I think Joe will be cautious

He was very aggressive against Lacy because he knew he could take him apart and it was a familiar weight

Stepping up a weight can be tricky, certainly didn't work for Rickaaaaaaaay. But it's easier for older fighters, I think Joe will handle it. But he'll want to feel his way for a few rounds and Hopkins never was a speedster so the first few are going to be very tactical.

IF Joe is feeling good in his new skin and IF his confidence starts to flow, then I think he will open up around 5 or 6.

Hopkins looks in good shape though, I don't expect him to run out of steam. And he's got the height on Joe (has he got reach as well?).

I think Joe's going to win but it's going to be sweaty. I don't think it's going to be boring though

Posted By: Old Git on April 17th 2008 at 15:52:41

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So then OG....... (General Chat) - Johnny Comecardiff, Apr 17, 15:35:38
- take it the fight is on in the middle of the night? (General Chat) - Tricky Hawes, Apr 17, 15:43:10
  - Around 2.30. (General Chat) - Johnny Comecardiff, Apr 17, 15:44:35
- I really really want Joe to win (General Chat) - Old Git, Apr 17, 15:41:51
  - Hmmm...... (General Chat) - Johnny Comecardiff, Apr 17, 15:48:18
    - I think Joe will be cautious (General Chat) - Old Git, Apr 17, 15:52:41
      - Stats (General Chat) - Old Git, Apr 17, 16:02:36
      - Oh...he's got 2 inch on Joe i both departments....... (General Chat) - Johnny Comecardiff, Apr 17, 16:00:03
        
        Lies, damned lies and statistics (General Chat) - Old Git, Apr 17, 16:04:54
        
        With that conehead, he must be 6'2" (General Chat) - Dog, Apr 17, 16:18:13
        
        With that conehead, he must be 6'2" (n/m) (General Chat) - Dog, Apr 17, 16:17:03
        
        From what I've seen... (General Chat) - Dog, Apr 17, 16:05:46
        
        His arms have sure done some growing since 1993 then (General Chat) - Old Git, Apr 17, 16:10:10
        
        Or since 2006 (General Chat) - Old Git, Apr 17, 16:12:52
        
        Same website: (General Chat) - Dog, Apr 17, 16:12:09
        
        ................ (General Chat) - Old Git, Apr 17, 16:14:41
        
        I know! (General Chat) - Dog, Apr 17, 16:15:55
        
        Quite..... (General Chat) - Johnny Comecardiff, Apr 17, 16:05:36
      - Cap'n...... (General Chat) - Johnny Comecardiff, Apr 17, 15:56:58
    - Why do you insist on talking about boxing when all you really wanna do is sew? (n/m) (General Chat) - Fierce Panda, Apr 17, 15:50:35
      - Arf.... (General Chat) - Johnny Comecardiff, Apr 17, 15:51:29
        
        Aye. You wanna make your way to Izzers or stick to West End rent boy land? (n/m) (General Chat) - Fierce Panda, Apr 17, 15:53:05
        
        Izzers is good for me. (General Chat) - Johnny Comecardiff, Apr 17, 15:57:30
        
        Aye. I'll block it off in the old diary (n/m) (General Chat) - Fierce Panda, Apr 17, 16:05:05
        
        Excellent. (General Chat) - Johnny Comecardiff, Apr 17, 16:06:19
        
        Izzers... (General Chat) - Dog, Apr 17, 16:16:29
- Hopkins without breaking sweat (n/m) (General Chat) - harry boulders, Apr 17, 15:36:46
  - It is against boxing law for anyone boxer not to be sweating... (General Chat) - Fierce Panda, Apr 17, 15:46:27
  - You've clearly watched Hopkins then. (General Chat) - Johnny Comecardiff, Apr 17, 15:37:37

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