I still think Hopkins looked impressive

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


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  1. El Matador

    El Matador Your Boxing Authority Full Member

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    Although I disagree about the "slapping" (Calzaghe may not have sufficient power to stop great opponents, his punches are good enough), I do agree that the punch stats were inflated and didn't really paint the picture of what actually hapenned.
     
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  2. Carlos Primera

    Carlos Primera Boxing Addict Full Member

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    definitely an inspired performance by oldman river.
     
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  3. joe the great

    joe the great Boxing Addict Full Member

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    It was a good strategy by bernard. He landed some good body shots and straight rights.
     
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  4. elTerrible

    elTerrible TeamElite General Manager Full Member

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    Is there anything else Hopkins could have done besides up his workrate to put him in a better position?

    That is exactly why I was impressed with Hopkins. He did everything right, everything that he could do. He was never a high volume puncher, but at 43 he went the entire 12 rounds with Calzaghe, was never hurt, never in any trouble. He stunned Calzaghe a few times and got him to fight his fight in the early rounds.

    He did put together a few combos towards the end but he just doesnt have the energy to do much more. Hopkins lost only because he couldnt match the workrate, he showed a great strategy.
     
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