Calzaghe-Hopkins April 12 at Mandalay Bay

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by BG91, Jan 10, 2008.


Page 1 of 3
  1. BG91

    BG91 Member Full Member

    291
    2
    Nov 15, 2007
    Bernard Hopkins and Joe Calzaghe have said all along they wanted to fight each other, and it appears the two champions will get their wish.

    MGM Mirage has set aside April 12 at Mandalay Bay Events Center for Hopkins-Calzaghe. All that remains is for the attorneys for both fighters to approve the contracts.

    The fight would be for Hopkins' Ring Magazine light heavyweight title and would be televised on HBO Pay Per View.

    Frank Warren, the veteran British promoter who represents world super middleweight champion Calzaghe, said a deal is imminent.

    "Nothing can ever be definite until the contracts are signed," Warren told The Guardian newspaper in London. "But the paperwork is with the lawyers, and it looks as though it will be done.

    Full story: http://www.lvrj.com/sports/13672512.html
     
    BG91, Jan 10, 2008
    BG91, Jan 10, 2008
    #1
  2. klion22

    klion22 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

    22,781
    355
    Aug 4, 2007
    I'm assuming this fight will be at a catch weight of 170? Or is Joe C going up to 175?
     
    klion22, Jan 10, 2008
    klion22, Jan 10, 2008
    #2
  3. klion22

    klion22 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

    22,781
    355
    Aug 4, 2007
    Well, i'm glad it's getting close to finally being done and official. Can't wait for this one.
     
    klion22, Jan 10, 2008
    klion22, Jan 10, 2008
    #3
  4. Relentless

    Relentless VIP Member banned

    65,864
    16
    Mar 5, 2006
    its italian dragon fool!!!
     
    Relentless, Jan 10, 2008
    Relentless, Jan 10, 2008
    #4
  5. MancMexican

    MancMexican Blood & Guts Forever Full Member

    5,152
    0
    Apr 23, 2006
    It'll be at 175, JC has said for a long time that he wants to move up
     
    MancMexican, Jan 10, 2008
    MancMexican, Jan 10, 2008
    #5
  6. FlatNose

    FlatNose Boxing Addict Full Member

    6,800
    25
    Feb 16, 2006
    I'll believe it when I see it. Benard will come up with a reason for it not to happen.
     
    FlatNose, Jan 10, 2008
    FlatNose, Jan 10, 2008
    #6
  7. albeziel

    albeziel Multi Viral C13 Full Member

    2,776
    0
    Dec 24, 2007
    people being said Hopkins is old for a lot of years now, I wonder at what year he will retire. I'm starting to think that he is from a NASA experiment or something, he sure is a legend, Im' not sure if he will win against JC but being a top contender at the age of 42 or 43 is amazing.
     
    albeziel, Jan 10, 2008
    albeziel, Jan 10, 2008
    #7
  8. klion22

    klion22 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

    22,781
    355
    Aug 4, 2007
    What a loser.
     
    klion22, Jan 10, 2008
    klion22, Jan 10, 2008
    #8
  9. LogDog69

    LogDog69 Active Member Full Member

    1,245
    1
    Jul 18, 2007


    :lol:
     
    LogDog69, Jan 10, 2008
    LogDog69, Jan 10, 2008
    #9
  10. klion22

    klion22 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

    22,781
    355
    Aug 4, 2007
    It really is amazing. I mean the guy just turned 43 and he's still a P4P fighter. And we are not talking about a HW here who can get fat and add weight. We are talking about a lower class weight where you need to stay in tip top shape. That is amazing in itself.
     
    klion22, Jan 10, 2008
    klion22, Jan 10, 2008
    #10
  11. rikanlink

    rikanlink Broward Boy Full Member

    1,022
    0
    Nov 7, 2007
    its about time. hopkins needs to get his ass kicked and retire
     
    rikanlink, Jan 10, 2008
    rikanlink, Jan 10, 2008
    #11
  12. TFFP

    TFFP Guest

    Don't be so harsh on Bernard

    After 6 years he has finally plucked up the courage now that a loss means nothing

    ;)
     
    TFFP, Jan 10, 2008
    TFFP, Jan 10, 2008
    #12
  13. Boxer-puncher

    Boxer-puncher Active Member Full Member

    808
    1
    Dec 26, 2007
    GO Calzaghe!!!!!
     
    Boxer-puncher, Jan 10, 2008
    Boxer-puncher, Jan 10, 2008
    #13
  14. Dorfmeister

    Dorfmeister Boxing Junkie Full Member

    12,558
    6
    Aug 8, 2007
    Prince of Wales, Italian Dragon, Stallion or whateva... So you all can see that it was all about promoting a Las Vegas fight. There was no need to suggest a Yankee Stadium fight and put yourself up there with Ray Robinson and Joey Maxim. There was no need for the McCarthysm witch hunt for B-Hop's offense to the morale of all caucasian fighters around the world - like boxing would turn into a policial state with neighbourhood FBI officers around the corner prepared to blow an industrial-size horn to call foul everytime a fighter steps on the line with every sexual, racial or political offense - ABSOLUTELY UNNECESSARY & HYPOCRITICAL FOLKS...
     
    Dorfmeister, Jan 10, 2008
    Dorfmeister, Jan 10, 2008
    #14
  15. jc

    jc Boxing Junkie Full Member

    13,971
    14
    Sep 9, 2004
    Ive been wanting this fight for over 5 years now and although I think this fights was much better on paper 3 years ago, it is still the best fight out there for Joe to take. Yes Hop is 43, but he is the Ring Champ and even an old Hopkins is better than the rest of the 175ers. Plus he is the 'name' JC has been looking for aswel as the second title in a second weight division.

    Calzaghe UD
     
    jc, Jan 10, 2008
    jc, Jan 10, 2008
    #15
Page 1 of 3