Why does Bernard Hopkins Blame Duane Ford?

**Bombardier** · 10-12-2005, 12:41 PM

It makes for a good story. You know, the "bumper sticker" reason, as people like to say.

**RAESAAD** · 10-12-2005, 12:41 PM

Originally posted by hectari

He said duane ford beat him not jermain taylore? why is he singling out 1 judge only?

Because if he scored the 12 round properly the fight would have been a draw and rightfully so neither guy won and since thats the case Hopkins would still be champ.

**Sugardaddy** · 10-12-2005, 12:42 PM

He Gave The Last Round To Taylor Which Was Obviously Hopkin's Round. Had It Gone For Hopkins The Fight Would Have Been A Draw.

**Parodius** · 10-12-2005, 12:43 PM

He forgets to mention Jerry Roth. The judge that scored the fight 116-112 in his favor.

**Bombardier** · 10-12-2005, 12:43 PM

There were other rounds that were badly judged, though, many in favour of Hopkins (check Roth's card).

This is all HBO's fault. Jim Lampley brought it up at the end of the broadcast and it stuck in people's heads.

You know, Tarver gor screwed in the exact same way by a judge in his first fight with Glencoffe and nobody said anything.

**Easy-E** · 10-12-2005, 12:45 PM

Originally posted by raesaad

Because if he scored the 12 round properly the fight would have been a draw and rightfully so neither guy won and since thats the case Hopkins would still be champ.

i think its funny how hopkins is still complaining about this. you didnt win, get over it and just kick his ass in the rematch.
for his latest actions, he truly does deserve to be bernard bitchkins.
i can see his complains right after the fight, but come on
be a man and get over it

**Parodius** · 10-12-2005, 12:46 PM

Originally posted by PBF34

i think its funny how hopkins is still complaining about this. you didnt win, get over it and just kick his ass in the rematch.
for his latest actions, he truly does deserve to be bernard bitchkins.
i can see his complains right after the fight, but come on
be a man and get over it

This is the reason I call him Bitchkins & I think he deserves to be called Bitchkins by everyone.

**RAESAAD** · 10-12-2005, 12:46 PM

Originally posted by PBF34

i think its funny how hopkins is still complaining about this. you didnt win, get over it and just kick his ass in the rematch.
for his latest actions, he truly does deserve to be bernard bitchkins.
i can see his complains right after the fight, but come on
be a man and get over it

I agree he should just move on and focus on the future I mean at least he has the chance to make it right once and for all but I was just answering his question.

**Bombardier** · 10-12-2005, 12:47 PM

If Hopkins manages to KO Taylor in the rematch then all will be forgotten and forgiven and this will be chalked up to another classic Hopkins story. But if he loses and whines again his image will be tarnished badly.

Why does Bernard Hopkins Blame Duane Ford?