I'm somebody from a little tiny town, who had boxed in leisure centres, and my last fight was in Madison Square Garden against one of the greats. What a great way to finish off.

Joe Calzaghe

Categorized in : Great Fight Way Garden

When you know yourself that you've come through preparation injury free and you've done everything, you've done the work in the gym and the rounds of sparring, it fills you with confidence.

motivation preparation done

I train the same way as I've always trained, even before I was champion. That's the difference, I train like a challenger.

champion differences motivation

No secret man. Just starvation, hunger and diet. by Joe Calzaghe

No secret man. Just starvation, hunger and diet.

motivation secret men

I know Haye's a good fighter as well and he beat Mormeck but Mormeck is not Enzo Maccarinelli and does not have the speed, stamina or punching power.

punching motivation doe

Two big punchers, you've got to keep your chin down, keep your defense up, don't be careless or open, box sensibly, control the centre of the ring and when he lets his punches go, believe me he's gonna know all about it.

motivation two believe

If I look at the fighters that are coming through, fighters like Carl Froch for instance, do I worry about fighters like that? Course not, I could eat them for breakfast.

motivation worry looks

That gut-wrenching feeling of defeat I can still feel today. Losing and God are the two things that I fear. I fear no man

feelings men two

He's an old good fighter, he's an intelligent fighter but I wouldn't say he's the best I've ever fought.

fighter motivation intelligent

He's a sore loser and he lost the fight. by Joe Calzaghe

He's a sore loser and he lost the fight.

sore-losers motivation fighting

[Tyson] Fury is big and [Wladimir] Klitschko's not used to fighting someone his size. If Fury can stop Klitschko grabbing and avoid that big right hand, he's got a chance. In the heavyweight division, it only takes one punch.

heavyweights fighting hands

Alright, he's chucking his toys out the basket and Gary Shaw has... by Joe Calzaghe

Alright, he's chucking his toys out the basket and Gary Shaw has a big mouth and shouts a lot.

toys motivation mouths

I keep my feet on the ground, keep dedicated, keep focused, underestimate nobody and obviously you need the ability, talent and everything else that goes with it.

motivation feet needs

I've defended my title for eight years, let's see if Ricky (Hatto... by Joe Calzaghe

I've defended my title for eight years, let's see if Ricky (Hatton) is still champion in four years.

eight motivation years

To retire at the top of the game, that's always been my aim. by Joe Calzaghe

To retire at the top of the game, that's always been my aim.

fighter motivation games

I'm devastated with the injury but I've proved my heart and skill to everyone by fighting one handed for eight rounds.

motivation fighting heart

I've been eight years with this beautiful little thing and I've got a partner for him now. After eight years of trying to unify the titles, it's going to be pretty hard to give this up.

eight motivation beautiful

He's gonna try and stand back, mess me about a bit, be cagey and hold on the inside and make it one of them fights that are boring. I don't wanna make a boring fight. I don't like to be involved in boring fights!

motivation fighting trying

Judging by your performance at the Olympics, it don't look too br... by Joe Calzaghe

Judging by your performance at the Olympics, it don't look too bright for your future does it!

motivation judging doe

I honestly think that a Pavlik fight would be easier than Jones because styles make fights. He's one dimensional, comes in straight lines, I love that.

motivation fighting thinking

My lowest points was getting injured and pulling out of fights. by Joe Calzaghe

My lowest points was getting injured and pulling out of fights.

fighter motivation fighting