Boxing Fans are you excited for tonight?
Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2008 2:52 am
I think we have one of the all time classic fights happening this evening. I have been waiting for this match off of two of the greatest light heavyweight fighters of our time. Of course I realize this is not their natural weight class but so be it. So, who are you rooting for, the Yank or the Welsh Warrior? This promises to be an extraordinary bout. Bernard Hopkins vs. Joe Calzaghe tonight. Yeah baby!
Both have trained impeccably as if this is their last bout, regardless. Who knows if that will be the case. Lots to prove for Calzaghe in his first fight overseas with doubts trailing his reputation. I think people are underestimating his exceptional qualities and ability to hit with equal punishment from either hand. Hopkins too is a warrior and has trained with the best professional organization ever compiled. Tough prediction here, but I just don't see Joe going down. He may not be the marvelous defender that Hopkins is, and don't understimate Bernard, for a second. But Calzaghe is robotic in his undying energy and speed with which his hands and arms can move, in that square shouldered ambidexterous manner.
Both are left standing at the end of the fight and Calzaghe wins on points. But that is why they get in the ring.
Both have trained impeccably as if this is their last bout, regardless. Who knows if that will be the case. Lots to prove for Calzaghe in his first fight overseas with doubts trailing his reputation. I think people are underestimating his exceptional qualities and ability to hit with equal punishment from either hand. Hopkins too is a warrior and has trained with the best professional organization ever compiled. Tough prediction here, but I just don't see Joe going down. He may not be the marvelous defender that Hopkins is, and don't understimate Bernard, for a second. But Calzaghe is robotic in his undying energy and speed with which his hands and arms can move, in that square shouldered ambidexterous manner.
Both are left standing at the end of the fight and Calzaghe wins on points. But that is why they get in the ring.