Are people still in denial that Hopkins schooled Tito?

**Tha Greatest** · 03-14-2005, 09:56 AM

i agree with u
hopkins will give tito another one sided beating
this time tito might win 2 rounds instead of 1

Tito beat up a blown up smokin/drinker welterweight that lets u hit him!

**DLT** · 03-14-2005, 10:08 AM

Originally posted by TyrantT316

Not with size, but with skill?

All I hear is how Tito would KO Hopkins right now, that Hopkins is scared of Tito, that Hopkins doesn't deserve to fight Tito, etc...etc...etc...

I say that is all bull and that Hopkins doesn't NEED Tito.

I think that Tito might KO him right now but I dont know. It would be a good fight. A prime X would dominate Tito but I think he is slowing and just getting older. He cant fight at a high level forever. I think Tito might would KO him now but it wouldnt take anything away from what happened the first time. That was a prime X and he dominated

**Zn1** · 03-14-2005, 10:13 AM

and who did hopkins beat..

a blown up welterweight (dlh) an over the hill fighter (joppy)
a guy hes now beat 3 times (allen) a brit whos only stepup
was against joppy (eastman) a guy who ran all night (hakkar)
and (carl daniels) whoever he is.

then it was tito.

so lets not talk about opponents so far when titos only
fought once off his comeback and hopkins has fought this
list of so-so fighters

yeah i think hopkins schooled tito and will again but hope
tito would make it closer or even win.

mayorga was a risky fight to take regardless of it being a
technical mismatch. he took some good shots off mayorga &
showed he can mix it with the higher tier of fighters of
which mayorga is (dont laugh..he is)..we all had doubts.

so style wise hopkins may always have titos number but ya
cant rule out a guy with the skill, power & dedication of
the peurto rican legend .....Felix "Tito" Trinidad.....

**TyrantT316** · 03-14-2005, 10:15 AM

Originally posted by sn1gger

and who did hopkins beat..

a blown up welterweight (dlh) an over the hill fighter (joppy)
a guy hes now beat 3 times (allen) a brit whos only stepup
was against joppy (eastman) a guy who ran all night (hakkar)
and (carl daniels) whoever he is.

then it was tito.

so lets not talk about opponents so far when titos only
fought once off his comeback and hopkins has fought this
list of so-so fighters

yeah i think hopkins schooled tito and will again but hope
tito would make it closer or even win.

mayorga was a risky fight to take regardless of it being a
technical mismatch. he took some good shots off mayorga &
showed he can mix it with the higher tier of fighters of
which mayorga is (dont laugh..he is)..we all had doubts.

so style wise hopkins may always have titos number but ya
cant rule out a guy with the skill, power & dedication of
the peurto rican legend Felix "Tito" Trinidad

it is not "style wise"...Hopkins is just better...

**AintGottaClue** · 03-14-2005, 10:17 AM

Sturm will beat tito his style is made for it

**oldgringo** · 03-14-2005, 10:18 AM

What evidence is there to suggest that Tito could EVER KO Hopkins? Thats right kids...theres none...

This form and any form of Hopkins beats any form of Tito. He's just TOO GOOD for Trinidad.

It's sad how Tito supporters only ever say, "Tito's gonna KO him blah blah blah." Why dont they ever say Tito will win on points? I think it's because they know he can't. I think Hopkins chin is strong enough to hold against Trinidads power shots, and his skills (however slowed they may be) are still enough to avoid most of those power shots.

Hopkins still takes a comfortable decision or late stoppage like last time.

**spinksjinx** · 03-14-2005, 10:34 AM

Originally posted by DLT

I think that Tito might KO him right now but I dont know. It would be a good fight. A prime X would dominate Tito but I think he is slowing and just getting older. He cant fight at a high level forever. I think Tito might would KO him now but it wouldnt take anything away from what happened the first time. That was a prime X and he dominated

What the hell gives you that insinuation? Hopkins beat Trinidad from rounds 1-12 and sealed the deal before the end of the final bell. When Trinidad hasnt even won 1 single round what makes you think he could pull it off again????

Just because Bernard looked slow against Eastman it is because he adapted to his style, Bernard will be their if you are fast or if you are slow. If you fight slow Bernard will fight slow and Eastman NEVER brought it with speed to Hopkins.

It would be the same fight over, except Hopkins might pull out the decision. Hopkins would counter his ass all night and send Trinidad home crying.

Tito is no better now then he was when he left.

**Moonra69** · 03-14-2005, 10:42 AM

So given that Hopekin beat Tito demonstrating that he is superior then a rematch would be the perfect retirement gift. He will make more money with Tito than with any other fighter and even possible more money than he ever made. Therefore, is a no brainer, he should fight Trinidad and enjoy retirement. Nothing to fear!

**DLT** · 03-14-2005, 10:45 AM

Originally posted by spinksjinx

What the hell gives you that insinuation? Hopkins beat Trinidad from rounds 1-12 and sealed the deal before the end of the final bell. When Trinidad hasnt even won 1 single round what makes you think he could pull it off again????

Just because Bernard looked slow against Eastman it is because he adapted to his style, Bernard will be their if you are fast or if you are slow. If you fight slow Bernard will fight slow and Eastman NEVER brought it with speed to Hopkins.

It would be the same fight over, except Hopkins might pull out the decision. Hopkins would counter his ass all night and send Trinidad home crying.

Tito is no better now then he was when he left.

Thats bull****. X is slowing and he has even started to aknowledge it. You can tell by his interviews. I have alot of Hopkins fights on tape and this is not the same guy who fought Tito, Holmes, or Echols. He is 40, idiots. You think he is the same he was at 34,35,36. No he isnt. That Hopkins wouldve destroyed Oscar, destroyed Eastman, and KO Joppy. Im not giving Tito props. I dont think he has improved at all. I just think the X is slowing and if you cant see that then there is something wrong with you. He doesnt take time to adapt. Thats just what people say who havent saw him before. The X that fought Holmes and every fight before that was a terror. He came in and roughed you up. He cant do that on a consistent basis anymore. Open your eyes or go look at some old tapes of him before the Tito fight

Are people still in denial that Hopkins schooled Tito?