Hopkins to try and unsettle calzaghe

Bernard hopkins says in a setanta interview "look into his(joes) eyes over the next few days"
And what?? Does bhop actually think that Joe will wilt under the pressure, does bernard have that little confidence in his own abilties to win the fight IN the ring that he has to resort to intimidation outside it?
Come off it Bernard, Joe wont fall for you childish antics in the lead up to the fight, Joe has always said " you be the bad man in the lead up to the fight, but believe me ILL be the bad man in the ring on fight night"
Joe doesnt need the trash talk and intimidation tactics, he will let Bernard know his thoughts when he connects onto Bhops head and body, actions speak a lot louder than words.
Bernard has employed a top fitness guy, the best computer programmes to monitor his fitness, weight etc and yes for a 43 year old guy he is in good shape, BUT there is a world of difference in fighting a Jermaine Taylor who doesnt exactly pressurise you right through a fight it is well known that JT has some fitness issue and fatigue and goes quiet in rounds and reduces his punch output etc
And also Winky Wright, who looked well out of shape and I was taken by surprise at just how much slower he was with the extra pounds which of course meant he took away one of his best advantages over Bernard, Winky looked flabby slow and lacked ideas in the ring(lacking ideas is not something I wouldn`t usually level at Winky wright.
But now Bernard is going to be facing a guy who is naturally comfortable at this weight, Joe has starved himself for so long to make super middle and has still performed so well even though he must have felt so drained and never showed it.
On saturday night Bernard Hopkins will realise there is a world of difference fighting the likes of a slow winky wright, and a lazy jermaine taylor, and then have someone in his face all night long popping him with jabs, upper cuts, left & rights all night.
I do respect Bernard for his earlier fights a great record that he has built, and enjoyed watching his ring craft, the ability to beat the odds etc,
But on the 19th JOe will be just to good, too fast and relentless.
Good luck Joe!!!

 

Cheers! Im looking forward to the fight the atmosphere will be incredible
How do you see the fight going??

 

I agree I do think that Joe will win this on points, however if Joe feels comfortable throwing the big punches and has no ill effects on his hands, we may see a rounds 6 - 9 stoppage I wouldnt entirely rule this out!
If I was to say right now though I would choose a wide ud to Joe

 

He has had to fight with one hand in fights before after doing the damage in early rounds, however I have heared that he is using slightly different gloves now and they give a bit more protection and he feels comfortable with them, so hopefully no more hand problems!!
He fought kessler with grant boxing gloves and remarked on how well they protected his hands.