Joe Calzaghe vs Bernard Hopkins

[Chris]

Hopefully Buffer is back for this, doesnt feel the same without him but obviously 1st priority is and should be his health.

[spud_gun]

Hopefully Buffer is back for this, doesnt feel the same without him but obviously 1st priority is and should be his health.

I don't think he'll be at this fight. They mentioned at the Cotto / Gomez/ Margarito / Cintron bill that buffer was still a few weeks away from returning.

[Ben_Itez]

Fancy popping round my gaff for the fight, old scout?

Yep. If i'm not completely fooked from doing the decking in the back yard.

[Joe King]

Hopefully Buffer is back for this, doesnt feel the same without him but obviously 1st priority is and should be his health.

I thought Lupe Contreras did a fine job.

Its a shame the classy Jimmy Lennon Jnr is on Showtime. I think he rocks.

[Chris]

I don't think he'll be at this fight. They mentioned at the Cotto / Gomez/ Margarito / Cintron bill that buffer was still a few weeks away from returning.

He says he will be but it does seem a bit to soon to me.

[Chris]

I thought Lupe Contreras did a fine job.

He did but it's just not the same without him.

[Joe King]

He did but it's just not the same without him.

Quite true.

Bruce Buffer is good also.

[spud_gun]

Quite true.

Bruce Buffer is good also.

Is that the chap who does UFC? Is he releated to the Micheal Buffer?

[Joe King]

Is that the chap who does UFC? Is he releated to the Micheal Buffer?

Its his brother

'Its time for the main event in the ring of champions!'

[Joe King]

Exciting news for Michael Buffer fans:

Boxing ring announcer, Michael Buffer, famous for the trademarked phrase, "LET'S GET READY TO RUMBLE", is currently recovering at his home in Los Angeles following surgery to remove cancerous tumors from the throat and neck.

Buffer has issued the following statement: "The cancer was detected at a very early stage in mid-February and three weeks ago I was operated on by one of the best surgeons in the field. I am
recovering well and feel stronger every day. The early detection prevented any spread that would have jeopardized my vocal ability. I am looking forward to being back in the ring next week (Saturday, April 19th) as Bernard Hopkins faces Joe Calzaghe on HBO PPV from Las Vegas. The support and encouragement for a return to good health received from my friends and members of the sports promotion and broadcasting community was overwhelming and greatly appreciated. I was very surprised to learn how many cancer survivors are out there and how they instantly rallied to my support. As a new member of that group, I intend to keep up that tradition.

"My physicians are not sure of the cause as many things can contribute to cancer but one very distinct possibility is smoking. After a decade of smoking, I quit 35 years ago but the damage may have begun. Hopefully, my circumstances will encourage others to avoid smoking and second hand smoke when possible, and please get regular checkups."

[Parm]

Calzaghe to win in the 8th

[Taffy]

Calzaghe to win in the 8th

... hope you're right mate!

[felly]

If you click on the link below, you should be able to watch HBO's Countdown to Calzaghe - Hopkins.

http://www.hbo.com/scripts/video/vid...9+tunein=empty

[spud_gun]

If you click on the link below, you should be able to watch HBO's Countdown to Calzaghe - Hopkins.

http://www.hbo.com/scripts/video/vid...9+tunein=empty

HBO.com are also showing the weigh in tonight.

[machiavelli]

Calzaghe win by points