Bernard Hopkins vs Carlos Monzon at 160 ?

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  1. Hopkins

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  2. Monzon

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  1. Guerra

    Guerra Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I thought he rehydrated to a higher weight cause he started at light heavy in his career but then boiled down to middleweight.
    Didnt know he kept his weight so low consistently, even after weigh ins. Thanks for your response!
     
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  2. turbotime

    turbotime Hall Of Famer Full Member

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  3. turbotime

    turbotime Hall Of Famer Full Member

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    Well he was on all of the cocaine.
     
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  4. Brighton bomber

    Brighton bomber Loyal Member Full Member

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    According to Hopkins he basically ate junk food like cheeseburgers in prep for that first fight which is why he lost. Which is pretty understandable, I doubt prison food is all that great, bet he went on a real binge after he got out of prison and was eating all the foods he was denied, hence why he turned pro as a light heavy when in reality he was always a middleweight.
     
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  5. turbotime

    turbotime Hall Of Famer Full Member

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    Exactly right. BH had crazy discipline once he was out the joint.
     
  6. Salty Dog

    Salty Dog submit to 'murica cow Full Member

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    Imo this is Bhop's greatest asset; rigid (ruthless) personal discipline. In this, I think he rivals Marverlous.
     
  7. Reinhardt

    Reinhardt Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Monzon is a notch above Hopkins, I like Carlos by clear UD in a not so easy fight although rounds 13-15 could be a hurdle for Bernard
     
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