Gotta give Hopkins props

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by Maxime, Sep 3, 2008.


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  1. Maxime

    Maxime Sweet Science Full Member

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    1- Fights an up and coming superstar and future p4p king (Roy Jones Jr.).

    2- Fights a top p4p fighter and boxing superstar in Felix Trinidad even tho most people thought he would lose that fight.

    3- Fights a young undefeated contender in Jermain Taylor (Twice).

    4- Moves up 2 weight classes to fight the undisputed light heavyweight champion (Antonio Tarver).

    5- Fight another top p4p fighter that everyone was avoiding (Winky Wright).

    6- Takes on the undisputed 168lbs king and top p4p fighter (Joe Calzaghe).

    7- And now he will be fighting 160lbs king Kelly Pavlik.

    Pavlik, Calzaghe, Wright, Tarver, Taylor (x2) in his last 6 fights!

    Not many fighters have that kind of resume.
     
    Maxime, Sep 3, 2008
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  2. BENNY BLANCO

    BENNY BLANCO R.I.P. Brooklyn1550 Full Member

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    Another thing about Hopkins is that even when he was considered #1 p4p he would still call out any fighter which is rare for someone in that situation.
     
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  3. The Thruth!!!!!

    The Thruth!!!!! Active Member Full Member

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    I agree. If he beats pavlik and Jones loses to Calzaghe, I think Bernard surpasses Jones on the ATG list. Hopkins has the kind of longevity that you just don't see in boxing. The fact that he's fighting these younger, elite fighters and being highly competitive is simply amazing.
     
    The Thruth!!!!!, Sep 3, 2008
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  4. truewarrior

    truewarrior Boxing Addict Full Member

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    OK I wanted to ask this question but I dont think it needs to be a thread> What is Bernars best win? IMO its Twinky Wright
     
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  5. The Thruth!!!!!

    The Thruth!!!!! Active Member Full Member

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    I actually think Tarver was his best win. He jumped up 2 weight classes and dominated "The man" at 175...At 41 years of age! That gets my vote
     
    The Thruth!!!!!, Sep 3, 2008
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  6. Monticello

    Monticello Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Hopkins is the man is willing to face top fighters and not only face them, but also beat them.
     
    Monticello, Sep 3, 2008
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  7. san rafael

    san rafael 0.00% lemming Full Member

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    Hopkins is an amazing fighter. He has my full respect and always will.
     
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  8. mexican legend

    mexican legend MVP! Full Member

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    Props but sill boring though.
     
    mexican legend, Sep 3, 2008
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  9. Hermit

    Hermit Loyal Member banned

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    He is doing something Ole Joe Calzaghe won't do. Face Pavlik.
     
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  10. Motor City Sam

    Motor City Sam Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Boring now, maybe. Not boring in his prime. He got the nickname The Executioner for a reason.
     
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  11. catasyou

    catasyou Lucian Bute Full Member

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    The old man is a great fighter,much respect for him
     
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  12. BigReg

    BigReg Broad Street Bully Full Member

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    Watch how the executioner executes; a thing of beauty.

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  13. shadow boxer

    shadow boxer Member Full Member

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    Massive respect to Hopkins. Definite atg. Also should be commended for turning his life around-not easy to come out of prison and achieve what he has. Role model for younger boxers for the dedication he shows in keeping himself so competitive for so long.
     
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  14. konaman

    konaman Boxing Addict Full Member

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    His competitiveness at 40+ is out of this world.
     
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  15. CottoDaBodykill

    CottoDaBodykill Boxing Addict Full Member

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    im a bhops hater .. but i'll admit the guy would fight king kong in a phone booth
     
    CottoDaBodykill, Sep 4, 2008
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