The problem with Hopkins and Calzaghe is all their best wins are after their primes. I mean both have ruled weak divisions for most of their best years still have it a toss up if they fought at the same age.
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The problem with Hopkins and Calzaghe is all their best wins are after their primes. I mean both have ruled weak divisions for most of their best years still have it a toss up if they fought at the same age.
Last edited by Mr140; 10-19-2011 at 11:47 PM.
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I have just looked at the punch stats and in every round calzaghe had more punches landed EVERY ROUND. I believe that is how they score a fight. Also someone said that Hopkins didnt have a scratch on him. Just because someone does not look hurt it does not mean they are winning the fight. What do you think would have happened if the fight continued. Calzaghe would have slapped him to death.
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Exactly. Calzaghe is the only man Hopkins got wrong as an opponent since turning 40. All of his opponents post 40 have had their strengths taken away or else weren't all that hot to begin with. His most common weapon has been the catchweight, the second option has been to fight lower output fighters. With Calzaghe he thought he could catch a man moving up, he got it so, so wrong.Originally Posted by Leighton
Hopkins is way overrated and gets the sympathy vote because he is old, but he wasn't all that hot in his prime either. I take a number of MW's in history over Hopkins.
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These are the truest words ive ever read regarding bernard hopkins. Yes miles, it's hop's age that gains him more recognition and sympathy rathr than by his fighting ability itself. Hopkins is overrated for sure.Exactly. Calzaghe is the only man Hopkins got wrong as an opponent since turning 40. All of his opponents post 40 have had their strengths taken away or else weren't all that hot to begin with. His most common weapon has been the catchweight, the second option has been to fight lower output fighters. With Calzaghe he thought he could catch a man moving up, he got it so, so wrong.
Hopkins is way overrated and gets the sympathy vote because he is old, but he wasn't all that hot in his prime either. I take a number of MW's in history over Hopkins.
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My I just say Hopkins is no boxing God? yes he is in his late 40's, come on people one round of boxing 2or3 right hand's, 4or 5 headbut's lot's of hug's and a bit of rolling around on the floor. Some of you call that boxing ?my
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No, it's appalling really. The things some people are willing to put up with.My I just say Hopkins is no boxing God? yes he is in his late 40's, come on people one round of boxing 2or3 right hand's, 4or 5 headbut's lot's of hug's and a bit of rolling around on the floor. Some of you call that boxing ?my
The man should really just retire and more so after last weeks debacle. Just horrible, give it up and count your pennies. Hopkins has become like a corporate banker, he just won't go until you you push him hard enough. Just maybe Chad Dawson did that!
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