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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.

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

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.

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...?

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.

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

hopkins clear unanimous decision

hopkis ko 1

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.

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

HeadBasher wrote:hopkis ko 1

This guy predicts KO1 for everything

J-C wrote:

HeadBasher wrote:hopkis ko 1

This guy predicts KO1 for everything

I'd already ignored him, thanks...

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

Hopkins to win a boring decision.

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.

Hopkins wins by UD

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

Hopkins every day of the week and on points.

I see it as predictable.

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.

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

People think this isnt close? Then what IS?

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

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.

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.

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.

i like mm vs yonker, body punching clinic