Pavlik blasts Calzaghe

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Calzaghe... I don't know what I've got to do, perhaps shoot him in the leg to stop him running. Live Boxing. Click here to bet. Get the Adobe Flash Player to view this content. Glenn McCrory pays tribute to the retiring Billy Graham and the redoubtable Antonio Margarito. Wayne McCullough says Miguel Cotto and Antonio Margarito's fight will be remembered forever. Submitted by: Aemc310 | Visited 4 times | Comments 0

♦ Calzaghe dismisses Pavlik fight

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Joe Calzaghe has ruled out fighting America's WBC and WBO middleweight champion Kelly Pavlik this year. The Welshman had been tipped to fight Pavlik, who eased to a third-round defeat of Calzaghe's stable-mate Gary Lockett in Atlantic City last week. But the 36-year-old Calzaghe told the South Wales Argus: "A lot of people would love to see it. A showdown between power-puncher Pavlik and Calzaghe... Submitted by: pachecus - Visited 6 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Calzaghe splits from Warren

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I am now a free agent with no contract and intend to be self-managed from now on. Joe Calzaghe has announced he has split from promoter Frank Warren. The long-reigning world champion has ended his 12-year association with Sports Network and intends to manage himself from now on. It means Calzaghe, still undefeated after 45 fights and a world title holder for 11 years... Submitted by: Mong - Visited 13 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Calzaghe eyes Pavlik after Jones

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Joe Calzaghe has hinted he may take on Kelly Pavlik for the WBO super-middleweight crown next year. It was believed the 45-fight undefeated Welshman's light-heavyweight bout with Roy Jones Jr in New York on 20 September would be his last. But Calzaghe has no intention of giving up his WBO super-middleweight belt. "There is no way I am going to give up my WBO title. If I beat Jones... Submitted by: spark23 - Visited 4 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Police halt probe into threat against boxing champ Pavlik

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YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (AP) Police have closed an investigation without making an arrest into middleweight boxing champion Kelly Pavlik's complaint that a former sponsor threatened to shoot his hands so he couldn't fight again. Pavlik filed a police report June 30 in Boardman Township, a suburb of Pavlik's hometown Youngstown. Pavlik told police some associates warned him about the threat. Submitted by: simnorwebdesign - Visited 5 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Calzaghe could fight on

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The undefeated Welshman had initially claimed that his bout with Jones at Madison Square Gardens would be his final contest. However Calzaghe has now confirmed that he will not give up his WBO super-middleweight title and could even take on much-vaunted American Kelly Pavlik next year. Calzaghe, who won the WBO title in 1997 after defeating Chris Eubank... Submitted by: kloop - Visited 4 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Pavlik is predictable - Lockett

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Gary Lockett says he can exploit Kelly Pavlik's limited armoury when he challenges for the American's WBC and WBO middleweight titles in the USA. "Pavlik's brilliant at what he does," said Cwmbran's Lockett, a huge underdog for the 7 June bout in Atlantic City. "But he's no Floyd Mayweather, Joe Calzaghe or Miguel Cotto, he doesn't have their all-round game. Submitted by: mvmnt - Visited 3 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Calzaghe ends Warren association

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Welshman Joe Calzaghe has split from long-term promoter Frank Warren. Super-middleweight and light-heavyweight king Calzaghe has been promoted by Warren since 1996. But with Calzaghe eyeing up a career swansong, possibly against Roy Jones Jr later this year, he has ended his 12-year association with Warren. "I am now a free agent with no contract and intend to be self-managed from now on... Submitted by: mirturk - Visited 3 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Calzaghe ends Warren association

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Welshman Joe Calzaghe has split from long-term promoter Frank Warren. Super-middleweight and light-heavyweight king Calzaghe has been promoted by Warren since 1996. But with Calzaghe eyeing up a career swansong, possibly against Roy Jones Jr later this year, he has ended his 12-year association with Warren. "I am now a free agent with no contract and intend to be self-managed from now on... Submitted by: Serious - Visited 5 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Gomez vows to upset Khan

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Jim Watt says that the talented but flawed Dean Francis faces an uphill battle against Tony Oakey. Adam Smith shares his thoughts as Paul Appleby steps up and Floyd Mayweather steps down. Wayne McCullough has high praise for Kelly Pavlik and would love to see him take on Joe Calzaghe. Follow all the action from the finals in Austria and Switzerland with our dedicated Euro 2008 site. Submitted by: EveryQuery - Visited 10 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Pavlik eyes Calzaghe test

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Kelly Pavlik and his team are hoping to lure Joe Calzaghe back down to super-middleweight after the American retained his unbeated record against Gary Lockett on Saturday night. Glenn McCrory searches for a new world champion and sees a future star in Paul Appleby. Adam Smith says Ricky Hatton should be thinking about going out on a high after beating Juan Lazcano. Submitted by: Bravo - Visited 5 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Paris Hilton Blasts Puppy Demands.

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Paris Hilton Blasts Puppy Demands.... Socialite Paris Hilton has slammed reports she was turned away from a Los Angeles pet store earlier this month (Jun08), insisting the false stories have "gotten out of control". According to the New York Post's gossip column Page Six, the hotel heiress was on her way to a photoshoot when she stopped at The Pupp... Submitted by: Ichigo91 - Visited 14 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Panettiere Blasts 'size-ist' Hollywood.

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Panettiere Blasts 'size-ist' Hollywood.... Heroes actress Hayden Panettiere has criticised Hollywood for harbouring prejudiced opinions about women insisting they shouldn't be forced to slim down to be a successful star. The 18-year-old hates the "size zero" culture that has taken over the entertainment industry, and is convinced there is a huge ... Submitted by: itblue - Visited 10 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Death toll rises in India blasts

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The death toll in the serial bomb blasts that rocked the western Indian city of Ahmedabad on Saturday has risen to 49, police say. Indian PM Manmohan Singh is due to arrive in the city to assess the situation and visit the injured. Indian cities are on high alert as police hunt for those responsible for the blasts which wounded over 100. Submitted by: fibonacci81 - Visited 6 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Rocket promises Pavlik shock

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British middleweight sets sights on huge upset win in America. WBU middleweight champion Lockett challenges Pavlik for the WBO and WBC straps in Atlantic City on June 7, and he is hoping to build on a success of his fellow Welshman. After watching Joe Calzaghe defeat Bernard Hopkins, Pontypool-born Lockett wants to join his compatriot in making a winning debut on American soil. Submitted by: bestija - Visited 12 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Calzaghe relinquishes title

1 vote	Joe Calzaghe has chosen to vacate his WBC super-middleweight title rather than face mandatory challenger Carl Froch. The move frees up the unbeaten Welshman for a final fight with Roy Jones Jr at light-heavyweight level later in the year. Calzaghe, who still holds his WBA and WBO belts... Submitted by: djarotstudio - Visited 4 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Hopkins taunts Calzaghe

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Joe Calzaghe and Bernard Hopkins went nose-to-nose for the final time before their light-heavyweight clash in Las Vegas on Sunday morning at Friday's weigh-in. Adam Smith takes an emotional trip down memory lane as Ryan Rhodes and Naz rolled back the years. Why Glenn McCrory commentated on Calzaghe-Hopkins and is already looking forward to Oscar night. Submitted by: bestija - Visited 6 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Calzaghe faces Warren court claim

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World champion boxer Joe Calzaghe is facing a High Court action from his former promoter Frank Warren after the pair parted company in June. The claim was lodged via Warren's company Sports Network three days after Calzaghe announced he was planning to promote his own fights. This ended the super-middleweight and light-heavyweight champion's 12-year association with Warren. Submitted by: catanha - Visited 15 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Calzaghe relinquishes world title

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Joe Calzaghe has vacated his WBC super-middleweight title to free him up for a potential fight with Roy Jones Jr at light-heavyweight later in the year. He has given up the title rather than take the mandatory defence against fellow British fighter Carl Froch. Calzaghe still holds his WBA and WBO belts. Froch will face Jermain Taylor for the title later this year. Submitted by: peepin2me - Visited 7 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Lockett destroyed by Pavlik power

1 vote	Kelly Pavlik demolished Gary Lockett for a successful first defence of his WBO and WBC world middleweight crowns. Welsh challenger Lockett was not in Pavlik's class as the unbeaten American strolled to a straight-forward third round victory in Atlantic City. Submitted by: frzn - Visited 3 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Calzaghe slams Loew blow

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Loew had better hope and pray that Lockett doesn't slap like Joe (Calzaghe) because if he does it's going to be goodnight for Kelly Pavlik. Glenn McCrory says Saturday will not be easy for Ricky Hatton but well worth watching for the rest of us! Adam Smith reflects on whether Colin Lynes let it slip, or was hard done by but says he'll be back. Submitted by: kailash - Visited 6 - Comments 0 - Write first comment