Hopkins is going to win this i can feel it he will win by either late stoppage or UD12;)
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Hopkins is going to win this i can feel it he will win by either late stoppage or UD12;)
I can't see Hopkins winning. This will be a clear Calzaghe win, most probably by UD.
Calzaghe always brings it to the biggest stage...
and hopkins doesn't :confused:Quote:
Originally Posted by miles
A few times Hopkins has come up short.Quote:
Originally Posted by ds91and hopkins doesn't :confused:Quote:
Originally Posted by miles
Calzaghe is on a different level at this stage. Hopkins went to the wire with Taylor TWICE. Hopkins legs looked iffy at times against Winky. And here we are one year later. Hopkins physically will not be able to go with what Calzaghe will set. Calzaghe is a league above Taylor and a Winky at LHW...
Only a few days to go now...
and i can't wait. win or lose hopkin will surprise peopleQuote:
Originally Posted by milesA few times Hopkins has come up short.Quote:
Originally Posted by ds91and hopkins doesn't :confused:Quote:
Originally Posted by miles
Calzaghe is on a different level at this stage. Hopkins went to the wire with Taylor TWICE. Hopkins legs looked iffy at times against Winky. And here we are one year later. Hopkins physically will not be able to go with what Calzaghe will set. Calzaghe is a league above Taylor and a Winky at LHW...
Only a few days to go now...
CALZAGHE FANS ??
He has them ?
Judging by the activity on this forum.. plentyQuote:
Originally Posted by Dark Lord Al
I like both of them but in light of Hopkins stupid ass comments I've got to lean towards liking Joe.
One thing JC doesn't do is lose. But Hopkins will give him a tough fight.
Hopkins only has to be a fraction better than Kessler was vs Calzaghe and he will win especially in Vegas.
So educate us on what strategy Hopkins will utilize to keep Calzaghe at bay:confused:Quote:
Originally Posted by tysonbruno
Hopkins is going to smash that white boy
Calzaghe isnt going to be imposing his will on Hopkins.
But all Calzaghe has to do to beat Hopkins is throw a lot of punches at Hopkins to make him defensive and Hopkins may get in the one clean counter shot and land the cleaner punches and etc but the way to beat Hopkins is with activity because in his mind he isnt getting hit, and is hitting you more, and in reality it's probably true, but to the judges they will give the round to calzaghe.
I fail to see why B-Hop only has to be a fraction better than Kessler... Although Calzaghe - Kessler was a competitive fight, it was not a close fight after the first 6 rounds or so. Calzaghe clearly beat Kessler, much to my dismay.Quote:
Originally Posted by tysonbruno
Well here is what I think about that for what it's worth..Quote:
Originally Posted by tysonbruno
:lolhaha::lolhaha::lolhaha::lolhaha::lolhaha::lolh aha::lolhaha::lolhaha::lolhaha::lolhaha::lolhaha:: lolhaha:
I'm ready. But it aint gonna happen this weekend though. Not just yet.
The only thing your feeling is your head up your assQuote:
Originally Posted by tysonbruno
And once again...Quote:
Originally Posted by Violent Demise
:lol::lol::lol::lolhaha::lolhaha::lolhaha:
Just to remind you, this ain't WWE and Hopkins is not allowed a steel chair, a table or a set of brass knuckles. He's still got his gutter style, but in this case, I can't see it being enough.Quote:
Originally Posted by DaxxKahnAnd once again...Quote:
Originally Posted by Violent Demise
:lol::lol::lol::lolhaha::lolhaha::lolhaha:
I like them both, but think Calzaghe will win this fairly comfortably. It may be tricky at times, but he'll win it on points.
I couldn't give a shite for Hopkin's talk - that's all it is, talk.
Hopkins is a great boxer and you have to respect him - 43 and still at the top!
But I've seen many great fighters get outclassed towards the end of their career and I have a strong feeling that it's Hopkins turn this weekend.
I totally agree with your statement mate.I like both too.There both legends in their own right!I feel Hopkins is talking a bit too BOLDLY of the fight.Calzaghe will find it tough but i see him out classing Hopkins!Nice work me mate.:thumb:Quote:
Originally Posted by The Rela
Calzaghe beat Kessler pretty handily, so I'm guessing that fraction is something like 2/1, or 3/1?Quote:
Originally Posted by tysonbruno
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Originally Posted by superheavyrhunJust to remind you, this ain't WWE and Hopkins is not allowed a steel chair, a table or a set of brass knuckles. He's still got his gutter style, but in this case, I can't see it being enough.Quote:
Originally Posted by DaxxKahnAnd once again...Quote:
Originally Posted by Violent Demise
:lol::lol::lol::lolhaha::lolhaha::lolhaha:
Joe will go home with his 0 intact that I have no doubts about...I find the idea of Hopkins SMASHING Calzaghe funny.....Not going to happen and I am willing to bet rep points on it
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Originally Posted by JT RockSo educate us on what strategy Hopkins will utilize to keep Calzaghe at bay:confused:Quote:
Originally Posted by tysonbruno
a strategy calzaghe has NEVER seen before against ANY opponent...
basic defense ;)
Kessler has decent defense, he's a very well-rounded fighter.Quote:
Originally Posted by SalTheButcherQuote:
Originally Posted by JT RockSo educate us on what strategy Hopkins will utilize to keep Calzaghe at bay:confused:Quote:
Originally Posted by tysonbruno
a strategy calzaghe has NEVER seen before against ANY opponent...
basic defense ;)
Kessler was/is a good fighter. But he ain't nowhere Hopkins level. Hopkins is great. Kessler is not.Quote:
Originally Posted by CFHKessler has decent defense, he's a very well-rounded fighter.Quote:
Originally Posted by SalTheButcherQuote:
Originally Posted by JT Rock
a strategy calzaghe has NEVER seen before against ANY opponent...
basic defense ;)
If the 43 year old version of Hopkins was to fight Kessler, my money would be on Kessler.Quote:
Originally Posted by Violent DemiseKessler was/is a good fighter. But he ain't nowhere Hopkins level. Hopkins is great. Kessler is not.Quote:
Originally Posted by CFHKessler has decent defense, he's a very well-rounded fighter.Quote:
Originally Posted by SalTheButcher
Joe is going to roll, it will be just like the Taylor fights except Joe will not tire mid way through the fight
Calzaghe will crumble Hopkins is going to be his toughest fight and he won't come through Taylor beat Hopkins but only just but Taylor wasn't the same after fighting Hopkins.Calzaghe took a lot of hammer in his last fight vs Kessler every time Kessler caught Joe with a big punch it was when he was coming in with them daft pitter patter flurries Hopkins will fight on back foot and catch Calzaghe at will.
This is no easy fight for Joe going into the lions den and fighting the co promoter of the show in his own back yard is a big RISK...
let just hope if he does win and it aint a given that Joe gets the props he so rightly deserves from all and non of this Hopkins aged overnight etc ;)
may the best man win with no controversy ;)
COME ON JOEEEEEEEEE :cool:
Yeah but Kessler is shit now because VD picked him to knock Joe out:LMAO:Quote:
Originally Posted by CFHIf the 43 year old version of Hopkins was to fight Kessler, my money would be on Kessler.Quote:
Originally Posted by Violent DemiseKessler was/is a good fighter. But he ain't nowhere Hopkins level. Hopkins is great. Kessler is not.Quote:
Originally Posted by CFH
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Originally Posted by Saddo
This is something not many people understand. America is a place built on diversity and differences, when you come here people will not be singing in unison or in rhythm. Just as many Americans that are voting for Hopkins will be matched with people who are voting for Joe (Americans), unlike if the place of the fight was in total opposite (Britian) when 99% of the arena if voting for Joe. Hop has just as many haters here as he has fans (attitude), and althought he has the title of CO PROMOTER he has no advantage here.
BOTH LEGENDS FIGHTING EACH OTHER...GIVE BOTH OF THEM RESPECT!!!!"COME ON CALZAGHE!"RUN RINGS ROUND HOPKINS!
HERE IS A PICTURE OF HOPKINS BEFORE FIGHTING CALZAGHE...:mr-t:
AND HERE IS A PICTURE OF HOPKINS AFTER FIGHTING CALZAGHE...:beatup:
AND HERE IS HOW CALZAGHE WILL CELEBRATE AFTERWARDS.....:dancer::dancer::dancer::dancer:GET THE PICTURE!!!:-X:-X:biglaugh::biglaugh:
I have never seen that icon before, is that Mr TQuote:
Originally Posted by yvonne
You wait, Cortez will let Hopkins work as much as he wants on the inside. I can't see him shouting "No Bernard stop" everytime they clinch like he did with Rick.Quote:
Originally Posted by BookkeeperQuote:
Originally Posted by Saddo
This is something not many people understand. America is a place built on diversity and differences, when you come here people will not be singing in unison or in rhythm. Just as many Americans that are voting for Hopkins will be matched with people who are voting for Joe (Americans), unlike if the place of the fight was in total opposite (Britian) when 99% of the arena if voting for Joe. Hop has just as many haters here as he has fans (attitude), and althought he has the title of CO PROMOTER he has no advantage here.
Maybe Joe should just stick his head through the ropes and get lots of points deducted from Bernard as he throws a punch...........that would be my plan;D
Yeah, point your arrow at him.Quote:
Originally Posted by BookkeeperI have never seen that icon before, is that Mr TQuote:
Originally Posted by yvonne
To be honest I think Cortez has been waiting for Hopkins to get KO'd for just as long as I have, go JOEEEQuote:
Originally Posted by KelYou wait, Cortez will let Hopkins work as much as he wants on the inside. I can't see him shouting "No Bernard stop" everytime they clinch like he did with Rick.Quote:
Originally Posted by BookkeeperQuote:
Originally Posted by Saddo
This is something not many people understand. America is a place built on diversity and differences, when you come here people will not be singing in unison or in rhythm. Just as many Americans that are voting for Hopkins will be matched with people who are voting for Joe (Americans), unlike if the place of the fight was in total opposite (Britian) when 99% of the arena if voting for Joe. Hop has just as many haters here as he has fans (attitude), and althought he has the title of CO PROMOTER he has no advantage here.
Maybe Joe should just stick his head through the ropes and get lots of points deducted from Bernard as he throws a punch...........that would be my plan;D
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Originally Posted by BookkeeperI have never seen that icon before, is that Mr TQuote:
Originally Posted by yvonne
Yeah mate it's MR T/MR HOPKINS.This looks like a bit like Hopkins too....:toothout:
This is going to be a tough fight for both fighters. But I predict a narrow points win for Hopkins...this fight will not be beautiful to watch!
Have you got money riding on Hopkins like mate?Im thinking Calzaghe will win by points.I think it'll be a good old slug in the later rounds from both boxers.I dont think there'll be a K.O happening during the bout though.Quote:
Originally Posted by nrkd76