Thomas The Hitman Hearns vs Bernard The Executioner Hopkins, 160 lbs, Prime For Prime

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  1. Richard M Murrieta

    Richard M Murrieta Now Deceased 2/4/25 Full Member

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    Thomas The Hitman Hearns vs Bernard The Executioner Hopkins, 160 lbs, Prime For Prime.
     
    Richard M Murrieta, Jun 28, 2020
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    mark ant Canelo was never athletic Full Member

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    I think Hearns greatest performance was at 154 v Benitez, that Hearns would have beat B-hop, Bernard never beat anyone on Wilfredo`s level, but I don`t know about Hearns at 160, he made more mistakes, he was great v Hagler but that was a brawl, B-hop v Tommy would be a chess match like the fight with Benitez and Hearns was never in a fight like that at 160, his jab would be a big factor though and he was better than Taylor so that gives him an edge, I wouldn`t be surprised if B-hop stopped him though, Hearns was hurt several times at 160, at 154 he was unbeatable.
     
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  3. Fergy

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    Well put Mark.!
     
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    BlackCloud I detest the daily heavyweight threads Full Member

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    Of course it's prime for prime or what's the point?
     
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    B'hops too canny, resilient and durable. He'd stop my man Tommy around 7. Hearns would certainly have his moments early, he is far too dangerous not to.
     
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    Trinidad was better than Benitez.

    Hopkins would get on Hearns ass. Wouldn't give him an inch to breath and eventually wear Hearns out and stop him late
     
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    Hopkins by ko. He was better mw than hearns and much more durable
     
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    Charlietf Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Agreed
     
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    If Hearns can keep it at range, he'll wreck Hopkins. That said, Hopkins often seemed to find a way to stink out the joint and make the other guy fight his fight. Not sure who wins, but probably the longer the fight goes on, the better Hopkins' chances.
     
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    BHop
     
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  11. Devon

    Devon Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Hearns on points
     
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    Hearns on points. Trinidad was not better than Benitez.
     
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    I also think a lot of the end result is down to how Hearns sets out to fight. If his aim is to out box him, get a decision then that's a possibility. But if he comes out gunning for Bernard and goes all out on the attack, that could see a ko defeat for Hearns. Trying to ko Hopkins is no easy feat and could see Tommy blowing him self out and allowing B to take advantage of a tiring Hit man, gaining a late ko. In fact this is the outcome I'd say is more likely.
     
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    Another vote for Hearns on points
     
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    Agreed,If this is a 15 round fight and Hopkins doesn't get taken out early,,which he didn't,,Tommy gets weaker and weaker and gasses out from 13 -15. Tommy might have a chance in a 12 rounder.
     
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