Well, I wouldn't believe a word that comes out of Enzo Calzaghe's mouth to be honest. One minute, he meets Ricky Hatton somewhere, they have a nice chat, Ricky wishes them good luck for the Kessler fight, and next, Gavin Rees will knock him out in no time etc! Countless others regarding other guys within his stable etc - I think Enzo should do a deal with Hennessy Sports, it would be a match made in heaven! Frank Warren was reluctant to make this fight without options on David Haye, but once it was apparent that Haye weren't agreeing to this, he started saying Haye can't make weight etc - anyway, the fight is on! He probably looked weak and fatigued because he is on American time, when were the photos/vids taken? British time any chance?
I'm Welsh and I do not believe Rees to be world class and I don't know anyone who thinks the same. He shouldn't even be fighting at 140 he's way too small for the weight so he deserves credit for winning the WBA title regardless. As for Enzo we'll see his true class and where he's really at on Saturday I would imagine. Enzo Calzaghe has certainly improved him anyway no doubt about that.
Ive not met one welsh boxing fan who thinks rees is world class! Enzo is a world class fighter. Joe is an eliete fighter, that one notch above world class where only a chosen few reach.
Cant see Enzo sparring Pryce, and he deffo wouldnt be sparring Rees. because of his hands Joe doesnt do too much sparring either, so I doubt he'd be getting too many rounds with him. That only leaves Nathan Cleverly, surely Enzo Calzaghe wouldve been bringing some fighters in.
Thats what I thought but he said recently he and Enzo went against the idea of bringing in sparring partners and settled for the guys in his own gym. Im guessing Lockett as well. He mentioned sparring Pryce and Nathan, I do not think he noted Ree's.