Put up or shut up, Hopkins told on Calzaghe showdown

JOE CALZAGHE’S camp have told Bernard Hopkins to put up or shut up.

Wed, 07 Nov, 2007 - 00:00

Alex Lowe

The 42-year-old American responded to Calzaghe’s challenge on Monday, declaring he is ready to fight the new undisputed world super-middleweight champion.

But despite positive noises from both camps, it would appear some tough negotiations lie ahead before any deal can be done.

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