Bernard Hopkins vs Tommy Hearns @ 160

I watched those fights. I think Bernard would have trouble to get on the inside, against Hearns though. Not easy to get past that jab and hard right hand.Hiopkins best would be to hurt Hearns in the later rounds.

 

I agree. Tough and durable as Hopkins was, I don't see him trying to steamroll Hearns a la Hagler. I'd think he'd rather try and pick his spots under a more systematic pressure and be rough and physical in the clinches. If he stopped Tommy it wouldn't be by one big punch, but rather by attrition and wearing him down, I think.

 

Unfortunately for him though he can be out fought, particularly by guys who can take his shots. Hopkins takes them as easily as anyone else who did and stopped Tommy.

Therein lies the difference.

 

I see Hearns's speed playing the main role and winning on points, the fight would be at range and Hearns's winning the jab battle with the timing and speed and throwing fasts combinations later on and putting Hopkins in his shell

 

Tommy UDs him.