Joe Calzaghe gives up title to Face Roy Jones Jr

stu46 · 07-09-2008, 12:28 AM

According to the British Boxing Board of Control, on Friday Joe Calzaghe relinquished his WBC super-middleweight title to set up a possible match up against Roy Jones Jr. for the light heavyweight title.

Calzaghe wants to fight Jones Jr. later this year, hopefully in September.

In relequishing his WBC title, Calzaghe is no longer obligated to defend it against Carl Froch. Calzaghe still holds the WBA and WBO super-middleweight belts.

Recently Calzaghe also split from his long-term promoter Frank Warren.

http://www.doghouseboxing.com/benz/DHBenz070308.htm

350ZTheStandard · 07-09-2008, 12:39 AM

^ so who do you like??

I am pulling for Calzaghe, simply the better trained, more disciplined and better boxer. I like Jones, just can't see him beating Calzaghe especially if they fight outside of the US.

stu46 · 07-09-2008, 12:45 AM

I don't think RJJ has anything to worry about power wise. Calzaghe's slap punches doesn't really post a threat IMO. It just depends on how well trained RJJ comes into this fight.

Fluid1 · 07-09-2008, 10:39 AM

Calzaghe by UD

07-09-2008, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Fluid1

Calzaghe by UD

hmm going to have to agree. i do think RJJ looked pretty good in his last fight but maybe thats just in comparison to his lack luster performaces the previous few. i think Calzaghe will stay busier and win rounds while RJJ looks to move around and pot shot.

id rather see Calzaghe Vs Pavlik

ppw350Zunit · 07-09-2008, 11:42 AM

it's going to be ANOTHER boring fight. can't expect too much in boxing these days. calz by ud as well.

XxKwestxX · 07-09-2008, 11:25 PM

It'll be a tough one. Also depends what RJJ shows up.

cehome · 07-11-2008, 05:06 PM

Roy Jones Jr. The man is still fighting? Haven't seen a fight of his in like years. For those who follow him closely, how have his skills kept up? apparently good enough for a title shot.

07-09-2008, 12:28 AM	#1
stu46 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Hawaii Posts: 4,114 iTrader: (0)	Joe Calzaghe gives up title to Face Roy Jones Jr According to the British Boxing Board of Control, on Friday Joe Calzaghe relinquished his WBC super-middleweight title to set up a possible match up against Roy Jones Jr. for the light heavyweight title. Calzaghe wants to fight Jones Jr. later this year, hopefully in September. In relequishing his WBC title, Calzaghe is no longer obligated to defend it against Carl Froch. Calzaghe still holds the WBA and WBO super-middleweight belts. Recently Calzaghe also split from his long-term promoter Frank Warren. http://www.doghouseboxing.com/benz/DHBenz070308.htm

07-09-2008, 12:39 AM	#2
350ZTheStandard Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: NEW AMERICA Posts: 4,891 iTrader: (1)	^ so who do you like?? I am pulling for Calzaghe, simply the better trained, more disciplined and better boxer. I like Jones, just can't see him beating Calzaghe especially if they fight outside of the US. __________________ ZZZ's a lifestyle Team Anti-DNF down with furious clickety clackers

07-09-2008, 10:39 AM	#4
Fluid1 Hater Join Date: May 2005 Location: The End of The Line Posts: 10,811 iTrader: (17)	Calzaghe by UD __________________ Originally Posted by MC: if shamrock KO's kimbo i'll tap dance on the hood of my GTR in high heels.

07-09-2008, 12:45 AM	#3
stu46 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Hawaii Posts: 4,114 iTrader: (0)	I don't think RJJ has anything to worry about power wise. Calzaghe's slap punches doesn't really post a threat IMO. It just depends on how well trained RJJ comes into this fight.

07-09-2008, 11:42 AM	#6
ppw350Zunit Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: The OC Posts: 2,311 iTrader: (8)	it's going to be ANOTHER boring fight. can't expect too much in boxing these days. calz by ud as well.

07-09-2008, 11:25 PM	#7
XxKwestxX Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: City of Angels Posts: 646 iTrader: (1)	It'll be a tough one. Also depends what RJJ shows up.

07-11-2008, 05:06 PM	#8
cehome Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: NJ Posts: 1,054 iTrader: (7)	Roy Jones Jr. The man is still fighting? Haven't seen a fight of his in like years. For those who follow him closely, how have his skills kept up? apparently good enough for a title shot.