Will Calzaghe lose his handspeed at 175???

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by mrplow182, Feb 9, 2008.


  1. Imperial1

    Imperial1 VIP Member Full Member

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    Ok maybe I am missing something here but have people just started to watch Bernard Hopkins ?He may be a little slow considering his age but when did he ever have Stamina problems ??? Ever ???????
     
  2. wayne3280

    wayne3280 Active Member Full Member

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    He hasn't. If you have stamina problems throwing 8 punches a round then there is something physically wrong with you and you shouldn't be given a licence. And Bernard doesn't look disabled or anything to me. He sounds it, but looks in good shape.
     
  3. Decebal

    Decebal Lucian Bute Full Member

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    Winky fight...or even Taylor I and II...I would say.
     
  4. Polymath

    Polymath Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I think he's had bad stamina problems for a few years now - hence he only fights for 20 seconds a round and does so much holding.
     
  5. KhanB

    KhanB Active Member Full Member

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    Hopkins stamina was good in the Tarver fight, better than it had been
    his last few years at middleweight. Hopkins stamina wasnt that good in
    the Wright fight but maybe he'll get worked up for this one.
     
  6. huki

    huki huk huk ^_^;; Full Member

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    His stamina looked good in the Tarver fight because Tarver was fighting at his pace and not applying pressure well at all. Against Wright, Hopkins showed more signs of being nearly-shot than ever before and that's why he looked tired during parts of the fight.

    Calzaghe with 80% of his speed in the Kessler fight will be too quick for an old, slow reflexes Hopkins. And his workrate, pace, and stamina will be way too much for him.
     
  7. RealIzm

    RealIzm Boxing Junkie banned

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    My thoughts exactly:good