I can't help but find this fight interesting, probably because I can't make my mind up on the outcome. Who wins and how? I'm thinking Pascal on points in a damn ugly fight.
I'm with you - can see Hopkins spoiling and getting points taken off for it. He'll get no favours in Canada! Read my interview with Jean - he's a cool dude: http://www.theboxingsite.com/2010/12/a-simple-target/
Don't really see how Hopkins can win this, especially in Canada. It'll be a messy fight but Pascal should get a comfortable decision 117-111 something like that.
That's a good article mate. Pascal definitely seems to know what it's about and it's refreshing to see someone so honest and respectful at the top of the game.
Hopkins on points. B Hop will spoil effectively and pick up the rounds for as long as his energy lasts. Luckily for him I don't think Pascal's stamina is that great. Unluckily for him the fight is in Canada so he will have to win 7 rounds clearly IMO. I am not even close to being confident about this though.
Going for b hop. Close one, but think he has one big one in him left. Pascal tries to go to war, but b hop negates him coming in and on the inside. I just don't see jp beating at distance with a masterful boxing display. If jp lands enough bombs to let him be effective up close then who knows, I'm just not sure
i think pascal will be looking to do a job on him, whether he can or not i dont know but i definately pick pascal to win........i think! Hopkins seems to have some voodoo about him.
The closer I get to this fight, the more I think that Bhop will lose big. Pascal is a smart guy in the ring and he'll know he has to fight at a fast pace and be as active as he can which he can do. Bhops age as finally truly caught up with him I think, I predict its going to be a sad fight to watch. Hopefully I'm 100% wrong, Pascal is a cool guy and a good champ but it'd be great to have another epic Bhop moment to remember. :thumbsup