Hopkins - McCallum

Ezzard · Post by **Ezzard** » 25 Jul 2006, 11:05

I seriously cannot split these two. McCallum was always a neglected great who got his big fights late in his career at higher weights. Hopkins is enjoying huge acclaim at the moment...

Who would win? Over 15 rounds...

It's going the distance but this is as even a fight as I could imagine.

barry · Post by **barry** » 25 Jul 2006, 11:10

They are about as similar in everything as two fighters could possibly be! I don't know...I'd say a draw.

The Great John L · Post by **The Great John L** » 25 Jul 2006, 11:15

I think McCallum’s body punching and better work rate would earn him a close decision, although I think it could have gone either way.

overhand_right · Post by **overhand_right** » 25 Jul 2006, 11:26

From the outside its McCallum, from the inside its Hopkins. My guess is Hopkins lays all over him. The Executioner as always figures out a way to win.

I love The Bodysnatcher but how long did he hold onto his titles for, compared to Hopkins...?

Ezzard · Post by **Ezzard** » 25 Jul 2006, 16:01

barry wrote:They are about as similar in everything as two fighters could possibly be! I don't know...I'd say a draw.

That's how I see it which is why I posted this match up. They are similar fighters.

BoxBuzz · Post by **BoxBuzz** » 25 Jul 2006, 16:06

In my opinion Hopkins would win the mental game....gives him the edge and a U.D.

BrocktonBlockbuster49 · Post by **BrocktonBlockbuster49** » 25 Jul 2006, 17:32

hopkins clear unanimous decision

HeadBasher · Post by **HeadBasher** » 25 Jul 2006, 22:51

hopkis ko 1

barry · Post by **barry** » 26 Jul 2006, 01:27

Hopkins has never knocked anyone of any note out in the first round and Mike McCallum was never knocked out...in any round...but good observation though.

Ezzard · Post by **Ezzard** » 26 Jul 2006, 04:07

Can't believe that some people don't consider this to be a close fight. I lean towards McCallum but not by much.

JC · Post by JC » 26 Jul 2006, 06:14

HeadBasher wrote:hopkis ko 1

This guy predicts KO1 for everything

Ezzard · Post by **Ezzard** » 26 Jul 2006, 06:39

J-C wrote:
HeadBasher wrote:hopkis ko 1
This guy predicts KO1 for everything

I'd already ignored him, thanks...

dr_devious · Post by **dr_devious** » 26 Jul 2006, 16:41

Extremely close fight, both super skilled and super tough. Hate to pick against Big Mac, but I'd say a draw or very narrow decision to Hopkins, just. Mac could just pull it out, but Hopkins has the more consistent record at top level

Roco · Post by **Roco** » 01 Feb 2012, 09:25

Hopkins to win a boring decision.

Deadendgeneration · Post by **Deadendgeneration** » 01 Feb 2012, 10:24

Roco wrote:Hopkins to win a boring decision.

I see something similar. McCallum could nick it, but I'd lean towards Hopkins in a fight that wouldn't be pretty.

Techno89 · Post by **Techno89** » 01 Feb 2012, 12:08

Hopkins wins by UD

Counter-puncher · Post by **Counter-puncher** » 01 Feb 2012, 13:01

BarryWashington wrote:this is as 50/50 as it gets. no sure winner. if they fought a series im sure they would share wins.

i think the kalambay that fought mccallum (in their first fight) would beat b-hop.

agree on all counts

Alan Partridge · Post by **Alan Partridge** » 01 Feb 2012, 13:33

Hopkins every day of the week and on points.

I see it as predictable.

King Carlos · Post by **King Carlos** » 01 Feb 2012, 17:31

barry wrote:They are about as similar in everything as two fighters could possibly be! I don't know...I'd say a draw.

I don't really see them as very similar other than that both are excellent technically.

Goodnight, Irene · Post by **Goodnight, Irene** » 01 Feb 2012, 17:38

McCallum, very close. His bodywork just nicks a 6-5-1 decision.

People think this isnt close? Then what IS?

theone · Post by **theone** » 01 Feb 2012, 18:24

As pick em a match as you can get. I'll go with Hopkins SD.

elmersalsa · Post by **elmersalsa** » 01 Feb 2012, 18:30

These are two gifted technical fighters. It would be a very entertaining fight in the sense how could one outsmarts the other. It would be a fight like Leonard vs Benitez or McCallum vs Toney or Whitaker vs McGirt fights. I pick Bernard Hopkins over Mike McCallum by a close decision. Two great fighters.

Counter-puncher · Post by **Counter-puncher** » 02 Feb 2012, 05:07

BarryWashington wrote:i'm a HUGE hopkins fan but you're either not aware of mccallum in-depth or just too biased. nothing about this match-up is predictable. james toney will back that up.

I love that interview when Toney says it was the first McCallum fight that taught him to box.

Counter-puncher · Post by **Counter-puncher** » 03 Feb 2012, 14:03

BarryWashington wrote:
Counter-puncher wrote:
BarryWashington wrote:i'm a HUGE hopkins fan but you're either not aware of mccallum in-depth or just too biased. nothing about this match-up is predictable. james toney will back that up.
I love that interview when Toney says it was the first McCallum fight that taught him to box.
yuuuup twas what i was referrin' to. glad ya got it

gonna rewatch that tonight. Toney - McCallum 1. McCallum - Harding. maybe Toney - PCW too.

orbtastic · Post by **orbtastic** » 03 Feb 2012, 14:52

i like mm vs yonker, body punching clinic

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