Who ranks ahead of Hopkins in terms of QUALITY longevity?

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  1. Sage

    Sage Active Member Full Member

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    I'm not talking about fighters who continued fighting into older ages, or even fighters who fought for titles when they were much older (ie, Holyfield). I'm talking about fighters who were still fighting and BEATING the best when they were north of 40 years of ago as well as fighting for titles.





    Seriously, only Archie moore springs to mind. But even he wasn't dominating up and coming champions like Hopkins did last saturday night.




    Could hopkins be the best ever in regards to carrying skills into an advanced boxing age?
     
    Sage, Oct 22, 2008
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  2. soxfan57

    soxfan57 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Hopkins is the best 40+ athlete in history. People who compare George Foreman to him are nuts. HW division is SOOOOOO much different; it's all about power and power doesn't leave you....Speed does, and B-Hop still was faster than a top 5 p4p guy at 43
     
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  3. Thread Stealer

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    Hopkins is also more impressive than Foreman at 40+ because he's beating/fighting-on-even-terms-with better opposition than Foreman.
     
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  4. Loewe

    Loewe internet hero Full Member

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    Bob Fitzsimmons and Jersey Joe Walcott outside of Archie Moore perhaps.
     
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