Let's say that Bernard Hopkins and Freddie Steele meet at MW. Just for fun, let's say they meet around 1965 or 1970... Mid-way. So we're talking the rules and regulations, referees, etc of the time. Who do you have?
I haven't watched enough Steele to give a definitive answer, but based on what I've seen, he may well beat Hopkins.
Steele looks good on the films I have seen, and, looks great on paper. I will go with Steele by close decision.
Yes, we don't see or read too much about Steele. Hopkins is just about the best MW I'd pick him over.