Is Calzaghe scared sh*tless of Hopkins?

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by Rumsfeld, Nov 21, 2007.


  1. BobDigi5060

    BobDigi5060 East Side MMA Full Member

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    I'm sure Calzag was thrown some ridiculous numbers that he could have taken at the time but somewhere deep down he knew that his best chance would lie ahead.

    Take nothing away from the guy since he took care of who he was matched with.
     
  2. Rumsfeld

    Rumsfeld Moderator Staff Member

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  3. nezy37

    nezy37 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    why the hell would he be scared of B-HOp. Joe has way too much speed for HOpkins
     
  4. Rumsfeld

    Rumsfeld Moderator Staff Member

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    Ahh yes! And we all know nullifying speed isan impossible feat! Especially against a legend in his own mind like Joe Calslappy.

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  5. nezy37

    nezy37 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    He had Kessler hurt a few times.

    B-Hop may be able to time him but he is too inactive. Joe would win on workrate alone

    There is no way B-Hop floors Calzaghe, Joe's chin impressed me against Kessler
     
  6. Rumsfeld

    Rumsfeld Moderator Staff Member

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    Joe's chin impressed me as well, but that does not mean Hopkins cannot floor him. That Joe is often off-balance and out of position leads me to believe he will be very susceptible to being knocked down against a slick counterpuncher like Hopkins.

    And please--this entire line of argument that Calzaghe's workrate is too much for Hopkins is completely bunk!

    Hopkins is the master at reducing an opponent's workrate via his defensive mastery.

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  7. nezy37

    nezy37 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    good point, it would be a great fight. i jst think that Joe is too much for B-Hop
     
  8. Rumsfeld

    Rumsfeld Moderator Staff Member

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    And I happen to think otherwise, but either way, I look forward to this fight happening!

    :good

    Many say it would be a boring bout, and in the eye of the casual fan, I've no doubt this will prove true. However, for the die hard boxing aficionado, I think it will be a tactical bout of subtle genius!
     
  9. nezy37

    nezy37 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    It's gotta happen JOe needs this fight for his resume. Now that Joe has a following in the states it would also be a big payday for both fighters as well.
     
  10. Rumsfeld

    Rumsfeld Moderator Staff Member

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    Learn what? Hiding in a lackluster division to avoid great challenges?

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  11. PrideOfWales

    PrideOfWales Winston Zedmore Full Member

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    I think the poll results are fairly conclusive Rumsfeld
     
  12. Rumsfeld

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    :nod
     
  13. Rumsfeld

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    :rofl
     
  14. Rumsfeld

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    Calzaghe wants no part of the old man. Indeed, he is scared shitless.

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  15. TFFP

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    This thread upsets me