Quote Originally Posted by superheavyrhun

That's why I'm concerned at Frank Warren's build up of a possible fight in America with Hopkins. It just seems ludicrous to fight a boxing pensioner when there is the massive Kessler fight there crying to be made. While I think Calzaghe is the best SMW around, I agree that if it emerges that he turned down the fight, then it will look bad for him. But also, rumours are circulating of Kessler pricing himself out....everyone's got an excuse if it isn't made. Let's just hope it is.
Boxing pensioner? I'm positive that the betting odds would be on Hopkins to win that fight. The odds would be on Calzaghe in a fight against Kessler. Bottom line is that Hopkins is recognized as a bigger challenge. He may be 40, but just ask Antonio Tarver.