Quote Originally Posted by Spicoli surfs 'Nawlins View Post
I just want to say this.........A little gotdamn Humility and respect is needed in this forum.Two great fighters fought and Calzaghe emerged victorious....All this cock wagging and Hopkins bashing bullshit as "dirty,Rough,overrated" etc is tired and ultimately does Calzaghe no Favors.Joe deserves much respect and accolades but on equal footing so does Hopkins for his over all career and consistency throughout.Respect is seemingly lost in the light of blistfull fandom.
No shit. Both fighters deserve respect, it was a close fight, which I feel Calzaghe edged, but it could've gone either way and both men deserve credit. Even though I feel that he lost, I was very impressed with Hopkins. Well, until he opened his mouth, but that's a different story.
I genuinely dislike coming to this place after a big fight, especially a close one. It always degenerates into pissing matches and childish name calling.
Fight is over, Calzaghe won, give both men their due.