Wright Plans To Test Hopkins' Age and Stamina

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During a recent conference call with the media, Dan Birmingham, trainer of Ronald "Winky" Wright, told the press that Wright is going to test the age and stamina of the 42-year-old Hopkins when they meet on July 21 at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. [details]

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I think it's a very good strategy. The same one that Taylor used to pile up points early and made Hopkins have to come from behind late.

[Kball15]

I think it's a very good strategy. The same one that Taylor used to pile up points early and made Hopkins have to come from behind late.

Yea its a very good idea. i think his win over tarver is very decieving in the age sense

[Zerwas1]

Winky won't be able to throw as many punches as he did against his previous opponents, because of Bernard's footwork and ring intelligence. But he still will throw a lot more than bhop.

Edit: The extra weight will cost him some output, too.

[-Hyperion-]

WAR Winky!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!

[-EX-]

I still have the feeling Bernard can outsmart Winky and beat him.

[tyson]

It's easier said than done.

[Left2body]

I think it's a very good strategy. The same one that Taylor used to pile up points early and made Hopkins have to come from behind late.

It is a good strategy but is it really in Winky to open up like that? I have always said that fighters can beat Hopkins by outworking him but Winky seems the least likely candidate for that.

[Kball15]

It is a good strategy but is it really in Winky to open up like that? I have always said that fighters can beat Hopkins by outworking him but Winky seems the least likely candidate for that.

he threw over a 1000 punches against Quartey, and he threw a ton against Taylor as well.

I think the only way to beat WRIGHT is to outpunch him, so this should be a very good fight

[niceguy45]

he better not test himself, winky is getting old himself