Joe will fight Hopkins in the USA and Woods at home and then retire: my crystall ball

I see a similar scenario. This would give him a win over an ATG as well as the 175 RING title plus as opportunity to fight in the USA. And he could come back home one last time to beat an established 175 pound title holder in Woods.

I think it would be a perfect way to end his career. Maybe money lures him into 1 or 2 more fights after that though.

 

its hard to make the fight when the Old ******* refused it back in 2001/2002

the old **** was happier calling out "little men" like Hoya
don't get me wrong tho from hopkins viewpoint the fight only really makes sense now

all risk and no reward for the old **** back in the day where joe wasn't widely known....move up a division get your arse kicked for a fraction of the respect and money you would get for beating up a welterweight

 

I hate these crystball predictions, I've always been wrong. I'll just add in my 2 cents anyways. According to Hopkins there negotiating a deal with Calzaghe to fight midsummer 2008. I think it will be earlier than that, probably sometime in May. If Calzaghe's stays true to his word and will retire in 12 months that will only give him two fights. I think Dawson will fight three times next year, first against his mandatory Adrian Diaconu, than Clinton Woods, and the last fight being against Calzaghe. I see Calzaghe and Dawson fighting probably in late fall 2008, maybe even winter.

 

1. Fights and beats Hopkins

2. Fights Diaconu

 

:yep

 

atsch atsch atsch atsch

How many times do I have to say that Hopkins won't be fighting Joe!

 

If "benefit of the doubt" means Hopkins took easier fights against smaller men for which he'd get more money and more mainstream respect than facing Calzaghe, you're right. From a business standpoint, I can see perfectly why Hopkins balked at the Calzaghe fight 5-6 years ago. Too much risk, not enough reward.

But hey...maybe he just doubled his asking price in a day because he lost it playing blackjack.

 

My crystal ball:

Calzaghe fights Hopkins - at 168 - for Calzaghe's WBO belt (defense number 22), then Woods (23), then a stay buissy fight waiting for the super fight (at that point) (24), then a no-name as all the names priced them selves out = 25 defenses = retire