hopkins is wily, very intelligent in the ring and hs never taken the 'beating' you talk about. the only way hopkins takes a bating is if age truly catches up with him. people might not like hopkins' fights for the most part but he was one of the most effective and ring-smart boxers of recent time.
im one of hopkins biggest fans... I picked him to beat Joe Calzaghe..he isnt beating Pav tho..and he his catching a beating.. you dont have to explain that he is intelligent, i already know this...but he's human and figting someone young enough to be is kid almost....
Hopkins is too cute to ever recieve a beatdown, let alone against Pavlik who isn't anything special. Hopkins will probably win on decision because he is the smarter and more technical boxer, his defensive maneuvers require versatility to be overcome. Pavlik knows no such thing. Bhop retires without ever recieving a beating and without ever being knocked out...and I'm not even a fan. The trueth s the truth.
WOW please somebody bump this after the fight.. you believe in Superman and Santas Clause to , dont you..
Mock me all you like, but Hopkins has never recieved a beatdown therefore my opinion has merit. :-hi:
Hey, you're opinion is Kelly Pavlik is a great fighter that can put a beatdown on a defensive veteren like Hopkins. I have no problem with that, but I think the opposite and I have produced valid points to give my view some credibility. Let's not be slapping heads.
Why do people keep saying 'unless Hopkins age catches up with him'. The guy's 44, his age caught up with him a long time ago. He nows how to not take a beating regardless.
I've posted my break down numerous times. Pavlik KO10 Hopkins. Bernard wil keep things interesting for 3 or 4 rounds. After that KP will gradually start taking over.