Calzaghe fought as well as he could have, and barely beat the 43 year old legend.
With the way elite fighters have been performing lately, and with the retirement of Mayweather. He was top 10 based on that. I still have him...
Mayweather has more raw skills, barely; but Hopkins will be remembered as the greater figher.
He will be back. I still think he beats Abraham at middle.
Considering he only lost to Calzaghe by about 1-3 points and he dominated Pavlik. I would have him at 4-5. Definately ahead of Margarito, Cotto,...
Yes he was. Other than JMM, Calzaghe, and Pacquiao there was not a fighter in the game that was a clear cut over the past 3 years than Pavlik.
Hopkins by close decision.
Jones Hopkins Toney Calzaghe
I know Calzaghe will never be considered as great as Hopkins all time with credable boxing historians. That is what matters.
Pavlik>Miranda
I think he would have been stopped.
Who cares? Hopkins was coming off a loss in a fight he looked terrible down the stretch, and Pavlik was an undefeated champion who is exciting to...
I don't think so. This would be a great fight. :good Dawson has speed and puts combinations together beautifully. That is what gives Hopkins...
Kelly is a good champion he just got handed the worst styles match possible for him which was a counterpunching, great chinned, crafty fighter...
Hops is one of my favorite fighters of all time but lets not get carried away. I don't see how you can keep him outside your top 35 all time but...