socks 32,253 Posted September 17, 2018 Report Share Posted September 17, 2018 Surprised he has died at 69 he was a fit little fukcer .... used to see him often running Joe around the hills where I used to live ....... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jiggy 3,207 Posted September 17, 2018 Report Share Posted September 17, 2018 Joe is one of the best boxers ever to live. I often wonder why he never gained the respect he was entitled too. Undefeated and every bit as good as floyd mayweather. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lenmcharristar 9,095 Posted September 17, 2018 Report Share Posted September 17, 2018 12 minutes ago, jiggy said: Joe is one of the best boxers ever to live. I often wonder why he never gained the respect he was entitled too. Undefeated and every bit as good as floyd mayweather. exactly, only because he didnt chase it in america. joe is up there with the all time greats and deservedly so Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Greyman 24,903 Posted September 17, 2018 Report Share Posted September 17, 2018 25 minutes ago, socks said: Surprised he has died at 69 he was a fit little fukcer .... used to see him often running Joe around the hills where I used to live ....... I worked in newbridge around 30 years back when they had a little corrugated tin shed at the side of the road for a gym,small world innit 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Greyman 24,903 Posted September 17, 2018 Report Share Posted September 17, 2018 1 minute ago, Lenmcharristar said: exactly, only because he didnt chase it in america. joe is up there with the all time greats and deservedly so I think the jewel in joes crown was Jeff left hook lacy, he was billed as the next Mike Tyson and the yanks thought he was in for an easy night but calzagie took him to school and spanked his arse for 12 rounds, Nigel Ben probably my favourite fighter in that division I loved is all or nothing approach ? 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lenmcharristar 9,095 Posted September 17, 2018 Report Share Posted September 17, 2018 1 minute ago, Greyman said: I think the jewel in joes crown was Jeff left hook lacy, he was billed as the next Mike Tyson and the yanks thought he was in for an easy night but calzagie took him to school and spanked his arse for 12 rounds, Nigel Ben probably my favourite fighter in that division I loved is all or nothing approach ? i watched that fight and what a lesson lacey got. yes benn was a human pit dawg no doubt about it. but joe was a class above the rest. even when he fought hopkins the yanks said he beat a washed up fighter who still dominated that division for yrs after joe beat him. joe is up there with marciano and mayweather. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Welsh_red 4,296 Posted September 17, 2018 Report Share Posted September 17, 2018 After watching the calzaghe documentary I couldn't believe he had no boxing training behind him . Just goes to show you can do anything you put your mind to . 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
waltjnr 5,933 Posted September 17, 2018 Report Share Posted September 17, 2018 RIP, as has been said Joe a true great, sorry for his loss Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ginger beard 4,652 Posted September 17, 2018 Report Share Posted September 17, 2018 Wasn't joe a coke head.? 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
j j m 6,470 Posted September 17, 2018 Report Share Posted September 17, 2018 very sad news r.i.p Quote Link to post Share on other sites
socks 32,253 Posted September 17, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2018 Joe enjoys the odd spot of ferreting 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lurcherman 887 12,661 Posted September 17, 2018 Report Share Posted September 17, 2018 Oh kenneth youve gained some weight since then Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jiggy 3,207 Posted September 17, 2018 Report Share Posted September 17, 2018 37 minutes ago, maxhardcore said: He was a 49 fight unbeaten Champion I thought it was 46 but I could be wrong. Tough lad either way and no question he had plenty of heart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
king 11,610 Posted September 17, 2018 Report Share Posted September 17, 2018 fair play ken ferreting with joe.did he handle the ferrets at all.hes my number 1 favourite boxer.amazing hand speed. and rip enzo. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
king 11,610 Posted September 17, 2018 Report Share Posted September 17, 2018 Undefeated 2 Weight World Champion 21 defences 46/0 Calzaghe is the longest-reigning super-middleweight world champion in boxing history to date, having held the WBO title for over 10 years and making 21 successful defences (the most in super-middleweight history) before moving up to light-heavyweight. As his super-middleweight and light-heavyweight reigns overlapped, he retired with the longest continual time as world champion of any active fighter. He was also the first boxer to unify three of the four major world titles (WBA, WBC, and WBO) at super-middleweight. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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