Hate to say it but..Hopkins might do a number on Calzaghe!!!

[JT Rock]

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what i honestly expect is for calzaghe to punch hopkins arms a few times, and hopkins to land a jab or straight, over and over for 12 rds


i seriously think calzaghe is HORRIBLE, i dont think hes ever fought anyone with even decent defense, i think that kessler being highly rated to make calzaghe look good even tho kessler only beat like beyer (whos about to get fucked up by a 43 year old roy jones) is a joke


i expect hopkins to have NO trouble, i expect calzaghe to look AWFUL, and if he doesnt get hurt i think he will look worse, his father will have no clue what to tell him, and maybe finally this can all be over, if rees loses on saturday, which SHOULD happen, and calzaghe gets dominated like he should maybe this will all stop...



but i dont think it will...



i think what will happen is people will begin to say that hopkins is the best of all time and "OH DID YOU SEE THAT, CALZAGHE MADE IT SEVEN ROUNDS WITH THE GREAT HOPKINS!!!"


its like when paul williams dominated margarito, the margarito hype should have died down, but instead it became 'paul williams must be top 10 p4p if he can beat margarito'




anyway if hopkins does dominate calzaghe let it not be forgotten that a 43 year old man dominated him

I don't mean to be Captain Obvious here... but your so off key that i don't even know why i am replying. Everything you say is baseless opinion. Kessler is not overrated he beat Andrade with basic ease. Andrade is very far from pushover status. You said that he only beat Beyer who is about to get beat by Jones.. (never happpened yet). And moving on to Calzaghe i really have no clue how you think that it's going to be so one sided for Hopkins.. This i just think you are uninformed about. Calzaghe will beat this man handily and i actually think he (Hopkins) is going to be KO'd. I see the Hopkins bandwagon is rolling and i have made a decision not to brake my ankles trying to jump on. Joe Calzaghe wins by late stoppage.

agreed 100% for that, Hopkins is mediocre at best THESE DAYS and is a cheater to boot, Hopkins has done nothing but hit and hold at LightHeavy the fact that this fraud has slipped thru the cracks is just an example of how people get steeped in romance for an old fighter... Wake up!!! Taylor beat Hopkins on workrate and energy and that was like 3 years ago and Taylor as half the boxing skill of Calzaghe... Hopkins was able to resurge late in those fights because Taylor lacks stamina.. Joe does not

Calzaghe will be all over him like stink on shit for 12 rounds and people will realize that a win over a weight drained suck ass one hit wonder milk dud Tarver, and a 5 division over his natural limit fat ass Winky Wright that the officiating was questionable to begin with, arent impressive wins

[WelshDevilRob]

I expect Calzaghe to win as he is the better fighter regardless of age and Hopkins is just not quick enough to deal with him.

Hopkins is not in his prime but is still a very good fighter and Joe should get credit for beating him as Joe is not exactly in his prime either.

Joe on points unless they have got the judges from the 1st Lennox vs Holyfield fight in.

Joe beat Kessler and will have an easier time beating Hopkins. Hopkins still has a few tricks and is tough but Joe will simply land a lot more punches.

[PRIDE OF BOSTON]

agreed 100% for that, Hopkins is mediocre at best THESE DAYS and is a cheater to boot, Hopkins has done nothing but hit and hold at LightHeavy the fact that this fraud has slipped thru the cracks is just an example of how people get steeped in romance for an old fighter... Wake up!!! Taylor beat Hopkins on workrate and energy and that was like 3 years ago and Taylor as half the boxing skill of Calzaghe... Hopkins was able to resurge late in those fights because Taylor lacks stamina.. Joe does not

Calzaghe will be all over him like stink on shit for 12 rounds and people will realize that a win over a weight drained suck ass one hit wonder milk dud Tarver, and a 5 division over his natural limit fat ass Winky Wright that the officiating was questionable to begin with, arent impressive wins

So you agree with him that it will be late stoppage? This is crazy talk... Both of you! I am leaning toward Calzaghe winning due to his sheer energy and workrate... But to say he'll be stopped in friggin rediculous. His style and Calzaghes lack of power won't allow it. He's not going to be able to pile up the amount of punches that put Lacy down late. He's to good defensivly. To think this is going to be a masterclass I think is out of the question.

I will be the first to stand up and say I'm wrong but I don't see that happening.

[JT Rock]

agreed 100% for that, Hopkins is mediocre at best THESE DAYS and is a cheater to boot, Hopkins has done nothing but hit and hold at LightHeavy the fact that this fraud has slipped thru the cracks is just an example of how people get steeped in romance for an old fighter... Wake up!!! Taylor beat Hopkins on workrate and energy and that was like 3 years ago and Taylor as half the boxing skill of Calzaghe... Hopkins was able to resurge late in those fights because Taylor lacks stamina.. Joe does not

Calzaghe will be all over him like stink on shit for 12 rounds and people will realize that a win over a weight drained suck ass one hit wonder milk dud Tarver, and a 5 division over his natural limit fat ass Winky Wright that the officiating was questionable to begin with, arent impressive wins

So you agree with him that it will be late stoppage? This is crazy talk... Both of you! I am leaning toward Calzaghe winning due to his sheer energy and workrate... But to say he'll be stopped in friggin rediculous. His style and Calzaghes lack of power won't allow it. He's not going to be able to pile up the amount of punches that put Lacy down late. He's to good defensivly. To think this is going to be a masterclass I think is out of the question.

I will be the first to stand up and say I'm wrong but I don't see that happening.

Leaning toward it.... Hopkins is 43 friggin years old. Its not like he is a big George Foreman who can absorb punishment.. Trust me in a fight like this I see Joe throwing all caution to the wind with his hands and letting it rip against Hopkins... If it isint a TKO than Hopkins will get beaten to an inch of stoppage in route to a Calzaghe 12 round UD

[PRIDE OF BOSTON]

agreed 100% for that, Hopkins is mediocre at best THESE DAYS and is a cheater to boot, Hopkins has done nothing but hit and hold at LightHeavy the fact that this fraud has slipped thru the cracks is just an example of how people get steeped in romance for an old fighter... Wake up!!! Taylor beat Hopkins on workrate and energy and that was like 3 years ago and Taylor as half the boxing skill of Calzaghe... Hopkins was able to resurge late in those fights because Taylor lacks stamina.. Joe does not

Calzaghe will be all over him like stink on shit for 12 rounds and people will realize that a win over a weight drained suck ass one hit wonder milk dud Tarver, and a 5 division over his natural limit fat ass Winky Wright that the officiating was questionable to begin with, arent impressive wins

So you agree with him that it will be late stoppage? This is crazy talk... Both of you! I am leaning toward Calzaghe winning due to his sheer energy and workrate... But to say he'll be stopped in friggin rediculous. His style and Calzaghes lack of power won't allow it. He's not going to be able to pile up the amount of punches that put Lacy down late. He's to good defensivly. To think this is going to be a masterclass I think is out of the question.

I will be the first to stand up and say I'm wrong but I don't see that happening.

Leaning toward it.... Hopkins is 43 friggin years old. Its not like he is a big George Foreman who can absorb punishment.. Trust me in a fight like this I see Joe throwing all caution to the wind with his hands and letting it rip against Hopkins... If it isint a TKO than Hopkins will get beaten to an inch of stoppage in route to a Calzaghe 12 round UD

Huh, well I guess we'll have to see then

[X]

I really see this fight as a bit of a scuffling chess match, probably with a controversial decision at the end.

Both guys are good solid, thinking fighters, though Calzaghe does often lose his head and get involved in slugfests. He's got a very good chin and good speed though so he gets away with it.

Everybody really rates Hopkins, but he's left me a bit cold thoughout his career (sorry to all his fans). I think he is a real pro - always fit, strong and motivated and he is possibly the best 'spoiler' I have ever seen. Hopkins doesn;t win his fights by imposing his style and gameplan on the other guy - he wins by just stopping the other guys imposing his own style and gameplan on the fight, he frustrates people to death.

I don't really see Calzaghe's workrate having too much of a bearing on this, Hopkins is a master at controlling the pace of a fight and I think both guys will still be standing there at the end, possibly not too tired and possibly without much damage having been done to them. They are both seasoned pros who know how to fight and survive adversity in the ring.

I actually think it will be a boring fight. I'd lean towards Calzaghe simply because he is younger and is a very very slick boxer when he wants to be. Having said that, I would not be too surprised to see Hopkins nick it .... he;s the hometown fighter, he will flurry and steal rounds etc.

[GermanHitman]

agreed 100% for that, Hopkins is mediocre at best THESE DAYS and is a cheater to boot, Hopkins has done nothing but hit and hold at LightHeavy the fact that this fraud has slipped thru the cracks is just an example of how people get steeped in romance for an old fighter... Wake up!!! Taylor beat Hopkins on workrate and energy and that was like 3 years ago and Taylor as half the boxing skill of Calzaghe... Hopkins was able to resurge late in those fights because Taylor lacks stamina.. Joe does not

Calzaghe will be all over him like stink on shit for 12 rounds and people will realize that a win over a weight drained suck ass one hit wonder milk dud Tarver, and a 5 division over his natural limit fat ass Winky Wright that the officiating was questionable to begin with, arent impressive wins

So you agree with him that it will be late stoppage? This is crazy talk... Both of you! I am leaning toward Calzaghe winning due to his sheer energy and workrate... But to say he'll be stopped in friggin rediculous. His style and Calzaghes lack of power won't allow it. He's not going to be able to pile up the amount of punches that put Lacy down late. He's to good defensivly. To think this is going to be a masterclass I think is out of the question.

I will be the first to stand up and say I'm wrong but I don't see that happening.

Hey this is my opinion. I understand your point and you explained why which is very logical. I just think that when someone shit talks Joe he brings his A + game and Lacy found that out. Lacy is a more hardcore fighter. Hopkins is more defensively sound but Joe has a way of making people fight his fight. Again.. Hopkins kisses the matt at least once and there Will be a late stoppage. This is the fight that Bernard Hopkins will not have to wonder if he still "has it". He will be beaten handily and Joe will make him pay for the trash talk. Calzaghe works off of a challenge. If you ever noticed Joe if he is not challenged it may be a shitty fight for him. If someone trash talks him he's gonna fight his best. On top of that he wanted Hopkins forever. JOE CALZAGHE STOPS HOPKINS LATE.. Let 'em know where you heard it first.

[mickeyluvsu]

IMO....................Calzaghe is more a tactical boxer compared to Hop. Hop is one dimensional and consist of his leaning with the right and droping his head. Cal has alot of weapons and had foot work. it is going to be an interesting match and we will see who wins the bout that night.

IMO.............i would also like to see a "white man" give a woopin to for those who talk too much.

[Spicoli]

IMO....................Calzaghe is more a tactical boxer compared to Hop. Hop is one dimensional and consist of his leaning with the right and droping his head. Cal has alot of weapons and had foot work. it is going to be an interesting match and we will see who wins the bout that night.

IMO.............i would also like to see a "white man" give a woopin to for those who talk too much.

Exactley how many Hopkins fights have you seen bro.?He does rely on the sniper right hand alot in late career but to say he is one dimensonal is way off.He can be frustrating(just imagine how his opponent feels) but make no mistake,he is a tactical master.

[El Gamo]

I want JC to win but I have a feeling that muay thai master Bernard will win. Add in Enzo C's bad run with Mac getting his ass handed to him by Haye,ditto Rees....Those guys losing their biggest fights,maybe Enzo C was over rated?Or those fighters were? I couldn't believe I was reading Enzo C not giving Haye ANY credit whatsoever,saying he still doesn't rate him etc!!

[JT Rock]

. Add in Enzo C's bad run with Mac getting his ass handed to him by Haye,ditto Rees....Those guys losing their biggest fights,maybe Enzo C was over rated?

Joe is an entirely different animal compared to the previous guys you just mentioned... Kinda like saying the few guys Uncle Roger was training lost and that all of a sudden you are worried for Floyd in his next fight...Trainers guide and hone a fighter, its up to the fighter to carry out the instructions, Maccarelli admitted after the fight that he didnt due a thing that they worked on in the gym... all trainers have had rough runs.

Freddy Roach
Buddy Mcgirt
Emmanuel Steward
just to name a few

Joe is a special fighter that has seen it all and experienced it all so its a safe bet to say that he has the mental part of the fight game on lock down

I couldn't believe I was reading Enzo C not giving Haye ANY credit whatsoever,saying he still doesn't rate him etc!!

By what your saying I'm suprised that Enzo is not being gracious

[mickeyluvsu]

IMO....................Calzaghe is more a tactical boxer compared to Hop. Hop is one dimensional and consist of his leaning with the right and droping his head. Cal has alot of weapons and had foot work. it is going to be an interesting match and we will see who wins the bout that night.

IMO.............i would also like to see a "white man" give a woopin to for those who talk too much.

Exactley how many Hopkins fights have you seen bro.?He does rely on the sniper right hand alot in late career but to say he is one dimensonal is way off.He can be frustrating(just imagine how his opponent feels) but make no mistake,he is a tactical master.

I have probably seen maybe 7 or 8 fights on HOP. I'm not taking nothing away it's exactly how you said it....this is his late career. I don't see him as we all did when he was a tad bit younger. He always has somthing up his sleeve that is whats great about him, but i just think that CAL is alot more agile.

Hey, who knows maybe HOP might win and retire with a BELT and there goes a fantanstic ending chapter in his career.

[Gandalf]

I always go out on a limb in a build up to a Calzaghe fight and this is no different. Hopkins really has only a limited means of beating Joe. Hopkins last stopped a fighter when?? His only chance is to stop Joe...and that just isnt gonna happen. Outworked by a fighter who is simply more in tune with what is needed to get the job done.