Anyone see the Calzaghe-Hopkins fight....

[saratogabrit]

Interesting that the fight never really captured the imagination either in the US or even here.

Only 8,000 came over to support Joe-compared to the 30,000 that came for "Fatton" in December. The night after that fight Calzaghe was awarded the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award-which should have been an indicator that he's more popular than Hatton.

A split decision. Was it the right result?

One last fight-may be 2. Roy Jones-anyone else?

[brockguy]

got up to watch it this morning.. Calzaghe did very well to win from the start he got, Hopkins had him down within the 1st minute. Hpkins controlled the 1st 4-5 rounds before Calzaghe dug deep and got his game going. He probably deserved the win in the end..

[Bigsmc]

Originally Posted by saratogabrit

Interesting that the fight never really captured the imagination either in the US or even here.

Only 8,000 came over to support Joe-compared to the 30,000 that came for "Fatton" in December. The night after that fight Calzaghe was awarded the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award-which should have been an indicator that he's more popular than Hatton.

A split decision. Was it the right result?

One last fight-may be 2. Roy Jones-anyone else?

No way that was a split decision. Calzaghe won the fight. I'm not sure what the judge that gave the fight to Hopkins was watching.

Nothing uglier than a Bernard Hopkins fight.

My 4 year old daughter kept asking me why the guy in the blue kept pushing them apart. Even she would rather see boxing than constant wrestling and clinching.

[Kasept]

Chuck and I watched it. Too bad it couldn't go 15 like they're supposed to... Looked to me that Hopkins was getting Calzaghe to dance to his tune early, but that didn't last very long. It was a highly 'technical' fight. Calzaghe very tactfully scored with alacrity while not hurting Hopkins particularly. The lady judge must have been watching a different fight to score it the way she did.

Was the first time I had seen Calzaghe and I was impressed. Am sorry he hasn't fought in the US more and hope we see him come back for a few more deserving paydays. Seems very charismatic and genuine. Have to give credit to crazy Bernard too. He's had a great career.

[Mortimer]

I had forgot about this fight.



A Pavlik match up with this guy,should they both remain undefeated,within one year should happen..I would think.


Mighty Kelly Youngstown will destroy him.

[Mortimer]

Steve...I must not concur.



Boxing is brutal enough. Cutting back to 12 was a good thing. Frank Lee....I think 10 should be the max.

Hopkins showed that he is over the hill and
has been for a while. Joe C. U- decision.
Hopkins has been surviving through fights
with good fighters. (I dont consider Winky Wright
and A. Tarver top fighters anymore)
Joe C is not exactly young
and he just took control. Joe C is just a much
more active, more athletic, better fighter at
this point in their careers. Hopkins is just
a survivor at this time. Executioner... blah.
He knocks the guy down in the 1st round
and cant beat him. He could not execute
a good jab. Bernard please quit.

I say Kelly P. would knock them both out if
he goes up in weight, which he undoubtely will
as he matures. Hopefully Bernard will have quit
by then. I hope Joe C. hangs around a bit longer.
He still goes a full 12 rounds with gusto.

[mclem10011]

Originally Posted by Bigsmc

No way that was a split decision. Calzaghe won the fight. I'm not sure what the judge that gave the fight to Hopkins was watching.

Nothing uglier than a Bernard Hopkins fight.

My 4 year old daughter kept asking me why the guy in the blue kept pushing them apart. Even she would rather see boxing than constant wrestling and clinching.

I just watched the fight on tape. I agree Joe Calzaghe won the fight, he was the more aggressive of the 2. Hopkins was constantly clinching, no freakin clue either Bigs what that lady judge was watching. It was a boring fight, which I blame on Bernard (nothing new), his comments after the fight were a joke as well. All about him, no credit to Joe, saying "I took him to school"? What was he smoken!