BOXING: Hopkins vs. Calzaghe
| Sport: | Boxing |
| Promotion: | Golden Boy Promotions |
| Date: | April 19, 2008 |
| Venue: | Thomas & Mack Center |
| City: | Las Vegas, Nevada |
| Broadcast: | Pay-Per-View |
Straight Bet
Bernard Hopkins (+200)
Bernard Hopkins vs. Joe Calzaghe
Breakdown
Hopkins vs. Calzaghe
Hopkins should be able to box, start fast, and get inside. I would bet with caution because this is a close fight but do think Hopkins out boxes Calzaghe to win.
Stake:
Prediction
| Bernard Hopkins | vs. | Joe Calzaghe |
| +200 | Odds | -260 |
| 33.3% | Market % | 72.2% |
| 68.00% | Bet on Combat % | 32.00% |
| +34.7% | Inefficiency % | -40.2% |
| Bernard Hopkins - Straight Bet | |
| Odds: | +200 |
| Risk: | $2000.00 |
| To Win: | $4000.00 |
| Outcome: | Loss |
Outcome:
Joe Calzaghe defeats Bernard Hopkins via split decision (116-111, 115-112, 114-113).