is hopkins overrated?

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  1. PH|LLA

    PH|LLA VIP Member Full Member

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    He's not overrated. Even at 43 he's one of the best and though he lost two close decisions to Taylor because he had the wrong gameplan it was still painfully obvious when watching those fights that he is a much better fighter. People think Dawson would beat Hopkins at LHW but its just speculation. Noone has comfortably beaten Hopkins in his career apart from a prime RJJ, who is one of the best fighters of all time.

    At 43 logic tells us that Hopkins' skills are on a rapid decline, but there's no evidence to point us towards this.
     
    PH|LLA, Nov 22, 2007
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  2. Rumsfeld

    Rumsfeld Moderator Staff Member

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    He treats his body like a temple and trains 365 days a year. His stamina is incredible! That Hopkins has more left in the tank at the end of fights than his younger opponents is an absolute marvel.

    Hopkins truly would have been perfectly suited for 15 rounders.
     
    Rumsfeld, Nov 22, 2007
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  3. Mohak

    Mohak RIP Smokin' Joe Full Member

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  4. Decebal

    Decebal Lucian Bute Full Member

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    He is an amazing sportsman, a great athlete; tis true.
     
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  5. gambleer

    gambleer Well-Known Member Full Member

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    :good
     
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  6. Scar

    Scar VIP Member Full Member

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    Definitely not.
     
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  7. Alo2006

    Alo2006 R.I.P Sean Taylor Full Member

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    Nope
     
    Alo2006, Nov 22, 2007
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  8. Fedor Em

    Fedor Em Enforcement, VRWC style Full Member

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    B-Hop is underrated
     
    Fedor Em, Nov 22, 2007
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  9. Goose

    Goose Russian oligarch Full Member

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    BHOP is terribly painful to watch, but his resume is incredible
     
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  10. cuchulain

    cuchulain Loyal Member Full Member

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    Nein ?


    Aber ja !
     
    cuchulain, Nov 22, 2007
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  11. cuchulain

    cuchulain Loyal Member Full Member

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    Most of his more rabid fans overrate his present capabilities.

    However, he is an ATG and probably one of the top five middlewts ever.
     
    cuchulain, Nov 22, 2007
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  12. Mohak

    Mohak RIP Smokin' Joe Full Member

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    :patsch :oops:



    It's Austrian :bart
     
    Mohak, Nov 22, 2007
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  13. iceman

    iceman Tis my Island Full Member

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    I'm not a big Hopkins fan but what you said is just plain fact. - can't argue with that:good
     
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  14. dave82

    dave82 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Nope, the man is a legend!
     
    dave82, Nov 22, 2007
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  15. Boro chris

    Boro chris Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    His resume definately. But his ability was there for all to see and his longevity is mightly impressive.
     
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