Am I the only one that thinks Hopkins at 43 shouldn't be looking for Calzaghe?

[Shake]

In a way, it's a win-win situation for him, since he can always point to his age when he loses....but I still disagree with taking a fight you have no chance to win. I can see no possible plan to victory -- all Joe really needs to win is his workrate.

[Rumsfeld]

In a way, it's a win-win situation for him, since he can always point to his age when he loses....but I still disagree with taking a fight you have no chance to win. I can see no possible plan to victory -- all Joe really needs to win is his workrate.

You Calzaghe nuthuggers are nothing short of hysterical!

Hopkins UD Calzaghe

:smoke

[ralphc]

I think both of them are thinking more about making a fat paycheck than anything else.

[Kostya Zoo]

In a way, it's a win-win situation for him, since he can always point to his age when he loses....but I still disagree with taking a fight you have no chance to win. I can see no possible plan to victory -- all Joe really needs to win is his workrate.

I wouldn't be so concerned about it. No way Hopkins takes this fight.

[Decebal]

I think both of them are thinking more about making a fat paycheck than anything else.

Exactly! And on top of that, Calzaghe is looking for the lopsided UD and Hopkins' resume-scalp...

[MacManJr.]

I agree and I am far from a Joe C nuthugger. If Hopkins didn't throw enough punches to beat Taylor (even though I think he won both fights) I don't see how the hell he could throw enough to beat Joe.

[saul_ir34]

I dont know guys Hopkins is a tricky son of a bitch!! he doesnt have to punch to win.

[Shake]

Hopkins is a crafty sort but I wouldn't go that far. It seems prudent to, from time to time, throw a punch.

[Tuavale]

Hopkins will price himself out of this fight. He is greedy but he doesn't want a loss to this man. And he won't lose to him so long as he doesn't fight him so he won't. Hopkins is the ultimate bullshit artist. :rofl :rofl :smoke :smoke

[Boinko]

In a way, it's a win-win situation for him, since he can always point to his age when he loses....but I still disagree with taking a fight you have no chance to win. I can see no possible plan to victory -- all Joe really needs to win is his workrate.
Right now many of the Hopkins fans are picking Bernard to win, but insisting that if Calzaghe did win it would be a very significant victory that would add to Joe's legacy.
However, you can be sure that minutes after the fight is over and Joe's hand is raised in victory, the overwhelming sentiment will be that Hopkins is totally washed up, Joe's victory doesn't mean shit, a prime Bernard destroys Calzaghe, blah, blah, blah.

This is a pointless fight for Joe outside of the money it'll put in his pocket. I don't buy for one second that Bernard's age will be overlooked, and Calzaghe will be given any kind of credit for beating him.

And to make matters worse, it seems that most of the guys who are picking Hopkins to win claim it'll be due to his usual gameplan of grabbing, holding, and roughing the other guy up.
Hmmm, sounds like it'll be a great fight.:roll:

[saul_ir34]

exactly it wont be when was the last time he had an exciting fight anyways???

[brooklyn1550]

I don't think he should either, but he probably will fight Calzaghe. And at least he would be fighting the best even at 43. Personally, I'd like to see Hopkins retire.

[quest]

I have been saying it for some time now, Hopkins has always been troubled by speed, and activity ie. Roy Jones, Jermaine Taylor, and even Dela hoya early in the fight, JC is all wrong for B-Hop, especially at this stage in B-Hops career, JC has very fast hands, and he appies alot of pressure and never seems to get tired on top of throwing a million punches...This is not a good match up 4 B -HopI don't think he should either, but he probably will fight Calzaghe. And at least he would be fighting the best even at 43. Personally, I'd like to see Hopkins retire.

[Decebal]

I have been saying it for some time now

Yeah, your first post was unforgettable!:yep

Welcome to ESB, mate! :)

[stuistylee]

if i was ol man hopkins i wouldnt b tking this fight...stick 2 the seniors circuit

[cuchulain]

You Calzaghe nuthuggers are nothing short of hysterical!

Hopkins UD Calzaghe

:smoke

Calzaghe 'nuthuggers' would be clamouring for this fight. True Calzaghe fans know it does little for his resume, given Bernard's age.

Hopkins 'nuthuggers' would NOT want this fight as it would be cruel and vicious to their icon.

I'm not sure where that leaves you.

a) Deluded

b) Drunk

c) Stoned

d) A BHop hater

e) All of the above

[rekcutnevets]

Hopkins can still make the argument that he belongs in the ring with anyone when you judge his accomplisments, including his past 2 fights. He has also shown he's aged from last year to this one. By the time this fight is made, we'll be in yeat another year.

Hopkins has every right to take this fight, but I would rather see him pass.

His only chance is to counter Calzaghe with that right hand, which he will likely be capable of no matter how old he gets, and avoid enough of Joe's punches to still win rounds. Avoiding punches is going to very difficult for the 43 year old, especially since his legs looks as though they've almost left him. Joes's activity and speed are too much for him now I fear.