: Mon Apr 14, 2008 10:46 pm  

Andy Gilder wrote:

To be fair, I'm not sure how many (if any) were ranked in the top 10 heavyweights in Britain prior to the event. They were mainly undercard fighters who like a tear-up but lack a great deal in skills, ideal fodder for that kind of event.

Before the event, Barry Hearn was hinting that the premise ran along the lines of The Contender meets UFC. It could only work as a money spinner in Britain, purely because we love an underdog.

: Fri Apr 18, 2008 8:04 am  

So whats the script going to be for the big fight on Saturday? Alot of people I talk to think that Joe doesn't have the hands to knock out Hopkins, and that he's going to need to be about 5 rounds up on the card to win on points.

: Fri Apr 18, 2008 9:45 am  

Ari_Gold wrote:

So whats the script going to be for the big fight on Saturday? Alot of people I talk to think that Joe doesn't have the hands to knock out Hopkins, and that he's going to need to be about 5 rounds up on the card to win on points.

If it goes the distance he is going to need to win seven rounds at least .

If Calzaghe is smart about it he will pick Hopkins off no problems, if Hopkins makes Calzaghe brawl for it then there could be some trouble for Calzaghe.

I can’t see this fight being interesting, let alone a classic.

: Fri Apr 18, 2008 10:32 am  

If he boxes rather than fights then I can see Joe winning on points, just hope it does not become a dull affair.

: Fri Apr 18, 2008 11:19 am  

I'm afraid to say it all depends on how Joe Cortez refs it.

: Fri Apr 18, 2008 11:39 am  

Knaresborough Rhino II wrote:

I'm afraid to say it all depends on how Joe Cortez refs it.

Let's hope we don't have any dodgy judges either....

: Fri Apr 18, 2008 3:12 pm  

kostya might make a comeback

: Fri Apr 18, 2008 3:35 pm  

What time do we think the fight will start on Saturday? I've heard a few things and I'm tempted go to sleep and wake up for the fight.

: Fri Apr 18, 2008 3:57 pm  

fredie wrote:

kostya might make a comeback

I can only think that it would be for the money, He has had his day and i wouldn't want him to tarnish his reputation...

: Fri Apr 18, 2008 4:40 pm  

Blobbynator wrote:

What time do we think the fight will start on Saturday? I've heard a few things and I'm tempted go to sleep and wake up for the fight.

Starts on Setanta at 10.30pm but the fight will be more like 2am or so.