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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.
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.
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