Does anyone believe Hopkins when he says he wants to challenge David Haye?

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  1. bailey

    bailey Loyal Member Full Member

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    I dont believe Hopkins when he claims he wants to challenge David Haye.
    Hopkins is a hall of fame fighter, but he is very rarely the smaller man in his fights. Yes I know there was Tarver, but he is slow of hand and foot, which Hopkins knew he could exploit. His biggest MW wins were against De La Hoya & Trinidad and when you think Hopkins career started at LHW. Since beating Tarver he hasnt fought a natural LHW since, and wanted no part of a prime Jones Jnr.
    So saying he wants to meet Haye, ill believe it when its signed
     
    bailey, Dec 15, 2009
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  2. DonPrestige

    DonPrestige Active Member Full Member

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    Firstly, it wont be signed because that fight doesn't benefit Haye and what he's trying to achieve.

    Bhop is just jawing, every top fighter has an ego and while he may believe he can beat Haye, he also knows that fight won't happen.
     
    DonPrestige, Dec 15, 2009
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  3. garren_h

    garren_h New Member Full Member

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    i realy get excited when i see anything about b hopkins fighting danny green at cruiserweight i think it be a great fight and i tip hopkins to win hes a clever crafty fighter
     
    garren_h, Dec 15, 2009
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  4. MAG1965

    MAG1965 Loyal Member banned

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    I believe Hopkins. He believes he can neutralize Haye's right hand and beat up Haye and stop him. In my mind Haye's right hand is too quick and Haye is just too fast and strong at this higher weight.
     
    MAG1965, Dec 15, 2009
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  5. throwback79

    throwback79 New Member Full Member

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    hopkins is a big fan of the great archie moore so maybe he is trying to become like archie and fight for the hwt title. I hope it does happen. You can never count b hop out thats for sure
     
    throwback79, Dec 15, 2009
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  6. lzolnier

    lzolnier Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    He already did a 180 on Adamek, so I don't believe he will go for Haye. He just wants to keep his name in the news. Besides, Haye won't come down to CW until he fights Klits or Adamek and there is no one better left to fight.
     
    lzolnier, Dec 15, 2009
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  7. Davies

    Davies Boxing Addict Full Member

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    you got to be shitting me you think B-Hop can beat Haye? :yikes
     
    Davies, Dec 16, 2009
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  8. Cobbler

    Cobbler Shoemaker To The Stars Full Member

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    Did you read what you quoted?
     
    Cobbler, Dec 16, 2009
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  9. Davies

    Davies Boxing Addict Full Member

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    yeah its kind of contradictive although the latter says Hayes too fast he still says he thinks B-hop can stop Haye, i find that hard to imagine


    I stand corrected didnt read properly
     
    Davies, Dec 16, 2009
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  10. Cobbler

    Cobbler Shoemaker To The Stars Full Member

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    He said Hopkins believes he can stop Haye. Which he probably does.
     
    Cobbler, Dec 16, 2009
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  11. Gneus7

    Gneus7 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I don't believe him
     
    Gneus7, Dec 16, 2009
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  12. kidgloves

    kidgloves Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Isn't Hopkins part of Golden Boy?
    Isn't Hayes US promoter Golden Boy?
    I smell a rat
     
    kidgloves, Dec 16, 2009
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