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Bernard Hopkins vs Mike McCallum
Posted: 22 Dec 2007, 03:24
by witherspoon
160 is not McCallums best weight, he was much better at 154, but I still see this as a close fight. Definately a strategic affair. I honestly don't know who would win, I lean to McCallum, but I can't say objectively, I'm a big fan.
Fukc it, I go for McCallum by SD. Hopkins always in superb shape, I see him standing up well to the body attack but maybe McCallum matches him for smarts.
Posted: 22 Dec 2007, 11:40
by theone
Great match up! the funny thing with this one is I see prime "Executioner" Hopkins losing a decision to prime Mcallum but slightly past it, more crafty Hopkins defeating him.
Posted: 22 Dec 2007, 20:46
by banjo
id say mccallum by a close UD
Posted: 23 Dec 2007, 15:10
by dr_devious
Draw
Posted: 23 Dec 2007, 15:37
by bollox
There's not much doubt in my mind that McCallum would be just a bit too good for Hopkins. Close but unanimous decision
It's telling that Hopkins is today considered one of the greatest MWS yet McCallum is rarely mentioned

Re: Bernard Hopkins vs Mike McCallum
Posted: 24 Dec 2007, 18:42
by Evander
witherspoon wrote:160 is not McCallums best weight, he was much better at 154, but I still see this as a close fight. Definately a strategic affair. I honestly don't know who would win, I lean to McCallum, but I can't say objectively, I'm a big fan.
Fukc it, I go for McCallum by SD. Hopkins always in superb shape, I see him standing up well to the body attack but maybe McCallum matches him for smarts.
Well thought up contest Witherspoon.
What a hard call, I'm going to have to think that one over.
Posted: 27 Dec 2007, 02:36
by elmersalsa
I pick McCallum on this one by UD. But would not be surprised if Hopkins wins this one too. Too close to call.
Posted: 27 Dec 2007, 08:28
by Syntax Error
I think Hopkins would outpoint McCallum, the way Kalambay did.
It would be a battle of the tacticians, but I think Hopkins would be too cute for McCallum, especially at MW.
Posted: 27 Dec 2007, 21:00
by I Feel Fine
I wouldn't be surprised either way, but I lean towards Hopkins. Real good fight though, both very skilled fighters, great boxers, good counter punchers, good body punchers, both had great chins. They're actually similar in a lot of ways.