A Holiday
Wish List From Glen Johnson
Dear Santa,
It’s that time of year again, when I know you’re getting tons
and tons of letters from people around the world asking for
gifts this Holiday season. I’ve got to be honest with you
though; with the exception of a horrible injustice done to me in
Florida on April 12th, I’ve had a great year. I knocked out Hugo
Pineda and Aaron Norwood, was crowned people’s champion again
after the robbery against Chad Dawson, and I’ve got good friends
and a great team around me.
Considering that Santa, I truly believe it’s better to give than
to receive, so I’d like you to give the following to my friend
Joe Calzaghe.
Some old calendars – to remind him of the number of times he’s
pulled out of fights with me in the past. Hint – it’s more than
once.
Some gold polish – so he can shine up his championship belts and
keep them shiny in case he decides to put them at risk against
me.
A pack of tissues – to dry his tears when he talks about the
decline of boxing, when he can fight me and help revive the
passion in our sport.
A DSL or cable internet connection – so he can read what boxing
fans are saying about the fight they really want to see.
A DVD copy of Dawson vs Tarver I – so he can replay it and see
what will happen in Dawson-Tarver II in March.
Running shoes – so he can be comfortable whether he jogs off
into the sunset or trains for his fight with me.
A new suit, hat, and sunglasses – The suit and hat to wear at
our preflight press conference, and the sun glasses for the post
fight press conference.
A trans-atlantic phone card – so he doesn’t have the pay for the
call when he contacts my promoter, Seminole Warriors Boxing, to
tell them that he’s going to take this fight.
Good Luck – In his new career, if he decides not to fight me, as
there really is no one else for him to fight.
Come on Joe, let’s do this for the sport, and let’s leave boxing
with a classic fight that your fans in Wales will never forget.
Merry Christmas,
Glen Johnson
The People’s Light Heavyweight Champ
