I'm a fan of Hopkins and Pavlik, but as a Philly resident, I have to always support Bernard. The only time I've felt pride in being in Philly Sports was the day I watched Bernard Hopkins own Antonio Tarver for every minute of every round for the LHW title. Obviously Pavlik should be a favorite here but I'm counting on Pavlik's inexperience against anyone remotely cagey to be his undoing tomorrow night. Comon, Bernard! One more time, against the odds!
I was hoping for the magic moment against Calzaggy! Then i was happy he stated his retirement in which that was short lived, this fight should close his chapture for good! Hopkins had his time ..
The sad part about B-Hop is that nobody wanted any part of him when he was in his prime, untill he was 36 years old. Now when he's 40+ he needs to take on young guys that couldn't win a round against him in his prime because he didn't get the paydays he deserved back in his hey day.
I like Pavlik a lot, seems like a real down to earth guy. Not a loud-mouth. Meanwhile, Bernard often comes across as a jerk. Like if you ever tried to talk to him, he'd be rude and obnoxious. So why am I rooting for Hopkins? lol.
Don't take that against Bhops . . . he is getting out of his way to sell his fights. He is trying very hard to stir a controversy in his last few fights. :yep :good
I would love this too, and the only time I can remember rooting for B-Hop was against Tarver. I don't even really have anything against Pavlik, but he is far too overrated and needs a good reality check. Plus B-Hop doesn't seem like such a bad person himself outside of the ring and promotions.