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| Hopkins vs Dawson on October 15 is Reportedly Close
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By Edward Chaykovsky According to various reports, WBC light heavyweight champion Bernard Hopkins (52-5-2, 32 KOs) will defend his title against mandatory challenger Chad Dawson (30-1, 17 KOs) on the likely date of October 15 in a fight that is going to reportedly take place on HBO pay-per-view. Dawson, a former WBC/IBO champion, is one fight removed from his technical decision loss to Jean Pascal, who Hopkins fought to a disputed draw and then Hopkins made history by beating Pascal by decision to become the oldest champion in boxing history. Tags: Bernard Hopkins , Chad Dawson , Hopkins vs Dawson , Hopkins-Dawson  |
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comment by HBGBoxingFan, on 06-25-2011 |
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[QUOTE=StopBlocking]I'm just amazed at how an almost 50 yr. old Hopkins fights 2-3 times a year, unlike 80 percent of the "top guys". I love an active fighter.[/QUOTE]$$$. BHop doesn't make anywhere near what either Floyd or Pac pull in for each of their fights (Nor does he make anywhere near th... |
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comment by KnockUTheFukOut, on 06-25-2011 |
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PROPS to B-Hop for fighting the BEST FIGHTERS IN HIS DIVISION and not making excuses like some of these fighters at their LAME A$$ FANS
Even though I think Dawson will beat him, I think B-Hop will bring the best out of him and it will be a very CLOSE FIGHT |
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comment by TheSlickster, on 06-25-2011 |
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GO BHop, Dawson aint got **** on him. BHop's too crafty for him. |
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comment by LeadUppercut, on 06-25-2011 |
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[QUOTE=StopBlocking]I'm just amazed at how an almost 50 yr. old Hopkins fights 2-3 times a year, unlike 80 percent of the "top guys". I love an active fighter.[/QUOTE]
He's special, no question. |
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comment by LeadUppercut, on 06-25-2011 |
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[QUOTE=tlarry]Bhop is afraid of NOBODY. Martinez won't move up to fight Bhop. David Haye is about to get knocked out by a Klitschko. Holyfield won't fight a guy his age named Bernard Hopkins, so BHop just as well clean out Dawson, then go beat both Klitschkos to become the first to unify both the... |
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