What would you say if Hopkins beat Calzaghe?

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  1. Drexl

    Drexl Your Hero Full Member

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    Yes, Hopkins is old, but his age hasn't bothered him much until now. He looked bad against Winky, but who doesn't?

    If he's so old, why are all the Calz haters telling us that it's the fight Joe "needs" to be considered elite. (just like they said before the Lacy & Kessler fights...:roll:)

    And as for Middleweight, he was considered the best Light Heavy in the world not too long ago.
     
    Drexl, Jan 12, 2008
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  2. safe_pa

    safe_pa Howlin' Mad Full Member

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    I'd say well done Bernard. I hate the way some people assume that there are only Calzaghe/Hatton fans in the UK not Boxing fans.
     
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  3. uppa kut

    uppa kut Active Member Full Member

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    I would ask why the comission didn't check Hopkins gloves.
     
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  4. Fighting Weight

    Fighting Weight Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Hopkins age definately worked against him with the Taylor fights in my opinion.

    I'm a confirmed Calzaghe hater and I'm not saying this is a fight Joe needs, I think it's a lose-lose situation. He'll get no credit for beating an old middleweight, none whatsoever. If he wanted to be considered elite he should have moved up and fought Jones 7 years ago. Bear in mind Bernard is a natural 160lb fighter, Joe is a natural 168lb fighter...Joe could have COMFORTABLY moved to 175 a long time ago but never did. I wonder why :huh

    Ah yes, Roy Jones Jr, that's why :good
     
    Fighting Weight, Jan 12, 2008
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  5. kg0208

    kg0208 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I would say I underestimated the old man and say I was wrong.
     
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  6. Punisher33

    Punisher33 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    It wouldnt come as a surprise to me either, I do favor Calzaghe slghtly, just because of his youth and better workrate. I just have a problem with some Calzaghe fans making fun of a legend, calling him old and slow, when he's god damn champion of the world. If Hopkins is as bad as some Calzaghe fans say, what does that say about Calzaghe if he does lose to this slow old man?
     
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  7. Larson

    Larson Paenkhay Full Member

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    If Hopkins is as bad as Calz fans say then why the **** is Calz fighting him?
     
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  8. Punisher33

    Punisher33 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Exactly, I dont get it. If they would just come out and talk Hopkins up, if Calzaghe does in fact win it makes there fighter look better. If Calzaghe loses, I cant wait to see what some of these Calzaghe fans will say then.:yep
     
    Punisher33, Jan 12, 2008
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  9. aillmatic

    aillmatic Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I'd give Hopkins his props. I think Calzaghe is the real deal, not just hype. So if Hopkins wins, he'll get my props. I'm picking Calzaghe to win.
     
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  10. kg0208

    kg0208 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    That's all I'm saying. Hopkins IS old....so it isn't unrealistic, hating, or lack of boxing knowledge to pick against him.
     
    kg0208, Jan 12, 2008
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  11. Boom_Boom

    Boom_Boom R.I.P Boxing 6/9/12 Full Member

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    same here
     
    Boom_Boom, Jan 12, 2008
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  12. Amsterdam

    Amsterdam Boris Christoff Full Member

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    It's not like a prime Hopkins would win anyway against a supernatural like Joe Calzaghe.
     
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  13. Amsterdam

    Amsterdam Boris Christoff Full Member

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    I refuse to talk it up because it won't be a good win, it's just for money and to appease a very idiotic public who actually wants this fight to happen.

    I only talk up wins that mean anything, this won't, unless he blows him him out early.
     
    Amsterdam, Jan 12, 2008
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  14. albeziel

    albeziel Multi Viral C13 Full Member

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    I'll say "oh my God there is going to be a mass suicide by JC fans":hang

    It wouldn't surprise me at all if BHOP wins this one.
    If JC wins I wouldn't be surprised either.
     
    albeziel, Jan 12, 2008
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  15. Johnboy2007

    Johnboy2007 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Id say "the grounds feeling cold, Hell must have just frozen over"
     
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