Now that WBO super middleweight champion Joe Calzaghe (44-0, 32 KOs) has defeated Mikkel Kessler in the WBC/WBA unification match, most of the latest boxing news has indicated that Calzaghe will be choosing the grizzled veteran Bernard Hopkins as his next opponent rather than a younger more crowd pleasing opponent such as Kelly Pavlik. Unfortunately, Pavlik is tied up with a rematch with Jermain Taylor, so he’s out of the equation temporarily. However, the 38-year old Roy Jones Jr. should be freed up in the next 4-5 months, and would make the perfect opponent for Calzaghe to shine against.
Bernard Hopkins
Bernard Hopkins
What’s Next For Bernard Hopkins
Light heayweight Bernard Hopkins (48-4, 32 KOs) is seemingly sitting on top of the world right now of his recent 12-round unanimous decision victory over Ronald “Winky” Wright on July 21st at the Mandalay Bay, in Las Vegas, Nevada. The win was nothing short of spectacular, not the least of which because of his advanced age (42-years old), and with the added fact that he hadn’t fought in over a year.
Hopkins vs. Wright: Predictions
“Wright has waited a long time for a shot at Hopkins and this belt, and … read more