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23-01-2008, 05:09 AM

Joe Calzaghe will fight Bernard Hopkins in Las Vegas on April 19, his promoters have confirmed.

The undefeated Welshman will have his first fight in the United States at the Thomas & Mack Center and his first at light-heavyweight as he takes on the former middleweight king.

Hopkins reigned for a decade at 160lb before losing twice to Jermain Taylor in 2005, although subsequent victories over Antonio Tarver and Ronald Wright have cemented his place in boxing Hall of Fame.

For Calzaghe, the bout represents a chance to finally prove to the Americans of his his status as a global force in the game, despite victories over Jeff Lacy and a unification win against Mikkel Kessler that were billed as 'career-defining' contests.

The 35-year-old former super-middleweight from Newbridge takes a flawless 44-0 record into the ring and hopes victory over Hopkins will earn him at least one more big payday Stateside.

There will be no title at stake.

Source: Sky Sports United Kingdom

Im looking forward to this one.

23-01-2008, 05:09 AM	#1 (permalink)
Sir Charles Posts: n/a	Calzaghe Vs Hopkins Joe Calzaghe will fight Bernard Hopkins in Las Vegas on April 19, his promoters have confirmed. The undefeated Welshman will have his first fight in the United States at the Thomas & Mack Center and his first at light-heavyweight as he takes on the former middleweight king. Hopkins reigned for a decade at 160lb before losing twice to Jermain Taylor in 2005, although subsequent victories over Antonio Tarver and Ronald Wright have cemented his place in boxing Hall of Fame. For Calzaghe, the bout represents a chance to finally prove to the Americans of his his status as a global force in the game, despite victories over Jeff Lacy and a unification win against Mikkel Kessler that were billed as 'career-defining' contests. The 35-year-old former super-middleweight from Newbridge takes a flawless 44-0 record into the ring and hopes victory over Hopkins will earn him at least one more big payday Stateside. There will be no title at stake. Source: Sky Sports United Kingdom Im looking forward to this one.