Fantasy middleweight match

I don't buy into this argument over Bernard and his hypothetical adaptability when his prime was over. Even in his youth he couldn't do more than win 2 or 3 rounds from Roy.

With Taylor all he had to do was close in on him and take advantage of his fragile chin and inexperience but failed not once but twice. The problem is he had no punch.

And what great middleweight did he ever beat?

None.

 

Why didn't Hopkins step up the pressure earlier? he could have made it closer and with him being the champion would probably have held his title. But he dug too deep a hole for himself and even the judges couldn't bail him out.

Merchant asked Roy "what is he waiting for" and Roy told him he was waiting to get him out with one punch but then Larry replied Hopkins has never ben enough of a hitter to win like that.

Again I ask where is that adaptability people say he has? I didn't see the rematch but I have to think Jermaine whipped him worse the second time.

And you still can't say Bernard beat another great middleweight while Hagler beat them on a regular basis. Harold Lederman's scorecard was more accurate than the official judges as always. I too gave him three rounds against the gifted, albeit one handed and weight drained, Jones jr.

Big deal

X is a notable middleweight though not nearly a great one. He's just one of those guys who's good for a long time.

 

What do you mean by bad styles? Clarify please

 

They aren't. Because Hopkins punch is average and Leonard would never survive at middleweight.

Did you see the Geraldo fight?

 

I never said Mugabi was great. he was a great puncher tho and it would be asking too much for anyone except Hagler to get in the ring with him and expect to beat him.

Hard Rock Green almost beat him tho. Hard rock would get in with anyone and even upset Scypion. Green's hand speed, expecially on the inside was about a 9+ and had deceptive power with one whose arms were so short.

Green could have beaten John but was worn from his battle with Animal Fletcher. The Mugabi fight proved if you're going to take on the beast, you're going to get hit. And when he hits you he's going to hurt you. How would leonard take it?