Are people on here now ready to give B-Hop the respect he deserves?? A - T - G.

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  1. McGrain

    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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    Nice list. I'd have Wright-Trinidad higher, and I think i'd have Hopkins-Pavlik at #1. I, personally, would have Calzaghe-Hopkins above Calzaghe-Kessler - though I understand that this puts me in a minority. What about Vasquez over Marquez the third time?
     
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  2. the cobra

    the cobra Awesomeizationism! Full Member

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    In no order, I'd have to agree. I might take Toney-Jirov out and put in Mayweather-Hatton, Marquez-Casamayor, possibly Hatton-Tszyu, or more recently V. Klitschko-Peter, although Toney-Jirov could be argued over those.
     
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  3. McGrain

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    Was that the 12th? That was pretty breathtaking right enough.
     
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  4. McGrain

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    Oh, missed the "in no order" part. Like I say Pacfan, I'd have Calzaghe's win over Hopkins on that list.

    How bout Lewis-Rahman II?
     
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  5. McGrain

    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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    :lol:

    If you are missing him, just view my public profile, he in there.
     
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  6. DINAMITA

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    Not in order McGrain!!

    I can't put Calzaghe-Hopkins in my own top 10 because I don't believe Calzaghe won the fight (I had it 114-113 B-Hop), but it should be in a neutral top 10 as it was a high-profile win over an excellent opponent.

    Vasquez-Marquez III was a great win, but which one would you remove to put that in? I have eleven as it is and that's without Calzaghe-Hopkins!!
     
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  7. DINAMITA

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    Lewis-Rahman II was definitely another quality win, but for me quality of opposition is an important factor in deciding on the greatest wins. Rahman is not a top quality heavyweight IMO.
     
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  8. the cobra

    the cobra Awesomeizationism! Full Member

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    Yeah, it was the final shot. Perfectly set up and executed right.
     
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  9. McGrain

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    He's got at least one decent win though ;)
     
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  10. DINAMITA

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    Yes, he was indeed excellent against Monte Barrett :D
     
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  11. yesihavearm2

    yesihavearm2 ESB Chinchecker Full Member

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    Actually made me lol :thumbsup
     
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  12. CarlesX7

    CarlesX7 Shit got real! Full Member

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    Considering today's heavyweights, one could say he is.... errrr was when Lewis fought him.

    Do you remember Lennox after the fight: "His new name is Hasbeen Rahman now" :D
     
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  13. jaycuban

    jaycuban Cubans Do It Better ! Full Member

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    I tought Hopkins won the Calzaghe fight, as he said... he trew alot that was not landing.

    Hopkins won 2 fights with this one guys.
     
    jaycuban, Oct 20, 2008
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  14. DINAMITA

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    Vasquez-Marquez III could be in there actually, as could Hatton-Tszyu. It's so tough picking just ten!
     
    DINAMITA, Oct 20, 2008
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  15. jaysuperman27

    jaysuperman27 Superman Full Member

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    I always perceived Hopkins an ATG, never doubted his skills..Its just sometimes i just hate his arrogance..congrats for the win Bhop anyway!
     
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