Prime Hopkins vs Krusher

How was Trinidad past his best when he fought BHop. He was the favourite going into the fight, was only in his late twenties, had a 40-0-0 record and was a reigning middleweight titlist. im judging by how he looked in that and subsequent fights. anyway,,,,,hops was just much too big and physical for trinidiad regardless

Where's everyone at? Fu*k I picked Hopkins; Kovalev is the real deal

How was Trinidad past his best when he fought BHop. He was the favourite going into the fight, was only in his late twenties, had a 40-0-0 record and was a reigning middleweight titlist.

I don't agree. Trinidad was past his best and was just not big or physical enough for Hopkins at that time in his career. kovalev is a natural light heavyweight with power in both hands and descent boxing skills. I think Hopkins at his best was better lb4lb but kovalev wouldn't have been able to fight at middleweight. hes just much too big B hops best shot would be Prime MW B Hop vs Teenager Kovalev.

Who knows, but it was clear Hopkins had trouble closing the distance to get inside against Kovalev's jab.

In his prime he was a middleweight but he had the skills to do what he did to Trinidad. I don't agree. Trinidad was past his best and was just not big or physical enough for Hopkins at that time in his career. kovalev is a natural light heavyweight with power in both hands and descent boxing skills. I think Hopkins at his best was better lb4lb but kovalev wouldn't have been able to fight at middleweight. hes just much too big

In his prime he was a middleweight but he had the skills to do what he did to Trinidad.

:lol1: Damn you people are hurt that bad?

.. what is wrong with you people? no offense

I agree. it would have been closer but hops has never really beaten a good boxer his size with power and skill. Trinidad and dlh were well past there best and pavlick was also moving up in a weight class he was unfamiliar with. big credit for Hopkins longevity but hes never been an atg fighter I agree, be prepared for to be crucified here for that opinion lol

Yes of course it would. It would be a close competitive fight. I still like Kovalev to win a ud. He is too big and powerful for Hopkins who was a middleweight in his prime. Hopkins was much better 15 years ago as would be expected. I agree. it would have been closer but hops has never really beaten a good boxer his size with power and skill. Trinidad and dlh were well past there best and pavlick was also moving up in a weight class he was unfamiliar with. big credit for Hopkins longevity but hes never been an atg fighter

Yes of course it would. It would be a close competitive fight. I still like Kovalev to win a ud. He is too big and powerful for Hopkins who was a middleweight in his prime. Hopkins was much better 15 years ago as would be expected.

Hopkins would definitely get the edge at MW

hopkins was never able to beat complete fighters with a combination of power and speed. cracks me up the Hopkins nuthuggers that thought hed dominate kovalev Agreed. There was one guy that bet me a million vcash but I didn't note who it was and I forget :lol1:

Bad style for B Hop, and he'd be a MW in his prime. MW vs LHW with brains/skill/power. No chance for B Hop.

hopkins was beaten 2x by taylor and dawson.....JERMAINE TAYLOR he da best boxer ever doe!

Same fight. Horrible style matchup. Prime hop would still not be able to take the power. hopkins was never able to beat complete fighters with a combination of power and speed. cracks me up the Hopkins nuthuggers that thought hed dominate kovalev

It would be a different fight 5 years ago, let alone 10-15 years ago. Hopkins had very little to offer tonight. I do think Kovalev would always be an issue for him. For a massive puncher, he's active and athletic.

All I know is Bhop being sent down to Earth

If he's almost 50 how was his prime 10 years ago lol...he probably should have retired 10 years ago.