"F*CKING PANTOMIME!" - Joe Calzaghe FED UP of Carl Froch Exhibition Questions | Rakhimov-Cordina

Charlie Parsons spoke to Joe Calzaghe for Boxing Social. They discussed Joe Cordina vs. Shavkat Rakhimov, and how Calzaghe is fed up over questions regarding Carl Froch.
0:00 Intro
0:35 Face-Offs At Weigh-In
1:05 Cordina vs. Rakhimov
2:00 Carl Froch
2:45 Would You Fight Froch?
3:40 Outro
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[@dannyboy621]

Calzaghe is a class act, he’s not still shouting about how tough and great he was…and he literally was great, true legend with no ego

[@UnashamedlyGodSquad]

Played it a bit safe during his career considering he probably was the best around. Prime Calzaghe vs prime RJJ could have been one of the best fights in boxing history. But at least he retired undefeated. That's a rare accomplishment

[@davegonnaway6007]

​@UnashamedlyGodSquad joe was great but prime roy would have beat him...

[@undango]

Doesn’t need to

[@UnashamedlyGodSquad]

@@davegonnaway6007 Not sure. We didn't get to find out

[@UnashamedlyGodSquad]

@@undango Froch took a lot of flak after Groves 1 - wrongly. Then KOd him in front of 80K

[@ronaldofenomino857]

A classy boxer with classy answers. Respect to this legend! Lets go champ!1

[@90nadz]

51 year old legend! Nothing more to prove!

[@Stesano]

Joe was one the few fighters that even if he was 11rounds in front he still go full pelt for the 12th!! Great Champion and class guy that never resorts to bs unlike Carl who it must be said was a great fighter to but Joe beats him hands down ! Too much hand speed and workrate he never stopped. Also Carl mostly a wind up guy he respect Joe big time and craves Joe's valadation! Where Joe don't need that, I remember Carl tried to be smart about Joe once with Darren Barker and another boxer they let him know how good Joe was and he agreed. Unbeaten 46-0! Says it all disgrace how some the Muppets out there talk shit he probably best UK pound for pound boxer of al time!

[@y.m.i.n.6538]

51 he looks 41 all day long

[@BigTipz]

@@y.m.i.n.6538Italian blood and olive oil

[@y.m.i.n.6538]

@@BigTipz I'm part sicillian so I get it 🤣

[@thomasobrien6601]

💯 great champion & a gentleman 👏 🙌 very humble man.... Carl froch what's he 45 now why don't he come out of retirement do an Exhibition with Triple Ggg or even Manny pac I'm sure either of them would do it 😉

[@mry4354]

What a guy and what a boxer he was 🙌 you sir you are a LEGEND 👊 RESPECT 👊

[@criiiiiiiiiiiiii....]

Calzaghes timing and rythym and engine and speed and chin and heart all wrapped in one made him an unreal fighter.

[@UnashamedlyGodSquad]

The full package ... KO power too, until the hand trouble kicked in. He must be the best British boxer ever. Will to win. No weaknesses

[@criiiiiiiiiiiiii....]

@Adam Christopher yes. I forgot about his pure grit. Calzaghe could always bite down and find a way to win no matter what.

[@TheIkaraCult]

Timing is the thing with Joe. Like a great musician he played the right notes at the right time

[@fobbitoperator3620]

Super fun to watch. Never a dull fight!

[@paulc3749]

He would beat Froch with ease

[@Miguel...160]

Nothing to prove to anyone ..legend

[@roscot40]

He’s a man who has nothing left to prove. Gracious and generally unassuming. Calzaghe remains one of the most unfairly underrated fighters of the last fifty years. An exceptional talent.

[@lrtvhighlights3687]

He never proved anything in his career

[@ThePlough1978]

​@@lrtvhighlights3687 Muppet 🤡 *Crap Game* 🎉

[@vin8754]

@@lrtvhighlights3687 come off it. beat Eubank, beat kessler, beat Lacy, beat hopkins (dont even try say he was old because he went on to win 3 world titles after that fight). 42-0

[@BigTipz]

Joe Calzaghe was loyal to his Father and Trainer his whole Life and Career, it was a Calzaghe Team and Dream for Father and Son ❤ RIP Enzo 🙏

[@jasonbrooks8274]

Joe is class. Beat everyone who would fight him. Never ducked a fight and his record speaks for itself.

[@UnashamedlyGodSquad]

He ducked Glencoffe Johnson

[@UnashamedlyGodSquad]

Also, he avoided Carl Froch

[@UnashamedlyGodSquad]

His father Enzo put Gary Lockett in with Kelly Pavlik and when the former got battered, I guess talk of a Pavlik fight evaporated

[@JohnnySmith-no2zc]

​@@UnashamedlyGodSquad Yea, because Pavlik and Froch would've beat Joe you plant pot. He would've boxed circles around the pair of them. Keep taking the tablets you big divy. 😂

[@theguru699]

@@UnashamedlyGodSquad Hopkins beat Pavlik on a landslide victory, after Hopkins had lost to Calzaghe.

[@frankzappa951]

Respect to Enzo and Joe. Great times.

[@vantheman1238]

The man never lost he’s up there with the greatest boxers of all-time in the world never mind the UK.

[@NC-ck5oj]

He'd be top 50. Nowhere near top 10 or 20. He was a great fighter but his cv doesnt have great names at their peak

[@cashmerestag4254]

A casual comment. From a casual boy

[@Barnzy213]

Great boxer but no he’s not part of the all time worlds best. Doesn’t have the resume for that

[@michaelcollins6616]

​@@NC-ck5oj you haven't a clue let me guess you're American

[@Mike-iu6sz]

Definitely top 30-50

[@seanoxborough5830]

My god Joe would have gave Carl a lesson , could have had a beer with Lee and still slapped Carl silly let's be real. Any age or era

[@MuhammadAli-kv5oe]

I agree other than Froch chin, calzaghe by far out does him in every other department.

[@Will-nc7lp]

@@MuhammadAli-kv5oeJoe would have stopped Carl in 6 rounds - TKO due to Carl’s face cut to pieces.

[@josephmills-mw2hs]

@@Will-nc7lp Carl's never been cut

[@Will-nc7lp]

@@josephmills-mw2hs he never fought Joe…

[@Joethecatholic]

Joe had a granite chin too. Wouldve been a powerful scrap!

[@alberlusconi1]

Class act in and out of the ring

[@patiacat1]

Awesome fighter, hid from no one. Pure class in and out of the ring.

[@stevencavanagh1613]

Calzaghe retired with nothin to prove , his health and a nice retirement fund , nothin but respect for him .

[@frankobarressi7919]

Mr calzaghe. Please don’t entertain these idiots on social media. You are a legend in the sport of boxing. When the history books are read in this sport, your name is going to be damn near the top. As divisions go, yours will be the top. Champion joe calzaghe. Trained by Enzo calzaghe. Unbelievable achievement by your dad and yourself. Congratulations sir.🫡

[@chrisbirch4150]

I don't think I have ever met anyone who thinks Froch would have beaten Calzaghe. Froch was absolutely made for him

[@chrisbirch4150]

@@sam-nw3zl like a lot of fighters have said when they retire: there's always someone else to fight. There's always someone who says you retired too early and ducked them. I don't think Calzaghe's resume was perfect or perfectly timed by any means but I totally understand him bowing out after those final two fights in the USA.

[@chrisbirch4150]

@@sam-nw3zl just looking back at boxrec as well. Froch hadn't even fought Jean Pascal yet, when Calzaghe retired. It's easy to measure Froch up by what he did afterwards but it's not like the public would have been screaming out for that fight in 2008.

[@happycoop123]

@ Sam, funny thing is the Roy Jones Jr and Bernard Hopkins who were past their best would have still beaten Froch

[@bison7664]

Only the bankrupt funny eye is looking a pay day.

[@UnashamedlyGodSquad]

We'll never know. I prefer to deal in facts. Calzaghe didn't want that smoke. He vacated the WBC belt. Froch was in his prime and defeated Jean Pascal, a guy who went on to beat Chad Dawson and lift the LHW title

[@sugarraywbc]

We love joe. True class. Nothing to prove. Should just enjoy his legacy.

[@JohnSmith-cs7jg]

Taking nothing away from froch but styles make fights and Joes way too slick for him.

[@aldenunion]

Yeah,Froch's stubborn ego is what made him a great UK fighter as well,should get more respect as he represented too.Calzaghe and Froch I'd still enjoy as Carl infamous adjustments,would like to see that match..

[@maccakormy]

True Legend and his Dad

[@pillygt1]

Let’s be real… joe would have done to Carl what he did to Lacey in my opinion, I think Carl’s lucky he didn’t box him in his early years, cause look what happened to Lacey’s career

[@silversun371]

Joe's the real deal.. Loved his fights &the excitement he brought &old skool work ethic with his father. What legends are made of!!!

[@larrysellers7891]

Completely different animals. Froch was a jerky 4/4 time plodder made of granite. Calzaghe was the John Coltrane of boxing. Enzo taught him to box like it was a great jazz improvisation. His rhythm rode ruff-shod over everything his opponents did.

[@Zamo_71]

Joe had a great chin on him as well in fairness

[@HisExcellencyB]

John Coltrane lol he looked more like Robbie Coltrane against a 43 year old Hopkins

[@davidmccann9811]

​@@HisExcellencyB In which case Hopkins was beaten by someone that looked like Robbie Coltrane. Because he still lost.

[@HisExcellencyB]

@@davidmccann9811 Calzaghe was lucky to get the decision and looked terrible in the fight.

[@larrysellers7891]

@@HisExcellencyB Hopkins made most fighters he fought look bad. That became his whole game, particularly later on. He was in there to disrupt and it worked very well for him. Normally when a fighter is 43 I’d say he has no business being in a boxing ring but Bernard was different. He was coming off wins against Tarver and Wright and went on to dismantle Pavlik. Plus at 36 Calzaghe wasn’t exactly in his prime. He retired the same year.

[@VCanisMajorisY]

Imagine if Joe didn't have damaged hands during his career, his opponents were lucky considering.

[@ajvindiesel8517]

Well said son. This is what the periphery fan doesn't realise.

[@DC_92]

The cut scene was Parsons in the ICU with Eddie stroking his head reassuringly.

[@FrankinDallas]

Lol Joe rolls his eyes like a teenager every time Frochs name is mentioned.

[@jordanhatton2261]

Totally agree.. If they had got in the ring I can't see anything other than Calzaghe dealing with froch, on points. Froch was a very effective operator but Joe was special 46-0 legend

[@cashmerestag4254]

With no credible names at their peak on his record. What a legend 😂

[@DTM93]

​@@cashmerestag4254 Kessler was 28 when they fought and he lost to Joe, 28 is prime years for most people. Not to mention Joe was at the end of his career at this point but still won.

[@pabloescobear420]

@@cashmerestag4254 Did RJJ or B-Hop ever come for Joe's belt in the 8 years or so he held it? Did they fuck.

[@DarrenJones-dg6fw]

​@@cashmerestag4254 eubank was a strange dude but a great boxer and to this day I think it was Joe's hardest fight the Americans just hugd got mauled and tried to troll and racist comments kesler was knocking everyone out even when he broke his hands still fighting the argument over j junior makes me laugh joe was at the end of his career with broken hands there was only a few years between them so both were not at there prime

[@wayevs]

​@@cashmerestag4254 you absolute casual

[@darenwilliams5858]

The look that Paul Mcartney had whenever asked if the Beatles would ever reform

[@countbasi4680]

There was clearly more at the end than was uploaded. Why did you cut it there?

[@mrwideboy]

Is it televised ?

[@joebloggs7685]

I’m a 32 y/o man and Calzaghe has always since I was a little boy been my idol. The top dog in my world. Still to this day go back and watch his fights. Carries himself like a real champion and always has done. Loved watching Joe and Enzo together man what a team. I’m like most and would love just to see him do it one more time and also get a huge payday what he also deserves knowing his history in the game. But I honestly don’t think he gives a fuck anymore about boxing for money. But I do Imagine he shuts Froch up for a final exhibition. That would be the cherry on top of the 🎂 COME ON JOE!!

[@pabloescobear420]

The best boxer ever to come from Britain, end of.

[@criiiiiiiiiiiiii....]

Thank you

[@rusty75ish]

He enjoyed your marching powder too

[@spurs541]

Lewis as well

[@irena7777777]

Isn’t ‘end of’. Lennox Lewis and Ken Buchanan are up there as well

[@pabloescobear420]

@@irena7777777 Lewis lost 2, Buchanan lost 8, Calzaghe lost 0, so yeah, END OF.

[@matthewstephens6848]

At the beginning he already looks like he knows what’s coming and he’s sick of it.

[@tylersweet5994]

Absolutely. There's loads of interviews on You Tube with him being asked the same questions about Froch and 'Social Media' Boxers etc over and over.

[@RBC0405]

Joe is a miserable git now.

[@matthewstephens6848]

@@tylersweet5994 Why do they do it though? They have a UK great in front of them and all choose to ask the exact same questions. It's shambolic.

[@Alex79uk]

Joe remains my favourite fighter of all time. No arrogance, no big head, just let his record speak for itself. Seems like a genuinely nice guy, too.

[@zamiadams4343]

Unbeaten, and THE best.

[@TMAdventuresT7]

Joes a class act, Froch pure helmet ⛑️

[@ajvindiesel8517]

Yep Froch doesn't have the ability nor class to Lacey his boots 😂

[@TMAdventuresT7]

@@ajvindiesel8517 haha class 😉

[@dannydanny5308]

Good to hear from a legend

[@TheIkaraCult]

The last decade and a half of Froch piping up about Joe and Joe rolling his eyes and dismissing his comments has been more one sided than any fight between them ever could have been!

[@williamflint6535]

A proper living legend

[@Pjafc84]

Respect the man fs .. every interview there asking about Carl froch .. joes a boxing great .. respect the man

[@chrislew8423]

Exactly enough is enough,, stop asking the question

[@dannydanny5308]

Well said

[@peterchiedozie5815]

Yes yes Joe let's not forget that this man beat every one

[@PaulHolman-sh5ts]

A true British boxing legend super joe calzaghe .. best out the lot

[@stevpri1809]

A real legend

[@roythunderplump]

Video game tournament with current, ex fighters, fans promoters on *undisputed* and *UFC 4* fight games would be fun. Sponsors from PC, Console, food and drinks would easily want a piece of it.

[@qmkb4917]

One of the greats

[@robertmulherine8195]

Can you imagine Froch in an exhibition bout? He'd do his best to take your head off lol.

[@irishman9617]

​@Abba Abba joe would beat head off him

[@irishman9617]

Joe would beat head off him.

[@ianryall5099]

Doesn't need it and why ? Joe was class why bother froch wants a payday ?

[@jameso7049]

😂😂😂 Joe just savaged parsons here

[@jameskadar6555]

Got that beard lined up nicely joe

[@djb2197]

Met joe in Lonsdale carnaby street, top guy a fighting legend.

[@jamesgoing4527]

Legend 🥊🥊

[@KushSmokinJack]

Joe calzaghe is just built differently. He has no quit

[@Itsmetheworldsgreatest]

Alrigh bud how’s it going alrigh

[@arlotinson8236]

One of my favourite boxers ever.

[@dubsdolby9437]

Legend 💯

[@VictoryThroughChrist88]

I want to see Joe Calzaghe vs one of these celeb boxers, take my money all day long for that. Also the legend joe is and his class in and out the ring give the man a well deserved pay check.

[@arwelhughes1404]

Class Joe as per

[@stagsterprogaming]

Class

[@kennyliverpool8842]

What a man!

[@laurenwentworth6996]

I grew up watching all this man's fights what a class act nothing to prove frotch is a nobody didn't even watch a frotch fight don't bother Joe not in your class thanks for all your great fights with your dad by your side first class and a pleasure to watch

[@wayevs]

Same here Lauren. I grew up watching Joe absolute class we should count ourself lucky that we got to watch one of the greatest boxers in history beyond doubt. He will never get that recognition because he wasn't American or English but those who watched him know the truth.

[@simonnolan2063]

One of the most underrated boxers in the history of the sport

[@gavinburns2802]

Did froch fight at Wembley I sure I heard that somewhere?

[@kevinmcnicoll8649]

Look at how easy Joe dealt with Kessler who then beat Froch. Says it all

[@clairebricknell2915]

Joe didn’t deal with Kessler with ease, the first six rounds was close but joe showed his ability to change tactic and be a legend

[@HisExcellencyB]

Says nothing really because styles make fights. Calzaghe arguably lost to Robin Reid and Froch destroyed him.

[@kevinmcnicoll8649]

Kessler and Froch were almost identical. Walk forward no head movement, Calzaghie would toy with Froch

[@HisExcellencyB]

@@kevinmcnicoll8649 Lol no they aren't. Froch wouldn't get discouraged after 6 rounds like Kessler did against Calzaghe.

[@adammillington5053]

Joe stomps on Cobra all day long

[@mcfcworcester1365]

The valleys air gave him the engine, his father gave him the desire, Joe done the rest

[@fobbitoperator3620]

Joe's smart, got out whilst he's ahead. Be like Joe!

[@jasontoner7691]

A legend all heart and passion nit abt money ❤

[@lewistaylor1965]

I've never seen anyone box like Joe...I don't imagine in any fight he didn't out punch his opponent in terms of landed punches...How could anyone ever judge against that...well, they didn't...I loved watching his fights...I miss him in the ring...and I can still hear Enzo's voice in my head as I'm writing this

[@johnriley5767]

The cobra vs the dragon what a fight that could've been ! They say styles make fights the ultimate boxer vs the ultimate fighter would've been carnage

[@jameshamilton26]

Joe looking in great shape

[@robertsims7409]

well said joe👍

[@dr.biscuits]

Joe was levels above Froch. The problem is that EVERYONE knows that...except Froch.

[@aldenunion]

Froch not knowing that is what made him a great fighter that was smart and represented English heart well..People should respect them both as they both earned..Bet Brit's wish they had a Froch in every weight class.I enjoyed his fights,at least he fought proper and was no kneeler or ducker..Not afraid to challenge anyone. WIN OR LOSE

[@dr.biscuits]

@@aldenunion In the ring Froch was a decent fighter who has sadly let himself down post-career with his talk. He is dangerously close to becoming another David Haye with his ramblings. Forch was calling out a bloody KZbinr twonk the other day. No class. Brits did respect him in the ring but sadly for him, that was years ago. Everyone knows that...except Froch.

[@aldenunion]

@@dr.biscuits O'm a duelie,everyone I know misses

[@paulc3749]

Froch is lucky he was fighting a few years behind Joe !!

[@CjThompson-fe7xj]

Legend.....

[@LTFC1964]

Calzage was a fantastic fighter Absolutely class act

[@stevenstiles5112]

Joe is one of the true champions that has nothing left to prove.

[@mattsmith1173]

Froch v Calzaghe would be insane, both great fighters

[@Manc_banter.84]

One off the best boxers off all time - a class act

[@manofkentcatapultsgunsando5069]

Ol Joe, class act🥊

[@Joker-yw9hl]

I wish people would stop asking him about this for views. Never in a million years would Froch have beat Calzaghe. He would have been simply outworked and that's the end of it. Carl needs to seriously give it a rest at this point and stop being so bitter about Joe. I actually quite like Carl but his spite towards Calzaghe puts me off. You're a grown man ffs

[@russnunn2456]

No one could match joes stamina and out put one of the best to do it

[@michaelearley1398]

Go on parsons lad

[@Falconer710]

Unbelievable champ great guy the king of the ring ❤

[@beardedmarshmallow5590]

What a man, what a fucking fighter

[@markwoods1130]

True legend

[@borgin2174]

Put him in his place well and truly

[@15kilkenny]

My favourite boxer of all time also a massive froch fan. Calzaghe speed was freaky

[@timc1339]

Doesn’t get the credit he deserves one of the best to do it from these shores 🥊

[@MrBertbox]

The GOAT .. always found a way to win.... and I truly think other so called GOATS would not want a piece of him in a hurry

[@andybigchief]

Gotta love Joe

[@danhaines3151]

Legend

[@billhoggy4461]

He is a gent and nothing to prove is record speaks for its self 👍joe

[@stuartdarby7156]

Don't do it. Don't lower yourself. Best boxer of my generation without a doubt ❤

[@ghostfacescrillaNG]

Even I’m sick of hearing Carl Froch name whenever Joe Calzaghe is interviewed. Let’s put this into context. Joe Calzaghe retired before Carl Froch even won his first world title against Jean Pascal which if I remember rightly was on ITV4! Joe was 38 at the time. Carl probably 32 in his prime. It’s exactly the same situation that occurred when Degale wanted to fight Carl and Instead Carl retired. We don’t hear about Degale when Carl is interviewed and that’s because Carl mentions Joe in most interviews. Carl had a fantastic career with some great fights some of which I attended live, he should be proud and not feel the need to ever mention Joe. They’re from different eras. Like how Joe missed out on the Benn, Eubank, Collins era (I know he fought an old Eubank). Stop wasting your time with a legend asking him silly questions. No real fans care to see any exhibition!

[@larrysellers7891]

People do seem to forget that Carl was boxing in leisure centres when he claims Calzaghe should have been fighting him. He’s an odd character.

[@HisExcellencyB]

Not really. Froch fought Groves who was his mandatory and up n coming guy

[@ghostfacescrillaNG]

@@HisExcellencyB that was when he was an active fighter and still chasing a possible Vegas fight. Very different from going from fighting Roy Jones at MSG to fighting Carl Froch who wasn’t a champ.

[@duckdaworld7013]

46-0 enough said!

[@150rents]

class boxer no nonsence

[@TheRaveMusicArchive]

Joe's had a few Moretti and half a bag of good marching stuff before this interview.

[@k.l7524]

Jo is a Legend 🙏❤️

[@petersimpson3669]

Greatest fighter of my generation

[@ved1155]

Calzaghe vs Lacy, the fight that got me into boxing 🥊

[@pauldixon2497]

Doesn't need to fight again record speaks for itself #go joe