Manfredo was ROBBED !

The least they could have done was let it go a little longer. Manfredo was still conscious to the point that he had both hands together in front of his face. He no doubt was praying that Calzaghe would punch himself out or at least break his other hand. Having watched it again, I just had this feeling that something was wrong. Sergio Mora had pretty fast hand speed when he an Manfredo had met. I didn't understand why Manfredo couldn't stop or at least defend better against Calzaghe. I would guess that Calzaghe's punches may have been hurting Manfredo where Mora's weren't. I also didn't appreciate Larry " I should have retired 10 years ago "Merchant making all those "reality TV boxers" type comments. You can have whatever opinion you want about Manfredo's ability, but he is a professional boxer and he deserves opportunities just like anyone else. I am proud to say that I am a fan of Manfredo's and congratulations should go to Calzaghe, but in Calzaghe's hometown, with his 35,000 fans and homegrown referee, I still say MANFREDO was robbed.

Joltin Joe !

No not Frazier, Joe Louis of course. He was a "joltin joe" long before Joe Frazier was. It is always tough to compare boxers from one generation to the next. Joe Louis defended his World title 25 times. I believe that is a record that still holds strong today. He was 10-3 vs other hall of famers that he battled and he was world champion from 1937-1948. In his 18 year career, he was 56-1 in his first nine years and 13-2 in his last nine years. One wonders how much greater he could have been if WWII hadn't happened. I don't think you need to compare any boxer vs another when you have guys like Sullivan, Johnson, Dempsey, Braddock, Louis, Marciano and Ali to set the bar.

Peter, what happened ?

I blinked and it was over. I am a big fan of Peter Manfredo, Jr. and enjoy watching him duke it out with the best of them. He has been doing well of late and I am glad that he had the opportunity for a match in the big league. Joe is a tough boxer and he isn't 20-0 as a champion for no reason. Hang in there Peter. I am looking forward to the day that they wrap a world championship belt around your waist.

Go Diego Go !

I was glad to hear that Diego Corrales was back in the ring and eager to see what he could do in the Welterweight Division. Well, I found out that he can take a good left hook for 10 rounds. I must admit that I didn't know a lot about Joshua Clottey, but boy can he box. He has fast hands that can get inside and do some damage. Considering that he did most of his boxing in the final minute of each round, Clottey made the difference and claimed the win. I feel bad for Diego. He has a heart bigger than Texas, but recent difficulties inside the ring have me wondering where it will turn a round, if at all. He was asked about going back to 140 and he didn't give a definite answer. I don't know if he can survive at the welterweight level, but I hope he continues.