How Does Hopkins Beat Calzaghe?

[FRKO]

In my opinion what hopkins has to do is fight a fight like the bika vs calzaghe fight. He has to get in close and rough up joe early, maybe cut joe and fight real dirty.
As attempt to counter him with overhand rights when joe steps in with straight lefts.
If hopkins cant do either of these things then its game over. Calzaghe hits harder, is faster, better workrate and has more heart than hopkins.
Calzaghe by wide ud.

So, essentially, what you're saying is Hopkins has to foul to win?

[abadger]

Hopkins experience and being in there with every style there is is enough reason, hes a wily veteran that studies boxing and is always in great shape, hes smarter than Calzaghe and he will win the fight.

I think you are underestimating the experience of Calzaghe. Joe has more succesful defences than Hopkins did. Indeed you could make a case that these two are THE two most experienced, wily boxers active today. I couldn't call who was the smarter fighter, but Joe demonstrated against Kessler his ability to guage what he can and cannot do against an opponent, and IMO will quickly work out the best strategy to use, which as I said will be basically to fight conservatively and just let his natural advantages take effect.

I think Hopkins will also quickly work out the best strategy, but those same natural advantages that Joe has, will simply make that strategy fail.
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[Orion]

I think you are underestimating the experience of Calzaghe. Joe has more succesful defences than Hopkins did. Indeed you could make a case that these two are THE two most experienced, wily boxers active today. I couldn't call who was the smarter fighter, but Joe demonstrated against Kessler his ability to guage what he can and cannot do against an opponent, and IMO will quickly work out the best strategy to use, which as I said will be basically to fight conservatively and just let his natural advantages take effect.

I think Hopkins will also quickly work out the best strategy, but those same natural advantages that Joe has, will simply make that strategy fail.

Calzaghe hasnt fought nowhere near the guys Hopkins has.

[abadger]

In my opinion what hopkins has to do is fight a fight like the bika vs calzaghe fight. He has to get in close and rough up joe early, maybe cut joe and fight real dirty.
As attempt to counter him with overhand rights when joe steps in with straight lefts.
If hopkins cant do either of these things then its game over. Calzaghe hits harder, is faster, better workrate and has more heart than hopkins.
Calzaghe by wide ud.

I don't think that at 43 Hopkins has the strength or stamina to do this. In that fight with Joe, Bika seemed to me to be the more naturally powerful man, and I was scared for a while he might actually win! The more technical, counterpunching Hopkins, IMO does not have the tools to make this work. I think he might cause Joe a few moments of trouble like this, but not enough for a victory.
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[sparked_85]

I think you are underestimating the experience of Calzaghe. Joe has more succesful defences than Hopkins did. Indeed you could make a case that these two are THE two most experienced, wily boxers active today. I couldn't call who was the smarter fighter, but Joe demonstrated against Kessler his ability to guage what he can and cannot do against an opponent, and IMO will quickly work out the best strategy to use, which as I said will be basically to fight conservatively and just let his natural advantages take effect.

I think Hopkins will also quickly work out the best strategy, but those same natural advantages that Joe has, will simply make that strategy fail.

Good post.

They are both spoilers.

I reckon Joe will just box like he did in the middle rounds against Kessler. I'm sorry but I can't see Hopkins coping with that.

And if he can.....Calzaghe will try his luck in close.

Calzaghe is only bettered by Floyd when it comes to adjusting, he has an A,B,C plan.

Hops feasibly doesn't have much option other than roughing up JC, and try to throw alot of single, sharp, counter right hands.

Hopkins age is a factor. He needs to throw, throw, throw.

He'd have a better chance if he had sick KO power.

I seriously doubt he lowers Calzaghes activity rate enough.

[abadger]

Calzaghe hasnt fought nowhere near the guys Hopkins has.

I don't want to get into comparing resumes, because that has been done to death here. I agree that ultimately Hopkins has a few more impressive 'names' than does Calzaghe, but Calzaghe has been in plenty of tough fights over the years, with plenty of good opposition. Leaving aside which fighter has faced the 'best' opposition, I think we can all agree that after 10 years as champ, 20+ successful defences againsta a variety of opponents, and a successful amateur career, we may reasonably expect Joe to have some idea of how to size up an opponent?
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[abadger]

Nice post.
I agree with everything you're saying, I think Popkins will have his moments like a counter right hand (whatever) but Joe will be too much. Too much will, power, speed and desire to win. It'll be a sweet victory.

Indeed it will!
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[Jim Jeffries]

Calzaghe hasnt fought nowhere near the guys Hopkins has.

You don't think Calzaghe could beat DLH or Trinidad (the younger versions that Hopkins beat)?

[GodOfWar]

Calzaghe hasnt fought nowhere near the guys Hopkins has.

Yeah Hopkins resume is so much better then Calzaghes... /Sarcasm

[FRKO]

I don't want to get into comparing resumes, because that has been done to death here. I agree that ultimately Hopkins has a few more impressive 'names' than does Calzaghe, but Calzaghe has been in plenty of tough fights over the years, with plenty of good opposition. Leaving aside which fighter has faced the 'best' opposition, I think we can all agree that after 10 years as champ, 20+ successful defences againsta a variety of opponents, and a successful amateur career, we may reasonably expect Joe to have some idea of how to size up an opponent?

It's refreshing to have some intelligent, thoughtful posts on here. Respect to you, sir.