Not too much talk about this fight. I honestly don't know who to root for. I want Hopkins to win and make history because stuff like that doesn't come so often. Yet on the other hand, his pre-fight banter has been bothering me. I understand it might be a way to sell tickets but some of that stuff is just out of line. The racist stuff ("I will never lose to a whiteboy," McNabb not being "black" enough) or his promise to want to hurt/kill/knock someone out is really not even close to what he does in the ring.
Pascal needs to be in great shape and keep his activity level up cause I feel that's the way to beat Hopkins. Calzaghe didn't throw too many meaningful punches but he kept throwing. If you slow down or try to figure Hopkins out, it works to his advantage. I honestly don't see Pascal winning unless he continues to catch Hopkins and drop him numerous times or takes him out for good. If Hopkins stays on his feet and keeps himself from tasting canvas, he cruises to a UD.
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