Holt in Hopkins' face for first twenty seconds, will not relent, Hopkins uncomfortable, both guys connect. Back to the circling rhythm. Holt lunges, gets D's big head stuck in his armpit, ref takes his sweet time separating. Five seconds until next clinch. Holt the only one throwing when they're tied up. Aaaand another clinch as Holt comes in throwing. One more. Hopkins missing hooks over Holt's head as Kendall chips away at his body. Hopkins throws a jab out there, closes distance, clinch. Hopkins landed a few punches on the top of Holt's head as he's dipping down. Circling at a distance, doubleteaming the air with jabs. Holt falls in and lands a sloppy shot. 88-83 Holt.
That's just because you predicted a Hopkins win and you're trying to back it up. :yep Shut up Georgie. :good
Holt working hard, shutout so far...I may give 1rd to DHOP out of generosity from his good rt hand landing
Nice body hook from Holt only meaningful punch for either first minute of tenth. Hopkins unloads a few combinations, all blocked. Holt comes in, Hopkins pops a jab, Holt slips it, they separate. Holt comes in, lands a few body shots as Hopkins slaps air, clinch. Uneventful last thirty seconds; Hopkins partially lands two looping body shots, Holt stuffs a jab in his face. 98-92 Holt.
Hopkins laughing in his corner even though he's losing this fight. I'm finding it hard to find more than 3 rounds to give to Hoppy.
that last rd was clearly hopkins. without f*cking doubt. i got hops 2 up now. very debateable fight. :hey
Strong double jab from Holt, Hopkins retreats across ring. Holt digs, hits a bit low. Circle...clinch. Hopkins backpedaling, Holt taking a breather round it would seem in letting him keep his distance. Finally their paths cross with Hopkins back to the ropes, Holt paws in with a jab, clinch. Repeat scenario a few moments later. And again...and once more, this time Holt somehow ends up in front of Hopkins with his arms around him in the "spoon" position :blood. Holt slips a couple of jabs but gets nailed with an uppercut, backs off. Clinch. Both guys miss and clinch in final ten seconds. Uppercut won the round for Hopkins. 107-102 Holt.
hops rd again the 11th. close one. as they've all been. but hops with a nice uppercut in the last minute. a few more straights. i got hops 3 up. :yep