B-HOP open media workout photos

[XaduBoxer]

Light heavyweight boxer Bernard Hopkins, left, with trainer Freddie Roach, opens his training camp to the media as he prepares his upcoming figith against Joe Calzaghe, Thursday, April 10, 2008, in Pasadena, Calif. The fighters will square off on Saturday, April 19 in a 12-round non-title bout in Las Vegas.

[XaduBoxer]

B-Hop looking sharp!



Light heavyweight boxer Bernard Hopkins, left, with trainer John David Jackson, opens his training camp to the media as he prepares Thursday, April 10, 2008, in Pasadena, Calif., for a 12-round bout against Joe Calzaghe. The fighters will square off on April 19 in Las Vegas.







Bernard Hopkins impressed, not only with his mouth, but with his superb conditioning during Thursday's open workout at the Classic Kickboxing Gym in Old Town Pasadena, California. Hopkins is in final preparation for his mega bout against the undefeated and undisputed Super Middleweight champion, Joe Calzaghe. Hopkins had a lot to say but pointed out that he is 12-0 against southpaw fighters, including in his last two victories over the very capable Ronald "Winky" Wright and Antonio Tarver. Hopkins joked that his nickname would soon have to be changed from "The Executioner" to the "Southpaw Assassin" once he beats the left handed Calzaghe. The fight will be taking place at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas and will be Calzaghe's first fight in the light heavyweight division, as well as his first fight outside of Europe. It will be telecast live on HBO, Saturday, April 19th.

[:::PSL:::]

Good stuff pre.

Have some rep.

[XaduBoxer]

Good stuff pre.

Have some rep.

Thanks Pare...

[Dizaster]

He's showing his age in that first shot..
Still got a tremendous boxing brain inside that noggin though..

[superheavyrhun]

He's showing his age in that first shot..
Still got a tremendous boxing brain inside that noggin though..

Let's be honest here though, this isn't a fight of two guys at their physical peak in their late 20s to early 30s, this is a superfight between two legends of the game who have gone beyond just their peak physicality and will be pitting their boxing brains and experience in there against each other, not just their bodies.

[Dizaster]

He's showing his age in that first shot..
Still got a tremendous boxing brain inside that noggin though..

Let's be honest here though, this isn't a fight of two guys at their physical peak in their late 20s to early 30s, this is a superfight between two legends of the game who have gone beyond just their peak physicality and will be pitting their boxing brains and experience in there against each other, not just their bodies.

Absolutely! And i'm not going to take a single thing away from either fighter... It's easy to say, well Hopkins isn't in his prime etc etc... But it's to guys who have dominated pretty much all their career, meeting in the ring head to head.. Both still in brilliant shape by just about anyone's standards.. Both KNOW how to box, know how to fight, know how to WIN.. Some "past their prime" fights get looked down upon and a lot of the great things about it get overshadowed by "past his great days",,, but these are 2 great fighters in the ring together... 2 of my favourite fighters mind you.. And you can't take anything away from them,, past their prime or not..

I'm certainly going to enjoy this fight as much as if Hopkins was 10 to 15 years younger.. Means nothing to me at this stage when the bell sounds for the start of round 1... Even with Hopkins age, their isn't a boxer out there that would underestimate him if they were about to go toe to toe for 12 rounds with him.

[porkypara]

Light heavyweight boxer Bernard Hopkins, left, with trainer Freddie Roach, opens his training camp to the media as he prepares his upcoming figith against Joe Calzaghe, Thursday, April 10, 2008, in Pasadena, Calif. The fighters will square off on Saturday, April 19 in a 12-round non-title bout in Las Vegas.

The fight is for The Ring belt which is widly regarded in America as the true World championship belt to have.

[XaduBoxer]

B-Hop: "Hey Joe..."

[donnydarkoIRL]

He looks in better condition than before Wright

[XaduBoxer]

He looks in better condition than before Wright

Maybe he wants to teach Calzaghe a lot of lessons...

[death]

B-Hop: "Hey Joe..."

Hopkins looks like he's pinching his nipples. It's a twister Auntie Em!

[bambamdaddio]

He looks in better condition than before Wright

Just to add that he will need to be too, because the only thing Joe has in common with Winky is his stance....

Joe is looking real strong, with the move up, but without any visible loss of speed....He is looking awesome, as he will also need to be too...

[LEGION]

B-Hop: "Hey Joe..."

Hopkins looks like he's pinching his nipples. It's a twister Auntie Em!

Lol

Hopkins looks good; fit as a fiddle so to speak

Joe's going to have nightmares with this old krafty kat. Can't wait for this fight!! Going to get nasty in that ring before it's over

[Gandalf]

He looks in better condition than before Wright

Just to add that he will need to be too, because the only thing Joe has in common with Winky is his stance....

Joe is looking real strong, with the move up, but without any visible loss of speed....He is looking awesome, as he will also need to be too...

Agreed. Joe looks in top notch condition. I dont see this as a fight between two fighters just beyond their prime because Calzaghe has just beaten his toughest opponent yet. Calzaghe is still around his best. Its Hopkins with all the question marks IMO.