Joe Calzaghe battled back from a stunning first round knockdown to score a disputed split decision victory over Bernard Hopkins in Las Vegas and reign as light-heavyweight world number one.

FLOYD MAYWEATHER JR couldn’t win over the crowd, or even his own father. All he could win was the only thing that really counted Saturday night, his fight against Oscar De La Hoya.

RICKY HATTON reclaimed his old IBF light-welterweight title and set up a June super-fight back on the Las Vegas Strip after battling past Juan Urango at the Paris Casino.

JAMAICAN journeyman Glen Johnson refused to proclaim himself the best light-heavyweight in the world despite beating Antonio Tarver via split decision to become ‘unofficial’ champion.