Carlos Monzon vs. Bernard Hopkins @ MW.

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  1. VG_Addict

    VG_Addict Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Who wins?
     
    VG_Addict, Oct 8, 2012
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  2. YUZO WANTANABE

    YUZO WANTANABE Member Full Member

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    which version of bernard
     
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  3. Richel Hersisia

    Richel Hersisia Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I really liked Bernard.. But Monzon will win, against any version of Bernard... Too ferocious.. Combine that with a great punch and a very very solid technique and Defense..

    Monzon against Hagler... that's would be a more competitive fight.. I'd still pick Monzon..
     
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  4. Curtis Lowe

    Curtis Lowe Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Monzon, via KO.
     
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  5. bladerunner

    bladerunner El Intocable Full Member

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    I just don't think Hop brings anything exceptional to the table to prevent him from falling into monzon's pedantic pattern. Bernard would be circling, and desperately trying to get inside, but, if not stymied by carlos' jab, would find himself tied up and unable to work effectively inside as he would like. Maybe i'm underrating Hopkins here but IMO i cant see him winning this fight, Monzon by clear UD.
     
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  6. RockyJim

    RockyJim Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Monzon wins this by a UD...
     
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  7. Bummy Davis

    Bummy Davis Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I like Monzon by UD
     
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  8. PhillyPhan69

    PhillyPhan69 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Hopkins vs Hagler would be the better match-up, I believe both would beat Monzon
     
    PhillyPhan69, Oct 9, 2012
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  9. Boro chris

    Boro chris Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Didn't Bhop once remark this was the one mw he didn't think he could beat? Can't remember where I read it unfortunately.
     
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  10. DaveK

    DaveK Vicious & Malicious Full Member

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    The cagey, later-career champ Hopkins spoils his way to a decision loss.

    Power and output activity are the reasons he comes up short.
     
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  11. TheSouthpaw

    TheSouthpaw Champion Full Member

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    I dont see Hopkins makin it all 12 rounds Dave..
     
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  12. Seamus

    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    No way in hell than Hopkins wins this fight. Monzon is physically and mentally better.
     
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  13. bodhi

    bodhi Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I actually think Hopkins has a good chance here. The one from about the Trinidad fight could use his faster feet to stay away from the right and "just" jump in and out to score. Of course Monzon is a much tougher opponent than Tito. In the end I probably will go with Monzon too but it´s more of a 60-40 type of fight and not too clear who wins. B-Hop get´s sold a bit short here.
     
    bodhi, Oct 10, 2012
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  14. Skins

    Skins Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Hopkins takes one of Carlos' rabbit punches, falls down like he is dead, and wins by DQ
     
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  15. the cobra

    the cobra Awesomeizationism! Full Member

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    I remember McGrain made some epic post (posts?) on this match up a while back, arguing that Hopkins would win. It was an interesting break down.


    Ah:
    http://www.eastsideboxing.com/forum/showthread.php?t=295180&page=7


    I tend to favor Monzon, anyway, but not much in that. Suggesting a stoppage in this one is rather foolish, I think.
     
    the cobra, Oct 10, 2012
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