Photos: Joe Calzaghe is so small?

[bambamdaddio]

Kessler is 6ft 1inch, though a shorter reach than Hop, according to H.B.O, Although they do have Joe at a 74inch reach..

I think Joe is looking as strong as hell and in great shape, the best Ive seen him, tho B.Hop too is looking the part, there is a lot being made about Joe not having faced anyone like B.Hop....

Believe me B.Hop has never faced anyone even similar in style or intensity to Joe C...That equally will not be in the slightest bit intimidated....

[XaduBoxer]

Calzaghe looks like a teener when standing infront of Hopkins... Even Enzo is amazed of Bernard's size advantage...

[ICB]

In all the photos i see Kessler didn't really look like he had a height advantage like Hopkins does over Calzaghe.

http://image.guim.co.uk/Guardian/spo...nce-w-2842.jpg

[cpcompany]

Hopkins is also wearing a pair of air max with a massive chunky sole on them as well. probably puts almost an extra inch on him!

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Hopkins is also wearing a pair of air max with a massive chunky sole on them as well. probably puts almost an extra inch on him!

Ive just noticed in the pic where they are face to face, Bernards heels arent on the floor, he is trying to tiptoe and intimidate Calzaghe with his height

He knows hes in deep now and is trying anything, I dont think we will see Bernard be as brave with joe as he was with Wright when he shoved Wright at the weigh in, he knows Joe would whack him

[XaduBoxer]

Hopkins is also wearing a pair of air max with a massive chunky sole on them as well. probably puts almost an extra inch on him!

Ive just noticed in the pic where they are face to face, Bernards heels arent on the floor, he is trying to tiptoe and intimidate Calzaghe with his height

He knows hes in deep now and is trying anything, I dont think we will see Bernard be as brave with joe as he was with Wright when he shoved Wright at the weigh in, he knows Joe would whack him

That shoving with Winky was a marketing ploy... Hopkin's "I'll never lose to a white boy..." is enough to sell more tickets...

[XaduBoxer]

In all the photos i see Kessler didn't really look like he had a height advantage like Hopkins does over Calzaghe.

http://image.guim.co.uk/Guardian/spo...nce-w-2842.jpg

Yep Joe and Kessler looked like of the same height/size... but compared to Bernard, Joe really looked small...

[XaduBoxer]

The smaller Joe is somewhat uncomfortable standing beside BIG BERNARD...

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Bernard is on tippy toes

[RP33]

Bernard is on tippy toes

on his tippy toes?

is that a joke??

his god damn heels are on the ground.. i think you need to find another minuscule detail to analyze..

[hackey]

anyone else wondering how an Oompa Loompa like Enzo preoduced a son like Joe

As for the fight, I think Calzaghe is beat Bernard. It is well knowned that LH is not going to release any extra power from Joe because he is limited by his hands, but I think his stamina will actually improve. I can see him overwhelming Hopkins from round one and taking a comfortable points decision, maybe a very late stoppage, round 10.

[zhubin]

Win, lose, or draw...you have to admire what incredible physical condition Hopkins keeps himself in at his age. The man is 43 years old and he has a better physique than fighters half his age. Great discipline.

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Bernard is on tippy toes

on his tippy toes?

is that a joke??

his god damn heels are on the ground.. i think you need to find another minuscule detail to analyze..

Then why is there a shadow under his heels then

Its a pathetic schoolboy attempt to look bigger

[RozzySean]

Calzaghe looks like a teener when standing infront of Hopkins... Even Enzo is amazed of Bernard's size advantage...

The angle on this picture makes the difference seem more than it is. Hopkins will be a little bigger and stronger for sure, but it won't be as much as it appears here.

[Memphis]

Agreed, nothing in it size wise, odd angle, Hopkins in high heels, nuff said.

Logic says that Calzaghe's workrate should win out, but I reckon he's got to win 8 rounds minimum to get the nod.

Could be a stinker, could be great, either way I cant wait.


Come on Joe