I've never seen this Eastman cat fight, but I do hear that he is the legitimate number 2 ranked middleweight in the world. I also see in his record that he has stopped all but 6 of his opponents I think. Apparently he has some power, toughness, and a good jab. Not only that, but he has fought guys that weigh 175, 185, and up.

Will Hopkins dismantle him? Will it be a close fight? Will Hopkins show enough age to get beat? Will Hopkins show so much age that he gets taken to the woodshed? Does Eastman have what it takes step up to the plate and make history? He is 34 himself (not a young guy at all).

Eastman's only loss is considered illegitimate to many. Therefore he is seen by many as 41-0 (34 KO's). He's 5'11" and has a 74" reach and he must be a good-sized guy having fought lightheavyweights and near-cruiserweights in the past.

Hopkins is 6'1'' and has a 75" reach but he's only fought guys above 170 twice. Will this have any bearing on the fight? What can the underdog do to win?

Eastman is a heavy hitter with a solid chin and can box and brawl. On top of that his reach is pretty huge.

This will be Hopkins hardest and most challenging fight yet, Im favoring Eastman.

Eastman is gonna get his British Arsed kicked all the way home (as is Harrison). Hatton is our only hope.

from what I've read its going to be a challenge. I'd like to hear from someone thats actually seen one of his vids though.

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He better drop that beer and get krunk if he's gonna take out Hops. :cool:



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Grandpappy's got game.
Hopkins by UD.

Grandpappy's got game.
Hopkins by UD.

I'm thinking the same, but i wont be shocked if Eastman wins

Whether he wins or loses, he's a legitimate contender. I didn't realise till yesterday that even Trinidad was fighting above natural weight, a la De La Hoya.

Incidentally, re: The Joppy Situation. Even Hopkins himself said that a serious case could be made that Joppy actually lost that one.

Eastmen looks like a pud if you ask me. Hopkins will take him apart.

the fight will be more entertaining than Hops fighting DLH but it will be the same result KO victory for the Hopkins

Hopkins wants that #20 so bad he will KO Eastman. Eastman will be stopped in 10 rounds.

Who has Eastman fought? A bunch of bums (including Joppy, his only loss). I can't find anyone respectable on his ressume. I'm favoring Hopkins on this one guys.

My money is on B-Hop, but I'll be rooting for Eastman..

Who has Eastman fought? A bunch of bums (including Joppy, his only loss). I can't find anyone respectable on his ressume. I'm favoring Hopkins on this one guys.Really going out on a limb there, eh? I don't care about records... Hopkins has been denied so many times this is his chance to show his potential. Part of the reason that he hasn't fought many names is those same names haven't wanted a risky bout. Props to Bernard for taking it.

I've seen two Eastman fights. He's strong, but not that quick. His chin is solid, but he's there to be hit. He puts hurt on his opponents in the late rounds, but is a slow starter (from the two fights I saw).

Hopkins won't have too much trouble picking him apart.

And yeah, while an argument can be made that he beat Joppy, it was nowhere near a robbery. Joppy won at least five of the first six rounds, and a two or three of the last six were close.

How old is eastman? He looks like he's about 45.

eastman is 35... and hop is 40.... but iono think age will play any role in this... cuz they are both pretty old... in my eyes... but i will say hopkins will win by decision....

Eastman has got the skill and talent and he is a legitimate challenge, but I've seen him several times since the Joppy fight and he didn't impress me like I expected he would. But that said, he isn't the type to destroy all in his path - he normally spends a while feeling out his opponents, then fights at the level necessary to win the fight. He won't be able to try that against Nard because if he's down on the cards and chasing a KO he'll get picked apart. He has to take the fight to Hopkins and fight for every round.

He should be able to make it competitive, maybe even close on the cards but ultimately it'll be a points win for Hopkins imo.

Hopkins might be 40 but i would take him over anyother figther in the game

Just Ask Tito Trinidad And De La Hoya