hopkins will beat calzaghe easily

[.Mik.]

Finally a perfect opinion Hopkins will eat Calzaghe alive,because of those reasons B-Hop has that ability in all his fights to take his opponents best weapon away.

Why has he lost a number of times then?

Evidently Calzaghe has proven better at maintaining his weapons than Hopkins has proven at taking people's away. Hence why he has not lost, whereas Hopkins has been unlocked 3 times.

[Boxing's Future]

Why has he lost a number of times then?

Evidently Calzaghe has proven better at maintaining his weapons than Hopkins has proven at taking people's away. Hence why he has not lost, whereas Hopkins has been unlocked 3 times.

that maybe true but hopkins has lost to a top fighter imo calzaghe has fought NO1 near B-hops skill level and what he brings to the table.

[Boxing's Future]

your record does'nt have to be perfect to be considered the best the guy has fought and beat some of the best in his division

[jzpowahz]

the fight is going to be ugly. mark my words: the hopkins - winky fight was one of the ugliest most boring fights I have ever seen. The only chance hopkins has is to make another fight like this ie. jab and clinch for 12 rounds.

Personally, I think Kessler would KNFO of Hopkins as well :P

If Joe can keep his distance a bit and stop Bernard from hugging him like he did with Winky then it will be Joe on points or possibly a late stoppage IMO. I hope Joe can finish it early so as to not leave it in the US judges hands though.

[MnTwins24]

I also think Hopkins will suprise alot of people in this bout, Calzaghe's style is perfect for Hopkins. I think he'll be confused when he figures out he wont be able to get away with just swinging and swinging. Thats just my opinion. Well see.

[50_PENCE_HeaD]

Tis funny how everyone is talkin about BHop roughing up Calzaghe....
Calzaghe is no stranger to rough house tactics too, and is more than able to stand and brawl if needed. Seems to me that everyone is underestimating Joe alot. Yes Hopkins is a great counter puncher, but Joe has a lot more in his locker. If plan A doesn't work, it'll be onto plan B, then C and so on... until Joe finds something that WILL work. Joe has the amazing ability to adapt in the ring, and some people seem very ignorant to this fact.
I personally think it'll be a Calzaghe win by stoppage, or a landslide points victory... and thats taking nothing away from Bhop being/having been a great fighter, i just think Calzaghe will have way too much. Joe seems to just know how to win a fight... he will do whatever is needed on the night to get the job done.

[freedom213]

Tis funny how everyone is talkin about BHop roughing up Calzaghe....
Calzaghe is no stranger to rough house tactics too, and is more than able to stand and brawl if needed. Seems to me that everyone is underestimating Joe alot. Yes Hopkins is a great counter puncher, but Joe has a lot more in his locker. If plan A doesn't work, it'll be onto plan B, then C and so on... until Joe finds something that WILL work. Joe has the amazing ability to adapt in the ring, and some people seem very ignorant to this fact.
I personally think it'll be a Calzaghe win by stoppage, or a landslide points victory... and thats taking nothing away from Bhop being/having been a great fighter, i just think Calzaghe will have way too much. Joe seems to just know how to win a fight... he will do whatever is needed on the night to get the job done.

what exactly do you think plan A, B, and C would be? Calzaghe will have a lot of trouble because he throws wide punches and tends to throw off balance, leaning in and reaching. Kessler couldnt take advantage of this but Hopkins will.

[freedom213]

Hopkins by UD.

Too complete for Calzaghe's amateurish, European style.

The straight right hand(s) down the pike while Calzaghe wings, and the short, accurate hook(s) and upper(s) to counter will cause Calzaghe fits.

Calzaghe's footwork and balance/stance are bad. That, coupled with Hopkins' superior movement/footwork/ring generalship will give Calzaghe a look he has never ever seen before. Bernard will clinch/maul and get rough when he needs to, and his in-fighting skills are superior to Joe Cal's.

Furthermore, Bernard's defense is not only better than Joe's, but it's a defensive look the likes of which Joe has never faced.

Bernard has the uncanny ability to take your best weapons away from you.

Work rate is Joe's best attribute, and we have seen Bernard take that away from fighters already (See Holmes, Trinidad, Taylor, Wright, Tarver)

I really think Bernard has the more complete game here, and he's going to be ready with plans A, B and C. Age will not be a factor. I believe people are looking way too in to the Wright fight. NOBODY has has looked good against Wright, and, what's more, nobody has beat Wright as convincingly. Wright was flat out beat up in the championship rounds of their fight, and gassed at the end.

Joe can say whatever the **** he wants about "Who have you fought", but truth is that Joe Cal was targeting a few guys that Hopkins beat (Wright, Tarver) as a way NOT to fight Hopkins.

Time will tell, but I love Hopkins chances in this fight.

If I was from Britain or ****in whales I would still see the logic in this post, Hopkins will make Joe look like an amateur, in an ugly win. nice assesment.

[Still Pimpin]

I gotta say Hopkins. I don't know that Calzaghe ever played chess like this before.

I wouldn't put money on it but if I had to I'd say B-Hop.

I think the styles are perfect for each other like Hendo vs Silva.......That being said I thought Silva was the superior chess player and I think the same about B-Hop.

The racial comment was way outta line and he deserves an ass whoopin for that (I'm Black)......but it wasn't necessary.

B-Hop is a legendary Champion and a Scientist like Mayweather...... Calzaghe is going to have to be in 3 times the condition he is normally in for a fight to go twelve with Hopkins (at the pace he fights)........but hey if you ask me the Taylor Hopkins fight was thrown by Hopkins (big check $)...... I know it sounds ridiculous but Jermain needed a lil more polish before taking the belt via decision from the champ.

Anyway only way I see Hop losing is if he bull****s for the first 6 rounds....... (I would've took his belt too !). The fact that he has not knocked any of these guys out in his last couple fights proves he's getting old but as far as conditioning goes I think Hop is Randy Cotoure status.......breathing shouldn't be a problem.

[BattlingNelson]

i have to give you some karma for this post very well done.

Great post mate. I agree that Calslappy will stop him around the 10th.