Phew - it's just past 5am and that was one hell of a night and scare but Joe Calzaghe did it again and succeeded where so many fighters have failed - by winning in Las Vegas and beating a ring legend too in The Executioner, Bernard Hopkins. I'm so happy for Joe and it was a fantastic atmosphere with all the Welsh and City fans there making all the noise.
Not a classic fight, far from his best performance, he never had a big round but to go into the Lion's Den, take on B Hop, recover from that 1st round knockdown and a cagey first three or four rounds which clearly affected him for some time just shows why he's unbeaten as a pro and a living legend. I can think of many who would have caved and let it get to them, Joe never did.My heart was in my mouth at the end when it went to the judges, more so that he won on a split decision but the right man won, the best man won.
Respect to B Hop though even though I hope I don't see him fight again, the man's a spolier and a negative fighter who shouldn't have been allowed to get away with some of his antics but you got to admire his fitness.
Good Morning!
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