I think Hopkins is sneaky and artsy about his fouling. So was Holy but Holy had this squeaky clean "Good Christian Family man" thing going so it was always excused no matter how blatant it was.
Exhibit A:

I didn't think he could do this much damage with his head. He must have a metal plate in there," said Rahman, who hinted that his pre-fight retirement threats were false by saying he would fight Holyfield again. "But I'd have to prepare better for the head butts."
Exhibit A:

I didn't think he could do this much damage with his head. He must have a metal plate in there," said Rahman, who hinted that his pre-fight retirement threats were false by saying he would fight Holyfield again. "But I'd have to prepare better for the head butts."
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