Prime Hopkins at MW vs prime Sergio Martinez at MW

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  1. MMJoe

    MMJoe Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Who wins?
     
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  2. the cobra

    the cobra Awesomeizationism! Full Member

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    I'd expect Hopkins to win at least 10 of the rounds.
     
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  3. hookfromhell

    hookfromhell Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I think Sergios hands down style would present a lot
    Of opportunities for Hopkins. However, Sergio has
    Enough speed to trouble Hopkins for stints. Hopkins'
    defense, ring iq, counter punching, psychology,
    and dirty tactics are too much for Sergio. Master of
    science vs master athlete, master of science wins
    in this instance. 117 to 111 Hopkins. Sergio gets dropped
    early.
     
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  4. Jacquot

    Jacquot Cruiserweight Paper Champ Full Member

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    Hopkins by UD
     
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  5. DaveK

    DaveK Vicious & Malicious Full Member

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    :deal

    My thoughts exactly.
     
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  6. kmac

    kmac On permanent vacation Full Member

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    i like hopkins here but sergio's style could give hopkins a little trouble.
     
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  7. Porgeous Porge

    Porgeous Porge Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Martinez has many pros and cons vs Hopkins

    Pros- unorthodox, solid power, power late in the fight, very good jab, good movement

    Cons- I think his stamina is suspect as he takes breaks in fights, might leave himself too open at times

    Martinez has been troubled by jabs and high guard fighters thats not really Hopkins style

    Id have to imagine Hopkins would find a way to make it his fight and neutralize Martinez and or make Martinez limited
     
    Porgeous Porge, Jul 4, 2012
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