Calzaghe to face Magee in Belfast

kevin · Post by **kevin** » 10 Feb 2005, 07:37

Joe Calzaghe will face Brian Magee in Belfast on the 18th of March.

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jamesmcdonnell · Post by **jamesmcdonnell** » 10 Feb 2005, 07:39

Not too bad a matchup I suppose. Thought the Denmark trip was too good to be true.

Old bones Ian · Post by **Old bones Ian** » 10 Feb 2005, 07:45

Not to bad, Magee isn't in Calzaghe's class, but after a longish layoff an aceptable fight

MightyWarrior · Post by **MightyWarrior** » 10 Feb 2005, 07:46

An easy night for Calzaghe I reckon, Magee looks far too fragile to hold up for long. Makes you wonder what happened to a Reid rematch though...

Calzaghe KO3

J · Post by J » 10 Feb 2005, 07:52

piss poor.
WHat the eff is going on, C's career goes from bad to worse.
id accept a robin reid rematch but this is just pap.
anyone get the impression FW is getting fed up with JC and his constant b.s.
could be possible.

jamesmcdonnell · Post by **jamesmcdonnell** » 10 Feb 2005, 07:53

Yep, if Reid can chin him that often despite throwing very few shots, then I cannot see him lasting long against Joe who will certianly throw a lot more shots.

I noticed that the Sports Network mentioned that Joe is looking to either unify the belts or move up in weight. Well, fighting someone that holds one of those belts wouldn't be a bad idea. I know he's had a long layoff, but if he's serious, then his next fight should be for one of the other belts.

don't call it a comeback · Post by **don't call it a comeback** » 10 Feb 2005, 08:30

Very poor matchup. Magee was really exposed in a deadly dull fight with Reid. Vanderpool, Kessler even Etchols, are all streets ahead of Magee. There are two dozen better fights out there for Calzaghe than this.

Joe's lost the plot basically and the moment has now passed for him to make any impact on the world stage. Its a shame but he's a bit of an irrelevance now.

jamesmcdonnell · Post by **jamesmcdonnell** » 10 Feb 2005, 08:32

tuaman2004 wrote: fornicate it at least there will be a real lively atmosphere there. I may mosey up to Belfast for that one

How far is Belfast from Armagh? I've got family in Armagh I could stay with.

REAL_DEAL · Post by **REAL_DEAL** » 10 Feb 2005, 08:33

typical calzaghe opponent lost his last big fight.

jamesmcdonnell · Post by **jamesmcdonnell** » 10 Feb 2005, 08:52

"Get there handy."

Sort of thing my aunt would say.

or

"Sure, it's not that far but."

bennie · Post by **bennie** » 10 Feb 2005, 09:02

I've heard Echols, Pemberton and Kessler mentioned for Calzaghe recently. SN love throwing these big names around for their men. But in the end, we get another shit opponent.

stujones · Post by **stujones** » 10 Feb 2005, 09:12

Acceptable, but only just. Calzaghe should stop Magee whoose punch resistance must be questionable.

I say acceptable because I do assume Calzaghe will get his moment vs Johnson this year

THEBUTCH · Post by **THEBUTCH** » 10 Feb 2005, 09:18

Calzaghe v Magee ?

UTTER CRAP !

tonyevs · Post by **tonyevs** » 10 Feb 2005, 09:28

This fight will be as bad to watch as it looks on paper.

With the critism that Calzaghe seems to get more of each day it seems an almost suicidal fight to take.

They insult the Irish by expecting them to expect anything of this fight, they are exploiting their patriotism into getting them to buy a seat there which will cost them more than if it was only Magee headlining there.

Terrible terrible match up, that is only going to hurt Calzaghe.

nickd · Post by **nickd** » 10 Feb 2005, 09:30

I really dont see how this is an acceptable match, Magee has been badly exposed by an over the hill Reid. Terrible.

Yet again I call for Calzaghe to retire.

Bard of Boxrec · Post by **Bard of Boxrec** » 10 Feb 2005, 09:38

its also sickening that this fight would never have happened while magee was still unbeaten, when people might have cared.

jamesmcdonnell · Post by **jamesmcdonnell** » 10 Feb 2005, 09:38

Looks like they will appear on the PPV. Witter looks like getting N'dou, no opponent named for Froch yet.

This is looking better and better, if all three get exposure it's a fantastic opportunity. Let's hope Froch and Witter don't have a mare.

Bard of Boxrec · Post by **Bard of Boxrec** » 10 Feb 2005, 09:44

i hope froch gets on the card with a decent opponent, i would be happy with a ross thompson type, just for rounds and exposure.

lirva33 · Post by **lirva33** » 10 Feb 2005, 09:44

Riddick Blowe wrote:its also sickening that this fight would never have happened while magee was still unbeaten, when people might have cared.

Agreed.

I have NO interest in Calzaghe at all. I won't be watching this stinker of a fight that Calzaghe is only taking b/c Magee has been exposed.

stujones · Post by **stujones** » 10 Feb 2005, 09:45

Actually, yeah I agree this is not acceptable.

nickd · Post by **nickd** » 10 Feb 2005, 09:47

I am willing to put money on it Calzaghe will not be facing Johnson later this year by the way - any takers?

stujones · Post by **stujones** » 10 Feb 2005, 09:51

007 wrote:I am willing to put money on it Calzaghe will not be facing Johnson later this year by the way - any takers?

Yeah, I'll bet 1,00000 - ONLY JOKING BY THE WAY. I don't think you will have any takers, because I think all will agree.

It won't happen for two reasons.

1) I think Tarver will get the nod next time.

2) Should Johnson win again, he has much more lucarative fights in the pipeline. Lacy vs Johnson would sell well stateside, Johnson vs Jones II (Johnson will get a big payday this time), Johnson vs Braithwaite. All bigger matches in the US.

jamesmcdonnell · Post by **jamesmcdonnell** » 10 Feb 2005, 10:00

I think Johnson will be wary of committing to fight Calzaghe after his experiences. Another win over Tarver will enable him to pick and choose some big fights.

Calzaghe to face Magee in Belfast

Calzaghe to face Magee in Belfast

froch and witter appearing on undercard