Calzaghe laughs off Froch fight

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  1. BG91

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    http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/boxing/7098631.stm

    Joe Calzaghe says he is not interested in fighting Carl Froch

    Undisputed world super-middleweight champion Joe Calzaghe has laughed off talk of a fight with Carl Froch.

    Undefeated Nottingham man Froch, 30, is up for a final eliminator for Calzaghe's newly won WBC crown.

    Froch will face Russia's Denis Inkin in a title eliminator and believes a unification battle with Calzaghe is the fight that all Britain wants to see.

    But Newbridge's Calzaghe described the prospect of an Anglo-Welsh clash against Froch as a "joke".
    With my stock as high as it's ever been, it's a joke to think I'd fight Froch
    Joe Calzaghe


    Speaking after his victory over Robin Reid, Froch said: "I would like to think Joe will still be there when I get past Inkin.

    "But he's talking about fighting Hopkins up at light-heavyweight now.

    "For the moment, I want to keep that dream fight alive."

    However, Calzaghe, writing in his column for the South Wales Argus, dismissed the chance of him facing the Nottinngham fighter.
    606: DEBATE
    Should Calzaghe fight Froch?


    "Coming off the biggest fight of my life and with my stock as high as it's ever been, it's a joke to think I'd fight Froch," said the 35-year-old WBO, WBA and WBC champion.

    "His performance in beating Robin Reid was very poor in my opinion. Luckily for him Reid was a bit of an embarrassment and has now retired.

    "I feel I've earned the right to go after the biggest fights possible and I have beaten everyone there is to beat at super-middleweight.

    "If Froch fought Mikkel Kessler it'd be a very one-sided fight so what could I possibly get out of fighting Froch now?

    "There would be zero interest in America and it'd be a fight I would need a lot of motivating for."
     
    BG91, Nov 16, 2007
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  2. Decebal

    Decebal Lucian Bute Full Member

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    Joe doesn't pull any punches, does he? Most of us have used the exact phrases he used, many a time, when talking about this match-up...and Froch's performance v. Reid...


    :oops:

    (am a bit embarrassed for Carl, though...)
     
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  3. Govanmauler

    Govanmauler Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Hmmm me too but to be honest Froch was dreaming if he thought for a minute Joe was going to have anything to do with him.

    I worry for Froch to be honest , he is 30 now an with his style relying so much on reflexes you wonder how long he has left
     
    Govanmauler, Nov 16, 2007
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  4. simonsingh

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    I am intrigued by this fight for some reason.......
     
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  5. Decebal

    Decebal Lucian Bute Full Member

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    yeah...cannot see why, either!:p
     
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  6. Boro chris

    Boro chris Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Fight with Inkin is a much needed step in the right direction though.
     
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  7. Decebal

    Decebal Lucian Bute Full Member

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    By far the best fight for Froch out there - they are both extremely well matched...:happy
     
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  8. Govanmauler

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  9. Govanmauler

    Govanmauler Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Damn you Decebal you keep getting there before me , get a job ya *******

    lol !!
     
    Govanmauler, Nov 16, 2007
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  10. Stickandmove

    Stickandmove Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Because Froch is a PUNCHER with a chance of giving an unmotivated Calzaghe a very tough fight. Because we'd like to see Calzaghe bring Froch crashing down to earth and close his big mouth with a battering. Because it is an interesting domestic scrap.

    So there are at least 3 reasons why I'd like to see this fight.

    Froch vs Clinton Woods might be interesting too - at Light heavyweight obviously
     
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  11. Decebal

    Decebal Lucian Bute Full Member

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    I get paid very handsomely to get there before you every time! And...they have given me the fastest internet connection in the West to do it with!:bart

    You have no chance!:deal
     
    Decebal, Nov 16, 2007
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  12. Decebal

    Decebal Lucian Bute Full Member

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    No...come on...as true boxing fans we should want to see good match-ups! Inkin v. Froch is one of the best! Joe v. Froch would be a mismatch...I want to see Froch beaten by someone slightly better than him, not by someone who is the best at 168-175!:D :deal
     
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  13. Stickandmove

    Stickandmove Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Decebal KO1 Govanmauler :!:
     
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  14. Decebal

    Decebal Lucian Bute Full Member

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    ...only when it comes to typing speed...:oops:
     
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  15. Govanmauler

    Govanmauler Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I'm slinking off home with my tail between my legs as we speak ! :D

    Actually I really am , work is over for another week

    So take care my ESB bros ( even you Decebal ) I'll be back for more of a slagging same bat-time , same bat-channel. have a great weekend y'all

    :hi:
     
    Govanmauler, Nov 16, 2007
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