calzaghe beats veit

[Waqar's inswinging yorker]

Joe Calzaghe stopped Germany's Mario Veit in the sixth round to successfully defend his WBO super middleweight title in Braunschweig, Germany, on Saturday.
Calzaghe floored Veit, who he beat inside one round two years ago, with a big left hook at the end of the fifth.

He then put the German on the deck twice in the sixth and after the second time, 42 seconds into the round, the referee stopped the fight.

"Veit has improved a hell of a lot but he never hurt me," said Calzaghe.

"He did his homework but I am the champion and that is all that matters. He moved away from my left well."

Veit was full of compliments for Calzaghe, who remains undefeated.

The German said: "He is a deserving champion and it was over after the first knock-down."

Calzaghe oozed confidence before the fight, while Veit looked very nervous, and it was the Welsh fighter who started the better.

He controlled the first four rounds with swift combinations, and although Veit landed the occasional good punch of his own, Calzaghe comfortably held the upper hand.

After a spirited exchange in the middle of the fifth Calzaghe finished the round in style as he floored Veit with a big left hook to the head.

Veit clambered back to his feet to beat an eight count, and the bell kept his hopes alive, but it was a temporary respite.

Calzaghe soon sent him to the canvas with another unanswered combination to the head and body at the start of the sixth.

Veit's corner was close to throwing in the towel but the end was quick in coming as the referee stepped in following another dangerous flurry of punches.

The champion clinched his 39th victory in as many fights, while Veit drops to 45-2, with his only two losses coming at the hands of Calzaghe.



Now he must step up to light heavy and face a serious fighter like a glen johnson. Antonio tarver isnt bad and i still think roy jones has something left to offer

[Geordie Ahmed]

Good stuff by Calzaghe - his last few fights he has looked a bit average and rusty! hopefully he can clinch a big fight soon cos he aint getting any younger

[Waqar's inswinging yorker]

that is true, but will he rank as highly as eubank, benn or collins when he retires? i doubt it

[adi 101]

who won between khan and that other guy they were supposed to box yesterday wernt they?

[ImranR]

khan and kindelan rematch is on the 14th

[adi 101]

you mean next saturday? seen as this is sunday and this saturday was yesterday?

[Oxy]

Joe Calzaghe's one of this countries best ever fighter...but he doesnt get any recognition, esp in Wales as most people have never seen him fight.

He is one of those fighters that has only ever been seen on Sky Sports...never on BBC or ITV.

He is very bitter about this lack of recognition.

Ive never seen him fight!

[Geordie Ahmed]

I've seen him fight a few times (on Sky ofcourse)

I remember watching on the Tele when he fought at the Telewest Arena, Hatton was also fought that night.
Calzaghe entered the ring wearing a toon top ;)+ ;)+ ;)+ which is why i like him more than i did before > >

[Waqar's inswinging yorker]

calzaghe must step up - even if he bears jeff lacy - so what?? he has to beat a top calibre fighter to get the recognition he wants

[waquas_uk]

i went to a fight of his when he was in cardiff he won in 5 rounds

[MIG]

Its a brutal sport - only sport where you get points for hurting another human - strange idea !!!

[waquas_uk]

anyone seen contender it is very good

[HAFRIDI]

yes contender is awesome, is it true whoever wins it gets a shot at the title depending on which weight they are in.

[MIG]

What is contender - is that like a reality show ?

[Geordie Ahmed]

Originally Posted by MenInGreen What is contender - is that like a reality show ?

Yeah with Sylvester "ADRIAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAN" Stallone in it (as a presenter,judge or something like that)

Someone was telling me that one of the contenders lost and committed suicide???

[waquas_uk]

its a good programme worth watching

[Waqar's inswinging yorker]

guys - did u know original concept was to have heavyweights in contender and then let the winner face mike tyson!!!