If B-Hop even gets CLOSE...:

[MANGLER]

Depending on who his opponent is it's sometimes better for a fighter to win a tough fight that's close and competitive than to win by blowout. If Joe C whomps Bernard we'll get the whole "he was old and shot" bull**** going. I don't think there's anybody that could beat Bernard easily anyway. If Joe C wins it probably will be close and a win over Hopkins is huge for him regardless of the circumstances. Same thing if you flip the script for B-Hop, except it will be "Joe C was overrated" instead of too old.

[KingTito]

It's tough to say. I think it'd prove more about Hopkins than hurt Calzaghe.

[DrewWoodside]

I'm simply saying if B-hop shows up and is half decent, and Calzaghe has a tough time beating him, I think it will be a poor reflection of Calzaghe despite the victory. Because Hop is so old now, and b/c one would have to assume if the fight is close now with a 40+ Hop, then Hop would likely win if he were still in his prime. This fight will be a complete waste however, if Hop goes in there and actually fights like a senior citizen.

[KingTito]

If Hopkins does win, then obviously you could never try to compare the two again. If Calzaghe wins, you can still try to argue that a prime Hopkins would've won. So yes, in that respect, Calzaghe needs to win decisively.

[DrewWoodside]

If Hopkins does win, then obviously you could never try to compare the two again. If Calzaghe wins, you can still try to argue that a prime Hopkins would've won. So yes, in that respect, Calzaghe needs to win decisively.

Thank you, I must admit I'll be a little shocked if Hop wins this.

[KingTito]

Thank you, I must admit I'll be a little shocked if Hop wins this.

Same here. I want Hopkins to win, but I just don't think he will.

[kayjay]

This thread is pathetic.

Whoever wins is the winner. There's no consolation for getting close.

If Hopkins wins, then he legitimates his career. Same for Joe. Everything is on the line and there can only be one winner.


Both guys are about equally past prime anyway.

[DrewWoodside]

This thread is pathetic.

Whoever wins is the winner. There's no consolation for getting close.

If Hopkins wins, then he legitimates his career. Same for Joe. Everything is on the line and there can only be one winner.


Both guys are about equally past prime anyway.

Too bad everything isn't as simple as this.. Btw Kayjay gives bad K when he doesn't like something. Gave it to me completely unprovoked. Everyone should remember how he handles himself.

[kayjay]

Too bad everything isn't as simple as this.. Btw Kayjay gives bad K when he doesn't like something. Gave it to me completely unprovoked. Everyone should remember how he handles himself.

haha I give it occasionally. And green k when I like a post, as everyone knows.

That is the idea

[RichCCFC]

Cal will get no respect whatsoever.

Joe isn't is his prime either guys... Hopkins will only make it close by using his head.