Comments Thread For: Analyzing Bernard Hopkins' Comments on Manny Pacquiao

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By Keith Idec - ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — We here at Boxingscene.com hate to inject logic and/or facts into whatever Bernard Hopkins attempted to accomplish the other day, but we felt it was absolutely necessary based on the erroneous, irresponsible nature of Hopkins’ take on Manny Pacquiao.

Hopkins, presumably because he had nothing better to say that day, intimated to Boxingscene.com’s Lem Satterfield for a balanced, meticulously reported story posted Thursday on Fanhouse.com that Pacquiao hasn’t faced a top black boxer because the “slick” styles of those fighters would be too problematic for Pacquiao (52-2-3, 38 KOs).

In fairness to Hopkins, here is exactly what he said:

“Maybe I’m biased because I’m black, but I think that this is what is said at people’s homes and around the dinner table among black boxing fans and fighters,” Hopkins said. “Most of them won’t say it [in public] because they’re not being real and they don’t have the balls to say it.” [Click Here To Read More]

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by keith idec - atlantic city, n.j. — we here at boxingscene.com hate to inject logic and/or facts into whatever bernard hopkins attempted to accomplish the other day, but we felt it was absolutely necessary based on the erroneous, irresponsible nature of hopkins’ take on manny pacquiao.

Hopkins, presumably because he had nothing better to say that day, intimated to boxingscene.com’s lem satterfield for a balanced, meticulously reported story posted thursday on fanhouse.com that pacquiao hasn’t faced a top black boxer because the “slick” styles of those fighters would be too problematic for pacquiao (52-2-3, 38 kos).

In fairness to hopkins, here is exactly what he said:

“maybe i’m biased because i’m black, but i think that this is what is said at people’s homes and around the dinner table among black boxing fans and fighters,” hopkins said. “most of them won’t say it [in public] because they’re not being real and they don’t have the balls to say it.” [click here to read more]

co-sign!.....

[Mr. Philadel]

whoever wrote this article is NOT a African American....you can tell from the angle he took....the writer seems to be offended by those B.Hop remarks....I guess the writer FORGOT to mention Roach turning Shane down AFTER he beat the dog **** outta Marg at the Staples....but its all good!!

B.Hop says things that will ALWAYS be criticized....and who the **** gave this dude analytical credentials to analyze?!?

[dyu]

whoever wrote this article is NOT a African American....you can tell from the angle he took....the writer seems to be offended by those B.Hop remarks....I guess the writer FORGOT to mention Roach turning Shane down AFTER he beat the dog **** outta Marg at the Staples....but its all good!!

B.Hop says things that will ALWAYS be criticized....and who the **** gave this dude analytical credentials to analyze?!?

captain obvious to the rescue.

[project xxx1]

nothing wrong with what b-hop said,thats his opinion along with alot of others

big ****ing deal,if manny and floyd agree do a deal then we will have one.

on a sidenote b-hop is just trying to get his mate mosley a fight with pac,cant nobody else see this

after manny smashes up mosley then this argument will be put to bed aswell

[puga]

good read!

[jvsnypes]

Ok,I agree with Hopkins. He wasn't trying to be racial, he was telling the truth. I love Manny and his style of fighting, but a slick fighter with pop in his punches would give him huge problems. What Manny did against Margarita was impressive, but imagine what Tommy Hearns or Ray Leonard would have done to Margarita. Now imagine Leonard or Hearns in the ring with Manny. It would be competitive but Manny would not be able to handle the combination of power, speed, and skill. Manny is so successful because he does have that rare combination that mostly elite african americans have.He even imulates them. I've watched him do the Ali shuffle a few times. What other fighters do the Ali shuffle besides african american fighters? The truth is, Manny should fight the winner of Bradley vs Alexander.He only has a few fights left and its his responsibility to allow other fighters to reach that star status by fighting him. That is what Oscar did for him. Mayweather has that same responsibility. He should fight Berto.This would spring shot these guys to superstardom if they perform at a high level. Then it would set up huge fights against each other in the future and the sport stays strong in the 140, 147 and 154 divisions. I don't think Manny is scared to fight anyone, but I do think that Arum is protecting him against these younger up and coming black fighters.Even if Manny beats them, he would not look good doing it.

[MOTHER DUCKER]

For once i agree with the Former Catchweight king Hopkins.. Pacman ducked the lineal WW champ in mosley? why did he do it

[shisham]

BHOP is on point here> I agree with most. Mosley begged to fight him for three years and then waited until he got old and slow before pulling the trigger but Manny is the best in history? Then why make boxers like cotto weak with catch weights if your the best in history? All smoke and mirrors!

[BillyBoxing]

whoever wrote this article is NOT a African American....you can tell from the angle he took....the writer seems to be offended by those B.Hop remarks....I guess the writer FORGOT to mention Roach turning Shane down AFTER he beat the dog **** outta Marg at the Staples....but its all good!!

B.Hop says things that will ALWAYS be criticized....and who the **** gave this dude analytical credentials to analyze?!?

Yeah,because he doesn't write whith a slick style I guess...