Woods prefers Johnson over Calzaghe

New IBF titlist has lucrative all-UK option

05/03/2005

Woods prefers Johnson over Calzaghe

Newly minted IBF light heavyweight titlist Clinton Woods could have a huge British fight if he agrees to meet Joe Calzaghe. However, Woods told a Welsh website that he would prefer a third bout with the true light heavyweight champion of the world, Glen Johnson. "I'd like to fight Glencoffe again," he said.  "That's the fight I want."  Woods previously drew and then lost to Johnson in IBF title fights. Johnson then went on to beat Roy Jones and Antonio Tarver.  As a result of last night's TKO of Rico Hoye, Boxingtalk has installed Woods at #8 in its world ratings. -Scott Shaffer