Is Hopkins physically stronger than Kessler?

[sparked_85]

Steve Bunce hasn't got a scooby.

I like Steve Bunce.

I especially like when he tries to hype up two z-list celebrities in a charity boxing match as if it is Hagler/Hearns.

On a side note: Lemar almost got knocked the **** out by him off GMTV. Seriously if that fight had a 4 th round he was getting starched LOL.

That would have taken the shine of sport relief!

[Orange Sneakers]

Eubank was unbelievably strong.

[sparked_85]

Eubank was unbelievably strong.

so was that gay Lad from GMTV,

[215Chaingang]

Hard to say. I define physical strength as handling yourself in clinches, being able to push your opponent back and around. As well as punching power, although that's much less significant.

Hopkins has always been very strong and was really bullying some of his opponents. But it can be argued that many of them were naturally smaller men, therefor not as strong by nature.

3 out of 54 wow

[thegreatone1]

I think he is stronger as his inside game is strong and he is used to holding and smothering in his fights.

Joe should be just as strong.

[freedom213]

I can't see how a 43 year old man can be stronger than a prime Kessler.

Who has to be one of the biggest supper middleweights ever.

How the **** can you that much bigger than Joe and still a super middle. Considering Joe kills himself to make weight and looks skinny and on the verge of collapse at super middleweight weigh in's.

I dont know if Hopkins is as strong or stronger than Kessler but regardless dont confuse being ripped with being strong. They are not the same.

[sparked_85]

I dont know if Hopkins is as strong or stronger than Kessler but regardless dont confuse being ripped with being strong. They are not the same.

I'm not.

Example Jeff Lacy.

I'm not a biologist but I'm sure physical strength deteriotes.

[Boogie Nights]

not physically stronger, but more experienced, and superior in his technique than anyone Joe has fought.

early in his career hopkins used to be a true Philadelphia fighter, with a brawling style, he used to force himself on his opponents, but since then his skills got sharper and he relies on sweet science more than getting physical with anyone. he does wear guys out, but he's a safety first fighter. to get inside to hopkins you'll have to pay.

[BattlingNelson]

I don't think Hopkins is stronger, but he is better at roughing ppl up, and that might be Hopkins only chance. To rough Calzaghe up, counterpunch, break Calzaghes rythm. And in that respect he is better than Kessler.

[thegreatone1]

Kessler doesnt use his strengh he doesnt clinch or try to push fighters off.

thats why i think hopkins will come accross the strongest fighter Joe will have faced.