Bernard Hopkins: "This is bar none the biggest fight of the year"

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  1. Brighton bomber

    Brighton bomber Loyal Member Full Member

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    It won't sell as well as fights involving Pac and Mayweather but for the hardcore fans it's the biggest fight this year no doubt.

    It has the potential to be the most significant fight of the year with the possibility of either a new star being established or an old veteran doing the seemingly impossible and beating the younger, harder punching fighter perceived to be the future of the division.

    The timing of this fight is interesting. With the 40th anniversary of the Rumble in the Jungle which was another fight with an old veteran, who many thought could be in for a serious beating, going up against the odds by facing a huge hitting younger champion. Could we see a repeat and the old man's experience being the deciding factor? I for one can't wait to find out.
     
    Brighton bomber, Oct 30, 2014
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  2. Azzer85

    Azzer85 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Of course, those same tactics also helped him in the Taylor, Calzaghe and Dawson fights right?
     
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  3. Scar

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    Definitely the biggest fight of the year for me. The only other fight I'll compare it to in terms of hype and excitement for me this year is Froch vs Groves II.
     
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  4. Taylor2010

    Taylor2010 Arranging chromosome injections for injured boxers Full Member

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    :deal
     
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  5. HerolGee

    HerolGee Loyal Member banned Full Member

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    it is the biggest by sheer dint of making history, but will be by far from the best.
     
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  6. Holy Grail

    Holy Grail Boxing Addict Full Member

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    No argument here.
     
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  7. lewis gassed

    lewis gassed The Bronze Dosser Full Member

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    Typical Hopkins: me me me, it's all about me! I'm the greatest, I'm 49, I'm an alien! Look at me and worship me!
     
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  8. jas

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    rounds 1-4

    Hopkins starts slow as he usually does. Kovalev more active. Hopkins begins to land single counter shots. kovalev up 3-1.

    rounds 5-8

    Hopkins starts to throw more combinations as he gains confidence. Kovalev showing signs of tiring, huffing and puffing.

    rounds 9-12

    Hopkins knocks down Kovalev twice. Fight looking one-sided in favour of hopkins.
     
    jas, Oct 30, 2014
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  9. IntentionalButt

    IntentionalButt FROM THE RIVER TO THE SEA Full Member

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    Just don't call it the biggest of his career, or he'll slap the white off you! :scaredas:
     
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  10. cslb

    cslb Puerto Rican Uppercut Full Member

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    Definitely the most intriguing fight of the year for me.
     
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  11. daprofessor

    daprofessor da legendary professor Full Member

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    i was pumped about walters/donaire....i'm way more pumped for this fight. the only other fight that comes close that is on the horizon is crawford/beltran.
     
    daprofessor, Oct 30, 2014
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  12. lepinthehood

    lepinthehood When I'm drinking you leave me well alone banned Full Member

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    you have lost the plot. marbles have gone.
     
    lepinthehood, Oct 30, 2014
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  13. attaboi

    attaboi Boxing Addict banned Full Member

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    Butthurt.
     
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  14. Villain

    Villain Active Member Full Member

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    I agree.. But at the same time I can't help but cringe at all the ways Hopkins fights go sideways. What are the betting odds on a DQ or NC?
     
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  15. boxingfan55

    boxingfan55 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Meh. I mean sure he kinda seems like that kind of a person but thats whats expected of him.

    He should be selling the fight just as Kovalev should be as well.
     
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