CALZAGHE SURVIVES KNOCKDOWN, BEATS HOPKINS FOR CROWN

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Joe Calzaghe didn't stop punching after a terrible start against Bernard Hopkins, and now the Pride of Wales is the best light heavyweight in the world.

Calzaghe won a split decision Saturday night, desperately rallying in the final rounds against his cagey 43-year-old opponent to remain unbeaten in his long-anticipated debut in the United States.