Hopkins vs. Schmeling 175

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  1. hookfromhell

    hookfromhell Well-Known Member Full Member

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    What do you think?
     
    hookfromhell, Jun 22, 2013
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  2. red cobra

    red cobra Loyal Member Full Member

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    I think that there's no way a mature, seasoned Max Schmeling could have fought as a lightheavy.
     
    red cobra, Jun 23, 2013
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  3. janitor

    janitor VIP Member Full Member

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    I think that Schmeling was prety green when he was able to make the light heavyweight limit, and more Euro level than world level.

    On tht basis I would favour Hopkins.
     
    janitor, Jun 23, 2013
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  4. Hookie

    Hookie Affeldt... Referee, Judge, and Timekeeper Full Member

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    Lets make it 185. Schmeling at his very best vs. Hopkins at his LHW best without having to cut weight... plus maybe a weight lifting program and increased protein diet. Hopkins could give up a little speed for some added muscle... but not too much, Max wasn't slow.

    Max was stopped a few times but I dont think Hopkins would hurt him. Hopkins has never been stopped but Schmeling has plenty of power... more than Jones or Tarver.

    Ill take Schmeling by close decision.
     
    Hookie, Jun 26, 2013
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  5. janitor

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    janitor, Jun 26, 2013
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  6. red cobra

    red cobra Loyal Member Full Member

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    Schmeling would knock out Hopkins at 185.
     
    red cobra, Jun 26, 2013
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  7. thistle1

    thistle1 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    No, please stop this fanciful hope...
     
    thistle1, Jun 26, 2013
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  8. turbotime

    turbotime Hall Of Famer Full Member

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    :lol: Hopkins easy UD.
     
    turbotime, Jun 26, 2013
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  9. janitor

    janitor VIP Member Full Member

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    So who would win, and what would be the stylistic reasons?
     
    janitor, Jun 26, 2013
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