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!