’s political intricacies enough to realise facing top-line contenders in every bout isn’t possible, he’ll also digest the fact tomorrow night is all about Joe Calzaghe v Mikkel Kessler. But despite that presumed pragmatism he must be frustrated by the search for a worthy opponent to tackle, he’ll certainly wish to avoid the criticism levelled at him following the Bobby Gunn fight. Read the rest of this entry »
Duddy may pay for bravery
In Boxing, British Boxing, Fight Previews, Sports on November 2, 2007 at 1:13 pm
Funny how quickly a fighter’s matchmaker can become emboldened. With the mouthwatering prospect of a world title fight against Kelly Pavlik on the horizon, few would imagine John Duddy’s handlers would be eager to sign up veteran middleweight Howard Eastman to a December date for the Derry born contender.
Slowly, slowly catchy monkey; Froch still wants Calzaghe
In Boxing, British Boxing, Fight Previews, Sports on November 2, 2007 at 12:24 pm
It would be hard to conjure an argument against Carl Froch’s merits as a fighter. Hard-hitting, good selection of shots, fit, brave with quick hands. On the evidence this far, he’s a rounded contender and a stand-out challenger for the winner of Joe Calzaghe and Mikkel Kessler’s clash tomorrow night. But I can’t help thinking I’ve been hearing how good Froch is for an awfully long time.
Final Step For Calzaghe?
In Boxing, British Boxing, Fight Previews, Sports on November 2, 2007 at 11:55 am
One of the finest fighters of his generation and certainly, one of the most unflinchingly dedicated professionals boxing has ever produced, Joe Calzaghe enters the ring on Saturday to complete the final step in his decade long journey to unify the Super-Middleweight division. It has been a long time coming for the 35 year old. Read the rest of this entry »
