For all of those who are picking Bernard Hopkins to beat Jean Pascal, would you like to explain how you came to this conclusion? Let's consider their respective performances last time out, the style of Jean Pascal, and the ages of both combatants.
I'm from Québec, so some may think my opinion is biased...but, just look at Pavlik vs. Hopkins...the straight foward man got battered...if Pascal thinks he can just jump on Bernard like he did Dawson all night, it won't work, Hopkins will counter him all night and win a wide UD..........BUT, if Pascal boxes, instead of brawl, he can win, because, Hopkins doesn't have the stamina to follow Pascal temo anymore...I know what some will say..the Hopkins of now isn't the same Hopkins from the Pavlik or the Calzaghe fight, but he still is one of the smartest boxer in boxing history, just not sure the body can follow his brain.....and their is a last factor I want to blend in the game....Pascal's trainer ! The guy is smart and knows a lot about boxing, he will get a PERFECT game plan to win against Hopkins, the question is : can Pascal follow the plan ??? I saw at least 3-4 fight is Pascal career where he doesn't do what his ttrainer says, and he always find himself in difficulty....So with all that said ? It's a 50-50 for now, lol, but I think Mark Ramsey will come up with the good plan, Pascal will (must) follow it, and he will win a close UGLY SD. Pascal 115-113 SD
