To an extent, yes. However, Hopkins wasn't in his prime when he fought Calzaghe. Calzaghe wasn't in his prime, either.
However, I've always stated that Calzaghe's win counts and it's a good win. Could have been better for both if it took place three or four years earlier, but it was a good win. Calzaghe did what little have done in the ring with Hopkins. He fought hard, stuck to his game plan and managed to keep his rate up more than any other fighter.... ever, really.
Neither were in their prime, however. You're prime isn't you're mid-to-late 30's, regardless of whom you are.
However, I've always stated that Calzaghe's win counts and it's a good win. Could have been better for both if it took place three or four years earlier, but it was a good win. Calzaghe did what little have done in the ring with Hopkins. He fought hard, stuck to his game plan and managed to keep his rate up more than any other fighter.... ever, really.
Neither were in their prime, however. You're prime isn't you're mid-to-late 30's, regardless of whom you are.
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