ATG: Who ranks higher? Hearns or Hopkins?

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  1. caneman

    caneman 100% AllNatural Xylocaine Full Member

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    My thoughts and more. :good
     
  2. bernie4366

    bernie4366 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    This is flat ****ing stupid. Hopkins, and it shouldn't even be close. Not even close to close.
     
  3. Mr Butt

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    hearns
     
  4. USboxer1981

    USboxer1981 The Real Def. MVP Full Member

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    Hearns without a doubt
     
  5. USboxer1981

    USboxer1981 The Real Def. MVP Full Member

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    Care to explain how it's ****ing stupid and not even close ? I think you're a ****ing ******, to be so dogmatic.
     
  6. booradley

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    Ya Buddy!!!! I love that highlight reel. I watch that **** once a week, AT LEAST!!!
     
  7. art

    art New Member Full Member

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    H2H Hopkins is not a good match up for Hearns. But I still rank Tommy higher as ATG.
     
  8. Nigel_Benn

    Nigel_Benn Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I voted Bhop surprised hes so far behind on the poll, H2H its a bad style matchup for Tommy because Hopkins could bang at middleweight,iron chin and great defensivly wheres Tommy wasnt to good At 160 on Resume Hearns is superior.
     
  9. Pimp C

    Pimp C Too Much Motion Full Member

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    Hearns he's a top 30 ATG.
     
  10. Nigel_Benn

    Nigel_Benn Well-Known Member Full Member

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    So is Hopkins.Top 30 ATG I mean.
     
  11. essexboy

    essexboy The Cat Full Member

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    Matter of opinion, I have neither in my top 30.
     
  12. itrymariti

    itrymariti CaƱas! Full Member

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    In terms of ability, I think Hearns surpasses B-Hop. Let's not foget that Hearns had absurd power throughout his career, as well as tremendous speed which he proved against accomplished defensive fighters like Benitez and a boxing ability that was almost unsurpassed. I mean, he actually outboxed Ray Leonard when they were both in their primes, and arguably did it again when they were both over the hill. Hopkins is a crafty guy, but I think Hearns' raw eliteness is probably a cut above, both P4P and H2H.

    In terms of legacy, many will point to Hopkins' long, undisputed run as MW champ as surpassing Hearns, who - supposedly - flopped on the nights where it counted. Still, outboxing a prime Wilfred Benitez over 15 with a broken hand, blowing away Cuevas in 2 and winning titles at 6 weights is no mean feat. Let's not forget that Hopkins also has losses.

    My vote goes to Tommy.
     
  13. VX.Nefarious

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    hitman with jeru, buck.... GREAT
     
  14. VX.Nefarious

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    nice avy:happy
     
  15. jgorst05

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    The most sensible post i have ever read on esb!