Hopkins has a new Career.

Bernard Hopkins already has a career lined up after he retires for good. Did anyone hear him tonight on Friday Night Fights? He guest commentated the entire night and showed far more insight and verbal ability than most boxers-turned- commentators. He occasionally got tongue tied but Hopkins called the action well- speaking from first hand experience- and pointed out what was working and what wasn't. Seeing as he has yet to really practice at this line of work he has great talent for it. I mean if you are a boxer, and student of the game like Bernard- knowing your history, and have verbal ability you can make a great commentator. Did anyone else here him? I thought he was quite good. I loved Roy Jones Jr. when he worked with HBO but, seeing as this is new to Hopkins and he already did so well, I'd rank the top three boxers who have commentated as: 1.) George Foreman 2.) Bernard Hopkins 3.) Roy Jones Jr. They all did very well. I'm not speaking of all time boxers who commentated- just those in recent memory. Anyone want to see Bernard sign with HBO to commentate after he quits?

Comments (11)

Super_Lightweight

There's no way Foreman is ahead of Roy. Roy's calling has been way more accurate and prophetic. I have not seen Hopkins commentate yet, though. I think he would be good. Either way, I like Foreman and want him back.

19y ago

Njord777

I don't know - Roy Jones Jr. was there. They put him on the team until he split to reestablish something of a career. Bernard has already pulled the retire/return shtick once and is much older. When he quits I think he'll quit for good. That said, if he continues to improve with his verbal skills he'd make a great addition to the team.

19y ago

Yeah your right, but some people care about that. I remember him and Larry ain't the best of friends. I doubt we would ever see him on HBO as long as Merchant is there. They ain't gonna put 2 black commentators.

19y ago

niceguy45

Honestly he's kinda ugly, but he does have a lot of knowledge. I don't think they would ever put him on HBO WCB with Merchant and Lampley. Maybe he could try Boxing After Dark, or some other spot. is not about being ugly, is about class and know what you are actually saying, i mean look at emmanuel, lol

19y ago

Honestly he's kinda ugly, but he does have a lot of knowledge. I don't think they would ever put him on HBO WCB with Merchant and Lampley. Maybe he could try Boxing After Dark, or some other spot.

19y ago

niceguy45

he is doing pretty good, heard last night on friday night fights he sounded like he could make a career out of it after he quits

19y ago

oldgringo

Nard did a pretty good job. Needs to fix the grill so he can speak clearly....

19y ago

Kball15

No, but it's good to get some feedback on how he did. Good show. if u didnt hear him, why would u reply??? I thought he did a great great great job. I remember hearing on the post fight interviews a long time ago and i remember being shocked at how poorly he spoke english and how he stuttered a lot for a trash talker. But he's gotten really good at talking since he's had to do a lot of it with GBP. Even his post fight interview after the Tarver fight was great

19y ago

squealpiggy

When I've heard Hopkins as a commentator he's always been very entertaining. He can certainly talk (although he has the perfect face for radio!). Lennox Lewis isn't very good. He always seems like he doing something else when someone asks him a question Lampley: Would you say it's important to come into every fight well conditioned, Lennox? Lennox: Er... what? Er... yeah, it's always important, because that time that you... what was the question? I like Nicky Piper. I think he's probably the best one to make the transition.

19y ago

Addison

No, but it's good to get some feedback on how he did. Good show.

19y ago

demirturk

bernard can talk

19y ago