If Hopkins beat Adamek will he surpass Jones ...

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by Stinky gloves, Mar 3, 2009.


  1. Rock0052

    Rock0052 Loyal Member Full Member

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    Starting late's a double edged sword though; while it means he peaked later and we never saw what he could do as a young fighter, it also means alot less wear and tear on his body because he waited until he was fully grown before he started taking shots to the head. His superior longevity is, in no small part, helped massively by the lack of punishment he took as a young man. Had he went through the amateurs as a teenager and turned pro at 21 or 22, he very well could've burned out years ago to compensate.
     
  2. cuchulain

    cuchulain Loyal Member Full Member

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    Good points !
     
  3. iceman71

    iceman71 WBC SILVER Champion Full Member

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    i think so.....
    even though he had the shittiest middleweight reign over alot of garbage he defended against , beating the World Recongnized middle weight champ (and undefeated) and he would have to beat the worlds best cruiserweight...all at 43 years old..... bhop wins