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http://www.joecalzaghe.com/newsStory.asp?id=7

I never heard of Manfredo even after the ontender as I couldn't give a shite to watch the Contender.

I just.... No, I.... What I mean is...... But...... Seriously, I want to say this...

No, it's true, I do have something to say, I'm just lost for words in the face of such bullshit.

Allow me to paraphrase for a minute though: "Manfredo hasn’t boxed anyone of particularly good stature, is best known in America for losing a few fights and has a small following of fans."

Although I'd add the following: "I, Joe Calzaghe, have not given a shit about the outside world for the near ten years I've been 'champion', and I certainly couldn't have given a fornicate about America for most of that time, which makes it all the more amazing that I finally give a toss about the U.S. market as a legacy-builder at a time when I've already spoken about retirement. I really am a waste of space, aren't I?"

The American greats? I don't get it, who's he talking about?

Aretha Franklyn, the four tops?

Seriously, Calzaghe must be inhabiting a parralel universe if he thinks that Manfredo is 'globally recognised.'

Once he sweeps up the remaining belt (presuming he does) I have a feeling Kessler won't give a shite about Calzaghe any more, and given the way Calzaghe is conducting his career, neither will anyone else.

A 'true champion' would want to garner a win over Kessler and shut his big mouth, but I suspect Joe isn't in the slightest bit interested in that.

allegedly & SN reckon 40,000 people will turn out for this crock of shit aaaaaaaaaaaarrrrrrrrrhhhhhhhhh someone call an ambulance..my sides have split

First of all pasty_spud, you haven't put anywhere near enough LOL icons on your post !

As I suspected, after a career best win over Lacy it's gone back to business as usual for Calzaghe. Lacy apart, it's one farce after another.THUMBS DOWN

Hmm, I cannot see 40,000 turning out for this, I know the Contender was popular, but it's not like Manfredo is DeLaHoya is it? When was the last time ANYONE in this country got 40,000, as far as I can remember it was Ben v Eubank, I think the 2nd fight?

I loved it when Calzaghe said about Roach and Ray Leonard working with him proved his credentials, hmm, maybe it's something to do with the fact they know they are going to earn some nice money.

Ray Leonard has obviously used the contender show to get him back into boxing this time in management, after his fairly miserable efforts as a promoter.

Looks like he's lucked out too, Manfredo must be getting a nice payday for this.

They are in fookin dreamland.

Whoever runs that Calzaghe site is a freakin moron. Kessler's competition level is as good if not better than Calzaghe's in recent times. He just beat Beyer to unify the titles for christs sake.

40,000? My arse they will be lucky to get half that.

No way will 40,000 turn up for that.

He only did about 19,000 for Lacy.

'kin Hell... After reading that I've now laughed so hard I've started to cough up blood...

I also like the scrolling marquee down the side of the page; "trailer chicks batter each other in the mud", et cetera.

Classy.

Gotta hand it to him, that's pretty funny.

Where did you get the 40,000 figure from?

I'm guessing it'll do between 15-17K

For God's sake, just fight Kessler

I agree.. forget about america and fight the TRUE champ Mikkel Kessler.

Max Molyneux wrote:No way will 40,000 turn up for that.

He only did about 19,000 for Lacy.

Yes, and while Manfredo is a big name in the states, he's not going to put arses on seats over here.

Cannot wait for the ridiculous hype they build up around this matchup.

"Trained by the highly respected trainer of Manny Pacquiao Freddie Roach, at the legendary Wild Card Gym, and managed by the Hall of Fame Great Sugar Ray Leonard, some are already tipping Manfredo as the next great American super middlweight.

Following his impressive showing in the Contender series, Manfredo has been transformed from a virtual unknown, to a confident and hungry global superstar, looking to step into the limelight and rip Calzaghe's title as the king of the 168 lbs division, and his long held WBO world title to boot.

Manfredo has put together an impressive series of wins, including a devastating and crushing knockout win over world class talent and big hitter Scott Pemberton.

Make no mistake about it, Manfredo is a danger man, and he's coming to wales to bring the belts home to the United States of America."


Cue moody shot of Manfredo staring into the camera....

Impressive? He lost in the very first fight of the Contender to a mediocre Welterweight!

jamesmcdonnell wrote:"Trained by the highly respected trainer of Manny Pacquiao Freddie Roach, at the legendary Wild Card Gym, and managed by the Hall of Fame Great Sugar Ray Leonard, some are already tipping Manfredo as the next great American super middlweight.

Following his impressive showing in the Contender series, Manfredo has been transformed from a virtual unknown, to a confident and hungry global superstar, looking to step into the limelight and rip Calzaghe's title as the king of the 168 lbs division, and his long held WBO world title to boot.

Manfredo has put together an impressive series of wins, including a devastating and crushing knockout win over world class talent and big hitter Scott Pemberton.

Make no mistake about it, Manfredo is a danger man, and he's coming to wales to bring the belts home to the United States of America."

You're not Adam Smith are you?

Actually prefer Manfredo to alot of the other names Calzaghe has fought of late.... exlcuding Lacy.

Manfredo is more worthy than the likes of Bika, Ashira etc. I think Manfredo is a top ten fighter and his form post contender and at a new weight has been okay.

He is no Bute or even Andrande, but okay.... Not worthy of a title fight, but as bout as worthy as say Carl Froch.

Manfredo isn't a great fight-certainly if Calzaghe is as good as he would have us believe-but he is a TV fighter, a fairly safe 'name' who shouldnt be that much of a threat. But this is the trend of Joe's career!

glittermonkey wrote:

jamesmcdonnell wrote:"Trained by the highly respected trainer of Manny Pacquiao Freddie Roach, at the legendary Wild Card Gym, and managed by the Hall of Fame Great Sugar Ray Leonard, some are already tipping Manfredo as the next great American super middlweight.

Following his impressive showing in the Contender series, Manfredo has been transformed from a virtual unknown, to a confident and hungry global superstar, looking to step into the limelight and rip Calzaghe's title as the king of the 168 lbs division, and his long held WBO world title to boot.

Manfredo has put together an impressive series of wins, including a devastating and crushing knockout win over world class talent and big hitter Scott Pemberton.

Make no mistake about it, Manfredo is a danger man, and he's coming to wales to bring the belts home to the United States of America."

You're not Adam Smith are you?

Well spotted, it was indeed done in the Smithesque style.

jamesmcdonnell wrote:

glittermonkey wrote:

jamesmcdonnell wrote:"Trained by the highly respected trainer of Manny Pacquiao Freddie Roach, at the legendary Wild Card Gym, and managed by the Hall of Fame Great Sugar Ray Leonard, some are already tipping Manfredo as the next great American super middlweight.

Following his impressive showing in the Contender series, Manfredo has been transformed from a virtual unknown, to a confident and hungry global superstar, looking to step into the limelight and rip Calzaghe's title as the king of the 168 lbs division, and his long held WBO world title to boot.

Manfredo has put together an impressive series of wins, including a devastating and crushing knockout win over world class talent and big hitter Scott Pemberton.

Make no mistake about it, Manfredo is a danger man, and he's coming to wales to bring the belts home to the United States of America."

You're not Adam Smith are you?

Well spotted, it was indeed done in the Smithesque style.

Only problem is that you couldn't work in his Ossssssssssscar De La Hoya catchphrase.

stujones wrote:Actually prefer Manfredo to alot of the other names Calzaghe has fought of late.... exlcuding Lacy.

Manfredo is more worthy than the likes of Bika, Ashira etc. I think Manfredo is a top ten fighter and his form post contender and at a new weight has been okay.

He is no Bute or even Andrande, but okay.... Not worthy of a title fight, but as bout as worthy as say Carl Froch.

Well Pundit did say he's a top 15 super middle which most of Joe's opp wern't.