Hopkins has a July 14 PPV date with HBO reserved for his comeback fight, they set that so he has enough time to find an opponent. Hopkins has hitlist of people he wants to fight, and in order it is 1. Maskaev, 2. Calzaghe, 3. Oneil Bell.
I dont think the fight with Maskaev is going to happen because he is busy with the Toney vs Peter winner and W.Klit. The Calzaghe fight might happen, but it seems hard to see them coming to some agreement. The fight that seems the easiest to make is the Oneil Bell fight. Bell for sure isnt going to turn it down and isnt going to argue for 50/50, plus if Hopkins wins he will be the undisputed crusierweight champion which will REALLY add to his legacy. Theres enough incentive for both of them to come to an agreement and this seems like the most likely fight here. It would be interesting too.
I dont think the fight with Maskaev is going to happen because he is busy with the Toney vs Peter winner and W.Klit. The Calzaghe fight might happen, but it seems hard to see them coming to some agreement. The fight that seems the easiest to make is the Oneil Bell fight. Bell for sure isnt going to turn it down and isnt going to argue for 50/50, plus if Hopkins wins he will be the undisputed crusierweight champion which will REALLY add to his legacy. Theres enough incentive for both of them to come to an agreement and this seems like the most likely fight here. It would be interesting too.
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