Calzaghe V BHop - Will altitude have any effect on this fight?

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by Fat Joe, Apr 19, 2008.


  1. Fat Joe

    Fat Joe Let's have it right Full Member

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    Just watched former World Champion Duke McKensie talking about this fight. He's picking Hopkin's to win. He believes Calzaghe will have stamina problems later in the fight because of his high energy style and the effects of altitude.

    He's boxed in Vegas himself and says he had breathing problems and heavy legs and that the canvases are thicker which will tire Calzaghe out because he jumps around a lot.

    Is he talking BS or has he got a valid point?
     
  2. Saltzy

    Saltzy Bam-O Full Member

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    Hatton got tired and so will Calzaghe.
     
  3. Fat Joe

    Fat Joe Let's have it right Full Member

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    Will by the same measure I suppose BHop will too, even though he has a more economical style.
     
  4. doug.ie

    doug.ie 'Classic Boxing Society' Full Member

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    the canvases are thicker??....really ??
     
  5. Fat Joe

    Fat Joe Let's have it right Full Member

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    According to Mckensie
     
  6. mattress

    mattress Boxing Addict Full Member

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    It's bound to have some effect.....just don't think the effect will be enough to stifle Calzaghe.