*I'm finally ready to do it... ::deep breath::*

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Ok, so I think I'm finally ready to admit a few things that need to be said.

1)I have been an avid PBF basher for since his move from 130. I have said how I think his lack of engaging makes for boring although technically fantastic fights. That doesn't make um easier on the eyes, though.

Feeewww... OK, here we go.

After the Hatton fight I thing we have all seen a Floyd we have not seen in a long time and we were treated to as exciting a fight as it was technically sound. Thank you Ricky for bringing out the best in Floyd.
Can't wait to see what the future holds for Ricky either. He is a great champion.

So I'm finally ready to give Floys his due.

2)We all know that I'm a huge Manfredo fan (ok... stop laughing)

I'm finally ready to admitt that he is a C level fighter who just doesn't have the mental chops to fight on a world level. Do I think he has the ability? Yes. But until he breaks through that wall C level is going to be as far as he is gonna get. Do I think he can hold a major strap? Yes but not at 168. He looks tired and lathargic after 3 or 4 rounds. His body looks soft. Not at 160. He fought best at 154. I don't care what he says. 154 is where he belongs.

3)Calzaghe is going to own Hopkins. I'm saying it now. Yes I'm from the US and love Bernard but Joe will be to much for him. End of story.

4)Kelly Pavlik will end the rematch sooner this time. KO5

5)Klitscho will destroy Ibragimov with his jab. You need to get through that to get to Wladimir. He won't.



Just some things I wanted to get off my chest

Sorry but im massive Mayweather fan but i didn't think Hatton vs Mayweather was exciting at all, it was mostly a clinchfest Mayweather vs Chavez was about 10x better than Hatton vs Mayweather, plus Mayweather has had much better offensive fights than that Hatton one.

See people are underestimating Hopkins, One thing you must realize is that Calzaghe isn't just going to go in there and out work him, Hopkins is a great technical fighter and one of the smartest fighters in boxing, he can offset Calzaghe's rhythm with clinches etc, and he can also slow him down. Calzaghe has struggled in rough tough fights with Bika, Salem, Reid, now people might say he fights to the level of his opposition, which some of that is true, but its also to do with Calzaghe losing concentration easily, overall i see Calzaghe winning a close decision but it won't be easy by any means.

I think Taylor will be much more cautious in the rematch, but Kelly Pavlik's longer jab will force Taylor to fight, i don't think it will be as good as there 1st fight but i see Pavlik winning between 8 or 9 rounds.