Prime Hopkins vs Leonard (Hagler) | MW

Similar at times to B-Hop Vs Roy in their first fight at times, due to styles but SRL is much more 'correct' than Roy and unfortunately, this, amongst others, are one of the reasons why I think B-Hop should be favoured.

He's bigger, he's stronger, he's a good enough ring general and dirty enough to keep the fight at the pace and range that he wants to.

Leonard puts up an admirable effort but at some point, the natural size difference, Hop's wileyness and ability to take away his opponent's best assets should have an effect.

 

Hopkins makes it rough, awkward, creates awkward situations for Leonard, rushing in and smothering Leonard and bullying him.

 

Leonard from the Hagler fight was past it and not in his natural weight class. I dont see that version of Ray seeing a successful outcome here. Not at all.

 

Leonard wins on points. Hopkins resume at 160 is not great. I think Leonard would do a better than Delahoya and win a close one.

 

Leaning Leonard but not with great conviction. Ray's speed would be problematic for Hopkins I think.

 

Hopkins roughs him up.

 

was not Leonard 5'10?

 

Hopkins in a close one

 

WHAT - no way IMO my SA friend, Leonard is a real Welterweight and Hopkins is a very disciplined LHW, I think there is some separation in there skills with Leonard being better but Hopkins was a super good pro. How do you see the fight playing out?

 

Hopkins was too much at 160 and coins an ugly close decision although we never saw a prime Ray at 160 ... P4P Ray much better then the cagey , crafty but overrated and boring Hopkins ..

 

Exactly. Hopkins decision and pulling away at the end.

 

I like Ray to win a close disputed type decision.

He knows how to steal rounds. Shoeshines his way a few times every round and the judges seem to love shoeshining. And it's a follow the money fight & the money & networks are behind the sugar man a lot more than they are with Hopkins.