Hopkins - Calzaghe "signed by next week"

[1-hit Wonder]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/boxing/7172156.stm

Looks and sounds like a done deal to me, not sure even Warren could back out of this one

[OumaFan]

I've heard that one of the big betting sites, think its called 5dimes.com, already has it listed for Yankee Stadium. No idea if that's right since you're article lists Las Vegas, how in hell they think they'd sell out Yankee Stadium for Hopkins-Calzaghe is beyond me. Would need a whole lot of British fans.

[gudnite vienna]

nice one looks like its prity much a done deal...

i just hope after Joe hands out a beating we get none of this shit about him being over the hill and his age.. The guy is top 5 P4P in anyones book so lets not have any bullshit..

Hope this isnt Calzaghe's last fight though because he still has to beat anoth two big names after Hokins in my book and there's no reason why he cant.. Why not fight the winner of Taylor/pavlik and then finish off with either RJJ if he looks good against tito or Dawson if he beats Johnson..

[superheavyrhun]

Yup, problem is its scheduled for April in Vegas?!?!!?

Bloody April....I need time to sell my flat to afford tickets flight beer money and gambling money to go and see this thing, and they give me three months.....

[punchdrunkace]

This should be a great fight for Joe, (still) the most under rated boxer out there, for some reason. Maybe after this he'll get the credit he deserves and retire Hopkins for good.

[Violent Demise]

I hope this fight gets made. That way Calzaghe can replace the 0 in his record with a 1 just like his buddy Hatton did.

[Trainer Monkey]

Well,it looks like they both arent just talking this time,they actually are walking
Shame about Yankee Stadium falling through,it would have been a nice way for both of them to go out,and a nice final hurrah for the stadium itself,the site of so many great bouts

[superheavyrhun]

I hope this fight gets made. That way Calzaghe can replace the 0 in his record with a 1 just like his buddy Hatton did.

Nah VD, you know Hopkins is going to add another to his impressive tally in the 'L' column. Sig bet again bro?

[armin]

Fuck yeah boys this is gonna be awesome! I'm drunk so jeah fuck yeah!

[Violent Demise]

I hope this fight gets made. That way Calzaghe can replace the 0 in his record with a 1 just like his buddy Hatton did.

Nah VD, you know Hopkins is going to add another to his impressive tally in the 'L' column. Sig bet again bro?

Alright. Your on. Let's see how Calzaghe does outside his comfort zone

[Kirkland Laing]

I hope this fight gets made. That way Calzaghe can replace the 0 in his record with a 1 just like his buddy Hatton did.

Nah VD, you know Hopkins is going to add another to his impressive tally in the 'L' column. Sig bet again bro?

Alright. Your on. Let's see how Calzaghe does outside his comfort zone

Calzaghe will have thousands of fans at the weigh in and Hopkins will have three fans at the fight.

But even if there was an alternate universe where Hopkins had 12000 rabid fans who would buy tickets, Joe would still beat him like a gong. Just how much do you think Hopkins has? Do you think he'll be competitive with Joe in the fight? Honestly?

[TheCruelBallet]

I cant wait for this!

to be honest im amazed ANYONE is picking BHOP in this fight..it just aint rational...Im having £500 on a calzaghe win and will look forward to collecting my winnings! Joe = too fast = too much heart = better foot work = way way better work rate = awesome chin. BHOP will try to spoil and thats his only hope...people talk abouts BHOPS defence..which is sort of a valid point..he's cagey no doubt..fact is joe will not stop punching..when they aint in the clinch BHOP will be getting hit...

[Galaxy]

Put me down for a Hopkins victory!!! Joe is a great fighter no doubt but I see Hopkins winning!

[TheCruelBallet]

Put me down for a Hopkins victory!!! Joe is a great fighter no doubt but I see Hopkins winning!

I'll give you 2/1

[Tins06]

Should be good if this one comes off.I would kill to go and watch it but never gonna be able to find the cash. Should be a UD for Joe, Unless B-HOP can find the fountain of youth.