If Hopkins beats Wright

[jack_the_rippuh]

Thats alot of bull.Trinidad looked like a natural middleweight.To me Hopkins's career sheet ****s on Jones Jr's career sheet.I am rooting for Benard so he can go out in style against Joe Calza

You gotta be kidding me.
Winky Wright, a guy who's a natural 154lb fighter, looked bigger than Tito in their fight. Now how in the hell could Tito look like a natural 160lb. fighter?

Nothing on Hopkins' middleweight resume could eclipse Jones' domination of James Toney.

[ßringer]

I'm tired of all the bickering really, I hope Hopkins beats Wright tonight and then either rematches Jones or fights Calzaghe. I'd love to see Bernard settle this in the ring but sadly that will probably never happen.

[Pretty Boy Styl]

naw Roy is way more accomplished he is a former champ n the Middleweight, super middleweight, light heavy, and heavy.

[jack_the_rippuh]

I'm tired of all the bickering really, I hope Hopkins beats Wright tonight and then either rematches Jones or fights Calzaghe. I'd love to see Bernard settle this in the ring but sadly that will probably never happen.

Jones said that he'll never fight Bernard Hopkins again.

Hopkins needs to fight Joe Calzaghe.

[ßringer]

Jones said that he'll never fight Bernard Hopkins again.

Hopkins needs to fight Joe Calzaghe.

If I were Jones I wouldn't fight Bernard again either! The dude is a ****ing animal.

Seriously though, let's say Hopkins beats Wright, then beats Calzaghe. Where would that put him in your book?

[Hard Chaw]

I think a serious case could be made on Bernard's half if he defeats Wright tonight. If he does he will have the following credentials on his record....

He went 95-4 in the Amateurs
Defended his middleweight title 20 consecutive times
Has notable wins over tough opponets like John David Jackson, Glen Johnson, Howard Eastman, Antwun Echols, and William Joppy.
Was the first fighter to unify his division since Marvin Hagler did in 1987
Has standout victories over both Oscar De La Hoya and Felix Trinidad
Is the only Middleweight in history to ever become Light Heavyweight champion, beating the man who beat Jones twice.

And if he wins tonight you can add that at 42 years of age, he came out of retirement and beat the #2 p4p guy in the sport today, second only to Floyd Mayweather Jr.

You can added ducked Calzaghe for the last 5-10 years to that resume as well :P

[jack_the_rippuh]

If I were Jones I wouldn't fight Bernard again either! The dude is a ****ing animal.

Seriously though, let's say Hopkins beats Wright, then beats Calzaghe. Where would that put him in your book?

Ahh..
If he beats Calzaghe, at age 42 (or 43 if they decide to fight next year), he'd be Thimply the betht thince Thimply the betht.




P.S. Don't get me wrong, I like Hopkins. Anyone on this board can tell you that. I just call 'em like they are.

[Pretty Boy Styl]

If Hopkins beats Winky, another top name or two. Why wouldn't he be better than Jones? He's better than him to me, personally, anyway. Longer reign, longevity, better overall skills, didn't duck anyone (if you wanna count Jones or Calzaghe, realize it was a money thing more than anything else..).. and I just like his style much better. Never been seriously killed in a fight like Jones either. Especially not back to back.. (Though I never saw Hopkins first fight/loss)

To me, personally..

..Jones < Hopkins...

Is this guy serious did u say Hopkins is better skilled u need to b shot n your ass n Roy's prime he never ever got hit and he barely lost round........ n the olympics he went through them without losing a round and then he gets that bum ass decision which everyone knows he won. Come on how can u say Hop is betta than Roy when Hop has the label of being borin. Roy put on a show everytime he stepped n the ring just go to youtube and see who has better highlights

[-Antonio-]

Hopkins has been a smart businessman. He's great at fighting big names who have some sort of disadvantage. Whether it be a blown up Welterweight, or an overrated Tarver. There's a reason he didnt fight Winky at Middleweight.

[Eno]

All this boosting of Hopkins resume kind of bites you in the ass when you realize Roy beat this guy. And don't say it was because he wasn't in his prime yet because Roy was also only somethin like 24 years old.