lol @ people actually picking Popkins at 46 beating 27 year old Ward..
Good luck with that.. Ward is as beastly on the inside as Hopkins..
and better on the outside, better jab, just as cagey..
Hopkins switches up plans at least twice in that fight and Ward eats some sick right sounter punches from Hopkins. BHOP wins a decision by beating Ward at his own game with clinches, grabs, and rabbit punches. Multiple headbutts take place and Ward cries foul in the post-fight interview.
Hopkins it better on the inside and Ward dosen't have that high workrate. If Hopkins can counter Ward coming in and then beat him on the inside he should win. If Ward can potshot and get away Hopkins loses. Im leaning against Hopkins by close decision.