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October 6, 2008

Fight night

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Bernard Hopkins enters the ring before his match Saturday against Joe Calzaghe.

Bernard Hopkins enters the ring before his match Saturday against Joe Calzaghe. View photo »

Things looked good early for Bernard Hopkins, who knocked down Joe Calzaghe in the first round.

Things looked good early for Bernard Hopkins, who knocked down Joe Calzaghe in the first round. View photo »

Trainers tend to Bernard Hopkins between rounds.

Trainers tend to Bernard Hopkins between rounds. View photo »

Bernard Hopkins connects on a punch to the side of Joe Calzaghe's head.

Bernard Hopkins connects on a punch to the side of Joe Calzaghe's head. View photo »

Joe Calzaghe unleashes a strong right hand.

Joe Calzaghe unleashes a strong right hand. View photo »

Joe Calzaghe has Bernard Hopkins backed into a corner during their fight Saturday.

Joe Calzaghe has Bernard Hopkins backed into a corner during their fight Saturday. View photo »

Joe Calzaghe reacts after it was announced that he had defeated Bernard Hopkins.

Joe Calzaghe reacts after it was announced that he had defeated Bernard Hopkins. View photo »

Joe Calzaghe of Wales celebrates his split decision victory after fighting 12 rounds with Bernard Hopkins at the Thomas & Mack Center.

Joe Calzaghe of Wales celebrates his split decision victory after fighting 12 rounds with Bernard Hopkins at the Thomas & Mack Center. View photo »

Joe Calzaghe added the light heavyweight title belt to his trophy case, having held the middleweight belt for 11 years.

Joe Calzaghe added the light heavyweight title belt to his trophy case, having held the middleweight belt for 11 years. View photo »

Referee Joe Cortez calls timeout after Joe Calzaghe hit Bernard Hopkins with a low blow during their fight at the Thomas and Mack Center.

Referee Joe Cortez calls timeout after Joe Calzaghe hit Bernard Hopkins with a low blow during their fight at the Thomas and Mack Center. View photo »

Victory is a soothing ointment for Joe Calzaghe's pain after 12 rounds of fighting Bernard Hopkins.

Victory is a soothing ointment for Joe Calzaghe's pain after 12 rounds of fighting Bernard Hopkins. View photo »

Trainers tend to Joe Calzaghe between rounds.

Trainers tend to Joe Calzaghe between rounds. View photo »

Sun, Apr 20, 2008 (4:04 p.m.)

Joe Calzaghe and Bernard Hopkins fought 12 rounds with neither man being knocked out. Finally, it was decided by the judges' scorecards, with Calzaghe earning a split-decision victory.

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