GIVE HOPKINS CREDIT:WHO has took more fights they are supposed to LOSE THAN HIM!??

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  1. at1

    at1 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    People diss this guy he has more heart than PBF **** when was the last time PBF took a fight where people really thought he would lose? HOPKINS with the exception of the Oscar fight he has took fights where he is the underDOG
     
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  2. Smith

    Smith Monzon-like Full Member

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    I don't think anyone isn't giving him credit buddy.
     
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  3. jaycuban

    jaycuban Cubans Do It Better ! Full Member

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    A lot of boxing fans really under-appriciate him. Ive always admired Hopkins and to me he is a not only a living legend of boxing but a "still fighting legend of boxing"
     
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  4. peter5

    peter5 Marco.A.Barrera Full Member

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    I give hopkins credit, not as much as some, a little more than others. But either way you look at it, he deserves respect for the way he keeps himself in shape, competetive in fights etc etc and all at an advanced age
     
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  5. Betty Swollocks

    Betty Swollocks James 'Lights Out' Toney Full Member

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    yeah I heard Hopkins was installed as favourite in one of his 16 fights with Robert Allen.
     
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  6. Fat Joe

    Fat Joe Let's have it right Full Member

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    Calzaghe
     
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  7. warrior85

    warrior85 R.I.P THUNDER Full Member

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    hes very good,but hes no legend,in my opinion.
     
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  8. klion22

    klion22 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    People underestimate Hopkins because he beats people with his mind. It's easier to measure hand speed or size, etc. But it's harder to measure the more intelligent and savvy fighter. That's how Hopkins beats you and that's why he is regularly underrated.
     
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  9. Rumsfeld

    Rumsfeld Moderator Staff Member

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    Brilliantly stated.
     
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  10. klion22

    klion22 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I know. :hey :lol:
     
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  11. Cobbler

    Cobbler Shoemaker To The Stars Full Member

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    When you're generally rated as the best in the world it becomes a bit more tricky to get into fights that people think you will lose....
     
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  12. Arriba

    Arriba Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Was Hopkins REALLY the underdog against Wright, Taylor or Tarver?

    Other than your occasional "Youth will prevail over Hopkins" poster, I think he's rated quite fairly.
     
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  13. at1

    at1 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    BS atleast make the betting line close Cotto vs Floyd makes the betting line close FLOYD doesnt want to make a real fight
     
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  14. klion22

    klion22 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Hopkins was a 4-1 underdog agasinst Tito. A 3-1 underdog against Tarver. And Winky was favored. I don't know the lines for either JT fights though.
     
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  15. coronacards

    coronacards Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Um....honestly, it goes by Vegas odds...who is the betting favorite? The money guides that favorite/underdog deal.

    Who was the betting favorite in Hopkins vs. Wright, Taylor, or Tarver?
     
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