Prime for Prime - Mike McCallum v Hopkins.

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  1. Betty Swollocks

    Betty Swollocks James 'Lights Out' Toney Full Member

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    who takes it?

    McCallum was every bit as savvy as Hopkins but without the dirty tactics. He's the better boxer and takes this by UD for me.
     
  2. Rock0052

    Rock0052 VIP Member Full Member

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    Put me down for a Bodysnatcher UD. :!:
     
  3. Betty Swollocks

    Betty Swollocks James 'Lights Out' Toney Full Member

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    I seen plenty of prime Hopkins. I reckon McCallum beats him at 160 and 168.
     
  4. Holmes' Jab

    Holmes' Jab Master Jabber Full Member

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    Hopkins, by close but clear UD. Size advantage being perhaps the deciding factor.
     
  5. brooklyn1550

    brooklyn1550 Roberto Duran Full Member

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  6. gilad

    gilad Active Member Full Member

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    Bull**** discussion. Hopkins beats every 154 fighter in history in his prime, he was a big middleweight. Hopkins is an all time great, the bodysnatcher is "just" a great fighter.
     
  7. PH|LLA

    PH|LLA VIP Member Full Member

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    :good
     
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  9. Jack

    Jack Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Hearns would beat Hopkins. Robinson would too, and they both campaigned at 147lbs.
     
  10. King Dan

    King Dan Golovkin Full Member

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    Hopkins would bury Hearns and I'm a much bigger Hearns fan than Hopkins.

    Robinson probably edges Hopkins.

    Back to the topic, Hopkins beats The Bodysnatcher.
     
  11. Jack

    Jack Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Yeah, I agree with most of that. I think the speed of Hearns, which is better than Robinson's, would also give him another edge.

    Hears really only had one weakness. His chin. Hopkins wouldn't be that much of a threat to his chin, I don't think.
     
  12. kg0208

    kg0208 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I honestly can't see Hearns losing to Hopkins. But this is about McCallum, who I can see possibly beating Hearns, but not Hopkins lol.
     
  13. Asterion

    Asterion Boxing Junkie Full Member

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  14. Boro chris

    Boro chris Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Mccallum UD Hopkins.
     
  15. bill poster

    bill poster Guest

    Mccallum beats Hopkins and maybe by ko- a truly great fighter.