Quote Originally Posted by wacko3205
I'd really like to see this fight come off...but I think Calzaghe may have a slight edge due to the weight game.

Hopkins has been bulking up for 175 & 200lb fights...it might prove troublesome...then again...this is Bernard Hopkins that wer'e talking about.

It's a pick 'em for me. Tuff call.
Honest words from a big B Hop fan

You are honest enough to admit its a pick 'em....fair play, Wacks..

I dont want B Hop to even consider fighting Calzaghe, its not worth it. Im a huge fan of both fighters and to see it would be painful watching. Im not the type who likes to sit on the fence!!

You make pertinent points about Hopkins bulking up. His frame looks huge now compared to say his last fight with Taylor. And for a man in his 40's to be doing things with his body that he's never done before could be a very risky business. Both fighters are coming off huge wins, but Hopkins age and output will definitely be an issue against a fired up Calzaghe. Hopkins is a defensive wiz but I just cant help but feel that that a Calzaghe who is still pretty much in his prime would be too much IMO....there is no way Hopkins is going to keep getting better...If the fight was with the Hopkins and Calzaghe of 5 years ago my opinion would be somewhat different.

But yes, Hopkins is indeed Hopkins and only he could upset the odds again....but I think his time is called. There is no need really.

Hopkins should retire on the high that was beating Tarver. Calzaghe should unify at super middleweight, and then earn a couple of big paydays against others still in the game and still active...