Hopkins : Pascal will win vs Kovalev

A short interview in french that i translated translated in english. (may have some mistakes) Jeff Jeffrey Emond: Hello Mr. Hopkins! How are you? Bernard Hopkins: Well thank you! JEJ: You faced Jean Pascal and Sergey Kovalev. Who will win between these two warriors to you? BH: We must look at the style of the two boxers before deciding on a fight, it's not just comparing pugilists sheets that can determine the outcome of a confrontation. Experts give Kovalev winner because of its fearsome firepower and he hits hard, I know something. However, these same experts underestimate Pascal. I think Jean will win over Kovy. JEJ: Why? BH: Pascal's style is far from orthodox. The unpredictability of Quebecers will confuse Kovalev early in the fight. Jean is not the kind of traditional boxer who sends one or two jab followed by a right hand. It draws much of his idol, Roy Jones Jr by sending a quick right hand before launching any jab. In addition, he learned a lot from both duels with me. Jean now can rhythm himself in a fight, as we saw against Lucian Bute. Pascal is now at the top of his game. Another fact that many neglect: There was a lot of animosity between me and Pascal during our confrontations, which is not the case today. However, Jean do not hate Kovalev, he will be more adept at controlling his emotions during the fight. JEJ: A lot of people might say that your prediction is influenced by your bitterness due to the result of your duel against Kovalev last November? BH: Absolutely not. You will see that Pascal will complicate Kovalev life on the evening of March 14th. Source : themainfight.com