"If He Throws a 1,000 Punches a Round, He is Open To Be Hit 1,000 Times"- Bernard

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  1. acb

    acb De Camaguey... Gavilan Full Member

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    Said Bernard at a recent presser.

    Fairly clear what his strategy is.
     
  2. Hrak

    Hrak Well-Known Member Full Member

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    It not gone work, Bernard will lose a UD in a borring fight.
     
  3. acb

    acb De Camaguey... Gavilan Full Member

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    I expect a clear decision for Joe. But Bernard could counter him, step out at angles, bump him with his shoulders and hips, and take his rythym away. If he makes it an ugly fight he can be competitive.
     
  4. cardstars

    cardstars Gamboa is GOD Full Member

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    I DOUBT JC will let Bernards **** get to him. JC wins this fight 99 out of 100 times.....maybe even 100
     
  5. magnificentdave

    magnificentdave Constant Reminder Full Member

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    it doesn't matter who's stronger, it's who has more experience with the type of rough thing Bernard is going to do... obviously that is going to be bernard because that's his bread and butter
     
  6. acb

    acb De Camaguey... Gavilan Full Member

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    But this type of fighting is about positioning more than strength. Positioning of the body against your opponent and an understanding of how to position your tactics in the ring in accordance with where the ref is. Bernard is nothing less than masterful at this.
     
  7. acb

    acb De Camaguey... Gavilan Full Member

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    Good call, beat me too it.

    At the end of the day, fighters will revert to what they are. I think Joe's reaction to this type of fighting will be more speed, more combinations, more activity, etc. He won't engage Bernard in this type of fight.
     
  8. joekirkbycobra

    joekirkbycobra King Of The Ring Full Member

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    he counters in every fight so you already new what he was going to do now we see what joe can do about it
    hopefully he'll overrelm him for a l8 stoppage

    pretty anoyed this will be the 1st time ive watched joe on the telly since mario veit
    and its his biggest fight
     
  9. RafaelGonzal

    RafaelGonzal Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    yeah with all those tough scraps Joe C has had in the past, all those warriors he has had to deal and adjust to will certainly help when Hopkins takes him to deep waters. I say if Joe C isnt much faster than Hopkins and connecting at will, he has no plan (b) and is toast
     
  10. planetzion

    planetzion Well-Known Member Full Member

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    pretty much :D
     
  11. brooklyn1550

    brooklyn1550 Roberto Duran Full Member

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    Calzaghe will win this fight, but I am pretty sure Hopkins plans to take advantage of openings and the fact that Calzaghe sometimes finds himself off balance. Don't expect many jabs from Hopkins. He'll try to work the right hand lead, initiate clinches and attempt to rough Calzaghe up in close quarters. He'll try to give just enough movement and feints to offset Calzaghe's rhythm and not allow him to get off with an overwhelming amount of punches.

    The question is whether or not Hopkins has the ability to do this. If the Winky Wright fight was any indication, he can't do it nearly as effective as he could even a couple years ago.
     
  12. scirasco

    scirasco Member Full Member

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    all calzaghe has to do is watch how roy dismanteld hopkins simple as that!!!!
     
  13. Shake

    Shake Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Hopkins taking Calzaghe into deep waters?

    :huh
     
  14. Farmboxer

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  15. LockDog387

    LockDog387 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I know Calzaghe has brittle hands, I just hope he starts using Grant Gloves. If Calzaghe's hands brake during the fight, than I think Hopkins has a good chance to win.