LOS ANGELES. - Light heavyweight champion Bernard Hopkins took the news of Joe Calzaghe's rebuttal to his training team statement as a sure sign of panic.
"This poor guy used up all the air in his boxing gym to spew a bunch of nonsense about nothing really. I said what I had to say in one breathe. He knows what he is up against on April 19 and that's all that has to be said. All those words are just like his punches-nothing on them and no damage done."
Hopkins vs. Calzaghe "Battle of the Planet," is presented by Golden Boy Promotions, Frank Warren's Sports Network and the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. The match-up will air live from the Planet Hollywood Ring on HBO's World Championship Boxing beginning at 9:45 p.m. ET / 6:45 p.m. PT.
Remaining tickets are priced at $1500, $1200, $750, $450, $350 and $250 and may be purchased by calling 866-USFIGHT or online at planethollywood.com.