Ward is a novice compared to Hopkins in terms of dirty fighting

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  1. realsoulja

    realsoulja Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    People talk about Ward vs Kessler, headbutts and holding and hitting. He still got a long way to go when it comes to dirty fighting.

    4:17: Hopkins explaining some of his dirty tactics.

    [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9496vJdgiA[/ame]


    7:45: Hopkins lands a Knock out blow to the back of Echols head, after turning him around. Echols stands up and is clearly dazed.:lol:

    [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uITjor13V8k[/ame]


    0:40: Hopkins turns Echols around and lands another punch to the back of the head.

    5:15: Echols looking at the ref complaing about the dirty fighting, Hopkins finishes him off.

    [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwHzOtNTKuw[/ame]


    6:45: Hopkins lands a headbutt followed by a two punch combination. Wright starts shouting Hopkins is a dirty fighter.:lol:

    [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SnfN8Vqe17A[/ame]


    And thats just a few clips.

    Hopkins was the master at holding and hitting, dirty fighting in general.

    Is there any fighter past or present that is better than Hopkins when it comes to dirty fighting?
     
    realsoulja, Dec 4, 2010
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  2. JMP

    JMP Champion Full Member

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    Nice post. I'd give Eusebio Pedroza a shout.
     
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  3. MancMexican

    MancMexican Blood & Guts Forever Full Member

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    Thing is, no one pretends Hopkins ISN'T a dirty fighter. Even his fans accept it. Wardies can't admit their boy is, and just say he's adaptable. Which he is, he can switch between the head butt and elbow at will.
     
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  4. Robney

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    :good
     
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  5. kopejh

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    who doesn't? everybody knows Ward is dirty.
     
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  6. Auracle21

    Auracle21 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    ward isnt dirty. thats just me though. to each his own.
     
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  7. kopejh

    kopejh Guest

    hey, I'm a Ward fan but i think he's dirty. i don't mind it though, i like his game
     
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  8. Atlanta

    Atlanta Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    who? The imaginary people in your head? everyone and their mother knows that Ward gives the business in the clinches.
     
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  9. lefthook89

    lefthook89 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    i know he's dirty, but **** its BOXING. its a fight, if a couple of headbutts is enough to make you **** your pants then stop watching the sport. i dont like froch but im not gonna hold his dirty tactis against him, like i said before its a FIGHT.
     
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  10. T.S.

    T.S. T.Stout Full Member

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    :good
     
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  11. Clinton

    Clinton Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I know what you're saying.Ward's fans can't seem to admit that their man is a dirty fighter,as he is pretty dirty.Same with Hopkins when his excusemakers call his dirty tactics ring generalship,although it's more commonly accepted about Hopkins.It's almost as bad as Ricky Hatton's fans being unable to admit that their man was one of the dirtiest fighters of his generation,as he certainly was.Or even Carl Froch's fans being unable to admit that he's an expert at rabbit punching and holding and hitting.Generally,fans' inability to admit that their favorites are dirty fighters shows their lack of objectivity and integrity.
     
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  12. Cool2009

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    AT least Hopkins doesn't call himself the SOG and then fights like a SOB
     
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  13. MaliBua

    MaliBua Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Heh man ,I am really starting to like you.:good

    just a couple of head butts, no big deal.:good

    That leads me in to question why do you like Ward and Not Froch coincidence? I believe you must hate Ward at least 50%?:huh
     
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  14. realsoulja

    realsoulja Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Dirty fighting is a skill within the game. It can upset rhythm when used appropriately.

    Watch Hopkins vs Echols I, Hopkins didnt perform as well as the Echols II fight. Difference was, Hopkins dirty fighting, roughing up was upped in the rematch, led to a TKO win.

    I wont call it cheating, its a fight at the end of the day, and in a fight you would do anything to win.
     
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  15. Brownies

    Brownies Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Well said haha
     
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