Quote Originally Posted by redbaron View Post
I was wondering who you guys thought won the first fight and how you scored it. I had it 115-113 for Hopkins. Calzaghe was busier, but Hopkins landed better punches. Also, who do you think would win a rematch? I bring up the topic because Calzaghe has been talking trash about Hopkins regarding a potential unification fight Bernard may have with WBO champion Nathan Cleverly.
Hopkins won the fight. He scored the only knock down and landed all the harder, noteworthy punches. Except for the punch to Hopkins groin area I can't recall any significant punch Calzaghe landed. Calzaghe was busier. But they were all illegal slaps and arm punches. His usage of smoke and mirrors was outstanding. I'll give him that. It's what gave him this undeserved win.

As for the hypothetical rematch? Pretty simple. There's a reason Hopkins pushed and pushed for a rematch. And while Calzaghe didn't.