If Hopkins wins do you rank him ABOVE FLOYD?

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  1. The Masked Man

    The Masked Man Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I already rank Hopkins above Mayweather. So regardlessif he wins or loses against Kovalev, he will still be ranked more by me
     
    The Masked Man, Sep 28, 2014
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  2. Symphenyceo

    Symphenyceo Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    No
     
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  3. C.J.

    C.J. Boxings Living Legend revered & respected by all Full Member

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    He didn't lose to Taylor either time or Calzaghe Nard NEVER gets any close decision wins. He only lost twice officially Jones jr & Dawson.
    Floyd has lost twice to Castillo & Maidana anyway:patsch
     
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  4. McGrain

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    Depends what happens afterwards. If Kovalev goes on to do great things, it becomes a colossal win. If he immediately retires, probably not.
     
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  5. The Masked Man

    The Masked Man Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Saw Hopkins getting beat down the stretch by Calzaghe in their fight
     
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  6. box4life11

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    Hopkins won't win no chance
     
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  7. catchwtboxing

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    Calzaghe landed almost twice as many punches. Even factoring in the knockdown, there is no way to say that Hopkins won the fight. None. It is a myth that it was even close.
     
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  8. Super Hans

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    Hopkins already ranks well above Mayweather in achievement.
     
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  9. TJ Max

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    B Hop didn't lose the first fight.

    If people knew Hopkins would still be fighting today, they would have never robbed him.

    And there would never have been a second fight.

    Floyd got his **** pushed in the first time around by Maidana and needed a home town ref to help beat him the second time.

    B Hop is easily the most skilled fighter in boxing.
     
    TJ Max, Sep 28, 2014
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  10. boxingfan55

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    Imagine Floyd taking a fight against a young hungry fighter against whom he has a stylistic disadvantage. Now that would be crazy!

    B Hop also knew that the Chad Dawson fight wasn't that winnable but he took that too.

    See thats why B Hop is a true champ and Mayweather isn't.
     
    boxingfan55, Sep 28, 2014
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  11. rodney

    rodney Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    No. Floyd much more skill and master technition. Hopkins a better strategist.
     
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  12. Super Hans

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    I think the question is about achievement more than pound for pound.
     
    Super Hans, Sep 28, 2014
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  13. OBSERVER7421

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    win or lose he is above Floyd .... that's the difference with Floyd and Bhop.
     
    OBSERVER7421, Sep 28, 2014
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  14. rodney

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    Both perceptions can be supported. I will go with the perfect flawless record. And both are not done yet.
     
    rodney, Sep 28, 2014
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  15. SUPER TROJAN

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    He's taking the tough fights no other big name wants to take in his division. Throwback fighter for sure.
     
    SUPER TROJAN, Sep 28, 2014
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