Prime Gerald McClellan vs Prime Hopkins

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  1. rayrobinson

    rayrobinson Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Back when it would have happend the G man was the only man who would have beaten a prime Roy Jones.

    He clearly beats Hopkins , the G man was a killer at 160.
     
  2. Nigel_Benn

    Nigel_Benn Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Hopkins isn't getting knocked out. Hes too good defensively, especially in his prime to get caught flush with Geralds patented right hand. McClellan thrived on fighters coming towards him. He could be out slicked as was the case in two defeats early in his career and he had questionable stamina, given that he finished his fights early and didn't train hard given that he believed he could knock anyone out.

    Hopkins would smother Gerald up close. McClellan needed range and distance to get the fulll power in his punches. Hopkins wouldn't give Gerald that type of advantage. Remember Hopkins takes away opponents advantages and turns it against them.
     
  3. miketysonko

    miketysonko Boxing Addict Full Member

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  4. klion22

    klion22 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Hopkins schools McClellan.
     
  5. Irländsk

    Irländsk Boxing Addict banned

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    Hopkins would dominate McClellan, a 120-106 type of schooling or a late TKO. The two guys aren't on the same level, who is picking McClellan FFS is this a joke?
     
  6. kinski

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    If Hopkins can take Geralds power then he can win a ud. The ? is can he! He never fought a puncher like him. This would been a great match with Gerald having the edge experience wise.
     
  7. Back Hand Slap

    Back Hand Slap Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Hopkins, and fairly easily. Benn beat Mclellan! c'mon people, how could u take him over B-hop? Hopkins is better in nearly every department aside power, and he has a iron jaw and great recovery skills.