What kind of fighter does he amount to really? Definitely not someone you would call great. Remove all those illegal blows, headbutts rabbit punches, lowblows, holding, and play-acting, he is reduced to nothing but an average fighter.
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What kind of fighter does he amount to really? Definitely not someone you would call great. Remove all those illegal blows, headbutts rabbit punches, lowblows, holding, and play-acting, he is reduced to nothing but an average fighter.
Ridiculous post have you never seen his fight vs Tito or any of his other good fights for that matter ?? his fight vs Tito was one of the best boxing exhibitions i've ever seen in Middleweight boxing history, bad rep for bad mouthing a great fighter like Hopkins.Quote:
Originally Posted by JLAQ
We all saw the Tito fight, and Nard was clearly the bigger man. And Tito was all so predictable, even DLH beat him IMO. Now take away all those illegal tactics Hopkins resorts to in his fights, which I think consists of almost 99% of his whole repertoire, and he is not a fighter to even talk about.Quote:
Originally Posted by ICBRidiculous post have you never seen his fight vs Tito or any of his other good fights for that matter ?? his fight vs Tito was one of the best boxing exhibitions i've ever seen in Middleweight boxing history, bad rep for bad mouthing a great fighter like Hopkins.Quote:
Originally Posted by JLAQ
:looroll:............:beatdeadhorse:.....pretty obvious to any boxing fan that it has been much more than that tired mantra that has been Hopkins keys through career..:pQuote:
Originally Posted by JLAQ
Actually...I thought Hopkins fought the cleanest fight of his career when he beat Tito.Quote:
Originally Posted by JLAQWe all saw the Tito fight, and Nard was clearly the bigger man. And Tito was all so predictable, even DLH beat him IMO. Now take away all those illegal tactics Hopkins resorts to in his fights, which I think consists of almost 99% of his whole repertoire, and he is not a fighter to even talk about.Quote:
Originally Posted by ICBRidiculous post have you never seen his fight vs Tito or any of his other good fights for that matter ?? his fight vs Tito was one of the best boxing exhibitions i've ever seen in Middleweight boxing history, bad rep for bad mouthing a great fighter like Hopkins.Quote:
Originally Posted by JLAQ
If you really think about it, without the dirty tactics, Taylor and Wright would've schooled Hopkins, in the same manner that Joe almost schooled him, if not for the frigging ref, who might as well have said, "We love you Nard, you're the best fighter in the world, it's a pleasure to referee your fight, I am not worthy".Quote:
Originally Posted by Spicoli surfs 'Nawlins:looroll:............:beatdeadhorse:.....pretty obvious to any boxing fan that it has been much more than that tired mantra that has been Hopkins keys through career..:pQuote:
Originally Posted by JLAQ
Maybe he didn't need to as he was obviously fighting a much smaller fighter. :rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by rene69Actually...I thought Hopkins fought the cleanest fight of his career when he beat Tito.Quote:
Originally Posted by JLAQWe all saw the Tito fight, and Nard was clearly the bigger man. And Tito was all so predictable, even DLH beat him IMO. Now take away all those illegal tactics Hopkins resorts to in his fights, which I think consists of almost 99% of his whole repertoire, and he is not a fighter to even talk about.Quote:
Originally Posted by ICB
Ha! You said that his whole repertoire was 99% dirty, that's how he wins right?.Quote:
Originally Posted by JLAQMaybe he didn't need to as he was obviously fighting a much smaller fighter. :rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by rene69Actually...I thought Hopkins fought the cleanest fight of his career when he beat Tito.Quote:
Originally Posted by JLAQ
He used that other 1% to beat Trinidad. He fought a clean fight and won...reguardless.
Ok Honestly........Thats just super sized ignorance there.The thing that could make Calzaghe better is that HE was the one in school here..Not Hopkins.This was his training ground and "Proof test",and he adjusted well.The shit ref hurt BOTH guys.If you deny that Hopkins credentials and respect was undeserved and non-existent,,regardless of your personal preference ,you are a biased fan-boy caught up in the moment....:-XQuote:
Originally Posted by JLAQIf you really think about it, without the dirty tactics, Taylor and Wright would've schooled Hopkins, in the same manner that Joe almost schooled him, if not for the frigging ref, who might as well have said, "We love you Nard, you're the best fighter in the world, it's a pleasure to referee your fight, I am not worthy".Quote:
Originally Posted by Spicoli surfs 'Nawlins:looroll:............:beatdeadhorse:.....pretty obvious to any boxing fan that it has been much more than that tired mantra that has been Hopkins keys through career..:pQuote:
Originally Posted by JLAQ
:rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by Spicoli surfs 'NawlinsOk Honestly........Thats just super sized ignorance there.The thing that could make Calzaghe better is that HE was the one in school here..Not Hopkins.This was his training ground and "Proof test",and he adjusted well.The shit ref hurt BOTH guys.If you deny that Hopkins credentials and respect was undeserved and non-existent,,regardless of your personal preference ,you are a biased fan-boy caught up in the moment....:-XQuote:
Originally Posted by JLAQIf you really think about it, without the dirty tactics, Taylor and Wright would've schooled Hopkins, in the same manner that Joe almost schooled him, if not for the frigging ref, who might as well have said, "We love you Nard, you're the best fighter in the world, it's a pleasure to referee your fight, I am not worthy".Quote:
Originally Posted by Spicoli surfs 'Nawlins
Giving Hopkins an eternity to rest did not hurt Hopkins. Letting Hopkins hold 90% of the time did not hurt Hopkins. Letting Hopkins lowblow, headbutt and rabbitpunch did not hurt Hopkins. What frigging fight did you see?
Hopkins was allowed to hold 90% of the time .Clean your spec's bro...so That was a phantom make believe Joe Cortez..The same Cortez you were just whining about...that was staying out of the clinches and NOT breaking them every 8 seconds so no inside game could unfold??Calzaghe GAVE hopkins the oppurtunity to take an advantage by putting himself in that predicament with the low blow...Quote:
Originally Posted by JLAQ:rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by Spicoli surfs 'NawlinsOk Honestly........Thats just super sized ignorance there.The thing that could make Calzaghe better is that HE was the one in school here..Not Hopkins.This was his training ground and "Proof test",and he adjusted well.The shit ref hurt BOTH guys.If you deny that Hopkins credentials and respect was undeserved and non-existent,,regardless of your personal preference ,you are a biased fan-boy caught up in the moment....:-XQuote:
Originally Posted by JLAQ
Giving Hopkins an eternity to rest did not hurt Hopkins. Letting Hopkins hold 90% of the time did not hurt Hopkins. Letting Hopkins lowblow, headbutt and rabbitpunch did not hurt Hopkins. What frigging fight did you see?
So it was Cal's fault that Nard acted hurt? AHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!Quote:
Originally Posted by Spicoli surfs 'NawlinsHopkins was allowed to hold 90% of the time .Clean your spec's bro...so That was a phantom make believe Joe Cortez..The same Cortez you were just bitching about...that was staying out of the clinches and NOT breaking them every 8 seconds so no inside game could unfold??Calzaghe GAVE hopkins the oppurtunity to take an advantage by putting himself in that predicament with the low blow...Quote:
Originally Posted by JLAQ:rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by Spicoli surfs 'Nawlins
Giving Hopkins an eternity to rest did not hurt Hopkins. Letting Hopkins hold 90% of the time did not hurt Hopkins. Letting Hopkins lowblow, headbutt and rabbitpunch did not hurt Hopkins. What frigging fight did you see?
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Originally Posted by JLAQSo it was Cal's fault that Nard acted hurt? AHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!Quote:
Originally Posted by Spicoli surfs 'NawlinsHopkins was allowed to hold 90% of the time .Clean your spec's bro...so That was a phantom make believe Joe Cortez..The same Cortez you were just bitching about...that was staying out of the clinches and NOT breaking them every 8 seconds so no inside game could unfold??Calzaghe GAVE hopkins the oppurtunity to take an advantage by putting himself in that predicament with the low blow...Quote:
Originally Posted by JLAQ
Yes, even though the low tap was nothing. He gave Hopkins that out.
Couldnt be. Looks like Nard was looking for an opportunity to rest. The punch was borderline, and DEFINITELY higher than lots of punches from Bernard. Now Nard shamelessly acting hurt cannot, is not, and should not be attributed in any way to Joe Calzaghe. That's all Nard's bitchery.
The punch was nothing, but Calzaghe gave Hopkins an advantage by straying a punch a bit low and Hopkins capitalized on it.Quote:
Originally Posted by JLAQ