Calzaghe: “During the Hopkins fight, I was at my best."

Well at least he admits he was fighting bums during his long title reign.

 

At least there were no excuses about the Hopkins fight, but I didn't think he looked too good that night.

 

It's obvious Calzaghe didn't have an "off night" or whatever has been said. Of course Joe has said stuff like that as well, so this is a contradiction. That is the best Joe Calzaghe can do against a technician and craftsman of Bernard Hopkins caliber. Bunce called it "a master class." Calzaghe makes all sorts of mistakes from a logistical standpoint, but he's a relentless competitor. Joe Calzaghe pushes himself well beyond his limits on a regular basis, there are very few athletes who can say that, period. He's the Pete Rose of boxing. Joey Hustle.

 

How do you think Pavlik is going to against Hopkins?

 

If he was at his best during the hopkins fight...that's just pretty damn sad.

 

Too bad his fans don't agree.atsch

 

Great boxing match YES, FOTY No!

 

no it must be a misquote!! I am sure.

 

A clear win (to a person with eyes in their head) after being careless in the first round and getting put on his arse, against a Hopkins who was trying to spoil like no tomorrow, definitely a solid performance. Hops did an awesome job imo, insane when you think about his age.

I'd probably rate the Kessler performance slightly higher though.

Joe better be careful making comments like that though, soon we might realise Pavlik is well and truly worthy of fighting Joe and we will not have any excuses left. :bbb

 

Sure when he was humping and slapping him.