Calzaghe aint exactly in his prime either...

[hardmanbrit]

I don't think Bernard landed many powerful punches though. Apart from the one in round 1 none spring to mind.

Just that one punch that caught Joe unawares, yes.

That was the only good, clean and powerful punch that B-Hop landed all fight.

I was not surprised that Joe lacked power in his punches, though, because sadly the medical condition in his hands dictates that he cannot punch hard. Whenever he has punched hard in the past he has ended up breaking his hand during the fight.

[Truth]

Yes, no question Joe is a better fighter, he knows how to adapt and he keeps the pressure on til the end. No backing down. Bernards has some power, but that's all.

We will have to agree to disagree on this one. Joe won the fight. But from a technical boxing skills perspective I think Bernard is the better fighter. I just think Bernard is the more polished fighter. Maybe I'm thinking too much of the Bernard that beat up Antwan Echols and Trinidad. That Bernard wouldn't be so overly defensive.

[-Antonio-]

I don't think Bernard landed many powerful punches though. Apart from the one in round 1 none spring to mind.

Not powerful, just flush.

[Truth]

Nice to see a Hopkins fan admit that much.

Agreed, the age difference is still big. People should just acknowledge that Calzaghe isnt at his best either.

I agree.

I like that you pointed that out.

[hardmanbrit]

Not powerful, just flush.

Very true.

[TRANSWARP]

Exactly. Low reward, high risk fight.

Hopkins and Jones have never denied ducking Calzaghe. Never.

Really?, you know why?, rational people would not talk such nonsense.

[FRKO]

Really?, you know why?, rational people would not talk such nonsense.

Whatever homie.