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Title: Calzaghe v Jones - it's a date Post by: kinboshi on July 12, 2008, 12:12:31 PM http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/boxing/7502914.stm
Roy Jones Jr has confirmed he and undefeated Welshman Joe Calzaghe will clash at Madison Square Garden, New York on Saturday 20 September. The American legend and Calzaghe, 36, will split the spoils from the bout. Jones told BBC Sport Wales: "I was a fighter of the 90s, but I'm also a modern era fighter. I'm going to show people what I am. "Everything is being split 50-50. It's straight down the middle. I wouldn't have it any other way." Calzaghe split with long-time promoter Frank Warren in June as predicted by BBC Sport Wales, relinquished his WBC super-middleweight belt to fight Jones as a light-heavyweight. Title: Re: Calzaghe v Jones - it's a date Post by: Nakor on July 12, 2008, 12:20:08 PM Good News,
Imagine if loads of us got together and watched this under the same roof. Prop heaven. Now a venue . . . ;whistle; Joe should win this easily? Title: Re: Calzaghe v Jones - it's a date Post by: kinboshi on July 12, 2008, 12:22:37 PM Good News, Imagine if loads of us got together and watched this under the same roof. Prop heaven. Now a venue . . . ;whistle; Joe should win this easily? That's a good idea. Can't imagine we could organise a load of blondes getting together in one place though, especially on that date. Sounds like a logistical nightmare... ;carlocitrone; Title: Re: Calzaghe v Jones - it's a date Post by: Colchester Kev on July 12, 2008, 12:31:41 PM Impossible ... i wont be around on the 20th ... I will be in Luton.
Title: Re: Calzaghe v Jones - it's a date Post by: mondatoo on July 12, 2008, 12:40:48 PM Nice one i read this on the bbc site but didn't notice the date.What happened to sofa fighting all of blonde ???
Title: Re: Calzaghe v Jones - it's a date Post by: DaveShoelace on July 12, 2008, 12:44:05 PM Funny one this, genrally speaking I say Calzaghe walks this, and that is probably where my wonga is going, but Calazaghe struggled through his last two fights. That said they were both against better opposition than present day Jones.
My prediction, suprisingly boring and gritty fight, Calzaghe to win on points and retire immediatley after. Anyone betting, go to a Yank sportsbook if you are betting on Joe, much better odds cos people from the States are stoopid. Title: Re: Calzaghe v Jones - it's a date Post by: TheChipPrince on July 12, 2008, 01:00:07 PM Anyone betting, go to a Yank sportsbook if you are betting on Joe, much better odds cos people from the States are stoopid. and vice versa if your backing Roy? Title: Re: Calzaghe v Jones - it's a date Post by: The Baron on July 12, 2008, 01:23:31 PM http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/boxing/7502914.stm Roy Jones Jr has confirmed he and undefeated Welshman Joe Calzaghe will clash at Madison Square Garden, New York on Saturday 20 September. The American legend and Calzaghe, 36, will split the spoils from the bout. Jones told BBC Sport Wales: "I was a fighter of the 90s, but I'm also a modern era fighter. I'm going to show people what I am. "Everything is being split 50-50. It's straight down the middle. I wouldn't have it any other way." Calzaghe split with long-time promoter Frank Warren in June as predicted by BBC Sport Wales, relinquished his WBC super-middleweight belt to fight Jones as a light-heavyweight. Jones makes me laugh. He would have met Hopkins when they were both in their primes had it not been for Jones's "60-40" stumbling block live on ESPN. He's lucky to get 50-50 Vs Calzaghe and he knows it. Title: Re: Calzaghe v Jones - it's a date Post by: DaveShoelace on July 12, 2008, 02:54:03 PM Anyone betting, go to a Yank sportsbook if you are betting on Joe, much better odds cos people from the States are stoopid. and vice versa if your backing Roy? Not really, the difference is that the rest of the world are fully aware of most of the top US boxers, especially as 90% of the major fights come out of Vegas or New York, however the yanks seem to have a very sheltered view of the top europeans, especially when they fight a lot at home, so they never to know what to expect. They are fully aware of Hatton now and probably Joe too since their big money fights, but generally they are clueless about homegrown talent (Case in point, they thought Audley Harrison was a big draw when he moved there and I managed to get 8-1 on Danny Williams when he beat Tyson). Title: Re: Calzaghe v Jones - it's a date Post by: boldie on July 12, 2008, 03:12:17 PM Calzaghe will destroy Jones..no doubt
Title: Re: Calzaghe v Jones - it's a date Post by: mondatoo on July 12, 2008, 03:40:38 PM Calzaghe will destroy Jones..no doubt Title: Re: Calzaghe v Jones - it's a date Post by: Nem on July 12, 2008, 07:17:19 PM Funny one this, genrally speaking I say Calzaghe walks this, and that is probably where my wonga is going, but Calazaghe struggled through his last two fights. That said they were both against better opposition than present day Jones. My prediction, suprisingly boring and gritty fight, Calzaghe to win on points and retire immediatley after. Anyone betting, go to a Yank sportsbook if you are betting on Joe, much better odds cos people from the States are stoopid. VS Kessler: referee: Mike Ortega | judge: Raul Caiz 117-111 | judge: John Stewart 116-112 | judge: Massimo Barrovecchio 116-112 Title: Re: Calzaghe v Jones - it's a date Post by: Maxriddles on July 12, 2008, 08:25:14 PM Calzaghe will destroy Jones..no doubt Hope you're right Boldie. Can't wait for this fight to happen, most exciting contest in British boxing for years. Joe FTW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Title: Re: Calzaghe v Jones - it's a date Post by: mondatoo on July 12, 2008, 08:35:42 PM Calzaghe will destroy Jones..no doubt Hope you're right Boldie. Can't wait for this fight to happen, most exciting contest in British boxing for years. Joe FTW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hatton v Mayweather ?????? Joe took the easy fight i like the guy he's a great boxer but that is a FACT Title: Re: Calzaghe v Jones - it's a date Post by: DaveShoelace on July 12, 2008, 10:46:39 PM Calzaghe will destroy Jones..no doubt Hope you're right Boldie. Can't wait for this fight to happen, most exciting contest in British boxing for years. Joe FTW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hatton v Mayweather ?????? Joe took the easy fight i like the guy he's a great boxer but that is a FACT Yeah, 3-4 years ago this would have been the best fight of the decade FACT! But now Jones is getting on, the steroids have left his body and its nowhere near the prospect it could have been. Hope Im wrong and its a cracker. Title: Re: Calzaghe v Jones - it's a date Post by: bolt pp on July 12, 2008, 11:00:58 PM http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/boxing/7502914.stm Roy Jones Jr has confirmed he and undefeated Welshman Joe Calzaghe will clash at Madison Square Garden, New York on Saturday 20 September. The American legend and Calzaghe, 36, will split the spoils from the bout. Jones told BBC Sport Wales: "I was a fighter of the 90s, but I'm also a modern era fighter. I'm going to show people what I am. "Everything is being split 50-50. It's straight down the middle. I wouldn't have it any other way." Calzaghe split with long-time promoter Frank Warren in June as predicted by BBC Sport Wales, relinquished his WBC super-middleweight belt to fight Jones as a light-heavyweight. Jones makes me laugh. He would have met Hopkins when they were both in their primes had it not been for Jones's "60-40" stumbling block live on ESPN. He's lucky to get 50-50 Vs Calzaghe and he knows it. exactly 5 years ago this wouldve been blinding but i really cant see him risking his undefeated record in his last fight against someone he isnt pretty sure he's gonna beat Title: Re: Calzaghe v Jones - it's a date Post by: pokefast on July 15, 2008, 09:43:00 AM Title: Re: Calzaghe v Jones - it's a date Post by: DaveShoelace on July 22, 2008, 03:46:36 PM Its been called off, Joe has injured his hand.
Bugger Title: Re: Calzaghe v Jones - it's a date Post by: kinboshi on July 22, 2008, 03:50:30 PM Sigh. Never ends.
Title: Re: Calzaghe v Jones - it's a date Post by: Nem on July 22, 2008, 03:50:46 PM http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12183_3850996,00.html
Title: Re: Calzaghe v Jones - it's a date Post by: AndrewT on July 22, 2008, 04:04:28 PM Its been called off, Joe has injured his hand. Bugger Joe 'Glass Hands' Calzaghe. Title: Re: Calzaghe v Jones - it's a date Post by: rossfourfive on July 23, 2008, 07:25:30 PM http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/boxing/7521428.stm
8 November provisional rescheduled date....fingers crossed. Title: Re: Calzaghe v Jones - it's a date Post by: cdw1111 on July 23, 2008, 09:43:09 PM If Joe crosses his fingers the fight will be off for another two months
Title: Re: Calzaghe v Jones - it's a date Post by: Maxriddles on July 23, 2008, 10:17:17 PM If Joe crosses his fingers the fight will be off for another two months rotflmfao Title: Re: Calzaghe v Jones - it's a date Post by: LOJ on July 25, 2008, 10:22:33 AM Its been called off, Joe has injured his hand. Bugger Joe 'Glass Hands' Calzaghe. rotflmfao |