Love him or hate him, Hopkins deserves any true boxing fan's respect!!

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  1. danieljenkins

    danieljenkins Boxing Addict Full Member

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    i dont like bhop but its hard not to respect the guy
     
    danieljenkins, May 22, 2011
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  2. LaidOut

    LaidOut Whaaaaat? Full Member

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    He's got my respect. Gotta respect a Master like him.
     
    LaidOut, May 22, 2011
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  3. J Griz 757

    J Griz 757 Arturo "Thunder" Gatti Full Member

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    :bbb
     
    J Griz 757, May 22, 2011
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  4. Imperial1

    Imperial1 VIP Member Full Member

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    He deserves respect no doubt !
     
    Imperial1, May 22, 2011
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  5. DKD

    DKD Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I'm not really a fan, but I'm very impressed.

    Hopkins is a true legend.
     
    DKD, May 22, 2011
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  6. J Griz 757

    J Griz 757 Arturo "Thunder" Gatti Full Member

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    Good **** DKD.

    It's cool to see so many at ESB put aside how they feel about a guy like Hopkins and admit he has accomplished something badass and is truly a great.
     
    J Griz 757, May 22, 2011
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  7. ringsider

    ringsider Active Member Full Member

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    It is too bad he forgot to bring his balls when he fought Calslappy....had him on the deck and ready to go, and let the goofy southpaw ******* off the hook.

    Too little too late for Hopkins......decent fighter, but lacked balls when needed.....
     
    ringsider, May 22, 2011
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  8. J Griz 757

    J Griz 757 Arturo "Thunder" Gatti Full Member

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    If you can't admit that what Hopkins did saturday night, in the former champ's backyard, was impressive, then you are not a fan of boxing.

    :deal
     
    J Griz 757, May 22, 2011
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  9. rushman

    rushman Devoid is Devoid Full Member

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    Well, he has his name in the record books, no-one can take that away from him.

    Although he won't go down as the most gifted fighter of his generation and he won't be realistically given the edge in all the mythical H2H encounters - his claim to having the best longevity in the history of the sport would have to be considered favourably.

    Being competitive with the best fighters in a division, even if none of them are near the P4P lists, when you are approaching 50 years old is quite amazing.

    Hopkins isn't the best P4P fighter of history. But he might be the best Y4Y (Year 4 Year).
     
    rushman, May 22, 2011
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  10. Stovepipe

    Stovepipe Boxing Addict Full Member

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    You are absolutely right. Bernard at 46 is sensational. It is amazing what he has accomplished. Amazing. I agree. :good
     
    Stovepipe, May 22, 2011
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  11. mRD

    mRD vagabond Full Member

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    Props to the ol B-Hop
     
    mRD, May 22, 2011
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  12. tito44

    tito44 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    It's amazing how he can box at such a high level at his age.

    He still has been a very dirty, and many times illegal fighter that should have been dq'd many times, Echols, Winky. Nothing will ever change his dirty tactics thoughout his career.
     
    tito44, May 22, 2011
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  13. ringsider

    ringsider Active Member Full Member

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    The guy blew it when he needed it...Calzaghe.....and you want to give him all these accolades for beating what at best would be called an over rated Golden glove fighter. Get real........Pascal was nothing.
     
    ringsider, May 23, 2011
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  14. Boxed Ears

    Boxed Ears this my daddy's account (RIP daddy) Full Member

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    YES. ownlee thing i dont like is sayin he beder than Money. That is rong and very rasist.
     
    Boxed Ears, May 23, 2011
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  15. booradley

    booradley Mean People Kick Ass! Full Member

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    For the past 2 1/2 years someone on this site has repeatedly told you guys DO NOT PICK AGAINST OR BET AGAINST BHOP!
     
    booradley, May 23, 2011
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