Hopkins handpicked this Pascal fight, after years of ducking Dawson for a reason. He knew Pascal is nothing special and is probably kicking himself big time for losing the fight based on 2 punches landed.
I'm fully convinced Hopkins can fight until he's 50. He's a once in a lifetime fighter. They just dont make them like this very often.
Hopkins handpicked this Pascal fight, after years of ducking Dawson for a reason. He knew Pascal is nothing special and is probably kicking himself big time for losing the fight based on 2 punches landed.
I'm fully convinced Hopkins can fight until he's 50. He's a once in a lifetime fighter. They just dont make them like this very often.
You need to realize he was in with a fighter who really never stepped up in competition and after 4 rounds had no energy.
Take nothing away from Bernard 46 next month he defies age but he had a lame duck in from of him for the last 8 rounds.
Rounds 1-3 Bernard was getting tagged, yes he adjusted but partially was due to Pascal zapped of energy.
I'm sure Pascal will have some excuse for his stamina woes but anyone betting on Pascal again needs to see this fight lol.
Hope we have an amazing 2011 of BOXING!
Pascal waste a lot of energy with his wild punches. I mean it was pretty clear he was having stamina issues vs. Dawson. And I'm not sure if that's even something he can fix unless he changes his whole boxing style.
Bernard even at 45 is able to probably go 15 rounds. He might not be the most active guy but he just stays calm in the ring. Guys waste energy/stamina being tense in there. Even a fat out of shape Toney is able to go to the decision cause of how relaxed he is in the ring.
Quote Originally Posted by nuttyrich:
You need to realize he was in with a fighter who really never stepped up in competition and after 4 rounds had no energy.
Take nothing away from Bernard 46 next month he defies age but he had a lame duck in from of him for the last 8 rounds.
Rounds 1-3 Bernard was getting tagged, yes he adjusted but partially was due to Pascal zapped of energy.
I'm sure Pascal will have some excuse for his stamina woes but anyone betting on Pascal again needs to see this fight lol.
Hope we have an amazing 2011 of BOXING!
Pascal waste a lot of energy with his wild punches. I mean it was pretty clear he was having stamina issues vs. Dawson. And I'm not sure if that's even something he can fix unless he changes his whole boxing style.
Bernard even at 45 is able to probably go 15 rounds. He might not be the most active guy but he just stays calm in the ring. Guys waste energy/stamina being tense in there. Even a fat out of shape Toney is able to go to the decision cause of how relaxed he is in the ring.