Ron Miller is a former sportsbook ticket writer from Vegas. Born in Philadelphia, he, of course, follows the Philly teams, no matter how many times they let him down. Like Rocky, he has passion and heart, which is shown in his writing style. He has been writing the popular column, "Champs Corner" for six years now. Mille, being part of the boxing media, gets credentials to many fights in Las Vegas and Los Angeles. His columnn is published by many boxing sites, including http://Boxingsfinest.com, http://Insideboxing.com, http://Eastsideboxing.com, http://boxingtime.com, boxing-central, boxinginlasvegas among others. And of course his work is featured here on eSports as well. He took on the name "champ" in recognition of a great champion, Jack Dempsey, the Manassas Mauler. But don't be fooled. Miller also mixes in regular sports. He is quite knowledgeable on all games, but boxing remains his true passion. He is the "Howard Cosell" of boxing writers, "telling it like it is." Whether you like it, or don't like it, he puts it on the line, unlike most run of the mill writers. Like he says, keep your hands up and keep punching for the stars! Hello fight fans! Your humble correspondent is back...
Well what can I say? I was wrong about Joe Calzaghe. He showed why he is one of the best fighters today and has been for a long time. I really thought his competition was questionable. His first fight outside of the United States going up in weight against a legend. Boy was I wrong...
It did look good for Bernard Hopkins bettors after the first minute though. Howevr, after a few rounds, Calzaghe adjusted. Perhaps Hopkins overspent himself trying to end it early and not pace himself (as he did against Jermain Taylor).
As the fight went on, you could tell Hopkin's legs weren't there. Though the scorecards were close, he lost this fight. However I will say this – if this fight happened a few years ago, I think Hopkins takes it. That's not sour grapes, that's a fact, in my opinion. I still think there was value with Hopkins. It was a good price. What else can I say? You win some, you lose some more. I bet the San Antonio Spurs at 7-1 to win it all, for whatever's that's worth.
So both will fight on, I'm sure. Hopkins - Jones II is a possibility.
Well more probable is Calzaghe-Roy Jones, Jr.. That would be ugly. I don't think Jones can hang with Calzaghe now. Obviously, if this fight happened in Jone's prime, I think he beats Calzaghe rather easily (I have always said that). Now? Calzaghe by stoppage.
Looking ahead to this weekend's matchup in California. Oscar De La Hoya vs. Stevie Forbes. Can't take the dog, and the price is too high for the favorite. So I will just take this in. It might go 12, though.
I can't see Forbes winning this fight. I thought about it, but the deck is really stacked against him. Even if it goes the distance, they will give the decision to De La Hoya, like they did when Felix Sturm beat him. Its a no win situation for Forbes. I hope he enjoys his biggest payday though. He deserves it. Perhaps retirement, though Forbes is such a gym rat.
De La Hoya? Wel,l he will obviously go on. Floyd Mayweather II in the Fall, maybe Felix Trinidad-DLH II next year? I've been waiting for that for a while. And this time the "right" man will get the decision.
Well that's it, fight fans! Keep you hands up, and keep punching for the stars!!!