Hopkins

[MARKBNLV]

Why arent there more Bernard Hopkins ,with all the advances in sports science these guys should being fighting well till 45,the problem i see is no work ethic no building yourself up threw tough opponents its just bum after bum till you get a title shot ,and we wonder why some fighters work ethic isnt what it used to be,look at the heavyweights do these guys know what a treadmill or a weight bench is the old school fighters work ethic is better thats why were seeing a 36 year old sugar shane mosley and a 45 year old Bernard still schooling fighters.

[STILL DETOX]

hopkins claims he never smokes or drinks and lives the life of a true athlete

[MARKBNLV]

I bet he does and that is why he sustains his mastery of the sport, I always see b hop needs to retire threads why he is 3 p4p obviously like fine wine he is getting better with age

[Spiegelo]

Why arent there more Bernard Hopkins ,with all the advances in sports science these guys should being fighting well till 45,the problem i see is no work ethic no building yourself up threw tough opponents its just bum after bum till you get a title shot ,and we wonder why some fighters work ethic isnt what it used to be,look at the heavyweights do these guys know what a treadmill or a weight bench is the old school fighters work ethic is better thats why were seeing a 36 year old sugar shane mosley and a 45 year old Bernard still schooling fighters.

Their stamina was unparalleled in their day. It's only due to their extreme athleticism and workout habits that they can still perform at their level today. Also Hopkins had very good habits with eating healthy and sleeping right, never drinking/smoking (after prison), and training between fights. You can't expect these people who are making millions in their 20s to live the same way.

[MANGLER]

No matter how good a trainer is or what advances their are in medicines and physical science, a fighter's will is the main factor in how he performs. Bhop has been able to last as long as he has cuz he takes gr8 care of himself in and out of the ring. Not many fighters can be as disciplined as he is. Time eventually catches up wit everybody, but it's takin a while to get to Hopkins cuz he ain't allowed to get to him.

[Spiegelo]

I bet he does and that is why he sustains his mastery of the sport, I always see b hop needs to retire threads why he is 3 p4p obviously like fine wine he is getting better with age

Nah man rewatch his earlier fights from the time he was 34-38. His reflexes were much sharper, his legs were faster, his handspeed was amazing, and his stamina was endless. He now relies on other tools to get him through the late rounds. And Mosley the same. His legs and reflexes were failing him in the Cotto fight. He was able to on Margarito because Marg was constantly falling into his punches and then walking into the clinches. His footwork and handspeed weren't enough to bother Mosley. Of course these two are both still p4p material, but they're still not close to what they once were.

[KostyaTszyu44]

not every fighter can be like bernard, for several reasons

1. Bernard is defensive master who hardly ever gets hit flush, he hasnt accumulated much wear and tear over his career, so his chin hasnt really deteriorated much...then you have a guy like morales who was very offensive, his once iron chin deteriorated by the time he turned 30...

2. He never drank, smoked, and he always ate healthy..plus he keeps fit between fights...not all guys do that

[MARKBNLV]

morales i understand that man is a true warrior, i am just saying these guys need to step up and prove there generation isnt a joke.

[TheGreatA]

Hopkins is the Archie Moore of this era.

[MARKBNLV]

better then archie moore