Bernard Hopkins vs Joe Calzaghe
On April 19, 2008, Joe Calzaghe (44-0, 32 KOs) gets a shot at the light-heavyweight The Ring title held by and the Ring Magazine champion, Bernard Hopkins (48-4-1, 32 KOs).
Hopkins vs Calzaghe Stats
Bernard Hopkins is coming in to the fight on a 2-fight win streak with a 60% KO rate; his last fight was a unanimous decision win over Winky Wright, 8 months and 29 days ago. Joe Calzaghe is on a 44-fight win streak with a 72% KO rate, with his last fight being a unanimous decision win over Mikkel Kessler, 5 months and 16 days ago.
Hopkins vs Calzaghe Prediction & Odds
This should be a confident win for Joe Calzaghe at 99-1 winning odds. Bernard Hopkins really doesn't have much to present against Calzaghe.
Hopkins vs Calzaghe Result
Joe Calzaghe defeated Bernard Hopkins via split decision and wins the The Ring title. Calzaghe improves his record to 45-0, while Hopkins adds a loss to his record at 48-5-1.