Bernard Hopkins vs Harold Johnson @ LHW

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  1. Flo_Raiden

    Flo_Raiden Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Battle between 2 of Philly’s master ring craftsmen @ light heavyweight. Could the Hopkins that schooled Target/Pavlik find a way to neutralize the jab and counterpunching skills of Harold Johnson? Or would Johnson be able to out think and outbox Hopkins?
     
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  2. Shrollleftupper

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    I don't see how LHW Hopkins would win or why you would put him up vs. a possibly top 5 ATG LHW in Harold Johnson when you should instead use MW Hopkins, who was a big MW and must have rehydrated to at least 170 lbs. Harold weighed 171 against Doug Jones.
     
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    Shrollleftupper Active Member banned Full Member

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    It does because LHW Hopkins was shot the entire time. Hopkins' prime ended with Jermain Taylor.