Actual Basis For Picking A Winner: Hopkins vs. Calzaghe?

[Addison]

So, what is your actual basis for picking a winner in the upcoming bout between Bernard Hopkins and Joe Calzaghe?

Any specific previous matchups?

Any stylistic tells?

Any glaring weaknesses/strengths on the part of either guy?



Technical discussion for serious fans and observers.

MULTIPLE CHOICE POLL

[Silencers]

I picked the winner of this fight because of their styles.

Hopkins isn't active enough, plain and simple. Calzaghe throwing 80 to 90 punches a round is what will win him the fight.

[Addison]

I picked the winner of this fight because of their styles.

Hopkins isn't active enough, plain and simple. Calzaghe throwing 80 to 90 punches a round is what will win him the fight.

Sometimes straightforward logic is sage. Especially in this game.

[Addison]

Poll added. Won't waste our time with handspeed or intangibles.

This is tech talk.

[Silencers]

Defense: Hopkins
Punching Power: Calzaghe
Ring Intelligence: Hopkins
Raw Power: Calzaghe
Footwork: Calzaghe

That is my tech talk.

Age is also a factor in this fight.

[Hitman932]

Sometimes straightforward logic is sage. Especially in this game.

i agree, looking at the categories i would say that hopkins hit harder, has better defense and even has the edge in ring intelligence. however work rate alone should win this fight for calzaghe.

i must admit i second guess my prediction more and more as the fight nears.

[tyson]

Hopkins will win because of his habit of ruining other people's game.

Call it ring intelligence or call it cheating, I care not.

Calzaghe will show some temper after winning the first 4 rounds, then Hopkins will have him right were he wants.

Close decision, SD is likely.

If timing is still a part of Hopkins' arsenal, I must add.

[Addison]

i agree, looking at the categories i would say that hopkins hit harder, has better defense and even has the edge in ring intelligence. however work rate alone should win this fight for calzaghe.

i must admit i second guess my prediction more and more as the fight nears.

Much agreed, Hitman. This has been a tense leadup. Well stated.

Hopkins will win because of his habit of ruining other people's game.

Call it ring intelligence or call it cheating, I care not.

Calzaghe will show some temper after winning the first 4 rounds, then Hopkins will have him right were he wants.

Close decision, SD is likely.

If timing is still a part of Hopkins' arsenal, I must add.

I fully agree, Tys. Calzaghe is a hothead and it should blow up in his face.

[tyson]

Much agreed, Hitman. This has been a tense leadup. Well stated.



I fully agree, Tys. Calzaghe is a hothead and it should blow up in his face.

Of course you agree. You are an intelligent being

[majestiC]

tyson is boxing still banned from Norway?