Hopkins vs. Pascal Fight Thread

[killersheep]

I think Pascal has the all of the tools to beat Hopkins save one and that is creativity, jab jab, jump in with the right, back away and to the right. I think Hopkins should be able to disrupt this rhythm enough to take the win by a fairly wide margin, even in Pascal's backyard. What say you?

[Kev]

I think Pascal will have too much for Hopkins at this stage. I expect a close, and probably rather foul filled, spoiling fight and Pascal will struggle to look good against B Hop.

But I think he will be able to outwork him down the stretch and win a close decision.

I'm sure Hopkins will do a decent enough job negating Pascal's offense to be able to convince himself that he won the fight.

I reckon scores of 116-112, 115-113 and 114-114, so a majority decision for Pascal. Obviously those scores may well see some point deductions also.

[killersheep]

I think Pascal will have too much for Hopkins at this stage. I expect a close, and probably rather foul filled, spoiling fight and Pascal will struggle to look good against B Hop.

But I think he will be able to outwork him down the stretch and win a close decision.

I'm sure Hopkins will do a decent enough job negating Pascal's offense to be able to convince himself that he won the fight.

I reckon scores of 116-112, 115-113 and 114-114, so a majority decision for Pascal. Obviously those scores may well see some point deductions also.

This is why I think Hopkins takes it, he knows ALL the tricks and should be the deciding factor for me. Youth may very well prevail, I just don't think the betting favorite has as many advantages as it may seem.

[Cressa121]

Old man Hopkins UD

[TigerFan]

As I said in the other thread I'm not picking against Hopkins anymore. Me and my wallet had to learn the hard way a few times

Hopkins by decision.

[Spicoli]

Trying something different.......Hopkins Too cagey,wiley and even now hungry. He can still time a hard right like no one else.

[El Kabong]

Old man Hopkins UD

I could see that happening, but I figure it'll be a MD or SD.

[Master]

Pascal will win with work rate and youth similar to Taylor/Joe. This would be a major upset if Hopkins pulls this off, even bigger than his victory over Pavlik.

[killersheep]

two to one for Pascal now, that's more of what I expected.

[:::PSL:::]

Pascal by decision

[The Rocket]

Pascal needs to be more active than Hopkins, i think he will, but will he be able to touch Hopkins enough to hurt him ? Pascal tends to be wide in is punches, Hopkins might be able to close the gap, hit a few punch and hold Pascal...

The refs in Quebec usually gives the fight to the busier fighter - I think it will be a very close Decision unless Pascal k.o him.

[CFH]

Holy fucking shit! They're charging $69.99 for the PPV here. What a joke. Who would pay that?

[CFH]

Anyone else watching the Fury fight? God he sucks.

[No Contest]

IMO Pascal's style is tailor made for Hopkins. Hopkins will just wait on him and time him when he comes in with his lunging combos. Theres gonna be alot of head clashes. Hopkins will win a clear UD.