Why couldn't Hopkins solve the Cal-Vinci code?

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  1. Bulletproof

    Bulletproof Well-Known Member Full Member

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    That's funny, because I'm looking at the OFFICIAL record and it says 46-0.
     
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  2. MrFoo25

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    In my opinion Calzaghe lost that fight to Hopkins, I have watched a fair few times now, (and I am a Brit).

    I just can't give that fight to Calzaghe.

    But remember you should go with your opinion, just consider mine a second opinion from a complete stranger online - good ole Dwyer.
     
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  3. ribtickler68

    ribtickler68 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    He did; he beat him and was robbed blind. Maybe judges gave Calzaghe points for attempted bumming? I don't even like Hopkins but he schooled Joe.
     
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  4. lefthandlead

    lefthandlead Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Schooling? Hopkins fouled and cheated all night.:nono
     
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  5. lefthandlead

    lefthandlead Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    [QE=Daddy;16235382]There is no Cal-Vinci code. It's plain and obvious. The man throws (slaps) over 1000 punches a fight, has incredible stamina, odd angles, and a great chin. There is no blue print because those attributes Calzaghe brings to the table is hard to over come.
    Hopkins did do something that no other fighter was able to do. And it was to slow Calzaghe's work rate down ALOT more than we are used to seeing.
    Calzaghe throwning Only (yes it sound crazy to put only here) 700 plus punches, roughly 300 less than usual.
    Even a Master can not over come attributes like Calzaghe's.

    So work rate is my choice even tho it was significantly lower than usual.[/QUOTE]

    You forgot.. adaptability.
     
    lefthandlead, May 14, 2014
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  6. lefthandlead

    lefthandlead Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Well, maybe Shaneqia one day will have her own wing in the Hall of Fame, like Calzaghe should have.:think
     
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  7. lefthandlead

    lefthandlead Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    That is true. But the people know the truth.
     
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  8. lefthandlead

    lefthandlead Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Are you Carl Froch?
     
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  9. MrFoo25

    MrFoo25 New Member Full Member

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    Only on Weekends sugar!
     
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  10. Super Hans

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    No blueprint whatsoever.
     
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  11. elmaldito

    elmaldito Skillz Full Member

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    Bhop won and it wasn't close
     
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  12. MoJoGoodie

    MoJoGoodie Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Calvinci Code.....you know...i gotta give the props on this one....well done chap...well done....

    Slappys still is....well....Sloppy
     
    MoJoGoodie, May 16, 2014
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  13. mrdoctor

    mrdoctor GGG Full Member

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    Calvinci code...ha ha
     
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  14. ribtickler68

    ribtickler68 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    He also walked Joe onto punches.
     
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  15. des3995

    des3995 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Simples. Calzaghe was the better man on the night.

    Hopkins can't, and couldn't, keep up with the speed anymore. (add Calzaghe's high output, and it's easy to see why he lost)

    No coincidence that he beats guys the likes of Pavlik, Shumenov, Pascal and Murat. And loses to Calzaghe and Dawson.
     
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