99' Hopkins vs 99' Calzaghe who wins and why?

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  1. Fedor Em

    Fedor Em Enforcement, VRWC style Full Member

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    Calzaghe has good defense so I think he can survive being hurt better than most. I see a close UD win for Toney and a 4 point win for Hopkins.
     
    Fedor Em, Apr 21, 2008
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  2. brooklyn1550

    brooklyn1550 Roberto Duran Full Member

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    Hopkins UD Calzaghe
    Calzaghe UD Toney
     
    brooklyn1550, Apr 21, 2008
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  3. klion22

    klion22 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I'm just curious why and how you think Calzaghe would beat a PRIME Toney at 168.
     
    klion22, Apr 21, 2008
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  4. jupzrooni

    jupzrooni Tyler Durden Full Member

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    i'm just trolling so i voted it a draw.

    but honestly considering 1999 version bhop was really an 'executioner' he wins at least 9 rds to 3 against 99 calzaghe
     
    jupzrooni, Apr 22, 2008
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  5. DanePugilist

    DanePugilist God vs God - Death Angel Full Member

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    Difficult match to render. Calzaghe made more mistakes back then, and more of a rough diamond. He had more speed, and more power, but his hands still tended to break.

    Having said this, I could picture a match that would be pretty much like RJJ-Hopkins only closer. It's a tug of war between speed and precision counters. Hopkins is a natural MW.
     
    DanePugilist, Apr 22, 2008
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