Emile Griffith vs Bernard Hopkins

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  1. Eye of Timaeus

    Eye of Timaeus Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Tough fight to call. Griffith wouldn't be intimidated by Bhops dirty tactics but I think it prevents him from doing enough to get the win. Thoughts?
     
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  2. salsanchezfan

    salsanchezfan Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Unwatchable.
     
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  3. Reinhardt

    Reinhardt Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Close fight
     
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  4. The Morlocks

    The Morlocks Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Griffith with ease and boredom
     
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  5. The Morlocks

    The Morlocks Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    As was Hopkins entire career.most of Emiles too
     
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  6. Eye of Timaeus

    Eye of Timaeus Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Lmao. True
     
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  7. CharlesBurley

    CharlesBurley Well-Known Member banned Full Member

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    Hopkins would bully him
     
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  8. Clinton

    Clinton Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Mumha Abu
     
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  9. Eye of Timaeus

    Eye of Timaeus Well-Known Member Full Member

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  10. George Crowcroft

    George Crowcroft He Who Saw The Deep Full Member

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    This is quite possibly the most boring hypothetical you could ever make. Except for John Ruiz vs Henry Akimwande.
     
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  11. Clinton

    Clinton Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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  12. AwardedSteak863

    AwardedSteak863 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I really don't get why folks think BHOP is boring. I loved watching him fight. He did so many smart things in the ring that as a former fighter I appreciate watching. One of the more complete fighters I have ever watched that always came to the ring 100% prepared. Never out of shape and always had a game plan.

    I'm a fan of Emile as well but I would definitely put my money on BHOP by UD in a tactical fight.
     
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  13. red cobra

    red cobra Loyal Member Full Member

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    Beat me to it bro!
     
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  14. red cobra

    red cobra Loyal Member Full Member

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    No...Griffith was stronger than Hopkins. Nobody ****in bullied Griffith at middleweight.
     
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  15. JohnThomas1

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    Hopkins too big and would take a UD. Most of the true greats (Hagler, Monzon, Hopkins, Jones etc) would be a step too far for Emile.
     
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