I hope the Hell Calzaghe dosent dissapoint

[DaxxKahn]

Everyone and I mean everyone knows I was Calzaghe's biggest critic and detractor only 2nd to VD but as time went on I started to realize his greatness and admitally so became a huge fan after the Kessler fight.

Now I look forward to his match with Hopkins since it will be the 1st time I sit down and enjoy a fight of his from a fan standpoint instead of watching to hope he loses.. But I hope he dosent lose and dissapoint me, I assure everyone though I wont jump ship if he loses to Hopkins.

Anyone else feel the same?

Yeah I feel the same but it was the Lacy fight that made me a believer.

Everyone knows Joe cant resist showing off and playing to the crowd but I wonder if he'll get chance to do it with B - Hop. He did it vs Lacy cuz the atmos got to him . I think in the States, with massive support in his biggest he will have to try and show boat at some point . It will be wierd to see someone playing with a guy as good as Hopkins .

Same goes for me...I was one of the biggest Joe Calzaghe detractors you could find but he eventually won me over....After saying he would lose his next bout since he fought Bika I finally became a fan after the Kessler bout...

[Spicoli]

Have to Agree in one respect JT.I really have done a turn around from dismissing Calzaghe to being a big fan after the Mitchell Fight.I love his pure desire ,Workrate and Attitude.He and Hopkins have alot in common with speaking there minds and Huge chips on there shoulders,as well as not getting the full attention of the masses until somewhat late in career.I have followed Hopkins from first seeing him Pulverize and mop the floor with Dennis Milton years ago and have been a fan ever since.I try to avoid cutting up Fighters in an attempt to build up another but I do believe this will be an honest and all out top notch fight.I am picking Hopkins to win this one but do agree that He will not have the luxury of laying back in task-master fashion looking for the perfect shots.Calzaghe will demand respect from the outset and walk to hopkins with a full arsenal of speed and offense.He will not be in awe of Hopkins and can get "crafty" as well.The key here IMO is hopkins MUST break Calzaghes tempo and get him off rhythm and Back him up.Also I believe Calzaghe should not just walk in thinking that a blitzkrieg offense will simply topple Hopkins.Much respect to the victor here, None of this B.S from both sides detractors...."Hopkins was old and past it,Not active,The timing was right for Joe"....OR "Calzaghe was not that great,over rated,Froze in the States".......etc,etc .

No excuses,Both Fighters here gets nothing but respect...win,lose,or Draw!