For Bernard's sake, should he retire after his fight with Calzaghe?

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  1. punch13

    punch13 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Should Bernard Hopkins retire after his fight with Joe Calzaghe? He is well into his forties, and he's clinched the Hall of Fame status. He's made a lot of money also. Or would you like for him to keep on fighting the likes of Mikkel Kessler, or perhaps go up to Heavyweight and win a title there?
     
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  2. Fedor Em

    Fedor Em Enforcement, VRWC style Full Member

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    Yep go out with wins over Tarver, Wright, Calzaghe, and Jones. Wrapping up a top 25 ATG spot. :good
     
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  3. Polymath

    Polymath Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    literally :yep

    I dont see why he should, he never gets his ass kicked.
     
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  4. fightfanatic1

    fightfanatic1 Fight Junkie Full Member

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    well if he wins there is still fights out there are very interesting for him. And it's not like he is taking a ton of damage over his career so him sticking around is no biggie to me. Plus he is a big name and can still make plenty more money if he chooses to.

    But if he decides to call it, i wouldn't have a problem.
     
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  5. Tencount85

    Tencount85 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    If he loses he should retire. If he must absolutely fight again it should be Roy just to settle ****.
     
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  6. Florida boy

    Florida boy Bodacious Full Member

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    a fight against jones at this phase of their respective careers is pointless.
     
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  7. Farmboxer

    Farmboxer VIP Member Full Member

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    As long as he can make more money and does not get seriously hurt, then there is not reason for him to retire.
     
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  8. Tencount85

    Tencount85 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Exactly. The stipulation is they both fight each other and retire so we cant' complain too much. Since it won't happen, I'll just go back and watch that shouting match they had on youtube.
     
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  9. Farmboxer

    Farmboxer VIP Member Full Member

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    I have to agree with someone above, that Hopkins should finally get the rematch with Roid Jones.
     
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  10. Tencount85

    Tencount85 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    It should go down. Both aren't relevant now. After the Calzaghe fight Hops will be finished even if he doesn't get knocked out.
     
    Tencount85, Mar 20, 2008
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  11. teetop

    teetop Active Member Full Member

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    He may not have a choice:yep
     
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  12. CJLightweight

    CJLightweight Lightweight Kingpin Full Member

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    get a belt at cruiser:yep
     
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  13. punch13

    punch13 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I remember reading an article on Ring Magazine that his goal is to move up to Heavyweight and get a title there since the Heavyweight division is so topsy turvy with no dominant champions.

    I say he should retire for his health sake, and be a HBO broadcaster or something.
     
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  14. NESTORRDEA

    NESTORRDEA Active Member Full Member

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    If Jones Wins A Couple More Fights And Gets In The Rankings Again, I Don't See Why It Would Be Pointless. It Would Be A Great Match Actually, Then Again Rjj Has To Show He Can At Least Compete, And The Win Over Trinidad Doesn't Do It.
     
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  15. mattress

    mattress Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I think the only fight left after Calzaghe is a score to settle with Jones. I just can't see him making much headway against the current crop of SMWs and LHWs.....anyway, what's to got left to prove?
     
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