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Jermell Charlo vs. Demetrius Hopkins, 12 rounds @ light middleweight

 

D-Hop has his uncle Bernard's trainer in the corner, Brother Naz Richardson.

 

Do NOT post about HBO in here.

I will report the post and request the mods ban you if I see any spoilers. (and they will probably oblige)

 

Round 1

Hopkins is circling to his right and holding his right glove up against his cheek. Charlo throws a few quick flashy combos. Left hook to the body by Hopkins. Charlo is gauging the distance with his jab. Wide steps by Charlo, squatting a bit to keep his balance solid. Charlo follows a throwaway jab with a hard right hand lunging in and clips Hopkins as he pulls back, barely in time to avoid taking it flush. Hopkins flurries back.

10-9 Charlo

 

:yep

It's kinda interesting.

 

The message needs to get across.

If you were recording HBO on DVR (as many watching Showtime probably are) would you want to unexpectedly read "OMG PEREZ KO1 GAMBOA, KNOCKOUT OF THE YEAR HOLY **** HE IS TAKEN OUT ON A STRETCHER!" because some goofball made a so-called mistake?

 

It's still kind of sunny out @ Home Depot Center. :blood

It's been dark for longer here than can be explained with the difference in time zone. :yep

 

Round 2

Hopkins is ducking and swinging his arms around Charlo to pull him in close, grinding his head into Charlo's ribs. Charlo works jabs and short combos as they stand at mid-range and reflectively pull up and replant the tent stakes of their feet to stay in position and spy for openings. Pretty dull stuff.

10-9 Charlo

20-18 Charlo

 

Round 3

Hopkins is sticking his jab while circling left, but Charlo is getting his on point faster and sharper. Hopkins moves to his right, keeping the right hand glued to his face, and lets it fly. Charlo shows quick reflexes, leaning over to his side to dodge.

10-9 Charlo

30-27 Charlo

 

Ronnie Shields wants Charlo to pick up the pace.