ATG: Who ranks higher? Hearns or Hopkins?

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  1. Two Shakes

    Two Shakes Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Hopkins couldn't hold Tommy's spit bucket.H2H Hearns would have smashed BHops turtle shell.
     
  2. Hatesrats

    Hatesrats "I'm NOT Suprised..." Full Member

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    Tommy Hearns
     
  3. FrochPascal

    FrochPascal Boxing Addict Full Member

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    :rofl...theres people who voted hopkins!!!!!!!!!
     
  4. FlatNose

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    Hearns fought and beat more ATG's. Hearns ranks higher.
     
  5. Spud565

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    Hopkins isnt done yet, people should remember that. Things may change from here until Hopkins visits Canastota. I wouldnt be surprised if he does something crazy before now and then... A trip upto CW is likely, and I would have him as favourite going in there with Adamek. I also heard that Haye/Hopkins may happen at HW if Haye picks up a belt there. Personally I think Haye/Hopkins at HW would be a BAD idea for BHop!!! Thats alot of weight to put in any time of life, but at his age, it could end real bad!!
     
  6. essexboy

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    Woah, I voted Hearns as well but it isnt laughable, Hopkins is great in his own right and has earned a comparison at least.
     
  7. asero

    asero Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    hopkins was a 4-1 underdog against pavlik
     
  8. northernstar83

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    Hearns quite comfortably for me
     
  9. PH|LLA

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    @ 44 years old
     
  10. asero

    asero Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    i have hopkins in my top 30. Hearns is top 35
     
  11. frankenfrank

    frankenfrank Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Hearns.
    was chinnier but cleaner.
    hopkins' tactics help him to protect his chin that is overrated.
    remember mercado knocked him down twice in one fight , and hopkins still got a draw.
    hearns' oposition was much tougher.
    he was somewhat ballsier in choosing it.
    hearns fought 147-190 , hopkins 160-175.
    this consideration works for hearns in p4p meanings.
    Not an absurd comparison but hearns wins.
     
  12. McGrain

    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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    Heanrs. But it's getting closer every time Bernard wins.
     
  13. 'Ben'

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    Thta's a hard one!.... I'd say they were even.
     
  14. 'Ben'

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    Yep, if Hopkins were to beat Adamek or Dawson well I'd have to put him in front.
     
  15. C7LBT

    C7LBT Hit Man Full Member

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    Hearns
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