Has B-Hop ever faced anyone like Joe Cal before?

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I know Joe Cal hasnt fought a fighter as dirty as B-Hop but he has been in some battles thats required him to take it to another level. Has Hop ever faced someone as relentless and as frenetic as Joe Cal?

[KESSLER]

I know Joe Cal hasnt fought a fighter as dirty as B-Hop but he has been in some battles thats required him to take it to another level. Has Hop ever faced someone as relentless and as frenetic as Joe Cal?

Yes, Antonio Tarver .

Nah, I don't think he ever faced anyone like him.. I still think Hopkins can pull it off though.

[Rane-Ex54]

Joe is a one of a kind fighter. He has super quick hands and boxs at awkward angles, which is tough. But BHOP is very good verse Southpaws. Something like 8-0 verse them, mainly because BHOPs best punch is a straight right, which southpaws are susseptable too. Thats one of the reasons why I think this will be an interesting fight. Also because we have a slick quick workrate fighter verse an old defensive counter puncher.

[sparked_85]

Joe is a one of a kind fighter. He has super quick hands and boxs at awkward angles, which is tough. But BHOP is very good verse Southpaws. Something like 8-0 verse them, mainly because BHOPs best punch is a straight right, which southpaws are susseptable too. Thats one of the reasons why I think this will be an interesting fight. Also because we have a slick quick workrate fighter verse an old defensive counter puncher.

I don't think Joe is all work rate. He is essentially a counter puncher too.

Which is why this fight will be a borefest. With Calzaghe winning because he'll jab an old B-hop consistantly and definetively enough to control the fight.

[Degsy]

I know Joe Cal hasnt fought a fighter as dirty as B-Hop but he has been in some battles thats required him to take it to another level. Has Hop ever faced someone as relentless and as frenetic as Joe Cal?

Bika tried the roughouse **** on and it didn't wash, Bernard is a better fighter than that, but Joe is no ***** in the hold and hit department either

[sparked_85]

Bika tried the roughouse **** on and it didn't wash, Bernard is a better fighter than that, but Joe is no ***** in the hold and hit department either

yeah, Joe likes to fight.

[Rane-Ex54]

I don't think Joe is all work rate. He is essentially a counter puncher too.

Which is why this fight will be a borefest. With Calzaghe winning because he'll jab an old B-hop consistantly and definetively enough to control the fight.

I can see it being borefest, but I'm praying it isn't, although I think most of us know it will definitely go the full 12.

Thing I like about BHOP is he can counter on any punch. I remember seeing ODLH throw a ton of jabs until BHOP started throwing body shots to that side of his body, and with Joe being Southpaw, BHOPs left hook will be in perfect place to **** it up. Although, I guess we can say the same vice verse w/ Calzaghe. I guess we'll see. I still have BHOP winning if he can do what I want him to do. haha. Fight a lil dirty, throw good counters, and connect w/ that straight or overhand hand right.

[sparked_85]

I think B-Hops can land a few good straight rights maybe, just maybe putting Joe on his arse. I mean Bika landed a few, just don't see it being enough to win the thing for Nard.

Joe is going to be the one making the fight and traditionally isn't that what American judges go for?

[MELLY-MEL...]

no he has not. bhop will make it a decent fight because he is so great, but joe will win 8 rds to 4! joe is much more than workrate, and speed! he uses great angles, has good defense, and is a very good counterpuncher. i think it will be close the first 1/2, but than joe takes over, and bhop is not nearly busy enough to keep up!

[Degsy]

I think B-Hops can land a few good straight rights maybe, just maybe putting Joe on his arse. I mean Bika landed a few, just don't see it being enough to win the thing for Nard.

Joe is going to be the one making the fight and traditionally isn't that what American judges go for?

They are seeming to favour the aggressor, especially in close rounds. They are prepared to let the agressor eat some on the way in but score for the other guy if he gets through with enough of his own work.