Who fought the better version of Hopkins RJJ or Calzaghe?

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  1. TheUzi

    TheUzi MISSION INCOMPLETE Full Member

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    I think todays Hopkins would beat the younger version of Hopkins
    Younger BHOP would squeak past JC
    JC squeaked past todays BHOP
     
    TheUzi, Dec 23, 2009
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  2. Dan684

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    The Uzi
    Of course he would. He's 15lb's heavier :lol:
     
    Dan684, Dec 23, 2009
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  3. Primadonna Kool

    Primadonna Kool Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Calzaghe are you guys for real...?

    Hopkins can't work for 3mins of every round anymore....

    He can only beat certain fighters, with certain styles...

    Its a myth that he became better with age....

    His oppitition past 40, are just **** compared to the 90's thats all...
     
    Primadonna Kool, Dec 23, 2009
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  4. Cobbler

    Cobbler Shoemaker To The Stars Full Member

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    The six opponents that Hopkins has fought since he turned forty include four that were ranked in the Ring P4P top ten at the time of the fight and one Ring magazine division champion.

    '****' indeed...
     
    Cobbler, Dec 24, 2009
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  5. Primadonna Kool

    Primadonna Kool Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Hopkins could not work for 3mins of a round, in the Joe Calzaghe fight..?
     
    Primadonna Kool, Dec 24, 2009
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  6. kerrminator

    kerrminator Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Calzaghe for me, Hopkins is a fighter who knows exactly how to make his experience work to his advantage and by the time he faced Joe his experience was top notch lol

    He has not aged the way most fighters usually do.
     
    kerrminator, Dec 24, 2009
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  7. Cobbler

    Cobbler Shoemaker To The Stars Full Member

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    What does that have to do with you comment on the standard of his opposition?
     
    Cobbler, Dec 24, 2009
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  8. nulty

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    Calzaghe fought the better version of Hopkins by far. The young Hopkins lacked the discipline and rings smarts of the older version.

    A prime Calzaghe against the younger Bhop would've been an exciting fight, I think Joe would edge it. If the young Bhop fight a prime JC he gets outworked.

    Hopkins got better with age, he was one of the few fighters who could change his style completely and adapt to age catching up with up.
     
    nulty, Dec 24, 2009
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  9. nulty

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    Hey joker it's December, not April 1st. I don't know if you're a wind up merchant or what, but by and large your posts are full of ****.
     
    nulty, Dec 24, 2009
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  10. Boro chris

    Boro chris Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Picked the wrong one!:patsch
    I think Calzaghe faced a tougher Hopkins and would have dealt with the younger version with more ease. The Hopkins that destroyed Trinidad would be too much for however.
     
    Boro chris, Dec 24, 2009
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  11. Diablo

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    I agree. From reading this thread its clear Primadonna Kool is p4p the worst poster on this forum.

    But back on topic..Its hard to answer.

    The 'Jones' Hopkins had more stamina but lacked the skills and smarts he has these days.

    The 'Calzaghe' Hopkins had all the tricks and know how but couldnt keep up with Joe's frantic pace.

    I cant really decide.
     
    Diablo, Dec 24, 2009
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  12. Mr Butt

    Mr Butt Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    calzaghe
     
    Mr Butt, Dec 24, 2009
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  13. kosaros

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    Calzaghe.
     
    kosaros, Dec 24, 2009
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  14. Primadonna Kool

    Primadonna Kool Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Thats a ****ing myth....

    A comple ****ing myth.......

    And the adapting his style, is aload of ****..

    All he has done, is hold allot more..! and throw less punches....

    And face shitter fighters..!
     
    Primadonna Kool, Dec 24, 2009
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  15. HeavyT

    HeavyT Boxing Addict Full Member

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    im actually shcoked by the result.... surely hopkins beat a better version that joe????
     
    HeavyT, Dec 24, 2009
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