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This comparison has so many holes,I don't know where to start.
First off,Pascal doesn't have the same speed, activity/ workrate or punch output that Calzaghe had and doesn't fight toe-to-toe, pumping out a jab,etc like Taylor did.
Pascal gasses out at least as bad as a 45 year old Hopkins and attempts to pace himself while doing his "ring around the rosies" dance around the ring....this will not tire out Hopkins as much as it will himself.
If Hopkins has anything left,he will beat Pascal in an ugly fight.Pascal isn't dealing with a guy who stands mobile in the center of the ring spacing out.Just remember,when was the last time Hopkins signed a fight this quick (the Pavlik fight-and this is not a comparison of styles,but a comparison of how Hopkins has seen something easy to exploit in his opponents)?
He sees something in Pascal that is there to be exploited- his timing,his lack of defense,his stamina, he cannot fight backing up, and his repetitious style.Don't be surprised to see Hopkins looking good for this fight....and hopefully he will retire on a high note!
First off,Pascal doesn't have the same speed, activity/ workrate or punch output that Calzaghe had and doesn't fight toe-to-toe, pumping out a jab,etc like Taylor did.
Pascal gasses out at least as bad as a 45 year old Hopkins and attempts to pace himself while doing his "ring around the rosies" dance around the ring....this will not tire out Hopkins as much as it will himself.
If Hopkins has anything left,he will beat Pascal in an ugly fight.Pascal isn't dealing with a guy who stands mobile in the center of the ring spacing out.Just remember,when was the last time Hopkins signed a fight this quick (the Pavlik fight-and this is not a comparison of styles,but a comparison of how Hopkins has seen something easy to exploit in his opponents)?
He sees something in Pascal that is there to be exploited- his timing,his lack of defense,his stamina, he cannot fight backing up, and his repetitious style.Don't be surprised to see Hopkins looking good for this fight....and hopefully he will retire on a high note!
B.Hop hasn't REALLY lost a fight since the first Roy fight.....Pascal is gonna get outboxed, outfoxed, because he's outta his league in this one
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