This could be either or.Either an epic by two wonderfully gifted older fighters.Or a snoozefest.

I used to like Bhop, but after his idiotic, racist comments, I hope Joe knocks him the f out.

I got Joe C. by decision. I'd love to see B-Hop win it, tho. I'll be pulling for ole Bernard.

I have BHOP winning this fight and I dont think it will be a snooze fest! Joe Calzaghe wont allow that. I see Calzaghe pressing the action for most of the fight and BHOP landing something serious in the later rounds.
BHOP 11TKO

Can't see how it can be a boring fight. People always say that about B'nard because of his defensive style. But to me, with the punch count Joe C usually puts out, how B defends against that will make it entertaining.

True B Hop is old but it ain't like at 36 Joe c is a youngin' either. Plus, they are fighting at a weight (175 not 168) B Hop called for so Joe had to move up. I think once again, B will surprise a lot of folks. Besides he said, "I'll never let a white man beat me!"

Plus, who's Joe going to look to for instructions when/if things get real tight? His trainer/dad only has one client and B has several guys with a career's worth of knowledge and insight.

i think that it will be close fight. but hopkins is going to have to limit calzaghe's work rate because that is how he wins so many rounds. i think he will limit it somewhat but not enough. calzaghe split decision and get ready to hear hopkins cry that he got robbed.

I got B Hop this will be Joe C first fight outside of Europe he will see what it is like to not have home field advantage.

I normally don't go against Hopkins, but I like Calzaghe in this one. Calzaghe impresses me.

Calzaghe gets knocked down in round 1 by a straight right from B Hop. And it continues

Hopkins loses in split decision.

I scored it 115-112 for Calzaghe.
Hopkins landed the more effective punches but just not enough! Close fight though. Calzaghe will stay #2 on my list and Hopkins will stay number 6!

I had it 116-111 for Calzaghe as well. Wasn't a brilliant performance, but it was a good one.

That judge needs to be beat. Joe C dominated. "Never let a white boy beat me". White boys own every division.

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Originally posted by Gary Digital Williams:
I had it 116-111 for Calzaghe as well. Wasn't a brilliant performance, but it was a good one.

The Associated Press had it 114-113 Hopkins. You guys amaze me. When Hopkins lost this kind of fight, he did not do enough, but now he dominated the first 7 rounds and now he lost it in the end. The Champ was not dominated and from what I am reading, he was RIPPED OFF AGAIN!!! I was always taught, the challenger has to DOMINATE THE CHAMP!!! & calzaghe did not dominate. And we wonder why people don't watch Boxing anymore. You guys sure hate Hopkins don't you?

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Originally posted by whines:

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Originally posted by Gary Digital Williams:
I had it 116-111 for Calzaghe as well. Wasn't a brilliant performance, but it was a good one.

The Associated Press had it 114-113 Hopkins. You guys amaze me. When Hopkins lost this kind of fight, he did not do enough, but now he dominated the first 7 rounds and now he lost it in the end. The Champ was not dominated and from what I am reading, he was RIPPED OFF AGAIN!!! I was always taught, the challenger has to DOMINATE THE CHAMP!!! & calzaghe did not dominate. And we wonder why people don't watch Boxing anymore. You guys sure hate Hopkins don't you?

SMH

I talked to my brother last night. He is a HUGE Hopkins fan. He even admitted to me that Hopkins lost. He said that Hopkins did not throw enough punches (like Taylor-Hopkins 1 & 2). Hopkins needs to realize that he can't win a fight by fighting for 6-8 rounds.

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Originally posted by spartanhead:

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Originally posted by whines:

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Originally posted by Gary Digital Williams:
I had it 116-111 for Calzaghe as well. Wasn't a brilliant performance, but it was a good one.

The Associated Press had it 114-113 Hopkins. You guys amaze me. When Hopkins lost this kind of fight, he did not do enough, but now he dominated the first 7 rounds and now he lost it in the end. The Champ was not dominated and from what I am reading, he was RIPPED OFF AGAIN!!! I was always taught, the challenger has to DOMINATE THE CHAMP!!! & calzaghe did not dominate. And we wonder why people don't watch Boxing anymore. You guys sure hate Hopkins don't you?

I agree

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Originally posted by 81alphaeagle:

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Originally posted by spartanhead:

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Originally posted by whines:

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Originally posted by Gary Digital Williams:
I had it 116-111 for Calzaghe as well. Wasn't a brilliant performance, but it was a good one.

The Associated Press had it 114-113 Hopkins. You guys amaze me. When Hopkins lost this kind of fight, he did not do enough, but now he dominated the first 7 rounds and now he lost it in the end. The Champ was not dominated and from what I am reading, he was RIPPED OFF AGAIN!!! I was always taught, the challenger has to DOMINATE THE CHAMP!!! & calzaghe did not dominate. And we wonder why people don't watch Boxing anymore. You guys sure hate Hopkins don't you?

I agree

R U guys Serious?????
BHOP dominated the first 7 rounds???
Me hate Hopkins??? BHop is one of my all time favorites.
Come on guys face it! Our boy lost! He didn't do enough. He's 43 years old and he showed it last night. It was a close fight but BHOp LOST! get over it. Calzaghe is in his prime. Bhop is not. The right man got the nod.