Joe Calzaghe is so small compared to Bernard Hopkins?
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Joe Calzaghe is so small compared to Bernard Hopkins?
http://d.yimg.com/a/p/sp/getty/b4/fu...s_calzaghe.jpg
Joe Calzaghe:
Height - 5' 11 1/2"
Reach - 73"
Bernard Hopkins:
Height - 6' 1"
Reach - 75"
I dont think Calzaghe is neccessarily small compared to Hopkins. Hopkins does have slight size advantages though. Kessler was pretty big too, didnt matter all that much.
Kessler is 6ft 1inch, though a shorter reach than Hop, according to H.B.O, Although they do have Joe at a 74inch reach..
I think Joe is looking as strong as hell and in great shape, the best Ive seen him, tho B.Hop too is looking the part, there is a lot being made about Joe not having faced anyone like B.Hop....
Believe me B.Hop has never faced anyone even similar in style or intensity to Joe C...That equally will not be in the slightest bit intimidated....
:badass::badass::badass:
It doesn't really matter body size there pretty much the same and Hopkins height advantage won't play a factor in the fight, because Hopkins will be trying to make the fight on the inside not the outside.
Calzaghe looks like a teener when standing infront of Hopkins... Even Enzo is amazed of Bernard's size advantage...
http://d.yimg.com/a/p/sp/getty/68/fu...s_calzaghe.jpg
In all the photos i see Kessler didn't really look like he had a height advantage like Hopkins does over Calzaghe.
http://image.guim.co.uk/Guardian/spo...nce-w-2842.jpg
Hopkins is also wearing a pair of air max with a massive chunky sole on them as well. probably puts almost an extra inch on him!
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Originally Posted by ICB
Yep Joe and Kessler looked like of the same height/size... but compared to Bernard, Joe really looked small...
http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/2...ng_nvib103.jpg
The smaller Joe is somewhat uncomfortable standing beside BIG BERNARD...
Optical illusion.
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Originally Posted by Pacstraightleft
Could be ... to Calzaghe fans... but I do think that Bernard has the size advantage over Calzaghe ...
How about the trainer advantage? I think this also goes to Bernard... Freddie Roach is much better trainer compared to Enzo Calzaghe...
Coach Roach Promises That Hopkins Will Stop Calzaghe In Later Rounds!
As with any trainer though, Roach is inclined to overstate his fighters abilities. I remember him saying that James Toney could KO Lennox Lewis as well.Quote:
Originally Posted by SaddoBoxerQuote:
Originally Posted by Pacstraightleft
Could be ... to Calzaghe fans... but I do think that Bernard has the size advantage over Calzaghe ...
How about the trainer advantage? I think this also goes to Bernard... Freddie Roach is much better trainer compared to Enzo Calzaghe...
Coach Roach Promises That Hopkins Will Stop Calzaghe In Later Rounds!
Roach can be full of it sometimes.Quote:
Originally Posted by SaddoBoxerQuote:
Originally Posted by Pacstraightleft
Could be ... to Calzaghe fans... but I do think that Bernard has the size advantage over Calzaghe ...
How about the trainer advantage? I think this also goes to Bernard... Freddie Roach is much better trainer compared to Enzo Calzaghe...
Coach Roach Promises That Hopkins Will Stop Calzaghe In Later Rounds!
Yep, Roach overdo it sometimes... but I still consider Roach the better coach, trainer and cornerman compared to Enzo...Quote:
Originally Posted by PacstraightleftRoach can be full of it sometimes.Quote:
Originally Posted by SaddoBoxerQuote:
Originally Posted by Pacstraightleft
Could be ... to Calzaghe fans... but I do think that Bernard has the size advantage over Calzaghe ...
How about the trainer advantage? I think this also goes to Bernard... Freddie Roach is much better trainer compared to Enzo Calzaghe...
Coach Roach Promises That Hopkins Will Stop Calzaghe In Later Rounds!
So the advantages are ...
Size: Hopkins
Corner/Coach: Hopkins
Speed: Calzaghe
Age: Calzaghe
Power: Hopkins
Experience: Hopkins
Workrate: Calzaghe
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