Prime Bernard Hopkins vs Canelo

Canelo by mildly controversial decision.

 

Canelo by points where Hopkins spoils the fight for the fans watching.

 

I'll take Canelo on points.

 

Hopkins would clearly win four rounds, Canelo would clearly win four, and the other four would be very close. This would result in 116-112 scorecards for Canelo.

 

It could go either way really but I suspect Hopkins will win a technical battle narrowly.

 

Canelo by robbery

 

Canelo on points. He might even win legitimately.

 

Hopkins is a bad match up for Canelo much like how Ward would be. I think Hopkins beats him.

 

Hopkins is a bad match up for Canelo's judges

 

Hopkins was a tricky, crafty guy who knew every trick in the book.

He's an easy fight for nobody.

I think he'd have trouble with Canelo though. Canelo's fast hands, counter punching and extreme power are a lot to deal with.

The younger version of Canelo loses. This version of Canelo is smarter and fights more disciplined and economical.

 

BHop wins the fight, but Nelo gets two 118-110 cards and then a 115-113 just to make it look closer!

 

Canelo.

116-112 type fight.

 

Seriously though, pretty good matchup. Canelo is strong with a good chin, but Hopkins was a really good middleweight. I'd make prime BHop slight favorite on points.

 

Hopkins split decision. People forget how good Hopkins was at slowing down the pace of fights and fighting negetively.