Seconds Out predictions 4 Lacy-Calzaghe!

[Rocky Balboa]

Here 13 of SecondsOut's staff bravely select the winner of this weekend's mouth-watering collision of unbeaten super-middleweight champions. But who have Team SecondsOut tipped to emerge victorious in the early hours of Sunday morning, GMT, in Manchester, England? The southpaw speed of the experienced Joe Calzaghe, or the raw, frightening power of Jeff Lacy?

Joe Calzaghe is an outstanding talent - but this fight has come two years too late for him. Physically, Calzaghe still has the tools to win but psychologically I think Lacy has him at a disadvantage. The endless injuries, the pull-outs, years of dream fights getting snatched away, the very public divorce which robbed him of much of his earnings... he's had to contend with a lot. Meanwhile, Lacy, improving with every fight, is frighteningly focused and has never entertained a moment's self-doubt. Lacy on a late stoppage or close points victory.
- Ant Evans (Editor)

I really like Joe Calzaghe. He's done all the things necessary during his long stint as world champion, with the obvious exception of fighting someone like Jeff Lacy. But he's been a credit to the game and an inspiration for young British boxers. Which is why I hate writing the following. He'll dominate the early rounds against Jeff Lacy, before being stopped around the 10th, as youth prevails over experience and brittle hands.
Sanjeev Shetty (British correspondent)

Call me crazy, but I have a sneaking suspicion that this fight will turn into the 2006 reincarnation of Tyson/Spinks. Calzaghe, like Spinks, is going through a period of relative inactivity. Spinks and Calzaghe were both fighters more on the downside of their respective careers facing young, powerful, knockout virtuosos. Tyson needed Spinks to unify the heavyweight division, while Lacy needs Calzaghe to make a legitimate claim as the top Super-Middleweight in the world. Lacy KO 2
Evan Korn (New York Correspondent)

Calzaghe breaks his hand in the 2nd - Lacy breaks his face in the 3rd!
Rish ap Wiliam (Chief Technical Officer)

This is a tough fight to call. Will the improving, fresher Jeff Lacy prevail against the more experienced Joe Calzaghe? I believe Lacy will nick it in the closest of fights.
Clive Bernath (Editor in Chief)

Lacy by close, but thoroughly deserved decision; too sharp, too hungry, too aggressive. Right place, right time for the IBF champion.
Mark G. Butcher (Founding Editor)

It is speed against strength, a very hard to pick intriguing match up. Joe will secure an early lead and school Lacy. Down the stretch, the American will get in close range and will do some damage. Calzaghe by a close but well deserved decision.
Juan Pablo Manfredi (Argentinean Correspondent)

Lacy is too young and strong for any 168 pounder right now. At 28 years
of age, he is at or near his peak. After giving Lacy a fight for four or
five rounds, Calzaghe will begin to wilt under Lacy's pressure and punch.
Lacy in ten after a great fight.
Jerry Glick (New York Correspondent)

I think both guys possess power as demonstrated by their KO ratios. But I like Lacy to withstand what Calzaghe throws at him. I'm not sure that Lacy can KO Calzaghe, but I believe he can stun him. I like Lacy by decision.
Tim Smith (Writer, SecondsOut)

Lacy by knockout. Calzaghe is well past his prime.
Thomas Hauser (Lead Feature Writer)

"Are there overtones of Davey Moore vs. Roberto Duran about this Lacy vs. Calzaghe tilt? OK, so sometimes you have to stretch for even a symbolic point of comparison. If we judge the fight on skill and experience vs. desire and physicality then we get one result, a result where Calzaghe plays the role of Duran, on his birthday, 1983. If we think of just how well Calzaghe will have to be technically and emotionally to hold off the determined challenge of Lacy, we might get another result. The result I am looking for will be earned by the guy contesting the better fight round after round; may fate please spare us flukes or fouls! When I look at who's the better guy right now - March of 2006 - it looks, to me, like Jeff Lacy."
Patrick Kehoe (Contributing Editor)

Lacy is still developing as a fighter, and Calzaghe has the tools to give him fits if he uses them right. But what might be the overriding theme of this fight is that Calzaghe appears to be psychologically spent as a professional fighter. With setbacks inside the ring and personal problems outside of it, his enthusiasm for the game appears to be waning. In terms of motivation and momentum, then, Lacy has the clear edge, and I see him earning a KO or TKO win sometime in the middle rounds.
Matthew Wells (Feature Writer)

Joe Calzaghe has been a good super middleweight world champion for a long time, but he has left it too late in his career to step up a level. Jeff Lacy is the future and he is only going to get better under trainer Dan Birmingham, who is one of the sport's most underrated. Lacy's work with Birmingham, and Winky Wright, who Dan also trains, is going to see Lacy even better for this fight. I don't think the 2am start will affect Lacy, he is the younger of the two. Lacy wants to really prove himself, hence him willing to travel to the UK for this fight. He is younger, stronger and hits harder than Lacy. Calzaghe's history of hand problems could also work against him. In a thrilling fight while it lasts, Lacy will win by stoppage. Lacy KO4.
Paul Upham (Contributing Editor)

Calzaghe breaks his hand in the 2nd - Lacy breaks his face in the 3rd!

[KO Artist]

Here 13 of SecondsOut's staff bravely select the winner of this weekend's mouth-watering collision of unbeaten super-middleweight champions. But who have Team SecondsOut tipped to emerge victorious in the early hours of Sunday morning, GMT, in Manchester, England? The southpaw speed of the experienced Joe Calzaghe, or the raw, frightening power of Jeff Lacy?

Joe Calzaghe is an outstanding talent - but this fight has come two years too late for him. Physically, Calzaghe still has the tools to win but psychologically I think Lacy has him at a disadvantage. The endless injuries, the pull-outs, years of dream fights getting snatched away, the very public divorce which robbed him of much of his earnings... he's had to contend with a lot. Meanwhile, Lacy, improving with every fight, is frighteningly focused and has never entertained a moment's self-doubt. Lacy on a late stoppage or close points victory.
- Ant Evans (Editor)

I really like Joe Calzaghe. He's done all the things necessary during his long stint as world champion, with the obvious exception of fighting someone like Jeff Lacy. But he's been a credit to the game and an inspiration for young British boxers. Which is why I hate writing the following. He'll dominate the early rounds against Jeff Lacy, before being stopped around the 10th, as youth prevails over experience and brittle hands.
Sanjeev Shetty (British correspondent)

Call me crazy, but I have a sneaking suspicion that this fight will turn into the 2006 reincarnation of Tyson/Spinks. Calzaghe, like Spinks, is going through a period of relative inactivity. Spinks and Calzaghe were both fighters more on the downside of their respective careers facing young, powerful, knockout virtuosos. Tyson needed Spinks to unify the heavyweight division, while Lacy needs Calzaghe to make a legitimate claim as the top Super-Middleweight in the world. Lacy KO 2
Evan Korn (New York Correspondent)

Calzaghe breaks his hand in the 2nd - Lacy breaks his face in the 3rd!
Rish ap Wiliam (Chief Technical Officer)

This is a tough fight to call. Will the improving, fresher Jeff Lacy prevail against the more experienced Joe Calzaghe? I believe Lacy will nick it in the closest of fights.
Clive Bernath (Editor in Chief)

Lacy by close, but thoroughly deserved decision; too sharp, too hungry, too aggressive. Right place, right time for the IBF champion.
Mark G. Butcher (Founding Editor)

It is speed against strength, a very hard to pick intriguing match up. Joe will secure an early lead and school Lacy. Down the stretch, the American will get in close range and will do some damage. Calzaghe by a close but well deserved decision.
Juan Pablo Manfredi (Argentinean Correspondent)

Lacy is too young and strong for any 168 pounder right now. At 28 years
of age, he is at or near his peak. After giving Lacy a fight for four or
five rounds, Calzaghe will begin to wilt under Lacy's pressure and punch.
Lacy in ten after a great fight.
Jerry Glick (New York Correspondent)

I think both guys possess power as demonstrated by their KO ratios. But I like Lacy to withstand what Calzaghe throws at him. I'm not sure that Lacy can KO Calzaghe, but I believe he can stun him. I like Lacy by decision.
Tim Smith (Writer, SecondsOut)

Lacy by knockout. Calzaghe is well past his prime.
Thomas Hauser (Lead Feature Writer)

"Are there overtones of Davey Moore vs. Roberto Duran about this Lacy vs. Calzaghe tilt? OK, so sometimes you have to stretch for even a symbolic point of comparison. If we judge the fight on skill and experience vs. desire and physicality then we get one result, a result where Calzaghe plays the role of Duran, on his birthday, 1983. If we think of just how well Calzaghe will have to be technically and emotionally to hold off the determined challenge of Lacy, we might get another result. The result I am looking for will be earned by the guy contesting the better fight round after round; may fate please spare us flukes or fouls! When I look at who's the better guy right now - March of 2006 - it looks, to me, like Jeff Lacy."
Patrick Kehoe (Contributing Editor)

Lacy is still developing as a fighter, and Calzaghe has the tools to give him fits if he uses them right. But what might be the overriding theme of this fight is that Calzaghe appears to be psychologically spent as a professional fighter. With setbacks inside the ring and personal problems outside of it, his enthusiasm for the game appears to be waning. In terms of motivation and momentum, then, Lacy has the clear edge, and I see him earning a KO or TKO win sometime in the middle rounds.
Matthew Wells (Feature Writer)

Joe Calzaghe has been a good super middleweight world champion for a long time, but he has left it too late in his career to step up a level. Jeff Lacy is the future and he is only going to get better under trainer Dan Birmingham, who is one of the sport's most underrated. Lacy's work with Birmingham, and Winky Wright, who Dan also trains, is going to see Lacy even better for this fight. I don't think the 2am start will affect Lacy, he is the younger of the two. Lacy wants to really prove himself, hence him willing to travel to the UK for this fight. He is younger, stronger and hits harder than Lacy. Calzaghe's history of hand problems could also work against him. In a thrilling fight while it lasts, Lacy will win by stoppage. Lacy KO4.
Paul Upham (Contributing Editor)

Calzaghe breaks his hand in the 2nd - Lacy breaks his face in the 3rd!

Only a pudendum could make a prediction like that. Guys like him should stick to fixing servers etc, and stay the fornicate away from talking about fights.

What a prick

[mattyp151]

Here 13 of SecondsOut's staff bravely select the winner of this weekend's mouth-watering collision of unbeaten super-middleweight champions. But who have Team SecondsOut tipped to emerge victorious in the early hours of Sunday morning, GMT, in Manchester, England? The southpaw speed of the experienced Joe Calzaghe, or the raw, frightening power of Jeff Lacy?

Joe Calzaghe is an outstanding talent - but this fight has come two years too late for him. Physically, Calzaghe still has the tools to win but psychologically I think Lacy has him at a disadvantage. The endless injuries, the pull-outs, years of dream fights getting snatched away, the very public divorce which robbed him of much of his earnings... he's had to contend with a lot. Meanwhile, Lacy, improving with every fight, is frighteningly focused and has never entertained a moment's self-doubt. Lacy on a late stoppage or close points victory.
- Ant Evans (Editor)

I really like Joe Calzaghe. He's done all the things necessary during his long stint as world champion, with the obvious exception of fighting someone like Jeff Lacy. But he's been a credit to the game and an inspiration for young British boxers. Which is why I hate writing the following. He'll dominate the early rounds against Jeff Lacy, before being stopped around the 10th, as youth prevails over experience and brittle hands.
Sanjeev Shetty (British correspondent)

Call me crazy, but I have a sneaking suspicion that this fight will turn into the 2006 reincarnation of Tyson/Spinks. Calzaghe, like Spinks, is going through a period of relative inactivity. Spinks and Calzaghe were both fighters more on the downside of their respective careers facing young, powerful, knockout virtuosos. Tyson needed Spinks to unify the heavyweight division, while Lacy needs Calzaghe to make a legitimate claim as the top Super-Middleweight in the world. Lacy KO 2
Evan Korn (New York Correspondent)

Calzaghe breaks his hand in the 2nd - Lacy breaks his face in the 3rd!
Rish ap Wiliam (Chief Technical Officer)

This is a tough fight to call. Will the improving, fresher Jeff Lacy prevail against the more experienced Joe Calzaghe? I believe Lacy will nick it in the closest of fights.
Clive Bernath (Editor in Chief)

Lacy by close, but thoroughly deserved decision; too sharp, too hungry, too aggressive. Right place, right time for the IBF champion.
Mark G. Butcher (Founding Editor)

It is speed against strength, a very hard to pick intriguing match up. Joe will secure an early lead and school Lacy. Down the stretch, the American will get in close range and will do some damage. Calzaghe by a close but well deserved decision.
Juan Pablo Manfredi (Argentinean Correspondent)

Lacy is too young and strong for any 168 pounder right now. At 28 years
of age, he is at or near his peak. After giving Lacy a fight for four or
five rounds, Calzaghe will begin to wilt under Lacy's pressure and punch.
Lacy in ten after a great fight.
Jerry Glick (New York Correspondent)

I think both guys possess power as demonstrated by their KO ratios. But I like Lacy to withstand what Calzaghe throws at him. I'm not sure that Lacy can KO Calzaghe, but I believe he can stun him. I like Lacy by decision.
Tim Smith (Writer, SecondsOut)

Lacy by knockout. Calzaghe is well past his prime.
Thomas Hauser (Lead Feature Writer)

"Are there overtones of Davey Moore vs. Roberto Duran about this Lacy vs. Calzaghe tilt? OK, so sometimes you have to stretch for even a symbolic point of comparison. If we judge the fight on skill and experience vs. desire and physicality then we get one result, a result where Calzaghe plays the role of Duran, on his birthday, 1983. If we think of just how well Calzaghe will have to be technically and emotionally to hold off the determined challenge of Lacy, we might get another result. The result I am looking for will be earned by the guy contesting the better fight round after round; may fate please spare us flukes or fouls! When I look at who's the better guy right now - March of 2006 - it looks, to me, like Jeff Lacy."
Patrick Kehoe (Contributing Editor)

Lacy is still developing as a fighter, and Calzaghe has the tools to give him fits if he uses them right. But what might be the overriding theme of this fight is that Calzaghe appears to be psychologically spent as a professional fighter. With setbacks inside the ring and personal problems outside of it, his enthusiasm for the game appears to be waning. In terms of motivation and momentum, then, Lacy has the clear edge, and I see him earning a KO or TKO win sometime in the middle rounds.
Matthew Wells (Feature Writer)

Joe Calzaghe has been a good super middleweight world champion for a long time, but he has left it too late in his career to step up a level. Jeff Lacy is the future and he is only going to get better under trainer Dan Birmingham, who is one of the sport's most underrated. Lacy's work with Birmingham, and Winky Wright, who Dan also trains, is going to see Lacy even better for this fight. I don't think the 2am start will affect Lacy, he is the younger of the two. Lacy wants to really prove himself, hence him willing to travel to the UK for this fight. He is younger, stronger and hits harder than Lacy. Calzaghe's history of hand problems could also work against him. In a thrilling fight while it lasts, Lacy will win by stoppage. Lacy KO4.
Paul Upham (Contributing Editor)

Calzaghe breaks his hand in the 2nd - Lacy breaks his face in the 3rd!

Only a American could make a prediction like that. Guys like him should stick to fixing servers etc, and stay the smeg away from talking about fights.

What a prick

Says the guy who picked Calzaghe in 1....look up "hypocrite" in the dictionary. Calling a guy a prick for making a prediction much like yours, just a different fighter.

[glahn]

This thread might make for some funny reading on Sunday morning..

[KO Artist]

Here 13 of SecondsOut's staff bravely select the winner of this weekend's mouth-watering collision of unbeaten super-middleweight champions. But who have Team SecondsOut tipped to emerge victorious in the early hours of Sunday morning, GMT, in Manchester, England? The southpaw speed of the experienced Joe Calzaghe, or the raw, frightening power of Jeff Lacy?

Joe Calzaghe is an outstanding talent - but this fight has come two years too late for him. Physically, Calzaghe still has the tools to win but psychologically I think Lacy has him at a disadvantage. The endless injuries, the pull-outs, years of dream fights getting snatched away, the very public divorce which robbed him of much of his earnings... he's had to contend with a lot. Meanwhile, Lacy, improving with every fight, is frighteningly focused and has never entertained a moment's self-doubt. Lacy on a late stoppage or close points victory.
- Ant Evans (Editor)

I really like Joe Calzaghe. He's done all the things necessary during his long stint as world champion, with the obvious exception of fighting someone like Jeff Lacy. But he's been a credit to the game and an inspiration for young British boxers. Which is why I hate writing the following. He'll dominate the early rounds against Jeff Lacy, before being stopped around the 10th, as youth prevails over experience and brittle hands.
Sanjeev Shetty (British correspondent)

Call me crazy, but I have a sneaking suspicion that this fight will turn into the 2006 reincarnation of Tyson/Spinks. Calzaghe, like Spinks, is going through a period of relative inactivity. Spinks and Calzaghe were both fighters more on the downside of their respective careers facing young, powerful, knockout virtuosos. Tyson needed Spinks to unify the heavyweight division, while Lacy needs Calzaghe to make a legitimate claim as the top Super-Middleweight in the world. Lacy KO 2
Evan Korn (New York Correspondent)

Calzaghe breaks his hand in the 2nd - Lacy breaks his face in the 3rd!
Rish ap Wiliam (Chief Technical Officer)

This is a tough fight to call. Will the improving, fresher Jeff Lacy prevail against the more experienced Joe Calzaghe? I believe Lacy will nick it in the closest of fights.
Clive Bernath (Editor in Chief)

Lacy by close, but thoroughly deserved decision; too sharp, too hungry, too aggressive. Right place, right time for the IBF champion.
Mark G. Butcher (Founding Editor)

It is speed against strength, a very hard to pick intriguing match up. Joe will secure an early lead and school Lacy. Down the stretch, the American will get in close range and will do some damage. Calzaghe by a close but well deserved decision.
Juan Pablo Manfredi (Argentinean Correspondent)

Lacy is too young and strong for any 168 pounder right now. At 28 years
of age, he is at or near his peak. After giving Lacy a fight for four or
five rounds, Calzaghe will begin to wilt under Lacy's pressure and punch.
Lacy in ten after a great fight.
Jerry Glick (New York Correspondent)

I think both guys possess power as demonstrated by their KO ratios. But I like Lacy to withstand what Calzaghe throws at him. I'm not sure that Lacy can KO Calzaghe, but I believe he can stun him. I like Lacy by decision.
Tim Smith (Writer, SecondsOut)

Lacy by knockout. Calzaghe is well past his prime.
Thomas Hauser (Lead Feature Writer)

"Are there overtones of Davey Moore vs. Roberto Duran about this Lacy vs. Calzaghe tilt? OK, so sometimes you have to stretch for even a symbolic point of comparison. If we judge the fight on skill and experience vs. desire and physicality then we get one result, a result where Calzaghe plays the role of Duran, on his birthday, 1983. If we think of just how well Calzaghe will have to be technically and emotionally to hold off the determined challenge of Lacy, we might get another result. The result I am looking for will be earned by the guy contesting the better fight round after round; may fate please spare us flukes or fouls! When I look at who's the better guy right now - March of 2006 - it looks, to me, like Jeff Lacy."
Patrick Kehoe (Contributing Editor)

Lacy is still developing as a fighter, and Calzaghe has the tools to give him fits if he uses them right. But what might be the overriding theme of this fight is that Calzaghe appears to be psychologically spent as a professional fighter. With setbacks inside the ring and personal problems outside of it, his enthusiasm for the game appears to be waning. In terms of motivation and momentum, then, Lacy has the clear edge, and I see him earning a KO or TKO win sometime in the middle rounds.
Matthew Wells (Feature Writer)

Joe Calzaghe has been a good super middleweight world champion for a long time, but he has left it too late in his career to step up a level. Jeff Lacy is the future and he is only going to get better under trainer Dan Birmingham, who is one of the sport's most underrated. Lacy's work with Birmingham, and Winky Wright, who Dan also trains, is going to see Lacy even better for this fight. I don't think the 2am start will affect Lacy, he is the younger of the two. Lacy wants to really prove himself, hence him willing to travel to the UK for this fight. He is younger, stronger and hits harder than Lacy. Calzaghe's history of hand problems could also work against him. In a thrilling fight while it lasts, Lacy will win by stoppage. Lacy KO4.
Paul Upham (Contributing Editor)

Only a American could make a prediction like that. Guys like him should stick to fixing servers etc, and stay the smeg away from talking about fights.

What a prick

Says the guy who picked Calzaghe in 1....look up "hypocrite" in the dictionary. Calling a guy a prick for making a prediction much like yours, just a different fighter.

Shut up you mug.

People who know about Boxing dont go round saying break his face. Its just not done. Its not the prediction i'm taking issue with its the way its worded.

Sure I picked Clazaghe in 1, so what. To me Lacy is good, very good.

In fact I would put him on a par with Tony Sibson.

But he's not quite at Calzaghes level.

Now piss off back to the current scene.

[mattyp151]

Then say that its the way he worded it, and not the fact that he picked Lacy. Remember, it's not what you mean when you say stuff, it's how others interpret it. So don't get all high and mighty because you didn't word your opinionly very clearly. If you have a problem with what he wrote, I understand, but seeing as that's an opinion, he doesn't have to be very professional with it at all. Also, take into account he isn't a writer, he doesn't know the professionalism of sports writing as much as others. It's like criticizing a gardener because he put up drywall incorrectly.

10 bucks you wouldn't have said a thing if he said "Lacy breaks hand in 2, Calzaghe breaks his face in 3"

[KO Artist]

Then say that its the way he worded it, and not the fact that he picked Lacy. Remember, it's not what you mean when you say stuff, it's how others interpret it. So don't get all high and mighty because you didn't word your opinionly very clearly. If you have a problem with what he wrote, I understand, but seeing as that's an opinion, he doesn't have to be very professional with it at all. Also, take into account he isn't a writer, he doesn't know the professionalism of sports writing as much as others. It's like criticizing a gardener because he put up drywall incorrectly.

OK, look I apologise for getting excited.

I reckon this is a 50/50 fight, but I reckon Lacy feels he is indistructable and will come out wild. I think Joe will get lots of opening for the overhand left very early. I think this fight will end very early.

Whatever it will be one to remember, I like Lacy, and am priviliged we have a quality american on these shores.

But Joe is nowhere near as fragile as you guys think he is. He is very strong, a good puncher, and very robust.

[mattyp151]

Then say that its the way he worded it, and not the fact that he picked Lacy. Remember, it's not what you mean when you say stuff, it's how others interpret it. So don't get all high and mighty because you didn't word your opinionly very clearly. If you have a problem with what he wrote, I understand, but seeing as that's an opinion, he doesn't have to be very professional with it at all. Also, take into account he isn't a writer, he doesn't know the professionalism of sports writing as much as others. It's like criticizing a gardener because he put up drywall incorrectly.

OK, look I apologise for getting excited.

I reckon this is a 50/50 fight, but I reckon Lacy feels he is indistructable and will come out wild. I think Joe will get lots of opening for the overhand left very early. I think this fight will end very early.

Whatever it will be one to remember, I like Lacy, and a gald we have a quality american on these shores.

But Joe is nowhere near as fragile as you guys think he is. He is very strong, a good puncher, and very robust.

Not everyone over here thinks he's fragile at all. Some of us, me as well, just think the fact Joe has hit the deck twice in 5 fights, and has basically had issues throughout his title reign, both inside and outside the ring, will finally catch up to Joe. I agree some are selling him short, but many of us also think he will come out of this on top. Theres a reason besides Warren that Joe has been on top for 17 or 18 fights, and he's definitely the top rated SMW in the world, anyone who doesn't have him there should. But I also think a lot of people, like yourself, underestimate Lacy because he's not a media darling, and he's a bit raw. He has imprved drastically since he brought Birmingham back, and the results he's shown have prove that. Couple that with the fact that vs Sheika, he showed he could get hit flush on numerous occasions, clean himself off, and comeback strong. Yes, he struggled with Omar, but people are entitled to a bad night, and he still came out with a UD, and that fight was over a year ago. He's been training with Winky Wright, and he's not a fighter like Skelton who just tries to come out like a tornado and wreck shop. He did have 221 amatuer fights, winning 209, and he is an olympian, and he is a champion. He isn't as raw as mnany have seen, especially since maturing a lot since the Sheika fight. That UD was probably the best thing to happen in Jeff's career.

[Twinkle Toes]

Who cares what seconds out have to say, it's one of the most biased websites out there - You ever seen a Roman Greenberg write up?

The only one I have any time for is Ant Evans - As for Rish Ap Wiliam...What a twat.

[MightyWarrior]

"Are there overtones of Davey Moore vs. Roberto Duran about this Lacy vs. Calzaghe tilt? OK, so sometimes you have to stretch for even a symbolic point of comparison. If we judge the fight on skill and experience vs. desire and physicality then we get one result, a result where Calzaghe plays the role of Duran, on his birthday, 1983. If we think of just how well Calzaghe will have to be technically and emotionally to hold off the determined challenge of Lacy, we might get another result. The result I am looking for will be earned by the guy contesting the better fight round after round; may fate please spare us flukes or fouls! When I look at who's the better guy right now - March of 2006 - it looks, to me, like Jeff Lacy."
Patrick Kehoe (Contributing Editor)

I said this earlier in the week, this bum is ripping me off!

Except I'm picking Calzaghe - gonna check the odds later today.

[jamesmcdonnell]

If anything this could be more like Watson v Benn, all conquering destroyer of men fancied to overwhelm the technical fighter. Favourite gets taken to school.

Don't think that's how it will play out mind.

[Autobarn]

a loss would be devastating for Calzaghe. he knows ppl will say he never was that good, so he'll have some real urgency. i just hope he uses that energy properly, and doesn't get careless. if anything goes wrong - like a slappy punch that breaks his own hand etc - it could be curtains

Lacy of course will be fired up; he is for any fight. i hope he doesn't come in headfirst like he did with Tsypko

ppl have brought up a lot of interesting fight comparisons. i don't want to take this too far, (due to style disparities etc) but how about Hopkins-Tito? Hopkins had had a frustrating career & lots of title defenses and was 36 when he got the superfight vs a known puncher. Calzaghe's only 33, and maybe he can summon something special - that ppl never believed he'd had.

[Max Molyneux]

Calzaghe breaks his hand in the 2nd - Lacy breaks his face in the 3rd!
Rish ap Wiliam (Chief Technical Officer)

That dude probably only makes sure there website is working since he sounds very ignorant.

[Autobarn]

I know what it's like when the website asks the writer for a prediction. the though tthat usually comes to mind is i've done my writing for the week, earned my bread, let me get on with what i'm doing. so you think quick and don't necessarily check what you've said.

but there's no need to write shit like that about breaking his face. i remember when TSS did a particularly obnoxious, condescending comment on Hatton's chances vs Tszyu. there is ignorance & bias on the other side of the pond. seems like a lot of the writers (many of whom don't even watch the Brit/Euro fights) don't know as much as most forum posters round here.

[mattyp151]

Calzaghe breaks his hand in the 2nd - Lacy breaks his face in the 3rd!
Rish ap Wiliam (Chief Technical Officer)

That dude probably only makes sure there website is working since he sounds very ignorant.

I wonder if you guys would be saying the same, just in the opposite direction...

[MightyWarrior]

Anyone know running order tonight? Either ITV or MEN. I know main event is 2am, but wondering Enzo is on, and I'd like to watch that live.

And hoping to get out for a late beer, mid night or so....

[Twinkle Toes]

After tonight, it shows that any fukwit can run a boxing website :P