Is Bernard Hopkins The Most Skilled Boxer Ever

Always thought Floyd adapted a little better then BHOP. Both master technicians. Hopkins was def the better dirty fighter. Man had that down to such an art lol

 

Hopkins was great at the basics and the subtle little things but not great at anything. He is an ATG a top 10 with old school discipline, old school tough and consistent at what he does best his style wasn't pretty to watch and the most exciting thing he did was wear his executioner outfit but his subtleties was a thing of beauty to watch as he round after round outlasted, outmaneuvered and out thought his opponents like a chess master. If you are a fan of masters of the game he is a must see/study fighter much like any other master of his craft

 

Freddie Roach had some interesting comments -

“He’s not your usual fighter,” he said. “He’s very smart. He sets things up. I think he’s pretty much a throwback. He’s not one of those fighters like a Roy Jones. He’s just an athlete, and he’s good at any sport, and just gets away with his athletic abilities. Bernard Hopkins knows the art of boxing, and he’s studied the art of boxing, and he just knows this game so well, and he’s like one of those veterans. He doesn’t make mistakes. His balance is perfect. You should watch him shadow box. He doesn’t make any mistakes. His feet are always under him. He’s always on balance, his chin’s always down, he’s just very, very well rounded. I mean, he reminds me of just an old-school fighter, and a lot of that has to do with just his natural abilities. Yes, he’s a rare breed. That’s for sure.”

 

Roy Jones Jnr