Originally posted by therealpugilist
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First of all, Calzaghe's belt wasn't even considered "legit" back then. It was like a spruced up version of today's IBO. He had never fought outside of Europe and Hopkins barely had a name in the USA. I mean, why the hell would they fight? Because years later you have the benefit of recognizing that both fighters were future HOF'ers who eventually clashed? Who the hell was calling for a match between the two? Oh that's right, you were. While everyone else wanted to see Hops versus the other champs in the division and the same for Calzaghe since Sven Ottke was considered by many to be the best fighter in the division.
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