Bernard Hopkins: Like Manny Pacquiao, I defend my reputation

Point is.... There's a connection with the Atlas and Hopkins support by those who have REASON to support them. not b/c they are fans or really dig their "Swag", but simply b/c it helps them in support of "their man".

*******s, *****'s...what ever you want to call them are more similar than you think, and to the astonishment of those who hear it.

You make valid points...I simply ADDED on to your point, grouping ALL over supportive fans to the equation.

Atlas means nothing to me too...but the point fit too well for me to pass up with regards to your post.

 

Bernard is a PED user. Plain and simple. His reaction has confirmed my suspicions. There is absolutely zero reason not to take the tests. If he is so concerned about his reputation, take the tests. Bernard is an idiot who spouts nonsenical rhetoric 99% of the time. He says one thing to support the ******* cause and suddenly he's Dr. King.

 

Why isn't Floyd taking the tests? Why didn't Jean take the tests? They can't control other men and what they do...obviously, but this is more about doing "the right thing"., Correct?

So....if the whole Olympic style testing is about cleaning up the sport and about the "principle"...why not not set that BAR and be the EXAMPLE, instead of being just another joker TALKING about "what they will do, IF"?

Floyd doesn't need the participation of anther man to do what he feels is the right thing and neither did Jean jsut b/c Nard didn't take his tests.

Everyone has their own stance on what is right, wrong, moral or immoral but if you are a man of principle and your MOUTH is going a mile a minute about being of the "highest moral fabric":roll:, then most likely you are going to be HELD to the BAR you set for yourself.

Floyd and Jean could have LED by example yet choose not to. If tehre are no physical or physcological effects, then there is no reason NOT to prove to not only themselves but to the boxing community that they aren't just about talking about it...they are PROVING they are serious by what they do.

 

BHOP backed it up in the ring like all philly fighters, but Pacquiao opted to sue Mayweather instead of kicking his ass

 

I agree 100%. All athletes should be subjected to random testing.

But that's not my point.

My point is why is there a lack of hostility towards Hopkins from the same Floyd fans who call Pacquiao a PEDs cheat/suspect for trying to work out a reasonable blood test, while Hopkins, a 45 year still near his prime and recent champion, and who displayed "roid" rage when asked about OSDT by his opponent, gets a pass? Even now so that Hopkins has gone Manny's rout of a civil lawsuit.

Kindly tell. :hey

 

Congrats Manny Pacquiao, you have done your sport a great service, You have now shown fighters a way to make money with out fighting.....

Hats off to you kid for a job well done, as if boxing wasnt ****ed up enough these days now we will end up with a bunch of young up comming fighters fighting in court rooms making money rather than in the ring....

 

Hopkins did back it up in the ring. But did he take the test? If Pac beats Mayweather without testing, would you give him the same credit you gave Hopkins?

I rest my case.

 

no because he cant beat Mayweather,

for gods sake how do yu expect him to beat a fighter w/ great movement if he went life and death w/ Marquez who was in the pocket but kept circling him?

i rest my case

 

The US government should create a sports testing agency. This agency should pay informants and hire agents to find athletes who cheat on drug tests.

 

its a bit different because when Pascal told Hopkins to take the test he was just **** talking, the contracts had already been signed and no form of special testing was requested.

Mayweather Pac on the other hand, when it came down to signing the contract, there was a special request.... so to be honest with you if Manny does want the fight he is going to have to test..

So sign your name on the contract.... take the test and fight... of course do not expect Floyd to fight tomorrow, he has a few court dates...

I think Manny will take the fight and will take the test.. to be honest with you, I think he will pass the test as well, But I think he will get one sidedly picked apart... The first 4 rounds will look like the Judah fight... from there on its all Floyd.

 

atsch Manny showed people how to act like a professional and how to deal with criminals who deserve to be taken to court. Manny agreeing to blood tests doesn't guarantee a fight with Floyd. Just what part of Floyd Sr.'s words: "My son will NEVER fight Pacquiao" do not understand?

 

If Hopkins was on a performance enhancer ,my only question would be where do I get some and how much ? If I could even being as close his shape at 46 I'd be happy ! It should speak volumes about how he has kept his health up over the yrs .

 

Stating opinion as fact? If Floyd truly believed that, he would've fought Pac with unlimited PEDs for his easy $50 million by now, would have planned a rematch to collect his next $50 million.

Instead, he is suddenly on vacation, looking for his urge, while his daddy reaffirms: "My son will NEVER fight Pacquiao", which was a followup to his other statement, "I fear for my son's life".

 

No you won't. Haters wil only say that you only won your previous fights because you were on PEDs. Even if Pac wins but struggles in doing so, there will always be somebody who will say that he struggles when he cant take his PEDs.

 

Okay so you beleive that but when Sr says your boys on steroids he is full of ****..
Manny didnt act like a pro, he acted like a *****, a pro would have taken the fight and the test and actually sided with Floyd to endorse this type of testing for the better of the sport... that what a pro does.
What manny did was end negotiations and filed a suit against Floyd.

A pro would have no problem standing up to help his own sport grow for the better that is something manny failed to do and if you disagree your a ****ing moron.