Hopkins got his discipline from Hagler

I can clearly see the comparison and I think it's no coinscidence that prior to Hopkins being my favorite fighter of the last 10 years, my previous favorite was Hagler. I really think Bernard is cut from the same cloth that Marvin was and they just don't make fighters like that anymore. That's why I'll be really sad to see Hopkins go. And I don't think Hopkins' true grit will ever be appreciated until years after he is gone. Hagler's destruction of Hearns while short was a masterpiece. As was Hopkins' destrution of Trinidad. I wonder what Hagler thinks of Hopkins? They have their similarities and differences. The blue-collar gym rat with the Philly background (even if Hagler was from Mass, he had some important fights in Philly). They're both complete fighters who could fight inside and outside. Hopkins is a little slicker and quicker. Hagler had the heavier hands, a better jab, and beat more quality MWs on the way to the title. Hagler is a little more proven in his success in brawling against big punchers. Hopkins could trade, but the Hearns fight and latter rounds versus Mugabi showed more brawling success than I've seen Hopkins have. Hopkins is probably the better tactician in there. Hagler has seemed respectful of Hopkins.

I can clearly see the comparison and I think it's no coinscidence that prior to Hopkins being my favorite fighter of the last 10 years, my previous favorite was Hagler. I really think Bernard is cut from the same cloth that Marvin was and they just don't make fighters like that anymore. That's why I'll be really sad to see Hopkins go. And I don't think Hopkins' true grit will ever be appreciated until years after he is gone. Hagler's destruction of Hearns while short was a masterpiece. As was Hopkins' destrution of Trinidad. I wonder what Hagler thinks of Hopkins?

Too bad he fights nothing like Hagler did. Marvin Hagler was a monster in the ring. His 3 round war with Thomas Hearns, showed his complete arsenal. He took out John Mugabi, an undefeated KO specialist. After his draw with Vito Antuofermo, Hagler was never the same, vowing to not leave it in the judges hands anymore. Hopkins isn't that kind of fighter, he walks, talks, and acts like he is. But when he gets in the ring, he's a boxer. With all that being said, I hope he can find a way to KO Ronald Wright. So was Hagler. The Hearns fight was going away from his usual style. He boxed the early rounds versus Mugabi, then beat him up on the inside in the latter rounds, all the while jabbing the Beast silly. Hopkins in his younger days mixed it up more, then became more of a conservative boxer in his latter years. Hagler is sort of the opposite where he was mostly a boxer-puncher, but brawled more toward the end of his career.

B-Hop will always be underappreciated. I have a feeling he and Wink will put on a great fight on Saturday.

Hagler is a once in a lifetime fighter. Hopkins destruction of Tito Trinidad was a masterpiece. it was indeed a masterpiece

Too bad he fights nothing like Hagler did. Marvin Hagler was a monster in the ring. His 3 round war with Thomas Hearns, showed his complete arsenal. He took out John Mugabi, an undefeated KO specialist. After his draw with Vito Antuofermo, Hagler was never the same, vowing to not leave it in the judges hands anymore. Hopkins isn't that kind of fighter, he walks, talks, and acts like he is. But when he gets in the ring, he's a boxer. With all that being said, I hope he can find a way to KO Ronald Wright. they don't make em' like haggler no more

Too bad he fights nothing like Hagler did. Marvin Hagler was a monster in the ring. His 3 round war with Thomas Hearns, showed his complete arsenal. He took out John Mugabi, an undefeated KO specialist. After his draw with Vito Antuofermo, Hagler was never the same, vowing to not leave it in the judges hands anymore. Hopkins isn't that kind of fighter, he walks, talks, and acts like he is. But when he gets in the ring, he's a boxer. With all that being said, I hope he can find a way to KO Ronald Wright.

yeah marvin haggler was in monster shape at all times, and it's a routine a boxer has to establish during his boxing career from scratch

I believe him too...I mean, he's 42 and yet at this stage of him fighting...u'd think he'd lose something...and he's never lost any skill unlike Jones...its just that he takes his time now in the ring... him and floyd are probably the 2 biggest gym rats...