Is Hopkins currently one of the best 15 fighters in the world? If so, why?

He's a vastly experienced world champ with a line in winning ugy. Anyone who gets into the ring with him at and around the weight taking him as lightly as you guys are will lose. This tells me that he is indeed in the top 15.

Basically, a legend who is winning fights should be highly regarded. He certainly is by his peers. Hollyfield picked him to win against Joe Calzaghe last week.

 

I think Roy's level of competition has not been high enough that he can be ranked amongst the elite.

Interestingly he's just crept back into Ring's top 10 at 175...

 

Quality.

That he has wins over fighters who were universally recognized as top 10 P4P fighters when he beat them speaks volumes in his favor, especially considering he had jumped two weight classes at age 40 and proceeded to humiliate the universally recognized top dog at 175 with relative ease, as a 4:1 underdog, no less.

Of course, the delusional Calslappy Fanboys are playing their typical card. They criticize his opposition in the build-up, and afterwards, his opponents are elevated to all-time greats.

The fact remains, Calzaghe has beaten three decent fighters in his entire career, while the rest of his opposition can best be described as mediocre in the context of this discussion.

All I know, is I look forward to hearing excuses from the Calzaghe faithful after he is outclassed by Bernard Hopkins.

:smoke

 

You know the answer. Trinidad was coming back of a two year lay off and fighting 23lbs north of his best weight. This combination renders that win something of a joke in my eyes.

The comparison isn't really sensible. Hopkins has remained active at the highest level. Jones hasn't fought at the highest level since he was completely starctched by Glen Johnson.

 

As you know, I can't see a win for Hopkins in this one.

But these excuses would be a good read in that event!

 

I thought you considered him 21st?

That would make your answer "no".