Could Hopkins actually pull off the upset? Since my prior post this question has been swirling in my head. In the past Bernard Hopkins has came out of fights victoriosu that many did not think that he could (ex. Felix Trinidad/ Antonio Tarver). He is one of the most technically sound boxers in the world today and it is amazing to watch him pick apart his opponents in the ring. The one thing that concerns me about this fight is that his opponent, Joe Calzaghe, throws a large volume of punches and Hopkins is known for starting fights slow. Bernard has great defense, so I do not believe that Calzaghe can knock him out, but if Bernard starts the fight slow (like he did in both of his fights against Jermaine Taylor) then I think he will lose by decision. I think Calzaghe will ultimately win the fight, but you can never count out the "Executioner".
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