Joe Calzaghe vs Bernard Hopkins - Highlights (CLOSE COMPETITION)

[@Amos_Huclkeberry]

"I would never let a white boy beat me!" This match makes me smile.

[@kidmack3556]

He didn't let Calzaghe beat him either... But that Russian kid not only beat him, but the Smith kid knocked his sissy fightin' keester through the ropes and out of the ring once and for good.

[@workhome1751]

Bernard Hopkins Stand his ground in this fight,,,he did'nt let Joe get his punches off,,,Joe said in a interview,,,,Hopkins was hard to hit,,,,but Roy Jones was a easy punching bag for Joe Calzaghe,,,he made Roy Jones look helpless

[@kevinhocker8507]

Good for you

[@streetplaya23]

i think it stems from insecurity in the fact that music, athletics, and 'street credit' are the only main things african americans are known to dominate in success, while white and asian american do better than them at everything else like business, school, higher education, medicine, science, abiding the law, reputation outside the country etc. it irks all the Bernard Hopkins, Devin Haney (i aint losing to no white boy)types that even in black dominated sports a white guy can beat them as if they thinkin "man they already got everything else now this white dude gonna take my sport too". even tho 1 black person losing to a white person does not change the overall demographics of the top american boxers. we see this in the NBA too. they feel especially embarassed to losing to white ballers compared to a fellow black baller. just a theory tho.

[@Amos_Huclkeberry]

@@streetplaya23 Gotta admit that Clarence Thomas is a good Supreme Court justice.

[@manns101101]

Hopkins in the trash talk saying he'd never let a white man beat him. Then comes to the ring for a hugging contest.

[@irvinmorales1409]

It doesn't help that Joe Smith literally knocked him out of the ring in his last fight.

[@ronreed1738]

Good way to sell the fight and make millions of dollars. That is why they box for $$$

[@harleyzeth]

Jermain Taylor said that too yet exclusively lost to white boys

[@irvinmorales1409]

@@harleyzeth Abraham, Froch, and Pavlik.

[@docholidayproductions]

A white boy didn't beat him but a white man sure did! It's crazy how Sports history overlooks all the anti-white racism coming from racist blacks and other ethnic groups.

[@Reverend-Rodger]

Calzaghe had amazing stamina and he worked hard for it.

[@chickendindin6758]

Most boxers coupd have amazing stamina when they put nothing behind there punches ,shoe shining is a dangerous game though so props to him for having the chin and will to get it as far as it got him 3 faded past prime fighters and kessler Faded Jones,Hopkins and eubank Everyone else on his record were bin men with one paper champ in lacy

[@henrygriffen40]

Were im from we call this white boy very athletic, but u keep using the word stamina

[@Reverend-Rodger]

@@henrygriffen40 Ok Racist

[@mrgainz7252]

@@chickendindin6758 And yet Joe beat all you mentioned while being at the end of his career well out his prime with crippled hands. Crazy how good he was actually when you put it like that. What I find even crazier is the fact he was that good/better he beat Roy and Bernard using their style against them

[@Mockle07]

@@mrgainz7252 Hopkins was 43 years old when this fight took place 😂 Jo was what, 35/36?! Plus he got a very dubious (split) decision. Good fighter for sure but never fought anyone elite in their prime.

[@brianwhitehead539]

How can any boxing fan not love joe calzaghe the guy was a very very humble class act

[@DelEast740]

I can't stand him. He waited until Bernard was 43 years old almost 44. He waited until Roy Jones Jr got knocked out a few times and was damaged goods with mental health issues. He also ducked Pavlik when he was killing everyone and everything at 160-168 and sent Gary Lockett . Lockett was dispatched effortlessly.

[@Dugiesrevenge]

Best British fighter ever… absolute GOAT

[@christopherlaurente7331]

But Jo fought comically. . Good fight !

[@marcdubois8601]

A lot of respect for the Joe but looking at this fught makes me hate B hop

[@pikotard]

I saw a big moment during the fight where he taunted and showboated. Even if it was a retaliation, this isn't very classy or humble.

[@richardmullins1883]

Cut out a lot of Calzaghe highlights. This is a Hopkins best moments biased vid

[@phillmcaverty]

Spot on

[@aaronshanker6019]

I was wondering how Calzaghe won this fight while only getting tagged for Bernard than I read your comment

[@s111mbad]

Hopkins won this 6 minute vid, Joe battered him the rest

[@ReservoirPunk]

@@s111mbad go and watch the fight kid, Hopkins was robbed

[@jadenplays6095]

@@s111mbad hahaha spot😎😎 on ..Joe the best ever

[@patrickbateman2225]

Calzaghe was super fit! Absolute work horse 🐎

[@peeweekiwi]

@H Az say that without crying.

[@Krozzkillz]

@H Az ignorance and hate blinding you're judgement clearly

[@whicay5460]

@H Az getting knocked down is a loss 😂 dude your an absolute clown. Ive never been fucking jacked but ive always been tough, do you think i wouldve won fights if GeTtInG knOcKeD doWn iS a LoSs.

[@bettyswollocks4353]

@H Az In a street fight you can grapple, kick and headbutt. This is boxing STFU!

[@H.K.5]

What about Hopkins? He was 43 in this fight.

[@aztekwarrior23]

Hopkins did more wrestling in his boxing career than he boxed lol those clinches would've gottem at least a bronze medal at the greco roman olympic games lol

[@ronreed1738]

You do know 40 years is old as shit in boxing right. If you watched the last 13 years of his career you see an old cagey fighter who had to hold. Its understandable. Watch his first 15 years though when he was the normal boxers age and not an old man if you don't remember.

[@solemagus4761]

hopkins should have got the split

[@xxblade.2272]

Using the age is an excuse for his loss. when you are in the ring it doesn't matter how old you are, you have to score enough points or win by knockout, not by hugging. If Calzaghe did the same, he would've lost too.

[@ronreed1738]

@@xxblade.2272 Stating he was old explains the better half of his career he didn't hold like that. Nobody's debating if he won or loss. If Calzaghe was 43 he wouldn't fight the same either.

[@jifftubillara6735]

And mayweather would have a gold medal

[@antoniopaun587]

Great fight but how did his glasses stay on at 5:55?

[@nahhhyocantnotme5274]

Mann, moment work for him.

[@daanie1998]

Hahahahaha thats incredible!!

[@DolleHengst]

Welsh witchcraft

[@ReservoirPunk]

Im crying😂😂😂

[@donnn-ow4rj]

Great fight??? It was a terrible messy fight !!!

[@cerromeceo]

I love how Joe fought Hopkins at his own game......and won. Not bad. Joe Calzaghe is a very underrated boxer. Great fight overall

[@WhDatBoiG]

Joe did the same thing to Roy Jones Jr as well.

[@Kayakmiami]

One of the very best ever Joe Calzaghe

[@22olskool]

Retired undefeated. Amazing boxer

[@HFH-Official]

Overrated! They took this fight from a 43 year old Hopkins and also fought Roy Jones at 39 years old. And was afraid of fighting Carl Frosch.

[@kypselialani14]

When u got a man moving up to fight you and u end up,being outworked,hugging the entire fight and crying for imaginary low blows to stop his momentum means u probably lost the fight

[@semperfi283]

Calzaghe corner thought he was losing the fight themselves. He was just shoe shining his punches and he was frustrated.

[@bob-mb6ub]

Calzahge throws a whole lotta low blows.. u can see it even in all these highlight clips.. it’s like going at bat and the pitcher is throwing 90mph curve balls straight to ur head/body to throw u off

[@paulbray9976]

A true wolverine / honey badger. No fear of the lion, never slows down or stops fighting..awesome display.

[@botfields_hardcoregamer6401]

O god get off his Dick lmao

[@mr.sinjin-smyth]

Bernard Hopkins - "I'd never let a white man beat me..." Karma - 3 White Men (Calzaghe, Kovalev, and Smith, Jr.) go on to beat him.

[@cerromeceo]

They beat a 50 year old man

[@becool5706]

@Thao Brewster hes not a loser. But I agree he was wrong with throwin around all that white boy bullshit to advertise a fight. I thought it was hilarious what james toney said about him also lol.

[@nicklegg7474]

Mr. Sinjin-Smyth he got his arse kicked.

[@edgarguzman8888]

@@nicklegg7474 And Smith Jr literally knocked him out the ring too geeze

[@richardhenry1969]

@@becool5706 Racists are losers.

[@jerryg733]

I remember watching live thinking I've never seen a pro fighter grab as much as Hopkins did that night...

[@Joeiguana27]

Al MLG I was gonna say that or Mayweather Maidana 1. It's a shame Povetkin's only loss had Grabimir Clinchko pushing/throwing him to the canvas and hugging the whole time for the win.

[@Joeiguana27]

Nick John Hopkins did not win this fight. Calzaghe debunked that slapper shit in 2006 gtfoh with that.

[@Joeiguana27]

Al MLG At least a deduction to help stop that constant grabbing. I was really rooting for Povetkin to win and keep his undefeated record. But, nope, Wlad wouldn't wanna get Corrie Sander'd again.

[@Joeiguana27]

Nick John Calzaghe landed over 100 more punches than Hopkins. Big, slow, and solid or small, fast, and light; punches landed are punches landed. This was an ugly fight, though. With all that holding and those dirty tactics on Hopkins part, it was never gonna be pretty.

[@motorcitycobra8875]

Joseph if you actually watch, a ton of his slaps missed. It was a close fight for sure, but just throwing more doesn't mean you won. If thatceere the case, no judges needed. You don't know shit.

[@shockwave2523]

5:56 Joe's the kind of guy that can knock someones glasses off and put them back on with no hands. That's the true victory.

[@salvatoremalli8026]

@AllGTG `€©\{] $„&'😅😜🙄

[@kendall_knows_best2872]

These highlights make it look close 😂 missed out so much of joes work.

[@datawolf2318]

its because all his work were slaps bro. Nothing was landing flush or clean landing.

[@brandmoney]

It's because Joe DID NOT LAND THE MOST EFFECTIVE PUNCHES in this fight.😂😂 All he won was the favor of yelling Jim Lampley's bias. Watch the full fight on mute. A lot of pitty pat shoe shiny skull taps from Joe this fight usually followed by horrendous cheerleading and d-riding comments from Lampley. Listen to 4:56 Joe's corner was worried because of Hopkins' clean shots and savvy. Watch it on mute. It was not the glorious "landslide victory" most pretend it to be.

[@stevendonovan7564]

@@brandmoney Calzaghe’s dad did that kind of talk throughout his career besides clear beat downs like Lacy. Not to mention his hands were very broken down by this point so slapping punches was all he had

[@brandmoney]

@@stevendonovan7564 That's fine and dandy but I've seen this fight with the commentary, without the commentary, with the slowed down analysis. Joe was gifted this fight and was highly favored via Jim Lampley commentary.

[@northernking6610]

Look at hopkins face ! Fresh as fuck nothing landed clean! Busier but didnt do much. Hopkins would land single shots only thats why judges gave it to joe. Volume!

[@vicktors9337]

Barnard is just so full of love affection with all those hugs

[@paulevans3754]

😂😂😂😂

[@stephenarmstrong7331]

Joe Calzaghe gets undeserved slack. Surely Hopkins was probably landing the more significant counter punches through 1-7, however it was close and Hopkins clearly cheated to bide time because he couldn't adjust to Calzaghe's pace. As for the Slapping? ask Roy jones and Jeff Lacey after 12 rounds how their body and face felt? ask Keslser too or rather look at their battered bodies after the fight? Calzaghe doesn't get the credit he deserves. He was a master of the art of hitting and not getting hit

[@declanconnelly1047]

I'm a cslzaghe fsn but he got hit so often that wasn't his asset and you used roy Jones as an example which isn't fair because Jones was at least 2 years passed competition standard when he fought joe

[@declanconnelly1047]

The art of hitting and not getting hit, look I know Floyd and others catch people's attention with certain phrases but don't just reuse them improperly, or willynilly joe was a volume puncher he was going to get hit that's his game but he's going to outland everyone he faces 2 to 1, if he went down he was back up with a relentless pace and when he did fight the top opposition he was hit and hit and hit again lol I get your point your a fan of him but appreciate him for what he was a relentless boxer with the heart of a lion n speed of a cheetah n will like iron

[@maiorino92]

More like he was a great gas tank, a machine gun but not the most skilled of the greats

[@yovanni813]

stephen armstrong Roy Jones and Hopkins were old as shit why don’t yall mention that? Y’all acting like he beat a prime Hopkins and Roy Jones Jeff lacy was the only one who got his ass whopped in his prime vs joe

[@MrPesante2008]

Come on now. Calzaghe struggled with a past prime Hopkins. Beat way past prime Jones, and Lacy was a hype job. Prime Hopkins and Jones destroys Calslappy!

[@jacklangley861]

Gotta love the editing. Calzaghe beat Hopkins fair and square just like every fighter of his career. Never beaten. Not even a draw. An all time great!

[@GwladYrHaf]

Yet again, an easy win for Joe. Mikkel Kessler was the best that fought Joe. That was the only fight I was uncertain about.

[@jerometruitt2731]

@@GwladYrHaf easy my ass. It was a split decision for a reason

[@footballmad472]

@@jerometruitt2731 Adalaide Byrd was the judge that gave it to hopking given her rep that reason is either she is a shit judge or bribed

[@jerometruitt2731]

@@footballmad472 nah I watched this fight live...it was definitely a split decision performance.

[@jerometruitt2731]

@Dougie J he didnt but whatever

[@mizofan]

The 9th round break saved Hopkins from a much worse beating. He was still better than certain fighters/contenders many fools said would beat Calzaghe, probably the best in his mid 40s there has been. Calzaghe himself was past his best, and with his worsening hand problems ready to retire soon.

[@chengezhussaini1464]

Enzo Calzaghe. Rest In Peace.

[@edi8656]

Joe calzaghe, my favourite boxer. Superb workrate, non stop punching and chin of granite, what a boxer.

[@soul2soul4]

Lol, he was chinny mate

[@drsmilez2407]

Pillow fists

[@85hixy83]

@@soul2soul4 chiny ok

[@nasimahmad40]

Perfect record. Never lost.

[@tomscerbo1588]

Joe was great half-italian prize fighter!🥊🇮🇹☝️👌

[@Jabzor]

Anyone who thinks it's a close fight needs to watch the whole fight again, Hopkins made a clinch every opportunity he could to avoid getting hit by combinations and never had ring control.

[@motorcitycobra8875]

Most of his flurry of slaps missed. You don't know shit.

[@checkandbalance2903]

Ehhh sorry it was a close fight bc Hopkins was cleaner with his shots and made Calzaghe miss with 70 percent of his shots. This is ring generalship and defense, two scoring fundamentals. I think Calzaghe won due to his making the fight but to say it wasn’t close is incorrect

[@jamesrayston379]

}`{}{,{}{}{,{} We, even you know Hopkins way past his best, yet battered calzaghe throughout

[@cerromeceo]

}`{}{,{}{}{,{} its call boxing

[@jamesrayston379]

Hopkins battered him throughout

[@seanchris6019]

I remember after the Hatton V Mayweather fight a few months prior thinking "At least Cortez doesn't like holding and clinching and dirty work inside, definitely won't let Hopkins fight ugly"......... Couldn't believe it when i actually saw how he reffed this one compared to that one.

[@smartscratcheastmidlands6589]

Hatton a inside fighter was took out his A game till he gassed

[@Crookedchurch]

The Mayweather camp made sure Cortez stopped Hatton working on the inside. Floyd is the LA golden horse bringing in loads of money he was never gonna be allowed to lose to Hatton

[@sithlord1268]

Hopkins constantly hugging Joe. What a boring fighter.

[@WeFreestyleForever]

Let me guess, Mayweather is boring too? Smh

[@josephbuckley5961]

@@WeFreestyleForever yep defo boring maywesther is a cash cow nothing more

[@b3agz]

@@WeFreestyleForever Mayweather would be pretty boring if all he did was hug and get punched in the face.

[@Jc-si6pj]

That’s what you gotta do to wear your opponent down

[@rohanjones1000]

true though joe using low blows to survive round one knockout, dirty both sides, and barely landing on hopkins.

[@vinegum8835]

Hopkins: "common and try me".... "I'l hold you so much you won't belive it...."

[@willyboff]

From the highlights it looks a lot closer. Joes best moments were missed out.

[@pasifikbwoy7278]

Or maybe Hopkins won

[@leehogg6248]

@@pasifikbwoy7278 Hopkins was shit and was outclassed ...

[@pasifikbwoy7278]

@@leehogg6248 shit enough to put him on his azz

[@leehogg6248]

@@pasifikbwoy7278 that's not how you win in boxing 🥊. Be brave and admit he lost.

[@ziggyc4474]

@@leehogg6248 shot you crazy he gave him a great fight even at 44

[@big-l5771]

Oh this was when Hopkins said he'd never lose to a white boy. 12 rounds later he got his ass kicked by a white boy

[@Fathervinyard]

i respect b hop for his career but the 2nd fight with rjj changed my mind about b-hop bigtime

[@alexreeves6801]

Calzaghe won. Hopkins got tired and hugged his way through the later rounds.

[@mohammadmahzeer9153]

calzaghe cant punch to save his fucking life he just slaps and holds whilst slapping. what a joke. pussy boxer.

[@markzola8142]

mohammad mahzeer yeah that's all he does hahaha keyboard tough guy

[@motorcitycobra8875]

He may have thrown more, but if you pay any attn. He missed a lot with his flurry of slaps.

[@tinol5339]

+motorcity cobra detroit cat paws?

[@mrtibbz10]

@Nick Hopkins looked truly like a coward in there though, He was scared shitless because he knew Joe would take his soul if he didn't clinch after 1 punch lol. One of calzaghes worst fights but also one of Hopkins true cowardice shown.

[@user-user-user-user.]

This was such an awesome match-up. Hopkins was a crafty, slick, experienced fighter and while he was often not the best fighter in the ring, time and time again he proved that he was more than just a journeyman. He bested some world class fighters in his career. A testament to his skill and conditioning, Hopkins was 43 when this fight took place! Calzaghe never had heavy hands and his hooks looked more like slaps, but he had incredible movement, speed and resilience. For serious fans of the sweet science this matchup was a dream come true. B-Hop and Joe didn’t disappoint.

[@Dugiesrevenge]

All very true but I will put you right on something, Joe could bang, just like Mayweather did he had to adapt his style after a few breaks, particularly to his left hand, I believe? And so only used to hit “hard” when he was confident he would land it, he talks about adapting his style because of this in an interview I’ve seen on here(KZbin-but I can’t remember which one for the life of me?)👍🏼

[@ashb4275]

I have to disagree with you. "While he was often not the best in the ring" Hopkins had 20 middleweight title defences and became the undisputed Middleweight Champion, he's an all time great. "Calzaghe never had heavy hands" not true, before his hand problems he had a lot of knockouts, he had to adapt to a less power higher volume style to try and avoid hand injuries. I'm sorry but you don't seem very knowledgeable on either fighters history.

[@user-user-user-user.]

@@ashb4275 Hopkins was not always the best boxer in the ring. What he lacked for in natural ability he made up for with ring smarts. Calzaghe had “heavy hands” perhaps in the UK. It’s hard to believe by the time he faced Lacey and Hopkins that he was capable of knocking anyone out. That is not to take anything away from him. He was incredibly entertaining and had incredible speed.

[@OllyBobHudson]

So many casuals in these comments. You don't win fights landing 3 punches a round a holding on for dear life itself cos us ur getting out worked. Hope this helps 👍🏼

[@Jc-si6pj]

Hopkins was out working him lunging in tagging him and then grabbing that’s part of boxing you try to wear your opponent out. Hopkins won that

[@rocket5557]

Ok Mr. Professional!

[@paulevans3754]

Well said 👏👏👏

[@paulevans3754]

@@Jc-si6pj 🤡

[@Jc-si6pj]

@@paulevans3754 ur the clown when a fighter boxer has certain advantages against you do other things to negate the boxers skills Hopkins lunged punched dropped him. Both worked hard but I thought Hopkins won🤷‍♂️

[@alfredoortizfranco1080]

Raro el boxeo de Calzaghe pero ganador.... felicidades, campeón

[@javiergarcia7566]

Por que raro??

[@brandonthomas9288]

Hopkins even managed to make Calzaghe seem boring, and Calzaghe's fights were almost always action packed.

[@TheCervelo100]

Superb Fight , Joe one of the greatest British fighters of all time

[@stefjonno1]

Are you for real? LMAO it was one of the most boring fights in the last 30 years!

[@freemoable]

Not bad for an old Welsh slapper,

[@mymamatouchmypeepee2014]

lmao

[@wildtiger3452]

He is stil a lot better than Gayweather

[@ushyamamoto7098]

Wild Tiger u just mad matweather retired a winning champ and is living his best life

[@wildtiger3452]

@@ushyamamoto7098 Gayweather was a dancer not a boxer. Calzaghe is much better than him

[@ushyamamoto7098]

Wild Tiger 😂😂😂he fights legends past their prime he probably would wait til Floyd was 50 years old to fight if they were same weight class.

[@PRpride20]

3:43 was amazing I don't know who Joe Calzaghe is, but I'm definitely gonna look him up now

[@tsb3208]

The best boxer from UK ever, for me the best p4p of all time. Relentless.

[@poluticon]

overrated. he beat a bunch of nobodies and only faced Hopkins and Jones past their prime.

[@user-sp6vu5ie3y]

@@poluticon let’s not pretend that jones beat Trinidad just before the fight and Lacey after and Bernard beat pascal and Pavlik . Calzaghe also beat kessler . He’s not the most likeable person , but he’s not overrated

[@chuckroberts5310]

Another great upload, thanks!

[@jeffjacksonboxing]

You are the first! Thanks bro!

[@Tailsreturns2]

Hopkins was clinching with every opportunity he had

[@bobbythespaceghost9934]

B-hop had a great game plan, but Calzaghe's stamina in the later rounds was the difference.

[@jackietalamantes709]

Wait a minute! Is this the same fight?!? I DO NOT remember Joe just throwing slappy punches, and I was proud of this win! Think I need to watch this again.

[@narutardkyuubi]

It’s mostly biased towards Hopkins, not showing most of his better moments. Note the large number of clinches and holding.

[@gunachandraedirisinghe948]

those slapping were in between the hard ones hahaha

[@gunachandraedirisinghe948]

actually slapping was an insult to bh

[@wgamer85]

joe was slapping people because i think he used to break his hands

[@allosaurusfragilis7782]

Never a fan of calzaghe but have to say, his endurance was epic.

[@mattan147]

Agreed, but Froch had even better endurance.

[@mattan147]

Agreed, but Froch had even better endurance.

[@mattan147]

Agreed, but Froch had even better endurance.

[@checkandbalance2903]

This was a better fight than most acknowledged. It looked sloppy but you had a defensive master vs a younger come foreword fighter who would not allow himself to be shut out. Bernard made Calzaghe look sloppy and amateurish BUT Calzaghe said eff all and just kept trying to flurry. Most fighters just shut down when they miss Hopkins but to Joes credit he would not stop throwing and got the decision due to his will to win. I understand the split decision. If you judge on generalship Hopkins was cleaner sharper and looked more professional landing the harder shots but I had Calzaghe by a point bc he just kept hustling. Boxing purest can appreciate two chess players blocking each other’s strategy and see this as a good fight.

[@ryanturner3217]

Check and Balance but Hopkins was feinting low blows last 3 or 4 rounds very unprofessional bit like a footballer taking a dive.yes Hopkins hit harder he was the heavier man.karma beat his rasict arse.great defensive fighter was Hopkins but gutter mouth.glad he lost and later knocked out the ring by Smith. It's a skill contest Hopkins not a colour contest

[@HansumTrini]

Check and Balance Great analysis

[@ronreed1738]

Like Porter outhustled Garcia. Though their much younger and made a more interesting fight. Hopkins sold the fight well too as he always did. Got people panties in a bunch still, lol. I bet Puerto Ricans got over his flag antics by now.

[@bettytagaloa6980]

Your spot on pure lovers of the sport love the stylistic match ups

[@matangox]

This is the best breakdown of this fight I could find on the internet.

[@3linhpro3]

Joe Calzaghe is Legend

[@lesart3446]

Who edited this video ? I suspect a member of Hopkins family.As for the referee, who ignored Hopkins smothering all night, he wouldn't get an amateur fight in the UK...

[@ufarkingicehole]

Wow... its like every highlight of Hopkins during this fight being shown

[@haroldmangan1429]

Pound for pound best British fighter

[@stabes70]

Glad the racist lost😂

[@jamesllaw3201]

Hopkins is a black bastard.

[@amadeuschavez.]

James L Law 😂😂😂

[@billmoore4811]

Yep , well done done joe, racist vermin.

[@yovanni813]

James L Law calzage is a white bastard

[@yovanni813]

Hopkins was old as shit that’s all calzage beat up was over the hill legends

[@oliverdipietro7325]

The best, never on counter punch always on front foot...with everybody he fought what a boxer legend, at anyweight the Goat

[@soul2soul4]

How is he a goat?

[@goldenmoonhorizon4086]

Joe Calzaghe is what Ricky Hatton would have been if Ricky was a bit refined. But Joe's main flaw is his average defense.

[@Marikioable]

Joe is my sporting hero. Always has been. Always will be. I used to Box. I would've been terrified to meet him in the ring. He would have beat seven shades of shit out of me. (maybe) .He's so fast and his punches hurt when they land. Love the guy. He's my favourite boxer. Eh! Mr. Hopkinks. I respect you as a boxer also, but it wasn't a hugging contest.

[@Wong-Jack-Man]

Joe was an awkward unconventional fighter with angles and agility coupled with superb stamina and heart that made it difficult for fighters to time him and wear him down.

[@prinzdodo]

Nice, Joe. Great job!

[@EyeMixMusic]

What a horrendous fight this was. 12 rounds of Calzaghe missing and lunging into clinches, and Hopkins staying in his shell. Should have been a draw, no one deserved to win this.

[@Stoppii8]

Americans are so mad that Joe beat Hopkins and Roy Jones

[@DerikNiez]

PotentialLunatic oridinary Joe and his pillow hands

[@mr.hackley8608]

Lol no were not.. Good fights and wins tho, not taking anything away from him..

[@thatsTylerDurden]

Brits are still upset over those ass whoopins we gave them in 1776 and 1812.

[@puebloking8280]

PotentialLunatic not really they were both well past there best especially jones.

[@bwalls696]

Joe Calzaghe is one of the most NON ENTERTAINING boxers i have EVER saw SMDH his fights SUCK LOL

[@mattinterweb]

Weren't many highlights as Hopkins came to spoil. Never seen a man so in need of a hug.

[@itree4]

Say what you want, but look at the guys Hopkins fought after the age of 40! That's impressive.

[@rizaalifsetyananda863]

Kontol jancuk

[@bobshenix]

Hopkins was still a good fighter at this point and had more in the tank. He destroyed Kelly Pavlik AFTER this fight. Joe's stamina is the main reason he won, Bernard just couldn't keep up and had to resort to an exceptionally ugly and boring style. Not to mention the poor acting in Round 10 when he basically couldn't keep Joe off of him.

[@hambutty1]

Brilliant editing Jeff :D :D - The TRUTH of this fight was.... Watch it from the 4th Round** onwards and Hopkins does not win a round. He landed two or maybe three punches a round. But thats because Calzaghe went looking for him.. all night. Its Calzaghes game, he will come at you and be willing to take a shot and land two, three four of his own ... The story of the fight. Hopkins was going backwards all night, his tactics were... throw a right, if it doesnt land.. wrap around. Calzaghe sucked the life out of him.. The five minute break for that "low blow"... FFS what a farce... Cortez was round the other side of the fighters. He never saw it, and it wasnt low.. But Hopkins was blowing out his arse at the time and he knew he was losing. The only reason it was a split decision... Adelaide "brown envelope" Bird

[@paulevans3754]

👏👏👏

[@TyrantT316]

I feel guys like Hopkins or Jones, while not in their primes, threw too many hooks and looping punches. Easier said than done with a confident Calzaghe, but I felt you needed to pound him to the body, arms and with straight punches upstairs. Calzaghe moved a lot and had great angles which make that tough. I just feel so many tried hooking him to the head. I think the biggest problem for opponents with Calzaghe is that he moves in forward so quickly with punches and his body. They always seem to react just after he moves in. If a fighter maybe controlled Calzaghe with the jab instead of trying to time him, I feel they'd have more success. Jab, straight punches, control him. Easier said than done though.

[@tomjones1686]

Marvelous what editing can do.

[@kevinsommers0704]

Cal would've never beaten these guys in there prime idc what anyone has to say

[@maxiebell1900]

That's what I'm saying..

[@elchedeny9424]

Pointless statement. Pacquaio would have beat mayweather in prime, GGG would have gotten the W against Canelo in his prime. Hopkins would have beat him in his prime. Did it happen in their prime, No. All pointless and a waste of words.

[@kevinsommers0704]

@@elchedeny9424 how is it a pointless statement? Its facts Cal didn't fight any of the top middleweights until they were washed up.. I'm not making it up go look it up..yes you can say the same for Mayweather & so on.

[@elchedeny9424]

@@kevinsommers0704 I'm not saying its a lie, I'm saying its pointless. Because at the end of the day they won. Not trying to be smart but its true.

[@RoudlyJeantinord]

Brenard Hopkins got cheat on that fight

[@ragzy02]

Hopkins holding on for dear life. Lol. You can always tell when one fighter is better than another when you see that. He gave Joe that ultimate respect ALL…DAY….LONG…

[@cactaceous]

I met Bernard at a cafe in Northern Liberties, Philly that he frequents. I was with my business' lawyer when Hopkins came in. I mentioned to him that Hopkins was there and he quickly turned around and without hesitation raised his arm and called out "Champ"! I had no idea they knew each other. Hopkins sat with us for a bit and we talked about the Trinidad fight and I asked him specifically about this fight because I thought he got robbed. He said that the split in Calzaghe's way was most likely due to the knockdown and that he couldn't put him away so the judges just remembered a knockdown and a fighter who was not going away. Great guy. I sent my father the pic we took together. Didn't caption it. He replied... "What are you doing with that asshole. Great boxer". You see, my father's favorite boxer then was Felix Trinidad. Hopkins ended him.

[@__-gs5wn]

What a worthwhile story.ty

[@SKA1M0]

Great story!

[@ArnoldGarza-l4c]

Ah,the pure boxer Joe Calzaghe at the helm in his career after this fight.Joe was very quick and elusive now I can see why nobody ever beat him.His boxing skills were out of this world.At 46-0 in pro fights in the weight divisions he competed in is immaculate.He is another goat in professional boxing.Peace to Joe you were truly a great in your craft 👊 🥊✌️

[@Clymax01]

“I think I'd have beaten any super-middleweight, maybe not Roy Jones Jr at his peak." - Joe Calzaghe

[@paulevans3754]

Best boxer that ever lived!!!

[@glenleon323]

@@paulevans3754 Who?

[@mrspitterofthefire6836]

@@paulevans3754 lmaooo I hope you're joking

[@bobshenix]

@@paulevans3754 That's going a bit far, but like Manny Steward said dude had the head of a winner and fought in a way that always pleased the crowd... even if he could look a bit reckless at times.

[@paulevans3754]

@@bobshenix it was a bit tongue-in-cheek when I wrote that for a reaction off the haters, but I really do think he’s one of the greats, and seriously underrated by many.

[@peterreilly1370]

Always entertaining listening to American commentators on Joes fights.....they begrudgingly have to give praise.

[@tjadeadeyeye8630]

Calzagher always had a great chin & d skills 2 implement his no retreat, no surrender game plan. This usually wears his opponents out. 2 great champions but calzagher clearly won on this particular night.

[@Telcontar1962]

He ducked no one either

[@sentinel6660]

Imagine the controversy if Calzaghe said he would never be beat by a black man? But he didn't because he's respectful and not a racist

[@traviscarver4708]

Anyone who watched the entire fight knows Calzaghe won and it wasn’t that close of a fight.

[@mrbodycatcher6428]

Hopkins won maybe four rounds

[@douglaspaterson5269]

@@mrbodycatcher6428 Hopkins never hit the canvas.😉

[@mrbodycatcher6428]

@@douglaspaterson5269 Hopkins won that round not the fight lol

[@douglaspaterson5269]

@@mrbodycatcher6428 Looks like he did pretty well for himself to me.🤔

[@douglaspaterson5269]

@@mrbodycatcher6428 in all fairness should have been a draw.😉🙈🙉🙊

[@paulevans3754]

Wow! Just wow!!!

[@hansbananendans]

Got beaten by a whiteboy :')🤚🏻

[@yovanni813]

hansbananendans white boy beat a old man wow how amazing

[@Lucifer-fd6gp]

He’s not in his prime 🤣🤷‍♂️

[@glitchreflex3352]

Calzaghe was hardly young in this fight

[@kursor52]

@@Lucifer-fd6gp Hopkins said he'll "NEVER" lose to a whiteboy. S,o prime or not he broke that vow.

[@damian376play]

GREAT channel.

[@adamlees4496]

Joe was better in all departments.joe was simply one of the greatest pound for pound greats of all time.

[@mnjkmnjk123]

Stop this.

[@SabHan66]

😂😂🤣

[@Stives1979]

2 excellent professionals couldn't separate them 🥊🥊

[@alanwayte432]

Not in these biased highlights, reality of none highlight fight Jones got handed a lesson

[@compostsmurf5519]

Bit hard to separate them with Hopkins hanging on every exchange

[@Bouchon211]

BHop just wanted a hug and Calzaghe kept punching him. How rude!

[@shaz2761]

I know, where's the love?

[@wilkerpereira928]

Um dos pugilistas mais substimados da historia... Record invixto 36-0 mãos 🧤 rapidas , bons reflexos, resistência ,tinha poder de KO, e não fugiu ninguem , lutou e bateu todos os melhores da sua divisão...

[@cerromeceo]

Hopkins did better than Jones lol

[@aaatv8040]

Joe calzaghe is one of the best underdog fighter and underrated very excelent fighter

[@enriqueFelix2000]

Joe is a damn warrior 👍🏻

[@richmcintyre1178]

Leave it to Adelaide Bryd to be wrong on this fight. That woman should never be allowed to judge a fight. Her GGG - Canelo 118-110 score was criminal, she just doesn't know how to judge a fight.

[@stiffler106russell4]

if joe had fought another 5 rounds he would have still beaten him

[@bobshenix]

Obviously... Joe took control increasingly over the latter half of the fight.

[@barongiddings3067]

@@bobshenix joe is ass period

[@HumanOptimization]

Well Bernard was how old? LOL

[@barongiddings3067]

@@bobshenix I disagree your bias alot of folks had Hopkins winning that fight most notably espn brian Kenny came right out n said he thought Hopkins won as well as others but with my eyes I seen hopkins win by one round or a draw

[@fasmas2293]

Calzaghe is relentless horse power, but remember Hopkins was 43 and did good.

[@AaronMacDonald-k4y]

I watched the full fight and he gave Hopkins a beat down. These clips were so generous to Hopkins. Only showed his best moments. He got owned and schooled!

[@cryptocreweLINK]

You said a white man cant beat u one sure did ahahaha never mind kiddo joe your a legend

[@kevrogue1958]

A one punch and hold highlight reel by hopkins

[@sdprazak]

Amazing how Callzaghe always found a way to get in the cracks and sneak out those rounds! Not a spectacular boxer, but SUPER smart in there!

[@evulmievl]

Never lost a fight. May not have the prettiest style but he was spectacular.

[@dominicclarke7875]

@@evulmievl he is the best

[@NotaRickRoll515]

@@dominicclarke7875 hell no u smoking crack

[@michaeltrumph121]

@@evulmievl Being undefeated is not the same as being spectacular

[@evulmievl]

@@michaeltrumph121 it can be.

[@darrenwalshe8513]

Calzaghe legend so fit

[@bobbythespaceghost51]

This was a LEGIT win for Calzaghe. This was a close fight, but Calzaghe just out-hustled B-hop.

[@ricenbeenz...]

Calzaghe started doin what Hopkins always would and it worked

[@fightfannerd2078]

True

[@billmoore4811]

Yank spanked, well done joe,

[@DanShin2105]

punch..hug... punch... shoulder bump hopkins style

[@somersetfan1]

Hopkins' timing is massively underrated, but Calzaghe's stamina and his ability to adjust just gave him the edge. 5 years earlier and I think Hopkins wins.

[@figo7ronaldo]

No chance

[@hensleyjosephina6253]

I think Hopkins won that fight

[@dau1024]

I'll put it this way: 35 year old Hopkins beats 35 year old calzaghe 7/8x out of 10

[@1158scott]

Commentators setting up possible robbery talking about swing rounds. Calzaghe landed 105 (83%) more punches & threw 239 (51%) more. Easy win.

[@MuradKhan-007]

Haha joe calzaghe should’ve said before the fight that he will never lose to a black man, imagine the outrage even though it would’ve been true, because he never ever lost

[@jurassicmatt2796]

Aww. Guy just came for a hug.

[@edwardrostron6023]

Bernard Clinchkins

[@TyrantT316]

Hopkins was trying to time him too much and Calzaghe moved in and out too fast to do so. Props to Hopkins for trying to trade at times, but that wasn't his style.

[@leleleel4507]

3:00 is when Hopkins is like "dude wtf is your engine??"

[@larrylamonts1483]

Right hand, hold. Sophisticated game plan

[@lenhalz8086]

Calzaghe was a quick study. He learned a lot from Hopkins in this fight. He used a lot of BHops ole school tricks on BHop. But wow Hopkins was 43 on this fight. AMAZING

[@ericisdead95]

anybody who thinks Calzaghe actually won this fight just remember, Hopkins dropped calzaghe and Calzaghe could not do the same to hopkins. No disrespect to Calzaghe but this fight was a draw if we want to be generous to Calzaghe.

[@timthompson8297]

BFD. So he lost a round. That doesn’t mean you lose the fight.

[@SUF-py4ix]

Calzaghe hit Hopkins more times than he’s ever been hit in a fight