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Calzaghe Edges Hopkins in Split Decision

After being knocked down 70 seconds in, Pride of Wales outpunches veteran

By Mitch Pritchard,  Newser User

Posted Apr 20, 2008 1:25 AM CDT

(Newser) – Joe Calzaghe didn't stop punching after a terrible start against Bernard Hopkins, and now the Pride of Wales is the best light heavyweight in the world. Calzaghe won a split decision last night, desperately rallying in the final rounds against his cagey 43-year-old opponent to...   Read full story »

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