Calzaghe - Hopkins Predictions, RD by RD, Results FREE FOR ALL CHAT

If I can find a way to watch this fight (I think I ight order HBO if it gets to close and a stream isn't up) then I wlll do a RBR for this thread.

nice one mate ;)

for the UK guys Joe Calzaghe is on MR and MRS ITV1 NOW ;)

they asked his partner who she fancied the most out of Eubank, Kessler and Hopkins ;D

she picked Kessler :D

I'll be here to chat with all my boxing crew....I wonder why we never used to get together on the boxing chat rooms we used to have?....

This one is too big and will be far too emotional to even attempt a RBR.Im wussing out .This is one I'll watch standing up pacing back & forth, one where you pre warn your neighbors that the Yelling they will be hearing Is nothing the law need be involved in ;D:-X.Pure adrenaline going for this one. .....Good Idea Saddo;D

dont suppose anyone has anyway of getting a feed on sopcast or anything like that do they?!?!? would be VERY VERY much appreciated!!!!!

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Calzaghe by SD

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if its close enough to be a split decision not a chance it goes calzaghes way in vegas !!

As much as I respect Hopkins I will go with Calzaghe to fast and less miles on the clock 8rds -4rds :)

I'm so fuckin hyped up, Calzaghe UD.

Oh shit, there's the doorbell, Pizza's here :lickish:

A preemptive Apology to any one I may offend in the near future as I intend to be rather wrecked under the spell off Many Shinerbock Blonds & Coronas and maybe a touch of * other* .:cool: Nothing personal meant if I should tell you to fook off Lol

This is the equivalent of putting The car keys In a safe place when you enter the party....;D

I bought 2 bottles of Johnnie Walker for tonight. :cool:

:drunks:

I am going with Calzaghe by a cruising desicion.<<< (Yes the last time I will say this)

I'm pulling for Joe, but I can't pick against B-Hop. I like him via SD

Hopkins may be 43, but it's a "young" 43. He's also a wily old veteran who knows every trick in the book and is not afraid to use them. And while Calzaghe is a great fighter.... I don't see him changing up his style enough to beat Hopkins. Nor do I think he's got the power to hurt him. Hopkins by split decision.

btw i managed to find a thread for the fight tonight....you have to install some software but fuck it i had todo it NEED to watch this fight!! :D

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I am going with Calzaghe by a cruising desicion.<<< (Yes the last time I will say this)

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same i honestly wonder if Hopkins will be able to keep up a quick enough pace to get close throughout the fight.

Hylan Williams Jr. turns pro tonight on this undercard. He was 2 points from qualifying for the Olympics and he is a very good pro prospect, has a pro style and definitely looking forward to hopefully catching his debut on stream.

Ah, already happened, Williams ended it in the third round.

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Hylan Williams Jr. turns pro tonight on this undercard. He was 2 points from qualifying for the Olympics and he is a very good pro prospect, has a pro style and definitely looking forward to hopefully catching his debut on stream.

Ah, already happened, Williams ended it in the third round.

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No undercard Huh?I was really hoping to see Lopez Vs. Rubio,Might be fun while it last.I saw that Harrison was on the under-under card In a 6th rounder ???Wow,now thats rebuilding

I'm watching Nathan Cleverely now on Setanta, last round it is and he's winning comfortably.

i'm on eastern time, and it shows that the event starts at 9:30 and ends at 11:00.. so an hour and a half for how many fights? are there no televised undercards.. or maybe the 6th rounder, and then the main event? any ideass

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I bought 2 bottles of Johnnie Walker for tonight. :cool:

:drunks:

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that's some good stuff.. i kind of like the JW black..

anyway.. two bottles? i hope you have at least 10 friends coming over haha

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i'm on eastern time, and it shows that the event starts at 9:30 and ends at 11:00.. so an hour and a half for how many fights? are there no televised undercards.. or maybe the 6th rounder, and then the main event? any ideass

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I'm in the UK and wathing on Setanta, they're showing every undercard bout, Audley Harrison is coming up soon it just said and Nathan Cleverely has just finished.

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i'm on eastern time, and it shows that the event starts at 9:30 and ends at 11:00.. so an hour and a half for how many fights? are there no televised undercards.. or maybe the 6th rounder, and then the main event? any ideass

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I'm in the UK and wathing on Setanta, they're showing every undercard bout, Audley Harrison is coming up soon it just said and Nathan Cleverely has just finished.

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hmm.. so how many fights are left before the main event?

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i'm on eastern time, and it shows that the event starts at 9:30 and ends at 11:00.. so an hour and a half for how many fights? are there no televised undercards.. or maybe the 6th rounder, and then the main event? any ideass

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I'm in the UK and watching on Setanta, they're showing every undercard bout, Audley Harrison is coming up soon it just said and Nathan Cleverely has just finished.

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hmm.. so how many fights are left before the main event?

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2 I think, I ain't 100% sure, they're currently showing Calzaghe v Mitchell on Setanta.

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OK gonna make this a sticky as no one has stepped up to the plate yet to do a RD by RD i'm gonna try something new in this thread....

anyone and everyone can joint in the posting on this now and when the fight is live... rd by rd, or just comment on how the fights going, ring walks etc just like you would with your mates at the pub... its a free for all thread to rap with eachother fight time. and a good place to argue the scorecards after the event as this will go the distance :D.

no rules come fighttime just post away rd by rd on a few or all the rounds anyone can add there rd by rd also and comments ;)

not sure how it will work out but seems like a good idea to try since there isnt a dedicated poster for this you can all chip in with scoring the rounds or whatever you like.

I say this will be Joe via Close UD ((i know i picked a draw in the Predict contest but thats because i like a gamble))

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Nice idea Saddo. Everyone should be able to make a comment on the fight round by round. Reps on your way.:cool:

by the way, Hopkins for me by UD or late stoppage.

Cracking Corona # 1. Sorry fellas,Im giddy like a school girl anticipating this one..........NO DRAW please :beerchug:

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Cracking Corona # 1. Sorry fellas,Im giddy like a school girl anticipating this one..........NO DRAW please :beerchug:

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Crazy picture.

Hopkins is definitely an entertaining guy out of the ring and a dirty old man inside.

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Cracking Corona # 1. Sorry fellas,Im giddy like a school girl anticipating this one..........NO DRAW please :beerchug:

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I'm surprised you ain't hammered by now Spicoli ;)

Then again it's only early for you guys, quarter to 2 here and I'm wide awake as ever ;D

Some nice analysis from Haye on Sentanta.

Audley is going to fight pretty soon here I think. This is how far a Gold Medal carries you. This is it for Harrison, his absolute last shot and it's all due to the medal. It's the guys last chance so I'm not going to bag on him to much.

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Some nice analysis from Haye on Sentanta.

Audley is going to fight pretty soon here I think. This is how far a Gold Medal carries you. This is it for Harrison, his absolute last shot and it's all due to the medal. It's the guys last chance so I'm not going to bag on him to much.

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Did you see the fuckin specs on him :rolleyes:

Calzaghe UD either 115-113 or 116-112 maybe both. I really hope Hopkins does not floor Calzaghe or b-hop will be in for a worse hiding. Last two opponents that floored Calzaghe were themselves later floored and subsequently lost. As they say you can't keep a good man down !!!

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Some nice analysis from Haye on Sentanta.

Audley is going to fight pretty soon here I think. This is how far a Gold Medal carries you. This is it for Harrison, his absolute last shot and it's all due to the medal. It's the guys last chance so I'm not going to bag on him to much.

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Did you see the fuckin specs on him :rolleyes:

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Yeah who does he think he is?

CutMeMick was wearing those 2 years ago.

Looks like fraudley has a tomato can for this fight. Crowd is booing

Oh man they are talking about a possible Harrison v Haye. This would kill off Harrison career for good Haye KO1 definately, no doubt.

Audley Harrison - Jason Barnett

Round 1: Barnett comes out jabbing early, at a clear size size disadvantage, Audley looks fit but as we know fitness is not his problem. Harrison delivers a few jabs in the early going, both standing in the center of the ring circling, not much punching. Barnett looks scared to come inside on Audley, Audley is doing nothing to keep him at bay, only occasionally jabbing in the early going with not landed powershots. Audley is starting to work in his straight left. The difference of skill is immense here but Harrison just isn't punching much and when he does punch, it's one at a time, nothing in combination. The boobirds come out early for Audley at the end of the round.

Cutmemick you better be careful not to mix your whiskey with this sedative of a fight. Could be dangerous. ;D

Harrison - Barnett

Round 2: The corner tells Audley to amp up the aggression and he meets Barnett in the center of the ring with a jab and uppercut that just missed. Barnett seems more willing to get inside now but not much is being done, Audley firing to the body with his left hook this round. Barnett should not be in the ring, his defense opens up as soon as he is pressured but pressure is something Harrison is not bringing. Harrison working a bit more this round, leading with his left straight but falling in after it and tying up. Harrison tries to a punch his way out a clinch as the bell sounds and more boos. Despite the boos, it's Audley's round again.

Harrison - Barnett

Round 3: Buddy McGirt is now working with Harrison, was not aware of that even last round. Harrison jabbing mostly for the first minute but is not doubling up on it nor is he putting anything of substance behind it. Harrison lands a good left uppercut on Barnett and then goes to dancing. Harrison is bouncing up and down a lot and it's not needed, he needs to punch more as Barnett poses no threat. Audley beginning to jab one at a time, very confident but not exactly what we want to see with this level of opponent in the ring. Fifteen seconds left and the boos rain down again. Audley responds a bit to the crowd by pressing Barnett on the ropes and flurrying a bit, nothing real substantial.

That's a nice stiff jab from Audley, has opened a cut. Buddy wants bodywork from Audley.

Harrison - Barnett

Round 4: This is fast becoming your typical Audley Harrison fight. Lots of staring at his opponent from a couple feet away without much punching. Only jabs from Harrison and at this point he has to be looking for some way to get this guy out of there. He doubles up with a couple uppercuts two minutes in, but again doesn't capitalize on his momentum. Barnett on the other hand just isn't making any attempt to score any offense and only occasionally moves his hands to touch the pawing jab of Harrison. A good left hand lands at the bell for Harrison in a very dull round.