Who do you think will win, Hopkins or Calzaghe?

[Dizaster]

Back in December this same poll being conducted here and Calzaghe was winning that one, 15 votes to 6 votes...

Right after the Kessler fight, when I think it was Hopkins called out Joe,,, the general concensus through the threads was that Joe would beat "old man Hopkins" like a gong..

I think the fact that the fight is here, and people have really had a chance to consider these 2 guys head to head.. They are both champions that know what they are doing in their, regardless of much else... Their isn't anything that seperates these guys by enough to straight up say without doubt who will win..

These are the fights I love!

You can watch 10,000 boxing matches and know styles like the back of your hand, but some fights you just can't sum up 100%.

[Dean Duke]

You got to admire Mr Hopkins for taking on this challange at 43 against a faster, bigger, younger, freasher and some would say more experianced challenger in Mr Calzaghe. Bernards got balls you got to give him that on the other hand Joe has big ones too coming out of his comfort zone and going to LV after what happened to Ricky. Joes risking everything on this fight if the Nard looses so what "he was old well past his sell by date" every one will be saying that on here sunday.
Joes going to be to fast and cute for Bernard at this stage of his career, just to much for the Nard to chew on he will be relying on the counter right (dont you think Joe relizes this) all night but he dont bang as hard as Kessler so I cant see Joe backing off and giving the Nard enough time to reorganize himself.

Joe for me 8 rounds to 4

Respect to all.

[Fenster]

I think we're possibly looking at a Lewis-Holyfield 1 job.

[Dizaster]

That's where I respect Hopkins HUGELY DDuke, he's moving on in the years, but still taking the big fights.. He's taking genuinally threating fights almost every time.. He doesn't have a huge amount of fighting years left, but while he's still here, he's not wasting his time!
That deserves huge respect,,, and why bloody wouldn't he take fights like this? Good on him!

There are a few guys that need to take a leap out of his book..

Once a fighter genuinally gets beaten hard by a young guy, and really shows their age, I can completely understand them wanting to fight on, but taking less threatening fights. Or fighting guys their own age, ie Jones v Tito.. It's still good stuff to watch.. So respect to Hopkins for taking these fights while he still can..

Did I say their are a few other guys that need to take a leap out of Hopkins book?

[BIG H]

Calzaghe 116 - 112 Hopkins

Can't wait for this one - Hopkins is in a completely diffrent league to anybody JC has fought!!

[Kel]

a close fight i see going hopkins way.

I will bet you 100 pounds your wrong..........whats that about 600 dollars these days

you think hopkins can't win because of two close losses to jermain taylor??

in the first fight his gameplan was to relie on taylor getting tired later and take control, it was't the best gameplan by hop and he took too long waiting for jermain too tire. he learned from that mistake as it showed in the second taylor fight were he started quicker and i felt he won a UD 115-113. he confirmed he learned from his mistake against taylor in the first fight by his performances in the tarver and wright fight.

Kessler hits harder than Hopkins. Hopkins has to conserve energy at his age and Calzaghe will give him no option but to throw back. Hopkins will get so tired he might even be stopped.

Hopkins knows he will lose, I really think that. All these blown up Welters he has fought have done fuck all at the weight they fought Bernard at. Does that not tell you something? Tarver was lucky to get a fucked RJJ in the ring and everyone seems to think that was a great win for Hopkins because of that.

Hopkins best performance was againsed RJJ because he actually won about 3-4 rounds.

[Kel]

Calzaghe 116 - 112 Hopkins

Can't wait for this one - Hopkins is in a completely diffrent league to anybody JC has fought!!

For six or even seven rounds max. Then it's Calzaghe doing whatever he wants. Hopkins thinks he can counterpunch all night and win? Who can see that? For every blow Hopkins lands he will take 4 or 5 in return.

[yvonne]

Calzaghe on points..

I can't see either fighter getting knocked out.

Joe is just fit enough to push ahead on points I believe... It's going to be a battle though.

I agree with you.Though i would like to see a K.O from Calzaghe,but i cant really see him doing so.I believe he'll keep at bay and box at long range and out class the legendary Hopkins.Should be a awesome fight!!!!!!!

[Kel]

Calzaghe on points..

I can't see either fighter getting knocked out.

Joe is just fit enough to push ahead on points I believe... It's going to be a battle though.

I agree with you.Though i would like to see a K.O from Calzaghe,but i cant really see him doing so.I believe he'll keep at bay and box at long range and out class the legendary Hopkins.Should be a awesome fight!!!!!!!

This is my thinking.........Calzaghe being a southpaw and his left hand being fragile but his strongest punch, he will risk it in the later rounds if Hopkins looks in trouble and throw it with all he has for a stoppage.

[yvonne]

Calzaghe on points..

I can't see either fighter getting knocked out.

Joe is just fit enough to push ahead on points I believe... It's going to be a battle though.

I agree with you.Though i would like to see a K.O from Calzaghe,but i cant really see him doing so.I believe he'll keep at bay and box at long range and out class the legendary Hopkins.Should be a awesome fight!!!!!!!

This is my thinking.........Calzaghe being a southpaw and his left hand being fragile but his strongest punch, he will risk it in the later rounds if Hopkins looks in trouble and throw it with all he has for a stoppage.

Same idea in my mind too.But im deffinately not taking Hopkins too lightly...No way!If anything,i reckon Hopkins has a harder punch then Joe,but we all know that Calzaghe has a Iron chin.I think Hopkins will be dangerous up close.I CANT WAIT!

[Kel]

I agree with you.Though i would like to see a K.O from Calzaghe,but i cant really see him doing so.I believe he'll keep at bay and box at long range and out class the legendary Hopkins.Should be a awesome fight!!!!!!!

This is my thinking.........Calzaghe being a southpaw and his left hand being fragile but his strongest punch, he will risk it in the later rounds if Hopkins looks in trouble and throw it with all he has for a stoppage.

Same idea in my mind too.But im deffinately not taking Hopkins too lightly...No way!If anything,i reckon Hopkins has a harder punch then Joe,but we all know that Calzaghe has a Iron chin.I think Hopkins will be dangerous up close.I CANT WAIT!

Hopkins has a great right in terms of speed power and timing(specially at 43). I don't see it becoming a major factor as he never throws enough of them.

It will be an exiting fight untill Joe gets his act together, then its all one way.

trust me

[yvonne]

This is my thinking.........Calzaghe being a southpaw and his left hand being fragile but his strongest punch, he will risk it in the later rounds if Hopkins looks in trouble and throw it with all he has for a stoppage.

Same idea in my mind too.But im deffinately not taking Hopkins too lightly...No way!If anything,i reckon Hopkins has a harder punch then Joe,but we all know that Calzaghe has a Iron chin.I think Hopkins will be dangerous up close.I CANT WAIT!

Hopkins has a great right in terms of speed power and timing(specially at 43). I don't see it becoming a major factor as he never throws enough of them.

It will be an exiting fight untill Joe gets his act together, then its all one way.

trust me

Ummmmm.Im going to tell you how i feel at this moment in time of the outcome of the bout...65/25 on Calzaghe's way!How close have you got it?

[Kel]

Same idea in my mind too.But im deffinately not taking Hopkins too lightly...No way!If anything,i reckon Hopkins has a harder punch then Joe,but we all know that Calzaghe has a Iron chin.I think Hopkins will be dangerous up close.I CANT WAIT!

Hopkins has a great right in terms of speed power and timing(specially at 43). I don't see it becoming a major factor as he never throws enough of them.

It will be an exiting fight untill Joe gets his act together, then its all one way.

trust me

Ummmmm.Im going to tell you how i feel at this moment in time of the outcome of the bout...65/25 on Calzaghe's way!How close have you got it?

80% in the bag for Joe.

[yvonne]

Hopkins has a great right in terms of speed power and timing(specially at 43). I don't see it becoming a major factor as he never throws enough of them.

It will be an exiting fight untill Joe gets his act together, then its all one way.

trust me

Ummmmm.Im going to tell you how i feel at this moment in time of the outcome of the bout...65/25 on Calzaghe's way!How close have you got it?

80% in the bag for Joe.

80.Nice one.I feel Calzaghe will win and i hope he does.Im a great fan of him,but i feel Hopkins wont be too easy.I like Hopkins to AS a fighter.Repect to both of them for getting it on

[ICB]

It's Hopkins-Calzaghe fight week, let's see who has the bigger number of believers here... Hopkins or Calzaghe?

Don't be shy, vote in this simple public poll...

And if you're in the mood, you can state the reason why you're picking that boxer...

Calzaghe if he boxes on the outside and uses his jab, Hopkins if Calzaghe fights him on the inside and allows Hopkins to rough him up on the inside. Its pick em can't really choose it depends on how Calzaghe chooses to fight Hopkins.