Hopkins wants 60-40 split in Calzaghe fight

[Kel]

Hopkins is a 2 division champion. He's the bigger name. He should get the bigger pay. And like eagle said, 40% is still a couple of millions. Kessler agreed to all of Calzaghe's terms just to make the fight happen. Calzaghe should do the same. That is if Calzaghe and Warren really want the fight.

VD do you realise kessler was paid just shot of £3 million pounds? Id be suprised if he got anything above £800k before, so Kessler just set himself up for life for that fight with Joe. So thats a load of bollocks if Joe was to paid anywhere near triple his biggest payday he probably would swim there.

The point is Joe should not worry about the money. Just call the bluff.

Well not really VD was saying Kessler bowed to all Warrens and Joes demands but he forgot to add Kessler also got at leats 3 times his biggest payday, sort of relevant in the terms of the deal.

You make it seem like Calzaghe would get chump change for a Hopkins fight. He won't. He'll get millions. Make the fight.

Hopkins aint worth more than Joe at this stage in his career. No matter how far up his own arse he is.

[skel1983]

Hopkins is a 2 division champion. He's the bigger name. He should get the bigger pay. And like eagle said, 40% is still a couple of millions. Kessler agreed to all of Calzaghe's terms just to make the fight happen. Calzaghe should do the same. That is if Calzaghe and Warren really want the fight.

VD do you realise kessler was paid just shot of £3 million pounds? Id be suprised if he got anything above £800k before, so Kessler just set himself up for life for that fight with Joe. So thats a load of bollocks if Joe was to paid anywhere near triple his biggest payday he probably would swim there.

The point is Joe should not worry about the money. Just call the bluff.

Well not really VD was saying Kessler bowed to all Warrens and Joes demands but he forgot to add Kessler also got at leats 3 times his biggest payday, sort of relevant in the terms of the deal.

But Joe got more right? Tho Kessler had more belts....

Are you being serious?? More belts?? WTF? So the fact that the fight was in Cardiff and 50 thousand people 49 thousand for Joe Calzaghe, the money invested from Setanta Sports (British Network) was all there because Kessler was the main man? No Joe was the man in the division, Joe was the one who had been on prime HBO and Showtime, Joe is the one with the most important belt THE RING.

Mate listen im not saying Joe deserves more that Hopkins but my point is the short sightedness of VD, when he says Kessler was such a warrior he came to Wales for fuck all and we must take our hats off to him what a guy. The only reason he came was because he was getting paid alot more cash than he could imagine.

[CountryBoy]

B-Hop is a great fighter but Calzaghe is on a higher level, Hopkins struggled against Taylor and Wright, Pavlik Ko'ed Taylor and would do the same against Wright. Hopkins is playing pussie pat again. I think Pavlik would knock out Hopkins, Pavlik and Hopkins should fight. And the winner fight Calzaghe. Just my Southern opinion

[Kel]

Hopkins is a 2 division champion. He's the bigger name. He should get the bigger pay. And like eagle said, 40% is still a couple of millions. Kessler agreed to all of Calzaghe's terms just to make the fight happen. Calzaghe should do the same. That is if Calzaghe and Warren really want the fight.

VD do you realise kessler was paid just shot of £3 million pounds? Id be suprised if he got anything above £800k before, so Kessler just set himself up for life for that fight with Joe. So thats a load of bollocks if Joe was to paid anywhere near triple his biggest payday he probably would swim there.

The point is Joe should not worry about the money. Just call the bluff.

Well not really VD was saying Kessler bowed to all Warrens and Joes demands but he forgot to add Kessler also got at leats 3 times his biggest payday, sort of relevant in the terms of the deal.

But Joe got more right? Tho Kessler had more belts....

Are you being serious?? More belts?? WTF? So the fact that the fight was in Cardiff and 50 thousand people 49 thousand for Joe Calzaghe, the money invested from Setanta Sports (British Network) was all there because Kessler was the main man? No Joe was the man in the division, Joe was the one who had been on prime HBO and Showtime, Joe is the one with the most important belt THE RING.

Mate listen im not saying Joe deserves more that Hopkins but my point is the short sightedness of VD, when he says Kessler was such a warrior he came to Wales for fuck all and we must take our hats off to him what a guy. The only reason he came was because he was getting paid alot more cash than he could imagine.

Exactly cc

[eagle]

Hopkins is a 2 division champion. He's the bigger name. He should get the bigger pay. And like eagle said, 40% is still a couple of millions. Kessler agreed to all of Calzaghe's terms just to make the fight happen. Calzaghe should do the same. That is if Calzaghe and Warren really want the fight.

VD do you realise kessler was paid just shot of £3 million pounds? Id be suprised if he got anything above £800k before, so Kessler just set himself up for life for that fight with Joe. So thats a load of bollocks if Joe was to paid anywhere near triple his biggest payday he probably would swim there.

The point is Joe should not worry about the money. Just call the bluff.

Well not really VD was saying Kessler bowed to all Warrens and Joes demands but he forgot to add Kessler also got at leats 3 times his biggest payday, sort of relevant in the terms of the deal.

But Joe got more right? Tho Kessler had more belts....

Are you being serious?? More belts?? WTF? So the fact that the fight was in Cardiff and 50 thousand people 49 thousand for Joe Calzaghe, the money invested from Setanta Sports (British Network) was all there because Kessler was the main man? No Joe was the man in the division, Joe was the one who had been on prime HBO and Showtime, Joe is the one with the most important belt THE RING.

Mate listen im not saying Joe deserves more that Hopkins but my point is the short sightedness of VD, when he says Kessler was such a warrior he came to Wales for F*** all and we must take our hats off to him what a guy. The only reason he came was because he was getting paid alot more cash than he could imagine.

The point is it shouldnt be abou the money at this stage of Joe's career. If BHOP is trying to back out, stop him by calling his bluff. Take 0% to force him to fight. Then the win if he gets it will be sweeter.

[Wacko3205]

B-Hop is a great fighter but Calzaghe is on a higher level, Hopkins struggled against Taylor and Wright, Pavlik Ko'ed Taylor and would do the same against Wright. Hopkins is playing pussie pat again. I think Pavlik would knock out Hopkins, Pavlik and Hopkins should fight. And the winner fight Calzaghe. Just my Southern opinion

This is going to be hard to explain...atleast correctly...but let me try...

NO WAY IN HELL IS CALZAGHE ON A HIGHER LEVEL!!!

That being said...he's at a different place in his career...& on that note...right now...YES...he's on a different level.

Joe, IWHO, is a few notches down from Bernard as far as his level of skills goes...but at this time I think that he could either match Hopkins or be the foil for another win at 175lbs for Bernard. While all of that might sound like a conflicting statement...if you think about what I am trying to say...it aint.

You'll either agree or disagree.

Hopkins is a better all around fighter...but right now...I think that Joe will too much for Hopkins. Too fast, too slick, & too dominating.

This may be the one & only time that we ever see Hopkins get handled.

People say that Roy Jones did that...but their wrong. Watch that fight again & there was an equal amount of confusion on both fighter's facees.

Joe's on the upswing & Hopkins is in the twilight of his career...no matter what he or the meida has to say. Now I aint saying the Nard is old...nor will I say that when Joe beats him...but Joe's got a whole lot more shit going for him at this point in his career.

[CountryBoy]

I'm cool with that

[Wacko3205]

I'm cool with that

#475.

I thought that you might be.

I aint slagging Joe by any means...I just think that Hopkins is/was on a different level all by himself.

I do honestly believe that Joe will beat him though.

[eagle]

I think its a shame that BHOP spent most of his prime fighting and beating up guys that weren't that famous, and only got the recognition he deserved by beating up on top 147 guys who thought they had a shot at 160. Now when its time to cash in he is maybe getting a bit too old and we dont get to see him against other greats like Joe C while at his best.
I mean the man started fighting in 1988, how many guys have a 19 year career and remain a top 3 p4p guy? It is remarkable.

[Spicoli]

Pardon the ramble,just doing my Cobb....

New to Calzaghe myself,last 3 years about but he has come to the forfront right now.To me he seems to fight out of Pride and Rep.A cocky dude brimming with all around skills.Hands,footwork,moxie and Drive.

Kessler is a breath of fresh air and a Problem to come for any fighter that sees him a easy mark.He will be champ again.Is there any doubt that his next outing will be anticipated highly($) and will have great exposure?

Bernard Hopkins is in fact the Lt.Heavy Champ and is rellashing the bounty's at this time he rightly or wrongly FEELS he has been denied for so long.He will have a say in the direct promotion ties and contract terms (maybe under the table) but lets be real here.Calzaghe will be going into Hopkins weight,after what Hopkins has,to conquer A great and ensure to be thought of as such in the long run.Calzaghe wants this fight & Hopkins Knows It.
Point blank Hopkins does not need Calzaghe at this point in his career,especially with Calzaghe speaking of retirement prior and is no young blood himself.As a hardcore fan I would like to say Hopkins should WANT Calzaghe and to go out with Added glory by meeting with a p4p and Top fighter in there Division.Theres no way Hopkins is leaving the states so Calzaghe Will have to go To U.S if He truly wants this fight(And I believe he does very much).Its not a matter of B-hop being afraid,thinking he might get beat,or Not being as good with skills as Joes skills....Come on .He may have gotten old,reserved,slow,.....Hes also gotten shrewd & Wise.If Hopkins put the bait in the water with 60/40 comments,Call him on it.When Joe/If Joe Defeats Hopkins convincingly He'll reap it ten fold.This may sound nuts but Calzaghe should not attach himself and get bound up to Hopkins He can have his own legacy in the eyes of the fans.Hopkins loves this Crap.
Ultimately it seems they want the perfect Last hoo-rah fairwell fight (If Indeed Joes Looking to hang em up) each.....Just shut up and fight! Its late,Mondays inbound.

[Puya]

I hate B-Hop but love his Talents but at this stage it has to be a 50/50. JC is the mos recognize of the 2.

come to think of it this is going to be the same problem with PBF and Cotto .. ohh fuck

[Tins06]

If i remember correctly Calzaghe did say he would fight on B-Hop terms.

Calzaghe should just accept this 60-40 split..afterall B-Hhop is an old guy now.

You need to really give B-Hop a good reason to even bother getting in the ring with Joe.

Neither fighter needs eachother at the moment lets be honest.

Joe's legacy is secure with that win over Kessler as far as im concerened. He was unlucky not to get any bigger fights and as a result of that will never be as big as he could had been.But that's tough luck.

If Joe is going to attempt to further his legacy with a win over Hopkins who win or lose in this one is considered one of best ever middleweights. then he has to bow to his demands.

If Joe agreed to these terms and then Bhop changed terms again then of course dont bother with the fight.

otherwise just fucking agree to it Joe and finally get this fight happning and get your ass to the US.

[Puya]

If i remember correctly Calzaghe did say he would fight on B-Hop terms.

Calzaghe should just accept this 60-40 split..afterall B-Hhop is an old guy now.

You need to really give B-Hop a good reason to even bother getting in the ring with Joe.

Neither fighter needs eachother at the moment lets be honest.

Joe's legacy is secure with that win over Kessler as far as im concerened. He was unlucky not to get any bigger fights and as a result of that will never be as big as he could had been.But that's tough luck.

If Joe is going to attempt to further his legacy with a win over Hopkins who win or lose in this one is considered one of best ever middleweights. then he has to bow to his demands.

If Joe agreed to these terms and then Bhop changed terms again then of course dont bother with the fight.

otherwise just fucking agree to it Joe and finally get this fight happning and get your ass to the US.

You do have a valid poiint is a weird way.

damn you have a way with words.

[cpcompany]

Fuck knows why they cant just accept a guarantee of 40% each and the winner takes the extra 20%.

[Phil]

Fuck knows why they cant just accept a guarantee of 40% each and the winner takes the extra 20%.

that would make the most sense but unfortunitly can't see that ever happening
it would be great if all big fights happened like that though!