Could Eubank's unique style have given Hopkins big problems?

Going back to the original question,Eubank's record against average fighters added up to several dull performances,but at his peak he was always upping his game when in with the real dangerous opponents so yes,he'd give Hopkins problems.Probably take 9 or 10 dull rounds to find out though.Can't say for sure if he'd win but he'd give almost anyone problems at his absolute best.

 

Good post :bbb:bbb

 

no it hasn't i have explained everything i have said

you have just blatantly ducked my questions

i actually expected more of you

this is the reason why you've ended up resorting to personal abuse and sweeping statements instead of directly answering points.

i know a beaten egghead when i see one, i've just turned you into a scrambled egg

 

Superb post.

 

When you consistently use weight as an issue to downplay Hopkins' achievements and then suck off Hagler for having a win over a naturally smaller man I can't take you seriously.

I don't give a **** what spin you put on Hearns as an opponent. He came from a lighter weight class, so use the same logic. If you want to credit Hagler for that win, then give Hopkins credit for Tito.

Trinidad was THE FAVORITE going in against Hopkins. That's how convinced the establishment was of the Monday morning quarterback bull**** you're spouting now.

Your train of thought is built on hate and I tore you to bits with easy logic. I can't help it if you won't accept that!:-(

 

I'm a HUGE Eubank fan but I find it amazing that he is being painted up as a grim reaper, when he failed to match up against so many big names.

No Roy Jones, no James Toney, no Michael Nunn, no Gerald McClellan, no Iran Barkley, no Sambu Kalambay, no Mike McCallum, no Julian Jackson.

Benn at least chased down some real danger men. Eubank played it safe for most of his career and admitted to using the sport for money.

It shows how much hate there is for Hopkins when Chris is being touted as a guy who would have kicked his ass with virtually ZERO foundation to rely on.

SAD AS ****!

 

Not interested in your argument, but Hearns was a bonfied MW and had been operating at MW for years before he met Hagler.

 

See I was at both fights and it something I say to people who I dont believe went.

It was ****ing boiling in Cardiff all day, we couldnt believe it for a November , I have pictures of me and the boys all day in the Bay area.

Was it under cover or open at the Millienium stadium?

 

Eubank had the worst possible style for Hopkins? Eubank would bait Hopkins all night long?

:rofl:rofl:rofl

do you understand what is going on when you watch a fight? you dumb****.

where the fuk do you get off making these blanket statements?

Eubank was sloppy and awkward when he couldn't fight at his pace. he would be stumbling around the ring reaching in with his half-assed combinations and wide right hands. Hopkins would be setting the rhythm here and he'd be the one capitalizing on Eubank's inconsistency and sloppiness.

as for Eubank baiting Hopkins, that is fuking laughable. Hopkins is far trickier than Eubank ever was. even if Eubank did "bait him all night long" (whatever the **** that means) Hopkins is compact and tight enough with his technique that he'd not be caught "coming in all night" you dumb****. how dare you compare RJJ to Eubank?

STFU and gtfo. I have wasted my time arguing with you.

 

Mate for **** sake. Who would make up that they were at a fight which was held in a 70,000 seat arena? It was the easiest ticket in the world to get and you think you're a star for being at it?

We flew into Bristol airport and hired a car, which got locked in a multi story car park over night. Take my f*ckin word for it, at 3am it was ****in FREEZING because we wandered the streets until the carpark opened. You want me to remember the weather "through the day" for a fight that happened four years ago?

If I was going to make up a story I would tell you I was at Leonard vs. Hearns. Don't believe me because I couldn't care less, your line of questioning is embarrasing. I'll be in Vegas next year from April 30th - May 7th and will catch another superfight. I'll let you know what the weather was like when I get backatsch

 

Eubank could definitely pose some problems for Hopkins and win some rounds, but his footwork on the front-foot was pretty poor (Hopkins doesn't really excel in this area either, but he's better than Eubank). Hopkins, being the better ring general, probably takes this in a clear decision.

If a prime B-Hop were around in the late 80s/early 90s era, I think Herol Graham and Michael Nunn would've been tough fights, Toney and McCallum could've very well beaten him, and Kalambay on his best night would've edged him. He chews up Benn and counterpunches the hell out of McClellan.

 

Hagler would have beaten the crap out of Hopkins-Better boxer AND puncher.

Would have loved to see Hopkins vs Hamsho as Hamsho could get just as rough as Hopkins on the inside.

John Mugabi would have beaten ANY middleweight Hopkins fought on the night he challenged Hagler.

Hagler is a different class then Hopkins-Hell Hopkins defended his title TWICE against Allen if I'm not mistaken.Allen would have never lasted with Hagler.



Bennie Briscoe
Cyclone Hart
Willie Monroe

Hagler beat all three.POST Hopkins best 3 opponents and you wont come close to these three.

 

Hagler may have beaten Hopkins but it's not an easy fight by any means.

Hopkins vs. Hamsho? Ding Ding Schools In. Hamsho has nothing on his resume to suggest he could live with Bernard Hopkins and I do mean nothing!

Mugabi would hav beaten any middleweight that Hopkins faced? That's conjecture and Mugabi was a 154lber. He didn't beat a decent middleweight in his entire career.

Hopkins actually defended against Allen three times lol

Briscoe, Hart and Munroe were quality contenders, no denying that.

 

I can't see Hopkins beating McClellan

 

Man you are you too angry , my point was that I dont and still dont believe you , and the reason I ask the weather question is because you cannot just go and ****ing google it like all of the other keyboard hard men on here .

I ask questions like where were you sat , what did you do that day etc. Because I know most people on here are full of **** when it comes to the real thing.

If you did then peace , but right now all you have done is proved nothing.