Paul Williams vs Bernard Hopkins

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  1. Symphenyceo

    Symphenyceo Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    This wouldn't even be competitive
     
    Symphenyceo, Aug 20, 2009
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  2. tays001

    tays001 ESB ELITE SQUAD Full Member

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    guess you've never seen the Calzaghe fight :yep
     
    tays001, Aug 20, 2009
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  3. MrPR

    MrPR Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    We dont kno how paul will deal wit the weight being at 170,Bernard Hopkins TKO 7rd
     
    MrPR, Aug 20, 2009
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  4. Guru_Too_You

    Guru_Too_You ESB OG circa '99 Full Member

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    Ummm. Joe Calzaghe?

    And if he couldnt keep up with Joe's pace, he'd struggle with Paul for sure.

    And comparing Margarito to Hopkins is the most ridiculous contrast I may have ever seen. They couldnt fight more different if they tried.

    I think this fight would be a barnburner and potential FOTY candidate if it happened.
     
    Guru_Too_You, Aug 20, 2009
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  5. itrymariti

    itrymariti Cañas! Full Member

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    I don't really want to see Popkins ruin another promising young athlete, thanks.
     
    itrymariti, Aug 20, 2009
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  6. Chicagosown23

    Chicagosown23 Sportsologist Full Member

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    I really cant see BHOP getting any punches off...Calzaghe put him on the defensive with those slap punches and Paul W doesnt slap punch....plus Paul will hit him on the outside as well as on the inside...BHOP would be looking to just get off one big shot the whole fight while Paul Williams cruises to a UD
     
    Chicagosown23, Aug 20, 2009
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  7. Chicagosown23

    Chicagosown23 Sportsologist Full Member

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    PW would prolly come in somewhere around 165...i think he would still be effective at that weight
     
    Chicagosown23, Aug 20, 2009
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  8. MrPR

    MrPR Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Yea but he really still undefeated against Southpaws,cuz Hopkins really won dat fight
     
    MrPR, Aug 21, 2009
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  9. booradley

    booradley Mean People Kick Ass! Full Member

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    I'd really hate to see this fight happen. Hopkins would knock Williams out COLD by the mid rounds, and that would take all the shine off a Pavlik/Williams fight.
     
    booradley, Aug 21, 2009
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  10. mangler

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    Bhop is too big for Pwill. I doubt this happens. If it does, Bhop wins.
     
    mangler, Aug 21, 2009
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  11. Bazooka

    Bazooka Pimp C Wants 2 Be Me Full Member

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    But doesnt 99% of ESB consider that a win? (Honestly I forgot about that fight)
     
    Bazooka, Aug 21, 2009
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  12. hopkinsfan07

    hopkinsfan07 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Hopkins would dominate Williams....he is way to smart.
     
    hopkinsfan07, Sep 12, 2009
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  13. Morrissey

    Morrissey Underrated Full Member

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    If this fight happens, I am leaning on William's maddening workrate to harass Hopkins for a decision.

    As has been in his previous losses, Hopkins can not deal effectiively anymore with a mover with decent workrate.
     
    Morrissey, Sep 13, 2009
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  14. Farmboxer

    Farmboxer VIP Member Full Member

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    Hopkins by knockout.
     
    Farmboxer, Sep 13, 2009
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  15. anarci

    anarci Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Pound for pound , i see williams winning a convincing decision but at the sm wt i might have to go with hopkins he might be to big and williams might be biting of more the he can chew.if williams could be as effectie at sm than he has the right style ,cuz i agree that a punching machine style like williams is the perfect foil for hopkins, jus t dont know about the wt differance
     
    anarci, Sep 13, 2009
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