Who would win between these two Future HOF'ers. This would be at 160 pounds and for 12 rounds. I have seen more Hopkins than Hearns and think it would be a good matchup. Hopkins has good power which is demonstrated earlier in his career. While everyone knows what Hearns has. What is everyone's thoughts?
I went with Hopkins simply because Hearns is purely a boxer/puncher, while Hopkins has a great chin to take what Hearns dishes and other elements to his game. If he is getting outboxed, he could take the fight to Hearns and crowd him. Hearns was not the best inside fighter, nor the best fighter off the ropes. Hopkins was the naturally bigger, stronger guy, and would likely use this as his strategy, as he is a master strategist. Hearns would outbox him from range if they fight unfolded that way, but I don't think it would. Would be very competitive though, with Hearns taking early rounds, Hopkins coming on later. Highly skilled matchup here.
If Hearns could land his right on the button like he did against Shuler, has a chance for early KO. Otherwise Hopkins has the advantage in durability the longer the fight lasts.
