Hopkins, Golden Boy Push For a Calzaghe Rematch

[Dave Rado]

Its good for the sport and better yet Joe's fans. If you're REALLY a fan of Joe Calzaghe you would be promoting the fight. If EVERYONE is so confident that Joe will win why not be for it. I mean if it DOES take place it'll be in WALES. I mean if I was a die hard joe fan I would be all game for it.... makes no sense to me why no one wants to see this...

First of all I still think a Dawson fight would be a lot more exciting. You've convinced me that it's possible I might be wrong about that, but my gut feeling is still that Hopkins and Calzaghe are both essentially spoilers, and whatever Hopkins does differently from the first time, it will still be an ugly fight.

Secondly, unlike some, I don't think it would be any more decisive than the first time. Hopkins never loses decisively, and until age really catches up with him, I doubt he ever will. I think Calzaghe would win again in another close, ugly fight.

Third, in terms of his legacy, judging from this thread, Calzaghe wouldn't get any props whatsoever for a second win, unless it was really decisive, which I don't think it would be. You are an honourable exception, but you're the only Hopkins fan who has said he would give him props for another close win - and some have actually said that they would regard any Calzaghe win in Wales as a hometown decision. Given that, it's hard to get excited about what it would do for his legacy. And I think Hopkins would whine again after the fight if he lost, which would leave a bad taste in the mouth, making it a less than ideal way for Calzaghe to end his career.

I would love Calzaghe to have one more fight, but I'd still far rather it was against Dawson. But kudos to you for your posts, I really wish Hopkins had more fans like you.

[Sick/]

Coulda, shoulda, woulda, but never did beat a real opponent, And most likely never will

ROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAARR!

[WESS]

First of all I still think a Dawson fight would be a lot more exciting. You've convinced me that it's possible I might be wrong about that, but my gut feeling is still that Hopkins and Calzaghe are both essentially spoilers, and whatever Hopkins does differently from the first time, it will still be an ugly fight.

Secondly, unlike some, I don't think it would be any more decisive than the first time. Hopkins never loses decisively, and until age really catches up with him, I doubt he ever will. I think Calzaghe would win again in another close, ugly fight.

Third, in terms of his legacy, judging from this thread, Calzaghe wouldn't get any props whatsoever for a second win, unless it was really decisive, which I don't think it would be. You are an honourable exception, but you're the only Hopkins fan who has said he would give him props for another close win - and some have actually said that they would regard any Calzaghe win in Wales as a hometown decision. Given that, it's hard to get excited about what it would do for his legacy. And I think Hopkins would whine again after the fight if he lost, which would leave a bad taste in the mouth, making it a less than ideal way for Calzaghe to end his career.

I would love Calzaghe to have one more fight, but I'd still far rather it was against Dawson. But kudos to you for your posts, I really wish Hopkins had more fans like you.

Good points.

But who wouldn't want to see Dawson fight him. Hop and Cals don't want anything to do with him at this point in there career though....

But fighting Hop again will do more for his career than his last fight with Jones. Of course I was rooting for old man jones but Tarver ended his days. ANYONE before 2003-04 couldn't touch P4P number 1 Roy Jones Jr! There is a reason Jones was P4P 1 and Calzaghe was un-heard of let alone in the running for #1.

Even Ali got old and lost and looked bad doing it...

Point is Joe will fight Hop over Dawson any day and Joes already said he wont fight Hop again. But i'm hoping the money (that motivates him) will pull him out of "retirement".

Just as PBF will do..... right after Manny "DESTROYS" Hatton.... BIG MONEY style..... Its a MEGA fight just bound to happen. Hatton has no chance and is just a STEPPING STONE for Manny to call out the TRUE P4P top dogg Money May!

[Slater P Persin]

ROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAARR!

It's just a cut guy, Not that big a deal.It happens all the time. Just makes Calzaghe look even more pathetic for not being able to stop a shot Jones suffering from massive blood loss.

[kayjay]

It's amazing how a Welsh 'slapper' has brought out insecurity in so many people, starting with Hopkins.

[Slater P Persin]

It's amazing how a Welsh 'slapper' has brought out insecurity in so many people, starting with Hopkins.

It's amazing how much insecurity BHop brings out in you