Bernard Hopkins fears Chad Dawson

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  1. a.arthur.h

    a.arthur.h Original Lightning Full Member

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    Hopkins ain't afraid of nuthin'.

    Whips Dawson's ass through the longest 12 rounds of his life.
     
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  2. RightCross

    RightCross Grandmaster of Boxing Full Member

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    PrepaRE for bhop to cry to the ref like he did vs calzaghe. Not because of the work rate but due to the sharp punches. I wouldnt be surprised to see Bhop tko'd or even quit in this fight. Mark my words, this is a mismatch of styles.
     
    RightCross, Aug 12, 2011
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  3. JMP

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    Hopkins fears nobody. Jesus, the way you people talk about Chad Dawson, you'd think he's a mixture of Michael Spinks, John Conteh, and Bob Foster. Hopkins is going to surprise a lot of people yet again, even if he doesn't win. Guarantee that Chad doesn't look good in this fight. He hasn't genuinely impressed me since the Adamek fight years ago.
     
    JMP, Aug 12, 2011
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  4. Squire

    Squire Let's Go Champ Full Member

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    The big question is which Dawson shows up. If he's lazy it could end up being another huge victory for Hopkins. I've got no favourite in this one either. I'll support whoever fights better and wants it more. If Dawson fights without commitment like he often does I'll be rooting for B-Hop

    Interestingly Pascal should be right back in the picture if Dawson wins this. That's a rematch I'd like to see
     
    Squire, Aug 12, 2011
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  5. Ziggy Montana

    Ziggy Montana The Butcher Full Member

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    Hopkins fears nobody. The end.
     
    Ziggy Montana, Aug 12, 2011
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  6. EL-MATADOR

    EL-MATADOR Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    B-Hop didn't fear RJJ, Tito, DLH, Winky, Tarver, Pavlik, Taylor, etc...but he fears Dawson..:rofl:nut
     
    EL-MATADOR, Aug 12, 2011
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  7. DemolitionDan

    DemolitionDan ATG and HoF Full Member

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    I was surprised at what he said his game plan was. Attacking Dawson? Why? I understand Dawson has all the tools to outbox Hopkins from a distance, but Pascal put a nice blue print out there. Fight from the outside, move side to side, and come in with a straight shot, and tie him up. It sure isn't pretty, but that's what gets the job done. If Hopkins does attack and really try to look for a KO, Dawson has a really good chance then.
     
    DemolitionDan, Aug 12, 2011
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  8. Rumsfeld

    Rumsfeld Moderator Staff Member

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    This.

    :smoke
     
    Rumsfeld, Aug 13, 2011
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  9. Rumsfeld

    Rumsfeld Moderator Staff Member

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    I wouldn't take anything Hopkins says regarding game plan prior to the fight too seriously.

    :smoke
     
    Rumsfeld, Aug 13, 2011
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  10. Brighton bomber

    Brighton bomber Loyal Member Full Member

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    I was very surprised when Hopkins signed the 3 fight deal which meant he would have to face Dawson. While Hopkins' win over Pascal was impressive, I saw nothing to suggest Hopkins has the tools any more to beat Dawson. Hopkins looked slower against Pascal then I have ever seen him before while he is not shot he is so far past his best now that a fast boxer like Dawson will be too much for him.

    I hope Hopkins can somehow pull off another miracle and prove me wrong but I doubt he can overcome the faster, younger man this time round.
     
    Brighton bomber, Aug 13, 2011
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  11. Rumsfeld

    Rumsfeld Moderator Staff Member

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    Dawson doesn't fight hard every second of every round, so at worst Hopkins can keep it ugly and competitive.

    I think he can do better than that. Dawson has tactical flaws and can be beaten mentally.
     
    Rumsfeld, Aug 13, 2011
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  12. Chex31

    Chex31 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Dawson is weak. Hopkins got this.
     
    Chex31, Aug 13, 2011
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  13. bailey

    bailey Loyal Member Full Member

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    Im not surprised Hopkins is nervous. Hopkins has a style weakness to fast 2 handed fighters. Jones, Taylor twice, Calzaghe, Pascal
    I will be impressed with Hopkins if he wins but lets not forget that Hopkins team were looking for loopholes out of this fight originally
     
    bailey, Aug 13, 2011
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