People still say Roy was great even though he had banned substances, people say Shane was great even though he had taken banned substances...
Now Tarver....
Thoughts please brothers
None of them are great, they're cheats. Only clean fighters can achieve greatness, the others are false idols, frauds who shamed the sport.
If B-Hop was roiding then he'd join the list, but he hasn't so he isn't.
Hopkins may cheat inside the ring with his tactics and all but if I could guess who's on roids, it wouldn't be Hopkins. Discipline in taking care of yourself goes a long ways sometimes.
Bh gives hopes to all us oldies, but one thing about BH is his fitness. How is possible to have that fitness?
He doesn't drink or do drugs. He trains well, eats well, sleeps well. He is a clever dude, and has a technique that has allowed to him to nurture it and adapt it with his old age.
We probably shouldn't be surprised by anyone getting caught using. With Hopkins, the extraordinary longevity he has would make it very easy for people to believe he is using.
It still shocks me to see Hopkins going in the shape and condition he is in for his age.
I wouldn't be shocked if he was clean, but equally I wouldn't be shocked if he had been using. if he got caught then his legacy takes a massive hit. He's not a fan favourite fighter that draws massive crowds, but he has respect amongst fans and peers alike due to what he is doing at his age. if that all turns out because of PEDs, then his legacy is battered.
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