Quote Originally Posted by Master View Post
Prime BHop at Super middle would not beat Joe, just because it was close does not make him able to beat him. Bernard was negative and that is the reason why he lost against Taylor, a peak B Hop would take it to Joe but all that means he would be open for a comprehensive beating.
I couldn't disagree more a prime Bernard Hopkins was like Marvin Hagler, he had unbelievable workrate. And the power to go along with it, i honestly don't know how you can say Joe Calzaghe would give a prime Bernard Hopkins a beating.

Bernard Hopkins was able to stand toe to toe with much big punchers, than Joe Calzaghe and he wasn't effected at all. And just because Bernard Hopkins was more offensive doesn't mean he was open. He was still hard to hit with flush shots.

Because he rolls with the shots very well, Bernard Hopkins has always had a sound defense. I for certain think he could force Joe Calzaghe on the backfoot, his workrate was just as good. And he was physically stronger no doubt in my mind.