Boxing: Bernard Hopkins vs. Joe Calzaghe - Blu-ray Forum

MJM · 04-19-2008, 05:15 PM

Tonight (April 19, 2008) at 9:45PM ET on HBO, Super Middleweight Champion from Wales, Joe Calzaghe, challenges Lt. Heavyweight Bernard Hopkins at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, NV. Ring Magazine, as well as many fans & writers, view these two as the top fighter in their respective division.

I'm a big boxing fan, so of course I'll be watching. I was wondering if any of you guys (and gals) will be tuning in? This is officially a Light Heavyweight fight, with both fighters weighing in at 173 pounds, two pounds under the 175 pound limit.

Calzaghe tends to have a tremendously high work rate, often utilizing his speed to throw a high volume of punches, whereas Hopkins is much more economical with his punches. I can see a few different scenarios playing out in this fight. How about you guys - any thoughts?

Doughoef · 04-19-2008, 05:19 PM

Uhhh... I think you're in the wrong forum.

ajkj9 · 04-19-2008, 05:20 PM

i gotta work tonight or i'd be watchin it for sure hopkins in nine

Blu Titan · 04-19-2008, 05:21 PM

Forget BOUT it. The fight tonight is GSP VS Serra.

MJM · 04-19-2008, 05:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blu Titan

Forget BOUT it. The fight tonight is GSP VS Serra.

That was my dilemma as well, but I might have to catch that later.

MJM · 04-19-2008, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Doughoef

Uhhh... I think you're in the wrong forum.

I considered the Movie and TV Discussion area, but decided, since it's not a TV show, per se, it would be fine in the general section. If a mod wants to move it, no problem.

Batman00 · 04-19-2008, 05:33 PM

I like B-hop, i met him, hes a good guy, he was training at my gym for his jermain taylor fight, he looked like Superman when he was done. I have my money on B-Hop

Arecsa · 04-19-2008, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Blu Titan

Forget BOUT it. The fight tonight is GSP VS Serra.

Correct. Going to be a cracking rematch.

partridge · 04-19-2008, 11:13 PM

Calzaghe all the way, did you see him demolish Jeff Lacey? He landed over 1000 punches!

Hopkins should have retired for good already, he's got more to lose.

I can't watch it on tv, but am thinking about signing up for the setanta broadband option, or I'll just listen on the radio at 3am!!

Or.... I could just wake up in the morning and hear the result then watch a repeat next week?

I'd love to see it though

clownface · 04-19-2008, 11:21 PM

Calzaghe should win but he better be careful because Hopkins can be DIRTY!!!

crackinhedz · 04-19-2008, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Blu Titan

Forget BOUT it. The fight tonight is GSP VS Serra.

9:30pm BABY! Happy B-Day to me!

Been watching the replays on UFC Wired. GSP manhandeled Hughes...but Serra smacked down GSP. But one thing ive learned about GSP over the years is he learns from mistakes and only gets better.

The Hopkins fight looks like a good one too. Although I don't know much about Calzaghe.

partridge · 04-20-2008, 06:24 AM

and Hopkins did fight dirty but lost on points! woo hoo!

Hmm, the same ref that spoiled Hatton's attempts at fighting up close appeared to let Hopkins get away with a few dirty moves - coincidence?

Anyway, bring on Jones Jr!

04-19-2008, 05:15 PM	#1
MJM Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Maryland	Boxing: Bernard Hopkins vs. Joe Calzaghe (HBO HD) Tonight (April 19, 2008) at 9:45PM ET on HBO, Super Middleweight Champion from Wales, Joe Calzaghe, challenges Lt. Heavyweight Bernard Hopkins at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, NV. Ring Magazine, as well as many fans & writers, view these two as the top fighter in their respective division. I'm a big boxing fan, so of course I'll be watching. I was wondering if any of you guys (and gals) will be tuning in? This is officially a Light Heavyweight fight, with both fighters weighing in at 173 pounds, two pounds under the 175 pound limit. Calzaghe tends to have a tremendously high work rate, often utilizing his speed to throw a high volume of punches, whereas Hopkins is much more economical with his punches. I can see a few different scenarios playing out in this fight. How about you guys - any thoughts? Last edited by MJM; 04-19-2008 at 05:21 PM.

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04-19-2008, 05:19 PM	#2
Doughoef Expert Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Icelandia 4K collection:37 Blu-ray collection:269 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:9	Uhhh... I think you're in the wrong forum.

04-19-2008, 05:20 PM	#3
ajkj9 Active Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Nebraska Blu-ray collection:6 Blu-ray reviews:1	i gotta work tonight or i'd be watchin it for sure hopkins in nine

04-19-2008, 05:21 PM	#4
Blu Titan Super Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Edo, Land of the Samurai Home Theater Gallery:42 4K collection:41 Blu-ray collection:2864 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:92	Forget BOUT it. The fight tonight is GSP VS Serra.

04-19-2008, 05:33 PM	#7
Batman00 Special Member Member since:Nov 2007 Blu-ray collection:116 Blu-ray reviews: 22 Trading Score:1	I like B-hop, i met him, hes a good guy, he was training at my gym for his jermain taylor fight, he looked like Superman when he was done. I have my money on B-Hop

04-19-2008, 11:13 PM	#9
partridge Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Oct 2005 Location:England	Calzaghe all the way, did you see him demolish Jeff Lacey? He landed over 1000 punches! Hopkins should have retired for good already, he's got more to lose. I can't watch it on tv, but am thinking about signing up for the setanta broadband option, or I'll just listen on the radio at 3am!! Or.... I could just wake up in the morning and hear the result then watch a repeat next week? I'd love to see it though

04-19-2008, 11:21 PM	#10
clownface Expert Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Brooklyn New York	Calzaghe should win but he better be careful because Hopkins can be DIRTY!!!

04-20-2008, 06:24 AM	#12
partridge Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Oct 2005 Location:England	and Hopkins did fight dirty but lost on points! woo hoo! Hmm, the same ref that spoiled Hatton's attempts at fighting up close appeared to let Hopkins get away with a few dirty moves - coincidence? Anyway, bring on Jones Jr!

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