is Calzaghe a better fighter than B Hop or not

[Ben_London]

I just find it funny how people (especially Americans) continue to criticize Calzaghe. He beat Hopkins, just accept it, after a good punch in round 1, the only thing Hopkins wanted to do was hold and pretend to get hit with low blows. And don't make me laugh about his wins over Trinidad and De la Hoya, blown up fighters who needed to eat lots of chips in order to make the weight for those fights.
Having said that, Hopkins is an all time great for his reign at middleweight.

As for Calzaghe's record, there are some bums on it and if you read his book you'll see that it pissed him off having to fight certain guys instead of getting unification fights. However, he demolished Lacy (remember American friends, you thought he was the next big thing, don't be wise after the event), he beat Kessler, who is now the best super-middleweight around, he beat Chris Eubank and he beat your idol Hopkins, like it or not. Face it, he isn't getting beaten, Hopkins has lost five times.

[Dan...]

I just find it funny how people (especially Americans) continue to criticize Calzaghe. He beat Hopkins, just accept it, after a good punch in round 1, the only thing Hopkins wanted to do was hold and pretend to get hit with low blows. And don't make me laugh about his wins over Trinidad and De la Hoya, blown up fighters who needed to eat lots of chips in order to make the weight for those fights.
Having said that, Hopkins is an all time great for his reign at middleweight.

As for Calzaghe's record, there are some bums on it and if you read his book you'll see that it pissed him off having to fight certain guys instead of getting unification fights. However, he demolished Lacy (remember American friends, you thought he was the next big thing, don't be wise after the event), he beat Kessler, who is now the best super-middleweight around, he beat Chris Eubank and he beat your idol Hopkins, like it or not. Face it, he isn't getting beaten, Hopkins has lost five times.

Trinidad at 160 is a better win than Lacy, kessler and eubank at 168 combined.

He isn't getting beaten? Sven Ottke didn't get beaten pal, is he better than Hopkins?

[realheavyhands]

i Just Find It Funny How People (especially Americans) Continue To Criticize Calzaghe. He Beat Hopkins, Just Accept It, After A Good Punch In Round 1, The Only Thing Hopkins Wanted To Do Was Hold And Pretend To Get Hit With Low Blows. And Don't Make Me Laugh About His Wins Over Trinidad And De La Hoya, Blown Up Fighters Who Needed To Eat Lots Of Chips In Order To Make The Weight For Those Fights.
Having Said That, Hopkins Is An All Time Great For His Reign At Middleweight.

As For Calzaghe's Record, There Are Some Bums On It And If You Read His Book You'll See That It Pissed Him Off Having To Fight Certain Guys Instead Of Getting Unification Fights. However, He Demolished Lacy (remember American Friends, You Thought He Was The Next Big Thing, Don't Be Wise After The Event), He Beat Kessler, Who Is Now The Best Super-middleweight Around, He Beat Chris Eubank And He Beat Your Idol Hopkins, Like It Or Not. Face It, He Isn't Getting Beaten, Hopkins Has Lost Five Times.

We'll Know More After Jones...even Though Calzaghe Got Credited For A Win Over Hopkins. A Rematch Should Happen..if He Can Get By Jones... I Mean Hopkins Beat Tarver Winky Glenn Johnson Pavlik Was Robbed Against Taylor Once AND BEAT TRINIDAD AND DELAHOYA BACK WHEN HE WAS FRAIL..and He Learned How To Use His Left To Perfection. I Think Hes The Best Fighter In The World Right Now At 43...

[Ben_London]

That's just your ****** opinion about Trinidad. Just tell me why Hopkins was holding and faking low blows against Calzaghe? Then looked like the second coming of Jesus against Pavlik.

Apart from his last fight, Hopkins has been boring people for most of his career, Calzaghe is an entertaining fighter with a unique style, and if he slaps, he must slap hard, look at Lacy's face after the fight.



What fighters do you have coming out of Australia? Billy the kid? Even the good ones have been born somewhere else.

[realheavyhands]

that's Just Your ****** Opinion About Trinidad. Just Tell Me Why Hopkins Was Holding And Faking Low Blows Against Calzaghe? Then Looked Like The Second Coming Of Jesus Against Pavlik.

Apart From His Last Fight, Hopkins Has Been Boring People For Most Of His Career, Calzaghe Is An Entertaining Fighter With A Unique Style, And If He Slaps, He Must Slap Hard, Look At Lacy's Face After The Fight.



What Fighters Do You Have Coming Out Of Australia? Billy The Kid? Even The Good Ones Have Been Born Somewhere Else.

Becuase His Left Wasnt That Good.. He Just Started Sitting Down On His Punches Since He Moved Up In Weight ..and Now Finally Hes A Two Hand Fighter Again...in A Rematch Believe Me Hopkins Would Beat Joe Convincingly ...joes Good ..HE EXPOSED LACY BUT LACY IS JUST AN AVERAGE FIGHTER..HES NOTHING

[Dan...]

That's just your ****** opinion about Trinidad. Just tell me why Hopkins was holding and faking low blows against Calzaghe? Then looked like the second coming of Jesus against Pavlik.

Apart from his last fight, Hopkins has been boring people for most of his career, Calzaghe is an entertaining fighter with a unique style, and if he slaps, he must slap hard, look at Lacy's face after the fight.



What fighters do you have coming out of Australia? Billy the kid? Even the good ones have been born somewhere else.

LOL. Aaahhh, another one of you fkn goons.

This will be the last time I respond to you as you obviously know so little about boxing there really isn't a point.

Hopkins was faking low blows and holding against Joe because he was a tired old man. How did he look so good against Pavlik? I think it was a combination of BHop being better prepared and Kelly not being on the same level as Calzaghe. Calzaghe is a top class fighter no doubt, and Pavlik is a few notches below.

Hopkins has been boring most of his career? That is utter bull**** and shows that you haven't seen more than 1 or 2 of his fights.

Lastly, yeah so what, we don't produce many good fighters out here, what the fk has that got to do with anything? I am a boxing fan and I follow fighters from all over the world, I don't give a fk about Dib or any of the other **** fighters that come out of Australia. The fact that you even brought that up shows that you aren't a true fan of the sport.

I don't hate Joe at all but to be honest I am looking forward to him retiring, simply because it will get rid of utter ****s like yourself that just annoy those of us that actually know something about the sport.

[Good Barracuda]

I just find it funny how people (especially Americans) continue to criticize Calzaghe. He beat Hopkins, just accept it, after a good punch in round 1, the only thing Hopkins wanted to do was hold and pretend to get hit with low blows. And don't make me laugh about his wins over Trinidad and De la Hoya, blown up fighters who needed to eat lots of chips in order to make the weight for those fights.
Having said that, Hopkins is an all time great for his reign at middleweight.

As for Calzaghe's record, there are some bums on it and if you read his book you'll see that it pissed him off having to fight certain guys instead of getting unification fights. However, he demolished Lacy (remember American friends, you thought he was the next big thing, don't be wise after the event), he beat Kessler, who is now the best super-middleweight around, he beat Chris Eubank and he beat your idol Hopkins, like it or not. Face it, he isn't getting beaten, Hopkins has lost five times.

hopkins was having a bad night. he would beat the slapper in a rematch. thats why slapper doesnt want to fight hopkins agin, because he knows his slapping antic will fail.

[Ben_London]

So Hopkins was a tired old man against Calzaghe then suddenly a few months later he regains his youthful energy! Funny that, couldn't be anything to do with Calzaghe's style could it?

You're so full of anger aren't you, having to resort to swearing, do you just sit in your bedroom all day revelling in your hate and dishing it out on the Internet?

At least make use of the good weather you have, I live in constant rain and am still happier than you.

[realheavyhands]

So Hopkins Was A Tired Old Man Against Calzaghe Then Suddenly A Few Months Later He Regains His Youthful Energy! Funny That, Couldn't Be Anything To Do With Calzaghe's Style Could It?

You're So Full Of Anger Aren't You, Having To Resort To Swearing, Do You Just Sit In Your Bedroom All Day Revelling In Your Hate And Dishing It Out On The Internet?

At Least Make Use Of The Good Weather You Have, I Live In Constant Rain And Am Still Happier Than You.

If You Want The Truth Read My Post If You Want To Be Blinded So You Can Continue Your Unintelligent Onslought Do So

[Good Barracuda]

So Hopkins was a tired old man against Calzaghe then suddenly a few months later he regains his youthful energy! Funny that, couldn't be anything to do with Calzaghe's style could it?

You're so full of anger aren't you, having to resort to swearing, do you just sit in your bedroom all day revelling in your hate and dishing it out on the Internet?

At least make use of the good weather you have, I live in constant rain and am still happier than you.

but i didnt curse slapper worshipper. everybody knows calzaghe's stands no chance aginst a prime roy jones or prime hopkins because his handspeed is to slow. even if he tries to slap jones it would miss because jones is to fast and hopkins could easilt evade the slappers punches because of his ring intelliengce. the slaper would in the end lose by ko becasue he makes so many mistakes in the ring.