Bernard Hopkins v Bob Fitzimmons At 168

The skill gap is astronomical. Hopkins by KO anytime he wants.

 

Hopkins is way better than Fitz. But Fitz at 160 hits hard enough to quickly knock out SHWs. Hopkins never dealt with someone like that and Fitz only needs a moment. Hopkins wins most times but Fitz has a better shot than he would against an ATG HW most of whom are more prepared for someone like that.

 

Hopkins

 

Hopkins is excellent at taking away the rt hand. Not much of a fan of watching him but I'll give credit where credit is due. I think the difference in skill level is just too wide. Fitz has the power but Hopkins has everything else. I can see Hopkins nullifying Fitz offense and taking a decision. Fitz always has that chance. Fitz also possess that debilitating heart punch that he used to stop many of his victims. Tough call but I'll go B-Hop

 

hopkins was hurt by fighters who punched less had than Fitz

 

Hopkins imo, just too good at working the rules.

 

But was Hopkins ever Kod?
That's a genuine question I'm not sure.

 

Has some high quality footage of Fitz been AI’d that I’m unaware of? Or are the experts in this thread basing their opinions on newspaper clippings and books that recount those newspaper clippings?

 

yes by Smith. knocked out of the ring

 

But I meant Kod.
He had a lot of fight s, a long career and proved his chin really.

 

he has solid chin, but not on the level of the likes of Quawi, Toney or Chavez. Fitz may not knock him out cold but Bhop may not beat the count.

 

Great chin. He was never hurt as bad as Toney vs Johnson.

 

He fought RJJ when Jones was looking hot and took his best shots,he really did have a great set of whiskers.

 

Fantastic durability Hopkins. How else would he perform so well when so old.

 

Mackie Shilstone deserves a hat tip here as well. He added 11 years to Ozzie Smiths HOF carrer and another SB ring for Peyton Manning, along with so many other best of the best athletes, Serena Williams as well