is calzaghe going to retire? poll to follow

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  1. Benjiabc

    Benjiabc The Nottingham Hitman Full Member

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    if you answer no, please state who you think he will choose to fight.:smoke
     
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  2. Benjiabc

    Benjiabc The Nottingham Hitman Full Member

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    i voted yes because although i think calzaghe is as good as he ever has been, i dont think there is anyone left for him to fight that will add anything to his resume, he could beat dawson, but dawson deosnt bring enough money, i think joe will retire
     
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  3. alba

    alba Guess who? Full Member

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    as compared to hopkins?
     
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  4. TFFP

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    I believe so, and I hope so from what I've seen recently.
     
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  5. Benjiabc

    Benjiabc The Nottingham Hitman Full Member

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    you mean you dont rate his performances or...?
     
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  6. TFFP

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    Not really. Hopkins looks a great win now, but I don't think he performed like he can.

    A peak Calzaghe would have knocked that version of Jones out.
     
    TFFP, Nov 11, 2008
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  7. Cobbler

    Cobbler Shoemaker To The Stars Full Member

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    Voted yes.

    If Dawson's camp made a big enough offer, then he would take that fight.

    But they'll just blow hot air and end up not making an offer at all.
     
    Cobbler, Nov 11, 2008
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  8. Sir James

    Sir James Member Full Member

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    Yes- He will retire.
    See his interview on the front page!
     
    Sir James, Nov 11, 2008
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  9. Benjiabc

    Benjiabc The Nottingham Hitman Full Member

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    i agree, i noticed joe took his foot off the gas when he had jones hurt, not sure if his stamina is not what it was, i still see him beating dawson though
     
    Benjiabc, Nov 11, 2008
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  10. TFFP

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    I'm not sure its stamina. He threw just under 1000 against Jones, if he hadn't been posing which probably actually takes more energy than throwing a punch, he could have thrown 1100+.

    It's general sharpness. Also his hands, every punch is a flurry now, whereas he used to have the hands to throw more hard correct punches.
     
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  11. trotter

    trotter Boxing Addict Full Member

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    No.

    No way he will turn down another massive payday. He hasn't made enough to bail out when his earning potential is at it's peak.

    Hopkins in Cardiff WILL happen IMO.
     
    trotter, Nov 11, 2008
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  12. TFFP

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    He's made well over 20 million GBP. Probably closer to 30.

    If he wants to retire I'm pretty sure he could live even the most extravagant lifestyle and not worry about finances.
     
    TFFP, Nov 11, 2008
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  13. dwilson

    dwilson Guest

    I think he will retire.
     
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  14. El Cepillo

    El Cepillo Baddest Man on the Planet Full Member

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    I think Cazaghe will stay for one last big pay day. He obviously hates Hopkins, so Dawson seems likely, the fact they he didn't rule out Dawson when specifically asked post fight says a lot I think.
     
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  15. El Cepillo

    El Cepillo Baddest Man on the Planet Full Member

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    How did he manage to make that much money? When he spent a lot of his career fighting Rick Thornberry's.
     
    El Cepillo, Nov 11, 2008
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