I think hops will beat pav

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by Phil, Jul 19, 2008.


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  1. RJD

    RJD Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Pavlik out works him down the stretch to earn a close but decisive UD. I could see Bernard winning a few early rounds, his style will undoubtedly frustrate Pavlik and I can't see Pavlik landing many clean shots on him, however, the Calzaghe fight evidently showed that Hopkins can no longer fight a full 12 rounds. I can't see how Bernard could get a decision over Pavlik by only throwing 12 punches a round.

    Hopkins best hope is to KO Pavlik early, I could see him knocking Kelly down, but Pavlik has shown in the past that he has the heart to get back up after a knock down and go on to win the fight.

    For me this fight would have been a toss up four or five years ago, but imo Pavlik holds a distinctive edge over a faded Bhop.
     
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  2. jusren2

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    Hopkins will finaly get his a-- kicked for the 1st time in his career. He's never been beaten up but he bit off a lot more than he could chew. Pavlik by ko in the 9th.
     
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  3. jusren2

    jusren2 Member Full Member

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    yea taylor eat hopkins twice and pavlik beat taylor twice. Yea this hopkins is really impressive. His 4 years removed from anything bordering on impressive.
     
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  4. Marquito_666

    Marquito_666 ESB´s #1 **** star Full Member

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    Forget about a Pavlik KO, that won´t happen...

    Be prepared for a long fight, and be prepared Hop might even win this.
     
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  5. Phil

    Phil Member Full Member

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    Hopkins legacy is already done.. I wont think any less of the man if he loses or wins..

    I might just think if it was close he would have won 10 years ago.. But then again I dont know if 10 year ago hopkins could beat this day and age hops..

    he ain;t like other.. he doesnt seem to age.
     
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  6. Hermit

    Hermit Loyal Member banned

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    No where as ridiculous as your 'rebuttal' that does nothing but show who's nuts you are hugging.:lol: You are obviously just another delusional JC fan that thinks his win over Bhop was nothing short of earth shattering and Pavlik doesn't stand a chance ONLY because that would diminish Joe's win. :patsch
     
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  7. Phil

    Phil Member Full Member

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    Different fighters different chance.... Pav is a seek and destory where joe is a punch the hell out of you and see what happens..

    Different fighers everyone thought Joe would win on work rate.... Hopkins halfed his work rate but he didn enough to win..

    Pav needs to double what he does now to beat him.. Great fight

    pav by ud
     
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