"He looked like he'd been shot in the balls"

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While I agree it is a bit cowardly, I think it's more an example of fighting fire with fire than anything else. Calzaghe knew Hopkins was going to be as dirty as he could, and he probably just wanted to show B-Hop that he could bully him back.

Yeah, I get what most are saying, that's why I said Hopkins is no angel himself....by any means

If he would of kicked him in the balls, that would have been different

That would've been hilarious, probably would've been the most exciting part of the fight.
On a related note, did you guys find it to be a good fight? I found it very technical and somewhat lacking in action, aside from when Hopkins was able to land the right hand. I ask that because I was listening to sports radio at work yesterday, and one of the guys was talking about how he thought it was "a great fight"

I liked it, as it was interesting to see how Joe would try to adapt to Hopkins style. The holding by Hop was annoying, as usual, but predictable.

But I thought Hop was sharp and when he threw that right hand it found a home quite alot. He should have been busier and fought inside more instead of hold, and could have won the fight{though alot think he already did}; he should have been more physical IMO and let those hands go.

I really wouldn't mind seeing a rematch, though I doubt that would ever happen.