Will Hopkins-Calzaghe Be Like Floyd-Hatton?

[DLT]

What are you guys talking about? If that wasnt toe to toe then what was it? Sure it wasnt non stop punching but who's fault is that? Hatton is the guy that likes to wrestle. Look at all of Floyd's fights and you wont hardly ever see the ref in the way but the ref is a factor in all of Hatton's fights. Still, they were chest to chest all fight. What were you guys watching? I swear you guys make it sound like Floyd ran from him or something. The fight was exactly like Hatton wanted it. Everyone said that but he just didnt get it done. Hatton was the one giving no room, so much to the point that his own trainer was had to keep telling him to backup but he still wouldnt listen. If he did back up then it wouldve truly been toe to toe and Floyd wouldve killed him. Thats why Hatton wouldnt give space because anytime there was any then Floyd would pick him apart

[RichCCFC]

The more people who think Hopkins is gonna win the better, just don't go saying how old he was when the fight is over then maybe Joe can get some credit.

[DLT]

i wouldnt really call that toe to toe...

but anyway, Calzaghe is a much different fighter then Hatton. He's very awkward, fast, and throws more punches. Calzaghe is one of those guys you really cant look good against. He makes his opposition look dumb. He's on another level then Hatton.

Calzaghe wins by a UD.

That might be true but everyone says the same exact things about Hopkins. He's also very awkward and you cant look good against him

[Owlzfan84]

That might be true but everyone says the same exact things about Hopkins. He's also very awkward and you cant look good against him

true..he is awkward as well. You combine the fact that both have great skill, their cleverness, and how awkward they are..i cant see the fight being anything but close.

[DLT]

The more people who think Hopkins is gonna win the better, just don't go saying how old he was when the fight is over then maybe Joe can get some credit.

Obviously Hopkins is older. There is no denying that but I think most US fans see Calzaghe as a guy who is a good but not great fighter and Hopkins is the guy who has the best chance of beating him out of all the guys he wants to fight. I think most US fans might even rather see Calzaghe fight RJ or Dawson but Calzahge doesnt want them. Therefore out of X, Winky, or Pavlik, they think X has the best shot because the other guys are probally too small even though Pavlik seems to be the more age appropiate guy. Still, Joe is no spring chicken himself so you cant make age the whole story

[DLT]

true..he is awkward as well. You combine the fact that both have great skill, their cleverness, and how awkward they are..i cant see the fight being anything but close.

close and some will say ****ty

[ßringer]

Love is blind...

I'm not built like the rest. I don't abandon my favorites when their backs are against a wall, even if I believe their opponet will most likely beat them.

Bernard is the real deal and I have to believe he's got one last masterful performance left.

[sonofisis]

I dont know but I have a feeling that Calzaghe could lose just like Hatton. Obviously its 2 total different fights in every sense but I could see Calzaghe being labled as a great fighter with some very good wins and then coming over here to lose against the true worlds best in undeniable fashion.

It just seems weird how Calzaghe called Floyd names and said that he would run from Hatton. Then Calzaghe comes over and watches Floyd kill Hatton while standing toe to toe. I think they may have gotten in Calzaghe's head a little. I think he may realize that Lacy & Kessler are solid but there not Hopkins just like Hatton found out that Tsyzu & Castillo are solid but there not Floyd

Obviously Calzaghe hasn't tested himself where the true champions dwell, so we'll have to see how he handles the pressure.

There's only ooooooone Calslappy!

[Chicago]

Naw, I don't think so. Bernard's 42 years old and he is fighting a fighter who is more skillful than Hatton. I'm picking Calzaghe to win this one by UD.

[ßringer]

Naw, I don't think so. Bernard's 42 years old and he is fighting a fighter who is more skillful than Hatton. I'm picking Calzaghe to win this one by UD.

The only difference is is that Bernard is no ordinary 42 (43 at the time of the fight) year old man. His work out routine alone is enough to cripple an average 25 year old.