Will Hopkins actively hold or win a World at 50 Years?

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  1. MMJoe

    MMJoe Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Yes, I think so
     
  2. Cafe

    Cafe Sitzpinkler Full Member

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    I think Sillakh, Bute, Ward and Dawson probably beat him, if he chooses to avoid them then he could make it but doubtfully.
     
  3. JMP

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    Don't think so. Three years is a long time. When you're already 47 years old, each year is more like two on your body. Consider how much he's faded since he fought Pavlik about three years ago also. He's a complete shell of his old self. Still a top light heavyweight, but pretty much shot when you think about what he once was.
     
  4. lselselse

    lselselse New Member Full Member

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    if he has enough in the tank against dawson, then possibly , but dawson looked very strong in their last fight
     
  5. MMJoe

    MMJoe Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Just you wait and see.
     
  6. SugarShane_24

    SugarShane_24 ESB good-looking member Full Member

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    Archie Moore fought till he was 50, so maybe.
     
  7. JMP

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    I hope he surprises me and gets it done. I'm probably a part of the 3% of boxing fans who still loves watching him fight.
     
  8. Arcane

    Arcane One More Time Full Member

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    He'll be gone within the year win lose or draw against Dawson.
     
  9. Dorfmeister

    Dorfmeister Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    First things first... He has to get passed by Dawson and the man is strong, tall, skilled and is willing to go at it. Bernard should just go all hell breaks loose and dismantle this mentally weak fighter and from that point on just rethink well where you're at and what else is there to do...
     
  10. Manfred

    Manfred Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    As much as I like and respect Hopkins as a fighter, I think Dawson will simply be too strong for him although I hope he proves me wrong. Dawson has no respect for Hopkins and he wants to crush him, mentally and physically so I know that he is going to go all out.:bbb
     
  11. Camel Hound

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    its definitely possible
     
  12. canucks9314

    canucks9314 Iron Chinned ATG Warrior Full Member

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    He could probably beat someone like cleverly or cloud for a belt at that age but not Dawson.
     
  13. MrMagic

    MrMagic Loyal Member Full Member

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    Its a possibility.

    Gosh, I hope not.
     
  14. MMJoe

    MMJoe Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Everyone hated the Hopkins-Jones Jr. II fight because of Hopkins play- acting trying to get Jones disqualified. You watch the other parts of the fight and it was a good fight, Hopkins was masterful. I have no Idea why Hopkins was trying to get a DQ win as he was easily winning on points.
    I think the 3% is a little high actually, I think it is basically you and I and that's it LOL
     
  15. Brighton bomber

    Brighton bomber Loyal Member Full Member

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    Hopkins isn't getting any younger and he's looked older and slower than ever in his recent fights. If anyone could do it, it would be Hopkins, but I think it unlikely based on the deterioration I have seen in recent performances.