Middleweight Fantasy King of the Hill 2/12- Hopkins vs McCallum

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by Rubber Glove Sandwich, Jan 30, 2026.


What's the outcome?

Poll closed Feb 20, 2026.

  1. Hopkins by Decision

    15 vote(s)
    57.7%

  2. Hopkins by stoppage

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  3. McCallum by stoppage

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  4. McCallum by Decision

    11 vote(s)
    42.3%
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  1. Flash24

    Flash24 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Bernard Hopkins best wins were against past prime fighters who were smaller than him.
    Hopkins was not extremely fast, extremely hard hitting, or extremely skilled in my opinion, and is one of the most overrated fighters of the last 30-40 yrs.
    Mike McCallum conversely is one of the best fighters of the last 40 yrs. McCallum was extremely skilled, and only had problems with fighters that were fast and skilled like prime Roy Jones or James Toney ( But he fought both those fighters past his prime)
    In my opinion I like a prime, or close to it version of Mike McCallum to give Bernard Hopkins at any stage of his career a boxing lesson.
     
    Flash24, Feb 4, 2026
    Flash24, Feb 4, 2026
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  2. Rubber Glove Sandwich

    Rubber Glove Sandwich 'Iranian flag green' reflecting pool Full Member

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    It's razor close at the moment. Make sure to get your vote in!
     
    Rubber Glove Sandwich, Feb 10, 2026
    Rubber Glove Sandwich, Feb 10, 2026
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  3. McGrain

    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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    I can't believe how close it is! Can McCallum impose himself upon Hopkins? And don't you need to impose yourself upon Hopkins to beat him?
     
    McGrain, Feb 11, 2026
    McGrain, Feb 11, 2026
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