Hopkins final fight likely to be Cunningham for cruiserweight crown.

[BattlingNelson]

From Mich. Marleys Site:

"Sailor Steve Cunningham has more at stake than his IBF cruiserweight title Thursday in Newark when he defends that crown against rough and ready Polack Tomasz Adamek.

Boxing legend Bernard Hopkins is making noises about holding his farewell fight in Philadelphia next year and climbing up to 190 pounds to challenge homeboy Cunningham.

Hopkins mentioned this possible final fight in Las Vegas last week, before the Manny Pacquaio-Oscar De La Hoya fight. Hopkins made it clear to different inquisitors that, since he turns age 44 in January, he has no intention of ever fighting light heavyweight terror Bad Chad Dawson or super middleweight bossman Mikkel Kessler.

HBO suits are contemplating BHop’s cruiserweight title aspirations and reportedly like the idea of the final fight coming in boxing history rich Philadelphia.

Given the dismal financial state of the casinos in Atlantic City, Philly might make more sense as a venue for Hopkins final pro bout.

Cunningham., age 32, stands 6-3 and owns a pro record of 21-1, 11 knockouts. He would have a distinct height and reach advantage over Hopkins."

[El Dominicano]

From Mich. Marleys Site:

"Sailor Steve Cunningham has more at stake than his IBF cruiserweight title Thursday in Newark when he defends that crown against rough and ready Polack Tomasz Adamek.

Boxing legend Bernard Hopkins is making noises about holding his farewell fight in Philadelphia next year and climbing up to 190 pounds to challenge homeboy Cunningham.

Hopkins mentioned this possible final fight in Las Vegas last week, before the Manny Pacquaio-Oscar De La Hoya fight. Hopkins made it clear to different inquisitors that, since he turns age 44 in January, he has no intention of ever fighting light heavyweight terror Bad Chad Dawson or super middleweight bossman Mikkel Kessler.

HBO suits are contemplating BHop’s cruiserweight title aspirations and reportedly like the idea of the final fight coming in boxing history rich Philadelphia.

Given the dismal financial state of the casinos in Atlantic City, Philly might make more sense as a venue for Hopkins final pro bout.

Cunningham., age 32, stands 6-3 and owns a pro record of 21-1, 11 knockouts. He would have a distinct height and reach advantage over Hopkins."

Interesting, Although I'd MUCH rather have B-Hop beat Chad.

[Silencers]

Interesting, not sure if it's a good fight for Hopkins to take at this point but I'm never going to count him out.

[2501]

**** that, Hop vs Chad.

[Flawless.]

Beating the number one CW fighter and win ring title as well, WOW That would look awesome for Hopkis in the future

[egreezy]

This is a good fight for Hopkins, it will give the Cruiserweight division much more needed attention and will give Cunningham a good payday since CW don't get too much. A Dawson fight would be too risky @44 he doesn't need to risk another decision loss to a faster fighter. What makes ppl think judges wouldgive him decision over Dawson if he did not get them over Taylor and Calzaghe. I don't think he would have gotten one over Wright either he he didn't drag him into a dogfight.

[Left Hook Tua]

i always considered hopkins a natural cruiserweight.

shame he had to fight at much lower weight classes to be competitive......

[Pugilistic™]

i always considered hopkins a natural cruiserweight.

shame he had to fight at much lower weight classes to be competitive......

Hopkins was naturally a middleweight for years.

The present Hopkins is naturally a light heavyweight.

A fight with Cunningham doesn't really interest much although it would be good for Hopkins resume to win another title.

[doggystyle]

Will be a very interesting fight and would be great for the cruiserweight division.

[Mayfeather]

I think it would do his resume good