Golden Boy Promotions chief Richard Schaefer says Joe Calzaghe is considering a comeback to boxing to fight Bernard Hopkins again.
The Welshman retired in February 2009 with an undefeated 46-fight record behind him, but there has been talk of him returning to the ring.
Calzaghe beat Hopkins courtesy of a split decision at light heavyweight in his penultimate fight, but it was far from a satisfactory performance.
The former undisputed super middleweight king has had his personal problems since retiring, and it is now thought one final big pay-day in the ring would ease some of those worries.
Calzaghe's final fight was an impressive dismantling of Roy Jones Jr in 2008, but both he and Hopkins are said to be keen on a rematch.
"Joe has expressed interest and so has Bernard," said Schaefer in the Daily Mail. "We will try to make it happen in the autumn."
Veteran Hopkins has continued to fight in Calzaghe's absence, with unanimous points decisions against Enrique Ornelas and Jones Jnr, just last month, his last two fights.
'The Executioner' is never one to let a defeat rest and it would be no surprise if he was interested in avenging his narrow loss to the Welshman.
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The legend is returning
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12183_6132374,00.html
lol someone said Hopkins is a pussy for not fighting overseas? He fights in America you ****ing dummy, Which is the biggest place for boxing. Do you think Hopkins makes more more fighting in America or in Wales? lol
It's not like Calzaghe who just fought in Wales for like 6 years You make no sense. Why should calzaghe get slammed for fighting in HIS home country!!!!
What a JOKE.
Hopkins needs to retire. Calzaghe needs to stay retired.... he's a crackhead like a past prime Whitaker.
Maybe these two should just fight in a basement somewhere and can both retire happy men.
Come on now don't disrespect Sweet Pea
Golden Boy Promotions chief Richard Schaefer says Joe Calzaghe is considering a comeback to boxing to fight Bernard Hopkins again.
The Welshman retired in February 2009 with an undefeated 46-fight record behind him, but there has been talk of him returning to the ring.
Calzaghe beat Hopkins courtesy of a split decision at light heavyweight in his penultimate fight, but it was far from a satisfactory performance.
The former undisputed super middleweight king has had his personal problems since retiring, and it is now thought one final big pay-day in the ring would ease some of those worries.
Calzaghe's final fight was an impressive dismantling of Roy Jones Jr in 2008, but both he and Hopkins are said to be keen on a rematch.
"Joe has expressed interest and so has Bernard," said Schaefer in the Daily Mail. "We will try to make it happen in the autumn."
Veteran Hopkins has continued to fight in Calzaghe's absence, with unanimous points decisions against Enrique Ornelas and Jones Jnr, just last month, his last two fights.
'The Executioner' is never one to let a defeat rest and it would be no surprise if he was interested in avenging his narrow loss to the Welshman.
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The legend is returning
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12183_6132374,00.html
Can anyone say, 24-7????
Why aint you answering my question? Your ducking me like your hero Coke Calslappy ducks legitimate opponents,
Coming back and fighting Bhop only adds fuel to the fire that he only fights old washed up boxers........
And you guys thinks its great?
Pathetic :nonono:
What question?
if he does this i'll never forgive him, can't believe i sported an avatar of this soon to be coward :nonono:
but hopefully he doesn't and fights either bute at a catchweight if he can't make supermiddle or bad chad at lightheavy
lol someone said Hopkins is a pussy for not fighting overseas? He fights in America you ****ing dummy, Which is the biggest place for boxing. Do you think Hopkins makes more more fighting in America or in Wales? lol
It's not like Calzaghe who just fought in Wales for like 6 years
Remember what the guy said last time, he would fight him in the uk.
Step up to the plate Hopkins!
Why aint you answering my question? Your ducking me like your hero Coke Calslappy ducks legitimate opponents,
Coming back and fighting Bhop only adds fuel to the fire that he only fights old washed up boxers........
And you guys thinks its great?
Pathetic :nonono:
If he comes back it will have to be against froch imo, but saying that he is tied up in the supersix unless he leaves it, like he has threatened to do.
I'll be surprised if Hopkins actually wants to leave his own back yard. Pussy wouldn't dare fight overseas!!!!
No one likes fighting out of there country, it always seems the refs will be biased in one country over the other.
I'll be surprised if Hopkins actually wants to leave his own back yard. Pussy wouldn't dare fight overseas!!!!
Remember what the guy said last time, he would fight him in the uk.
Step up to the plate Hopkins!
added link in sky sports. Legit source, the main sports boss in uk
Yeah and it says "Considers comeback" not "wants comeback,"
Typical Brit blowing things out of portion :nonono:
If Coke Calslappy is gonna comeback he better fight Carl Froch or Dawson,
there is absolutely no point in a rematch with Hopkins
What a JOKE.
Hopkins needs to retire. Calzaghe needs to stay retired.... he's a crackhead like a past prime Whitaker.
Maybe these two should just fight in a basement somewhere and can both retire happy men.