What should Bernard Hopkins do now?

[the giant one]

Id like to see Hopkins/Calzaghe just to see what Joe would do with a real live fighter in front of him instead of some handpicked Frank Warren/WBO can

[Rockin']

I dont think that the public could be fooled twice on the trinidad fight, nor do i think that the promoters believe it. Right now the public is into seeing the little guy move up to fight the bigger guy. With his wins over Jones and Tarver Coffee is sitting atop the list of guys to beat in the publics eyes. I think that this fight would generate the most income for Hopkins. Hopkins is looking for the biggest payday and why shouldnt he. he sat atop the middleweight division for so long only recieving minor paydays for his reign. Hopkins is getting older and I believe that he realizes that he will not be able to do this forever. Go get the money Bernard, you certainly deserve as much as you can get........Rockin'

[+= El Jefe=+]

I think he should retire
he has done alot with his carrer
he has nothignt to prove,
and in his last fight
he didnt seem like himself.

he is one of the smartest fighters ever

[borikua]

I think he should retire
he has done alot with his carrer
he has nothignt to prove,
and in his last fight
he didnt seem like himself.

he is one of the smartest fighters ever

yea right...now that he doesn't have the excuse of fighting garbage mandatory fighters...He would get killed by Taylor or Tarver..And Trinidad won't loose to him in a rematch..

[the giant one]

You are trippin man. Felix i give a shot in a rematch but Taylor has NONE right now. He doesnt know how to deal with someone wholl tie him up and use dirty tricks in order to get the job done. His most difficult opponent to date was a shot version of William Joppy. When Taylor cleanly beats someone like an Eastman or a Sturm then talk about his chances against Bernard.Until then he needs to step up his opponenet class cause Edouard wasnt even close to the same level as him and never will be

[spinksjinx]

very well said GIANT ONE, Taylor wouldnt be able to deal with a fighter who will grab you hit you low and then bust you on your hip and follow through to the head...Bernard would be to advanced for Taylor's liking.

borikua-I didnt give Felix any rounds in their first fight and I dont see it being any different this time around.

[borikua]

You are trippin man. Felix i give a shot in a rematch but Taylor has NONE right now. He doesnt know how to deal with someone wholl tie him up and use dirty tricks in order to get the job done. His most difficult opponent to date was a shot version of William Joppy. When Taylor cleanly beats someone like an Eastman or a Sturm then talk about his chances against Bernard.Until then he needs to step up his opponenet class cause Edouard wasnt even close to the same level as him and never will be

IMO Taylor is ready...Do you really think that Eastman would last 12rds against Taylor..I know that styles make fights but Bernard doesn't have much in the tank right now...

[the giant one]

IMO Taylor is ready...Do you really think that Eastman would last 12rds against Taylor..I know that styles make fights but Bernard doesn't have much in the tank right now...

I think Eastman would go 12 against Taylor and i wouldnt put it past Howard to catch him with a big right at some point. Taylor hasnt demonstrated great counterpunching ability yet to me. And with Bernard, yeah he is losing steam physically but the man is a mental genius. He makes fighters fight his game no matter what. if Taylor tries to rush him early, hes gonna tie him up inside and start busting uppercuts, If Taylor tries a boxing match bernard will pull the same thing he did against Howard which was to just slip and counter all night. Hopkins only loss was against a man with absolutely amazing hand speed in roy Jones. it will take someone who is a pressure fighter, has good power and GREAT speed and a decent chin to beat Bernard. i just dont see Taylor exhibiting all of those qualities yet.

[spinksjinx]

IMO Taylor is ready...Do you really think that Eastman would last 12rds against Taylor..I know that styles make fights but Bernard doesn't have much in the tank right now...

Yes I do, Eastman has a tough chin but it would be a war each fighter would trade all night. Unless Taylor ran away but Eastman would be their to meet him.

[borikua]

very well said GIANT ONE, Taylor wouldnt be able to deal with a fighter who will grab you hit you low and then bust you on your hip and follow through to the head...Bernard would be to advanced for Taylor's liking.

borikua-I didnt give Felix any rounds in their first fight and I dont see it being any different this time around.

I respect your opinion Spinks but I truly believe that Tito was not prepared to fight Nard the first fight...remember that was just his second fight as a middleweight and Trinidad's biggest mistake on that fight was that he didn't box and was looking for the KO all the time..