Calzaghe Fans Get Ready For Loss Number 1

[Gandalf]

Enzo Mac then Gavin Rees next to be defeated Calzaghe there on a bad run at that gym

Calzaghe has always stood out and is certainly a different breed to the other fighters in the stable. They are all vulnerable to a loss, Calzaghe is not to be compared to them.

[Fenster]

Enzo Mac then Gavin Rees next to be defeated Calzaghe there on a bad run at that gym

Calzaghe has always stood out and is certainly a different breed to the other fighters in the stable. They are all vulnerable to a loss, Calzaghe is not to be compared to them.

Yeah Calzaghe is in a totally different league to them two. You can also spin that "bad run" thinking the other way

If Enzo Calzaghe and FW were still enjoying their brilliant run there'd be more "chance" of Calzaghe being the "unlucky" one.. "luckily" the bad run started before it got to Joe



(What a load of BOLLOCKS this post is. Fact.)

[Tysonbruno]

It won't be a load of bollocks come saturday when he loses

[Gandalf]

It won't be a load of bollocks come saturday when he loses

How is Hopkins going to win? He isnt going to outwork Calzaghe, doesnt have the footwork Calzaghe has and doesnt have the handspeed. He hasnt knocked out anybody in years so I cant see him stopping Joe, who has a heck of a chin anyway.

Its Hopkins who is in trouble here. Calzaghes speed is something Hopkins hasnt faced since Roy Jones Jr. And Hopkins is 43.

It wont even be that close.

[ICB]

It won't be a load of bollocks come saturday when he loses

How is Hopkins going to win? He isnt going to outwork Calzaghe, doesnt have the footwork Calzaghe has and doesnt have the handspeed. He hasnt knocked out anybody in years so I cant see him stopping Joe, who has a heck of a chin anyway.

Its Hopkins who is in trouble here. Calzaghes speed is something Hopkins hasnt faced since Roy Jones Jr. And Hopkins is 43.

It wont even be that close.

You don't have to out work Calzaghe, there isn't a Super Middleweight in history off the top of my head that could out work Calzaghe, but that doesn't mean they still can't win. Bika and Reid's work rate wern't high either, but they slowed Calzaghe down with clinches and rough fighting, which Hopkins can also do because lets be real here, when its come to rough house fighting and foul play, Reid and Bika are poor men version's of Hopkins at that kind of fighting.

[Gandalf]

It won't be a load of bollocks come saturday when he loses

How is Hopkins going to win? He isnt going to outwork Calzaghe, doesnt have the footwork Calzaghe has and doesnt have the handspeed. He hasnt knocked out anybody in years so I cant see him stopping Joe, who has a heck of a chin anyway.

Its Hopkins who is in trouble here. Calzaghes speed is something Hopkins hasnt faced since Roy Jones Jr. And Hopkins is 43.

It wont even be that close.

You don't have to out work Calzaghe, there isn't a Super Middleweight in history off the top of my head that could out work Calzaghe, but that doesn't mean they still can't win. Bika and Reid's work rate wern't high either, but they slowed Calzaghe down with clinches and rough fighting, which Hopkins can also do because lets be real here, when its come to rough house fighting and foul play, Reid and Bika are poor men version's of Hopkins at that kind of fighting.

I dont think the Bika fight was particularly difficult but Joe could have made that easier on himself. The Reid fight was a long time ago and Calzaghe has evolved a lot since then. Calzaghe will need to keep his head, use his footwork and not allow Hopkins too many chances to grab and hold. Hopkins will slow Calzaghe down somewhat but that will only be by spoiling. You dont win rounds by pot shotting 5 times a round and then grabbing...not against Calzaghe anyway.

Hopkins is 43 which is something I keep reiterating a little too much. He doesnt have the legs to go 12 HARD rounds. Calzaghe can push and eventually Hopkins will begin to bend. Almost all great fighters finish on a bad loss and Hopkins will be much the same. They seldom call time when they should.

[ICB]

How is Hopkins going to win? He isnt going to outwork Calzaghe, doesnt have the footwork Calzaghe has and doesnt have the handspeed. He hasnt knocked out anybody in years so I cant see him stopping Joe, who has a heck of a chin anyway.

Its Hopkins who is in trouble here. Calzaghes speed is something Hopkins hasnt faced since Roy Jones Jr. And Hopkins is 43.

It wont even be that close.

You don't have to out work Calzaghe, there isn't a Super Middleweight in history off the top of my head that could out work Calzaghe, but that doesn't mean they still can't win. Bika and Reid's work rate wern't high either, but they slowed Calzaghe down with clinches and rough fighting, which Hopkins can also do because lets be real here, when its come to rough house fighting and foul play, Reid and Bika are poor men version's of Hopkins at that kind of fighting.

I dont think the Bika fight was particularly difficult but Joe could have made that easier on himself. The Reid fight was a long time ago and Calzaghe has evolved a lot since then. Calzaghe will need to keep his head, use his footwork and not allow Hopkins too many chances to grab and hold. Hopkins will slow Calzaghe down somewhat but that will only be by spoiling. You dont win rounds by pot shotting 5 times a round and then grabbing...not against Calzaghe anyway.

Hopkins is 43 which is something I keep reiterating a little too much. He doesnt have the legs to go 12 HARD rounds. Calzaghe can push and eventually Hopkins will begin to bend. Almost all great fighters finish on a bad loss and Hopkins will be much the same. They seldom call time when they should.

Well Calzaghe was sure puffing hard after 12 rounds with Bika, plus he had some bad marks on his face. He was badly roughed up IMO, yes he did win the fight clearly on points but he was roughed up big time in the process. I don't really know why you consider Calzaghe a better fighter now than he was about 9 years ago. Calzaghe hit much harder back then plus he was faster back then IMO, but boxing brain wise yes he has evolved. Like i told you before Miles im favoring Calzaghe in this one, but i believe it will be a much tougher fight than you expect.

[SalTheButcher]

It won't be a load of bollocks come saturday when he loses

How is Hopkins going to win? He isnt going to outwork Calzaghe, doesnt have the footwork Calzaghe has and doesnt have the handspeed. He hasnt knocked out anybody in years so I cant see him stopping Joe, who has a heck of a chin anyway.

Its Hopkins who is in trouble here. Calzaghes speed is something Hopkins hasnt faced since Roy Jones Jr. And Hopkins is 43.

It wont even be that close.

roy jones throws PUNCHES fast...


calzaghe moves his hands forewards, anyone can do that, that isnt hand speed, when he actually tries to throw puynches (whichj he does very poorly) he throws slow wide looping hooks


and calzaghe has even said himself that he will just throw random punches when hopkins guard comes up...




seriously...




he thinks thats gonna work

[superheavyrhun]

Sal....would you care to put your sig where your mouth is on this one? If you're so confident your boy will win, no reason not to take the bet right? Get a few bragging rights etc etc.

Anyhow, I propose one month sig bet, if you win, you can put whatever you want in my sig, you lose, you get my Calzaghe banner in your sig for a month?

Or are ya chicken?

[superheavyrhun]

Sal....would you care to put your sig where your mouth is on this one? If you're so confident your boy will win, no reason not to take the bet right? Get a few bragging rights etc etc.

Anyhow, I propose one month sig bet, if you win, you can put whatever you want in my sig, you lose, you get my Calzaghe banner in your sig for a month?

Or are ya chicken?

WHere are you Sal...it's gone awfully quiet here son!

[yvonne]

It won't be a load of bollocks come saturday when he loses

How is Hopkins going to win? He isnt going to outwork Calzaghe, doesnt have the footwork Calzaghe has and doesnt have the handspeed. He hasnt knocked out anybody in years so I cant see him stopping Joe, who has a heck of a chin anyway.

Its Hopkins who is in trouble here. Calzaghes speed is something Hopkins hasnt faced since Roy Jones Jr. And Hopkins is 43.

It wont even be that close.

calzaghe moves his hands forewards, anyone can do that, that isnt hand speed, when he actually tries to throw puynches (whichj he does very poorly) he throws slow wide looping hooks


and calzaghe has even said himself that he will just throw random punches when hopkins guard comes up...




seriously...




he thinks thats gonna work

I totally disagree with your statement on Calzaghe that you think Calzaghe just throws straight forward punches "That anyone can do"and you reckon he has no speed is his punches as well as him throwing poor punches too!HAVE YOU EVER SEEN CALZAGHE FIGHT?It does'nt sound like it mate!Calzaghe throws awesome Uppercuts as well as hooks too.He's hand speed and 100% accuracy is awesome,just look at the Jef Lacy fight....Calzaghe throw and landed over 1000 punches on Lacy cranium.He can keep that ratio up throughout 12rounds as he yet again proved against Lacy.He'll do the on Hopkins.....you just wait and see!!!Me mate

[Gandalf]

It won't be a load of bollocks come saturday when he loses

How is Hopkins going to win? He isnt going to outwork Calzaghe, doesnt have the footwork Calzaghe has and doesnt have the handspeed. He hasnt knocked out anybody in years so I cant see him stopping Joe, who has a heck of a chin anyway.

Its Hopkins who is in trouble here. Calzaghes speed is something Hopkins hasnt faced since Roy Jones Jr. And Hopkins is 43.

It wont even be that close.

roy jones throws PUNCHES fast...


calzaghe moves his hands forewards, anyone can do that, that isnt hand speed, when he actually tries to throw puynches (whichj he does very poorly) he throws slow wide looping hooks


and calzaghe has even said himself that he will just throw random punches when hopkins guard comes up...




seriously...




he thinks thats gonna work

Joe has quick hands, Sal. Aint no getting around that. Not always as straight as they could be but he throws them and they are fast. They will be a problem for Hopkins tomorrow as you will see.

You underestimate Calzaghe.

[Fenster]

It won't be a load of bollocks come saturday when he loses

Whatever happens Saturday

Fenster's post about "lucky" "unlucky" "chance" "bad run" "luckily" will still be aa load of bollocks. Fact.

[bambamdaddio]

I feel both the physical and mental strength of Joe C is so underrated on the other side of the pond.....

Like Joe says it don't matter where they fight be it Vegas or where ever, because he has wanted this fight for a long time,

And come fight time Hopkins will be in Joe's backyard...When they get in The Ring, as its then just them two...

Joe will shine on Saturday, you will see him looking awesome in various ways, not just fast, but strong, smart, powerful, rough when needed, and slick too...It's Joe's time he has all the tools and he will deliver...