Who won Calzaghe or Hopkins? Vote here.

[Darth_Simasu]

Calzaghe - anyone who says otherwise is in denial. One of the ugliest fights I've ever witnessed but whoever thinks Bhop deserved a decision is crazy. Yeah he got a legitimate knockdown in the 1st round and it stunned Calzaghe for a second but he only hit the canvas because Bhop bowled him over with his weight after his legs buckled.

[Jimanuel Boogustus]

calzaghe by a point

[leftylee]

Calzaghe. Hopkins went defensive the full 12 rounds. How can you win with that style ? Sure he threw a couple of good clean shots but Calzaghe forced the fight and took it too him. He landed the more punches and outworked B-Hop end of.

I had it 115-112 Calzaghe.

[ICB]

Calzaghe. Hopkins went defense the full 12 rounds. How Can you win with that style? Sure he threw a couple of good clean shots but Calzaghe forced the fight and took it too him. He landed the more punches and outworked B-Hop end of.

I had it 115-112 Calzaghe.

Tell that too Willie Pep, Pernell Whitaker.

[No Contest]

Bernard Calzaghe beat Joe Hopkins.

[CFH]

I find it frusterating when people say things like, "Only a [Calzaghe] hater would score the fight for Hopkins.", or that anyone who scored the fight for Hopkins is "in denial", or Hopkins cheated, or when people bring in all manner of arguments that have nothing do with who actually won the individual rounds etc. People who think Hopkins won have a legitimate point.

No one is saying it was a landslide victory for Hopkins, just that it was a close fight that could've gone either way depending on what you prefer - harder, accurate punches, and defense or aggression and volume.

This Calzaghe-fan inferiority complex some of you have is silly, every fighter has their detractors, and the truly great fighters often have more because at times they can polarize sentiment (ie PBF), but so what? No need to get all pissed off because someone else has a dissenting view about your favorite fighter. It's annoying and it makes it difficult to have a real discussion/debate without getting exasperated. I like Calzaghe, and most of his fans are fine, but some people go on about him like he's being viewed as some kind of neo-Sven Ottke, which is not the case.

PS. I like Calzaghe, I was cheering for Calzaghe in the Hopkins fight and I likely would if they fought again. I was on the edge of my seat the entire time because it was such a close fight.

[mrodub]

I find it frusterating when people say things like, "Only a [Calzaghe] hater would score the fight for Hopkins.", or that anyone who scored the fight for Hopkins is "in denial", or Hopkins cheated, or when people bring in all manner of arguments that have nothing do with who actually won the individual rounds etc. People who think Hopkins won have a legitimate point.

No one is saying it was a landslide victory for Hopkins, just that it was a close fight that could've gone either way depending on what you prefer - harder, accurate punches, and defense or aggression and volume.

This Calzaghe-fan inferiority complex some of you have is silly, every fighter has their detractors, and the truly great fighters often have more because at times they can polarize sentiment (ie PBF), but so what? No need to get all pissed off because someone else has a dissenting view about your favorite fighter. It's annoying and it makes it difficult to have a real discussion/debate without getting exasperated. I like Calzaghe, and most of his fans are fine, but some people go on about him like he's being viewed as some kind of neo-Sven Ottke, which is not the case.

PS. I like Calzaghe, I was cheering for Calzaghe in the Hopkins fight and I likely would if they fought again. I was on the edge of my seat the entire time because it was such a close fight.

You judge the fight in a non biased way and your opinion is different from mine that is fine because you have logical points and a clearly judging the fight not the records or who is a legend and so,but alot of people are juding the fight on these silly things and not on the fight also alot of people here are fans and are making silly excuses.
If all people judged on boxing alone i would agree with you but alot do not so they should be told when there points are not valid no?

[C-Lo]

The only reason Hopkins lost the fight was because he decided to throw NO punches for certain blocks of time. If he had just decided to throw a couple more a Hopkins win would've possibly happened. He had opportunities but I feel Hopkins gave it away and
Joe took advantage.

[Lance Uppercut]

I think this fight appeals to a matter of taste.

What is better, 1 punch or 5 slaps?

[RohanKnight]

Of course Joe Calzaghe.

Bernard was winning and outfoxing JC for the first five rounds, then slowed down completely, shot. If he had kept it up he would have definitely taken Joe Calzaghe, but Joe way too fit for him to do so, hes always had outstanding fitness.

If the fight had gone eight or perhaps even ten rounds, or he'd had the lungs of a 30something, Bernard would have won, though, no doubt, he was too good a boxer for Joe. There is no doubt that BHop operates at a higher level of Skill than JC.

[Mar]

Save the time and look on boxrec. They tell you the only winner that really matters

[C.J.Rock]

Hopkins won the fight Calzaghe got a decision he did not deserve. Punches count not illegal slaps. Proof in the puddin was Slappy Joe was offered a rematch at home in wales in front of the supporters that had stood by him all his career. What a way to repay your fans that the bow out with a legitimate win over an ATG & Living Legend BUT
Calzaghe took the cowards way out & instead retired to a life of drink & debauchery.
In my opinion Calzaghe KNEW he could not legitimately beat Hopkins

[rampant]

Hopkins won the fight Calzaghe got a decision he did not deserve. Punches count not illegal slaps. Proof in the puddin was Slappy Joe was offered a rematch at home in wales in front of the supporters that had stood by him all his career. What a way to repay your fans that the bow out with a legitimate win over an ATG & Living Legend BUT
Calzaghe took the cowards way out & instead retired to a life of drink & debauchery.
In my opinion Calzaghe KNEW he could not legitimately beat Hopkins

Right thats why he took the fight the first time, he was less likely to get a decision away from home so why would he be scared of fighting hopkins at home? Some people do talk chit!

Joe wasnt exactly in his prime either for this fight.

[Gandalf]

Hopkins won the fight Calzaghe got a decision he did not deserve. Punches count not illegal slaps. Proof in the puddin was Slappy Joe was offered a rematch at home in wales in front of the supporters that had stood by him all his career. What a way to repay your fans that the bow out with a legitimate win over an ATG & Living Legend BUT
Calzaghe took the cowards way out & instead retired to a life of drink & debauchery.
In my opinion Calzaghe KNEW he could not legitimately beat Hopkins

You are a fucking tool. But you know it.

You have a hard head, but nothing within.

Hopkins took the cowards way out by laying on the floor and refusing to fight. You talk of rematches? Fuck you. Hopkins never had a way. He beat Hopkins far too easily. And that is why modern Hopkins is such a joke. Just piss poor.

[Gandalf]

Haha, C.J. Rock what a wanker.