Calzaghe: "Froch has not matched my legacy and doesn't have ability to go to the US"
Recent Calzaghe interview.
Joe Calzaghe believes Carl Froch has not matched his legacy despite knocking out George Groves at Wembley last weekend.
Froch has since talked about either retiring or fighting in America Julio Cesar Chavez Jnr in Las Vegas.
Calzaghe finished his career by beating Bernard Hopkins in Sin City and Roy Jones Jnr in New York in the space of seven months in 2008.
“Not everyone can go out and conquer America,” said Calzaghe.
“A lot of people make comparisons to Carl Froch’s career to mine.
“But I don’t think there’s a comparison. I was undefeated, went to America and conquered America.
“I defeated two legends out there at different weights.
“I was the number one fighter, the number one champion at Super Middleweight and Light Heavyweight.
“Froch has gone out to America and lost where he was bossed by Andre Ward.
“He has obviously had a great career. He’s fought 14 world title fights in a row which is very good for a fighter.
“I fought 24 world title fights in a row.
“Take nothing away from him. At the end of the day I’m in the Hall of Fame this week.
Froch has since talked about either retiring or fighting in America Julio Cesar Chavez Jnr in Las Vegas.
Calzaghe finished his career by beating Bernard Hopkins in Sin City and Roy Jones Jnr in New York in the space of seven months in 2008.
“Not everyone can go out and conquer America,” said Calzaghe.
“A lot of people make comparisons to Carl Froch’s career to mine.
“But I don’t think there’s a comparison. I was undefeated, went to America and conquered America.
“I defeated two legends out there at different weights.
“I was the number one fighter, the number one champion at Super Middleweight and Light Heavyweight.
“Froch has gone out to America and lost where he was bossed by Andre Ward.
“He has obviously had a great career. He’s fought 14 world title fights in a row which is very good for a fighter.
“I fought 24 world title fights in a row.
“Take nothing away from him. At the end of the day I’m in the Hall of Fame this week.
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